Providing Transformative Student Experiences

Implement and assess new structural changes in the Undergraduate and Graduate Student Division. The following changes have been implemented.

• Hired Laura Doane as the director of orientation (undergraduate).
• Initiated Academic and Community Excellence (ACE) Fellows in dormitories.
• Revised policies for faculty residents in dormitories.
• Integrated graduate students needs more fully into the student services operations located in Dowling Hall.
  

Strengthen and improve the athletics program and connect it to the core mission of the university.

A comprehensive internal and external review of the athletics department was completed. The recommendations of the review will inform the development of a new vision and strategic plan for the department that is consistent with university vision and goals. Implementation of the strategic plan will include changes to the organizational structure and developing updated and refined policies and procedures both aimed at defining and supporting clear programmatic priorities.

Encourage community through creative programming.

Sustain and develop programs that replicate the "Fan the Fire" model using active citizenship to fuel school spirit.

Create a position for Coordinator for Prestigious Scholarship and Awards Development.

Anne Moore has filled this position in the student division.

Strengthen career services for graduate students.

Collect data and assess the BLAST program's development.

Initiate a late-night program. Consider keeping Brown and Brew open for twenty-four hours.