University of Alabama Student Affairs Highlights 2010 - 2011 by UA Student Affairs - Jessie Jones

UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA

STUDENT AFFAIRS 2010 - 2011

2010-2011 STUDENT AFFAIRS

AT A GLANCE

THE 2010-2011 ACADEMIC YEAR MARKED INNOVATION, CREATIVITY AND GROWTH FOR THE DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS. THE FINISHING TOUCHES WERE ADDED TO THE STUDENT AFFAIRS HALL OF FAME WHILE NEW HOMES ON GREEK ROW INCREASED ON-CAMPUS STUDENT LIVING.

AN ENHANCED FRESHMAN MOVE-IN EXPERIENCE KICKED OFF THE 2010-2011 ACADEMIC YEAR AS STAFF AND FACULTY PROVIDED MORE PERSONAL SERVICE TO STUDENTS AND FAMILIES ARRIVING ON CAMPUS FOR THEIR FIRST YEAR. A DIVISION-WIDE FOCUS ON COLLABORATIVE PROGRAMMING ALLOWED DEPARTMENTS TO SHARE RESPONSIBILITIES IN PROJECTS, CREATING A MORE COMPREHENSIVE OUT-OFCLASSROOM EXPERIENCE.

NEW MENTOR PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON OUTREACH TO THE TUSCALOOSA COMMUNITY WHILE CRIMSON CULTURE BROUGHT DIVERSE STUDENT GROUPS TOGETHER TO INCREASE THE UNDERSTANDING OF DIFFERENCES. ACCOMPLISHMENTS SUCH AS A NEWLY CREATED OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP COURSE BRIDGED ACADEMICS WITH STUDENT LIFE AND THE CREATION OF A WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTER STUDENT LEADERSHIP COUNCIL BROUGHT NEW OPPORTUNITIES TO BUILD LEADERSHIP SKILLS.

MOST IMPORTANTLY, IN 2010-2011 WE PROVED THAT STUDENT AFFAIRS CONTINUES TO LIVE OUT THE MISSION OF MAXIMIZING EACH UA STUDENT’S LEARNING EXPERIENCE.

THIS ANNUAL PUBLICATION HIGHLIGHTS SOME OF THE NEWEST PROGRAMS SUPPORTING THE ADVANCEMENT OF OUR FOCUS AREAS AND CELEBRATES ACCOMPLISHMENTS WITHIN STUDENT AFFAIRS.

TABLE OF

CONTENTS 2 LETTER FROM THE VICE PRESIDENT

3 MISSION STATEMENT & STRATEGIC PLAN 4 TOY BOX LEADERSHIP 5 CAPSTONE CREED WEEK 6 CRIMSON CULTURE 7 COMMUNITY SERVICE HONOR ROLL 8 MELISSA KISH - LEADERSHAPE 10 AL’S PALS 11 CRIMSON WHITE AWARD 12 SUITING YOUR NEEDS 13 GREEK AMBASSADORS 14 UA AWAY

15 CAREER CENTER “PREP STEPS”

CONTRIBUTORS

16 STUDENT AFFAIRS DEPARTMENTS

NATALIE BECK MARGARET BISHOP PEYTON DANIELS CAROLINE DORNING JANINE GASCOIGNE SARA HARTLEY HOLLY HALLMANN GENTRY MCCREARY REYNA MURRELL KRISTEN MOORE ELLEN PATE PAULA PERRY

MESSAGE FROM THE

VICE PRESIDENT

UAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Division of Student Affairs creates a supportive

and educational environment that extends beyond the classroom. Our programs, services and facilities are designed to enhance personal development for all students. Working in partnership with faculty across campus, we have infused academics with student life, providing a seamless experience for students to learn and grow. Our learning-centered environment, meaningful leadership opportunities and professional staff members allow students to achieve academic and personal success at The University of Alabama. Students continue to engage in campus programs while reaching out to the surrounding community. We have seen this service reach a global level as increased numbers of students are traveling to cities as close as Memphis, or as far as Guatemala, to seek new perspectives while lending a hand in a variety of projects. With the initiation of UA Away, a scholarship program for students who wish to work, study or serve away, more students are able to access learning experiences beyond our campus borders. The following pages will share our accomplishments and achievements. As you read, I hope this will serve as an inspiration and a roadmap to the progress we have made during the past academic year. It is a privilege to lead and support a division that is courageously touching the lives of students each and every day, and I hope our stories motivate you to help us reach our future goals and generations. Thank you for your continued support of the Division of Student Affairs. We hope that you will keep up with the excitement happening on campus throughout the year by visiting sa.ua.edu regularly. Sincerely,

Mark D. Nelson Vice President for Student Affairs and Vice Provost

STUDENT AFFAIRS

MISSIONSTATEMENT& The Division of Student Affairs maximizes each UA studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s learning experience.

