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WINTER QUARTER 2015

STUDENTAFFAIRSQUARTERLY

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Volume 13. Winter 2015

Student Affairs Quarterly

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Message from the Vice President ................................3

Title IX Updates from the Dean of Students Office ...4

New Resources within Northwestern Career Advancement ...................................................5

Seasons Change and so Does Norris ...........................6

Green Corner ..............................................................7

Staff Recognition .........................................................8

2015 Board of Directiors - New Student and Family Programs.........................................................10

Did You Know? ..........................................................11

New Staff ...................................................................12

We welcome your feedback, questions, and submissions.

2015Spring SAQ - Content Deadline: April 6

Summer SAQ - Content Deadline: July 17

Chael Wright-Isak, Editorchael@northwestern.edu

Amanda Torgerson, Graphic Designer

Jill Norton, Photographer

Patricia Telles-Irvin, Publisher

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I’m truly excited for this new year, what it will bring for our students, and for all of you. We begin this winter quarter together working toward achieving the first of our strategic themes: to build organizational health. Specifically, this means we will create a healthy, functional and sustainable Student Affairs organization committed to excellence by continuously improving internal and external communications, technologies, professional development, policies, and procedures.

In these pages, you will learn about the strides your colleagues have made to move ahead in a healthy and meaningful way. The work within our Dean of Students Office continues as support is granted toward our Title IX initiatives. Northwestern Career Advancement has new resources in place to aid our students with their career objectives. Norris University Center implemented many positive changes within their facility while decisions and design strategies for a new center continue to unfold. Finally, we are encouraged to see an impressive group of students selected to represent their specific academic areas of interest while working collaboratively within New Student and Family Programs.

Achieving meaningful change is not without challenges, however. At our recent staff breakfast in January, Dr. Jon Robison stressed the importance of putting oneself in another person’s shoes. I support this idea. For it is empathy which allows us to understand that we are all connected by human experience.

I look forward to the steps we will take together to achieve organizational health and create a community of sustained strength.

With gratitude,

Patricia Telles-Irvin

MESSAGE FROMTHE

VICE PRESIDENT

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TITLE IX UPDATES FROM THE DEAN OF STUDENTS OFFICEThe University recently identified funding to hire a full-time Title IX investigator, and posted the position in mid-December 2014. The Title IX Investigator will be trained to conduct sexual harassment and sexual violence investigations for both the Office of Sexual Harassment Prevention and the Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution. The person hired will report to the Title IX Coordinator with a dotted line report to the Dean of Students. We are pleased to be gaining this new resource to help us investigate sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, stalking, and sexual harassment complaints, as well as provide outreach/education to students, faculty and staff.

A working group has been meeting to analyze the available options for a student campus climate survey about sexual assault and dating/domestic violence. The surveys the group has viewed closely track the model the White House provided in its Task Force Report on campus sexual assault. Northwestern plans to use a vendor’s survey and send it to all students in April, which is Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

To learn more:www.northwestern.edu/provost/policies/titleIX/

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NORTHWESTERN CAREER ADVANCEMENT LAUNCHES NEW CAREER DEVELOPMENT FUND

NCA recently launched the Northwestern Career Advancement Career Development Fund, to support the career development needs of undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need. Students can apply to receive funding to support travel to internship, job, and graduate school interviews, professional career events, and the purchase of professional attire. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis throughout the academic year. Learn more about this important initiative: www.northwestern.edu/careers/about-us/development-fund/index.html

NEW RESOURCESWITHIN NORTHWESTERNCAREER ADVANCEMENT

NEW 2014-16 NCA CAREER GUIDE NOW AVAILABLE

The latest edition of the Northwestern Career Advancement Career Guide for 2014-16 features information on career exploration, networking, the job/internship search, resume and cover letter samples and more. NCA staff members update the guide every two years to provide Northwestern students and alumni with current and comprehensive career development advice and guidance.

The career guidebook can be found here: issuu.com/nucareeradvance/docs/careerguide_2014_16

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While plans are well underway for a new university commons, Norris University Center staff and administration have been busy making even more changes to accommodate all visitors.In the past few months, Norris has seen these changes in the form of expansions, renovations, and new room set-ups.

Most recently, Norris opened its second all gender restroom on the third floor next to the women’s restroom. The first all-gender restroom was opened earlier in November on the second floor between the Louis Room and the Arch Room.

