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The Division of Student Affairs at John Carroll University offers
programs and services that foster the development of individualsof intellect and character who will lead and serve by engaging
the world around them and around the globe
MISSION
VISION
Informed by the Jesuit Catholic mission of the
University the Division of Student Affairs is
committed to the development of students and
the campus community by
bull Collaborating with others to foster a
vibrant engaged diverse and inclusive
learning community outside of the
classroom
bull Providing and facilitating services
programs and opportunities for student
learning and leadership development in
the service of others
bull Challenging students to act with integrity
and compassion and to reflect on the
implications of their actions on individual
communal and global scales
bull Assessing and advocating for the needs
and development of students
STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
bull Strengthen the sense of community by
fostering a campus climate that is inclusive and
by enhancing the overall safety health and
spiritual well-being of all students
bull Foster a more seamless and integrative learning
environment through active collaboration with
Academic Affairs and the design of programs
that complement and contribute to shared
learning outcomes related to diversity and
inclusion social responsibility leadership and
holistic development
bull Increase student engagement by promoting
purposeful involvement with peers faculty
staff administrators and community members
bull Support student success through the design
and delivery of high quality services and
programs
SUPPORTING JCUrsquoS UNIVERSITY LEARNING GOALS
The Division of Student Affairs supports the University Learning Goals by providing and facilitating services
programs and opportunities for both affective and cognitive learning and development Our role on campus is
to enhance the learning environment educate the campus community about students and their experiences
and partner with academic colleagues to foster true learning communities We do this in an educational process
that approaches the development of the whole student with the goal of cultivating productive citizens
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LEARNING GOALS
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INTELLECTJohn Carroll students will be
transformed by an integrative
curriculum in-depth study
within their program(s) of
study and applied learning to
fully realize their potential to
enrich the world To achieve
this level of engaged learning
our students will
bull Develop habits of critical
analysis and aestheticappreciation
bull Understand the religious
dimensions of human
experience
bull Demonstrate an integrative
knowledge of human and
natural worlds
bull Apply creative and
innovative thinking
bull Communicate skillfully in
multiple forms of expression
bull Demonstrate a capacity to
engage in respectful civil
discourse
CHARACTERJohn Carroll students will
develop a holistic awareness
of self and others acting with
integrity and moral purpose
for the good of society
Amidst a diverse community
of learners and inspired by the
Ignatian tradition of finding
God in all things our students
will
bull Cultivate a habit ofreflection
bull Understand value and
respect their own and
othersrsquo talents unique
characteristics and socio-
cultural identities
bull Develop a personal belief
system that is inspired by
Ignatian values such as
rigor generosity gratitude
inclusivity solidarity and adesire for the greater good
bull Practice mature decision
making and care for the
whole person
bull Act competently in a global
and diverse world
LEADERSHIPJohn Carroll students will
recognize themselves as
agents of positive change with
and for others Integrating
faith and reason to meet the
worldrsquos needs through ethical
leadership our students will
bull Claim their identities as
discerning leaders
bull Apply a framework for
examining ethical dilemmas
bull Employ leadership and
collaborative skills
bull Live responsibly in accord
with their personal belief
system
SERVICEJohn Carroll students will
advocate for social justice
through responsible service in
their local national and global
communities Informed by
our collective faith traditions
prepared by scholarship and
in solidarity with the poor and
the marginalized our students
will
bull Understand and promotesocial justice
bull Work actively toward
creating a more inclusive
welcoming and just
community
bull Serve in their communities
as engaged citizens and
advocates
We express this commitment in terms of the following four
university learning goals informed by our Jesuit Catholic heritage
PREAMBLE The vision of Jesuit higher education for the twenty-first century is to graduate individuals with a well-educated solidarity
who are contemplatives in actionndashmorally responsible aware of the fundamental challenges facing the modern world with a depth of
knowledge and strength of character to work creatively and compassionately for a more just and humane society Within this vision a
John Carroll education is distinguished by respect and care for the whole person ( cura personalis) innovative teaching and integrated
learning across the entire student experience A commitment to excellence and academic rigor animates our way of proceedingndash
graduating individuals of intellect and character who lead and serve by engaging the world around them and around the globe
UNIVERSITY LEARNING GOALS
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Womenrsquos Lacrosse Celebrates Inaugural
Season as Official Varsity Sport
Womenrsquos lacrosse finished its first season with a record of
10-5 second in the Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) losing to
Baldwin Wallace in the conference semifinals The team also
won the first Team Service Award a new collaboration with
the Center for Service and Social Action
Students Benefit from Sports-related
On-line Career Network
Teamwork Online a global sports network which connects
over three million sports enthusiasts with executives and
professionals at over 800 sports teams and venues was
launched in partnership with the Center for Career Services
in September 2014 As of April 2015 there were 244 JCU
students enrolled in the program and seven students landed
an internship or a full-time job as a result of their networking
through this valuable resource
Coaching Accolades for Volleyball
and Menrsquos Tennis
Two coaches received OAC Honors for bringing their programs
to new heights this season Laura Rodeffer was named
Volleyball Coach of the Year with the team finishing 23-7 and
playing in their first OAC Championship match since 1995
Shaun Keenan Menrsquos Tennis coach was named Menrsquos Coach of
the Year Keenan led the team to its first NCAA Championship
appearance beating Franciscan University of Stuebenville in
the first round after winning the OAC Championship
Wrestling Staff Honors and Changes
With over 200 former wrestlers football players and
friends at his last wrestling home match JCU honored and
celebrated the culmination of Kerry Volkmannrsquos 28 year
coaching career Following in his footsteps as the next Head
Coach of Wrestling is JCU alumnus Mark Hawald rsquo05 a former
JCU All-American NCAA Post-graduate Scholarship winner
and successful collegiate coach at Mount Union University
and Case Western Reserve University
DATA POINTS
This year 682 total athletic participants were reported to the
NCAA compared to 637 in 2013-2014 a 7 increase
20 7500EVENTS PARTICIPANTS
STUDENT AND ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT
12WOMENrsquoSBASKETBALL
44MENrsquoS
SOCCER
23WOMENrsquoSSOCCER
20 SOFTBALL
20 VOLLEYBALL
20 WRESTLING
15 MENrsquoSSWIMMING
22WOMENrsquoSSWIMMING
18MENrsquoSBASKETBALL
44 BASEBALL
24 MENrsquoS CROSSCOUNTRY
20WOMENrsquoS CROSSCOUNTRY
166 FOOTBALL
13 MENrsquoS GOLF
6 WOMENrsquoS GOLF
MENrsquoSLACROSSE41
WOMENrsquoSLACROSSE17
16 WOMENrsquoSTENNIS
53MENrsquoSTRACK983085INDOOR
34WOMENrsquoSTRACK983085INDOOR
51MENrsquoSTRACK983085OUTDOOR
30WOMENrsquoSTRACK983085OUTDOOR
The Athletic Department sponsored over 20 student and
alumni engagement events throughout the year totaling
over 7500 participants not including attendance at home
varsity competitions Activities included the Homecoming
and Family Weekend Football game the Joshua M Bernot
rsquo04 Golf Outing the 1994 Football Reunion the Academic
Achievement Banquet and the Senior Athlete Send-Off
Senior athlete exit interviews were conducted in the spring by
the Senior Director of Athletics and Recreation Laurie Massato determine their overall satisfaction with their academic
athletic and co-curricular experiences A random sampling
of 42 seniors from different sports hometowns and starters
versus non-starters were emailed interview invitations
yielding a total of 11 students agreeing to participate Here
were common themes from studentsrsquo responses
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ATHLETICS
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LOOKING AHEAD
Furthering Student Development and Engagement by
bull Communicating and refining the process around the
Team Service Award
bull Utilizing Student Athletic Advisory Committee
meetings to record service activity share information
about service experiences enhance communicationamong athletes and to get feedback on departmental
decision-making
bull Exploring new and improved ways to obtain feedback
about the student-athlete experience
bull Utilizing social media in a more intentional way to
engage students in support of our programs
Developing and Implementing Advancement and
Alumni Engagement strategies by
bull Working towards more efficient exchange of
information regarding athletic related gifts to includefollow-up with donors
bull Capitalizing on opportunities both on campus and
on the road to gather alumni parents and donors in
support of our teams
bull Implementing a spending plan for Blue Gold funds
targeting specific program needs and the goal of
recognizing program success and student-athletes
bull Expanding upon the senior student-athlete social with
additional contact and potential awards program
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
In my final years I could not be more excited about
the future of student-athletes at John Carroll From
a football perspective people like Tom Arth Brian
Cochran Brandon Staley Matthew Feeney DJ Debick and
Ryan Gravel are people I had the pleasure of working with and
who have proven how vital they are to our university beyond
football With more time and energy being invested in our
athletic programs recently results have followed along quickl
In a hotbed for extremely high quality individuals Northeast
Ohio is a competitive area for colleges to compete for student
athletes If I had one message for the administration at John
Carroll as a proud graduate enthused about the direction of
our school it would read Strike while the iron is hot In a
continued investment in our programs and more importantly
our student-athletes results will reciprocate the process I
really believe in the message John Carroll has to off er As
someone who also had the opportunity of being a work study
student in the athletic department I am confident that our
coaches and athletic staff are a living example of that message
and we should be proud I hope other students experiences ca
continue to blossom beyond what I know now I am enthralled
to see John Carroll athletics continue to growrdquo
- Marty Gibbons rsquo15 Football
What did you learn as a result of your participation in
varsity athletics
bull Academics was the first priority very challenging as a
varsity athlete
bull Value of holistic development the need to get
involved in co-curricular learning experiences
bull Time management skills
bull Critical importance of teammate friendships and
relationships with coaching staff
bull Development of healthy coping skills and resiliency by
mediating conflicts andor adversity in sport school or
personal life
bull Leadership skills
bull Identity development (who I am who I want to be
and what I value)
What were some of your challenges as a varsity athlete
bull Frustration of not winning
bull Coaching transitions
bull Team leadership struggles
bull Balancing responsibilities
bull Scheduling
Furthering academic excellence and student success by
bull Continuing to identify and communicate new and refine existing
academic support mechanisms for students
bull Working collaboratively with the advising office faculty
representative and registrarrsquos office to refine communicationwith and among student-athletes in relation to eligibil ity and
scheduling issues
bull Implementing the first phase of the Faculty Mentor Program
Participating in university and departmental strategic planning
efforts by
bull Conducting a cost-benefit analysis in conjunction with the
Strategic Budgeting Task-Force which identifies the value of
student-athletes and programs for admissions advancement
and student life
bull Continuing to work towards securing the necessary resources for
continued success by attracting qualified student-athletes who will
thrive at JCU and external support through engaged alumni friends
and sponsorships
bull Continuing to identify and communicate priority needs for
student success program excellence department functionality
and retention of students and staff
682 PARTICIPANTS IN 23 ATHLETIC SPORTS
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Responding to Student Concerns
Regarding Police Violence
The death of Tamir Rice on November 23 2014 and other
African American males across the country brought many
concerned students to the CSDI (The Center for Student
Diversity and Inclusion) staff to discuss their fear anger and
frustrations The conversations reminded staff that many
of our students of color particularly men feel unsafe bothon-and off-campus simply because of their race In response
the CSDI staff developed a number of programs to promote a
space for dialogue prayer and action Examples of programs
included Emergency Community Meeting Campus Vigil for
Ferguson PBSrsquos Every Motherrsquos Son Point of View Film Black
and Blue A Discussion on the American Justice System and
Moment of Silence for Lives Lost Due to Police Brutality
Hosted annual conference for Ohio Consortium of
Multicultural Centers in Higher Education
This past May John Carroll welcomed multicultural center
professionals from sixteen colleges in Ohio for an annualconference The theme was The Changing Landscape of
Diversity in Higher Education The consortiumrsquos mission
is to ldquopartner with and enhance our work in diversity for
the benefit of our institutions and our respective local
communitiesrdquo The goal of the conference was to identify
explore and discuss information about current trends and
shifts in serving and meeting the educational cultural and
social needs of diverse student populations
Educational Programs and Participation Data
The CSDI staff coordinated 32 programs with more than 2800
participants Some examples include Safe Zone Training
Student of Color Retreat Loteria (Mexican Bingo) The ldquoNrdquo
Word Dialogue and the annual Celebrate Diversity Week
The CSDI staff also facilitated a number of student and staff
training programs on issues of diversity and inclusion for six
Residence Life professional staff 49 Resident Assistants 38
Cultural Student Leaders and eight Peer Health Advocates
Implementation of Intergroup Dialogue
Common Ground AR195
Twenty-five students (14 fall and 11 spring) participated
in two offerings of the inaugural Intergroup Dialogue
course this past year The course was developed to provide
students an opportunity to dialogue with their peers about
diversity issues and to deepen their understanding of otherrsquos
perspectives under the guidance of trained facilitators
DATA POINTS
Twenty-five student leaders representing five Cultural Student
Organizations attended a leadership development workshop The
leaders were asked to complete a survey to assess their learning
which reflected a 28 response rate The data revealed that the
workshop increased studentsrsquo awareness skills and knowledge
of being a cultural student leading a cultural organization and
their role on campus Although the response rate was lower than
desired it does appear that the training had a positive impact onparticipants It is our intention to offer this training annually to
Cultural Organization Leaders
CSDI staff were invited by the Office of Residence Life to provide
diversity and inclusion education to Resident Assistants (RAs) during
their annual August training Forty-nine RArsquos participated in the
training Prior to the training the RAs completed a pre-assessment
questionnaire and immediately after they completed a post-
assessment questionnaire All 49 RAs completed both pre and post
assessments Results indicated that the RAs had a better awareness
and appreciation for issues of diversity and inclusion at JCU
The training introduced the RAs to the CSDI staff which led to many
different program collaborations throughout the year In addition
the Residence Life professional staff also requested additional
diversity and inclusion training and education as part of their
ongoing professional development
Streak Week
During Streak Week 540 first year students watched a theatricalperformance ldquoBlinkrdquo portraying acts of intolerance that have
occurred on our very own campus Every student completed an
assessment immediately following the performance and a question
and answer session by a student panel was conducted Here were
some of the key findings
93
92
94
78
87
of participants agreed or strongly agreed that ldquoBlinkrdquo
increased their awareness of diversity
and multicultural issues
of participants agreed or strongly agreed that ldquoBlinkrdquo
challenged them to reflect on their own identities
agreed or strongly agreed that they learned at least
one thing they will use in their interaction with others
agreed or strongly agreed that ldquoBlinkrdquo challenged
them to reflect on their own biases
of participants agreed or strongly agreed that ldquoBlinkrdquo
helped them to have a greater appreciation for the
value of diversity
RAs completed diversityand inclusion Training
32 2800PROGRAMS PARTICIPANTS
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DIVERSITY amp INCLUSION
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STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Knowing that we all have the power to make
a diff erence when it comes to combating
discrimination bias and injustice is a
powerful thought In my organization we all can hold
each other accountable for our words and actions I
know personally that Rhapsody Blue would like to be an
advocate for social justice around campus
- Brian Holler lsquo17 Vice President and Financial Offi cer
Rhapsody Blue
Because the national organization we are affiliated
with (Pencils of Promise as well) works on improving
access to quality education internationally one of the
things I thought about from these activities is that in
our [group] meetings discussions and activities it is
important to frame [what we do] in terms of issues of
social justice rather than assisting in providing lsquocharityrsquo
to those lsquoless fortunatersquo It is about empowerment rather
than pity- Melissa Fower President for Pencils of Promise
Some of the attitudes towards oppression or lack of
awareness [about it] utterly frighten me as a cultural
leader on campus For this to be a University that claims
their students to be ldquomen and women for othersrdquo some
of our own leaders lack empathy and knowledge My
goal is to stop these attitudes and educate JCUrsquos campus
through our programming
-Mercedes Lewis President for African American
Alliance
The fall 2014 Multicultural Retreat was designed to provide a
safe space for students from underrepresented populations
to address their social cultural and spiritual developement
Twenty students participated and 50 of them completed
an on-line survey a few days after they returned to campus
Survey results revealed the following
90
100
LOOKING AHEADCSDI has set these strategic goals for the upcoming
academic year
bull Work with the Office of Institutional Diversity and
Inclusion to co-sponsor an event
bull Develop a marketing plan to increase the
participation of students in the Intergroup Dialogue
course with the goal of enrolling a minimum of ten
students per section
bull Compare the retention rate from the first to second
year and the 6-year graduation rate for students from
underrepresented populations
bull Evaluate the Pathways to Success program and
implement changes to improve the orientation
experience for first-year students from
underrepresented populations
of the participants responded that they agreed
or strongly agreed that the retreat
bull provided them an opportunity to learn
something about themselves
bull provided them the opportunity to get to know
other students better
of participants responded that they agreed or
strongly agreed that the retreat
bull provided a better understanding of bias
incidents on campus
bull provided tools that would help them address
bias and discrimination on campus
bull helped them learn at least one thing to improve
their interactions with others
20 PARTICIPANTSMulticultural Retreat
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Addressing Title IX and Campus SaVE Act
Through weekly meetings with the JCU Police Department
(JCUPD) the Violence Prevention and Action Center
Coordinator (VPAC) the Associate Dean of Students and the
Title IX Coordinator there has been increased communicationregarding Title IX procedures and practices The Dean of
Students Office (DOS) has seen an increase in the number
of students reporting incidents of interpersonal violence
leading to resolution through the conduct process Two
significant changes to the conduct process include allowing
parents and attorneys to serve as advisors and having the
VPAC Coordinator serve as a confidential reporter
Supporting Student Success with
Academic Colleagues
Through collaborative efforts and the implementation of
best practices the DOS was able to accomplish a number
of projects and goals to support student success Fr Bernie
McAniff SJ continued to teach Freshman Year Seminar and
AR 120 Purpose and Place Exploring Campus Community
and Self Dr Sherri Crahen continued to serve as Chair of the
CARE Team and collaborated with Dr Maryclaire Moroney
Assistant Provost for Academic Advising and Student
Success and Dr Anne Kugler Associate Academic Vice
President for Faculty Development and Summer Programs
to create the ldquoGuide to Responding to Students in Distressrdquo
as well as a one page reference titled ldquoSupporting Student
Success Networkrdquo
EMT Pilot Training Program
Collaborations at JCU and with the Cleveland Clinic resulted
in an on-campus EMT Training for students The DOS worked
with JCUPD JCU EMS Dr Kathy Lee Director Pre-Health
Professions Program Cleveland Clinic EMS and Dr George
Lewindowski Physician in Residence to develop a pilot
program providing EMT training to students interested in
serving as volunteers with JCU EMS Prior to school starting in
August 2015 an intensive 150 hour three week course will be
offered to 14 pre-identified students Depending on the pilot
programrsquos success consideration will be given in the future tooffer students academic credit for this training
STUDENTS ATTENDED
2874 54 MASSES
39 DECREASE
in drug violations
Bystander Intervention Training Provided to
638 Rising Sophomores
The DOS partnered with Recovery Resources Cleveland Rape
Crisis Center Office of Residence Life VPAC Coordinator
Health Educator and Communications Coordinator to
implement bystander intervention training to 638 rising
sophomores prior to their participation in the housing lottery
Sophomores completed
Bystander Intervention Training
OUTREACH SERVICES
Providing compassionate and timely pastoral care to students
in need is at the heart of Fr Bernie McAniffrsquos work as the
Assistant Dean of Students This past year Fr Berniersquos
personal meetings with students have increased by 20 from
99 in 2013-2014 to 125 in 2014-2015 Additionally Fr Bernie
celebrated 54 Masses attended by 2874 students revived the
Knightsrsquo of Columbus a 30 member student organization
and was recognized as Advisor of the Year for his efforts by
Student Union Sadly four JCU students passed away since
June 2014 Fr Bernie provided pastoral counseling for each of
these studentsrsquo families and JCU friends as well as for students
who were hospitalized with serious health conditions
DATA POINTS
Conduct Violation Overview
From the previous academic year there was a 27 overall
increase in conduct violations Despite a downward trend over
the past several years in alcohol violations this year saw a
19 increase Whereas last year saw a 37 increase in drug
violations this year showed a 39 decrease There was an
increase in violations of the Interpersonal Violence Policy (9
violations in 2013-2014 and 16 violations in 2014-2015) The
DOS believes this increase in reporting and violations is largely
due to the hiring of a Title IX Coordinator and two significant
changes to the conduct process allowing parents and638
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DEAN OF STUDENTS
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LOOKING AHEAD
bull Continue to identify and recommend appropriate
action steps related to Title IX and the federal
guidelines within the Campus SaVE Act
bull Develop and implement the DOS Risk Audit
Action Plan
bull Foster relationships and work collaborativelywith new academic leaders to identify and
remove obstacles from studentsrsquo ability to thrive
academically and socially at John Carroll
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
It feels like yesterday that I was just
starting and here I am having my
last day of work and classes for my
freshman year I just wanted to thank the Dean
of Students Office for allowing me to work
with such a great group of individuals Each
time I go into work I am excited to see what the
day holds I appreciate all the time eff ort and
patience the staff in the Office have put into
teaching me I cannot wait to work again with
you all next yearrdquo
- Toren Bakula lsquo18 Work Study employee
735
64
79
71of respondents took
responsibility for
their actions
of respondents
clearly defined
who influenced
their decision
clearly identified
who was impacted
by their behavior
85
were able to articulate
the character of the
person they are trying
to become
respondents did not
have another violation
after submitting the
reflection
attorneys to serve as advisors during the hearing process and
having the VPAC Coordinator serve as a confidential reporter
Fifty-three students (39 men 14 women) found responsible
for student conduct violations were asked to complete a
reflection exercise as part of their sanctions The reflection
questions were aimed to measure three learning goals
Student violators will
1) Acknowledge that their actions impact the
community
2) Recognize that they have options available to them
when making decisions about their behavior
3) Act in accordance with the universityrsquos expectations
for their behavior
Here were the key findings
STUDENT
CONDUCT
VIOLATIONS 14 39
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Revitalizing Inter-Fraternity Council through
Engaged Leaders
The main goal this past year was to attract elect and
develop engaged fraternity leaders to commit to the
redevelopment of the Inter-Fraternity Council (IFC) IFC is
the governing body of the four international fraternitieshere at John Carroll Prior to elections the Fraternity
Sorority Advisor (FSA) engaged fraternity leaders in many
conversations regarding the need to revitalize IFC on campus
and how it can have a positive impact on the growth
strength and reputation of their community
New IFC executive board officers were elected for 2015 Their
leadership positive attitude commitment to IFC and to inter-
fraternal brotherhood synergy and accountability has been
key in the rebirth of IFC They have accomplished many goals
in just the few months they have been in office such as
bull IFC by-laws were completely updated through aninter-fraternal and representative committee
bull IFC executive board members engaged fraternity
leaders in a discussion on the mission and vision of
IFC and what role each fraternity and member holds
in its success
bull Addressed the need for fraternities to go beyond
philanthropy to service by partnering with Clevelandrsquos
Domestic Violence and Childrsquos Advocacy Center
bull IFC made inroads with all the chapters in terms of
changing the emphasis of doing only what is best for
my fraternity to doing what is best for all fraternitiesandor Greek community
Sororities Improve Governance within
Panhellenic Association
The JCU College Panhellenic Association is the governing
body of the five international sororities here at JCU Chi
Omega Gamma Phi Beta Kappa Alpha Theta Kappa
Delta and Kappa Kappa Gamma This past year the FSA
provided significant advising and education to chapter and
Panhellenic leaders on the proper operations of a Panhellenic
Association Outgoing and incoming Panhellenic executive
board officers exhibited great enthusiasm patience andadaptability through some changes to improve democratic
processes learn about NPC unanimous agreements policies
and best practices and how their own national organizations
support and are connected to NPC
Greek Week Refocuses on Universityand Fraternal Mission and Values
The fraternity and sorority community members were
challenged to reflect on the purpose of Greek Week based
on the common values stated in JCUrsquos and fraternity and
sorority lifersquos mission statements leadership character
academic excellence service and friendship Based on
these reflections it was determined that past behaviors
during Greek Week more often than not did not support
mission and values of fraternity and sorority life nor JCUrsquos
To restore integrity to the community and to align Greek
Week events with the values of our fraternal and JCU
community significant changes were made
Changes made included
bull significantly reduce the number of events and
days of competitive events
bull plan activities that showcase the values of inter
national fraternities and sororities
bull no overall winners of Greek Week
General feedback from fraternity and sorority members
was that they really enjoyed Greek Week Many
commented on how they didnrsquot feel stressed out
or too exhausted to participate fully in their normalresponsibilities such as going to class turning in class
assignments taking tests going to work fulfilling service
hours working in the lab etc They also commented on
how ldquofun and laid backrdquo events seemed to be and how
the lack of focus on competition allowed for all members
to not get entangled in disagreements as in yearrsquos past
Resolution of Risk Management Concerns
at Off-Campus Establishment
The FSA worked with the Office of Legal Affairs Student
Activities and the JCUPD to address risk management
issues related to social events at a popular localestablishment at which alcohol is served Through
collective efforts the establishment agreed to resolve
our concerns and to follow all of JCUrsquos risk management
policies for student events with alcohol A new contract
is currently being drafted for any student organization
seeking to hold an event with alcohol at this location
505 333 172
FRATERNITY AND SORORITY MEMBERS
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FRATERNITY amp SORORITY
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DATA POINTSGreek participants in
bystander intervention training142
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working closely with our advisor I have been
able to accomplish great things With her
knowledge of Greek and Student Aff airs she has
been very helpful in providing information for us as student
leaders and John Carroll students overall I learn something
new every day from her She teaches me how to strengthen
my leadership skills as well as how to be a better student I
know whenever I have a question about anything she will be
there for me She has really taught me how to hone in on myskills and excel at my position
This department is so important to me because I live and
breathe Greek Life being President of Panhellenic The
department has taught me to not only care about myself and
my own sorority but take a step back and appreciate each
of the chapters what they have to off er and each of their
membersrsquo opinions Hopefully we can continue to grow our
community and our presence on campus to create a positive
image of fraternity and sorority liferdquo
- Alexandra Bernitt rsquo16 President Panhellenic Association
PARTICIPATION DATA
bull A total of 142 fraternity and sorority members
participated in bystander intervention training
hosted by the Violence Prevention and Action
Center Health Promotion and Wellness and
the JCU Police Department
bull Total number of participants who participated
in Lip Sync Over 1100
bull Greek Week raised $3500 for the Greater
Cleveland Fisher House Campaign
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Provide leadership development opportunities that
prepare fraternity and sorority members to lead in
their individual organizations the Panhellenic andInterfraternity Councils as well as the greater JCU
community
bull Create a fraternity and sorority community committed
to JCUrsquos Jesuit and Catholic mission and identity and
to their common interfraternal mission and values
bull Educate fraternity and sorority members
especially key organizational leaders in areas of
risk management and liability to promote holistic
membership development
65 CHI OMEGA
66 GAMMA PHI BETA
68 KAPPA ALPHA THETA
69 KAPPA DELTA
65 KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA
4 0 BETA THETA PI
32 DELTA TAU DELTA
35 LAMBDA CHI ALPHA
65 SIGMA PHI EPSILON
SORORITIES
FRATERNITIES
$3500 RAISED FOR THE GREATERCLEVELAND FISHER HOUSE
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Participated in Bystander intervention Training
of Rising Sophomores
The Health Promotion and Wellness coordinator collaborated
with the Violence Prevention and Action Center Coordinator
Residence Life Dean of Students and Recovery Resources
to educate 638 rising sophomores on bystander intervention
This training was made mandatory for all rising sophomoresas a part of the 2015-2016 housing selection process
Provided Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention
for College Students (BASICS)
The goal of BASICS is to reduce risky behaviors and harmful
consequences of alcohol abuse Based on an interview with
and questionnaires filled out by the student regarding their
drinking behaviors objective feedback is provided by a
trained BASICS professional This program is offered to JCU
students who either violate the Student Code of Conduct or
want to explore their alcohol and drug use This year a total
of 51 students were referred for this intervention resulting in
a 150 increase from the 2013-2014 year Of those students
who received BASICS interventions
Peer Health Advocate Program Expanded
to Better Meet Student Needs
The coordinator trained 23 Peer Health Advocates (PHAs)
this past academic year The training focused on programdevelopment and execution as well as the skills knowledge
and attitudes necessary to be an effective peer advocate
PHAs facilitate programs for and with students in the
residence halls student organizations classrooms athletic
teams and more They also staff the Resource Room at the
Student Health and Wellness Center Additional expectations
for PHAs include
bull Executing interactive positive fun and non-
judgmental programming
bull Creating awareness of health topics affecting JCU
students through such means as posters social mediacampaigns newsletters Carroll News editorials public
service announcements one-on-one interactions
tabling at health education initiatives and general
availability for program participation
bull Helping students find long-term and appropriate
on and off-campus resources to support healthy
behaviors by making referrals for at-risk students
to the appropriate professionals These resources
included Health Education Residence Life Counseling
Center Health Services Violence Prevention Action
Center JCU Police Department etc
bull Participating in ongoing training on a wide variety
of health and wellness topics and assist with the
facilitation of bi-weekly Wellness in the Stacks
programming in the Library Learning Commons
Approval of AR274 A Peer Health Advocate Seminar
This past spring JCUrsquos Public Health Committee officially
approved AR 274 It will be offered for the first time in fall
2015 This course was specifically developed to provide an
academic anchor to the leadership training and development
of the Peer Health Advocates and to provide them the
necessary resources skills and information to assist theirpeers in a successful undergraduate experience Students will
learn about various health topics affecting college students
as well as program design and implementation
92
58
54
33
100
exceeded the number of alcoholic drinks
consumed the last time they partied or
socialized compared to the overall JCU
student population
overestimated the amount of alcohol
that a typical JCU student consumes
did something they later regretted
50 forgot where they were or what
they did and 25 got in trouble with
the police within the last 12 months as a
consequence of drinking
felt overwhelmed by all they had to do
and 25 felt sad within the past 2 weeks
of those seen were referred to on-campus
resources including the University
Counseling Center Violence Preventionand Action Center andor academic deans
(compared to NCHA data 2013)
23Peer Health Advocates (PHAs)were trained this past academic year
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HEALTH AND WELLNESS
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DATA POINTS
What We Know Data on First-Year Studentsrsquo
Alcohol Consumption
We have completed our eighth year of collecting information
regarding alcohol consumption of first-year students through
AlcoholEdu AlcoholEdu incorporates the latest evidence-
based prevention methods to create a highly personalized
on-line education user experience that inspires students to
reflect on and consider changing their drinking behaviors
Pre and post-exams and behavioral surveys are administered
a total of three surveys At John Carroll it is mandatory for all
first-year students to complete this training
This year there was a 99 response rate This excellent
compliance rate can be attributed to increased communication
with the students non-completion sanctions and collaboration
with Resident Assistants Here are some key findings about our
first-year studentsrsquo alcohol consumption
bull The rate of high risk drinkers has decreased since
beginning this analysis in 2007 The rate of non-
drinkers has increased by 3 since 2007
bull Our first-year non-drinking students exceed those
reported by other Jesuit colleges and universities
Additionally rates of lightmoderate and high-risk
drinkers are lower than surveyed Jesuit counterparts
bull After completing the entire AlcoholEdu training 88
of students reported that the course prepared them
to make responsible decisions about drinking
Impact of Alcohol Education Classes
This past year 65 students were sanctioned to take an
alcohol education class due to violations of the Universityrsquosalcohol policy These classes included an emphasis on
bystander intervention as well as the Good Samaritan
Policy Students were asked to complete an assessment
after participating in the class With 51 of the 65 students
completing the assessment the response rate was 79 Here
are two of the main findings from this assessment
Health and Wellness Programs
Various health education programs were presented to nearly
1700 students Our alcohol awareness presentations are very
popular and highly requested by Resident Assistants and
student organizations Over 300 students participated in
alcohol awareness presentations and completed assessments
afterward Here are some of the findings
73
94
99
79
71
strongly agree that they can recognize the
signs of someone who is intoxicated
strongly agree that they are willing tointervene if they see someone who has had
too much to drink
strongly agree or agree that they learned
something about how frequently the average
the JCU student drinks
of students surveyed recognize the difference
between perceptions and actual drinking rates
of JCU students
listed the lsquoGood Samaritan Policyrsquo as a
correct response to identifying the name
of a specific policy
Wellness in the Stacks
students participated in Wellness in the Stacks
programming within the Library Learning
Commons Students participated in Pinterest
painting bamboo plant construction henna
tattoos making heart-healthy trail mix
aromatherapy therapy dogs and others and were providedwith stress-relief information When asked on a short survey
ldquowithin the last 12 months how would you rate the overall level
of stress you have experiencedrdquo 29 indicated tremendous or
more than average stress While 91 felt ldquoless stressed after
attending stress-freeWellness in the Stacksrdquo events
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Revise the BASICS health assessment for students who
violate the marijuanaother drug policy to better meet
their needs
bull Expand health promotion program offerings through
the implementation of initiatives developed solely by
Peer Health Advocates as a result of their coursework in
AR 274 Peer Health Advocate Seminar
bull Develop a comprehensive program to reduce alcohol-
related incidents off-campus in collaboration with
Residence Life
bull Increase fraternity and sorority membersrsquo knowledge of
high-risk drinking through risk reduction efforts
students were presented withvarious health education programs1700
OVER
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Staff Display Adaptability with Increased
Departmental Expectations and Staff Changes
This year brought significant challenges some new and some
persistent that truly pushed the JCU Police Department
(JCUPD) to its capacity Similar to years past JCUPD has
experienced significant officer turnover with six resignations
and two newly hired offi
cers Many police departments evenfor larger municipalities are dealing with a decrease in the
number and qualifications of job applicants The department
is working closely with Human Resources to recruit hire and
train well qualified individuals
Other challenges include the increased number of
background checks requested by students and university
employees This is a time consuming process for the front
office staff and was the fifth most frequent duty recorded
by the JCUPD this academic year Lastly given the federal
guidelines within the Campus SaVE Act and Title IX JCUPD
has new demands and expectations that also require much
investigative time and reporting
Despite these challenges the entire staff has responded with
the highest level of professionalism collaboration and vigor
It will be important for JCUPD to continue to reconsider
processes and departmental responsibilities in order to
respond as effectively as possible to these challenges
DATA POINTS
to JCUPD Compared to last year this
is a 47 increase in calls largely due
to adding new duties to the call list
In 2013-2014 there was only a 17
increase in calls
The top five reasons and their frequencies are as follows
1747 Admittance into roomfacility
1690 Building check
1078 Non-secured area
754 Maintenance concern
594 Background checksFingerprints
Criminal reports totaled 183 with the top reports listed as
32 Underage Persons Offenses (Alcohol)
32 Theft
22 Criminal mischief
Non-criminal reports totaled 180 with the top reports listed as
47 Illness ndash Transport
27 Auto Accident - Property Damage Only
18 Property - LostMissing
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Improve our training and capacity to perform
reporting and investigative functions related to
Title IX and interpersonal violence concerns
bull Enhance marketing and education regarding
JCUPD services to more fully realize and perpetuatethe credibility of the organization as a police
department serving all members of the JCU
community
bull Transition our current Incident Report form to an
Access database to enhance the tracking of incidents
and reporting functions
bull Review processes and responsibilities in light
of expectations and work force capacity
bull Identify and implement specialty areas for
our three sergeants
$450000
9674
was generated through the
sale of parking permits and
issuance of citationsIN REVENUE
Department Exceeds Revenue Expectations
Parking Manager Patti Taylor devoted a great deal of
time and effort into providing the Police Officers with
valuable information to assist with the identification of
parking violations Approximately $450000 in revenue
was generated through the sale of parking permits and
issuance of citations This is an increase of 89 from the
previous year
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Choral and Instrumental Performances
The annual choral and instrumental performances at JCU
were once again highlights of the department including the
Annual Sacred Music Concert in the fall and the Jazz Band
Concert in the spring Most especially the third and final
performance of the Intergenerational Choir was a superb
finale to the collaborative project between the Cleveland
Alzheimerrsquos Association the academic department of
Criminology and Sociology and student affairsrsquo Liturgical
Music and Musical Arts (LMMA) The choir a combination of
people with early-stage Alzheimerrsquos disease their caregivers
and our students gave a presentation of five songs under the
direction of Dr Cynthia Caporella LMMA Director at the 25th
annual Alzheimerrsquos disease educational event
The collaboration was also the end of a three-year research
project with goals of fighting the stigma of Alzheimerrsquos
disease and developing community amongst its participants
Drs Harris and Caporella had one article published in
2014 regarding this project and a new article is underwaythanks to the funding of a JCU Summer Faculty Research
Fellowship
Music and Prayer Collaboration Transforms Crowd
during Ignatian Heritage Week
The collaborative planning efforts between LMMA and
Campus Ministry resulted in a lunch time program titled
ldquoMusic Prayer and Reflection in the Jesuit Tradition
Caring for the Earthrdquo The image for the week surrounded
sustainability and carried with it a vision of caring for Godrsquos
creation Specifically the service joined readings around
this image with four pieces of music two of which werecontemporary pieces written by two local composers on the
faculty of the Cleveland Institute of Music One of the pieces
was a descriptive piece of a brook located east of Cleveland
that is supported by the Cleveland Museum of Natural
History A third piece from the movie ldquoThe Missionrdquo offered
a Jesuit connection in film media Many community members
in attendance described the experience as transformative
Assessment plans developed for music courses
In preparation for the inclusion of one credit Fine Arts
courses in the integrative core curriculum assessment
plans were developed and approved for courses in applied
music Rubrics were developed for each of the courses in
conjunction with the Core Director and the Associate Dean of
Arts and Sciences for the Humanities The Director of LMMA
is in the process of identifying instructors to teach the new
course offerings in music These new applied courses include
wind ensemble brass ensemble string ensemble applied
guitar and applied voice
DATA POINTS
During the past year student participation in the major vocal
and instrumental groups was as follows
25
30
16
28SCHOLACANTORUM
CHAPELENSEMBLE
PEP BAND
JAZZ BAND
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Offering the first ever JCU Applied Music Courses
available to the entire student body in spring 2016
bull Equipping the music room to offer digital performances
from online venues for the study of musical styles
performance techniques and comparative analysis
bull Working with the staff in the Office of Student
Engagement to expand opportunities for students to
experience fine arts performances offered throughout
Cleveland
bull Hiring and orienting a new Coordinator of the JCU Pep Band
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
I participated in Schola Cantorum and Chapel
Choir I had the opportunity to de-stress for a
few hours a week which was very important
since I had challenging coursework and multiple part-
time jobs and internships This helped me to focus on
spiritual and emotional wellness as well as academic
success I was also able to build strong relationships with
my fellow singers I believe that making music together
brings people closer in a way that few other activities
can and I certainly saw that in my experiences at JCU
The music department has important connections to
JCUrsquos mission values and Jesuit identity Though I
am not Catholic some of the pieces we learned helped
me learn about Jesuit and Christian history and my
participation in chapel choir kept me actively engaged inthe liturgy Additionally allowing students to participate
in extracurricular activities they enjoy is in keeping with
ldquocura personalisrdquo by encouraging students to develop in
all aspects of their lives not just academicallyrdquo
- Megan Boyk rsquo15 Schola Cantorum and Chapel Choir
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Creation of the LP 198 LAUNCH Credited Course
LAUNCH (Leaders Always Undertake New Challenges) is
a 1-3 credit course covering various topics related to the
methods or content of leadership not typically covered
in regular course offerings such as mission diversity and
inclusion ethical leadership and the building of personal
strengths In addition students receive core leadership
training necessary for success in prominent leadership
positions on campus
Commuter Student Section Added to AR120 Purpose
and Place - Exploring Campus Community and Self
AR120 is a course designed to assist first-year students with
the transition to college and to promote their engagement
in all facets of their educational experience The commuter
section of this course addressed challenges related to
commuting to campus getting connected to JCU resources
road safety and more A highlight regarding this particular
section is that it was held in a nontraditional classroom
setting in the newly renovated commuter lounge
Drawn to Leadership Program Reaches Different
Student Demographic
The Drawn to Leadership Program was targeted to JCU
Fantasy Gaming Club members This program offered a
different perspective to learn about leadership development
by focusing on the leadership concepts found in superhero-
based comic books and movies
DATA POINTS
Leadership Programs Engage Students in Developing
Values and Skills
A progressive four-tiered set of leadership programs is
offered to John Carroll students annually Each tier provides
students with the opportunity to develop a set of leadership
skills and knowledge and each successive program builds
upon the knowledge and skills cultivated in the prior tier
Tier programs meet for an hour per week for 4-6 meetings
depending on the program
Students are able to select from three programs in Tier1 ldquoLiving and Leadingrdquo ldquoReading and Leadingrdquo or ldquoTake
the Leading Rolerdquo These programs all focus on students
increasing their levels of self-awareness which will better
prepare them for leadership experiences Students who
complete one of the three Tier 1 programs are eligible to
participate in the Tier 2 ldquoAdvancing Leadershiprdquo program
which focuses on the experiences of participating students
as members of various groups and how they can influence
change as a group member without necessarily having a
formal leadership position Students who have completed
both the Tier 1 and 2 programs are eligible to participate in
the Tier 3 ldquoSharing Your Strengthsrdquo program This program
incorporates the Gallup organizationrsquos StrengthsQuest online
assessment which provides students with detailed reports
about their five personal strengths Students who complete
the Tier 1 2 and 3 programs are eligible to participate in the
Tier 4 ldquoLeadership in Actionrdquo program which focuses on
ethical decision making
The following participation counts have been recorded over
the past 3 academic years
PARTICIPATION COUNTS 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
Tier 1 57 66 75
Tier 2 42 51 69
Tier 3 31 37 24
Tier 4 22 22 25
66 INCREASE in commuter
service program participation
Commuter Student Programs
and Participation Increase
In the year 2013-2014 36 commuter service programs
were offered with 740 total participants This year 41
programs were provided to 1229 total participants Theresults show a 66 increase in overall commuter service
program participation with a 13 increase in total programs
offered Among those programs offered students were
able to attend a Cleveland Indians baseball game Cleveland
Cavaliers basketball game and several movie viewings
Program invitations were also sent to transfer students to
participate which had partial impact on the participation
increase
41 1229PROGRAMS PARTICIPANTS
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ORIENTATION amp LEADERSHIP
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Students in all tiered programs complete written assignments
and discuss them with their peers in a conversation
facilitated by a professional student affairs staff member
Assignments are collected and deposited in the Office of
Leadership Programs The Director of Leadership Programs
then assessment rubrics to the various assignments
determine whether or not the desired learning has occurred
for each student
TIER PROGRAM OUTCOME
The assessment results indicate that the activities set up for
the Tier 1 programs provide students with the opportunity to
learn the desired information to increase self-knowledge and
demonstrate it on the various assignments While students
in Tier 2 were able to demonstrate competence regarding
the various aspects of serving as a group as a member
participants sometimes struggled to identify areas of
diversity In Tier 3 participants could readily determine ways
to identify opportunities to utilize their personal strengths
to assist with three of the potential presented challenges
However a lack of understanding was demonstrated in termsof using strengths in the areas of delegation confrontation
and mediation This is likely partially due to the struggles
that students face with these skill sets in their daily lives For
the ldquoLeadership in Actionrdquo program students readily created
scenarios that connected with the initial three principles
of the programs However several concepts related to
ethical leadership including ldquobeing fairrdquo and ldquobeing lovingrdquo
presented some challenges for our students and may be
somewhat attributable to the fact that ldquofairrdquo and ldquolovingrdquo are
rather abstract concepts in comparison to the first
three tenets
LAUNCH Leaders Always Undertake New Challenges
The LAUNCH program provides student leaders with
information considered to be foundational and essential to
serving as an effective leader and beyond Since the creation of
LAUNCH over 350 student leaders have the training program
Following each LAUNCH weekend evaluations are collected
and compiled to determine the effectiveness of the program
in meeting the established outcomes A review of the data
for the past three LAUNCH programs indicates that at least
90 of the participants on average achieved the outcomes
Leadership Scholars Program
The Leadership Scholars Program (LSP) was created in
2010 providing participants with opportunities to increase
their leadership competence through both curricular and
co-curricular activities The program focuses on developing
student leaders of remarkable character who seek to become
agents for transformative change on campus and in their
future professions and communities
Each year the program seeks to enroll a cohort of approximately 20
incoming students Over the past three years the cohort size has been
27 (class of 2018) 19 (2017) and 19 (2016) The cohort size fluctuates
based on how many students choose to accept the scholarship and
attend JCU with 35 scholarships offered from a pool of over 200
applicants
The 2014 JCU Commencement saw the first cohort of LSP students
complete their degrees From the entering cohort in fall of 2010 75 o
the students persisted through graduation When reviewing the reasonfor program participant attrition students most commonly leave to
transfer to another institution in order to pursue a degree not provided
by John Carroll (eg pharmacy musical theater) A less frequent reaso
for student attrition is that some participants struggle to ldquofind their
footingrdquo and struggle with their inability to be elected or selected for
a formal leadership position on campus (eg Student Union senator
Resident Assistant)
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Coordinate and enhance leadership development efforts by
gathering together a committee of professionals around campu
who provide related opportunities to students
bull Begin to measure levels of campus engagement among
commuter students in organizations and activities other than
those provided by commuter services
bull Convene a campus wide meeting to discuss issues and services
relevant to the matriculation and ongoing success of transfer
students
bull Develop electronic messages related to engagement
opportunities to distribute to first year students after the
first six weeks of the fall semester
bull Increase the number of first-year students of color whoparticipate in Tier 1 leadership development programs
bull Help to successfully transition a new co-director of the
Leadership Scholarship Program into hisher role in the progra
bull Develop a follow-up leadership development piece for LAUNCH
(for Leadership Always Undertake New Challenges) participant
after they have transitioned into their leadership roles
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Coming from a high school that focused on leadership andentrepreneurship the leadership development programs
were perfect for me The tiers were focused on self-
discovery and how to handle being on a team I got the chance to know
my strengths and weakness and also to discuss leadership in the worl
of comics Leadership is everywhere if I look for it My freshman year
would have been an entirely diff erent experience if it wasnrsquot for the
leadership programs
- Marie Keita rsquo18 Participant in Tiered Leadership Programs
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Major Facility and Equipment Upgrades Provide
Improved Fitness and Sport Experiences
The Department of Recreation coordinated a number of
renovations and equipment upgrades this past year that
improved student faculty staff and community membersrsquo
experience in our facilities The first major project was the
installation of new flooring in the Fitness Studio where cyclingclasses yoga Zumba and other activities are conducted
giving the space a safer refreshed and modern look
The Corbo Room Improvement Task Force created spring
2014 addressed two necessary improvements including
additional Corbo Room equipment and new flooring in
the cardio area Throughout spring and summer 2015 the
Johnson Natatorium lap pool and diving well were repainted
and re-coated along with a new ultraviolet water treatment
system A new electronic scoreboard was installed which
will certainly improve the competition experience for teams
coaches and fans
Club Sport Members Active in Competition and
Service to Others
There are club sport teams at John Carroll with over 200
student participants The teams include Rowing Field
Hockey Hockey Womenrsquos Basketball Menrsquos Rugby Sailing
Ultimate Frisbee Menrsquos Volleyball Water Polo and Womenrsquos
Volleyball Funded in part by the Student Activity Fee
students manage all operational aspects of club sports
including fundraising membership recruitment and retention
practice and competition scheduling and travel Team
members are also involved in service on a regular basisSome of the programs they support are the Labre Project
Cleveland Clinicrsquos Lerner Center for Autism Project Linus
St Malachis Lunch Program and numerous service projects
offered through JCUrsquos Center for Service and Social Action
Pilot Shadow Program of Intramural Student
Supervisors Shows Promise
The intramural (IM) employees interested in becoming IM
Student Supervisors participated in a new staff development
and training program in which they were paired up to
shadow current IM Student Supervisors during evening or
weekend IM competitions The purpose of this opportunityis to nurture professional development leadership skills and
staff camaraderie as well as to provide on-the-job training
in regards to the duties and responsibilities of an IM Student
Supervisor This shadowing experience allowed for IM staff
to self-identify if they felt prepared to apply for IM Student
Supervisor positions for next year In addition it provided
current supervisors the opportunity to teach others about
the knowledge and skills they utilize in their position The
Department of Recreation will continue to build on this
program in the future
DATA POINTS
Intramural sports
Intramural sports have continued to thrive and excel
offering opportunity for exercise camaraderie and
an environment for creating meaningful relationships
with peers A total of 1963 individuals participated in
intramural sports in 2014-2015 with 901 being unique
participants There were a total of 1620 males and 343
females who engaged in intramural sports In 2013-2014
there was a total of 1794 participants (1415 males and 379
females) engaged in intramural sports
First-year student participation increased by 36 (376
Unique Individuals 2013-2014 511 Unique Individuals 2014-
2015)
First-year student intramural
participation increased by 3636
421
1963 1620 343
INTRAMURAL SPORT PARTICIPANTS
AVERAGE CORBO FITNESSROOM VISITORS PER DAY
Fitness Offerings
There was a 25 increase in student and staff participation
in fitness activities with an average of 289 participants per
week in 2014-2015 in comparison to 232 average participants
per week in 2013-2014
A Pilates and Stretch and Strengthen class have been added
to the list of fitness classes Corbo Fitness Room participation
for the 2014-2015 academic year averaged 421 visitors per
day with the highest participation of 525 visitors per day In
2013-2014 the average visits per day was 398
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RECREATION
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LOOKING AHEAD
bull Improve orientation training and recognition
efforts for all student staff through the previously
implemented team model Update our student
development model through online offerings new
technology and improved leadership strategies to
stimulate growth and self-awareness
bull Collaborate with different departments on
late night programming health and wellness
initiatives and special events to better meet our
students needs interests and to increase student
engagement Focus these initiatives primarily
at first-year students as well as first-time users(those who may not typically utilize our facilities
or services)
bull Provide risk management training for Club Sports
and Building Supervisor staff Utilize John Carroll
and Northeast Ohio resources so as to better
equip staff for emergency action plans responding
to crisies and dealing effectively with conflict
bull Continue to work towards enhancing technology
resources related to daily operations marketing
of services and programs and departmental
communications assessment and evaluation
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Being involved in the Rec department allowed
me to have two supervisor roles These
roles allowed me to have a great deal of
responsibility I was well respected by my peers seen as
a leader on campus and this makes me very proud The
leadership skills I developed will be something I treasure
and will be very valuable to me as I move forward in my
career I learned that I am a strong leader who has the
ability to stand up to her peers even when it is tough I
learned what it means to love your work because I truly
loved working for this department I found that I am
inspired by people around me who have a tremendously
strong work ethic
I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to work for
the Rec department and I know that if I had not had this
opportunity that my time at Carroll would have never been
the same and I would have never grown as a person as
much as I didrdquo
- Kylie Brooks rsquo15 Club Sport Supervisor and Student
Building Supervisor
Working for Intramurals (IM) has given me the identity
that every student searches for when entering a new
experience It has given me the opportunity to take a
better look at who I am as a person and has given me the
opportunity to make lasting relationships with people
who I would have never met had I not worked for the
department Working for IMrsquos is not just a job for me it
gives me my place at JCU
This position teaches me how to be a leader how tomotivate people and how to be confident in various
situations I learn to lead by example everywhere I
go because a person is always representing the Rec
department no matter whatrdquo
- Greg Olenick rsquo16 Intramural Supervisor
10 200 PARTICIPANTS
CLUB SPORT TEAMS
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
University Community Celebrates the
Re-opening of Murphy Hall
The re-opening of Murphy Hall in August 2014 was a major
accomplishment The newly renovated building impressed Murphy
residents as well as alumni faculty and staff who toured the hall
after a number of ribbon-cutting ceremonies Murphy residents
reported that they appreciated the enhanced community and
study space Since many of the residents had lived in the ldquooldrdquo
Murphy they were especially impressed with the improved
