FY 2008

ANNUAL REPORT

Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs

ENGAGING STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS

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Message from the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs 3 The UIC Experience 6

Mission Statement 4 Strategic Goals 6

Student Affairs Units 4 Accomplishments FY 08 6

Student Learning and Academic Success 4 Donor Honor Roll 7

ENGAGING STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS

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Message from theVice Chancellor

On behalf of myStudent Affairscolleagues and ourstudents, I ampleased to presentthe 2008 AnnualReport for the Office

of the Vice Chancellor for StudentAffairs (OVCSA). With the uniquecharacteristics of our student body,combined with the resources of one ofthe world’s greatest urban centers, wehave many opportunities to engagestudents for success. We are honoredto support and help educate studentsas they travel along their educationaljourneys.

In addition to the acquisition ofknowledge through academic studies,college students learn and developthrough their educational experiences.From counseling and tutoring torecreational and leadership programs,the OVCSA engages UIC studentsthrough services, activities, andprograms that enhance learning. TheFebruary 2008 opening of the UICForum complements our other venues,expanding the array of programmingavailable on campus for our studentsand the greater metropolitancommunity. Our accomplishments forthe 2008 fiscal year reflect ourcommitment to provide students with asupportive environment in which theycan thrive and experience success.

The success of our students would notbe possible without your support, so onbehalf of UIC students, I thank you.

Barbara HenleyVice Chancellor

UIC men’s basketball team member drives against the competition.

Poster presentation at the Student Research Forum

Students enjoy food and networking at a UIC EXPERIENCE event

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Students who live, learn and work in the residence halls

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Student Affairs Mission • Student Employment • Veterans Affairs• Children’s Center • UIC Forum

The mission of the Office of the Vice • Counseling Center • UIC Pavilion

Chancellor for Student Affairs is to • Testing Center

enhance learning and development • Dining Services Student Learning and Academicthrough programs, services and • Educational Opportunity Successfacilities that engage students in a Outreach/TRIO Programs

dynamic and diverse campus • Intercollegiate Athletics The Office of the Vice Chancellor forcommunity and foster lifelong • International Services Student Affairs (OVCSA) works insuccess to the benefit of society. • Native American Support Program partnership with Academic Affairs to

(NASP) provide opportunities that empowerStudent Affairs Units • Office of the Dean of Students students to become well-rounded,

• Judicial Affairs productive and academically• Student Legal ServicesThe Office of the Vice Chancellor for successful. Academic success is• Ombuds ServicesStudent Affairs (OVCSA) includes the achieved through classroom learning

• Publications Servicesfollowing units responsible for and a network of services, academic• Retail Operationsproviding services, programs, and support programs and out-of-• Student Centersfacilities that support student classroom experiences that are

• Campus Programsdevelopment and success. aligned with the research, teaching• Campus Recreation and community service missions of• Meetings and Conferences• Academic Center for Excellence the university. The OVCSA engages

• Student Development Services(ACE) and promotes the needs of students• Orientation• African American Academic through all phases of college• Leadership and VolunteerNetwork (AAAN) matriculation. UIC provides rich

Services• Campus Auxiliary Services (CAS) educational and campus life• Wellness Center• Campus Housing experiences that prepare students

• Student Financial Aid• Career Services for success in a global society.

Freshman students stroll to New Student Convocation picnic

Student Affairs units continuallyimpact students in many positiveways. The following learningoutcomes illustrate some of theaccomplishments of OVCSA units inFY 08.

• On a Vocabulary Enrichmentinitiative, the Academic Center forExcellence (ACE), a unit thatprovides learning assistance,achieved positive outcomes basedon pre and post tests: a 33percentage point increase wasachieved by a group ofundergraduate students whoneeded vocabulary improvementand whose first language was notEnglish; and an increase of 34percentage points was achieved bya group of undergraduate studentswho were preparing for graduateschool entrance examinations.•

• Following the Wellness Center’s preand post testing of students onAlcohol Wise, a web based alcoholeducation assessment tool, 740new freshman students showed a20% increase in average scoreswhich indicated a positive increasein their knowledge of the effects ofalcohol consumption.

• The one year retention rate forAfrican American students whoused the African AmericanAcademic Network (AAAN)services, an academic supportprogram that works with AfricanAmerican and other studentsseeking assistance, was 16% higherthan the rate for African Americanstudents who did not use AAANservices.

• Students who visited theCounseling Center and took a preand post measure of students’personal and work/schoolstressors, reported a 22%reduction in stress level scoresfollowing treatment. A scorechange of 14 or more is a reliablechange.

