SUMMER 2014NEWS FOR STUDENT SERVICES:Admissions, Auxiliary Services, Facilities, Institutional Research, International Center, Student Academic & Financial Services, Student Affairs, and Student Communications

Connections

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Wildcat Nation Unites Arianna Dolock, head coach, women's volleyball

On May 17, JWU's Athletic department hosted a showcase for Special Olympics of RI. At Wildcat Nation Unites in Support of Special Olympics, JWU student-athletes helped train Special Olympians before they went to the USA Games in New Jersey in June. Two-time Olympic medal winner in Women's hockey and RI native Sara DeCosta was on hand to lead the torch run. Michelle Kwan, also a two-time Olympic medal winner in women's figure skating, closed the program.

The event was a tremendous success and showcased the commitment and talents of JWU's own student community. But, school spirit extended beyond the students. In all, over 400 JWU volunteers worked to make the event a success. A huge shout-out to all those who volunteered and attended. Go, Wildcats!

Josalina Hernandez (Athletics) and Wildcat Willie at the All Campus Four Cup

Basketball Tournament

Tara McGee and Candace Dennig from Residential Life at a Greek program outside

of Snowden Hall

Jess Long-Grady (Student Involvement & Leadership), Alex Rossett (ResLife), and Scott Lyons (Student Involvement & Leadership) at Greek Life

Awards

Bocce Ball Training Camp Becky Budynkiewicz, assistant director of residential communities

Wildcat Adirondack

ChairsAt the request of Marie Bernardo-Sousa for

outside student seating, Auxiliary Services

secured a donation of six Adirondack chairs

from Follett.

Campus Dining had the Wildcat logo put

on them and placed three chairs each on

green spaces at the Downcity and

Harborside Campuses.

This spring, Residence Director Isaac Spivey worked with Special Olympics and the Trudeau Center to run a six week Bocce Ball training camp for Special

Olympics athletes. Over 25 of the athletes took part in this event, hosted by 15-20 Residential Life and student volunteers. Each week, the volunteers and athletes learned game skills and participated in competitions, leading up to the final week with a round robin Bocce Ball tournament.

Teams competed for gold, silver and bronze medals, which were distributed at the awards ceremony, followed by a pizza party. Residential Life wishes the best of luck to the handful of the athletes attending the 2014 Summer Olympics in New Jersey.

JWU Circle K InternationalBy Deb Becker, assistant director of residential education

On May 15, JWU Circle K International hosted a service-a-thon, co-sponsored by Residential Life, the Feinstein Community Service Center, BRIDGE Center and SGA, at which students completed

community service for eight hours.

Volunteers created shower curtains for Camp Sunshine, non-slip socks for the Kiwanis Trauma Institute, catnip toys for the Providence Animal Rescue League, Letters to Veterans and JWU Faculty & Staff Appreciation Cards.

Painting shower curtains for Camp Sunshine which

provides respite, support, joy and hope to children with

life-threatening illnesses and their immediate families

Notes of Appreciation

Kudos to the following employees for their dedication to performance excellence and going the extra mile.

Radisson Hotel Airport Providence

My team and I have stayed at this location for our events for a number of years and we are always completely satisfied. Cheryl is the best point of contact we have from all the hotels we work with nationally and your staff is without question the most customer service oriented. Your head chef really made us feel welcome and comfortable as well every time we were in Libations. Every hotel should look to this location for how to treat customers. Well done.

-Tim Best, COO, Bradley-Morris, LLC

As president of the Providence Lions Club, we rented a hospitality suite in addition to my own private hotel room. The staff went above and beyond my wildest hopes and expectations to accommodate our every single need and desire. The lady who was in charge was named JoAnne Abad. Her experience; and professional demeanor in her profession became immediately obvious to me and to all who had dealings with her. Her staff of young, eager apprentices availed themselves to our membership in all ways possible; so much so that it was a topic of conversation among us. When they were offered a gratuity, they repeatedly, graciously and respectfully declined each offering. All I can say is that if they are the measure of Radisson employees, you are indeed a very fortunate enterprise and I will definitely be staying at a Radisson with increased frequency.

-Luis Del Rio, President, Providence Lions Club

We have not been treated as well anywhere other than the Hamilton Princess in Bermuda many years ago. Your staff is terrific. We spent two nights due to weather and plane cancellations and would consider going there for a get away just because everyone was so wonderful. You are doing a terrific job, keep it up. We are telling everyone we know about our experience there. THANK YOU.

