Vibrations April 2011 by University of Louisville

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Division of Student Affairs, University of Louisville

Table of Contents 1. The VP’s Pen: The Future of Student Affairs 2. Veterans Symposium Continues to Grow 3. New “Digs” for DRC! 4. Speaker Gives a Powerful Presentation 5. Job Expo Draws Over 70 Employers 6. Kentucky Student Leadership Conference 2011 7. 9th Annual International Fashion Show 8. New Fraternity on Campus 9. New Sorority on Campus 10. Bringing Student Organizations Together 11. PDC Web Design Session Has Good Turn Out 12. Code of Conduct Revisions Endorsed 13. Mr. and Mrs. Cardinal 2011 14. Greeks Host Their 74th Annual Fryberger Sing 15. Zumba’ing It Up! 16. Welcome to Our New Staff Members 17. Newest Member of the UofL Family 18. Have You Given a High-Five Today? 19. Save the Dates 20. Sign Up for the Quote of the Day

1. The VP’s Pen: The Future of Student Affairs If one is employed in higher education long enough, the opportunity to see shifts that impact the work we do with students is often seen. The obvious and noticeable changes are many times linked to changes in resource allocation. There are periods in which departments have seen “good” times with increased funding to provide improved services

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or programs for students. There are also times of increased growth, where increases in students, faculty, and staff have created a renewed synergy in the work of a university. There are also the generational changes. These sneak up on a person. These start with a person saying, “My, the students are looking younger.” A few years go by and the statement becomes, “My, look how young the faculty are these days.” Somewhere along the way we have the, “We have done that before,” which later becomes, “We did that back in 19xx.” Yes, if one is employed long enough in higher education we can see these shifts. Higher education is facing one of its greatest shifts in decades. It is possible we are not prepared for it. Higher education is indirectly being asked to fundamentally change how it delivers knowledge and information to students and society. For centuries the academy has relied upon a professor, a student, a classroom, and a discipline. When combined over time a new scholar emerged – one we now call a college graduate. Along the way the academy discovered it wasn’t so much the message that mattered, but what was learned that mattered. Thus, student learning emerged. Throughout all of this, the academy learned to appreciate the out-of-classroom experiences and their direct impact on student learning, student success, and life-long learning. For decades we have enjoyed this synergy in philosophies. Today, 2011, the message is changing. Possibly spurred on by economic challenges, universities have grown reliant on a funding and

tions a r b Vi teaching model that is increasingly becoming obsolete. We already know that states are contributing lower amounts of resources to higher education. We also already know we are experimenting with different methods of information and knowledge delivery to students. At the academic pace we often profess, this may not be fast enough. Student Affairs at a research university has a responsibility unlike departments located on regional or private universities. Student Affairs at a University of Louisville has a duty to not only attempt to discover new methods of student engagement and delivery of information, but to share what has been learned so others may follow. That is this division’s challenge today. There are many tried and true methods used today to engage and retain students. Some of these worked well in 1970, better in 1990, but will be long gone in 2015. Has this division, and your department, prepared for this shift? For example, many students long ago enjoyed movie nights, where friends would gather and attend the showing of some film in an auditorium on campus. UofL still has such events in the Floyd Theater and has been doing such for decades. Today, more students watch movies on their smartphone than in a theater. How has the academy and more directly Student Affairs responded to this shift? Better yet, have we experimented enough (as part of our mission) to share what we have learned for others to follow? The new models of student engagement, as well as resource management, teaching, and research, rest with each individual within the academy. Our reliance on an increasingly obsolete model will only cause us to under serve our students and the society. In the coming months we will begin to lay out a plan for the future of Student Affairs at the University of Louisville. It is time for Student Affairs to reframe how we do business and every person in this division is challenged to help redefine our work and methodology in serving students, not just today, but for the next several decades. So, the question is, “If we were to completely redesign our work to best serve students and society, what five things should first be done? Send your comments to #safuture on Twitter. Follow me on Twitter@tomjackjr and on Facebook at facebook.com/tomjackjr.

