STUDENT AFFAIRS DIVISION ANNUAL REVIEW
VICE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE I am pleased to share an overview of the work of the Division of Student Affairs during the past year. The departments in our Division have strived COLLABORATIVELY to support and ENHANCE the educational experience and personal DEVELOPMENT of our students. This review spotlights several successful INITIATIVES and ACCOMPLISHMENTS such as the grand opening of the Counseling Center and Boyd Health Services in the new Ard Building. This provides a truly collaborative and integrated approach to student WELLNESS. We are becoming more intentional in seeking PARTNERSHIPS with sponsors and raising funds to supplement existing budgets. This assists students by adding to scholarships, expanding program offerings, and providing more travel and training EXPERIENCES. Services provided by our various student centers such as textbook loans, language tutoring or access to computers and other technology supports academic coursework. Participation in alternative break trips, fraternities and sororities, or intramural sports builds RELATIONSHIPS with other students and provides LEADERSHIP development opportunities. Students employed on campus in such areas as Housing, University Recreation or Student Publications often develop transferable SKILLS and work experience that provides an advantage during the post-graduation job search. These are just a few examples of our focus on student ENGAGEMENT and SUCCESS. The leadership displayed by our staff and our division-wide commitment to TRANSFORMING the lives of our students is highlighted in the pages that follow. SHERRYL A. BYRD, ED.D. Vice President for Student Affairs Austin Peay State University
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ONLINE: WWW.APSU.EDU/STUDENT-AFFAIRS SOCIAL MEDIA: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/APSUSTUDENTAFFAIRS
The Panhellenic community, having grown to five chapters with over 400 members, will add a new sorority in fall 2017.
ONLINE: WWW.APSU.EDU/STUDENT-AFFAIRS SOCIAL MEDIA: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/APSUSTUDENTAFFAIRS
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“What I love about this new building and about the whole project of an integrated health and counseling center is that it has been developed from start to finish with students in mind.�
DR. JEFF RUTTER Director of Counseling and Health Services
The Division of Student Affairs contributed more than $1 million for renovations to the former Church of Christ Student Center to house Counseling and Health Services.
Empowering Students THE NEW ARD BUILDING FEATURES UP-TO-DATE EXAM ROOMS, OFFICES FOR COUNSELORS, A PHARMACY, LAB, HEALTH EDUCATION/RESOURCE CENTER AND A SPACE FOR CLASSES AND OTHER GROUP DEVELOPMENT
COUNSELING AND HEALTH SERVICES
4,745
1,983
2,310
1,503
Patient encounters, a 7% increase
Medications dispensed from in-house pharmacy
Lab tests performed, a 28% average increase
Individual counseling sessions
Mindful Yoga, a partnership between Counseling Services and University Recreation, featured free, 30-minute yoga/meditation classes held at the Ard Building for the APSU community. Mindful Yoga helps recharge and connect body and mind. Participants who attended four or more “Live Well” classes, including Mindful Yoga, received a “Govs Live Well” T-shirt provided by Counseling Services. There were 19 classes offered during the fall.
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COUNSELING AND HEALTH SERVICES The new Ard Building opened in October 2016 to house Student Counseling and Health Services. The Division of Student Affairs contributed more than $1 million for renovations. President Alisa White announced the newly renovated building would be named for Wayne and Marianne Ard after Mr. Ard pledged a major financial gift to the University in honor of his late wife. The vacant building, the former Church of Christ Student Center, was purchased in 2014. The facility includes space and resources for enhanced services in support of the campus community. » Counseling outreach events increased by 60% » Counseling consultations with faculty and staff increased to 44 during the fall » Facilitated nearly 10,000 phone calls assisting students and APSU community » Health Services staff collaborated with School of Nursing to administer influenza vaccines to the APSU community » Counseling Services initiated an embedded counselor approach within various departments, improving access to services
» Health Services increased collaboration with Information Technology, Housing and Residence Life, Registrar and Enrollment Management events to improve effectiveness of immunization compliance before and during Govs ROW events for new students » “Govs Live Well Health Toolkits” were offered two to three times per week throughout the semester. The program featured four areas for support and education: “Want to Build Good Relationships,” “Are You Taking Care of Yourself,” “Feeling a Little Blue” and “Feeling Overwhelmed.” Each area included four to five events students could take part in.
“I’m most proud of the fact that we will now be able to provide a stateof-the-art medical facility for our students, as well as an increased capacity to offer mental health services. We take very seriously our commitment to support student learning and success.”
SHERRYL BYRD, ED.D. Vice President for Student Affairs
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During Paws to Relax, students could decrease stress from finals week by interacting with playful therapy dogs. Counseling and Health Services sponsored the annual event.