Student Affairs is devoted to providing experiences that advance: Intellectual pursuit and life long learning A community that cultivates inclusiveness, respect, integrity and responsibility Personal growth, development and leadership Interpersonal skills and relationships Opportunities for participation, contribution and a sense of belonging Health, wellness, enjoyment and fulďŹ llment

To do this, each member of our division focuses on: Maximizing the potential for students to thrive personally, academically, physically, socially and emotionally Supporting each other through communication, collaboration and professional development Improving the understanding of the role of Student Affairs at The University of Alabama Creating new opportunities to collaborate with other divisions and units on campus

The Student Affairs strategic plan sets forth four initiatives/principals that will guide our work for the next several years.

For more information, please visit sa.ua.edu.

They are: Promoting global citizenship and cultural understanding Developing ethical leaders Providing outreach and support for underrepresented students Creating a culture of evidence

CHILDHOOD TOYS SPARK INNOVATIVE “Weebles wobble, but they don’t fall down!” This saying is just one of the simple truths that form the basis for Toy Box Leadership, a book of leadership lessons from childhood toys. The staff of Housing and Residential Communities (HRC) decided to harness their inner children this spring by developing new programming based on the themes of the book. Programming and Civic Leadership Coordinator, Jennifer Glenn, saw a review of Toy Box Leadership in the Association of College Unions International’s magazine and immediately began brainstorming how timeless concepts, ﬁrst learned as children, such as

“ Eve r s i n c e I f i r s t stepped foot on c a m p u s, S t u d e n t Affairs has had a significant impact on my c o l l e g e e x p e r i e n c e. F r o m b e i n g i nvo l ve d, I d e ve l o p e d s k i l l s a n d h ave t a p p e d into resources t h at yo u c a n not find in a classroom. It is important for e ve r y s t u d e n t t o g e t i nvo l ve d a n d seek leadership r o l e s o n c a m p u s, and there is no b e t t e r way t o d o t h at t h a n through Student A f f a i r s.” — RAY DAWKINS

determination, the difﬁculties of change, and other life lessons could be used by HRC. Glenn reﬂects that a collective understanding of the book’s principals began when the HRC Professional Development Committee implemented a staff-wide common reading experience last year, and Toy Box Leadership was selected for reading discussions. The HRC staff embarked on weekly book club meetings to kick off the program. Accounting Assistant, Dee Cook, joined the book club to get involved in HRC events. “I felt that joining the reading group would be a way for me to network, get to know others on a different level and allow me to learn some leadership skills.” Ron Hunter, Jr., President and CEO of Randall House Publications and Michael Waddell, Board of Directors member at Randall House Publications, authored Toy Box Leadership. They visited campus following the group’s study of the book. While at UA, Waddell and Hunter facilitated several workshops for Division of Student Affairs staff, HRC staff, the AHE 450 Leadership class, Resident Advisors and Residence Hall Association members and student leaders from across campus. The authors also sat down for a Lunch and Learn session for staff who had spent several weeks discussing themes presented in the book such as strategy and communication. Cook felt the workshop format allowed for more open discussion and challenging dialogue. “It really got people out of their comfort zones and working together. I felt that it brought down the walls that we all seem to put up to guard against those things we aren’t comfortable with.” Assistant Director for Residence Education, Amanda Wallace, found the program to be a huge success. “It was successful because we had participants from all different areas of our department – CDs, Grads, Central staff. These are people who don’t always get to interact with each other on a regular basis, and I think that it helped them to get to know each other on a deeper level. It also gave us all a common vocabulary to really delve into leadership and how we can model this for our students.”

