Mississippi State University - 2012-13 Division of Student Affairs Annual Report

D i v i s i o n o f S t u d e n t A f f a ir s

ANNUAL REPORT

2012-2013

MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY

Division of Student Affairs

Annual Report 2012-2013 Leigh Jensen, Ph.D Brian Peace, M.A. Mary Vaughn, M.S. Aries Spruell, M.S. Graduate Assistant

Compiled by Assessment & Testing Services with the cooperation of all departments and units within Students Affairs

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Table of Contents Office of the Vice-President Core Values Mission, Vision, & Values Letter from Dr. Bill Kibler Office of VP for Student Affairs Student Affairs Council Members Division Financial Information Division Staffing Demographics Division Organizational Chart

By The Numbers Development Student Honor Code Council Office Student Affairs Wordle

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Departments reporting to the Assistant Vice-President Assessment & Testing Services Barnes and Noble Bookstore Dining Services Health Education & Wellness Housing & Residence Life MSU Institute of Golf Recreational Sports Student Counseling Services Longest Student Health Center

21 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 46 48

Departments reporting to the Dean of Students Center for America’s Veterans Colvard Student Union Dean of Students Holmes Cultural Diversity Center Student Leadership and Community Engagement Student Support Services University Police

41 42 44 46 48 50 52 54

Departments reporting to the Executive Director of Enrollment Services Admissions & Scholarships Enrollment Marketing Orientation & Events Student Financial Aid Student Recruitment

57 58 60 62 64 66

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Core Values “Students First�

Student Centered Students and their needs are our driving force. We will provide supportive, equitable, and accessible learning environments in which students grow and develop as individuals and leaders.

A Commitment to Excellence Excellence encompasses being honourable, courageous, accountable, involved, creative, and respectful of others. We will deliver programs and services at the highest level of professionalism. We are committed to providing high quality customer service.

Integrity As individuals and as a division, we will be honest, trustworthy, and responsible. We will uphold and advance the values, ethics, and mission of the Division of Student Affairs.

Diversity and Inclusiveness All people are unique and worthy of being treated with respect and dignity. We recognize the diversity of individuals and their experiences, ideas, beliefs, and cultures. We will cultivate diverse environments that promote access, civility, compassion, community, and respect for human differences.

Health and Wellness We will support the MSU community in developing healthy lifestyles, which includes physical, psychological, spiritual, and social well-being. We will encourage and model healthful behaviours and promote effective programs that lead to wellness.

Leadership and Service We will use our knowledge, values, and skills to serve the students and the university community.

We will model the values of leadership, service, citizenship, and lifelong learning.

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VISION To create premier learning experiences that will instill in our students a spirit of inquiry, critical thinking, and diversity to become innovative and ethical leaders committed to serving the multicultural, global community.

MISSION To support the mission of Mississippi State University by providing student learning opportunities that promote personal development through engagement in critical thinking, selfawareness, and healthy lifestyle choices in a dynamic and diverse environment that prepares our students to be ethical, responsible, and service-oriented citizens.

VALUES We in the Division of Student Affairs value: A Student-Centered Approach A Commitment to Excellence Integrity Diversity and Inclusiveness Health and Wellness Leadership and Service

From the Division of Student Affairs The Division of Student Affairs at Mississippi State University is pleased to present its annual report for 2012-2013. All of the staff and the students that work in our division pursue every opportunity to enhance the college experience for all of our students.

The purpose of this report is to highlight some of the accomplishments and successes of each department and unit in the division. The staff of each department has provided information about our goals, our progress toward those goals, and how these goals align with and reinforce the mission and goals of the division and the university.

We thank you for reviewing this report and for contributing to the

Dr. Bill Kibler Vice President for Student Affairs

success of the Division of Student Affairs. We look forward to continuing to support our students in pursuing their dreams and in providing them with an unsurpassed experience at Mississippi State University.

Hail State!

Bill Kibler, Ph.D. Vice President for Student Affairs

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Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Bill Kibler

Mr. Bill Broyles Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs

Dr. Thomas Bourgeois Dean of Students

Mr. Wes Gordon Director of Developmet

Dr. James Orr Director of Student Honor Code

Dr. Phil Bonfanti Executive Director of Enrollment

Mr. Whit Waide Students’ Attorney

Mr. Andrew Rendon Assistant Dean of Student Affairs

Ms. Pat Davis Administrative Assistant to the Vice President

Ms. Kem Wells Administrative Assistant

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2013 Student Affairs Council Dr. Ann Bailey Director, Housing & Residence Life

Dr. Eddie Keith Associate Dean of Students

Mr. Jeremy Baham Associate Dean of Students

Ms. Georgia Lindley Chief of Police

Ms. Lori Ball Director, Admissions & Scholarships

Mr. Tony Luczak Director, MSU Golf Course

Dr. Phil Bonfanti Executive Director, Enrollment Services

Mr. Paul McKinney Director, Student Financial Aid

Dr. Thomas Bourgeois Dean of Students

Col. Kenneth McRae (Ret) Director, Center for America’s Veterans

Ms. Cecy Brooks Manager, MSU Bookstore

Ms. Jackie Mullen Director, Student Activities & Greek Life

Mr. Raymond Brooks Assistant Dean of Students, Colvard Student Union

Mr. Tabor Mullen Assistant Dean/Director, Student Conduct

Mr. Bill Broyles Assistant Vice President Ms. Tyler Bryant Budget Administrator Mr. Robert Cadenhead Director, Longest Student Health Center Ms. Julie Capella Assistant Dean/Director , Student Support Services Ms. Pat Davis Administrative Assistant to the Vice President Mr. Cedric Gathings Assistant Dean/Director, Holmes Cultural Diversity Center Mr. Wes Gordon Director, Development Ms. Robin Graves Director, Enrollment Marketing Dr. Leigh Jensen Director, Student Counseling Services and Assessment & Testing Services

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Mr. Jason Nall Executive Director, Dining Services Dr. James Orr Director, Student Honor Code Ms. Naron Remillard Director, Student Recruitment Mr. Andrew Rendon Assistant Dean Dr. Cade Smith Assistant Dean/Director, Student Leadership & Community Engagement Ms. Lindsey Storey Director, Orientation & Events Dr. Clifton Story Executive Director, University Health Services Ms. Catherine Walker Director, Parent Services Ms. Laura Walling Director, Recreational Sports Dr. Joyce Yates Director, Health Education & Wellness

DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS 2012-2013 FINANCIAL INFORMATION Sources of Funds DEPARTMENT Admissions and Scholarships * Assessment & Testing Services Barnes & Noble Bookstore Center for America's Veterans Colvard Student Union Dean of Students Dining Services - ARAMARK Financial Aid Student Leadership and Community Engagement Golf Course Health Education and Wellness Holmes Cultural Diversity Center Honor Council Housing and Residence Life Outreach & Sexual Assault Services Recreational Sports Student Counseling Services Student Health Center Student Support Services University Police Office of the Vice President TOTALS

E&G Allocation 2,219,641 76,743 80,061 1,849,562 544,832

Self Generated 1,313,399 91,068 6,358,559 450,718 1,194,442 62,451 17,717,944

Transfers 25,627

-110,242

1,089,822 280,396

156,834

92,852 68,762 233,489 127,586

1,130,819

12,564 1,005,174 23,251 196,698 1,722,977 125,099 9,749,509

7,582,141 416,319 311,059 60,409,177

3,533,040 193,438 6,358,559 530,779 2,933,762 607,283 17,717,944 1,089,822 437,230

40,000 7,626 22,484,941 63,202 1,067,655

Total

-300,000 78,990 100,000 656,246 -1,066,337 110,242 505,474 40,000

1,223,671 68,762 273,489 135,212 22,184,941 154,756 2,172,829 679,497 6,515,804 613,017 2,144,278 630,573 70,198,686

* Excludes costs of E&G funded scholarships and fee waivers

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DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS 2012-2013 Staffing Demographics

By Classification Professional Staff

Support Staff

Graduate Assistants

Student Workers

Total Staff

30

19

5

9

63

Assessment & Testing Services

2

1

4

1

8

Barnes & Noble Bookstore*

7

1

35

43

Center for America's Veterans

5

2

Colvard Student Union

8

25

3

89

125

Dean of Students

6

1

1

1

9

Dining Services – ARAMARK*

14

342

54

410

Financial Aid

16

10

14

40

Student Leadership and Community Engagement

5

1

6

13

25

Golf Course

4

13

1

41

59

Health Education and Wellness

5

1

5

1

12

Holmes Cultural Diversity Center

4

2

1

20

27

Honor Council

1

1

2

4

357

458

DEPARTMENT

Admissions and Scholarships

Housing and Residence Life

11

Outreach & Sexual Assault Services

7

90 1

1

5

7

217

254

Recreational Sports

8

23

6

Student Counseling Services

8

2

2

29

30

7

66

Student Support Services

8

3

31

42

University Police

2

129

21

152

Office of the Vice President

5

2

178

698

Student Health Center

Grand Total

7 36

* Includes Student Affairs affiliates employed by Aramark or Barnes & Noble

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12

918

1830

by Ethnicity

Ethnicity DEPARTMENT Admissions and Scholarships Assessment & Testing Services Barnes & Noble Bookstore* Center for America's Veterans Colvard Student Union Dean of Students