2. Veteran Symposium Continues to Grow! The University of Louisville Veteran Symposium moved to a larger space this year as over 100 attendees learned and shared with presenters from across the nation. Participants enjoyed 10 sessions, 2 research presentations and a student panel comprised of student-veterans from the University of Kentucky, Western Kentucky University, Eastern Kentucky University and the University of Louisville. Presenter themes included Academic and Social Integration; Assessing Needs of Disabled and Female Veterans; Connecting Veterans to Services, Especially Career Development and Academic Advising; and How to Utilize CAS Standards to benefit those Services. There were attendees from 24 states and 65 schools and organizations. The symposium was a big success!

3. New “Digs” for DRC! The Disability Resource Center (DRC) occupied Robbins Hall for over three decades. Over the years, staff and students had grown accustomed to (and fond of) the grand staircase, the high ceilinged offices, the fireplaces, the ghost of Jenny Robbins and even the occasional squirrel or opossum. But change is ever present and the DRC has now vacated Robbins to make way for the expansion of the J.B. Speed Art Museum. Robbins will be demolished in May and the property will likely be transformed into the Speed’s new outdoor sculpture garden. Shortly before the winter break, the DRC relocated to the new facilities in Stevenson Hall, and the new “digs” are nothing short of fabulous! The staff

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tions a r b Vi has adapted quite nicely to the changes in spite of feeling a bit sad leaving Robbins Hall, and they do wonder what might happen to their resident “possum.” The ability to schedule most of the accommodated exams within the newly renovated and customized central testing area is much more efficient than what was experienced in Robbins Hall. The new computer lab has only received one student complaint and that is “where’s the sofa?” The students love the more centralized location and the staff has discovered the convenience of running to the SAC and to Einstein Brothers’ Bagels for a snack. “We had best ALL join a Zumba class to counter-balance these conveniences!!” said one staff member. The Open House on March 3rd was very nice and there was a great turn out. If you haven’t visited the Center, stop in and take a tour. The DRC loves their new facilities and thinks that you will as well.

4. Powerful Presentation on Supervision The Student Affairs Professional Development Committee was pleased to host speaker, Dr. Brad Shuck, an assistant professor in the Department of Leadership, Foundations and Human Resource Education at the UofL College of Education and Human Development. His dynamic session on The Engaged Workplace, held February 16th, was well received by the audience of about 20 staff and graduate students. Dr. Shuck has a background in Student Affairs. He worked in Housing and Residence Life while at Western Kentucky and Florida

International University. Then he moved into the corporate world working for Norwegian Cruise Line until finally arriving here at UofL. The lessons that many took away from the presentation were based on Dr. Shuck’s research: What does and does not engage staff in their work? The presentation included his understanding of using staff’s strengths to increase engagement, as well as how supervisors can be damaging to staff morale when they aren’t attending to what matters to their staff. The participants in the session left wanting to learn more and are anxious to have Dr. Shuck back to speak about practical suggestions for supervisors to better engage their staff. Look for more to come!

5. Job Expo Draws Over 700 Students After being snowed out last year, over 70 employers met with our students and alumni during the Career Development Center’s Job Expo on February 15th in the Student Activities Center–Multipurpose Room. It was held to help fill full-time, part-time and internship positions and the room was buzzing with potential employees. The Career Development Center also sponsored a Part-Time Job Fair on January 13th in the Red Barn that drew over 700 students. Both events were very successful. Another career fair held was the Big East Virtual Career Fair, March 11th at Madison Square Garden (which coincided with the Big East Basketball Tournament). Coming up is the Green Careers Fair during Community Engagement Week in April!

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tions a r b Vi 6. Kentucky Student Leadership Conference 2011

7. 9th Annual International Fashion Show

Fifteen Resident Assistants (RAs) and Resident Student Association (RSA) members attended the 2011 Kentucky Student Leadership Conference (KSLC) at Western Kentucky University February 4th through 6th. This was the first time that RAs and RSA members have come together in a conference format. Previously, the Kentucky Association of Housing Officers (KAHO) sponsored two separate conferences: the Kentucky Resident Assistant Conference (KRAC) and the Kentucky Association of Residence Hall Conference (KARH). In an effort to provide for all student leaders in Housing and minimize expenditures, the conferences were combined. Schools in attendance included The University of Louisville, Berea, Murray State University, University of Kentucky, Eastern Kentucky University, Northern Kentucky University, and Western Kentucky University. It was the first Kentucky Student Leadership Conference, and it provided new opportunities for each school to make a mark and find involvement. The University of Louisville delegation did just that as they bid for and won the following awards: Student of the Year - Rose Marshall National Communications Chair of the Year Caleb Piper Program of the Year - Lessons with Lady Gaga by Jeff Lamb and Bridget Quitter Advisor of the Year - Hannah Piechowski School of the Year - University of Louisville Top 10 Program - Lessons with Lady Gaga by Jeff Lamb, Bridget Quitter, and Trisha Wagner