Capstone Creed Week promoted dialogue of racial

socioeconomic class and religion in the world. Following

diversity and capitalized on the need for cultural awareness

her remarks, Dr. Cooper facilitated student comments and

within the UA community this year. The week-long, annual

questions that broadly examined what cultural awareness

event, within Student Affairs, encourages students to

looks like within our society and campus community.

participate in programs focused on ideals of the Capstone

For UA students, the Capstone Creed is what Dr. Cooper

Creed. The Creed, written by a group of former students,

refers to as a “master tool” for making ethical decisions in all

is a statement of values that each entering freshman

situations. Making the choice to embrace cultural and racial

pledges to uphold at the start of the academic year.

differences is etched into the creed’s guidelines and, thus,

Fairness, honesty and respect were values woven into the

into what UA students should represent.

conversations intended to remind students what it means to be a member of the UA family. To initiate conversations, the Ofﬁce of Judicial Affairs

Todd Borst, Director of Student Judicial Affairs explained the impact these conversations have on the entire

CAPSTONE CREED WEEK PROMOTES CULTURAL

DIALOGUE

community, “When students interact with those who are

worked with Dr. Brittany Cooper, Assistant Professor in the

different from them, they become more aware of themselves

Department of Gender and Race Studies, to develop plans

and others. They understand where each other are coming

for an open forum titled “Race in Real Time.” Dr. Cooper

from and it is our hope that increased understanding will

lectured on the evolution of ethnicity, gender, sexuality,

result in mutual respect.”

QUICK The Blackburn Institute selec ted 27 student leaders to join the program which is designed to promote exploration FACT of issues and identific ation of strategic ac tions that will improve the quality of life for our state and nation.

ADVANCEMENT OF CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY Cultural diversity was recognized and celebrated in a

DIVERSITY

new way this past year. UA’s Ferguson Center Student Union and the Intercultural Council (ICC) brought various artists, student groups, and programs together to educate students about appreciating those who are different from themselves through a program called Crimson Culture. Campus educators and community members were essential to the development, assessment and documentation of Crimson Culture. Campus leaders addressed the changing cultural demographics taking place within the UA community and how collaborations with Tuscaloosa’s city leaders could enhance the event. In addition to faculty and community support, students were also actively involved in planning and preparation. “The vision was to provide a space for students to share every aspect of their cultural heritage and for them to have a voice in all aspects of the event while building sustainable relationships with the Tuscaloosa community,” explained LaToya Scott, Coordinator for Special Events & Student Development at the Ferguson Center. With more than 2,130 reported student volunteer hours, UA students were heavily involved in the programming plans for the musical performances, authentic international cuisine and other cultural demonstrations. “Crimson Culture was such a wonderful event to get to work on,” said Lizzie Yarbrough, a graduate student at UA. “From the inception to actual implementation, almost everything was planned by UA students.” Approximately 2,500 students and community members who attended Crimson Culture were exposed to the broad cultural existence that is represented at UA. Xin Chang is an international student who became involved with the event early on. She describes the event as a huge success. “I was so proud of our student programming team that did such a great job from start to ﬁnish,” said Chang. “I really enjoyed getting to work with Crimson Culture, and I believe there will be even more potential in the future.”

The Beat Auburn Beat Hunger food drive c apitalized on the rivalr y between UA & AU to help alleviate hunger. QUICK UA collec ted 218,510 lbs. (a 33% increase) of food that was donated to the West Alabama Food Bank. FACT

“ Wo r k i n g in Student A f f a i r s g i ve s me the opportunity to help students find their passion. I hope to teach t h e m t o m a ke a difference in their communities and help them l e a r n w h at it means to s e r ve.” — Rachel Edington, Assistant D i r e c t o r, Community Service

RECIEVES NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Teaching students to identify needs within the community, respond with

plans and implement change are skills that build an educational foundation at

students had their “hands on” Tuscaloosa in many forms.

This year, improved and increased opportunities to serve made it easier for

The University of Alabama. This commitment to service was recognized this past

UA students to add time to give back in their busy schedules. Recently, the CSC

spring when the Capstone was named to the 2010 President’s Higher Education

hosted the building of a Habitat for Humanity Shed directly on UA’s campus

Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction. This recognition is one of the

allowing students to stop by between classes and serve in shorter shifts. In

highest federal awards a college or university can receive for a commitment to

addition, partnerships with the Student Government Association, Greek Life and

volunteering, service learning and civic engagement. The award honors the more

Housing and Residential communities allowed for increased hours of service.

than 15,100 students who completed 710,000 hours of community service with

Several students registered for the CSC’s alternative break program and utilized

approximately 120 community partners.

various academic breaks to devote their time and energy to aiding communities

Many of the students contributing to the award completed service experiences through UA’s Community Service Center (CSC). The CSC continues

in Memphis, Guatemala, Canada and the Dominican Republic. For Student Affairs, community service is a cornerstone of the college

to increase opportunities for students to improve their local community and

experience. As the CSC looks to the upcoming year, the championing of even

make a difference outside of Tuscaloosa. With at least 10 service opportunities

more opportunities for students to serve will be a valued priority. With plans

available each month, students can ﬁnd a way to serve with the CSC almost any

for new projects and the ongoing dedication to weekly service programs, the

day of the week. From serving in soup kitchens to mentoring in local schools,

Capstone will continue to lead the nation in student service initiatives.

