Student Affairs Update — November 2023 |
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Sixty members of the Lawrence and KU community participated in a screening and discussion of "No Place Like Home". The documentary discussed the negative effects of state legislation on queer and trans Kansans. The program was co-sponsored by the Center for Sexuality and Gender Diversity; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging; the Political Science department; and the KU Alumni Association.
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Center for Sexuality and Gender Diversity (SGD) |
Surveyed attendees to find 100% agreed or strongly agreed the MBGLTACC conference offered an impactful educational experience.
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| KU Memorial Union (Union) |
Engaged 494 students at Grub and Guidance, exceeding the attendance target by 24%.
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| Sorority and Fraternity Life (SFL) |
Hosted 190 attendees at an informational webinar for prospective students who are interested in joining sorority and fraternity life.
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Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) |
Provided 983 counseling appointments to 612 students, increases of 12% and 14% from November 2022, respectively.
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| KU Recreation Services (Rec. Svcs) |
Instructed 577 participants through KU Fit group classes, an increase of 78.1% from November 2022.
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| Student Conduct and Community Standards (SCCS) |
Opened 135 student conduct cases, an increase of 1.5% from November 2022.12
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Emily Taylor Center for Women and Gender Equity (ETC) |
Hosted 50 participants at the Jana Mackey Distinguished Lecture series featuring Dr. Akiko Takeyama, an increase of 66.7% from
November 2022.
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| KU Student Housing (Housing) |
Surveyed residents to find 82% agreed or strongly agreed they formed relationships while living on campus that positively influenced their mental health.
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| Student Involvement and Leadership Center (SILC) |
Distributed 80 care packages to students as part of the “Belonging @ KU” program held during Non-Traditional Student Week.13
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Health Education Resource Office (HERO) |
Educated 12 students through the Healthy CHOICES in Daily Life program, a decrease of 69.2% from
November 2022.
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| | Legal Services for Students (LSS) |
Advised 121 students on legal issues related to traffic and criminal cases, an increase of 42% from November 2022.
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| Student Support and Case Management (SSCM) |
Received 226 student referrals from members of the campus community, an increase of 23.5% from October 2022.
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Hilltop Child Development Center (Hilltop) |
Received a $10,000 Pathways to Healthy Kansas grant from LiveWell Douglas County to improve health outcomes for children through community collaboration.
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| Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) |
Created space for 35 graduate students of color to participate in Neighbor Night, a social networking event, exceeding the attendance target by 16%.
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| | Watkins Health Services (WHS)
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Conducted 3,258 appointments, a decrease of 1.8% from November 2022.
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| Sexual Assault Prevention and Education Center (SAPEC) |
Provided 19 educational and awareness programs, an increase of 90% from November 2022.
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1. Midwest Bisexual Gay Lesbian Transgender Asexual College Conference survey response (n=14).
2. 860 appointments and 506 total students in November 2022.
3. 30 participants at the Jana Mackey Distinguished Lecture series event in November 2022.
4. 39 students completed Healthy CHOICES in Daily Life in November 2022.
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| 5. 400-person attendance target goal.
6. 324 KU Fit group class participants in November 2022.
7. KU Student Housing residential survey response (n=640).
8. 85 traffic and criminal cases in November 2022.
9. 30-person attendance target goal set based on prior month’s attendance.
10. 10 educational and awareness events held in November 2022.
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| 11. This is the inaugural year for providing informational webinars. The first webinar, held in October 2023, had ten people in attendance.
12. 133 cases opened in November 2022.
13. 13 organization funding requests for the semester received through October 2023.
14. Belonging @ KU was co-sponsored by the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, Hawk Link, and the Military-Affiliated Student Center. The target goal of distributing 80 care packages was achieved.
15. 3,319 appointments conducted in November 2022.
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SGD received the Choice Award in University Support from Student Union Activities.
Jaclyn Carpenter received KU Employee of the Month for December (SAPEC).
Jill Flessing and Eric Lowery received the CAPS Jayhawk Award.
Easton Kewley received the WHS Employee of the Month award.
Adrienne Reyes was inducted into Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society (Housing).
Amanda Simms received her Master’s in Strategic Communications from Southeastern Louisiana University (SFL).
Vivian Martin and Olivia Kistler received Student-Aides of the Month awards for November (Hilltop).
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Kirsten Derby, RN, was named PRN for the Nursing Department (WHS).
Nancy Espinosa has announced her retirement at the end of December (CAPS).
Easton Kewley was named Phlebotomy Coordinator (WHS).
Emily Kublalik was named Clinician (CAPS).
Mariah Leslie was named CARE Advocate (CAPS).
Jennifer Paasch was named Administrative Associate (CAPS).
Jonathan Poffenbarger, Fernanda Huitron Rojas, Alana Johnson, and Reaia Leatherman were named Social Justice Peer Educators (OMA).
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Student employee position has posted (SAPEC).
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Campus Cupboard will be closed December 18th to January 8th.
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| The next Campus Connect train-the-trainer session will be held January 10th from 8 AM-12 PM. Please contact Rachel Auten to sign up or receive additional details.
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| Hilltop Child Development Center is now accepting applications for Fall 2024 for infants beginning at eight weeks.
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KU Student Housing is providing residents enrolled for the spring semester with housing over Winter Break at no additional cost.
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| Registration for the Rita Ravens Alexander Leadership Retreat is now open. The deadline for students to register is January 10, 2024.
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| KU Fit Spring Schedule will start Tuesday January 16th. All classes are free from
January 16th-January 22nd.
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Join Fit 45 Session 1, which takes place every Tuesday and Thursday from 12:00-12:45 PM from January 23rd-March 7th. Registration required.
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| The Sport Club schedule is updated.
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A 10-week ACE Personal Training Prep Course starts January 22nd, which prepares students to take the ACE Certified Personal Training exam.
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| Student Affairs Play Day
10 AM-12 PM (ASRFC)
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| Orientation Opportunities Fair
10:45-
11:45 AM
(Big 12 & Jayhawk Rooms)
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Week of January 14th-20th |
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| First day of spring semester
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| WinterFest
11 AM-2 PM
Kansas Union, 5th Floor
(SILC)
HERO Winter Welcome
3-4:30 PM
(ASRFC)
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| Tea at Three
3-4 PM
Traditions Area
(SUA)
Local Music Showcase
6-9 PM
Repay Lounge
(KJHK)
Games Night
7-9 PM
The Studio
(SUA)
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Week of January 21st-27th |
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| National Pie Day
6-8 PM
Kansas Union Ballroom
(SUA)
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| Kansas Women's Basketball: International Student Night
5:30-6:30 PM
Allen Fieldhouse
(SUA)
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| Tea at Three
3-4 PM
Traditions Area
(SUA)
Grocery Bingo
7-9 PM
The Jay
(SUA)
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Week of January 28th-February 3rd
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Big 12 on the Hill Student Senate Conference
– January 28-31, 2024, Washington DC (SILC/Student Senate) |
Association of Fraternal Leadership & Values (AFLV) Central Conference
– February 1-4, 2024, Indianapolis, IN (SFL) |
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Cratestacking with Outdoor Pursuits
5-7 PM
(ASRFC Chalk Rock Climbing Wall)
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| Crafternoon 1
11 AM- 1 PM
Traditions Area
(SUA)
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| Dinner and a Show: Mean Girls
6-10 PM
Lied Center
(SUA)
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| Tea at Three
3-4 PM
Traditions Area
(SUA)
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Trivia Night
7-9 PM
The Jay
(SUA)
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