FOSTERING INCLUSION

» 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.