UWL Student Affairs Annual Report 2017-18

Student Affairs Annual Report

2017

2018

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STUDENT AFFAIRS

OUR VALUES INTEGRITY AND PROFESSIONALISM STUDENT LEARNING We believe learning is a lifelong developmental process.

INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE We embrace the value and strength that resides in our human differences.

We seek to establish an environment consistent with our values, characterized by openness, compassion, accountability, respect, modeling and appreciation for our students, colleagues and our partners.

WHAT WE DO The Division of Student Affairs enriches the educational experience for students by facilitating personal growth and development. We collaborate with university and community partners to promote student learning, diversity training, cultural competencies, healthy lifestyles and civic engagement

INTENTIONALITY AND ASSESSMENT We strive to create an environment and programs for improving the institution and student learning experience.

STUDENT WELLNESS We believe that a healthy mind and body are prerequisites for student success.

COLLABORATION We strive to enjoy our work in a supportive and collaborative setting inclusive of students, faculty, staff and administration.

ATHLETICS

WHAT WE ARE DOING Building Champions.

In Sport. In School. In Life.

DID YOU KNOW? The UWL Eagles participate in 20 sports in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) and are affiliated with the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III (NCAA III) and National Collegiate Gymnastics Association (NCGA).

TAKE FIVE

19

th

in national Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup Standings.

Swept WIAC women’s, men’s, and combined all-sports awards – first time in WIAC history.

Successfully hosted the NCAA III men’s and women’s outdoor Track & Field national championships — largest NCAA III national event.

63

student-athletes earned WIAC first-team honors.

Student-athlete GPA of 3.204

higher than the undergraduate student body GPA for 18 out of the last 19 years.

Also, the 3.204 GPA is the highest in the conference for 17 out of the last 18 years.

WHERE WE’RE HEADED “UW-La Crosse provided me with the most well-rounded collegiate experience I could have ever imagined. We have competitive academics, highly successful athletics and an amazing city. I will cherish the memories and friendships that I made at UWL for a lifetime. The UWL athletic program does a great job of making student-athletes feel like one big family.

You instantly have a ton of connections with the other studentathletes not to mention coaches from other sports. It’s fun to see different sports cheer for each other, and it feels great to be a part of such a successful athletic department.”

— Noah Risch, Football

>> Athletics will be a leader in recruiting, enrolling and retaining diverse students and identify resources to make that happen. >> Athletics will find ways to celebrate accomplishments of student-athletes and staff in sport, school and life. >> Athletics is adding women’s golf in 2018-19 and women’s lacrosse in 2019-20.

CAMPUS CHILD

WHAT WE ARE DOING Provide quality care and education for children in an environment where all are valued for unique abilities and ideas.

DID YOU KNOW? Since 1985, the Center has maintained a safe and healthy environment for children, as well as partnerships with families while providing links to community resources. The Center has been accredited through the National Association of the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) since 1994 and is among the less than 10 percent of all child care centers, preschools and kindergartens to achieve this national recognition.

CENTER

“Having my son enrolled at the Campus Child Center was a great experience for both of us and enabled me to continue and focus on my studies as a student parent… The Campus Child Center is full of genuinely caring staff who are invested in providing the best care for our children and is an absolute asset to the UWL campus!”

— Stacey S., UWL student

TAKE FIVE Earned re-accreditation from NAEYC through September 2023.

82

Children enrolled.

3,109

67

Students employed during the school year.

Hours of fieldwork, observations and volunteer experiences provided for UWL students.

Partnered with Western Technical College for the first time to provide 500 hours of student-teacher placement hours.

WHERE WE’RE HEADED >> The center aims to implement five new communication tools during 2018-19. >> The center will support the professional development of staff by implementing three new training initiatives during the year. >> The Campus Child Center will work towards hiring a student staff that is reflective of the UWL student body.

COUNSELING & TESTING CENTER

TAKE FIVE

1,200+ 5,500+ Students seen for direct service.

Tests administered.

264

Academic skills visits.

32%

Increase in demand in the fall semester for mental health services since 2014. 21% — Increase in demand in the spring semester for mental health services since 2014.

Continue specialized treatment for top pressing concerns for college students — anxiety, stress, depression, problems in school, low self-esteem and relationships

WHAT WE ARE DOING Promote students’ psychological, academic, social and cultural growth through professional and confidential counseling services; provide welcoming testing space that provides secure, confidential and dependable assessment services.

DID YOU KNOW? Since 1979 the International Association of Counseling Services, Inc. (IACS) has accredited the Counseling & Testing Center.

UWL’s Center is the only UW System Counseling Center accredited by IACS.