White

Black

Hispanic

Asian

Other

Grand Total

45

16

1

3

4

1

8

19

21

2

43

5

2

88

33

1

1

63

7 1

2

1

9

125 9

Dining Services – ARAMARK*

75

305

2

Financial Aid

26

13

1

Student Leadership and Community Engagement

15

6

1

Golf Course

54

3

1

Health Education and Wellness

10

2

Holmes Cultural Diversity Center

2

22

Honor Council

2

2

219

210

3

3

166

78

5

1

8

2

1

1

12

Student Health Center

59

5

1

1

66

Student Support Services

27

9

4

2

42

University Police

99

51

1

1

152

Housing and Residence Life Outreach & Sexual Assault Services Recreational Sports Student Counseling Services

Office of the Vice President Grand Total

6 940

11

17

40 1

2

25

1

59 12

3

27 4

11

8

10

1

26

458 7

4

1 787

410

254

7 38

39

1830

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DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS 2012-2013 Staffing Demographics By gender Gender DEPARTMENT Admissions and Scholarships

Female

Male

Grand Total

48

15

63

6

2

8

23

20

43

4

3

7

52

73

125

3

6

9

235

175

410

Financial Aid

33

7

40

Student Leadership and Community Engagement

13

12

25

8

51

59

Health Education and Wellness

10

2

12

Holmes Cultural Diversity Center

20

7

27

3

1

4

253

205

458

3

4

7

104

150

254

Student Counseling Services

10

2

12

Student Health Center

58

8

66

Student Support Services

25

17

42

University Police

19

133

152

3

4

7

933

897

1830

Assessment & Testing Services Barnes & Noble Bookstore Center for America's Veterans Colvard Student Union Dean of Students Dining Services - ARAMARK

Golf Course

Honor Council Housing and Residence Life Outreach & Sexual Assault Services Recreational Sports

Office of the Vice President Grand Total

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STUDENT FINANCIAL AID DIRECTOR Mr. Paul McKinney

ENROLLMENT MARKETING DIRECTOR Ms. Robin Graves

ORIENTATION & EVENTS DIRECTOR Ms. Lindsey Storey

STUDENT RECRUITMENT DIRECTOR Ms. Naron Remillard

ADMISSIONS & SCHOLARSHIPS DIRECTOR Ms. Lori Ball

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF ENROLLMENT Dr. Phil Bonfanti

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Ms. Kem Wells

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO THE VICE PRESIDENT Ms. Pat Davis

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Mr. Wes Gordon

ASSISTANT DEAN DIRECTOR STUDENT CONDUCT Mr. Tabor Mullen

UNIVERSITY POLICE CHIEF Ms. Georgia Lindley

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CENTER FOR AMERICA’S VETERANS DIRECTOR Col. Kenneth McRae (Ret)

PARENT SERVICES DIRECTOR Ms. Catherine Walker

ASSISTANT DEAN DIRECTOR STUDENT LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Dr. Cade Smith

ASSISTANT DEAN OF STUDENTS COLVARD STUDENT UNION Mr. Raymond Brooks STUDENT ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR Ms. Jackie Mullen

ASSISTANT DEAN DIRECTOR HOLMES CULTURAL DIVERSITY CENTER Mr. Cedric Gathings

ASSOCIATE DEAN OF STUDENTS Mr. Jeremy Baham

ASSISTANT DEAN DIRECTOR STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES Ms. Julie Capella

ASSOCIATE DEAN OF STUDENTS Dr. Eddie Keith

DEAN OF STUDENTS Dr. Thomas Bourgeois

VICE PRESIDENT Dr. Bill Kibler

DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS 2013-14 ORGANIZATION

MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY

STUDENT AFFAIRS BUDGET ADMINISTRATOR Ms. Tyler Bryant

HEALTH EDUCATION & WELLNESS DIRECTOR Dr. Joyce Yates

STUDENT COUNSELING SERVICES DIRECTOR Dr. Leigh Jensen

LONGEST STUDENT HEALTH CENTER DIRECTOR Mr. Robert Cadenhead

UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Dr. Clifton Story

ASSESSMENT & TESTING DIRECTOR Dr. Leigh Jensen

MSU BOOKSTORE MANAGER Ms. Cecy Brooks

DINING SERVICES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Mr. Jason Nall

MSU GOLF COURSE DIRECTOR Mr. Tony Luczak

RECREATIONAL SPORTS DIRECTOR Ms. Laura Walling

HOUSING & RESIDENCE LIFE DIRECTOR Dr. Ann Bailey

ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT Mr. Bill Broyles

STUDENTS’ ATTORNEY Mr. Whit Waide

ASSISTANT DEAN Mr. Andrew Rendon

STUDENT HONOR CODE DIRECTOR Mr. James Orr

Our Numbers Health Education & Wellness set up a total of 17 displays across campus on the areas of alcohol, prescription and illegal drug use. In 2011-2012 the number of displays was 6. This supports an increase of 183.33%.

183.33%

Fundraising efforts in fiscal year 2012-2013 totaled $2,200,000, exceeding the minimum criterion by $200,000.

As the marketing and recruiting season arrived, over 300 Facebook page followers were added and the number of housing-related fun videos and posts increased.

$2,200,000

300

Participation in Outdoor Adventure trips and clinics increased by 274% (250 in FY 12 – 936 in FY13).

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274% Assessment & Testing Services total testing revenue for 2012-2013 was $79,207.96 – a 22% increase in revenue compared to the 2011-2012 revenue total ($61,781.31).

Commissions received by Mississippi State University Dining Services hit a new record of $1,681,769, an increase of 12% from fiscal-year 2012.

22.84%

Student Counseling Services total number of sessions (group and individual counseling) for Fall 2012 was 2071, representing a 22.84% increase when compared to Fall 2011 totals.

1,243

Center for America’s Veterans records indicate that 1,243 VSDA students were recruited and contacted.

2.5

Million Attendance of programs sponsored by the Holmes Cultural Diversity Center’s increased by 9.2%.

93% Admissions and Scholarships processed a record number, over 11,000 freshman admission applications.

During the 2012-2013 school year, the Colvard Student Union had approximately 2.5 million visitors.

9.2% 93% of Student Support Services students have a 2.0 or higher grade point average.

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Development Vision The Development Office will obtain private contributions that will enable the university to provide scholarships, enhance campus life, and support other special projects of the Division of Student Affairs.

Mission To promote and support the mission of the Mississippi State University Foundation by building relationships between the Division of Student Affairs, its donors, and prospective donors.

Programs & Services Major Gift Fundraising Seeking donors for major gifts of $25,000 or more to: • support Student Affairs programs that enhance campus life • fund academic scholarships

Through strong relationships,

14 prospective donors contributed, compared to 12 donor contributions in the previous fiscal year .

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2012 - 2013 Highlights & Achievements •

Identified prospective donors who provided funding for the needs of the division

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Achieved a contribution total of $2.2 million from 14 donors

$2,200,000 raised in FY 2012 - 2013

2013-2014 Goals Development Office will: •

Exceed the 2012-2013 total fundraising efforts of 2.2 million

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Increase the number of proposals from 2012-2013

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Student Honor Code Council Office Vision Play a critical role in the development of strong moral and ethical principles for students in support of their academic, professional, and personal goals.

Mission To support the mission of the Division of Student Affairs by coordinating efforts to promote academic integrity as well as reduce and control academic dishonesty.

Programs & Services The Student Honor Code Council Office Charged with the responsibility for coordinating efforts to promote academic integrity and to reduce and control academic dishonesty. The office will oversee all activities of the Student Honor Code Council.

This includes the coordination of student and faculty training on academic integrity/ dishonesty, the management and organization of all procedural requirements of adjudicating academic misconduct, and the promotion of academic integrity through public awareness campaigns. The Student Honor Code Council Office will also oversee the development of an examination proctoring program designed to assist faculty members who are administering examinations to large courses.

The Student Honor Code Council Shall be reviewed annually at the conclusion of each spring semester and those results will be presented to the Student Senate, Faculty Senate, and Vice President for Student Affairs, and Provost.

Academic misconduct

decreased by 9.8% from the 2011-2012 to 2012-2013 academic years.

