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.”