-Unknown

Student Communications

Email to Kris McNamara, director of student communications from Jill Pfitzenmayer, Ph.D., vice-president, Initiative for Nonprofit Excellence about Sierra Barter, social media coordinator

Hi Kris: I really want to thank you and the university for sharing Sierra with us as part of our brown bag lunch series on social media for nonprofit organizations. We had such a high demand for her that we had to move our meeting to a larger space to accommodate the audience!

Sierra was terrific; her evaluations were outstanding and as a presenter, she is crisp, engaging and energizing. She had a particularly challenging audience of wide-ranging skills and experience and she fielded questions like a tru pro. It was an impressive demonstration of skill and knowledge.

If you would like to thank a colleague or share a note of appreciation from a student, co-worker, employee or manager in the next issue of Connections, please contact Diane Riccitelli (driccitelli@jwu.edu or ext. 4904).

Connections Poll Results

We asked ...

How would you rate your JWU Wildcat Spirit?

62 votes were received.

Below are the results:

Roarrrrr! (High) 26 (42%)

Purrr! (Moderate) 29 (47%)

Meow (Low) 7 (11%)

Thank you for participating in our poll!

Admissions Recruits the Inaugural Class for Physician Assistant Studies

Heidi McClarnon, admissions training specialist

Narrowing down the more than 1,100 applications that were submitted for consideration to the inaugural class was a challenging process. There are

many requirements for this program. Even before the admissions committee review, students must:

• complete a thorough Central Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA) application

• submit all transcripts for verification and CASPA calculations• provide GRE scores• accumulate a minimum of 250 hours of direct patient care• complete PA shadowing

At the conclusion of this rigorous application and acceptance process, 24 students comprised the first class of JWU's Physician Assistant Studies program. With an average age of 25, the 19 women and five men hail from Colorado (1), Connecticut (2), Maine (1), Massachusetts (10), Michigan (1), Rhode Island (1), New Jersey (1), New York (1), North Carolina (1), Pennsylvania (1), South Dakota (1), Utah (1) and Virginia (1). JWU is pleased to welcome these students.

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International Admissions and the International Center Join Forces to Help Students

Heidi McClarnon, admissions training specialist

International Admissions will partner with the International Center to spearhead and support the JWU Global Citizen Program (GCP), a voluntary student

organization that:• provides prospective students an opportunity to connect with current

JWU students• assists with arrival services and admissions-related activities• provides a forum for cultural exchange• unifies U.S. and international students through a variety of social activities• impacts retention of international students

To become involved, contact Jay Schwarz at 401-598-4919 or jschwarz@jwu.edu.

Success Continues for JWU Athletics Dan Booth, director of athletic communications

The winter and spring seasons saw unprecedented success for the JWU Wildcat Athletics programs.

Led by ECAC Northeast Player of the Year and All-American Josh Obregon, the men's hockey team tied a school record with 18 wins and reached the

semifinals of the ECAC Northeast Championship. The men's basketball squad, led by a trio of All-Great Northeast Athletic Conference players, set the school's single season record for wins in a year, with a 23-7 mark, going on to capture the ECAC Division III New England Championship with an 87-74 win over Lasell, the first ECAC Championship in the program's history. The wrestling squad excelled both on the mat and in the classroom. The Wildcats notched an eighth place finish at the NCAA Division III National Championship behind three All-American performances, all while boasting seven Academic All-Americans.

The spring season saw the addition of two of the university's newest programs as the men's and women's lacrosse teams played their inaugural seasons. Both teams reached the GNAC playoffs with the women's team featuring GNAC Rookie of the Year Lydia Knapp. The baseball team, led by GNAC Player of the Year Alex Pezzuto and Pitcher of the Year Jake Marchesseault, reached the final four of the conference tournament while posting a school record 29 wins. GNAC Player of the Year Tayla Gardner helped the JWU softball team to 28 wins for the season, the best record in school history. On the tennis courts, GNAC Rookie of the Year Andre Barbero helped lead JWU to a remarkable 11-2 record and an appearance in the GNAC North Championship match.

