Student Affairs Annual Review 2022

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Vice President’s Message

Student Affairs at Austin Peay State University works collaboratively to support and enhance the educational experience, personal development and wellness of our students. We value our partnerships with faculty, departments across campus and our community to ensure our students have opportunities to engage in services and programs that foster their personal growth, practical learning and success. Student Affairs also advocates for students. These values are reflected in the University’s Strategic Plan, Pillar 2, The Student Experience, Goals 1 and 2.

Through involvement with Community Engagement and Sustainability, students learn to recognize and engage with the needs of the community through curricular and co-curricular experiences. Student Life and Engagement connects students with leadership opportunities and fosters building practical skill sets and strengths. University Recreation employs the highest number of student staff on campus, helping them prepare for career paths and graduate school while providing a multitude of wellness programs and services for the campus and community. Career Services prepares students for their job search and internships and supports students’ career goals before and after graduation. Counseling and Health Services enhances student wellness through health care, health and wellness education and a variety of mental health initiatives.

Our centers are open to all students and offer a place to connect, learn, engage and relax. The Latino Community Resource Center brings students together and fosters cultural understanding of Latino communities while providing support and engagement in an inclusive environment. The Wilbur N. Daniel African American Cultural Center hosts a wide variety of curricular and cocurricular programs to educate and support the campus and community on the African American heritage and experience. The Student Disability Resource Center aids student academic success and engagement through accommodations, assistive technology and volunteerism.

The Adult, Nontraditional and Transfer Student Center fosters a helpful and engaging environment for all students while addressing the specific needs of these students through programs such as transfer peer leaders, transfer orientation and inclusive programs for students and their families. Military-affiliated students enjoy a one-stop shop for financial and academic needs while making connections and social interactions at the Newton Military Family Resource Center – the state’s largest military student center!

Housing, Residence Life and Dining Services provides students living on campus the option to choose a Living Learning Community and engage in ongoing, supportive programs where they can learn life skills and build connections. Resident students also enjoy fun events such as “Cocoa and Carols” where hot cocoa is served, and warm gloves and hats are collected for Clarksville area services who aid homeless people. Trained student resident assistants learn decision-making, leadership skills and provide interventions and care for their residents. Our Little Govs Child Learning Center supports student parents by providing care for their preschool children. The children are exposed to a variety of meaningful daily learning experiences that help develop a child’s intellectual, creative, physical, emotional and social capabilities. Drop-in care is offered to accommodate student parents’ class schedules and study time.

These are just a few of the services and programs offered by Student Affairs to enhance and guide our students’ experience.

Division Mission

The mission of the Division of Student Affairs at Austin Peay State University is to promote student success and personal and professional development through collaborative, holistic, inclusive experiences and environments.

Division Vision

The vision of Student Affairs is to create an individualized student-focused path for success through active engagement.

By The Numbers:

68,942 Visits to the Foy Fitness and Recreation Center including the pool

7,517 Full-time positions posted in Career Services’ Jobs4Govs in fall, an increase of 59% from Spring 2022

5,864 Internships posted, an increase of 60% from Spring 2022

2,205 Accommodation letters sent through the Student Disability Resource Center in the fall semester

2,748 Students attended events at the Wilbur N. Daniel African American Cultural Center

5,944 Visits to the Adult, Nontraditional and Transfer Student Center (A.N.T.S)

6,400 Attended Fraternity and Sorority Affairs programs in the fall semester

14 Leadership workshops offered during Fall 2022 through Student Life and Engagement’s GovsLEAD program

3.4 Average GPA for staff on The All State student newspaper in fall

130 Registered student organizations based on majors, special interests, honors, service and more

$195,854 Department of Human Services grant awarded to the Little Govs Child Learning Center for temporary staff and operating costs for a year, plus all families received two weeks of free childcare for December 2022

4,448 Visits to the Wilbur N. Daniel African American Cultural Center

4,585 Visits to the Latino Community Resource Center

5,233 Visits to the Newton Military Family Resource Center

3,516 Attended programs held by the Adult, Nontraditional and Transfer Student Center

STUDENT AFFAIRS DEPARTMENTS

Adult, Nontraditional and Transfer Student Center (A.N.T.S.)

