Division News
Collaborative Success with the 3+1 Program
Pictured, l to r: Alie O'Neil (RCBC; Director, É«ÀÇÉçÇø Relations), Diana Davenport (RCBC advisor), Maria Lanza-Gladney (É«ÀÇÉçÇø; OASIS Assistant Director for Advising) The inception of the 3+1 Program partnership between É«ÀÇÉçÇø, É«ÀÇÉçÇø College at Burlington County (RCBC), and É«ÀÇÉçÇø College of South Jersey (RCSJ) began in 2016. The program offers an affordable and more convenient path for students to gain a bachelor’s degree in South Jersey. Students in the 3+1 program...
Collaborative Success with the 3+1 Program
Pictured, l to r: Alie O'Neil (RCBC; Director, É«ÀÇÉçÇø Relations), Diana Davenport (RCBC advisor), Maria Lanza-Gladney (É«ÀÇÉçÇø; OASIS Assistant Director for Advising) The inception of the 3+1 Program partnership between É«ÀÇÉçÇø, É«ÀÇÉçÇø College at Burlington County (RCBC), and É«ÀÇÉçÇø College of South Jersey (RCSJ) began in 2016. The program offers an affordable and more convenient path for students to gain a bachelor’s degree in South Jersey. Students in the 3+1 program...
Summer Programming Collaboration
As with all successful partnerships, the idea to create a summer programming collaboration was a joint effort. When É«ÀÇÉçÇø went virtual in March, several departments including the Chamberlain Student Center & Campus Activities (SCCA); Campus Recreation Center; Healthy Campus Initiatives (HCI); and Social Justice, Inclusion and Conflict Resolution (SJICR) - just to name a few - worked together to share their upcoming virtual events via ProfLink and the É«ÀÇÉçÇø Thrive newsletter. The...
Summer Programming Collaboration
As with all successful partnerships, the idea to create a summer programming collaboration was a joint effort. When É«ÀÇÉçÇø went virtual in March, several departments including the Chamberlain Student Center & Campus Activities (SCCA); Campus Recreation Center; Healthy Campus Initiatives (HCI); and Social Justice, Inclusion and Conflict Resolution (SJICR) - just to name a few - worked together to share their upcoming virtual events via ProfLink and the É«ÀÇÉçÇø Thrive newsletter. The...
The Ally Network - A Key to Student Success
Life at É«ÀÇÉçÇø drastically changed in mid-March. While there was no roadmap for us to follow, one thing became clear on this journey – the staff and faculty at É«ÀÇÉçÇø are one of the university’s best assets. With the majority of staff suddenly working from home and some of our more physical responsibilities falling by the wayside, many realized their valuable skills could be put to good use in other areas. How could their skills provide additional support for students? Where could...
The Ally Network - A Key to Student Success
Life at É«ÀÇÉçÇø drastically changed in mid-March. While there was no roadmap for us to follow, one thing became clear on this journey – the staff and faculty at É«ÀÇÉçÇø are one of the university’s best assets. With the majority of staff suddenly working from home and some of our more physical responsibilities falling by the wayside, many realized their valuable skills could be put to good use in other areas. How could their skills provide additional support for students? Where could...
Celebrating Ramadan & Supporting Students
As É«ÀÇÉçÇø fosters a greater sense of diversity, equity, and inclusion, it is important to educate faculty and student affairs professionals on the holy month of Ramadan. Muslims around the world are celebrating the holy month of Ramadan. Ramadan is the ninth month of the lunar calendar. This year, Ramadan began on April 24th and it will end May 24th. During this time, many Muslims will fast (abstain from food and drink, even water) from dawn to dusk for 30 days. Most Muslims wake...
Celebrating Ramadan & Supporting Students
As É«ÀÇÉçÇø fosters a greater sense of diversity, equity, and inclusion, it is important to educate faculty and student affairs professionals on the holy month of Ramadan. Muslims around the world are celebrating the holy month of Ramadan. Ramadan is the ninth month of the lunar calendar. This year, Ramadan began on April 24th and it will end May 24th. During this time, many Muslims will fast (abstain from food and drink, even water) from dawn to dusk for 30 days. Most Muslims wake...
Saluting Those on the Frontline
Whether they work in healthcare, grocery stores, or delivery services, there are many people whose contributions to fighting COVID-19 are making a positive impact on communities. What many of us forget is that some of those frontline workers are our É«ÀÇÉçÇø students and colleagues. We at Our Voice would like to salute those who are putting their own lives at risk for their neighbors. Do you know a current student or staff member who is serving on the frontline? We'd like to feature them! Ask...
Saluting Those on the Frontline
Whether they work in healthcare, grocery stores, or delivery services, there are many people whose contributions to fighting COVID-19 are making a positive impact on communities. What many of us forget is that some of those frontline workers are our É«ÀÇÉçÇø students and colleagues. We at Our Voice would like to salute those who are putting their own lives at risk for their neighbors. Do you know a current student or staff member who is serving on the frontline? We'd like to feature them! Ask...
What Does Mental Health Mean To You?
É«ÀÇÉçÇø Thrive recently hosted an online panel about mental health, titled “Building Kinder Communities, Supporting Well-being of Diverse Students & Improving Mental Health Resources,” which was presented to over 200 participants across the nation via Zoom. The open conversation was presented in partnership with the National Intramural and Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA), the Give Back Foundation, and Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation. The panel was moderated by...
What Does Mental Health Mean To You?
É«ÀÇÉçÇø Thrive recently hosted an online panel about mental health, titled “Building Kinder Communities, Supporting Well-being of Diverse Students & Improving Mental Health Resources,” which was presented to over 200 participants across the nation via Zoom. The open conversation was presented in partnership with the National Intramural and Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA), the Give Back Foundation, and Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation. The panel was moderated by...