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COUNSELING AND HEALTH SERVICES » Developed “Govs Live Well” podcast team and posted on iTunes University » Health Services launched “Ask the Nurse Practitioner” program in Castle Heights to support wellness in the freshman hall. » Health Services partnered with the department of Health and Human Performance to provide a service-learning opportunity for undergraduate students and graduate-level grant writing course. » Counseling Services developed a mental health education module that was included in APSU 1000 curriculum for freshmen. » Counseling Services implemented the JED Campus program, a nationwide initiative of the JED Foundation, to support and build upon existing student mental health, substance abuse and suicide prevention efforts. The JED Foundation is a nonprofit that exists to protect emotional health and prevent suicide for teens and young adults. » Counseling and Health Services achieved the Healthier Tennessee Workplace Certification, signed by Gov. Bill Haslam, which distinguishes organizations that encourage and enable employees to live a healthy lifestyle both at work and home. » Leslie Nelson, Health Services medical program facilitator, was recognized for 30 years of service. Photo left: APSU President Alisa White and Wayne Ard cut the ribbon officially opening the Ard Building.
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Building Leadership CONNECTING STUDENTS TO LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, BUILDING SKILLS FOR LEADERS TO DEVELOP STRENGTHS AND SHOWCASE EXPERIENCES
BUILDING LEADERSHIP
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Panhellenic Council chapters
Interfraternity Council chapters
National Pan-Hellenic Council chapters
Active student organizations recognized by the Student Organization Council, an increase of 27
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. performs in the fall 2016 Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Stroll Off.
BUILDING LEADERSHIP » The Interfraternity Council (IFC) received the Excellence in Outstanding Recruitment Award during the 2017 SEIFC Leadership Academy for their recruitment practices and support of chapters in their efforts to recruit members into their organizations. IFC also received the Fraternal Excellence Award, which recognizes top IFCs from across the country for their operations. » With increased funding secured by Fraternity and Sorority Affairs, 25 students attended the Undergraduate Interfraternity Institute (UIFI) at Indiana University in Bloomington. Including this group of leaders, APSU has had over 70 students graduate from the institute since 2014, which is a record among institutions in the country. » A “2016 Election Guide” special edition published by The All State won 2nd place for Best College Magazine and 2nd place for Best Public Service Journalism from the Southeastern Journalism Conference (SEJC). The All State also earned 8 individual student awards. » Over 130 fraternity and sorority members from APSU have participated to date in the North-American Interfraternity Conference leadership development experience. » The University Recreation sport club, Wrestling/ Martial Arts, competed in the first event in club history at the 2016 Nashville Winter Grappling Games.
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The fraternity and sorority new member education program, ELEVATE, became a peer lead and facilitated program with over 200 students participating. Ten peer facilitators were Undergraduate Interfraternity Institute graduates.
STUDENT LEADER
Jeremy Lane Chisenhall
Jeremy Lane Chisenhall, junior Political Science major, was the first APSU student ever to be appointed to the Tennessee Higher Education Commission as a student representative. The Commission coordinates and provides guidance to all state higher education institutions.
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BUILDING LEADERSHIP » University Recreation partnered with Student Life and Engagement to host “The Leadership Challenge,” a new GovsLEAD program which challenges students to compete in hands-on, creative skills demonstrating and testing leadership skills. » The All State student staff members earned two prestigious national Pinnacle Awards from the College Media Association: 2nd place for Best Sports Page/Spread and 2nd place for Best General News Photography. » Students participated in “Leadershape: Catalyst,” a free, one-day conference coordinated by Student Life and Engagement which focused on learning to develop an authentic path, connecting to groups and causes students are interested in, and committing to a plan to be a catalyst individually and as part of a group. » Fall SGA election participation increased by almost 11% » Nine peer career educators were employed in Career Services during the spring. Photo right: University Recreation sponsored the six-week Outdoor Nation Campus Challenge with 90 students representing APSU. The nationwide initiative helps get college students involved in outdoor activities. The department was awarded funding for marketing efforts, hosted a Keen Monumental Film Screening and received nearly $1,400 worth of equipment to help enable students to get outside.
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STUDENT LEADER
Carrie Taylor
Carrie Taylor, senior Communication major, received Alpha Delta Pi’s Collegiate Ruth Pretty Palmer Panhellenic National Award, which is presented to undergraduate and alumnae members of Alpha Delta Pi based on outstanding service and commitment to the Panhellenic experience. This is one of the top honors an undergraduate can receive from Alpha Delta Pi.
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BUILDING LEADERSHIP » Housing & Residence Life inducted 13 students in their newly established chapter of the National Residence Hall Honorary organization, an affiliate of the National Association of College and University Residence Halls (NACURH). » Students participated in the annual John S. Ziegler Student Leadership Conference, and 21 students served as conference presenters during breakout sessions. The full-day conference was coordinated by Student Life and Engagement, and The Adult and Nontraditional Student Center provided free childcare for students with children. » Housing staff and three student residence hall assistant delegates won “Most Spirited” and “Best Banner” at the Tennessee Association of Residence Halls 2017 conference held at Tennessee Tech University. » Students can earn the Red Level Leadership Certificate and the White Level Leadership Certificate through GovsLEAD, coordinated by Student Life and Engagement. GovsLEAD connects students to leadership opportunities, educates on theory, builds skills, and offers opportunities for leaders to develop strengths and showcase experiences. Levels of achievement are reached through a series of leadership experiences. » The Student Organization Council hosted several relief supply drives for those affected by the Gatlinburg, Tennessee, fires and organized delivery of the supplies.