Wilbur N. Daniel African American Cultural Center

Associate Vice President and Dean of Students

Career Services

Community Engagement and Sustainability

Community service and volunteerism

Food Pantry

Counseling and Health Services

Fraternity and Sorority Affairs

Housing, Residence Life and Dining Services

Latino Community Resource Center

Little Govs Child Learning Center

Newton Military Family Resource Center

Assists veterans and military students transition to college and support

Office of the Vice President

Student Affairs Programs and Assessment Parent programs

Student Conduct and Case Management

Student Disability Resource Center

Student Life and Engagement Student organizations

Leadership programs

Student Publications

University Recreation

» Nearly 800 students received free professional clothing from local nonprofit Bella’s Closet during the fall semester at clothing pop-ups on campus, nearly a 100% increase from spring when the partnership was created with Career Services.

» University Recreation launched Kipsu, a text messaging service for swim lessons to enhance and streamline communication between aquatics staff, parents and participants.

» Attendance at Fall 2022 Fraternity and Sorority Affairs programs increased by 900 from Fall 2021.

» The Newton Military Family Resource Center began partnering with the Wounded Warrior Project in the fall to provide information at the center to military-affiliated students throughout the semester.

» In Fall 2022, the Wilbur N. Daniel African American Cultural Center (WNDACC) hosted many popular programs to engage students such as Party@The Peay, a school year kick-off program with over 238 in attendance.

» In Spring 2022, each Housing residence hall completed a community service project. Through some of these programs, food and toiletry items were collected for the SOS Food Pantry and Clarksville Safe House. Housing students also conducted a car wash to benefit Manna Café and collaborated with the American Red Cross on a campus-wide blood drive.

» Student Life and Engagement (SLE) and related groups sponsored 476 events during the spring semester to engage students and provide leadership and learning opportunities.

» Student Wellness hosted Alana’s Foundation in the fall, a program aimed at encouraging students, faculty and staff to take the influenza vaccine.

» University Recreation’s Intramural Sports had five out of six intramural league sports experience an increase in participation in the fall. Flag football increased 46% over the previous fall.

Building Community

» The Little Govs Child Learning Center (CLC) provides high quality childcare for children 2 to 5 years of age with full-time and part-time care available to children of APSU students, staff, faculty, alumni and community. The center is licensed by the Tennessee Department of Human Services (DHS) and has earned the highest rating with three stars. The CLC has also earned the Gold Sneaker Award, a recognition for promoting health and wellness among young children. The Gold Sneaker initiative enhances the center’s policies related to physical activity, healthy eating and maintaining a tobacco-free environment.

» The Latino Community Resource Center (LCRC) hosted the first bilingual FAFSA Night event in partnership with the Office of Student Financial Aid, the Office of Admissions, the Vice Provost for Enrollment and Student Achievement, and members of the Latino Advisory Board. The event provided free one-on-one assistance in English and Spanish to students and their families to complete the FAFSA.

» The name of the Center for Service-Learning and Community Engagement was changed to reflect an evolving identity which includes sustainability and is now Community Engagement and Sustainability (CES). The office had already been working with the Sustainability Office and now includes the football game recycling program, Living Green living and learning community, educational programs, physical plant sustainable improvement projects and sustainability fee funded projects.

» Counseling Services collaborated with the School of Nursing to provide office space for two APRN staffers to serve students and community members once a week in the Ard building.

» The Latino Community Resource Center partnered with Dining Services on a Latinx-inspired day at the Caf that featured Latinx dishes, information on the month and highlighted the center.

» Over 400 enjoyed the Homecoming bonfire and court announcement, and over 450 attended the Homecoming Smash! Bang! Lip Sync competition sponsored by Student Life and Engagement.

» Housing, Residence Life and Dining Services had 14 volunteer meal runners assist in the delivery of 328 meals for students in the halls affected by COVID-19 in Spring 2022.

» Student Conduct and Case Management assumed the impactful Clothesline Project following the untimely death of Dr. Jill Eichhorn. The Clothesline Project is intended to increase awareness of the impact of violence and abuse, honor survivors’ strength and give survivors an avenue to break the silence that often surrounds such violence. The fall event was dedicated to Dr. Eichhorn, a longtime professor at APSU, with donations benefiting the Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee. The Adult, Nontraditional and Transfer Student Center and CARE collaborated on the program.

