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NOTHING FOR FREE, EXCEPT SFB:
TAKING ADVANTAGE OF STUDENT
INVOLVEMENT
PRESENTERS
Sherrie AreyDean of Campus and Residential Life
Megan FinCannonCoordinator of Campus Activities and Residential
Emma BottorffDirector of Campus Activities
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Utilize Astin’s Theory of Involvement to design a successful program, identify student goals, and ensure intentional involvement
Utilize feedback and the experiences of current students and recent graduates to identify the elements of the quality leadership and development program
Identify methods and programs that can be used in a collaborative manner to help grow student involvement and leadership
History of the School
Small, private, liberal arts school
Founded in 1834Another word
HISTORYHistory of Student
Foundation Board
Developed in 1996Created to serve 3
offi ces on campus
Student Foundation BoardUniversity
Sponsored Organization
Serves three entities on campus:
Admissions Student Life
Offi ce of AdvancementUniversity Ambassadors
WHAT IS SFB?
Ozarks SFB
Work throughout the academic year
Volunteer their hours No pay No course credit No scholarship or
financial assistance
Other institutions
Work for particular areas, departments, events
Receive financial compensation
WHAT IS UNIQUE ABOUT SFB?
More than 60 student volunteers, compete for coveted positions within this prestigious group
PAYING IT FORWARD
ASTIN’S THEORY OF INVOLVEMENT
1. “…investment of physical and psychological energy in various objects.”
2. “Regardless of its object, involvement occurs along a continuum; this is diff erent students manifest diff erent degrees of involvement…”
3. “Involvement has both quantitative and qualitative features.”
4. “The amount of student learning and personal development associated with any educational program is directly proportional to the quality and quantity of student involvement…”
5. “The eff ectiveness of any educational policy or practice is directly related to the capacity of that policy or practice to increase student involvement.”
STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT
How this relates to SFB
INVESTMENT OF PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL ENERGY IN VARIOUS
OBJECTS
Words relating to SFB
INVOLVEMENT OCCURS ALONG A CONTINUUM
WORDS WORDS
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE FEATURES
DIRECTLY PROPORTIONAL TO THE QUALITY AND QUANTITY OF STUDENT INVOLVEMENT
CAPACITY OF THAT POLICY OR PRACTICE TO INCREASE STUDENT
INVOLVEMENT
METHODS
Previous SFB members were contacted using electronic surveys 28 Respondents out of 230 Alumni (12%)
Current SFB members were surveyed electronically 22 responses out of 58 (38%)
Graduation and retention rates were reviewed for a 10 year span (2003-2013)
Offi ce of Advancement was contacted for financial contributions to the University from this same group
GATHERING INFORMATION
Why did you choose to join SFB?
What has been your favorite part of SFB so far?
What life skills were you able to develop as a result of your volunteer work, service, leadership, and involvement in SFB?
What will you miss most about SFB when you graduate?
SFB CURRENT MEMBER SURVEY QUESTIONS
What life skills were you able to develop as a result of your volunteer work, service, leadership, and involvement in SFB?
Do you think your involvement has drawn you to be a more responsible Alumnus? In what ways?
How did SFB prepare you for your current role?
What has contributed to the continued growth and success of SFB at the University of the Ozarks since its creation in 1996?
What was your favorite part about your participation in SFB?
SFB ALUMNI SURVEY QUESTIONS
RESULTS
To pay it forwardMost prestigious group on campusTo build relationshipsBecause of another student (SFB) mentorBest representation of the amazing people and schoolTo help other students thrive
CURRENT MEMBER RESPONSES: WHY DID YOU CHOOSE SFB?
Seeing the impact made to the students and the university
Making connections and friendships with the diverse group
Working with other students and staff who are passionate about the group, the school, and the work
Engaging the past, present, and futureWearing the purple poloReal life experience gained along the wayEvents hosted
Orientation Family Weekend Alumni Weekend Preview Day
CURRENT MEMBER RESPONSES: WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR FAVORITE SO FAR?