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Dance performance during the African American Academic Network2008 Graduation Celebration and Convocation

The UIC EXPERIENCE

The OVCSA introduced THE UICEXPERIENCE to students this year.Learning that occurs outside theclassroom allows students theopportunity to integrate knowledgeacquired in the classroom withpractical experiences. This newinitiative, THE UIC EXPERIENCE,encourages students to takeadvantage of opportunities thatengage them in an urban setting,intellectual endeavors and diversity.The goal is to impact positivelystudents’ achievement andgraduation and their journey oflifelong learning. THE UICEXPERIENCE exists at UIC and inChicago’s world-class Urban centerwhere Inquiring minds explore withina richly diverse campus Community.The collection of co-curricularactivities and programs are designedto develop global leaders oftomorrow. THE UIC EXPERIECNE hasbeen embraced, and we plan to sharemore about it in our next annualreport.

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Accomplishments for FY08

Significant progress was made inFY 08 toward our goals. Theaccomplishments in enhancing theengagement and success of ourstudents are many, and we are proudto highlight some of those successes.

Strategic Goal 1: Provide programsand services and operate facilities(partnering with other campus unitsas appropriate) that enhance studentlearning and result in student successfor our diverse and demographicallychanging student body.

• In 2007, freshman studentattendance at the New StudentConvocation increased: 32% for allstudents, 80% for commuterstudents, and 65% for campushousing residents.

• The October 2007 GraduationSuccess Rate (GSR), released by theNCAA, reported UIC’s studentathletes’ graduation rate at 89%. UICranked number one among Illinois’public institutions and number twoamong all universities in the state.

• The OVCSA introduced “THE UICEXPERIENCE”, a co-curricularprogram to engage students, to98.4% of the incoming freshmanclass.

New Student Convocation 2008

Strategic Goal 2: Provide programs,services and facilities that distinguishUIC as a productive, enjoyable andwelcoming environment.

• The Student Centers experienced a32% increase in studentsparticipating in sponsored events.

• The UIC Forum, a premier venue forcampus and community events andentertainment, opened in February2008 and has welcomed over 35,000visitors to date.

• The opening of a new 740-bedresidence hall resulted in 50% of thefreshman class, a new record, livingon campus.

• The UIC Pavilion, the city’s thirdlargest venue, attracted 21 universityand high school commencementceremonies with attendance totaling67,672.

Strategic Goal 3: Develop additionalfinancial resources and manage allresources well.

• The Office of the Vice Chancellor forStudent Affairs increased its numberof donors by 48% and gifts by 19%.

• Athletics increased facility rentalrevenue by 14.6%

• Athletics increased its number of BigRed Fund donors by 3%.

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Donor Honor Roll $15,000+ South Campus Development Team,Sodexo Campus Services LLC

The many programs, services and Target

learning opportunities offered by $5,000+ Vasilko Architects & Associates

Student Affairs would not be possible Fraternal Order of Police #10 Washington, Pittman & McKeever,

without the continuing support of LLC

the generous friends and alumni of $1,000-4,999

UIC. As part of the Brilliant Futures Anchor Mechanical, Inc. $500-999

Campaign, your support has played a Chicago Party Rental Blackout Sealcoating, Inc.

vital role in nurturing excellence in James E. and Hettie L. Collins Jelly Belly Candy Company

many ways - increasing scholarships The Eli’s Cheesecake Company Neighbors at Work, Inc.

for students in financial need, Exelon Commonwealth Edison Parachin Design Studios, Ltd.

providing opportunities for students Company University of Illinois Alumni

to grow as leaders, enhancing Leo N. and Dee Franklin Association

diversity initiatives, and improving Barbara Henley United Parcel Service

the quality of campus life. Every gift HOK, Inc. Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company Foundation

impacts the quality of the student Hot Pretzel, Inc. Robert V. Hill

experience, instilling in our future Jenner & Block, LLP James B. and Marilyn Foster Kirk

leaders a lifelong commitment to Jhamandas Watumull Fund Michael M. Landek

learning. Thank you for your Joseph Construction Company Cynthia Mayfield

generosity and commitment to their Kroeschell, Inc. Kelly McCray

success during fiscal year 2008 (July James J. McGlynn Sr. Jeanean E. Strickland

1, 2007 to June 30, 2008). Lester H. McKeever Jr.McWilliams Electric Company, Inc $250-499

$20,000+ Power Construction Company, LLC Lynn Bennett

TCF Foundation Larry R. Rogers BerlineS. B. Friedman and Company Richard E. Carlsen

