ESU Student Activity Association Annual Report 2016-2017

STUDENT ACTIVITY ASSOCIATION

Annual Repor t 2016 – 2017

Introduction

their impact, as well as a way to look at how services are delivered. Throughout the year, it created a common vocabulary that was defined exactly the same and used by all.

Looking back at the past 12 months, I am gratified and astonished by the numerous accomplishments of the

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I would characterize this year as challenging and overwhelmingly rewarding.

Throughout the academic year, there were many unexpected challenges which were overcome through the passion and resiliency of the SAA staff and dedicated student leaders.

SAA had a significant impact on campus life, traditions and goals at ESU through additional programming, responding to student needs and simply being there for our students.

organization. First, in October, there was a Faculty Union

As an organization, we infused the 212 Degree philosophy in order to excel in quality customer service and empower our staff as well as reinforce the SAA strategic plan. The 212 philosophy, which emphasizes how one more degree (effort) can make all the difference, has helped the staff (both professionals and students) understand their role,

change because they have to personally purchase their

Strike for three days. SAA took the lead in organizing programs for students to have options while classes were not being held. Two weeks of programing was created in preparation for the unknown length of the strike.

Second, SAA played an instrumental role in the exciting launch of the new University branding initiative through funding support of the logo unveiling. To aid Club Sport members who would have been affected by the logo uniforms, SAA created a reserve account to support the purchase of uniforms with the new logo and lettering for the Club Sports to be in compliance with the new branding initiatives and allow them to field their school spirit. Third, we lowered the Stony Acres Ropes Course fees for ESU

students to increase the accessibility for clubs and organizations to increase group bonding and develop leadership skills. In addition to the slashed rates, SAA created a leadership fund to sponsor any recognized student organization to use the Stony Acres Challenge Course and Climbing Tower. Through these efforts, more student groups found their way to Stony this past year. Finally, after almost three years of work, ESU received its reaccreditation through the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Several SAA staff members played instrumental roles in the development of the self-study report by serving on the steering committee and sub committees.

Other campus impacts this year included: the start of renovations to the Mattioli Recreation Center that involved the procurement of all new fitness center equipment, producing the Second Annual Global Week, the launching of the check-in app for Ecard, streamlining processes that included book vouchers and club payment vouchers, and supporting the everchanging needs of the University.

I am very proud of the SAA staff and what has been accomplished. This report is a summary of the major accomplishments that have impacted our campus, demonstrates the organization’s commitment to innovation and exhibits the dedication that each SAA staff member has to our students. It is only through the day-to-day work of our committed staff that the SAA organization is able to accomplish so many tasks and overcome so many challenges. It is their devotion that makes the difference in the lives and the growth of our students. I hope you enjoy reading the SAA Annual Report as much as we enjoyed tackling each challenge and bringing each to fruition.

Sincerely,

Table of Contents Introduction..........................................1-2 SAA Strategic Plan...............................4-5 Major Accomplishments....................6-11 Collaborations....................................... 12 Challenges............................................ 13 2017 - 2018 Priorities......................14-15 Departments & Staff........................16-18 SAA Organizational Chart..................... 19

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SAA Strategic Plan Vision Statement/Motto: “Embrace the Warrior Experience” Mission State Revision: The Student Activity Association Incorporated (SAA), a university affiliate, is dedicated to the support of East Stroudsburg University students and the campus community. This is accomplished by fostering active leaders for a global society and by providing innovative programs, services, and initiatives to cultivate a holistic student experience.

Vision Statement/Motto: “Embrace the Warrior Experience” Core Values: • Quality Customer Service • Student leadership and development • Commitment to diversity and inclusiveness • Shepherding effective oversight of student fees • Collaboration with campus and community partners Strategic Goals: Goal 1: Innovative programs SAA will produce diverse programs that are designed to meet student needs and engagement. Each program will have purposeful goals planned to meet specific outcomes. There will be a balanced schedule of educational, social, service and wellness offerings with an emphasis on utilizing cutting edge technology and student outreach.