Glitz and glamour were the keynotes at Student Activities Board’s (SAB’s) 9th Annual International Fashion Show on January 28th. Dozens of students from several student organizations promenaded along a runway under a shimmering chandelier and around a glimmering fountain. The students—from such organizations as the Indian Student Association, Theta Phi Beta, the African Student Union, and the SAB itself— graced the stage in all manner of style, from colorful cultural garb to the latest styles courtesy of Brush, General Eccentric, and The Buckle. Lavish decorations from Fleur di Lis Design were highlighted in hues of violet, blue and green and DJ Prism coordinated the musical portion of the show. Patrons enjoyed abundant entrees from a wide variety of cultures, courtesy of Ramsi’s. The elegance of the affair surpassed all of SAB’s previous fashion shows and provided students with an outstanding opportunity to parade in style for their friends and fellow students.

8. New Fraternity on Campus Congratulations and welcome to Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. Following a month long PR and recruitment blitz on campus by their national

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tions a r b Vi consultants, they installed their colony at UofL on Friday, February 18th with 25 new members. We look forward to great things from ATO as they continue to grow and make a name for themselves at UofL!

9. New Sorority on Campus After almost three years of tireless work by administration, staff, and Panhellenic officers and ambassadors, the Panhellenic Council chose a former UofL sorority, Zeta Tau Alpha, to return to campus and re-colonize in the fall of 2011. The Beta Lambda Chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha was a member of our Greek system from 1927 until 1977. We are very happy to welcome them back to the University. Look out for their representatives on campus doing research during the spring, and recruitment efforts in the fall. Thank you to all the individuals and groups on campus who worked to make this successful. This effort still needs a lot of support as we work toward the expansion of Greek Life.

by Dr. Michael Anthony, as well as attend workshops on managing a budget, identifying leadership styles and building effective transition strategies. The event was a great success and set the framework for more successful RSO summits in the future.

11. PDC Web Design Session Has Good Turn Out

10. Bringing Student Organizations Together In a joint effort between the Student Government and the Student Activities Department, UofL hosted its first RSO (Recognized Student Organizations) Summit. This one-day conference, took place on Saturday, January 22nd, and brought leaders from many student organizations on campus together to learn about leadership skills and how to build effective and involved student groups. Attendees had the opportunity to connect with their SGA Representatives and listen to a great keynote speech delivered

The Professional Development Committee hosted a requested Learn at Lunch session about Web Design on March 1st. The presentation by Susie Cucura, with David Horrar’s technical assistance, covered how to make a website more user-friendly, and how to avoid certain web design problems. Some of the major points included tips about how to keep from chasing your viewers away. Dana May Casperson says “It only takes three to five seconds to form a first impression.” One of the tips, for example, was how important it is to keep photo sizes smaller in pixels per inch (ppi) so they will load faster. Also discussed was good navigation and how to accomplish it, consistency in design, the length of the copy and— most of all—to focus on the target markets wants and needs above everything else. There were plenty of examples of what not to do when designing a website. It was just an hour long, but it was a successful Learn at Lunch session.

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tions a r b Vi 12. Code of Conduct Revisions Endorsed The Code of Student Conduct is the University’s policy regarding non-academic discipline of students. The Code gives students general notice of non-academic prohibited conduct, outlines the process used to determine violations, and explains student rights. On February 8th, 2011, the Board of Trustees approved changes to Section 6 of the Redbook and, in so doing, endorsed the proposed revisions to the Code of Student Conduct. Dean Mardis and Michelle Clemons made the initial recommendations, but the proposed changes were reviewed and approved by the Student Government Association, the Student Care Team, the Vice President for Student Affairs, and University Counsel. The resulting Code is a more cohesive and streamlined document that incorporates best practices and addresses issues related to overall societal changes, such as those introduced by new technologies and changes in the law. The primary purpose for the Code in the University setting is to respond to incidents of non-academic misconduct in a way that is developmentally sound and creates an environment in which all members of the academic community can live, work, and learn together. The Code is designed to provide educational guidance to those wishing to develop into good citizens and, at the same time, to respond appropriately to aberrant behavior that damages the livinglearning environment on campus. Serious violations of the Code of Student Conduct, including possession of weapons, sexual or physical assault, drug distribution, theft, classroom disruption, or threatening

