Colleagues in the Division of Student Affairs,
It was wonderful to be in community with so many of you during our second annual WashU Student Affairs Professional Development Day on Tuesday, May 23. A special thanks goes to the planning committee, our marketing & communications office, and so many others who made the day possible. When we began this tradition, it was a way to bring our Division together for one of the few times a year we are all in the same place. It allows us to prioritize professional development while engaging in conversation and celebrating the end of the academic year. Now that Commencement is wrapped and August is only a few months away, I hope you will take time (as you are able) to recharge and come back to our work even more energized than ever.
July’s edition of our eNewsletter will run later in the month and will cover some important information related to August Bear Beginnings, specifically, August 18 and 19. If you haven’t done so already, please check your email for a message from Rob Wild that was sent on Thursday, June 1. We will be assigning everyone in the Division to work shifts to support the move-in process and greet students and families. These assigned shifts will be on Friday, August 18, and Saturday, August 19. Please hold these dates on your calendars now and more information will be shared in July. As a reminder, here is a list of tentative key Divisional dates for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Additionally, we made incredible progress with our student affairs strategic plan over the past year. Within our Justice, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion (JEDI) anchor, we launched our Dialogue Across Difference (DxD) program. Under Student Engagement & Belonging, we were approved by the Arts & Sciences Curriculum Committee to move forward with L43 1100 (name to be finalized soon). Two specifics are very important as these courses begin this fall. First, we need instructors for L43 1100! If you are interested in being an instructor, you can apply online (password: FYE23) and direct your questions to transitions@wustl.edu. Second, we need students to enroll! If you have access to sharing information with students in your areas, please let us know by emailing transitions@wustl.edu or dxd@wustl.edu.
Thank you all for the wonderful work you do on behalf of our students. I look forward to seeing you on August 1 for our kick-off event!
Cheers,
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Anna “Dr. G” Gonzalez
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
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During our recent Student Affairs Professional Development Day, we honored our 2023 Student Affairs Award recipients. The Student Affairs Awards call attention to the positive work being accomplished in the areas of Student Affairs. Nominations are encouraged from members of the Division and the winners are selected by the Student Affairs Awards Selection Committee. Award recipients receive an individualized award plaque and will be featured on the awards display wall outside of the Office of the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs. The 2023 award recipients are:
Jackee Hill, Name and Story Award
Allison Schipma, Culture of Care Award
Sabrina Brown, Inclusive Excellence Award
Mary Reid, New Professional Award
Bryan Lenz, Measuring Success Award
Tim Thornton, Campus Partnership Award
Tracy Baden, Unsung Hero Award
Kelly Cannon, The “W” Award
Congratulations to our 2023 Student Affairs Award Recipients! To read more about each individual award and to see past recipients, visit the website.
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Request VIP Presence for Events |
With the planning of Fall 2023 events on the horizon, please remember to use the VIP Presence Request Form to request the appearance of the Chancellor, Provost, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, or Dean of Students at your events.
The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs (OVCSA) will review submissions and work directly with requested VIP's on availability. As a reminder, please do not reach out directly to Chancellor Martin, Provost Wendland, or others for their availability. Once your request is reviewed, a member of the OVCSA will follow-up with you directly. This will ensure that our senior leadership are in the right locations at the right time with our students and staff. We appreciate your cooperation!
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STUDENT AFFAIRS SPOTLIGHT |
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Annie Kelly, assistant director of Taylor Family Center for Student Success (TFCSS), was awarded the Arts and Sciences Faculty and Staff Award on April 19, 2023. She was nominated and voted on by students in the College of Arts and Sciences. Students said that Annie makes them feel like they have a family at WashU and they appreciate her taking time to remember who they are and their stories.
Corine Jones, assistant director of TRIO Student Support Services, was awarded two awards this spring. She received the 2023 W.E.B. Du Bois Staff Mentor Award. Nominated by students, this award is given to those who have a demonstrated commitment to serve as a mentor, advisor, counselor, friend or parental figure. Corine also received the 2022-2023 First Year Finale Award for Outstanding Academic Adviser. She was selected based on nominations by first-year students to recognize outstanding members of the university community who contributed to their first-year success.
Scott Williams, Campus Life event coordinator and Phyllis Jackson, associate director of event management in Campus Life, have taken on the roles of administrators for the university Youth Protection Program. Previously, this program was overseen by Becki Baker who is director of the Pre-College Program. Scott and Phyllis will be overseeing the program not only for the Danforth Campus but also the Medical School Campus.
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We are excited to launch L43 1100, a one-credit, seven-week course designed to help new students make a successful transition to WashU both academically and personally. This course sets students on a path in which they will engage with academic readings, interactive activities, and empirically based strategies centered on the five core anchors of Student Affairs: Healthy Excellence; Leadership; Career Development; Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion; and Student Engagement & Belonging. It will also introduce students to key academic success and learning strategies, resources and support staff that will optimize their experiences at the university.
We are currently seeking applications for Fall 2023 instructors. You can read about the instructor role, summer 2023 training dates, and remuneration (password: FYE23). For those interested in serving as an instructor in Fall 2023, priority applications are due Monday, June 19 by 9 a.m. Decisions will be released by Friday, June 23 with training beginning Wednesday, June 28.
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| Student Affairs Divisional Kick-Off Retreat |
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 | Details TBD
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| Friday, August 18 and Saturday, August 19
Please hold these dates on your calendar to assist with new student move-in. More details on specific shifts to come.
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The earliest nickname for WashU’s athletics teams was the "Pikers," a name whose roots lie in the 1904 World's Fair. The Pike, which ran along Lindell Blvd between DeBaliviere and Skinker, was the amusement section of the World's Fair. When the university moved to the Hilltop campus location after the Fair, the new proximity to the Pike led to the tradition of using the nickname "Pikers" to refer to both the athletic teams and the WashU student body in general.
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On December 18, 1925, Chancellor Herbert S. Hadley held an open meeting of the student body to discuss the issue of an athletic mascot for the school. Several mascots were considered, including the Eagle, the Bearcat, and the Bear as well as retaining the name Pikers. In the end, students voted 320-106 to change the name to the Bears. The event coincided with the donation of an actual black bear cub to the university. The live bear cub was soon replaced by just an image of a scowling bear in a sailor’s cap, also known as the Battling Bear, which could be seen on athletic banners and university identification cards. The Battling Bear dates back to the early 1960’s and was replaced in 1994 by a new athletic bear mascot drawn by an alumnus of the School of Art.
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