• The Stony Acres Quest program participants will engage in an

interactive, awareness-raising program discussing drug and alcohol issues in collegiate life.

• Stony Acres will lead

efforts to provide education students the opportunity to learn various portable

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Each program will have purposeful goals planned to meet specific outcomes.

challenge course activities that they can use with children to help them teach a variety of subject matter in elementary through high school settings.

• SAA will develop and implement an Association-wide Three-Year Assessment Plan focusing on Student Learning Outcomes

• Continue to build on the success of Global Week and develop the sequel to last year’s successful program with an emphasis on campus wide partnership, involving SAA, Student Affairs, and Academic Affairs.

Goal 2: Excellence in Services The services provided by SAA will be presented in a warm, friendly, family environment in which exceptional customer service and problem resolution will be emphasized. The facilities managed

by SAA will provide opportunities to spotlight the quality services available. All services will utilize state of the art technology in striving to meet the needs of all constituents. While being a vigilant shepherd of student fees.

exceptional customer service

and problem resolution will be • Stony Acres Challenge emphasized Course rates will be reduced and refigured to encourage more usage by the ESU community. A comprehensive marketing campaign will be developed using multiple media to make student organizations aware of the new opportunity.

• SAA will provide a renewed commitment to student organization advisors by increasing connections with new and returning student organization advisors by 50% over the previous year.

• SAA will develop a template for conducting departmental program reviews and conduct the Campus Activities program review as a pilot.

• The Campus Card Center will promote and expand the use of the Heartland mobile apps to increase the level of service available through the e-Card.

• Barnes and Noble will involve ten (10) campus groups in their platform for pop-up store and fundraising through their “Ignite” program.

• The Recreation Center will conduct an assessment on holistic lifestyles to determine their success in fulfilling their mission statement and determine areas for improvement.

• Develop a strategic marketing strategy that includes all SAA departments, and increases awareness and participation in SAA programs and services.

• Through the utilization of the highest professional and ethical standards of accounting, the Business Office will assure that all expenditures of Public Funds are following the guidelines put forth

by Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education

SAA will be role models for and mentors to students in skill development, conflict resolution and responsible leadership.

Goal 3: Foster Active Leaders Through formal activities and informal interactions, SAA will be role models for and mentors to students in skill development, conflict resolution and responsible leadership. As an advocate for students, SAA programs and services will encourage the development of positive networking and utilization of the resources that promote personal growth.

• The leaders facilitating the Stony

Acres challenge course will learn about individual development through a challenge course experience and the different ways in which growth is fostered.

• The Recreation Center staff will

assist the Club Sport organizations in creating individualized organizational Codes of Conduct to amend into the constitution by May 2017.

• Establish an alternative to the Nation-

al Society of Leadership and Success that has a more substantial leadership theory curriculum, and that has a distinguishable national recognition.

• The members of the Student Senate

Finance Committee will learn critical thinking and responsible decision-making through their work in the annual student organization budget allocation process.

Goal 4: Enhance the Warrior Experience SAA will offer programs and services that will allow students to develop connections across campus while embracing the rich cultural diversity of ESU. These efforts will place an emphasis on encouraging each student to step out of their comfort zone, share their personal experiences while developing their Warrior Pride.

• In cooperation with the Student

Senate, SAA will develop and evaluate a year-long incentive program for student organizations to attend programs and participate in services determined to be a priority for SAA with a 25% increase in participation over the pilot.

• Develop monthly commuter events, including the participation of Commuter Council on campus-wide programs.

• Develop new programs for Lehigh

Valley Center student population to occur five to six times a year.

• Continue to develop Warrior Welcome as an introduction to programs and traditions for new students which establishes Warrior Pride

SAA will offer programs and services that will allow students to develop connections across campus while embracing the rich cultural diversity of ESU.

From the top; Xplosion Step Team performs at sports team clothing and mascot unveiling; Group fitness class conducted in the Recreation Center; Student leaders recognized at The Student Recognition Awards; Students react to new Warrior mascot unveiling.