» The Adult, Nontraditional and Transfer Student Center (A.N.T.S.) collaborated with Office of Admissions transfer tours and led a presentation over A.N.T.S. and Student Affairs. A stop in the center was added for guests to meet transfer student leaders. As a result, more transfer students are now utilizing the center. The center also collaborated with the Office of Admissions on planning and implementing transfer orientation.

» Community Engagement hosted a Wilderness Wednesday event at the Outdoor Education Center for elementary home school students with 115 people in attendance. The center was established in the fall of 2021 with a $21,500 grant from the Bureau of Land Management and includes native plant landscaping, hardscape elements, bat houses, a water feature and educational materials. Over 8,000 plants and trees were purchased and planted during the Fall 2021 semester by staff and students with extra help with hardscaping from the APSU football team.

» The Eta Xi Chapter of Sigma Chi Fraternity celebrated its new chapter house dedication in Fall 2022. The house is the first newly constructed, purpose-built fraternity house at APSU and was completely financed by fundraising, private donors and in-kind donations over a 25-year period.

» The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) members hosted the Adopt a Senior event where 37 local senior citizens were adopted for the holidays. NSLS is advised through Student Life and Engagement.

» The Latino Community Resource Center launched the Community Ambassadors initiative, which identified and partnered with six community members who are working to build stronger networks between Austin Peay’s Latino community and the Clarksville community.

» Student Affairs Programs hosted the Student Affairs Holiday reception in December with more than 300 in attendance. Division staff volunteered to assist with serving and greeting students. The event is to celebrate the end of fall semester, graduation and the upcoming holiday.

» In fall 2022, 106 student volunteers completed 204 hours of volunteer service with the food pantry, and over 1,160 student volunteer hours were completed at Community Engagement and Sustainability.

“I have had an extremely positive experience working at the Community Engagement and Sustainability Office. It gave me an opportunity to gain work experience in a field related to my major, agriculture and sustainable development, while giving me the opportunity to meet other students on campus in other programs. I also find it very fulfilling to help with the food pantry and help provide resources to other students on campus. Another takeaway was all the connections and friendships I’ve made. I am a transfer student and I live off campus, so it was hard for me to meet other students. It’s broken me out of my shell, and really improved my confidence.”

Amanda Voth

Community Engagement and Sustainability

SPIRIT OF COLLABORATION

» In a collaboration with the Military Alumni Chapter and the Newton Military Family Resource Center, six military scholarships were established. Two of the scholarships are endowed and awarding, two are endowed but not yet awarding and two are not yet endowed.

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» Career Services partnered with Alumni, Engagement and Philanthropy to offer the first career development webinar for APSU alumni. Barry Reeves from Hankook Tire in Clarksville led a discussion on how to continue to grow as a professional.

» The Adult, Nontraditional and Transfer Student Center (A.N.T.S.) launched priority parenting registration, allowing the center director to provide parenting students with priority registration, so they are more likely to secure class schedules that are accommodating to parenting responsibilities. The director worked with the Office of Undergraduate Persistence in implementing this initiative.

» The Wilbur N. Daniel African American Cultural Center collaborated with Career Services on the Black Owned Business Panel event, as well as a Resume Pop-Up event where students stopped by the center for resume review and guidance.

» The Little Govs Child Learning Center was awarded a $1,500 musical grant from the Nashville Predators Foundation and purchased a new outdoor instrument which was placed on the playground to create a musical outdoor enrichment area.

» The Student Conduct and Case Management director partnered with Dr. Bobette Bouton, associate professor in education, for faculty training. The director and associate professor created a series called Student Centered Teaching covering topics such as an overview of Student Affairs, ethical syllabi, student behaviors, classroom dynamics and accommodations.

» Student Affairs Programs and Assessment donated copies of prior Monocle Yearbooks to the APSU Ann R. Ross Bookstore for the coffee shop area.

The Latino Community Resource Center collaborated with the Customs House Museum and Cultural Center on the center’s third annual Art Exhibit and Open Mic Night. The event highlighted the talent of students and community members while celebrating cultures and diversity.

