Annual ReportOffice of the Vice Chancellorfor Student Affairs

2012-2013

A Letter from Dr. Virginia D. Hardy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02

Student Affairs Mission Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03

Vision and Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03

Student Affairs Services to Students and the ECU Campus Community . . . . . . . 04

Division of Student Affairs Executive Council. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 05

Student Affairs Departments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 06

2012-2013 Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08

2012-2013 Research Projects/Grants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09

2012-2013 Conference Presentations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Student Participation in Research and Scholarly/Creative Activities. . . . . . . . . . . 14

Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

2013-14 Student Affairs Division Goals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Assessment, Research and Retention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Campus Living. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Campus Dining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Campus Recreation and Wellness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Career Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Center for Counseling and Student Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Dean of Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Disability Support Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Marketing and Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Student Affairs Development. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Student Health Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Student Involvement and Leadership. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Student Rights and Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Student Transitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Contents

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The East Carolina University Division of Student Affairs is proud

to present its annual report for 2012-13. This year was one of

continued refinement for the division as it continued its 2011-

2014 strategic plan as well as made revisions to the divisional

organizational chart, including the creation of a new Associate

Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs.

As part of our ongoing evaluation efforts, each office/

department in Student Affairs has compiled information on its

accomplishments, continuing challenges, mission, and goals.

In this report, we have highlighted a few of the many activities

that we have undertaken.

The Division of Student Affairs is comprised of 32 distinct

departments and units, programs and student services. Efforts

made by the directors and staff in each department have made

positive contributions to the overall success and development

of our students by offering quality services and educational

programming.

The Office of Student Transitions successfully hosted 8,999

attendees (students and their family members) to the summer

and transfer orientations and had an aggregate of 1,000

students who participated in the co-curricular events of ECU

Pirate Read. In addition, some 2,500 students attended Student

Convocation to open the 2012-13 academic year.

Marketing and Communication completed 890 requests for

web design, graphic design, video coverage and productions,

photography and press releases. This included more than 53

video projects which were carried out by one professional staff

member and a small number of students.

These are just a couple of examples of the division’s successes

made possible by the hard work and commitment of our

dedicated educators.

This document is a compilation of the annual reports of all

of the division’s departments. For more information, please

contact the Office of the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs; 112

Spilman Building; (252) 328-6541. Thank you for taking the time

to review our accomplishments. We look forward to continuing

to support our students at East Carolina University.

A Letter fromDr. Virginia D. Hardy

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Vision and ValuesVisionStudent Affairs fosters an environment where all students achieve their academic and personal goals.

ValuesStudent Affairs achieves excellence by adhering to these core values:

Student CenteredWe remember that students are central to our mission. Through collaborative partnerships and comprehensive programs and services, we cultivate opportunities that promote lifelong learning, academic success, leadership and personal development.

IntegrityWe maintain open and transparent communication within the division, with students, faculty/staff and other constituents. Integrity is exhibited when our actions are in alignment with our mission and values with honesty, respect, personal responsibility and fairness.

ServiceWe are dedicated to serving students and the University community as we contribute to the mission, goals, and values of the University. We value community and provide opportunities for students to be active and responsible members of the campus and global community.

ExcellenceWe strive to provide high quality, value-added service and educational programs. We distinguish ourselves by staying abreast of current and future issues and trends and maintaining a standard and expectation for quality and excellence in all that we do.

RespectWe treat each individual with high regard, appreciation, and courtesy. We honor the contributions of individuals, departments, tradition, theory and practice.

InclusionWe value the uniqueness of people and perspectives. We promote diversity by promoting respect and civility, providing accessible programming and services, and cultivating a community that is inclusive. This includes a focus on collaboration and partnerships.

Student Affairs provides programs and services that optimize student learning and leadership; builds a safe, supportive and welcoming campus community; fosters the emotional growth and personal development of students; and makes a positive contribution to the overall student experience.

Student AffairsMission Statement

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Student Centered• Assist students in the successful transition to college.• Provide a comprehensive intramurals, clubs sports, and fitness programs, focused on the positive

development of the student athlete and on providing campus community recreational sports and events.• Design and foster opportunities for leadership development. • Provide opportunities for recreation, wellness and leisure time activities.• Create opportunities for students to expand their aesthetic and cultural appreciation.• Ensure the orderly and efficient administration of residence life and provide a living environment for

students that is safe, clean and well maintained.• Facilitate the opportunity for participation in student clubs and organizations.• Advocate student participation in institutional governance.

Integrity• Support and advance institutional values by developing and enforcing behavioral standards for students.• Provide effective and judicious management of Student Affairs resources.

Service• Provide health services for all registered students.• Provide personal and educational counseling services to students.• Serve as a resource to other members of the University community in their work with individual students

and student groups.• Provide opportunities for students to engage in volunteer and service learning activities.

Excellence• Conduct research, provide and interpret information about students during the development and

modification of institutional policies, services and practices.• Provide a variety of academic support services to students (e.g., tutoring, mentoring, developmental

courses).• Help students clarify career objectives, explore options for further study and secure employment.• Encourage faculty-student interaction in programs and activities.• Provide evidence based programming for all students.

Respect• Assume leadership for the institution’s response to student crisis.• Encourage development of positive interaction among students

and a sense of community within the institution.

Inclusion• Advocate and help create ethnically diverse and

culturally rich environments for students.• Provide services that support the educational,

career, social and recreational objectives of students with disabilities.

• Provide opportunities for students to engage in volunteer and service-learning activities in order to strengthen communities, promote an enduring commitment to civic responsibility, and enhance the academic experience.

Student Affairs Services to Studentsand the ECU Campus Community

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Vice Chancellor for Student AffairsDr. Virginia D. Hardyhardyv@ecu.edu

Executive Assistant for Vice ChancellorStudent Affairs Jennifer Harrisharrisjen@ecu.edu

AccountantKelly Reedreedk@ecu.edu

Assistant Vice Chancellor Administrative ServicesSusan Chapman chapmansus@ecu.edu

Associate Vice Chancellor for Campus Living and Dining ServicesWilliam L. McCartneymccartneyw@ecu.edu

Associate Vice Chancellor/Dean of StudentsDr. Lynn Roederroederl@ecu.edu

Associate Vice Chancellor for Student AffairsBernard D. Schulzschulzb@ecu.edu

Executive Director of Student Transitions and First Year ProgramsDr. MaryBeth Corbincorbinm@ecu.edu

Director of DevelopmentZack Hawkinshawkinsz@ecu.edu

Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Involvement and LeadershipDr. Bobby Woodardwoodardb@ecu.edu

Assistant Vice Chancellor for Campus Recreation and WellnessNancy J. Mizemizen@ecu.edu

Executive Director for Marketing and CommunicationsChristopher Stansburystansburyc@ecu.edu

Director, Assessment, Research, and RetentionKathleen E. Hillhillka@ecu.edu

Office of Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs

Division of Student Affairs Executive Council

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Student Affairs Departments

Campus LivingDirector of Housing OperationsAaron Lucier100 Jones Hall252.328.2758luciera@ecu.edu

Campus LivingDirector of Residence LifeWaz Miller100 Jones Hall252.328.4926millerc@ecu.edu

Career CenterDirector of Career ServicesKaren Thompson701 East Fifth Street252.328.6541thompsonkar@ecu.edu Campus Recreation and WellnessAssistant Vice Chancellor for Campus Recreation and WellnessNancy Mize 128 Student Recreation Center252.328.1574mizen@ecu.edu

Central Ticket OfficeManager of Central Ticket OfficeKay Galloway157 Mendenhall Student Center252.328.4733gallowayw@ecu.edu