Student Examination Proctoring Program logged

139

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2012 - 2013 Highlights & Achievements •

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Effective public awareness through television,

96% of faculty members reported that they

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radio, newspaper and strategically placed

were “satisfied” or “very satisfied” with the

student honor code plaques

assistance received from the Honor Code

74 Student Honor Code Presentations

Office’s staff and with staff communication

promoting academic integrity

throughout the process of resolving alleged

Conducted MSU’s first Academic Integrity

cases of academic dishonesty

Week & two Academic Integrity Days •

76 examinations/139 service hours logged by Student Examination Proctoring Program that received the Bronze President’s Volunteer Service Award and the Maroon Volunteer Center ‘s Volunteer Spirit Award

2013-2014 Goals Student Honor Code Council Office will: •

Assist in the promotion of academic integrity

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Satisfy students and faculty with the assistance they receive from the Student Honor Code Office

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Promote academic integrity

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Assist in reducing and controlling academic misconduct

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Assist in introducing freshmen and transfer students to the Student Honor Code •

Be highly visible and readily available to assist the campus community

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What is

STUDEN T affairs ?

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Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs Mr. Bill Broyles

Dr. Leigh Jensen Student Counseling Services Director & Assessment & Testing Services Director

Mr. Tony Luczak MSU Golf Course Director

Mr. Jason Nall Dining Services Executive Director

Dr. Ann Bailey Housing & Residence Life Director

Ms. Laura Walling Recreational Sports Director

Dr. Clifton Story University Health Services DIrector

The Division of Student Affairs consists of

1,830

professional, support, graduate and student staff members.

Ms. Cecy Brooks Barnes & Nobles MSU Bookstore Manager

Mr. Robert Cadenhead University Health Services Longest Student Health Center Administrator

Dr. Joyce Yates Health Education & Wellness Director

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Assessment & Testing Services Vision The vision of Assessment and Testing Services in the Division of Student Affairs is to value assessment and evaluation and to use the results to inform strategic decision-making for continuous improvement.

Mission The mission of Assessment & Testing Services is to support assessment efforts in the Division of Student Affairs through coordination, leadership, and education as each department participates in evidence-based continuous improvement of programs and services to promote student learning and development opportunities. Testing services will be provided at the highest level of professionalism through high-quality customer service in an environment that is conducive to student success.

Programs & Services Assessment Services • coordinates, applies research expertise, leadership, and education for assessment of programs and services in the Division of Student Affairs • coordinates the administration of campus and national surveys • utilizes national benchmarking data for evaluation Testing Services • administers national standardized exams to facilitate students in pursuit of their educational and professional goals • provides an environment that is conducive for testing • provides information for faculty and staff to assist students to reach the next level of academic success

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Testing staff contacted over

1,142 through on-and off-campus outreach events and activities.

2012 - 2013 Highlights & Achievements •

Conducted and/or assisted in the completion of thirty (30) individual assessment projects

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4901 computer based and paper-based tests administered – a 14% increase from 2011-12

Multiple repeatable survey projects designed for various departments allowing internal management and longitudinal data collection

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Office processes updated to provide a more streamlined and effective operation

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Contacted over 1142 through various outreach events

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22% increase in revenue when compared to 2011-12

2013-2014 Goals Assessment Services will: • Meet assessments needs for the Division •

Promote continuous improvement process informed by longitudinal assessment projects

Testing Services will: • Provide access to learners to accomplish their educational and career goals

Testing Services administered 4,901 computer-and paper-based tests in fiscal year 2012 - 2013

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Provide professional and courteous service to learners in an environment that is conducive to testing

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Provide staff that is knowledgeable and capable of providing exemplary customer service

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Provide awareness to faculty, staff, students, and community members of testing opportunities at Mississippi State University

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Vision To create excellent campus bookstores, custom designed and operated in an effort to contribute to education and to support the goals of the colleges and universities we serve while conducting our business in accordance with high ethical standards.

Mission To become an integral part of the schools we serve by developing positive relationships with students, faculty, and administration. To excel and continue to innovate in customer service, store design, merchandise selection, and store operations while providing our employees with opportunities for professional advancement and personal growth.

Programs & Services Course Materials Stock all required textbooks and related supplies.

Large selection of cheaper, used textbooks for students.

General Reading and Reference Over 30,000 general reading, reference books and special orders.

General Merchandise A variety of MSU gifts and clothing, school/ office supplies, selection of “room essential” merchandise, electronics and computer accessories.

Facilities The bookstore is located in the 35,000 square-foot Cullis Wade Depot. Remote locations during games at the Football, Basketball, and Baseball stadiums.

Faculty Services Faculty Authors available for book signings year round. Faculty can research textbooks, request desk copies, and submit book adoptions at our Faculty Enlight website.

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The MSU Bookstore utilizes social media to advertise and to generate sales during off-peak times of the year.

Programs & Service contd.

Student Services Dedicated to meeting students’ needs with year- round book buyback for cash. Preorder textbooks for fast and easy pickup. Textbook price match from all local competitors. Our café area is also available for student events.

Special Events Book signings, game-day events, and receptions.

Partner with student groups, CAB, and other organizations to host events in the store

2012 - 2013 Highlights & Achievements •

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Increased the MSU apparel and gifts section

MSU Black Voices performed in the fall and

by over 500 square-feet of selling space, and

the MSU Gospel group performed on Super

on the 2nd floor a Technology store was built

Bulldog Weekend

Over 25,000 titles can be found on the 2nd floor

off all clearance MSU merchandise, 50%

MSU Faculty author book signing and a Local

off flash drives, and $1 coffee or tea drinks

Mississippi Author symposium that brought

promoted on social media

together over 15 authors from the community •

Over 20 flash sales events that included 50%

•

BNCollege has also joined Pinterest,

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Enhanced shopping experience for customers

Instagram and other social media networks

incorporating a Spring Fashion Show in

to connect to students, parents and the

conjunction with MSU Fashion Board, two

community

performances by Miss MSU Jasmine Murray,

2013-2014 Goals Barnes and Nobles MSU Bookstore will: •

Provide students with the option to buy textbooks at a reduced cost

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Provide visitors to the MSU Bookstore with a better shopping experience

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Financially support MSU

In collaboartion with student groups like the Fashion Board,

Miss MSU Jasmine Murray has performed at the bookstore twice.

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dining services Vision The vision of Dining Services is to provide a world-class dining experience for all institutional stakeholders by offering a variety of dining options that satisfy all tastes, by exceeding customer expectations, and by employing the best dining professionals.

Mission The mission of Dining Services is to provide an exceptional food service program that meets the nutritional, educational, and social needs of students and the University community through its offerings, venues, and variety.

Programs & Services Marketplace at Perry All-you-care-to-eat breakfast, lunch and dinner, international entrees, grill, deli, salad bar, etc.

Colvard Student Union food court Includes Chick-fil-A, Freshens, Starbucks, Panda Express, Zoca, and Toss-it-Up. The State Fountain Bakery A decades-old tradition at Mississippi State, featuring a wide selection of freshly made cakes, pies, cookies, donuts, breads and more.

Pegasus Dining at the Wise Center Offers a wide selection of made-to-order grill items and deli sandwiches.

McArthur CafĂŠ Express Serves delicious hotline lunch from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Real Food on Campus (RFoC) at Templeton Athletic Building Features all-you-care-to-eat lunch and dinner, with international entrees, grill, deli, salad bar, and more.

Other dining locations include Einstein Bros.

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The Colvard Student Union welcomed

Freshens Smoothies and Yogurt in August.

2012 - 2013 Highlights & Achievements •

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Dining Services sold a record number of meal

Commissions received by Mississippi State

plans. Student sales increased 13% to 5,850

University increased 12% from fiscal year

and faculty/staff increased 2% to 267 plans.

2012 with a new record of $1,681,769

Several new offerings include Freshens

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ARAMARK partnered with MSU student

Smoothies and Yogurt in the Union food court,

Andrew Fortune, to host the first annual

the Smart Bar in Perry, and a new double-line

“Healthy Symposium.”

Subway next to the State Fountain Bakery.

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•

•

98% of respondents in the fall Dining Styles

Construction also began on a new Pizza Hut

survey rated their overall experience at

Express in the Union

average or higher. 59% rated their experience

The State Fountain Bakery received a total

excellent

makeover with new décor, seating, and

•

service counters

Participants in the fall Secret Shopper program reported an average score of 4 out of 5 or better for all locations surveyed

2013-2014 Goals Dining Services will:

Dining Services sold a record number 5,850 student meal plans.

•

Increase student meal plan sales

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Maintain or increase customer satisfaction as measured by the Dining Styles and Secret Shopper surveys

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Begin construction of Fresh Food Company dining facility, with opening slated for the fall semester of 2015

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Continue to develop a diverse work force and support of national and local healthy lifestyle programming

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Continue to strive to provide increased commission stream to provide consistent funding for university entities and general scholarships. ARAMARK also will continue to support community groups through funding opportunities and programming

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Continue to expand healthy dining options throughout the dining venues while increasing the availability of nutritional information and driving participation in the Wellness Program

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Health Education & Wellness Vision As part of University Health Services, Health Education & Wellness (HE&W) supports Student Affairs and Mississippi State University in the total educational development of students by providing wellness programs and services that will increase the understanding and appreciation of the lifelong benefits of healthy life choices.