Colin Lenhardt (right), an All-American in wrestling, getting his hand raised at the

National Championship. On the left is Head Coach Lonnie Morris and Associate Head

Coach Brian Allen

Athletics 2013-2014 Video

Two thumbs up for Athletics awesome department video. If you haven't seen it yet, check it out by clicking on the following link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLW1C3ADZ2E

Kudos to all of the student-athletes for representing JWU so well.

George Rezendes, director of institutional research

Graduation Rates are central to many discussions about student success and college completion, with focus on this metric increasing in 2009 when President Obama proclaimed, "By 2020, America will once again have the highest proportion of college graduates in the world."

There are multiple ways to calculate graduation rates. The most common is calculated by the National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES) as part of the Integrated Post-Secondary Education Data System (IPEDS). The IPEDS graduation rate calculates the percentage of undergraduate students who enroll at their first institution of higher education as full-time degree seeking students and obtain their intended degree within 150% of the stated degree completion time (six years for Bachelor's degrees and three years for Associates degrees).

The JWU IPEDS Bachelor's Degree graduation rates, first-time students seeking a Bachelor's Degree beginning in the Fall term over the most recent five years and completing their Bachelor's Degree within six years are:

Institution 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

Cohort Cohort Cohort Cohort Cohort

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JWU-Providence 53.4% 55.6% 50.5% 52.7% 53.9%

JWU-North Miami 42.1% 51.3% 45.7% 42.2% 43.2%

JWU-Denver 53.8% 53.4% 48.1% 50.7% 52.3%

JWU-Charlotte 62.2% 48.7% 43.8% 48.1%

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University 51.7% 55.8% 49.4% 49.9% 51.5%

The JWU IPEDs Overall graduation rates, first-time seeking a degree (Associates or Bachelor's) beginning in the Fall term over the most recent five years

and completing their intended degree within 150% of the stated program time (six years for a Bachelors and three years for an Associates) are:

Institution 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

Cohort Cohort Cohort Cohort Cohort

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JWU-Providence 56.6% 57.7% 52.8% 52.9% 57.8%

JWU-North Miami 41.4% 45.3% 39.0% 41.7% 46.3%

JWU-Denver 54.1% 56.2% 54.0% 50.9% 58.3%

JWU-Charlotte 62.1% 52.1% 52.1% 61.8%

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University 53.2% 56.3% 50.5% 50.8% 57.0%

The National Student Clearinghouse recently released a report showing the national six-year graduation rate for all entering students in Fall 2007 and completing a degree at their starting institution was 43%. If students attended exclusively as full-time students, they completed their degrees at a rate of 66.7%. Those attending college exclusively as part-time students completed at a rate of 18.5%. Research conducted by ACT has shown that graduation rates are highly correlated to an institution's admissions standards. Further details of the research can be found at http://media.act.org/documents/ACT_RR2012-5.pdf.

Examining completion rates across types of institutions revealed that students at four-year public institutions graduated at a rate of 50.6%, four-year private non-profit institutions at a rate of 59.0%, and four-year private for-profit institutions at a rate of 33.5%. Additional information about the national view of student attainment can be found in the complete National Student Clearinghouse Signature Report at http://nscresearchcenter.org/signaturereport6/. Comparison graduation rate information for selected post-secondary institutions can be found on the U.S. Department of Education's College Navigator website at http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/.

Graduation rates are also reported by college/school or program; the most common again being the IPEDS. The IPEDS graduation rate reports the percentage of first-time full-time seeking students who started in a particular college/school or program and completed a degree from any college/school or program at the institution. College/school or program graduation rates are reported as the percentage of those first-time full-time degree seeking students who start in a specific college/school or program and complete a degree in that same college/school or program within a specified time period. Generally, the accepted time period will be the expected program completion time (100%) time frame or the IPEDS time frame of (150%) of the expected program completion time.

2017: The Centennial Plan calls for improvements in retention and graduation rates. When looking at the JWU information, it is clear there is still some work to be done. How does your work effect graduation rates? We should all consider what we can do to make a positive impact.

What Do You Know About Graduation Rates?

Snapshots

CAMPUS DININGCampus Dining is proud to announce that nutritional information is available in all of the Providence campus dining centers. This information can be found at each location in the Nutritional Binder (located at each cashier station), on the JWU app, in jwuLink and online at http://www.jwu.edu/providence/dining/. Please note that because of continuously evolving menus, some information may be delayed.

RESIDENTIAL LIFE

Harborside Village had fun at two programs in the spring term.

