CONTENTS
Student Affairs Co-Curricular ................................................................................................................ 3 Learning Outcomes 3 Student Life ........................................................................................................................................... 4 Residence Life ....................................................................................................................................... 5 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion ............................................................................................................. 6 New Student Orientation 7 Career Success ...................................................................................................................................... 7 Commencement ................................................................................................................................... 8 Student Affairs Assessment 9
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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.
AlignedwithInstitutionalLearningOutcome#6:CriticalInquiryandAnalysis
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.
AlignedwithInstitutionalLearningOutcome#4:OralandWrittenCommunication
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.
AlignedwithInstitutionalLearningOutcome#7EthicalReasoningandCivicEngagement
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.
AlignedwithInstitutionalLearningOutcome#2HistoricalandInterculturalAwareness
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.
AlignedwithInstitutionalLearningOutcome#2HistoricalandInterculturalAwareness
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.
AlignedwithInstitutionalLearningOutcome#1CreativeandReflectiveCapacities
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2020–2021
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STUDENT AFFAIRS
DIVISION OF
SHARK NATION EXPERIENCE REPORT
STUDENT LIFE As Long Island University re-opened following the spring 2020 shift to remote learning, student life emerged as an important and necessary part of the student experience. The implementation of Experience Shark Nation has already increased student life accessibility and opportunities for assessment and improvement.
Percentage of Students Indicating Involvement in Key Engagement Initiatives Source: 2020–2021StudentExperienceSurvey Highlights • Held 130 Welcome Back programs, including virtual and socially distanced in-person events Athletics Intramurals 15% Greek Life 7% Student Organizations 18% Honor Societies 10% On-Campus Student Employment 9% Dean's Scholars 11% Honors College 9% Residential Life 21%
Numbers Brooklyn Post Student Organizations 86 76 New Student Organizations 10 17 Greek Organizations 9 12 Greek-Affiliated Students 31 330 Total Event Attendance 9,701 9,007* Unique Event Attendees 1,797 922* Source:ExperienceSharkNationAnalyticsDashboard *Resultsmaybeimpactedduetovaryingimplementationtimelines
• Moved campus traditions, including holiday lighting ceremonies and student leadership awards reception to a virtual setting
• Established Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority and Theta Chi Fraternity at the Brooklyn Campus and Phi Delta Theta Fraternity at the Post Campus
• Began implementation of Experience Shark Nation portal in fall 2020
• Added 27 new student organizations across campuses, including 10 College of Veterinary Medicine
RESIDENCE LIFE
Residence halls re-opened in September 2021 following COVID-19 health and safety guidelines. While several precautionary measures remained in place, LIU Promise and Student Affairs maintained their commitment to creating a vibrant and welcoming residential community.
By the Numbers
Brooklyn Post
New Residents 164 450 Continuing Residents 178 503 Total Residents 342 953
Source:MercuryResidentialManagementSoftwareDashboard
Residents by Category
Brooklyn Campus
Post Campus
Source:MercuryResidentialManagementSoftwareDashboard
Highlights
• 24% of new first-year students reside on-campus at the Brooklyn Campus; 49% at the Post Campus
• A new move-in experience was designed for students to allow for a safe check-in process
• Central air conditioning was installed in Riggs Hall to increase the number of temperature-controlled spaces at the Post Campus
• New furniture was placed in all residence hall lounges, including activity tables for ping pong, air hockey, and foosball
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New Transfer Residents 9% New Graduate Residents 5% Continuing Students 52%
New First-Year Residents 34%
New
38% New Transfer Residents 4% New Graduate Residents 5% Continuing Residents 53%
First-Year Residents
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
The national conversation surrounding the tragic death of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and others sparked an increased interest in dialogues surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion. Through its annual assessment, the Division of Student Affairs identified various needs to enhance conversations surrounding multiple identities and their social issues.
