DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS Annual Report | 2019/20
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BE PART OF THE TRADITION. Dear Sharks, It gives me great pride to share the Long Island University Division of Student Affairs Annual Report for 2019-2020. It goes without say that this year was like no other. As a result of a global pandemic, the Division of Student Affairs was tasked with reshaping the student experience, student support services, and our residential communities. The result was a dynamic and engaged student experience that was enhanced through virtual experiences. This annual report features so many of our transformational initiatives from the past year. While building upon our past successes and leveraging our new brand, we remain more committed than ever to maximizing student success. As we embark on another academic year, we look forward with excitement of what lies ahead. We anticipate growth in our fraternities and sororities, new clubs, exciting new student spaces, and a focus on diversity, equity and inclusion programming. The introduction of our new online Student Life platform “Experience | Shark Nation” will further our efforts to provide students with the world class student experience synonymous with Long Island University. Thank you for your continued support of Student Affairs and Long Island University. Go Sharks! Sincerely,
Michael J. Berthel Executive Dean of Students
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SHARKS FROM THE START INAUGURAL SHARK CLASS
LIU welcomed 1,276 first-year students in the Class of 2023 as the inaugural cohort of Shark Nation. Students enjoyed the unveiling of new colors, a new mascot, and several student spaces redesigned to represent our new Shark identity.
NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION
New Student Orientation was redesigned at both residential campuses to enhance the experience for new first-year students. Both programs were moved to begin prior to classes and included a kick-off to campus traditions and events. 88% of first-year students at the Post campus and 78% of first-year students at the Brooklyn campus participated in New Student Orientation.
FIRST-YEAR SERVICE EXPERIENCE
The First-Year Service Experience program featured a multi-day program for first-year students to engage with their peers and perform community service prior to the beginning of the semester. Students participated in service on-campus, in the local community, and throughout New York City. 67 new students participated in the program from both campuses.
THE RESIDENTIAL MOVE-IN EXPERIENCE
Dedicated new student move-in days were offered on August 29, 2019 and September 2, 2019. Students moved into the residence halls to a high-spirited day and assisted by student volunteers. Immediately following move-in, students participated in 14 welcome week events that helped them connect to campus. Residential students represent 45 states in the US and 35 countries from around the world.
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TRADITIONS TRADITION TUESDAY
Introduced in fall 2019, Tradition Tuesday has quickly become a favorite tradition on campus. Students, faculty and staff wear their favorite Shark gear every Tuesday and receive a spirit gift at the Campus Concierge.
HOMECOMING
On October 19, 2019, LIU students, community members, and alumni came together for this annual event. 8,000+ guest attended over a dozen events including cheering on the Sharks in the Football game. A week-long Spirit Week was held on each campus leading into program.
MIDNIGHT MADNESS
Drawing from the success at the Post campus, Midnight Madness was moved to the Brooklyn campus and hosted as an LIU-wide program. The Men’s and Women’s Basketball team helped to lead the program and 847 students were in attendance. The event helped to celebrate and highlight athletic engagement while providing over $10,000 in prizes.
Total Programs in 2019/2020
HOLIDAY LIGHTING
On December 2 and December 5, events were held to ring in the holiday season. At Post campus, 487 students participated in the annual lighting of the Winnick House. At Brooklyn campus, 356 students participated in the inaugural tree lighting ceremony. Student events were held after each lighting that included food, music, and an ice skating rink.
MIDNIGHT BREAKFAST
894 students participated in one of the highlights of the fall semester, Midnight Breakfast. In the midst of studying for final exams, students were served breakfast by their favorite administrators, faculty, and staff in the residential dining halls. Additional events and activities were integrated into the program to help add to the exciting atmosphere.
CULTURAL EXPLOSION
To celebrate the diversity of the Long Island University community, Cultural Explosion was hosted at the Brooklyn and Post campuses. Held in collaboration with many culturally-based student organizations, students enjoyed educational activities, food, and culture from around the world. The event amassed over 600 attendees from throughout LIU.
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT BLOOD DRIVES DON MONTI CASINO NIGHT
In collaboration with the student-led committee, the Don Monti Move-a-thon was reimagined as a Casino Night. Over $7,000 was raised for the Don Monti Memorial Research Foundation during this inaugural event. The University’s success was featured in the organizations quarterly magazine.
RELAY FOR LIFE
The 7th Annual Relay for Life was hosted in April 2020 and hundred of students participated in the virtual event. In total, $25,239 was raised for the American Cancer Society, helping the University surpass $450,000 in the lifetime campaign.
The University continues to serve as a regional leader for Blood Drives. In fall 2019, 7 blood drives helped in the collection of 294 donations from across Long Island University. That’s 882 lives saved through LIU Cares!
MONDAY MILE
The Monday Mile campaign brought in student’s each week to participate in this health and wellness initiative. These 90 events included a health fair, bike the Brooklyn Bridge event, off-campus walks, open gyms, fitness classes, and nutritional workshops.