• S'mores Program

• Flag football game/cookout on Easter Weekend organized by Tyler Zervas and Devin Rainone. Over 50 people were in attendance.

Spotlight on ...JWU ATHLETIC TRAINERS Diana Proto, assistant director of student conduct

When hearing the term athletic trainer, many picture someone assisting a gym-goer with pumping iron and doing pushups. Not to be confused with personal trainers, the skilled athletic trainer is a highly educated individual who is the first responder when a JWU

student-athlete gets hurt. At JWU, athletic trainers Alan Segee, Jillian Withington, Rachel Millen and Thomas Halley work around the clock helping student-athletes recover from injuries, while also supporting the physical health of over 400 student-athletes by attending every competition for 23 athletic teams.

Alan, Jillian, Rachel, and Tom all agree that the relationships they form with the players are the most rewarding aspects of their work. They not only provide injured athletes with physical support, but often assist them with the emotional stress that comes from being unable to contribute for their team. They feel a tremendous sense of accomplishment when an athlete they have rehabilitated recovers and excels.

With JWU's packed athletic schedule, the trainers work mostly nights and weekends, seven-days a week. Ironically, during their only true down time, the summer, they each enjoy staying active with family and friends, working out, and playing recreational sports.

When you go to the next Wildcat athletic event, take a minute to think about the hard work that goes into keeping JWU's talented athletes safe and healthy. Without a doubt, one of the trainers will be on the sidelines actively observing and supporting the student-athletes. Thanks to Alan, Jillian, Rachel and Tom, these athletes are in the best hands and are able to go out every season and play hard to foster pride and enthusiasm for the entire JWU community.

By the Numb3rs

L to R: Thomas Halley, Alan Segee, Rachel Millen, and Jillian Withington

Per year

200+Significant injuries evaluated

1500+Rehabilitation treatments performed

International Center Speaker Series: Engaging with Our Chinese Students Loren Intolubbe-Chmil, director of international and intercultural engagement

On Wednesday, April 2 the International Center hosted the first International Center Speaker Series at the BRIDGE Center. "Engaging with Our Chinese Students" was moderated by Shelley Stephenson, dean of international programs and development. Panelists

included JWU faculty Jane Boyland (Hospitality) and Rory Walsh Senerchia (ESL), as well as Director of International Student Services Katie Gilbertson and International Student Advisor Colby Yeaton.

Offering the JWU community an opportunity to better understand JWU's Chinese students, the discussion centered on consideration of JWU as welcoming, inclusive, and engaging environment for all students, emphasizing the realities of Chinese student experiences. Each panelist contributed insights as a reflection of their work in China and with Chinese students. Topics included strategies related to acclimation/assimilation; unmasking the subjectivity of immigration regulations and the impact to students; education exchange experiences and decoding culture-based classroom norms; and how cross-cultural engagement can enhance more effective communication and transformative learning environments.

"Engaging with Our Chinese Students" served as a wonderful kick-off for future International Center Speaker Series discussions, with the next one planned during JWU Goes Global in October. Stay tuned for more details.

JWU Administrative & Student Services Hall of Fame

Congratulations to the Radisson Hotel (Warwick location). They are ranked #1 in the Eastern region for guest satisfaction.

Did you know that JWU employees can...

• enjoy a 10% discount in Libations (only applies to Libations restaurant and not valid for special promotions and/or private events)

• stay overnight and receive the JWU rate

Note: A valid JWU ID must be shown to receive above discounts

Welcome to JWUAdmissions

Admissions Representatives• Michelle Deere, Central Texas• Christal Jett, Central and South Central Virginia• Amy Shirley, Delaware, Southern New Jersey, and Pennsylvania

Athletics • Jeremiah Czub, director of international recruitment network• Teresa Mauk, director of graduate admissions

Facilities Management• Lynn Borrelli, grounds crew• Andrew Fallow, athletic grounds assistant

Harbor View• Lawrence Askew, kitchen staff

Radisson Hotel Providence Airport• Charletty Bras, bartender• Leslie Green, bell staff• Scott McCraney, night audit supervisor

Student Academic & Financial Services• Anthony Rogers, student services registration associate

Transportation• Michelle Banson, driver • Patricia DeCosta, driver

CongratulationsAdmissions• Cuneyt Ispir, director of admissions systems & operations, and his wife Stephanie on the birth of their son, Metehan Kutlu in April• Brittney McLawhorn, admissions representative-Illinois and Southern

