2012 2013 Siena College Student Affairs Report

Annual Report 2012-2013

www.siena.edu/StudentLife

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Table of Contents

Page 4 … Letter from Dr. Maryellen Gilroy, Vice President for Student Affairs Page 6 … Student Affairs Mission and Goals Page 7 … Franciscan Values and Life at Siena: The DORS Initiative Page 8 … Creating a Culture of Learning-Based Assessment Page 10 … Office of the Dean of Students Page 12 … Office of Residential Life Page 14 … Franciscan Values: Diversity Page 16 … Office of Student Activities and Leadership Development Page 18 … Office of Public Safety Page 20 … Student Affairs Compliance Page 22 … Franciscan Values: Optimism Page 24 … Office of Services for Students with Disabilities and Veterans Services Page 26 … Center for Counseling and Student Development Page 28 … Office of Health Services Page 30 … Franciscan Values: Respect Page 32 … Office of Conference and Event Services Page 34 … Damietta Cross-Cultural Center Page 36 … Sr. Thea Bowman Center for Women Page 38 … Franciscan Values: Service

DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS LEADERSHIP TEAM

Maryellen Gilroy, Ed.D

Vice President for Student Affairs

Sr. Susan Dunn, OP, Ed.D.

Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs

Michael Papadopoulos ‘82

Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs/

Director of Public Safety

John Felio

Dean of Students

John Bebb

Associate Dean of Students

Joy Galarneau, Ph.D.

Associate Dean of Students

Karen Keis

Director, Student Activities and Leadership

Development

Wallace Bzdell, Ed.D

Director, Center for Counseling and Student

Development

Carrie Hogan, MS, ANP

Director, Health Services

Kathleen Brannock, J.D.

Director, Residential Life

Shannon O’Neill, Ph.D.

Director, Sr. Thea Bowman Center for Women

Robert Bahny

Director, Services for Students with

Disabilities and Veteran Services

Jeanne Obermayer

Student Affairs Compliance Officer

Heather Burdo

Director, Conference and Event Services

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“Siena College is a learning community advancing the ideals of a liberal

arts education, rooted in its identity as a Franciscan and Catholic

institution.” -Siena College Mission Statement


89% of Siena students report that their Siena experience has increased their

ability to make connections between intellectual and spiritual life (2013 EBI

-Student Activities Survey, n=465.)

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From the Vice President for Student Affairs

Dr. Maryellen Gilroy

Dear Colleagues, Students, Parents and Friends of Siena College,

I am pleased to present to you the 2012-2013 Annual Report for the Division of Student Affairs. The report outlines how departments have accomplished strategic goals and objectives to carry out the mission and goals of all areas within the Division of Student Affairs.

We continue our work on initiatives that provide opportunities for learning and where students grow and flourish. Throughout this document we provide for you assessment results in various areas measuring the progress toward our goals and ensuring evidence based decision making to make changes. The Student Affairs Assessment Team worked diligently throughout the year with each director to ensure their assessment strategies were on target. In addition, we engaged the Siena Research Institute to conduct focus groups which provided valuable information to us regarding what our students’ think about their experience---and we learned we need to communicate what we do and why we do it better. As a result, the Division is specifically focused on communication, marketing and messaging for the 2013-2014 year.

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“A quality student life experience is never the

result of one person’s effort…”

Student Activities staff is in the process of developing renovation plans for the Sarazen Student Union. Our students have repeatedly told us they need a space that is dedicated to their use and the College is responding. Students will be fully engaged in the design process this academic year as we move forward with this project.

2013-2014 is the ten-year anniversary of the DORS (Diversity, Optimism, Respect, and Service) Franciscan Values Initiative. Several events are in the planning as well as former students and alumni telling us about how these core Franciscan Values have shaped their lives and prepared them to excel as servant leaders in our world upon graduation. The Ours to Do: Women Leading the Way 3rd Annual Lecture is excited to have Dr. Carolyn Woo, Executive Director of Catholic Relief Services as the series’ keynote speaker on March 20, 2014. Save the date. Details to follow.