Mission To provide unique wellness programs and services that support and encourage the development of positive life changes and healthy life choices.

Programs & Services The Health Education & Wellness staff provides group and one-on-one education on any wellness topic including alcohol and other drugs, tobacco, nutrition, sexual health, sexual orientation and diversity, and general health to promote general wellness and healthy life choices.

Outreach Workshops, awareness campaigns, and interactive multi-media presentations are provided to academic classes, student organizations, students living in on-campus housing and the general university community.

Individual Educational Sessions One-on-one educational sessions are available to students and the university community.

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Over 1400 participants took part in the 2012-2013

“Clothesline Project�.

2012 - 2013 Highlights & Achievements •

Department of Health Education and Wellness and the Department of Relationship Violence

across campus among other health initiatives.

•

and Outreach merged •

($10,000)

The positions of Assistant Director of Health

•

Continued implementation of Department

Education and Wellness for Sexual Assault,

of Justice Violence Against Women grant

the Coordinator of Mental Health and the

($300,000) for prevention of sexual assault,

Coordinator of MSU Collegiate Recovery

dating violence, domestic violence and

Community were hired within the newly

stalking on campus

merged Health Education and Wellness

•

Awarded Miller/Coors alcohol prevention grant

•

MSU Collegiate Recovery Community

Department

began planning for advisory board and

Continued implementation of the Blue Cross-

implementation of student programming.

Blue Shield Foundation Grant ($562,485) with over 1,200 health screenings conducted

2013-2014 Goals Health Education and Wellness will:

HW&E launched the Operation

•

Increase Program participation by students in sexual assault prevention initiatives

•

Increase Mental health education prevention programs/displays

•

Increase Cancer prevention education programs/displays

Beautiful Sticky Note Campaign across campus.

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Housing & Residence Life Vision To create a “home away from home� where students are individually and collectively challenged and supported in the journey to become mature, contributing citizens in a global community.

Mission To provide a well-maintained, on-campus residential experience that supports the overall mission of Mississippi State University and the Division of Student Affairs, promotes a spirit of community, and extends student learning beyond the classroom.

Programs & Services Administrative Operations Generates revenue for the department through assignments, contracts, and billing; marketing, recruiting, and public relations; information technology; and conference, summer camps, and guest housing.

Budget & Finance Responsible for managing the total departmental budget, monitoring operating expenses and various accounts, overseeing the procurement process, completing human resources paperwork, and submitting payroll.

Maintenance, Facilities, & Capital Improvements Performs maintenance, custodial, and facilities repairs on a daily basis and coordinates capital improvement, renovation, and construction projects. Staff clean and maintain over 1,200,000 square feet comprised of residence hall, apartment, office, and guest housing space.

Residence Life Provides opportunities for student development by: hiring, training, evaluating, and developing graduate residence directors, undergraduate resident advisers, desk information assistants, and community aides;

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The newly constructed Oak and Magnolia

Halls opened in August 2012.

Programs & Service contd.

Residence Life Provides leadership opportunities for students through staff positions, hall council and governing residence hall association membership; Provides participation in various programs and events in the residence halls and on campus; Provides intervention for student concerns and issues; and assisting in crisis response.

2012 - 2013 Highlights & Achievements •

MVNU2MSU had over 600 faculty, staff,

reconfigured to create a warmer welcoming

residents and their families during move-in

environment to students and parents

•

•

Revamped and updated the course

Premium beds increased system-wide with

materials for the RA Class – COE 4513

August 2012 opening of newly-constructed

Paraprofessionals in Student Development.

Oak and Magnolia Residence Halls •

Herbert Hall Central Housing Front Office was

and student volunteers welcome and assist

day in August, 2012 •

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•

Received the Academic Collaboration Award

Completed several maintenance and facilities

for work with the MSU Pathfinders Program

projects, painting, PTAC cleaning, and carpet/

from the Southeastern Association of Housing

furniture cleaning

Officers

Camera coverage and camera recording were

•

Increased security through technological

upgraded in Rice, McKee, Sessums, Evans,

upgrades including StarRez, a resident

and Hull residence halls

check-in/check-out system at each hall desk

2013-2014 Goals Housing and Residence Life will: •

Meet student resident occupancy needs

•

Will promote living learning community

•

Maintain facilities to provide a safe and clean environment

•

Assure that residents will be satisfied with their residence halls

600+ faculty, staff and student volunteers welcomed and assisted residents and families during move-in August 2012.

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Vision The Mississippi State University Institute of Golf becomes a leader in the golf industry through the creation of a “live learning lab.”

Mission Through “true life research,” the Mississippi State University Institute of Golf is the model of best practices, providing expertise, knowledge, research, and services that advance the university and the industry of golf.

Programs & Services The MSU Institute of Golf Multi-faceted facility that operates to provide a comprehensive golfing experience to all who visit.

The Golf Course is an 18-hole championship layout with 4 sets of tees to provide a challenge to all level of golfers.

The Golf Shop Provides the largest retail golf experience in the Golden Triangle Region. The golf shop serves as a Model Operation for the MSU’s PGA Golf Management program.

The Institute of Golf Academy Provides instruction and programs for all types of golfers and even has started IRB-approved research programs with the Kinesiology Department.

The Junior Bulldog Golf Academy The regions largest junior golf program offering overnight golf camps, weekly golf camps and introduced a new program SNAG, Starting New At Golf.

Golf Course Maintenance Department The “Live Lab” for MSU’s Golf & Sports Turf Management program.

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2012 - 2013 Highlights & Achievements •

The Golden Triangle Golf Association sponsored 35 kids to go through Golf Training Program at IOG

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The IOG is working with ADIDAS to remodel the golf store; the remodeling is scheduled for Summer 2013

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Participation showed a 5% increase in junior golf camps from previous year

•

There was 5% increase in equipment sales from the previous year

•

For fiscal year 2013,there were partnerships

Starkville School System •

The IOG Twitter page had a 26.6% increase

established with IOG, Boys and Girls Club,

as of June 2013, there were 280 followers

Golden Triangle Golf Association and

compared to last year’s 225

2013-2014 Goals MSU Institute of Golf will: •

Enhance it’s awareness within the MSU campus and community

•

Provide adequate professional development opportunities will be provided to IOG staff

•

Increase participation in Junior Golf Programs

Golden Triangle Golf Association sponsored 35 kids for the Golf Trianing Program.

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recreational sports Vision That through participation in our recreation programs and services, the university community will understand and appreciate the lifelong benefits of an active, healthy lifestyle

Mission To support the Division of Student Affairs and Mississippi State University in the total educational development of students by providing unique recreation programs, services, and facilities that support and encourage the development of a healthy lifestyle.

Programs & Services Aquatics Swimming lessons, water aerobics, lifeguard certification and lap swimming Facilities Sanderson Center, RecPlex, Bulldog Disc Golf Park and Sawyer Tennis Courts Fitness Strength & Aerobic Conditioning Room, Level II, Velodrome spinning studio and group exercise classes Intramural & Extramural Sports 32 different team and individual/dual sports MSU Institute of Golf Housed at the MSU Golf Course, 1 of 5 Top Golf Digest Public Golf Courses in Mississippi.

Outdoor Adventures Trips and clinics for various outdoor-related skills Recplex Playing areas for softball, flag football, soccer and other sports Special Events Spirit Groups Co-ed and all-girl cheerleader teams, pom squad and mascots 3 4 | S T U D E N T A F FA I R S A N N UA L R E P O R T

Annual Turkey Trot road race hosted a record 242 participants.

The

Programs & Service contd.

Sports Clubs Recreational Sports supervises the activities of 24 different clubs.

2012 - 2013 Highlights & Achievements •

92.6% of graduating student indicated they

on a snowboarding/skiing trip to Breckenridge,

were satisfied with the services provided by

Colorado

Recreational Sports (MSU Undergraduate Exit

•

Survey)

Tupelo Sports to host the first ever MSU

The women’s disc golf club won their second

Tupelo Sports Day

consecutive national championship at

•

The Sports Clubs program partnered with

•

The Spirit Groups supported football,

•

Augusta, Georgia

basketball, volleyball, soccer, and baseball

Participation Outdoor Adventure trips and

teams

clinics increased by 274%

Construction began on a new jogging track

•

•

Sports Clubs participation increased by 49%

around Chadwick Lake and new tennis courts

•

MSU Spirit Groups hosted over 2100

at The RecPlex

cheerleaders and dancers at six separate

•

Recreational Sports participated in Relay for

•

summer camps

Life, Pedaling for Prosthetics, Golden Triangle

The Outdoor Adventures took 20 participants

Recovery Center, and Starkville Food Pantry

2013-2014 Goals Recreational Sports will: •

Expand Recreational Opportunities

•

Improve Service Delivery Systems

•

Provide student development opportunities to both graduate and undergraduate students

•

Provide students knowledge and encourage appreciation of the lifelong benefits of an active, healthy lifestyle

Battleship was added as a new aquatic activity.