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Freshmen enjoy their first day as a new Gov following the annual Freshman Convocation.
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PASSION FOR SERVICE
14,025
558
Food items given out from the Food Pantry
Students enrolled in service-learning courses
4,600
457
Hours of volunteer time logged from servicelearning courses
Applications for the food pantry
$2,265
103
Raised for the food pantry during fall
TN Promise students logged volunteer hours through the Center for ServiceLearning and Community Engagement
800 Students presented their experiences at the ServiceLearning Finale event
SUPPORTING AND ENCOURAGING THE COLLABORATION BETWEEN APSU AND THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY THROUGH CURRICULAR AND COCURRICULAR EXPERIENCES
Passion for Service
Students served others through eight alternative break trips launched throughout the 2016-17 year, during fall, winter, spring and summer.
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PASSION FOR SERVICE
STUDENT LEADER
Courtney Cousin
Courtney Cousin, senior Business major, was selected as a recipient of the Tennessee Higher Education Commission Harold Love Outstanding Community Service Award. This award was named for a late member of the Tennessee General Assembly, and recognizes public service work of students, faculty and staff.
» Within a couple of months of launch at the Center for Service Learning & Community Engagement, Campus Kitchens received letters of support from Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam and a $5,000 grant. Campus Kitchens is a local branch of a national organization aimed to reduce food waste and reallocate resources to those facing food insecurities. Campus Kitchens served its first meals to the Salvation Army youth program with the help of a Health and Human Performance service-learning class in spring 2017. » 150 freshmen volunteered with the Nashville agency Stop Hunger Now to pack 10,000 meals for families in need as part of the Freshman Service Project. The project was created by the Center for Service-Learning & Community Engagement as an event for new students during APEX orientation weekend. » Student Publications and The All State hosted the fifth-grade students from North Stewart Elementary in Dover, Tennessee, and their adviser, who produce the school’s newspaper. The children received hands-on photography and writing training while learning about newspaper production. » A free meal was provided to over 100 veteran and military students in honor of Veterans Day. The initiative was a collaboration between Housing, Residence Life and Dining Services, Chartwells, and the Military Student Center.
Students volunteered and participated in Plant the Campus Red, which is an annual event held to help beautify the campus with trees, plants and flowers.
» The Center for Service-Learning & Community Engagement partnered with Housing, Residence Life and Dining Services to evaluate and test a process for composting AP dining compostable food waste and prepare for future implementation of a composting process on campus. » The Breast Cancer 5K had 75 volunteers and raised nearly $1,100 for the American Cancer Society. The event was sponsored by University Recreation.
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PASSION FOR SERVICE » In its first semester, 1,153 individuals accessed Govs Volunteer, an online volunteer platform for faculty, staff and students to access volunteer opportunities and search for local nonprofits. The platform was implemented by the Center for ServiceLearning & Community Engagement and connected 55 agencies to the campus community. » Alternative break groups coordinated by the Center for Service-Learning & Community Engagement traveled to several states and countries during the academic year. One group spent its week volunteering with Presbyterian Disaster Assistance in Lafayette, Louisiana, rebuilding homes devastated by major flooding in August 2015. Another group traveled to Clarkston, Georgia, working with the local refugee population and focusing on civil rights and nonviolence training through the Something New organization. Another group traveled to Antigua, Guatemala, to work with a nonprofit organization, Maximo Nivel. Spending May 13-20 in the Central American country, the group worked on construction projects for the local fire station. During their down time, APSU students learned more about Guatemalan culture, visited coffee plantations, learned to make their own chocolate and climbed a volcano.
Photo right: “Walk a Mile in Their Shoes” event raised over $14,000 for the Sexual Assault Center of Clarksville. The event was co-sponsored by Fraternity & Sorority Affairs, Student Conduct and Case Management, and the Dean of Students. Students, alumni and community members walked the track around Fortera Stadium as a means to support and remember those that have been affected by sexual assault and domestic violence. Participants, businesses and community agencies provided funding to support the initiative. Those walking wore high heels or red booties for the trek around the stadium. Stephen Dominy, coordinator of Fraternity & Sorority Affairs, and Gregory Singleton, associate vice president for Student Affairs and dean of students, were members of the board of the Clarksville Sexual Assault Center during the year.