CIRCLE K INTERNATIONAL
Building upon the success at the Post campus, Brooklyn campus chartered the first chapter of Circle K International in the borough of Brooklyn. Circle K International is the largest collegiate service organization in the world.
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Organizations
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New Organizations
NEW CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Post Campus
Veterinary Technology Club, Esports, Health and PE Club, Newman Club
Brooklyn Campus
Accounting Society, Believers LoveWorld Campus Ministry, Circle K International, Esports, Ignite at LIU, Pre-Dental Professions Club, South Asian Culture Club, W.O.M.E.N.
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Organizations
STUDENT LIFE
376
Greek Members
NEW GREEK ORGANIZATIONS
Brooklyn Campus Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc. | Fall 2019 Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. | Fall 2019
STUDENT EVENT CALENDAR
Finding out about student events and programs was made easier through the implementation of calendar.liu.edu. Student life events, athletic games, academic workshops, and other campus programs are centralized in one convenient location for students.
CAMPUS ENGAGEMENT EMAIL
Each Monday, LIU Promise now sends an email highlighting top events and opportunities for the week. Students can see how to engage with campus life and link into the complete calendar. The average open rate for these emails were 48% at the Brooklyn campus and 42% at the Post campus proving it is a valuable tool in reaching students.
EXPERIENCE | SHARK NATION
Long Island University is partnering with Presence, a complete student engagement platform. This resource will provide an extraordinary student experience that makes it easy for students to join clubs, attend events, and take advantage of all that LIU has to offer. Launching September 2020 Division of Student Affairs Annual Report | 2019/20
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BLUEFIT PELOTON STUDIO
Located in Hillwood Commons, the studio boasts 10 peloton bikes in the heart of the student center. Added in fall 2019 at the Post Campus
SHARK NATION
The official spirit store of Long Island University held a grand opening in September 2019 featuring new brand, colors, and the new LIU mascot. Added fall of 2019 at the Post Campus
STUDENT BODY BOUTIQUE
The Student Body Boutique relocated to the first floor of Hillwood Commons to offer a better shopping experience with an expanded footprint and larger inventory. Added fall of 2019 at the Post Campus
THE PAVILION: GREEK LIFE CENTER
The Pavilion now serves as the hub for fraternities and sororities. Students can enjoy a multi-purpose meeting room and lounge, and four conference rooms with video conference and presentation capabilities. Added fall of 2019 at the Post Campus
RESIDENTIAL FITNESS CENTER
A Residential Fitness Center was added to the lower level of Brookville Hall. Featuring 13 machines for weights and cardio, a locker room, TV’s and WiFi available for students. Added summer of 2019 at the Post Campus
STUDENT SPACES
ESPORTS ARENA
After a successful launch in spring 2019 at Post campus, Brooklyn campus added Esports as a co-curricular program in September. The new state-of-the-art arena located near the Library serves 92 involved students. Added fall of 2019 at the Brooklyn Campus
RESIDENCE HALL LOUNGES
Lounges were renovated throughout Connolly Hall with new televisions, furniture, and other features. A new community-wide lounge and game room was added in Connolly Hall, Room 2F. Added spring of 2020 at the Brooklyn Campus
THE COVE
Students were welcomed back to a familiar space with new seating, tables, and a large flat-screen television. The Cove gives students a space to relax or study between classes and has several smaller break out rooms for group meetings. Added fall of 2019 at the Brooklyn Campus
SLOAN LOUNGE
Located outside Enrollment Services, this waiting area was converted into a dynamic student lounge with high-top seating, community tables, and multiple televisions. Situated in the heart of campus, the lounge has transformed this space into a vibrant and active place for students. Added spring of 2020 at the Brooklyn Campus Division of Student Affairs Annual Report | 2019/20
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CAREER SUCCESS CAREER EVENTS ENHANCING CAREER READINESS
As a result of the global pandemic, career events were moved online to facilitate continued student engagement. During this time, student participation increased by 187%. LIU Promise is building a virtual approach to career workshops that will build upon this success when the University returns in-person.
STUDENT EMPLOYMENT
Accessing on-campus jobs is one of the most impactful opportunities for LIU students. Student Employment was moved from Human Resources into the Division of Student Affairs. This reorganization provided for a cohesive approach to student employment by merging the search, selection, and training processes. In addition, the office relocated into the student center for student convenience and accessibility.
LIU Promise, in collaboration with Employer and Alumni Relations, hosted 59 career events throughout the academic year. This included, resume-building, cover-letter writing, networking, interview skills, and other professional development opportunities.
CAREER RESOURCES
LIU’s Handshake program continues to be an invaluable resource for student’s searching for careers, part-time jobs, and internships. To complement this, a Career Success Handbook was designed and introduced in fall 2019 to provide support and assistance to students who are navigating their search.
CAREER SUCCESS WEEK
In April 2020, the Division of Student Affairs hosted Career Success Week. Students were provided individual appointments with Success Coaches to review resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles. 93 students met with a success coach to complete a document and 214 students participated in one of 8 workshops.