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Major Accomplishments

Above, from left to right; Heavy use of current fitness equipment led to a need for equipment replacement; Hockey Team shows off new uniforms during logo/ mascot unveiling; Basketball is one of the most popular rec league sports.

Recreation Center planned and implemented an equipment replacement and facility renovation

Club Sport Organization get new ESU branded uniforms

The process began with a vendor demonstration to assist the staff and students in choosing which equipment to be considered to replace the older fitness equipment. Next, new furniture was researched and selected for the Mattioli Recreation Center, replacing all furniture that has been with the building since it’s opening in 2003. Finally, the Recreation Center Staff and ESU Facilities Management staff worked together to finalize a plan to replace all gym flooring as well as carpeting in the office spaces, fitness center and in ...replacing front of the studio. All all furniture that has been work to be completed in with the building since it’s time for the opening of opening in 2003 the fall semester.

A proposal was developed and approved by the Student Senate and the SAA Board of Directors to establish a reserve account to support funding to aid club sport organizations to purchase uniforms featuring the new ESU branding and logos and replace their current jerseys. A total of $15,600 was allocated to this initiative.

Members of the teams were invited to show-off their newly designed uniforms at the campus-wide branding kick-off event, along side the varsity sport teams.

Service to the campus and local community

Rental Agreement for Student Organizations with Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Members of the SAA staff delivered meals around Monroe County in December and May in service to Meals on Wheels involving 144 hours of service (80 more than last year.). The University Store made donations in excess of $3,500 to multiple departments on campus for student based programming and to various community fund raising efforts.

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SAA staff, also, supported The Gimbals program which connects academically at risk students from JT Lambert Intermediate School in East Stroudsburg with pathways to and experiences of college. The inaugural program included four visits, three of which were to the ESU Campus and included attending Global Week’s World Fair, visiting academic labs, connecting with athletes and taking campus tours.

A relationship was established with Enterprise (Penrac, Inc.) to make it easier for student organizations to rent vehicles for their field trips and conference attendance. A policy was developed and a system put in place to allow student clubs and organizations to get those vehicles for club travel at a discounted rate.

Prices Slashed for student organizations to utilize Stony Acres Challenge Course and Climbing Tower The new pricing structure and policies for ESU recognized groups to use the challenge course was implemented to encourage more groups to utilize the facility. In support of this effort, the SAA Board of Directors established a reserve account to make funds available for organizations to help them with the cost of their custom designed experience. As a result of these changes, the number of ESU groups that used the challenge course increased by 42% over last year.

Rec Leagues realign to be more inclusive The Recreation Center Leagues changed to open leagues to align with the mission of the Recreation Center to be more conscious of inclusion and not make participants choose a gender at sign up or registration. This meant discontinuing co-rec modifications. There are now open leagues with a choice to participate in a competitive or recreational division.

Challenge Course

The number of ESU groups that used the challenge course increased by 42% over last year.

Climbing tower

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Major Accomplishments

Top left; 212 Fairies present session at all SAA student staff training, Above; Attendees of the inaugural all SAA student staff training

Planned and implemented an inaugural All SAA Student Staff Training

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The main focus of the training became the 212° philosophy presented to SAA professional staff, cross departmental education, and giving students the opportunity to discuss what they have learned from working with SAA including

the transferable skills they will take with them in their future careers.

There was an opportunity for all the students to hear from the Directors and also hear from their fellow peers that worked in different areas. It also included an activity that focused

on diversity and inclusion for the students to participate in and learn about the value of understanding inclusion. Over 90 percent of the attendees identified three ways they were going to use 212° while on the job in the upcoming weeks.

Business Office Transitions With Patricia Baylor retiring after 25 years as the Director of Business Services, the Business Office used this opportunity to re-write job descriptions and reorganize. After promoting Jan Dalton to Director, Doreen McCord was hired to join Sharon Wary as ‘Account Managers’ in the accounting office. Restructuring allowed for the Graphics Center and the POS operation to now report through the Business Office.

Restructuring allowed for the Graphics Center and the POS operation to now report through the Business Office.

