CONTENTS
Student Affairs Co-Curricular Learning Outcomes ................................................................................ 3 Student Life 4 Residence Life ....................................................................................................................................... 5
New Student Orientation ...................................................................................................................... 6 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion ............................................................................................................. 6 Career Success 7 Commencement ................................................................................................................................... 8 Student Affairs Assessment ................................................................................................................... 8
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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.
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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.
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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DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS SHARK NATION EXPERIENCE REPORT
2021–2022
STUDENT LIFE
Long Island University provided over 4,000 student engagement opportunities in the 2021–22 academic year hosted by student organizations, the Division of Student Affairs, LIU Athletics, and the Tilles Center.
By the Numbers
Brooklyn Post
Student Organizations 122 108 New Student Organizations 12 28 Division of Student Affairs Events 1,053 1,121 Total Event Attendance 18,205 23,698 Unique Event Attendees 2,178 2,111
Source:ExperienceSharkNationAnalyticsDashboard Events by Category
Brooklyn Events
Post Events
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Highlights
• Held first in-person Homecoming on October 16, 2021, with more than 3,000 students and guests
• In a collaboration between the Division of Student Affairs and Academic Affairs, students enrolled in FM 25 Brand Management within the Fashion Merchandising program conceptualized a re-branding of the Student Body Boutique one of LIU’s student-run businesses to be implemented this summer
• Launched new Campus Life and Student Success websites to streamline student engagement
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Student Organizations 48% Academic Resources 2% Career 2% Veterinary Medicine 2% Department 6% DEI 5% FSL 23% LIU Cares 4% Residence Life 8%
Student Organizations 49% Academic Resources 5% Career 5% Pharmacy 1% Department 5% DEI 17% FSL 4% LIU Cares 8% Residence Life 6%
RESIDENCE LIFE
As a result of the creation and growth of in-demand academic and athletic programs, students residing in residence halls continue to increase and exceed pre-pandemic numbers. More than 1,500 students called LIU home during the 2021–2022 academic year.
By the
Brooklyn Campus
Post Campus
Highlights
• Residence hall enrollment exceeded pre-pandemic enrollment (25% at the Brooklyn Campus; 8% at the Post Campus)
• Installed high-speed wireless internet in all University residence halls and launched a new app-based television streaming service for all residential students, Apogee • Continued residential facilities upgrades with enhancements to lobbies, lounges, and dining facilities • Launched the Shark Bite lounge at the Post Campus Winnick Student Center as a late-night eatery and student programming space for evening and weekend events
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Source:MercuryResidentialManagementSoftwareDashboard
Source:MercuryResidentialManagementSoftwareDashboard
Numbers Brooklyn Post New First-Year Residents 259 441 Continuing Residents 240 608 Total Residents 499 1,049
Residents by Category
New First-Year Residents 41% New Transfer Residents 7% New Graduate Residents 4% Continuing Students 48%
New First-Year Residents 33% New Transfer Residents 4% New Graduate Residents 5% Continuing Residents 58%
NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION
New Student Orientation was held prior to the beginning of the 2021–2022 academic year. Programs were held for first-year, transfer, and graduate students, including international students. In addition, parents and families were invited to participate in Parent & Family Orientation.
By the Numbers
Brooklyn Post
First-Year 529 643 Transfer & Graduate 217 201 Parent & Family 103 889
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Highlights
• First in-person New Student Orientation since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic
• Aligned New Student Orientation programs across Brooklyn and Post campuses to provide a uniform onboarding experience for all new students
• 85% of participants reported understanding the support and resources available to them after attending New Student Orientation
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
The University’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiative launched in 2021–2022 with the formation of student and staff DEI-focused committees and the expansion of DEI-focused programs via LIU Together.
By the Numbers
Brooklyn Post
Total Events 186 103 Total Event Attendance 1,960 1,242
Source:ExperienceSharkNationAnalyticsDashboard
Highlights
• Established the Chief Diversity Officer role and launched the University DEI website
• Formed the Student Diversity Committee and the University Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee for faculty and staff
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CAREER SUCCESS
In alignment with our co-curricular learning outcomes, Long Island University hosted more than 100 career success-focused events attended by more than 1,500 students.
By the Numbers
Brooklyn Post
Total Events 55 59
Total Event Attendance 755 888
Source:ExperienceSharkNationAnalyticsDashboard
Highlights
• In collaboration with Alumni & Employer Engagement, the Division of Student Affairs formed the Career Success Committee
• Expanded the “Hot Jobs” email series where success coaches emailed their cohorts with academic program-specific job and internship opportunities
• Launched Big Interview career success platform for resume and interview skills and best practices
I have deciphered my personal interests, strengths, values, and skills to inform my academic and career paths
Source: 2021–2022Co-CurricularLearningOutcomesAssessment
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Strongly Agree
Agree 36% Neutral 19% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 8%
25%
N/A 4%
COMMENCEMENT
Long Island University hosted in-person commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2022. The University celebrated graduates from LIU Post and Riverhead on May 10, 2022, at the Bethpage Federal Credit Union Stadium. The graduates of LIU Brooklyn, Global, Hudson, and Pharmacy were celebrated on May 16, 2022, at the Barclays Center.
By the Numbers
Brooklyn Post
Undergraduate Participants 426 462 Graduate & Doctoral Participants 611 343
Total Participants 1,037 805
Highlights
• Long Island University awarded three honorary degrees to:
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o Gerald Yass a pioneer in the fields of data processing, accountancy, and financial services
o Travis Leonardi, RPh a serial entrepreneur and pharmacist
o Dr. Dattatreyudu Nori, FACR, FACRO, FASTRO an internationally acclaimed oncologist
• Combined undergraduate and graduate ceremonies at the Barclays Center and the Bethpage Federal Credit Union Stadium
STUDENT AFFAIRS ASSESSMENT
The Division of Student Affairs Assessment Steering Committee conducted several assessments during the 2021–2022 academic year regarding student progress through the co-curricular learning outcomes of Academic Progress & Success and Career Readiness, satisfaction with Enrollment services and LIU Promise customer service, and experiential surveys for residential students and new student orientation participants.
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2021–2022
By the Numbers 2021–2022 Co-Curricular Learning Outcomes Assessment 2021–2022 Post-Office Visit Survey 2021–2022 Residential Experience Survey 2021 New Student Orientation Feedback Audience All enrolled students Enrollment Services and LIU Promise visitors All resident students All new student orientation participants Survey Dates June 13–August 31 September 1–June 1 May 3–31 September 5–6 Total Respondents 410 146 305 144
Highlights
• 70% of students reported understanding their degree requirements after working with success coach
• 66% of resident students reported being more likely to get involved in other campus activities
• After attending new student orientation, 97% of participants reported that they knew their assigned success coach; 85% reported that they knew all the resources and support available to them through their success coach
• 88% of respondents rated their service from Enrollment Services and LIU Promise as “Excellent” and 89% “Completely” or “Considerably” trusted the advice provided by their success coach
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