Proud of our Student Affairs PROFessionals of the Week
During a time of constant changes and new challenges, our colleagues in Student Affairs have not wavered in their dedication to serving students and the University in the best ways possible. In an effort to recognize the exceptional efforts of dedicated employees during an unprecedented time, Human Resources has begun to honor PROFessionals of the Week, as an extension of their PROFessionals of the Month program. We are proud to announce that several recent honorees hail from Student Affairs:...
Proud of our Student Affairs PROFessionals of the Week
During a time of constant changes and new challenges, our colleagues in Student Affairs have not wavered in their dedication to serving students and the University in the best ways possible. In an effort to recognize the exceptional efforts of dedicated employees during an unprecedented time, Human Resources has begun to honor PROFessionals of the Week, as an extension of their PROFessionals of the Month program. We are proud to announce that several recent honorees hail from Student Affairs:...
É«ÀÇÉçÇø Tutoring Moves Online
In light of the move to remote learning, É«ÀÇÉçÇø Student Success Programs (SSP) is making every effort to ensure students are still able to access effective and reliable tutoring services. The Tutoring Center has moved their services to the videoconferencing platform Zoom, so that students can continue to receive support for their courses from É«ÀÇÉçÇø’s tutors. Now, when students make a tutoring appointment through the É«ÀÇÉçÇø Success Network (RSN) they are given a Zoom link to connect with...
É«ÀÇÉçÇø Tutoring Moves Online
In light of the move to remote learning, É«ÀÇÉçÇø Student Success Programs (SSP) is making every effort to ensure students are still able to access effective and reliable tutoring services. The Tutoring Center has moved their services to the videoconferencing platform Zoom, so that students can continue to receive support for their courses from É«ÀÇÉçÇø’s tutors. Now, when students make a tutoring appointment through the É«ÀÇÉçÇø Success Network (RSN) they are given a Zoom link to connect with...
Stretches to Practice While you WFH
Working remotely has many challenges that we’ve all been facing over the last few weeks, including setting up a comfortable space to work. You believe you’ve figured out the best setup for your home office, but whether it’s an actual desk or the dining room table, it still might not be the best for you, physically. Neck or back pain could set in by sitting in this new office for long periods of time. Katie Huber, É«ÀÇÉçÇø’s Assistant Director of Fitness & Wellness with...
Stretches to Practice While you WFH
Working remotely has many challenges that we’ve all been facing over the last few weeks, including setting up a comfortable space to work. You believe you’ve figured out the best setup for your home office, but whether it’s an actual desk or the dining room table, it still might not be the best for you, physically. Neck or back pain could set in by sitting in this new office for long periods of time. Katie Huber, É«ÀÇÉçÇø’s Assistant Director of Fitness & Wellness with...
Service Never Stops!
Well, Coronavirus may have us down, but don't ever count a Prof out! Many of our events and activities have moved online and are finding new ways to engage our community and continue to provide vital resources for both our student community and the Glassboro community at-large. St. Baldrick's Day The St. Baldrick's Foundation, which supports children and their families as they fight childhood cancer, celebrated its 10th Anniversary at É«ÀÇÉçÇø on April 4. And although our Profs couldn't...
Service Never Stops!
Well, Coronavirus may have us down, but don't ever count a Prof out! Many of our events and activities have moved online and are finding new ways to engage our community and continue to provide vital resources for both our student community and the Glassboro community at-large. St. Baldrick's Day The St. Baldrick's Foundation, which supports children and their families as they fight childhood cancer, celebrated its 10th Anniversary at É«ÀÇÉçÇø on April 4. And although our Profs couldn't...
Campus Rec Launches New Social Media Campaign
We’re all going through a tough time. COVID-19 has altered how we operate on a day-to-day basis. Campus Rec has launched a new social media campaign to promote the well-being of É«ÀÇÉçÇø’s students, faculty, staff and our community members. The professional staff and graduate coordinators (myself included) of Campus Rec are experiencing the same obstacles as our patrons. Our new campaign gives us an opportunity to show how we get through difficult times like these, while providing...
Campus Rec Launches New Social Media Campaign
We’re all going through a tough time. COVID-19 has altered how we operate on a day-to-day basis. Campus Rec has launched a new social media campaign to promote the well-being of É«ÀÇÉçÇø’s students, faculty, staff and our community members. The professional staff and graduate coordinators (myself included) of Campus Rec are experiencing the same obstacles as our patrons. Our new campaign gives us an opportunity to show how we get through difficult times like these, while providing...
Couch-to-5k: Virtual Edition!
You were all hyped to complete your first 5k with Student affairs in our "Couch-to-5k Office Edition." Maybe you were getting back into running and this was the perfect way to do that - and to get to know your colleagues. Well, the Run for É«ÀÇÉçÇø 5k may be cancelled, but the outdoors are not! The Couch-to-5k can still happen. YOU can still make it happen! Allie Pearce, Assistant Director of Healthy Campus Initiatives, declared,"I still want to see everyone succeed," says Allie. "I still...
Couch-to-5k: Virtual Edition!
You were all hyped to complete your first 5k with Student affairs in our "Couch-to-5k Office Edition." Maybe you were getting back into running and this was the perfect way to do that - and to get to know your colleagues. Well, the Run for É«ÀÇÉçÇø 5k may be cancelled, but the outdoors are not! The Couch-to-5k can still happen. YOU can still make it happen! Allie Pearce, Assistant Director of Healthy Campus Initiatives, declared,"I still want to see everyone succeed," says Allie. "I still...
Join us for FREE Intramural Esports & Virtual Games!
