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ACUHO-I Summer Internship

University of Massachusetts, Boston

Caroline Bubbers

November 20, 2015

SDAD5650/60

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Overview

How did I end up inBoston?

Institutional Demographics

SiteActivity

Work Plan Objectives

Accomplishments Integration

Transformation

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#BostonSquad

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Beacon Beginnings

Established in 1964 Boston State College incorporated into the UMass Boston in 1982 17,030 students enrolled

56% of students are FirstGen.

53% are 22 or younger

33% are between 2330

14% are 31 or older

35% of students live in the Metro Boston Area.

57% of UMass Boston freshman reside 20 miles orless from campus

Top 5 Bachelors Degrees Management

Nursing

Psychology

Criminal Justice

Biology

6 Year Graduation rate is 42%

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Beacon Beginnings

MissionThe University of Massachusetts Boston is a public research university with a dynamic

culture of teaching and learning, and a special commitment to urban and global engagement.Our vibrant, multi-cultural educational environment encourages our broadly diverse campus

community to thrive and succeed. Our distinguished scholarship, dedicated teaching, andengaged public service are mutually reinforcing, creating new knowledge while serving the

public good of our city, our commonwealth, our nation, and our world.

ValuesInquiry, Creativity, and Discovery

TransformationDiversity and Inclusion

Engagement

Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability

Economic and Cultural Development

An Urban Commitment

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Office of Student Housing

For a university with no physical on-campus student housing, I was

welcomed with the most swag I have ever seen.

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Activity!

Design the perfect residence hall.

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Work Plan Objectives

Site Supervisor: Joe DiMaria, Director of StudentHousing

To assist in the drafting of a comprehensive

Residence Life Program.

Engage in ongoing departmental assessment plan.

Provide support to the Office of Student Housingduring summer orientation.

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Integration

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Accomplishment(s) & Contribution

"Best Practices in

Residential Education"56 pages + primary resources

and additional documents.

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Transformation

#1Understanding the foundations and emerging nature

of the student affairs profession and highereducation.

#2Understanding students and student issues

#3

Adapting student services to specific environmentsand cultures.

#9

Understanding issues surrounding law, policy,finance and overnance.

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Reflection & Take Aways

I really like research.

I really need student contact.

The campus/office environment is important to me.

I love train.

I need to live in a city.

I need to be closer to my family.

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Summary

I had an incredible summer.