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Creating Impact CREATING IMPACT
77,000 Visits in the Foy Fitness & Recreation Center during fall
82,000 Visits in the Foy Fitness & Recreation Center during spring
700 Student visits to the Hispanic Cultural Center
39% Increase of total students registered with Office of Disability Services from spring to fall 2016
APSU STUDENTS ARE CONSTANTLY DRIVING CHANGE AND BRINGING NEW GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES TO UNIVERSITY LIFE
“Working at the Foy Fitness and Recreation Center is more than meets the eye. The amount of professional development provided here is incredible and truly beneficial for students. I can say with full confidence that working here has given me the tools I need to be a successful student and insight into the world of college recreation.�
CHRISTIAN PLAYER
Foy Fitness and Recreation Center Student Assistant
CREATING IMPACT » University Recreation’s intramural sports programs increased female participation by 12% during the spring. » 16 student staff members on The All State maintained a 4.0 GPA during the 2016-17 academic year. » During Family Weekend, Student Affairs Programs hosted the Parent/Family Association at the Center for ServiceLearning & Community Engagement. Students and families toured the facility and learned about the Food Pantry and service-learning opportunities. » Hispanic Cultural Center’s “Not All About Tacos” programs engaged more than 100 students with the history and culture of Argentina, Columbia, Panama and Spain. » Nearly 2,000 participants attended group fitness classes in University Recreation during the fall. » The All State staff logged 5,755 hours in the office, creating content for the newspaper, website and social media accounts. » Climbing Wall participation in the Foy Fitness & Recreation Center increased 22%. » Student Affairs Programs contributed content for a national NASPA Lumina Report.
CELEBRATING 25 YEARS On Aug. 25, the Wilbur N. Daniel African American Cultural Center kicked-off a celebration of its 25th anniversary with trivia, refreshments and mementos for those in attendance. The Center, established in 1991, was formally named in 1992 in honor of the first African-American graduate from APSU. An intense desire of African-American students in the late 1980s and early 1990s to have a special place on campus to focus on their culture and contributions led to the establishment of the Center. The author Alex Haley, a Tennessee native who wrote “Roots,” was featured as part of the opening ceremonies in 1991.
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Friends and families honor the American flag during the fall 2016 Military Student Center’s Graduate Recognition Ceremony.
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CREATING IMPACT
486,968 55,249 Dining Services transactions occurred between July 1 and Dec. 31, 2016
Riders on the Clarksville Transit System buses through the Peay Pickup program
20,264 $9,650 Riders on the Peay Pickup campus trolley
Loaned to 39 students through the SGA sponsored Miller Emergency Loan Program
The Big Event, sponsored by Student Government Association, promoted campus and community unity as nearly 300 volunteer students came together to express their gratitude to the Clarksville/Montgomery County community with a day of service.
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CREATING IMPACT » Membership in the Parent/Family Association exceeded 2,000 for the first time. » The All State student newspaper increased article posts on their website by 78%, Facebook likes jumped 27% and the newspaper had a 16% growth in Instagram followers. » The Office of Disability Services experienced an increase of over 100 student intakes and an increase of nearly 230 registered students with the department from fall 2015 to fall 2016. Registered students receive assistance with navigating course requirements successfully. » Students attending and accessing services in the Adult & Nontraditional Student Center increased by 300 from the previous year. » More than 6,000 members of the community attended the annual G.H.O.S.T. event, “Greater Halloween Options for Trick-or-Treating,” at Fortera Stadium. The event was coordinated by the Student Government Association. » Career Services had a 66% increase in scheduled and walk-in appointments during the spring from the past three years. » More than 57 student teams participated in the ever-popular Mudbowl volleyball competition, a student-run event that has been hosted by SGA since 2002. Teams compete through brackets until the champion is named. » Nearly 700 military students were provided access to free textbooks through the Military Student Center as part of the Texts for Vets program, supported by $5,000 from foundation funds. » The alternative format program in the Office of Disability Services experienced a 36% increase over the year with over 250 electronic books provided during the spring. The program provides students registered with the department free electronic versions of textbooks. » More than 2,800 students took advantage of services provided in the Military Student Center in the fall semester.
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CREATING IMPACT » Through a partnership with the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, the Military Student Center provided career and resume advice and assistance for military/veteran students through 13 events. » A 3-Star rating on the State of Tennessee assessment was earned by the Little Govs Child Learning Center, the highest state rating possible. » A 38% increase in student traffic occurred in Career Services in fall » Over 1,200 students attended educational and informative programs in Housing & Residence Life during the fall, including 92 commuter students and over 800 freshmen. » University Recreation hosted the statewide TIRSA conference, Tennessee IntramuralRecreation Sports Association, on campus during January. » Nearly 120 students requested note taking assistance through the Office of Disability Services in the spring semester for 360 individual class requests. The department provided 85 volunteer note takers to fulfill the requests, and had 23 separate backup note takers also available. » University Recreation hosted “Low 7 Sports,” a non-profit youth sports league, that completed their 3rd season in what they consider to be their home court, the Foy Fitness & Recreation Center. » Career Services added a part-time Veteran Career Advisor to work with veterans and military students transitioning to the civilian workforce, provide general assistance with the application process for federal jobs and to liaison with the Austin Peay Center at Fort Campbell, including career counseling, resume services and workshops. Photo left: Riders on the Peay Pickup increased 56% to 12,859 for 2016-17 over the previous academic year. The Peay Pickup is an SGA-funded initiative with oversight provided by Student Affairs. It is a partnership with the Clarksville Transit System to provide free transportation around campus on the trolley and in the community on CTS buses. The Peay Pickup began in the fall of 2008, and ridership has continued to grow to the point that a second vehicle was added for 2017-18, operating times expanded, and the route divided into north and south to reduce wait times for students. As a result, responsibility for the Peay Pickup was transferred to Public Safety as part of the overall management of campus parking and transportation. Over the past nine years, riders on CTS buses has averaged over 42,000 annually.