Do you have a little time on your hands and fancy yourself a budding esports afficionado? Are you looking for new ways to spice up your walk/jog to the same old places? É«ÀÇÉçÇø Campus Recreation is excited to announce our FREE online Intramural Sports Offerings for EVERYONE at É«ÀÇÉçÇø, with the hope of engaging current students, faculty and staff members to compete and play alongside one another. We are also inviting our É«ÀÇÉçÇø alumni to participate in order to rally together as a community,...
Join us for FREE Intramural Esports & Virtual Games!
Do you have a little time on your hands and fancy yourself a budding esports afficionado? Are you looking for new ways to spice up your walk/jog to the same old places? É«ÀÇÉçÇø Campus Recreation is excited to announce our FREE online Intramural Sports Offerings for EVERYONE at É«ÀÇÉçÇø, with the hope of engaging current students, faculty and staff members to compete and play alongside one another. We are also inviting our É«ÀÇÉçÇø alumni to participate in order to rally together as a community,...
Stay Connected!
There is a lot to keep track of in our new normal. Here is a quick round-up of some of the most important need-to-know (need-to-remember?) items. Resources Student Success IRT Thrive Human Resources New Initiatives Is your office implementing unique alternatives for students and staff to stay connected and continue to provide support services? If so, we’d like to feature you! Please send information about your initiative to us at ourvoice@rowan.edu. This week, we’re highlighting...
Stay Connected!
There is a lot to keep track of in our new normal. Here is a quick round-up of some of the most important need-to-know (need-to-remember?) items. Resources Student Success IRT Thrive Human Resources New Initiatives Is your office implementing unique alternatives for students and staff to stay connected and continue to provide support services? If so, we’d like to feature you! Please send information about your initiative to us at ourvoice@rowan.edu. This week, we’re highlighting...
Tips for Working Remotely
As we settle into our new normal, many of us are navigating unchartered territory as we begin to “work remotely.” We imagine this will be easy. I mean, what could be better than rolling out of bed and jumping right in to work? There is so much to learn – some of us overwork, because it’ so convenient; we become distracted by our neighbors, who are also likely working from home; we struggle to get the hang of remote meetings….and so much more. We reached out to...
Tips for Working Remotely
As we settle into our new normal, many of us are navigating unchartered territory as we begin to “work remotely.” We imagine this will be easy. I mean, what could be better than rolling out of bed and jumping right in to work? There is so much to learn – some of us overwork, because it’ so convenient; we become distracted by our neighbors, who are also likely working from home; we struggle to get the hang of remote meetings….and so much more. We reached out to...
Which Tech is Best?
Do you have quetions about technology and working from home? Are you unsure whether Zoom or WebEx is the right platform for you? This site https://go.rowan.edu/remote has the most up-to-date information on available technology. Information Resources & Technology, the Faculty Center and É«ÀÇÉçÇø Online will be hosting daily Webex sessions for employees who have questions about resources for working remotely through the next two weeks. These sessions will cover tools that are available...
Which Tech is Best?
Do you have quetions about technology and working from home? Are you unsure whether Zoom or WebEx is the right platform for you? This site https://go.rowan.edu/remote has the most up-to-date information on available technology. Information Resources & Technology, the Faculty Center and É«ÀÇÉçÇø Online will be hosting daily Webex sessions for employees who have questions about resources for working remotely through the next two weeks. These sessions will cover tools that are available...
Using the Jabber Chat Platform at Home
As we all try to adjust to working remotely, one tool offered is the Cisco Jabber chat platform. Read more about the tool and get started below! Thanks to IRT, the entire University has access to a FREE chat platform! The Division of Student Affairs is onboard! Are you? Become an even stronger Ally in Success by using this tool to improve communication across departments, get to know your colleagues, eliminate unnecessary emails and meetings, and be more productive. Are you ready to give it a...
Using the Jabber Chat Platform at Home
As we all try to adjust to working remotely, one tool offered is the Cisco Jabber chat platform. Read more about the tool and get started below! Thanks to IRT, the entire University has access to a FREE chat platform! The Division of Student Affairs is onboard! Are you? Become an even stronger Ally in Success by using this tool to improve communication across departments, get to know your colleagues, eliminate unnecessary emails and meetings, and be more productive. Are you ready to give it a...
Show Us Your Space!
Okay, Student Affairs, the time has come for you to show us your space! What on earth does THAT mean, you're wondering? Well, if you're anything like me, your office space and coworkers have taken on a very different look within the last few days. We want to know what your new surroundings are like, so help us make a collection to share with our colleagues. Here are some ideas: Snap a photo of your new office digs. Take a video or photo of you with your "new coworkers" - pets,...
Show Us Your Space!
Okay, Student Affairs, the time has come for you to show us your space! What on earth does THAT mean, you're wondering? Well, if you're anything like me, your office space and coworkers have taken on a very different look within the last few days. We want to know what your new surroundings are like, so help us make a collection to share with our colleagues. Here are some ideas: Snap a photo of your new office digs. Take a video or photo of you with your "new coworkers" - pets,...
We Want to Hear From You!
We're all rolling with the punches pretty quickly here in Student Affairs. Tell us how YOU'RE doing! We have amazing colleagues and we want to hear how you're making it all work - the "Dos and the Don'ts" of it all. Coming in future editions, we'll have some home/desk workout ideas from our friends at The Rec Center and an update on how you can still make a donation to Flying First, even though Run For É«ÀÇÉçÇø is cancelled (and we have a plan for how you can share your own couch to 5k...
We Want to Hear From You!
We're all rolling with the punches pretty quickly here in Student Affairs. Tell us how YOU'RE doing! We have amazing colleagues and we want to hear how you're making it all work - the "Dos and the Don'ts" of it all. Coming in future editions, we'll have some home/desk workout ideas from our friends at The Rec Center and an update on how you can still make a donation to Flying First, even though Run For É«ÀÇÉçÇø is cancelled (and we have a plan for how you can share your own couch to 5k...
