THE DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS BY THE NUMBERS 2018-2019 DEAR FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES:
Welcome to “By the Numbers” from the Division of Student Affairs! This publication is a snapshot of the division’s programs and events for the 2018-19 academic year. Each year Student Affairs monitors our outreach and student support in quantifiable ways. Through Student Affairs services, programs, and educational experiences, every student has opportunities for meaningful experiences leading and serving others, and for developing morally, ethically, and spiritually. These experiences enhance students’ academic abilities, bolstering their chances for success at Bellarmine and beyond. Every student should have a sense of belonging, knowing that they are a valuable member of the Bellarmine community.
In Veritatis Amore,
HELEN GRACE RYAN, Ph .D., VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS
OUR VALUES Bellarmine University finds its Catholic identity in the inclusive spirit of Thomas Merton. We believe in the search for the true self, the interconnectedness of life and the solidarity of the human spirit, which transcends ethnic, religious, and social divisions. We educate the whole person to realize his or her highest potential as part of an interconnected world. Our values are Academic Excellence, Intrinsic Dignity, Social Responsibility, Integrity, Hospitality, and Stewardship.
Academic Excellence: Promoting academic inquiry Integrity: Fostering strong ethical principles, honesty, rooted in the liberal arts tradition—critical thinking, fairness, transparency, and trustworthiness communication, collaboration, creativity, and compassion—with an expectation of excellence Hospitality: Creating an inclusive community that welcomes all and models a spirit of goodwill Intrinsic Dignity: Respecting the intrinsic value and dignity of every individual Stewardship: Exercising thoughtful stewardship of our university resources Social Responsibility: Cultivating grounded citizens who contribute to and advocate for the public good, environmental sustainability, global understanding, and informed civic engagement
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MISSION Guided by a commitment to Bellarmine’s mission, the Division of Student Affairs provides transformative, holistic, educational experiences and services where students develop the capacity to lead authentic lives and to serve the common good within a global community.
STRATEGIC INITIATIVE 1 Supporting student success at Bellarmine and beyond • Resilience and Persistence. Implement comprehensive strategies to cultivate student persistence and suc- cess in partnership with colleagues across campus. • Holistic Wellness. Inspire students to adopt a holistic approach to wellness that enhances their quality of life, empowering them to make healthy lifestyle choices. • Campus Safety. Provide for a safe and secure campus environment. • Belonging. Create opportunities that encourage social connection and foster Bellarmine pride, traditions and unity.
STRATEGIC INITIATIVE 2 Fostering student learning in and out of the classroom • Active Learning. Contribute to the university mission to educate and promote learning through meaning- ful co-curricular experiences. • Leadership. Provide students with substantive opportunities to explore, learn, and apply leadership skills in the broader community. • Career Readiness. Guide students in the pursuit of professional and personal goals leading to a successful transition from college to career.
STRATEGIC INITIATIVE 3 Strengthening a diverse and inclusive community on and off campus. • Diversity and Inclusion. Nurture an inclusive campus community focused on the intrinsic human dignity of all members with respect for their cultural background and identity. • Faith and Social Justice. Foster an interfaith community committed to social justice, service, and commu- nity engagement rooted in the spirit of Thomas Merton and our Catholic heritage.
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“Campus Ministry becomes a home for those who don’t have one. Campus Ministry helped define my interfaith experience and lead to my passion for inclusion and diversity,” — Camber S. ’18
CENTRO, HORRIGAN HALL-016 • [email protected]
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT More than 1,129 individual touch points at pop-up spiritual enrichment programs, including the Feast of St. Francis, Random Acts of Kindness Week, interfaith holiday celebrations, and community conversations and prayer vigils, an 11% increase in attendance over last year.
PEER MINISTERS 50% of residential first-year students STRONGER SENSE OF PURPOSE reported utilizing their Peer Minister 93 individuals participated in a Campus for support throughout the year Ministry-sponsored retreat this year, with Five Peer Ministers lived with and served first-year residential 98% reporting a stronger sense of purpose. students on campus, supporting and guiding peers with faith questions and exploration, general stress, relationship struggles, depression or anxiety, grief or loss, social justice interests, and involvement opportunities. TRUER SELF 88 participants attended monthly STUDENT INVOLVEMENT “Everyone Has a Story” events, with 95% Bellarmine Christian Fellowship – new faith- of surveyed attendees demonstrating based student organization with more than self-reflection through participation in 100 active members in the spring semester this program, supporting our Campus participating in weekly student-led praise and Ministry mission to provide opportunities worship, scripture study, and fellowship to encounter the “true self.”