behavior, can result in separation from the University. Anyone wishing to report an alleged incident of non-academic misconduct may do so in writing to the University Police (Floyd Street Parking Complex) or to the Dean of Students Office (W301, Student Activities Center). The Code of Student Conduct is published online at http:// louisville.edu/dos/policies-and-procedures/code-of-student-conduct.html. The Student Handbook is also published online at http://louisville.edu/ dos/policies-and-procedures/student-handbook-table-of-contents.html.

13. Mr. and Ms. Cardinal 2011 Each year the University of Louisville Student Activities Board bestows an award to an outstanding senior man and woman as Mr. and Ms. Cardinal. The award is based on academic excellence, co-curricular activities, service to the community and service to the University of Louisville. This year’s Ms. Cardinal, Katie Gardner, majors in Industrial and Mechanical Engineering. She is the Vice President of the Society of Women Engineers and a Student Government Association Senator. Ms. Cardinal has studied at the University of Louisville Dance Academy as well as having served as Executive Vice President of the Resident Student Association, as a CAPS Leader, and as a Co-Director of the Freshmen LEAD program. A recipient of numerous scholarships, she was recognized in 2010 by the Women Leading Kentucky organization, and she has been on the Dean’s list every semester. Currently our Ms. Cardinal represents the university on co-op as an employee of the Defense Contract Management Agency in Alexandria, Virginia. This year’s Mr. Cardinal, Jonathan Bender majors in Biology and French. He is the President of the Alpha Epsilon Delta Pre-Health Honors Society and is the Senior Intern of the Americorps Bonner Leader Program. Mr. Cardinal has also served as a member of the University of Louisville Men’s Swimming and Diving Team, in the REACH Ambassador Peer Mentoring Program, on the Student Government Association College of Arts and Sciences Student Council, and in the Freshman LEAD program. He is a Dean’s Scholar who is a National Merit Finalist and a Fulbright Research Grant Candidate. Mr. Cardinal was the recipient of numerous scholarships including the Guaranteed Entrance to Medical

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tions a r b Vi School Program and the Montpellier, France, Work Exchange Program. Congratulations Katie and Jonathan.

14. Greeks Host Their 74th Annual Fryberger Sing The 74th Annual Fryberger Greek Sing was held on February 27th, at the downtown Louisville Palace Theatre. Fraternity and sorority members sold over 2,700 tickets to fill the theater with parents, students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Individual fraternities and sororities arranged medleys of songs that showcased their members’ musical talents and each performance was evaluated by outside professional choral judges. A twenty-three member board of fraternity and sorority members is responsible for planning and coordinating the Fryberger Sing. It was a grand occasion to enter the beautiful Louisville Palace Theatre and see the marquee lights twinkling with the UofL name on top. Overall winners were Sigma Chi Fraternity and Sigma Kappa Sorority. The second place winners were Kappa Sigma Fraternity and Delta Zeta Sorority. Third place was awarded to Phi Delta Theta Fraternity and Chi Omega Sorority. Kyle Schuler, Pi Kappa Alpha, was the winner of the Interfraternity Council’s Rodney Williams “Greek Man of the Year” award and Sierra Ashby, from Sigma Kappa, was the winner of the Panhellenic Council’s “Greek Woman of the Year” award. The Fryberger Sing has been held annually since 1937. The event was created to honor Agnes Moore Fryberger, an inspiring teacher in the College of Music. Congratulations to all of the winners!

15. Zumba’ing It Up! Have you ever wanted to go to Zumba but never had anyone to go with!? Staff members from the Counseling Center, Student Support Services and the Vice President’s office recently teamed up to provide support for each other in their quest for a more healthy lifestyle by attending Zumba classes with the Get Healthy Now Program. “Attending Zumba classes with my colleagues has been a great experience! Not only do I get to dance, but I also get the opportunity to relax and relieve some stress with my new work family. Zumba is an excellent way to get some exercise in, and also a great time to just laugh at yourself!” said Jeremy Johnson, Program Coordinator for Student Support Services. Be sure to check out http://louisville.edu/hr/gethealthynow/wo to find out how you can become more active, relieve some pent-up stress, and possibly increase the camaraderie found in your offices!