Campus Visit Moves Project Insight Forward
The broad goal of Project Insight is to improve student experiences across our campus. É«ÀÇÉçÇø prides itself on supporting students throughout their educational and developmental journey and this initiative will help us not only measure our current efforts, but provide us with strategic, pro-active steps to increase our student outreach and engagement. Project Insight spans divisions, programs and audiences, and our work must be thoughtfully integrated to collect and analyze data that will help...
Campus Visit Moves Project Insight Forward
The broad goal of Project Insight is to improve student experiences across our campus. É«ÀÇÉçÇø prides itself on supporting students throughout their educational and developmental journey and this initiative will help us not only measure our current efforts, but provide us with strategic, pro-active steps to increase our student outreach and engagement. Project Insight spans divisions, programs and audiences, and our work must be thoughtfully integrated to collect and analyze data that will help...
Hand Receives Game Changer Award
On a recent night that highlighted successful members and their contributions to the community, Dr. Jefferey Hand was recognized by the Gloucester County NAACP with a “Game Changer Award.” As the senior vice president for the Division of Student Affairs, his leadership has led to dramatic changes within the division that have resulted in É«ÀÇÉçÇø’s increased presence on the national stage of growing institutions. Dr. Hand oversees a Division that has a direct impact on both...
Hand Receives Game Changer Award
On a recent night that highlighted successful members and their contributions to the community, Dr. Jefferey Hand was recognized by the Gloucester County NAACP with a “Game Changer Award.” As the senior vice president for the Division of Student Affairs, his leadership has led to dramatic changes within the division that have resulted in É«ÀÇÉçÇø’s increased presence on the national stage of growing institutions. Dr. Hand oversees a Division that has a direct impact on both...
SCCA Success with Assessment
For many, assessment can seem overwhelming, but this no longer seems to be true for the staff at the Student Center and Campus Activities (SCCA). Recently, the SCCA shifted their approach to assessment to make it less intimidating and more rewarding for their teams. To gain a better understanding of their new outlook and to see if they could offer suggestions on how to make it work for other departments, we sat down Lauren Kuski, the associate director of Programming and Administrative...
SCCA Success with Assessment
For many, assessment can seem overwhelming, but this no longer seems to be true for the staff at the Student Center and Campus Activities (SCCA). Recently, the SCCA shifted their approach to assessment to make it less intimidating and more rewarding for their teams. To gain a better understanding of their new outlook and to see if they could offer suggestions on how to make it work for other departments, we sat down Lauren Kuski, the associate director of Programming and Administrative...
Get Energized With our Couch to 5K!
Ready, Set, Run! The Student Affairs Professional Development Committee is organizing a Couch to 5K running group, also known as C25K. Motivation is in great supply for this team, as it features a game plan with manageable expectations and a built-in support system. It is a perfect match for new runners, casual runners, or those runners that are looking for partners in their exercise routine. The Couch to 5k running group was born out of feedback from the Allies for Success Summit. Many...
Get Energized With our Couch to 5K!
Ready, Set, Run! The Student Affairs Professional Development Committee is organizing a Couch to 5K running group, also known as C25K. Motivation is in great supply for this team, as it features a game plan with manageable expectations and a built-in support system. It is a perfect match for new runners, casual runners, or those runners that are looking for partners in their exercise routine. The Couch to 5k running group was born out of feedback from the Allies for Success Summit. Many...
Achievements & Upcoming Events
PROFessional of the Month - É«ÀÇÉçÇø Global Admissions Congratulations are in order for É«ÀÇÉçÇø Global Admissions, who recently won the PROFessional of the Month award! Director Saudia Beverly is proud of her team, which includes recruiters, processors and customer service representatives. Of her department, Saudia notes, “The Global Admissions team has gone through a significant transition over the past year, and through it all everyone has continued to work very hard and provide top notch...
Achievements & Upcoming Events
PROFessional of the Month - É«ÀÇÉçÇø Global Admissions Congratulations are in order for É«ÀÇÉçÇø Global Admissions, who recently won the PROFessional of the Month award! Director Saudia Beverly is proud of her team, which includes recruiters, processors and customer service representatives. Of her department, Saudia notes, “The Global Admissions team has gone through a significant transition over the past year, and through it all everyone has continued to work very hard and provide top notch...
Celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day
National Girls and Women in Sports Day (NGWSD) will be celebrated for the 34th year on February 5th, 2020. This celebration, which is hosted by the Women’s Sports Foundation (WSF), first began in 1987 in Washington, D.C. as a day to recognize women’s sports. The WSF website writes that the first NGWSD “united premiere organizations and elite female athletes to bring national attention to the promise of girls and women in sports.” Since the initial celebration, NGWSD...
Celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day
National Girls and Women in Sports Day (NGWSD) will be celebrated for the 34th year on February 5th, 2020. This celebration, which is hosted by the Women’s Sports Foundation (WSF), first began in 1987 in Washington, D.C. as a day to recognize women’s sports. The WSF website writes that the first NGWSD “united premiere organizations and elite female athletes to bring national attention to the promise of girls and women in sports.” Since the initial celebration, NGWSD...
É«ÀÇÉçÇø Wins Collaborator Award from Campus Labs
From a competitive field of 1,400 universities and colleges, É«ÀÇÉçÇø has been selected as the first place winner of the 2019 Collaborator Award presented by Campus Labs. É«ÀÇÉçÇø is in good company– this year’s second place winner is California State University, San Bernardino – and past years saw Western Michigan University and McGill University take honors at the top of the list. To a view a full list of winners, visit Campus Labs 2019 Awards. The Collaborator Award...