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Student Counseling services Vision University Health Services at Mississippi State University is operated under the Division of Student Affairs to provide comprehensive, accessible, high-quality, and economical mental and physical health care to its students. As part of the University Health Services, Student Counseling Services (SCS) supports the academic mission of Mississippi State University by facilitating the social, psychological, and academic functioning of students.

Mission We endorse the worth and dignity of all human beings and embrace diversity as a valued and important quality of human community. We view our mission as working to facilitate individual change as well as contributing to a supportive and growth-producing social environment through social advocacy and community building. Also, to provide a system that treats, educates, and informs the university community about mental and physical health, as well as wellness issues.

Programs & Services Counseling Uses a brief therapy model to reach specific treatment goals for both individual and couples therapy Group Counseling Involves a therapist and small number of individuals who meet regularly in a safe and confidential environment Psychiatric Referral Services Referral of clients for psychiatric services when needed, including psychiatric evaluations and follow-up Walk In Urgent Care Services Crisis consultation with students and the campus community on a daily basis

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Conselors conducted a total of

5,552

individual counseling sessions.

Programs & Service contd.

After Hours Crisis Services Provided 24 hours a day, including weekends (excluding Fall Holiday) Psycho-education/Prevention Programs and workshops on a variety of mental health topics, based on the needs of the campus community.

2012 - 2013 Highlights & Achievements •

SCS provided 624.5 hours of Continuing Education to the staff

•

•

•

The new Coordinator of Mental Health Outreach produced in an increase in outreach

•

group attendance Counselors conducted a total of 5,522 individual counseling sessions •

On the 2012-2013 Graduate Exit Survey,

services (15 major programs attended by

Student Counseling Services scored a 4 out of

more than 1,300 students)

5 average on student satisfaction ratings

SCS co-sponsored the Emerging Adult

•

On the SCS Client Satisfaction Survey, most

Population Conference (attended by

clients noted that counseling helped their

142 professionals from the campus and

academic performance. Survey results also

community)

indicated a 65.7% increase in well-being in

SCS provided 15 different group therapy

response to therapy

topics, with a 36.4% increase in number of group topics offered and a 49.6% increase in

2013-2014 Goals Student Counseling Services will: • Provide excellence in counseling services to MSU students

142 professionals and community members

•

Offer a variety of therapeutic modalities to meet student needs

•

Increase use of online screening for mental health issues by 15%

•

Continue to reach out to historically and currently underserved student populations

•

Provide counseling services that promote a safe, caring, accessible and diverse environment for MSU students

attended the SCS co-sponsored Emerging Adult Population conference.

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longest student health center Vision Student Health Services at Mississippi State University is operated by the Division of Student Affairs to provide comprehensive, accessible, high-quality, and economical mental and physical health care to its students.

Mission To provide a healthcare delivery system that meets the needs of the university community with a focus on patient education and preventative medicine.

Programs & Services Longest Student Health Center Provides healthcare for students and the campus community.

Student Counseling Center Provides mental health care, crisis services, and outreach for MSU students.

Health Education and Wellness Provides outreach education, individual education, and counseling on health and wellness issues.

Relationship Violence and Outreach Provides crisis response and advocacy to victims of sexual assault.

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Increased gross revenue by 7.5% and operating margin by 25% on a year to year basis.

2012 - 2013 Highlights & Achievements •

•

Named Dr. Cliff Story as new Director of

•

Removed carpet from 6 exam rooms and

University Health Services

replaced with tile in order to improve infection

Increased gross revenue by 7.5% and

control

operating margin by 25% •

Provided $1.3 million of financial support to divisional colleagues via interdepartmental support

•

Installed a new and modernized radiology storage system, enabling more accurate reading of diagnostic images

•

Added new therapeutic equipment in the physical therapy area, and remodeled interior to add 4 new exam room spaces

2013-2014 Goals Longest Student Health Center will:

The Longest Student Health Center offers an annual flu shot clinic.

•

Finalize Accreditation with Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC)

•

Install and make operational “Virtual Server” equipment for Health Center data systems. This will create a more stable operating environment

•

Update offsite data backup systems with MSU ITS as the backup site. This will include consistent retrieval capability.

•

Make flu vaccine available to campus community

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Dean of Students Dr. Thomas Bourgeois

Col. Kenneth McRae (Ret) Center for American Veterans Director

Mr. Cedric Gathings Holmes Cultural Diversity Center Assistant Dean & Director

Dr. Cade Smith Student Leadership & Community Engagement Assistant Dean & Director

Dr. Jeremy Baham Associate Dean of Students Dr. Eddie Keith Associate Dean of Students Mr. Raymond Brooks Colvard Student Union Director Ms. Julie Berry Student Support Services Assistant Dean & Director

Ms. Georgia Lindley University Police Chief

The department of Student Affairs provides leadership opportunites and learning experiences to over

950 students

through graduate assistanships and student worker positions.

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Center for american veterans Vision Establish and maintain the standard for all universities to emulate when providing military veteran-focused educational and student support services.

Mission To support the mission of the Division of Student Affairs through the development and implementation of outreach programs designed to provide student support services focused on the special needs and requirements of today’s military veteran, service-member, dependent, and survivor. The center plays a supporting role in the development and implementation of educational and research components designed to position the university with veteran and military-affiliated organizations and agencies.

Programs & Services Comprehensive benefit counseling and certifying program (includes federal and state educational benefits like the various chapters of the GI Bill and the active duty/national guard/reserve tuition assistance programs) Veteran Workshop Program Veteran Outreach and Recruiting Program (designed to aggressively recruit, retain and graduated veterans, service-members, dependents, and survivors) Veteran Transition Assistance Program (designed to facilitate the transition into school and, upon graduation, into the workforce) Green Zone Program A campus-wide initiative that encourages awareness of and advocacy for student veterans.

Veteran Certificate Program

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Over 75 mentors trained for the

Green Zone Program to increase retention rates for student veterans.

2012 - 2013 Highlights & Achievements •

Developed educational components to support

waiver for veterans, service-members and

the outreach component including the Veteran

dependents beginning Fall 2013

Certificate Program scheduled for Spring

•

2014 and the Department of Counseling and

University Veterans Day Ceremony and 5th

Education course, “Seminar in Resilience”

annual Veterans Days Awareness Week

beginning Spring 2014 and “Leadership”

•

•

•

Played a critical role in Mississippi State

beginning Fall 2014

University’s national recognition in the top 15%

Over 75 mentors trained for the Green Zone

of military and veteran friendly schools

Program designed to increase retention and

•

Held the 4th Annual Mississippi State

•

Continues to partner with philanthropic

graduation rates for student veterans.

organizations and foundations in support of

Became a Go Army Letter Of Instruction

scholarship and financial needs of student

school Spring 2013

veterans, service-members, dependents, and

Helped develop the non-resident tuition

survivors

2013-2014 Goals Center for American Veterans will:

Mississippi State University is a Go Army Letter of Instruction school as of Spring 2013.

•

Continue to provide programs and services to assist student veterans, service-members, dependents and survivors

•

Work with the division’s development officer in raising funds in support of the center’s scholarship program

•

Play a key role in increasing the veteran, servicemember, dependent and survivor enrollment at Mississippi State University through continuous recruiting efforts and collaboration with university admissions and other campus departments

•

Continue to increase faculty, staff and student awareness of military veterans through the annual veterans day awareness week events

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Continue making recommendations to university leadership concerning best practices in support of student veterans at Mississippi State University

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colvard student union Vision The Colvard Student Union seeks to provide exceptional facilities, programs, and service to encourage the holistic growth of students through both formal and informal means. The union building serves as the center of university community life.

Mission To provide quality services, facilities, and amenities that complement and supplement academic experiences and to provide inclusive opportunities for involvement for the development of interpersonal, social, and leadership skills.

Programs & Services The Colvard Student Union Building A 117,000-sq. ft. building that includes the Food Court, Starbucks, Union Station Hair Designers, convenience store, art gallery, meeting rooms, and administrative offices.

Event Services Reserves facilities and coordinates set-ups for on-campus events.

Center for Student Activities •

Music Maker Productions – a student-run concert promotion group that provides student entertainment.

•

Student Association (SA)

•

Miss MSU Program – a scholarship program that serves as a preliminary for the Miss Mississippi program;

•

Colvard Student Union Art Gallery – Presents museum shows, traveling exhibits, student show, and group and solo exhibits by professional artists and students.

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Student Organizations – 320 active, registered student organizations representing various aspects of student life on campus.

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The Colvard Student Union had approximately

2.5 Million visitors during 2012-2013.

Programs & Service contd.

