Our Commitment to YOU 2018-2019 Division of Student Affairs Annual Report
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Message From the Vice President Dear Tulanians, Our work in the Division of Student Affairs starts with you, and we focus on supporting each student to reach their full potential. Our efforts are 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 and more inclusive community. The 2018-2019 academic year marked the third year of a three-year Division Strategic Plan that placed 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, and • maximizing our capacity to meet student needs Our team has been hard at work this past year in continuing to bring these strategic directions to life 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.
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Through our residential curriculum and one-to-one interactions, we strive to connect residents to the Tulane community through their residential experience. Tulane students are engaging and curious. I work with some of the most talented, hardworking and dynamic students on campus. They make my role as a Resident Director both enjoyable and rewarding.
The Office of Multicultural Affairs supports students of color by empowering them to thrive during their time at Tulane through promoting advocacy, cultural competence and equity. By collaborating with staff, faculty, community partners and alumni, our students are able to enhance their collegiate experiences on and off campus.
– Shawn Gaines Resident Director
Sincerely,
J. Davidson “Dusty” Porter Vice President for Student Affairs
– Sienna Abdulahad
Director, Multicultural Affairs
FPO
The Division of Student Affairs
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Mission
My experience at Tulane has been one of growth. The challenging moments make me more resilient as a learner and the great moments strengthen my resolve to work hard. Coming here made me more excited to go further outside of my comfort zone and I can't wait to see where it leads.
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.
Office of Fraternity and Sorority Programs Lavin-Bernick Center for University Life New Student and Leadership Programs CAPS for Counseling Services Health Center for Student Care The Well for Health Promotion Goldman Center for Student Accessibility Office of Student Conduct Case Management and Victim Support Services Housing and Residence Life Campus Recreation Office of Multicultural Affairs Office of Gender and Sexual Diversity Religious Life Parent Programs and External Relations
Our work starts with you.
– Kennon Stewart, Class of 2021 Mathematics and Sociology on a Pre-Med track Vice President of School of Liberal Arts, Member of the Board of Directors for New Student and Leadership programs, Admissions Office Intern, Green Wave Ambassador, Diversity Fellow, Research Assistant at the Tulane Center for Stem Cell Therapy and Regenerative Medicine
What we’ve been up TU Campus Recreation
Office of Student Conduct
Housing and Residence Life
Goldman Center for Student Accessibility
•H osted over 25 special events with nearly 3,500 student participants; a 5% increase from last year • 8 club sport teams qualified for post season play; Women’s Rugby finished 4th in Nation > Club Sports hosted 50 home events and traveled for competitions 118 times • 1 01.72% Blended Occupancy Rate in residence halls • Eight Residential Learning Communities provided living learning communities to 763 students
Lavin-Bernick Center for University Life
• Coordinated 8,031 student organization, university department and community event reservations in the LBC with an estimated total of 232,546 event attendees • Completed design process for furniture enhancements in all public lounge spaces
New Student and Leadership Programs
• Expanded Spring Orientation programs to serve a larger cohort of spring scholars including two full-day orientation programs and a three-day NOLA Experience Program • 2,183 votes were cast for Undergraduate Student Government Executive Board elections and 1,621 for School Government elections
Fraternity and Sorority Programs
• S ponsored the Tulane MENtality Project that resulted in 100% of male participants indicating they felt more comfortable discussing sexual violence and intervening in potentially harmful situations
Parent Programs and External Relations
• F our live webinars and five pre-recorded tutorials were presented with a total reach of 4,616 people otable webinars: >N Sorority Recruitment and Intake – 1,213 total reach Move-In, Shipping and Mail Services – 1,210 total reach Commencement Preparation - 845 total reach Hurricane Preparedness and Response – 347 total reach
Case Management and Victim Support Services
•M anaged 3,711 cases while continuing to provide a high level of service and support for Tulanians
•T hrough their involvement in the Student Hearing Panel training and year-long process, students demonstrated an increased knowledge about the university’s behavioral expectations of students, as well as an increase in hearing related skills, including questioning, evidence analysis and writing • 1 ,411 students registered for services • Administered 10,529 special exam tests
The Well for Health Promotion
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After growing up in New Orleans, I wanted to attend the university that shaped my childhood to help me reach my full potential as an adult. Through my relationships with various professors, mentors, student organization leaders, and administrators, my support system has been endless to find my passions and pursue them to my fullest ability.