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LIVING AT LIU RESIDENCE HALL PROGRAMMING
45 Resident Assistants serve as peer leaders helping to build community and engagement within the residence halls. Our Residence Life Staff planned and held 145 events this academic year. In addition, RA’s help to connect students to campus events and athletic games throughout the year.
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Residence Halls
1433
Residential Students
LIVING COMMUNITIES
Students found their home in LIU residence halls. This year, Brooklyn campus offered first-year housing for the first time, providing new students the opportunity to live and connect with one another. Other living communities hosted this year: Dean Scholars Honors College Fraternity and Sorority Life 21+ Housing Graduate Students
RESIDENCE HALL NUMBERS Female to Male Ratio 490 Fulton Brookville Hall Connolly Hall King Halls Nassau Hall
53/31 127/108 266/71 93/38 85/43
Post Hall Queens Hall Riggs Halls South Residence Complex
75/62 87/51 105/67 39/29
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Post Campus Blue Key Award
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Program of the Year New Member of the Year Greek Leader of the Year President of the Year Most Improved Chapter of the Year Chapter of the Year Graduating Student Award LIU Ambassador Award Campus Life Leader of the Year
Matthew Cohen, Bryce Trama, Kaitlyn Fishkins, Brittany Rochford, Nicholas Jordan Abigail Bossa Dean Carfora Kate Galvin Hassa Muhammed Amanda McCollum, Black Student Union Newman Club Circle K Lori Aspera Anna Gagliano Alpha Xi Delta Phi Sigma Kappa Phi Sigma Kappa Phi Sigma Kappa Alpha Xi Delta, Alpha Epsilon Phi, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Phi Sigma Kappa, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Sigma Delta Tau Tau Kappa Epsilon Phi Sigma Kappa, Kappa Alpha Psi Destin Trammell Steph Goncalves Kate Zimmer, Alpha Epsilon Phi Tau Kappa Epsilon Phi Sigma Kappa Jamal David, Ashley Rodriguez, Heather Bast, Matthew Betz Adam Silverstein Gabrielle Barone
Dean of Students' Award
Kendall Purdy
Excellence in Experiential Learning Outstanding Peer Mentor Award Resident Assistant of the Year Excellence in Service Award President of the Year Emerging Student Organization of the Year Student Organization of the Year Faculty Advisor of the Year SGA Senator of the Year Philanthropy Award Service Award Leadership Award Scholarship Award Exceeding the Standard
National Award Recognition Circle K International was awarded the Distinguished Fundraiser Award at the annual District Convention. Division of Student Affairs Annual Report | 2019/20
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AWARDS & RECOGNITION Brooklyn Campus Greek Organization Scholarship Award Greek Individual Scholarship Award Collaborative Event of the Year Service & Philanthropy Award Student Organization Event of the Year Student Organization Officer of the Year Student Organization President of the Year Most Improved Student Organization Emerging Student Organization of the Year Student Organization of the Year Advisor of the Year Emerging Leaders Society Student Workers of the Year Residential Assistant of the Year LIU Ambassador Award Campus Life Leader of the Year
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Phi Beta Sigma Student Nurses Association Marketing Society Lesha Reid Chelsea DeJesus Muslim Student Association & Black Student Union E-Sports & Circle K Commuter Student Union Dr. Julie Elting, Student Nursing Association & George Pagano, NSSHLA Chapter Advisor Shivani Vaidya, Ayanna Khadijah, Joyce Ho, Amna Afzal, Camilla Obidova, Olivia Giarratano Amir Ozuna, Ahmed Morsi, Cameron Singh, Dymond Farley, Briye’ Francis Daniel Persaud Clarence Pluviose, Marisa Pero, Catreen Abouelsaad, Jetjona Duhanxhiu Vladimir Tobar
Distinguished Graduating Student Leadership Award
Maria Gil, Dorothy Syllien, Nihad Anwar, Clarissa Bray
Dean of Student’s Award
Chloe Clemente
National Award Recognition The National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA) was awarded Gold Chatper honors.
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CLASS OF 2020 SENIOR WEEK COMMENCEMENT
The Class of 2020 commencement ceremonies were held virtually in a live ceremony on May 20, 2020 that included the awarding of several honorary degrees, keynote speakers, and each graduate was recognized by name in a personalized slide.
18 senior events were virtually to celebrate the Class of 2020 in the culmination of their LIU journey. These events included career readiness workshops, a senior grad fair, student awards and recognition night, and several celebratory social events.
SENIOR TOAST
A tradition since 2014 at the Post campus, the Brooklyn campus began the Senior Toast. On the eve of Commencement, seniors from both campus participated in this ritual to mark the end of their time as an LIU student.
CEREMONY PARTICIPATION POST, BRENTWOOD, & RIVERHEAD CEREMONY By the Numbers
796 13,246
Graduates
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BROOKLYN, HUDSON, GLOBAL CEREMONY By the Numbers
1,023 22,828 Graduates
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