Congratulations to Jeanne Obermayer, Student Affairs Compliance Officer who is a recipient of the University Risk Management & Insurance Association (URMIA) Innovative Risk Management Solutions Award 2013. The award was given for our Student Affairs on-line risk management event planning training program that provides student leaders and club advisors risk management training directly tied to the College's mission. This Siena training program is unique in that it is driven by student learning outcomes in a cost efficient and replicable manner for institutions of higher education.

A quality student life experience is never the result of one person’s effort---it takes a talented and committed group of individuals to provide a quality experience for our students, and that is what Student Affairs staff do each day. I am proud of what we have accomplished and look forward to the year ahead.

Sincerely,

Maryellen Gilroy, Ed.D.


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Mission and Goals The Division of Student Affairs at Siena College serves as a resource, advocate and partner for student learning.

We welcome and support students by fostering a safe, healthy and respectful living and learning community tha t embrac es diversity and celebrates Siena’s Franciscan and Catholic identity. We provide transformative learning opportunities that invite and challenge students to join us in promoting the common good, affirming the dignity and worth of each individual, and engaging in experiences reflective of servant leadership. Members of the Division of Student Affairs at Siena College utilize the Principles of Good Practice for Student Affairs at Catholic Colleges and universities, together with their respective professional association standards, to advance their work as student development professionals in Catholic higher education.

Provide Opportunities to

welcome students into

the campus community,

which celebrate Siena’s

Franciscan Catholic

identity and embrace

diversity in both faith

and culture.

Provide programs and

services to students to

foster and maintain a

safe , heal thy and

respectful community for

living and learning.

Provide intentional

activities for students to

learn about, reflect upon,

and apply the Division of

Student Affairs core

Franciscan values of

diversity, optimism,

respect, and service

(DORS).

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Franciscan Values and Life at Siena The DORS Initiative

OUR VISION Our Franciscan values of Diversity , Optimism, Respect and Service (DORS) can be articulated, and are embodied, by every member of the Siena community. DORS guides o u r d e c i s i o n s a n d behaviors as we put faith into action for the betterment of the world around us.

OUR VALUES T h e e s s e n c e o f Franciscan living is a way of relating to people that is grounded in faith and values. Diversity, Optimism, Respect and Service provide a framework for the Siena College community to discuss and learn about he Franciscan tradition and its approach to f o s t e r i n g p o s i t i v e i n t e r p e r s o n a l relationships.


DORS, a Franciscan values initiative of the Division of Student Affairs, integrates the values and teachings of St. Francis and St. Clare of Assisi into the everyday lives of Siena College students. Franciscan values serve as a lens through which to view our world and our way of being in relationship with each other. Through discussion, modeling and application of DORS, our community is enriched and made vibrant. DORS ensures that our students identify with and take on a sense of responsibility for the College and each other.

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Creating a Culture of Learning-Based Assessment

2011-2012 Coordinator of divisional learning assessment is

named. Assessment inventory is conducted with each

director. Student Affairs Assessment Team is convened. Collaboration is strengthened with the Office of

Institutional Effectiveness. Division-wide skill-building workshops are

implemented. All departments develop mission-driven

departmental objectives and aligned student learning outcomes.

All departments create a 4-year assessment plan to measure the degree to which departmental student learning outcomes are being achieved.

Departments practice learning-based assessment by tweaking some of their 2011-2012 projects.

2012-2013 Divisional workshops continue. Student affairs Assessment website is created . Departments implement 36 department

assessment projects. Departments tweak their assessment plans to

reflect increased comfort and skill regarding learning-based assessment.

2013-2014 Departments will implement second round of

scheduled assessment projects. Division will focus on closing the loop of

assessment and effectively utilizing their data. VPSA assessment focus will measure the degree

to which departments effectively weave the DORS values into their programs and services.

Strategies for

Success ***Clear, tangible, feasible

annual divisional assessment

goals provide direction.

***4-year departmental

assessment plans serve as

working documents, and

feature a feasible number of

annual mission-driven

projects that measure

student learning.

***Student Affairs

Assessment Team provides

customized support to

directors, divisional

workshops and additional

resources on the student

affairs assessment website,

and regular opportunities for

departments to share

successes and lessons

learned.