•T ulane University Peer Health Educators (TUPHES) completed 52 One Wave workshops with nearly 1,100 student participants > As a result, over 80% of participants felt they could identify early signs of sexual violence and over 90% felt they could identify immediate signs of sexual violence and would be willing to take action in a situation where violence may occur
CAPS for Counseling Services
•C reated of the Office of Substance Abuse and Recovery (OSAR) which will provide students the opportunity to receive assistance with personal challenges around substance use and offer educational outreach opportunities for a variety of student organizations, staff and faculty
Campus Health
• Maintained Tulane EMS as a 24/7 operation during the academic year • Conducted a Trans* training for all Campus Health staff members to increase care for this community
Office of Gender and Sexual Diversity
• Increased rating in the Campus Pride Index to 4.5 out of a possible 5.0, making Tulane the most highly rated university in Louisiana
Office of Multicultural Affairs
•H osted 26 Wednesdays With O, feeding 1,818 people • Matched 64 freshmen with 51 peer mentors
– Ryan McNamara, Class of 2020
Finance and Homeland Security Studies with a minor in Accounting President of Tulane University Service Dog Training and Education Program (TUSTEP) and Volunteer Puppy Raiser, Member of Tower and Crescent, Wave Leader for New Student Orientation, Member of Tulane Sports Business Association, Intern for the Senior Associate Athletic Director
TU STANDS OUT in 2018-2019
13,000+
2,411
Per week at the Reily Center
for 309 Student Organizations
visits
157 students
applied for Undergraduate Student Government
leadership positions
Student Organization Events
13 sorority
students
built the beginnings of a
school near Ngarigne, Senegal during Mardi Gras break
opened
217 workshops
times
The Well for Health Promotion staff
Parents e-newsletters
75,000+ 2 new
Tulane EMS classes recruited
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Many students experience difficult times during college, due to either academic or personal reasons. I’m happy to be a part of these student’s stories as they navigate a truly important developmental phase in their lives – one which so often includes unforeseen obstacles which require their unique strengths to overcome. Seeing that growth and helping to facilitate that change is why I love my job!
completed by
Celebrated the
30th anniversary of the Office of
Multicultural Affairs
– Kyle Pearson
Case Manager, Office of Student Resources and Support Services
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At Tulane, I have learned that it's often easiest for me to conform. I've also learned that conforming rarely helps create the change that's needed for more people to survive and thrive. By working with others to make Tulane better, I've developed a level of resilience and a sense of community. I know I will be grateful for that resilience and community throughout my life, as I pursue dreams for a better world.
Looking TU the FUTURE New Residential Village This year, we will be breaking ground on a new residential village. The Village will feature two completely new residence halls in the place of Bruff Dining Hall. Following the completion of those new buildings will be the demolition of Irby, Phelps and Paterson Halls. We hope to further the academic experience by creating classrooms in residence halls, developing academic pathways for students and by growing the faculty-in-residence program and residential learning communities. First Year Student Diversity Training The Ripple Effect, a new diversity and inclusion program, was implemented as part of New Student Orientation. Over 1,800 incoming first year students participated in workshops facilitated by the Community Engagement Advocates. Students were divided by residence hall and floor into small groups for each workshop. Each participant engaged in a variety of activities focused on understanding identity, privilege, oppression, implicit and explicit bias. We plan to continue growing this program as part of next year’s orientation.
– Eva Dils, Class of 2020
Political Economy with a minor in Public Health Senator for Undergraduate Student Government (USG), Resident Advisor for Housing and Residence Life, Leadership Team Member of Students Organizing Against Racism (SOAR), Founder of Voter Engagement Council, Community Engagement Advocate, Member of Women's Rugby Club
Launch of the Office of Substance Abuse and Recovery The Office of Substance Abuse and Recovery (OSAR), led by Dr. Julius Austin, now provides student consultations, specialized assessment, treatment and referrals. OSAR has worked with the Dean of Students and the Office of Student Conduct to develop a process for assessing mandated referrals from those offices. Voluntary attendance by any student who may want to explore their substance use is encouraged. OSAR will work to collaborate with the Recovery Community Program as it becomes available online.
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