95%

of clients would recommend counseling to a friend. (source: UW System Counseling Impact Assessment Project)l

WHERE WE’RE HEADED >> The Center will increase access of counseling services to students, with a goal of increasing participation in group services by 15 percent. >> To promote the long-term sustainability of the Testing Center, the Center will develop a plan to increase visibility of testing services to students, local schools (secondary and higher education), and the community. >> In collaboration with the Division of Diversity & Inclusion, the Center will increase services to students from historically underrepresented racial groups.

RECREATIONAL SPORTS

“Rec Sports has been my

favorite place that I have ever

worked by a long shot. The people,

the environment, the job, the opportunities, the experience...this job has done so much

for me. I have gained priceless experience here

at the REC, and it has given me confidence that

my career path of recreation management was the right

choice for me…. I’m overwhelmed with just how big of an

impact the Rec and OC specifically have had on my life. It’s

not a lie to say that this has been the highlight of my college career, and has changed me for the better.”

— Ella Luepke, Outdoor Connection Representative

WHAT WE ARE DOING Enhance the UWL experience by offering diverse programs, innovative services, growth opportunities and welcoming facilities.

DID YOU KNOW? Rec Sports programs include: climbing wall; group fitness; informal recreation; instructional programs; intramural sports; Outdoor Connection rentals and trips; special events; sport clubs; Fitness Center.

TAKE FIVE

311,964

REC total entries

Sport Clubs.

7,945 unique users

662 active members

61,532 hours of cardio use

4,824

Climbing Wall entries 904 unique users

25

99

Campus first aid/CPR/ AED certifications 32 self-defense participants

84

Outdoor Connection trips 36 students living in an outdoor-themed Community in Eagle Hall

WHERE WE’RE HEADED >> REC2.0 — a 35,200 square foot addition to the REC — became a reality with ground broken Oct. 11, 2017.

The anticipated completion date is October 2018. >> Create and implement a student ambassadors program to improve outreach to university community. >> Evaluate employment practices to continue being a department where students want to work while developing transferable skills for lifetime successes and relationships.

RESIDENCE LIFE

WHAT WE ARE DOING

TAKE FIVE

Develop living environments to enhance the academic mission of UWL by creating inclusive communities, supporting experiential learning and building meaningful relationships.

DID YOU KNOW? Residence Life has adopted the “Six I’s of Community Development” as goals to achieve in the living communities: Introduction, Investment, Involvement, Interactions, Influence and Inclusion.

Student employees continue to be a significant way to meet our residents’ day-to-day needs. As one of the top student employers on campus we are perpetually in the process of hiring, training and evaluating student staff team members.

Res Life transitioned from Residence Hall Association Council (RHAC) as an overall student governance and representative model to a new, contemporary model — The Student Embassy.

“I like living on campus. I think it has really helped me in making a new social network. I think that living on campus also helps with the transition from high school to living on your own because you are not truly all on your own yet. There are neighbors who are willing to help and there are people who are struggling with similar things that you are.”

—Student comment from Skyfactor data.

November 2017

WHERE WE’RE HEADED

3.41

Average GPA of student staff for Spring 2018; 3.35 for fall 2017.

Res Life hosted the regional student housing conference in November 2017, the Great Lakes Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls (GLACURH).

70%

increase in conference hosting revenue. Residence Life has hosted the WIAA State Track Meet since 1990, housing approximately 2,400 athletes, coaches and volunteers annually. We also hosted almost 30 teams for the NCAA III National Track & Field Championships in May 2018.

>> Res Life will begin renovating Laux Hall in spring 2019. This will be the first of yearly scheduled upgrades to our “traditional” halls for the next eight years. >> To help better accommodate students, all residence halls will be open for Winter Break, 2018-19. >> Res Life is coordinating more with Explore La Crosse to generate additional conference opportunities. >> Res Life will continue to work toward building a new residence hall to meet demand for on-campus housing.

STUDENT HEALTH

WHAT WE ARE DOING Provide cost-effective, evidence-based, student-centered healthcare that promotes wellness and academic success in an atmosphere of kindness, inclusivity and respect.

DID YOU KNOW? The SHC is the dedicated healthcare provider for UWL and Western Technical College students. Its service-delivery strategies are responsive to the changing needs of students and the evolving science of healthcare.

CENTER

TAKE FIVE

15,831

visits made by 5,232 UWL students for healthcare and physical therapy.

50%

The SHC cared for almost half (49.6%) of the UWL student body during the school year.

MONDAY — busiest day of the week with 2,573 visits.

FRIDAY — least busy day with 2,265 visits.

Chris Durall began as Interim Administrative Director July 1.

The clinic added two new providers: Abby Deyo, MD, and Laura Cochrane, PA-C. Dr. Deyo is the new medical director for the SHC.