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“The Club Sports Program has given me and others a community of people who want to compete for fun and exercise as well as helped with my leadership abilities.” — Zoella R. ’22
SPORT, RECREATION AND FITNESS CENTER (SURF) • [email protected]
FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS $128,000 in renovations to the lobby, locker rooms, and free play courts, which branded and updated the space
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS SLEEP HEALTH 4 club sports teams participated in their 93% of the 90 students who participated national championships: Women’s Club in the Sleepy Knights Sleep Challenge Volleyball, Men’s Club Volleyball, Women’s learned new strategies related to sleep Bowling, and Bass Fishing health and factors which affect their quality and quantity of sleep. MENTAL HEALTH 509 online screenings for mental health GROUP FITNESS AND INTRAMURALS – screenings included Alcohol Screening, 2,000 students participated in our group Depression Screening, Eating Attitudes fitness classes – including classes such as, Screening, and Anxiety Screening Taekwondo, TRX, circuit training, Moonlight Yoga and Goat Yoga.
33 intramural sports offered, with a 48.5% ALCOHOL HARM REDUCTION increase in intramural sport participation 137 student athletes trained in an alcohol from last academic year harm reduction program with a 100% pass rate. Students learned to assess behavior and intoxication levels in their peers and practiced appropriate intervention strategies.
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“I feel like I learned a lot … about the interview process specifically, and I know I am a lot more confident in interviewing now. One thing that will stick with me is the new strategies I learned for networking. The networking map was really helpful for realizing career connections I hadn’t thought of before.” — John M., BU 299 student
CENTRO-088-090 • [email protected]
KNIGHTS GET HIRED 99% of 2018 graduates reported working or continuing education within six months of graduation, with 91% pursuing their career field of interest.
EXPLORATION OF PURPOSE Career Advising appointments increased 16% ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE over last year, with 1,982 students meeting 182 students received the professional for 1-1 appointments. A growth in individual excellence award through their performance advising appointments signals that students evaluation in an internship or student are more proactive and engaged in exploring employment role on campus. their purpose, building experience, and Students achieved this distinction when they were rated by a direct connecting with professionals. supervisor as highly effective or exceptional in all eight areas of career readiness endorsed by the National Association of Colleges and Employers. PARTICIPATION AND ENGAGEMENT 7,989 student touch points provided by 199 CONNECTING ALUMNI AND STUDENTS career-focused programs. The Alumni Mentor program matched 254 students with an alumni mentor in their The Employer Engagement team met with career field of interest, and 91% of students 419 unique employers to recruit Bellarmine participants would recommend the program talent. to a friend.
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“I found it unbelievably refreshing to be able to open up to a professional who was eager to help me.” — Anonymous Student
ALLEN HALL, SUITE 403 • [email protected]
COUNSELING SESSIONS OUR FEE 2,676 counseling sessions provided, 10% more than the prior year $0 – what we charge for STUDENT PARTICIPATION health and 455 students participated in counseling. This is 13.5% of all students, compared to counseling 10.5% of all students the previous year services
POSITIVE IMPACTS 98.7% of students surveyed reported that counseling has made a positive impact on their lives, compared to 89.5% the previous year.
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“The pantry allowed me to concentrate on my classes instead of worrying about where my next meal was going to come from. The fact that I knew I could return whenever I needed to was proof that Bellarmine was here to support me, in my academics and in life.” — Anonymous Student
CENTRO, TREECE HALL 225 • [email protected]
SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION: First-year students complete an online Title IX training module. Of those surveyed: 96.5% feel Bellarmine is committed to preventing sexual assault
88% feel confident in their abilities to intervene effectively in a potential sexual assault situation
96% report that they would respect a peer who took action to prevent a sexual assault ADDRESSING FOOD INSECURITY 94% report that they can describe the 778 people served by Knights Pantry elements of healthy and unhealthy since its opening in November of 2018. relationships The Knights Pantry is co-operated by a committee of staff and students and is supported through a partnership with Dare FAMILY WEEKEND FUN to Care and the generous support of the 226 families attended Family Weekend 2018 Bellarmine community. with a total attendance of over 850 guests, a 42% increase over the previous year. The pantry has been highlighted on Bellarmine’s Pineapple Podcast and was featured in the Courier Journal in Spring 2019.
TEACHING FINANCIAL WELLNESS 350 students participated in a Financial = 10 people Wellness Workshop.
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“The Disability Services have helped me tremendously during my time at Bellarmine. I saw a dramatic change in my mood and GPA because of my accommodations, and if these changes hadn’t been made, then I wouldn’t be celebrating my graduation as a Bellarmine student.” — Anonymous Student
CENTRO, MCGOWAN HALL 076 • [email protected]
STRONG RETENTION First-year students who registered with Disability Services had a 91% fall-to- spring retention rate; higher than the general student body.