Fraternity & Sorority Life MSU’s Greek system has 19 fraternities and 12 sororities, and involves approximately 3,300 students.

Student Publications MSU students publish The Reflector, the student newspaper, every Tuesday and Friday.

2012 - 2013 Highlights & Achievements •

The Colvard Student Union was visited by

in a Single Community Service Event at the

approx. 2.5 million visitors during 2012-13, and

2013 Southeastern Interfraternity Conference

held over 6,000 event reservations •

•

•

•

•

At the Southeastern Journalism Conference

90% of the users who responded to Union and

“Best of the South” competition, Reflector staff

Event Services’ online customer surveys rated

earned top 5 finishes for Best News Writer, Best

the service as excellent or good

Special Events Reporter, and Best Advertising

The Center for Student Activities sponsored 73

Staff Member. Individual staff won first place for

events with 65,937 participants attending

Best Editorial Writing and Best Copy Editing

The all-sorority and all-fraternity GPA’s again

•

At the Mississippi Press Association’s annual

exceeded the MSU all-women’s and all-men’s

awards presentation for campus newspapers,

GPA’s, respectively

the Reflector won 30 awards, including first

The MSU Interfraternity Council won both the

place for General Excellence and for 10 other

Fraternal Excellence Award and the Excellence

categories

2013-2014 Goals Colvard Student Union & Event Services will: • Achieve customer satisfaction greater than/equal to that of peer institution’s unions on benchmark survey • Increase the number of visitor to the Colvard Student Union at a rate proportionate to enrollment increase Center for Student Activities will: • Assess student leadership development experiences from various student organizations • Improve student communication for CSA groups using online (vs. paper) forms • Develop and routinely utilize a campus event calendar that students frequently use

MSU is home to 32 fraternity and sorority chapters nationally recognized as members of NPHC, Panhellenic and NIC.

Fraternity & Sorority Life will: • Demonstrate that MSU fraternity and sorority membership satisfaction experience is greater than/equal to that of peer institutions on benchmark survey • Ensure that MSU fraternity and sorority GPA’s will continue to exceed the all-undergraduate GPA Student Publications will: • Assist the Reflector staff and advisor in enhancing advertising and the online edition • Advise the Reveille student staff and advisor in producing a yearbook in compliance with required MSU policies and procedures S T U D E N T A F FA I R S A N N UA L R E P O R T | 4 5

Dean of students Vision The Dean of Students’ Office envisions a Mississippi State University where students, parents, faculty, and staff model and promote a community of respect, responsibility and understanding for all individuals. Our graduates will have character, direction and integrity when contributing to our nation and humankind.

Mission The Dean of Students’ Office serves as a key link between students, parents, administration, and faculty and is dedicated to supporting the mission of the Division of Student Affairs through services, resources, leadership and advocacy for the needs and interests of all students. Office staff members provide programming and educational opportunities for a diverse student body and assist them in developing appropriate community behaviors and personal values and assistance in navigating the administrative process of the university while at the same time providing them support with personal or university concerns.

Programs & Services Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) Center for America’s Veterans Colvard Student Union Crisis Action Team Handles the university’s incident command center and crisis response plans.

Day One Leadership Community Enrolls first-year students that live together in Cresswell Hall and take a leadership class that emphasizes ethics, leadership content, and teamwork skills.

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Office of Parent Services Serves as a one-stop-shop for parent questions and information about campus happenings.

Montgomery Leadership Honors Program A select group of students work over 3-semesters to develop leadership skills through community service-learning projects.

Risk Management Ensures that student organizations plan and host safe and fun events.

Student Conduct Responsible for adjudicating cases of alleged individual and organizational violations of the code of student conduct.

Student Ombudsman Primary office for student advocacy, providing aide to students seeking information regarding rights, services, and other resources.

LeaderSTATE Leadership Development Camp A week-long leadership immersion of JROTC students, making new friends, expanding their leadership capabilities, enhancing math and science skills and developing a can-do attitude.

2012 - 2013 Highlights & Achievements •

Parent newsletters were disseminated every

•

Mandatory risk management workshops were

month of the assessment cycle in an effort

instituted for all student organizations; 100%

to market Parent Services and keep parents

of MSU student organizations participated in

informed of important information and events

these workshops

on campus •

•

•

The Dean of Students Office conducted over

Parent Services hosted MSU’s Bulldog Family

20 training sessions with faculty and staff to

Weekend 2013 with over 400 people attending

educate them on reporting student behavior

representing 100+ families

issues, and services available to help students

Parent Services hosted the 2013 Blues

with concerning behavior

Breakfast in the Palmeiro Center, where over

•

14 BIT (Behavioral Intervention Team)

500 family members joined Student Affairs

meetings were held each semester to discuss

staff and University Administrators as they

situations and/or students submitted for review

departed campus leaving their new student to begin the semster

2013-2014 Goals Dean of Students Office will: •

Be a resource and advocate for students

•

Identify students exhibiting at-risk behaviors and provide assistance from the Behavioral Intervention Team

•

Provide a comprehensive Risk Management program to mitigate the risks involved with student-led events

Over 500 families participated in the, Parent Services-hosted 2013 Blues Breakfast for parents.

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diversity center Vision The vision of the Holmes Cultural Diversity Center is to assist the Division of Student Affairs and the university in the creation of a unique environment of support, growth, learning, diversity, cross-cultural understanding, acceptance, mentoring, security, safety and trust for all students; thereby fostering and sustaining a pluralistic, inclusive community that empowers all students to achieve their highest potential without fear of prejudice or discrimination as they acquire knowledge of and sensitivity to global issues.

Mission

Dr. Richard E. Holmes was the first

The mission of the Holmes Cultural Diversity is to provide cultural and educational programming for the university community via mentoring, advising and programming. We seek to create an environment that celebrates our culturally diverse community, promotes the academic and personal success of students, especially minority and international students, and engenders the formation of individuals who are global minded and aware of the molding force of their own cultural background in a global society.

African American student admitted to Mississippi State on July 19, 1965 .

Programs & Services Peer Counselor / Peer Ambassador Program Cultural and International Programming Sensitivity and Diversity Training Minority and International Organizations Advising Recruitment and Retention Efforts Mentoring National Theme Month Observance Community/International Outreach

There center participated in the Summer Extravaganza to recruit students to Mississippi State University.

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2012 - 2013 Highlights & Achievements •

The center participated for the first time in the

Engineering Camp and Colvard Student

Summer Extravaganza to help recruit minority

Union’s Art Gallery

students to Mississippi State University.

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•

The center implemented several new

In 2012-2013, 33 diversity, global and international events were held.

programs to foster cultural awareness: Parade of Cultures, Modern Day Slavery Event, Café International, Diversity Uncovered and Martin Luther King Candlelight Vigil •

The center’s staff was the recipients of several distinguished awards and/or appointments.

•

The center partnered with the following university departments/community organizations: Jumpstart Program, Summer

2013-2014 Goals Holmes Cultural Diversity Center will:

There were 33 diversity, global and international events held in 2012 - 2013

•

Continue to implement activities/programs/ workshops/class lectures designed to assist students in gaining a greater understanding of diversity, inclusion and difference, global, and international concepts and create opportunities for students, faculty and staff to interact and learn from each other

•

Rename the Peer Counselor and Ambassador Program to Peers Assisting With Students (PAWS) program to strengthen the retention relationships between peer mentors and first year underrepresented students

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Continue to pursue a diverse group of peer mentors and peer ambassadors so the program reflects the student body population it serves

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Develop a survey and conduct focus groups to determine the needs of underrepresented groups

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Assist with the efforts to increase African American student enrollment into graduate school

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student leadership and community engagement Vision The Student Leadership and Community Engagement at Mississippi State University works to educate, enlighten, and empower tomorrow’s leaders - everyday citizens who will ultimately transform the social, educational, and economic fabric of the communities across our state and nation.

Mission Our mission is to holistically instill within its participants the ideals of diversity, citizenship, leadership, and service. Participants assess, practice, and refine skills that will enable them to shape the schools, businesses, and communities of tomorrow. Learning outcomes focus on understanding self, appreciating others, and transferring knowledge into action to create meaningful change. Learning is made relevant through mentoring, service to community, accountability to others, and shared reflection. The students, faculty, staff, and community partners of SLCE are transformed through the exchange of knowledge, experiences, and resources in a context of partnership and reciprocity. Ultimately, this transformation will drive the social, educational, and economic progress of communities across our state and nation.

Programs & Services LeaderSTATE- STEM (rising high school seniors) Day One Leadership Community (freshmen) Montgomery Leadership Program (sophomores and juniors) Maroon Volunteer Center The Mississippi Delta Alternative Break Network and History Class MSU students and students from across the U.S. travel to the Mississippi Delta to learn and offer service.

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MSU students and students from across the U.S. travel to the Mississippi

Delta to learn and

engage in community service.