» In November, the Little Govs Child Learning Center held Thankful Week, where donations were collected for the Radical Mission drive. The event allowed the children to give cleaning supplies and personal hygiene items to those in need. In December, the children enjoyed making holiday cards for nursing home residents.

» The Latino Community Resource Center collaborated with the Newton Military Family Resource Center on the Honoring Latino Military Heroes event, which honored the military service of Latinos and featured guest speakers talking about their journeys in the military and beyond.

» The Student Organization Council collaborated with the Govs Programming Council and Student Government Association to host the Fall Festival event with 13 student organizations hosting tables and 229 attendees.

» University Recreation’s Aquatics partnered with APSU ROTC to host the Combat Water Survival Test in the fall.

» Student Publications and The All State collaborated with the Ann R. Ross Bookstore to display canvas photos taken by The All State student photographers and provided placards with the photographers’ information to be placed with each canvas.

“The Little Govs Child Learning Center has provided me and my student experience at Austin Peay with a family closer than I could’ve ever imagined, especially from a workplace. Everyone, from the director, Claudia Rodriguez, to the staff, to my fellow student workers, and down to every individual child, has become a part of my life, which I will hold near and dear to my heart forever. The people at the Little Govs CLC are genuine and kind, and all have everyone’s best interest at heart. Had I not spent the last two years at the Little Govs CLC, my time at Austin Peay would not be what it has been.”

Andrew Fowler Little Govs Child Learning Center

The Little Govs Child Learning Center celebrates fall fun every year with all types of fall-themed events open to families. The center welcomed families to join their children and teachers for the Fall Festival in 2022, which included a pumpkin patch and hayrides in the parking lot. The children also enjoyed face painting and play horses.

» Sustainability improved the Game Day Recycling program with a 96% increase in recycling from Fall 2021. There were 118 pounds of cans and 174 pounds of plastic bottles recycled.

» Intramural Sports partnered with Fort Campbell to provide officials and equipment for three of the Army Brigade’s annual Turkey Bowl flag football events.

» The Wilbur N. Daniel African American Cultural Center collaborated with Dannelle Whiteside, vice president for Legal Affairs & Organizational Strategy and Dr. Eva Gibson, assistant professor, Psychological Science and Counseling on the Black Love Panel event. WNDACC also collaborated with African American Studies and the Department of Theatre and Dance on A Night of Melanin Magic event.

» Counseling Services partnered with Centerstone Clarksville to provide additional resources for students who have substance use concerns and need additional interventions.

» The SOS Food Pantry has traditionally offered Thanksgiving food boxes to students who are struggling financially. In fall of 2022, 110 student families applied for this resource while only 50 boxes were available. Advancement included a winter holiday version of these boxes in their Goving Tuesday event, resulting in 45 additional boxes funded and distributed in December. To be more inclusive, food boxes were offered for different holiday celebrations such as Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa with a variety of protein choices such as turkey, chicken, ham, beef and fish.

» Housing collaborated with TRiO Student Support Services in the fall to provide information about programs and services offered by TRiO to residents and student staff.

» The Student Conduct and Case Management director provided a presentation titled Optimal Faculty-Student Interactions for the new Faculty Cafe Series. The presentation covered incivility in the classroom, snowball effect and real case studies from APSU.

» Counseling Services presented to APSU Campus Police and the Clarksville Police Department on personality disorders as part of their Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training.

» Through a partnership with the Adult, Nontraditional and Transfer Student Center and the Vice Provost for Enrollment and Student Achievement, the policy for prior-learning credit was updated and a portfolio development credit process was implemented. A Distance Education course was created that allows current and prospective students to request credit through prior learning. Interested students will complete a letter of intent form for pre-approval from the department where they are requesting credit. If approved, the student will attend an orientation hosted by the A.N.T.S. center director that explains the portfolio purpose and process. The director also works with the student on revisions and serves as the point of contact between the department and student.

» In spring of 2022, the Boyd Health Services lab continued to provide COVID-19 testing to students, faculty and staff. In collaboration with the COVID-19 testing team, the clinic also provided vaccinations for the campus community. In the fall, the clinic began offering the new Bivalent COVID-19 vaccine to help with prevention of infection with the Omicron variant.

FOSTERING INCLUSION

Glowchella was the Govs Programming Council’s largest program of the fall with 830 students joining in the fun.