Wisconsin, and her husband Kirk on the birth of their son, Keegan Charles in April

• Justin Mercier, transfer admissions presenter, will marry Marah Roach on June 21• Chrystal Paine, admissions records coordinator, on her marriage to Jay Baptista on May 31

Athletics• Matthew Roache, athletics facilities and operations manager, and his wife Michelle, on the birth of their son, Chaison Francis in June

Student Academic Services• Rebecca Greene, academic counselor, and her husband Larry, on the birth of their daughter, Kennedy Rider in June

Farewell & Best WishesResidential Life• DJ Osier, residential director

• Eunice Omega, residential director

ConferencesMike Zhang, director of international articulations & credentials, co-presented an education session Understanding and Appreciating Subcultures to Effectively Communicate and Mentor Underrepresented Students with colleagues from California State University Maritime Academy and University of San Diego at the 100th AACRAO Annual Conference in Denver, Colorado March 30-April 2, 2014.

ActivitiesMeagan Sage, associate director of student involvement & leadership and Daniel Trapani, residence director took nine students to the Jersey shore over spring break to work with the United Way and Break a Difference on rebuilding homes that were affected by Hurricane Sandy. The students who participated took time to create a short video highlighting their alternative spring break: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhAxgF_o_TU. Great work!

In Memoriam...It was with great sadness that Student Academic & Financial Services (SAFS) lost two long-time employees this spring.

Judy JenningsJudy Jennings, the SAFS file coordinator, had an outstanding work ethic, taking great pride in her performance. At JWU for 15 years, Judy rarely missed work and loved being at the university. Her trademarks were easily locating files and paperwork that others couldn't, having a keen eye for edited printed pieces and marshaling the resources needed to complete a mailing project on time. Perhaps of greater impact, though, was the deep interest she took in the department's student employees. Through her own actions, she instilled a work ethic in the students, setting an example of a truly dedicated and caring employee.

Kay Hindle

Kay Hindle, Student Services Associate, was a 26-year employee who recently retired due to a brief illness. She worked many years of evenings and weekends in SAS primarily greeting and assisting our JWU Continuing Education population of students. To say that Kay had a positive attitude was an understatement. Enthusiastically working when others may have long

thought of retirement, Kay was energetic and happy to assist students, faculty and staff. She always had a smile on her face and those who worked with Kay on Saturday mornings were always treated to a danish or muffin. Her thoughtfulness for her colleagues will be remembered by all at SAFS and her absence will be felt daily.

The SAFS staff will greatly miss both Judy and Kay. The department has not only lost two dedicated employees, but two wonderful friends.

2014 ResLife Rumble Eunice Omega, resident director

On Friday, March 21, Residential Life hosted the Spring term ResLife Rumble Dodgeball Tournament. Twice a year, during the Fall and Spring terms, teams of 10-15

residents from each residence hall compete for the title of ResLife Rumble Champions. Wildcat commuters, Centennial House, and a staff team, with members from Residential Life, Student Involvement & Leadership, Athletics, Campus Safety & Security, participated as well. The event was hosted in the Wildcat Center.

The teams kicked off the event with a parade around the Wildcat seal showing off their custom made t-shirts and their team spirit. Wildcat Willie cheered on the teams and volunteer referees from Residential Life monitored the games.

During intermission, raffle tickets were drawn for prizes including gift cards to Chipotle, Alex & Ani, and iTunes. Madhav Sharma, graduate assistant for Imperial Hall, was the event DJ and initiated the halftime Dance Battle. The winner of the Dance Battle received a JWU Centennial sweatshirt.

Renaissance beat The Cove in the final round and was crowned ResLife Rumbe 2014 Champions. South Hall won the Spirit Award for demonstrating great sportsmanship and support for their fellow halls. Imperial was awarded with a pizza party for their team t-shirts.

By the Numb3rs

Parent Advisory Board Involvement

JWU is fortunate to have an active and dedicated group of parents who volunteer at events and provide valuable feedback on the JWU experience.