Starbucks Lounge also has received its fair share of changes, which now allow students to get more views of the lake. The Starbucks Lounge was expanded and has new furniture. A small meeting room has also been added next to the lounge. This new set-up is meant to offer

students more collaborative experiences. Next to the lounge, the Big Ten Room received a renovation as well. With the current Kresge renovation project going on, Norris converted the Big Ten Room to a 40-seat classroom. Classes are already meeting there this quarter.

The Gender and Sexuality Resource Center received an expansion and renovation. The center now has new carpet, paint, and furniture. A reception and dinner to showcase the changes was held February 13.

On the ground level, the food court now has speakers to add to the atmosphere. Norris and Northwestern Dining also recently extended the hours for International Dish as a dinner option.Meetings in Norris are much more comfortable, too. Norris received over 1,000 new meeting rooms chairs in January that are lighter, easier to store, and, most importantly, very comfy.

SEASONS CHANGE...

AND SO DOES NORRIS

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With the everyday feedback from students, Norris administration has been able to make these changes to meet student needs.

While changes have been made, Norris is staying true to its winter tradition. The Norris Ice Rink was open through mid-February for students, faculty, staff, and guests of the university community. Interest for the rink has grown since last year and the Norris staff look forward to making it available next winter.

NORRIS ICE RINK 2014 2015Total Number of Skate Rentals 1087 1196

Total Number of Rink Open Days 32 36

*THIS NEW SECTION OF SAQ IS HERE TO HIGHLIGHT CONTRIBUTIONS TOWARD OUR SUSTAINABILITY GOALS.

PERIODICALLY, YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT A STUDENT AFFAIRS COLLEAGUE WHO MADE A DIFFERENCE WITHIN THE CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT AND BEYOND.

GREEN CORNER

Tim Heneghan, Associate Director of Housing and Residential Services, was recently recognized for his efforts to recycle in a significant way. Working with University Sleep Products (USP) and the Chicago Mattress Company (CMC), Tim coordinated the removal of 949 twin mattresses from NU’s Evanston campus.

The results were impressive according to Paul Bailey from USP. “With an average weight of 36 lbs. a mattress, we sent 34,164 lbs. of waste from Northwestern to CMC. Using CMC’s estimate that 90% of those materials were able to be recycled, University Sleep Products and Northwestern saved 30,747 lbs. of steel and fiber from going into a landfill.” Good job, Tim!

To learn about Green Office certification and other sustainability initiatives,visit:www.northwestern.edu/sustainablity

TIM HENEGHAN

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HONORED FOR EFFORTS TO ADVANCE QUALITY OF STUDENT LIFE ON CAMPUS

February 5, 2015 | by Storer H. Rowley

HIGHLIGHTS

• Special recognition by NASPA-Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education

• Advocacy for the student experience helps define President Schapiro’s philosophy

• Award to be presented in March at 2015 NASPA Annual Conference in New Orleans

STAFF RECOGNITIONEVANSTON, Ill. --- NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education has named Northwestern University President Morton Schapiro the recipient of its 2015 NASPA President’s Award for his dedication to improving the lives of Northwestern students.

Each year, NASPA recognizes members who are doing outstanding work in the student affairs profession. The award to President Schapiro gives special recognition to a college or university president who has, over a sustained period of time, advanced the quality of student life on campus by supporting student affairs staff and programs.

The national organization for student affairs administrators will present President Schapiro with the award in March, when he will be honored at the 2015 NASPA Annual Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana.

“I am honored to receive this award,” President Schapiro said, “especially because I have made it an absolute priority for University leadership to work intentionally to improve opportunities and access for all our students. My goal is for Northwestern students to pursue their passions and dreams here and to thrive in an educational environment that is welcoming, inspiring and inclusive.”

Morton Schapiro, Northwestern University President

STAFF RECOGNITION

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Authors: Beth Poling and Lisa EndersbyPublished: January 9, 2015

The Technology Knowledge Community was formed within the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) to recognize and celebrate great work being done in technology and student affairs. As technology continues to shift and shape the way we work, learn, and communicate in higher education, the TKC invited colleagues to share emerging practices and research innovations that contribute to and support the technological advancement of our profession.

This year, the TKC introduced two inaugural awards, the Student Affairs Technology Emerging Practice Award and the Student Affairs Technology Research, Assessment, and Evaluation Innovation Award. Our award winners were selected by the TKC Awards Committee for their highly unique and highly innovative initiatives that are changing the way technology is being used both locally and farther afield. The projects highlighted represent promising practices in technology that will help to drive progress and support student success.