Center for Counseling & Student DevelopmentDirector of Center of Counseling and Student DevelopmentDr. Matt Dwyer149 Umstead252.328.6661dwyerm@ecu.edu

Dean of Students OfficeSenior Associate Dean of StudentsLaura Sweet362 Wright Building252.737.2971sweetl@ecu.edu

Dining Services (Aramark Services)Resident District ManagerMike Lysaght100 Jones Hall252.328.4339lysaghtm@ecu.edu

Dining Services (University)Food Service DirectorJoyce Sealey42 Jones Hall252.328.2822sealeyj@ecu.edu

Disability Student ServicesDirector for DSS/ADA CoordinatorLiz Johnston138 Slay252.737.1016johnstone@ecu.edu

Event Planning & Conference ServicesAssistant Director Morisea Davis8 Mendenhall Student Center 252.328.4759davism@ecu.edu

Greek LifeDirector of Greek LifeKeith Tingley100-A Mendenhall Student Center252.328.5695tingleyk@ecu.edu

Marketing & CommunicationExecutive DirectorChris Stansbury255 Mendenhall Student Center252.737.2366stansburyc@ecu.edu

Ledonia Wright Cultural CenterInterim Director of LWCCMelissa Haithcox-DennisLWCC252.328.6495haithcoxm@ecu.edu

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LGBT Resource Office Assistant DirectorMark RasdorfB-103 Brewster Building252.737.4451rasdorfm@ecu.edu

Off Campus Student ServicesOff Campus Student Services CoordinatorTBD100 C Fletcher252.328.2847

Mendenhall Student Center OperationsDirector of Student Center OperationsMelanie Bunch238 Mendenhall Student Center252.328.4755bunchm@ecu.edu

Student Health ServicesDirectorJolene Jernigan140 Student Health Services252.328.6841jerniganj@ecu.edu

Student Involvement & Leadership & MSCAssociate Vice ChancellorDr. Bobby Woodard207 Mendenhall Student Center252.328.4701woodardb@ecu.edu

Center for Student Leadership & Engagement DirectorLaura McMaster 109 Mendenhall Student Center252.737.2091mcmasterl@ecu.edu

Student Legal ServicesDirectorPeter Romary2301 Old Cafeteria Building 252.737.1067romaryp@ecu.edu

Student Affairs Development &Parent and Family ProgramsDirector of DevelopmentZack HawkinsMendenhall Student Center252.328.9566wardmi@ecu.edu

Student MediaDirectorJohn Harvey Self Help Building252.328.9234harveyj@ecu.edu

Student Rights & ResponsibilitiesInterim DirectorDr. Lathan Turner364 Wright Building252.328.2846turnert@ecu.edu

Office of Student Transitions Executive DirectorDr. MaryBeth Corbin210 Mendenhall Student Center252.328.4173corbinm@ecu.edu

Technology ServicesDirectorBrad Simons129 Umstead Hall252.328.6914simonsb@ecu.edu

ECU TransitDirectorWood Davidson209 Transit Garage252.328.5391davidsonw@ecu.edu

Volunteer & Service Learning CenterDirectorDennis McCunney1609 Old Cafeteria Complex 252.328.2735mccunneyd@ecu.edu

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Campus Living & Dining Services• Lucier, A., (2013). Facility Safety and Security, Campus

Housing Management, Vol. 3.• McVicker, M., (Fall 2012). ECU’s Tyler Hall, North Carolina

Housing Organization’s Signpost• Miller, C. (August, 2013). Recruitment & Retention Practices.

Association of College and University Housing Officers International (ACUHO-I) Housing Management Book.

Career Center• Roberts, P. L., & Turos, J. (2012, Fall). Paradigms

for Assessing Success in Career Services. ACPA Developments , 10 (3).

• Thompson, K.S. (2012, Fall). Finding Career Success and Fulfillment…It Does Exist!. EC Alumni, p. 20

• Woodruff, C. (2013, Spring). Recruiters Turning to Technology to Tap Talent. EC Alumni, p. 25.

Dean of Students• Majewski, D. J. & Mallett, W. (2012). Implications of Deans

of Students’ Attitudes toward Suicide and Perceived Authority on College Campuses. Conflict Resolution and Negotiation Journal, 2012(2), 73-81.

• Majewski, D., Vail-Smith, K., Bian, H., & Wallace, M. (under review). 8 is GR8: A Time Management and Study System for College Students. Research in Brief, Journal of College Student Development.

Student Leadership and Involvement

Center for Student Leadership and Engagement• McMaster, L. (2013). Developing Community. In W.

Wagner, D. Ostick, & Associates. Exploring leadership, facilitation and activity guide: For college students who want to make a difference. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

• Adapted for Wagner, W., & Ostick,D. (2013) Exploring leadership: For college students who want to make a difference, student workbook. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

Ledonia Wright Cultural Center• Bridging Cultures initiative of the National Endowments

of Humanities, the Gilder Lehrman Institute. “Created Equal: America’s Civil Rights Struggle” film set and $1,200 programming stipend.

Student Activities and Organizations

• J. Janak; 360 Assessment, Student Leader Learning; Campus Programming Magazine, September/October 2012

• J. Janak; Benchmarking for Best Practices; Campus Programming Magazine, January/February 2013

2012-2013Publications

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Campus Recreation and Wellness• $5,000 Problem Gambling Grant, NC Department of Health and Human

Services

Dean of Students• Majewski, D. (PI). 8 is GR8 Time Management and 3-Step Study Plan

Research project: Collaborated with SA educators, advisors, and faculty to study the effectiveness of this time management and study plan with first year students in COAD 1000 (a DOS programming responsibility)

Student Health Services• Armen, J. (currently in data analysis). Assessment of Biodex Balance

Systems in the Collegiate Population: Baseline and Post-concussive Assessment.

• Armen, J. (IRB approved clinical trial enrolling subjects this summer). High dose Omega-3 Fatty Acids in the Treatment of Sports Related Concussion.

Student Leadership and Involvement

Center for Student Leadership and Engagement• Student Leadership Assessment Program, Patrick Edwards, PhD. & Justin

Janak. Leadership competency research project.

Ledonia Wright Cultural Center• Bridging Cultures initiative of the National Endowments of Humanities,

the Gilder Lehrman Institute • “Created Equal: America’s Civil Rights Struggle” film set and $1,200

programming stipend. • “Created Equal” film sets will be distributed to museums, libraries and

community organizations in all 50 states. This important initiative is to encourage public conversations about the changing meanings of freedom and equality in U.S. history and civic life.

Volunteer and Service Learning Center• Campus Kitchen award from Wells Trust for $2000• McCunney, D. (PI). Start-up grant from Campus Kitchens

2012-13Research Projects/Grants

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Assessments, Research and Retention• Hill, K.E. (March, 2013). Building a methodology for monitoring and measuring community

engagement. Peer reviewed poster presentation. Ethics in Public Service Symposium, East Carolina University, Greenville NC.

• Hill, K.E. (June, 2013). Building a methodology for monitoring and measuring civic engagement. Peer Reviewed Presentation. NASPA Assessment and Persistence Conference, Denver CO.