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Managed Facilities STUDENT AFFAIRS IS RESPONSIBLE FOR SPACE RANGING FROM 3,757 TO 646,047 SQUARE FEET
STUDENT AFFAIRS MANAGED FACILITIES BY SQUARE FEET & ANNUAL BUDGET
646,047
6,700
Residence Halls (10)
Little Govs Child Learning Center
95,208
5,836
Emerald Hills and Two Rives Apartments
Ard Counseling & Health Services
83,100
3,757
Foy Fitness & Recreation Center
Center for Service-Learning & Community Engagement
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840,648 TOTAL STUDENT AFFAIRS MANAGED FACILITIES BY SQUARE FEET
$17
MILLION
DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS ANNUAL BUDGET
“Housing, Residence Life and Dining Services is an incredible place to work. Interaction with residents and building relationships is at the core of what we do. Working for this organization is truly something to be proud of.�
KHADEJAH SCOTT
Sophomore Year Experience Community Programming Director
Housing, Residence Life and Dining Services placed American Flags in the Quad in memory of the victims from Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
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Fostering Innovation MEETING THE CHALLENGES OF TOMORROW WITH INNOVATION IN STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
University Recreation created a new Aerial Fitness class, which is a fusion of yoga, pilates, aerial inspired dance, and fitness exercises performed either partially or fully suspended. The program was featured in the “Around Town� section of The Leaf-Chronicle in August.
The Little Govs Child Learning Center completed a major refresh of classrooms including new furniture, supplies and educational materials, and implemented several new programs, including the first Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch.
CLAUDIA RODRIGUEZ STAFF SPOTLIGHT Claudia Rodriguez, director of the Little Govs Child Learning Center, served on the Two Rivers Association of the Education of Young Children as a Board Member, a Tennessee Early Childhood Training Alliance Advisory Committee Member, on the Clarksville/Montgomery County Pre-K Advisory Committee, on Nashville State Community College Early Childhood Advisory Committee, and was part of the Clarksville Area Family Childcare Provider Association. Rodriguez provided trainings and workshops for her staff, as well as at statewide conferences, including “Shaken Baby Syndrome” and “Before You Begin: New Caregivers” at Tennessee Childhood Online Training System. Staff training included such topics as “Creating a Classroom that Works,” and “Be Safe: Emergency/ Disaster Procedures in the Classroom.” Rodriguez has over 25 years of experience with young children and families, and has a M.S. degree in Family and Consumer Sciences with an emphasis in Early Childhood Education.
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FOSTERING INNOVATION » “Family Study Night” gave students and parents an opportunity to study on campus while their elementary aged children enjoyed a seasonal learning program in the Adult & Nontraditional Student Center.
“Every day looks completely different at the Little Govs Child Learning Center, and I am incredibly thankful for the experiences and skills I have gained during my time there. I am humbled to be a small part of so many little lives and take my role as ‘Miss Carrots’ very seriously. In the midst of college and making big decisions, the children continuously remind me of what is truly important in life.”
KARA TOWATER
Student Assistant at the Little Govs Child Learning Center
» A new installment plan was implemented by Housing, Residence Life and Dining Services for fall 2016, providing students the opportunity to pay the remaining balance for housing and meal plans in four installments throughout the semester rather than one lump sum. » Martha Harper, coordinator of the Adult & Nontraditional Student Center, was named Employee of the Semester (fall 2016) by the Staff Senate. » Joe Mills, assistant vice president of Student Affairs and director of Housing, Residence Life and Dining Services, presented two sessions, “How to Put Business Services Back in Housing” and “Furniture 101, How to Bid and Specify Residence Hall Furniture” at the 2017 Southeastern Association of Housing Officers conference in February. » Pet-friendly housing was introduced by Housing and Residence Life in Meacham Apartments » Over 3,000 students, faculty, staff and community members participated in Group Fitness programs during the spring through University Recreation. New programs added were Ballet Body, Hatha Yoga, YogaFit©, and PiYo©. » Jasmin Linares, coordinator of the Military Student Center, was named Employee of the Semester (spring 2017) by the Staff Senate. » Lauren Wilkinson, associate director of University Recreation, served as Secretary of the Clarksville Mayor’s Fitness Council. » Students had the opportunity to interact with and learn about the Code of Conduct by completing a crossword puzzle in The All State and submitting answers for prizes. The director of Student Conduct and Case Management worked with The All State to conduct the new program.