“Everyone is a teacher and a learner.”

our vision and our passion by asking the

This is exactly how Melissa Kish explains

right questions. Now, she is someone I have

her leadership philosophy and a main reason

on campus that I can talk to even after the

she was attracted to the LeaderShape

experience because she understands all of

Institute, an organization that draws college

the things we learned.”

students from all over the country to learn to

in Atlanta, she notes that this wasn’t just

a disregard for the impossible as they look to

an inﬂuential experience for the students.

their futures.

Kish returned to UA with improved skills in

After submitting her application to

developing student leaders and program

become a LeaderShape facilitator, Kish

facilitation along with a new energy and

underwent an intensive selection process

outlook on the opportunities college students

that examined her familiarity with conﬂict

have. “College students have talent, passion

management, leadership and group

and drive to make the world better, and

dynamics. Kish used the skills and knowledge

they blew me away,” said Kish. She further

she has gained working in Student Affairs to

explains that the most rewarding part

impress a committee that ultimately offered

of cluster facilitation was witnessing the

her a position at the Atlanta national session,

transformation among the students she

where she served as a cluster facilitator.

led. “For some students, LeaderShape was

Kish packed her bags and traveled to

the ﬁrst time they had ever been able to

Atlanta for faculty member training a few days

see themselves as leaders. It gave them

before students arrived ready to learn. She

conﬁdence to go out and make a difference.”

knew there was a life-changing week ahead

Kish empowers her students at UA to

for the carefully selected college students and

make a difference through a daily example

was grateful for the added preparation time

of embracing new challenges and learning

for both she and the other facilitators.

opportunities in every aspect of a work

The University of Alabama sent 10

When Kish looks back on the week

share, discover, and most importantly, accept

environment. For Kish, “teaching and

students to the national conference this

learning” deﬁnes her career in Student Affairs

past year. Leah Boyd, a senior at UA, was

where she serves as an Assistant Director

fortunate to be part of Kish’s small group

in University Recreation. As she practices

for the week and describes that Kish made

being observant of lessons in leadership, Kish

a profound impact on her experience.

continues to ﬁnd teachable moments that

“Melissa pushed us to think critically about

inspire her students.

SPOTLIGHT “Melissa pushed us to think critically about our vision and our passion by asking the right q u e s t i o n s.” — L e a h B o yd

“Student Affairs allows m e t o wo r k with amazing student leaders on a d a i l y b a s i s. I am able to r e a c h b e yo n d my own department a n d m a ke an impact on a wide spectrum of students across c a m p u s.” — Wa l t e r K o l i s, C o o r d i n at o r, A q u at i c Operations

UA COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER, FERGUSON CENTER LAUNCH

AL’S PALS

MENTORSHIP

PROGRAM

This year, The McKenzie Court Community Center became

mentees. UA student and Al’s Pals mentor, Cameron Shevlin

January 2011 with a goal to serve at-risk elementary students

has been personally inﬂuenced because of the heartfelt

in the local community. More than 80 children living in McKenzie

encouragement she has given to and received from her mentee.

Court have been reached by the UA student volunteers who

The Al’s Pals program provides the positive role models

help them with homework, reinforce reading and math skills

needed for these children to experience the consistent care

and offer a variety of enrichment and recreational activities. “All

of stable friendships. The program became such a success in

of our mentors really want to be there, and they have done an

its ﬁrst year at McKenzie Court that it will expand to Oakdale

amazing job of engaging with the kids and taking initiative to

Elementary School in the upcoming year. Al’s Pals student

improve our outreach efforts” explains UA graduate and former

mentors have built a bridge for the children of McKenzie Court

Al’s Pals mentor Rob Heﬂin.

to connect to their promising futures. Now having met admirable

The new mentoring program, a collaborative effort of the Ferguson Center Student Union and the Community Service

Center, is having a positive effect on both the mentors and

home to a new mentoring program at UA. Al’s Pals started in

role models in Al’s Pals, they know the steps to take to achieve success in academics and life.