lighting the updated bathrooms and the private sinks
While there were some minor complications in the re-opening
related to electricity heating and cooling windows and paint
the overall re-opening process was seamless and exciting The
cross-divisional collaboration that brought this renovation to
completion was tremendous and a source of great pride for
all who participated The Silver Level LEED certification that
was achieved was a great way to conclude the project
Red Carpet Rolled Out for First-Year Students onMove-In Day
It was exciting to open the 2014-2015 academic year with
one of the largest first-year classes in recent history It was
also the first year where students were living in truly social
cohort communities In order to continue the celebration of
the large first year class First-Year Move-In Day was enhanced
to welcome our students with excitement The feedback from
parents was overwhelmingly positive with many of them
thanking staff members for their energy and assistance
Invaluable to the success of the day was the help of the ROTC
cadets Their hard work and limitless energy helped immensely
Newly Developed Room Change Process Policy a Success
The development and implementation of the comprehensive
room change process policy was an achievement for the
Office of Residence Life (ORL) The policy was shared
widely with students ORL Staff and parents to allow for
transparency and clearer communication The policy also
supported Resident Assistants (RAs) and professional staff
members in having a standard point of reference and specific
procedures to follow
Resident Ministry Program Offerings Expand
In addition to the fall semester First-Year Retreat the
Resident Ministers collaborated with students to offer the
Journey Retreat in the spring semester as well as a ldquoRootsrdquo
overnight outdoor retreat to explore intentional living The
Murphy Mass returned to the Murphy Chapel with increased
attendance at both the Mass (average of 40+) and social
afterwards in the Murphy atrium
ORL Staff Recognized at Northeast Ohio Resident
Assistant Conference
The JCU RA delegation was recognized as the ldquoMost Spiritedrdquo at the
Northeast Ohio RA Conference at Baldwin Wallace University Several
Residence Life staff members presented at the conference with two
RA presenters receiving recognition as one of the ldquoTop 10rdquo programs
DATA POINTS
Number of Residential Students
YEAR FALL SPRING
2010-2011 1708 1661
2011-2012 1789 1734
2012-2013 1786 1724
2013-2014 1657 1606
2014-2015 1755 1676
Murphy Hall closed for renovation
Community Development Activities Sponsored by
Resident Assistants
YEAR TOTAL TOTAL PARTICIPANTS
2013-2014 615 6485
2014-2015 727 5181
After having smaller than projected numbers of rising junior
and senior students sign up to live on campus for the 2015-2016
academic year those currently living on campus were surveyed
to learn more about their decision to live off campus The seven
question survey was sent to 475 residents with a response rate of
21 The most significant findings were
bull The greatest factor impacting the decision to live off
campus was finances (45) This was followed closely
by wanting to experience something different than the
residence halls (22) and wanting a greater sense of
independence (21)
bull Monthly rent for the majority of respondents (67) is
$350-$400 per person every month The question did not
ask respondents to quantify what was included in rent
so there are some unknowns Only 15 of respondents
indicated a rent higher than $400 per person every month
bull The most popular month to sign a lease was March
(29) Prior to February when the 2015-2016 Housing
Information became available 53 of the respondents
had signed leases The other 47 of respondents signed
leases in February and March The earliest a lease was
signed was in September (1)
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RESIDENCE LIFE
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bull Including themselves students reported the number
of people who they will be living off-campus with
Four people (33) followed by five people (19)
three people (16) and six people (14)
bull 76 are planning to live in University Heights Shaker
Heights (13) and South Euclid (9) are the other
two cities with the most respondents
These findings will inform messaging and timing of
information about housing for upper-class students This
data also indicates the need to continue to look at the cost
of living on-campus and how the benefits are explained in
relationship to that cost
While these qualitative findings include only one part of the data
collected they still provide strong insight into the residential
experience The data supports the amount of time effort and
resources devoted to developing and strengthening community It
also supports several key learning goals for students who live on
campus The data also clearly demonstrates the concerns about
facilities that have been at the forefront of the work done this
year by the ORL All of these insights will be better informed once
the compilation and analysis of the quantitative data is complete
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Review of ORL structure and staffing
bull Expand knowledge of and competency in academic
processes and procedures to better inform future
collaborations
bull Enhance education around issues pertaining to respect
including but not limited to vandalism safety interpersonal
violence and relationships with non-residence life staff
members serving the residential communities
STUDENT PERSPECTIVES
This was my third year at John Carroll University
and my first year living on campus The amount
of care and concern that I received from my Area
Coordinator Adrian Tamas and all of the Murphy RAs was
amazing I never thought that I would feel that comfortable
away from home but because of the staff in Murphy Hall I
now call John Carroll University home Itrsquos been a wonderfu
year as a resident in Murphy and I cannot wait for my next
and final year Thank you for everythingrdquo
- Ghada Abu Shaweesh rsquo16 Resident
ldquoThree years ago I was a sophomore who lived with great
tension and anxiety I had not yet developed the courage to
grow into the leader who I wanted to be on campus Then I
was selected to be a Resident Assistant From that moment
on I was on a path that would allow me to grow and develop
into a leader on campus a man for others and the person
who I ultimately desired to become I am beyond thankful for
my time with Residence Life The professional staff alongwith my fellow staff members and residents have left their
marks on me I will forever remember the time wersquove spent
together the laughter wersquove shared the critical moments
that have pushed us outside of our comfort zones and the
relationships wersquove cultivated From the bottom of my heart
thank yourdquo
- John Barrett rsquo15 Senior Resident Assistant
81 1621 PARTICIPANTS
RESIDENCE SATISFACTION SURVEY RESPONSE RATE
The ORL staff created a survey focused on the following
areas satisfaction with RA satisfaction with residence hall
space cleanliness and processes assessment of ability to
sleep and study learning as a result of living in a residence
hall and overall satisfaction While the quantitative portions
of the survey are not yet compiled and analyzed the
qualitative data was compiled and reviewed The overall
response rate was approximately 81 of 1621 residents who
received the survey
Some of the key findings
bull Residents overwhelmingly responded that the most
important lesson skill or value learned this year was
about relationships with others Residents described
relationships with roommates learning to live in
community and how to deal with people who were
different Skills and lessons related to living independently
(time management responsibility and accountability)
were the second most frequent responses
bull The respondents most frequently cited that the best
part of their residential experience was related to the
people with whom they lived their roommate and
or floormates Other frequent responses included the
sense of community the RA and the convenience ofliving on campus
bull Cleanliness and other facility issues were the main
concerns that residents cited when asked about what
they would like to see improved about on-campus
living Other frequent responses included the dining
hall loudness of fellow floor members and both the
enforcement of and lack of enforcement of residence
hall policies
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
New Late Night Program Collaborations
Streak the Center programs were held during fall 2014 and spring
2015 to provide students with opportunities to gather together
and participate in a variety of social programs including arts and
crafts entertainment movies food recreation relaxation music
and more This large scale event was made possible through
cross-departmental collaboration between the Office of Student
Activities Student Union Programming Board (SUPB) Orientation
and Leadership Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion
Counseling Center Violence Prevention and Action Center
Residence Life Health Education and Promotion Student Health
and Wellness Center and Recreation This event attracted over
550 students each semester it was held
Infusion of Intergroup Dialogue within iLead Program
The Office of Student Activities (OSA) in collaboration with the
Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion incorporated the ldquoCommon
Groundrdquo workshop within the iLead student organization training
program iLead a day-long leadership training opportunity for
student organizations operates with the goal of providing student
leaders an understanding of the nuts and bolts of running a successful
organization on campus The ldquoCommon Gorundrdquo training facilitated
by staff who are Intergroup Dialogue facilitators and students
who have completed the Intergroup Dialogue class in the fall
provided education on discrimination and oppression Seventy-four
student organization leaders representing 64 organizations were in
attendance at this training Of those who attended 69 completed
program evaluations In the evaluation students were asked to
identify one creative way they could apply what they learned in the
workshop into their organization The results are as follows
bull 31 stated they could raise awareness through discussionor activity and 27 stated by maintaining awareness and
working to make a difference
bull Other responses included education through information
and diversifying organization membership
bull The top three areas students reported they learned more
about during their experience at iLead were dealing with
discrimination advertising and funding policies
Student Leader Team created for Late Night Programming
The OSA developed a team of student leaders tasked with
assisting in the planning promotion and implementation oflate night programming events sponsored through the Office
of Student Activities Leaders were chosen from the current
student programmers that were already active Expectations were
established and provided to SUPB By January 2015 SUPB was
required to plan a reoccurring late night program on campus every
Friday and Saturday during the academic year between the hours
of 10 pm and midnight
DATA POINTS
bull SUPB held 13 additional programs in 2014-2015 with
an increase of 51 more participants in comparison
to the 2013-2014 academic year (66 programs with
8437 attendants in 2013-2014 79 programs with 12787
attendants in 2014-2015) Programs which were added
include Rock Out Your Room Meet the Greeks Step
Afrika and more
bull Comedian Dave Coulier performed duringHomecoming this year and was attended by
approximately 1000 students
bull The fall semester Welcome Back Concert sponsored by
SUPB board attracted 600 additional participants in the
2014-2015 academic year (300 in 2013 ndash 2014 900 in
2014-2015)
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Conduct an assessment of our current large-scale
programming needs to obtain an accurate pulse on the
types of social late-night programming students needand want Explore collaboration opportunities with other
programming departments like Recreation Residence
Life and Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion for
this project
bull Work with departments in Student Affairs and across the
university to identify event attendance tracking software
options to better track event participation
bull Develop a template to help map the university learning
goals to the activities of SUPB and student organizations
in order to create a new assessment plan
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Irsquom the current president of the Paranormal
Research Group The Student Activities
Office has definitely impacted my overall
JCU experience in a positive way The office gave us
the opportunity to strengthen the bonds within our
organization I learned a lot of leadership strategies with
the officersquos help I learned how to manage and finance an
organization while maintaining the fun factor of what an
organization should be [Student Organizations are] so
important to have because [they] allow students to conn
to each other and their community The office off ers a
one of a kind experience here at Carroll and is crucial [fo
students] to get the most out of JCUrdquo
- Bryan Mersol rsquo17 Student Organization President
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Student Feedback Leads to Increased Physician Hours
Anecdotal feedback over the past several years suggested
the need to increase the hours and days of the week that
physicians would see patients in order to better meet
studentsrsquo busy schedules The Student Health and Wellness
Survey was administered and results clearly supported
this need In recent years physicians came to campus on
Mondays (25 hrs) and Thursdays (25 hrs) for a total of fivehours With the new contract physician hours were increased
to eight hours a week on Mondays (4 hrs) and Fridays (4
hrs) As a result physician visits increased by 43 (536
physicians visits in 2013-2014 and 767 in 2014-2015) and
students are very pleased with this improved service
HealthSpot Installation Provides Additional Care
Options for Students
John Carroll is the first college in the United States to provide
physician appointments through a computerized kiosk
called the HealthSpot This technology is at the forefront of
revolutionary high-quality medical care Students are put inface-to-face contact with a healthcare professional via video
screen The kiosk comes equipped with everything they
would need to perform a variety of remote treatments under
the supervision of an on-site medical professional Some of
the common ailments that are able to be addressed through
HealthSpot are Allergies cold and flu cough sinus infections
rashes fever sore throats and more With the installation of
this technology the SHWC is now able to provide students
with medical care five days a week Since November 2014 a
total of 21 students have utilized the HealthSpot
New Contract with Cleveland Clinic Saves Center $15000The SHWC entered into a new contract with the Cleveland
Clinic physicians in an effort to reduce costs With this new
contract and subsequent change in physicians over $15000
in was saved in comparison to last year
Nurses Utilize Brief Motivational Interview Training to
Identify and Intervene with At-risk Students
To properly screen for and address high-risk behaviors in
students visiting the SHWC nurses participated in brief
motivational interview training Motivational interviewing
(MI) supports health behavior change by helping individuals
explore and resolve their ambivalence about change without
evoking resistance MI techniques can be incorporated into
routine patient care Additionally an MI screening form was
completed by 719 students during the spring 2015 semester
Students who screened positive for high-risk behaviors were
engaged in a brief motivational interview with a nurse and
received information to help strengthen their motivation to
change those unhealthy behaviors in order to achieve their
optimum level of wellness
DATA POINTS
The SHWC saw a 7 increase in unique individuals in 2014-2015 and
an overall increase of 10 in the total number of client visits (which
covers all SHWC services) Flu and allergy injections were both up
this year by 21 and 31 respectively
2013-2014 2014-2015
Client Visits 3133 3451
Unique Individuals 1228 1320
Physicians Visits 536 767
Van Runs 270 242
Nutritional Visits 185 123
Sent to Area Health Centers 103 202
STDHIV Clinic 84 46
Gynecological Visits 25 39
Travel Clinic Visits 93 62
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Explore options for obtaining an electronic medical
record program
bull Increase awareness and visibility of the HealthSpot as an
alternative quality health care treatment
bull Support the Universityrsquos learning goals and collaborate
with the student health and wellness group by developing
programs to promote students to be self-health advocates
based on data from the National Collegiate Health
Assessment survey
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working at the Health Center was the first job
I received on campus and it has become like a
second home to me I have had the opportunity to
learn about diff erent privacy policies and how they work in
a college setting as well as bits and pieces about the medical
field coupled with great experience along the way This
department provides students with the care they need to
continue to do well in other areas at JCU by making sure they
get the best care possible and allowing students to share their
problems in all realms of the health world whether physical
or mental They make it possible for all students to feel and
perform their best during their time at JCUrdquo
- Anna Lawler rsquo16 Work Study employee
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Opening of Relaxation Room
Research on college campuses demonstrates that stress
is the number one impediment for academic performance
and overall well-being Therefore the University Counseling
Center (UCC) collaborated with the Grasselli Library in
developing the Relaxation Room located in the Learning
Commons The room provides students with a quiet
welcoming space to learn about and practice a variety of
research-based mind and body stress-reduction techniques
It includes
bull A state-of-the-art massage recliner
bull Guided relaxation audio recordings
bull Computer-based biofeedback programs
bull Psycho-educational books and handouts
bull Yoga mats and meditation rugs
Students can use the Relaxation Roomrsquos resources by signing
up for specific time slots Individual consultation is also
provided for the biofeedback program so students can use itto its fullest potential
Outreach Initiativesrsquo Message is that Help is lsquoWithin
Reachrsquo at the UCC
A programmatic and marketing theme was developed for all
community outreach initiatives titled ldquoWithin Reachrdquo This
past year a total of 22 outreach initiatives offered under
this new marketing theme were offered to students faculty
and staff Programs focused on increasing awareness of
mental health issues among college students and promoting
help-seeking behavior One of the most successful programs
was a dinner and movie night featuring a speaker from theNational Alliance on Mental Illness with over 80 students in
attendance as well as several faculty and staff
Installation of Titanium Scheduling Software
For many years the UCC has used a paper system to collect
and reference student information when visits occur The new
database system Titanium allows the staff to electronically
store student records and access them quickly when
needed This technological solution is critically necessary
in streamlining operations to allow for a seamless client
experience for the students and a more effective working
environment for the UCC staff
DATA POINTS
Total Counseling Services Overall
A total of 254 students received counseling services for the
2014-2015 academic year (4 less students from 2013-2014)
Out of those students 649 (165) were female and 351
(89) were male The highest percentage of students seen
were freshmen at 265 (67) which is consistent with the
2013-2014 year
Most common reasons students visited the UCC in 2014-2015
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Provide staff orientation and training for new UCC
employees (interim director full-time counselor part-
time counselor) and trainees (two doctoral interns one
masterrsquos intern and one psychiatry resident)
bull Continue the implementation of Titanium Scheduling
Software and fully transition to electronic records
bull Expand outreach programming through the Relaxation
Room and the Within Reach event series
of visits are related to anxiety
(53 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to depression
(14 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to academics
(41 Decrease from 13-14)
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
I have had a wonderful experience with the
UCC and have encouraged other friends
who are struggling to go there too No
part of my experience has been negative and I look
forward to my sessions In the short time I have been
going I feel that I have already made tremendous
improvements My only suggestion for improving the
center is to continue to inform students of its resources
and how valuable it can berdquo
- Anonymous student UCC Satisfaction Survey
874
585
348
254 TOTAL STUDENTS THAT RECEIVEDCOUNSELING SERVICES
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Interpersonal Violence Reporting Increase
The Violence Prevention and Action Center (VPAC)
experienced a substantial increase in the amount of time
advocating for survivors of interpersonal violence along with
the total number of students reporting interpersonal violence
incidents in the 2014-2015 academic year These increases
indicate that the awareness of issues related to interpersonal
violence and the need for bystanders to identify and createempathy with those suffering has most likely increased as well
Large-scale Bystander Intervention Training
Conducted with 638 Rising Sophomores
In collaboration with the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
Recovery Resources Residence Life Dean of Students Office
and Health Promotion and Wellness the VPAC Coordinator
successfully conducted Bystander intervention Training
for 638 rising sophomore students Of those 638 students
46 were male and 54 female This training was made
mandatory as a part of the housing selection process
The purpose of this training was to teach students the
concept of bystander intervention A bystander is anyone
who observes an emergency or a situation in which it is
likely that someone could use help Bystander intervention
programs teach people to overcome their resistance to
checking in and helping out These programs have been
found to be very helpful on college campuses to thwart
sexual assault abusive alcohol consumption concerns about
suicide depression and eating disorders
Students also learn how to identify a continuum of
inappropriate sexual behaviors through experiential
activities designed to create empathy with those who have
experienced sexual or dating violence At the end of the
training students develop skills to intervene as a bystander
and make a commitment to intervene before during and
after an incident of sexual or dating violence
Peer Health Advocate Program Exceeds
Membership Goals
One of the VPACrsquos goals this year was to train 10 Peer
Health Advocates by April 2015 Peer Health Advocates are
tasked with educating the campus on a gamut of topics
associated with interpersonal violence including bullying
dating and relationship violence and more This goal was
met and exceeded in January 2015 when a total of 18 Peer
Health Advocates were trained An additional 10 Peer Health
Advocates were trained by Alex Leslie of the Cleveland Rape
Crisis Center in March 2015 ndash for a total of 38 Advocates Peer
Health Advocates facilitated three interpersonal violence
presentations to the following groups of student leaders
Fraternity and sorority new members Panhellenic Council
and participants in the LAUNCH leadership program a core
leadership training for students in prominent leadership
positions on campus
DATA POINTS
Educational Programming
Forty-two educational programs were provided to 1639 individuals
in fall 2014 covering topics such as alcohol sex and consent healthy
relationships and more Seventeen trainings were provided to 777
individuals in spring 2015 covering similar topics When comparing
to the previous year 51 more programs were held in 2014-2015
(39 programs 2013-2014 59 programs 2014-2015) and 40 more
individuals attended these programs (1731 2013-2014 2416 2014-2015)
Bystander Intervention Training
Participants who completed bystander intervention training
completed a survey developed by Recovery Resources to collect
demographic information as well as information related to bystander
behavioral intent and problem gambling knowledge Questions
measured behavioral intent and gambling knowledge Results of this
survey revealed
89
88
92
93
of participants reported feeling a sense of
responsibility to intervene in issues of substance
use sexual violence and mental health problems
of students understand the obstacles to
intervene in these issues
of students plan to use the skills they learned
from the training in the future
of students reported at least one action that they
planned on taking after the training
LOOKING AHEADbull Hire train and supervise a graduate assistant to assist
with programming and outreach initiatives that focus on
interpersonal violence and bystander intervention
bull Develop a new brand for the Violence Prevention and Action
Center including a new logo and brochure
bull Co-teach AR274 Peer Health Advocate Seminar created to
educate ten Peer Health Advocates
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working with Coordinator of the VPAC this the past year
has been a true joy I learned a variety of skills and about
several topics such as bystander intervention signs of
an abusive relationship substance abuse and how to help someone
in a crisis By the end of my senior year I was gave presentations on
my own to students around campus Working with VPAC has made
me a well-rounded student with a large desire to help others in any
way that I can She taught me to be an eff ective presenter and to be a
leader on campus The skills I learned will not only benefit me in my
future career but as a better member in societyrdquo
- Gina Paolini rsquo15 Peer Health Advocate
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KINGS OF THE OAC
A major trophy returned to JCUs campus for the first
time since the 2003-04 school year
John Carrolls all-around effort on the mens side earned the
Blue Streaks the OAC Mens All-Sports Trophy It was the fifth
time in program history John Carroll earned this prestigious
trophy The Men of Carroll finished with 83 points besting
second-place Mount Union who turned in 8025 points
A BUNDLE OF HONORS
Mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik might need to
build a new trophy case for all of his 2014-15 honors
The midfielder was named the 2014 Capital One Academic
All-Americareg of the Year for Division III mens soccer The
honor gave Potocnik his second-straight Capital One
Academic All-Americareg honor having been a second-team
selection in 2013 He became just the second Blue Streak to
earn this prestigious honor joining Mackenzie Griffin (softball
2013) This honor was just the tip of the iceberg for one of
the top players in JCU mens soccer history
Potocnik was one of six student-athletes nationally to be a
part of Northwestern Mutuals Inspiring Potential float in
the Tournament of Rosesreg Rose Parade
In addition Potocnik earned D3soccercom All-America
NSCAAContinental Tire All-Region All-Ohio All-OAC and
Academic All-OAC accolades Finally Potocnik was JCUs
male recipient of the Clyde Lamb Award given to the top
graduating male and female student-athletes at each of the
10 OAC institutions
HISTORY IN THE MAKING
John Carrolls mens tennis team celebrated a program
first this year The Blue Streaks made their first-ever
NCAA Tournament appearance
John Carroll qualified with a 5-4 win over Otterbein in the
championship match of the OAC Tournament John Carroll
would go on to beat Franciscan in the first round of the
NCAA Tournament before bowing out to Kenyon
The Blue Streaks had won five OAC titles prior but the OAC did
not have an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament until recently
NCAA APPEARANCESIn addition to the mens tennis team John Carroll
had three teams and seven individuals qualify for the
NCAA National Championship fields
JCUs football team made its second-straight NCAA
appearance John Carroll rolled past Centre 63-28 in the
first round and held on for a 14-12 win over Wheaton (Ill)
in the second round The Blue Streaks bowed out in the
quarterfinals with a 36-28 loss to the Purple Raiders
The mens basketball team earned its 13th-ever NCAA
Tournament bid The program earned a bid for the first timesince 2010 The womens basketball team earned its second-
straight and second-overall bid to the NCAA Tournament
field
Individually senior Dan Mirman repeated as an All-American
at 149 pounds for wrestling He became JCU wrestlings 106th
All-American Mirman had plenty of company at the NCAA
Wrestling National Championship as seniors Terner Gott and
Todd Gaydosh gave the Blue Streaks three competitors for
the first time since 2005
John Carroll had three members of the cross country team
qualify for the NCAA National Championships in seniorTadhg Karski sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson It marked the first time since 2004 that the
Blue Streaks sent three runners to the cross country NCAA
National Championship Senior Nick Williams qualified for
the NCAA Indoor Track and Field National Championships in
the 60m hurdles while senior Rocky Mitolo qualified for the
NCAA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships in
the shot put
ALL-AMERICANS
Brian Potocnik and Dan Mirman had plenty of company in the
All-American department
Football senior Aramis Greenwood was the most decorated
student-athlete when it came to All-American honors The
wide receiver made the prestigious AFCA Division III All-
America team becoming the first Blue Streak to do so since
2008 and just the eighth overall He would go on to garner
third team honors on the AP Little All-America Team and
honorable mention D3footballcom honors
In all four football players earned All-American honors with
junior offensive lineman Anthony Latina senior linebacker
Kevin Cope and senior quarterback Mark Myers earning
honors from D3footballcom
Senior right-hander Drew Doring earned second team
All-America honors from D3baseballcom and the ABCA
Rawlings He became the first JCU pitcher to earn All-
America honors since 1985
Sophomore Katlyn Spahar was accorded honorable mention
WBCA Division III All-America accolades for her outstanding
performance on the hardwood
INDIVIDUALSTEAMS
4QUALIFIED FOR NCAA NATIONAL
CHAMPIONSHIP FIELDS7
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ATHLETIC HIGHLIGHTS
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RIDING OFF INTO THE SUNSET
An era came to a close this school year as Kerry Volkmann
retired after being the mentor of the John Carroll wrestling
program since 1987
The Hall of Fame coach guided his charges to two national
titles and 47 All-American honors He started the year
winning his 300th dual match in the seasons opening
weekend with a 34-11 win over Niagara County Community
College at the Bob Del Rosa Duals
Over 200 former wrestlers football players coaches
teammates friends and fans of the JCU wrestling program
celebrated Volkmanns legacy in his last home dual
400 AND COUNTING
The OAC mens basketball 400-club inducted
its fifth member this year
John Carroll mens basketball head coach Mike Moran won
his 400th game at JCU with a 97-78 win over Ohio Northern
on December 10
Moran who just completed his 23rd year at JCU entered
the season 35th amongst active Division III coaches in total
wins He now ranks fourth all-time in wins amongst OAC
mens basketball coaching greats
In April Moran was honored by the GCBCA as the recipient
of the Dennis Lustig Golden Deeds Award for his long-time
contributions to basketball in the Cleveland-area
CENTURY MARK
A third coaching milestone occurred for JCUs coaches
this year Mens soccer head coach Hector Marinaro earned
his 100th win with a 3-0 shutout over Muskingum on senior
night
OAC TEAM SUCCESS
John Carroll celebrated a wide-array of achievements
at the team level within the OAC
The mens tennis team won its first OAC title since 2006
John Carroll earned a share of the regular-season crown
before edging Otterbein 5-4 in the championship match of
the OAC Tournament
The mens soccer team was unbeaten in the OAC regular-
season It marked the fifth undefeated and untied regular-
season by an OAC institution since 1984
On the mens side John Carroll had a slew of second-place
OAC finishes The football cross country and indoor track amp
field teams all captured solo possession of second-place in
the OAC The mens basketball and baseball teams tied for
second in their respective regular seasons
Mike Moran won
his 400th game
Menrsquos tennis team
won its first OAC
title since 2006
Hector Marinaro
earned his 100th w
Womens lacrosse
made its long-awai
debut
On the womens side the Blue Streaks volleyball team
returned to the championship match of the OAC Tournament
for the first time since 1995 The womens swimming amp diving
team was undefeated in OAC regular-season dual meets
OAC INDIVIDUAL SUCCESS
John Carroll had 10 individuals earn OAC titles
The womens swimming and diving team led the way with
seven Sophomore Margaret Zagrobelny junior Lindsey Fano
freshman Anne Crowley and senior Victoria Watson led the
way earning OAC gold in the 400-medley relay Watson
would go on to capture first in the 200-freestyle and as part
of the 400-free relay Fano would capture an individual title
in the 100-breast Watson was joined by freshman Megan
Hawk sophomore Amanda Casamatta and senior Katii
Sheffield on the OAC-champion 400-free relay
Senior Rocky Mitolo (shot put) and junior Adam North (long
jump) earned first-place finishes at the outdoor track amp field
championship
Senior Dan Mirman rounded out the titles taking first at
149-pounds in wrestling
THE INAUGURATION
The womens lacrosse team made its long-awaited debut
After having to outlast Clevelands winter weather the Blue
Streaks turned in a 20-10 win over Houghton on February 28
The team would go on to finish 10-5 and earn the No 2 seed
in the OAC Tournament
STELLAR COACHING
John Carroll is blessed with stellar coaching for its
student-athletes Two Blue Streak coaches were
recognized by their peers this year
Laura Rodeffer was named the OAC Volleyball Coach of the
Year She continues to have her Blue Streaks on the rise
Rodeffers team turned in a 23-7 record in 2014 and were in
the hunt for the OAC regular-season title until the last week
of the season
Shaun Keenan earned OAC Mens Tennis Coach of the Year
honors for helping guide the mens tennis team to one of the
best seasons in program history
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AMONG THE BEST IN THE
REGION AND OHIO
John Carroll had 29 student-athletes earn All-Region honors
while 17 added All-Ohio honors for the year
Baseball senior Drew Doring led the way The senior right-
hander was tabbed as the 2015 Mid-East Regional Pitcher of
the Year by both D3baseballcom and ABCARawlings
Note In elect sports it is possible to earn multiple All-Region and All-Ohio
honors so each student-athlete was counted once per sport they played
Additionally some sports do not have All-Region or All-Ohio honors
OAC MAJOR AWARD
WINNERS - PLAYERS
JCUs student-athletes were amongst the best in the
conference with six players taking home major awards
from the OAC
John Carroll had a trio of players on honors for their stellar
play on the pitch Senior Brian Potocnik was the Mens SoccerMidfielder of the Year while junior teammate Jimmy Mattina
was the Mens Soccer Defender of the Year On the womens
side senior Haley McDonald took home Goalkeeper of the
Year accolades
On the diamond senior Drew Doring was the Kent Tekulve
Pitcher of the Year He was the first JCU hurdler to earn this
honor since Luke Adkins in 2004
On the gridiron junior Kevin Cope was named the Gene
Slaughter Most Outstanding Linebacker It was the second-
straight year JCU has taken home the conferences top
linebacker honor On the hardwood sophomore KatlynSpahar gave JCU back-to-back Helen Ludwig Player of the
Year accolades
ALL-OAC HONORS
John Carroll had 136 student-athletes earn All-OAC
honors this year
Football led the way with a school-record 20 selections The
Blue Streaks picked up 22 honors from the outdoor track
and field teams with 12 from the men and 10 on the womens
side Mens indoor track and field (nine) baseball (eight) and
womens swimming and diving (eight) rounded out the top six
Note Each member of the swimming and diving team earning All-
OAC honors was counted once Each member of the track and field
team earning All-OAC honors was counted once for cross country
once for indoor and once for outdoor
HITTING THE BOOKS
As mentioned earlier mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik was
named the Capital One Academic All-Americareg of the Year for
Division III mens soccer He had an abundance of company as
numerous Blue Streaks really buckled down in the classroom
Football senior safety Brody Zangaro earned second team
Capital One Academic All-Americareg honors for the second
straight year On the district level Potocnik Zangaro and
baseball junior right-hander Aaron Lapaglia earned Capital
One Academic All-District accolades
Wrestling sophomore Sal Corrao and senior Todd Gaydosh
earned NWCA Scholar All-American honors Womens
swimming and diving junior Lindsey Fano was a CSCAA
Individual Scholar All-American Cross country senior Nicki
Bohrer sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson were named USTFCCCA All-Academic honorees
for cross country Rounding out the honors were seven
members of the softball team who all earned NFCA Scholar-
Athlete distinctions
Potocnik and softball senior right-hander Rachel Byrnes were
JCUs recipients of the Clyde Lamb Awards
Additionally 83 student-athletes were honored with
Academic All-OAC honors
Note Select honors from the Capital One Academic All-Americareg
program have not been released yet
83 STUDENT983085ATHLETES WERE HONORED
WITH ACADEMIC ALL983085OAC HONORS
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VISIONJohn Carroll University will graduate individuals of intellect and
character who lead and serve by engaging the world around them
and around the globe
MISSIONAs a Jesuit Catholic university John Carroll inspires individuals to excel
in learning leadership and service in the region and in the world
CORE VALUES
The Universityrsquos core values include a commitment to
learning in order to create
bull An environment of inquiry which embraces Jesuit
Catholic education as a search for truth where faith and
reason complement each other in learning In pursuit of
our educational mission the University welcomes the
perspectives and participation in our mission of faculty
staff students and alumni of all faiths and of no faith
bull A rigorous approach to scholarship that instills in our
graduates the knowledge eloquence sensitivity and
commitment to embrace and to live humane values
bull A campus committed to the intellectual spiritual
emotional and physical development of each student
bull An inclusive community where differing points of view
and experience are valued as opportunities for mutual
learning
bull A culture of service and excellence that permeates
every program and office
bull A commitment to sharing our gifts in service to each
other and the community
bull A campus that responds to demographic economic
and social challenges
bull An appreciation that our personal and collective
choices can build a more just world
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
The following initiatives are essential to the University
being recognized as a center of learning and service
bull Create a diverse community of faculty staff alumni
and friends dedicated to advancing the Universityrsquos
vision mission and core values
bull Create a learning community of outstanding teacher-scholars characterized by the commitment to
student achievement
bull Create a talented cohort of service-oriented staff
committed to achieving and being recognized as a
center of learning and service
bull Recruit enroll retain and graduate a talented
diverse student body prepared for todayrsquos global
reality and committed to learning leadership and
service that will engage the world
bull Secure resources necessary to foster an
extraordinary learning experience and promote John
Carrollrsquos mission as a Jesuit Catholic university
bull Assist in responding to demographic economic and
social challenges in our region in order to support
investment and employment opportunities and build
confidence in our shared future
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The Division of Student Affairs at John Carroll University offers
programs and services that foster the development of individualsof intellect and character who will lead and serve by engaging
the world around them and around the globe
MISSION
VISION
Informed by the Jesuit Catholic mission of the
University the Division of Student Affairs is
committed to the development of students and
the campus community by
bull Collaborating with others to foster a
vibrant engaged diverse and inclusive
learning community outside of the
classroom
bull Providing and facilitating services
programs and opportunities for student
learning and leadership development in
the service of others
bull Challenging students to act with integrity
and compassion and to reflect on the
implications of their actions on individual
communal and global scales
bull Assessing and advocating for the needs
and development of students
STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
bull Strengthen the sense of community by
fostering a campus climate that is inclusive and
by enhancing the overall safety health and
spiritual well-being of all students
bull Foster a more seamless and integrative learning
environment through active collaboration with
Academic Affairs and the design of programs
that complement and contribute to shared
learning outcomes related to diversity and
inclusion social responsibility leadership and
holistic development
bull Increase student engagement by promoting
purposeful involvement with peers faculty
staff administrators and community members
bull Support student success through the design
and delivery of high quality services and
programs
SUPPORTING JCUrsquoS UNIVERSITY LEARNING GOALS
The Division of Student Affairs supports the University Learning Goals by providing and facilitating services
programs and opportunities for both affective and cognitive learning and development Our role on campus is
to enhance the learning environment educate the campus community about students and their experiences
and partner with academic colleagues to foster true learning communities We do this in an educational process
that approaches the development of the whole student with the goal of cultivating productive citizens
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LEARNING GOALS
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INTELLECTJohn Carroll students will be
transformed by an integrative
curriculum in-depth study
within their program(s) of
study and applied learning to
fully realize their potential to
enrich the world To achieve
this level of engaged learning
our students will
bull Develop habits of critical
analysis and aestheticappreciation
bull Understand the religious
dimensions of human
experience
bull Demonstrate an integrative
knowledge of human and
natural worlds
bull Apply creative and
innovative thinking
bull Communicate skillfully in
multiple forms of expression
bull Demonstrate a capacity to
engage in respectful civil
discourse
CHARACTERJohn Carroll students will
develop a holistic awareness
of self and others acting with
integrity and moral purpose
for the good of society
Amidst a diverse community
of learners and inspired by the
Ignatian tradition of finding
God in all things our students
will
bull Cultivate a habit ofreflection
bull Understand value and
respect their own and
othersrsquo talents unique
characteristics and socio-
cultural identities
bull Develop a personal belief
system that is inspired by
Ignatian values such as
rigor generosity gratitude
inclusivity solidarity and adesire for the greater good
bull Practice mature decision
making and care for the
whole person
bull Act competently in a global
and diverse world
LEADERSHIPJohn Carroll students will
recognize themselves as
agents of positive change with
and for others Integrating
faith and reason to meet the
worldrsquos needs through ethical
leadership our students will
bull Claim their identities as
discerning leaders
bull Apply a framework for
examining ethical dilemmas
bull Employ leadership and
collaborative skills
bull Live responsibly in accord
with their personal belief
system
SERVICEJohn Carroll students will
advocate for social justice
through responsible service in
their local national and global
communities Informed by
our collective faith traditions
prepared by scholarship and
in solidarity with the poor and
the marginalized our students
will
bull Understand and promotesocial justice
bull Work actively toward
creating a more inclusive
welcoming and just
community
bull Serve in their communities
as engaged citizens and
advocates
We express this commitment in terms of the following four
university learning goals informed by our Jesuit Catholic heritage
PREAMBLE The vision of Jesuit higher education for the twenty-first century is to graduate individuals with a well-educated solidarity
who are contemplatives in actionndashmorally responsible aware of the fundamental challenges facing the modern world with a depth of
knowledge and strength of character to work creatively and compassionately for a more just and humane society Within this vision a
John Carroll education is distinguished by respect and care for the whole person ( cura personalis) innovative teaching and integrated
learning across the entire student experience A commitment to excellence and academic rigor animates our way of proceedingndash
graduating individuals of intellect and character who lead and serve by engaging the world around them and around the globe
UNIVERSITY LEARNING GOALS
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Womenrsquos Lacrosse Celebrates Inaugural
Season as Official Varsity Sport
Womenrsquos lacrosse finished its first season with a record of
10-5 second in the Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) losing to
Baldwin Wallace in the conference semifinals The team also
won the first Team Service Award a new collaboration with
the Center for Service and Social Action
Students Benefit from Sports-related
On-line Career Network
Teamwork Online a global sports network which connects
over three million sports enthusiasts with executives and
professionals at over 800 sports teams and venues was
launched in partnership with the Center for Career Services
in September 2014 As of April 2015 there were 244 JCU
students enrolled in the program and seven students landed
an internship or a full-time job as a result of their networking
through this valuable resource
Coaching Accolades for Volleyball
and Menrsquos Tennis
Two coaches received OAC Honors for bringing their programs
to new heights this season Laura Rodeffer was named
Volleyball Coach of the Year with the team finishing 23-7 and
playing in their first OAC Championship match since 1995
Shaun Keenan Menrsquos Tennis coach was named Menrsquos Coach of
the Year Keenan led the team to its first NCAA Championship
appearance beating Franciscan University of Stuebenville in
the first round after winning the OAC Championship
Wrestling Staff Honors and Changes
With over 200 former wrestlers football players and
friends at his last wrestling home match JCU honored and
celebrated the culmination of Kerry Volkmannrsquos 28 year
coaching career Following in his footsteps as the next Head
Coach of Wrestling is JCU alumnus Mark Hawald rsquo05 a former
JCU All-American NCAA Post-graduate Scholarship winner
and successful collegiate coach at Mount Union University
and Case Western Reserve University
DATA POINTS
This year 682 total athletic participants were reported to the
NCAA compared to 637 in 2013-2014 a 7 increase
20 7500EVENTS PARTICIPANTS
STUDENT AND ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT
12WOMENrsquoSBASKETBALL
44MENrsquoS
SOCCER
23WOMENrsquoSSOCCER
20 SOFTBALL
20 VOLLEYBALL
20 WRESTLING
15 MENrsquoSSWIMMING
22WOMENrsquoSSWIMMING
18MENrsquoSBASKETBALL
44 BASEBALL
24 MENrsquoS CROSSCOUNTRY
20WOMENrsquoS CROSSCOUNTRY
166 FOOTBALL
13 MENrsquoS GOLF
6 WOMENrsquoS GOLF
MENrsquoSLACROSSE41
WOMENrsquoSLACROSSE17
16 WOMENrsquoSTENNIS
53MENrsquoSTRACK983085INDOOR
34WOMENrsquoSTRACK983085INDOOR
51MENrsquoSTRACK983085OUTDOOR
30WOMENrsquoSTRACK983085OUTDOOR
The Athletic Department sponsored over 20 student and
alumni engagement events throughout the year totaling
over 7500 participants not including attendance at home
varsity competitions Activities included the Homecoming
and Family Weekend Football game the Joshua M Bernot
rsquo04 Golf Outing the 1994 Football Reunion the Academic
Achievement Banquet and the Senior Athlete Send-Off
Senior athlete exit interviews were conducted in the spring by
the Senior Director of Athletics and Recreation Laurie Massato determine their overall satisfaction with their academic
athletic and co-curricular experiences A random sampling
of 42 seniors from different sports hometowns and starters
versus non-starters were emailed interview invitations
yielding a total of 11 students agreeing to participate Here
were common themes from studentsrsquo responses
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ATHLETICS
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LOOKING AHEAD
Furthering Student Development and Engagement by
bull Communicating and refining the process around the
Team Service Award
bull Utilizing Student Athletic Advisory Committee
meetings to record service activity share information
about service experiences enhance communicationamong athletes and to get feedback on departmental
decision-making
bull Exploring new and improved ways to obtain feedback
about the student-athlete experience
bull Utilizing social media in a more intentional way to
engage students in support of our programs
Developing and Implementing Advancement and
Alumni Engagement strategies by
bull Working towards more efficient exchange of
information regarding athletic related gifts to includefollow-up with donors
bull Capitalizing on opportunities both on campus and
on the road to gather alumni parents and donors in
support of our teams
bull Implementing a spending plan for Blue Gold funds
targeting specific program needs and the goal of
recognizing program success and student-athletes
bull Expanding upon the senior student-athlete social with
additional contact and potential awards program
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
In my final years I could not be more excited about
the future of student-athletes at John Carroll From
a football perspective people like Tom Arth Brian
Cochran Brandon Staley Matthew Feeney DJ Debick and
Ryan Gravel are people I had the pleasure of working with and
who have proven how vital they are to our university beyond
football With more time and energy being invested in our
athletic programs recently results have followed along quickl
In a hotbed for extremely high quality individuals Northeast
Ohio is a competitive area for colleges to compete for student
athletes If I had one message for the administration at John
Carroll as a proud graduate enthused about the direction of
our school it would read Strike while the iron is hot In a
continued investment in our programs and more importantly
our student-athletes results will reciprocate the process I
really believe in the message John Carroll has to off er As
someone who also had the opportunity of being a work study
student in the athletic department I am confident that our
coaches and athletic staff are a living example of that message
and we should be proud I hope other students experiences ca
continue to blossom beyond what I know now I am enthralled
to see John Carroll athletics continue to growrdquo
- Marty Gibbons rsquo15 Football
What did you learn as a result of your participation in
varsity athletics
bull Academics was the first priority very challenging as a
varsity athlete
bull Value of holistic development the need to get
involved in co-curricular learning experiences
bull Time management skills
bull Critical importance of teammate friendships and
relationships with coaching staff
bull Development of healthy coping skills and resiliency by
mediating conflicts andor adversity in sport school or
personal life
bull Leadership skills
bull Identity development (who I am who I want to be
and what I value)
What were some of your challenges as a varsity athlete
bull Frustration of not winning
bull Coaching transitions
bull Team leadership struggles
bull Balancing responsibilities
bull Scheduling
Furthering academic excellence and student success by
bull Continuing to identify and communicate new and refine existing
academic support mechanisms for students
bull Working collaboratively with the advising office faculty
representative and registrarrsquos office to refine communicationwith and among student-athletes in relation to eligibil ity and
scheduling issues
bull Implementing the first phase of the Faculty Mentor Program
Participating in university and departmental strategic planning
efforts by
bull Conducting a cost-benefit analysis in conjunction with the
Strategic Budgeting Task-Force which identifies the value of
student-athletes and programs for admissions advancement
and student life
bull Continuing to work towards securing the necessary resources for
continued success by attracting qualified student-athletes who will
thrive at JCU and external support through engaged alumni friends
and sponsorships
bull Continuing to identify and communicate priority needs for
student success program excellence department functionality
and retention of students and staff
682 PARTICIPANTS IN 23 ATHLETIC SPORTS
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Responding to Student Concerns
Regarding Police Violence
The death of Tamir Rice on November 23 2014 and other
African American males across the country brought many
concerned students to the CSDI (The Center for Student
Diversity and Inclusion) staff to discuss their fear anger and
frustrations The conversations reminded staff that many
of our students of color particularly men feel unsafe bothon-and off-campus simply because of their race In response
the CSDI staff developed a number of programs to promote a
space for dialogue prayer and action Examples of programs
included Emergency Community Meeting Campus Vigil for
Ferguson PBSrsquos Every Motherrsquos Son Point of View Film Black
and Blue A Discussion on the American Justice System and
Moment of Silence for Lives Lost Due to Police Brutality
Hosted annual conference for Ohio Consortium of
Multicultural Centers in Higher Education
This past May John Carroll welcomed multicultural center
professionals from sixteen colleges in Ohio for an annualconference The theme was The Changing Landscape of
Diversity in Higher Education The consortiumrsquos mission
is to ldquopartner with and enhance our work in diversity for
the benefit of our institutions and our respective local
communitiesrdquo The goal of the conference was to identify
explore and discuss information about current trends and
shifts in serving and meeting the educational cultural and
social needs of diverse student populations
Educational Programs and Participation Data
The CSDI staff coordinated 32 programs with more than 2800
participants Some examples include Safe Zone Training
Student of Color Retreat Loteria (Mexican Bingo) The ldquoNrdquo
Word Dialogue and the annual Celebrate Diversity Week
The CSDI staff also facilitated a number of student and staff
training programs on issues of diversity and inclusion for six
Residence Life professional staff 49 Resident Assistants 38
Cultural Student Leaders and eight Peer Health Advocates
Implementation of Intergroup Dialogue
Common Ground AR195
Twenty-five students (14 fall and 11 spring) participated
in two offerings of the inaugural Intergroup Dialogue
course this past year The course was developed to provide
students an opportunity to dialogue with their peers about
diversity issues and to deepen their understanding of otherrsquos
perspectives under the guidance of trained facilitators
DATA POINTS
Twenty-five student leaders representing five Cultural Student
Organizations attended a leadership development workshop The
leaders were asked to complete a survey to assess their learning
which reflected a 28 response rate The data revealed that the
workshop increased studentsrsquo awareness skills and knowledge
of being a cultural student leading a cultural organization and
their role on campus Although the response rate was lower than
desired it does appear that the training had a positive impact onparticipants It is our intention to offer this training annually to
Cultural Organization Leaders
CSDI staff were invited by the Office of Residence Life to provide
diversity and inclusion education to Resident Assistants (RAs) during
their annual August training Forty-nine RArsquos participated in the
training Prior to the training the RAs completed a pre-assessment
questionnaire and immediately after they completed a post-
assessment questionnaire All 49 RAs completed both pre and post
assessments Results indicated that the RAs had a better awareness
and appreciation for issues of diversity and inclusion at JCU
The training introduced the RAs to the CSDI staff which led to many
different program collaborations throughout the year In addition
the Residence Life professional staff also requested additional
diversity and inclusion training and education as part of their
ongoing professional development
Streak Week
During Streak Week 540 first year students watched a theatricalperformance ldquoBlinkrdquo portraying acts of intolerance that have
occurred on our very own campus Every student completed an
assessment immediately following the performance and a question
and answer session by a student panel was conducted Here were
some of the key findings
93
92
94
78
87
of participants agreed or strongly agreed that ldquoBlinkrdquo
increased their awareness of diversity
and multicultural issues
of participants agreed or strongly agreed that ldquoBlinkrdquo
challenged them to reflect on their own identities
agreed or strongly agreed that they learned at least
one thing they will use in their interaction with others
agreed or strongly agreed that ldquoBlinkrdquo challenged
them to reflect on their own biases
of participants agreed or strongly agreed that ldquoBlinkrdquo
helped them to have a greater appreciation for the
value of diversity
RAs completed diversityand inclusion Training
32 2800PROGRAMS PARTICIPANTS
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DIVERSITY amp INCLUSION
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STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Knowing that we all have the power to make
a diff erence when it comes to combating
discrimination bias and injustice is a
powerful thought In my organization we all can hold
each other accountable for our words and actions I
know personally that Rhapsody Blue would like to be an
advocate for social justice around campus
- Brian Holler lsquo17 Vice President and Financial Offi cer
Rhapsody Blue
Because the national organization we are affiliated
with (Pencils of Promise as well) works on improving
access to quality education internationally one of the
things I thought about from these activities is that in
our [group] meetings discussions and activities it is
important to frame [what we do] in terms of issues of
social justice rather than assisting in providing lsquocharityrsquo
to those lsquoless fortunatersquo It is about empowerment rather
than pity- Melissa Fower President for Pencils of Promise
Some of the attitudes towards oppression or lack of
awareness [about it] utterly frighten me as a cultural
leader on campus For this to be a University that claims
their students to be ldquomen and women for othersrdquo some
of our own leaders lack empathy and knowledge My
goal is to stop these attitudes and educate JCUrsquos campus
through our programming
-Mercedes Lewis President for African American
Alliance
The fall 2014 Multicultural Retreat was designed to provide a
safe space for students from underrepresented populations
to address their social cultural and spiritual developement
Twenty students participated and 50 of them completed
an on-line survey a few days after they returned to campus
Survey results revealed the following
90
100
LOOKING AHEADCSDI has set these strategic goals for the upcoming
academic year
bull Work with the Office of Institutional Diversity and
Inclusion to co-sponsor an event
bull Develop a marketing plan to increase the
participation of students in the Intergroup Dialogue
course with the goal of enrolling a minimum of ten
students per section
bull Compare the retention rate from the first to second
year and the 6-year graduation rate for students from
underrepresented populations
bull Evaluate the Pathways to Success program and
implement changes to improve the orientation
experience for first-year students from
underrepresented populations
of the participants responded that they agreed
or strongly agreed that the retreat
bull provided them an opportunity to learn
something about themselves
bull provided them the opportunity to get to know
other students better
of participants responded that they agreed or
strongly agreed that the retreat
bull provided a better understanding of bias
incidents on campus
bull provided tools that would help them address
bias and discrimination on campus
bull helped them learn at least one thing to improve
their interactions with others
20 PARTICIPANTSMulticultural Retreat
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Addressing Title IX and Campus SaVE Act
Through weekly meetings with the JCU Police Department
(JCUPD) the Violence Prevention and Action Center
Coordinator (VPAC) the Associate Dean of Students and the
Title IX Coordinator there has been increased communicationregarding Title IX procedures and practices The Dean of
Students Office (DOS) has seen an increase in the number
of students reporting incidents of interpersonal violence
leading to resolution through the conduct process Two
significant changes to the conduct process include allowing
parents and attorneys to serve as advisors and having the
VPAC Coordinator serve as a confidential reporter
Supporting Student Success with
Academic Colleagues
Through collaborative efforts and the implementation of
best practices the DOS was able to accomplish a number
of projects and goals to support student success Fr Bernie
McAniff SJ continued to teach Freshman Year Seminar and
AR 120 Purpose and Place Exploring Campus Community
and Self Dr Sherri Crahen continued to serve as Chair of the
CARE Team and collaborated with Dr Maryclaire Moroney
Assistant Provost for Academic Advising and Student
Success and Dr Anne Kugler Associate Academic Vice
President for Faculty Development and Summer Programs
to create the ldquoGuide to Responding to Students in Distressrdquo
as well as a one page reference titled ldquoSupporting Student
Success Networkrdquo
EMT Pilot Training Program
Collaborations at JCU and with the Cleveland Clinic resulted
in an on-campus EMT Training for students The DOS worked
with JCUPD JCU EMS Dr Kathy Lee Director Pre-Health
Professions Program Cleveland Clinic EMS and Dr George
Lewindowski Physician in Residence to develop a pilot
program providing EMT training to students interested in
serving as volunteers with JCU EMS Prior to school starting in
August 2015 an intensive 150 hour three week course will be
offered to 14 pre-identified students Depending on the pilot
programrsquos success consideration will be given in the future tooffer students academic credit for this training
STUDENTS ATTENDED
2874 54 MASSES
39 DECREASE
in drug violations
Bystander Intervention Training Provided to
638 Rising Sophomores
The DOS partnered with Recovery Resources Cleveland Rape
Crisis Center Office of Residence Life VPAC Coordinator
Health Educator and Communications Coordinator to
implement bystander intervention training to 638 rising
sophomores prior to their participation in the housing lottery
Sophomores completed
Bystander Intervention Training
OUTREACH SERVICES
Providing compassionate and timely pastoral care to students
in need is at the heart of Fr Bernie McAniffrsquos work as the
Assistant Dean of Students This past year Fr Berniersquos
personal meetings with students have increased by 20 from
99 in 2013-2014 to 125 in 2014-2015 Additionally Fr Bernie
celebrated 54 Masses attended by 2874 students revived the
Knightsrsquo of Columbus a 30 member student organization
and was recognized as Advisor of the Year for his efforts by
Student Union Sadly four JCU students passed away since
June 2014 Fr Bernie provided pastoral counseling for each of
these studentsrsquo families and JCU friends as well as for students
who were hospitalized with serious health conditions
DATA POINTS
Conduct Violation Overview
From the previous academic year there was a 27 overall
increase in conduct violations Despite a downward trend over
the past several years in alcohol violations this year saw a
19 increase Whereas last year saw a 37 increase in drug
violations this year showed a 39 decrease There was an
increase in violations of the Interpersonal Violence Policy (9
violations in 2013-2014 and 16 violations in 2014-2015) The
