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)