***Strategic use of

satisfaction-based

assessment complements

learning-based assessment.

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What We Are Teaching Our Students: A Sampling


To choose behaviors that promote personal

and community health and safety

To put their faith into action

Communication, conflict resolution skills,

leadership, and teamwork skills

That embracing diversity, engaging in

interfaith dialogue and advocating for social

justice are Catholic Franciscan values

Self-advocacy skills

Coping skills

The knowledge and skills needed to be

cross-culturally competent

To demonstrate and apply the knowledge

and skills needed to advocate for social

justice in a culturally diverse world

Event planning skills

Customer service skills

To apply their knowledge of the DORS

values to their personal choices,

interpersonal interactions and co-curricular

pursuits

How to recognize and challenge societal

and institutional injustices

How to appropriately access campus

resources

How to recognize, report and prevent

violence

How to advocate for gender equality

Risk management, emergency

preparedness, and life safety skills

To explore different cultures, ideas and

beliefs

Key aspects of Franciscan leadership and

how to apply these

That their uniqueness and differences are

valued by and enrich the Siena community

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Office of the Dean of Students

The Office of the Dean of Students establishes and upholds community standards rooted in Siena’s Franciscan Catholic tradition, in order to enable student learning, development and success.

We Administer a student conduct

process which is rooted in and promotes Siena’s Franciscan and Catholic values.

Provide educational programs and resources to assist the Siena College community in recognizing, reporting and preventing sexual violence, relationship violence, and stalking.

Provide educational programs and resources to assist students in making healthy choices regarding alcohol and drug use.

Serve as a central campus resource and community advocate for students in the management of routine issues and emergency situations that present barriers to students’ personal and academic success.

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Office of the Dean of Students

2012-2013 Assessment Spotlight Learning Outcome Assessed: Students who are involved in the student conduct process will demonstrate a capacity

for decision making that is informed by Siena’s values and aligns with the Student Code of Conduct.

Assessment Tools: Examine the Results of post-hearing survey: 1157 students were surveyed. 131

students completed the survey. (11% response rate) 94% of respondents were found responsible or accepted responsibility for one or more of the charges brought against them.

Audit conduct violation recidivism rates.

Assessment Results: 77% agree: "As a

result of my participation in the student conduct process, I will make decisions that are informed by Siena's values.

In 2012-2013: 51% of students who were found responsible or accepted responsibility for a conduct violation were involved in only one incident. 33% = two incidents. 11% = three incidents. 3% = four incidents. 1% = five or more incidents.


Additional Highlights

99.7% of 2012-2013 incoming students who completed the

MyStudentBody (MSB) online alcohol, drug and sexual

violence education course passed them. n=745 (95% of students

who started the course completed it. n=783) The average post-test

scores were: alcohol = 87%, drugs = 87%, sexual violence = 88%

(The average pre-test scores were: alcohol = 66%, drugs = 63%,

sexual violence = 72%.)

90% of MSB follow-up survey respondents agreed that the course

helped them to take more precautions to maintain their personal

safety. 90% = the course helped them know how to respond to

alcohol emergencies. 86% = the course helped them make a

healthy adjustment to college. (n=736)

82% of 2012 Siena College Health Survey respondents agree that

it is easy to make friends at Siena without drinking. (n=783) 80%

= students at Siena respect you if you don’t drink.

Over 20 educational training programs provided to assist

members of the Siena community in recognizing, reporting and

preventing sexual violence, dating violence, and/or stalking. Peer

Education and Empowerment Program @Siena (PEEPs) created

to empower students to participate in this educational endeavor.

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Office of Residential Life

The Office of Residential Life advances the mission of Siena College by fostering a safe and healthy campus living environment where a culture of mutual respect and personal responsibility enhance intellectual growth and success.

We Provide and coordinate housing

accommodations for residential students to have a meaningful college experience and to support student learning.

Create safe and inclusive communities where individuals are respected and differences are celebrated.

Provide programming for students to live within a Franciscan community highlighting opportunities for students to forge personal relationships and connections to the Siena community.

Provide leadership opportunities and learning experiences through the Resident Assistant (RA), Residence Hall Association (RHA) and work study programs.

