Student Affairs Update — March 2024 |
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Over 150 students participated in the “Sex in the Dark” program at Daisy Hill Commons on March 27th. Sex in the Dark was an interactive program that promoted sexual health by allowing students to create their own safer sex kits and zines. Students were also able to play bingo and other interactive games with the chance to win prizes. The educational program was hosted by the Health Education Resource Office in collaboration with Emily Taylor Center for Women and Gender Equity, Center for Sexuality & Gender Diversity, Sexual Assault Prevention & Education Center, and Housing & Residence Life.
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Center for Sexuality and Gender Diversity (SGD) |
Hosted 18 students at the inaugural QT Pole Party, a collaboration with the KU Aerial Arts Club.
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Housing and Residence Life (HRL) |
Received 212 new applicants for undergraduate staff positions, an increase of 21.1% from Spring 2023.5
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| Sorority and Fraternity Life (SFL) |
Orchestrated National Ritual Celebration Week with
17 chapters, 40% of the sorority and fraternity community, participating in the week's inaugural celebration on campus.
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Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) |
Provided 1,089 counseling appointments to 653 students, increases of 5.5% and 18.3%, respectively, from March 2023.1
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| KU Memorial Union (Union) |
Welcomed 1,600 visitors to the inaugural Arts and Crafts Fair, surpassing the event’s target by 60.0%.6
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| Student Conduct and Community Standards (SSCS) |
Adjudicated cases at a rate of 15.3 days per case, improving average case completion time by 6.7% from March 2023.10
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Emily Taylor Center for Women and Gender Equity (ETC) |
Welcomed 113 attendees to Femme Fest IV, an event amplifying indigenous women/femme musical artistry, an increase of 126.0% from March 2023.
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| KU Recreation Services (Rec.) |
Organized intramural soccer for 800 participants, an increase of 43.0% from Spring 2023.7
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| Student Involvement and Leadership Center (SILC) |
Sent 3 student employees to the Clifton Strengths for Students Conference held at Kansas State University.
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Health Education Resource Office (HERO) |
Educated 45 students with healthy cooking tips by offering four Cook Well Live Well classes this semester.
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Provided legal assistance to 115 clients over Spring break, an increase of 400.0% from March 2023.8
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| Student Support and Case Management (SSCM) |
Received 138 student referrals, a decrease of 9.8% from March 2023.11
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Hilltop Child Development Center (Hilltop) |
Organized free hearing and vision screenings for over 100 children, an 809.1% increase from the fall semester.
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| Sexual Assault Prevention and Education Center (SAPEC) |
Facilitated 7 educational and awareness programs, a decrease of 56.2% from March 2023.9
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| Watkins Health Services (WHS) |
Provided medical services to 1,015 walk-in patients, a decrease of 8.1% from March 2023.12
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1. Provided 1032 appointments to 552 students in March 2023.
2. Welcomed 50 students to Femme Fest III in March 2023.
3. Educated students through Cook Well Live Well: Jan. – 15, Feb. – 7, Mar. – 23.
4. Organized hearing and vision screenings for 11 children in Fall 2023.
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5. Received 175 new applications for undergraduate staff in Spring 2023.
6. Target goal of 1,000 visitors for the first Arts and Crafts Fair.
7. Organized intramural soccer for 560 participants in Spring 2023.
8. Provided legal assistance to 23 clients during Spring Break in March 2023.
9. Facilitated 16 educational and awareness programs in March 2023.
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| 10. Adjudicated cases at a rate of 16.1 days per case in March 2023.
11. Received 153 student referrals in March 2023.
12. Provided medical services to 1,105 walk-in patients in March 2023.
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Emily Taylor Center for Women and Gender Equity was selected as the state of Kansas' archival site for the Midwest Zine Archive.
Alex Barajas and Robyn Finkbone were awarded the CAPS Jayhawk Award.
Monty Coasch-Johnson's (ETC) artwork was selected for inclusion in the UMKC Gallery of Art's Midwest Zine Archive Exhibition.
Katelynn Esparza and Samantha Tiernan were named March Student-Aides of the Month (Hilltop).
Gabby Fischer was awarded the Rice Scholarship to cover all tuition and fees associated with KU School of Law (HERO).
Cheleia Marshall’s manuscript was accepted for publication in the Journal of School Nursing (HERO).
Kelly Westfall was named the WHS Employee of the Month for March.
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Sharah Davis, LSCSW, was named Case Manager (SSCM).
Jack Kredo was named Interim Executive Director (Union).
Bailee Myers was named Director of Marketing and Programs (Union).
Alex Todd was named Director of the Bookstore (Union).
Bryce Larkin was named Desktop Support Technician (WHS).
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Free HIV testing is available by appointment.
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Free KU Fit group classes will be offered during finals week.
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The registration deadline for Bowling Doubles is April 23rd.
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| SAPEC is recruiting Jayhawks Give a Flock facilitators.
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Sharing Our Stories Screening
Woodruff Auditorium
5:30-8 PM
(SGD)
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KU Dining Senior Night
Mrs. E’s
4:30-7:30 PM (Union)
Free Expression on the Hill
Jayhawk Room, Kansas Union
5 PM
(SCCS)
QT Book Club
Virtual
6-7 PM
(SGD)
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Demin Day
Wescoe Beach
11:30 AM-1:30 PM
(SAPEC)
Lunch and Lead
Wheat Room, Kansas Union
12-1 PM
(SILC)
Zines and Za
Jayhawk Room, Kansas Union
6-7:30 PM
(ETC)
SFL Informational
Virtual
6:30-7:30 PM (SFL)
BarStander
Blackbox Theater
4-6:30 PM (SAPEC)
SFL Info Webinar
Virtual
6:30-7:30 PM
(SFL)
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Lesbian Visibility Day
Jayhawk Walk
11 AM -1 PM (SGD)
QT TV
The Center
12-1 PM
(SGD)
KJHK and SUA 30th Annual Farmers Ball
Liberty Hall
7 PM
(Union)
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| Graduate Student Brunch
SMRC
12-3 PM
(OMA)
Kansas Grad Showcase
Lied Center
6-8:30 PM
(SUA & SGD)
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Stop Day Brunch
Mrs. E's
10:30 AM -2 PM (Union)
QT TV
The Center
12-1 PM
(SGD)
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| | Student Affairs Awards Reception Ceremony
Jayhawk Welcome Center
4-6 PM
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University Awards
Kansas Room, Kansas Union
8:45-10 AM
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