Our most recent #WITwants2know revealed that 62% of our respondents receive advice from a faculty or staff member that is not their academic advisor. The question was inspired by one of the comments from the Student Satisfaction Inventory. The student… Continue Reading
One of the things that makes us (Dean Wenner, Dean Kosses, and myself) incredibly proud is when a student talks about the support they received from another student. You all see each other (almost) every day, so you know when… Continue Reading
In December, the Division of Student Affairs hosted Dr. Sonja Ardoin from Boston University for a presentation on women students in higher education, with a particular emphasis on women in STEM. Dr Ardoin asked us to name a woman inventor.… Continue Reading
While there is a giant construction site in the middle of our campus (sometimes there is big truck or back hoe right outside our window), I’ve been thinking a lot about how lucky we are to have such a great… Continue Reading
Joan Giblin, associate dean of academic advising and student success, currently chairs a comprehensive, campus committee whose aim is to enhance academic advising. This committee includes faculty, department chairs, an academic dean, technology services, student affairs, and student representation. One… Continue Reading
While many of our offices close around 5:00pm during the week, life on campus continues. The Flanagan Campus Center, the Douglas D. Schumann Library and Learning Commons, and our design studios are open well into the evening and have ample… Continue Reading
Midterms are over and midterm grades have been posted. Registration for spring semester is nearly complete. We are more than halfway done with this semester. It’s a good time to take stock of where you’re at, and in a recent… Continue Reading
Equal pay for women. Immigration. Clean water for Flint, Michigan. Prison reform. Trans women of color have high rates of being victims of violence. Opportunities for individuals with a disability. Climate change. Bathrooms for transgender individuals. Homelessness and poverty. Healthcare.… Continue Reading
Staying connected on campus is an important part of a student’s overall experience. We know that this connection is accomplished in person and online through social media. Many of our departments and sports teams regularly post to various social media.… Continue Reading
We are so fortunate and proud that our fall Coop + Career Fair will be bigger and better than ever! Over 200 employers will be on campus on Tuesday, October 3rd to meet with our amazing, talented, brilliant students. The… Continue Reading