16. Welcome to Our New Staff Members

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Colleen Gettys Program Coordinator for Services for Students with Learning Disabilities and/or ADHD Disability Resource Center Burel Ford Program Manager Student Support Services David Henry Billing /Reports Officer Housing Bridgett Thornberry Assignments Coordinator Housing 7

tions a r b Vi 17. Newest Member of the UofL Family Suhail and Jonathan Johnson welcomed Mia Katerina Johnson into the world on January 28th, 2011. She weighed 9lb .1oz. and is the talk of the Housing Office. Everyone looks forward to hearing about her and seeing the latest photos. Congratulations Suhail and JJ. Welcome Mia!

18. Have you given a High-Five today? Here’s a High Five for Natasha Ramsey—because of her outstanding work with Student Support Services through her graduate internship with their office. Natasha’s passion and desire to work with underrepresented students is seen through her consistent and tireless work ethic, and her always-upbeat interactions with students. Thanks to Natasha for her hard work and for providing students with an excellent resource by creating the Student Support Services Mentor Program! Here’s a High Five for Pam Curtis— because of her fabulous listening skills and her endless desire to continue her own professional development. She exemplifies leadership! Here’s a High Five for George Howe—because George is one of the most hard working men that I know. He has been a tremendous help to the Women 4 Women student chapter and all our events at the Red Barn. He is always friendly and very easy to talk to. Thank you George, for all the hard work that you do! When was the last time you High-Fived someone for a job well done or just because? Well the Student Affairs Professional

Development Committee has an online form whereby you can recognize individuals for these reasons and more. Giving a High-Five can be the motivation and encouragement someone may need. Visit http://louisville.edu/student/form/student-affairs-high-five to submit your High-Five today!

19. Save the Dates: April 15 April 18 April 19, 20 April 21 April 25 April 25 May 2, 3 May 12 May 12 May 18 May 20 June 6-10 June 15-19 June 18-22 Jun 20 July 7, 8 July 8 July 17-23 August 5 August 17 Sept 30-Oct 2 October 29

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Crawfish Boil at 5:00 PM, Red Barn Student Awards at 7:00 PM, SAC MPR ISL Symposium Earthfest on the West Lawn Semester Siesta at 6:00 PM in the Red Barn Pancakes and Pajamas Mental Health Symposium African American Graduation Celebration Senior Day at the Downs Division-wide End of Semester Lunch Classified Staff Retreat New Professionals Institute, Emory NACA/ASCA Workshop Mid Managers Institute, Auburn Big East Career Directors Meeting (hosted at UofL) Summer Academy George J. Howe Red Barn Summer Concert ASCA Don Gehring Academy – UofL Summer Picnic Fall Move-in September Family Weekend Homecoming

tions a r b Vi 20. Sign Up for the Quote of the Day The Professional Development Committee offers you a “Quote . d a of the Day” on a different topic le : y ip a h Leaders the path m and re e h w each day. These topics llow is no path re Do not fo e th re n e include: Leadership, Success, o ers d wh Go instea —Ralph Waldo Em Inspiration, Stress and Humor. ail. leave a tr If you are interested in receiving a “quote of the day” in your email box each morning, sign up by sending your request to susie.cucura@louisville.edu.

21. Special Thanks Thank you Holly Bradford, Joni Burke, Michelle Clemons, Pam Curtis, Joshua L Hardman, Shirley Hardy, Dr. Tom Jackson, Jr., Jeremy Johnson, Dr. Michael Mardis, Laura Mercer, Frank Mianzo, Dorothea Muller, Julie Onnembo, Cathy Patus, Hannah Piechowski, Lee Ann Riffle, John Smith, Charisma Stigall, JT Stinnett, Bridgett Thornberry, Beverly Wolford and Karen Zody for your contributions to this newsletter. The Student Affairs Vibrations newsletter is produced and edited by Susie Cucura, Student Affairs Publications and Marketing Coordinator, susie.cucura@louisville.edu.

This publication is produced by the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs Student Activities Center, Suite W302 University of Louisville 2100 S. Floyd St., Louisville, KY 40208 502-852-6933

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