DOS believes this increase in reporting and violations is largely
due to the hiring of a Title IX Coordinator and two significant
changes to the conduct process allowing parents and638
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DEAN OF STUDENTS
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LOOKING AHEAD
bull Continue to identify and recommend appropriate
action steps related to Title IX and the federal
guidelines within the Campus SaVE Act
bull Develop and implement the DOS Risk Audit
Action Plan
bull Foster relationships and work collaborativelywith new academic leaders to identify and
remove obstacles from studentsrsquo ability to thrive
academically and socially at John Carroll
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
It feels like yesterday that I was just
starting and here I am having my
last day of work and classes for my
freshman year I just wanted to thank the Dean
of Students Office for allowing me to work
with such a great group of individuals Each
time I go into work I am excited to see what the
day holds I appreciate all the time eff ort and
patience the staff in the Office have put into
teaching me I cannot wait to work again with
you all next yearrdquo
- Toren Bakula lsquo18 Work Study employee
735
64
79
71of respondents took
responsibility for
their actions
of respondents
clearly defined
who influenced
their decision
clearly identified
who was impacted
by their behavior
85
were able to articulate
the character of the
person they are trying
to become
respondents did not
have another violation
after submitting the
reflection
attorneys to serve as advisors during the hearing process and
having the VPAC Coordinator serve as a confidential reporter
Fifty-three students (39 men 14 women) found responsible
for student conduct violations were asked to complete a
reflection exercise as part of their sanctions The reflection
questions were aimed to measure three learning goals
Student violators will
1) Acknowledge that their actions impact the
community
2) Recognize that they have options available to them
when making decisions about their behavior
3) Act in accordance with the universityrsquos expectations
for their behavior
Here were the key findings
STUDENT
CONDUCT
VIOLATIONS 14 39
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Revitalizing Inter-Fraternity Council through
Engaged Leaders
The main goal this past year was to attract elect and
develop engaged fraternity leaders to commit to the
redevelopment of the Inter-Fraternity Council (IFC) IFC is
the governing body of the four international fraternitieshere at John Carroll Prior to elections the Fraternity
Sorority Advisor (FSA) engaged fraternity leaders in many
conversations regarding the need to revitalize IFC on campus
and how it can have a positive impact on the growth
strength and reputation of their community
New IFC executive board officers were elected for 2015 Their
leadership positive attitude commitment to IFC and to inter-
fraternal brotherhood synergy and accountability has been
key in the rebirth of IFC They have accomplished many goals
in just the few months they have been in office such as
bull IFC by-laws were completely updated through aninter-fraternal and representative committee
bull IFC executive board members engaged fraternity
leaders in a discussion on the mission and vision of
IFC and what role each fraternity and member holds
in its success
bull Addressed the need for fraternities to go beyond
philanthropy to service by partnering with Clevelandrsquos
Domestic Violence and Childrsquos Advocacy Center
bull IFC made inroads with all the chapters in terms of
changing the emphasis of doing only what is best for
my fraternity to doing what is best for all fraternitiesandor Greek community
Sororities Improve Governance within
Panhellenic Association
The JCU College Panhellenic Association is the governing
body of the five international sororities here at JCU Chi
Omega Gamma Phi Beta Kappa Alpha Theta Kappa
Delta and Kappa Kappa Gamma This past year the FSA
provided significant advising and education to chapter and
Panhellenic leaders on the proper operations of a Panhellenic
Association Outgoing and incoming Panhellenic executive
board officers exhibited great enthusiasm patience andadaptability through some changes to improve democratic
processes learn about NPC unanimous agreements policies
and best practices and how their own national organizations
support and are connected to NPC
Greek Week Refocuses on Universityand Fraternal Mission and Values
The fraternity and sorority community members were
challenged to reflect on the purpose of Greek Week based
on the common values stated in JCUrsquos and fraternity and
sorority lifersquos mission statements leadership character
academic excellence service and friendship Based on
these reflections it was determined that past behaviors
during Greek Week more often than not did not support
mission and values of fraternity and sorority life nor JCUrsquos
To restore integrity to the community and to align Greek
Week events with the values of our fraternal and JCU
community significant changes were made
Changes made included
bull significantly reduce the number of events and
days of competitive events
bull plan activities that showcase the values of inter
national fraternities and sororities
bull no overall winners of Greek Week
General feedback from fraternity and sorority members
was that they really enjoyed Greek Week Many
commented on how they didnrsquot feel stressed out
or too exhausted to participate fully in their normalresponsibilities such as going to class turning in class
assignments taking tests going to work fulfilling service
hours working in the lab etc They also commented on
how ldquofun and laid backrdquo events seemed to be and how
the lack of focus on competition allowed for all members
to not get entangled in disagreements as in yearrsquos past
Resolution of Risk Management Concerns
at Off-Campus Establishment
The FSA worked with the Office of Legal Affairs Student
Activities and the JCUPD to address risk management
issues related to social events at a popular localestablishment at which alcohol is served Through
collective efforts the establishment agreed to resolve
our concerns and to follow all of JCUrsquos risk management
policies for student events with alcohol A new contract
is currently being drafted for any student organization
seeking to hold an event with alcohol at this location
505 333 172
FRATERNITY AND SORORITY MEMBERS
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FRATERNITY amp SORORITY
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DATA POINTSGreek participants in
bystander intervention training142
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working closely with our advisor I have been
able to accomplish great things With her
knowledge of Greek and Student Aff airs she has
been very helpful in providing information for us as student
leaders and John Carroll students overall I learn something
new every day from her She teaches me how to strengthen
my leadership skills as well as how to be a better student I
know whenever I have a question about anything she will be
there for me She has really taught me how to hone in on myskills and excel at my position
This department is so important to me because I live and
breathe Greek Life being President of Panhellenic The
department has taught me to not only care about myself and
my own sorority but take a step back and appreciate each
of the chapters what they have to off er and each of their
membersrsquo opinions Hopefully we can continue to grow our
community and our presence on campus to create a positive
image of fraternity and sorority liferdquo
- Alexandra Bernitt rsquo16 President Panhellenic Association
PARTICIPATION DATA
bull A total of 142 fraternity and sorority members
participated in bystander intervention training
hosted by the Violence Prevention and Action
Center Health Promotion and Wellness and
the JCU Police Department
bull Total number of participants who participated
in Lip Sync Over 1100
bull Greek Week raised $3500 for the Greater
Cleveland Fisher House Campaign
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Provide leadership development opportunities that
prepare fraternity and sorority members to lead in
their individual organizations the Panhellenic andInterfraternity Councils as well as the greater JCU
community
bull Create a fraternity and sorority community committed
to JCUrsquos Jesuit and Catholic mission and identity and
to their common interfraternal mission and values
bull Educate fraternity and sorority members
especially key organizational leaders in areas of
risk management and liability to promote holistic
membership development
65 CHI OMEGA
66 GAMMA PHI BETA
68 KAPPA ALPHA THETA
69 KAPPA DELTA
65 KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA
4 0 BETA THETA PI
32 DELTA TAU DELTA
35 LAMBDA CHI ALPHA
65 SIGMA PHI EPSILON
SORORITIES
FRATERNITIES
$3500 RAISED FOR THE GREATERCLEVELAND FISHER HOUSE
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Participated in Bystander intervention Training
of Rising Sophomores
The Health Promotion and Wellness coordinator collaborated
with the Violence Prevention and Action Center Coordinator
Residence Life Dean of Students and Recovery Resources
to educate 638 rising sophomores on bystander intervention
This training was made mandatory for all rising sophomoresas a part of the 2015-2016 housing selection process
Provided Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention
for College Students (BASICS)
The goal of BASICS is to reduce risky behaviors and harmful
consequences of alcohol abuse Based on an interview with
and questionnaires filled out by the student regarding their
drinking behaviors objective feedback is provided by a
trained BASICS professional This program is offered to JCU
students who either violate the Student Code of Conduct or
want to explore their alcohol and drug use This year a total
of 51 students were referred for this intervention resulting in
a 150 increase from the 2013-2014 year Of those students
who received BASICS interventions
Peer Health Advocate Program Expanded
to Better Meet Student Needs
The coordinator trained 23 Peer Health Advocates (PHAs)
this past academic year The training focused on programdevelopment and execution as well as the skills knowledge
and attitudes necessary to be an effective peer advocate
PHAs facilitate programs for and with students in the
residence halls student organizations classrooms athletic
teams and more They also staff the Resource Room at the
Student Health and Wellness Center Additional expectations
for PHAs include
bull Executing interactive positive fun and non-
judgmental programming
bull Creating awareness of health topics affecting JCU
students through such means as posters social mediacampaigns newsletters Carroll News editorials public
service announcements one-on-one interactions
tabling at health education initiatives and general
availability for program participation
bull Helping students find long-term and appropriate
on and off-campus resources to support healthy
behaviors by making referrals for at-risk students
to the appropriate professionals These resources
included Health Education Residence Life Counseling
Center Health Services Violence Prevention Action
Center JCU Police Department etc
bull Participating in ongoing training on a wide variety
of health and wellness topics and assist with the
facilitation of bi-weekly Wellness in the Stacks
programming in the Library Learning Commons
Approval of AR274 A Peer Health Advocate Seminar
This past spring JCUrsquos Public Health Committee officially
approved AR 274 It will be offered for the first time in fall
2015 This course was specifically developed to provide an
academic anchor to the leadership training and development
of the Peer Health Advocates and to provide them the
necessary resources skills and information to assist theirpeers in a successful undergraduate experience Students will
learn about various health topics affecting college students
as well as program design and implementation
92
58
54
33
100
exceeded the number of alcoholic drinks
consumed the last time they partied or
socialized compared to the overall JCU
student population
overestimated the amount of alcohol
that a typical JCU student consumes
did something they later regretted
50 forgot where they were or what
they did and 25 got in trouble with
the police within the last 12 months as a
consequence of drinking
felt overwhelmed by all they had to do
and 25 felt sad within the past 2 weeks
of those seen were referred to on-campus
resources including the University
Counseling Center Violence Preventionand Action Center andor academic deans
(compared to NCHA data 2013)
23Peer Health Advocates (PHAs)were trained this past academic year
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HEALTH AND WELLNESS
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DATA POINTS
What We Know Data on First-Year Studentsrsquo
Alcohol Consumption
We have completed our eighth year of collecting information
regarding alcohol consumption of first-year students through
AlcoholEdu AlcoholEdu incorporates the latest evidence-
based prevention methods to create a highly personalized
on-line education user experience that inspires students to
reflect on and consider changing their drinking behaviors
Pre and post-exams and behavioral surveys are administered
a total of three surveys At John Carroll it is mandatory for all
first-year students to complete this training
This year there was a 99 response rate This excellent
compliance rate can be attributed to increased communication
with the students non-completion sanctions and collaboration
with Resident Assistants Here are some key findings about our
first-year studentsrsquo alcohol consumption
bull The rate of high risk drinkers has decreased since
beginning this analysis in 2007 The rate of non-
drinkers has increased by 3 since 2007
bull Our first-year non-drinking students exceed those
reported by other Jesuit colleges and universities
Additionally rates of lightmoderate and high-risk
drinkers are lower than surveyed Jesuit counterparts
bull After completing the entire AlcoholEdu training 88
of students reported that the course prepared them
to make responsible decisions about drinking
Impact of Alcohol Education Classes
This past year 65 students were sanctioned to take an
alcohol education class due to violations of the Universityrsquosalcohol policy These classes included an emphasis on
bystander intervention as well as the Good Samaritan
Policy Students were asked to complete an assessment
after participating in the class With 51 of the 65 students
completing the assessment the response rate was 79 Here
are two of the main findings from this assessment
Health and Wellness Programs
Various health education programs were presented to nearly
1700 students Our alcohol awareness presentations are very
popular and highly requested by Resident Assistants and
student organizations Over 300 students participated in
alcohol awareness presentations and completed assessments
afterward Here are some of the findings
73
94
99
79
71
strongly agree that they can recognize the
signs of someone who is intoxicated
strongly agree that they are willing tointervene if they see someone who has had
too much to drink
strongly agree or agree that they learned
something about how frequently the average
the JCU student drinks
of students surveyed recognize the difference
between perceptions and actual drinking rates
of JCU students
listed the lsquoGood Samaritan Policyrsquo as a
correct response to identifying the name
of a specific policy
Wellness in the Stacks
students participated in Wellness in the Stacks
programming within the Library Learning
Commons Students participated in Pinterest
painting bamboo plant construction henna
tattoos making heart-healthy trail mix
aromatherapy therapy dogs and others and were providedwith stress-relief information When asked on a short survey
ldquowithin the last 12 months how would you rate the overall level
of stress you have experiencedrdquo 29 indicated tremendous or
more than average stress While 91 felt ldquoless stressed after
attending stress-freeWellness in the Stacksrdquo events
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Revise the BASICS health assessment for students who
violate the marijuanaother drug policy to better meet
their needs
bull Expand health promotion program offerings through
the implementation of initiatives developed solely by
Peer Health Advocates as a result of their coursework in
AR 274 Peer Health Advocate Seminar
bull Develop a comprehensive program to reduce alcohol-
related incidents off-campus in collaboration with
Residence Life
bull Increase fraternity and sorority membersrsquo knowledge of
high-risk drinking through risk reduction efforts
students were presented withvarious health education programs1700
OVER
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Staff Display Adaptability with Increased
Departmental Expectations and Staff Changes
This year brought significant challenges some new and some
persistent that truly pushed the JCU Police Department
(JCUPD) to its capacity Similar to years past JCUPD has
experienced significant officer turnover with six resignations
and two newly hired offi
cers Many police departments evenfor larger municipalities are dealing with a decrease in the
number and qualifications of job applicants The department
is working closely with Human Resources to recruit hire and
train well qualified individuals
Other challenges include the increased number of
background checks requested by students and university
employees This is a time consuming process for the front
office staff and was the fifth most frequent duty recorded
by the JCUPD this academic year Lastly given the federal
guidelines within the Campus SaVE Act and Title IX JCUPD
has new demands and expectations that also require much
investigative time and reporting
Despite these challenges the entire staff has responded with
the highest level of professionalism collaboration and vigor
It will be important for JCUPD to continue to reconsider
processes and departmental responsibilities in order to
respond as effectively as possible to these challenges
DATA POINTS
to JCUPD Compared to last year this
is a 47 increase in calls largely due
to adding new duties to the call list
In 2013-2014 there was only a 17
increase in calls
The top five reasons and their frequencies are as follows
1747 Admittance into roomfacility
1690 Building check
1078 Non-secured area
754 Maintenance concern
594 Background checksFingerprints
Criminal reports totaled 183 with the top reports listed as
32 Underage Persons Offenses (Alcohol)
32 Theft
22 Criminal mischief
Non-criminal reports totaled 180 with the top reports listed as
47 Illness ndash Transport
27 Auto Accident - Property Damage Only
18 Property - LostMissing
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Improve our training and capacity to perform
reporting and investigative functions related to
Title IX and interpersonal violence concerns
bull Enhance marketing and education regarding
JCUPD services to more fully realize and perpetuatethe credibility of the organization as a police
department serving all members of the JCU
community
bull Transition our current Incident Report form to an
Access database to enhance the tracking of incidents
and reporting functions
bull Review processes and responsibilities in light
of expectations and work force capacity
bull Identify and implement specialty areas for
our three sergeants
$450000
9674
was generated through the
sale of parking permits and
issuance of citationsIN REVENUE
Department Exceeds Revenue Expectations
Parking Manager Patti Taylor devoted a great deal of
time and effort into providing the Police Officers with
valuable information to assist with the identification of
parking violations Approximately $450000 in revenue
was generated through the sale of parking permits and
issuance of citations This is an increase of 89 from the
previous year
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Choral and Instrumental Performances
The annual choral and instrumental performances at JCU
were once again highlights of the department including the
Annual Sacred Music Concert in the fall and the Jazz Band
Concert in the spring Most especially the third and final
performance of the Intergenerational Choir was a superb
finale to the collaborative project between the Cleveland
Alzheimerrsquos Association the academic department of
Criminology and Sociology and student affairsrsquo Liturgical
Music and Musical Arts (LMMA) The choir a combination of
people with early-stage Alzheimerrsquos disease their caregivers
and our students gave a presentation of five songs under the
direction of Dr Cynthia Caporella LMMA Director at the 25th
annual Alzheimerrsquos disease educational event
The collaboration was also the end of a three-year research
project with goals of fighting the stigma of Alzheimerrsquos
disease and developing community amongst its participants
Drs Harris and Caporella had one article published in
2014 regarding this project and a new article is underwaythanks to the funding of a JCU Summer Faculty Research
Fellowship
Music and Prayer Collaboration Transforms Crowd
during Ignatian Heritage Week
The collaborative planning efforts between LMMA and
Campus Ministry resulted in a lunch time program titled
ldquoMusic Prayer and Reflection in the Jesuit Tradition
Caring for the Earthrdquo The image for the week surrounded
sustainability and carried with it a vision of caring for Godrsquos
creation Specifically the service joined readings around
this image with four pieces of music two of which werecontemporary pieces written by two local composers on the
faculty of the Cleveland Institute of Music One of the pieces
was a descriptive piece of a brook located east of Cleveland
that is supported by the Cleveland Museum of Natural
History A third piece from the movie ldquoThe Missionrdquo offered
a Jesuit connection in film media Many community members
in attendance described the experience as transformative
Assessment plans developed for music courses
In preparation for the inclusion of one credit Fine Arts
courses in the integrative core curriculum assessment
plans were developed and approved for courses in applied
music Rubrics were developed for each of the courses in
conjunction with the Core Director and the Associate Dean of
Arts and Sciences for the Humanities The Director of LMMA
is in the process of identifying instructors to teach the new
course offerings in music These new applied courses include
wind ensemble brass ensemble string ensemble applied
guitar and applied voice
DATA POINTS
During the past year student participation in the major vocal
and instrumental groups was as follows
25
30
16
28SCHOLACANTORUM
CHAPELENSEMBLE
PEP BAND
JAZZ BAND
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Offering the first ever JCU Applied Music Courses
available to the entire student body in spring 2016
bull Equipping the music room to offer digital performances
from online venues for the study of musical styles
performance techniques and comparative analysis
bull Working with the staff in the Office of Student
Engagement to expand opportunities for students to
experience fine arts performances offered throughout
Cleveland
bull Hiring and orienting a new Coordinator of the JCU Pep Band
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
I participated in Schola Cantorum and Chapel
Choir I had the opportunity to de-stress for a
few hours a week which was very important
since I had challenging coursework and multiple part-
time jobs and internships This helped me to focus on
spiritual and emotional wellness as well as academic
success I was also able to build strong relationships with
my fellow singers I believe that making music together
brings people closer in a way that few other activities
can and I certainly saw that in my experiences at JCU
The music department has important connections to
JCUrsquos mission values and Jesuit identity Though I
am not Catholic some of the pieces we learned helped
me learn about Jesuit and Christian history and my
participation in chapel choir kept me actively engaged inthe liturgy Additionally allowing students to participate
in extracurricular activities they enjoy is in keeping with
ldquocura personalisrdquo by encouraging students to develop in
all aspects of their lives not just academicallyrdquo
- Megan Boyk rsquo15 Schola Cantorum and Chapel Choir
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Creation of the LP 198 LAUNCH Credited Course
LAUNCH (Leaders Always Undertake New Challenges) is
a 1-3 credit course covering various topics related to the
methods or content of leadership not typically covered
in regular course offerings such as mission diversity and
inclusion ethical leadership and the building of personal
strengths In addition students receive core leadership
training necessary for success in prominent leadership
positions on campus
Commuter Student Section Added to AR120 Purpose
and Place - Exploring Campus Community and Self
AR120 is a course designed to assist first-year students with
the transition to college and to promote their engagement
in all facets of their educational experience The commuter
section of this course addressed challenges related to
commuting to campus getting connected to JCU resources
road safety and more A highlight regarding this particular
section is that it was held in a nontraditional classroom
setting in the newly renovated commuter lounge
Drawn to Leadership Program Reaches Different
Student Demographic
The Drawn to Leadership Program was targeted to JCU
Fantasy Gaming Club members This program offered a
different perspective to learn about leadership development
by focusing on the leadership concepts found in superhero-
based comic books and movies
DATA POINTS
Leadership Programs Engage Students in Developing
Values and Skills
A progressive four-tiered set of leadership programs is
offered to John Carroll students annually Each tier provides
students with the opportunity to develop a set of leadership
skills and knowledge and each successive program builds
upon the knowledge and skills cultivated in the prior tier
Tier programs meet for an hour per week for 4-6 meetings
depending on the program
Students are able to select from three programs in Tier1 ldquoLiving and Leadingrdquo ldquoReading and Leadingrdquo or ldquoTake
the Leading Rolerdquo These programs all focus on students
increasing their levels of self-awareness which will better
prepare them for leadership experiences Students who
complete one of the three Tier 1 programs are eligible to
participate in the Tier 2 ldquoAdvancing Leadershiprdquo program
which focuses on the experiences of participating students
as members of various groups and how they can influence
change as a group member without necessarily having a
formal leadership position Students who have completed
both the Tier 1 and 2 programs are eligible to participate in
the Tier 3 ldquoSharing Your Strengthsrdquo program This program
incorporates the Gallup organizationrsquos StrengthsQuest online
assessment which provides students with detailed reports
about their five personal strengths Students who complete
the Tier 1 2 and 3 programs are eligible to participate in the
Tier 4 ldquoLeadership in Actionrdquo program which focuses on
ethical decision making
The following participation counts have been recorded over
the past 3 academic years
PARTICIPATION COUNTS 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
Tier 1 57 66 75
Tier 2 42 51 69
Tier 3 31 37 24
Tier 4 22 22 25
66 INCREASE in commuter
service program participation
Commuter Student Programs
and Participation Increase
In the year 2013-2014 36 commuter service programs
were offered with 740 total participants This year 41
programs were provided to 1229 total participants Theresults show a 66 increase in overall commuter service
program participation with a 13 increase in total programs
offered Among those programs offered students were
able to attend a Cleveland Indians baseball game Cleveland
Cavaliers basketball game and several movie viewings
Program invitations were also sent to transfer students to
participate which had partial impact on the participation
increase
41 1229PROGRAMS PARTICIPANTS
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ORIENTATION amp LEADERSHIP
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Students in all tiered programs complete written assignments
and discuss them with their peers in a conversation
facilitated by a professional student affairs staff member
Assignments are collected and deposited in the Office of
Leadership Programs The Director of Leadership Programs
then assessment rubrics to the various assignments
determine whether or not the desired learning has occurred
for each student
TIER PROGRAM OUTCOME
The assessment results indicate that the activities set up for
the Tier 1 programs provide students with the opportunity to
learn the desired information to increase self-knowledge and
demonstrate it on the various assignments While students
in Tier 2 were able to demonstrate competence regarding
the various aspects of serving as a group as a member
participants sometimes struggled to identify areas of
diversity In Tier 3 participants could readily determine ways
to identify opportunities to utilize their personal strengths
to assist with three of the potential presented challenges
However a lack of understanding was demonstrated in termsof using strengths in the areas of delegation confrontation
and mediation This is likely partially due to the struggles
that students face with these skill sets in their daily lives For
the ldquoLeadership in Actionrdquo program students readily created
scenarios that connected with the initial three principles
of the programs However several concepts related to
ethical leadership including ldquobeing fairrdquo and ldquobeing lovingrdquo
presented some challenges for our students and may be
somewhat attributable to the fact that ldquofairrdquo and ldquolovingrdquo are
rather abstract concepts in comparison to the first
three tenets
LAUNCH Leaders Always Undertake New Challenges
The LAUNCH program provides student leaders with
information considered to be foundational and essential to
serving as an effective leader and beyond Since the creation of
LAUNCH over 350 student leaders have the training program
Following each LAUNCH weekend evaluations are collected
and compiled to determine the effectiveness of the program
in meeting the established outcomes A review of the data
for the past three LAUNCH programs indicates that at least
90 of the participants on average achieved the outcomes
Leadership Scholars Program
The Leadership Scholars Program (LSP) was created in
2010 providing participants with opportunities to increase
their leadership competence through both curricular and
co-curricular activities The program focuses on developing
student leaders of remarkable character who seek to become
agents for transformative change on campus and in their
future professions and communities
Each year the program seeks to enroll a cohort of approximately 20
incoming students Over the past three years the cohort size has been
27 (class of 2018) 19 (2017) and 19 (2016) The cohort size fluctuates
based on how many students choose to accept the scholarship and
attend JCU with 35 scholarships offered from a pool of over 200
applicants
The 2014 JCU Commencement saw the first cohort of LSP students
complete their degrees From the entering cohort in fall of 2010 75 o
the students persisted through graduation When reviewing the reasonfor program participant attrition students most commonly leave to
transfer to another institution in order to pursue a degree not provided
by John Carroll (eg pharmacy musical theater) A less frequent reaso
for student attrition is that some participants struggle to ldquofind their
footingrdquo and struggle with their inability to be elected or selected for
a formal leadership position on campus (eg Student Union senator
Resident Assistant)
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Coordinate and enhance leadership development efforts by
gathering together a committee of professionals around campu
who provide related opportunities to students
bull Begin to measure levels of campus engagement among
commuter students in organizations and activities other than
those provided by commuter services
bull Convene a campus wide meeting to discuss issues and services
relevant to the matriculation and ongoing success of transfer
students
bull Develop electronic messages related to engagement
opportunities to distribute to first year students after the
first six weeks of the fall semester
bull Increase the number of first-year students of color whoparticipate in Tier 1 leadership development programs
bull Help to successfully transition a new co-director of the
Leadership Scholarship Program into hisher role in the progra
bull Develop a follow-up leadership development piece for LAUNCH
(for Leadership Always Undertake New Challenges) participant
after they have transitioned into their leadership roles
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Coming from a high school that focused on leadership andentrepreneurship the leadership development programs
were perfect for me The tiers were focused on self-
discovery and how to handle being on a team I got the chance to know
my strengths and weakness and also to discuss leadership in the worl
of comics Leadership is everywhere if I look for it My freshman year
would have been an entirely diff erent experience if it wasnrsquot for the
leadership programs
- Marie Keita rsquo18 Participant in Tiered Leadership Programs
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Major Facility and Equipment Upgrades Provide
Improved Fitness and Sport Experiences
The Department of Recreation coordinated a number of
renovations and equipment upgrades this past year that
improved student faculty staff and community membersrsquo
experience in our facilities The first major project was the
installation of new flooring in the Fitness Studio where cyclingclasses yoga Zumba and other activities are conducted
giving the space a safer refreshed and modern look
The Corbo Room Improvement Task Force created spring
2014 addressed two necessary improvements including
additional Corbo Room equipment and new flooring in
the cardio area Throughout spring and summer 2015 the
Johnson Natatorium lap pool and diving well were repainted
and re-coated along with a new ultraviolet water treatment
system A new electronic scoreboard was installed which
will certainly improve the competition experience for teams
coaches and fans
Club Sport Members Active in Competition and
Service to Others
There are club sport teams at John Carroll with over 200
student participants The teams include Rowing Field
Hockey Hockey Womenrsquos Basketball Menrsquos Rugby Sailing
Ultimate Frisbee Menrsquos Volleyball Water Polo and Womenrsquos
Volleyball Funded in part by the Student Activity Fee
students manage all operational aspects of club sports
including fundraising membership recruitment and retention
practice and competition scheduling and travel Team
members are also involved in service on a regular basisSome of the programs they support are the Labre Project
Cleveland Clinicrsquos Lerner Center for Autism Project Linus
St Malachis Lunch Program and numerous service projects
offered through JCUrsquos Center for Service and Social Action
Pilot Shadow Program of Intramural Student
Supervisors Shows Promise
The intramural (IM) employees interested in becoming IM
Student Supervisors participated in a new staff development
and training program in which they were paired up to
shadow current IM Student Supervisors during evening or
weekend IM competitions The purpose of this opportunityis to nurture professional development leadership skills and
staff camaraderie as well as to provide on-the-job training
in regards to the duties and responsibilities of an IM Student
Supervisor This shadowing experience allowed for IM staff
to self-identify if they felt prepared to apply for IM Student
Supervisor positions for next year In addition it provided
current supervisors the opportunity to teach others about
the knowledge and skills they utilize in their position The
Department of Recreation will continue to build on this
program in the future
DATA POINTS
Intramural sports
Intramural sports have continued to thrive and excel
offering opportunity for exercise camaraderie and
an environment for creating meaningful relationships
with peers A total of 1963 individuals participated in
intramural sports in 2014-2015 with 901 being unique
participants There were a total of 1620 males and 343
females who engaged in intramural sports In 2013-2014
there was a total of 1794 participants (1415 males and 379
females) engaged in intramural sports
First-year student participation increased by 36 (376
Unique Individuals 2013-2014 511 Unique Individuals 2014-
2015)
First-year student intramural
participation increased by 3636
421
1963 1620 343
INTRAMURAL SPORT PARTICIPANTS
AVERAGE CORBO FITNESSROOM VISITORS PER DAY
Fitness Offerings
There was a 25 increase in student and staff participation
in fitness activities with an average of 289 participants per
week in 2014-2015 in comparison to 232 average participants
per week in 2013-2014
A Pilates and Stretch and Strengthen class have been added
to the list of fitness classes Corbo Fitness Room participation
for the 2014-2015 academic year averaged 421 visitors per
day with the highest participation of 525 visitors per day In
2013-2014 the average visits per day was 398
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RECREATION
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LOOKING AHEAD
bull Improve orientation training and recognition
efforts for all student staff through the previously
implemented team model Update our student
development model through online offerings new
technology and improved leadership strategies to
stimulate growth and self-awareness
bull Collaborate with different departments on
late night programming health and wellness
initiatives and special events to better meet our
students needs interests and to increase student
engagement Focus these initiatives primarily
at first-year students as well as first-time users(those who may not typically utilize our facilities
or services)
bull Provide risk management training for Club Sports
and Building Supervisor staff Utilize John Carroll
and Northeast Ohio resources so as to better
equip staff for emergency action plans responding
to crisies and dealing effectively with conflict
bull Continue to work towards enhancing technology
resources related to daily operations marketing
of services and programs and departmental
communications assessment and evaluation
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Being involved in the Rec department allowed
me to have two supervisor roles These
roles allowed me to have a great deal of
responsibility I was well respected by my peers seen as
a leader on campus and this makes me very proud The
leadership skills I developed will be something I treasure
and will be very valuable to me as I move forward in my
career I learned that I am a strong leader who has the
ability to stand up to her peers even when it is tough I
learned what it means to love your work because I truly
loved working for this department I found that I am
inspired by people around me who have a tremendously
strong work ethic
I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to work for
the Rec department and I know that if I had not had this
opportunity that my time at Carroll would have never been
the same and I would have never grown as a person as
much as I didrdquo
- Kylie Brooks rsquo15 Club Sport Supervisor and Student
Building Supervisor
Working for Intramurals (IM) has given me the identity
that every student searches for when entering a new
experience It has given me the opportunity to take a
better look at who I am as a person and has given me the
opportunity to make lasting relationships with people
who I would have never met had I not worked for the
department Working for IMrsquos is not just a job for me it
gives me my place at JCU
This position teaches me how to be a leader how tomotivate people and how to be confident in various
situations I learn to lead by example everywhere I
go because a person is always representing the Rec
department no matter whatrdquo
- Greg Olenick rsquo16 Intramural Supervisor
10 200 PARTICIPANTS
CLUB SPORT TEAMS
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
University Community Celebrates the
Re-opening of Murphy Hall
The re-opening of Murphy Hall in August 2014 was a major
accomplishment The newly renovated building impressed Murphy
residents as well as alumni faculty and staff who toured the hall
after a number of ribbon-cutting ceremonies Murphy residents
reported that they appreciated the enhanced community and
study space Since many of the residents had lived in the ldquooldrdquo
Murphy they were especially impressed with the improved
lighting the updated bathrooms and the private sinks
While there were some minor complications in the re-opening
related to electricity heating and cooling windows and paint
the overall re-opening process was seamless and exciting The
cross-divisional collaboration that brought this renovation to
completion was tremendous and a source of great pride for
all who participated The Silver Level LEED certification that
was achieved was a great way to conclude the project
Red Carpet Rolled Out for First-Year Students onMove-In Day
It was exciting to open the 2014-2015 academic year with
one of the largest first-year classes in recent history It was
also the first year where students were living in truly social
cohort communities In order to continue the celebration of
the large first year class First-Year Move-In Day was enhanced
to welcome our students with excitement The feedback from
parents was overwhelmingly positive with many of them
thanking staff members for their energy and assistance
Invaluable to the success of the day was the help of the ROTC
cadets Their hard work and limitless energy helped immensely
Newly Developed Room Change Process Policy a Success
The development and implementation of the comprehensive
room change process policy was an achievement for the
Office of Residence Life (ORL) The policy was shared
widely with students ORL Staff and parents to allow for
transparency and clearer communication The policy also
supported Resident Assistants (RAs) and professional staff
members in having a standard point of reference and specific
procedures to follow
Resident Ministry Program Offerings Expand
In addition to the fall semester First-Year Retreat the
Resident Ministers collaborated with students to offer the
Journey Retreat in the spring semester as well as a ldquoRootsrdquo
overnight outdoor retreat to explore intentional living The
Murphy Mass returned to the Murphy Chapel with increased
attendance at both the Mass (average of 40+) and social
afterwards in the Murphy atrium
ORL Staff Recognized at Northeast Ohio Resident
Assistant Conference
The JCU RA delegation was recognized as the ldquoMost Spiritedrdquo at the
Northeast Ohio RA Conference at Baldwin Wallace University Several
Residence Life staff members presented at the conference with two
RA presenters receiving recognition as one of the ldquoTop 10rdquo programs
DATA POINTS
Number of Residential Students
YEAR FALL SPRING
2010-2011 1708 1661
2011-2012 1789 1734
2012-2013 1786 1724
2013-2014 1657 1606
2014-2015 1755 1676
Murphy Hall closed for renovation
Community Development Activities Sponsored by
Resident Assistants
YEAR TOTAL TOTAL PARTICIPANTS
2013-2014 615 6485
2014-2015 727 5181
After having smaller than projected numbers of rising junior
and senior students sign up to live on campus for the 2015-2016
academic year those currently living on campus were surveyed
to learn more about their decision to live off campus The seven
question survey was sent to 475 residents with a response rate of
21 The most significant findings were
bull The greatest factor impacting the decision to live off
campus was finances (45) This was followed closely
by wanting to experience something different than the
residence halls (22) and wanting a greater sense of
independence (21)
bull Monthly rent for the majority of respondents (67) is
$350-$400 per person every month The question did not
ask respondents to quantify what was included in rent
so there are some unknowns Only 15 of respondents
indicated a rent higher than $400 per person every month
bull The most popular month to sign a lease was March
(29) Prior to February when the 2015-2016 Housing
Information became available 53 of the respondents
had signed leases The other 47 of respondents signed
leases in February and March The earliest a lease was
signed was in September (1)
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RESIDENCE LIFE
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bull Including themselves students reported the number
of people who they will be living off-campus with
Four people (33) followed by five people (19)
three people (16) and six people (14)
bull 76 are planning to live in University Heights Shaker
Heights (13) and South Euclid (9) are the other
two cities with the most respondents
These findings will inform messaging and timing of
information about housing for upper-class students This
data also indicates the need to continue to look at the cost
of living on-campus and how the benefits are explained in
relationship to that cost
While these qualitative findings include only one part of the data
collected they still provide strong insight into the residential
experience The data supports the amount of time effort and
resources devoted to developing and strengthening community It
also supports several key learning goals for students who live on
campus The data also clearly demonstrates the concerns about
facilities that have been at the forefront of the work done this
year by the ORL All of these insights will be better informed once
the compilation and analysis of the quantitative data is complete
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Review of ORL structure and staffing
bull Expand knowledge of and competency in academic
processes and procedures to better inform future
collaborations
bull Enhance education around issues pertaining to respect
including but not limited to vandalism safety interpersonal
violence and relationships with non-residence life staff
members serving the residential communities
STUDENT PERSPECTIVES
This was my third year at John Carroll University
and my first year living on campus The amount
of care and concern that I received from my Area
Coordinator Adrian Tamas and all of the Murphy RAs was
amazing I never thought that I would feel that comfortable
away from home but because of the staff in Murphy Hall I
now call John Carroll University home Itrsquos been a wonderfu
year as a resident in Murphy and I cannot wait for my next
and final year Thank you for everythingrdquo
- Ghada Abu Shaweesh rsquo16 Resident
ldquoThree years ago I was a sophomore who lived with great
tension and anxiety I had not yet developed the courage to
grow into the leader who I wanted to be on campus Then I
was selected to be a Resident Assistant From that moment
on I was on a path that would allow me to grow and develop
into a leader on campus a man for others and the person
who I ultimately desired to become I am beyond thankful for
my time with Residence Life The professional staff alongwith my fellow staff members and residents have left their
marks on me I will forever remember the time wersquove spent
together the laughter wersquove shared the critical moments
that have pushed us outside of our comfort zones and the
relationships wersquove cultivated From the bottom of my heart
thank yourdquo
- John Barrett rsquo15 Senior Resident Assistant
81 1621 PARTICIPANTS
RESIDENCE SATISFACTION SURVEY RESPONSE RATE
The ORL staff created a survey focused on the following
areas satisfaction with RA satisfaction with residence hall
space cleanliness and processes assessment of ability to
sleep and study learning as a result of living in a residence
hall and overall satisfaction While the quantitative portions
of the survey are not yet compiled and analyzed the
qualitative data was compiled and reviewed The overall
response rate was approximately 81 of 1621 residents who
received the survey
Some of the key findings
bull Residents overwhelmingly responded that the most
important lesson skill or value learned this year was
about relationships with others Residents described
relationships with roommates learning to live in
community and how to deal with people who were
different Skills and lessons related to living independently
(time management responsibility and accountability)
were the second most frequent responses
bull The respondents most frequently cited that the best
part of their residential experience was related to the
people with whom they lived their roommate and
or floormates Other frequent responses included the
sense of community the RA and the convenience ofliving on campus
bull Cleanliness and other facility issues were the main
concerns that residents cited when asked about what
they would like to see improved about on-campus
living Other frequent responses included the dining
hall loudness of fellow floor members and both the
enforcement of and lack of enforcement of residence
hall policies
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
New Late Night Program Collaborations
Streak the Center programs were held during fall 2014 and spring
2015 to provide students with opportunities to gather together
and participate in a variety of social programs including arts and
crafts entertainment movies food recreation relaxation music
and more This large scale event was made possible through
cross-departmental collaboration between the Office of Student
Activities Student Union Programming Board (SUPB) Orientation
and Leadership Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion
Counseling Center Violence Prevention and Action Center
Residence Life Health Education and Promotion Student Health
and Wellness Center and Recreation This event attracted over
550 students each semester it was held
Infusion of Intergroup Dialogue within iLead Program
The Office of Student Activities (OSA) in collaboration with the
Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion incorporated the ldquoCommon
Groundrdquo workshop within the iLead student organization training
program iLead a day-long leadership training opportunity for
student organizations operates with the goal of providing student
leaders an understanding of the nuts and bolts of running a successful
organization on campus The ldquoCommon Gorundrdquo training facilitated
by staff who are Intergroup Dialogue facilitators and students
who have completed the Intergroup Dialogue class in the fall
provided education on discrimination and oppression Seventy-four
student organization leaders representing 64 organizations were in
attendance at this training Of those who attended 69 completed
program evaluations In the evaluation students were asked to
identify one creative way they could apply what they learned in the
workshop into their organization The results are as follows
bull 31 stated they could raise awareness through discussionor activity and 27 stated by maintaining awareness and
working to make a difference
bull Other responses included education through information
and diversifying organization membership
bull The top three areas students reported they learned more
about during their experience at iLead were dealing with
discrimination advertising and funding policies
Student Leader Team created for Late Night Programming
The OSA developed a team of student leaders tasked with
assisting in the planning promotion and implementation oflate night programming events sponsored through the Office
of Student Activities Leaders were chosen from the current
student programmers that were already active Expectations were
established and provided to SUPB By January 2015 SUPB was
required to plan a reoccurring late night program on campus every
Friday and Saturday during the academic year between the hours
of 10 pm and midnight
DATA POINTS
bull SUPB held 13 additional programs in 2014-2015 with
an increase of 51 more participants in comparison
to the 2013-2014 academic year (66 programs with
8437 attendants in 2013-2014 79 programs with 12787
attendants in 2014-2015) Programs which were added
include Rock Out Your Room Meet the Greeks Step
Afrika and more
bull Comedian Dave Coulier performed duringHomecoming this year and was attended by
approximately 1000 students
bull The fall semester Welcome Back Concert sponsored by
SUPB board attracted 600 additional participants in the
2014-2015 academic year (300 in 2013 ndash 2014 900 in
2014-2015)
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Conduct an assessment of our current large-scale
programming needs to obtain an accurate pulse on the
types of social late-night programming students needand want Explore collaboration opportunities with other
programming departments like Recreation Residence
Life and Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion for
this project
bull Work with departments in Student Affairs and across the
university to identify event attendance tracking software
options to better track event participation
bull Develop a template to help map the university learning
goals to the activities of SUPB and student organizations
in order to create a new assessment plan
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Irsquom the current president of the Paranormal
Research Group The Student Activities
Office has definitely impacted my overall
JCU experience in a positive way The office gave us
the opportunity to strengthen the bonds within our
organization I learned a lot of leadership strategies with
the officersquos help I learned how to manage and finance an
organization while maintaining the fun factor of what an
organization should be [Student Organizations are] so
important to have because [they] allow students to conn
to each other and their community The office off ers a
one of a kind experience here at Carroll and is crucial [fo
students] to get the most out of JCUrdquo
- Bryan Mersol rsquo17 Student Organization President
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Student Feedback Leads to Increased Physician Hours
Anecdotal feedback over the past several years suggested
the need to increase the hours and days of the week that
physicians would see patients in order to better meet
studentsrsquo busy schedules The Student Health and Wellness
Survey was administered and results clearly supported
this need In recent years physicians came to campus on
Mondays (25 hrs) and Thursdays (25 hrs) for a total of fivehours With the new contract physician hours were increased
to eight hours a week on Mondays (4 hrs) and Fridays (4
hrs) As a result physician visits increased by 43 (536
physicians visits in 2013-2014 and 767 in 2014-2015) and
students are very pleased with this improved service
HealthSpot Installation Provides Additional Care
Options for Students
John Carroll is the first college in the United States to provide
physician appointments through a computerized kiosk
called the HealthSpot This technology is at the forefront of
revolutionary high-quality medical care Students are put inface-to-face contact with a healthcare professional via video
screen The kiosk comes equipped with everything they
would need to perform a variety of remote treatments under
the supervision of an on-site medical professional Some of
the common ailments that are able to be addressed through
HealthSpot are Allergies cold and flu cough sinus infections
rashes fever sore throats and more With the installation of
this technology the SHWC is now able to provide students
with medical care five days a week Since November 2014 a
total of 21 students have utilized the HealthSpot
New Contract with Cleveland Clinic Saves Center $15000The SHWC entered into a new contract with the Cleveland
Clinic physicians in an effort to reduce costs With this new
contract and subsequent change in physicians over $15000
in was saved in comparison to last year
Nurses Utilize Brief Motivational Interview Training to
Identify and Intervene with At-risk Students
To properly screen for and address high-risk behaviors in
students visiting the SHWC nurses participated in brief
motivational interview training Motivational interviewing
(MI) supports health behavior change by helping individuals
explore and resolve their ambivalence about change without
evoking resistance MI techniques can be incorporated into
routine patient care Additionally an MI screening form was
completed by 719 students during the spring 2015 semester
Students who screened positive for high-risk behaviors were
engaged in a brief motivational interview with a nurse and
received information to help strengthen their motivation to
change those unhealthy behaviors in order to achieve their
optimum level of wellness
DATA POINTS
The SHWC saw a 7 increase in unique individuals in 2014-2015 and
an overall increase of 10 in the total number of client visits (which
covers all SHWC services) Flu and allergy injections were both up
this year by 21 and 31 respectively
2013-2014 2014-2015
Client Visits 3133 3451
Unique Individuals 1228 1320
Physicians Visits 536 767
Van Runs 270 242
Nutritional Visits 185 123
Sent to Area Health Centers 103 202
STDHIV Clinic 84 46
Gynecological Visits 25 39
Travel Clinic Visits 93 62
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Explore options for obtaining an electronic medical
record program
bull Increase awareness and visibility of the HealthSpot as an
alternative quality health care treatment
bull Support the Universityrsquos learning goals and collaborate
with the student health and wellness group by developing
programs to promote students to be self-health advocates
based on data from the National Collegiate Health
Assessment survey
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working at the Health Center was the first job
I received on campus and it has become like a
second home to me I have had the opportunity to
learn about diff erent privacy policies and how they work in
a college setting as well as bits and pieces about the medical
field coupled with great experience along the way This
department provides students with the care they need to
continue to do well in other areas at JCU by making sure they
get the best care possible and allowing students to share their
problems in all realms of the health world whether physical
or mental They make it possible for all students to feel and
perform their best during their time at JCUrdquo
- Anna Lawler rsquo16 Work Study employee
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Opening of Relaxation Room
Research on college campuses demonstrates that stress
is the number one impediment for academic performance
and overall well-being Therefore the University Counseling
Center (UCC) collaborated with the Grasselli Library in
developing the Relaxation Room located in the Learning
Commons The room provides students with a quiet
welcoming space to learn about and practice a variety of
research-based mind and body stress-reduction techniques
It includes
bull A state-of-the-art massage recliner
bull Guided relaxation audio recordings
bull Computer-based biofeedback programs
bull Psycho-educational books and handouts
bull Yoga mats and meditation rugs
Students can use the Relaxation Roomrsquos resources by signing
up for specific time slots Individual consultation is also
provided for the biofeedback program so students can use itto its fullest potential
Outreach Initiativesrsquo Message is that Help is lsquoWithin
Reachrsquo at the UCC
A programmatic and marketing theme was developed for all
community outreach initiatives titled ldquoWithin Reachrdquo This
past year a total of 22 outreach initiatives offered under
this new marketing theme were offered to students faculty
and staff Programs focused on increasing awareness of
mental health issues among college students and promoting
help-seeking behavior One of the most successful programs
was a dinner and movie night featuring a speaker from theNational Alliance on Mental Illness with over 80 students in
attendance as well as several faculty and staff
Installation of Titanium Scheduling Software
For many years the UCC has used a paper system to collect
and reference student information when visits occur The new
database system Titanium allows the staff to electronically
store student records and access them quickly when
needed This technological solution is critically necessary
in streamlining operations to allow for a seamless client
experience for the students and a more effective working
environment for the UCC staff
DATA POINTS
Total Counseling Services Overall
A total of 254 students received counseling services for the
2014-2015 academic year (4 less students from 2013-2014)
Out of those students 649 (165) were female and 351
(89) were male The highest percentage of students seen
were freshmen at 265 (67) which is consistent with the
2013-2014 year
Most common reasons students visited the UCC in 2014-2015
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Provide staff orientation and training for new UCC
employees (interim director full-time counselor part-
time counselor) and trainees (two doctoral interns one
masterrsquos intern and one psychiatry resident)
bull Continue the implementation of Titanium Scheduling
Software and fully transition to electronic records
bull Expand outreach programming through the Relaxation
Room and the Within Reach event series
of visits are related to anxiety
(53 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to depression
(14 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to academics
(41 Decrease from 13-14)
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
I have had a wonderful experience with the
UCC and have encouraged other friends
who are struggling to go there too No
part of my experience has been negative and I look
forward to my sessions In the short time I have been
going I feel that I have already made tremendous
improvements My only suggestion for improving the
center is to continue to inform students of its resources
and how valuable it can berdquo
- Anonymous student UCC Satisfaction Survey
874
585
348
254 TOTAL STUDENTS THAT RECEIVEDCOUNSELING SERVICES
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Interpersonal Violence Reporting Increase
The Violence Prevention and Action Center (VPAC)
experienced a substantial increase in the amount of time
advocating for survivors of interpersonal violence along with
the total number of students reporting interpersonal violence
incidents in the 2014-2015 academic year These increases
indicate that the awareness of issues related to interpersonal
violence and the need for bystanders to identify and createempathy with those suffering has most likely increased as well
Large-scale Bystander Intervention Training
Conducted with 638 Rising Sophomores
In collaboration with the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
Recovery Resources Residence Life Dean of Students Office
and Health Promotion and Wellness the VPAC Coordinator
successfully conducted Bystander intervention Training
for 638 rising sophomore students Of those 638 students
46 were male and 54 female This training was made
mandatory as a part of the housing selection process
The purpose of this training was to teach students the
concept of bystander intervention A bystander is anyone
who observes an emergency or a situation in which it is
likely that someone could use help Bystander intervention
programs teach people to overcome their resistance to
checking in and helping out These programs have been
found to be very helpful on college campuses to thwart
sexual assault abusive alcohol consumption concerns about
suicide depression and eating disorders
Students also learn how to identify a continuum of
inappropriate sexual behaviors through experiential
activities designed to create empathy with those who have
experienced sexual or dating violence At the end of the
training students develop skills to intervene as a bystander
and make a commitment to intervene before during and
after an incident of sexual or dating violence
Peer Health Advocate Program Exceeds
Membership Goals
One of the VPACrsquos goals this year was to train 10 Peer
Health Advocates by April 2015 Peer Health Advocates are
tasked with educating the campus on a gamut of topics
associated with interpersonal violence including bullying
dating and relationship violence and more This goal was
met and exceeded in January 2015 when a total of 18 Peer
Health Advocates were trained An additional 10 Peer Health
Advocates were trained by Alex Leslie of the Cleveland Rape
Crisis Center in March 2015 ndash for a total of 38 Advocates Peer
Health Advocates facilitated three interpersonal violence
presentations to the following groups of student leaders
Fraternity and sorority new members Panhellenic Council
and participants in the LAUNCH leadership program a core
leadership training for students in prominent leadership
positions on campus
DATA POINTS
Educational Programming
Forty-two educational programs were provided to 1639 individuals
in fall 2014 covering topics such as alcohol sex and consent healthy
relationships and more Seventeen trainings were provided to 777
individuals in spring 2015 covering similar topics When comparing
to the previous year 51 more programs were held in 2014-2015
(39 programs 2013-2014 59 programs 2014-2015) and 40 more
individuals attended these programs (1731 2013-2014 2416 2014-2015)
Bystander Intervention Training
Participants who completed bystander intervention training
completed a survey developed by Recovery Resources to collect
demographic information as well as information related to bystander
behavioral intent and problem gambling knowledge Questions
