Events
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...
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...
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...
Be Kind - A Virtual Mental Health Event
Now, more than ever, mental health continues to be a topic of concern for many on campus, as well as across the globe. On April 22, É«ÀÇÉçÇø Thrive is partnering with outside organizations to host an open conversation with students through a Zoom webinar. The discussion will center around the intersection of kindness and mental health. For complete infomation, the flyer is available here. É«ÀÇÉçÇø's collaborators: Born This Way Foundation - Lady Gaga’s foundation NIRSA - National Intramural...
Be Kind - A Virtual Mental Health Event
Now, more than ever, mental health continues to be a topic of concern for many on campus, as well as across the globe. On April 22, É«ÀÇÉçÇø Thrive is partnering with outside organizations to host an open conversation with students through a Zoom webinar. The discussion will center around the intersection of kindness and mental health. For complete infomation, the flyer is available here. É«ÀÇÉçÇø's collaborators: Born This Way Foundation - Lady Gaga’s foundation NIRSA - National Intramural...
Supporting Student Well-being Outside of the Classroom
We know that the challenges of physical, financial, emotional, community, social, and purpose well-being are significantly being impacted, right now. This can be felt across the university by students, faculty and staff, alike. At É«ÀÇÉçÇø Thrive, we are doing our best to promote activities and support systems to help our community find healthy options to cope, thrive and succeed during this time. We include most of our events, activities and learning opportunities in our Strive to Thrive...
Supporting Student Well-being Outside of the Classroom
We know that the challenges of physical, financial, emotional, community, social, and purpose well-being are significantly being impacted, right now. This can be felt across the university by students, faculty and staff, alike. At É«ÀÇÉçÇø Thrive, we are doing our best to promote activities and support systems to help our community find healthy options to cope, thrive and succeed during this time. We include most of our events, activities and learning opportunities in our Strive to Thrive...
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...
Walk Like a PROF to Support our National Girls and Women in Sports Celebration!
Friday, February 7, 2020 2:00pm - Check in at the Fitness Center Desk to join us on the track! Join us for a Walk and Talk around the Indoor Track! This month's walk will take place at 2pm on Friday, February 7 and features a casual walk and talk around the Campus Recreation Center indoor track. Find a pace buddy and feel free to do as many laps as you'd like. All Are Welcome! National Girls and Women in Sports Celebration Did you know that February 3 - 8 we'll be celebrating girls and...
Walk Like a PROF to Support our National Girls and Women in Sports Celebration!
Friday, February 7, 2020 2:00pm - Check in at the Fitness Center Desk to join us on the track! Join us for a Walk and Talk around the Indoor Track! This month's walk will take place at 2pm on Friday, February 7 and features a casual walk and talk around the Campus Recreation Center indoor track. Find a pace buddy and feel free to do as many laps as you'd like. All Are Welcome! National Girls and Women in Sports Celebration Did you know that February 3 - 8 we'll be celebrating girls and...
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...
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(); ...
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
Thank you to our Student Affairs colleagues! Our Check out photos from the day below. (click on any image to enter the photo gallery) Want a recap of the Summit, including answers from leadership? Click here! // $(document).on('click', '[data-toggle="lightbox"]', function(event) { event.preventDefault(); $(this).ekkoLightbox(); }); //
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...
Walk Like a PROF
Join us for a Fun Fall Stroll! This month's walk will take place at 2pm on Wednesday, November 20 and features a route that takes us around a lake, down É«ÀÇÉçÇø Boulevard, and through the wooded paths of campus! Join us for all or part of the walk. Check route markers and estimated arrival times to join us along the way. All Are Welcome Please see the map and itinerary below, which indicates approximate times we'll be passing key locations around campus. All are welcome (even non-Student...
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...
Walk Like a PROF
A Tour of the Town! This month's walk will take place at 1:00pm on Thursday, September 26 and features a route that takes us into downtown Glassboro! We'll take in the sights down main street, visit the Glassboro Town Square, and tour all the new additions to É«ÀÇÉçÇø Boulevard. Join us for all or part of the walk. Check route markers and estimated arrival times to join us along the way. All Are Welcome Please see the map and itinerary below, which indicates approximate times we'll be passing...
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...
Walk Like a PROF
A Mostly-Shaded Route for August This month's walk will take place at 2:00pm on Wednesday, August 21. The course is a two-mile route, with a one-mile short cut built in. Join us for either route, and remember you are always welcome to join for any portion of the walk if you might need to duck out for a meeting. We hope this gives us all an opportunity to step away from the screens, get some fresh air and have some great conversation! Making Strides with É«ÀÇÉçÇø THRIVE We're coordinating...
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....
A Fun Day at Live. Learn. PLAY!
Thank you to our Campus Rec colleagues! Our 8th annual live.learn.PLAY! day was a huge success, thanks to the hard work of Campus Recreation. The day featured events and activities that aimed to foster camaraderie throughout our Division. We had a blast playing basketball, tackling an obstacle course, building a Jenga tower, painting brown-eyed Susans, playing bingo and competing in one intense tug-of-war tournament! It was great to step away from our desks and get to know each other...