Shark Nation Experience Report | 2019-2020

CONTENTS

Student Affairs Co-Curricular ................................................................................................................ 3 Learning Outcomes 3 Student Life ........................................................................................................................................... 4

LIU Cares ............................................................................................................................................... 5 Residence Life ....................................................................................................................................... 6 New Student Orientation 7 Career Success ...................................................................................................................................... 8 Commencement ................................................................................................................................... 9 Student Affairs Assessment 9

STUDENT AFFAIRS CO-CURRICULAR LEARNING OUTCOMES

Academic Progress & Success

Students will cultivate skills such as time management, study habits, and self-care that promote academic success through multifaceted curricular and co-curricular programs. Students will build a knowledge base to self-register each semester based on advising guidance from Success Coaches. Students will know and understand how to access all resources available to them on campus for Academic and personal support.

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Career Readiness

Through consultation with their Success Coach, students will be able to decipher their personal interests, strengths, values, and skills to inform their academic and career paths. Students will know how to access all resources available to them on campus for career support and exploration. Students will develop a personal professional development plan. Students will be able to communicate their curricular and co-curricular experiences and transferrable skills gained in ways that will distinguish them in their application process. Students will be able to communicate their curricular and cocurricular experiences and transferrable skills gained in ways that will distinguish them in their application process.

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Civic Responsibility and Service

Students will be able identify how service experiences have developed their skills and interests and align with their academic and career goals. Students will be able to identify and apply principles of ethical service and philanthropy. Students will be able to demonstrate their understanding of how social issues and sustainable solutions are interconnected. Students will develop a local and global perspective of civic responsibility and articulate how their individual passions and public service efforts contribute to promoting equitable and inclusive communities for all.

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Students will demonstrate an understanding of their own identity, culture, and heritage. Students will examine how their perspectives have been shaped by their privileges and systemic oppressions. Students will analyze historical, economic, social, and cultural events that shape local and global experiences for historically marginalized identities. Students will be able to utilize strategies to dismantle barriers and create positive change.

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Sense of Belonging

Students will develop meaningful relationships with members of the LIU community. Students will engage with the University community such as in clubs, organizations, and athletics. Students will engage in large-scale campus traditions and programming. Students will develop a sense of connectedness to the LIU community.

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Well-Being

Students will develop an understanding of their overall well-being. Students will apply strategies to enhance their own personal well-being. Students will be able to identify how healthy behaviors can contribute to academic and personal success.

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2019–2020

STUDENT LIFE

Student Affairs continued to implement strategies to create a vibrant and distinctive student experience. The 2019–2020 academic year saw the addition of new student spaces, new student organizations, and programs and initiatives aimed to increase overall student engagement. The COVID-19 pandemic altered spring 2020 engagement plans; however, Student Affairs shifted to a virtual setting to continue serving students.

By the Numbers

• Introduced the Tradition Tuesday campaign in fall 2019 to bolster pride in the new University brand

• Over 600 students participated in Cultural Explosion to celebrate the diversity of the LIU community

• Midnight Madness was moved to the Brooklyn Campus to coincide with Men’s and Women’s Basketball; 847 students from all campuses attended

• Various student spaces were opened at the start of the academic year across all campuses, including state-of-the-art Esports Arenas, The Cove student lounge, Bluefit Peloton Studio, and redesigned student-run businesses

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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.

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LIU CARES

LIU Cares connects students, faculty, staff, and alumni to the power of service through volunteerism and community engagement.

By the Numbers

University-Wide

Blood Drive (Events) 7* Blood Drive (Donations) 294

Don Monti Research Foundation (Dollars Raised) $7,000 American Cancer Society (Dollars Raised) $25,000 *Reflectsonlyfall2019dataduetotheonsetoftheCOVID-19pandemic

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Highlights

• Over 200 LIU students attended the Long Island Heart Walk in September 2019

• The LIU Cares Month of Service schedule was expanded and moved to March

• Virtual LIU Cares Week was held April 13–19 where students celebrated healthcare workers and first responders, made protective masks, and participated in a virtual Relay for Life

• Circle K International, the largest college service organization in the world, was chartered at the Brooklyn Campus in fall 2019

RESIDENCE LIFE

During the 2019–2020 year, 1,433 resident students called Long Island University home, residing in 10 residence halls. Select students resided in living communities based on academic cohorts, including Dean’s Scholars and Honors College students. LIU residence halls remained open throughout the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

By the Numbers

Residents by Residence Hall Residence by Gender

Highlights

• Six living communities were offered, including Fraternity & Sorority Life Housing, 21+ Housing, and Graduate Student Housing

• The Brooklyn Campus opened its inaugural First-Year Student Housing Community in Connolly Hall

• A new residential student lounge opened in October 2019 in Connolly Hall at the Brooklyn Campus

• The Residential Fitness Center opened at the Post Campus in September 2019 for all residents

• Resident Assistants facilitated 145 events across all campuses this academic year

NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION

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.

By the Numbers

Brooklyn Post

First-Year Attendance Actual 78% 88%

First-Year Attendance Target 75% 85%

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Highlights

First-Year Student Orientation Attendance (Year by Year % Comparison) 2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020

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• New Student Orientation was aligned across campuses and moved to begin prior to classes

• 67 new students participated in the First-Year Service Experience program

• 94% of participants at the Post Campus were either very satisfied or satisfied with New Student Orientation

CAREER SUCCESS

Career readiness and job placement is at the forefront of student’s minds when they enter the University. Student Affairs plays a vital role in ensuring students have access to career resources and support. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, career events were moved to a virtual format in the spring 2020 semester.

By the Numbers

Brooklyn Post

Career Events 32 27

Highlights

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• A new Career Success Handbook was established with tools, resources, and examples for students

• Career events were moved online to facilitate continued student engagement which resulted in a 187% increase in participation

• In April 2020, the Division of Student Affairs hosted Career Success Week, which included designated resume appointments with success coaches. Nearly 100 students attended appointments a nd an additional 214 participated in eight career readiness workshops

Career Success Events (Year by Year Comparison) 2018-2019 2019-2020

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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, and keynote speakers. Each graduate was recognized by name in a personalized slide.

By the Numbers

Brooklyn Post

Graduates 1,023 796 Viewership 22,828 13,246

Highlights

• Long Island University awarded three honorary degrees to:

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o Wynton Marsalis American trumpeter, composer, and Grammy award winner

o Abdul Mukradir Chairman and managing director at Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

o Rudy Ruettiger motivational speaker and inspiration for the 1993 film Rudy

• 18 senior events were conducted virtually to celebrate Class of 2020 graduates, including career readiness workshops, a senior grad fair, and a student awards and recognition ceremony

• The Brooklyn Campus hosted its inaugural Senior Toast, a tradition at the Post Campus since 2014

STUDENT AFFAIRS ASSESSMENT

The Division of Student Affairs Assessment Steering Committee conducted several assessments during the 2019–2020 academic year regarding the overall student experience, satisfaction with Enrollment services and LIU Promise customer service, and experiential surveys for residential students and new student orientation participants. By

• 91% of residents felt safe in their residence hall; 84% believed living on campus was an important aspect of the LIU social experience

• 90% of fraternity and sorority life members intended on remaining involved with their organization post-graduation

• 73% of students had excellent or good experiences working with their success coach; 70% of students either completely or considerably trusted the advice provided by their success coach

• 65% of students participated in at least one event during the year; 22% attended four or more