measured behavioral intent and gambling knowledge Results of this
survey revealed
89
88
92
93
of participants reported feeling a sense of
responsibility to intervene in issues of substance
use sexual violence and mental health problems
of students understand the obstacles to
intervene in these issues
of students plan to use the skills they learned
from the training in the future
of students reported at least one action that they
planned on taking after the training
LOOKING AHEADbull Hire train and supervise a graduate assistant to assist
with programming and outreach initiatives that focus on
interpersonal violence and bystander intervention
bull Develop a new brand for the Violence Prevention and Action
Center including a new logo and brochure
bull Co-teach AR274 Peer Health Advocate Seminar created to
educate ten Peer Health Advocates
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working with Coordinator of the VPAC this the past year
has been a true joy I learned a variety of skills and about
several topics such as bystander intervention signs of
an abusive relationship substance abuse and how to help someone
in a crisis By the end of my senior year I was gave presentations on
my own to students around campus Working with VPAC has made
me a well-rounded student with a large desire to help others in any
way that I can She taught me to be an eff ective presenter and to be a
leader on campus The skills I learned will not only benefit me in my
future career but as a better member in societyrdquo
- Gina Paolini rsquo15 Peer Health Advocate
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KINGS OF THE OAC
A major trophy returned to JCUs campus for the first
time since the 2003-04 school year
John Carrolls all-around effort on the mens side earned the
Blue Streaks the OAC Mens All-Sports Trophy It was the fifth
time in program history John Carroll earned this prestigious
trophy The Men of Carroll finished with 83 points besting
second-place Mount Union who turned in 8025 points
A BUNDLE OF HONORS
Mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik might need to
build a new trophy case for all of his 2014-15 honors
The midfielder was named the 2014 Capital One Academic
All-Americareg of the Year for Division III mens soccer The
honor gave Potocnik his second-straight Capital One
Academic All-Americareg honor having been a second-team
selection in 2013 He became just the second Blue Streak to
earn this prestigious honor joining Mackenzie Griffin (softball
2013) This honor was just the tip of the iceberg for one of
the top players in JCU mens soccer history
Potocnik was one of six student-athletes nationally to be a
part of Northwestern Mutuals Inspiring Potential float in
the Tournament of Rosesreg Rose Parade
In addition Potocnik earned D3soccercom All-America
NSCAAContinental Tire All-Region All-Ohio All-OAC and
Academic All-OAC accolades Finally Potocnik was JCUs
male recipient of the Clyde Lamb Award given to the top
graduating male and female student-athletes at each of the
10 OAC institutions
HISTORY IN THE MAKING
John Carrolls mens tennis team celebrated a program
first this year The Blue Streaks made their first-ever
NCAA Tournament appearance
John Carroll qualified with a 5-4 win over Otterbein in the
championship match of the OAC Tournament John Carroll
would go on to beat Franciscan in the first round of the
NCAA Tournament before bowing out to Kenyon
The Blue Streaks had won five OAC titles prior but the OAC did
not have an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament until recently
NCAA APPEARANCESIn addition to the mens tennis team John Carroll
had three teams and seven individuals qualify for the
NCAA National Championship fields
JCUs football team made its second-straight NCAA
appearance John Carroll rolled past Centre 63-28 in the
first round and held on for a 14-12 win over Wheaton (Ill)
in the second round The Blue Streaks bowed out in the
quarterfinals with a 36-28 loss to the Purple Raiders
The mens basketball team earned its 13th-ever NCAA
Tournament bid The program earned a bid for the first timesince 2010 The womens basketball team earned its second-
straight and second-overall bid to the NCAA Tournament
field
Individually senior Dan Mirman repeated as an All-American
at 149 pounds for wrestling He became JCU wrestlings 106th
All-American Mirman had plenty of company at the NCAA
Wrestling National Championship as seniors Terner Gott and
Todd Gaydosh gave the Blue Streaks three competitors for
the first time since 2005
John Carroll had three members of the cross country team
qualify for the NCAA National Championships in seniorTadhg Karski sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson It marked the first time since 2004 that the
Blue Streaks sent three runners to the cross country NCAA
National Championship Senior Nick Williams qualified for
the NCAA Indoor Track and Field National Championships in
the 60m hurdles while senior Rocky Mitolo qualified for the
NCAA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships in
the shot put
ALL-AMERICANS
Brian Potocnik and Dan Mirman had plenty of company in the
All-American department
Football senior Aramis Greenwood was the most decorated
student-athlete when it came to All-American honors The
wide receiver made the prestigious AFCA Division III All-
America team becoming the first Blue Streak to do so since
2008 and just the eighth overall He would go on to garner
third team honors on the AP Little All-America Team and
honorable mention D3footballcom honors
In all four football players earned All-American honors with
junior offensive lineman Anthony Latina senior linebacker
Kevin Cope and senior quarterback Mark Myers earning
honors from D3footballcom
Senior right-hander Drew Doring earned second team
All-America honors from D3baseballcom and the ABCA
Rawlings He became the first JCU pitcher to earn All-
America honors since 1985
Sophomore Katlyn Spahar was accorded honorable mention
WBCA Division III All-America accolades for her outstanding
performance on the hardwood
INDIVIDUALSTEAMS
4QUALIFIED FOR NCAA NATIONAL
CHAMPIONSHIP FIELDS7
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ATHLETIC HIGHLIGHTS
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RIDING OFF INTO THE SUNSET
An era came to a close this school year as Kerry Volkmann
retired after being the mentor of the John Carroll wrestling
program since 1987
The Hall of Fame coach guided his charges to two national
titles and 47 All-American honors He started the year
winning his 300th dual match in the seasons opening
weekend with a 34-11 win over Niagara County Community
College at the Bob Del Rosa Duals
Over 200 former wrestlers football players coaches
teammates friends and fans of the JCU wrestling program
celebrated Volkmanns legacy in his last home dual
400 AND COUNTING
The OAC mens basketball 400-club inducted
its fifth member this year
John Carroll mens basketball head coach Mike Moran won
his 400th game at JCU with a 97-78 win over Ohio Northern
on December 10
Moran who just completed his 23rd year at JCU entered
the season 35th amongst active Division III coaches in total
wins He now ranks fourth all-time in wins amongst OAC
mens basketball coaching greats
In April Moran was honored by the GCBCA as the recipient
of the Dennis Lustig Golden Deeds Award for his long-time
contributions to basketball in the Cleveland-area
CENTURY MARK
A third coaching milestone occurred for JCUs coaches
this year Mens soccer head coach Hector Marinaro earned
his 100th win with a 3-0 shutout over Muskingum on senior
night
OAC TEAM SUCCESS
John Carroll celebrated a wide-array of achievements
at the team level within the OAC
The mens tennis team won its first OAC title since 2006
John Carroll earned a share of the regular-season crown
before edging Otterbein 5-4 in the championship match of
the OAC Tournament
The mens soccer team was unbeaten in the OAC regular-
season It marked the fifth undefeated and untied regular-
season by an OAC institution since 1984
On the mens side John Carroll had a slew of second-place
OAC finishes The football cross country and indoor track amp
field teams all captured solo possession of second-place in
the OAC The mens basketball and baseball teams tied for
second in their respective regular seasons
Mike Moran won
his 400th game
Menrsquos tennis team
won its first OAC
title since 2006
Hector Marinaro
earned his 100th w
Womens lacrosse
made its long-awai
debut
On the womens side the Blue Streaks volleyball team
returned to the championship match of the OAC Tournament
for the first time since 1995 The womens swimming amp diving
team was undefeated in OAC regular-season dual meets
OAC INDIVIDUAL SUCCESS
John Carroll had 10 individuals earn OAC titles
The womens swimming and diving team led the way with
seven Sophomore Margaret Zagrobelny junior Lindsey Fano
freshman Anne Crowley and senior Victoria Watson led the
way earning OAC gold in the 400-medley relay Watson
would go on to capture first in the 200-freestyle and as part
of the 400-free relay Fano would capture an individual title
in the 100-breast Watson was joined by freshman Megan
Hawk sophomore Amanda Casamatta and senior Katii
Sheffield on the OAC-champion 400-free relay
Senior Rocky Mitolo (shot put) and junior Adam North (long
jump) earned first-place finishes at the outdoor track amp field
championship
Senior Dan Mirman rounded out the titles taking first at
149-pounds in wrestling
THE INAUGURATION
The womens lacrosse team made its long-awaited debut
After having to outlast Clevelands winter weather the Blue
Streaks turned in a 20-10 win over Houghton on February 28
The team would go on to finish 10-5 and earn the No 2 seed
in the OAC Tournament
STELLAR COACHING
John Carroll is blessed with stellar coaching for its
student-athletes Two Blue Streak coaches were
recognized by their peers this year
Laura Rodeffer was named the OAC Volleyball Coach of the
Year She continues to have her Blue Streaks on the rise
Rodeffers team turned in a 23-7 record in 2014 and were in
the hunt for the OAC regular-season title until the last week
of the season
Shaun Keenan earned OAC Mens Tennis Coach of the Year
honors for helping guide the mens tennis team to one of the
best seasons in program history
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AMONG THE BEST IN THE
REGION AND OHIO
John Carroll had 29 student-athletes earn All-Region honors
while 17 added All-Ohio honors for the year
Baseball senior Drew Doring led the way The senior right-
hander was tabbed as the 2015 Mid-East Regional Pitcher of
the Year by both D3baseballcom and ABCARawlings
Note In elect sports it is possible to earn multiple All-Region and All-Ohio
honors so each student-athlete was counted once per sport they played
Additionally some sports do not have All-Region or All-Ohio honors
OAC MAJOR AWARD
WINNERS - PLAYERS
JCUs student-athletes were amongst the best in the
conference with six players taking home major awards
from the OAC
John Carroll had a trio of players on honors for their stellar
play on the pitch Senior Brian Potocnik was the Mens SoccerMidfielder of the Year while junior teammate Jimmy Mattina
was the Mens Soccer Defender of the Year On the womens
side senior Haley McDonald took home Goalkeeper of the
Year accolades
On the diamond senior Drew Doring was the Kent Tekulve
Pitcher of the Year He was the first JCU hurdler to earn this
honor since Luke Adkins in 2004
On the gridiron junior Kevin Cope was named the Gene
Slaughter Most Outstanding Linebacker It was the second-
straight year JCU has taken home the conferences top
linebacker honor On the hardwood sophomore KatlynSpahar gave JCU back-to-back Helen Ludwig Player of the
Year accolades
ALL-OAC HONORS
John Carroll had 136 student-athletes earn All-OAC
honors this year
Football led the way with a school-record 20 selections The
Blue Streaks picked up 22 honors from the outdoor track
and field teams with 12 from the men and 10 on the womens
side Mens indoor track and field (nine) baseball (eight) and
womens swimming and diving (eight) rounded out the top six
Note Each member of the swimming and diving team earning All-
OAC honors was counted once Each member of the track and field
team earning All-OAC honors was counted once for cross country
once for indoor and once for outdoor
HITTING THE BOOKS
As mentioned earlier mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik was
named the Capital One Academic All-Americareg of the Year for
Division III mens soccer He had an abundance of company as
numerous Blue Streaks really buckled down in the classroom
Football senior safety Brody Zangaro earned second team
Capital One Academic All-Americareg honors for the second
straight year On the district level Potocnik Zangaro and
baseball junior right-hander Aaron Lapaglia earned Capital
One Academic All-District accolades
Wrestling sophomore Sal Corrao and senior Todd Gaydosh
earned NWCA Scholar All-American honors Womens
swimming and diving junior Lindsey Fano was a CSCAA
Individual Scholar All-American Cross country senior Nicki
Bohrer sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson were named USTFCCCA All-Academic honorees
for cross country Rounding out the honors were seven
members of the softball team who all earned NFCA Scholar-
Athlete distinctions
Potocnik and softball senior right-hander Rachel Byrnes were
JCUs recipients of the Clyde Lamb Awards
Additionally 83 student-athletes were honored with
Academic All-OAC honors
Note Select honors from the Capital One Academic All-Americareg
program have not been released yet
83 STUDENT983085ATHLETES WERE HONORED
WITH ACADEMIC ALL983085OAC HONORS
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VISIONJohn Carroll University will graduate individuals of intellect and
character who lead and serve by engaging the world around them
and around the globe
MISSIONAs a Jesuit Catholic university John Carroll inspires individuals to excel
in learning leadership and service in the region and in the world
CORE VALUES
The Universityrsquos core values include a commitment to
learning in order to create
bull An environment of inquiry which embraces Jesuit
Catholic education as a search for truth where faith and
reason complement each other in learning In pursuit of
our educational mission the University welcomes the
perspectives and participation in our mission of faculty
staff students and alumni of all faiths and of no faith
bull A rigorous approach to scholarship that instills in our
graduates the knowledge eloquence sensitivity and
commitment to embrace and to live humane values
bull A campus committed to the intellectual spiritual
emotional and physical development of each student
bull An inclusive community where differing points of view
and experience are valued as opportunities for mutual
learning
bull A culture of service and excellence that permeates
every program and office
bull A commitment to sharing our gifts in service to each
other and the community
bull A campus that responds to demographic economic
and social challenges
bull An appreciation that our personal and collective
choices can build a more just world
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
The following initiatives are essential to the University
being recognized as a center of learning and service
bull Create a diverse community of faculty staff alumni
and friends dedicated to advancing the Universityrsquos
vision mission and core values
bull Create a learning community of outstanding teacher-scholars characterized by the commitment to
student achievement
bull Create a talented cohort of service-oriented staff
committed to achieving and being recognized as a
center of learning and service
bull Recruit enroll retain and graduate a talented
diverse student body prepared for todayrsquos global
reality and committed to learning leadership and
service that will engage the world
bull Secure resources necessary to foster an
extraordinary learning experience and promote John
Carrollrsquos mission as a Jesuit Catholic university
bull Assist in responding to demographic economic and
social challenges in our region in order to support
investment and employment opportunities and build
confidence in our shared future
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The Division of Student Affairs at John Carroll University offers
programs and services that foster the development of individualsof intellect and character who will lead and serve by engaging
the world around them and around the globe
MISSION
VISION
Informed by the Jesuit Catholic mission of the
University the Division of Student Affairs is
committed to the development of students and
the campus community by
bull Collaborating with others to foster a
vibrant engaged diverse and inclusive
learning community outside of the
classroom
bull Providing and facilitating services
programs and opportunities for student
learning and leadership development in
the service of others
bull Challenging students to act with integrity
and compassion and to reflect on the
implications of their actions on individual
communal and global scales
bull Assessing and advocating for the needs
and development of students
STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
bull Strengthen the sense of community by
fostering a campus climate that is inclusive and
by enhancing the overall safety health and
spiritual well-being of all students
bull Foster a more seamless and integrative learning
environment through active collaboration with
Academic Affairs and the design of programs
that complement and contribute to shared
learning outcomes related to diversity and
inclusion social responsibility leadership and
holistic development
bull Increase student engagement by promoting
purposeful involvement with peers faculty
staff administrators and community members
bull Support student success through the design
and delivery of high quality services and
programs
SUPPORTING JCUrsquoS UNIVERSITY LEARNING GOALS
The Division of Student Affairs supports the University Learning Goals by providing and facilitating services
programs and opportunities for both affective and cognitive learning and development Our role on campus is
to enhance the learning environment educate the campus community about students and their experiences
and partner with academic colleagues to foster true learning communities We do this in an educational process
that approaches the development of the whole student with the goal of cultivating productive citizens
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LEARNING GOALS
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INTELLECTJohn Carroll students will be
transformed by an integrative
curriculum in-depth study
within their program(s) of
study and applied learning to
fully realize their potential to
enrich the world To achieve
this level of engaged learning
our students will
bull Develop habits of critical
analysis and aestheticappreciation
bull Understand the religious
dimensions of human
experience
bull Demonstrate an integrative
knowledge of human and
natural worlds
bull Apply creative and
innovative thinking
bull Communicate skillfully in
multiple forms of expression
bull Demonstrate a capacity to
engage in respectful civil
discourse
CHARACTERJohn Carroll students will
develop a holistic awareness
of self and others acting with
integrity and moral purpose
for the good of society
Amidst a diverse community
of learners and inspired by the
Ignatian tradition of finding
God in all things our students
will
bull Cultivate a habit ofreflection
bull Understand value and
respect their own and
othersrsquo talents unique
characteristics and socio-
cultural identities
bull Develop a personal belief
system that is inspired by
Ignatian values such as
rigor generosity gratitude
inclusivity solidarity and adesire for the greater good
bull Practice mature decision
making and care for the
whole person
bull Act competently in a global
and diverse world
LEADERSHIPJohn Carroll students will
recognize themselves as
agents of positive change with
and for others Integrating
faith and reason to meet the
worldrsquos needs through ethical
leadership our students will
bull Claim their identities as
discerning leaders
bull Apply a framework for
examining ethical dilemmas
bull Employ leadership and
collaborative skills
bull Live responsibly in accord
with their personal belief
system
SERVICEJohn Carroll students will
advocate for social justice
through responsible service in
their local national and global
communities Informed by
our collective faith traditions
prepared by scholarship and
in solidarity with the poor and
the marginalized our students
will
bull Understand and promotesocial justice
bull Work actively toward
creating a more inclusive
welcoming and just
community
bull Serve in their communities
as engaged citizens and
advocates
We express this commitment in terms of the following four
university learning goals informed by our Jesuit Catholic heritage
PREAMBLE The vision of Jesuit higher education for the twenty-first century is to graduate individuals with a well-educated solidarity
who are contemplatives in actionndashmorally responsible aware of the fundamental challenges facing the modern world with a depth of
knowledge and strength of character to work creatively and compassionately for a more just and humane society Within this vision a
John Carroll education is distinguished by respect and care for the whole person ( cura personalis) innovative teaching and integrated
learning across the entire student experience A commitment to excellence and academic rigor animates our way of proceedingndash
graduating individuals of intellect and character who lead and serve by engaging the world around them and around the globe
UNIVERSITY LEARNING GOALS
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Womenrsquos Lacrosse Celebrates Inaugural
Season as Official Varsity Sport
Womenrsquos lacrosse finished its first season with a record of
10-5 second in the Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) losing to
Baldwin Wallace in the conference semifinals The team also
won the first Team Service Award a new collaboration with
the Center for Service and Social Action
Students Benefit from Sports-related
On-line Career Network
Teamwork Online a global sports network which connects
over three million sports enthusiasts with executives and
professionals at over 800 sports teams and venues was
launched in partnership with the Center for Career Services
in September 2014 As of April 2015 there were 244 JCU
students enrolled in the program and seven students landed
an internship or a full-time job as a result of their networking
through this valuable resource
Coaching Accolades for Volleyball
and Menrsquos Tennis
Two coaches received OAC Honors for bringing their programs
to new heights this season Laura Rodeffer was named
Volleyball Coach of the Year with the team finishing 23-7 and
playing in their first OAC Championship match since 1995
Shaun Keenan Menrsquos Tennis coach was named Menrsquos Coach of
the Year Keenan led the team to its first NCAA Championship
appearance beating Franciscan University of Stuebenville in
the first round after winning the OAC Championship
Wrestling Staff Honors and Changes
With over 200 former wrestlers football players and
friends at his last wrestling home match JCU honored and
celebrated the culmination of Kerry Volkmannrsquos 28 year
coaching career Following in his footsteps as the next Head
Coach of Wrestling is JCU alumnus Mark Hawald rsquo05 a former
JCU All-American NCAA Post-graduate Scholarship winner
and successful collegiate coach at Mount Union University
and Case Western Reserve University
DATA POINTS
This year 682 total athletic participants were reported to the
NCAA compared to 637 in 2013-2014 a 7 increase
20 7500EVENTS PARTICIPANTS
STUDENT AND ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT
12WOMENrsquoSBASKETBALL
44MENrsquoS
SOCCER
23WOMENrsquoSSOCCER
20 SOFTBALL
20 VOLLEYBALL
20 WRESTLING
15 MENrsquoSSWIMMING
22WOMENrsquoSSWIMMING
18MENrsquoSBASKETBALL
44 BASEBALL
24 MENrsquoS CROSSCOUNTRY
20WOMENrsquoS CROSSCOUNTRY
166 FOOTBALL
13 MENrsquoS GOLF
6 WOMENrsquoS GOLF
MENrsquoSLACROSSE41
WOMENrsquoSLACROSSE17
16 WOMENrsquoSTENNIS
53MENrsquoSTRACK983085INDOOR
34WOMENrsquoSTRACK983085INDOOR
51MENrsquoSTRACK983085OUTDOOR
30WOMENrsquoSTRACK983085OUTDOOR
The Athletic Department sponsored over 20 student and
alumni engagement events throughout the year totaling
over 7500 participants not including attendance at home
varsity competitions Activities included the Homecoming
and Family Weekend Football game the Joshua M Bernot
rsquo04 Golf Outing the 1994 Football Reunion the Academic
Achievement Banquet and the Senior Athlete Send-Off
Senior athlete exit interviews were conducted in the spring by
the Senior Director of Athletics and Recreation Laurie Massato determine their overall satisfaction with their academic
athletic and co-curricular experiences A random sampling
of 42 seniors from different sports hometowns and starters
versus non-starters were emailed interview invitations
yielding a total of 11 students agreeing to participate Here
were common themes from studentsrsquo responses
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ATHLETICS
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LOOKING AHEAD
Furthering Student Development and Engagement by
bull Communicating and refining the process around the
Team Service Award
bull Utilizing Student Athletic Advisory Committee
meetings to record service activity share information
about service experiences enhance communicationamong athletes and to get feedback on departmental
decision-making
bull Exploring new and improved ways to obtain feedback
about the student-athlete experience
bull Utilizing social media in a more intentional way to
engage students in support of our programs
Developing and Implementing Advancement and
Alumni Engagement strategies by
bull Working towards more efficient exchange of
information regarding athletic related gifts to includefollow-up with donors
bull Capitalizing on opportunities both on campus and
on the road to gather alumni parents and donors in
support of our teams
bull Implementing a spending plan for Blue Gold funds
targeting specific program needs and the goal of
recognizing program success and student-athletes
bull Expanding upon the senior student-athlete social with
additional contact and potential awards program
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
In my final years I could not be more excited about
the future of student-athletes at John Carroll From
a football perspective people like Tom Arth Brian
Cochran Brandon Staley Matthew Feeney DJ Debick and
Ryan Gravel are people I had the pleasure of working with and
who have proven how vital they are to our university beyond
football With more time and energy being invested in our
athletic programs recently results have followed along quickl
In a hotbed for extremely high quality individuals Northeast
Ohio is a competitive area for colleges to compete for student
athletes If I had one message for the administration at John
Carroll as a proud graduate enthused about the direction of
our school it would read Strike while the iron is hot In a
continued investment in our programs and more importantly
our student-athletes results will reciprocate the process I
really believe in the message John Carroll has to off er As
someone who also had the opportunity of being a work study
student in the athletic department I am confident that our
coaches and athletic staff are a living example of that message
and we should be proud I hope other students experiences ca
continue to blossom beyond what I know now I am enthralled
to see John Carroll athletics continue to growrdquo
- Marty Gibbons rsquo15 Football
What did you learn as a result of your participation in
varsity athletics
bull Academics was the first priority very challenging as a
varsity athlete
bull Value of holistic development the need to get
involved in co-curricular learning experiences
bull Time management skills
bull Critical importance of teammate friendships and
relationships with coaching staff
bull Development of healthy coping skills and resiliency by
mediating conflicts andor adversity in sport school or
personal life
bull Leadership skills
bull Identity development (who I am who I want to be
and what I value)
What were some of your challenges as a varsity athlete
bull Frustration of not winning
bull Coaching transitions
bull Team leadership struggles
bull Balancing responsibilities
bull Scheduling
Furthering academic excellence and student success by
bull Continuing to identify and communicate new and refine existing
academic support mechanisms for students
bull Working collaboratively with the advising office faculty
representative and registrarrsquos office to refine communicationwith and among student-athletes in relation to eligibil ity and
scheduling issues
bull Implementing the first phase of the Faculty Mentor Program
Participating in university and departmental strategic planning
efforts by
bull Conducting a cost-benefit analysis in conjunction with the
Strategic Budgeting Task-Force which identifies the value of
student-athletes and programs for admissions advancement
and student life
bull Continuing to work towards securing the necessary resources for
continued success by attracting qualified student-athletes who will
thrive at JCU and external support through engaged alumni friends
and sponsorships
bull Continuing to identify and communicate priority needs for
student success program excellence department functionality
and retention of students and staff
682 PARTICIPANTS IN 23 ATHLETIC SPORTS
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Responding to Student Concerns
Regarding Police Violence
The death of Tamir Rice on November 23 2014 and other
African American males across the country brought many
concerned students to the CSDI (The Center for Student
Diversity and Inclusion) staff to discuss their fear anger and
frustrations The conversations reminded staff that many
of our students of color particularly men feel unsafe bothon-and off-campus simply because of their race In response
the CSDI staff developed a number of programs to promote a
space for dialogue prayer and action Examples of programs
included Emergency Community Meeting Campus Vigil for
Ferguson PBSrsquos Every Motherrsquos Son Point of View Film Black
and Blue A Discussion on the American Justice System and
Moment of Silence for Lives Lost Due to Police Brutality
Hosted annual conference for Ohio Consortium of
Multicultural Centers in Higher Education
This past May John Carroll welcomed multicultural center
professionals from sixteen colleges in Ohio for an annualconference The theme was The Changing Landscape of
Diversity in Higher Education The consortiumrsquos mission
is to ldquopartner with and enhance our work in diversity for
the benefit of our institutions and our respective local
communitiesrdquo The goal of the conference was to identify
explore and discuss information about current trends and
shifts in serving and meeting the educational cultural and
social needs of diverse student populations
Educational Programs and Participation Data
The CSDI staff coordinated 32 programs with more than 2800
participants Some examples include Safe Zone Training
Student of Color Retreat Loteria (Mexican Bingo) The ldquoNrdquo
Word Dialogue and the annual Celebrate Diversity Week
The CSDI staff also facilitated a number of student and staff
training programs on issues of diversity and inclusion for six
Residence Life professional staff 49 Resident Assistants 38
Cultural Student Leaders and eight Peer Health Advocates
Implementation of Intergroup Dialogue
Common Ground AR195
Twenty-five students (14 fall and 11 spring) participated
in two offerings of the inaugural Intergroup Dialogue
course this past year The course was developed to provide
students an opportunity to dialogue with their peers about
diversity issues and to deepen their understanding of otherrsquos
perspectives under the guidance of trained facilitators
DATA POINTS
Twenty-five student leaders representing five Cultural Student
Organizations attended a leadership development workshop The
leaders were asked to complete a survey to assess their learning
which reflected a 28 response rate The data revealed that the
workshop increased studentsrsquo awareness skills and knowledge
of being a cultural student leading a cultural organization and
their role on campus Although the response rate was lower than
desired it does appear that the training had a positive impact onparticipants It is our intention to offer this training annually to
Cultural Organization Leaders
CSDI staff were invited by the Office of Residence Life to provide
diversity and inclusion education to Resident Assistants (RAs) during
their annual August training Forty-nine RArsquos participated in the
training Prior to the training the RAs completed a pre-assessment
questionnaire and immediately after they completed a post-
assessment questionnaire All 49 RAs completed both pre and post
assessments Results indicated that the RAs had a better awareness
and appreciation for issues of diversity and inclusion at JCU
The training introduced the RAs to the CSDI staff which led to many
different program collaborations throughout the year In addition
the Residence Life professional staff also requested additional
diversity and inclusion training and education as part of their
ongoing professional development
Streak Week
During Streak Week 540 first year students watched a theatricalperformance ldquoBlinkrdquo portraying acts of intolerance that have
occurred on our very own campus Every student completed an
assessment immediately following the performance and a question
and answer session by a student panel was conducted Here were
some of the key findings
93
92
94
78
87
of participants agreed or strongly agreed that ldquoBlinkrdquo
increased their awareness of diversity
and multicultural issues
of participants agreed or strongly agreed that ldquoBlinkrdquo
challenged them to reflect on their own identities
agreed or strongly agreed that they learned at least
one thing they will use in their interaction with others
agreed or strongly agreed that ldquoBlinkrdquo challenged
them to reflect on their own biases
of participants agreed or strongly agreed that ldquoBlinkrdquo
helped them to have a greater appreciation for the
value of diversity
RAs completed diversityand inclusion Training
32 2800PROGRAMS PARTICIPANTS
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STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Knowing that we all have the power to make
a diff erence when it comes to combating
discrimination bias and injustice is a
powerful thought In my organization we all can hold
each other accountable for our words and actions I
know personally that Rhapsody Blue would like to be an
advocate for social justice around campus
- Brian Holler lsquo17 Vice President and Financial Offi cer
Rhapsody Blue
Because the national organization we are affiliated
with (Pencils of Promise as well) works on improving
access to quality education internationally one of the
things I thought about from these activities is that in
our [group] meetings discussions and activities it is
important to frame [what we do] in terms of issues of
social justice rather than assisting in providing lsquocharityrsquo
to those lsquoless fortunatersquo It is about empowerment rather
than pity- Melissa Fower President for Pencils of Promise
Some of the attitudes towards oppression or lack of
awareness [about it] utterly frighten me as a cultural
leader on campus For this to be a University that claims
their students to be ldquomen and women for othersrdquo some
of our own leaders lack empathy and knowledge My
goal is to stop these attitudes and educate JCUrsquos campus
through our programming
-Mercedes Lewis President for African American
Alliance
The fall 2014 Multicultural Retreat was designed to provide a
safe space for students from underrepresented populations
to address their social cultural and spiritual developement
Twenty students participated and 50 of them completed
an on-line survey a few days after they returned to campus
Survey results revealed the following
90
100
LOOKING AHEADCSDI has set these strategic goals for the upcoming
academic year
bull Work with the Office of Institutional Diversity and
Inclusion to co-sponsor an event
bull Develop a marketing plan to increase the
participation of students in the Intergroup Dialogue
course with the goal of enrolling a minimum of ten
students per section
bull Compare the retention rate from the first to second
year and the 6-year graduation rate for students from
underrepresented populations
bull Evaluate the Pathways to Success program and
implement changes to improve the orientation
experience for first-year students from
underrepresented populations
of the participants responded that they agreed
or strongly agreed that the retreat
bull provided them an opportunity to learn
something about themselves
bull provided them the opportunity to get to know
other students better
of participants responded that they agreed or
strongly agreed that the retreat
bull provided a better understanding of bias
incidents on campus
bull provided tools that would help them address
bias and discrimination on campus
bull helped them learn at least one thing to improve
their interactions with others
20 PARTICIPANTSMulticultural Retreat
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Addressing Title IX and Campus SaVE Act
Through weekly meetings with the JCU Police Department
(JCUPD) the Violence Prevention and Action Center
Coordinator (VPAC) the Associate Dean of Students and the
Title IX Coordinator there has been increased communicationregarding Title IX procedures and practices The Dean of
Students Office (DOS) has seen an increase in the number
of students reporting incidents of interpersonal violence
leading to resolution through the conduct process Two
significant changes to the conduct process include allowing
parents and attorneys to serve as advisors and having the
VPAC Coordinator serve as a confidential reporter
Supporting Student Success with
Academic Colleagues
Through collaborative efforts and the implementation of
best practices the DOS was able to accomplish a number
of projects and goals to support student success Fr Bernie
McAniff SJ continued to teach Freshman Year Seminar and
AR 120 Purpose and Place Exploring Campus Community
and Self Dr Sherri Crahen continued to serve as Chair of the
CARE Team and collaborated with Dr Maryclaire Moroney
Assistant Provost for Academic Advising and Student
Success and Dr Anne Kugler Associate Academic Vice
President for Faculty Development and Summer Programs
to create the ldquoGuide to Responding to Students in Distressrdquo
as well as a one page reference titled ldquoSupporting Student
Success Networkrdquo
EMT Pilot Training Program
Collaborations at JCU and with the Cleveland Clinic resulted
in an on-campus EMT Training for students The DOS worked
with JCUPD JCU EMS Dr Kathy Lee Director Pre-Health
Professions Program Cleveland Clinic EMS and Dr George
Lewindowski Physician in Residence to develop a pilot
program providing EMT training to students interested in
serving as volunteers with JCU EMS Prior to school starting in
August 2015 an intensive 150 hour three week course will be
offered to 14 pre-identified students Depending on the pilot
programrsquos success consideration will be given in the future tooffer students academic credit for this training
STUDENTS ATTENDED
2874 54 MASSES
39 DECREASE
in drug violations
Bystander Intervention Training Provided to
638 Rising Sophomores
The DOS partnered with Recovery Resources Cleveland Rape
Crisis Center Office of Residence Life VPAC Coordinator
Health Educator and Communications Coordinator to
implement bystander intervention training to 638 rising
sophomores prior to their participation in the housing lottery
Sophomores completed
Bystander Intervention Training
OUTREACH SERVICES
Providing compassionate and timely pastoral care to students
in need is at the heart of Fr Bernie McAniffrsquos work as the
Assistant Dean of Students This past year Fr Berniersquos
personal meetings with students have increased by 20 from
99 in 2013-2014 to 125 in 2014-2015 Additionally Fr Bernie
celebrated 54 Masses attended by 2874 students revived the
Knightsrsquo of Columbus a 30 member student organization
and was recognized as Advisor of the Year for his efforts by
Student Union Sadly four JCU students passed away since
June 2014 Fr Bernie provided pastoral counseling for each of
these studentsrsquo families and JCU friends as well as for students
who were hospitalized with serious health conditions
DATA POINTS
Conduct Violation Overview
From the previous academic year there was a 27 overall
increase in conduct violations Despite a downward trend over
the past several years in alcohol violations this year saw a
19 increase Whereas last year saw a 37 increase in drug
violations this year showed a 39 decrease There was an
increase in violations of the Interpersonal Violence Policy (9
violations in 2013-2014 and 16 violations in 2014-2015) The
DOS believes this increase in reporting and violations is largely
due to the hiring of a Title IX Coordinator and two significant
changes to the conduct process allowing parents and638
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DEAN OF STUDENTS
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LOOKING AHEAD
bull Continue to identify and recommend appropriate
action steps related to Title IX and the federal
guidelines within the Campus SaVE Act
bull Develop and implement the DOS Risk Audit
Action Plan
bull Foster relationships and work collaborativelywith new academic leaders to identify and
remove obstacles from studentsrsquo ability to thrive
academically and socially at John Carroll
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
It feels like yesterday that I was just
starting and here I am having my
last day of work and classes for my
freshman year I just wanted to thank the Dean
of Students Office for allowing me to work
with such a great group of individuals Each
time I go into work I am excited to see what the
day holds I appreciate all the time eff ort and
patience the staff in the Office have put into
teaching me I cannot wait to work again with
you all next yearrdquo
- Toren Bakula lsquo18 Work Study employee
735
64
79
71of respondents took
responsibility for
their actions
of respondents
clearly defined
who influenced
their decision
clearly identified
who was impacted
by their behavior
85
were able to articulate
the character of the
person they are trying
to become
respondents did not
have another violation
after submitting the
reflection
attorneys to serve as advisors during the hearing process and
having the VPAC Coordinator serve as a confidential reporter
Fifty-three students (39 men 14 women) found responsible
for student conduct violations were asked to complete a
reflection exercise as part of their sanctions The reflection
questions were aimed to measure three learning goals
Student violators will
1) Acknowledge that their actions impact the
community
2) Recognize that they have options available to them
when making decisions about their behavior
3) Act in accordance with the universityrsquos expectations
for their behavior
Here were the key findings
STUDENT
CONDUCT
VIOLATIONS 14 39
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Revitalizing Inter-Fraternity Council through
Engaged Leaders
The main goal this past year was to attract elect and
develop engaged fraternity leaders to commit to the
redevelopment of the Inter-Fraternity Council (IFC) IFC is
the governing body of the four international fraternitieshere at John Carroll Prior to elections the Fraternity
Sorority Advisor (FSA) engaged fraternity leaders in many
conversations regarding the need to revitalize IFC on campus
and how it can have a positive impact on the growth
strength and reputation of their community
New IFC executive board officers were elected for 2015 Their
leadership positive attitude commitment to IFC and to inter-
fraternal brotherhood synergy and accountability has been
key in the rebirth of IFC They have accomplished many goals
in just the few months they have been in office such as
bull IFC by-laws were completely updated through aninter-fraternal and representative committee
bull IFC executive board members engaged fraternity
leaders in a discussion on the mission and vision of
IFC and what role each fraternity and member holds
in its success
bull Addressed the need for fraternities to go beyond
philanthropy to service by partnering with Clevelandrsquos
Domestic Violence and Childrsquos Advocacy Center
bull IFC made inroads with all the chapters in terms of
changing the emphasis of doing only what is best for
my fraternity to doing what is best for all fraternitiesandor Greek community
Sororities Improve Governance within
Panhellenic Association
The JCU College Panhellenic Association is the governing
body of the five international sororities here at JCU Chi
Omega Gamma Phi Beta Kappa Alpha Theta Kappa
Delta and Kappa Kappa Gamma This past year the FSA
provided significant advising and education to chapter and
Panhellenic leaders on the proper operations of a Panhellenic
Association Outgoing and incoming Panhellenic executive
board officers exhibited great enthusiasm patience andadaptability through some changes to improve democratic
processes learn about NPC unanimous agreements policies
and best practices and how their own national organizations
support and are connected to NPC
Greek Week Refocuses on Universityand Fraternal Mission and Values
The fraternity and sorority community members were
challenged to reflect on the purpose of Greek Week based
on the common values stated in JCUrsquos and fraternity and
sorority lifersquos mission statements leadership character
academic excellence service and friendship Based on
these reflections it was determined that past behaviors
during Greek Week more often than not did not support
mission and values of fraternity and sorority life nor JCUrsquos
To restore integrity to the community and to align Greek
Week events with the values of our fraternal and JCU
community significant changes were made
Changes made included
bull significantly reduce the number of events and
days of competitive events
bull plan activities that showcase the values of inter
national fraternities and sororities
bull no overall winners of Greek Week
General feedback from fraternity and sorority members
was that they really enjoyed Greek Week Many
commented on how they didnrsquot feel stressed out
or too exhausted to participate fully in their normalresponsibilities such as going to class turning in class
assignments taking tests going to work fulfilling service
hours working in the lab etc They also commented on
how ldquofun and laid backrdquo events seemed to be and how
the lack of focus on competition allowed for all members
to not get entangled in disagreements as in yearrsquos past
Resolution of Risk Management Concerns
at Off-Campus Establishment
The FSA worked with the Office of Legal Affairs Student
Activities and the JCUPD to address risk management
issues related to social events at a popular localestablishment at which alcohol is served Through
collective efforts the establishment agreed to resolve
our concerns and to follow all of JCUrsquos risk management
policies for student events with alcohol A new contract
is currently being drafted for any student organization
seeking to hold an event with alcohol at this location
505 333 172
FRATERNITY AND SORORITY MEMBERS
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FRATERNITY amp SORORITY
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DATA POINTSGreek participants in
bystander intervention training142
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working closely with our advisor I have been
able to accomplish great things With her
knowledge of Greek and Student Aff airs she has
been very helpful in providing information for us as student
leaders and John Carroll students overall I learn something
new every day from her She teaches me how to strengthen
my leadership skills as well as how to be a better student I
know whenever I have a question about anything she will be
there for me She has really taught me how to hone in on myskills and excel at my position
This department is so important to me because I live and
breathe Greek Life being President of Panhellenic The
department has taught me to not only care about myself and
my own sorority but take a step back and appreciate each
of the chapters what they have to off er and each of their
membersrsquo opinions Hopefully we can continue to grow our
community and our presence on campus to create a positive
image of fraternity and sorority liferdquo
- Alexandra Bernitt rsquo16 President Panhellenic Association
PARTICIPATION DATA
bull A total of 142 fraternity and sorority members
participated in bystander intervention training
hosted by the Violence Prevention and Action
Center Health Promotion and Wellness and
the JCU Police Department
bull Total number of participants who participated
in Lip Sync Over 1100
bull Greek Week raised $3500 for the Greater
Cleveland Fisher House Campaign
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Provide leadership development opportunities that
prepare fraternity and sorority members to lead in
their individual organizations the Panhellenic andInterfraternity Councils as well as the greater JCU
community
bull Create a fraternity and sorority community committed
to JCUrsquos Jesuit and Catholic mission and identity and
to their common interfraternal mission and values
bull Educate fraternity and sorority members
especially key organizational leaders in areas of
risk management and liability to promote holistic
membership development
65 CHI OMEGA
66 GAMMA PHI BETA
68 KAPPA ALPHA THETA
69 KAPPA DELTA
65 KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA
4 0 BETA THETA PI
32 DELTA TAU DELTA
35 LAMBDA CHI ALPHA
65 SIGMA PHI EPSILON
SORORITIES
FRATERNITIES
$3500 RAISED FOR THE GREATERCLEVELAND FISHER HOUSE
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Participated in Bystander intervention Training
of Rising Sophomores
The Health Promotion and Wellness coordinator collaborated
with the Violence Prevention and Action Center Coordinator
Residence Life Dean of Students and Recovery Resources
to educate 638 rising sophomores on bystander intervention
This training was made mandatory for all rising sophomoresas a part of the 2015-2016 housing selection process
Provided Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention
for College Students (BASICS)
The goal of BASICS is to reduce risky behaviors and harmful
consequences of alcohol abuse Based on an interview with
and questionnaires filled out by the student regarding their
drinking behaviors objective feedback is provided by a
trained BASICS professional This program is offered to JCU
students who either violate the Student Code of Conduct or
want to explore their alcohol and drug use This year a total
of 51 students were referred for this intervention resulting in
a 150 increase from the 2013-2014 year Of those students
who received BASICS interventions
Peer Health Advocate Program Expanded
to Better Meet Student Needs
The coordinator trained 23 Peer Health Advocates (PHAs)
this past academic year The training focused on programdevelopment and execution as well as the skills knowledge
and attitudes necessary to be an effective peer advocate
PHAs facilitate programs for and with students in the
residence halls student organizations classrooms athletic
teams and more They also staff the Resource Room at the
Student Health and Wellness Center Additional expectations
for PHAs include
bull Executing interactive positive fun and non-
judgmental programming
bull Creating awareness of health topics affecting JCU
students through such means as posters social mediacampaigns newsletters Carroll News editorials public
service announcements one-on-one interactions
tabling at health education initiatives and general
availability for program participation
bull Helping students find long-term and appropriate
on and off-campus resources to support healthy
behaviors by making referrals for at-risk students
to the appropriate professionals These resources
included Health Education Residence Life Counseling
Center Health Services Violence Prevention Action
Center JCU Police Department etc
bull Participating in ongoing training on a wide variety
of health and wellness topics and assist with the
facilitation of bi-weekly Wellness in the Stacks
programming in the Library Learning Commons
Approval of AR274 A Peer Health Advocate Seminar
This past spring JCUrsquos Public Health Committee officially
approved AR 274 It will be offered for the first time in fall
2015 This course was specifically developed to provide an
academic anchor to the leadership training and development
of the Peer Health Advocates and to provide them the
necessary resources skills and information to assist theirpeers in a successful undergraduate experience Students will
learn about various health topics affecting college students
as well as program design and implementation
92
58
54
33
100
exceeded the number of alcoholic drinks
consumed the last time they partied or
socialized compared to the overall JCU
student population
overestimated the amount of alcohol
that a typical JCU student consumes
did something they later regretted
50 forgot where they were or what
they did and 25 got in trouble with
the police within the last 12 months as a
consequence of drinking
felt overwhelmed by all they had to do
and 25 felt sad within the past 2 weeks
of those seen were referred to on-campus
resources including the University
Counseling Center Violence Preventionand Action Center andor academic deans
(compared to NCHA data 2013)
23Peer Health Advocates (PHAs)were trained this past academic year
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HEALTH AND WELLNESS
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DATA POINTS
What We Know Data on First-Year Studentsrsquo
Alcohol Consumption
We have completed our eighth year of collecting information
regarding alcohol consumption of first-year students through
AlcoholEdu AlcoholEdu incorporates the latest evidence-
based prevention methods to create a highly personalized
on-line education user experience that inspires students to
reflect on and consider changing their drinking behaviors
Pre and post-exams and behavioral surveys are administered
a total of three surveys At John Carroll it is mandatory for all
first-year students to complete this training
This year there was a 99 response rate This excellent
compliance rate can be attributed to increased communication
with the students non-completion sanctions and collaboration
with Resident Assistants Here are some key findings about our
first-year studentsrsquo alcohol consumption
bull The rate of high risk drinkers has decreased since
beginning this analysis in 2007 The rate of non-
drinkers has increased by 3 since 2007
bull Our first-year non-drinking students exceed those
reported by other Jesuit colleges and universities
Additionally rates of lightmoderate and high-risk
drinkers are lower than surveyed Jesuit counterparts
bull After completing the entire AlcoholEdu training 88
of students reported that the course prepared them
to make responsible decisions about drinking
Impact of Alcohol Education Classes
This past year 65 students were sanctioned to take an
alcohol education class due to violations of the Universityrsquosalcohol policy These classes included an emphasis on
bystander intervention as well as the Good Samaritan
Policy Students were asked to complete an assessment
after participating in the class With 51 of the 65 students
completing the assessment the response rate was 79 Here
are two of the main findings from this assessment
Health and Wellness Programs
Various health education programs were presented to nearly
1700 students Our alcohol awareness presentations are very
popular and highly requested by Resident Assistants and
student organizations Over 300 students participated in
alcohol awareness presentations and completed assessments
afterward Here are some of the findings
73
94
99
79
71
strongly agree that they can recognize the
signs of someone who is intoxicated
strongly agree that they are willing tointervene if they see someone who has had
too much to drink
strongly agree or agree that they learned
something about how frequently the average
the JCU student drinks
of students surveyed recognize the difference
between perceptions and actual drinking rates
of JCU students
listed the lsquoGood Samaritan Policyrsquo as a
correct response to identifying the name
of a specific policy
Wellness in the Stacks
students participated in Wellness in the Stacks
programming within the Library Learning
Commons Students participated in Pinterest
painting bamboo plant construction henna
tattoos making heart-healthy trail mix
aromatherapy therapy dogs and others and were providedwith stress-relief information When asked on a short survey
ldquowithin the last 12 months how would you rate the overall level
of stress you have experiencedrdquo 29 indicated tremendous or
more than average stress While 91 felt ldquoless stressed after
attending stress-freeWellness in the Stacksrdquo events
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Revise the BASICS health assessment for students who
violate the marijuanaother drug policy to better meet
their needs
bull Expand health promotion program offerings through
the implementation of initiatives developed solely by
Peer Health Advocates as a result of their coursework in
AR 274 Peer Health Advocate Seminar
bull Develop a comprehensive program to reduce alcohol-
related incidents off-campus in collaboration with
Residence Life
bull Increase fraternity and sorority membersrsquo knowledge of
high-risk drinking through risk reduction efforts
students were presented withvarious health education programs1700
OVER
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Staff Display Adaptability with Increased
Departmental Expectations and Staff Changes
This year brought significant challenges some new and some
persistent that truly pushed the JCU Police Department
(JCUPD) to its capacity Similar to years past JCUPD has
experienced significant officer turnover with six resignations
and two newly hired offi
cers Many police departments evenfor larger municipalities are dealing with a decrease in the
number and qualifications of job applicants The department
is working closely with Human Resources to recruit hire and
train well qualified individuals
Other challenges include the increased number of
background checks requested by students and university
employees This is a time consuming process for the front
office staff and was the fifth most frequent duty recorded
by the JCUPD this academic year Lastly given the federal
guidelines within the Campus SaVE Act and Title IX JCUPD
has new demands and expectations that also require much
investigative time and reporting
Despite these challenges the entire staff has responded with
the highest level of professionalism collaboration and vigor
It will be important for JCUPD to continue to reconsider
processes and departmental responsibilities in order to
respond as effectively as possible to these challenges
DATA POINTS
to JCUPD Compared to last year this
is a 47 increase in calls largely due
to adding new duties to the call list
In 2013-2014 there was only a 17
increase in calls
The top five reasons and their frequencies are as follows
1747 Admittance into roomfacility
1690 Building check
1078 Non-secured area
754 Maintenance concern
594 Background checksFingerprints
Criminal reports totaled 183 with the top reports listed as
32 Underage Persons Offenses (Alcohol)
32 Theft
22 Criminal mischief
Non-criminal reports totaled 180 with the top reports listed as
47 Illness ndash Transport
27 Auto Accident - Property Damage Only
18 Property - LostMissing
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Improve our training and capacity to perform
reporting and investigative functions related to
Title IX and interpersonal violence concerns
bull Enhance marketing and education regarding
JCUPD services to more fully realize and perpetuatethe credibility of the organization as a police
department serving all members of the JCU
community
bull Transition our current Incident Report form to an
Access database to enhance the tracking of incidents
and reporting functions
bull Review processes and responsibilities in light
of expectations and work force capacity
bull Identify and implement specialty areas for
our three sergeants
$450000
9674
was generated through the
sale of parking permits and
issuance of citationsIN REVENUE
Department Exceeds Revenue Expectations
Parking Manager Patti Taylor devoted a great deal of
time and effort into providing the Police Officers with
valuable information to assist with the identification of
parking violations Approximately $450000 in revenue
was generated through the sale of parking permits and
issuance of citations This is an increase of 89 from the
previous year
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Choral and Instrumental Performances
The annual choral and instrumental performances at JCU
were once again highlights of the department including the
Annual Sacred Music Concert in the fall and the Jazz Band
Concert in the spring Most especially the third and final
performance of the Intergenerational Choir was a superb
finale to the collaborative project between the Cleveland
Alzheimerrsquos Association the academic department of
Criminology and Sociology and student affairsrsquo Liturgical
Music and Musical Arts (LMMA) The choir a combination of
people with early-stage Alzheimerrsquos disease their caregivers
and our students gave a presentation of five songs under the
direction of Dr Cynthia Caporella LMMA Director at the 25th
annual Alzheimerrsquos disease educational event
The collaboration was also the end of a three-year research
project with goals of fighting the stigma of Alzheimerrsquos
disease and developing community amongst its participants
Drs Harris and Caporella had one article published in
2014 regarding this project and a new article is underwaythanks to the funding of a JCU Summer Faculty Research
Fellowship
Music and Prayer Collaboration Transforms Crowd
during Ignatian Heritage Week
The collaborative planning efforts between LMMA and
Campus Ministry resulted in a lunch time program titled
ldquoMusic Prayer and Reflection in the Jesuit Tradition
Caring for the Earthrdquo The image for the week surrounded
sustainability and carried with it a vision of caring for Godrsquos
creation Specifically the service joined readings around
this image with four pieces of music two of which werecontemporary pieces written by two local composers on the
faculty of the Cleveland Institute of Music One of the pieces
was a descriptive piece of a brook located east of Cleveland
that is supported by the Cleveland Museum of Natural
History A third piece from the movie ldquoThe Missionrdquo offered
a Jesuit connection in film media Many community members
in attendance described the experience as transformative
Assessment plans developed for music courses
In preparation for the inclusion of one credit Fine Arts
courses in the integrative core curriculum assessment
plans were developed and approved for courses in applied
music Rubrics were developed for each of the courses in
conjunction with the Core Director and the Associate Dean of
Arts and Sciences for the Humanities The Director of LMMA
is in the process of identifying instructors to teach the new
course offerings in music These new applied courses include
wind ensemble brass ensemble string ensemble applied
guitar and applied voice
DATA POINTS
During the past year student participation in the major vocal
and instrumental groups was as follows
25
30
16
28SCHOLACANTORUM
CHAPELENSEMBLE
PEP BAND
JAZZ BAND
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Offering the first ever JCU Applied Music Courses
available to the entire student body in spring 2016
bull Equipping the music room to offer digital performances
from online venues for the study of musical styles
performance techniques and comparative analysis
bull Working with the staff in the Office of Student
Engagement to expand opportunities for students to
experience fine arts performances offered throughout
Cleveland
bull Hiring and orienting a new Coordinator of the JCU Pep Band
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
I participated in Schola Cantorum and Chapel
Choir I had the opportunity to de-stress for a
few hours a week which was very important
since I had challenging coursework and multiple part-
time jobs and internships This helped me to focus on
spiritual and emotional wellness as well as academic
success I was also able to build strong relationships with
my fellow singers I believe that making music together
brings people closer in a way that few other activities
can and I certainly saw that in my experiences at JCU
The music department has important connections to
JCUrsquos mission values and Jesuit identity Though I
am not Catholic some of the pieces we learned helped
me learn about Jesuit and Christian history and my
participation in chapel choir kept me actively engaged inthe liturgy Additionally allowing students to participate
in extracurricular activities they enjoy is in keeping with
ldquocura personalisrdquo by encouraging students to develop in
all aspects of their lives not just academicallyrdquo
- Megan Boyk rsquo15 Schola Cantorum and Chapel Choir
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Creation of the LP 198 LAUNCH Credited Course
LAUNCH (Leaders Always Undertake New Challenges) is
a 1-3 credit course covering various topics related to the
methods or content of leadership not typically covered
in regular course offerings such as mission diversity and
inclusion ethical leadership and the building of personal
strengths In addition students receive core leadership
training necessary for success in prominent leadership
positions on campus
Commuter Student Section Added to AR120 Purpose