Learning More About Neurodiversity
Neurodiversity is a frequently used term, especially on college campuses, but many are unaware as to how their actions could positively impact a neurodiverse student, faculty or staff member. During Access & Inclusion Week, several events provided opportunities to share experiences, resources, and opportunities related to our neurodiverse community at É«ÀÇÉçÇø. Award ceremonies, focus groups, and workshops rounded out the week – and many groups plan to host learning opportunities...
Upcoming Events
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Toys for TotsSavitz Hall, Room 304Deadline: Friday, December 13 Help us make the holidays brighter for children in need! This fall, the Military Services Office is continuing its participation in the Toys for Tots campaign. Since its inception in 1947, the organization has supported 258 million children and distributed 566 million toys. If you would like to support children in our area through this initiaitve, please bring an unopened, unwrapped toy to the Miliatry...
Supporting Military-Affiliated Students at É«ÀÇÉçÇø
É«ÀÇÉçÇø ranks as one of the top veteran-friendly college campuses in the country and #2 in New Jersey, according to website College Factual and its ranking of 2020 Best Colleges for Veterans. The honor puts É«ÀÇÉçÇø in the top five percent of all schools in the state for veteran friendliness, a position it has held for two straight years. The Military Services Office at É«ÀÇÉçÇø specializes in providing resources to all military-affiliated students, which includes active,...
É«ÀÇÉçÇø Celebrates First-Gen Students
Thank you to our all our first-generation students, staff, and faculty - and allies! - for participating in our first annual Flying First Week! Our Check out photos from the week below. (click on any image to enter the photo gallery) // $(document).on('click', '[data-toggle="lightbox"]', function(event) { event.preventDefault(); $(this).ekkoLightbox(); ...
Honoring É«ÀÇÉçÇø's Leaders in Online Learning (with Photo Gallery)
In honor of National Distance Learning Week, É«ÀÇÉçÇø Global & Partnerships hosted its inaugural Excellence in Online Learning Award Ceremony to honor its leaders in online learning. During the ceremony, keynote speaker Dr. Marie Cini, President of The Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL), accepted the National Leader Award for her pioneering efforts in distance learning and provided important insight regarding the current state of distance learning. The ceremony honored faculty...
2019 Access & Inclusion Awards
Pictured, l to r: Derrick "Ringo" Adamson, Lara Roberts LeBeau, John Woodruff, Laura Repsher, Celeste Del Russo. Access & Inclusion Week kicked off with a ceremony to honor staff and departments that strive to ensure that all of É«ÀÇÉçÇø’s students have access to the resources they need to succeed academically and thrive in a college environment. The ceremony was led by John Woodruff, director of Disability Resources in the department of Academic Success. He noted that all of the award...
December's Notes to Know
Admissions (UG) Freshman Common Application is Open Deadline for Merit Scholarship Consideration: 1/31/20 Website: https://admissions.rowan.edu/ Phone: 856-256-4200 Admissions (Global) Next Graduate Information Session: 1/18/20 Website: https://rowanu.com/admissions Phone: 856-256-4747 Advising Important Advising Dates Coincide with Registrar See "Registrar" Section Website: /student-success/advising/ Phone: 856-256-4459 Bursar Winter...
Allies in Success - Summit Recap
The Division of Student Affairs Fall 2019 Summit was a resounding success that drew close to 200 participants from across the Division. Attendees took advantage of the opportunity to get to know fellow É«ÀÇÉçÇø employees and expressed appreciation at the chance to share constructive feedback and hear others’ opinions on common issues experienced across all of our departments. A variety of new, Division-wide initiatives, projects, and goals were shared and we all are looking forward to...
Graduate Coordinators: ParaPROFessionals & Mentors
Graduate coordinator programs may be designed to prepare students for life after graduate school, but they are also integral to the success of departments throughout our campus, especially in the Division of Student Affairs. These two-year cycle programs offer hands-on opportunities to many skilled graduate students who are eager to find practical applications for the skills they are learning in the classroom. “Graduate coordinators are students who are learning on the job, but they are...
Putting Shirley Farrar "On the Spot!"
Shirley Farrar, a three-time É«ÀÇÉçÇø Alumni and Career Counselor in the Office of Career Advancement (OCA), is dedicated to bringing career awareness to the students here at É«ÀÇÉçÇø. Shirley has been immersed in the É«ÀÇÉçÇø community for about ten years, in both the professional and academic sphere. With a bachelor’s degree and two master’s degrees from É«ÀÇÉçÇø, she continues to make invaluable contributions to this institution in her professional career. When Shirley began working at...
Photos from 2019 Homecoming
Thank you to all who painted, planned, and volunteered to help make our presence at Homecoming a success! This year's Student Affairs Homecoming tent featured games, prizes, origami, coloring, and a basket raffle. We also offered a photo opportunity in front of our hand-painted Student Affairs backdrop! In total, roughly 500 faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community members stopped by to learn more about the hard work going on across the Division. Check out photos from the day...
Achievements
Paul Singh, É«ÀÇÉçÇø’s Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions, has been featured as a guest author twice recently in the newsletter for the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO). The AACRAO is an international organization that provides professional development and educational opportunities for individuals working in registrar and admissions officer positions. Published in April, the first article, “3 Minute Mentor: From Blue Collar...
Photos from the Fall 2019 Student Affairs Summit
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Upcoming Events
TRAINING: The Data FilesThe Truth Is Out There (and we can find it through assessment) Join us for The Data Files, a series of assessment learning sessions being offered this Fall. In these sessions, you will learn how to: Establish a culture of assessment in your office Collect data according to best practices Include student voices in assessment efforts Use data to make program improvements Collaborate with colleagues across the Division Get to know students through data Tell your story...