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FY 2008 Supporting Excellence Endowment (S.E.E.) Scholars -(left to right) Trenton Thompson,Barath Badrinathan, Kathleen Friedl, and Faizan Shakeel

W. Clarke Douglas Freddie M. Cooksey Linda D. KingRichard L. Easty Jr. and Rosalind Cox-McGee Rachel Kulsakdinun

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Andres Garza Erica E. Myles$100-249 Joseph H. Gaziano Nuha M. NakibGeorgiana A. Ajayi Michael H. and Beth L. Ginsburg William Patrick NalleyAlpha Phi Alpha Eric A. and Sharon F. Gislason Alva R. Norton-NicholsSandy Andrews Francine N. Godwin Timothy A. OpgenorthShonta L. Arrington Barry A. Goldberg Javette C. OrgainPeter R. and Beatriz Bandemer Felipe D. Guzman Rodolfo C. and Amy C. PatriarcaMichele L. Barton Heather J. Haberaecker Isaiah Lamar PattersonCarl C. Bell James E. and Artince PearsonB. Taylor Bennett Susan E. Hammerschmidt April A. PickettJordan D. Berlin Kimberly L. Harrington Lawrence A. PinkeltonGenevieve A. Bernard Joseph G. Hermes Roslyn Randall PittsGuy L. Bibbs Jr. and Lona C. Bibbs Jo Ann M. Hittie-Roseman Clinton M. and Rhea M. RhodesBroadway in Chicago Leslie Horton John W. Richardson , Jr.Willia M. Carr-Parker Leola Jones Marcie M. RichmondRenee L. Catrambone Ronald A. Kalayta Albert RileyJohn R. and Charleen S. Cepek Kasi Design, PC Robert M. and Martha C. Rouzer

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“The SEE Scholarship enabled me to spend close to 50 hours a weekstudent teaching at a public housing school and to create new andinnovative teaching plans for my students that were more involved and farmore interesting. Moreover, I was able to take on more responsibility andgrow as not only a leader, but a mentor over the last semester of myundergraduate degree. I appreciate this more than anyone could everimagine; it was definitely an opportunity given to me that I will never forget!”

-Kathleen Friedl (UIC Senior and 2008 S.E.E. Scholar)

Vitor H. Schiller James H. Graham Melvin N. SeglinLeodis Scott Ronald Graham Debra A. SimpsonVictor Severino Kevin G. Gubat Arcilla F. StahlThomas H. Sharp Jr. Vinni M. Hall Mildred R. SuttonDon A. and Janice L. Sielaff Burt B. Hamrell Stephanie L. TaylorAnthony J. Simotes Joel H. Hawkins Flecia R. ThomasAnn E. Smith Socorro Herrera Leeora ThomasStaples, Inc. Hinckley Spring Water Company Rose M. Green ThomasJohn T. Stenson Rosetta L. Hopkins Sheila G. TukesRichard E. Stephenson and Ellen M. Isaacson Deborah Curtis Umrani

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Charles A. and Rivienne M. Levin William C. Wombles$1-99 Maurice J. Lewis Onintze ZenarutzabeitiaEvelyn J. Alston Lou Malnati’s PizzeriaAnita Dee Yacht Charters Victor and Sylvia L. MargolinGail A. August Ignacio A. MarinoChinue A. Bailey Jerlyn McCleodSandra Y. Barnes Jacqueline Mosley McNealMarilyn D. Bauer Lesley K. Meeks To learn more about supportingMargaret L. Beaman Chastity B. Montalvo Student Affairs at UIC, pleaseEdward R. Becker Michelle D. MorrowBella Lounge Annist E. Murphy contact:Hershel C. and Laetitia C. Benberry Gregory NelsonMartin V. Bhatia and Michelle S. Obasi William Nalley

Megan C. Hubbard Lawrence I. Onuorah Director of Advancement

Carol Anne Bowman Aurie A. Pennick Office of the Vice Chancellor for

Dawn T. Boyd Celeste A. Presperin Student Affairs (MC 600)

Joe A. Bradley Lorna D. Pryor 3010 Student Services Building

Anthony S. Brown Therese M. Quinn 1200 West Harrison Street

Velma J. Brown-Walker Leonard G. Ramirez Chicago, Illinois 60607-7165

Charlotte Y. Brunson Carol A. Raske (312) 413-0077

Daniel and Cheryl A. Butterbach Joan M. Rinchisen (312) 996-3111 Fax

Joan M. CarmichaelThe Cheesecake Factory Restaurants,

Inc.Anish ChittalakattuPaula A. CottoneCracker Barrel Old Country Store,

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David D. Rodriguez www.brilliantfutures.uic.edu

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