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FOSTERING INNOVATION
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10,000
200+
200
University Recreation pool participation for 2016
Study Day swim meet participation
Water Dogs SCUBA participation
FOSTERING INNOVATION » Salary negotiation workshops, particularly aimed at women, were offered by the Wilbur N. Daniel African American Cultural Center during the year. » Jo Baldwin, director of Student Conduct and Case Management, served as the State Coordinator for Tennessee Association of Student Conduct Administrators. » The $25,000 milestone goal to establish an endowment for the African American Alumni Scholarship was reached with assistance by the Wilbur N. Daniel African American Cultural Center. » David Sanford, Disability Services assistive technology coordinator, was elected to serve as the 2018 Tennessee Association on Higher Education and Disability Board Communications Chair. » CARES Program Model was implemented in Housing, Residence Life and Dining Services in fall. CARES creates connections and supports academic success of resident students, builds relationships within halls and the campus community, engages residents in the halls and the Clarksville community and serves campus and community through volunteer opportunities. » Patrick Armstrong, coordinator of Student Publications and Marketing, was appointed to the College Media Association National Finance Committee. » Lunchtime Forums series was established for discussion of pertinent events/topics relevant to African-American individuals and communities in the WNDAACC. » Jamie McCrary, director of Disability Services, spoke on BlogTalkRadio ADA Live! on “Food Allergies and the Rights of Individuals with Allergy-related Disabilities under the ADA.”
Students, faculty and staff participate in the annual Polar Plunge, sponsored by University Recreation. The event was held at the Foy Fitness & Recreation Center pool.
» Tammy Bryant, Ed.D., director of Student Affairs Programs and Assessment, presented “Parent Power: What Freshmen Need Colleges to Hear” at the National Association of Higher Education Parent/ Family Program Professionals conference in Boulder, Colorado, and at the annual Southern Association for College Student Affairs Conference in Jacksonville, Florida. The presentation was based on original research.
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FOSTERING INNOVATION » Newly appointed director of the Wilbur N. Daniel African American Cultural Center, Marcelius Braxton, J.D., was a panel participant at the APSU “Speak Up, Speak Out” Racial Equality Summit in Clarksville. Braxton also presented multiple times across the state, as well as nationally, on topics including “All Men of Color Should be Feminists” at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Black and Latino Male Summit, “Creating Allies in Social Justice Movements Through Intersection” at the University of North Texas Equity and Diversity Conference, and “Racial Empathy Over Sympathy: A Transition from Equality to Equity” at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, among others. » Tonika Jordan, assistant director of Career Services, and Tamara Bey, coordinator, earned the Career Development Facilitator certification through the National Career Development Association (NCDA). » Gregory Singleton, associate vice president for Student Affairs and dean of students, was both a facilitator and keynote speaker on scholarship at the Kappa Alpha Order’s National Leadership Institute, and he facilitated a workshop on leadership skills at the Omicron Delta Kappa Regional Conference at the University of Memphis. » A $3,500 grant was received from the Enterprise Foundation for continued excellence in internship programming and events for Career Services.
The Adult & Nontraditional Student Center implemented a “Hands on Hats” program, which is an initiative of NASPA Adult Learners and Students with Children Knowledge Community, to raise awareness of the number of students in college who are also raising children. The children enjoyed painting their parent’s mortar boards for graduation.
» At the National College Media Association Conference in Atlanta, Patrick Armstrong, coordinator of Student Publications and Marketing, Tammy Bryant, Ed.D., presented “Think you know your staff?: Using Assessment to Enhance Student Engagement and Learning.” » Armstrong and Bryant co-presented two sessions at the Spring National College Media Convention in New York City on assessment in student media. Armstrong also presented two additional sessions, “Illustrating Hard Stories and Topics,” and “Advising 103” and “Advising 202” at the national conference.
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Spirit of Collaboration TEAMWORK SUPPORTS AND IMPROVES QUALITY EXPERIENCES FOR STUDENTS AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE UNIVERSITY’S CULTURE OF STUDENT SUCCESS
The All State designed and published a graphic commemorating outgoing Men’s Head Basketball Coach Dave Loos’ 500th career win. The newspaper staff collaborated with Athletics and Alumni Relations to present a framed copy of the publication to Coach Loos just prior to his retirement.
The Little Govs Child Learning Center was one of the organizers of the community-wide “Day of Play” held at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center in the spring. The full day of free activities attracted nearly 2,000 participants for children’s activities and resources for parents.
A one-year $5,000 Quality Enhancement Plan grant was awarded for the “African American Male High Impact Practice Initiative,” to expose AfricanAmerican male participants in the Achievers and Scholars program to service-learning, study abroad, and undergraduate research to support preparation for additional undergraduate post-graduate experiences. The grant supported three students to study abroad in London as part of a communication class. The Achievers and Scholars program included 24 active student members and eight faculty and staff mentors during the year.
