A letter from the Vice Provost for Student Life and Dean of Students October 2013 Colleagues and Friends, It gives me great pleasure to share the inaugural Division of Student Life Annual Report highlighting the accomplishments and milestones from the 2012-13 academic year. The Annual Report provides an opportunity for us to reflect on our work as we continue to enhance the Santa Clara experience for our students. Together with students and campus colleagues, the staff across Student Life (Benson Memorial Center, Career Center, Center for Student Leadership, Cowell Center, New Student Programs, Office for Multicultural Learning, Office of Student Life, Parent and Family Programs, Office of Residence Life) implemented programs and services aligned with Santa Clara’s vision, mission and fundamental values. Highlights from each department may be found on the following pages. One of the challenges this past year, was to deploy the resources within the Division to support more efficiently and effectively student learning and co-curricular involvement. The overarching goal of reorganizing the Division was to deploy our talented workforce in ways that foster collaboration, minimize duplication and allow for the creativity that comes with proximity. Results achieved: • • • •
The Office for Multicultural Learning moved from Benson Memorial Center to the Locatelli Student Activity Center and reports to the Director of Campus Programs, Tedd Vanadilok; Orientation and New Student Programs moved from Kenna Hall to the Locatelli Student Activity Center, also reporting to the Director of Campus Programs; International Student Services (ISS) joined the Global Engagement Office under the leadership of the Associate Provost for International Programs; and Disabilities Resources Office joined the Office of Student Life, led by the Associate Dean for Student Life, Matthew Duncan.
A revised organizational chart is included at the end of the publication. We have a great deal to be proud of this past year. I invite you to take a few minutes to read through the Annual Report to learn more about our work on behalf of students.
Regards, Jeanne Rosenberger
Vice Provost for Student Life and Dean of Students