and Place - Exploring Campus Community and Self
AR120 is a course designed to assist first-year students with
the transition to college and to promote their engagement
in all facets of their educational experience The commuter
section of this course addressed challenges related to
commuting to campus getting connected to JCU resources
road safety and more A highlight regarding this particular
section is that it was held in a nontraditional classroom
setting in the newly renovated commuter lounge
Drawn to Leadership Program Reaches Different
Student Demographic
The Drawn to Leadership Program was targeted to JCU
Fantasy Gaming Club members This program offered a
different perspective to learn about leadership development
by focusing on the leadership concepts found in superhero-
based comic books and movies
DATA POINTS
Leadership Programs Engage Students in Developing
Values and Skills
A progressive four-tiered set of leadership programs is
offered to John Carroll students annually Each tier provides
students with the opportunity to develop a set of leadership
skills and knowledge and each successive program builds
upon the knowledge and skills cultivated in the prior tier
Tier programs meet for an hour per week for 4-6 meetings
depending on the program
Students are able to select from three programs in Tier1 ldquoLiving and Leadingrdquo ldquoReading and Leadingrdquo or ldquoTake
the Leading Rolerdquo These programs all focus on students
increasing their levels of self-awareness which will better
prepare them for leadership experiences Students who
complete one of the three Tier 1 programs are eligible to
participate in the Tier 2 ldquoAdvancing Leadershiprdquo program
which focuses on the experiences of participating students
as members of various groups and how they can influence
change as a group member without necessarily having a
formal leadership position Students who have completed
both the Tier 1 and 2 programs are eligible to participate in
the Tier 3 ldquoSharing Your Strengthsrdquo program This program
incorporates the Gallup organizationrsquos StrengthsQuest online
assessment which provides students with detailed reports
about their five personal strengths Students who complete
the Tier 1 2 and 3 programs are eligible to participate in the
Tier 4 ldquoLeadership in Actionrdquo program which focuses on
ethical decision making
The following participation counts have been recorded over
the past 3 academic years
PARTICIPATION COUNTS 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
Tier 1 57 66 75
Tier 2 42 51 69
Tier 3 31 37 24
Tier 4 22 22 25
66 INCREASE in commuter
service program participation
Commuter Student Programs
and Participation Increase
In the year 2013-2014 36 commuter service programs
were offered with 740 total participants This year 41
programs were provided to 1229 total participants Theresults show a 66 increase in overall commuter service
program participation with a 13 increase in total programs
offered Among those programs offered students were
able to attend a Cleveland Indians baseball game Cleveland
Cavaliers basketball game and several movie viewings
Program invitations were also sent to transfer students to
participate which had partial impact on the participation
increase
41 1229PROGRAMS PARTICIPANTS
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ORIENTATION amp LEADERSHIP
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Students in all tiered programs complete written assignments
and discuss them with their peers in a conversation
facilitated by a professional student affairs staff member
Assignments are collected and deposited in the Office of
Leadership Programs The Director of Leadership Programs
then assessment rubrics to the various assignments
determine whether or not the desired learning has occurred
for each student
TIER PROGRAM OUTCOME
The assessment results indicate that the activities set up for
the Tier 1 programs provide students with the opportunity to
learn the desired information to increase self-knowledge and
demonstrate it on the various assignments While students
in Tier 2 were able to demonstrate competence regarding
the various aspects of serving as a group as a member
participants sometimes struggled to identify areas of
diversity In Tier 3 participants could readily determine ways
to identify opportunities to utilize their personal strengths
to assist with three of the potential presented challenges
However a lack of understanding was demonstrated in termsof using strengths in the areas of delegation confrontation
and mediation This is likely partially due to the struggles
that students face with these skill sets in their daily lives For
the ldquoLeadership in Actionrdquo program students readily created
scenarios that connected with the initial three principles
of the programs However several concepts related to
ethical leadership including ldquobeing fairrdquo and ldquobeing lovingrdquo
presented some challenges for our students and may be
somewhat attributable to the fact that ldquofairrdquo and ldquolovingrdquo are
rather abstract concepts in comparison to the first
three tenets
LAUNCH Leaders Always Undertake New Challenges
The LAUNCH program provides student leaders with
information considered to be foundational and essential to
serving as an effective leader and beyond Since the creation of
LAUNCH over 350 student leaders have the training program
Following each LAUNCH weekend evaluations are collected
and compiled to determine the effectiveness of the program
in meeting the established outcomes A review of the data
for the past three LAUNCH programs indicates that at least
90 of the participants on average achieved the outcomes
Leadership Scholars Program
The Leadership Scholars Program (LSP) was created in
2010 providing participants with opportunities to increase
their leadership competence through both curricular and
co-curricular activities The program focuses on developing
student leaders of remarkable character who seek to become
agents for transformative change on campus and in their
future professions and communities
Each year the program seeks to enroll a cohort of approximately 20
incoming students Over the past three years the cohort size has been
27 (class of 2018) 19 (2017) and 19 (2016) The cohort size fluctuates
based on how many students choose to accept the scholarship and
attend JCU with 35 scholarships offered from a pool of over 200
applicants
The 2014 JCU Commencement saw the first cohort of LSP students
complete their degrees From the entering cohort in fall of 2010 75 o
the students persisted through graduation When reviewing the reasonfor program participant attrition students most commonly leave to
transfer to another institution in order to pursue a degree not provided
by John Carroll (eg pharmacy musical theater) A less frequent reaso
for student attrition is that some participants struggle to ldquofind their
footingrdquo and struggle with their inability to be elected or selected for
a formal leadership position on campus (eg Student Union senator
Resident Assistant)
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Coordinate and enhance leadership development efforts by
gathering together a committee of professionals around campu
who provide related opportunities to students
bull Begin to measure levels of campus engagement among
commuter students in organizations and activities other than
those provided by commuter services
bull Convene a campus wide meeting to discuss issues and services
relevant to the matriculation and ongoing success of transfer
students
bull Develop electronic messages related to engagement
opportunities to distribute to first year students after the
first six weeks of the fall semester
bull Increase the number of first-year students of color whoparticipate in Tier 1 leadership development programs
bull Help to successfully transition a new co-director of the
Leadership Scholarship Program into hisher role in the progra
bull Develop a follow-up leadership development piece for LAUNCH
(for Leadership Always Undertake New Challenges) participant
after they have transitioned into their leadership roles
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Coming from a high school that focused on leadership andentrepreneurship the leadership development programs
were perfect for me The tiers were focused on self-
discovery and how to handle being on a team I got the chance to know
my strengths and weakness and also to discuss leadership in the worl
of comics Leadership is everywhere if I look for it My freshman year
would have been an entirely diff erent experience if it wasnrsquot for the
leadership programs
- Marie Keita rsquo18 Participant in Tiered Leadership Programs
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Major Facility and Equipment Upgrades Provide
Improved Fitness and Sport Experiences
The Department of Recreation coordinated a number of
renovations and equipment upgrades this past year that
improved student faculty staff and community membersrsquo
experience in our facilities The first major project was the
installation of new flooring in the Fitness Studio where cyclingclasses yoga Zumba and other activities are conducted
giving the space a safer refreshed and modern look
The Corbo Room Improvement Task Force created spring
2014 addressed two necessary improvements including
additional Corbo Room equipment and new flooring in
the cardio area Throughout spring and summer 2015 the
Johnson Natatorium lap pool and diving well were repainted
and re-coated along with a new ultraviolet water treatment
system A new electronic scoreboard was installed which
will certainly improve the competition experience for teams
coaches and fans
Club Sport Members Active in Competition and
Service to Others
There are club sport teams at John Carroll with over 200
student participants The teams include Rowing Field
Hockey Hockey Womenrsquos Basketball Menrsquos Rugby Sailing
Ultimate Frisbee Menrsquos Volleyball Water Polo and Womenrsquos
Volleyball Funded in part by the Student Activity Fee
students manage all operational aspects of club sports
including fundraising membership recruitment and retention
practice and competition scheduling and travel Team
members are also involved in service on a regular basisSome of the programs they support are the Labre Project
Cleveland Clinicrsquos Lerner Center for Autism Project Linus
St Malachis Lunch Program and numerous service projects
offered through JCUrsquos Center for Service and Social Action
Pilot Shadow Program of Intramural Student
Supervisors Shows Promise
The intramural (IM) employees interested in becoming IM
Student Supervisors participated in a new staff development
and training program in which they were paired up to
shadow current IM Student Supervisors during evening or
weekend IM competitions The purpose of this opportunityis to nurture professional development leadership skills and
staff camaraderie as well as to provide on-the-job training
in regards to the duties and responsibilities of an IM Student
Supervisor This shadowing experience allowed for IM staff
to self-identify if they felt prepared to apply for IM Student
Supervisor positions for next year In addition it provided
current supervisors the opportunity to teach others about
the knowledge and skills they utilize in their position The
Department of Recreation will continue to build on this
program in the future
DATA POINTS
Intramural sports
Intramural sports have continued to thrive and excel
offering opportunity for exercise camaraderie and
an environment for creating meaningful relationships
with peers A total of 1963 individuals participated in
intramural sports in 2014-2015 with 901 being unique
participants There were a total of 1620 males and 343
females who engaged in intramural sports In 2013-2014
there was a total of 1794 participants (1415 males and 379
females) engaged in intramural sports
First-year student participation increased by 36 (376
Unique Individuals 2013-2014 511 Unique Individuals 2014-
2015)
First-year student intramural
participation increased by 3636
421
1963 1620 343
INTRAMURAL SPORT PARTICIPANTS
AVERAGE CORBO FITNESSROOM VISITORS PER DAY
Fitness Offerings
There was a 25 increase in student and staff participation
in fitness activities with an average of 289 participants per
week in 2014-2015 in comparison to 232 average participants
per week in 2013-2014
A Pilates and Stretch and Strengthen class have been added
to the list of fitness classes Corbo Fitness Room participation
for the 2014-2015 academic year averaged 421 visitors per
day with the highest participation of 525 visitors per day In
2013-2014 the average visits per day was 398
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RECREATION
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LOOKING AHEAD
bull Improve orientation training and recognition
efforts for all student staff through the previously
implemented team model Update our student
development model through online offerings new
technology and improved leadership strategies to
stimulate growth and self-awareness
bull Collaborate with different departments on
late night programming health and wellness
initiatives and special events to better meet our
students needs interests and to increase student
engagement Focus these initiatives primarily
at first-year students as well as first-time users(those who may not typically utilize our facilities
or services)
bull Provide risk management training for Club Sports
and Building Supervisor staff Utilize John Carroll
and Northeast Ohio resources so as to better
equip staff for emergency action plans responding
to crisies and dealing effectively with conflict
bull Continue to work towards enhancing technology
resources related to daily operations marketing
of services and programs and departmental
communications assessment and evaluation
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Being involved in the Rec department allowed
me to have two supervisor roles These
roles allowed me to have a great deal of
responsibility I was well respected by my peers seen as
a leader on campus and this makes me very proud The
leadership skills I developed will be something I treasure
and will be very valuable to me as I move forward in my
career I learned that I am a strong leader who has the
ability to stand up to her peers even when it is tough I
learned what it means to love your work because I truly
loved working for this department I found that I am
inspired by people around me who have a tremendously
strong work ethic
I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to work for
the Rec department and I know that if I had not had this
opportunity that my time at Carroll would have never been
the same and I would have never grown as a person as
much as I didrdquo
- Kylie Brooks rsquo15 Club Sport Supervisor and Student
Building Supervisor
Working for Intramurals (IM) has given me the identity
that every student searches for when entering a new
experience It has given me the opportunity to take a
better look at who I am as a person and has given me the
opportunity to make lasting relationships with people
who I would have never met had I not worked for the
department Working for IMrsquos is not just a job for me it
gives me my place at JCU
This position teaches me how to be a leader how tomotivate people and how to be confident in various
situations I learn to lead by example everywhere I
go because a person is always representing the Rec
department no matter whatrdquo
- Greg Olenick rsquo16 Intramural Supervisor
10 200 PARTICIPANTS
CLUB SPORT TEAMS
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
University Community Celebrates the
Re-opening of Murphy Hall
The re-opening of Murphy Hall in August 2014 was a major
accomplishment The newly renovated building impressed Murphy
residents as well as alumni faculty and staff who toured the hall
after a number of ribbon-cutting ceremonies Murphy residents
reported that they appreciated the enhanced community and
study space Since many of the residents had lived in the ldquooldrdquo
Murphy they were especially impressed with the improved
lighting the updated bathrooms and the private sinks
While there were some minor complications in the re-opening
related to electricity heating and cooling windows and paint
the overall re-opening process was seamless and exciting The
cross-divisional collaboration that brought this renovation to
completion was tremendous and a source of great pride for
all who participated The Silver Level LEED certification that
was achieved was a great way to conclude the project
Red Carpet Rolled Out for First-Year Students onMove-In Day
It was exciting to open the 2014-2015 academic year with
one of the largest first-year classes in recent history It was
also the first year where students were living in truly social
cohort communities In order to continue the celebration of
the large first year class First-Year Move-In Day was enhanced
to welcome our students with excitement The feedback from
parents was overwhelmingly positive with many of them
thanking staff members for their energy and assistance
Invaluable to the success of the day was the help of the ROTC
cadets Their hard work and limitless energy helped immensely
Newly Developed Room Change Process Policy a Success
The development and implementation of the comprehensive
room change process policy was an achievement for the
Office of Residence Life (ORL) The policy was shared
widely with students ORL Staff and parents to allow for
transparency and clearer communication The policy also
supported Resident Assistants (RAs) and professional staff
members in having a standard point of reference and specific
procedures to follow
Resident Ministry Program Offerings Expand
In addition to the fall semester First-Year Retreat the
Resident Ministers collaborated with students to offer the
Journey Retreat in the spring semester as well as a ldquoRootsrdquo
overnight outdoor retreat to explore intentional living The
Murphy Mass returned to the Murphy Chapel with increased
attendance at both the Mass (average of 40+) and social
afterwards in the Murphy atrium
ORL Staff Recognized at Northeast Ohio Resident
Assistant Conference
The JCU RA delegation was recognized as the ldquoMost Spiritedrdquo at the
Northeast Ohio RA Conference at Baldwin Wallace University Several
Residence Life staff members presented at the conference with two
RA presenters receiving recognition as one of the ldquoTop 10rdquo programs
DATA POINTS
Number of Residential Students
YEAR FALL SPRING
2010-2011 1708 1661
2011-2012 1789 1734
2012-2013 1786 1724
2013-2014 1657 1606
2014-2015 1755 1676
Murphy Hall closed for renovation
Community Development Activities Sponsored by
Resident Assistants
YEAR TOTAL TOTAL PARTICIPANTS
2013-2014 615 6485
2014-2015 727 5181
After having smaller than projected numbers of rising junior
and senior students sign up to live on campus for the 2015-2016
academic year those currently living on campus were surveyed
to learn more about their decision to live off campus The seven
question survey was sent to 475 residents with a response rate of
21 The most significant findings were
bull The greatest factor impacting the decision to live off
campus was finances (45) This was followed closely
by wanting to experience something different than the
residence halls (22) and wanting a greater sense of
independence (21)
bull Monthly rent for the majority of respondents (67) is
$350-$400 per person every month The question did not
ask respondents to quantify what was included in rent
so there are some unknowns Only 15 of respondents
indicated a rent higher than $400 per person every month
bull The most popular month to sign a lease was March
(29) Prior to February when the 2015-2016 Housing
Information became available 53 of the respondents
had signed leases The other 47 of respondents signed
leases in February and March The earliest a lease was
signed was in September (1)
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RESIDENCE LIFE
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bull Including themselves students reported the number
of people who they will be living off-campus with
Four people (33) followed by five people (19)
three people (16) and six people (14)
bull 76 are planning to live in University Heights Shaker
Heights (13) and South Euclid (9) are the other
two cities with the most respondents
These findings will inform messaging and timing of
information about housing for upper-class students This
data also indicates the need to continue to look at the cost
of living on-campus and how the benefits are explained in
relationship to that cost
While these qualitative findings include only one part of the data
collected they still provide strong insight into the residential
experience The data supports the amount of time effort and
resources devoted to developing and strengthening community It
also supports several key learning goals for students who live on
campus The data also clearly demonstrates the concerns about
facilities that have been at the forefront of the work done this
year by the ORL All of these insights will be better informed once
the compilation and analysis of the quantitative data is complete
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Review of ORL structure and staffing
bull Expand knowledge of and competency in academic
processes and procedures to better inform future
collaborations
bull Enhance education around issues pertaining to respect
including but not limited to vandalism safety interpersonal
violence and relationships with non-residence life staff
members serving the residential communities
STUDENT PERSPECTIVES
This was my third year at John Carroll University
and my first year living on campus The amount
of care and concern that I received from my Area
Coordinator Adrian Tamas and all of the Murphy RAs was
amazing I never thought that I would feel that comfortable
away from home but because of the staff in Murphy Hall I
now call John Carroll University home Itrsquos been a wonderfu
year as a resident in Murphy and I cannot wait for my next
and final year Thank you for everythingrdquo
- Ghada Abu Shaweesh rsquo16 Resident
ldquoThree years ago I was a sophomore who lived with great
tension and anxiety I had not yet developed the courage to
grow into the leader who I wanted to be on campus Then I
was selected to be a Resident Assistant From that moment
on I was on a path that would allow me to grow and develop
into a leader on campus a man for others and the person
who I ultimately desired to become I am beyond thankful for
my time with Residence Life The professional staff alongwith my fellow staff members and residents have left their
marks on me I will forever remember the time wersquove spent
together the laughter wersquove shared the critical moments
that have pushed us outside of our comfort zones and the
relationships wersquove cultivated From the bottom of my heart
thank yourdquo
- John Barrett rsquo15 Senior Resident Assistant
81 1621 PARTICIPANTS
RESIDENCE SATISFACTION SURVEY RESPONSE RATE
The ORL staff created a survey focused on the following
areas satisfaction with RA satisfaction with residence hall
space cleanliness and processes assessment of ability to
sleep and study learning as a result of living in a residence
hall and overall satisfaction While the quantitative portions
of the survey are not yet compiled and analyzed the
qualitative data was compiled and reviewed The overall
response rate was approximately 81 of 1621 residents who
received the survey
Some of the key findings
bull Residents overwhelmingly responded that the most
important lesson skill or value learned this year was
about relationships with others Residents described
relationships with roommates learning to live in
community and how to deal with people who were
different Skills and lessons related to living independently
(time management responsibility and accountability)
were the second most frequent responses
bull The respondents most frequently cited that the best
part of their residential experience was related to the
people with whom they lived their roommate and
or floormates Other frequent responses included the
sense of community the RA and the convenience ofliving on campus
bull Cleanliness and other facility issues were the main
concerns that residents cited when asked about what
they would like to see improved about on-campus
living Other frequent responses included the dining
hall loudness of fellow floor members and both the
enforcement of and lack of enforcement of residence
hall policies
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
New Late Night Program Collaborations
Streak the Center programs were held during fall 2014 and spring
2015 to provide students with opportunities to gather together
and participate in a variety of social programs including arts and
crafts entertainment movies food recreation relaxation music
and more This large scale event was made possible through
cross-departmental collaboration between the Office of Student
Activities Student Union Programming Board (SUPB) Orientation
and Leadership Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion
Counseling Center Violence Prevention and Action Center
Residence Life Health Education and Promotion Student Health
and Wellness Center and Recreation This event attracted over
550 students each semester it was held
Infusion of Intergroup Dialogue within iLead Program
The Office of Student Activities (OSA) in collaboration with the
Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion incorporated the ldquoCommon
Groundrdquo workshop within the iLead student organization training
program iLead a day-long leadership training opportunity for
student organizations operates with the goal of providing student
leaders an understanding of the nuts and bolts of running a successful
organization on campus The ldquoCommon Gorundrdquo training facilitated
by staff who are Intergroup Dialogue facilitators and students
who have completed the Intergroup Dialogue class in the fall
provided education on discrimination and oppression Seventy-four
student organization leaders representing 64 organizations were in
attendance at this training Of those who attended 69 completed
program evaluations In the evaluation students were asked to
identify one creative way they could apply what they learned in the
workshop into their organization The results are as follows
bull 31 stated they could raise awareness through discussionor activity and 27 stated by maintaining awareness and
working to make a difference
bull Other responses included education through information
and diversifying organization membership
bull The top three areas students reported they learned more
about during their experience at iLead were dealing with
discrimination advertising and funding policies
Student Leader Team created for Late Night Programming
The OSA developed a team of student leaders tasked with
assisting in the planning promotion and implementation oflate night programming events sponsored through the Office
of Student Activities Leaders were chosen from the current
student programmers that were already active Expectations were
established and provided to SUPB By January 2015 SUPB was
required to plan a reoccurring late night program on campus every
Friday and Saturday during the academic year between the hours
of 10 pm and midnight
DATA POINTS
bull SUPB held 13 additional programs in 2014-2015 with
an increase of 51 more participants in comparison
to the 2013-2014 academic year (66 programs with
8437 attendants in 2013-2014 79 programs with 12787
attendants in 2014-2015) Programs which were added
include Rock Out Your Room Meet the Greeks Step
Afrika and more
bull Comedian Dave Coulier performed duringHomecoming this year and was attended by
approximately 1000 students
bull The fall semester Welcome Back Concert sponsored by
SUPB board attracted 600 additional participants in the
2014-2015 academic year (300 in 2013 ndash 2014 900 in
2014-2015)
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Conduct an assessment of our current large-scale
programming needs to obtain an accurate pulse on the
types of social late-night programming students needand want Explore collaboration opportunities with other
programming departments like Recreation Residence
Life and Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion for
this project
bull Work with departments in Student Affairs and across the
university to identify event attendance tracking software
options to better track event participation
bull Develop a template to help map the university learning
goals to the activities of SUPB and student organizations
in order to create a new assessment plan
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Irsquom the current president of the Paranormal
Research Group The Student Activities
Office has definitely impacted my overall
JCU experience in a positive way The office gave us
the opportunity to strengthen the bonds within our
organization I learned a lot of leadership strategies with
the officersquos help I learned how to manage and finance an
organization while maintaining the fun factor of what an
organization should be [Student Organizations are] so
important to have because [they] allow students to conn
to each other and their community The office off ers a
one of a kind experience here at Carroll and is crucial [fo
students] to get the most out of JCUrdquo
- Bryan Mersol rsquo17 Student Organization President
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Student Feedback Leads to Increased Physician Hours
Anecdotal feedback over the past several years suggested
the need to increase the hours and days of the week that
physicians would see patients in order to better meet
studentsrsquo busy schedules The Student Health and Wellness
Survey was administered and results clearly supported
this need In recent years physicians came to campus on
Mondays (25 hrs) and Thursdays (25 hrs) for a total of fivehours With the new contract physician hours were increased
to eight hours a week on Mondays (4 hrs) and Fridays (4
hrs) As a result physician visits increased by 43 (536
physicians visits in 2013-2014 and 767 in 2014-2015) and
students are very pleased with this improved service
HealthSpot Installation Provides Additional Care
Options for Students
John Carroll is the first college in the United States to provide
physician appointments through a computerized kiosk
called the HealthSpot This technology is at the forefront of
revolutionary high-quality medical care Students are put inface-to-face contact with a healthcare professional via video
screen The kiosk comes equipped with everything they
would need to perform a variety of remote treatments under
the supervision of an on-site medical professional Some of
the common ailments that are able to be addressed through
HealthSpot are Allergies cold and flu cough sinus infections
rashes fever sore throats and more With the installation of
this technology the SHWC is now able to provide students
with medical care five days a week Since November 2014 a
total of 21 students have utilized the HealthSpot
New Contract with Cleveland Clinic Saves Center $15000The SHWC entered into a new contract with the Cleveland
Clinic physicians in an effort to reduce costs With this new
contract and subsequent change in physicians over $15000
in was saved in comparison to last year
Nurses Utilize Brief Motivational Interview Training to
Identify and Intervene with At-risk Students
To properly screen for and address high-risk behaviors in
students visiting the SHWC nurses participated in brief
motivational interview training Motivational interviewing
(MI) supports health behavior change by helping individuals
explore and resolve their ambivalence about change without
evoking resistance MI techniques can be incorporated into
routine patient care Additionally an MI screening form was
completed by 719 students during the spring 2015 semester
Students who screened positive for high-risk behaviors were
engaged in a brief motivational interview with a nurse and
received information to help strengthen their motivation to
change those unhealthy behaviors in order to achieve their
optimum level of wellness
DATA POINTS
The SHWC saw a 7 increase in unique individuals in 2014-2015 and
an overall increase of 10 in the total number of client visits (which
covers all SHWC services) Flu and allergy injections were both up
this year by 21 and 31 respectively
2013-2014 2014-2015
Client Visits 3133 3451
Unique Individuals 1228 1320
Physicians Visits 536 767
Van Runs 270 242
Nutritional Visits 185 123
Sent to Area Health Centers 103 202
STDHIV Clinic 84 46
Gynecological Visits 25 39
Travel Clinic Visits 93 62
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Explore options for obtaining an electronic medical
record program
bull Increase awareness and visibility of the HealthSpot as an
alternative quality health care treatment
bull Support the Universityrsquos learning goals and collaborate
with the student health and wellness group by developing
programs to promote students to be self-health advocates
based on data from the National Collegiate Health
Assessment survey
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working at the Health Center was the first job
I received on campus and it has become like a
second home to me I have had the opportunity to
learn about diff erent privacy policies and how they work in
a college setting as well as bits and pieces about the medical
field coupled with great experience along the way This
department provides students with the care they need to
continue to do well in other areas at JCU by making sure they
get the best care possible and allowing students to share their
problems in all realms of the health world whether physical
or mental They make it possible for all students to feel and
perform their best during their time at JCUrdquo
- Anna Lawler rsquo16 Work Study employee
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Opening of Relaxation Room
Research on college campuses demonstrates that stress
is the number one impediment for academic performance
and overall well-being Therefore the University Counseling
Center (UCC) collaborated with the Grasselli Library in
developing the Relaxation Room located in the Learning
Commons The room provides students with a quiet
welcoming space to learn about and practice a variety of
research-based mind and body stress-reduction techniques
It includes
bull A state-of-the-art massage recliner
bull Guided relaxation audio recordings
bull Computer-based biofeedback programs
bull Psycho-educational books and handouts
bull Yoga mats and meditation rugs
Students can use the Relaxation Roomrsquos resources by signing
up for specific time slots Individual consultation is also
provided for the biofeedback program so students can use itto its fullest potential
Outreach Initiativesrsquo Message is that Help is lsquoWithin
Reachrsquo at the UCC
A programmatic and marketing theme was developed for all
community outreach initiatives titled ldquoWithin Reachrdquo This
past year a total of 22 outreach initiatives offered under
this new marketing theme were offered to students faculty
and staff Programs focused on increasing awareness of
mental health issues among college students and promoting
help-seeking behavior One of the most successful programs
was a dinner and movie night featuring a speaker from theNational Alliance on Mental Illness with over 80 students in
attendance as well as several faculty and staff
Installation of Titanium Scheduling Software
For many years the UCC has used a paper system to collect
and reference student information when visits occur The new
database system Titanium allows the staff to electronically
store student records and access them quickly when
needed This technological solution is critically necessary
in streamlining operations to allow for a seamless client
experience for the students and a more effective working
environment for the UCC staff
DATA POINTS
Total Counseling Services Overall
A total of 254 students received counseling services for the
2014-2015 academic year (4 less students from 2013-2014)
Out of those students 649 (165) were female and 351
(89) were male The highest percentage of students seen
were freshmen at 265 (67) which is consistent with the
2013-2014 year
Most common reasons students visited the UCC in 2014-2015
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Provide staff orientation and training for new UCC
employees (interim director full-time counselor part-
time counselor) and trainees (two doctoral interns one
masterrsquos intern and one psychiatry resident)
bull Continue the implementation of Titanium Scheduling
Software and fully transition to electronic records
bull Expand outreach programming through the Relaxation
Room and the Within Reach event series
of visits are related to anxiety
(53 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to depression
(14 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to academics
(41 Decrease from 13-14)
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
I have had a wonderful experience with the
UCC and have encouraged other friends
who are struggling to go there too No
part of my experience has been negative and I look
forward to my sessions In the short time I have been
going I feel that I have already made tremendous
improvements My only suggestion for improving the
center is to continue to inform students of its resources
and how valuable it can berdquo
- Anonymous student UCC Satisfaction Survey
874
585
348
254 TOTAL STUDENTS THAT RECEIVEDCOUNSELING SERVICES
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Interpersonal Violence Reporting Increase
The Violence Prevention and Action Center (VPAC)
experienced a substantial increase in the amount of time
advocating for survivors of interpersonal violence along with
the total number of students reporting interpersonal violence
incidents in the 2014-2015 academic year These increases
indicate that the awareness of issues related to interpersonal
violence and the need for bystanders to identify and createempathy with those suffering has most likely increased as well
Large-scale Bystander Intervention Training
Conducted with 638 Rising Sophomores
In collaboration with the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
Recovery Resources Residence Life Dean of Students Office
and Health Promotion and Wellness the VPAC Coordinator
successfully conducted Bystander intervention Training
for 638 rising sophomore students Of those 638 students
46 were male and 54 female This training was made
mandatory as a part of the housing selection process
The purpose of this training was to teach students the
concept of bystander intervention A bystander is anyone
who observes an emergency or a situation in which it is
likely that someone could use help Bystander intervention
programs teach people to overcome their resistance to
checking in and helping out These programs have been
found to be very helpful on college campuses to thwart
sexual assault abusive alcohol consumption concerns about
suicide depression and eating disorders
Students also learn how to identify a continuum of
inappropriate sexual behaviors through experiential
activities designed to create empathy with those who have
experienced sexual or dating violence At the end of the
training students develop skills to intervene as a bystander
and make a commitment to intervene before during and
after an incident of sexual or dating violence
Peer Health Advocate Program Exceeds
Membership Goals
One of the VPACrsquos goals this year was to train 10 Peer
Health Advocates by April 2015 Peer Health Advocates are
tasked with educating the campus on a gamut of topics
associated with interpersonal violence including bullying
dating and relationship violence and more This goal was
met and exceeded in January 2015 when a total of 18 Peer
Health Advocates were trained An additional 10 Peer Health
Advocates were trained by Alex Leslie of the Cleveland Rape
Crisis Center in March 2015 ndash for a total of 38 Advocates Peer
Health Advocates facilitated three interpersonal violence
presentations to the following groups of student leaders
Fraternity and sorority new members Panhellenic Council
and participants in the LAUNCH leadership program a core
leadership training for students in prominent leadership
positions on campus
DATA POINTS
Educational Programming
Forty-two educational programs were provided to 1639 individuals
in fall 2014 covering topics such as alcohol sex and consent healthy
relationships and more Seventeen trainings were provided to 777
individuals in spring 2015 covering similar topics When comparing
to the previous year 51 more programs were held in 2014-2015
(39 programs 2013-2014 59 programs 2014-2015) and 40 more
individuals attended these programs (1731 2013-2014 2416 2014-2015)
Bystander Intervention Training
Participants who completed bystander intervention training
completed a survey developed by Recovery Resources to collect
demographic information as well as information related to bystander
behavioral intent and problem gambling knowledge Questions
measured behavioral intent and gambling knowledge Results of this
survey revealed
89
88
92
93
of participants reported feeling a sense of
responsibility to intervene in issues of substance
use sexual violence and mental health problems
of students understand the obstacles to
intervene in these issues
of students plan to use the skills they learned
from the training in the future
of students reported at least one action that they
planned on taking after the training
LOOKING AHEADbull Hire train and supervise a graduate assistant to assist
with programming and outreach initiatives that focus on
interpersonal violence and bystander intervention
bull Develop a new brand for the Violence Prevention and Action
Center including a new logo and brochure
bull Co-teach AR274 Peer Health Advocate Seminar created to
educate ten Peer Health Advocates
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working with Coordinator of the VPAC this the past year
has been a true joy I learned a variety of skills and about
several topics such as bystander intervention signs of
an abusive relationship substance abuse and how to help someone
in a crisis By the end of my senior year I was gave presentations on
my own to students around campus Working with VPAC has made
me a well-rounded student with a large desire to help others in any
way that I can She taught me to be an eff ective presenter and to be a
leader on campus The skills I learned will not only benefit me in my
future career but as a better member in societyrdquo
- Gina Paolini rsquo15 Peer Health Advocate
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KINGS OF THE OAC
A major trophy returned to JCUs campus for the first
time since the 2003-04 school year
John Carrolls all-around effort on the mens side earned the
Blue Streaks the OAC Mens All-Sports Trophy It was the fifth
time in program history John Carroll earned this prestigious
trophy The Men of Carroll finished with 83 points besting
second-place Mount Union who turned in 8025 points
A BUNDLE OF HONORS
Mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik might need to
build a new trophy case for all of his 2014-15 honors
The midfielder was named the 2014 Capital One Academic
All-Americareg of the Year for Division III mens soccer The
honor gave Potocnik his second-straight Capital One
Academic All-Americareg honor having been a second-team
selection in 2013 He became just the second Blue Streak to
earn this prestigious honor joining Mackenzie Griffin (softball
2013) This honor was just the tip of the iceberg for one of
the top players in JCU mens soccer history
Potocnik was one of six student-athletes nationally to be a
part of Northwestern Mutuals Inspiring Potential float in
the Tournament of Rosesreg Rose Parade
In addition Potocnik earned D3soccercom All-America
NSCAAContinental Tire All-Region All-Ohio All-OAC and
Academic All-OAC accolades Finally Potocnik was JCUs
male recipient of the Clyde Lamb Award given to the top
graduating male and female student-athletes at each of the
10 OAC institutions
HISTORY IN THE MAKING
John Carrolls mens tennis team celebrated a program
first this year The Blue Streaks made their first-ever
NCAA Tournament appearance
John Carroll qualified with a 5-4 win over Otterbein in the
championship match of the OAC Tournament John Carroll
would go on to beat Franciscan in the first round of the
NCAA Tournament before bowing out to Kenyon
The Blue Streaks had won five OAC titles prior but the OAC did
not have an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament until recently
NCAA APPEARANCESIn addition to the mens tennis team John Carroll
had three teams and seven individuals qualify for the
NCAA National Championship fields
JCUs football team made its second-straight NCAA
appearance John Carroll rolled past Centre 63-28 in the
first round and held on for a 14-12 win over Wheaton (Ill)
in the second round The Blue Streaks bowed out in the
quarterfinals with a 36-28 loss to the Purple Raiders
The mens basketball team earned its 13th-ever NCAA
Tournament bid The program earned a bid for the first timesince 2010 The womens basketball team earned its second-
straight and second-overall bid to the NCAA Tournament
field
Individually senior Dan Mirman repeated as an All-American
at 149 pounds for wrestling He became JCU wrestlings 106th
All-American Mirman had plenty of company at the NCAA
Wrestling National Championship as seniors Terner Gott and
Todd Gaydosh gave the Blue Streaks three competitors for
the first time since 2005
John Carroll had three members of the cross country team
qualify for the NCAA National Championships in seniorTadhg Karski sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson It marked the first time since 2004 that the
Blue Streaks sent three runners to the cross country NCAA
National Championship Senior Nick Williams qualified for
the NCAA Indoor Track and Field National Championships in
the 60m hurdles while senior Rocky Mitolo qualified for the
NCAA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships in
the shot put
ALL-AMERICANS
Brian Potocnik and Dan Mirman had plenty of company in the
All-American department
Football senior Aramis Greenwood was the most decorated
student-athlete when it came to All-American honors The
wide receiver made the prestigious AFCA Division III All-
America team becoming the first Blue Streak to do so since
2008 and just the eighth overall He would go on to garner
third team honors on the AP Little All-America Team and
honorable mention D3footballcom honors
In all four football players earned All-American honors with
junior offensive lineman Anthony Latina senior linebacker
Kevin Cope and senior quarterback Mark Myers earning
honors from D3footballcom
Senior right-hander Drew Doring earned second team
All-America honors from D3baseballcom and the ABCA
Rawlings He became the first JCU pitcher to earn All-
America honors since 1985
Sophomore Katlyn Spahar was accorded honorable mention
WBCA Division III All-America accolades for her outstanding
performance on the hardwood
INDIVIDUALSTEAMS
4QUALIFIED FOR NCAA NATIONAL
CHAMPIONSHIP FIELDS7
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ATHLETIC HIGHLIGHTS
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RIDING OFF INTO THE SUNSET
An era came to a close this school year as Kerry Volkmann
retired after being the mentor of the John Carroll wrestling
program since 1987
The Hall of Fame coach guided his charges to two national
titles and 47 All-American honors He started the year
winning his 300th dual match in the seasons opening
weekend with a 34-11 win over Niagara County Community
College at the Bob Del Rosa Duals
Over 200 former wrestlers football players coaches
teammates friends and fans of the JCU wrestling program
celebrated Volkmanns legacy in his last home dual
400 AND COUNTING
The OAC mens basketball 400-club inducted
its fifth member this year
John Carroll mens basketball head coach Mike Moran won
his 400th game at JCU with a 97-78 win over Ohio Northern
on December 10
Moran who just completed his 23rd year at JCU entered
the season 35th amongst active Division III coaches in total
wins He now ranks fourth all-time in wins amongst OAC
mens basketball coaching greats
In April Moran was honored by the GCBCA as the recipient
of the Dennis Lustig Golden Deeds Award for his long-time
contributions to basketball in the Cleveland-area
CENTURY MARK
A third coaching milestone occurred for JCUs coaches
this year Mens soccer head coach Hector Marinaro earned
his 100th win with a 3-0 shutout over Muskingum on senior
night
OAC TEAM SUCCESS
John Carroll celebrated a wide-array of achievements
at the team level within the OAC
The mens tennis team won its first OAC title since 2006
John Carroll earned a share of the regular-season crown
before edging Otterbein 5-4 in the championship match of
the OAC Tournament
The mens soccer team was unbeaten in the OAC regular-
season It marked the fifth undefeated and untied regular-
season by an OAC institution since 1984
On the mens side John Carroll had a slew of second-place
OAC finishes The football cross country and indoor track amp
field teams all captured solo possession of second-place in
the OAC The mens basketball and baseball teams tied for
second in their respective regular seasons
Mike Moran won
his 400th game
Menrsquos tennis team
won its first OAC
title since 2006
Hector Marinaro
earned his 100th w
Womens lacrosse
made its long-awai
debut
On the womens side the Blue Streaks volleyball team
returned to the championship match of the OAC Tournament
for the first time since 1995 The womens swimming amp diving
team was undefeated in OAC regular-season dual meets
OAC INDIVIDUAL SUCCESS
John Carroll had 10 individuals earn OAC titles
The womens swimming and diving team led the way with
seven Sophomore Margaret Zagrobelny junior Lindsey Fano
freshman Anne Crowley and senior Victoria Watson led the
way earning OAC gold in the 400-medley relay Watson
would go on to capture first in the 200-freestyle and as part
of the 400-free relay Fano would capture an individual title
in the 100-breast Watson was joined by freshman Megan
Hawk sophomore Amanda Casamatta and senior Katii
Sheffield on the OAC-champion 400-free relay
Senior Rocky Mitolo (shot put) and junior Adam North (long
jump) earned first-place finishes at the outdoor track amp field
championship
Senior Dan Mirman rounded out the titles taking first at
149-pounds in wrestling
THE INAUGURATION
The womens lacrosse team made its long-awaited debut
After having to outlast Clevelands winter weather the Blue
Streaks turned in a 20-10 win over Houghton on February 28
The team would go on to finish 10-5 and earn the No 2 seed
in the OAC Tournament
STELLAR COACHING
John Carroll is blessed with stellar coaching for its
student-athletes Two Blue Streak coaches were
recognized by their peers this year
Laura Rodeffer was named the OAC Volleyball Coach of the
Year She continues to have her Blue Streaks on the rise
Rodeffers team turned in a 23-7 record in 2014 and were in
the hunt for the OAC regular-season title until the last week
of the season
Shaun Keenan earned OAC Mens Tennis Coach of the Year
honors for helping guide the mens tennis team to one of the
best seasons in program history
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AMONG THE BEST IN THE
REGION AND OHIO
John Carroll had 29 student-athletes earn All-Region honors
while 17 added All-Ohio honors for the year
Baseball senior Drew Doring led the way The senior right-
hander was tabbed as the 2015 Mid-East Regional Pitcher of
the Year by both D3baseballcom and ABCARawlings
Note In elect sports it is possible to earn multiple All-Region and All-Ohio
honors so each student-athlete was counted once per sport they played
Additionally some sports do not have All-Region or All-Ohio honors
OAC MAJOR AWARD
WINNERS - PLAYERS
JCUs student-athletes were amongst the best in the
conference with six players taking home major awards
from the OAC
John Carroll had a trio of players on honors for their stellar
play on the pitch Senior Brian Potocnik was the Mens SoccerMidfielder of the Year while junior teammate Jimmy Mattina
was the Mens Soccer Defender of the Year On the womens
side senior Haley McDonald took home Goalkeeper of the
Year accolades
On the diamond senior Drew Doring was the Kent Tekulve
Pitcher of the Year He was the first JCU hurdler to earn this
honor since Luke Adkins in 2004
On the gridiron junior Kevin Cope was named the Gene
Slaughter Most Outstanding Linebacker It was the second-
straight year JCU has taken home the conferences top
linebacker honor On the hardwood sophomore KatlynSpahar gave JCU back-to-back Helen Ludwig Player of the
Year accolades
ALL-OAC HONORS
John Carroll had 136 student-athletes earn All-OAC
honors this year
Football led the way with a school-record 20 selections The
Blue Streaks picked up 22 honors from the outdoor track
and field teams with 12 from the men and 10 on the womens
side Mens indoor track and field (nine) baseball (eight) and
womens swimming and diving (eight) rounded out the top six
Note Each member of the swimming and diving team earning All-
OAC honors was counted once Each member of the track and field
team earning All-OAC honors was counted once for cross country
once for indoor and once for outdoor
HITTING THE BOOKS
As mentioned earlier mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik was
named the Capital One Academic All-Americareg of the Year for
Division III mens soccer He had an abundance of company as
numerous Blue Streaks really buckled down in the classroom
Football senior safety Brody Zangaro earned second team
Capital One Academic All-Americareg honors for the second
straight year On the district level Potocnik Zangaro and
baseball junior right-hander Aaron Lapaglia earned Capital
One Academic All-District accolades
Wrestling sophomore Sal Corrao and senior Todd Gaydosh
earned NWCA Scholar All-American honors Womens
swimming and diving junior Lindsey Fano was a CSCAA
Individual Scholar All-American Cross country senior Nicki
Bohrer sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson were named USTFCCCA All-Academic honorees
for cross country Rounding out the honors were seven
members of the softball team who all earned NFCA Scholar-
Athlete distinctions
Potocnik and softball senior right-hander Rachel Byrnes were
JCUs recipients of the Clyde Lamb Awards
Additionally 83 student-athletes were honored with
Academic All-OAC honors
Note Select honors from the Capital One Academic All-Americareg
program have not been released yet
83 STUDENT983085ATHLETES WERE HONORED
WITH ACADEMIC ALL983085OAC HONORS
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VISIONJohn Carroll University will graduate individuals of intellect and
character who lead and serve by engaging the world around them
and around the globe
MISSIONAs a Jesuit Catholic university John Carroll inspires individuals to excel
in learning leadership and service in the region and in the world
CORE VALUES
The Universityrsquos core values include a commitment to
learning in order to create
bull An environment of inquiry which embraces Jesuit
Catholic education as a search for truth where faith and
reason complement each other in learning In pursuit of
our educational mission the University welcomes the
perspectives and participation in our mission of faculty
staff students and alumni of all faiths and of no faith
bull A rigorous approach to scholarship that instills in our
graduates the knowledge eloquence sensitivity and
commitment to embrace and to live humane values
bull A campus committed to the intellectual spiritual
emotional and physical development of each student
bull An inclusive community where differing points of view
and experience are valued as opportunities for mutual
learning
bull A culture of service and excellence that permeates
every program and office
bull A commitment to sharing our gifts in service to each
other and the community
bull A campus that responds to demographic economic
and social challenges
bull An appreciation that our personal and collective
choices can build a more just world
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
The following initiatives are essential to the University
being recognized as a center of learning and service
bull Create a diverse community of faculty staff alumni
and friends dedicated to advancing the Universityrsquos
vision mission and core values
bull Create a learning community of outstanding teacher-scholars characterized by the commitment to
student achievement
bull Create a talented cohort of service-oriented staff
committed to achieving and being recognized as a
center of learning and service
bull Recruit enroll retain and graduate a talented
diverse student body prepared for todayrsquos global
reality and committed to learning leadership and
service that will engage the world
bull Secure resources necessary to foster an
extraordinary learning experience and promote John
Carrollrsquos mission as a Jesuit Catholic university
bull Assist in responding to demographic economic and
social challenges in our region in order to support
investment and employment opportunities and build
confidence in our shared future
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The Division of Student Affairs at John Carroll University offers
programs and services that foster the development of individualsof intellect and character who will lead and serve by engaging
the world around them and around the globe
MISSION
VISION
Informed by the Jesuit Catholic mission of the
University the Division of Student Affairs is
committed to the development of students and
the campus community by
bull Collaborating with others to foster a
vibrant engaged diverse and inclusive
learning community outside of the
classroom
bull Providing and facilitating services
programs and opportunities for student
learning and leadership development in
the service of others
bull Challenging students to act with integrity
and compassion and to reflect on the
implications of their actions on individual
communal and global scales
bull Assessing and advocating for the needs
and development of students
STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
bull Strengthen the sense of community by
fostering a campus climate that is inclusive and
by enhancing the overall safety health and
spiritual well-being of all students
bull Foster a more seamless and integrative learning
environment through active collaboration with
Academic Affairs and the design of programs
that complement and contribute to shared
learning outcomes related to diversity and
inclusion social responsibility leadership and
holistic development
bull Increase student engagement by promoting
purposeful involvement with peers faculty
staff administrators and community members
bull Support student success through the design
and delivery of high quality services and
programs
SUPPORTING JCUrsquoS UNIVERSITY LEARNING GOALS
The Division of Student Affairs supports the University Learning Goals by providing and facilitating services
programs and opportunities for both affective and cognitive learning and development Our role on campus is
to enhance the learning environment educate the campus community about students and their experiences
and partner with academic colleagues to foster true learning communities We do this in an educational process
that approaches the development of the whole student with the goal of cultivating productive citizens
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LEARNING GOALS
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INTELLECTJohn Carroll students will be
transformed by an integrative
curriculum in-depth study
within their program(s) of
study and applied learning to
fully realize their potential to
enrich the world To achieve
this level of engaged learning
our students will
bull Develop habits of critical
analysis and aestheticappreciation
bull Understand the religious
dimensions of human
experience
bull Demonstrate an integrative
knowledge of human and
natural worlds
bull Apply creative and
innovative thinking
bull Communicate skillfully in
multiple forms of expression
bull Demonstrate a capacity to
engage in respectful civil
discourse
CHARACTERJohn Carroll students will
develop a holistic awareness
of self and others acting with
integrity and moral purpose
for the good of society
Amidst a diverse community
of learners and inspired by the
Ignatian tradition of finding
God in all things our students
will
bull Cultivate a habit ofreflection
bull Understand value and
respect their own and
othersrsquo talents unique
characteristics and socio-
cultural identities
bull Develop a personal belief
system that is inspired by
Ignatian values such as
rigor generosity gratitude
inclusivity solidarity and adesire for the greater good
bull Practice mature decision
making and care for the
whole person
bull Act competently in a global
and diverse world
LEADERSHIPJohn Carroll students will
recognize themselves as
agents of positive change with
and for others Integrating
faith and reason to meet the
worldrsquos needs through ethical
leadership our students will
bull Claim their identities as
discerning leaders
bull Apply a framework for
examining ethical dilemmas
bull Employ leadership and
collaborative skills
bull Live responsibly in accord
with their personal belief
system
SERVICEJohn Carroll students will
advocate for social justice
through responsible service in
their local national and global
communities Informed by
our collective faith traditions
prepared by scholarship and
in solidarity with the poor and
the marginalized our students
will
bull Understand and promotesocial justice
bull Work actively toward
creating a more inclusive
welcoming and just
community
bull Serve in their communities
as engaged citizens and
advocates
We express this commitment in terms of the following four
university learning goals informed by our Jesuit Catholic heritage
PREAMBLE The vision of Jesuit higher education for the twenty-first century is to graduate individuals with a well-educated solidarity
who are contemplatives in actionndashmorally responsible aware of the fundamental challenges facing the modern world with a depth of
knowledge and strength of character to work creatively and compassionately for a more just and humane society Within this vision a
John Carroll education is distinguished by respect and care for the whole person ( cura personalis) innovative teaching and integrated
learning across the entire student experience A commitment to excellence and academic rigor animates our way of proceedingndash
graduating individuals of intellect and character who lead and serve by engaging the world around them and around the globe
UNIVERSITY LEARNING GOALS
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Womenrsquos Lacrosse Celebrates Inaugural
Season as Official Varsity Sport
Womenrsquos lacrosse finished its first season with a record of
10-5 second in the Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) losing to
Baldwin Wallace in the conference semifinals The team also
won the first Team Service Award a new collaboration with
the Center for Service and Social Action
Students Benefit from Sports-related
On-line Career Network
Teamwork Online a global sports network which connects
over three million sports enthusiasts with executives and
professionals at over 800 sports teams and venues was
launched in partnership with the Center for Career Services
in September 2014 As of April 2015 there were 244 JCU
students enrolled in the program and seven students landed
an internship or a full-time job as a result of their networking
through this valuable resource
Coaching Accolades for Volleyball
and Menrsquos Tennis
Two coaches received OAC Honors for bringing their programs
to new heights this season Laura Rodeffer was named
Volleyball Coach of the Year with the team finishing 23-7 and
playing in their first OAC Championship match since 1995
Shaun Keenan Menrsquos Tennis coach was named Menrsquos Coach of
the Year Keenan led the team to its first NCAA Championship
appearance beating Franciscan University of Stuebenville in
the first round after winning the OAC Championship
Wrestling Staff Honors and Changes
With over 200 former wrestlers football players and
friends at his last wrestling home match JCU honored and
celebrated the culmination of Kerry Volkmannrsquos 28 year
coaching career Following in his footsteps as the next Head
Coach of Wrestling is JCU alumnus Mark Hawald rsquo05 a former
JCU All-American NCAA Post-graduate Scholarship winner
and successful collegiate coach at Mount Union University
and Case Western Reserve University
DATA POINTS
This year 682 total athletic participants were reported to the
NCAA compared to 637 in 2013-2014 a 7 increase
20 7500EVENTS PARTICIPANTS
STUDENT AND ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT
12WOMENrsquoSBASKETBALL
44MENrsquoS
SOCCER
23WOMENrsquoSSOCCER
20 SOFTBALL
20 VOLLEYBALL
20 WRESTLING
15 MENrsquoSSWIMMING
22WOMENrsquoSSWIMMING
18MENrsquoSBASKETBALL
44 BASEBALL
24 MENrsquoS CROSSCOUNTRY
20WOMENrsquoS CROSSCOUNTRY
166 FOOTBALL
13 MENrsquoS GOLF
6 WOMENrsquoS GOLF
MENrsquoSLACROSSE41
WOMENrsquoSLACROSSE17
16 WOMENrsquoSTENNIS
53MENrsquoSTRACK983085INDOOR
34WOMENrsquoSTRACK983085INDOOR
51MENrsquoSTRACK983085OUTDOOR
30WOMENrsquoSTRACK983085OUTDOOR
The Athletic Department sponsored over 20 student and
alumni engagement events throughout the year totaling
over 7500 participants not including attendance at home
varsity competitions Activities included the Homecoming
and Family Weekend Football game the Joshua M Bernot
rsquo04 Golf Outing the 1994 Football Reunion the Academic
Achievement Banquet and the Senior Athlete Send-Off
Senior athlete exit interviews were conducted in the spring by
the Senior Director of Athletics and Recreation Laurie Massato determine their overall satisfaction with their academic
athletic and co-curricular experiences A random sampling
of 42 seniors from different sports hometowns and starters
versus non-starters were emailed interview invitations
yielding a total of 11 students agreeing to participate Here
were common themes from studentsrsquo responses