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South has seen SeeTravel CAMERAS, page 3 from that community and Across the city Date of Tuscaloosa, • What: Auction Seaton last “Seventy-five percent of the homes are being rebuilt and Who says money can’t buy good will go beyond year’s that “With schools that are mak- contract, it is still football that Alabama is one of grams, only 14 schoolsEnd earned ness.Auction However, a 2010will report By Tonyyour Tsoukalas proceeds go repaired love? By Bring to Date • Where: Zone firmed after theNorth devastating Sarah Sports Masseywallet school rivalries. It is a Habitat ing money, more thanCORRECTION likely supports the other sports.” schools. a profit through their athletic the 14 by the Transylvania University Assistant Editor to endowment fund and benefit scholarships and your effects of the April 27 tornado. Senior Staff Hudson Reporter Brett for Hubenefisuggested t to get to that work most Inthere Fulks Stallworth said teams are9 edition two orofthree things suspended. 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UA officials contoWomen’s many to be a bustling busi- schools who have athletic pro- released, ter of the National Society See ATHLETICS, page Victor Luckerson, Anna Foley, Nancy Hogan those in need.” build a home for a family that dents will be introduced to sita coach Wendell Hudson is ual who shouted a racial slur be set the record straight. year, of Black Engineers will at bamaparking.ua.edu, Contributions Maintenance lost their house in Tuscaloosa. new ting bicycle in his policy. office Generated mere hours See DATE, page 6 students — Caroline Dorning, a The project, House United, out of concern bothoffice pedes-in where they will be asked to Rental before tip-off.forHis from graduate student the le was scheduled to be held in trians and cyclists, this new t c Monday, April 11, 2011 Serving the University of Alabama since 1894 Vol. 117, Issue h provide the serial number, y i newly-renovated Foster sp Ala- 110 rec University e Baldwin County, Ala., during By Amanda Sams policy encourages students to Auditorium is positioned near brand name and color of bama the month of June as a joint Senior Staff Reporter register their to bicycles if they the entrance the arena, and and Friday, thebuild University Alabamafrom sincethese 1894 two rival Vol. 117, Issue 121 Habitat for Serving Humanity with ofstudents alsams1@crimson.ua.edu plan to April park them on campus. he can hear 29, the 2011 people filing in the bike. 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Involvement with Student Media provides an outstanding educational platform for students’ future careers. Through collaboration with UA’s premier College of Communication and Information Sciences, student journalists have discovered a myriad of experience in mass media. Our students take writing and design to the next level as their awardwinning stories have been recognized throughout the Southeast. This year, the Crimson White student newspaper of UA took first place honors as the Best All-Around Daily Student Newspaper at a Four-Year College or University. The Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) sponsored the accolades and bestowed the honor as part of the Mark of Excellence awards program for student journalism in Region Three. “This recognition means a lot since it comes from a prestigious organization of professional journalists. It is truly an honor to be selected for this award,” said Paul Wright, Director of Student Media. Students were individually spotlighted for distinctive stories. Sports editor Jason Galloway won first place in the sports writing category for his story “Prothro Still Believes,” that profiled former Crimson Tide football player Tyrone Prothro and his desire to return to football. Other student award winners included Miranda Murphy and Drew Hoover. Murphy, a sports reporter, placed third in the sports writing category for her story “Quidditch Sweeps the Capstone,” an account of November’s Creative Campus’s Quidditch on the Quad event. Hoover, photo editor, placed third in the sports photography category for his photo of Julio Jones’ one-handed reception against San Jose State University in September. “These awards reinforce what I’ve said many times,” Wright said. “This is one of the best groups of student journalists I have worked with in more than 30 years of working in student media; their futures are very bright.”

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SGA BEGINS

BUSINESS ATTIRE PROGRAM FOR

UA STUDENTS

Students searching for internships, co-op positions and jobs will no longer have the added stress of ﬁnding the perfect

said Lowell Davis, Assistant Dean of Students. As students learn the basics of personal ﬁnancial planning,

suit that ﬁts a college budget. This past year, the Student

a large clothing allowance does not ﬁt the bill. Business suits

Government Association, Ofﬁce of the Dean of Students and

and professional accessories can cost upwards of $250.00.

the Honors College collaborated to initiate a new business

Thanks to the donations from faculty, staff and alumni,

attire program that loans UA students a sharp suit to wear

gently used suiting is available for students to rent out of the

during interviews or other events.