Recreation Center staff receive NIRSA Scholarships Lauren Motzkin, Assistant Director for Leagues and Club Sports, was chosen for the National Intramurals and Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) Foundation Braden Scholarship and NIRSA Foundation J. Michael Dunn Endowed Scholarship to attend a NIRSA preconference workshop.

Alexis Charles, a student manager in the Recreation Center, received the William N. Wasson Student Leadership and Academic Award. Demitri Lahanas, a student manager in the Recreation Center, was chosen for a Student NIRSA Region 1 Foundation Scholarship and the J Michael Dunn Endowed Scholarship.

Lauren Motzkin accepting a Frederick R. Braden Scholarship at the LQBTI & Friends Social

Campus Card Center introduces tablet-based mobile Check-In app Various departments used the check-in app to track attendance at seminars, conferences, job fairs and other student-attended events with great success. The app is also being used by the Recreation Center to track students that are authorized to participate in the Rec Sports Leagues.

A student checking in using their eCard for a Rec League event

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Major Accomplishments Programs offered to better support Student Organization Advisors A series of Student Organization Advisor Summits was planned and presented to aid student organization advisors in fulfilling their role. With a focus on general organization orientation, a total of 16 advisors attended the September Summits.

Eight advisors attended the November Summits that focused on the advisor’s role in preparing their organizations budget submission. The February Summits focused on the advisor’s role in leadership transition and had 12 student organization advisors attend.

Ten student organization advisors attended the April Summits that focused on implementing leadership transition plans and planning for summer and fall. In total, approximately 20 different organization advisors attended at least

one of the Summit meetings. Two additional initiatives that come out of the Summits included establishing a system where experienced student organization advisors served as a support network for new student organization advisors and systematic messages were sent to organization advisors regarding the schedule of Student Leader Roundtables in order for them to follow-up with their leaders regarding attending the Roundtable for which they were invited.

A series of Student Organization Advisor Summits was planned and presented to aid student organization advisors in fulfilling their role.

Streamlined book voucher system better serves students

Student organizations promote themselves and work to attract new members at the annual Club Fair.

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The Book Voucher system was streamlined to better serve students.

The system changes significantly reduced the number of physical office contacts for students from a minimum of six to one. Students now are able to fill out an online request form, and, once approved, they are able to go directly to the bookstore to get their course material. At the

conclusion of the four week program, beginning each semester, the student’s account balance is refunded to them automatically. Additionally, the internal system had lessened the workload for all departments involved as it relates to coordination and service. The offices involved include the Student Activity Association, Enrollment Services, Bookstore and Computing Center.

Collaborated with Career Development on NACE self assessment Utilizing the National Association for Campus Activities - Navigating Employability and experience Tool (NACA – NEXT), we reached out to the Career Development Office to provide their staff access to this self-assessment tool to use with students interacting with their office. NACA® NEXT was designed to help students as they prepare for their next step after graduation – their careers. It was developed in response to a survey published annually by the National Association for Colleges and Employers (NACE) in which employers identify the skills they are seeking from recent college

graduates. Additionally, Career Development staff conducted a follow-up program with members of the Student Senate and the University Center student staff who had completed the self-assessment on how they can strengthen these important “soft skills” through their involvement and employment experiences.

NEXT was designed to help students as they prepare for their next step after graduation – their careers.

Stony Acres property used as a learning laboratory

Jayna Evans

Recreation Center adds new staff position Jayna Evans was hired as the Assistant Director of the Recreation Center to oversee fitness programming. Evans expanded group fitness class offerings, as well as adding other wellness initiatives.

A student from the Biology Department conducted research on salamanders that were found at Stony Acres.

A student from the Biology Department conducted research on salamanders that were found at Stony Acres. Another student from that department set up cameras by the far end of the pond to monitor the different type of animals that use the pond. While he was looking for mink or otters typical animals such as ducks and deer were caught on camera. Research such as this demonstrates the versatile use and educational opportunities available at the facility.

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Collaborations SAA values the development and cultivation of collaborations with many different entities both on and off campus to provide the finest co-curricular experiences. Listed below are many but not all the collaborations that have generated impactful opportunities to support and enhance student learning.