November's Notes to Know
Admissions (UG) Freshman Common Application is Open. Freshman App Deadline for Spring: 11/1/19 Transfer App Deadline for Spring: 11/15/19 Trasnfer Confirmation of Enrollment for Spring Must Be Within 30 Days of Acceptance Website: https://admissions.rowan.edu/ Phone: 856-256-4200 Admissions (Global) Spring Application Deadline for Graduate & Degree Completion/Face-to-Face: 11/1/19 Online Application Deadlines Vary Next Graduate Information Session:...
É«ÀÇÉçÇø GROW Student Professional Development Program
For many students across the country, finding the right career quite possibly feels like the scariest and most difficult thing in the world. The struggle for students to find a major that appeals and translates to the professional world has always been a prevalent issue. Tackling it is notoriously difficult. At É«ÀÇÉçÇø, this is changing. Nearly two years ago, the Division of Student Affairs and the Office of Career Advancement implemented a new program called É«ÀÇÉçÇø GROW (Guided Reflection on...
Allies in Success
The Division of Student Affairs continues to evolve as the higher education landscape changes and the students we support diversify. Now, more than ever, Being an Ally in Success in Today’s Higher Education Landscape requires a whole person approach to student success - and for that we need everyone's insight. Our division has long prided ourselves on developing a productive relationship with students, educators and staff, and now, we want to hear how we can do better. What are...
Announcements & Upcoming Events
TRAINING: Effective Business Writing (register here)Tuesday, September 17 • 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.Chamberlain Student Center, Room 144 Carol Primas-Young, Project Coordinator, Strategic Planning and ManagementLori Marshall, Assistant Vice President, University Relations; Director, University PublicationsScott Woodside, Director for Student Health Services, Wellness Center You only have a few seconds to capture a reader’s attention. Discover how you can use the 5 Cs model...
September's Notes to Know
Admissions (UG) Freshman Common Application is Open. Freshman App Deadline for Spring: 11/1/19 Transfer App Deadline for Spring: 11/15/19 Trasnfer Confirmation of Enrollment for Spring Must Be Within 30 Days of Acceptance Website: https://admissions.rowan.edu/ Phone: 856-256-4200 Admissions (Global) Fall Graduate Information Session: 9/14/19 Spring Application Deadline for Graduate & Degree Completion/Face-to-Face: 11/1/19 Online Application Deadlines...
Bringing Authentic Excellence to the É«ÀÇÉçÇø Community
Starting at a new place is never easy, but as the newest members of the Office for Social Justice, Inclusion and Conflict Resolution (SJICR), Roxie Patton and Rahb Simmons are more confident than nervous. "I always say you should strive to honor discomfort, honor what's new," Rahb says about entering any new space. Rahb (they/them), Assistant Director of Mentoring and Inclusion Programs, started with SJICR earlier this summer and is eagerly awaiting the beginning of the 2019-2020 academic...
We All Aim to Thrive at É«ÀÇÉçÇø
Thrive: verb - to grow vigorously; to progress toward or realize a goal despite or because of circumstances. Thrive - it is what we all hope to accomplish in both our professional and home life. But often, one takes a backseat to the other, then we are off-balance and our overall well-being is thrown off-kilter. This affects our work and personal relationships, as well as our ability to accomplish any goals we have set for ourselves. Enter Scott Woodside and the Thrive initiative....
David Rodriguez Sees Value in Professional Development
David Rodriguez, senior clerk in the Office of the Bursar, won a coveted raffle prize and gained some rewarding knowledge when he attended a Professionalism workshop provided by the Professional Development Committee this summer. The committee is dedicated to providing staff with a variety of tools they can employ to provide a more professional outlook and approach when working with students, families, and colleagues. Rodriguez puts his professionalism skills to use every day, guiding...
Feeding our Souls....and Stomachs
On a recent Friday morning, É«ÀÇÉçÇø faculty members and Philabundance employees joined forces to lend a helping hand in delivering fresh food for Glassboro families. In fact, every Friday at 10 a.m., residents get the chance to obtain fresh produce for their families. Founded in 1984, Philabundance was the brainchild of Pamela Rainey Lawler. She began the non-profit to combat hunger after she witnessed good food go to waste and saw an opportunity to provide food for the hungry in our area....
Chiara Latimer Helps É«ÀÇÉçÇø Students Find Their PATH
There is a new PATH for students on the autism spectrum at É«ÀÇÉçÇø and Chiara Latimer is just the right person to lead our students on their journey. Chiara’s history of working with students with ASD (autism spectrum disorder) dates to her involvement in a high school mentorship program between The Charter School of Wilmington and Richardson Park Learning Center. “I thought, this is it,” Chiara says. “I loved meeting those families. And I began to understand...
Announcements & Achievements
TRAINING: Effective Business Writing (register here)Thursday, July 11 • 10:00am - 11:00amJames Hall Room 3091 Carol Primas-Young, Project Coordinator, Strategic Planning and ManagementLori Marshall, Assistant Vice President, University Relations; Director, University PublicationsScott Woodside, Director for Student Health Services, Wellness Center You only have a few seconds to capture a reader’s attention. Discover how you can use the 5 Cs model for writing direct...
BYO-Laptop Women's World Cup Semi-Final Party
In partnership with É«ÀÇÉçÇø Athletics, we're hosting a BYO-Laptop Women's World Cup Semi-Final Party on Tuesday, July 2nd at 3:00pm. The United States Women's National Team will be playing for a spot in the FIFA World Cup Championship. Join us in the É«ÀÇÉçÇø Athletics Media Room in Esbjornson Gymnasium to watch the game on the big screen and get to know your colleagues. Desks, chairs and power outlets are available, so feel free to bring your laptop and finish out the work day with us! Snacks...