Ferguson Center Student Union before their interviews free of

The idea for Suiting Your Needs was tailored from discussions between students hoping to provide outreach to

charge. Rachel Jones, a senior majoring in theater, is intrigued

the campus community. After brainstorming different needs,

by the idea and hopes to utilize the program as she begins

the concept and motivation of knowing this program would

the job search process. “Times are hard right now,” says

give students an edge in seeking and obtaining professional

Jones. “If a student can make a better impression during their

opportunities helped students turn brainstorming into action.

interview with a professional suit, this program is exactly what

“In just a short time, the program has acquired a vast collection

was needed.” As the program grows, the goal is to expand

of gently used attire for interviews, meetings, religious services

the availability of styles and sizes while continuing to suit

and other similar engagements and it’s truly helping students,”

student needs.

Greek students rallied together to form UA Greek Relief, an effor t that brought thousands of Greek students, their QUICK parents and alumni together to prepare more than 20,000 meals and collec t supplies for tornado sur vivors. FACT

The inaugural Greek Ambassador program launched last spring giving fraternity and sorority leaders a new approach to serve the campus and share their purposes with prospective students. The Office of Greek Affairs, working in conjunction with the four Greek governing councils and the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, hoped the program would provide meaningful opportunities for members of the fraternity and sorority community to become engaged in campus life while sharing the benefits of Greek Life involvement with incoming students and families. Over 40 chapter members representing 25 chapters were selected to serve in the first class of Greek Ambassadors. Extensive training was led by representatives from Greek Affairs and Undergraduate Admissions in areas such as communication, customer service and diversity. Upon completion of their training, the team began meetings and tours with visiting students. To date, the Greek Ambassadors have welcomed and shared their experiences with nearly 200 prospective students and their families, who in turn feel connected to campus right away. “The Greek Ambassadors program has been a tremendous asset to the Greek Community,” said Matt Calderone, president of Greek Ambassadors and a member of Sigma Nu fraternity. “Through the program, we have been able to reach hundreds of new students and parents, give

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them accurate information about the Greek community,

“LeaderShape wa s o n e o f t h e m o s t e ye opening and significant e ve n t s o f my l i f e t h u s f a r. Not only did I learn about my s e l f, my s t r e n g t h s, my we a k n e s s e s, and quite literally how to change the wo r l d, b u t I a l s o c r e at e d r e l at i o n s h i p s t h at w i l l l a s t t h e r e s t o f my l i f e.” — Nikki Hillman

dispel negative stereotypes frequently associated with fraternity and sorority membership and help recruit students to Alabama.” The Greek Ambassador program anticipates making a huge impact this Fall as a new group of future students come to campus with a goal to get involved from day one. While Greek Ambassadors connect new Alabama students to involvement possibilities, Taylor Rudolph, Vice President of the program, knows the current students are also gaining conﬁdence in their own leadership potential. “Greek Ambassadors has provided me with invaluable experience in improving my abilities as a leader. Through interacting with prospective students, current students, and the administration, I have built a solid foundation for positively representing one of the best Greek communities in the nation.”

UA AWAY MOVES FORWARD ENDOWED SUPPORT FUND

With the growth of global communication and an increasing interdependence among nations, student travel experiences have become a top priority for UA’s Division of Student Affairs. The UA Away initiative offers unique learning opportunities for students to engage in worldly dialogue as they study new cultures, serve others, or

“Being i nvo l ve d in Student Affairs has assisted me w i t h my s o c i a l skills and provided with n e t wo r k i n g opportunities t h at I wo u l d n o t h ave h a d other wise. Not o n l y a r e yo u exposed to d i ve r s e p e o p l e o n c a m p u s, b u t b e i n g i nvo l ve d enhances the collegiate experience by e x p o s i n g yo u to different p e o p l e, p l a c e s, a n d c u l t u r e s.” — Zita Orji