Working with diff erent personalitiesLearned the true meaning of servant leadershipTime management and prioritizing skillsMore eff ective communication skillsHow to interact with new people quicklyAdaptationHow to make a good impression Importance of branding and marketing (the school
and self)
CURRENT MEMBER RESPONSES: WHAT LIFE SKILLS HAVE YOU GAINED?
The members, the familyThe diversityThe friendships forged that would not have happened
without SFBSeeing students attend Ozarks or succeed because of
SFB’s helpThe purple poloThe dedicated staff making it happenMentoring the younger members and other students
on campus
CURRENT MEMBER RESPONSES: WHAT WILL YOU MISS MOST?
Impression managementCommunication
With strangers With teammates
Interpersonal SkillsCoping during stress and hardshipsTime managementEmpathyNetworkingAccountabilityQuick thinking and adaptability
ALUMNI MEMBER RESPONSES:LIFE SKILLS
Take the time to answer surveys, respond to the University
Visit during campus eventsFinancial contributionsStaying aware of current events and sharing the pride
in successesStill representing the University where currently
located“What else can I do for SFB?”
ALUMNI MEMBER RESPONSES:DRAWN TO BE A RESPONSIBLE ALUMNUS
Ability to work with anybody, personality, etc.How to be more analyticalBeing comfortable and confident around diff erent
people (including executives, higher ranking, etc.)Seeking to better the organization and community
versus just oneselfBeing able to teach and demonstrate important skillsFind the confidence to work with and trust others
ALUMNI MEMBER RESPONSES:PREPARE FOR YOUR CURRENT ROLE
Volunteer spirit of the students Involvement of the directors and staff advisorsCamaraderie, Family atmosphereTradition(s) passed down from each SFB generation,
which cannot be brokenPositive attitudes and energy Inclusive – diverse group of peopleThe group and the purple polo are prestigious – both
lend themselves to successVoice of the entire campusThe ones who bridge the gap between past, present,
and future
ALUMNI MEMBER RESPONSES:CONTRIBUTED TO GROWTH AND SUCCESS
FellowshipSpirit of volunteerismThe diverse groupLasting friendships (with people might not have found
otherwise)Sharing story with prospective students, familiesWatching students grow that felt you personally
impacted Seeing those same students join and thrive in SFB
Hosting eventsAll of the memories that last a lifetime!
ALUMNI MEMBER RESPONSES:WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE PART?
Graduation rates of those involved from 2003-2013 were examined
207 members out of 230 total successfully graduated from Ozarks 90% graduation rate
10 year graduation rate at Ozarks is _____ 10 year national graduation rate is _____
GRADUATION RATES
Total financial contributions (230 people): $ Average financial contribution: $
FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS
OBSERVATIONS/SUGGESTIONS
Expand freshmen opportunities to take on leadership positions. Take advantage of and target “feeder” organizations such as
Hall Government and Activities Boards Offer leadership positions/offi cer positions for freshmen,
specifically Use residence hall experiences as mastery experiences
Develop a program in the residence halls in which RAs teach and allow residents to lead hall programming
Allow residents to be “in charge” of varying tasks in the halls (laundry/kitchen/lobby maintenance or cleanliness) Be creative and invent tasks!
MASTERY EXPERIENCES
Any other ideas??
Mentoring Programs Give freshmen the opportunity to look up to someone Give freshmen access to those students that you would
WANT them to look up to Leadership Development
If you have any kind of leadership development programs, have your leaders invite freshmen prospects
This helps them see what it is like (and privileges of) being involved
VICARIOUS EXPERIENCES
Any other ideas??
This can be very eff ective, freshmen don’t know better!
Use Resident Assistants (RAs)
SOCIAL PERSUASION
BRINGING IT BACK TO YOUR SCHOOL
SHARE YOUR SUCCESSES
ASK THE PANEL
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