Campus Living & Dining Services• Foley, S. (October 2012). First Year Time Study, North Carolina Housing Officers Conference• Lucier, A. (2012-2013 ). “Now Trending... Student Survey Feedback on the Room Assignment

and Change Process” ACUHO-Business Operations Conference, October 2012; ACUHO-I Annual Conference and Exposition, July 2013; Webinar with EBI, May 2013

• Lucier, A. (July 2012 ). “When to Assess? Collecting Assessment Data Fall or Spring?” ACUHO-I Annual Conference and Exposition

• Lucier, A. (April, 2013) “5 Dysfunctions of a Team” NCCPA Admin. Conference• Lee, W. (October, 2012) Connection Challenges –Data Integration between Odyssey HMS and

Enterprise-Wide Systems, CBORD User Group Meeting• Sealey, J. (2012). Nutritional Programming for the 22nd Century, National Association of College

and University Food service Annual Conference

2012-2013Conference Presentations

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Campus Recreation and Wellness• Beggs, B. and Gardner, E. (October, 2012) Life is a Classroom: Developing Dynamic

Student Leaders, NIRSA Region II Conference, Raleigh, NC.• Beggs, B. and Gardner, E. (October, 2012) Life is a Classroom: Developing Dynamic

Student Leaders, ECU Leadership Forum. Greenville, NC. • Beggs, B. (November, 2012) Student Roles in Outdoor Programs, Association for

Outdoor Recreation & Education National Conference, Snowbird, UT, November 2012.• Beggs, B. (November, 2012). The King’s Speech - Talk with the Majesty and Energy

of an Effective Speaker, Association for Outdoor Recreation & Education National Conference, Snowbird, UT.

• McDonald, S.M. (April, 2013). The Office Workout. North Carolina College Personnel Association Administrative Personnel Conference, Greenville, NC.

• Combs, S. (January, 2013). The True Color of Fitness. Southeast Medical Fitness Association, Southern Pines, NC.

• Combs, S. (April, 2013) The Design of Wellness. North Carolina College Personnel Association Administrative Personnel Conference, Greenville, NC.

• Gaskins, D.A., Butler, C., and Lindsay, C. (October, 2012). Evidence-Based Marketing: Techniques for Collecting and Using Data Effectively. NIRSA Region II Conference, Raleigh, NC.

• Gaskins, D.A., Butler, C., Cunningham, K. and Kropff, C. (March, 2013) Marketing Avengers: Super Promotional Ideas, Innovations, and Best Practices. National Intramural Recreational Sports Association Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV.

• Gaskins, D.A., Klier, K. and Schmidt, C. (March, 2013). 2013-2014 Flag Football Rules & Mechanics Changes. National Intramural Recreational Sports Association Annual Conference. Las Vegas, NV.

• Steele, J., Nielson, A., and Kriewall, S. (November, 2012) Unique Programming Ideas. North Carolina Parks and Recreation Association State Conference, Greenville, NC.

• Waters, J., Steele, J. (June, 2013). Find Us in the Club, Marketing Club Sports to Upper Administration and the Community, NIRSA Club Sports Symposium, St. Louis, MO.

• Childs, G., Purkett, T., and Warren, K. (March, 2013). “Wellness Passports: Get Em While They’re NIRSA National Conference, Las Vegas, NV

• Mize, N. (October, 2012). Future Thinking for Collegiate Recreation, Executive Track Panel, National Intramural Sports Council Region II Conference, Raleigh, NC.

Career Center• Scholl, M., and Stowe, J. (2013, June). The Constructivist Resume. Association for

Humanistic Counseling National Conference, New York City.

Center for Counseling and Student Development• Morphet, B., Thorn, L. (October, 2012). “Engaging Students in Important Discussions

in Orientation,” National Orientation Directors Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada. • Thorn, L. (April, 2013). “Stress Management for Your Professional and Personal Life,” NC

College Personnel Association Administrative Personnel Conference, Greenville, NC.• Thorn, L. (June, 2013). “Incorporating Technology in Assessing Outreach Learning

Outcomes and Client Satisfaction,” Association of University and College Counseling Centers Outreach Conference, Gainesville, Florida.

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Dean of Students• Sweet, L. (February – March, 2013). Setting Standards in a Greek Community.

Presented at the University of Alabama, Huntsville, AL.• Sweet, L. (March, 2013). Sorority Communities Adapting a Code of Conduct.

Presented at Southeastern Panhellenic Conference, Atlanta, GA.• Sweet, L. (May, 2013). Forecast for College Students in the Next 20 Years and

the NPC Strategic Plan. Presented at the Board of Directors National Panhellenic Conference Strategic Plan Board Meeting, Indianapolis, IN.

• Majewski, D., Vail-Smith, K., & Wallace, M. (2013). 8 is GR8 Time Management and Study System for College Students. Presented at the College STAR Shared Learning Conference, Greensboro, NC.

• Majewski, D., Vail-Smith, K., Bian, H., Wallace, M., Abbott, J., Lucier, A., and Corbin, M. (2013). 8 is GR8 Time Management and 3-Step Study Plans. Poster presentation at the College STAR Shared Learning Conference, Greensboro, NC.

Disability Support Services• Gray, S., (June, 2012). Use of the Livescribe Pen, Shared Learning Conference,

Greensboro, NC.• Johnson, L., (May, 2012). Association of Case Managers, UNCW, Wilmington, NC

“Working with Students on the Autism Spectrum.”

Student Health Services• (April, 2013). “Weak and Woozy Athletic Trainer,” American Medical Society of

Sports Medicine annual conference, Santiago, CA• (Feb, 2013). “Pregame Controversies: Toradol and IV Fluid Use,” Sports Medicine

Symposium, Greenville, NC• (Feb, 2013). “Emerging Technology in Health Care: Patients Portals,” keynote address

at North Carolina Health Information Management Association (Coastal Carolina Region), Greenville, NC

Student Leadership and Involvement

Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Involvement & Leadership• Woodard, B. (November 2012). SACSA: Moving Forward with Strategic Planning,

Southern Association for College Student Affair Conference (SACSA), Memphis, TN

Greek Life• Tingley, K., and Hoover-Plonk, S. (2013) Greek Members Attitudes Towards Pledging

and Hazing. Presented at American College Personal Association (ACPA) Annual Conference. Las Vegas, NV.

• Hill, W., Hoover-Plonk, S., and Tingley, K. (2012) Greek Members Attitudes Towards Pledging and Hazing. Presented at North Carolina College Personnel Association (NCCPA) Annual Meeting. Raleigh, NC.

• Tingley, K. (2012) Fraternity Expansion 101, Best Practices for Campuses and National Organizations. Presented at Fraternity/Sorority Leadership Summit. Charlotte, NC.

LGBT Resource Center• Wisdom, S., Lucier, A. (October, 2012), Co-presented with Aaron Lucier at the

AmeriCorps Launching Conference, “Beyond Binary,”ECU Mendenhall Student Center• Wisdom, S. (April, 2013) “LGBT 101: Working Effectively with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual

and Transgender Students”, NCCPA’s Administrative Personnel Conference, ECU Mendenhall Student Center

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Student Activities and Organizations• Janak, J., (July, 2012). ACUI Hot Topic Webinar – Implementing Peer Mentoring.• Janak, J., (September, 2012). NACA South Regional Conference – Benchmarking and

Analysis.• Janak, J., (February, 2013). NACA National Convention – Benchmarking and Analysis.