benefit from on-the-job training. This past year, the Board of Trustees approved the resolution for the UA Away Endowed Support Fund. Thanks to generous donations of parents, alumni and friends of the Division, the endowment will begin earning funds to continually provide scholarships for students hoping to work, serve or study away from UA’s campus community. Several scholarships have already been distributed to undergraduate students participating in service initiatives abroad. This past year, Student Affairs awarded 30 student scholarships for involvement in the Community Service Center’s Alternative Break program. Haglaeeh Contreras was able to travel to Guatemala during Spring Break with support from UA Away and notes that the experience helped her find her purpose, “I am very thankful for the scholarship and the opportunity that I was given to travel to Guatemala. There is so much to say about the trip and not enough words to describe the impact it had on me.” The goal of the UA Away support fund is to raise a $1 million endowment for program-specific scholarship contributions. An endowment of this size will generate $50,000 to be annually directed towards enrichment of the educational UA Away experiences. Paige Lancaster, Director of Development for Student Affairs knows this goal is possible, “With the outstanding support of many loyal alumni and parents at UA, I am confident we will reach our $1 million aim and begin awarding more scholarships to very eager and deserving students.”

UA STUDENTS IMPROVE CAREER FAIR SKILLS WITH

“PREP STEP” PROGRAM Career fairs are a helpful resource for current students and

graduates beginning their job search. As employment opportunities become increasingly competitive, professionals at the Career Center

emphasized during one exercise to enhance a student’s 30-second self-introduction. “The goal of ‘Prep Steps’ is to send every participant into the

know it is crucial for graduates to stand out among other candidates

career fair professionally dressed and prepared to demonstrate soft

during all stages of an interview process. In April 2011, the “Prep

skills,” said Mary Lowrey, Assistant Director of the Career Center.

Steps” program began in an effort to showcase UA students as

“We talk about these skills throughout the year and engage students

top candidates during career fairs and their ﬁrst interactions with

in practice, but we realize not every student has been to the Career

potential employers.

Center or to one of our presentations,” she explains. This new

Prior to a career fair, the interactive program rotates students

program allows the Career Center to connect with larger numbers of

through practice stations called “Prep Steps” to give students an

students in a new way. Plans for the upcoming school year include

edge of polished professionalism. Career consultants focus on

incorporating Prep Steps into more fairs. Austin Ryland, a graduate

the soft skills that are most impressionable to an employer during

student at UA, shared his gratitude after attending Prep Steps, “The

a ﬁrst meeting. Learning stations include a review of handshaking

program was well done and the professional staff from UA’s career

and the importance of eye-contact. Employer research is also

center deﬁnitely made a difference.”

QUICK Student Involvement Week, a program designed to help students get connec ted, added a new event titled “Get FACT Involved, Get Spiritual,” which educ ates UA students about a variety of spiritual traditions and congregations on c ampus and in the Tusc aloosa community.

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2010-2011 BY THE NUMBERS UNIVERSITY RECREATION FACILITIES WERE UTILIZED BY 82% OF UA STUDENTS.

14,446 STUDENTS TRACKED 549,545 COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS THROUGH THE SLPRO TRACKING SYSTEM.

OUTREACH FROM THE COUNSELING CENTER REACHED 12,473 MEMBERS OF THE UA AND TUSCALOOSA COMMUNITY.

HOUSING AND RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES PROVIDES HOUSING AND PROGRAMMING FOR 7,490 RESIDENTS ON CAMPUS. THE GREEK COMMUNITY REPRESENTS 28% OF THE UA STUDENT POPULATION.

5,912 PARENTS AND FAMILY MEMBERS ATTENDED PARENT ORIENTATION, AN INCREASE OF 9%. 7,887 STUDENTS, STAFF AND FACULTY RECEIVED OUTREACH FROM THE WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTER.

GRADUATE STUDENT SERVICES ENGAGED 21% OF UA GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL STUDENTS.

4,841 STUDENTS ARE REGISTERED WITH A STUDENT ORGANIZATION THROUGH THE SOURCE. CAREER FAIR PARTICIPATION INCREASED THIS YEAR WITH 2,684 STUDENTS ATTENDING.

36% OF FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS BY JUDICIAL AFFAIRS.

STUDENT AFFAIRS PROVIDED JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR 1,200 STUDENTS. 120 GRADUATE STUDENTS ASSISTED IN THE PRODUCTION OF THE SOUTHERN HISTORIAN JOURNAL. THE STUDENT AFFAIRS ANNUAL FUND AWARDED 30 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENT TRAVEL ABROAD.

DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS Visit us online at sa.ua.edu UA Division of Student Affairs

@UAStudentAffairs

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