GEORGIA REGENTS UNIVERSITY
Enrollment and Student Affairs Updates
Volume 3 Winter 2015
STRATEGIC PRIORITY 5 CREATE CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY COLLABORATIONS The Division of Enrollment and Student Affairs is currently working on a number of initiatives that will create and improve collaborations within the university and our greater community. We are developing enhanced communication across the division, providing opportunities for employees to become more engaged, and promoting ways to give back to the community. Some things we are currently working on:
Developing plans to enhance the marketing of programs and events Creating more partnerships within the community Providing opportunities for professional development across the Division
Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration at Paine College
Upcoming Opportunities for Community Involvement and Collaborations:
(See pages 3-4 for details)
Join TEAMGRU at the GRU Half Marathon and 10K CSRA HeartWalk—Join the Rockin’ Leaders Team from the Division of Enrollment and Student Affairs Sexual Assault Awareness Month Activities (joint collaboration between GRU, Rape Crisis and Sexual Assault Services, and Paine College) Black History Awareness Month Activities (select activities are a collaboration with the Office of Diversity and Inclusion)
SPIRIT DAYS
Greetings Everyone, The beginning of 2015 has already brought substantial change to us as we became the Division of Enrollment and Student Affairs in January. I would like to extend a warm welcome to the offices of Student Financial Aid, Academic Admissions, and Military and Veterans Services.
So that we can convey our pride in GRU, the Division of Enrollment and Student Affairs has developed a practice allowing for more casual clothing to be worn on Fridays for Spirit Days. On Spirit Days, officeacceptable jeans are allowed to be worn if a GRU shirt is worn with them.
Through the hard work and dedication of our staff during the Fall semester, we have been able to grow as a team that is better able to serve the needs of our students. I am confident that we will continue this growth throughout the remainder of the year.
The GRU Division of Enrollment and Student Affairs prides itself on the professional atmosphere it maintains and the positive image that employees present as representatives of GRU. Spirit Day attire must remain appropriate for the environment, and should reflect professionalism of staff. In the case of professional meetings on Spirit Days, employees should dress in normal business attire.
Please don’t forget that our 2014-15 Year in Review celebration will be held on Monday, March 11, 2015 from 3-5 pm. Mark Allen Poisel, Ed.D. Vice President for Enrollment and Student Affairs
Dress regulations are to be monitored by the supervisor, whose responsibility is to counsel employees regarding appropriate dress and appearance in general.
EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT A committee is being formed that will focus on the development of a number of initiatives that will enhance employee engagement across the division. Starting in March, we will begin hosting regular Employee Recognition Breakfasts. More information will be coming soon. Employees are also invited to attend Lessons from Disney: Customer Service Tips to Attract and Keep Students on February 18 from 1-2:15 pm in the Butler meeting room.
HOUSING AND THE WELLNESS CENTER We are in the process of working with the University System of Georgia to add more university housing. Demolition will begin in late May of Residence V, located behind the Wellness Center on the Health Sciences Campus. In its place will be a new student housing complex with more than 700 beds, which will open in Fall of 2016. The first phase of student housing will be 712 beds, 404 for undergraduates and 308 for graduate students. The Wellness Center had a grand opening celebration on January 30. The event was a great success with free massages and food provided to the approximately 1,000 attendees. Feel free to stop by and check out the updated facilities.
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A CLOSER LOOK AT COUNSELING
SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS
The Counseling Center is well known for its main function – providing free, confidential counseling to GRU students. However, students may not be aware of the numerous outreach activities offered by the Counseling Center throughout the year. The Counseling Center is currently involved in numerous outreach activities. For example, in addition to offering a variety of seminars each semester (including summer sessions) they take part in a number of on-campus activities as well as coordinate major events. All Counseling Center staff are involved in these activities at some point in the semester, whether it be presenting on a psycho-educational topic to a class or training student leaders on mental health needs of students. Outreach has become such an important part of the Counseling Center’s mission that for the past few years we have utilized a graduate assistant to supplement the counselors’ outreach efforts. The current graduate assistant, Yanuary Rodriguez, develops and delivers seminars, presents to classes per instructor request, and represents the Counseling Center at many on-campus events. Students play an integral part in the continuation and success of these events, therefore the Counseling Center staff ask that GRU faculty and staff encourage students to attend, participate, and/or volunteer in Counseling Center-sponsored events. Student involvement in these events has several potential benefits. First, involvement in outreach activities creates awareness of important topics such as interpersonal violence. Additionally, these activities have the potential to motivate students to become involved in additional outreach activities in the community. Finally, a seminar or lecture may reach a student (or students) who never would have considered attending counseling. The Counseling Center thanks you, in advance, for collaborating with us and promoting our events.