Volunteer and Service Learning Center• McCunney, D. (September 24, 2012). “Developing Engaged Citizens Through Service:

Innovative Models for Reflection and Dialogue,” International Association for Research on Service-Learning and Community Engagement conference, Baltimore, MD

• McCunney, D. (February, 2013). “Sense of Place in Rural Campus-Community Partnerships,” Civic Engagement Institute, Elon University, Elon, NC

• McCunney, D., and Robey, A. (March, 2013). “Sites, Placements, or Partnerships: Reciprocity in Service-Learning,” Ethics of Public Service Symposium, ECHI, Greenville, NC

Student Transitions • Bowen, H., Morphet, B., and Smith, K. (October, 2012). Engaging Students in

Important Discussions During Orientation, National Orientation Directors Association National Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada

• Bowen, H. (October, 2012). Creating a Veteran-Friendly Campus, National Orientation Directors Association Conference, Las Vegas, NV

• Bowen, H., Smith, K., and Orientation Assistants (March, 2013). Summer Lovin’, SROW (Southern Regional Orientation Workshop), Memphis, TN

• Bowen, H., Smith, K., and Orientation Assistants (March, 2013). Building Bridges, SROW (Southern Regional Orientation Workshop), Memphis, TN

• Corbin, M.B., Goltermann, T. (May, 2013). Memphis In May Student Affairs Conference (NASPA), Meeting the Demand: Creating a Student Veteran Services Office, Memphis, TN

• Corbin, M.B. (May, 2013). Memphis In May Student Affairs Conference (NASPA), Student Success Continuum, Memphis, TN.

• Castles, R. (Engineering), Mellish, L. (June, 2013). Use of an Early Alert Warning System to Guide Students Toward Success in Statics College Star Shared Learning Conference, Greensboro, NC

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Support for student research is a campus value that is expressed in our Mission and Vision statements and widely shared in practice. Excellence in programs and services delivered by Student Affairs is a hallmark of student engagement and leadership development on campus. Each year, countless numbers of students contribute to the planning and delivery of quality co-curricular learning opportunities for students through presentations and workshops delivered on and off campus. Specific markers of student excellence in this regard are included below.

Campus Recreation and Wellness• Lindsay, C. (October 2012). Evidence-Based Marketing: Techniques for Collecting and Using Data

Effectively. NIRSA Region II Conference, Raleigh, NC.• Hopewell, B. Poster presentation: Club Sport Participants as Leaders Research and Creative

Teaching Week ECU.• Carroll, AC. Poster presentation: Effects of Living-Learning Communities on Health Risk Behaviors

in First-Year College Students. Research and Creative Teaching Week – w/ Heather Wiles, Lydia Ashton, & Christyn Dolbier, PhD, Department of Psychology, East Carolina University.

• Carroll, AC. Poster presentation: Effects of Living Learning Communities in Mental Health Outcomes in Effects of Living-Learning Communities in First-Year College Students. w/ Heather L. Wiles, Nicole L. Corrieri, Laura N. Lama, Christyn L. Dolbier, PhD Department of Psychology, East Carolina University.

• Tucci, S. Assessing Servant Leadership Development Among Student Employees Through a Challenge Course Apprenticeship. The research investigated the development of servant leadership competencies through participation in the training process for challenge course facilitators. The research indicated that the majority of trainees had developed and/or refined several key skills related to servant leadership during participation in the training process.

Career Center• Scholl, M., and Stowe, J. (June, 2013). The Constructivist Resume. Association for Humanistic

Counseling National Conference, New York City.

Student Participation in Research and Scholarly/Creative Activities

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Mission StatementThe Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs facilitates, implements, and assesses Student Affairs planning strategies, allocates resources, and administers and coordinates comprehensive student programs and services related to student growth and development to create a learning environment where all students have the opportunity to succeed.

2012-13 Student Affairs Strategic Plan HighlightsStudent Affairs experienced a successful year in the planning, improvement, and implementation of its programs and services. We continued to develop our division from both the assessment and professional development perspectives. Progress continued on meeting the goal of our divisional strategic plan that launched in January 2012. The plan includes division wide outcomes based on five priorities identified by the division and aligned with the University’s strategic directions. Highlights during 2012-13 included:

Enhance Inclusion and Success for all students• Intramural Sports offered approximately 45 different

tournaments and sport seasons in team and individual activities in which over 5,400 unique participants participated over 43,000 times during the fall and spring semesters.

• Campus Living produced the 6th annual Cultural Festival and collaborated with SAB and Student Involvement and Leadership by combining the Cultural Festival with another similar traditional event known as “A Taste of ECU.”

• SAB was recognized in 2012-2013 for collaborating on 5 program proposals for funding from the Division of Student Affairs Innovative Programming Council.

• The Event Planning Office (EPO) has helped students by educating them on the policies and procedures of the university to provide them a safe environment to enjoy their educational, religious, traditional, and social events. EPO has also partnered with a diverse group of student organizations to help them meet their event goals and adding value to their student experience.

• The Marketing office continues to play a supporting and collaborative role for its constituents across Student Affairs to create materials that promote programs and events that offer students opportunities to learn outside of the classroom by expanding their knowledge through leadership, service and engagement, career building, personal well being, to value the uniqueness in each individual, sustainability, etc.

• 4,148 students and 4,451 parents attended Summer and Transfer orientations for a total of 8,999 participants for one of the largest first year classes in ECU history.

• Student Affairs with the Office of Student Transitions leadership made Student Convocation a success with more than 2,500 students attending.

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Advance Leadership Development• Campus Recreation and Wellness Team Training provided

120 interactive leadership and team development programs involving 3,264 participants.

• Campus Recreation and Wellness created the Student Staff Leadership Council (SSLC) as a voluntary, unpaid, student led group committed to creating a positive environment for all student employees. They assisted with fostering student development and leadership.

• Campus Living changed the Spring RA class syllabus to reflect needed training for mid-year hires, with different Residence Coordinators teaching specialty topic areas for both classes, all of which were made more interactive.

• Counseling and Student Development staff provided 55 presentations/trainings to academic classes on topics that included: Alcohol and Other Drugs, Anger Management, Assertiveness, Career Choices, College Adjustment, Communication Skills, Domestic Violence, Healthy Eating, Healthy Relationships, Overall Mental Health Wellness, Peer Health, Stress Management, Time Management, Violence and Dating.

• Each program offered by the Center for Student Leadership & Engagement is grounded is leadership theory and is implemented and assessed based upon the leadership learning that happened in that program. The programs offered are dynamic and varied in an effort to meet students in multiple ways, challenging them appropriately and introducing new concepts and ideas.

• The SGA spent the majority of the year working on internal structure and processes that included the SGA Constitution & Bylaws, policies and procedures, updating officer duties and responsibilities, and reforming the Judicial Branch. These accomplishments will have a future impact on ECU in terms of student engagement within SGA, a better student leader experience, and hopefully allow the current administration (2013-2014) to focus on meeting more student needs across campus and within the community.

Strengthen Professional and Personal Development• 85% of Adventure trips offered during 2012-2013 were completely

student lead, allowing senior staff to engage their leadership in service of other students, faculty and staff of ECU.

• The Career Center expanded their reach by partnering with key stakeholders around campus and beyond in order to incorporate professional career education into programming. This has resulted in increases of staff delivering career education inside the classroom as a component of the course curriculum therefore reducing the quantity of individual one-on-one counseling sessions.

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Foster Student Development through Innovative Programs and Services• The addition of the boat house at the NRC has offered a place

for numerous special events (Beach Fest, Spring Fest, Festival of Lanterns, Relay for life, etc.) that are part of ECU tradition and instrumental in students feeling connected to the University.

• Campus Living implemented two full and successful ASB (Alternative Spring Break) trips. 10 students and 1 professional staff went to Atlanta, GA and helped with Books for Africa, Hosea Feed the Hungry, Atlanta Community Food Bank, and Atlanta Community Tool Bank. 9 students and 2 professional staff went to Valdosta, GA to work with Habitat for Humanity.

