Dean of Students

CORE FUNCTIONS

KEY INITIATIVES

Student experience Student advocacy Student conduct & community standards Grievance process Student care and support Title IX International Student Services Division assessment and strategic initiatives Emergency preparedness and response

BY THE NUMBERS

227 Student Conduct Conferences

94 Students supported through SOC team

498 S b tu ys dent tand s e Rec r int e e iving rvent G io re n en tra D in ot ing

$35,446 Dollars suppor awa t stu rded dent from need N s ellie Fund to

Campus wide presentations on the Division of Student Affairs and our resources Leading programs on community standards and expectations Facilitating educational conferences to investigate and discuss alleged violations of the Code of Conduct Work with student leadership to identify opportunities to improve the student experience through facilities, dining, residential communities, engagement opportunities or through their health, safety and security. Title IX education for students, faculty and staff University policy review and updates Student care and support:

Students of Concern outreach

Absence notifications

Nellie Fund (student emergency fund) International Student Orientation and VISA requirements Crisis response for COVID-19

90

Students receiving funding through Nellie Fund

25

Students supported through the grievance process 405 Numb in 202 er o 1-22 f ( CO 54 V e ID-1 mpl 9 o case yees, s 3 su 51 p s por tud ted ents)

DEAN OF STUDENTS

LOOKING FORWARD

Explore Maxient software to assist with Conduct process and record keeping Disseminate post conduct conference survey to ensure our process is educational, consistent and equitable Reintroduce use of and focus on educational sanctions in conduct process Distribute Know the Code documents to provide transparency Develop culture of assessment within the Division Develop Division new employee onboarding protocols and presentation Revisit Hurricane Preparedness plan and create comprehensive University action plan Create system to capture and quantify student interaction and support including time spent supporting student grievances and advocacy

SUCCESSES

COVID related HEERF funding led to capital improvements to the student experience Implementation of revised federally mandated Title IX Regulations; University Title IX policy updated to reflect changes Development of Student Affairs Annual Report to highlight the work of the Division Implementation of Diversity and Inclusion module for students and employees COVID support and guidance provided to over 400 COVID positive students and employees; mitigation strategies kept our living and learning environments fully open and in-person