» The Latino Community Resource Center worked with Emergency Management and the LCRC’s SGA liaison on expanding the languages available for selection on the campus emergency notification system, RAVE alert. As a result, alerts are now available in English, simplified Chinese, French, German, Korean and Spanish.

» University Recreation received a $5,000 Maynard Family Fund of Excellence Grant for an adaptive cable pulley machine for the fitness area and an additional $5,000 to purchase wheelchairs for adaptive sports.

» The Adult, Nontraditional and Transfer Student Center (A.N.T.S.) hosted 68 programs with a combined 3,520 attendees during 2022. The center also hosted the inaugural Parenting Student Prom event in the fall, which will be continued due to its success.

» The Wilbur N. Daniel African American Cultural Center (WNDAACC) launched a new peer mentoring group for women, Sistas Inspiring Sistas (S.I.S). The program began interviewing for “Big Sistas” in Spring 2022 and over 57 students attended the interest meeting in fall to join. Future plans are to expand the program and establish an executive board for the group.

» Counseling Services implemented TalkCampus for students, a peer support mental health application allowing students to speak to peers or a professional counselor with crisis services embedded. TalkCampus is available 24/7.

» The Student Disability Resource Center hosted a silent dinner to celebrate differences and raise awareness for the deaf community and disabilities in general. Nonverbal communication methods such as American Sign Language were used during the dinner rather than speaking.

» In November, the Newton Military Family Resource Center inducted 13 former service members into the APSU Governors Military Hall of Fame, which is now a permanent addition to the facility. Over 300 people attended the reception and unveiling ceremony.

» Intramural Sports partnered with the Student Disability Resource Center on the Blind Wall Climb event in the spring, where visually impaired individuals experienced climbing with trained staff.

» The Latino Community Resource Center hosted the Latinx Heritage Month Kick-Off event in the fall with 377 students and community members attending — the highest number ever for this event.

» Fraternity and Sorority Affairs hosted a full calendar of events to welcome students for Fall 2022. Over 700 students attended Greek Fest, and the Fraternity and Sorority Affairs welcome back events had over 2,100 students in attendance. Programs included the Greek Cookout, Greek Fest, Roll Bounce and Courtyard Wednesday. The office partnered with the Latino Community Resource Center and Student Life and Engagement on the week of events.

» University Recreation hosted the Special Olympics at the Foy Pool in the spring, with more than 50 individuals enjoying the event.

» Over 315 students attended the Drive-In Movie “The Minions” in the fall at the Foy Pool. The movie had the highest attendance recorded for this event and was a partnership among A.N.T.S, University Recreation, Student Life and Engagement and GPC.

» The Military and Veteran Graduate Recognition Ceremony had 45 students attend and receive military honor cords and coins to mark their achievement. The event, hosted by the Newton Military Family Resource Center, had nearly 90 guests attend and celebrate the graduates.

» In addition to their leadership role in Housing, student staff served in leadership positions across campus such as SGA, Govs Ambassadors, Student Success Center, PELP, The All State, APSU Diversity Committee and the Black Student Union.

» The Student Disability Resource Center obtained a wheelchair accessible golf cart to assist students with mobility issues across campus.

» The Wilbur N. Daniel African American Cultural Center’s Friendsgiving event was held one week before Thanksgiving. Over 122 students enjoyed a catered meal together.

» Career Services co-hosted the successful Nursing Career Fairs with 22 vendors and more than 200 students participating.

» Student Affairs Programs distributed over 5,700 copies of the APSU Student Handbook and Calendar to students and faculty at the Austin Peay Center at Fort Campbell and the Clarksville campus. The handbooks were also used in APSU 1000 classes.

» Over 25 employers participated in the Military-Affiliated Hiring Fair. The event was co-hosted by Career Services.

» In Spring 2022, Student Life and Engagement coordinated and hosted the spring induction ceremony for Alpha Alpha Alpha National Honor Society where 32 students were inducted. The organization recognizes academic achievements, promotes leadership and provides support for first-generation college students.

“I have truly enjoyed my time working in Student Affairs. It is nice to actually be able to see the impact we make on the students’ lives. The A.N.T.S. Center has been such a light for the population we serve. Being an adult learner myself, I knew that when I found this community, I found my home away from home.”