165 Volunteer hours over the summer

420

Hours spent attending/working meetings per year

165 Hours assisting at Parent Orientation

123 Hours assisting at Opening Weekend

158 Hours assisting at Family Weekend

Spirit Award Winner - South Hall

2014 BATTLE OF THE CAMPUS Friday, May 2

South Hall residents competing for first place in the tug of war competition. South Hall received 2nd place. Pictured are Dan Jackson, Samantha Baldus, Samantha Hunter, Adam Grenier, John Cote, Jessica Sunderland, Jordan Morgan, Jon Ellis, Joshalyn Coleman and Anthony Krivicic.

Members of Athletics and Student Affairs came in 4th place out of 31 teams. Back row (L to R): Courtney Burns, Hollie Walton, Arianna Dolock, Nick Coppola, Wildcat Willie, Claire Hall, Corey Boilard, and Trevor Jewell. Front row (L to R): Jessica Lane, Jillian Withington, and Caitlin Hansen

A personal reflection by Mary O'Sullivan, The Cove resident director

I wasn't sure what to expect at my first Res Life Team Day. Everyone told me that it would be a chance to meet my staff for next year and interact with RA's that I wouldn't normally see; so I was already excited to experience it. Walking into the Wildcat

Center and seeing the amazing posters and decorations amped my excitement up even more. The RD's had a pre-training, learning some of the exercises in advance and I got to experience my first dexterity check. I was super nervous that I would mess up when it came time to perform it in front of the group, but I pulled it off without any clapping-related disasters!

Once the RA's, FDM's and GA's arrived, the energy in the room intensified. The Team Day shirts were a hit and everyone loved the design. Getting to meet and bond with my future staff was great. I felt re-energized and motivated to have a great year in McNulty next year. Debbie Becker's Effie Trinket costume was fantastic and got me even more excited for the Hunger Games themed training that's coming up. Team Day was a lot of fun and I enjoyed the sneak preview of the wonderful personalities I will work with next year!

Res Life Team Day...Hunger Games Style

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Congratulations and Best Wishes to Our Student Employee Graduates

Athletics: William Turner and Arti Patel International Center: Kara Baker, Swan Cho, and Colleen Lowder

Back row: Kirk Frazer (ResLife), Christian Fentress (ResLife), and Matt Solomon (ResLife). Front row: Rony Joe Matthew (ResLife), Julia Pollack (Student Involvement & Leadership and Chab Sheppard (Practicum Apprentices)

Red Sauce: Ricky LaFazia, Gabriel Mateen, Keisha Garcia, and Heather Douglas

Leigh Adamo Muhammed "Rafi" AlamFelix AlmonteAdriana Aparicio-CompteRobert AquinoHayley ArmstrongLucio BattistaJessie BlanchardEmily BlissJeremy BoddenShelby BowenBrittany BrookinsMikayla BrunsonKyle CaseyMatthew ChiuveJun Hyuck ChoiJean ChoiDavid ChristianOya ChristopherFrank ChristySamah ChouraichiCaitlyn CloutierKala ColemanIsis CookJuwan CookDanielle DaCruzSen DaiSean Daley

Alexandra DarstHolly DeLortHeather DouglasDavid DriscollChristopher DrummondTracy EgglestonAmy FishElijah FordRyan GageKeisha GarciaTayla GardnerVivian GatheruChristopher GencoAsha GibbsBriam Gomez-OrtizWilliam GoodnessNicole GuzmanMeryem HailBrendan HaleyMaxine HamberAlessandra HannKysheiya HargettJurien HigginsAlanna IndelicatoJennifer IreyAlexzandria IsomLindsey JacksonJamilah Jean-Louis

Elizabeth JohnsonJuan JoniauxSteven KaytesKimok KimRobert KirkChad KnightRichard LaFaziaJeanine LamadieuBrian LaneGeoffrey LanezAmanda LauGina LauriaReece LavaccaSamantha LeaseJonathan LeBlancAndrew LenhoffKaitlyn LewOlivia LewisPaul LewisPaola LisioMarko LyerlyKevin MartinezTess MassaMolly McCalmontJoy McCantisMatthew MeltonAlek MercerAdviana Mitchell

Julio MoranMichael MoranDanielle MorseGena NardelliJessica NastoMy NguyenWilliam NosackMykayla OhmerAndrew OsoraMargaret OverlanAlyssa PappalardoEdward PattersonSpencer PelletierHamed PoursharafoddinRhianna PowellChelsea PropatiReid RemillardDaniel ReynoldsBrooke RicciMayra Roberto-FarahClarissa RobinsonMarisa RoussellKatharine RuellElizabeth SammelbraunTravis SamuelsAshley SheaAshley SlaterDiana Smith