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ATHLETICS
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LOOKING AHEAD
Furthering Student Development and Engagement by
bull Communicating and refining the process around the
Team Service Award
bull Utilizing Student Athletic Advisory Committee
meetings to record service activity share information
about service experiences enhance communicationamong athletes and to get feedback on departmental
decision-making
bull Exploring new and improved ways to obtain feedback
about the student-athlete experience
bull Utilizing social media in a more intentional way to
engage students in support of our programs
Developing and Implementing Advancement and
Alumni Engagement strategies by
bull Working towards more efficient exchange of
information regarding athletic related gifts to includefollow-up with donors
bull Capitalizing on opportunities both on campus and
on the road to gather alumni parents and donors in
support of our teams
bull Implementing a spending plan for Blue Gold funds
targeting specific program needs and the goal of
recognizing program success and student-athletes
bull Expanding upon the senior student-athlete social with
additional contact and potential awards program
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
In my final years I could not be more excited about
the future of student-athletes at John Carroll From
a football perspective people like Tom Arth Brian
Cochran Brandon Staley Matthew Feeney DJ Debick and
Ryan Gravel are people I had the pleasure of working with and
who have proven how vital they are to our university beyond
football With more time and energy being invested in our
athletic programs recently results have followed along quickl
In a hotbed for extremely high quality individuals Northeast
Ohio is a competitive area for colleges to compete for student
athletes If I had one message for the administration at John
Carroll as a proud graduate enthused about the direction of
our school it would read Strike while the iron is hot In a
continued investment in our programs and more importantly
our student-athletes results will reciprocate the process I
really believe in the message John Carroll has to off er As
someone who also had the opportunity of being a work study
student in the athletic department I am confident that our
coaches and athletic staff are a living example of that message
and we should be proud I hope other students experiences ca
continue to blossom beyond what I know now I am enthralled
to see John Carroll athletics continue to growrdquo
- Marty Gibbons rsquo15 Football
What did you learn as a result of your participation in
varsity athletics
bull Academics was the first priority very challenging as a
varsity athlete
bull Value of holistic development the need to get
involved in co-curricular learning experiences
bull Time management skills
bull Critical importance of teammate friendships and
relationships with coaching staff
bull Development of healthy coping skills and resiliency by
mediating conflicts andor adversity in sport school or
personal life
bull Leadership skills
bull Identity development (who I am who I want to be
and what I value)
What were some of your challenges as a varsity athlete
bull Frustration of not winning
bull Coaching transitions
bull Team leadership struggles
bull Balancing responsibilities
bull Scheduling
Furthering academic excellence and student success by
bull Continuing to identify and communicate new and refine existing
academic support mechanisms for students
bull Working collaboratively with the advising office faculty
representative and registrarrsquos office to refine communicationwith and among student-athletes in relation to eligibil ity and
scheduling issues
bull Implementing the first phase of the Faculty Mentor Program
Participating in university and departmental strategic planning
efforts by
bull Conducting a cost-benefit analysis in conjunction with the
Strategic Budgeting Task-Force which identifies the value of
student-athletes and programs for admissions advancement
and student life
bull Continuing to work towards securing the necessary resources for
continued success by attracting qualified student-athletes who will
thrive at JCU and external support through engaged alumni friends
and sponsorships
bull Continuing to identify and communicate priority needs for
student success program excellence department functionality
and retention of students and staff
682 PARTICIPANTS IN 23 ATHLETIC SPORTS
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Responding to Student Concerns
Regarding Police Violence
The death of Tamir Rice on November 23 2014 and other
African American males across the country brought many
concerned students to the CSDI (The Center for Student
Diversity and Inclusion) staff to discuss their fear anger and
frustrations The conversations reminded staff that many
of our students of color particularly men feel unsafe bothon-and off-campus simply because of their race In response
the CSDI staff developed a number of programs to promote a
space for dialogue prayer and action Examples of programs
included Emergency Community Meeting Campus Vigil for
Ferguson PBSrsquos Every Motherrsquos Son Point of View Film Black
and Blue A Discussion on the American Justice System and
Moment of Silence for Lives Lost Due to Police Brutality
Hosted annual conference for Ohio Consortium of
Multicultural Centers in Higher Education
This past May John Carroll welcomed multicultural center
professionals from sixteen colleges in Ohio for an annualconference The theme was The Changing Landscape of
Diversity in Higher Education The consortiumrsquos mission
is to ldquopartner with and enhance our work in diversity for
the benefit of our institutions and our respective local
communitiesrdquo The goal of the conference was to identify
explore and discuss information about current trends and
shifts in serving and meeting the educational cultural and
social needs of diverse student populations
Educational Programs and Participation Data
The CSDI staff coordinated 32 programs with more than 2800
participants Some examples include Safe Zone Training
Student of Color Retreat Loteria (Mexican Bingo) The ldquoNrdquo
Word Dialogue and the annual Celebrate Diversity Week
The CSDI staff also facilitated a number of student and staff
training programs on issues of diversity and inclusion for six
Residence Life professional staff 49 Resident Assistants 38
Cultural Student Leaders and eight Peer Health Advocates
Implementation of Intergroup Dialogue
Common Ground AR195
Twenty-five students (14 fall and 11 spring) participated
in two offerings of the inaugural Intergroup Dialogue
course this past year The course was developed to provide
students an opportunity to dialogue with their peers about
diversity issues and to deepen their understanding of otherrsquos
perspectives under the guidance of trained facilitators
DATA POINTS
Twenty-five student leaders representing five Cultural Student
Organizations attended a leadership development workshop The
leaders were asked to complete a survey to assess their learning
which reflected a 28 response rate The data revealed that the
workshop increased studentsrsquo awareness skills and knowledge
of being a cultural student leading a cultural organization and
their role on campus Although the response rate was lower than
desired it does appear that the training had a positive impact onparticipants It is our intention to offer this training annually to
Cultural Organization Leaders
CSDI staff were invited by the Office of Residence Life to provide
diversity and inclusion education to Resident Assistants (RAs) during
their annual August training Forty-nine RArsquos participated in the
training Prior to the training the RAs completed a pre-assessment
questionnaire and immediately after they completed a post-
assessment questionnaire All 49 RAs completed both pre and post
assessments Results indicated that the RAs had a better awareness
and appreciation for issues of diversity and inclusion at JCU
The training introduced the RAs to the CSDI staff which led to many
different program collaborations throughout the year In addition
the Residence Life professional staff also requested additional
diversity and inclusion training and education as part of their
ongoing professional development
Streak Week
During Streak Week 540 first year students watched a theatricalperformance ldquoBlinkrdquo portraying acts of intolerance that have
occurred on our very own campus Every student completed an
assessment immediately following the performance and a question
and answer session by a student panel was conducted Here were
some of the key findings
93
92
94
78
87
of participants agreed or strongly agreed that ldquoBlinkrdquo
increased their awareness of diversity
and multicultural issues
of participants agreed or strongly agreed that ldquoBlinkrdquo
challenged them to reflect on their own identities
agreed or strongly agreed that they learned at least
one thing they will use in their interaction with others
agreed or strongly agreed that ldquoBlinkrdquo challenged
them to reflect on their own biases
of participants agreed or strongly agreed that ldquoBlinkrdquo
helped them to have a greater appreciation for the
value of diversity
RAs completed diversityand inclusion Training
32 2800PROGRAMS PARTICIPANTS
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DIVERSITY amp INCLUSION
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STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Knowing that we all have the power to make
a diff erence when it comes to combating
discrimination bias and injustice is a
powerful thought In my organization we all can hold
each other accountable for our words and actions I
know personally that Rhapsody Blue would like to be an
advocate for social justice around campus
- Brian Holler lsquo17 Vice President and Financial Offi cer
Rhapsody Blue
Because the national organization we are affiliated
with (Pencils of Promise as well) works on improving
access to quality education internationally one of the
things I thought about from these activities is that in
our [group] meetings discussions and activities it is
important to frame [what we do] in terms of issues of
social justice rather than assisting in providing lsquocharityrsquo
to those lsquoless fortunatersquo It is about empowerment rather
than pity- Melissa Fower President for Pencils of Promise
Some of the attitudes towards oppression or lack of
awareness [about it] utterly frighten me as a cultural
leader on campus For this to be a University that claims
their students to be ldquomen and women for othersrdquo some
of our own leaders lack empathy and knowledge My
goal is to stop these attitudes and educate JCUrsquos campus
through our programming
-Mercedes Lewis President for African American
Alliance
The fall 2014 Multicultural Retreat was designed to provide a
safe space for students from underrepresented populations
to address their social cultural and spiritual developement
Twenty students participated and 50 of them completed
an on-line survey a few days after they returned to campus
Survey results revealed the following
90
100
LOOKING AHEADCSDI has set these strategic goals for the upcoming
academic year
bull Work with the Office of Institutional Diversity and
Inclusion to co-sponsor an event
bull Develop a marketing plan to increase the
participation of students in the Intergroup Dialogue
course with the goal of enrolling a minimum of ten
students per section
bull Compare the retention rate from the first to second
year and the 6-year graduation rate for students from
underrepresented populations
bull Evaluate the Pathways to Success program and
implement changes to improve the orientation
experience for first-year students from
underrepresented populations
of the participants responded that they agreed
or strongly agreed that the retreat
bull provided them an opportunity to learn
something about themselves
bull provided them the opportunity to get to know
other students better
of participants responded that they agreed or
strongly agreed that the retreat
bull provided a better understanding of bias
incidents on campus
bull provided tools that would help them address
bias and discrimination on campus
bull helped them learn at least one thing to improve
their interactions with others
20 PARTICIPANTSMulticultural Retreat
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Addressing Title IX and Campus SaVE Act
Through weekly meetings with the JCU Police Department
(JCUPD) the Violence Prevention and Action Center
Coordinator (VPAC) the Associate Dean of Students and the
Title IX Coordinator there has been increased communicationregarding Title IX procedures and practices The Dean of
Students Office (DOS) has seen an increase in the number
of students reporting incidents of interpersonal violence
leading to resolution through the conduct process Two
significant changes to the conduct process include allowing
parents and attorneys to serve as advisors and having the
VPAC Coordinator serve as a confidential reporter
Supporting Student Success with
Academic Colleagues
Through collaborative efforts and the implementation of
best practices the DOS was able to accomplish a number
of projects and goals to support student success Fr Bernie
McAniff SJ continued to teach Freshman Year Seminar and
AR 120 Purpose and Place Exploring Campus Community
and Self Dr Sherri Crahen continued to serve as Chair of the
CARE Team and collaborated with Dr Maryclaire Moroney
Assistant Provost for Academic Advising and Student
Success and Dr Anne Kugler Associate Academic Vice
President for Faculty Development and Summer Programs
to create the ldquoGuide to Responding to Students in Distressrdquo
as well as a one page reference titled ldquoSupporting Student
Success Networkrdquo
EMT Pilot Training Program
Collaborations at JCU and with the Cleveland Clinic resulted
in an on-campus EMT Training for students The DOS worked
with JCUPD JCU EMS Dr Kathy Lee Director Pre-Health
Professions Program Cleveland Clinic EMS and Dr George
Lewindowski Physician in Residence to develop a pilot
program providing EMT training to students interested in
serving as volunteers with JCU EMS Prior to school starting in
August 2015 an intensive 150 hour three week course will be
offered to 14 pre-identified students Depending on the pilot
programrsquos success consideration will be given in the future tooffer students academic credit for this training
STUDENTS ATTENDED
2874 54 MASSES
39 DECREASE
in drug violations
Bystander Intervention Training Provided to
638 Rising Sophomores
The DOS partnered with Recovery Resources Cleveland Rape
Crisis Center Office of Residence Life VPAC Coordinator
Health Educator and Communications Coordinator to
implement bystander intervention training to 638 rising
sophomores prior to their participation in the housing lottery
Sophomores completed
Bystander Intervention Training
OUTREACH SERVICES
Providing compassionate and timely pastoral care to students
in need is at the heart of Fr Bernie McAniffrsquos work as the
Assistant Dean of Students This past year Fr Berniersquos
personal meetings with students have increased by 20 from
99 in 2013-2014 to 125 in 2014-2015 Additionally Fr Bernie
celebrated 54 Masses attended by 2874 students revived the
Knightsrsquo of Columbus a 30 member student organization
and was recognized as Advisor of the Year for his efforts by
Student Union Sadly four JCU students passed away since
June 2014 Fr Bernie provided pastoral counseling for each of
these studentsrsquo families and JCU friends as well as for students
who were hospitalized with serious health conditions
DATA POINTS
Conduct Violation Overview
From the previous academic year there was a 27 overall
increase in conduct violations Despite a downward trend over
the past several years in alcohol violations this year saw a
19 increase Whereas last year saw a 37 increase in drug
violations this year showed a 39 decrease There was an
increase in violations of the Interpersonal Violence Policy (9
violations in 2013-2014 and 16 violations in 2014-2015) The
DOS believes this increase in reporting and violations is largely
due to the hiring of a Title IX Coordinator and two significant
changes to the conduct process allowing parents and638
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DEAN OF STUDENTS
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LOOKING AHEAD
bull Continue to identify and recommend appropriate
action steps related to Title IX and the federal
guidelines within the Campus SaVE Act
bull Develop and implement the DOS Risk Audit
Action Plan
bull Foster relationships and work collaborativelywith new academic leaders to identify and
remove obstacles from studentsrsquo ability to thrive
academically and socially at John Carroll
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
It feels like yesterday that I was just
starting and here I am having my
last day of work and classes for my
freshman year I just wanted to thank the Dean
of Students Office for allowing me to work
with such a great group of individuals Each
time I go into work I am excited to see what the
day holds I appreciate all the time eff ort and
patience the staff in the Office have put into
teaching me I cannot wait to work again with
you all next yearrdquo
- Toren Bakula lsquo18 Work Study employee
735
64
79
71of respondents took
responsibility for
their actions
of respondents
clearly defined
who influenced
their decision
clearly identified
who was impacted
by their behavior
85
were able to articulate
the character of the
person they are trying
to become
respondents did not
have another violation
after submitting the
reflection
attorneys to serve as advisors during the hearing process and
having the VPAC Coordinator serve as a confidential reporter
Fifty-three students (39 men 14 women) found responsible
for student conduct violations were asked to complete a
reflection exercise as part of their sanctions The reflection
questions were aimed to measure three learning goals
Student violators will
1) Acknowledge that their actions impact the
community
2) Recognize that they have options available to them
when making decisions about their behavior
3) Act in accordance with the universityrsquos expectations
for their behavior
Here were the key findings
STUDENT
CONDUCT
VIOLATIONS 14 39
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Revitalizing Inter-Fraternity Council through
Engaged Leaders
The main goal this past year was to attract elect and
develop engaged fraternity leaders to commit to the
redevelopment of the Inter-Fraternity Council (IFC) IFC is
the governing body of the four international fraternitieshere at John Carroll Prior to elections the Fraternity
Sorority Advisor (FSA) engaged fraternity leaders in many
conversations regarding the need to revitalize IFC on campus
and how it can have a positive impact on the growth
strength and reputation of their community
New IFC executive board officers were elected for 2015 Their
leadership positive attitude commitment to IFC and to inter-
fraternal brotherhood synergy and accountability has been
key in the rebirth of IFC They have accomplished many goals
in just the few months they have been in office such as
bull IFC by-laws were completely updated through aninter-fraternal and representative committee
bull IFC executive board members engaged fraternity
leaders in a discussion on the mission and vision of
IFC and what role each fraternity and member holds
in its success
bull Addressed the need for fraternities to go beyond
philanthropy to service by partnering with Clevelandrsquos
Domestic Violence and Childrsquos Advocacy Center
bull IFC made inroads with all the chapters in terms of
changing the emphasis of doing only what is best for
my fraternity to doing what is best for all fraternitiesandor Greek community
Sororities Improve Governance within
Panhellenic Association
The JCU College Panhellenic Association is the governing
body of the five international sororities here at JCU Chi
Omega Gamma Phi Beta Kappa Alpha Theta Kappa
Delta and Kappa Kappa Gamma This past year the FSA
provided significant advising and education to chapter and
Panhellenic leaders on the proper operations of a Panhellenic
Association Outgoing and incoming Panhellenic executive
board officers exhibited great enthusiasm patience andadaptability through some changes to improve democratic
processes learn about NPC unanimous agreements policies
and best practices and how their own national organizations
support and are connected to NPC
Greek Week Refocuses on Universityand Fraternal Mission and Values
The fraternity and sorority community members were
challenged to reflect on the purpose of Greek Week based
on the common values stated in JCUrsquos and fraternity and
sorority lifersquos mission statements leadership character
academic excellence service and friendship Based on
these reflections it was determined that past behaviors
during Greek Week more often than not did not support
mission and values of fraternity and sorority life nor JCUrsquos
To restore integrity to the community and to align Greek
Week events with the values of our fraternal and JCU
community significant changes were made
Changes made included
bull significantly reduce the number of events and
days of competitive events
bull plan activities that showcase the values of inter
national fraternities and sororities
bull no overall winners of Greek Week
General feedback from fraternity and sorority members
was that they really enjoyed Greek Week Many
commented on how they didnrsquot feel stressed out
or too exhausted to participate fully in their normalresponsibilities such as going to class turning in class
assignments taking tests going to work fulfilling service
hours working in the lab etc They also commented on
how ldquofun and laid backrdquo events seemed to be and how
the lack of focus on competition allowed for all members
to not get entangled in disagreements as in yearrsquos past
Resolution of Risk Management Concerns
at Off-Campus Establishment
The FSA worked with the Office of Legal Affairs Student
Activities and the JCUPD to address risk management
issues related to social events at a popular localestablishment at which alcohol is served Through
collective efforts the establishment agreed to resolve
our concerns and to follow all of JCUrsquos risk management
policies for student events with alcohol A new contract
is currently being drafted for any student organization
seeking to hold an event with alcohol at this location
505 333 172
FRATERNITY AND SORORITY MEMBERS
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FRATERNITY amp SORORITY
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DATA POINTSGreek participants in
bystander intervention training142
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working closely with our advisor I have been
able to accomplish great things With her
knowledge of Greek and Student Aff airs she has
been very helpful in providing information for us as student
leaders and John Carroll students overall I learn something
new every day from her She teaches me how to strengthen
my leadership skills as well as how to be a better student I
know whenever I have a question about anything she will be
there for me She has really taught me how to hone in on myskills and excel at my position
This department is so important to me because I live and
breathe Greek Life being President of Panhellenic The
department has taught me to not only care about myself and
my own sorority but take a step back and appreciate each
of the chapters what they have to off er and each of their
membersrsquo opinions Hopefully we can continue to grow our
community and our presence on campus to create a positive
image of fraternity and sorority liferdquo
- Alexandra Bernitt rsquo16 President Panhellenic Association
PARTICIPATION DATA
bull A total of 142 fraternity and sorority members
participated in bystander intervention training
hosted by the Violence Prevention and Action
Center Health Promotion and Wellness and
the JCU Police Department
bull Total number of participants who participated
in Lip Sync Over 1100
bull Greek Week raised $3500 for the Greater
Cleveland Fisher House Campaign
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Provide leadership development opportunities that
prepare fraternity and sorority members to lead in
their individual organizations the Panhellenic andInterfraternity Councils as well as the greater JCU
community
bull Create a fraternity and sorority community committed
to JCUrsquos Jesuit and Catholic mission and identity and
to their common interfraternal mission and values
bull Educate fraternity and sorority members
especially key organizational leaders in areas of
risk management and liability to promote holistic
membership development
65 CHI OMEGA
66 GAMMA PHI BETA
68 KAPPA ALPHA THETA
69 KAPPA DELTA
65 KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA
4 0 BETA THETA PI
32 DELTA TAU DELTA
35 LAMBDA CHI ALPHA
65 SIGMA PHI EPSILON
SORORITIES
FRATERNITIES
$3500 RAISED FOR THE GREATERCLEVELAND FISHER HOUSE
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Participated in Bystander intervention Training
of Rising Sophomores
The Health Promotion and Wellness coordinator collaborated
with the Violence Prevention and Action Center Coordinator
Residence Life Dean of Students and Recovery Resources
to educate 638 rising sophomores on bystander intervention
This training was made mandatory for all rising sophomoresas a part of the 2015-2016 housing selection process
Provided Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention
for College Students (BASICS)
The goal of BASICS is to reduce risky behaviors and harmful
consequences of alcohol abuse Based on an interview with
and questionnaires filled out by the student regarding their
drinking behaviors objective feedback is provided by a
trained BASICS professional This program is offered to JCU
students who either violate the Student Code of Conduct or
want to explore their alcohol and drug use This year a total
of 51 students were referred for this intervention resulting in
a 150 increase from the 2013-2014 year Of those students
who received BASICS interventions
Peer Health Advocate Program Expanded
to Better Meet Student Needs
The coordinator trained 23 Peer Health Advocates (PHAs)
this past academic year The training focused on programdevelopment and execution as well as the skills knowledge
and attitudes necessary to be an effective peer advocate
PHAs facilitate programs for and with students in the
residence halls student organizations classrooms athletic
teams and more They also staff the Resource Room at the
Student Health and Wellness Center Additional expectations
for PHAs include
bull Executing interactive positive fun and non-
judgmental programming
bull Creating awareness of health topics affecting JCU
students through such means as posters social mediacampaigns newsletters Carroll News editorials public
service announcements one-on-one interactions
tabling at health education initiatives and general
availability for program participation
bull Helping students find long-term and appropriate
on and off-campus resources to support healthy
behaviors by making referrals for at-risk students
to the appropriate professionals These resources
included Health Education Residence Life Counseling
Center Health Services Violence Prevention Action
Center JCU Police Department etc
bull Participating in ongoing training on a wide variety
of health and wellness topics and assist with the
facilitation of bi-weekly Wellness in the Stacks
programming in the Library Learning Commons
Approval of AR274 A Peer Health Advocate Seminar
This past spring JCUrsquos Public Health Committee officially
approved AR 274 It will be offered for the first time in fall
2015 This course was specifically developed to provide an
academic anchor to the leadership training and development
of the Peer Health Advocates and to provide them the
necessary resources skills and information to assist theirpeers in a successful undergraduate experience Students will
learn about various health topics affecting college students
as well as program design and implementation
92
58
54
33
100
exceeded the number of alcoholic drinks
consumed the last time they partied or
socialized compared to the overall JCU
student population
overestimated the amount of alcohol
that a typical JCU student consumes
did something they later regretted
50 forgot where they were or what
they did and 25 got in trouble with
the police within the last 12 months as a
consequence of drinking
felt overwhelmed by all they had to do
and 25 felt sad within the past 2 weeks
of those seen were referred to on-campus
resources including the University
Counseling Center Violence Preventionand Action Center andor academic deans
(compared to NCHA data 2013)
23Peer Health Advocates (PHAs)were trained this past academic year
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HEALTH AND WELLNESS
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DATA POINTS
What We Know Data on First-Year Studentsrsquo
Alcohol Consumption
We have completed our eighth year of collecting information
regarding alcohol consumption of first-year students through
AlcoholEdu AlcoholEdu incorporates the latest evidence-
based prevention methods to create a highly personalized
on-line education user experience that inspires students to
reflect on and consider changing their drinking behaviors
Pre and post-exams and behavioral surveys are administered
a total of three surveys At John Carroll it is mandatory for all
first-year students to complete this training
This year there was a 99 response rate This excellent
compliance rate can be attributed to increased communication
with the students non-completion sanctions and collaboration
with Resident Assistants Here are some key findings about our
first-year studentsrsquo alcohol consumption
bull The rate of high risk drinkers has decreased since
beginning this analysis in 2007 The rate of non-
drinkers has increased by 3 since 2007
bull Our first-year non-drinking students exceed those
reported by other Jesuit colleges and universities
Additionally rates of lightmoderate and high-risk
drinkers are lower than surveyed Jesuit counterparts
bull After completing the entire AlcoholEdu training 88
of students reported that the course prepared them
to make responsible decisions about drinking
Impact of Alcohol Education Classes
This past year 65 students were sanctioned to take an
alcohol education class due to violations of the Universityrsquosalcohol policy These classes included an emphasis on
bystander intervention as well as the Good Samaritan
Policy Students were asked to complete an assessment
after participating in the class With 51 of the 65 students
completing the assessment the response rate was 79 Here
are two of the main findings from this assessment
Health and Wellness Programs
Various health education programs were presented to nearly
1700 students Our alcohol awareness presentations are very
popular and highly requested by Resident Assistants and
student organizations Over 300 students participated in
alcohol awareness presentations and completed assessments
afterward Here are some of the findings
73
94
99
79
71
strongly agree that they can recognize the
signs of someone who is intoxicated
strongly agree that they are willing tointervene if they see someone who has had
too much to drink
strongly agree or agree that they learned
something about how frequently the average
the JCU student drinks
of students surveyed recognize the difference
between perceptions and actual drinking rates
of JCU students
listed the lsquoGood Samaritan Policyrsquo as a
correct response to identifying the name
of a specific policy
Wellness in the Stacks
students participated in Wellness in the Stacks
programming within the Library Learning
Commons Students participated in Pinterest
painting bamboo plant construction henna
tattoos making heart-healthy trail mix
aromatherapy therapy dogs and others and were providedwith stress-relief information When asked on a short survey
ldquowithin the last 12 months how would you rate the overall level
of stress you have experiencedrdquo 29 indicated tremendous or
more than average stress While 91 felt ldquoless stressed after
attending stress-freeWellness in the Stacksrdquo events
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Revise the BASICS health assessment for students who
violate the marijuanaother drug policy to better meet
their needs
bull Expand health promotion program offerings through
the implementation of initiatives developed solely by
Peer Health Advocates as a result of their coursework in
AR 274 Peer Health Advocate Seminar
bull Develop a comprehensive program to reduce alcohol-
related incidents off-campus in collaboration with
Residence Life
bull Increase fraternity and sorority membersrsquo knowledge of
high-risk drinking through risk reduction efforts
students were presented withvarious health education programs1700
OVER
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Staff Display Adaptability with Increased
Departmental Expectations and Staff Changes
This year brought significant challenges some new and some
persistent that truly pushed the JCU Police Department
(JCUPD) to its capacity Similar to years past JCUPD has
experienced significant officer turnover with six resignations
and two newly hired offi
cers Many police departments evenfor larger municipalities are dealing with a decrease in the
number and qualifications of job applicants The department
is working closely with Human Resources to recruit hire and
train well qualified individuals
Other challenges include the increased number of
background checks requested by students and university
employees This is a time consuming process for the front
office staff and was the fifth most frequent duty recorded
by the JCUPD this academic year Lastly given the federal
guidelines within the Campus SaVE Act and Title IX JCUPD
has new demands and expectations that also require much
investigative time and reporting
Despite these challenges the entire staff has responded with
the highest level of professionalism collaboration and vigor
It will be important for JCUPD to continue to reconsider
processes and departmental responsibilities in order to
respond as effectively as possible to these challenges
DATA POINTS
to JCUPD Compared to last year this
is a 47 increase in calls largely due
to adding new duties to the call list
In 2013-2014 there was only a 17
increase in calls
The top five reasons and their frequencies are as follows
1747 Admittance into roomfacility
1690 Building check
1078 Non-secured area
754 Maintenance concern
594 Background checksFingerprints
Criminal reports totaled 183 with the top reports listed as
32 Underage Persons Offenses (Alcohol)
32 Theft
22 Criminal mischief
Non-criminal reports totaled 180 with the top reports listed as
47 Illness ndash Transport
27 Auto Accident - Property Damage Only
18 Property - LostMissing
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Improve our training and capacity to perform
reporting and investigative functions related to
Title IX and interpersonal violence concerns
bull Enhance marketing and education regarding
JCUPD services to more fully realize and perpetuatethe credibility of the organization as a police
department serving all members of the JCU
community
bull Transition our current Incident Report form to an
Access database to enhance the tracking of incidents
and reporting functions
bull Review processes and responsibilities in light
of expectations and work force capacity
bull Identify and implement specialty areas for
our three sergeants
$450000
9674
was generated through the
sale of parking permits and
issuance of citationsIN REVENUE
Department Exceeds Revenue Expectations
Parking Manager Patti Taylor devoted a great deal of
time and effort into providing the Police Officers with
valuable information to assist with the identification of
parking violations Approximately $450000 in revenue
was generated through the sale of parking permits and
issuance of citations This is an increase of 89 from the
previous year
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Choral and Instrumental Performances
The annual choral and instrumental performances at JCU
were once again highlights of the department including the
Annual Sacred Music Concert in the fall and the Jazz Band
Concert in the spring Most especially the third and final
performance of the Intergenerational Choir was a superb
finale to the collaborative project between the Cleveland
Alzheimerrsquos Association the academic department of
Criminology and Sociology and student affairsrsquo Liturgical
Music and Musical Arts (LMMA) The choir a combination of
people with early-stage Alzheimerrsquos disease their caregivers
and our students gave a presentation of five songs under the
direction of Dr Cynthia Caporella LMMA Director at the 25th
annual Alzheimerrsquos disease educational event
The collaboration was also the end of a three-year research
project with goals of fighting the stigma of Alzheimerrsquos
disease and developing community amongst its participants
Drs Harris and Caporella had one article published in
2014 regarding this project and a new article is underwaythanks to the funding of a JCU Summer Faculty Research
Fellowship
Music and Prayer Collaboration Transforms Crowd
during Ignatian Heritage Week
The collaborative planning efforts between LMMA and
Campus Ministry resulted in a lunch time program titled
ldquoMusic Prayer and Reflection in the Jesuit Tradition
Caring for the Earthrdquo The image for the week surrounded
sustainability and carried with it a vision of caring for Godrsquos
creation Specifically the service joined readings around
this image with four pieces of music two of which werecontemporary pieces written by two local composers on the
faculty of the Cleveland Institute of Music One of the pieces
was a descriptive piece of a brook located east of Cleveland
that is supported by the Cleveland Museum of Natural
History A third piece from the movie ldquoThe Missionrdquo offered
a Jesuit connection in film media Many community members
in attendance described the experience as transformative
Assessment plans developed for music courses
In preparation for the inclusion of one credit Fine Arts
courses in the integrative core curriculum assessment
plans were developed and approved for courses in applied
music Rubrics were developed for each of the courses in
conjunction with the Core Director and the Associate Dean of
Arts and Sciences for the Humanities The Director of LMMA
is in the process of identifying instructors to teach the new
course offerings in music These new applied courses include
wind ensemble brass ensemble string ensemble applied
guitar and applied voice
DATA POINTS
During the past year student participation in the major vocal
and instrumental groups was as follows
25
30
16
28SCHOLACANTORUM
CHAPELENSEMBLE
PEP BAND
JAZZ BAND
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Offering the first ever JCU Applied Music Courses
available to the entire student body in spring 2016
bull Equipping the music room to offer digital performances
from online venues for the study of musical styles
performance techniques and comparative analysis
bull Working with the staff in the Office of Student
Engagement to expand opportunities for students to
experience fine arts performances offered throughout
Cleveland
bull Hiring and orienting a new Coordinator of the JCU Pep Band
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
I participated in Schola Cantorum and Chapel
Choir I had the opportunity to de-stress for a
few hours a week which was very important
since I had challenging coursework and multiple part-
time jobs and internships This helped me to focus on
spiritual and emotional wellness as well as academic
success I was also able to build strong relationships with
my fellow singers I believe that making music together
brings people closer in a way that few other activities
can and I certainly saw that in my experiences at JCU
The music department has important connections to
JCUrsquos mission values and Jesuit identity Though I
am not Catholic some of the pieces we learned helped
me learn about Jesuit and Christian history and my
participation in chapel choir kept me actively engaged inthe liturgy Additionally allowing students to participate
in extracurricular activities they enjoy is in keeping with
ldquocura personalisrdquo by encouraging students to develop in
all aspects of their lives not just academicallyrdquo
- Megan Boyk rsquo15 Schola Cantorum and Chapel Choir
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Creation of the LP 198 LAUNCH Credited Course
LAUNCH (Leaders Always Undertake New Challenges) is
a 1-3 credit course covering various topics related to the
methods or content of leadership not typically covered
in regular course offerings such as mission diversity and
inclusion ethical leadership and the building of personal
strengths In addition students receive core leadership
training necessary for success in prominent leadership
positions on campus
Commuter Student Section Added to AR120 Purpose
and Place - Exploring Campus Community and Self
AR120 is a course designed to assist first-year students with
the transition to college and to promote their engagement
in all facets of their educational experience The commuter
section of this course addressed challenges related to
commuting to campus getting connected to JCU resources
road safety and more A highlight regarding this particular
section is that it was held in a nontraditional classroom
setting in the newly renovated commuter lounge
Drawn to Leadership Program Reaches Different
Student Demographic
The Drawn to Leadership Program was targeted to JCU
Fantasy Gaming Club members This program offered a
different perspective to learn about leadership development
by focusing on the leadership concepts found in superhero-
based comic books and movies
DATA POINTS
Leadership Programs Engage Students in Developing
Values and Skills
A progressive four-tiered set of leadership programs is
offered to John Carroll students annually Each tier provides
students with the opportunity to develop a set of leadership
skills and knowledge and each successive program builds
upon the knowledge and skills cultivated in the prior tier
Tier programs meet for an hour per week for 4-6 meetings
depending on the program
Students are able to select from three programs in Tier1 ldquoLiving and Leadingrdquo ldquoReading and Leadingrdquo or ldquoTake
the Leading Rolerdquo These programs all focus on students
increasing their levels of self-awareness which will better
prepare them for leadership experiences Students who
complete one of the three Tier 1 programs are eligible to
participate in the Tier 2 ldquoAdvancing Leadershiprdquo program
which focuses on the experiences of participating students
as members of various groups and how they can influence
change as a group member without necessarily having a
formal leadership position Students who have completed
both the Tier 1 and 2 programs are eligible to participate in
the Tier 3 ldquoSharing Your Strengthsrdquo program This program
incorporates the Gallup organizationrsquos StrengthsQuest online
assessment which provides students with detailed reports
about their five personal strengths Students who complete
the Tier 1 2 and 3 programs are eligible to participate in the
Tier 4 ldquoLeadership in Actionrdquo program which focuses on
ethical decision making
The following participation counts have been recorded over
the past 3 academic years
PARTICIPATION COUNTS 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
Tier 1 57 66 75
Tier 2 42 51 69
Tier 3 31 37 24
Tier 4 22 22 25
66 INCREASE in commuter
service program participation
Commuter Student Programs
and Participation Increase
In the year 2013-2014 36 commuter service programs
were offered with 740 total participants This year 41
programs were provided to 1229 total participants Theresults show a 66 increase in overall commuter service
program participation with a 13 increase in total programs
offered Among those programs offered students were
able to attend a Cleveland Indians baseball game Cleveland
Cavaliers basketball game and several movie viewings
Program invitations were also sent to transfer students to
participate which had partial impact on the participation
increase
41 1229PROGRAMS PARTICIPANTS
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ORIENTATION amp LEADERSHIP
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Students in all tiered programs complete written assignments
and discuss them with their peers in a conversation
facilitated by a professional student affairs staff member
Assignments are collected and deposited in the Office of
Leadership Programs The Director of Leadership Programs
then assessment rubrics to the various assignments
determine whether or not the desired learning has occurred
for each student
TIER PROGRAM OUTCOME
The assessment results indicate that the activities set up for
the Tier 1 programs provide students with the opportunity to
learn the desired information to increase self-knowledge and
demonstrate it on the various assignments While students
in Tier 2 were able to demonstrate competence regarding
the various aspects of serving as a group as a member
participants sometimes struggled to identify areas of
diversity In Tier 3 participants could readily determine ways
to identify opportunities to utilize their personal strengths
to assist with three of the potential presented challenges
However a lack of understanding was demonstrated in termsof using strengths in the areas of delegation confrontation
and mediation This is likely partially due to the struggles
that students face with these skill sets in their daily lives For
the ldquoLeadership in Actionrdquo program students readily created
scenarios that connected with the initial three principles
of the programs However several concepts related to
ethical leadership including ldquobeing fairrdquo and ldquobeing lovingrdquo
presented some challenges for our students and may be
somewhat attributable to the fact that ldquofairrdquo and ldquolovingrdquo are
rather abstract concepts in comparison to the first
three tenets
LAUNCH Leaders Always Undertake New Challenges
The LAUNCH program provides student leaders with
information considered to be foundational and essential to
serving as an effective leader and beyond Since the creation of
LAUNCH over 350 student leaders have the training program
Following each LAUNCH weekend evaluations are collected
and compiled to determine the effectiveness of the program
in meeting the established outcomes A review of the data
for the past three LAUNCH programs indicates that at least
90 of the participants on average achieved the outcomes
Leadership Scholars Program
The Leadership Scholars Program (LSP) was created in
2010 providing participants with opportunities to increase
their leadership competence through both curricular and
co-curricular activities The program focuses on developing
student leaders of remarkable character who seek to become
agents for transformative change on campus and in their
future professions and communities
Each year the program seeks to enroll a cohort of approximately 20
incoming students Over the past three years the cohort size has been
27 (class of 2018) 19 (2017) and 19 (2016) The cohort size fluctuates
based on how many students choose to accept the scholarship and
attend JCU with 35 scholarships offered from a pool of over 200
applicants
The 2014 JCU Commencement saw the first cohort of LSP students
complete their degrees From the entering cohort in fall of 2010 75 o
the students persisted through graduation When reviewing the reasonfor program participant attrition students most commonly leave to
transfer to another institution in order to pursue a degree not provided
by John Carroll (eg pharmacy musical theater) A less frequent reaso
for student attrition is that some participants struggle to ldquofind their
footingrdquo and struggle with their inability to be elected or selected for
a formal leadership position on campus (eg Student Union senator
Resident Assistant)
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Coordinate and enhance leadership development efforts by
gathering together a committee of professionals around campu
who provide related opportunities to students
bull Begin to measure levels of campus engagement among
commuter students in organizations and activities other than
those provided by commuter services
bull Convene a campus wide meeting to discuss issues and services
relevant to the matriculation and ongoing success of transfer
students
bull Develop electronic messages related to engagement
opportunities to distribute to first year students after the
first six weeks of the fall semester
bull Increase the number of first-year students of color whoparticipate in Tier 1 leadership development programs
bull Help to successfully transition a new co-director of the
Leadership Scholarship Program into hisher role in the progra
bull Develop a follow-up leadership development piece for LAUNCH
(for Leadership Always Undertake New Challenges) participant
after they have transitioned into their leadership roles
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Coming from a high school that focused on leadership andentrepreneurship the leadership development programs
were perfect for me The tiers were focused on self-
discovery and how to handle being on a team I got the chance to know
my strengths and weakness and also to discuss leadership in the worl
of comics Leadership is everywhere if I look for it My freshman year
would have been an entirely diff erent experience if it wasnrsquot for the
leadership programs
- Marie Keita rsquo18 Participant in Tiered Leadership Programs
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Major Facility and Equipment Upgrades Provide
Improved Fitness and Sport Experiences
The Department of Recreation coordinated a number of
renovations and equipment upgrades this past year that
improved student faculty staff and community membersrsquo
experience in our facilities The first major project was the
installation of new flooring in the Fitness Studio where cyclingclasses yoga Zumba and other activities are conducted
giving the space a safer refreshed and modern look
The Corbo Room Improvement Task Force created spring
2014 addressed two necessary improvements including
additional Corbo Room equipment and new flooring in
the cardio area Throughout spring and summer 2015 the
Johnson Natatorium lap pool and diving well were repainted
and re-coated along with a new ultraviolet water treatment
system A new electronic scoreboard was installed which
will certainly improve the competition experience for teams
coaches and fans
Club Sport Members Active in Competition and
Service to Others
There are club sport teams at John Carroll with over 200
student participants The teams include Rowing Field
Hockey Hockey Womenrsquos Basketball Menrsquos Rugby Sailing
Ultimate Frisbee Menrsquos Volleyball Water Polo and Womenrsquos
Volleyball Funded in part by the Student Activity Fee
students manage all operational aspects of club sports
including fundraising membership recruitment and retention
practice and competition scheduling and travel Team
members are also involved in service on a regular basisSome of the programs they support are the Labre Project
Cleveland Clinicrsquos Lerner Center for Autism Project Linus
St Malachis Lunch Program and numerous service projects
offered through JCUrsquos Center for Service and Social Action
Pilot Shadow Program of Intramural Student
Supervisors Shows Promise
The intramural (IM) employees interested in becoming IM
Student Supervisors participated in a new staff development
and training program in which they were paired up to
shadow current IM Student Supervisors during evening or
weekend IM competitions The purpose of this opportunityis to nurture professional development leadership skills and
staff camaraderie as well as to provide on-the-job training
in regards to the duties and responsibilities of an IM Student
Supervisor This shadowing experience allowed for IM staff
to self-identify if they felt prepared to apply for IM Student
Supervisor positions for next year In addition it provided
current supervisors the opportunity to teach others about
the knowledge and skills they utilize in their position The
Department of Recreation will continue to build on this
program in the future
DATA POINTS
Intramural sports
Intramural sports have continued to thrive and excel
offering opportunity for exercise camaraderie and
an environment for creating meaningful relationships
with peers A total of 1963 individuals participated in
intramural sports in 2014-2015 with 901 being unique
participants There were a total of 1620 males and 343
females who engaged in intramural sports In 2013-2014
there was a total of 1794 participants (1415 males and 379
females) engaged in intramural sports
First-year student participation increased by 36 (376
Unique Individuals 2013-2014 511 Unique Individuals 2014-
2015)
First-year student intramural
participation increased by 3636
421
1963 1620 343
INTRAMURAL SPORT PARTICIPANTS
AVERAGE CORBO FITNESSROOM VISITORS PER DAY
Fitness Offerings
There was a 25 increase in student and staff participation
in fitness activities with an average of 289 participants per
week in 2014-2015 in comparison to 232 average participants
per week in 2013-2014
A Pilates and Stretch and Strengthen class have been added
to the list of fitness classes Corbo Fitness Room participation
for the 2014-2015 academic year averaged 421 visitors per
day with the highest participation of 525 visitors per day In
2013-2014 the average visits per day was 398
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RECREATION
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LOOKING AHEAD
bull Improve orientation training and recognition
efforts for all student staff through the previously
implemented team model Update our student
development model through online offerings new
technology and improved leadership strategies to
stimulate growth and self-awareness
bull Collaborate with different departments on
late night programming health and wellness
initiatives and special events to better meet our
students needs interests and to increase student
engagement Focus these initiatives primarily
at first-year students as well as first-time users(those who may not typically utilize our facilities
or services)
bull Provide risk management training for Club Sports
and Building Supervisor staff Utilize John Carroll
and Northeast Ohio resources so as to better
equip staff for emergency action plans responding
to crisies and dealing effectively with conflict
bull Continue to work towards enhancing technology
resources related to daily operations marketing
of services and programs and departmental
communications assessment and evaluation
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Being involved in the Rec department allowed
me to have two supervisor roles These
roles allowed me to have a great deal of
responsibility I was well respected by my peers seen as
a leader on campus and this makes me very proud The
leadership skills I developed will be something I treasure
and will be very valuable to me as I move forward in my
career I learned that I am a strong leader who has the
ability to stand up to her peers even when it is tough I
learned what it means to love your work because I truly
loved working for this department I found that I am
inspired by people around me who have a tremendously
strong work ethic
I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to work for
the Rec department and I know that if I had not had this
opportunity that my time at Carroll would have never been
the same and I would have never grown as a person as
much as I didrdquo
- Kylie Brooks rsquo15 Club Sport Supervisor and Student
Building Supervisor
Working for Intramurals (IM) has given me the identity
that every student searches for when entering a new
experience It has given me the opportunity to take a
better look at who I am as a person and has given me the
opportunity to make lasting relationships with people
who I would have never met had I not worked for the
department Working for IMrsquos is not just a job for me it
gives me my place at JCU
This position teaches me how to be a leader how tomotivate people and how to be confident in various
situations I learn to lead by example everywhere I
go because a person is always representing the Rec
department no matter whatrdquo
- Greg Olenick rsquo16 Intramural Supervisor
10 200 PARTICIPANTS
CLUB SPORT TEAMS
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
University Community Celebrates the
Re-opening of Murphy Hall
The re-opening of Murphy Hall in August 2014 was a major
accomplishment The newly renovated building impressed Murphy
residents as well as alumni faculty and staff who toured the hall
after a number of ribbon-cutting ceremonies Murphy residents
reported that they appreciated the enhanced community and
study space Since many of the residents had lived in the ldquooldrdquo
Murphy they were especially impressed with the improved
lighting the updated bathrooms and the private sinks
While there were some minor complications in the re-opening
related to electricity heating and cooling windows and paint
the overall re-opening process was seamless and exciting The
cross-divisional collaboration that brought this renovation to
completion was tremendous and a source of great pride for
all who participated The Silver Level LEED certification that
was achieved was a great way to conclude the project
Red Carpet Rolled Out for First-Year Students onMove-In Day
It was exciting to open the 2014-2015 academic year with
one of the largest first-year classes in recent history It was
also the first year where students were living in truly social
cohort communities In order to continue the celebration of
the large first year class First-Year Move-In Day was enhanced
to welcome our students with excitement The feedback from
parents was overwhelmingly positive with many of them
thanking staff members for their energy and assistance
Invaluable to the success of the day was the help of the ROTC
cadets Their hard work and limitless energy helped immensely
Newly Developed Room Change Process Policy a Success
The development and implementation of the comprehensive
room change process policy was an achievement for the
Office of Residence Life (ORL) The policy was shared
widely with students ORL Staff and parents to allow for
transparency and clearer communication The policy also
supported Resident Assistants (RAs) and professional staff
members in having a standard point of reference and specific
procedures to follow
Resident Ministry Program Offerings Expand
In addition to the fall semester First-Year Retreat the
Resident Ministers collaborated with students to offer the
Journey Retreat in the spring semester as well as a ldquoRootsrdquo
overnight outdoor retreat to explore intentional living The
Murphy Mass returned to the Murphy Chapel with increased
attendance at both the Mass (average of 40+) and social
afterwards in the Murphy atrium
ORL Staff Recognized at Northeast Ohio Resident
Assistant Conference
The JCU RA delegation was recognized as the ldquoMost Spiritedrdquo at the
Northeast Ohio RA Conference at Baldwin Wallace University Several
Residence Life staff members presented at the conference with two
RA presenters receiving recognition as one of the ldquoTop 10rdquo programs
DATA POINTS
Number of Residential Students
YEAR FALL SPRING
2010-2011 1708 1661
2011-2012 1789 1734
2012-2013 1786 1724
2013-2014 1657 1606
2014-2015 1755 1676
Murphy Hall closed for renovation
Community Development Activities Sponsored by
Resident Assistants
YEAR TOTAL TOTAL PARTICIPANTS
2013-2014 615 6485
2014-2015 727 5181
After having smaller than projected numbers of rising junior
and senior students sign up to live on campus for the 2015-2016
academic year those currently living on campus were surveyed
to learn more about their decision to live off campus The seven
question survey was sent to 475 residents with a response rate of
21 The most significant findings were
bull The greatest factor impacting the decision to live off
campus was finances (45) This was followed closely
by wanting to experience something different than the
residence halls (22) and wanting a greater sense of
independence (21)
bull Monthly rent for the majority of respondents (67) is
$350-$400 per person every month The question did not
ask respondents to quantify what was included in rent
so there are some unknowns Only 15 of respondents
indicated a rent higher than $400 per person every month
bull The most popular month to sign a lease was March
(29) Prior to February when the 2015-2016 Housing
Information became available 53 of the respondents
had signed leases The other 47 of respondents signed
leases in February and March The earliest a lease was
signed was in September (1)
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RESIDENCE LIFE
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bull Including themselves students reported the number
of people who they will be living off-campus with
Four people (33) followed by five people (19)
three people (16) and six people (14)
bull 76 are planning to live in University Heights Shaker
Heights (13) and South Euclid (9) are the other
two cities with the most respondents
These findings will inform messaging and timing of
information about housing for upper-class students This
data also indicates the need to continue to look at the cost
of living on-campus and how the benefits are explained in
relationship to that cost
While these qualitative findings include only one part of the data
collected they still provide strong insight into the residential
experience The data supports the amount of time effort and
resources devoted to developing and strengthening community It
also supports several key learning goals for students who live on
campus The data also clearly demonstrates the concerns about
facilities that have been at the forefront of the work done this
year by the ORL All of these insights will be better informed once
the compilation and analysis of the quantitative data is complete
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Review of ORL structure and staffing
bull Expand knowledge of and competency in academic
processes and procedures to better inform future
collaborations
bull Enhance education around issues pertaining to respect
including but not limited to vandalism safety interpersonal
violence and relationships with non-residence life staff
members serving the residential communities
STUDENT PERSPECTIVES
This was my third year at John Carroll University
and my first year living on campus The amount
of care and concern that I received from my Area
Coordinator Adrian Tamas and all of the Murphy RAs was
amazing I never thought that I would feel that comfortable
away from home but because of the staff in Murphy Hall I
now call John Carroll University home Itrsquos been a wonderfu
year as a resident in Murphy and I cannot wait for my next
and final year Thank you for everythingrdquo
- Ghada Abu Shaweesh rsquo16 Resident
ldquoThree years ago I was a sophomore who lived with great
tension and anxiety I had not yet developed the courage to
grow into the leader who I wanted to be on campus Then I
was selected to be a Resident Assistant From that moment
on I was on a path that would allow me to grow and develop
into a leader on campus a man for others and the person
who I ultimately desired to become I am beyond thankful for
my time with Residence Life The professional staff alongwith my fellow staff members and residents have left their
marks on me I will forever remember the time wersquove spent
together the laughter wersquove shared the critical moments
that have pushed us outside of our comfort zones and the
relationships wersquove cultivated From the bottom of my heart
thank yourdquo
- John Barrett rsquo15 Senior Resident Assistant
81 1621 PARTICIPANTS
RESIDENCE SATISFACTION SURVEY RESPONSE RATE
The ORL staff created a survey focused on the following
areas satisfaction with RA satisfaction with residence hall
space cleanliness and processes assessment of ability to
sleep and study learning as a result of living in a residence
hall and overall satisfaction While the quantitative portions
of the survey are not yet compiled and analyzed the
qualitative data was compiled and reviewed The overall
response rate was approximately 81 of 1621 residents who
received the survey
Some of the key findings
bull Residents overwhelmingly responded that the most
important lesson skill or value learned this year was
about relationships with others Residents described
relationships with roommates learning to live in
community and how to deal with people who were
different Skills and lessons related to living independently
(time management responsibility and accountability)
were the second most frequent responses
bull The respondents most frequently cited that the best
part of their residential experience was related to the
people with whom they lived their roommate and
or floormates Other frequent responses included the
sense of community the RA and the convenience ofliving on campus
bull Cleanliness and other facility issues were the main
concerns that residents cited when asked about what
they would like to see improved about on-campus
living Other frequent responses included the dining
hall loudness of fellow floor members and both the
enforcement of and lack of enforcement of residence
hall policies
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
New Late Night Program Collaborations
Streak the Center programs were held during fall 2014 and spring
2015 to provide students with opportunities to gather together
and participate in a variety of social programs including arts and
crafts entertainment movies food recreation relaxation music
and more This large scale event was made possible through
cross-departmental collaboration between the Office of Student
Activities Student Union Programming Board (SUPB) Orientation