Christina Sanders

Adult,

Nontraditional and Transfer Student Center

881,151

TOTAL STUDENT AFFAIRS MANAGED FACILITIES BY SQUARE FEET

$15,168,000

DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS 2022 BUDGET

» The Newton Military Family Resource Center collaborated with the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Centerstone to provide workshops on mental health topics for militaryaffiliated students.

» A $2,925 SASI grant was awarded to the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) for use during the fall and spring induction ceremonies. The APSU chapter also received $1,400 from the national office for successfully completing required pillars. Student Life and Engagement coordinates and advises NSLS.

» Community Engagement sponsored an alternative spring break trip to Chattanooga where students volunteered and worked with an animal rescue. There were three other alternative break trips during the year.

» In the fall of 2022, NPHC members attended their first Culturally Based Fraternal Organization (CBFO) Consortium hosted by Tennessee Tech University with NPHC members from all Tennessee state institutions. This consortium provides a full day of education, engagement empowerment and connection for student leaders and advisors.

» Counseling Services collaborated with the master’s program in counseling to provide internship placement for students in the program which resulted in three interns added for Spring 2022.

» In partnership with the associate vice president for Academic Strategic Initiatives and Foundation Engagement, the director of Student Conduct piloted a “Restoring Hope” PASS class that was sponsored by a donor. This class focused on helping students build skills that would result in getting their HOPE scholarship back.

» A $2,750 grant was awarded to Student Conduct and Student Wellness from the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security to promote awareness of the negative consequences of impaired driving. In the fall, Student Wellness hosted a distracted and impaired driving program to expose students to real-life consequences in an interactive driving simulation.

PERSONAL GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT

“Working in University Recreation allowed me to provide excellent customer service skills. I was able to speak with so many different people from students to faculty/staff, and even community members within the Clarksville Working customer service at University Recreation was a way for me comfortable speaking to each and every individual who may be having day, or not so much of a great day. I even interacted with people by giving tours around the building to get people comfortable with what they were taking a look at. This has also strengthened my people skills which I believe will continue to grow once I am out in the real world and provide customer service with others again. ”

Jalen Boyd University Recreation

GROWTH DEVELOPMENT

» University Recreation’s Aquatics implemented regular “drops” for lifeguards where a patron or other staff acts as if they are injured, drowning or struggling in the water and lifeguards are tested on their response time, skills and emergency action procedures. Lifeguards are not aware of this ahead of time. Lifeguards also completed an initial on-site, intensive 12-hour training where their lifeguarding skills were evaluated and improved.

» The All State student newspaper earned two regional awards at the Southeast Journalism Conference Best of the South competition in spring, which included 348 entries from nearly 30 colleges in the southeast. Bringing awards home for The All State were seniors Blaine Kellar, second place, Best Sports Writer, with 30 entries in that category, and Jon Nelson, sixth place, Best Opinion/Editorial Writer, which had 25 entries.

» The Student Disability Resource Center received a $5,000 Funds of Excellence grant to be used for assistive technology for students.

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» The Fall Career Expo had 276 students attend the two-day event, an increase of 29% from spring 2022. A survey of 100 students revealed a positive 4.15/5.00 overall rating for the event sponsored by Career Services.

“My experience working in Student Life has brought me out of my comfort zone. I also know what kind of working environment I want to be in when I graduate and start my career! Working with Victor, Zac and MaryGrace has been a great experience. They are always full of energy, very understanding and thrive in making Austin Peay an engaging and exciting community.”

Terchelle Tucker Student Life and Engagement

» University Recreation had 53 individuals participate in Aerial Silks, a fusion of yoga, Pilates, aerial-inspired dance and fitness either partially or fully suspended from silks. The program is designed for fitness at all levels.

» Over $6,520 was approved for funding for registered student organizations by the Student Organization Council for organization sponsored events during the year. These events reach a wide range of the student population.

» The All State student newspaper sports staff attended and reported on the OVC basketball tournament in Evansville, Indiana. This was the final year Athletics was part of the OVC.

» The Newton Military Family Resource Center collaborated with the Community School of the Arts to provide space for the writing for military and families class, which was open to the public throughout the fall semester.

» In the fall, the Latino Community Resource Center partnered with the Learning Resource Center to provide general studies tutoring to the daily student visitors in the center. The center also partnered with the Writing Center to provide writing assistance for students at the LCRC.