WHERE WE’RE HEADED >> The Center will partner with the Counseling and Testing Center and its consultative psychiatrist to improve the quality of care provided to students with mental health concerns by piloting a Mental Health Collaborative Care Model. >> The Center will strive to increase student awareness of services available. >> The Center will work to better serve multicultural and LGBTQ+ students.

STUDENT LIFE OFFICE WHAT WE ARE DOING Seek to enrich and support the campus community through programmatic opportunities and individual student interventions.

DID YOU KNOW? The Office challenges and supports students’ individual growth through educational outreach focused on wellness, alcohol education, campus safety, violence prevention, and new student programs and activities.

TAKE FIVE STUDENT CONDUCT: 125 students responded to the Student Conduct Survey. One highlight among many data indicated that 63% of respondents were motivated to engage more positively in the university community as a result of their conduct meeting.

WELLNESS AND HEALTH ADVOCACY: Staff observed record-high participation in campuswide events, including Stomp Out Stigma, De-Stress Fest, the Free STI Clinic and the La Crosse Collegiate Recovery Program.

FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE: A new coordinator was hired and new Transfer START programming was implemented.

VIOLENCE PREVENTION: Saw a large increase in referrals, including a 60% increase in students seeking help after a sexual assault. Reports of sexual harassment increased by 64%.

The Office has implemented a five-year goal plan.

WHERE WE’RE HEADED >> The First-Year Experience coordinator will develop a Parent/Family Track for Transfer START days including more robust web presence inviting students to attend and providing active and intentional programming during those events.

“I am strongly advocating for any student…to take the BASICS course…to learn more about their own drug and alcohol use, how to identify their own goals and values, and how to do it safely, but also to meet with the Student Life team…to know that they are very open and accepting people whose job is literally to help us… mature into excellent adults in a safe and fun way.”

— BASICS participant, 2018

>> The Peer Health Advocate program within Wellness and Health Advocacy will audit its current health education programs toward increased topical offerings. • The Office will collaborate with the Division of Diversity and Inclusion to increase and improve services provided for students of color.

UNIVERSITY CENTERS WHAT WE ARE DOING Serve the community by providing a welcoming environment that facilitates learning opportunities, embraces inclusivity, and enriches the campus experience.

DID YOU KNOW? The Student Union was awarded the 2018 USGBC Wisconsin LeaderInnovative Design in the new construction category Award of Merit at the Transformation Awards in June 2018. The U was also featured in ACU-I Bulletin magazine on new construction and renovations.

“Not only have I made life-long friends, donated to my community, and exceeded in academics, I am now more prepared for my career and future life than I would have ever been if I had not been ewwprivileged enough to be welcomed into Greek Life.”

— Emilee Snodgrass, Alpha Phi and Panhellenic President

TAKE FIVE

1,394,081

1,944,494

People entered the building from Jan. 1, 2017–June 12, 2018.

Meals served on campus, including 1,197,143 meals served on a dining plan.

University Dining was chosen to participate in the “One Million Acts of Good Campaign.” A total of 300 MATTERboxes were distributed for the food pantry.

10,048

8,168

Attendance at Campus Activities Board events.

Hours of volunteer service reported by 129 student organizations.

WHERE WE’RE HEADED >> Continue to increase partnerships and collaborations across campus to unite programming, leadership and service efforts.

Develop Student Union-sponsored programs that utilize the facility at its full potential. >> The Leadership and Involvement Center will implement the Service Learning module of Ugetconnected. >> Improve student satisfaction with University Dining as measured by Skyfactor. We plan to offer more cook-to-show meals in Whitney Center and stabilize the location of the G-8 Station (food allergy area) at Whitney Center. >> Begin the planning process for renovation of Whitney Center.

Student Affairs Leadership Team Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Vitaliano Figueroa 149 Graff Main Hall vfigueroa@uwlax.edu 608.785.8062

Director of Counseling & Testing Gretchen Reinders 2106 Centennial Hall greinders@uwlax.edu 608.785.8073

Director of Residence Life Jacque Bollinger 1002 Eagle Hall jbollinger@uwlax.edu 608.785.8075

Dean of Students Greg Phlegar 149 Graff Main Hall gphlegar@uwlax.edu 608.785.8062

Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Kim Blum 126 Mitchell Hall kblum@uwlax.edu 608.785.8616

Directors of Student Health Center, Interim Christopher Durall 1111 Health Science Center cdurall@uwlax.edu 608.785.8562

Director of Campus Child Center Dawn Hays dhays@uwlax.edu 608.785.8813

Director of Recreational Sports Susan White 130 Recreational Eagle Center swhite@uwlax.edu 608.785.6529

Director of University Centers Larry Ringgenberg 3228 Student Union lringgenberg@uwlax.edu 608.785.8888

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