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Office of Residential Life

2012-2013 Assessment Spotlight Learning Outcome Assessed: Students will develop and apply leadership and teamwork skills in their RA positions.

Assessment Tool: Survey and evaluate students who are in these positions including written responses to open-

ended questions on RA evaluations

Assessment Results: In Fall 2012 RA Evaluations, 93% of RAs (n=60) met or exceeded expectations related to

fostering an environment of respect and responsibility and an understanding of community standards. In Spring 2013 RA Evaluations, 97% of RAs (n=61) met or exceeded expectations in this area.

In Fall 2012 RA Evaluations, 98% of RAs (n=60) met or exceeded expectations related to developing effective and appropriate working relationships with fellow staff members. In Spring 2013 RA Evaluations, 90% of RAs (n=61) met or exceeded expectations in this area.

RAs provided written responses to questions related to their own growth and development in regards to their leadership and teamwork skills. In their own words:

"Above all I think the most important skill I have gained is leadership. I am essentially the leader of my wing. I am the one that my residents come to if they need help and I am the one who must lead by example for them. As a leader I have gained decision-making skills. When a resident comes to me it is my job to decide how to help them with their situation; whether it be referring this elsewhere, seeking additional help, giving them the proper steps for moving forward or mediating, etc."

“With [my RD] not being here during training and leaving early, this semester has allowed me to take steps to become more of a task manager and not just a follower. A few years ago such a task would have been daunting, but I believe because of my training as an RA and my experience this became a manageable task to tackle.”

“It is not a cliché to say that being a Resident Assistant has helped shape me into the person I am. Because of the role, I learned how to be a true leader. Whether I was role modeling for my residents or taking the lead on a program for my staff, I learned how to delegate tasks and work with other people, treating them like human beings.”



327 RA programs provided: Academic = 63; Community Building = 25; Cross-Cultural = 15; Service = 40; Social = 84; Spiritual = 15; Wellness = 75

77% of resident students

report that their RA promotes

Siena’s Franciscan values and

DORS initiative—Diversity,

Optimism, Respect, Service

(2012 Annual Resident Survey,

n=1662.)

87% of resident students

report that their RA is a good

role model (n=1667.)

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Franciscan Values and Life at Siena Diversity, Optimism, Respect, Service

72% of Siena students report that attending

student activities has expanded their

understanding of others whose backgrounds are

different from theirs (2013 EBI-Student

Activities Survey, n=436)

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DIVERSITY In our Franciscan community, diversity is an invitation to celebrate the God-given uniqueness of each individual, as well as the cultural differences that enrich us all. So,

BE UNIQUE

BE WELCOMING

BE OPEN TO THE WORLD


95% of Siena students report that their Siena experience has increased their

ability to demonstrate respect for others’ differences.

92% report that their Siena experience has increased their ability to actively

work towards a more inclusive community (2013 EBI-Student Activities Survey,

n=466, 465)

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Office of Student Activities and

Leadership Development

The Office of Student Activities and Leadership Development provides co-curricular programs to students, which are rooted in Siena’s Franciscan and Catholic values, and which promote personal growth, engagement in the campus community, and leadership development.

We Provide leadership

development opportunities to students that are informed by Siena’s Franciscan and Catholic values.

In collaboration with academic departments and faculty, provide co-curricular activities to students that complement their academic programs.

Provide opportunities to welcome, transition and engage students in the Siena campus community.

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2012-2013 Assessment Spotlight Learning Outcome Assessed: Students will demonstrate a belief that they are welcome and a feeling of

connectedness on campus.

Assessment Tools: In-house survey (orientation survey) of participants of welcome/transition

programming. 830 students were surveyed; 286 completed the survey.

Educational Benchmarking Institute’s (EBI) Student Activities Survey.

Assessment Results: 95% of orientation survey respondents agreed or strongly agreed that "the new

student orientation made me feel welcomed and connected to the campus." (n=273)

78% of orientation survey respondents agreed or strongly agreed that the social functions of the "Be a Saint" website (for pre-enrolled students) helped them to easily connect with others.

84% of EBI survey respondents agree that attending student activities has helped them to feel a sense of belonging to their campus (n=435.)