ESU Academic Departments • Graduate Studies* • Early Start • Primary Elementary Childhood Education/Elementary Education

• Educational Leadership and Administration Doctoral Cohort

• Art + Design

• Exercise Science

• Philosophy & Religion*

• Sport Management

• Psychology*

• Health Sciences*

• Special Education and Rehabilitation*

• Communication Studies

• Political Science & Economics

• Aramark Food Services

• Greek Life

• University Relations

• Human Resources

• Residence Life

• University Police

• Athletics

• Career Development

• Student Affairs

• Multicultural Affairs

• Facilities Management

• Enrollment Services

• Conference Services

• Orientation and New Student Programs

• Computing Center

• Student Conduct and Community Standards*

• International Programs*

• Recreation Hospitality and Management • Modern Languages

ESU Administrative Departments

• Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs • One Book One Campus

• Financial Aid • LGBTQA Resource Center*

External • Monroe County Conservation Camp • East Stroudsburg High School South Aevidum Program • Pyramid Health Care • Beach Body Insanity/Pi Yo Certification* *New collaborations created this academic year.

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• Wallops Island Marine Science Consortium Center

• Meals on Wheels

• Career and Independent Learning and Living Studies program

• ANCLA Latina*

• China Health Science Symposium • JT Lambert Intermediate School

• YogaFit Certification*

Challenges New ESU Branding and Licensing Navigating the regulations regarding licensing and branding brings challenges for the University Store in meeting sales goals with decreased graphics options and limited color variety. These guidelines, also, present challenges for student organizations wishing to have a degree of creativity in organizational clothing while fulfilling branding requirements.

Declines in student participation in some activities Forfeits for Rec Leagues were an increasing issue for this year; particularly for the Outdoor Soccer League. Consideration is being given to a forfeit fee or policy for the future. There were, also, decreased participation overall in Rec Leagues and Recreation Center special events. Stony Acres has been experiencing similar issues getting students to actually attend the programs offered at the facility.

Decreased facility and challenge course revenue at Stony Acres Facility rental and challenge course revenue is only at about 80% of what was projected in the budget for non-ESU groups.

Experiencing such an overall loss of revenue has really hit the bottom line hard. Several non-ESU groups that had used the facility in previous years cited loss of funding for programs as the reason they could no longer return. In order to address this, increased marketing strategies were implemented including letter writing, mailings, e-mail invites and meeting with several of the Girl Scout leaders from the East Stroudsburg area to try to increase the use by outside groups.

Delays in establishing on-line payment options In an effort to establish a mechanism to offer a way for student groups to accept credit cards for payment of dues, fundraisers, donations, etc., SAA partnered with the University to offer a SAA Marketplace online (a product of TouchNet Information Systems). This has been more than a yearlong process. Timely response and miscommunication with the vendor delayed the setup of our credit card processing accounts. Finally, we have begun using the site to take Quest 2017 registrations. We look forward to being fully operational and available to student groups for the fall semester. This program also gives us the opportunity to provide a mobile POS for use at sporting events as well as other activities.

Promoting the Keystone Center in a time of limited campus resources Based on the original construction timeline, the final stages of phase 2 of the construction should be nearing.. Due to a series of setbacks and issues, ground has yet to be broken on the project. The current students know little, if anything, about the project or the referendum that was passed to fund a portion of the project. With the financial issues faced by the University, promoting all that the facility will offer to the students and the University will be a challenge when confronting debate on why money is being put into this project over other perceived priorities.

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2016 - 2017 Academic Year Priorities

Above, from left to right; Using the new check in app at a POS terminal; Campers enjoy a canoe ride on the pond at Stony Acres; Randy Light and students at a Warrior Night Open Mic event

Major software upgrade for campus card program The Campus Card Center will be planning a major upgrade of the Heartland software to Version 7.0 once it is released in fall 2017. This will be done while continuing to expand the use of the Heartland mobile apps with our student population.

