Student Affairs Guide 2019-20

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Student Affairs

Programs & Services Guide

neiu.edu/studentaffairs

Message from the

Vice President Dear Colleagues, As we embark on the 2019-2020 academic year, I’m pleased to share this Guide to Student Affairs Programs and Services, and to extend an invitation for you to partner with us on our initiatives.

The Division of Student Affairs connects students to the University through educationally purposeful activities outside the classroom. Our programs and services promote learning, leadership, engagement, service, health and wellness, and the celebration of diversity.

In the coming year, our work will be focused on the following priorities to better serve our students: • Continue to improve and implement effective, culturally relevant strategies in support of student success and retention.

• Work with academic colleges to rebuild Career Development, with a focus on expanding learning experiences and internship opportunities for students and strengthening community and business partnerships.

• Continue to recruit and retain students in The Nest, strengthen operations to improve the residential student experience, and seek additional housing revenue sources.

• Institutionalize student interaction kiosks across Student Affairs services to monitor and improve the student experience.

• Provide appropriate services to support students at El Centro and the Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies.

• Continue to rebuild and enhance services in the Angelina Pedroso Center for Diversity and Intercultural Affairs.

• Inform the University community of academic and co-curricular policies and processes that affect student success (i.e. classroom disruption, academic integrity, student grievance, and behavioral concern referrals).

• Co-lead the University’s climate study.

The Student Affairs team looks forward to working with you, and we thank you for your continued support and commitment to our students.

Regards,

Daniel López, Jr., Ph.D. Vice President for Student Affairs

Strategic Plan

2015-2020 Mission

The Division of Student Affairs at Northeastern Illinois University actively supports and engages its diverse community of learners through excellent programs and services that enhance students’ personal development, leadership skills, and intercultural competencies to engage in a dynamic global society.

Vision The Division of Student Affairs will be a national leader in urban higher education and among Hispanic Serving Institutions through its promising practices to support student success.

Values The Division of Student Affairs embraces the University’s core values and contributes to student success through:

Civic Leadership: We encourage empowerment

through learning as we educate students to be active civic participants who lead with integrity and create change within their University, local community, and in the world.

Social Justice: We celebrate diversity and encourage the idea of equal participation within our society and foster in our students a commitment to creating a more equitable and just world.

Holistic Support: We support access to opportunity and are committed to excellence by providing quality programs and services to meet students’ personal, academic, and career needs.

Experiential Learning: We enhance the University community by providing hands-on learning and reflection opportunities for students that enrich their educational pursuits.

Programs & Services Student Affairs C-336 • 4600

• Coordinates efforts with professionals across the university to ensure synergy and effectiveness in student service delivery and support • Educates students and the university community about university-wide policies and upholds student community standards • Serves as a primary source of information and advice about co-curricular opportunities and university resources • Provides violence prevention training, mediates disputes, and helps students put classroom learning into practice • Coordinates resources for undocumented students and their families • Coordinates residential life initiatives • Organizes Division-wide assessment activities • Manages and supports the administrative functions and activities of the Division • Assists students who are experiencing temporary or unexpected hardships

Angelina Pedroso Center for Diversity and Intercultural Affairs

Career Development

• Provides programming on diversity, multiculturalism, and social justice

• Provides early career engagement and advising through the “First Year to Graduation Year Planning Guide”

B-159 • 5449

• Fosters awareness, inclusion, and respect for all cultures • Develops strategies to support the success of historically underserved student populations

Campus Recreation Student Recreation & Wellness Center, PE-1111 • 4135

• Recreation Center with athletic courts, fitness center, and pool • Group exercise, personal training, and fitness assessments • Intramural and Club Sports • Adventure Programming (Climbing Wall, High Ropes, Trips, Team Challenge) • Aquatics (Swim lessons and open swim) • Health & Safety Courses (American Red Cross CPR/AED, First Aid, WSI, LGI) • Special Events (5K, Wellness Fair) • Facility Rentals (High School Sports, Youth-Adult Recreational Sports, Camps)

B-119 • 4680

• Offers assistance with career exploration and choosing major/ career paths

• Offers comprehensive career preparation and development for students and alumni • Oversees operations of the Power Closet which provides interview wear for NEIU students • Provides resumé critiques, cover letter assistance, interview preparation, and job search and networking strategies • Develops and supports collaborative community partnerships that provide internship and experiential learning opportunities

Residential Life The Nest 3659 W. Bryn Mawr • 4663

• Provides a supportive living/ learning environment for students • Fosters greater accessibility to academic programs and student services

Student Counseling Services B-119 • 4650

• Counseling and Mental Health (Wellness) services • Individual, group, and couples counseling for students • Consultation, outreach, and workshops for the university • Referrals to external service providers as needed

Student Disability Services

Student Leadership Development B-159 • 4660

• Student organizations, campus involvement, and student government • Leadership training and development

Student Pantry

• Supports students by facilitating the provisions of reasonable accommodations as determined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

• Provides free shelf-stable food, seasonal produce, and personal care items to NEIU students twice a week

E-051 • 5800

• Health screenings and routine check-ups • Management of minor illnesses and injuries • Wellness education and self-care information • Women’s health care • Immunization services • Referrals to community health clinics and providers