80% of 2013 EBI-Student Activities Survey respondents report

being involved in at least one student organization. Over 50% =

two or more. Over 1/3 = three or more (n=453.)

74% of 2013 EBI-Student Activities Survey respondents agree that

attending student activities at Siena has provided leadership

training and has provided opportunities to assume leadership roles

(n=430.)

84% of 2013 EBI-Student Activities Survey respondents agree that

student activities they attended were educational (n=430.)

Office of Student Activities and

Leadership Development

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Office of Public Safety

The Office of Public Safety at Siena College promotes and maintains a safe campus environment conducive to living, learning, working, and visiting. This is accomplished through the delivery of a variety of programs and services in keeping with Siena’s Franciscan and Catholic values.

We Provide programs and services to

maintain a safe campus environment and to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to promote personal and community safety.

Provide specialized courses to teach students life safety skills.

Provide training programs to assist the Siena community develop the skills needed to appropriately respond to emergencies.

Provide fire safety training to prevent causalities in case of fire.

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Office of Public Safety

2012-2013 Assessment Spotlight Learning Outcome Assessed: Students will demonstrate behaviors that promote personal and

community safety. Assessment Tool: Review applicable items from survey/post-test administered to RA's after

RA training Assessment Results: 97.2% of survey respondents reported that, as a result of attending the

"public safety overview" session at RA training, they can articulate behaviors that promote personal and community safety. (n=72)

100% correctly answered follow-up open-ended question: "Please list behaviors that promote personal and community safety" (n=63) and provided a total of 109 correct answers corresponding to a total of 17 behaviors.

Top five behaviors noted: respect self/others; abide by college policies; adopt safe personal behaviors; report incidents to proper officials; knowledge of active bystander responsibilities



94.0% of 2013 EBI-Student Activities Survey respondents

reported that they feel Public Safety has adequately

communicated Community Alerts. (n=468)

93.7% of 2013 EBI-Student Activities Survey respondents

reported that Public Safety has effectively communicated

with them during emergencies, other incidents, and

emergency systems tests. (n=464)

Completed a campus-wide fire safety inspection conducted

by NYS Office of Fire Prevention and Control. Several fire

prevention programs were identified as “best practices.”

100% compliance in completing 42 campus fire drills.

1100 online occupational safety courses completed by Siena

employees using the BLR online training program: highest

number of courses completed annually since the program’s

inception.

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Student Affairs Compliance

The Student Affairs Compliance Officer provides mission affirming best practice regulatory compliance guidance to the Division of Student Affairs and risk management oversight to students and those working with students in the co-curricular setting.

We Provide a

comprehensive model of risk assessment to use in planning events and activities for student leaders, faculty and staff.

Provide educational opportunities on risk management to student leaders, faculty and staff.

Provide guidance and oversight on regulatory compliance to the Division of Student Affairs

Monitor legislative action related to higher education to provide educational updates for Student Affairs staff.

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Student Affairs Compliance

2012-2013 Assessment Spotlight Learning Outcome Assessed: Student leaders and Resident Assistants will be able to identify and assess

risk management/ mitigation strategies Assessment Tool: Risk management training post-test administered to all students who

complete training regarding how to use risk management tool Assessment Results: (n = 50) 90% of students who took the test correctly answered all

questions, including correctly listing three different risk factors associated with events, the potential impact of unmitigated risks on the organization/ community, and three risk management/ mitigation strategies.

Top themes that emerged in open-ended responses: 1. risk factors: emotional risk, reputational risk, physical risk, financial risk. 2. risk mitigation strategies: reduction, transfer and elimination strategies.



Congratulations to Jeanne Obermayer! Jeanne

was awarded The University Risk Management

& Insurance Association (URMIA) 2013

Innovative Risk Management Solutions Award

for the development of her mission-driven,

learning-based risk management tool and

accompanying assessment process (noted

above.)

Audit of Clery Act compliance and subsequent

revision of Campus Security Authority training

Development of Student Affairs Training

Dashboard, to track all divisional training

efforts and ensure regulatory compliance

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85% of Siena students believe in the

sacredness of life (2012 Health

Survey, n=755.)