Develop and implement Outdoor Explorer Camp Stony Acres will offer a new camp called the Outdoor Explorer Day Camp targeting children 5-8 years old. This camp will hopefully be a feeder camp for the Adventure Camp that has been offered for 15 years now. Since the Outdoor Explorer Camp is new, we are hoping for at least 9-10 children to run it the first year (the first year of Adventure Camp there were only 8 children in camp).

Increase Challenge Course usage Increase usage of the challenge course by ESU groups by 10% and outside groups by 5% by May 30, 2018. This will be accomplished by contacting ESU groups through WarriorLink, going to club meetings, new officer trainings and contacting club presidents over the summer and throughout the school year. For outside groups, a list of prospective new clients will be developed concentrating on charter schools and public schools within a 100 mile radius of ESU.

Rebrand the Recreation Center

CAMPUS REC & WELLNESS

After research and review, the Recreation Center will be working to market its new name - Campus Rec & Wellness. With a name that better encompasses the scope of the activities and programs currently offered by the department, this rebranding offers a great opportunity to better inform the campus community about all that is offered by the department.

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The Campus Rec & Wellness department will be working to development on-line student staff training utilizing D2L. This will open up training opportunities and allow for on-going staff development activities.

Rolling out the SAA Marketplace The 2017-2018 year will be the year it finally comes to fruition. The Marketplace will be offered for event registrations, collection of dues, club fundraisers, the sale of athletic season tickets, as well as many other possibilities. In addition to the online Marketplace, a mobile POS, that will allow patrons to pay with credit cards, will be available for use at sporting events.

Rolling out a revamped Warrior Nights program After an extensive assessment to evaluate the effectiveness of the current Warrior Nights programs, results showed that a revamping of the structure was needed. Based on the results of the assessment, a proposal was developed to address the needs of our current population with changes to the schedule and nature of programming. In Fall 2017, Thursday leagues and Saturday events will take place during the first six weeks of the semester, and for the entire academic year we will have a weekly Friday night program, The Warrior Den, featuring a club-style atmosphere with interactive activities, performers, food, music, and giveaways.

Expand Alternative Spring Break program

One of the main responsibilities of the Business Office is to enforce and uphold the policies of the Student Activity Association.

The handbook will include SAA policies, resolutions, and addendums previously located in various files, as well as writing policies for the many undocumented procedures.

In its third year since its inception, the Alternative Spring Break program continues to grow, taking students out of their comfort zone and engaging them in service projects while learning about local history. For the coming year, we are looking into creating a second service option during Spring Break, and recurring oneday service experiences within the tri-state area providing new opportunities for students interested in becoming active citizens in their community.

Develop an Association-wide Assessment Plan

Plan and Implement a Wellness Program

The plan will include a multi-year program and student learning outcomes assessment plan, including monitoring procedures. The plan will aid SAA departments to better collaborate on assessment efforts that would be of benefit to multiple areas, to make longer term plans to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the department, and enhance program planning.

In order to provide quality, ongoing, and consistent Wellness programming to the campus community, Campus Rec and Wellness will research successful recreation center Wellness Programs around the country to build a quality program for ESU’s Recreation Center. Staff will obtain Health Coach certifications and hire and train student employees, including a part-time graduate assistant, to assist in the launching of the program. It is, additionally, planned to recruit and create a Student Affairs/ Student Activity Association Wellness Committee to launch the Healthy Campus 2020 initiative.

Developing SAA Policy Handbook

Below left, Adventure Camper enjoys a high element on the Stony Acres Challenge course; below center, Students participate in an Alternative Spring Break program Far right, students at a Warrior Nights blacklight party program

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Departments & Staff Recreation Center Department Mission

Jillian Harper, Director

The mission of ESU’s Recreation Center is to provide to the University community a safe, rewarding and educational environment designed to promote holistic lifestyles through physical fitness activity, formal and informal competition, leadership development, academic partnerships and opportunities for professional, social and career growth. Guided by Core Values, innovative and diverse programming, and state of the art facilities, the Center’s spirited and committed staff pride themselves in fostering an atmosphere of empowerment that leads to the healthy development of the whole person.

