Division of Student Affairs
Initiatives
The Division of Student Affairs is in the midst of a reorganization that will ensure we are focused on our vision and mission. This reorganization includes the development of a one-stop enrollment services center and enhancements of student support and early intervention initiatives.
Recruitment Retention Overview (Microsoft Word document)
Recent accomplishments include:
- Analysis of NSSE data.
2007 National Survey of Student Engagement Overview (PDF format)
Click here for 2005 and 2006 National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) responses and how SOU is measuring up (PDF format).
- Enhancement of annual recruitment activities.
Click here for an overview of these activities (PDF format).
- Electronic materials used by Admissions reworked to align with the themes of intellectual engagement, civic engagement, and the liberal arts & sciences as the best path to career and life success.
Click here to view the presentation SOU Comes to You (PDF format).
- Additional support for multicultural student groups
- Admissions, Financial Aid, and Registrar into Student Affairs division
- Analysis of NSSE, CIRP, NCHA, and SOU trend data
- Inclusive mission-development process
- Integration of mental health services into the Student Health & Wellness Center
- Introduction of early warning/intervention strategies
- Major recruitment and retention programs reinvented based on data, best practices, and focused institutional messaging
- New leadership for housing/dining and student activities
- Participation in the Foundations of Excellence project
- Phase I of divisional 5-year plan development
- Planning for reorganization/remodel of SHWC
- Reinvention of student planner & handbook focused on academic success