and Leadership Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion
Counseling Center Violence Prevention and Action Center
Residence Life Health Education and Promotion Student Health
and Wellness Center and Recreation This event attracted over
550 students each semester it was held
Infusion of Intergroup Dialogue within iLead Program
The Office of Student Activities (OSA) in collaboration with the
Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion incorporated the ldquoCommon
Groundrdquo workshop within the iLead student organization training
program iLead a day-long leadership training opportunity for
student organizations operates with the goal of providing student
leaders an understanding of the nuts and bolts of running a successful
organization on campus The ldquoCommon Gorundrdquo training facilitated
by staff who are Intergroup Dialogue facilitators and students
who have completed the Intergroup Dialogue class in the fall
provided education on discrimination and oppression Seventy-four
student organization leaders representing 64 organizations were in
attendance at this training Of those who attended 69 completed
program evaluations In the evaluation students were asked to
identify one creative way they could apply what they learned in the
workshop into their organization The results are as follows
bull 31 stated they could raise awareness through discussionor activity and 27 stated by maintaining awareness and
working to make a difference
bull Other responses included education through information
and diversifying organization membership
bull The top three areas students reported they learned more
about during their experience at iLead were dealing with
discrimination advertising and funding policies
Student Leader Team created for Late Night Programming
The OSA developed a team of student leaders tasked with
assisting in the planning promotion and implementation oflate night programming events sponsored through the Office
of Student Activities Leaders were chosen from the current
student programmers that were already active Expectations were
established and provided to SUPB By January 2015 SUPB was
required to plan a reoccurring late night program on campus every
Friday and Saturday during the academic year between the hours
of 10 pm and midnight
DATA POINTS
bull SUPB held 13 additional programs in 2014-2015 with
an increase of 51 more participants in comparison
to the 2013-2014 academic year (66 programs with
8437 attendants in 2013-2014 79 programs with 12787
attendants in 2014-2015) Programs which were added
include Rock Out Your Room Meet the Greeks Step
Afrika and more
bull Comedian Dave Coulier performed duringHomecoming this year and was attended by
approximately 1000 students
bull The fall semester Welcome Back Concert sponsored by
SUPB board attracted 600 additional participants in the
2014-2015 academic year (300 in 2013 ndash 2014 900 in
2014-2015)
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Conduct an assessment of our current large-scale
programming needs to obtain an accurate pulse on the
types of social late-night programming students needand want Explore collaboration opportunities with other
programming departments like Recreation Residence
Life and Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion for
this project
bull Work with departments in Student Affairs and across the
university to identify event attendance tracking software
options to better track event participation
bull Develop a template to help map the university learning
goals to the activities of SUPB and student organizations
in order to create a new assessment plan
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Irsquom the current president of the Paranormal
Research Group The Student Activities
Office has definitely impacted my overall
JCU experience in a positive way The office gave us
the opportunity to strengthen the bonds within our
organization I learned a lot of leadership strategies with
the officersquos help I learned how to manage and finance an
organization while maintaining the fun factor of what an
organization should be [Student Organizations are] so
important to have because [they] allow students to conn
to each other and their community The office off ers a
one of a kind experience here at Carroll and is crucial [fo
students] to get the most out of JCUrdquo
- Bryan Mersol rsquo17 Student Organization President
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Student Feedback Leads to Increased Physician Hours
Anecdotal feedback over the past several years suggested
the need to increase the hours and days of the week that
physicians would see patients in order to better meet
studentsrsquo busy schedules The Student Health and Wellness
Survey was administered and results clearly supported
this need In recent years physicians came to campus on
Mondays (25 hrs) and Thursdays (25 hrs) for a total of fivehours With the new contract physician hours were increased
to eight hours a week on Mondays (4 hrs) and Fridays (4
hrs) As a result physician visits increased by 43 (536
physicians visits in 2013-2014 and 767 in 2014-2015) and
students are very pleased with this improved service
HealthSpot Installation Provides Additional Care
Options for Students
John Carroll is the first college in the United States to provide
physician appointments through a computerized kiosk
called the HealthSpot This technology is at the forefront of
revolutionary high-quality medical care Students are put inface-to-face contact with a healthcare professional via video
screen The kiosk comes equipped with everything they
would need to perform a variety of remote treatments under
the supervision of an on-site medical professional Some of
the common ailments that are able to be addressed through
HealthSpot are Allergies cold and flu cough sinus infections
rashes fever sore throats and more With the installation of
this technology the SHWC is now able to provide students
with medical care five days a week Since November 2014 a
total of 21 students have utilized the HealthSpot
New Contract with Cleveland Clinic Saves Center $15000The SHWC entered into a new contract with the Cleveland
Clinic physicians in an effort to reduce costs With this new
contract and subsequent change in physicians over $15000
in was saved in comparison to last year
Nurses Utilize Brief Motivational Interview Training to
Identify and Intervene with At-risk Students
To properly screen for and address high-risk behaviors in
students visiting the SHWC nurses participated in brief
motivational interview training Motivational interviewing
(MI) supports health behavior change by helping individuals
explore and resolve their ambivalence about change without
evoking resistance MI techniques can be incorporated into
routine patient care Additionally an MI screening form was
completed by 719 students during the spring 2015 semester
Students who screened positive for high-risk behaviors were
engaged in a brief motivational interview with a nurse and
received information to help strengthen their motivation to
change those unhealthy behaviors in order to achieve their
optimum level of wellness
DATA POINTS
The SHWC saw a 7 increase in unique individuals in 2014-2015 and
an overall increase of 10 in the total number of client visits (which
covers all SHWC services) Flu and allergy injections were both up
this year by 21 and 31 respectively
2013-2014 2014-2015
Client Visits 3133 3451
Unique Individuals 1228 1320
Physicians Visits 536 767
Van Runs 270 242
Nutritional Visits 185 123
Sent to Area Health Centers 103 202
STDHIV Clinic 84 46
Gynecological Visits 25 39
Travel Clinic Visits 93 62
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Explore options for obtaining an electronic medical
record program
bull Increase awareness and visibility of the HealthSpot as an
alternative quality health care treatment
bull Support the Universityrsquos learning goals and collaborate
with the student health and wellness group by developing
programs to promote students to be self-health advocates
based on data from the National Collegiate Health
Assessment survey
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working at the Health Center was the first job
I received on campus and it has become like a
second home to me I have had the opportunity to
learn about diff erent privacy policies and how they work in
a college setting as well as bits and pieces about the medical
field coupled with great experience along the way This
department provides students with the care they need to
continue to do well in other areas at JCU by making sure they
get the best care possible and allowing students to share their
problems in all realms of the health world whether physical
or mental They make it possible for all students to feel and
perform their best during their time at JCUrdquo
- Anna Lawler rsquo16 Work Study employee
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Opening of Relaxation Room
Research on college campuses demonstrates that stress
is the number one impediment for academic performance
and overall well-being Therefore the University Counseling
Center (UCC) collaborated with the Grasselli Library in
developing the Relaxation Room located in the Learning
Commons The room provides students with a quiet
welcoming space to learn about and practice a variety of
research-based mind and body stress-reduction techniques
It includes
bull A state-of-the-art massage recliner
bull Guided relaxation audio recordings
bull Computer-based biofeedback programs
bull Psycho-educational books and handouts
bull Yoga mats and meditation rugs
Students can use the Relaxation Roomrsquos resources by signing
up for specific time slots Individual consultation is also
provided for the biofeedback program so students can use itto its fullest potential
Outreach Initiativesrsquo Message is that Help is lsquoWithin
Reachrsquo at the UCC
A programmatic and marketing theme was developed for all
community outreach initiatives titled ldquoWithin Reachrdquo This
past year a total of 22 outreach initiatives offered under
this new marketing theme were offered to students faculty
and staff Programs focused on increasing awareness of
mental health issues among college students and promoting
help-seeking behavior One of the most successful programs
was a dinner and movie night featuring a speaker from theNational Alliance on Mental Illness with over 80 students in
attendance as well as several faculty and staff
Installation of Titanium Scheduling Software
For many years the UCC has used a paper system to collect
and reference student information when visits occur The new
database system Titanium allows the staff to electronically
store student records and access them quickly when
needed This technological solution is critically necessary
in streamlining operations to allow for a seamless client
experience for the students and a more effective working
environment for the UCC staff
DATA POINTS
Total Counseling Services Overall
A total of 254 students received counseling services for the
2014-2015 academic year (4 less students from 2013-2014)
Out of those students 649 (165) were female and 351
(89) were male The highest percentage of students seen
were freshmen at 265 (67) which is consistent with the
2013-2014 year
Most common reasons students visited the UCC in 2014-2015
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Provide staff orientation and training for new UCC
employees (interim director full-time counselor part-
time counselor) and trainees (two doctoral interns one
masterrsquos intern and one psychiatry resident)
bull Continue the implementation of Titanium Scheduling
Software and fully transition to electronic records
bull Expand outreach programming through the Relaxation
Room and the Within Reach event series
of visits are related to anxiety
(53 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to depression
(14 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to academics
(41 Decrease from 13-14)
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
I have had a wonderful experience with the
UCC and have encouraged other friends
who are struggling to go there too No
part of my experience has been negative and I look
forward to my sessions In the short time I have been
going I feel that I have already made tremendous
improvements My only suggestion for improving the
center is to continue to inform students of its resources
and how valuable it can berdquo
- Anonymous student UCC Satisfaction Survey
874
585
348
254 TOTAL STUDENTS THAT RECEIVEDCOUNSELING SERVICES
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Interpersonal Violence Reporting Increase
The Violence Prevention and Action Center (VPAC)
experienced a substantial increase in the amount of time
advocating for survivors of interpersonal violence along with
the total number of students reporting interpersonal violence
incidents in the 2014-2015 academic year These increases
indicate that the awareness of issues related to interpersonal
violence and the need for bystanders to identify and createempathy with those suffering has most likely increased as well
Large-scale Bystander Intervention Training
Conducted with 638 Rising Sophomores
In collaboration with the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
Recovery Resources Residence Life Dean of Students Office
and Health Promotion and Wellness the VPAC Coordinator
successfully conducted Bystander intervention Training
for 638 rising sophomore students Of those 638 students
46 were male and 54 female This training was made
mandatory as a part of the housing selection process
The purpose of this training was to teach students the
concept of bystander intervention A bystander is anyone
who observes an emergency or a situation in which it is
likely that someone could use help Bystander intervention
programs teach people to overcome their resistance to
checking in and helping out These programs have been
found to be very helpful on college campuses to thwart
sexual assault abusive alcohol consumption concerns about
suicide depression and eating disorders
Students also learn how to identify a continuum of
inappropriate sexual behaviors through experiential
activities designed to create empathy with those who have
experienced sexual or dating violence At the end of the
training students develop skills to intervene as a bystander
and make a commitment to intervene before during and
after an incident of sexual or dating violence
Peer Health Advocate Program Exceeds
Membership Goals
One of the VPACrsquos goals this year was to train 10 Peer
Health Advocates by April 2015 Peer Health Advocates are
tasked with educating the campus on a gamut of topics
associated with interpersonal violence including bullying
dating and relationship violence and more This goal was
met and exceeded in January 2015 when a total of 18 Peer
Health Advocates were trained An additional 10 Peer Health
Advocates were trained by Alex Leslie of the Cleveland Rape
Crisis Center in March 2015 ndash for a total of 38 Advocates Peer
Health Advocates facilitated three interpersonal violence
presentations to the following groups of student leaders
Fraternity and sorority new members Panhellenic Council
and participants in the LAUNCH leadership program a core
leadership training for students in prominent leadership
positions on campus
DATA POINTS
Educational Programming
Forty-two educational programs were provided to 1639 individuals
in fall 2014 covering topics such as alcohol sex and consent healthy
relationships and more Seventeen trainings were provided to 777
individuals in spring 2015 covering similar topics When comparing
to the previous year 51 more programs were held in 2014-2015
(39 programs 2013-2014 59 programs 2014-2015) and 40 more
individuals attended these programs (1731 2013-2014 2416 2014-2015)
Bystander Intervention Training
Participants who completed bystander intervention training
completed a survey developed by Recovery Resources to collect
demographic information as well as information related to bystander
behavioral intent and problem gambling knowledge Questions
measured behavioral intent and gambling knowledge Results of this
survey revealed
89
88
92
93
of participants reported feeling a sense of
responsibility to intervene in issues of substance
use sexual violence and mental health problems
of students understand the obstacles to
intervene in these issues
of students plan to use the skills they learned
from the training in the future
of students reported at least one action that they
planned on taking after the training
LOOKING AHEADbull Hire train and supervise a graduate assistant to assist
with programming and outreach initiatives that focus on
interpersonal violence and bystander intervention
bull Develop a new brand for the Violence Prevention and Action
Center including a new logo and brochure
bull Co-teach AR274 Peer Health Advocate Seminar created to
educate ten Peer Health Advocates
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working with Coordinator of the VPAC this the past year
has been a true joy I learned a variety of skills and about
several topics such as bystander intervention signs of
an abusive relationship substance abuse and how to help someone
in a crisis By the end of my senior year I was gave presentations on
my own to students around campus Working with VPAC has made
me a well-rounded student with a large desire to help others in any
way that I can She taught me to be an eff ective presenter and to be a
leader on campus The skills I learned will not only benefit me in my
future career but as a better member in societyrdquo
- Gina Paolini rsquo15 Peer Health Advocate
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KINGS OF THE OAC
A major trophy returned to JCUs campus for the first
time since the 2003-04 school year
John Carrolls all-around effort on the mens side earned the
Blue Streaks the OAC Mens All-Sports Trophy It was the fifth
time in program history John Carroll earned this prestigious
trophy The Men of Carroll finished with 83 points besting
second-place Mount Union who turned in 8025 points
A BUNDLE OF HONORS
Mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik might need to
build a new trophy case for all of his 2014-15 honors
The midfielder was named the 2014 Capital One Academic
All-Americareg of the Year for Division III mens soccer The
honor gave Potocnik his second-straight Capital One
Academic All-Americareg honor having been a second-team
selection in 2013 He became just the second Blue Streak to
earn this prestigious honor joining Mackenzie Griffin (softball
2013) This honor was just the tip of the iceberg for one of
the top players in JCU mens soccer history
Potocnik was one of six student-athletes nationally to be a
part of Northwestern Mutuals Inspiring Potential float in
the Tournament of Rosesreg Rose Parade
In addition Potocnik earned D3soccercom All-America
NSCAAContinental Tire All-Region All-Ohio All-OAC and
Academic All-OAC accolades Finally Potocnik was JCUs
male recipient of the Clyde Lamb Award given to the top
graduating male and female student-athletes at each of the
10 OAC institutions
HISTORY IN THE MAKING
John Carrolls mens tennis team celebrated a program
first this year The Blue Streaks made their first-ever
NCAA Tournament appearance
John Carroll qualified with a 5-4 win over Otterbein in the
championship match of the OAC Tournament John Carroll
would go on to beat Franciscan in the first round of the
NCAA Tournament before bowing out to Kenyon
The Blue Streaks had won five OAC titles prior but the OAC did
not have an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament until recently
NCAA APPEARANCESIn addition to the mens tennis team John Carroll
had three teams and seven individuals qualify for the
NCAA National Championship fields
JCUs football team made its second-straight NCAA
appearance John Carroll rolled past Centre 63-28 in the
first round and held on for a 14-12 win over Wheaton (Ill)
in the second round The Blue Streaks bowed out in the
quarterfinals with a 36-28 loss to the Purple Raiders
The mens basketball team earned its 13th-ever NCAA
Tournament bid The program earned a bid for the first timesince 2010 The womens basketball team earned its second-
straight and second-overall bid to the NCAA Tournament
field
Individually senior Dan Mirman repeated as an All-American
at 149 pounds for wrestling He became JCU wrestlings 106th
All-American Mirman had plenty of company at the NCAA
Wrestling National Championship as seniors Terner Gott and
Todd Gaydosh gave the Blue Streaks three competitors for
the first time since 2005
John Carroll had three members of the cross country team
qualify for the NCAA National Championships in seniorTadhg Karski sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson It marked the first time since 2004 that the
Blue Streaks sent three runners to the cross country NCAA
National Championship Senior Nick Williams qualified for
the NCAA Indoor Track and Field National Championships in
the 60m hurdles while senior Rocky Mitolo qualified for the
NCAA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships in
the shot put
ALL-AMERICANS
Brian Potocnik and Dan Mirman had plenty of company in the
All-American department
Football senior Aramis Greenwood was the most decorated
student-athlete when it came to All-American honors The
wide receiver made the prestigious AFCA Division III All-
America team becoming the first Blue Streak to do so since
2008 and just the eighth overall He would go on to garner
third team honors on the AP Little All-America Team and
honorable mention D3footballcom honors
In all four football players earned All-American honors with
junior offensive lineman Anthony Latina senior linebacker
Kevin Cope and senior quarterback Mark Myers earning
honors from D3footballcom
Senior right-hander Drew Doring earned second team
All-America honors from D3baseballcom and the ABCA
Rawlings He became the first JCU pitcher to earn All-
America honors since 1985
Sophomore Katlyn Spahar was accorded honorable mention
WBCA Division III All-America accolades for her outstanding
performance on the hardwood
INDIVIDUALSTEAMS
4QUALIFIED FOR NCAA NATIONAL
CHAMPIONSHIP FIELDS7
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ATHLETIC HIGHLIGHTS
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RIDING OFF INTO THE SUNSET
An era came to a close this school year as Kerry Volkmann
retired after being the mentor of the John Carroll wrestling
program since 1987
The Hall of Fame coach guided his charges to two national
titles and 47 All-American honors He started the year
winning his 300th dual match in the seasons opening
weekend with a 34-11 win over Niagara County Community
College at the Bob Del Rosa Duals
Over 200 former wrestlers football players coaches
teammates friends and fans of the JCU wrestling program
celebrated Volkmanns legacy in his last home dual
400 AND COUNTING
The OAC mens basketball 400-club inducted
its fifth member this year
John Carroll mens basketball head coach Mike Moran won
his 400th game at JCU with a 97-78 win over Ohio Northern
on December 10
Moran who just completed his 23rd year at JCU entered
the season 35th amongst active Division III coaches in total
wins He now ranks fourth all-time in wins amongst OAC
mens basketball coaching greats
In April Moran was honored by the GCBCA as the recipient
of the Dennis Lustig Golden Deeds Award for his long-time
contributions to basketball in the Cleveland-area
CENTURY MARK
A third coaching milestone occurred for JCUs coaches
this year Mens soccer head coach Hector Marinaro earned
his 100th win with a 3-0 shutout over Muskingum on senior
night
OAC TEAM SUCCESS
John Carroll celebrated a wide-array of achievements
at the team level within the OAC
The mens tennis team won its first OAC title since 2006
John Carroll earned a share of the regular-season crown
before edging Otterbein 5-4 in the championship match of
the OAC Tournament
The mens soccer team was unbeaten in the OAC regular-
season It marked the fifth undefeated and untied regular-
season by an OAC institution since 1984
On the mens side John Carroll had a slew of second-place
OAC finishes The football cross country and indoor track amp
field teams all captured solo possession of second-place in
the OAC The mens basketball and baseball teams tied for
second in their respective regular seasons
Mike Moran won
his 400th game
Menrsquos tennis team
won its first OAC
title since 2006
Hector Marinaro
earned his 100th w
Womens lacrosse
made its long-awai
debut
On the womens side the Blue Streaks volleyball team
returned to the championship match of the OAC Tournament
for the first time since 1995 The womens swimming amp diving
team was undefeated in OAC regular-season dual meets
OAC INDIVIDUAL SUCCESS
John Carroll had 10 individuals earn OAC titles
The womens swimming and diving team led the way with
seven Sophomore Margaret Zagrobelny junior Lindsey Fano
freshman Anne Crowley and senior Victoria Watson led the
way earning OAC gold in the 400-medley relay Watson
would go on to capture first in the 200-freestyle and as part
of the 400-free relay Fano would capture an individual title
in the 100-breast Watson was joined by freshman Megan
Hawk sophomore Amanda Casamatta and senior Katii
Sheffield on the OAC-champion 400-free relay
Senior Rocky Mitolo (shot put) and junior Adam North (long
jump) earned first-place finishes at the outdoor track amp field
championship
Senior Dan Mirman rounded out the titles taking first at
149-pounds in wrestling
THE INAUGURATION
The womens lacrosse team made its long-awaited debut
After having to outlast Clevelands winter weather the Blue
Streaks turned in a 20-10 win over Houghton on February 28
The team would go on to finish 10-5 and earn the No 2 seed
in the OAC Tournament
STELLAR COACHING
John Carroll is blessed with stellar coaching for its
student-athletes Two Blue Streak coaches were
recognized by their peers this year
Laura Rodeffer was named the OAC Volleyball Coach of the
Year She continues to have her Blue Streaks on the rise
Rodeffers team turned in a 23-7 record in 2014 and were in
the hunt for the OAC regular-season title until the last week
of the season
Shaun Keenan earned OAC Mens Tennis Coach of the Year
honors for helping guide the mens tennis team to one of the
best seasons in program history
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AMONG THE BEST IN THE
REGION AND OHIO
John Carroll had 29 student-athletes earn All-Region honors
while 17 added All-Ohio honors for the year
Baseball senior Drew Doring led the way The senior right-
hander was tabbed as the 2015 Mid-East Regional Pitcher of
the Year by both D3baseballcom and ABCARawlings
Note In elect sports it is possible to earn multiple All-Region and All-Ohio
honors so each student-athlete was counted once per sport they played
Additionally some sports do not have All-Region or All-Ohio honors
OAC MAJOR AWARD
WINNERS - PLAYERS
JCUs student-athletes were amongst the best in the
conference with six players taking home major awards
from the OAC
John Carroll had a trio of players on honors for their stellar
play on the pitch Senior Brian Potocnik was the Mens SoccerMidfielder of the Year while junior teammate Jimmy Mattina
was the Mens Soccer Defender of the Year On the womens
side senior Haley McDonald took home Goalkeeper of the
Year accolades
On the diamond senior Drew Doring was the Kent Tekulve
Pitcher of the Year He was the first JCU hurdler to earn this
honor since Luke Adkins in 2004
On the gridiron junior Kevin Cope was named the Gene
Slaughter Most Outstanding Linebacker It was the second-
straight year JCU has taken home the conferences top
linebacker honor On the hardwood sophomore KatlynSpahar gave JCU back-to-back Helen Ludwig Player of the
Year accolades
ALL-OAC HONORS
John Carroll had 136 student-athletes earn All-OAC
honors this year
Football led the way with a school-record 20 selections The
Blue Streaks picked up 22 honors from the outdoor track
and field teams with 12 from the men and 10 on the womens
side Mens indoor track and field (nine) baseball (eight) and
womens swimming and diving (eight) rounded out the top six
Note Each member of the swimming and diving team earning All-
OAC honors was counted once Each member of the track and field
team earning All-OAC honors was counted once for cross country
once for indoor and once for outdoor
HITTING THE BOOKS
As mentioned earlier mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik was
named the Capital One Academic All-Americareg of the Year for
Division III mens soccer He had an abundance of company as
numerous Blue Streaks really buckled down in the classroom
Football senior safety Brody Zangaro earned second team
Capital One Academic All-Americareg honors for the second
straight year On the district level Potocnik Zangaro and
baseball junior right-hander Aaron Lapaglia earned Capital
One Academic All-District accolades
Wrestling sophomore Sal Corrao and senior Todd Gaydosh
earned NWCA Scholar All-American honors Womens
swimming and diving junior Lindsey Fano was a CSCAA
Individual Scholar All-American Cross country senior Nicki
Bohrer sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson were named USTFCCCA All-Academic honorees
for cross country Rounding out the honors were seven
members of the softball team who all earned NFCA Scholar-
Athlete distinctions
Potocnik and softball senior right-hander Rachel Byrnes were
JCUs recipients of the Clyde Lamb Awards
Additionally 83 student-athletes were honored with
Academic All-OAC honors
Note Select honors from the Capital One Academic All-Americareg
program have not been released yet
83 STUDENT983085ATHLETES WERE HONORED
WITH ACADEMIC ALL983085OAC HONORS
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VISIONJohn Carroll University will graduate individuals of intellect and
character who lead and serve by engaging the world around them
and around the globe
MISSIONAs a Jesuit Catholic university John Carroll inspires individuals to excel
in learning leadership and service in the region and in the world
CORE VALUES
The Universityrsquos core values include a commitment to
learning in order to create
bull An environment of inquiry which embraces Jesuit
Catholic education as a search for truth where faith and
reason complement each other in learning In pursuit of
our educational mission the University welcomes the
perspectives and participation in our mission of faculty
staff students and alumni of all faiths and of no faith
bull A rigorous approach to scholarship that instills in our
graduates the knowledge eloquence sensitivity and
commitment to embrace and to live humane values
bull A campus committed to the intellectual spiritual
emotional and physical development of each student
bull An inclusive community where differing points of view
and experience are valued as opportunities for mutual
learning
bull A culture of service and excellence that permeates
every program and office
bull A commitment to sharing our gifts in service to each
other and the community
bull A campus that responds to demographic economic
and social challenges
bull An appreciation that our personal and collective
choices can build a more just world
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
The following initiatives are essential to the University
being recognized as a center of learning and service
bull Create a diverse community of faculty staff alumni
and friends dedicated to advancing the Universityrsquos
vision mission and core values
bull Create a learning community of outstanding teacher-scholars characterized by the commitment to
student achievement
bull Create a talented cohort of service-oriented staff
committed to achieving and being recognized as a
center of learning and service
bull Recruit enroll retain and graduate a talented
diverse student body prepared for todayrsquos global
reality and committed to learning leadership and
service that will engage the world
bull Secure resources necessary to foster an
extraordinary learning experience and promote John
Carrollrsquos mission as a Jesuit Catholic university
bull Assist in responding to demographic economic and
social challenges in our region in order to support
investment and employment opportunities and build
confidence in our shared future
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The Division of Student Affairs at John Carroll University offers
programs and services that foster the development of individualsof intellect and character who will lead and serve by engaging
the world around them and around the globe
MISSION
VISION
Informed by the Jesuit Catholic mission of the
University the Division of Student Affairs is
committed to the development of students and
the campus community by
bull Collaborating with others to foster a
vibrant engaged diverse and inclusive
learning community outside of the
classroom
bull Providing and facilitating services
programs and opportunities for student
learning and leadership development in
the service of others
bull Challenging students to act with integrity
and compassion and to reflect on the
implications of their actions on individual
communal and global scales
bull Assessing and advocating for the needs
and development of students
STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
bull Strengthen the sense of community by
fostering a campus climate that is inclusive and
by enhancing the overall safety health and
spiritual well-being of all students
bull Foster a more seamless and integrative learning
environment through active collaboration with
Academic Affairs and the design of programs
that complement and contribute to shared
learning outcomes related to diversity and
inclusion social responsibility leadership and
holistic development
bull Increase student engagement by promoting
purposeful involvement with peers faculty
staff administrators and community members
bull Support student success through the design
and delivery of high quality services and
programs
SUPPORTING JCUrsquoS UNIVERSITY LEARNING GOALS
The Division of Student Affairs supports the University Learning Goals by providing and facilitating services
programs and opportunities for both affective and cognitive learning and development Our role on campus is
to enhance the learning environment educate the campus community about students and their experiences
and partner with academic colleagues to foster true learning communities We do this in an educational process
that approaches the development of the whole student with the goal of cultivating productive citizens
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LEARNING GOALS
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INTELLECTJohn Carroll students will be
transformed by an integrative
curriculum in-depth study
within their program(s) of
study and applied learning to
fully realize their potential to
enrich the world To achieve
this level of engaged learning
our students will
bull Develop habits of critical
analysis and aestheticappreciation
bull Understand the religious
dimensions of human
experience
bull Demonstrate an integrative
knowledge of human and
natural worlds
bull Apply creative and
innovative thinking
bull Communicate skillfully in
multiple forms of expression
bull Demonstrate a capacity to
engage in respectful civil
discourse
CHARACTERJohn Carroll students will
develop a holistic awareness
of self and others acting with
integrity and moral purpose
for the good of society
Amidst a diverse community
of learners and inspired by the
Ignatian tradition of finding
God in all things our students
will
bull Cultivate a habit ofreflection
bull Understand value and
respect their own and
othersrsquo talents unique
characteristics and socio-
cultural identities
bull Develop a personal belief
system that is inspired by
Ignatian values such as
rigor generosity gratitude
inclusivity solidarity and adesire for the greater good
bull Practice mature decision
making and care for the
whole person
bull Act competently in a global
and diverse world
LEADERSHIPJohn Carroll students will
recognize themselves as
agents of positive change with
and for others Integrating
faith and reason to meet the
worldrsquos needs through ethical
leadership our students will
bull Claim their identities as
discerning leaders
bull Apply a framework for
examining ethical dilemmas
bull Employ leadership and
collaborative skills
bull Live responsibly in accord
with their personal belief
system
SERVICEJohn Carroll students will
advocate for social justice
through responsible service in
their local national and global
communities Informed by
our collective faith traditions
prepared by scholarship and
in solidarity with the poor and
the marginalized our students
will
bull Understand and promotesocial justice
bull Work actively toward
creating a more inclusive
welcoming and just
community
bull Serve in their communities
as engaged citizens and
advocates
We express this commitment in terms of the following four
university learning goals informed by our Jesuit Catholic heritage
PREAMBLE The vision of Jesuit higher education for the twenty-first century is to graduate individuals with a well-educated solidarity
who are contemplatives in actionndashmorally responsible aware of the fundamental challenges facing the modern world with a depth of
knowledge and strength of character to work creatively and compassionately for a more just and humane society Within this vision a
John Carroll education is distinguished by respect and care for the whole person ( cura personalis) innovative teaching and integrated
learning across the entire student experience A commitment to excellence and academic rigor animates our way of proceedingndash
graduating individuals of intellect and character who lead and serve by engaging the world around them and around the globe
UNIVERSITY LEARNING GOALS
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Womenrsquos Lacrosse Celebrates Inaugural
Season as Official Varsity Sport
Womenrsquos lacrosse finished its first season with a record of
10-5 second in the Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) losing to
Baldwin Wallace in the conference semifinals The team also
won the first Team Service Award a new collaboration with
the Center for Service and Social Action
Students Benefit from Sports-related
On-line Career Network
Teamwork Online a global sports network which connects
over three million sports enthusiasts with executives and
professionals at over 800 sports teams and venues was
launched in partnership with the Center for Career Services
in September 2014 As of April 2015 there were 244 JCU
students enrolled in the program and seven students landed
an internship or a full-time job as a result of their networking
through this valuable resource
Coaching Accolades for Volleyball
and Menrsquos Tennis
Two coaches received OAC Honors for bringing their programs
to new heights this season Laura Rodeffer was named
Volleyball Coach of the Year with the team finishing 23-7 and
playing in their first OAC Championship match since 1995
Shaun Keenan Menrsquos Tennis coach was named Menrsquos Coach of
the Year Keenan led the team to its first NCAA Championship
appearance beating Franciscan University of Stuebenville in
the first round after winning the OAC Championship
Wrestling Staff Honors and Changes
With over 200 former wrestlers football players and
friends at his last wrestling home match JCU honored and
celebrated the culmination of Kerry Volkmannrsquos 28 year
coaching career Following in his footsteps as the next Head
Coach of Wrestling is JCU alumnus Mark Hawald rsquo05 a former
JCU All-American NCAA Post-graduate Scholarship winner
and successful collegiate coach at Mount Union University
and Case Western Reserve University
DATA POINTS
This year 682 total athletic participants were reported to the
NCAA compared to 637 in 2013-2014 a 7 increase
20 7500EVENTS PARTICIPANTS
STUDENT AND ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT
12WOMENrsquoSBASKETBALL
44MENrsquoS
SOCCER
23WOMENrsquoSSOCCER
20 SOFTBALL
20 VOLLEYBALL
20 WRESTLING
15 MENrsquoSSWIMMING
22WOMENrsquoSSWIMMING
18MENrsquoSBASKETBALL
44 BASEBALL
24 MENrsquoS CROSSCOUNTRY
20WOMENrsquoS CROSSCOUNTRY
166 FOOTBALL
13 MENrsquoS GOLF
6 WOMENrsquoS GOLF
MENrsquoSLACROSSE41
WOMENrsquoSLACROSSE17
16 WOMENrsquoSTENNIS
53MENrsquoSTRACK983085INDOOR
34WOMENrsquoSTRACK983085INDOOR
51MENrsquoSTRACK983085OUTDOOR
30WOMENrsquoSTRACK983085OUTDOOR
The Athletic Department sponsored over 20 student and
alumni engagement events throughout the year totaling
over 7500 participants not including attendance at home
varsity competitions Activities included the Homecoming
and Family Weekend Football game the Joshua M Bernot
rsquo04 Golf Outing the 1994 Football Reunion the Academic
Achievement Banquet and the Senior Athlete Send-Off
Senior athlete exit interviews were conducted in the spring by
the Senior Director of Athletics and Recreation Laurie Massato determine their overall satisfaction with their academic
athletic and co-curricular experiences A random sampling
of 42 seniors from different sports hometowns and starters
versus non-starters were emailed interview invitations
yielding a total of 11 students agreeing to participate Here
were common themes from studentsrsquo responses
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ATHLETICS
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LOOKING AHEAD
Furthering Student Development and Engagement by
bull Communicating and refining the process around the
Team Service Award
bull Utilizing Student Athletic Advisory Committee
meetings to record service activity share information
about service experiences enhance communicationamong athletes and to get feedback on departmental
decision-making
bull Exploring new and improved ways to obtain feedback
about the student-athlete experience
bull Utilizing social media in a more intentional way to
engage students in support of our programs
Developing and Implementing Advancement and
Alumni Engagement strategies by
bull Working towards more efficient exchange of
information regarding athletic related gifts to includefollow-up with donors
bull Capitalizing on opportunities both on campus and
on the road to gather alumni parents and donors in
support of our teams
bull Implementing a spending plan for Blue Gold funds
targeting specific program needs and the goal of
recognizing program success and student-athletes
bull Expanding upon the senior student-athlete social with
additional contact and potential awards program
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
In my final years I could not be more excited about
the future of student-athletes at John Carroll From
a football perspective people like Tom Arth Brian
Cochran Brandon Staley Matthew Feeney DJ Debick and
Ryan Gravel are people I had the pleasure of working with and
who have proven how vital they are to our university beyond
football With more time and energy being invested in our
athletic programs recently results have followed along quickl
In a hotbed for extremely high quality individuals Northeast
Ohio is a competitive area for colleges to compete for student
athletes If I had one message for the administration at John
Carroll as a proud graduate enthused about the direction of
our school it would read Strike while the iron is hot In a
continued investment in our programs and more importantly
our student-athletes results will reciprocate the process I
really believe in the message John Carroll has to off er As
someone who also had the opportunity of being a work study
student in the athletic department I am confident that our
coaches and athletic staff are a living example of that message
and we should be proud I hope other students experiences ca
continue to blossom beyond what I know now I am enthralled
to see John Carroll athletics continue to growrdquo
- Marty Gibbons rsquo15 Football
What did you learn as a result of your participation in
varsity athletics
bull Academics was the first priority very challenging as a
varsity athlete
bull Value of holistic development the need to get
involved in co-curricular learning experiences
bull Time management skills
bull Critical importance of teammate friendships and
relationships with coaching staff
bull Development of healthy coping skills and resiliency by
mediating conflicts andor adversity in sport school or
personal life
bull Leadership skills
bull Identity development (who I am who I want to be
and what I value)
What were some of your challenges as a varsity athlete
bull Frustration of not winning
bull Coaching transitions
bull Team leadership struggles
bull Balancing responsibilities
bull Scheduling
Furthering academic excellence and student success by
bull Continuing to identify and communicate new and refine existing
academic support mechanisms for students
bull Working collaboratively with the advising office faculty
representative and registrarrsquos office to refine communicationwith and among student-athletes in relation to eligibil ity and
scheduling issues
bull Implementing the first phase of the Faculty Mentor Program
Participating in university and departmental strategic planning
efforts by
bull Conducting a cost-benefit analysis in conjunction with the
Strategic Budgeting Task-Force which identifies the value of
student-athletes and programs for admissions advancement
and student life
bull Continuing to work towards securing the necessary resources for
continued success by attracting qualified student-athletes who will
thrive at JCU and external support through engaged alumni friends
and sponsorships
bull Continuing to identify and communicate priority needs for
student success program excellence department functionality
and retention of students and staff
682 PARTICIPANTS IN 23 ATHLETIC SPORTS
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Responding to Student Concerns
Regarding Police Violence
The death of Tamir Rice on November 23 2014 and other
African American males across the country brought many
concerned students to the CSDI (The Center for Student
Diversity and Inclusion) staff to discuss their fear anger and
frustrations The conversations reminded staff that many
of our students of color particularly men feel unsafe bothon-and off-campus simply because of their race In response
the CSDI staff developed a number of programs to promote a
space for dialogue prayer and action Examples of programs
included Emergency Community Meeting Campus Vigil for
Ferguson PBSrsquos Every Motherrsquos Son Point of View Film Black
and Blue A Discussion on the American Justice System and
Moment of Silence for Lives Lost Due to Police Brutality
Hosted annual conference for Ohio Consortium of
Multicultural Centers in Higher Education
This past May John Carroll welcomed multicultural center
professionals from sixteen colleges in Ohio for an annualconference The theme was The Changing Landscape of
Diversity in Higher Education The consortiumrsquos mission
is to ldquopartner with and enhance our work in diversity for
the benefit of our institutions and our respective local
communitiesrdquo The goal of the conference was to identify
explore and discuss information about current trends and
shifts in serving and meeting the educational cultural and
social needs of diverse student populations
Educational Programs and Participation Data
The CSDI staff coordinated 32 programs with more than 2800
participants Some examples include Safe Zone Training
Student of Color Retreat Loteria (Mexican Bingo) The ldquoNrdquo
Word Dialogue and the annual Celebrate Diversity Week
The CSDI staff also facilitated a number of student and staff
training programs on issues of diversity and inclusion for six
Residence Life professional staff 49 Resident Assistants 38
Cultural Student Leaders and eight Peer Health Advocates
Implementation of Intergroup Dialogue
Common Ground AR195
Twenty-five students (14 fall and 11 spring) participated
in two offerings of the inaugural Intergroup Dialogue
course this past year The course was developed to provide
students an opportunity to dialogue with their peers about
diversity issues and to deepen their understanding of otherrsquos
perspectives under the guidance of trained facilitators
DATA POINTS
Twenty-five student leaders representing five Cultural Student
Organizations attended a leadership development workshop The
leaders were asked to complete a survey to assess their learning
which reflected a 28 response rate The data revealed that the
workshop increased studentsrsquo awareness skills and knowledge
of being a cultural student leading a cultural organization and
their role on campus Although the response rate was lower than
desired it does appear that the training had a positive impact onparticipants It is our intention to offer this training annually to
Cultural Organization Leaders
CSDI staff were invited by the Office of Residence Life to provide
diversity and inclusion education to Resident Assistants (RAs) during
their annual August training Forty-nine RArsquos participated in the
training Prior to the training the RAs completed a pre-assessment
questionnaire and immediately after they completed a post-
assessment questionnaire All 49 RAs completed both pre and post
assessments Results indicated that the RAs had a better awareness
and appreciation for issues of diversity and inclusion at JCU
The training introduced the RAs to the CSDI staff which led to many
different program collaborations throughout the year In addition
the Residence Life professional staff also requested additional
diversity and inclusion training and education as part of their
ongoing professional development
Streak Week
During Streak Week 540 first year students watched a theatricalperformance ldquoBlinkrdquo portraying acts of intolerance that have
occurred on our very own campus Every student completed an
assessment immediately following the performance and a question
and answer session by a student panel was conducted Here were
some of the key findings
93
92
94
78
87
of participants agreed or strongly agreed that ldquoBlinkrdquo
increased their awareness of diversity
and multicultural issues
of participants agreed or strongly agreed that ldquoBlinkrdquo
challenged them to reflect on their own identities
agreed or strongly agreed that they learned at least
one thing they will use in their interaction with others
agreed or strongly agreed that ldquoBlinkrdquo challenged
them to reflect on their own biases
of participants agreed or strongly agreed that ldquoBlinkrdquo
helped them to have a greater appreciation for the
value of diversity
RAs completed diversityand inclusion Training
32 2800PROGRAMS PARTICIPANTS
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DIVERSITY amp INCLUSION
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STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Knowing that we all have the power to make
a diff erence when it comes to combating
discrimination bias and injustice is a
powerful thought In my organization we all can hold
each other accountable for our words and actions I
know personally that Rhapsody Blue would like to be an
advocate for social justice around campus
- Brian Holler lsquo17 Vice President and Financial Offi cer
Rhapsody Blue
Because the national organization we are affiliated
with (Pencils of Promise as well) works on improving
access to quality education internationally one of the
things I thought about from these activities is that in
our [group] meetings discussions and activities it is
important to frame [what we do] in terms of issues of
social justice rather than assisting in providing lsquocharityrsquo
to those lsquoless fortunatersquo It is about empowerment rather
than pity- Melissa Fower President for Pencils of Promise
Some of the attitudes towards oppression or lack of
awareness [about it] utterly frighten me as a cultural
leader on campus For this to be a University that claims
their students to be ldquomen and women for othersrdquo some
of our own leaders lack empathy and knowledge My
goal is to stop these attitudes and educate JCUrsquos campus
through our programming
-Mercedes Lewis President for African American
Alliance
The fall 2014 Multicultural Retreat was designed to provide a
safe space for students from underrepresented populations
to address their social cultural and spiritual developement
Twenty students participated and 50 of them completed
an on-line survey a few days after they returned to campus
Survey results revealed the following
90
100
LOOKING AHEADCSDI has set these strategic goals for the upcoming
academic year
bull Work with the Office of Institutional Diversity and
Inclusion to co-sponsor an event
bull Develop a marketing plan to increase the
participation of students in the Intergroup Dialogue
course with the goal of enrolling a minimum of ten
students per section
bull Compare the retention rate from the first to second
year and the 6-year graduation rate for students from
underrepresented populations
bull Evaluate the Pathways to Success program and
implement changes to improve the orientation
experience for first-year students from
underrepresented populations
of the participants responded that they agreed
or strongly agreed that the retreat
bull provided them an opportunity to learn
something about themselves
bull provided them the opportunity to get to know
other students better
of participants responded that they agreed or
strongly agreed that the retreat
bull provided a better understanding of bias
incidents on campus
bull provided tools that would help them address
bias and discrimination on campus
bull helped them learn at least one thing to improve
their interactions with others
20 PARTICIPANTSMulticultural Retreat
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Addressing Title IX and Campus SaVE Act
Through weekly meetings with the JCU Police Department
(JCUPD) the Violence Prevention and Action Center
Coordinator (VPAC) the Associate Dean of Students and the
Title IX Coordinator there has been increased communicationregarding Title IX procedures and practices The Dean of
Students Office (DOS) has seen an increase in the number
of students reporting incidents of interpersonal violence
leading to resolution through the conduct process Two
significant changes to the conduct process include allowing
parents and attorneys to serve as advisors and having the
VPAC Coordinator serve as a confidential reporter
Supporting Student Success with
Academic Colleagues
Through collaborative efforts and the implementation of
best practices the DOS was able to accomplish a number
of projects and goals to support student success Fr Bernie
McAniff SJ continued to teach Freshman Year Seminar and
AR 120 Purpose and Place Exploring Campus Community
and Self Dr Sherri Crahen continued to serve as Chair of the
CARE Team and collaborated with Dr Maryclaire Moroney
Assistant Provost for Academic Advising and Student
Success and Dr Anne Kugler Associate Academic Vice
President for Faculty Development and Summer Programs
to create the ldquoGuide to Responding to Students in Distressrdquo
as well as a one page reference titled ldquoSupporting Student
Success Networkrdquo
EMT Pilot Training Program
Collaborations at JCU and with the Cleveland Clinic resulted
in an on-campus EMT Training for students The DOS worked
with JCUPD JCU EMS Dr Kathy Lee Director Pre-Health
Professions Program Cleveland Clinic EMS and Dr George
Lewindowski Physician in Residence to develop a pilot
program providing EMT training to students interested in
serving as volunteers with JCU EMS Prior to school starting in
August 2015 an intensive 150 hour three week course will be
offered to 14 pre-identified students Depending on the pilot
programrsquos success consideration will be given in the future tooffer students academic credit for this training
STUDENTS ATTENDED
2874 54 MASSES
39 DECREASE
in drug violations
Bystander Intervention Training Provided to
638 Rising Sophomores
The DOS partnered with Recovery Resources Cleveland Rape
Crisis Center Office of Residence Life VPAC Coordinator
Health Educator and Communications Coordinator to
implement bystander intervention training to 638 rising
sophomores prior to their participation in the housing lottery
Sophomores completed
Bystander Intervention Training
OUTREACH SERVICES
Providing compassionate and timely pastoral care to students
in need is at the heart of Fr Bernie McAniffrsquos work as the
Assistant Dean of Students This past year Fr Berniersquos
personal meetings with students have increased by 20 from
99 in 2013-2014 to 125 in 2014-2015 Additionally Fr Bernie
celebrated 54 Masses attended by 2874 students revived the
Knightsrsquo of Columbus a 30 member student organization
and was recognized as Advisor of the Year for his efforts by
Student Union Sadly four JCU students passed away since
June 2014 Fr Bernie provided pastoral counseling for each of
these studentsrsquo families and JCU friends as well as for students
who were hospitalized with serious health conditions
DATA POINTS
Conduct Violation Overview
From the previous academic year there was a 27 overall
increase in conduct violations Despite a downward trend over
the past several years in alcohol violations this year saw a
19 increase Whereas last year saw a 37 increase in drug
violations this year showed a 39 decrease There was an
increase in violations of the Interpersonal Violence Policy (9
violations in 2013-2014 and 16 violations in 2014-2015) The
DOS believes this increase in reporting and violations is largely
due to the hiring of a Title IX Coordinator and two significant
changes to the conduct process allowing parents and638
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DEAN OF STUDENTS
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LOOKING AHEAD
bull Continue to identify and recommend appropriate
action steps related to Title IX and the federal
guidelines within the Campus SaVE Act
bull Develop and implement the DOS Risk Audit
Action Plan
bull Foster relationships and work collaborativelywith new academic leaders to identify and
remove obstacles from studentsrsquo ability to thrive
academically and socially at John Carroll
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
It feels like yesterday that I was just
starting and here I am having my
last day of work and classes for my
freshman year I just wanted to thank the Dean
of Students Office for allowing me to work
with such a great group of individuals Each
time I go into work I am excited to see what the
day holds I appreciate all the time eff ort and
patience the staff in the Office have put into
teaching me I cannot wait to work again with
you all next yearrdquo
- Toren Bakula lsquo18 Work Study employee
735
64
79
71of respondents took
responsibility for
their actions
of respondents
clearly defined
who influenced
their decision
clearly identified
who was impacted
by their behavior
85
were able to articulate
the character of the
person they are trying
to become
respondents did not
have another violation
after submitting the
reflection
attorneys to serve as advisors during the hearing process and
having the VPAC Coordinator serve as a confidential reporter
Fifty-three students (39 men 14 women) found responsible
for student conduct violations were asked to complete a
reflection exercise as part of their sanctions The reflection
questions were aimed to measure three learning goals
Student violators will
1) Acknowledge that their actions impact the
community
2) Recognize that they have options available to them
when making decisions about their behavior
3) Act in accordance with the universityrsquos expectations
for their behavior
Here were the key findings
STUDENT
CONDUCT
VIOLATIONS 14 39
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Revitalizing Inter-Fraternity Council through
Engaged Leaders
The main goal this past year was to attract elect and
develop engaged fraternity leaders to commit to the
redevelopment of the Inter-Fraternity Council (IFC) IFC is
the governing body of the four international fraternitieshere at John Carroll Prior to elections the Fraternity
Sorority Advisor (FSA) engaged fraternity leaders in many
conversations regarding the need to revitalize IFC on campus
and how it can have a positive impact on the growth
strength and reputation of their community
New IFC executive board officers were elected for 2015 Their
leadership positive attitude commitment to IFC and to inter-
fraternal brotherhood synergy and accountability has been
key in the rebirth of IFC They have accomplished many goals
in just the few months they have been in office such as
bull IFC by-laws were completely updated through aninter-fraternal and representative committee
bull IFC executive board members engaged fraternity
leaders in a discussion on the mission and vision of
IFC and what role each fraternity and member holds
in its success
bull Addressed the need for fraternities to go beyond
philanthropy to service by partnering with Clevelandrsquos
Domestic Violence and Childrsquos Advocacy Center
bull IFC made inroads with all the chapters in terms of
changing the emphasis of doing only what is best for
my fraternity to doing what is best for all fraternitiesandor Greek community
Sororities Improve Governance within
Panhellenic Association
The JCU College Panhellenic Association is the governing
body of the five international sororities here at JCU Chi
Omega Gamma Phi Beta Kappa Alpha Theta Kappa
Delta and Kappa Kappa Gamma This past year the FSA
provided significant advising and education to chapter and
Panhellenic leaders on the proper operations of a Panhellenic
Association Outgoing and incoming Panhellenic executive
board officers exhibited great enthusiasm patience andadaptability through some changes to improve democratic
processes learn about NPC unanimous agreements policies
and best practices and how their own national organizations
support and are connected to NPC
Greek Week Refocuses on Universityand Fraternal Mission and Values
The fraternity and sorority community members were
challenged to reflect on the purpose of Greek Week based
on the common values stated in JCUrsquos and fraternity and
sorority lifersquos mission statements leadership character
academic excellence service and friendship Based on
these reflections it was determined that past behaviors
during Greek Week more often than not did not support
mission and values of fraternity and sorority life nor JCUrsquos
To restore integrity to the community and to align Greek
Week events with the values of our fraternal and JCU
community significant changes were made
Changes made included
bull significantly reduce the number of events and
days of competitive events
bull plan activities that showcase the values of inter
national fraternities and sororities
bull no overall winners of Greek Week
General feedback from fraternity and sorority members
was that they really enjoyed Greek Week Many
commented on how they didnrsquot feel stressed out
or too exhausted to participate fully in their normalresponsibilities such as going to class turning in class
assignments taking tests going to work fulfilling service
hours working in the lab etc They also commented on
how ldquofun and laid backrdquo events seemed to be and how
the lack of focus on competition allowed for all members
to not get entangled in disagreements as in yearrsquos past
Resolution of Risk Management Concerns
at Off-Campus Establishment
The FSA worked with the Office of Legal Affairs Student
Activities and the JCUPD to address risk management
issues related to social events at a popular localestablishment at which alcohol is served Through
collective efforts the establishment agreed to resolve
our concerns and to follow all of JCUrsquos risk management
policies for student events with alcohol A new contract
is currently being drafted for any student organization
seeking to hold an event with alcohol at this location
505 333 172
FRATERNITY AND SORORITY MEMBERS
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FRATERNITY amp SORORITY
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DATA POINTSGreek participants in
bystander intervention training142
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working closely with our advisor I have been
able to accomplish great things With her
knowledge of Greek and Student Aff airs she has
been very helpful in providing information for us as student
leaders and John Carroll students overall I learn something
new every day from her She teaches me how to strengthen
my leadership skills as well as how to be a better student I
know whenever I have a question about anything she will be
there for me She has really taught me how to hone in on myskills and excel at my position
This department is so important to me because I live and
breathe Greek Life being President of Panhellenic The
department has taught me to not only care about myself and
my own sorority but take a step back and appreciate each
of the chapters what they have to off er and each of their
membersrsquo opinions Hopefully we can continue to grow our
community and our presence on campus to create a positive
image of fraternity and sorority liferdquo
- Alexandra Bernitt rsquo16 President Panhellenic Association
PARTICIPATION DATA
bull A total of 142 fraternity and sorority members
participated in bystander intervention training
hosted by the Violence Prevention and Action
Center Health Promotion and Wellness and
the JCU Police Department
bull Total number of participants who participated
in Lip Sync Over 1100
bull Greek Week raised $3500 for the Greater
Cleveland Fisher House Campaign
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Provide leadership development opportunities that
prepare fraternity and sorority members to lead in
their individual organizations the Panhellenic andInterfraternity Councils as well as the greater JCU
community
bull Create a fraternity and sorority community committed
to JCUrsquos Jesuit and Catholic mission and identity and
to their common interfraternal mission and values
bull Educate fraternity and sorority members
especially key organizational leaders in areas of
risk management and liability to promote holistic
membership development
65 CHI OMEGA
66 GAMMA PHI BETA
68 KAPPA ALPHA THETA
69 KAPPA DELTA
65 KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA
4 0 BETA THETA PI
32 DELTA TAU DELTA
35 LAMBDA CHI ALPHA
65 SIGMA PHI EPSILON
SORORITIES
FRATERNITIES
