Message from the Vice Chancellor:
A NEW YEAR TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE Whew! Going, going, gone! Labor Day signals the end of the summer season and the beginning of fall. It also means we’ve completed another successful opening at WCU! I love the start of the academic year with the rush of activities and all the energy that comes with it. I love how WCU goes from slow to slammed over a few days. As we open with another year of record enrollment, we are certain to have many opportunities to make a difference in the lives of our students! Our Division includes an amazing number of services provided by friendly and knowledgeable colleagues. Across all of our teams, these colleagues go the extra mile to help students start the year off in a positive way. We are solving problems, setting up and breaking down events, and helping students navigate all sorts of challenges. Your examples remind and inspire me that at our core, that’s what our Division is all about - making a difference for our students and our campus community. Those one-on-one moments, taking the time to share a kindness, offer encouragement, or a warm smile can make a powerful difference. Thank you for a great opening and all the amazing work that will take
place over the course of this year. I’m proud to be part of the WCU Student Affairs team! Sam Miller
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
CAPS was reaccredited by the International Association of Counseling Services for 2018-2019. Carol Barnao won a design contest for the TNT show Animal Kingdom. Maeve Kirby, Residential Case Manager in Residential Living, was the recipient of the First Year Advocate Award by the Office of Student Transitions at 2018 Convocation. Read more
STUDENT AFFAIRS PICNIC AWARDS
The annual Student Affairs divisional picnic was held May 30th and the following people were recognized: Special Recognition Dr. Jeff Davis, Health Services
New Employee- Maeve Kirby, Residential
Living
- Srisuda McCollough, Admissions
- Tony Ray, Residential Living
- Kelsey Woodford, Financial Aid
Excellence in Student
Affairs- Annaleise Camacho, Residential Living
- Katie Williams Lanning, Health Services and CAPS
- Stephanie Sue Rowell, Campus Activities
- Josh Sanders, Campus Recreation and Wellness
- Kati Smith, Bookstore
- Barbara Starnes, Health Services
- Jennifer Thomas, Bookstore
- Valley of the Lilies
Service Awards5 Years- MIchael Bradley, Residential Living
- Mary Sue Coggins, Residential Living
- Rita Dills, Residential Living
- Kim Gorman, CAPS
- Steve Leamon, Residential Living
- Jay Manalo,
CAPS
- James Thomas, Residential Living
- Stephanie Wikle, Residential Living
- Michelle Wood, Admissions
- Christy Newell Wyatt, CAPS
10 Years- Laura Allison, Residential Living
- Pam Buchanan, Residential Living
- Sam Miller, Office of Student
Affairs
- Glenna Rowe, Residential Living
15 Years - Wanda Dills, Residential Living
- Phyllis Franks, Residential Living
- Bonnie Gunter, Residential Living
- Katie Williams Lanning, Health Services and CAPS
20 YearsCarrie Shuler, Residential Living
CONFERENCES & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Dr. Kim Gorman completed a site visit for the International Association of Counseling Services at West Virginia University. Shauna Sage and Shawna Young were selected as Student Affairs representatives for evaluating the summer Continuous Improvement Reports. Shawna Young and Dean Martin (HESA) presented at the NC Independent Colleges and Universities Assessment Conference - 'Creating a Common Language: Orienting New Employees to the Assessment Context of their New Institution'.
Final enrollment Fall 2019 cycle Deadlines are serious
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Theme for 2018-2019 CRW anniversary COPE skills series
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Student staff training Snapchat Elections
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Reflection on opening Construction update
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The IT committee will hold its first meeting September 21st. Read more
Held September 4th, the meeting included a presentation by the Health & Wellness team and a discussion of the Student Affairs strategic plan bridge document. Read meeting minutes
Over the summer, several Student Affairs departments conducted successful searches to fill open positions. A big Catamount welcome to our new colleagues, we are happy to have you join our team! Read more
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ON THE GO In support of the Health and Wellness teams' 2018-2019 theme, we offer Kelly McGonigal's TED Talk - 'How to make stress your friend'.
Join Undergraduate Studies in unveiling BFA student Todd Martin's public sculpture installed in the Killian Courtyard September 21st at 1:00 pm. The sculpture, 'Wi', was created as part of the 2017-2018 Campus Theme, Cherokee: Community. Culture. Connections.
Lost & Found The new Student Affairs Lost and Found process began September 5th. All departments are asked to enter found items into an online database while we work to identify and contact owners. Items not matched with an owner will be
brought to the collection desk in the UC for storage twice each week. Questions? Call Campus Activities x7206.
WCU Works is a certificate program offering employees professional development in skills and competencies vital to organizational and professional success. The new 2018-2019 program kicked off with the WCU Works Showcase on September 12. For more information, call x2590 or email Chris Dahlquist . More from HR
UPCOMING DATESSept. 21: Graduation application deadline
Sept. 21-23: Family Weekend
Sept. 21: Family Weekend Talent Show
Sept. 24: 5th week grades are due
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