» University Recreation student staff member Emeline Parker, a personal trainer, received her national personal training certification through the American Council on Exercise (ACE) soon after completing the Foy Certified Trainer course.

» A $6,900 Campus Health and Safety Communities (CHASCo) grant was awarded to Student Conduct and Student Wellness for implementation of educational programs on cannabis, alcohol and other drugs and the correlation of HIV with substance abuse. The programs are planned for 2023-24.

» Govs Outdoors had its largest spring break trip in at least four years to the Grand Canyon. In partnership with the Adult, Nontraditional and Transfer Student Center, two students were awarded funds to cover the cost of an outdoor trip, and both went on the Grand Canyon trip.

» Housing and Residence Life implemented a new program called Intentional Conversations in the fall. They had 768 resident students participate in at least two intentional conversations with resident assistant staff during the semester. The most common areas of focus for the conversations were life skills such as financial literacy, physical health, emotional wellness and positive habits for academic success.

» The National Society of Leadership and Success inducted 165 new members in the spring, bringing the chapter total to 1,990. Student Life and Engagement coordinates the activities of the organization.

» The Latino Community Resource Center collaborated with the department of Psychological Sciences and Counseling and hosted a series called Healthy Mind, Healthy Living. Students majoring in psychology hosted group counseling sessions in the center.

» Govs Outdoors conducted five trips in spring including experiences such as skiing/snowboarding, caving, hiking and camping and climbing. Three additional trips were conducted in the fall.

» Counseling Services partnered with the Full Spectrum Learning Lab to provide a full-time staff member and one intern to participate in social hours once a week. This was implemented to assist students within the program and to give staff more opportunities to interact with adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASD).

“Transitioning from the military or high school can be a very stressful time. The Newton Military Family Resource Center (NMFRC) is a military, veteran and non-military affiliated center that ensures student success by providing a safe environment to study with a computer lab, tutoring and a place to hang out. All students can learn and receive guidance on financial relief of higher education by being introduced to scholarships, grants and the Veterans Administration. NMFRC is a safe place for all students to enjoy and help them mentally, even if they are stressed out with life or higher education tasks. Being a former military leader, I am more than willing to guide others through this new adventure in their life.”

Brian Meredith

Newton Military Family Resource Center Treasurer, Student Veterans of America (Austin Peay Chapter)

ASSESSMENT HIGHLIGHTS

» 96% of students who attended inperson transfer orientation coordinated by the Adult, Nontraditional and Transfer Student Center in Fall 2021 were retained through the Spring 2022 semester.

» Following a two-hour training provided by Child Care Resource and Referral on “Loose Parts in Early Childhood,” nine Little Govs Child Learning Center teachers were able to correctly identify at least seven play schemas for young children using loose parts. The training focused on using loose materials in the classroom and how this encourages play on the child’s level of development.

» The Newton Military Family Resource Center assembled focus groups of military-affiliated students to identify areas of satisfaction and areas to improve. The focus groups identified satisfaction with the Veterans Upward Bound Services available at the center and stated the office made their enrollment process much easier for them at no cost. An area identified to improve was “reverse parking,” which is taught to the military as a safety procedure. As a result, front license plates are now offered to alleviate parking issues for student veterans.

» 95% of parent and family respondents to a survey conducted through the APSU Parent and Family Portal indicated email is their preferred method of communication.

» The Student Disability Resource Center increased completed accommodation forms by 18% over the previous year. To further improve this number, SDRC has increased communications to students by utilizing a variety of social media, informational newsletters and emails.

» Boyd Health Services conducted a survey to identify reasons why students might not seek care at the clinic and to raise awareness of its services. Over 1,100 respondents completed the survey. Results indicated some had not accessed services because they were concerned about payment. With these findings, Health Services has increased communication to students that there is no charge to be seen in the clinic.

» Student Conduct and Case Management planned to increase CARE referrals by at least 10% over the previous year. The increase in 2022 was 48%, far exceeding the 10% goal. The most common issues for referrals included repeated absences, decreased quality of work and students showing signs of distress. The increase signals that many students struggle with mental health. Additional support and services are now available to students.