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SPIRIT OF COLLABORATION » 1,500 new resident students and families enjoyed dinner together at the New Resident and Family BBQ on housing move-in day and visited a mini-department fair to acquaint families with support offices on campus. Student Affairs Programs hosted the event. “Hola! Hola!,” a partnership between the Hispanic Cultural Center and the Little Govs Child Learning Center, provided weekly Spanish lessons, along with song and dance for children at the Center. Children performed a Spanish song at the CLC preschool graduation. » 183 students participated in Food for Fines, a partnership between the Center for Service-Learning & Community Engagement and Campus Police, resulting in significant food donations for the Food Pantry. » Housing, Residence Life and Dining Services and Student Affairs Programs presented the housing and commuter information sessions for all new incoming freshmen, transfers and families during Govs Row events. Gregory Singleton, associate vice president and dean of students, presented all the Govs ROW parent information sessions. » AP @ 90 was celebrated at the Little Govs Child Learning Center with events such as 90 Books in 90 hours, which promoted weekend reading between parents and children, and $90 in 90 hours for collections of change to support the Imagination Library. » Fraternity & Sorority Affairs collaborated with the Sexual Assault Response Team/ Programming Committee, Athletics, Student Organization Council and the Interfraternity Council to host Adam Ritz. With 458 students in attendance, Ritz spoke about the dangers of alcohol and other substances and discussed the consequences of impaired judgment.
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SPIRIT OF COLLABORATION » The Wilbur N. Daniel African American Cultural Center collaborated with over 15 different organizations, faculty, staff or groups during the spring semester on programs and experiences for students. » Student Publications partnered with the Department of Communication to instruct students enrolled in the Comm Lab sections. » “Music Mondays,” a new partnership between the Little Govs Child Learning Center and the Music Department, provided weekly, half-hour music lessons for the preschool classroom. » Nearly 500 exams were proctored for students requesting accommodations through the Office of Disability Services during fall 2016, an increase of about 100 from fall 2015. » Two “Debate Watch” viewings of the 2016 Presidential debates were held for students coordinated through a partnership between The All State student newspaper and Student Government Association. » “Bringing in the Bystander” training, as well as Question Persuade Refer training for suicide prevention, were conducted by Student Conduct and Case Management and Fraternity & Sorority Affairs to educate resident assistant staff to better support students living on campus.
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Career Services implemented the first combination Fall Career Fair and Graduate and Professional Schools Day event, which involved 59 vendors, over 350 students, alumni and guests. The event was sold out.
AMANDA WALKER STAFF SPOTLIGHT Amanda Walker, director of Career Services, earned her Ed.D. degree at Delta State University in August. During 2016-17 she served as chair of the Nashville Area Career Fair Consortium and was a group mentor for Leadership Clarksville 2016. Walker, along with three faculty members, obtained a $15,000 Tennessee Board of Regents Student Engagement, Retention, and Success grant, which is a one-year pilot program intended to increase the retention and career readiness skills of underrepresented minorities, including nontraditional students, economically disadvantaged students and students with disabilities, all in the sophomore year. Walker presented “The Key to Retention, Job Placement, and Student Success” at the Southern Association for College Student Affairs annual conference in Jacksonville, Florida, and facilitated an online presentation, “Experiential Education Recruitment Value: A Correlational Study of Large and Small Companies” for the National Career Services Conference.
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SPIRIT OF COLLABORATION » Over 230 students were enrolled in 14 servicelearning courses during fall of 2016, contributing over 2,100 hours of volunteer service as a result of the partnership between faculty and the Center for ServiceLearning & Community Engagement. » The Wilbur N. Daniel African American Cultural Center received $4,900 from the Diversity Committee to fund programs, workshops and professional development opportunities for students. » Student Conduct and Case Management updated the BIT (Behavioral Intervention Team) guiding documents, as well as the team structure by adding the director of Disability Services to better support the intervention process on campus. » Fraternity & Sorority Affairs partnered with Housing, Residence Life and Dining Services to create a more innovative and effective Welcome Wagon training for 200 fraternity and sorority members who volunteer and assist with freshmen move-in day. » The issue of sexual assault and dating/domestic violence was addressed by Student Conduct and Case Management through targeted training for residence hall assistants and nine programs for students on campus.
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STUDENT LEADER
Ari Ruiz
Ari Ruiz, junior Communication major, was selected as one of five students to serve as Vice President of Communications for the Southeastern Interfraternity Conference (SEIFC). SEIFC is a voluntary membership leadership development experience for fraternity men. Ruiz will assist with the planning and implementation of the 2018 SEIFC Leadership Academy.