Schedule of Events:
Kick-Off Event 4/1/15 Paine College, Peters Student Center, 1pm T-shirts and postcards for The Clothesline Project 4/16/15 University Village, 5-7pm Take Back the Day 5K Run/Walk & It’s On Us Fun Run 4/18/15 GRU Amphitheatre Unveiling of the Clothesline Project 4/20/15 Maxwell PAT, 9am It Happened Here film screening 4/21/15. University Hall 170 19th Annual Take Back the Night Rally 4/23/15 Maxwell PAT, 6-8 pm
HOMECOMING 2015 On February 21, 2015, pack the Christenberry Fieldhouse as CBS Sports televises the GRU vs. Lander men’s game to a national audience! The game starts at noon, with a halftime military program highlighting Military Appreciation Week. The women’s game begins at 1:30 pm, with GRU Homecoming Court Coronation Ceremony and Pass the Paw awards scheduled for halftime.
Schedule of Events: Homecoming Court Elections 2/16/15-2/19/15 The GRU Race 2/16/15—2/18/15 Wear GRU, Get Food
2/16/15 11am—2pm
Karaoke Day 2/17/15 11am—2pm GRU vs. Francis Marion Basketball Game 2/18/15 Women’s Game: 5:30 pm, Men’s Game: 7:30pm Variety Show 2/19/15 7:30-9:30pm Jaguar Jam 2/20/15 7-9pm CBS Sports presents: GRU vs. Lander 2/21/15 Men’s Game: Noon, Women’s Game: 2:30 pm
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UPCOMING EVENTS Lessons from Disney: Customer Service Tips to Attract and Keep Students 2/18/15 Butler Meeting room, 1-2:15pm GRU Half Marathon and 10K 2/22/15, 8am CSRA HeartWalk 3/7/15, 9am Employee Recognition Breakfast—First Quarter 3/19/15, JSAC Coffee House, 8:30 - 9:30 am
OPERATION JAGMAW
SafeZone Training through the Office of Diversity and Inclusion 3/25/15, JSAC 2pm-4pm, or Alumni Center 12pm-2pm
Operation JAGMAW (Jaguar Military Appreciation Week) will take place at Georgia Regents University Augusta on Feb. 16-21. Throughout the week, GRU will honor members of the United States Armed Forces with special discounts and free admission to events. There also will be static displays strategically placed at Christenberry Fieldhouse.
Commencement 5/8/15, James Brown Arena, 2pm 2014-15 Year In Review 5/11/15, JSAC Ballroom, 3-5 pm
The week will culminate with a game day Ring of Honor for Fort Gordon soldiers and a swearing in ceremony to take place during halftime at the nationally televised game on Saturday, Feb. 21. Jaguar fans will receive free camouflage shirts and hand-held American flags. Players from GRU and Lander will be wearing camouflage basketball jerseys to be auctioned. Funds from the auction will go to assist military families.
Workforce Development is offering a number of great opportunities for employees. For more specific details of these opportunities, please visit http://gru.edu/hr/training You Don’t Need a Title to be a Leader 2/26/15 and 3/17/15 FISH! (Catch the Energy) 4/1/15 and 4/16/15
Veteran’s Pizza Party 2/17/15, Washington Hall, 11:30-1:30 pm
Celebrating Diversity in the Workplace 2/19/15
Military Sensitivity Training 2/18/15, JSAC Ballroom, 7:30—5 pm
Conflict Management: Why Can’t We All Just Get Along? 4/22/15
Barnes & Noble Military Appreciation 2/20/15, Augusta Mall, 1:30 - 6pm. Meet retired veteran author, Basil Clark, who will be promoting his book War Wounded: Let the Healing Begin and will be participating in a book signing.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
STUDENT HEALTH Schedule of Events:
GRU has been approved to participate in a research study that will be providing free eating disorder and body image therapy tools for our students
FLAIR presents: “Antonio Machin and the Cuban Golden Era” 2/19/15
Student Health is hosting two upcoming lunch and learn sessions:
Lunch and Learn: Black History Trolley Tour Sponsored by Lucy Craft Laney Museum and SouthStar 2/20/15
How to Identify and Prevent Suicide Risks Lunch and Learn 2/25/15, JSAC Hardy Room, 12pm
BSU Presents: Show Me What You Got Hair Show 2/22/15
Rest and Relaxation Lunch and Learn 4/2/15
Brown vs. Board of Education Panel Discussion 2/25/15
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