That's a Wrap - Employee Summer Softball League
Thanks for taking our poll on which softball team you thought would win the Summer Employee Softball League Championship! After collecting over 40 votes, a resounding 32% of you thought the GLOBETROTTERS would take first place! Second and third place were a tie between Ill-Advised and Pitch, Please. Here's a visual of the voting results: So how did the teams actually do? In the Recreational League, the Memorial Marauders upset the undefeated We Show UP to lock in the Championship title....
Walk Like a PROF
A Huge Success! Last month, we hosted our first ever Walk Like a PROF walking break and it was a huge success! Thank you to the 25 colleagues who participated! You can check out a recap of our adventure, which includes a picture of a friendly raccoon and tips on how to improve physical and mental well-being at work from Katie Huber, Assistant Director of Fitness and Wellness! This month's walk will take place at 1:00pm on Thursday, July 25. The course is a two-mile route, with a one-mile...
Well-Being Tips with Katie Huber
Our first Walk Like a PROF event is in the books! Twenty five colleagues from Student Affairs - and beyond - joined us for a friendly, fun-paced, one-mile walk through campus. Katie Huber, Assistant Director of Fitness and Wellness at the Rec Center happily led the walk and shared some fitness and well-being tips throughout our trip. Katie, who leads group fitness and student wellness programs at the Rec Center, sees great benefits in exercising with peers and friends. After all, Katie...
Join Us for a Meet and Greet at Glassboro Summer Fest
Glassboro has canceled SummerFest on July 11 due to inclement weather. Mark your calendar! On Thursday, July 11 we'll be heading to É«ÀÇÉçÇø Boulevard for our first ever Glassboro Summer Fest Meet & Greet. Catch us from 5:00pm - 6:00pm on the Town Square patio for a #É«ÀÇÉçÇøPROUD get-together that will help you “beat the heat.” (FREE giveaway hint!) Feel free to relax and chat with colleagues or set off to explore all the great offerings of Summer Fest. Join us for the Glassboro...
Let the games begin!
Every summer Campus Recreation hosts a free softball league for É«ÀÇÉçÇø faculty and staff. All games are played at 5:00 PM on the Intramural Turf Field. The "Edgewood" field is the field closer to Edgewood Park Apartments and the Varsity Soccer Turf and the "Willow" field is the one nearer to Willow Hall and the Outdoor Basketball Courts. Click here for the 2019 Summer Schedule and feel free to stop by and cheer! From the Division of Student Affairs, we have participants on six of...
Data-driven to be customer-focused
Data is effective at helping us....oops! Did I lose you? Not. So. Fast. We all use assessments in our daily lives. Based on a quick analysis of the most economically sound decision, we decide at which gas station to stop to purchase fuel or which restaurant to visit for lunch. The same should be true at work, especially when customer service is a priority. Many of our Student Affairs offices have already started using data to improve the student experience. To support our assessment...
Walk like a PROF
Take a break and get in some steps! Join us for a leisurely one-mile walk around É«ÀÇÉçÇø's beautiful Glassboro campus at 1:00pm on Thursday, June 13. We'll be joined by Katie Huber, Assistant Director of Fitness and Wellness, who will be sharing some tips on how to improve your physical and mental well-being at work. Feel free to walk the entire loop or join us for a portion as we pass your building. Please see the map and itinerary below. All are welcome to participate! RSVP below! (RSVP's...
Student Life: Focused on Quality Student Experiences
Within the Division of Student Affairs, I serve as the Associate Vice President for Student Life. I am excited to take on this new role which includes Campus Recreation, the Chamberlain Student Center & Campus Activities, and Orientation & Student Leadership Programs. I also serve as an advisor to the Student Government Association and assist in providing student organization services, such as managing ProfLink. I most enjoy working with the talented student leaders within these areas and our...
Two Division Employees Lead NACADA conference
Beth Rey, Associate Director for É«ÀÇÉçÇø Advising Services, is co-chairing the 2019 Region 2 NACADA conference with Robert Bullard*, Director of the Office of Career Advancement. NACADA conferences aim to provide higher education professionals with valuable academic advising to apply to their students. Beth and Bob are responsible for running the whole conference, which is a great and rewarding experience so far. Beth relates prepping for this conference to a “four-day...
Volunteer Opportunity for Division Departments
Support the É«ÀÇÉçÇø community and team up with your colleagues by volunteering as a department on Fridays this summer from 10 to 11 am with Philabundance Fresh For All. Andrew Perrone of the Office of Volunteerism, Community Engagement & Commuter Services discusses the program and how you can help. “Philabundance Fresh for All is a program that provides free, fresh produce to everyone—just bring a bag! Students and community members are welcome," says Andrew....
SCCA Welcomes Three New Staff
The Student Center & Campus Activities recently welcomed three new staff members to its team, (pictured from left) Matt Hird, assistant director of special venues, events and logistics; Dr. Joe Lizza, director; and Dan Hartman, assistant director of building operations. Joe is the newest staff, joining É«ÀÇÉçÇø on January 22 of this year to serve in a leadership role. Joe will be responsible for the 100,000+ square foot building and its professional and student staff, student engagement,...
Be PROFound Customer Service Initiative To Launch
Be PROFound. That simple statement encompasses a very big initiative led by the customer service sub-committee of the Professional Development Committee. Spearheaded by Kelly Tallarida of Senior Vice President Jeff Hand's office, the committe convened early this fall to standardize the Division's customer service standards. The desired outcome is a commitment for consistent and improved customer service as a Division. "We want the students to have a great experience at É«ÀÇÉçÇø - not just a...