• Dining Services improved the quality of life for our students with renovated locations and upgraded menu changes in both dining halls and retail outlets. They also provided alternate study locations at exam time and worked with student input to redesign the dining program to provide students with greater flexibility and access to dining when they want it most.

• The Volunteer and Service Learning Center continues its strong tradition of bringing the campus and community together through meaningful service-learning and volunteer experiences, partnerships between engaged faculty and partners, and experiential education opportunities for students to learn through service. Five new service-learning courses were approved this past year. More than 12,000 students contributed more than 110,000 hours of service to their local communities.

• Student Media created a new Arts & Entertainment weekender that will help meet ECU’s goal of improving the community’s quality of life through a consistent and entertaining look at arts and culture.

• Student Conduct Board and the Student Leadership Team created and implemented Code of Conduct Week during the fall semester in order to raise awareness about the Code and the potential consequences of violating it.

Increase and Responsibly Manage Resources for Sustainability• $368,995 was brought into the local community (economic

impact) through 43 visiting Club teams. An additional $143,569 was brought in by other groups reserving the CRW facilities.

• Student Involvement and Leadership is researching new green janitorial related products and to incorporate as many as possible, researching manufacturers that incorporate green manufacturing processes and end products in regards to furniture products for new and future purchases.

• Student Media established an Advertising & Marketing Agency, as well as established circulation exclusivity on campus for The East Carolinian in order to create a strong, sustainable future for the East Carolinian through education, innovation, investment and outreach. It will also allow Student Media to maximize processes that support collaborative and effective work environments as well as provide the ability to aggressively seek additional resources to carry out programs and services.

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Prepare students with the knowledge, skills and values to succeed in a global, multicultural society• Develop institutional support for the creation of a summer bridge program for students in the lower

predictive GPA category who could benefit from academic prep prior to fully enrolling in the fall.• Increase the focus on Cooperative and Internship opportunities for ECU students with a particular focus on

Non-Profits in the area.

Use innovative learning strategies and delivery methods to maximize access• Use the Foundations of Excellence Report recommendations to advance a focus on student success.• Develop more intentional experiential learning opportunities that complement in-the-classroom learning.

Develops tomorrow’s leaders to serve and inspire positive change• Operationalize the University’s goal of becoming “The Leadership” University in North Carolina. This

integrated leadership framework should be actualized throughout all areas of the institution along with the financial resources necessary to support this priority.

• Ensure that corporate funding for leadership initiatives goes to support these initiatives.

Discovers new knowledge and innovations to support a thriving future for eastern North Carolina and beyond• Increase the focus on Cooperative and Internship opportunities for ECU students with a particular focus on

Non-Profits in the Eastern North Carolina area.• Expand partnerships with K-12 partnerships in Eastern North Carolina.

Transforms health care, promotes wellness, and reduces health disparities

• Develop a wellness and nutrition focus for all Living Learning Communities.• Develop an employee wellness program for faculty/staff.

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Assessment, Researchand Retention

MissionStudent Affairs Assessment, Research and Retention (SAARR) champions a culture of evidence and improvement within the Division of Student Affairs in support of student learning, development and success. SAARR provides leadership to increase the institution’s knowledge about students, the educational environment, and institutional effectiveness to continuously improve student programs and services, and does so through service in support of outcomes-based assessment, data driven decision-making, strategic planning, student–focused research, and professional education.

Overall Assessment Consultations• Student Affairs Unit Consultations 127• Strategic Planning Unit Meetings 24• Project Development Consultations 89• Assessment Projects, Report Generation, and Presentations 53

Major Accomplishments• Leadership Contribution to the SACS reaffirmation of Accreditation process• Implementation of the Scholarship of Assessment Framework for the Division of

Student Affairs.• Advanced Division’s Assessment Leadership Infrastructure resulting in greater

ownership of departmental processes, implementation of diversified measures in assessment plans, and deepening of cross unit planning and collaboration.

• Advanced the eight assessment objectives outlined in the Divisional strategic plan resulting in student learning outcomes in all program areas, assessment plan integration, and new student-focused research.

• Operationalized and deepened the Monitoring and Measuring of the Division’s Strategic Plan

• Developed process for Monitoring and Measuring the Division’s Contributions to ECU’s Public Service Mission

Collaborations• Worked with Student Transitions, SIL, DOS, Counseling, Campus Living, and

CRW to develop Continuum of Success approach.• LGBT Peer Mentoring Program.• LGBT & Ally Data Project.• African American Male Mentoring Program.• Campus Recreation and Wellness Student Employee Leadership Development

Competencies Project.• Student Leadership Assessment Program (SLAP).• IPAR Partnership.• Graduate Student Support Grants Team.• Team Leadership and Social Change Project.• Four C’s: Student Success Funding/Grant Project.

Challenges• Assuring SAARR is adequately staffed with personnel qualified to accomplish

the mission and goals of the Division and the Office per CAS Standards.• Overhaul and build new SAARR website.• Fiscal Resource Support for Assessment Projects.

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Campus LivingMission

Campus Living actively contributes to the mission of the University by providing housing services and programmatic offerings to serve the needs of the undergraduate students at East Carolina University. Campus Living seeks to enrich the lives of our students by providing them a clean, safe and secure educational living environment where all residential students can reach their full academic and personal potential.

Campus Living ProgrammingCampus Living presented 2,249 total programs within the residence halls during 2012-2013. This included: • Alcohol-Related Programs 115 • Current Affairs Programs 90 • Bullying 103 • Social Media 77

The Fall 2012 semester total attendance at programs was 26,862 participants.

The Spring 2013 semester total attendance at programs was 23,395 participants.

There was an overall total of 50,257 participants.

Major Accomplishments• Implemented a new method for ongoing GA/RA development, where staff could

“create” their own in-service and put their own professional development into their training plan.

• Established and implemented two full ASB (Alternate Spring Break) trips that were successful and impactful to twenty students.

• Developed three new learning communities that began in Fall of 2012 that included Biology, Business and Nursing.

• Implemented the Structured for Success program in Fall of 2012 that serves as a safety net, support and behavior modification program for students at risk involved in drug related incidents.

• Implemented RoomSync for Roommate Selection, a service that increased the number of roommate requests and student satisfaction.

Collaborations• Transfer Student Advisory Committee with Student Transitions.• Student Success Continuum within Student Affairs.• Pirate Academy with the Student Affairs Continuing Career Development

Committee.• With the addition of the Bio, Business and pre-Nursing Living Learning

Communities (LLC) in the fall of 2012 there are nine LLC groups living in the residence halls with almost 700 students involved in these groups.

• Campus Living has formed a LLC governing council that is helping to define LLC guidelines and joint assessment opportunities.

Challenges• Assuring the ability to plan in advance in order to ascertain quality speakers and

get major dates on the campus calendar. • Implementing Freshman Residency. The Belk Hall demolition and replacement

will create some particular challenges to Occupancy Management in future years. • Our Housing Management Software: To provide our students with the highest

level of service; we need housing software that is flexible and able to speed our communications with the students.

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Campus DiningMission

The mission of dining services is to have a comprehensive dining program that provides high quality and affordable food service; to encourage and promote the campus residential life and educational experience; project a positive campus image and the University’s sense of community to all visitors, faculty, staff and students. To provide nutritional education and provide a safe and comfortable dining experience which operates efficiently and with fiscal integrity while also contributing to the economic impact of our region.

Dining by the Numbers• Over 165,000 customer interactions take place weekly in the dining area.• 51% of residential student meals were eaten in retail outlets during the 2012-13

academic year.• Changes to the “To Go Program” to reusable containers saved over 150,000

Styrofoam containers from being deposited into landfills during the 2012-13 academic year. This is enough Styrofoam to stretch from Greenville to Kinston…a total of 35 miles of disposable boxes.