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OPTIMISM In our Franciscan community, optimism is a faith-filled affirmation of the basic goodness of life and of all men and women because, in the words of St. Francis, God our Creator is “good, all good, supremely good.” So,

BE POSITIVE BE HOPEFUL BE OPEN TO THE FUTURE


88% of Siena students report that attending Siena has enhanced their

awareness of their talents (2013 EBI-Student Activities Survey, n=498.)

97% of Siena students report that becoming a better person is important to

them (2012 Health Survey, n=754.)

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Office of Services

for Students with Disabilities

and Veterans Services

The Office for Students with Disabilities and Veterans Services promotes Siena’s commitment to student-centered education within an environment that affirms the uniqueness and diversity of each individual. The office provides advocacy for and services to students with disabilities and student veterans, in order to ensure equal access to educational opportunities and to empower student self-advocacy and success.

We Provide advocacy for and reasonable

accommodations to students with disabilities, allowing equal access to all Siena College programs.

Monitor the academic progress of students enrolled in the office and assist in the retention efforts of the College

Coordinate services, provide advocacy and support to student veterans and dependents of veterans at the College.

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2012-2013 Assessment Spotlight Learning Outcome Assessed: Students will demonstrate self advocacy skills by developing and

implementing personal and educational goals to overcome barriers to equality and inclusiveness

Assessment Tool: Individually track the academic achievement profiles of

students with registered with the disabilities office. Assessment Results: Of the 105 students enrolled in the office, 95% met or exceeded

acceptable academic standards as established by the college to be in good standing.



61% of 2012 Health Survey Respondents report

that they are aware of the services provided by

the Office of Services for Students with

Disabilities (n=734)

The North Colonie Transition Program

expanded to full capacity in 2012-2013.

Student veteran and student ROTC award

ceremony held in conjunction with the annual

Veterans Recognition Award Dinner.

Office of Services

for Students with Disabilities

and Veterans Services

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Center for Counseling

and Student Development

The Center for Counseling and Student Development supports student development and success by providing counseling, medication management, psycho-educational programming, and consultations to the campus community to help students cope effectively with personal, emotional and situation barriers to learning

We Provide individual

counseling service to enrolled students.

Provide emergency

consultations/interventions to enrolled students.

Provide psychological consultations to the campus

community. Provide psycho-educational workshops, trainings, and

passive outreach to enrolled students and members of the Siena community.

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2012-2013 Assessment Spotlight Learning Outcome Assessed: Students who use counseling services will develop coping strategies for their presenting

concerns.

Assessment Tool: Questions in client satisfaction survey which measure coping strategies through counseling (as

determined by the clients)

Assessment Results: All questions related to coping strategies were positive endorsements.

My counselor helped me develop a new perspective or new ways of thinking about my concerns = 88% agree or strongly agree

My counselor helped me develop one or more strategies to cope with my concerns = 84% agree or strongly agree

My counselor helped me make changes in behaviors for which I was concerned = 79% agree or strongly agree

I am better prepared now to work through and cope with future concerns on my own = 85% agree or strongly agree

Counseling has positively affected my progress as a student and/or positively affected the likelihood that I will complete my college degree. = 77% agree or strongly agree

My counselor helped me feel more optimistic/hopeful about my future. = 80% agree or strongly agree



225 students seen in fall 2012 for 1009 appointments;

208 students seen in spring 2013 (up to 5-22-13) for

1119 appointments. CCSD (13.5%) is above the national

average for students seen (9-12% for small colleges and

6-7% at larger colleges) using the AUCCCD annual

survey for comparison.

358 consultations

95 crisis evaluations in 2012-2013; 100% of the

respondents in the student satisfaction survey who

indicated that their situation was urgent endorsed that

their situation was handled in a timely manner

149 hours of direct educational outreach to community

(trainings, etc.)

Center for Counseling

and Student Development

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Office of Health Services

Siena College Health Services empowers all community members to achieve optimal wellness through competent and compassionate care for students and the provision of educational programs to the entire campus in a manner that respects and promotes Siena’s Franciscan and Catholic values.

We Provide quality

ambulatory health care to students.

Promote a healthy college community by prevention and surveillance of disease and disability from infectious communicable diseases.