2012 - 2013 Highlights & Achievements •

•

•

380 Junior ROTC cadets from Louisiana,

high school and college students, MSU

Alabama, and Mississippi participated in

employees, and community members,

LeaderSTATE-STEM, gaining about 18,000

completing 118 community projects with

hours of STEM education and outreach

service hours valued at $209,754

258 first-year students enrolled in Day One

•

MVC co-sponsored a community-wide Bridges

were mentored by 47 faculty/staff mentors and

Out of Poverty training program for the upward

53 MLP fellows and ambassadors

mobility of adults living in poverty

Day One enrollment was diverse (48% AfricanAmerican, 45% Caucasian, 7% other) and contributed 5,720 hours of community service

•

The Maroon Volunteer Center (MVC) programs had 4,654 participants including:

2013-2014 Goals Student Leadership and Community Engagement will:

Day One students contributed 5,720 hours of community service in the three surrounding counties.

•

Ensure LeaderState students work effectively as a team in completing a STEM design project

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Promote understanding through Day One

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Serve the community through Capstone Service Projects and Initial Service Projects as part of the Montgomery Leadership Program (MLP)

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Provide meaningful volunteer experiences through the Maroon Volunteer Center (MVC)

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Provide students with an understanding of how to make positive impacts and contributions in the Mississippi Delta through the Alternative Spring Break

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Partner with the Department of History to create a permanent Mississippi Delta History class. At least two other academic departments will create their own experimental discipline-specific Mississippi Delta class

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Student support services Vision The Student Support Services office, along with the Dean of Students Office, envisions a Mississippi State University where students, faculty, and staff model and promote a community of respect, responsibility, and understanding for all individuals. Our graduates will have character, direction, and integrity when contributing to our nation and humankind.

Mission Student Support-Services: To provide supportive services for low income and first-generation students. To enhance their academic skills, increase their retention and graduation rates, and as appropriate, facilitate entrance into graduate and professional programs. Disability Support Services seeks to provide educational access and opportunity through support, resources, advocacy, collaboration, and academic accommodations for students with disabilities (as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973) who are accepted to the University.

City of Starkville Mayor Parker Wiseman participating in Disability Awareness activities.

Programs & Services Student Support Services (TRiO) Federally funded grant that provides services to individuals who are first generation, low income and have an academic need.

Services include priority preregistration, direct correspondence with financial aid counselors, academic monitoring, tutoring, counseling, cultural enhancement, interest inventories, and advocacy.

Disability Support Services Serves students with disabilities, including priority preregistration, advocacy, testing accommodations, and notification letters.

The TRiO program provides services to firstgeneration, low-income students with academic needs on a year to year basis.

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2012 - 2013 Highlights & Achievements •

MSU ACCESS Program is now serving six students with intellectual disabilities

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The Disability Support Services serves 600 students with documented disabilities

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93% of Student Support Services students have a 2.0 or higher grade point average

2013-2014 Goals Student Support Services will: • Identify and select first-generation and lowincome students prior to October 1st of each program year •

Provide support services so that students are retained until graduation

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Administer satisfaction surveys to SSS and DSS students at the end of each semester

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Provide services that assist program participants in completing the academic year in good academic standing

Disability Support Services will: • Perform a needs assessment to determine the academic needs of the participants

Students promote Disability Awareness on the drill field.

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Evaluate student’s performance at mid-term and end of semester to determine if alternative accommodations are needed

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University police Vision The vision of the Mississippi State University Police is of an organization that values its employees and the campus community we serve. We are committed to integrity and accountability and dedicated to the compassion and respect of all citizens. We strive to be responsive to the changing needs of the campus community

Mission The mission of the Mississippi State University Police is to assist in enhancing the total educational development of students, to provide law enforcement services for the university community, and to promote the development of healthy lifestyles. Our services support and strengthen the mission of Mississippi State University.

Programs & Services Patrol Division Dispatch/Communication Division Detective Division Accreditation/Special Event Crime Prevention Residence Hall Patrol Bully Patrol

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8 officers completed the Bicycle Association Police Mountain Bike Certification

2012 - 2013 Highlights & Achievements •

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Two officers became certified International

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Three officers completed the Mississippi Law

Police Mountain Bike Association bike

Enforcement Officer Training Academy in

instructors

Pearl Mississippi

Eight officers completed the Law enforcement

•

Mississippi State University Police hosted

Bicycle Association Police Mountain Bike

the Mississippi Campus Law Enforcement

certification course hosted at Mississippi State

Association 2013 Summer Workshop

University

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The Investigation Division solved several high profile criminal cases throughout the year

2013-2014 Goals University Police will: •

Increase time officers spend patrolling on bikes and foot patrol

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Continue to staff the Residence Hall Security program

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Maintain National and State Police Department accreditation

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Secure funding to update and upgrade computers and communication equipment for dispatch and patrol operations

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Executive Director of Enrollment Dr. Phil Bonfanti

Ms. Lori Ball Admissions & Scholarships Director

Ms. Robin Graves Enrollment Marketing Director

Mr. Paul McKinney Student Financial Aid Director

Ms. Naron Remillard Student Recruitment Director

Ms. Lindsey Storey Orientation & Events Director

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Vision To develop and refine recruitment, admission, scholarship, financial aid, and immigration strategies and services that are equitable, enhance productivity, use resources effectively, and promote cooperation between our office, the university, secondary school personnel, the community/junior college system, and international institutions, agencies, and organizations.

Mission In support of the mission of the university and the Division of Student Affairs, Enrollment Services will recruit, admit, orient, and provide financial aid for qualified prospective students and scholars, advocate for international exchange, and provide immigration and scholarship services to current students and scholars in a professional environment which contributes to the development and growth of our staff to be ethical, responsible, global, and service-minded professionals.

Programs & Services Admissions Processes and evaluates prospective student applications for Starkville and Meridian campuses. Advises prospective students and parents on admissions criteria and application status.

Scholarships Offers assistance to outstanding students who demonstrate the potential for superior academic performance at the college level. Also assists with awarding privately funded scholarships and college and departmental scholarships.

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Processed a record 11,000+ freshman admission applications.

2012 - 2013 Highlights & Achievements •

Fall 2013 accepted scholarships showed a

•

significant increase compared to last fall:

to track privately funded, State Pride, and

46 accepted National Merit/Achievement

leadership/service scholarships

Scholarships (an increase of 22), 1,741

•

Streamlined scholarships and financial

accepted academic excellence scholarships

aid for entering students through the main

(an increase of 336), 297 Valedictorian,

scholarship office, creating a one-stop shop

Salutatorian and Eagle Scout/Gold Award

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Scholarships awarded (an increase of 67) and

Implemented the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) program

201 Student Body President and Star Student

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Scholarships awarded •

Implemented a new scholarship database

Processed a record 11,000+ freshman admission applications

Developed a letter detailing the amount of scholarships entering freshmen would be eligible for based on test scores

2013-2014 Goals Admissions and Scholarships will:

Fall 2013 accepted scholarships included 1,741academic excellence scholarships (increased by 336)

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Develop an online acceptance process for students no later than January 1 so that students have the option of returning their original offer letter or accepting the award online

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Improve the process for scholarship summary letters by working with ITS to develop a more efficient reporting mechanism from Banner and Access to pull scholarship data

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Continue to work with the undergraduate Admissions Policy Committee to review and propose a policy for the evaluation of “technical credit” from community colleges

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Cross-train 2 employees to assist and back-up athletic and foreign application processing

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Enrollment Marketing Vision To market Mississippi State University in a way that reaches every prospective student possible, speaks to them where they are, and convinces each of them to become a Bulldog.

Mission In support of the mission of the university and the Division of Student Affairs, Enrollment Marketing will process sensitive student data with integrity and accuracy, provide information about MSU to prospective students and their parents, secondary school personnel and community/junior college personnel in a timely, effective, and efficient manner to generate interest in MSU.

Programs & Services Office of Enrollment Marketing Oversees the prospective student data, as well as the marketing plan and other efforts, to reach out to prospective students. Specifically, Enrollment Marketing: • Updates appropriate constituents about on-campus and online recruiting events.

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Draws attention to MSU’s academic, research, and student life using direct, indirect, and digital recruiting and marketing strategies, including social media outlets.

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Collaborates with other offices on-campus to efficiently market MSU and provide timely and satisfactory customer relationships.

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Hired a full time Social Media Specialist to oversee marketing and promotions on Facebook,

Twitter and YouTube.

