Our Commitment TU You
2016-2017 Division of Student Affairs Annual Report
Our work starts with you.
Dear Tulanians, Our work in the Division of Student Affairs starts with you, and our main goal is to help students reach their full potential. It is grounded in core values of leading lives of integrity, encouraging creativity and innovation, educating the whole person, committing to healthy living and building a stronger community. During the 2016-2017 academic year, we launched a three-year Division Strategic Plan that puts emphasis on the following areas: • enhancing the learning environment for all Tulane students • creating a more diverse and inclusive Tulane • communicating our shared identity and impact • promoting the health and wellness of the Tulane community • maximizing our capacity to meet student needs Our team has been hard at work bringing these strategic directions to life this past year, and we look forward to sharing our accomplishments with you. On behalf of the entire Division of Student Affairs, I want to thank you for your support and collaboration. Students are at the core of all that we do, and we could not achieve our goals without your help. Together, we can lay the groundwork for a better Tulane. Sincerely,
J. Davidson “Dusty” Porter Vice President for Student Affairs
Our MISSION Our work starts with cultivating a socially responsible community to support students in leading lives of integrity, developing to their full potential, engaging with each other in meaningful ways and achieving academic excellence. At Tulane, we have many departments to ensure we provide the best services and programs for our students: Campus Health Campus Recreation Case Management and Victim Support Services Counseling and Psychological Services Goldman Center for Student Accessibility Housing and Residence Life Lavin-Bernick Center for University Life New Student and Leadership Programs Office of Fraternity and Sorority Programs Office for Gender and Sexual Diversity Office of Multicultural Affairs Office of Student Conduct Parent Programs and External Relations Religious Life Wellness Services
Maddie Brenner Class of 2018
PUBLIC HEALTH
Vice President of Judicial Affairs for the Tulane Panhellenic Council, member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority, Captain of the Women’s Rugby Team, Student Conduct Hearing Panel member and University Peer Health Educator
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Tulane has challenged me to be innovative and speak up for what’s right and true. Through my participation in various, diverse organizations, I’ve had the opportunity to collaborate with and learn from students, faculty and community members with diverse backgrounds and experiences. I believe this will help me be someone ready to create meaningful change.
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What we’ve been up TU New Student and Leadership Programs Launched a new Fall Welcome app > 2,461 downloads > Opened approximately 17 times per user > Used 41,022 times
Office of Fraternity and Sorority Programs Panhellenic sorority members traveled to the village of Nkoka in East Africa to help build a school for local children. Together, they also raised $60,000 to assist with necessary costs.
Lavin-Bernick Center for Student Life 5 2 Tulane After Dark late night programs with an attendance of 5,628 and 32 LBC programs with an attendance of 2,360 were planned and implemented. ,000 printed copies of the Hullabaloo student newspaper 4 were distributed. 15,000 average weekly listeners were reached through WTUL.
Office of Student Conduct he Code of Conduct was updated on July 1, 2017 to be more T accessible to all students.
Student Health Center Third party billing for insurance was initiated to reduce out-of-pocket expenses for students and parents.
Office for Gender and Sexual Diversity he office collaborated with the admissions office to include T optional gender/sexual identity questions on admissions forms.
Office of Multicultural Affairs A freshmen TIDES course on diversity and inclusion was created. 78 programs with over 5,400 attendees were planned and implemented.
Campus Recreation L ocker rooms were renovated, including the addition of three gender-neutral cabanas.
Housing and Residence Life wo new classrooms were added in residence halls to further T our commitment to the academic mission. Resident Advisors are now comprised of 75% juniors and seniors, elevating the experience and maturity of the team that interacts with students.
Parent Programs and External Relations e expanded parent outreach to include monthly e-newsletters, W 12 live webinars and two pre-recorded tutorials.
Katie Cannella
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR STUDENT DEVELOPMENT
in the Lavin-Bernick Center for University Life, Tulanian since January 2015
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Tulane After Dark is an awesome series of late-night events built just for Tulane students. While we hope our students find a unique and deep connection with New Orleans, this programming allows them to connect with each other on campus while having fun, free things to do with their weekends. It’s been very fulfilling to create unique and captivating events for our students.
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TU STANDS OUT in 2016-2017
264
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
9
4
RESIDENTIAL
—Learning—
GRADUATE STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
25
PEER FACILITATORS
TRAINED TO LEAD diversity, equity and inclusion conversations
EXPANDED
relaxation
lounge programming to address student self-care and spiritual development
COMMUNITIES
1,700+
STUDENTS TREATED AT OUR COUNSELING CENTER
32
1,275
23
STUDENTS REGISTERED
PARENT
with the GOLDMAN CENTER FOR STUDENT ACCESSIBILITY
newsletters
1,200
7,000+
32
STUDENTS participated in
STUDENTS REACHED THROUGH WORKSHOPS
offered by the
OUTDOOR
CLUB SPORTS
Well for Health Promotion
ADVENTURE TRIPS
5,100
STUDENTS PROVIDED with
HEALTHCARE SERVICES
Re-initiated TULANE
EMS PROGRAM
650,000
$
in
generous gifts
Will Smith Class of 2018
NEUROSCIENCE AND SOCIOLOGY DUAL DEGREE CANDIDATE
President of the Tulane Black Student Union
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Through The O, I found my Tulane family. I’ve met people and built relationships that will last a lifetime. It has also provided me with a comfortable on-campus space, and allowed me to grow and develop as a leader. My time at Tulane has prepared me for the future by giving me the experience and expertise needed to be successful in any field.
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Looking TU the FUTURE
Here’s how the Division of Student Affairs will work for you in 2017-2018: New Member Education Series in Fraternity & Sorority Programs To ensure students who join fraternities and sororities understand the obligations of membership, the department will host programming with topics focused on issues of sexual violence, drug use, hazing and diversity. New Student and Leadership Programs Beginning in 2018, we will implement a more efficient model for New Student Orientation, moving it to the week before classes. The updated timeline will support the advising and registration process for students throughout the summer. Goldman Center for Student Accessibility Our team will create an online training module to promote faculty ADA compliance around campus. Housing and Residence Life The number of Residential Learning Communities will be expanding from four to eight in the next year.
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