INSTILLING CONFIDENCE OUR STUDENTS 25 students participated in Accommodate, 315 Bellarmine students registered with the inaugural early orientation program Disability Services (about 10% of all students). for students who identify as having a disability. 100% felt more confident about starting their first semester after attending Accommodate. INCREASE IN CONSULTATIONS 28% increase over last year in consultations to students with disabilities addressing study skills, time management, OUR STUDENTS test anxiety management and general 3.33: average spring 2019 GPA for students adjustment to college registered with Disability Services, compared to 3.0 for the same population in spring 2018
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“After a surgery, I spent a lot of time in Health Services this semester. At first, going to the nurse twice a day sounded like an inconvenient chore, but it didn’t feel like that at all. Everyone there … always welcomed me in everyday with a great attitude and good humor.” — Sarah W. ’19
NEWMAN HALL, FIRST FLOOR • [email protected]
OUR SERVICES OUR FEE 3,154 Health Services patient contacts, $0 – the cost of services down 5% from the previous academic year. students receive, 1,493 of these were Nurse Practitioner visits, saving students over $45,000 a year including no co-pays in co-pays alone. and free over the counter medications 300 allergy shots given and other aids
FLU PREVENTION AND COST SAVINGS 24/7 CARE 71% of students who received flu shots All students have access to 24/7 medical stated they learned something about care through Norton eCare video visits preventing or treating flu.
600 free flu shots given, saving the Bellarmine community over $9,300
— 17 — — 18 — OFFICE OF IDENTITY & INCLUSION
“If it were not for a place like OII I would not still be at Bellarmine today. OII has created a welcoming and fun environment for marginalized people by allowing us to make the space our own.” — Brianna S. ’20
CENTRO-113 • [email protected]
HOME FOOD FRIDAYS AND THE Q*MMUNITY LUNCHEONS 100+ participants in Home Food Fridays and the Q*mmunity Luncheons, new initiatives to increase sense of belonging for students of color and those who identify as LGBTQ+ ACCOLADES FROM THE COMMUNITY The Office of Identity & Inclusion was recognized by the campus community with 4 end of year awards: Outstanding Campus INVOLVING THE COMMUNITY Partner, Ally Award, Departmental Ally Award, The Office of Identity and Inclusion and Student Advocate of the Year. collaborated with 25 offices, departments, student organizations, or outside organizations during the year. CONTINUED GROWTH During the academic year, the Office of Identity & Inclusion double its physical OUT-OF-STATE CULTURAL EXCURSIONS space to serve more students. 97 students traveled to either Washington, DC or Selma and Montgomery, AL and learned about race relations. EARLY KNIGHTS 14% of all first-year under-represented minority students participated in Early RECORD ATTENDANCE Knights, an early orientation program to The annual Dialogue on Diversity had record introduce students to Bellarmine and campus breaking attendance with 193 participants, resources. A majority of attendees reported a 10% increase over last year’s conference. learning ways to explore and overcome challenges that could be faced during their college career. MAKING A STATEMENT 60 people brought attention to the issue of gun violence in America with a demonstration in the Quad.
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TREECE HALL-054 • [email protected]
KEEPING THE UNIVERSITY INFORMED RAVE, our community notification system has over 10,000 users.
TEACHING THE COMMUNITY 500 Bellarmine community members trained in hands-only CPR.