Jason SmithMatthew SolomonSebastian St. ArmourChristopher StewartCarly StirbergWilliam StoreyJessica SunderlandShardae ThomasAdam TorresJulie TraskLuiza ValerioAlexander VieraYazmika WalkerKatelynn WallenShengjiu "Jerry" WangRachael WebberKate WeilCrystal WhiteJanessa WilliamsCongwie "Gary" XiaWei "Jack" XingRobyn Ziegler

NOT PICTURED:

Departments represented: Athletics, BRIDGE Center, International Services, City Burger, Harborview Dining, Liberty Market, Market Place, Radisson, Red Sauce, Snowden Dining, Starbucks (Harborside and We Proudly Serve), Practicum Apprentices, Management Development Participants, Transportation, Residential Life, Student Involvement & Leadership and Student Communications

New "Proxy" Access to Student InformationKris McNamara, director of student communications

Beginning this Summer, there will be a new process for students to allow parents and others access to information that in the past was only allowed after the FERPA release form was completed. With the new process:

1. Students would access a link in jwuLink taking them to a form in which they identify a “proxy” by assigning a relationship (parent, coach, employer, other relative), entering some very basic information about the proxy (name, email address) and then assigning specific information access.

2. The access options are different by relationship and student choice. For example, a parent proxy will have more options available than an employer; yet the student will still select what that parent proxy could see. There is a comprehensive list of options available.

3. The proxy then receives an email with a link and other information telling them how to complete the set-up. Once set-up is complete, this proxy can login at any time and look at the information the student has allowed.

4. The student is also able to end the proxy assignment at any point.

This new process replaces the need to fill out a FERPA release form for parents to access this type of information (but would not affect other processes that may apply for Student Conduct information, faculty interaction with parents, etc.). This is an exciting change that now places the decision-making firmly in the student’s hands and also provides for much easier online access. Once the new process is live, SAFS will direct all questions of this nature to the online access option in place of the paper forms for this type of information release.

A communication plan has been developed to assure that students, parents and JWU employees are aware of this new option. Look for updates soon, as well as the official date that this new service is available.

More Connections Wildcat SELFIES

Student Involvement & Leadership's Meagan Sage and Ian Martin at the

Centennial cake cutting

Sierra Barter (Student Communications) and Katie Gilbertson (International Center)

at the Centennial cake cutting

Residential Life's Nick Fahnders and Debra Becker at the Centennial cake cutting. Did

Chris Jacques (IT) just photo bomb?

International Center's Alison Howard-Yilmaz, Meryem Hail, Joanne Yen Gilbert

and Katie Gilbertson at the Centennial cake cutting

Student Involvement & Leadership's Scott Lyons, Ian Martin and Meagan Sage and

Noah Burcak, student and UIB member at the Wahoo carnival

SFS members Sharon Bannister, Deb Vieira, Eryn Jennings, Jintana Sihavong, Sharon Lindholm, Tammy Powers and Brittany Forand at JWU's

100th Birthday celebration

International Center's Joanne Yen Gilbert and Alison Howard-Yilmaz with President Mim

Runey at the Centennial cake cutting

More great photos.....

Wendy Rabitor (Residential Life) and Kelly Kessler (Graduate Assistant) at the fall 2013

Festival of colors

New Student Orientation's Kelly Dunn, Nancy Hardendorf, Beth O'Day and Heather Kessler at

the Centennial cake cutting.

Senior Vice-President of Administration, Marie Bernardo-Sousa poses for an Instagram photo at the afternoon

undergraduate commencement ceremony

SAFS's Edna Collette and Lonna Seng at the Centennial cake cutting

Back Row; Student Communications's Sue Madoian, Derek Lavoie, Natasha,Siang and Diane Riccitelli. Front Row: Michael Davis (student), Wildcat Willie

and Sierra Barter (Student Communications)

Student Involvment & Leadership's Meagan Sage and Scott Lyons at the

Wahoo 3K race

Wildcat Wednesday in the Dining Halls

Sabrina Brescia, Campus Dining ManagerWildcat Wednesday presentation

Corey Campbell, TA Snowden serving students

Wildcat Willie enjoying lunch at City BurgerWildcat Wednesday Cookie presentation

Two students enjoying refreshments