» Community Engagement and Sustainability conducted a financial literacy survey which was completed by users of the SOS Food Pantry each week during the fall. Results revealed only 9% of students feel financially stable if an emergency took place, 30% responded they started college with a financial plan in place, 54% responded they know how to file taxes and 48% responded they feel they have good resources such as food and financial assistance on campus.

» Employers participating in the Career Fair in 2022 rated the students from the School of Nursing a 4.7 out of 5 for professionalism.

STUDENT AFFAIRS IMPACT

Boyd Health Services

2,691 Total patient encounters in 2022, a 62% increase from Fall 2021 to Fall 2022

1,851 Lab tests performed in 2022, a 154% increase from Fall 2021 to Fall 2022

616 Prescriptions dispensed by the clinic in 2022

640 Prescriptions sent to outside pharmacies in 2022

64% Increase in vaccinations administered from Fall 2021 to Fall 2022

57% Decrease in waiting room time from Fall 2021 to Fall 2022

10,037 Documents scanned into new patient electronic record charts in 2022

Career Services

2,450 Students utilized Jobs4Govs at least once during the Fall 2022 semester

Over 500 Students attended career fairs and other employer networking events in 2022

Over 30% Increase in student attendance at career fairs from the previous two semesters

130 Students and alumni served during one-on-one meetings and guidance

28 Workshops and presentations conducted for APSU 1000 classes, student organizations and other departments in fall

138 New employers registered in Jobs4Govs in fall

SOS Food Pantry 25% Increase in new users from Fall 2021 to Fall 2022

Increase in pantry usage from Fall 2021 to Fall 2022

106 Student volunteers logged 204 hours of service with the food pantry in Fall 2022

923 Food Pantry applications received in Fall 2022, the highest number ever received

The Wilbur N. Daniel African American Cultural Center held 2,748 events and had 4,448 visitors in 2022.

The Adult, Nontraditional and Transfer Student Center hosted 68 programs in 2022 with 3,520 in attendance.

Counseling Services

80% Increase in students seen over the previous year

960 Appointments, an 85% increase from the previous year

768 Follow-up appointments, a 114% increase from the previous year

60 Crisis visits, an 82% increase over the previous year

Student Disability Resource Center

1,053 Identified active students with disabilities in Fall 2022

1,814 Visitors to SDRC in 2022

3,881 Accommodation letters sent in 2022

2,114 Alternative format requests in 2022

2,251 Requests for alternative testing in 2022

1,198 Tests proctored by SDRC in 2022

Student Affairs Programs and Assessment

15,302 Emails sent to the Parent and Family Association (APPA) in Fall 2022

1,748 Active parent association contacts in fall

20 Email newsletters sent to parent association members in 2022

Over 207,000 Emails sent to users in the Parent and Family Portal

1,562 Total individual sign-ups to the portal in 2022

Student Life and Engagement

Over 1,000 Freshmen attended Freshman Convocation in the fall

Over 1,000 Students attended the Involvement Fair in fall

41 Student organizations participated in the Involvement Fair

25 Events coordinated and hosted by Govs Programming Council for 2022

18 Student organizations participated in the Homecoming parade in fall

830 Students attended GPC’s largest program of the fall, Glowchella

University Recreation

1,886 Entrances to the Foy pool from July 1-October 7 not including Junior Govs camp

693 Hours of reserved time/rented facility space for non-University Recreation events in fall semester

349 Visits to the Foy climbing wall in the fall semester

314 Bookings in the Foy Center for spring semester

15 Student organizations made 134 reservations for the facility in fall, equating to 300 hours of usage

439 Participated in Group Fitness during spring semester

As a single mother with limited resources, Health Services provides me access to both physical and mental healthcare that I can easily access even with an overwhelming schedule. Jill deGraauw changed my life. I spent years undiagnosed and it impacted my life in a debilitating way. Jill did more to help me than any doctor ever has, and she sits with me every single month to this day and spends time investing in me as a person. She has been working with me since 2017, and I was diagnosed last year. Every single staff person that I come in contact with in that office makes me feel like a person and I cannot express the impact that makes. They have laughed with me, cried with me, and shared some incredible victories with me. They have made space for me at my worst place and I will never be able to express how grateful I am.

Mariesa Stone

Boyd Health Services