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Celebrating Diversity BUILDING A CLIMATE OF INCLUSION THAT FOSTERS GROWTH AND STUDENT SUCCESS
“The Student Life & Engagement office staff truly enjoys the work they do on campus, programming events and helping to grow campus organizations. The level of energy and enthusiasm in this office has been very encouraging for me as I complete my degree.�
NICK LEE
Govs Programming Council Cinema and Performing Arts Chair
CELEBRATING DIVERSITY » Celeste Malone, editor-in-chief of The All State, and Kelsea Comb, student assistant in the Office of Disability Services, were recipients of the Hattie Walker Wilhoite Award, which recognizes the exceptional work of AfricanAmerican female student leaders. The annual program is part of the celebration of Women’s History Month. Hattie Walker, the namesake of this event, was the first African-American female to graduate from APSU. » “Blindfolded Yoga,” a part of University Recreation’s adaptive recreation program, allowed participants to wear blindfolds and experience what it’s like to participate in an activity with a visual impairment. » “Employment and Disabilities Workshop” was presented to prepare students with disabilities for employment experiences. The workshop was co-presented through a partnership between the Military Student Center, Career Services and Disability Services. » There was a 300% increase in faculty-led Spanish tutoring offered through the Hispanic Cultural Center. » Best-selling author Marcus Engel, who was blinded by a drunk driver, gave a poignant and inspirational talk to students through a partnership between the Office of Disability Services and Athletics. » Housing, Residence Life and Dining Services celebrated community at the “Spring Fling” in the Quad with over 350 students attending. The event featured food, games, prizes and inflatables. » The Center for Service-Learning & Community Engagement partnered with the Wilbur N. Daniel African American Cultural Center and sponsored a business professional clothing drive for students.
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“The Office of Disability Services offers the tools to help you succeed no matter your challenges. They truly care about the success of their students. I really enjoy using the Assistive Technology Lab.�
JAMIE BASARAB
Office of Disability Services Student Assistant
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CELEBRATING DIVERSITY » The first self-sustained Safe Zone training was conducted through a partnership between Fraternity & Sorority Affairs, Student Life and Engagement and Women’s and Gender Studies. The training provides support for students by communicating areas that are open to talking about and being supportive of LGBTQI (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning + and Intersex) individuals and identities. The training was supported by $5,000 from the Diversity Committee. » The Hispanic Cultural Center collaborated with the Spanish Language program and Sigma Delta Pi Spanish Honor Society on the Modern Language Fair. » University Recreation partnered with Team RWB, a local chapter of a veteran’s organization, to offer Yoga once a week at the Foy Fitness & Recreation Center for military student veterans. » Over 150 veteran and military-affiliated students were served through career counseling, resume development and mock interviewing through Career Services. » Over 170 students attended the National Pan-Hellenic Council convocation. » Attendance at the Hispanic Cultural Center’s programs increased 13% from fall 2015 to fall 2016, up to 1,226 participants.
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Student Life and Engagement collaborated with Athletics to host Inky Johnson as guest speaker for the annual Unity Celebration. Johnson, a former University of Tennessee football standout, spoke about how his life changed in 2006 when he was diagnosed with Horner’s Syndrome. His talk focused on his perseverance and faith to move forward.
STUDENT LEADER
Shaeleigh Jacobs
Shaeleigh Jacobs, junior Psychology major, was selected as one of six students in the country to serve as a Conference Coordinator for the Coalition for Collegiate Women’s Leadership. Jacobs will assist with the planning and implementation of the 2018 CCWL Annual Conference for Greek Women Leaders from across the southeast.
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DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS GIFTS, DONATIONS AND GRANTS
$805
$1,283
$2,147
$6,995
Fraternity & Sorority Affairs
Hispanic Cultural Center
Military Student Center
Career Services
$8,425
$9,058
$10,640
$39,353
Wilbur N. Daniel African American Cultural Center
Center for Service-Learning & Community Engagement
Student Affairs Fund of Excellence
TOTAL
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ONLINE: WWW.APSU.EDU/STUDENT-AFFAIRS SOCIAL MEDIA: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/APSUSTUDENTAFFAIRS
APSU DAY OF GIVING
$17,512 Student Affairs participated in the #GOVSGIVE campaign with an initial goal of $10,000. Student Affairs gained 123 donors during the fundraising initiative. The funds raised were designated for the African American Cultural Center Discretionary Fund, African American Graduate Recognition, APSU Food Pantry Discretionary, Fraternity & Sorority Leadership, Hispanic Cultural Center Discretionary, Military Student Center Texts for Vets Program, Career Services Discretionary and SA Fund of Excellence.
ONLINE: WWW.APSU.EDU/STUDENT-AFFAIRS SOCIAL MEDIA: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/APSUSTUDENTAFFAIRS
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Compiled and edited by Dr. Tammy Bryant, director of Student Affairs Programs and Assessment. Designed by Patrick Armstrong, coordinator of Student Publications and Marketing.
Austin Peay State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/ expression, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected class with respect to all employment, programs and activities sponsored by APSU. http://www.apsu.edu/policy. Policy 6:003. AP200/2-18/100.