2012 - 2013 Highlights & Achievements •

•

The total number of pieces mailed throughout

Acceptance, Registering for Academic Insight

the year was 1,407,788. The total number of

events and Orientation, Online Chat events,

emails sent was 1,682,146

etc

The total number of students in all terms (from

•

high school sophomore through community

well received

college sophomore) and stages (prospect to

•

•

Monthly Bulldog Bound e-newsletters were

•

Created a prospective student website

enrolled) increased by 26,894 from 259,582

specifically for transfer students at www.

last year to 286,476 this year

bulldogbound.msstate.edu

A full time social media specialist was hired to

•

Due to the positive response from “student

oversee Facebook pages and closed groups,

profile postcards” used in the transfer

Twitter accounts and a YouTube channel

communication plan, three additional “student

Facebook posts were created to support

profile postcards” were developed during the

communication efforts in print and in email

spring semester and mailed to high school

concerning Scholarship Priority Date and

juniors

2013-2014 Goals Enrollment Marketing will:

Enrollment Marketing sent 1,407,788 pieces of marketing mail throughout the year.

•

Develop and implement a communication plan that more fully incorporates print, electronic and social media across various channels

•

Hire a communications coordinator to lead the implementation of the communication plan

•

Hire a web designer to redesign the website for Enrollment Services – including responsive design for mobility

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Make adjustments to the Bulldog Bound and TAG initiatives to increase communication and interaction with transfer students

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Work with social media specialist and admissions counselors to increase participation in the Admitted Student Facebook group(s)

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Orientation & Events Vision To develop and refine recruitment and orientation strategies that are equitable, enhance productivity, use resources effectively, and promote cooperation between the Office of Orientation & Events, Academic Affairs, Student Affairs and the university as a whole.

Mission To support the mission of the university and the Division of Student Affairs, by planning, organizing and executing recruitment & orientation events that recruit and orient a diverse and academically qualified student body, and serves to enhance student growth and development, strengthen pride and involvement with MSU and prepare students for success upon graduation.

Programs & Services Office of Orientation and Events Oversees the planning and implementation of the orientation program for all entering undergraduate students as well as a variety of comprehensive on-campus recruiting events.

Campus recruitment events Designed to give prospective students a crash course in what it’s like to be a bulldog at Mississippi State University, offering tours of campus, residence hall walk-throughs, opportunities to eat at the Marketplace at Perry and other campus dining options, meetings with representatives from our colleges, departments, and the Division of Student Affairs.

Orientation Program Provides follow-up service to prospective students and finalizes their plans for higher education. Includes the summer orientation program for freshmen and transfer students, an Honors orientation, a Phi Theta Kappa orientation, and spring, summer and fall semester orientations.

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Served more than 2,000 attendees in our recruitment events and orientation sessions compared to last year. .

2012 - 2013 Highlights & Achievements •

Event and orientation session numbers

& orientation sessions when compared to last

increased when compared to last year. For

year

example: •

Two different positions received promotions:

•

Orientation sessions increased from sixteen

•

to twenty (including back-to-back orientation

changed to an assistant director position

sessions in June) •

•

•

The event coordinator position was

•

The graduate student position was

The number of fall events increased from

changed to an assistant coordinator of

three to four

events

Orientation & Events partnered with

Results of the on-campus recruitment event

•

Academic Affairs to host eight new spring

surveys revealed that 97.1% of the parents

recruitment events

and students were either satisfied or very

Orientation & Events served more than 2,000

satisfied with their overall experience at

additional attendees in our recruitment events

recruitment events

2013-2014 Goals Orientation and Events will: •

Review and manage orientation program challenges and changes as Orientation & Events transitions to fewer sessions with more people per session

•

Continue working with the academic colleges to fully develop Academic Insight events, allowing the colleges to establish more control, responsibility, and individuality in each of their events

On campus recruitment event surveys revealed that 97.1% of parents and students were satisfied or very satisfied with their overall experience at recruitment events.

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student financial aid Vision In support of the mission of the university and the Division of Student Affairs, the Office of Financial Aid will provide financial aid services to qualified prospective and current students and in a professional environment which contributes to the development and growth of our staff to be ethical, responsible, global, and service-minded professionals.

Mission To address the financial needs of prospective and current students in a manner that is equitable, courteous, consistent, comprehensive, and confidential and that enables student access to Mississippi State University, facilitates enrollment of all eligible students, and encourages student success.

Programs & Services Programs & Service contd.

Student Grants Available from federal, state and institutional sources. MSU students received over $33,000,000 in these grant programs for the 2012-13 award year.

Student Loans Including the Federal Stafford (Subsidized and Unsubsidized) Loans, Federal Parent PLUS Loans, the Graduate PLUS Loan, Federal Perkins Loans, Private Alternative Student Loans and Institutional Loans. MSU students received over $104,000,000 in these loan programs for the 2012-13 award year.

Federal Work-Study/Student Employment Part-time student employment, funded by the Federal Work-Study Program (with a small amount of institutional matching funds). MSU students received over $1,400,000 in work-study funds for the 2012-13 award year.

Federal and State Aid Reporting/Compliance Ensures that MSU remains in compliance with applicable federal and state laws regarding student aid programs.

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Student Financial Aid Counseling Provides information regarding the availability of student aid to students, prospective students, and their parents. In 2012-13, MSU we awarded student aid to approximately 13,000 students.

2012 - 2013 Highlights & Achievements •

•

Student Financial Aid disbursed approximately

Program Participation Agreement (PPA) with

and private funds for the 2012-13 award year

Department of Education for Title IV programs.

Departmental staff members served in

The PPA was approved for five years •

The Financial Aid Department reviewed the

of Student Financial Aid Administrators

Perkins Loan portfolio and converted to a new

(MASFAA), Mississippi Banner Users Group

servicer (Education Computer Services Inc.

(MBUG)

ECSI) that provided more options and better

The Financial Aid Department added a new

customer service to our students and to MSU

Forbes loan program for students •

The Financial Aid Department completed the

$136,144,951 in federal, state, institutional

leadership roles in the Mississippi Association

•

•

•

Redesigned the entire Financial Aid

The Financial Aid Department added a new

Department offices to better serve the

compliance/training coordinator to the staff

students and their needs

2013-2014 Goals Student Financial Aid will: •

Review current financial aid processes and provide greater efficiencies within the department

•

Create and hire a new IT professional staff position for the financial aid office

•

Create a financial aid literacy/FAFSA Help Road Team

•

The new team would work in the field with recruits and provide presentations on available financial aid and setup/ administer “FAFSA Help Camps” to work with perspective students on completing the FAFSA

Student Aid distributed approximately

$136,144,951 in federal, state, institutional and private funds for the 2012-13 award year.

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student recruitment Vision To develop and refine recruitment, admission, scholarship, financial aid, and immigration strategies and services that are equitable, enhance productivity, use resources effectively, and promote cooperation between our office, the university, secondary school personnel, the community/junior college system, and international institutions, agencies, and organizations.

Mission The Office of Student Recruitment will recruit and orient prospective students and scholars, throughout the Southeast Region and beyond by collaborating with high school counselors, community college counselors, parents of prospective students and alumni.

Programs & Services Freshman Recruitment Recruitment of high school sophomore, juniors, and seniors through the use of admissions counselors, marketing publications, effective communication, and on-campus recruiting events and visitation programs.

Community/Junior College Transfer Recruitment Recruitment of community college students to MSU by establishing effective relationships with community/junior college students and officials; involves community/junior college campus visitation by the staff of Admissions and Scholarships, timely communication to community college students throughout the recruitment and admission process, hosting students on the MSU campus through the campus visitation program and campus recruiting events.

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Over 3,000 individual campus tours occured for 2012-2013

2012 - 2013 Highlights & Achievements •

•

•

35 Bulldog-for-a-Day tours were offered, and

•

The Alumni Recruitment Network was

75 bus tours were conducted throughout the

revitalized, allowing more communication with

year (an increase from the previous year)

the admitted students considering MSU

Over 3,100 individual campus tours occurred

•

Admission counselors and assistant directors

for 2012-2013, and a database was created to

attended 617 college fairs, attended 1182 high

enable effective follow-up communication with

school visits, and hosted 71 events in their

prospects on individual tours

territories

Four new admission counselors were added

•

The Georgia recruitment team expanded into

to the student recruitment team, increasing

the East Coast area which includes Maryland,

counselor recruiting presence to include

Virginia, North and South Carolina

Dallas, Texas; North and South Carolina;

•

The number of National Merit students who

Florida, and the upper Mississippi River Valley

enrolled at MSU doubled, from 23 in 2012 to

(St. Louis and Chicago)

46 in 2013

2013-2014 Goals Office of Student Recruitment will: •

Work to create a stronger “commitment” in admitted students through spring yield or “engagement activities” involving academic affairs and alumni

•

Work to expand market activities in Florida, Louisiana, Texas, the upper Mississippi River Valley, and the Carolinas

•

Review and improve the campus visit program and campus visit website

•

Establish a Recruitment Council to strengthen the partnership with the academic departments

•

Host high school and community college counselors on campus throughout the year

•

Host more formal transfer events such as PTK receptions and Bulldog Bound nights

•

Expand our transfer market into out of state areas

The number of

National Merit Students enrolled at MSU doubled from 23 to 46 in 2013.

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