The Division of Student Affairs by the Numbers 2018-2019 Dear Friends and Colleagues
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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 — 2 — DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS 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. — 3 — — 4 — CAMPUS MINISTRY “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.” — 5 — — 6 — CAMPUS RECREATION & WELLNESS “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. — 7 — — 8 — CAREER DEVELOPMENT “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. — 9 — — 10 — COUNSELING CENTER “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. — 11 — — 12 — DEAN OF STUDENTS “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