Major Accomplishments• Completion of the facility plan to upgrade the dining halls, Destination 360 and

to add two new food outlets to campus prior to August 2013.• Destination 360 seating area was completely renovated with a new entrance and

upgraded look and feel of furnishings; a 9.4% increase in sales was achieved with no changes to the food offerings. Dining Services has seen an increase of 93% in the usage of the Dining Halls as Study Halls during exams since the program started 2 years ago.

• Increased revenue projections by 5% while managing expenses in light of rising overhead and energy costs.

• Maintained fiscal integrity by reducing the number of audit findings on annual Campus Dining audits.

• Continued to improve customer service in all dining locations by using the secret shopper program designed to touch all dining locations, with the assistance of faculty, staff and students.

Collaborations• SGA Academic Survey – provided Chick-Fil-A coupons as an incentive for

participation/completion.• Pirate Palooza with Student Activities and Organizations.• Student Organizations – developed a new Student Catering Guide.• Campus Living – Residential Scholars support.

Challenges• The projected increase in the enrollment for the 2013-2014 year will add strain to

already over popular retail dining locations. • With the improvement to the meal plans; cost containment of food purchases

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Campus Recreation and WellnessMission

Campus Recreation and Wellness supports and encourages balanced, healthy lifestyles for the diverse ECU community by providing leadership development through educational and recreational programs. CRW is committed to providing exemplary student leadership experiences, enhancing individual potential, developing responsible citizenship, and fostering a lifelong commitment to learning skills associated with physical, social, emotional, and mental well-being.

Campus Recreation and Wellness ProgrammingStudent Recreation Center Visits 556,793 Intramural Participants 9,092 Club Sports Participants 1,075 Informal Recreation Participants 16,149 Full-Time Unduplicated Student Participants 15,296 *74.30%Freshman Unduplicated Student Participants 3,740 *87.28%On-Campus Residents 5,164 *93.20%Greek Participation-Fraternities 820 *96.80%Greek Participation-Sororities 967 *96%

* Denotes percentage of that student group participating

Major Accomplishments• Development of a Student Staff Leadership Development Framework for CRW

student employees. • Assessment of the Apprenticeship training process.• Three ECU Intramural Sports officials received All-American recognition at

National tournaments in basketball and football.• The Pirate Fit Incentive Program completed its third year and had over six

hundred registrations between the fall and spring semesters, becoming a recognizable “brand” for a program within CRW.

• 10 Sport Clubs qualified and competed in a National Championship tournament or event.

• Completed the SRC Roof project, floor re-surfacing of 4 basketball courts, resurfaced outdoor pool deck, changed out sand in pool filters, and the overhead lighting in sport courts was changed out to energy efficient lights.

• CRW documented an overall economic impact of $450,000 (Club Sports, Senior Games, Lacrosse tournament, Flatlanders Fling, etc.). The Student Rec Center also generated nearly $30,000 in revenues for CRW alone, from outside groups.

Collaborations• Program collaborations with the Student Activities Board were increased and the

SA End-of-the Year Celebration was held at the North Recreational Complex.• CRW worked with the Center for Student Leadership and Engagement to

develop Leadership Odyssey and Leadership Extreme.• CRW worked with SA Marketing & Communication on the completion of

marketing frameworks to manage work production and quality for program, facility, and service areas within the department.

• Intramural partnership with OSRR to deal with disciplinary cases that take place as a result of intramural play.

• Sport Leadership Series with Continuing Career Development programs, Wellness Passport, Greek Life, Student Organizations, Center for Student Leadership & Engagement, and Student Activities Board.

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Challenges• As CRW programs improve and increase, demands placed on the North Rec

Complex poses challenges in scheduling of all activities, and meeting the health and wellness needs of our students, faculty, and staff.

• Lack of a full-time staff member in marketing and consistent turnover of student employees may result in lack of program awareness and marketing strategic planning development.

• Increased activity in the SRC and the age of the facility result in an increase in facility repair and renovations. Scheduling these repairs while maintaining building operation is challenging, not to mention the finances necessary for such repairs.

• With no or small fee increases for the majority of departments in Student Affairs, CRW’s inherent increase in utilities and personnel costs will result in a reduction of programs and services, possible reduction in facility hours, and a lack of new or renovated facilities to meet the needs of students, faculty and staff.

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Career CenterMission

The Career Center’s primary mission is to assist and guide students in their career quest. We help students understand how to manage their careers and how to effectively market themselves in whatever endeavor they may choose. We accomplish this through maintaining and growing our partnerships with all of our constituents. The end result will be satisfied employers/stakeholders/constituents and well prepared and educated students.

Major Accomplishments• Career Fairs: 5 Fairs; 443 employing organizations; 2,397 students and alumni • Outreach Programs and Class Presentations: 300 unique presentations/9,875

student• Career Advising/Counseling: 3,689 individual appointments• Practice Interviews: 764 representing all majors• Job Listings: 2,992• Expanded the Center’s reach by partnering with key stakeholders around

campus and beyond in order to incorporate professional career education.• This intentional expansion has resulted in increases of staff delivering career

education inside the classroom as a component of the course curriculum therefore reducing the quantity of individual one-on-one counseling sessions.

Collaborations• Parent/Student/Transfer Orientations with Student Transitions.• Student Veterans Advisory Committee with Student Transitions.• MBTI trainings across the Division of Student Affairs.• Student Conduct Board with OSRR.• Structured for Success with Campus Living.• African American Mentoring Program with LWCC.

Challenges• Assure adequate staff to student ratio as suggested by the National Association

of Colleges and Employers to enable adequate direct student support services.• Secure appropriate resources to maintain cutting-edge technology offerings and

support sufficient service levels to meet the needs and expectations of students.• Build adequate and sufficient employer relationships to grow university

internship and full time career options for students.• Collect and report First Destination information of ECU graduates.• Successfully create and implement a seamless delivery of services and programs

related to student career education and employment services which incorporates satellite offices, the Career Development and Leadership Center in the College of Technology and Computer Science and the College of Business Career Center into one unified support system.

• Integrate Banner feed information with ECU CareerNET.• Analyze current physical space in the main office and satellite offices to

accommodate expanded services and programs.

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Center for Counseling& Student Development

MissionTo enhance personal growth through developmental, preventative, and remedial programs and services designed to facilitate skill development, acquisition of knowledge, and understanding of self and others.

Clinical Visits5,901 visits during 2012/2013

• Unique Clients Seen 1750• Intake Appointments 942• Emergency Crisis Appointments 390• Psychiatry Appointments 1104• Hospitalizations 6• On-Call After Hours Emergency Contact 42• Psychological Withdrawal and 60 Course Drop Appointments • Therapy Group Appointments 45• Alcohol and Other Drug Workshops 55

Major Accomplishments• Offered a greater number of initial student appointments to facilitate students

being seen quicker. As a result, the wait time was reduced to an average of 8.6 days, a decrease from the previous year of 19 days.

• Approximately 400 students attended the program, “Conversations about College Issues”.

• Approximately 70 students attended the program, “Yoga for Total Wellness”. Specific audience included nursing, physical therapy, and physician assistant majors.

Collaborations• Structured for Success with Campus Living.• AlcoholEDU with Dean of Students Office.• LGBTQ Activities including Peer Mentor Program, Safe Zone Leadership Team,

Resource Advisory Board with LGBT and Ally Office, Campus Living, OSSR, and faculty.