Serve as a health care referral for students.

Provide programs to promote student self advocacy and wellness as it relates to personal health and personal responsibility for health care.

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Office of Health Services

2012-2013 Assessment Spotlight Learning Outcome Assessed: Students will demonstrate awareness of services available at and

provided by Health Services Assessment Tools: Review data from applicable question on 2012 Student Affairs Health

Survey Review annual utilization rates Assessment Results: 70% of Health Survey respondents agreed or strongly agreed with the

following statement: "I am aware of the services available at Siena College's Health Services." (n=744)

50% of survey respondents who agreed or strongly agreed with the previous statement then completed an open-ended question asking them to give an example of services provided by health services. 96% correctly answered this question. (n=294)

2012-2013 utilization rate: 10%



Achieved 100% compliance for NY State

Immunization Public Health Law for seven

consecutive years (2006-2012.)

Achieved Joint Commission re-Accreditation for the

ambulatory health care provided to students

(November 2012.)

Established meningitis vaccine requirement for

incoming freshmen per CDC immunization practice

guidelines and American College Health

Association recommendations.

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89% of Siena students report that

attending Siena has enhanced their

ability to establish healthy relationships

(2013 EBI-Student Activities, n=497.)

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RESPECT In our Franciscan community, respect is a profound reverence for God’s real presence in ourselves, in others, and in our world. So,

BE RESPECTFUL OF YOURSELF

BE AFFIRMING OF THE DIGNITY OF OTHERS

BE CARING OF THE ENVIRONMENT AROUND YOU


91% of Siena students report that attending Siena has enhanced their self-

respect.

95% of students report that attending Siena has enhanced their respect for

others (2013 EBI-Student Activities, n=492, 491.)

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Office of Conference

and Event Services The Office of Conference and Event Services provides event planning support to students, faculty and staff at Siena College. Additionally, Conference and Event Services promotes Siena College to the community as a premier conference site and provides services in the planning, coordination and execution of successful conference events. With meeting spaces capable of accommodating groups ranging from a few individuals to a few hundred, Siena College has options to fit the needs of almost any group.

We Provide event planning

services to students, faculty and staff at Siena College.

Provide services in the

planning, coordination and execution of conference and events for the community.

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2012-2013 Assessment Spotlight Learning Outcome Assessed: Students, faculty and staff will be able to effectively communicate their

event planning needs and make informed decisions regarding the logistics of the events they are planning.

Assessment Tool: Track what groups are thinking about all of their event needs ahead of

time by tracking how many times the Campus Scheduler has to follow up with them for missing information prior to their event.

Assessment Results: Requests through Campus scheduler email: 609 requests. 181 requests

needed follow-up. 30% of requests needed follow-up. 70% of requests in compliance. No top themes emerged in terms of common mistakes; follow-up was needed due to incomplete requests with varying pieces of information left out.

Requests through online form: 405 requests. 69 requests needed follow-up. 7% of requests needed follow-up. 83% of requests in compliance. Common mistakes: 1. no second choice room given (and first choice isn't available); 2. event time doesn't make sense; 3. event description is lacking information.



56 events, ranging from meetings with ten people to expos and fundraising walks that attract 1000's.

20 “new to Siena” groups welcomed to campus

3 summer Adult conferences, 9 Athletics camps hosted

Office of Conference

and Event Services

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Damietta Cross-Cultural Center

The Damietta Cross-Cultural Center fosters campus-wide, cross-cultural competency in order to advance Siena’s commitment to building a world that is more just, peaceable and humane. Inspired by the legacy of Saint Francis’ encounter with the Sultan Malik al-Kamil at Damietta, the Center provides innovative initiatives that educate, engage and empower students to live and work effectively in culturally diverse environments.

We Provide opportunities to assist all

students in building an inclusive community at Siena which is rooted in the Division of Student Affairs core values of Diversity, Optimism, Respect and Service (DORS).

Provide training to develop all students’ cross-cultural competencies for social justice.

Provide identity development support for all students and in particular student affinity groups.

Provide programs that develop and support inter-faith dialogue efforts for the Siena community.