1600 students participated in active aggressor trainings, a 52% increase over last year. SAFETY AND SAVINGS 80 events with first aid services provided by the Bellarmine Emergency Response Team, SHUTTLE USAGE saving the university over $12,000 29,645 Bellarmine community members transported by the shuttles, consistent with = 1 event the previous year
INCREASE IN SERVICE Responded to 26,896 calls for service, 4% more than the previous year
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“Being a part of a family oriented community like that of Bellarmine’s becomes contagious. As a community member, I can attest that without residential life, Bellarmine would lose a defining feature in its work to build a well-rounded individual through a liberal arts education.” — Kaleb S. ’20
PETRIK HALL • [email protected]
DINING AND HOUSING IMPROVEMENTS 652 students participated in a housing and dining survey to determine areas of satisfaction and growth. As a result of the survey: 24-7 STUDENT SUPPORT • Sticker price decreased for all housing options In order to support our residents, there is • Petrik Hall boasts 16 newly renovated a live-in master’s level professional in each kitchenettes located within each suite residential building or complex. In addition, • Individuals who are 21 years or older may have there are three full-time master’s level personal amounts of alcohol in their rooms professionals in the central Residence Life office, providing 24-hour on call coverage • Visitation hours increased for non-first year responding to student needs. communities • Upgraded laundry machines in all halls equipped with smart technology • Kennedy Hall now houses Learning ENSURING SUCCESS Communities. The ground floor serves as Two student staff members on each first-year the hub for the Learning Communities with student floor: Resident Assistant (RA) and faculty offices, mentor offices and an updated Academic Peer Coach (APC). The RA focuses on classroom space. sense of belonging at Bellarmine and the APC focuses on academic transition and integration. The APC program is a partnership with the PARTICIPATION AND ENGAGEMENT Student Success Center and offers individualized 200 programs within the Residence Halls academic success pathways and individualized developing students with our Five Principles of help if a student drops below a 2.0. Community: Well-Being, Connections, Civility, and Excellence & Diversity
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“The Office of Service & Leadership has truly helped shape my vision for my future. Through the opportunity to go on alternative spring break I have been exposed to my history and learned how I can help move our nation in the right direction. Without the OSL, I would not have found my passion.” — Kelze’ R. ’20
STUDENT ACTIVITIES CENTER, TREECE HALL-023 • [email protected]
BELLARMINE LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE 41 students completed the Bellarmine Leadership Institute (BLI), which is an increase by 9 students from 2017-2018.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Campus wide community engagement included 2,655 volunteers and 17,561 service hours. CIVIC ENGAGEMENT $1000 - MTV Civic Nation grant received to engage students on Election Day through a “Get to the Polls Party” where over 200 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT students, faculty, and staff signed a banner, 5 domestic alternative spring break pledging their commitment to being experiences: civically engaged • Selma, AL – Race Relations & Civil Rights • New Orleans, LA – Disaster Relief 400+ conversations about voters’ rights and • David, KY – Access to Education registration: We partnered wih the League • Charleston, SC – Food Security of Women Voters to train 12 students and 3 • Memphis, TN – Affordable Housing staff members to conduct voter registration events, resulting in 17 tabling opportunities, 44 students attended and contributed 1182 registering 68 students to vote, requesting hours of service. 46 absentee ballots.
= 4 pledges to vote
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“It’s easy to get caught up in school work, but being involved helps me form relationships with faculty and students outside my major. It gives me a sense of belonging at Bellarmine.” – Jess B.
CENTRO, TREECE HALL-023 • [email protected]
HOMECOMING CELEBRATION GROWTH 487 students attended the Homecoming dance, a 12% increase over the prior year
+ OPPORTUNITIES TO ENGAGE 88 student organizations held a CONTINUING TRADITIONS combined 1,186 activities. 1,107 students participated in Bellarmine’s tradition of Late Knight Breakfast.
THE POSITIVE IMPACT OF ORIENTATION 1,079 students attended Late Knight Bingo. After attending Orientation 77% of students
felt more excited and prepared to attend = 60 students enjoying breakfast goodness Bellarmine.
As a result of Orientation 88% felt more connected to their classmates and 83% felt OPPORTUNITIES TO LEAD they knew which campus resources to utilize Student Activities & Orientation provided for achieving academic success. leadership opportunities for 158 students through student assistants, orientation team members, Adventures in Leadership, and Bellarmine Activity Council executive board members.
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Dr. Helen Grace Ryan Dr. Patrick Englert Dr. Sean McGreevey Natasha Begin Vice President for Student Affairs Associate Vice President Dean of Students Assistant Dean of Students and 502.272.8304 for Student Affairs 502.272.8246 Deputy Title IX Coordinator [email protected] 502.272.8323 [email protected] 502.272.7150 [email protected] [email protected]
Clare Dever Joseph Frazier Debbie Fox Dr. Alice Kimble Director, Campus Recreation Director, Identity & Inclusion Director, Public Safety Director, Health Services 502.272.8326 502.272.8060 502.272.7777 502.272.8493 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Laura Kremer Kline Jessica Lynch Dr. Lilly Massa-McKinley Dr. Leslie Maxie Director, Campus Ministry Director, Orientation, New Assistant Vice President Director, Residence Life & 502.272.7051 Student & Family Programs for Career Development & Associate Dean of Students [email protected] 502.272.7116 Strategic Partnerships 502.272.7273 [email protected] 502.272.8154 [email protected] [email protected]
— 28 — Dr. Gary Petiprin Ronda Purdy Brooke Wilson Director, Counseling Center Director, Disability Services Director, Student Activities 502.272.8480 502.272.8490 502.272.8477 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
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