Farewell Tina Pinocci
Tina Pinocci, Associate Vice President of Campus Recreation, Student Center and Campus Activities is retiring March 1 after a career that began at É«ÀÇÉçÇø in September of 1992. In her own words, she reflects on her time at the University. How do I possibly sum up 26 plus years other than saying WOW, time sure does fly by! It seems like yesterday when I was a frantically preparing for the grand opening of our new Student Recreation Center in January of 1993, only a few months after the name...
Dr. Rubenstein Shares Breadth of Wellness Center
The Division of Student Affairs continues to grow and develop, in personnel and programs, and I wanted to share with all of you what we do in the Wellness Center. The Wellness Center, now positioned within É«ÀÇÉçÇø Medicine, is passionate about patient care. We are staffed by experienced and clinically superb clinicians across multiple disciplines. We provide quality medical services administered by nurses, nurse practitioners, and physicians. Our mental health and substance abuse services are...
Student Affairs Winter Retreat: Promoting Quality Student Experiences
Colleges and universities are increasingly asked to demonstrate how they make a difference in the lives of students. Student affairs practitioners might choose to explore the following questions: How do we know that we are providing high-quality and comprehensive programs and services? Are we delivering what we promised, and are we doing so in a high quality way? Do our services and programs provide access to underrepresented groups? Do our services, programs, and facilities...
Recruitment In Full Swing
While our incoming class of transfer and freshmen students are still adjusting to life at É«ÀÇÉçÇø, our Division has already pivoted to focus on recruiting next year’s class. With an ever-shrinking pool of potential higher education students across New Jersey, recruitment has never been as competitive as it is in today’s landscape. To attract a high number of quality applicants – and ensure that we have strong yield in converting those applicants into students next...
Rory McElwee Comments on Student Success
It’s an honor to write this piece for Our Voice, just as it is an honor to lead the Division of Student Success within Student Affairs. I am astounded at the commitment shown by members of the “Student Success Team” every day, as well as the commitment of our colleagues across É«ÀÇÉçÇø, to making É«ÀÇÉçÇø a place that students can thrive. Look at what we have built together over the past 8 years or so: The level of organizational and cultural change around support for every...
Division Welcomes É«ÀÇÉçÇø Global
Last month the Division of Student Affairs welcomed É«ÀÇÉçÇø Global to our Division. This shift in our structure will better poise our University to provide our students with an overall stronger, more streamlined, educational experience. While the merger of the two entities is complete, we are just in the beginning phases of understanding how to best integrate the services and operations of these two previously distinct Divisions. Our senior leadership team will continue to meet over the coming...
Kellie McKinney Discusses Work-Life Balance With Jeff Hand
On the day that Director of Housing Administrative Services and Assignments Kellie McKinney sat down to talk with Jeff Hand, senior vice president of the Division of Student Affairs, both of these colleagues were seemingly bracing for "hell" - but for different reasons. With a 100 degree day outside and the air conditioning on the top floor of Savitz pushed to the max in Jeff's heavily-windowed office, he was roasting - tired, shirt untucked and suit jacket off. Concerned about this official...
Suhail-isms with Jeff Hand
Known for what her crew affectionately calls “Suhail-isms” Director of Residential Learning Suhail Johnson says, “Know your ‘why’, then your ‘how’ becomes easier.” “My ‘why’ is my 17-year-old me,” says Suhail, when explaining what drives her. A shy teenager overwhelmed by 300-person lectures at a larger university, it took Suhail a few years to grow into herself. Senior Vice President of the Division of Student Affairs...
Financial Aid's Matt Gundersen Interviews Jeff Hand
Bonding over a shared appreciation for Elvis Presley and ELO (Electric Light Orchestra) senior vice president Jeff Hand and new hire in the financial aid office Matt Gundersen sat down to discuss what's new in the Division of Student Affairs. As a recent graduate himself, Matt asked Jeff how Division employees could impact the student experience. Jeff noted that students' touch points with our Division range from the fun (É«ÀÇÉçÇø After Hours) to disciplinary (Community Standards...
Carol Karavangelas Interviews Jeff Hand
A student-centered approach to leadership positively impacts student outcomes, so says ASCEND administrative assistant Carol Karavangelas and senior vice president Jeff Hand. Such leadership is needed to meet our University’s mission, they agreed. Educating students means focusing on both classroom learning and outside-the-classroom learning. Creating opportunities for students to experience growth, develop soft skills and become more well-rounded individuals is crucial to their future...
McKenzie Suber Robinson Interviews Jeff Hand
From glass shop to Glassboro. That’s Jeff Hand’s story that University Scheduling Assistant Director McKenzie Suber Robinson captured. It turns out that Jeff worked some pretty crummy jobs in his youth – jobs that would make your toes curl, and should make Jeff glow in the dark. Jeff recalled his days of climbing in a tank of dry cleaning solution, without protective materials. Working in a glass factory. In a silk screening shop he regularly mixed chemicals, without...
January News from Jeff Hand
It warmed my heart to see 150+ of our Division colleagues the day after the Blizzard of 2018, at our Professional Development Committee launch event. As a Division, our biggest asset is you: our colleagues. Providing opportunities for professional growth is the mission of this newly formed committee. Many thanks to our committee volunteers and employees for organizing this valuable event, which served as the kickoff meet-and-greet to build the foundation for future professional...
December News from Jeff Hand
Quality. Access. Affordability. These words, which reflect our University’s pillars and our Division’s core mission, are the responsibility of each one of us. As employees of the Division of Student Affairs, one of the largest and widest-reaching Divisions at the University, each one of us fulfills a crucial role in ensuring that students have the ability to access higher education at É«ÀÇÉçÇø, in an affordable way. This month, I ask each of you to talk to the É«ÀÇÉçÇø...