Challenges• Limited operating budget does not align with staff size and office needs.• Adequate staff to student ratio. It does not align with recommendations from

international accrediting body.

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Office of the Dean of StudentsMission

The Office of the Dean of Students models standards of excellence by promoting student development in a safe environment conducive to learning. We deliver inclusive student services that aid in removing barriers to student success.

Student Concerns915 students seen during 2012/2013 academic year.

Academic 135CARE 201Compliant 32Crisis 41Dean of Students 210FYI 40Title IX 29UBCT 37UEA 39Temp Disability 31Don’t Cancel Class 23Other 66Student Death 4Financial Aid/Cashier 27

Campus Safety Review1,413 cases were reviewed. 1,361 cases were new. 1,122 cases were cleared.

Alcohol Related Cases 619Drug Related Cases 151Withdrawal/Denied/No Response 612

3,896 students completed AlcoholEdu3,720 students completed Pirate Safety

Major Accomplishments• Established Student Foundation of ECU, a student-led philanthropy organization.

Selected 6 student leaders to serve as Executive Board Members.• Solidified the process for student complaints to ensure compliance with SACS.• Provided structure to Student Academic Appellate Outreach procedure.• Established a procedure for responding to Title IX complaints.

Collaborations• Cares Team with CCSD, DSS, OSSR, SHS, and Campus Living.• University Behavioral Concerns Team with CCSD, DSS, OSSR, SHS, Faculty,

Campus Living, ECU Police, HR, Graduate School.• Student Withdrawal Committee with CCSD, DSS, SHS, Registrar, Financial Aid.

Challenges• Space not adequate for service provision; need a conference room.• Budget limitations; required to do more with less.

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Disability Support ServicesMission

To provide to individuals with disabilities support services that will enable them to access programs, services, facilities, and activities of the university; to enhance disability awareness among students, staff, and faculty; and to provide academic courses.

Registered Students310 new students were approved for accommodations this academic year.574 Students were registered with DSS as having a disability.

• Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorders 263• Learning Disabilities 157• Psychological Disorders 34• Physical (Medical) Disabilities 78• Deaf and Hard of Hearing 16• Blind/Low Vision 26

DSS Testing Center3,951 testing accommodations were administered. 455 more than the previous year.

• Summer & Fall 2012 2033• Spring & Summer 2013 1918• ADA Compliance Internal EEO Complaints 1 External Complaints 0

Major Accomplishments• Ensured all programs and services of the University are compliant with ADA

legislation.• Completed and delivered of the updated ADA Accessibility Transition Plan.• Initiated a LiveScribe training program for students with note taking challenges.

Collaborations• LiveScribe Pen Research Team with College STAR and Office for Faculty Excellence.

Challenges• Access to emerging technologies as they relate to Universal Design for Learning.

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Marketing and CommunicationMission

The Office of Student Affairs Marketing and Communication is comprised of three areas: Marketing, Student Media and Technology Services. Marketing and Technology Services collaborates with Student Affairs units and personnel as well as other university constituents that support and contribute to student success. Student Media engages students in real-life, hands-on practical training in a learning laboratory while providing news, information, entertainment and literary expression to the campus community.

Major Accomplishments• Reorganized and restructured the Campus 31 student producers to allow for

more accountability, productivity and structured learning outcomes.• Marketing completed 690 requests through the ticketing system pertaining

to web design and editing, graphic design, video coverage and productions, photography and press releases. Approx 150 additional direct requests that were made outside of the ticketing system. This was accomplished without a second full time web designer for most of the year.

• Continued to collaborate with Academic Affairs units. Of the 890 total requests made 197 requests were made for AA special projects, LCD graphics created and/or posted and website edits, changes and/or full website builds.

• The web designers have added responsive design to their web building process, which allows for the user to have an optimal viewing experience of our websites across a wide range of desktop and mobile devices, including cell phones and tablets.

• Changed focus on social media from the Inner Pirate Network to social media accounts with Inner Pirate as the account name representing Student Affairs.

• The Professional Staff led The East Carolinian Summer Staff through a pre-publication workshop that included, for the first time, a module on Libel and Privacy Law.

• The East Carolinian established a Design Guide Committee and began work on developing a Design Guide for layout and a Style Guide for copy.

• Agreeing not to renew the Daily Reflector contract will provide The East Carolinian with campus exclusivity, thereby greatly strengthening its financial future.

• 25Live – Is currently being migrated from Resource25 to externally hosted 25Live. This will provide a cleaner look and additional streamlined functionality for the university’s space/resource management for classroom placement and event scheduling/reservations.

• Tech Services worked to beta test and coordinate the use of handheld devices for data collection at Student Affairs’ larger events.

Collaborations• There are more than 600+ marketing projects that involved collaboration

between SA Marketing and SA units. These include publications, print material, graphic design, web design and development, press materials, photography and videography.

• WZMB, student radio station, collaborated on several programs with units within Student Affairs, all of which involved staging remote broadcasts for promotional purposes. Those included:

• Black History Month - Campus Dining. • Polar Bear Plunge and Open House - Campus Recreation & Wellness. • Sophomore Resource Fair - Office of First Year & Transfer Students. • Barefoot on the Mall and PSAs - Student Activities & Organizations.

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Challenges• Most units lack a consistent social media presence and/or dedicated staff or student

staff to manage social media. Educating and collaborating doesn’t always occur which creates a disjointed approach.

• Although we have seen a decrease in last minute requests, we have seen a delay in the client’s responsiveness to proofs and approval, which delay deadlines.

• Users continue to browse the web in Internet Explorer, which is becoming more outdated and unable to keep up with technology. Staff continues to work with ITCS to troubleshoot the constant problems occurring in IE through CommonSpot, as well as educate users to access use other browsers like Safari or Firefox.

• The East Carolinian is inconveniently located in the Self Help building downtown, a situation that discourages student journalists from using the office as a central gathering spot and thus limits their opportunities to work in a newsroom environment

• Technology Services continues to do more with less resources and the potential second permanent budget cut to our department in last couple of years.

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Student Affairs DevelopmentMission

To further the mission of the Division of Student Affairs through the establishment of mutually beneficial partnerships with external stakeholders to financially support divisional programs, events and scholarship aimed at enhancing the student experience.

Major Accomplishments• $25,000 grant to support the Alcohol EDU program through Pitt County ABC Board.• Establishment of the Student Memorial Garden Advisory Board.• $8,000 grant from Mildred Sheffield Wells Charitable Trust for Student Memorial

Emergency Fund.• New unit within the Division of Student Affairs. The office will focus on serving the

parents of East Carolina University through the office of parent and family programs.• The office of development will seek to engage corporate, foundation, alumni

and private donors to financially support programs, activities, events and scholarships provided to students of East Carolina University.

Collaborations• Collaboration with the campus living’s off-campus housing office to present

the new way for sponsorship and engagement with East Carolina University. Mutually beneficial for both offices to establish new procedures for consistent communication and shared understanding about sponsoring on-campus events.

• Pirate Alumni Legacy Brunch with Alumni Relations.• Freshmen Sendoff events with Alumni Relations.

Challenges• Establishing parents and family programs as the central point of activity

for the entire university. Specifically, establishing relationships and lines of communication with all departments and units, campus wide.

• Building a spring event that will engage current and potential parents, donors and alumni with affinity to student affairs.

• Managing the process for collecting data for parents of current students, as well as a centralized way of transferring all data to advancement services.

• A volunteer base of students to assist with parent related events and engagement points. A program to address this issue will be developed through summer 2013.