By the Numbers
Brooklyn Post
Total Events 90 86 Total Event Attendance 527 373 Source:ExperienceSharkNationAnalyticsDashboard
How often did you have conversations How likely are you to attend an experience on campus to surrounding cultural and learn about a different culture or religion? religious differences? Source: 2020–2021StudentExperienceSurvey
Highlights
(3–5)
• Held multiple open forums for students to engage with University staff and professionals on topics related to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Implemented a student programming calendar that highlighted diversity-themed months, holidays, and other cultural and religious celebrations
• Introduced a training series for diversity, equity, and inclusion across the Division of Student Affairs professional staff
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Very Often (10+) 6% Often
9% Occassionally
21% Not Often (1–2) 26% Never (0) 38% Very Likely 7% Likely 23% Neutral 35% Unlikely 15% Very Unlikely 20%
(6–9)
NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION
New Student Orientation marked the official return of students to campus since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The onboarding experience was held virtually, and as a result, the Division of Student Affairs reported fewer new first-year students attending New Student Orientation compared to previous years.
By the Numbers
Brooklyn Post
First-Year Attendance 196 518
First-Year Service Experience Participants 16 17
Source:OrientationRegistrationDashboard
Highlights
• New Student Orientation was moved to a virtual format and shortened due to the global pandemic
• The program included important information for the start of classes and focused primarily on connecting students to one another in a virtual setting
CAREER SUCCESS
The COVID-19 pandemic created significant obstacles for job seekers, especially in the first half of the year. LIU Promise in collaboration with the Office of Alumni & Employer Engagement created new initiatives to support students and increase employment outcomes.
By the Numbers
Brooklyn Post
Total Events 53 37 Total Event Attendance 928 511
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Source:ExperienceSharkNationAnalyticsDashboard Source: HandshakeDashboard 31,132 2,594 32,237 4,727 0 10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 Total Average per month New Jobs and Internships Posted to the LIU Career Portal 2019–2020 2020–2021
Highlights
• Created “Hot Jobs” campaign via email and social media to connect students with internships and jobs within their related programs of study
• Established the Career Success Committee, a collaborative initiative between LIU Promise and Alumni & Employer Engagement
• LIU Promise developed new internships and job search resources and a new guide for virtual interview skills to assist with pandemic-era career placement
• A career fair via video conference for the College of Management was held and hosted the largest accounting firms in the United States
COMMENCEMENT
Long Island University hosted Commencement in person for the Class of 2021. The University celebrated graduates from the Post, Brentwood, and Riverhead campuses on May 13, 2021, at the Bethpage Federal Credit Union Stadium. The graduates from the Brooklyn, Global, Hudson, and Pharmacy campuses were celebrated on May 20, 2021. Each graduate was asked to RSVP to the ceremony and was permitted to have two guests. All other guests and graduates not in attendance were able to watch a live stream.
By the Numbers
Brooklyn Post
Undergraduate Participants 501 489 Graduate & Doctoral Participants 507 339 Total Participants 1,008 8284
Brooklyn Post
Undergraduate Ceremony Online Streaming Viewership 9,464 1,091 Graduate & Doctoral Ceremony Online Streaming Viewership 6,289 3,385 Total Online Streaming Viewership 15,753 4,476
Highlights
Source:LIUEventTicketingPortal
• Long Island University was the first higher education institution in the region to host in-person Commencement Ceremonies
• Graduates had the option to participate virtually or in-person, and family members were able to participate in the celebrations
• In collaboration with the Office of Information Technology, a new digital event ticketing system was implemented
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STUDENT AFFAIRS ASSESSMENT
The Division of Student Affairs Assessment Steering Committee conducted several assessments during the 2020–2021 academic year regarding the overall student experience, satisfaction with Enrollment services and LIU Promise customer service, and experiential surveys for fraternity and sorority life and remote learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
By the Numbers
2020–2021 Student Experience Survey
Audience
2020–2021 Post-Office Visit Survey
All enrolled students Enrollment Services and LIU Promise visitors
2021–2022 Greek Life Experience Survey
COVID-19 Survey Series
All fraternity and sorority members All enrolled students
Survey Dates June 22–August 31, 2021 September 1, 2020–June 1, 2021 June 7–July 26, 2021 September 10–October 12, 2020
Total Respondents 379 179 51 1,849
Highlights
• The confidence in the advice provided by success coaches bolstered since 2019–2020 results from 70% of respondents selecting “completely” or “considerably” trusting advice to 89% in 2020–2021
• Both quantitatively and qualitatively, respondents overwhelmingly demonstrated that their involvement in fraternities/sororities helped develop meaningful relationships with members of the LIU community
• 88% of students were satisfied with their class schedule; 89% of students felt prepared academically for the remainder of the fall semester
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