• Welcome Desk/Box Office: ID cards, U-Pass, stamps, discounted AMC movie tickets, tickets to University Events, locker rentals,and lost & found

• University space reservations and meeting/event/conference/lecture • Civic and democratic engagement hosting programs and campaigns • Special event planning assistance

E-050 • 4602

Student Health Services

SU 207 • 4630 Welcome Desk, Village Sq • 4636

• Community service and social justice activities

D-104 • 4595

• Seeks to go beyond compliance through education, advocacy, and strong partnerships with NEIU faculty and staff

Student Union, Event and Conference Services

• Coordinates efforts once a month for students to apply for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits

• Commencement event logistics/ ticket distribution • Catering and Dining Services/ Golden Eagles Nest Cafeteria • NEIU Bookstore - Follett • NEIU Ride With Uber

University Police PF-104 • 4100 5511 (Emergency)

• Provides workshops on food • Provide police and security service preparation options in collaboration 24/7 year round with Student Health Services • Manage the N-Safe emergency • Serves as a site for students to notification system and 911 Shield complete volunteer service app • Provide safety escort, car starts, car lockout, and fingerprint services • Provide safety seminars, ridealongs and internships • Offer safety tips and videos online on the University Police web page

Goals

The Division of Student Affairs Excellence in Student Engagement • Explore and implement strategies to support the success of our diverse student populations.

• Support integrative learning by ensuring Student Affairs programs and services advance the University’s baccalaureate goals.

• Infuse meaningful opportunities for civic learning and democratic engagement throughout Student Affairs to enhance students’ sense of community responsibility.

• Assess Student Affairs programs, services and operations to support continuous improvement and contributions to student recruitment, retention and graduation.

• Develop new traditions that instill pride and cultivate a strong connection to the University.

Excellence in Educational Partnerships • Enhance strong working relationships with Academic Affairs and develop partnerships with individual faculty members to support student success.

• Develop meaningful partnerships with community leaders and organizations that support local and global learning opportunities for students.

• Increase strategic communication with various stakeholders regarding Student Affairs programs and services.

• Develop strategies to engage parents and family members as our partners in student success.

• Support the College of Graduate Studies and Research by ensuring we provide quality programs and services to graduate students.

• Collaborate with faculty and staff at El Centro, the Jacob H. Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies, University Center of Lake County, and the Center for College Access and Success.

Excellence in Innovation • Explore and implement programs and services appropriate for the development of new student housing.

• Engage in professional development and benchmarking to stay aware of emerging best practices in urban higher education and Hispanic Serving Institutions.

• Identify strategies that allow us to anticipate and proactively address the future needs of our students.

• Discover and incorporate new technologies that support student success by enhancing the delivery of student services and programs.

• Identify opportunities for external funding to support new developments within Student Affairs.

Excellence in Professional Practice • Utilize the Professional Competency Areas for Student Affairs Practitioners as a framework for staff training and development.

• Support an intentionally-inclusive and welcoming University community through excellent customer service for all students.

• Contribute to the higher education profession by creating and sharing knowledge regarding students at a diverse urban institution.

• Develop policies and procedures that support student-centered operations within Student Affairs.

• Recruit staff and student employees in Student Affairs that broadly represent the diversity of our student body.

• Recognize and reward excellence among Student Affairs staff and others across the University who support student success.

Directory Student Affairs Daniel Lรณpez, Jr., Ph.D., Vice President Matt Specht, M.A., Dean of Students Paola Vargas, M.A., Assistant to Vice President Chris Maxwell, M.A., Assistant Dean Luvia Moreno, M.A., Assistant Dean & Director, Undocumented Student Resources Flora Llacuna, M.A., Coordinator Diane DiMaso, M.A., Administrative Assistant Angelina Pedroso Center for Diversity and Intercultural Affairs Durene I. Wheeler, Ph.D., Director Campus Recreation

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C-336 C-320 C-322 C-329 C-326

4600 4851 4184 4609 4528

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C-328 C-327 C-324

4601 4616 4614

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B-159 B-159

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Dave Merrill, M.Ed., Director

Student Recreation and Wellness Center 4135 PE-1121 4182

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Career Development Kris Pierre, M.A., Director

B-119 B-119

4680 4607

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Residential Life - The Nest

The Nest

4663

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Student Counseling Services Nancy Easton, Psy.D., Director

B-119 B-119

4650 4659

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Student Disability Services Doug Lawson, M.Ed., Director

D-104 D-104

4595 (773) 279-5003

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Student Health Services Sharon Heimbaugh, MSN, APRN, FNP, Director

E-051 E-051

5800 5805

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Student Leadership Development Veronica Rodriguez, M.Ed., Director

B-159 B-159

4660 4667

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Student Pantry

E-050

4602

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Student Union, Event and Conference Services Kyle Burke, M.A., Director

SU-207 SU-207

4630 4632

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University Police

PF-104

John Escalante, B.S., Director (Chief)

PF-108

4100 Police 5511 (Emergency) 4100 j-escalante3

Questions? | saffairs@neiu.edu | (773) 442-4600

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Diversity

Our unique, multicultural community has led us to be ranked among the most diverse institutions in the country.

Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education and U.S. News & World Report

Questions?

saffairs@neiu.edu | (773) 442-4600

Division of Student Affairs 5500 North St. Louis Avenue Chicago, IL 60625