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Damietta Cross-Cultural Center

2012-2013 Assessment Spotlight Learning Outcome Assessed: Students will demonstrate and apply the knowledge and skills needed to

be cross-culturally competent. Assessment Tool: Post Program Survey - using the AACU Intercultural Knowledge &

Competence Value Rubric administered to participants in DCCC “Affective Programs”

Assessment Results: 94% of the participants strongly agree or agree that the program helped

them gain knowledge needed to be cross-culturally competent with 88% specifically listing out what they have learned. Common themes: 1) stereotypes; 2) knowledge of race, religions differences and affirmative action; 3) challenges and struggles that subordinated groups face. (n=96)



More than 1 in 3 students report that the Damietta Cross-

Cultural Center has helped them to feel like their uniqueness

and differences are valued by and enrich the Siena community.

(2013 EBI-Student Activities Survey, n=466)

42 cultural, diversity and social justice programs were

implemented and offered to the Siena community.

244 students participated in thirteen sessions of the Cross-

Cultural Solidarity Experience (Six faculty partnerships.)

Various immersion experiences included working with adult

learners, refugees, students with special needs, people with

Parkinson’s disease, and inner-city 6th grade students.

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Sister Thea Bowman

Center for Women

The Sister Thea Bowman Center for Women advances Siena College’s commitment to building a world that is more just, peaceable and humane by providing advocacy, programming and service opportunities which promote social justice, gender equity and the development of women.

We Provide programming to the

Siena community to raise awareness about social justice issues and promote participation in service and advocacy opportunities.

Provide educational opportunities and initiatives for students that promote gender equality.

Conduct targeted programs to women students that develop and empower them to achieve their personal, academic and professional aspirations.

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2012-2013 Assessment Spotlight Learning Outcome Assessed: Students will demonstrate the ability to recognize societal and institutional injustices.

Assessment Tool: Direct Observation of Bowman Leadership Team (utilize rubric to assess whether

student initiatives brought forward at staff meetings and training demonstrate recognition of societal and institutional injustices).

Review applicable items from 2013 EBI-Student Activities Survey.

Assessment Results: 71% of suggested programs demonstrate an ability to recognize societal and

institutional injustices. Examples of societal/institutional injustices recognized by the students: the role of government and industry in cancer-causing chemicals in the environment; sexual violence, including human trafficking; body image; food justice

92% of EBI-Student Activities survey respondents agree or strongly agree that the Bowman Center raises awareness of social justice issues, particularly those affecting women (n=464).


Assessment Highlights

92% of 2013 EBI-Student Activities survey respondents agree that the

Bowman Center provides opportunities to participate in programs for

service and advocacy on social justice issues. (n = 465). 43.6% report

that they have participated in a Bowman Center program.

Over 20 programs were conducted in the residence halls, in addition to

annual signature programs (Week without Violence, Anti-Human

Trafficking Week, Immigration Week, Fat-Free Talk Day, Reading

Women Book Club, Fair Trade Sales, Dominican Republic Service Trip,

etc.) and large-scale community events (Kerry Cronin, the Dating

Doctor, Dr. Thomas Keith and his documentary The Bro Code.)

Sister Thea Bowman

Center for Women

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93% of Siena students report that their Siena

experience has increased their ability to actively

work to further social justice (2013 EBI-Student

Activities, n=465.)

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SERVICE In our Franciscan community, service is paying the debt we owe to God for the gifts we have been given, by working and advocating for the well-being of all, especially the poor and marginalized. So,

BE GRATEFUL

BE GENEROUS WITH YOUR TIME AND TALENTS

BE COMPASSIONATE


96% of Siena students report that making the world a better place is important to them.

86% believe Siena encourages them to do this. (2012 Health Survey, n=786, 752.)

78% of Siena students report that attending student activities has enhanced their

appreciation of the value of volunteerism (2013 EBI-Student Activities, n=427.)

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“The Division of Student Affairs at Siena College Serves as a

resource, advocate and partner for student learning.”

-excerpt from the Student Affairs Mission Statement

“I have done what is mine to do.

May Christ teach you what you are to do.”

-St. Francis


Documents

2012 2013 Siena College Student Affairs Report