The TKC is thrilled and honored to announce the recipients of our inaugural awards.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE RECIPIENTS OF THE INAUGURAL NASPA TECHNOLOGY KNOWLEDGE COMMUNITY AWARDS! Anthony Kirchmeier,

Assistant Dean of Students/Director of Off-Campus Life

Christopher Walker, Web Applications/Software Development Lead, Student Affairs IT

Hao Luo, Web Applications/Software Developer, Student Affairs IT

Stephen Brawn, Systems Analyst/Programmer Sr., Information Technology Management Systems

STUDENT AFFAIRS TECHNOLOGY EMERGING PRACTICE AWARD

Anthony and the team worked to create a system that allows Dean On Call staff to quickly and efficiently access necessary student data without the hassle of coming to campus or connecting to the campus network through a Virtual Private Network (VPN). Their Mobile Student Data application now displays student information in a secure, easy one-view format on a mobile device, allowing the Dean On Call to focus on addressing issues that arise, not data retrieval.

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2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICE OF NEW STUDENT AND FAMILY PROGRAMS

The Office of New Student and Family Programs is proud to announce our 2015 Student Board of Directors. These students serve as our student voice, mentor and supervise our Peer Advisors, and assist in planning and implementing of Wildcat Welcome and our First-Year Experience initiatives. They are an extremely talented group coming from all six undergraduate schools and across the nation. They are vital to the successful transition of our new student and family members. Please congratulate these students as you collaborate with them.

Abhi Veerina, Director for TransfersAlex Qin, Director for Bienen School of MusicBryan Huebner, Director of Staff Training and DynamicsElisa O’Neal, Director for School of Education and Social PolicyEvan Rosati, Director for McCormick School of Engineering and Applied ScienceKevin Nigarura, Director for Weinberg College of Arts and SciencesMaddie Ambrose, Director for School of CommunicationOrko Manna, Director for Medill Schoolof JournalismPiku Mody, Director of NewStudent CommunicationsSowa Imoisili, Director for First-Year Initiatives

Front row - left to right: Maddie Ambrose, Elisa O’Neal, Alex Qin; Back row – left to right: Bryan Huebner, Evan Rosati, Abhi Veerina, Orko Manna, Sowa Imoisili, Piku Mody, Kevin Nigarura

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DID YOU KNOW?

DID YOU KNOW?THE FOLLOWING IS DATA FROM THE 2013 – 2014 ANNUAL REPORTS. THE NUMBERS TELL A POWERFUL STORY ABOUT THE WORK WE DO IN STUDENT AFFAIRS.

• Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) worked with 2,283 individual students

• 470 student organizations were registered in Wildcat Connection

• $6.1M transactions were processed by the Cashier’s Office in Norris

• 1,054,337 meals were served by Northwestern Dining

• 3,343 programs were presented in the residence halls; an estimated 38,515 students attended these events

• 39,132 rides were provided by SafeRide• There are 544 staff computers in the

Division and serviced by SAIT• Student Affairs Marketing completed 612

marketing projects for the Division• 6,770 people participated in outreach

programs offered by Health Promotion and Wellness (e.g., Red Watch Band, Step Up, Essential NUs, and various programs held for select audiences across campus)

• Multicultural Student Affairs staff advised 81 student groups

• Off-Campus Life had contact with 831 students and 742 “stakeholders”

• Student Assistance and Support Services managed 820 cases

• 522 students applied to be peer advisors or family ambassadors with New Student and Family Programs

• 3160 incident reports were received and processed through the Office of Student Conduct and Resolution

• Northwestern Career Advancement worked with 2214 individual students

• There were 47 weddings and 21 funerals/memorials in Alice Millar Chapel

• University Health Service saw 9,304 individual students

• The Dean on Call (DOC) rotation included 15 staff during 2013-14, in which the on-call team received 392 calls

• 16 student learning assessment projects were completed

• 269 students participated in Sustained Dialogue

• The 156th Commencement ceremony drew a crowd of approximately 10,000 graduates’ parents, family and friends

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NEW STAFF

Amanda FreemanPsychologist

CAPS

Lula HannesAdministrative Assistant 3Dean of Students Office

Christine MendozaAdministrative Assistant 1

Dean of Students Office and Student Enrichment Services

Beth TuckerAdministrative Assistant

Northwestern CareerAdvancement

Carrie WachterSexual Violence Response

Services and Advocacy Coordinator; Health Service

Cynthia RoseDirector

Fraternity and Sorority Life