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Student Health ServicesMission

To provide an accessible quality program of primary health care services relevant to the needs of eligible members of the University Community. These services shall include personal health care, health promotion and education, consultation, and educational experiences for advanced level graduate students pursuing careers in the health professions. The Student Health Services staff provides expert consultation in matters of health and infection control for the University Community.

Clinical ServicesThe number of students participating in group therapy increased by 30%.Flu vaccines were given to 1,000 students, faculty, and staff.

Medical Withdrawals • All Class 20 • Single Class 12Clinical Visits • Psychiatry 1,106 • Primary Care 33,604 • Portal Encounters 8,731 • Women’s Health 3,936 • Athletic Training 1,216

Major Accomplishments• 8,731 secure web portal encounters allowed students to receive and send

communications directly to their health care provider.• Implemented a “No Show Rescheduling Fee Policy” resulting in a 61% reduction

in patient no shows.• Implemented Rcopia, an electronic prescribing solution which allows medical

staff to send prescriptions electronically to pharmacies nationwide.• Received 600 HPV vaccines for distribution to patients as a result of partnering

with Dr. Alice Richman from Health Education and Promotion on the HPV Research Project.

Collaborations• Medical/Psychological Withdrawal Process Committee with CCSD and DOS.

Challenges• Adequate space for clinical treatment.• Adequate provider to student ratios. SHS falls short and does not align with

national benchmarking standards. • Adequate compensation to hire and keep all clinical staff. Current salaries are not

competitive with outside health care systems.

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Student Involvement and LeadershipMission

The Department of Student Involvement and Leadership compliments the academic mission of East Carolina University through diverse programs and services that encourage students to create communities, be involved, and explore leadership opportunities.

Major Accomplishments• The Student Memorial Gardens project was funded and managed from units within

the Department of Student Involvement and Leadership. Once the funding and management of the space and sculpture was underway, the collaboration with the Office of Student Affairs Development began to secure resources for the Memorial Garden Fund.

• Student Activities Board was recognized in 2012-2013 for collaborating on 5 program proposals for funding from the Division of Student Affairs Innovative Programming Council.

• Five new service-learning courses were approved this past year. More than 12,000 students contributed more than 110,000 hours of service to their local communities.

• Created and implemented programs and initiatives that aligned with ECU’s Integrated Leadership Framework and the strategic priorities of ECU (LeaderShape, Leadership Extreme, Leaders Without Borders are examples).

• LGBT Peer Mentoring Program – this is the pilot year of the program which included 19 mentors and 22 mentees. The program started in September and lasted through the year with various events planned for student participants throughout the year. This is a unique opportunity for ECU students to explore their own identity with trained peer mentors who can support them.

• Ledonia Wright Cultural Center increased collaboration with Academic Affairs with such events included the first annual “Dialoguing Dissertations and Talking Theses,” a joint effort with the Graduate School, the Miss-Representation program with the School of Communication, and the Black Male Achievement Community Forum with the College of Education.

• Greek Life did not lose any chapters for the first time in 6 years which is in direct correlation with the addition of two extra hazing speakers/events.

• Social Justice Symposium through the Center for Student Leadership and Engagement. This event was held in November and emphasized the importance, relevance and need for a society that values diversity, inclusivity, equity and worth of all humans.

• LeaderShape was reinstituted here at ECU. LeaderShape is a six day institute that has a mission of transforming the world by increasing the number of people who lead with integrity and have a healthy disregard for the impossible.

Collaborations• Finance and Administration partnered with Volunteer and Service Learning Center,

Event Planning Office, and Central Ticket Office to rewrite their Policies and Procedures.• Greek Life collaborated with Campus Recreation and Wellness to bring Mallory

Holtman to campus to speak on teamwork- 700 students attended.• Greek Life and The Center for Student Leadership and Engagement partnered on

the Leadership Odyssey to train future Greek leaders.• VSLC worked to develop a common learning outcomes and assessment process/

instrument for Alternative Spring Breaks at ECU with staff from LWCC, CRW, Campus Living, and Student Affairs Assessment.

Challenges• Staff Turnover.• More inclusion of all student populations at programs and services.• Diversity in programming.• State Budget Cuts to certain areas (VSLC and LGBT).• Space for events, office, staffing, etc...• Maintenance of and aging facility, while trying to provide services and programs for

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Office of Student Rightsand ResponsibilitiesMission

To foster student growth by promoting students’ awareness and understanding of their rights and responsibilities as community members, addressing student conduct and creating developmental learning opportunities, and engaging students in ethical decision-making.

Conduct Cases4,116 cases were processed during 2012/2013

Student Code of Conduct 2,338Academic Integrity Policy 101Campus Living 729Admission Falsification 24Admission History 594For Your Information Program 330

Sanctions AssignedAlcohol & Drug Sanctions 1,848Other Counseling Sanctions 57Student-Specific Sanctions 612Community-specific Sanctions 132Disciplinary Standing • Warning 506 • Probation 945 • Suspension 49 • Expulsion 0

Major Accomplishments• Adopted and implemented new definition for disciplinary probation. Established

enforcement system of this new sanction.• Enacted a new system for addressing Digital Millennium Copyright Act violations.

Created a blackboard course for students to take following first violation of this act.• Raised awareness among students about the negative effects of hazing via an

educational campaign.• Co-sponsored the East Carolina Creed Recognition Ceremony.

Collaborations• University responses to Title IX cases with Dean of Students, Campus Living,

ECU Police, and Office of Equity and Diversity.

Challenges• Vacancy with the OSSR Director position.

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Student TransitionsMission

The Office of Student Transitions will provide a coordinated, comprehensive approach to enhancing first year and transfer student success and beyond; provide services that will enhance the academic efficiency, effectiveness, and independence of our students; and will provide the necessary supports for families required for improving student satisfaction, academic success and student retention.

OST Programming• 4,892 students (Freshman, Transfer and Summer School) attended orientation.• 4,451 family members attended orientation.• 8,999 total participants in either FR, Transfer and Summer School orientations.• 813 transfer student completed online orientation.• First Camp P.I.R.A.T.E.S. was offered with 10 students registering to participate.• Peer Mentoring Program (P2P) was launched with 74 Mentors and 83 Mentees.• 70 faculty and staff participated in spring 2013 Green Zone Training.

Major Accomplishments• The first Camp P.I.R.A.T.E.S. was held with 10 students registering to participate

in order to get better connected by learning about campus resources and activities and as a means to meet new people and build a peer network.

• Student Veteran Services was created in February 2013 and has continued to grow and develop to date. The office was originally housed in Christenbury Gym along with the ROTC but with university administrative support has moved into a new location that also houses GI Certifier and the future home of a VETSuccess counselor and two VA work study students.

• A new 12 month staff member was hired to provide Research and Assessment support to Student Transitions (60%) and to Campus Living (40%).

Collaborations• Two day Transfer Orientation with Campus Living.• Safe Spring Break campaign with Healthy Pirates and Campus Recreation and

Wellness.• Early Academic Alert System with Colleges of Education, Engineering,

Department of Chemistry, Advising, and Undergraduate Students.• Transfer Student Success Conference with UNC-GA.• Student Success Continuum within Student Affairs.

Challenges• Adequate staffing to provide quality services and continued growth as a first

year hub and transition office for all students.• Establishing OST as hub for first year students and campus community• Engaging in current research on first year activities across campus in order to

produce data to inform next steps.

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East Carolina UniversityStudent Affairs

112 SpilmanEast Carolina University

Greenville, NC 27858

252-328-6541www.ecu.edu/studentaffairs