The Recreation Center’s Core Values

• Fostering positive, healthy and holistic lifestyles

Lauren Motzkin, Assistant Director

Paul Culbertson, Assistant Director

At the Recreation Center we strive to provide opportunities for promoting positive, healthy and holistic lifestyles.

Our staff uses their strengths and abilities to provide high quality programming to fit the users’ needs. We are committed to delivering innovative and creative services that lead to physical, emotional, recreational and social growth.

• Leadership Development

The Recreation Center values development of our student and professional staff. Many of our staff development models are built with “in-training” components to allow the students the time and attention it takes to truly learn the craft. The Recreation Center professional staff trusts and empowers the student staff to mentor one another and lead different planning committees for the programs we offer. We make every effort to promote leadership development to both the student and professional staff by providing encouragement to attend national, regional, and state level conferences. We promote leadership within the Recreation Center through meetings and workshops and we also encourage our student staff to take advantage of the other leadership opportunities offered on campus and in the community.

• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Jayna Evans, Assistant Director

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At the Recreation Center the staff strives to provide programs and services that meet the needs of all individuals regardless of individual ability or background. We intend to provide a place of community for students and our members and to celebrate the diversity that is represented on ESU’s campus.

• Collaboration and Service

Collaboration amongst other ESU departments and the community is a value the Recreation Center espouses.

We believe that by utilizing the expertise that is across ESU’s campus, the Recreation Center can truly offer the best services and programs to the campus community.

We also pride ourselves in the services we have to offer to the campus community and the surrounding East Stroudsburg/Stroudsburg community. We promote the value of service to our student employees and club sport teams by offering the opportunities to volunteer, donate, and give back to the community.

Nicole Villaneuva, Graduate Assistant for Fitness Sara Snodgrass, Graduate Assistant for Athletic Training Kacey Sherman, Graduate Assistant for Facilities Shawn Dean, Graduate Assistant for Leagues (Fall) Sage Terembula, Graduate Assistant for Leagues (Spring)

University Center & Student Organizations Department Mission

The mission of the University Center and Student Organizations serves as the community center for all members of the university family--students, faculty, staff, alumni and guests--and delivers a variety of services and facilities and support the operational and programmatic needs of student organizations, campus groups and university departments.

In addition, the University Center and Student Organizations Program strives to complement the educational mission of the university through student employment and student leadership development. The area strives to accomplish these objectives in an environment of equality, dignity and respect by:

• Advising student and campus organizations in the con-

duct of their operations and/or planning and execution of their programs;

• Organizing student employment opportunities that pro-

mote student personal growth/awareness and enhance the co-curricular experience;

• Providing services and resources to campus/student

organizations and faculty/staff advisors to increase their effectiveness;

• Encouraging students’ critical thinking through their planning, organizing and promoting of co-curricular activities;

• Cultivating the development of effective interper-

sonal communication skills and the ability of students to work cooperatively in the achievement of common goals;

• Modeling and facilitating respect, understanding and appreciation of racial, ethnic and cultural diversity;

John Robinson Ed. D., Senior Director

• Providing functional meeting locations, program

Stony Acres

ings, socializing and study;

and activity space and support services for student organizations and university departments;

Office of Student Engagement Department Mission

The Office of Student Engagement is dedicated to the support of East Stroudsburg University by fostering leadership, synergy, and community through holistic, diverse, and innovative programs and service opportunities which dynamically enhances the Warrior experience.

In Student Engagement we promote the unity and growth with four key objectives:

• Community: We foster community by developing

spaces for social interaction with entertainment, excursions and activities geared at growing the spirit of community among our Warrior family.

• Leadership: We promote growth by offering

resources for leadership development with trainings and experiential learning activities geared at enhancing the influential power of the Warrior mind.

• Diversity: We forge inclusion by crafting initia-

tives for cultural competency with forums, presentations and eye-opening interactions geared at learning about and celebrating the colorful spectrum of the Warrior identity.

