A message from the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs No images? Click here DECEMBER 2019Looking Back at an Amazing Decade for WCU!Hey Folks! The end of the semester crunch is now, but I’m hoping you have time to scan this edition of the Student Affairs Newsletter! It’s hard to believe that 2019 is almost over and a new decade is beginning. At the risk of forgetting to mention something awesome, here are some highlights from the 20-Teen years at WCU. In Fall 2010 the enrollment headcount was around 9,400 students and since then we’ve grown by... CELEBRATE THE GOOD NEWS!Amy Lingenfelter completed the Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) Instructor Training certification Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. CelebrationMLK Week Theme: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Legacy of Connection:
Holiday WishesThe holiday season is a time when we remember the blessings of the past year and look forward to new opportunities. Let us pause to give thanks for the many colleagues, students, family and friends who make our lives so rich and full. Wishing you all peace, joy, and goodwill during the Holiday Season and throughout the New Year. ADVERSE WEATHER POLICYAs we approach the winter season, please review the Adverse Weather Policy # 41. Human Resources will hold two Q&A sessions to address questions employees or supervisors may have about the adverse weather policy. The sessions will be held in the Training Room in Suite 302, HF Robinson Administration Building on Monday, December 16, 2019, at 4:00 pm and Monday, January 27, 2020, at 4:00 pm. Contact Human Resources with questions. NEWS & UPDATESMARKETING & ASSESSMENT
DSA IT COMMITTEEBeginning in January the Student Activities Calendar will transition from 25Live to Engage. If you have an event that you would like to promote please make sure you enter it into Engage so it can be included in the weekly event email to students. The RFP to select a new platform for required Student Transition Modules has been submitted and bids are being submitted. The Committee will begin meeting bi-monthly in January with approvals for new projects being submitted for review via email. A CHRISTMAS CAROL PERFORMANCEPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ON THE GO EDUCATION ADVISORY BOARDEducation Advisory Board's (EAB) website is the go-to place for best practice research and insights on education's biggest challenges, from enrollment and retention to advancement and institutional success. The Student Affairs division is a paid member of the EAB Student Affairs Forum and Enrollment Management Forum. Visit the website to learn about the resources available to you as a Student Affairs staff member. REMINDERSProfessional DevelopmentPlease take advantage of the training opportunities available on campus: HR Trainings Congratulations December 2019 Graduates!UPCOMING DATESDec. 6: Last day of classes Best Wishes for a Joyous & Peaceful Holiday Season! |