• Service: We give back to our community by Christopher Bello, Assistant Director of Student Engagement

Peter Gass, Graduate Assistant for Media Communications William Bucher, Graduate Assistant for Student Engagement

in the University Center (i.e. Campus Card Center, University Store, Food Court, Credit Union, Career Development, Computing Labs) in fulfilling their facility and operational needs.

Fernando Alcántar, Director of Student Engagement

Sarah Lloyd, Graduate Assistant for Commuter Programs (Fall)

• Maintaining informal gathering areas for meet-

• Assisting Student Service Departments housed

Jill Hill, Reservations Supervisor

Wenxiao Shang, Graduate Assistant for Commuter Programs (Spring)

engaging in social justice programs with service trips and on-campus projects geared at participating in civic engagement cultivating a sense of duty within the Warrior essence.

Department Mission

The primary purpose of Stony Acres is to serve as a recreation site and field campus for the students, faculty and staff of East Stroudsburg University in support of the Institution’s educational and service mission. Stony Acres strives to administer facilities, programs and services that encourage the pursuit of outdoor Madeline C Constantine, recreational activity, promote co-curricular Program Director, Coinvolvement, foster leadership development Challenge Course Director and provide social opportunities. Stony Acres provides similar opportunities, on a lease basis, for community and business organizations. All constituents are served in an environment of equality, dignity and mutual respect. These objectives are accomplished by:

• Providing meeting/activity space for campus and non-campus organizations;

• Providing Experiential Learning opportu-

nities through challenge course programs designed to meet diverse abilities and Chuck Constantine, needs; Caretaker, Co-Challenge Course • Collaborating with university student Director groups and administrative departments;

• Delivering recreational and educational out-

door programming that appeals to individual members of the university community as well as campus groups;

• Providing governance/management opportuni-

ties for students through active participation on the Stony Acres Advisory Board

• Offering “Quest”, an orientation program

designed for incoming students to increase personal awareness, set goals for their first year and discover their growth potential; and

• Providing students with opportunities to study organisms in their natural habitat.

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Departments & Staff Business Services Department Mission

Jan Dalton, Director of Business Services

The mission of the SAA Business Services Department is to provide accurate, relevant, needed, and user-friendly financial information/services in the most efficient and effective manner possible. We strive to achieve this mission by adhering to the highest professional and ethical standards, in an environment of equality, dignity and respect by:

• Safeguarding the assets of clubs, organizations and SAA departments as well as the integrity of all confidential or proprietary information;

• Analyzing and preparing operating statements and bud-

Campus Card Services

• Analyzing data to deliver meaningful financial reports and

Department Mission

gets;

advice to support decision-makers;

• Administering comprehensive employee compensation/ benefits programs, including payroll operations;

Renée Keiper, Administrative Assistant

Robert R. Smith Sr., Director of Campus Card Services

• Facilitating departments’ purchasing needs as well as their hardware and software requirements;

• Fostering student learning/development through their active participation in governance and allocation processes;

• Supporting the use of technology to constantly improve the quality of services;

• Utilizing appropriate risk management strategies and • Facilitating external auditing/reporting in accordance

with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Elizabeth Blick, Customer Service Representative

The mission of the East Stroudsburg University Campus Card Services is to provide the members of the academic community with a single campus photo identification system that enhances security, facilitates customer service and improves operational efficiency by enabling pre-approved card access to a variety of university activities/functions. Our mission will be accomplished by:

• Providing students, faculty and staff with an identification

card that enhances a safe and secure access environment while on campus;

• Providing students with alternative purchases through

our off campus merchant program which supports campus community relations through business partnerships;

• Providing efficient, effective and professional service to students, faculty and employees of the university;

• Enhancing and expanding technology infrastructure to

Sharon Wary, Account Manager

support the evolving needs of the card program and

• Providing a one card solution to a variety of university systems and services.

Doreen McCord, Account Manager

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Elaine Hernandez, Student Activities Complex Receptionist

Cindy Vojnovic, Graphics Center Supervisor

Organizational Chart

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Walk of the Warrior establishes a new campus tradition