$3500 RAISED FOR THE GREATERCLEVELAND FISHER HOUSE
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Participated in Bystander intervention Training
of Rising Sophomores
The Health Promotion and Wellness coordinator collaborated
with the Violence Prevention and Action Center Coordinator
Residence Life Dean of Students and Recovery Resources
to educate 638 rising sophomores on bystander intervention
This training was made mandatory for all rising sophomoresas a part of the 2015-2016 housing selection process
Provided Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention
for College Students (BASICS)
The goal of BASICS is to reduce risky behaviors and harmful
consequences of alcohol abuse Based on an interview with
and questionnaires filled out by the student regarding their
drinking behaviors objective feedback is provided by a
trained BASICS professional This program is offered to JCU
students who either violate the Student Code of Conduct or
want to explore their alcohol and drug use This year a total
of 51 students were referred for this intervention resulting in
a 150 increase from the 2013-2014 year Of those students
who received BASICS interventions
Peer Health Advocate Program Expanded
to Better Meet Student Needs
The coordinator trained 23 Peer Health Advocates (PHAs)
this past academic year The training focused on programdevelopment and execution as well as the skills knowledge
and attitudes necessary to be an effective peer advocate
PHAs facilitate programs for and with students in the
residence halls student organizations classrooms athletic
teams and more They also staff the Resource Room at the
Student Health and Wellness Center Additional expectations
for PHAs include
bull Executing interactive positive fun and non-
judgmental programming
bull Creating awareness of health topics affecting JCU
students through such means as posters social mediacampaigns newsletters Carroll News editorials public
service announcements one-on-one interactions
tabling at health education initiatives and general
availability for program participation
bull Helping students find long-term and appropriate
on and off-campus resources to support healthy
behaviors by making referrals for at-risk students
to the appropriate professionals These resources
included Health Education Residence Life Counseling
Center Health Services Violence Prevention Action
Center JCU Police Department etc
bull Participating in ongoing training on a wide variety
of health and wellness topics and assist with the
facilitation of bi-weekly Wellness in the Stacks
programming in the Library Learning Commons
Approval of AR274 A Peer Health Advocate Seminar
This past spring JCUrsquos Public Health Committee officially
approved AR 274 It will be offered for the first time in fall
2015 This course was specifically developed to provide an
academic anchor to the leadership training and development
of the Peer Health Advocates and to provide them the
necessary resources skills and information to assist theirpeers in a successful undergraduate experience Students will
learn about various health topics affecting college students
as well as program design and implementation
92
58
54
33
100
exceeded the number of alcoholic drinks
consumed the last time they partied or
socialized compared to the overall JCU
student population
overestimated the amount of alcohol
that a typical JCU student consumes
did something they later regretted
50 forgot where they were or what
they did and 25 got in trouble with
the police within the last 12 months as a
consequence of drinking
felt overwhelmed by all they had to do
and 25 felt sad within the past 2 weeks
of those seen were referred to on-campus
resources including the University
Counseling Center Violence Preventionand Action Center andor academic deans
(compared to NCHA data 2013)
23Peer Health Advocates (PHAs)were trained this past academic year
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HEALTH AND WELLNESS
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DATA POINTS
What We Know Data on First-Year Studentsrsquo
Alcohol Consumption
We have completed our eighth year of collecting information
regarding alcohol consumption of first-year students through
AlcoholEdu AlcoholEdu incorporates the latest evidence-
based prevention methods to create a highly personalized
on-line education user experience that inspires students to
reflect on and consider changing their drinking behaviors
Pre and post-exams and behavioral surveys are administered
a total of three surveys At John Carroll it is mandatory for all
first-year students to complete this training
This year there was a 99 response rate This excellent
compliance rate can be attributed to increased communication
with the students non-completion sanctions and collaboration
with Resident Assistants Here are some key findings about our
first-year studentsrsquo alcohol consumption
bull The rate of high risk drinkers has decreased since
beginning this analysis in 2007 The rate of non-
drinkers has increased by 3 since 2007
bull Our first-year non-drinking students exceed those
reported by other Jesuit colleges and universities
Additionally rates of lightmoderate and high-risk
drinkers are lower than surveyed Jesuit counterparts
bull After completing the entire AlcoholEdu training 88
of students reported that the course prepared them
to make responsible decisions about drinking
Impact of Alcohol Education Classes
This past year 65 students were sanctioned to take an
alcohol education class due to violations of the Universityrsquosalcohol policy These classes included an emphasis on
bystander intervention as well as the Good Samaritan
Policy Students were asked to complete an assessment
after participating in the class With 51 of the 65 students
completing the assessment the response rate was 79 Here
are two of the main findings from this assessment
Health and Wellness Programs
Various health education programs were presented to nearly
1700 students Our alcohol awareness presentations are very
popular and highly requested by Resident Assistants and
student organizations Over 300 students participated in
alcohol awareness presentations and completed assessments
afterward Here are some of the findings
73
94
99
79
71
strongly agree that they can recognize the
signs of someone who is intoxicated
strongly agree that they are willing tointervene if they see someone who has had
too much to drink
strongly agree or agree that they learned
something about how frequently the average
the JCU student drinks
of students surveyed recognize the difference
between perceptions and actual drinking rates
of JCU students
listed the lsquoGood Samaritan Policyrsquo as a
correct response to identifying the name
of a specific policy
Wellness in the Stacks
students participated in Wellness in the Stacks
programming within the Library Learning
Commons Students participated in Pinterest
painting bamboo plant construction henna
tattoos making heart-healthy trail mix
aromatherapy therapy dogs and others and were providedwith stress-relief information When asked on a short survey
ldquowithin the last 12 months how would you rate the overall level
of stress you have experiencedrdquo 29 indicated tremendous or
more than average stress While 91 felt ldquoless stressed after
attending stress-freeWellness in the Stacksrdquo events
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Revise the BASICS health assessment for students who
violate the marijuanaother drug policy to better meet
their needs
bull Expand health promotion program offerings through
the implementation of initiatives developed solely by
Peer Health Advocates as a result of their coursework in
AR 274 Peer Health Advocate Seminar
bull Develop a comprehensive program to reduce alcohol-
related incidents off-campus in collaboration with
Residence Life
bull Increase fraternity and sorority membersrsquo knowledge of
high-risk drinking through risk reduction efforts
students were presented withvarious health education programs1700
OVER
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Staff Display Adaptability with Increased
Departmental Expectations and Staff Changes
This year brought significant challenges some new and some
persistent that truly pushed the JCU Police Department
(JCUPD) to its capacity Similar to years past JCUPD has
experienced significant officer turnover with six resignations
and two newly hired offi
cers Many police departments evenfor larger municipalities are dealing with a decrease in the
number and qualifications of job applicants The department
is working closely with Human Resources to recruit hire and
train well qualified individuals
Other challenges include the increased number of
background checks requested by students and university
employees This is a time consuming process for the front
office staff and was the fifth most frequent duty recorded
by the JCUPD this academic year Lastly given the federal
guidelines within the Campus SaVE Act and Title IX JCUPD
has new demands and expectations that also require much
investigative time and reporting
Despite these challenges the entire staff has responded with
the highest level of professionalism collaboration and vigor
It will be important for JCUPD to continue to reconsider
processes and departmental responsibilities in order to
respond as effectively as possible to these challenges
DATA POINTS
to JCUPD Compared to last year this
is a 47 increase in calls largely due
to adding new duties to the call list
In 2013-2014 there was only a 17
increase in calls
The top five reasons and their frequencies are as follows
1747 Admittance into roomfacility
1690 Building check
1078 Non-secured area
754 Maintenance concern
594 Background checksFingerprints
Criminal reports totaled 183 with the top reports listed as
32 Underage Persons Offenses (Alcohol)
32 Theft
22 Criminal mischief
Non-criminal reports totaled 180 with the top reports listed as
47 Illness ndash Transport
27 Auto Accident - Property Damage Only
18 Property - LostMissing
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Improve our training and capacity to perform
reporting and investigative functions related to
Title IX and interpersonal violence concerns
bull Enhance marketing and education regarding
JCUPD services to more fully realize and perpetuatethe credibility of the organization as a police
department serving all members of the JCU
community
bull Transition our current Incident Report form to an
Access database to enhance the tracking of incidents
and reporting functions
bull Review processes and responsibilities in light
of expectations and work force capacity
bull Identify and implement specialty areas for
our three sergeants
$450000
9674
was generated through the
sale of parking permits and
issuance of citationsIN REVENUE
Department Exceeds Revenue Expectations
Parking Manager Patti Taylor devoted a great deal of
time and effort into providing the Police Officers with
valuable information to assist with the identification of
parking violations Approximately $450000 in revenue
was generated through the sale of parking permits and
issuance of citations This is an increase of 89 from the
previous year
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Choral and Instrumental Performances
The annual choral and instrumental performances at JCU
were once again highlights of the department including the
Annual Sacred Music Concert in the fall and the Jazz Band
Concert in the spring Most especially the third and final
performance of the Intergenerational Choir was a superb
finale to the collaborative project between the Cleveland
Alzheimerrsquos Association the academic department of
Criminology and Sociology and student affairsrsquo Liturgical
Music and Musical Arts (LMMA) The choir a combination of
people with early-stage Alzheimerrsquos disease their caregivers
and our students gave a presentation of five songs under the
direction of Dr Cynthia Caporella LMMA Director at the 25th
annual Alzheimerrsquos disease educational event
The collaboration was also the end of a three-year research
project with goals of fighting the stigma of Alzheimerrsquos
disease and developing community amongst its participants
Drs Harris and Caporella had one article published in
2014 regarding this project and a new article is underwaythanks to the funding of a JCU Summer Faculty Research
Fellowship
Music and Prayer Collaboration Transforms Crowd
during Ignatian Heritage Week
The collaborative planning efforts between LMMA and
Campus Ministry resulted in a lunch time program titled
ldquoMusic Prayer and Reflection in the Jesuit Tradition
Caring for the Earthrdquo The image for the week surrounded
sustainability and carried with it a vision of caring for Godrsquos
creation Specifically the service joined readings around
this image with four pieces of music two of which werecontemporary pieces written by two local composers on the
faculty of the Cleveland Institute of Music One of the pieces
was a descriptive piece of a brook located east of Cleveland
that is supported by the Cleveland Museum of Natural
History A third piece from the movie ldquoThe Missionrdquo offered
a Jesuit connection in film media Many community members
in attendance described the experience as transformative
Assessment plans developed for music courses
In preparation for the inclusion of one credit Fine Arts
courses in the integrative core curriculum assessment
plans were developed and approved for courses in applied
music Rubrics were developed for each of the courses in
conjunction with the Core Director and the Associate Dean of
Arts and Sciences for the Humanities The Director of LMMA
is in the process of identifying instructors to teach the new
course offerings in music These new applied courses include
wind ensemble brass ensemble string ensemble applied
guitar and applied voice
DATA POINTS
During the past year student participation in the major vocal
and instrumental groups was as follows
25
30
16
28SCHOLACANTORUM
CHAPELENSEMBLE
PEP BAND
JAZZ BAND
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Offering the first ever JCU Applied Music Courses
available to the entire student body in spring 2016
bull Equipping the music room to offer digital performances
from online venues for the study of musical styles
performance techniques and comparative analysis
bull Working with the staff in the Office of Student
Engagement to expand opportunities for students to
experience fine arts performances offered throughout
Cleveland
bull Hiring and orienting a new Coordinator of the JCU Pep Band
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
I participated in Schola Cantorum and Chapel
Choir I had the opportunity to de-stress for a
few hours a week which was very important
since I had challenging coursework and multiple part-
time jobs and internships This helped me to focus on
spiritual and emotional wellness as well as academic
success I was also able to build strong relationships with
my fellow singers I believe that making music together
brings people closer in a way that few other activities
can and I certainly saw that in my experiences at JCU
The music department has important connections to
JCUrsquos mission values and Jesuit identity Though I
am not Catholic some of the pieces we learned helped
me learn about Jesuit and Christian history and my
participation in chapel choir kept me actively engaged inthe liturgy Additionally allowing students to participate
in extracurricular activities they enjoy is in keeping with
ldquocura personalisrdquo by encouraging students to develop in
all aspects of their lives not just academicallyrdquo
- Megan Boyk rsquo15 Schola Cantorum and Chapel Choir
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Creation of the LP 198 LAUNCH Credited Course
LAUNCH (Leaders Always Undertake New Challenges) is
a 1-3 credit course covering various topics related to the
methods or content of leadership not typically covered
in regular course offerings such as mission diversity and
inclusion ethical leadership and the building of personal
strengths In addition students receive core leadership
training necessary for success in prominent leadership
positions on campus
Commuter Student Section Added to AR120 Purpose
and Place - Exploring Campus Community and Self
AR120 is a course designed to assist first-year students with
the transition to college and to promote their engagement
in all facets of their educational experience The commuter
section of this course addressed challenges related to
commuting to campus getting connected to JCU resources
road safety and more A highlight regarding this particular
section is that it was held in a nontraditional classroom
setting in the newly renovated commuter lounge
Drawn to Leadership Program Reaches Different
Student Demographic
The Drawn to Leadership Program was targeted to JCU
Fantasy Gaming Club members This program offered a
different perspective to learn about leadership development
by focusing on the leadership concepts found in superhero-
based comic books and movies
DATA POINTS
Leadership Programs Engage Students in Developing
Values and Skills
A progressive four-tiered set of leadership programs is
offered to John Carroll students annually Each tier provides
students with the opportunity to develop a set of leadership
skills and knowledge and each successive program builds
upon the knowledge and skills cultivated in the prior tier
Tier programs meet for an hour per week for 4-6 meetings
depending on the program
Students are able to select from three programs in Tier1 ldquoLiving and Leadingrdquo ldquoReading and Leadingrdquo or ldquoTake
the Leading Rolerdquo These programs all focus on students
increasing their levels of self-awareness which will better
prepare them for leadership experiences Students who
complete one of the three Tier 1 programs are eligible to
participate in the Tier 2 ldquoAdvancing Leadershiprdquo program
which focuses on the experiences of participating students
as members of various groups and how they can influence
change as a group member without necessarily having a
formal leadership position Students who have completed
both the Tier 1 and 2 programs are eligible to participate in
the Tier 3 ldquoSharing Your Strengthsrdquo program This program
incorporates the Gallup organizationrsquos StrengthsQuest online
assessment which provides students with detailed reports
about their five personal strengths Students who complete
the Tier 1 2 and 3 programs are eligible to participate in the
Tier 4 ldquoLeadership in Actionrdquo program which focuses on
ethical decision making
The following participation counts have been recorded over
the past 3 academic years
PARTICIPATION COUNTS 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
Tier 1 57 66 75
Tier 2 42 51 69
Tier 3 31 37 24
Tier 4 22 22 25
66 INCREASE in commuter
service program participation
Commuter Student Programs
and Participation Increase
In the year 2013-2014 36 commuter service programs
were offered with 740 total participants This year 41
programs were provided to 1229 total participants Theresults show a 66 increase in overall commuter service
program participation with a 13 increase in total programs
offered Among those programs offered students were
able to attend a Cleveland Indians baseball game Cleveland
Cavaliers basketball game and several movie viewings
Program invitations were also sent to transfer students to
participate which had partial impact on the participation
increase
41 1229PROGRAMS PARTICIPANTS
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ORIENTATION amp LEADERSHIP
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Students in all tiered programs complete written assignments
and discuss them with their peers in a conversation
facilitated by a professional student affairs staff member
Assignments are collected and deposited in the Office of
Leadership Programs The Director of Leadership Programs
then assessment rubrics to the various assignments
determine whether or not the desired learning has occurred
for each student
TIER PROGRAM OUTCOME
The assessment results indicate that the activities set up for
the Tier 1 programs provide students with the opportunity to
learn the desired information to increase self-knowledge and
demonstrate it on the various assignments While students
in Tier 2 were able to demonstrate competence regarding
the various aspects of serving as a group as a member
participants sometimes struggled to identify areas of
diversity In Tier 3 participants could readily determine ways
to identify opportunities to utilize their personal strengths
to assist with three of the potential presented challenges
However a lack of understanding was demonstrated in termsof using strengths in the areas of delegation confrontation
and mediation This is likely partially due to the struggles
that students face with these skill sets in their daily lives For
the ldquoLeadership in Actionrdquo program students readily created
scenarios that connected with the initial three principles
of the programs However several concepts related to
ethical leadership including ldquobeing fairrdquo and ldquobeing lovingrdquo
presented some challenges for our students and may be
somewhat attributable to the fact that ldquofairrdquo and ldquolovingrdquo are
rather abstract concepts in comparison to the first
three tenets
LAUNCH Leaders Always Undertake New Challenges
The LAUNCH program provides student leaders with
information considered to be foundational and essential to
serving as an effective leader and beyond Since the creation of
LAUNCH over 350 student leaders have the training program
Following each LAUNCH weekend evaluations are collected
and compiled to determine the effectiveness of the program
in meeting the established outcomes A review of the data
for the past three LAUNCH programs indicates that at least
90 of the participants on average achieved the outcomes
Leadership Scholars Program
The Leadership Scholars Program (LSP) was created in
2010 providing participants with opportunities to increase
their leadership competence through both curricular and
co-curricular activities The program focuses on developing
student leaders of remarkable character who seek to become
agents for transformative change on campus and in their
future professions and communities
Each year the program seeks to enroll a cohort of approximately 20
incoming students Over the past three years the cohort size has been
27 (class of 2018) 19 (2017) and 19 (2016) The cohort size fluctuates
based on how many students choose to accept the scholarship and
attend JCU with 35 scholarships offered from a pool of over 200
applicants
The 2014 JCU Commencement saw the first cohort of LSP students
complete their degrees From the entering cohort in fall of 2010 75 o
the students persisted through graduation When reviewing the reasonfor program participant attrition students most commonly leave to
transfer to another institution in order to pursue a degree not provided
by John Carroll (eg pharmacy musical theater) A less frequent reaso
for student attrition is that some participants struggle to ldquofind their
footingrdquo and struggle with their inability to be elected or selected for
a formal leadership position on campus (eg Student Union senator
Resident Assistant)
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Coordinate and enhance leadership development efforts by
gathering together a committee of professionals around campu
who provide related opportunities to students
bull Begin to measure levels of campus engagement among
commuter students in organizations and activities other than
those provided by commuter services
bull Convene a campus wide meeting to discuss issues and services
relevant to the matriculation and ongoing success of transfer
students
bull Develop electronic messages related to engagement
opportunities to distribute to first year students after the
first six weeks of the fall semester
bull Increase the number of first-year students of color whoparticipate in Tier 1 leadership development programs
bull Help to successfully transition a new co-director of the
Leadership Scholarship Program into hisher role in the progra
bull Develop a follow-up leadership development piece for LAUNCH
(for Leadership Always Undertake New Challenges) participant
after they have transitioned into their leadership roles
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Coming from a high school that focused on leadership andentrepreneurship the leadership development programs
were perfect for me The tiers were focused on self-
discovery and how to handle being on a team I got the chance to know
my strengths and weakness and also to discuss leadership in the worl
of comics Leadership is everywhere if I look for it My freshman year
would have been an entirely diff erent experience if it wasnrsquot for the
leadership programs
- Marie Keita rsquo18 Participant in Tiered Leadership Programs
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Major Facility and Equipment Upgrades Provide
Improved Fitness and Sport Experiences
The Department of Recreation coordinated a number of
renovations and equipment upgrades this past year that
improved student faculty staff and community membersrsquo
experience in our facilities The first major project was the
installation of new flooring in the Fitness Studio where cyclingclasses yoga Zumba and other activities are conducted
giving the space a safer refreshed and modern look
The Corbo Room Improvement Task Force created spring
2014 addressed two necessary improvements including
additional Corbo Room equipment and new flooring in
the cardio area Throughout spring and summer 2015 the
Johnson Natatorium lap pool and diving well were repainted
and re-coated along with a new ultraviolet water treatment
system A new electronic scoreboard was installed which
will certainly improve the competition experience for teams
coaches and fans
Club Sport Members Active in Competition and
Service to Others
There are club sport teams at John Carroll with over 200
student participants The teams include Rowing Field
Hockey Hockey Womenrsquos Basketball Menrsquos Rugby Sailing
Ultimate Frisbee Menrsquos Volleyball Water Polo and Womenrsquos
Volleyball Funded in part by the Student Activity Fee
students manage all operational aspects of club sports
including fundraising membership recruitment and retention
practice and competition scheduling and travel Team
members are also involved in service on a regular basisSome of the programs they support are the Labre Project
Cleveland Clinicrsquos Lerner Center for Autism Project Linus
St Malachis Lunch Program and numerous service projects
offered through JCUrsquos Center for Service and Social Action
Pilot Shadow Program of Intramural Student
Supervisors Shows Promise
The intramural (IM) employees interested in becoming IM
Student Supervisors participated in a new staff development
and training program in which they were paired up to
shadow current IM Student Supervisors during evening or
weekend IM competitions The purpose of this opportunityis to nurture professional development leadership skills and
staff camaraderie as well as to provide on-the-job training
in regards to the duties and responsibilities of an IM Student
Supervisor This shadowing experience allowed for IM staff
to self-identify if they felt prepared to apply for IM Student
Supervisor positions for next year In addition it provided
current supervisors the opportunity to teach others about
the knowledge and skills they utilize in their position The
Department of Recreation will continue to build on this
program in the future
DATA POINTS
Intramural sports
Intramural sports have continued to thrive and excel
offering opportunity for exercise camaraderie and
an environment for creating meaningful relationships
with peers A total of 1963 individuals participated in
intramural sports in 2014-2015 with 901 being unique
participants There were a total of 1620 males and 343
females who engaged in intramural sports In 2013-2014
there was a total of 1794 participants (1415 males and 379
females) engaged in intramural sports
First-year student participation increased by 36 (376
Unique Individuals 2013-2014 511 Unique Individuals 2014-
2015)
First-year student intramural
participation increased by 3636
421
1963 1620 343
INTRAMURAL SPORT PARTICIPANTS
AVERAGE CORBO FITNESSROOM VISITORS PER DAY
Fitness Offerings
There was a 25 increase in student and staff participation
in fitness activities with an average of 289 participants per
week in 2014-2015 in comparison to 232 average participants
per week in 2013-2014
A Pilates and Stretch and Strengthen class have been added
to the list of fitness classes Corbo Fitness Room participation
for the 2014-2015 academic year averaged 421 visitors per
day with the highest participation of 525 visitors per day In
2013-2014 the average visits per day was 398
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RECREATION
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LOOKING AHEAD
bull Improve orientation training and recognition
efforts for all student staff through the previously
implemented team model Update our student
development model through online offerings new
technology and improved leadership strategies to
stimulate growth and self-awareness
bull Collaborate with different departments on
late night programming health and wellness
initiatives and special events to better meet our
students needs interests and to increase student
engagement Focus these initiatives primarily
at first-year students as well as first-time users(those who may not typically utilize our facilities
or services)
bull Provide risk management training for Club Sports
and Building Supervisor staff Utilize John Carroll
and Northeast Ohio resources so as to better
equip staff for emergency action plans responding
to crisies and dealing effectively with conflict
bull Continue to work towards enhancing technology
resources related to daily operations marketing
of services and programs and departmental
communications assessment and evaluation
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Being involved in the Rec department allowed
me to have two supervisor roles These
roles allowed me to have a great deal of
responsibility I was well respected by my peers seen as
a leader on campus and this makes me very proud The
leadership skills I developed will be something I treasure
and will be very valuable to me as I move forward in my
career I learned that I am a strong leader who has the
ability to stand up to her peers even when it is tough I
learned what it means to love your work because I truly
loved working for this department I found that I am
inspired by people around me who have a tremendously
strong work ethic
I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to work for
the Rec department and I know that if I had not had this
opportunity that my time at Carroll would have never been
the same and I would have never grown as a person as
much as I didrdquo
- Kylie Brooks rsquo15 Club Sport Supervisor and Student
Building Supervisor
Working for Intramurals (IM) has given me the identity
that every student searches for when entering a new
experience It has given me the opportunity to take a
better look at who I am as a person and has given me the
opportunity to make lasting relationships with people
who I would have never met had I not worked for the
department Working for IMrsquos is not just a job for me it
gives me my place at JCU
This position teaches me how to be a leader how tomotivate people and how to be confident in various
situations I learn to lead by example everywhere I
go because a person is always representing the Rec
department no matter whatrdquo
- Greg Olenick rsquo16 Intramural Supervisor
10 200 PARTICIPANTS
CLUB SPORT TEAMS
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
University Community Celebrates the
Re-opening of Murphy Hall
The re-opening of Murphy Hall in August 2014 was a major
accomplishment The newly renovated building impressed Murphy
residents as well as alumni faculty and staff who toured the hall
after a number of ribbon-cutting ceremonies Murphy residents
reported that they appreciated the enhanced community and
study space Since many of the residents had lived in the ldquooldrdquo
Murphy they were especially impressed with the improved
lighting the updated bathrooms and the private sinks
While there were some minor complications in the re-opening
related to electricity heating and cooling windows and paint
the overall re-opening process was seamless and exciting The
cross-divisional collaboration that brought this renovation to
completion was tremendous and a source of great pride for
all who participated The Silver Level LEED certification that
was achieved was a great way to conclude the project
Red Carpet Rolled Out for First-Year Students onMove-In Day
It was exciting to open the 2014-2015 academic year with
one of the largest first-year classes in recent history It was
also the first year where students were living in truly social
cohort communities In order to continue the celebration of
the large first year class First-Year Move-In Day was enhanced
to welcome our students with excitement The feedback from
parents was overwhelmingly positive with many of them
thanking staff members for their energy and assistance
Invaluable to the success of the day was the help of the ROTC
cadets Their hard work and limitless energy helped immensely
Newly Developed Room Change Process Policy a Success
The development and implementation of the comprehensive
room change process policy was an achievement for the
Office of Residence Life (ORL) The policy was shared
widely with students ORL Staff and parents to allow for
transparency and clearer communication The policy also
supported Resident Assistants (RAs) and professional staff
members in having a standard point of reference and specific
procedures to follow
Resident Ministry Program Offerings Expand
In addition to the fall semester First-Year Retreat the
Resident Ministers collaborated with students to offer the
Journey Retreat in the spring semester as well as a ldquoRootsrdquo
overnight outdoor retreat to explore intentional living The
Murphy Mass returned to the Murphy Chapel with increased
attendance at both the Mass (average of 40+) and social
afterwards in the Murphy atrium
ORL Staff Recognized at Northeast Ohio Resident
Assistant Conference
The JCU RA delegation was recognized as the ldquoMost Spiritedrdquo at the
Northeast Ohio RA Conference at Baldwin Wallace University Several
Residence Life staff members presented at the conference with two
RA presenters receiving recognition as one of the ldquoTop 10rdquo programs
DATA POINTS
Number of Residential Students
YEAR FALL SPRING
2010-2011 1708 1661
2011-2012 1789 1734
2012-2013 1786 1724
2013-2014 1657 1606
2014-2015 1755 1676
Murphy Hall closed for renovation
Community Development Activities Sponsored by
Resident Assistants
YEAR TOTAL TOTAL PARTICIPANTS
2013-2014 615 6485
2014-2015 727 5181
After having smaller than projected numbers of rising junior
and senior students sign up to live on campus for the 2015-2016
academic year those currently living on campus were surveyed
to learn more about their decision to live off campus The seven
question survey was sent to 475 residents with a response rate of
21 The most significant findings were
bull The greatest factor impacting the decision to live off
campus was finances (45) This was followed closely
by wanting to experience something different than the
residence halls (22) and wanting a greater sense of
independence (21)
bull Monthly rent for the majority of respondents (67) is
$350-$400 per person every month The question did not
ask respondents to quantify what was included in rent
so there are some unknowns Only 15 of respondents
indicated a rent higher than $400 per person every month
bull The most popular month to sign a lease was March
(29) Prior to February when the 2015-2016 Housing
Information became available 53 of the respondents
had signed leases The other 47 of respondents signed
leases in February and March The earliest a lease was
signed was in September (1)
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RESIDENCE LIFE
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bull Including themselves students reported the number
of people who they will be living off-campus with
Four people (33) followed by five people (19)
three people (16) and six people (14)
bull 76 are planning to live in University Heights Shaker
Heights (13) and South Euclid (9) are the other
two cities with the most respondents
These findings will inform messaging and timing of
information about housing for upper-class students This
data also indicates the need to continue to look at the cost
of living on-campus and how the benefits are explained in
relationship to that cost
While these qualitative findings include only one part of the data
collected they still provide strong insight into the residential
experience The data supports the amount of time effort and
resources devoted to developing and strengthening community It
also supports several key learning goals for students who live on
campus The data also clearly demonstrates the concerns about
facilities that have been at the forefront of the work done this
year by the ORL All of these insights will be better informed once
the compilation and analysis of the quantitative data is complete
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Review of ORL structure and staffing
bull Expand knowledge of and competency in academic
processes and procedures to better inform future
collaborations
bull Enhance education around issues pertaining to respect
including but not limited to vandalism safety interpersonal
violence and relationships with non-residence life staff
members serving the residential communities
STUDENT PERSPECTIVES
This was my third year at John Carroll University
and my first year living on campus The amount
of care and concern that I received from my Area
Coordinator Adrian Tamas and all of the Murphy RAs was
amazing I never thought that I would feel that comfortable
away from home but because of the staff in Murphy Hall I
now call John Carroll University home Itrsquos been a wonderfu
year as a resident in Murphy and I cannot wait for my next
and final year Thank you for everythingrdquo
- Ghada Abu Shaweesh rsquo16 Resident
ldquoThree years ago I was a sophomore who lived with great
tension and anxiety I had not yet developed the courage to
grow into the leader who I wanted to be on campus Then I
was selected to be a Resident Assistant From that moment
on I was on a path that would allow me to grow and develop
into a leader on campus a man for others and the person
who I ultimately desired to become I am beyond thankful for
my time with Residence Life The professional staff alongwith my fellow staff members and residents have left their
marks on me I will forever remember the time wersquove spent
together the laughter wersquove shared the critical moments
that have pushed us outside of our comfort zones and the
relationships wersquove cultivated From the bottom of my heart
thank yourdquo
- John Barrett rsquo15 Senior Resident Assistant
81 1621 PARTICIPANTS
RESIDENCE SATISFACTION SURVEY RESPONSE RATE
The ORL staff created a survey focused on the following
areas satisfaction with RA satisfaction with residence hall
space cleanliness and processes assessment of ability to
sleep and study learning as a result of living in a residence
hall and overall satisfaction While the quantitative portions
of the survey are not yet compiled and analyzed the
qualitative data was compiled and reviewed The overall
response rate was approximately 81 of 1621 residents who
received the survey
Some of the key findings
bull Residents overwhelmingly responded that the most
important lesson skill or value learned this year was
about relationships with others Residents described
relationships with roommates learning to live in
community and how to deal with people who were
different Skills and lessons related to living independently
(time management responsibility and accountability)
were the second most frequent responses
bull The respondents most frequently cited that the best
part of their residential experience was related to the
people with whom they lived their roommate and
or floormates Other frequent responses included the
sense of community the RA and the convenience ofliving on campus
bull Cleanliness and other facility issues were the main
concerns that residents cited when asked about what
they would like to see improved about on-campus
living Other frequent responses included the dining
hall loudness of fellow floor members and both the
enforcement of and lack of enforcement of residence
hall policies
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
New Late Night Program Collaborations
Streak the Center programs were held during fall 2014 and spring
2015 to provide students with opportunities to gather together
and participate in a variety of social programs including arts and
crafts entertainment movies food recreation relaxation music
and more This large scale event was made possible through
cross-departmental collaboration between the Office of Student
Activities Student Union Programming Board (SUPB) Orientation
and Leadership Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion
Counseling Center Violence Prevention and Action Center
Residence Life Health Education and Promotion Student Health
and Wellness Center and Recreation This event attracted over
550 students each semester it was held
Infusion of Intergroup Dialogue within iLead Program
The Office of Student Activities (OSA) in collaboration with the
Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion incorporated the ldquoCommon
Groundrdquo workshop within the iLead student organization training
program iLead a day-long leadership training opportunity for
student organizations operates with the goal of providing student
leaders an understanding of the nuts and bolts of running a successful
organization on campus The ldquoCommon Gorundrdquo training facilitated
by staff who are Intergroup Dialogue facilitators and students
who have completed the Intergroup Dialogue class in the fall
provided education on discrimination and oppression Seventy-four
student organization leaders representing 64 organizations were in
attendance at this training Of those who attended 69 completed
program evaluations In the evaluation students were asked to
identify one creative way they could apply what they learned in the
workshop into their organization The results are as follows
bull 31 stated they could raise awareness through discussionor activity and 27 stated by maintaining awareness and
working to make a difference
bull Other responses included education through information
and diversifying organization membership
bull The top three areas students reported they learned more
about during their experience at iLead were dealing with
discrimination advertising and funding policies
Student Leader Team created for Late Night Programming
The OSA developed a team of student leaders tasked with
assisting in the planning promotion and implementation oflate night programming events sponsored through the Office
of Student Activities Leaders were chosen from the current
student programmers that were already active Expectations were
established and provided to SUPB By January 2015 SUPB was
required to plan a reoccurring late night program on campus every
Friday and Saturday during the academic year between the hours
of 10 pm and midnight
DATA POINTS
bull SUPB held 13 additional programs in 2014-2015 with
an increase of 51 more participants in comparison
to the 2013-2014 academic year (66 programs with
8437 attendants in 2013-2014 79 programs with 12787
attendants in 2014-2015) Programs which were added
include Rock Out Your Room Meet the Greeks Step
Afrika and more
bull Comedian Dave Coulier performed duringHomecoming this year and was attended by
approximately 1000 students
bull The fall semester Welcome Back Concert sponsored by
SUPB board attracted 600 additional participants in the
2014-2015 academic year (300 in 2013 ndash 2014 900 in
2014-2015)
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Conduct an assessment of our current large-scale
programming needs to obtain an accurate pulse on the
types of social late-night programming students needand want Explore collaboration opportunities with other
programming departments like Recreation Residence
Life and Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion for
this project
bull Work with departments in Student Affairs and across the
university to identify event attendance tracking software
options to better track event participation
bull Develop a template to help map the university learning
goals to the activities of SUPB and student organizations
in order to create a new assessment plan
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Irsquom the current president of the Paranormal
Research Group The Student Activities
Office has definitely impacted my overall
JCU experience in a positive way The office gave us
the opportunity to strengthen the bonds within our
organization I learned a lot of leadership strategies with
the officersquos help I learned how to manage and finance an
organization while maintaining the fun factor of what an
organization should be [Student Organizations are] so
important to have because [they] allow students to conn
to each other and their community The office off ers a
one of a kind experience here at Carroll and is crucial [fo
students] to get the most out of JCUrdquo
- Bryan Mersol rsquo17 Student Organization President
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Student Feedback Leads to Increased Physician Hours
Anecdotal feedback over the past several years suggested
the need to increase the hours and days of the week that
physicians would see patients in order to better meet
studentsrsquo busy schedules The Student Health and Wellness
Survey was administered and results clearly supported
this need In recent years physicians came to campus on
Mondays (25 hrs) and Thursdays (25 hrs) for a total of fivehours With the new contract physician hours were increased
to eight hours a week on Mondays (4 hrs) and Fridays (4
hrs) As a result physician visits increased by 43 (536
physicians visits in 2013-2014 and 767 in 2014-2015) and
students are very pleased with this improved service
HealthSpot Installation Provides Additional Care
Options for Students
John Carroll is the first college in the United States to provide
physician appointments through a computerized kiosk
called the HealthSpot This technology is at the forefront of
revolutionary high-quality medical care Students are put inface-to-face contact with a healthcare professional via video
screen The kiosk comes equipped with everything they
would need to perform a variety of remote treatments under
the supervision of an on-site medical professional Some of
the common ailments that are able to be addressed through
HealthSpot are Allergies cold and flu cough sinus infections
rashes fever sore throats and more With the installation of
this technology the SHWC is now able to provide students
with medical care five days a week Since November 2014 a
total of 21 students have utilized the HealthSpot
New Contract with Cleveland Clinic Saves Center $15000The SHWC entered into a new contract with the Cleveland
Clinic physicians in an effort to reduce costs With this new
contract and subsequent change in physicians over $15000
in was saved in comparison to last year
Nurses Utilize Brief Motivational Interview Training to
Identify and Intervene with At-risk Students
To properly screen for and address high-risk behaviors in
students visiting the SHWC nurses participated in brief
motivational interview training Motivational interviewing
(MI) supports health behavior change by helping individuals
explore and resolve their ambivalence about change without
evoking resistance MI techniques can be incorporated into
routine patient care Additionally an MI screening form was
completed by 719 students during the spring 2015 semester
Students who screened positive for high-risk behaviors were
engaged in a brief motivational interview with a nurse and
received information to help strengthen their motivation to
change those unhealthy behaviors in order to achieve their
optimum level of wellness
DATA POINTS
The SHWC saw a 7 increase in unique individuals in 2014-2015 and
an overall increase of 10 in the total number of client visits (which
covers all SHWC services) Flu and allergy injections were both up
this year by 21 and 31 respectively
2013-2014 2014-2015
Client Visits 3133 3451
Unique Individuals 1228 1320
Physicians Visits 536 767
Van Runs 270 242
Nutritional Visits 185 123
Sent to Area Health Centers 103 202
STDHIV Clinic 84 46
Gynecological Visits 25 39
Travel Clinic Visits 93 62
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Explore options for obtaining an electronic medical
record program
bull Increase awareness and visibility of the HealthSpot as an
alternative quality health care treatment
bull Support the Universityrsquos learning goals and collaborate
with the student health and wellness group by developing
programs to promote students to be self-health advocates
based on data from the National Collegiate Health
Assessment survey
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working at the Health Center was the first job
I received on campus and it has become like a
second home to me I have had the opportunity to
learn about diff erent privacy policies and how they work in
a college setting as well as bits and pieces about the medical
field coupled with great experience along the way This
department provides students with the care they need to
continue to do well in other areas at JCU by making sure they
get the best care possible and allowing students to share their
problems in all realms of the health world whether physical
or mental They make it possible for all students to feel and
perform their best during their time at JCUrdquo
- Anna Lawler rsquo16 Work Study employee
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Opening of Relaxation Room
Research on college campuses demonstrates that stress
is the number one impediment for academic performance
and overall well-being Therefore the University Counseling
Center (UCC) collaborated with the Grasselli Library in
developing the Relaxation Room located in the Learning
Commons The room provides students with a quiet
welcoming space to learn about and practice a variety of
research-based mind and body stress-reduction techniques
It includes
bull A state-of-the-art massage recliner
bull Guided relaxation audio recordings
bull Computer-based biofeedback programs
bull Psycho-educational books and handouts
bull Yoga mats and meditation rugs
Students can use the Relaxation Roomrsquos resources by signing
up for specific time slots Individual consultation is also
provided for the biofeedback program so students can use itto its fullest potential
Outreach Initiativesrsquo Message is that Help is lsquoWithin
Reachrsquo at the UCC
A programmatic and marketing theme was developed for all
community outreach initiatives titled ldquoWithin Reachrdquo This
past year a total of 22 outreach initiatives offered under
this new marketing theme were offered to students faculty
and staff Programs focused on increasing awareness of
mental health issues among college students and promoting
help-seeking behavior One of the most successful programs
was a dinner and movie night featuring a speaker from theNational Alliance on Mental Illness with over 80 students in
attendance as well as several faculty and staff
Installation of Titanium Scheduling Software
For many years the UCC has used a paper system to collect
and reference student information when visits occur The new
database system Titanium allows the staff to electronically
store student records and access them quickly when
needed This technological solution is critically necessary
in streamlining operations to allow for a seamless client
experience for the students and a more effective working
environment for the UCC staff
DATA POINTS
Total Counseling Services Overall
A total of 254 students received counseling services for the
2014-2015 academic year (4 less students from 2013-2014)
Out of those students 649 (165) were female and 351
(89) were male The highest percentage of students seen
were freshmen at 265 (67) which is consistent with the
2013-2014 year
Most common reasons students visited the UCC in 2014-2015
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Provide staff orientation and training for new UCC
employees (interim director full-time counselor part-
time counselor) and trainees (two doctoral interns one
masterrsquos intern and one psychiatry resident)
bull Continue the implementation of Titanium Scheduling
Software and fully transition to electronic records
bull Expand outreach programming through the Relaxation
Room and the Within Reach event series
of visits are related to anxiety
(53 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to depression
(14 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to academics
(41 Decrease from 13-14)
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
I have had a wonderful experience with the
UCC and have encouraged other friends
who are struggling to go there too No
part of my experience has been negative and I look
forward to my sessions In the short time I have been
going I feel that I have already made tremendous
improvements My only suggestion for improving the
center is to continue to inform students of its resources
and how valuable it can berdquo
- Anonymous student UCC Satisfaction Survey
874
585
348
254 TOTAL STUDENTS THAT RECEIVEDCOUNSELING SERVICES
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Interpersonal Violence Reporting Increase
The Violence Prevention and Action Center (VPAC)
experienced a substantial increase in the amount of time
advocating for survivors of interpersonal violence along with
the total number of students reporting interpersonal violence
incidents in the 2014-2015 academic year These increases
indicate that the awareness of issues related to interpersonal
violence and the need for bystanders to identify and createempathy with those suffering has most likely increased as well
Large-scale Bystander Intervention Training
Conducted with 638 Rising Sophomores
In collaboration with the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
Recovery Resources Residence Life Dean of Students Office
and Health Promotion and Wellness the VPAC Coordinator
successfully conducted Bystander intervention Training
for 638 rising sophomore students Of those 638 students
46 were male and 54 female This training was made
mandatory as a part of the housing selection process
The purpose of this training was to teach students the
concept of bystander intervention A bystander is anyone
who observes an emergency or a situation in which it is
likely that someone could use help Bystander intervention
programs teach people to overcome their resistance to
checking in and helping out These programs have been
found to be very helpful on college campuses to thwart
sexual assault abusive alcohol consumption concerns about
suicide depression and eating disorders
Students also learn how to identify a continuum of
inappropriate sexual behaviors through experiential
activities designed to create empathy with those who have
experienced sexual or dating violence At the end of the
training students develop skills to intervene as a bystander
and make a commitment to intervene before during and
after an incident of sexual or dating violence
Peer Health Advocate Program Exceeds
Membership Goals
One of the VPACrsquos goals this year was to train 10 Peer
Health Advocates by April 2015 Peer Health Advocates are
tasked with educating the campus on a gamut of topics
associated with interpersonal violence including bullying
dating and relationship violence and more This goal was
met and exceeded in January 2015 when a total of 18 Peer
Health Advocates were trained An additional 10 Peer Health
Advocates were trained by Alex Leslie of the Cleveland Rape
Crisis Center in March 2015 ndash for a total of 38 Advocates Peer
Health Advocates facilitated three interpersonal violence
presentations to the following groups of student leaders
Fraternity and sorority new members Panhellenic Council
and participants in the LAUNCH leadership program a core
leadership training for students in prominent leadership
positions on campus
DATA POINTS
Educational Programming
Forty-two educational programs were provided to 1639 individuals
in fall 2014 covering topics such as alcohol sex and consent healthy
relationships and more Seventeen trainings were provided to 777
individuals in spring 2015 covering similar topics When comparing
to the previous year 51 more programs were held in 2014-2015
(39 programs 2013-2014 59 programs 2014-2015) and 40 more
individuals attended these programs (1731 2013-2014 2416 2014-2015)
Bystander Intervention Training
Participants who completed bystander intervention training
completed a survey developed by Recovery Resources to collect
demographic information as well as information related to bystander
behavioral intent and problem gambling knowledge Questions
measured behavioral intent and gambling knowledge Results of this
survey revealed
89
88
92
93
of participants reported feeling a sense of
responsibility to intervene in issues of substance
use sexual violence and mental health problems
of students understand the obstacles to
intervene in these issues
of students plan to use the skills they learned
from the training in the future
of students reported at least one action that they
planned on taking after the training
LOOKING AHEADbull Hire train and supervise a graduate assistant to assist
with programming and outreach initiatives that focus on
interpersonal violence and bystander intervention
bull Develop a new brand for the Violence Prevention and Action
Center including a new logo and brochure
bull Co-teach AR274 Peer Health Advocate Seminar created to
educate ten Peer Health Advocates
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working with Coordinator of the VPAC this the past year
has been a true joy I learned a variety of skills and about
several topics such as bystander intervention signs of
an abusive relationship substance abuse and how to help someone
in a crisis By the end of my senior year I was gave presentations on
my own to students around campus Working with VPAC has made
me a well-rounded student with a large desire to help others in any
way that I can She taught me to be an eff ective presenter and to be a
leader on campus The skills I learned will not only benefit me in my
future career but as a better member in societyrdquo
- Gina Paolini rsquo15 Peer Health Advocate
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KINGS OF THE OAC
A major trophy returned to JCUs campus for the first
time since the 2003-04 school year
John Carrolls all-around effort on the mens side earned the
Blue Streaks the OAC Mens All-Sports Trophy It was the fifth
time in program history John Carroll earned this prestigious
trophy The Men of Carroll finished with 83 points besting
second-place Mount Union who turned in 8025 points
A BUNDLE OF HONORS
Mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik might need to
build a new trophy case for all of his 2014-15 honors
The midfielder was named the 2014 Capital One Academic
All-Americareg of the Year for Division III mens soccer The
honor gave Potocnik his second-straight Capital One
Academic All-Americareg honor having been a second-team
selection in 2013 He became just the second Blue Streak to
earn this prestigious honor joining Mackenzie Griffin (softball
2013) This honor was just the tip of the iceberg for one of
the top players in JCU mens soccer history
Potocnik was one of six student-athletes nationally to be a
part of Northwestern Mutuals Inspiring Potential float in
the Tournament of Rosesreg Rose Parade
In addition Potocnik earned D3soccercom All-America
NSCAAContinental Tire All-Region All-Ohio All-OAC and
Academic All-OAC accolades Finally Potocnik was JCUs
male recipient of the Clyde Lamb Award given to the top
graduating male and female student-athletes at each of the
10 OAC institutions
HISTORY IN THE MAKING
John Carrolls mens tennis team celebrated a program
first this year The Blue Streaks made their first-ever
NCAA Tournament appearance
John Carroll qualified with a 5-4 win over Otterbein in the
championship match of the OAC Tournament John Carroll
would go on to beat Franciscan in the first round of the
NCAA Tournament before bowing out to Kenyon
The Blue Streaks had won five OAC titles prior but the OAC did
not have an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament until recently
NCAA APPEARANCESIn addition to the mens tennis team John Carroll
had three teams and seven individuals qualify for the
NCAA National Championship fields
JCUs football team made its second-straight NCAA
appearance John Carroll rolled past Centre 63-28 in the
first round and held on for a 14-12 win over Wheaton (Ill)
in the second round The Blue Streaks bowed out in the
quarterfinals with a 36-28 loss to the Purple Raiders
The mens basketball team earned its 13th-ever NCAA
Tournament bid The program earned a bid for the first timesince 2010 The womens basketball team earned its second-
straight and second-overall bid to the NCAA Tournament
field
Individually senior Dan Mirman repeated as an All-American
at 149 pounds for wrestling He became JCU wrestlings 106th
All-American Mirman had plenty of company at the NCAA
Wrestling National Championship as seniors Terner Gott and
Todd Gaydosh gave the Blue Streaks three competitors for
the first time since 2005
John Carroll had three members of the cross country team
qualify for the NCAA National Championships in seniorTadhg Karski sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson It marked the first time since 2004 that the
Blue Streaks sent three runners to the cross country NCAA
National Championship Senior Nick Williams qualified for
the NCAA Indoor Track and Field National Championships in
the 60m hurdles while senior Rocky Mitolo qualified for the
NCAA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships in
the shot put
ALL-AMERICANS
Brian Potocnik and Dan Mirman had plenty of company in the
All-American department
Football senior Aramis Greenwood was the most decorated
student-athlete when it came to All-American honors The
wide receiver made the prestigious AFCA Division III All-
America team becoming the first Blue Streak to do so since
2008 and just the eighth overall He would go on to garner
third team honors on the AP Little All-America Team and
honorable mention D3footballcom honors
In all four football players earned All-American honors with
junior offensive lineman Anthony Latina senior linebacker
Kevin Cope and senior quarterback Mark Myers earning
honors from D3footballcom
Senior right-hander Drew Doring earned second team
All-America honors from D3baseballcom and the ABCA
Rawlings He became the first JCU pitcher to earn All-
America honors since 1985
Sophomore Katlyn Spahar was accorded honorable mention
WBCA Division III All-America accolades for her outstanding
performance on the hardwood
INDIVIDUALSTEAMS
4QUALIFIED FOR NCAA NATIONAL
CHAMPIONSHIP FIELDS7
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ATHLETIC HIGHLIGHTS
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RIDING OFF INTO THE SUNSET
An era came to a close this school year as Kerry Volkmann
retired after being the mentor of the John Carroll wrestling
program since 1987
The Hall of Fame coach guided his charges to two national
titles and 47 All-American honors He started the year
winning his 300th dual match in the seasons opening
weekend with a 34-11 win over Niagara County Community
College at the Bob Del Rosa Duals
Over 200 former wrestlers football players coaches
teammates friends and fans of the JCU wrestling program
celebrated Volkmanns legacy in his last home dual
400 AND COUNTING
The OAC mens basketball 400-club inducted
its fifth member this year
John Carroll mens basketball head coach Mike Moran won
his 400th game at JCU with a 97-78 win over Ohio Northern
on December 10
Moran who just completed his 23rd year at JCU entered
the season 35th amongst active Division III coaches in total
wins He now ranks fourth all-time in wins amongst OAC
mens basketball coaching greats
In April Moran was honored by the GCBCA as the recipient
of the Dennis Lustig Golden Deeds Award for his long-time
contributions to basketball in the Cleveland-area
CENTURY MARK
A third coaching milestone occurred for JCUs coaches
this year Mens soccer head coach Hector Marinaro earned
his 100th win with a 3-0 shutout over Muskingum on senior
night
OAC TEAM SUCCESS
John Carroll celebrated a wide-array of achievements
at the team level within the OAC
The mens tennis team won its first OAC title since 2006
John Carroll earned a share of the regular-season crown
before edging Otterbein 5-4 in the championship match of
the OAC Tournament
The mens soccer team was unbeaten in the OAC regular-
season It marked the fifth undefeated and untied regular-
season by an OAC institution since 1984
On the mens side John Carroll had a slew of second-place
OAC finishes The football cross country and indoor track amp
field teams all captured solo possession of second-place in
the OAC The mens basketball and baseball teams tied for
second in their respective regular seasons
Mike Moran won
his 400th game
Menrsquos tennis team
won its first OAC
title since 2006
Hector Marinaro
earned his 100th w
Womens lacrosse
made its long-awai
debut
On the womens side the Blue Streaks volleyball team
returned to the championship match of the OAC Tournament
for the first time since 1995 The womens swimming amp diving
team was undefeated in OAC regular-season dual meets
OAC INDIVIDUAL SUCCESS
John Carroll had 10 individuals earn OAC titles
The womens swimming and diving team led the way with
seven Sophomore Margaret Zagrobelny junior Lindsey Fano
freshman Anne Crowley and senior Victoria Watson led the
way earning OAC gold in the 400-medley relay Watson
would go on to capture first in the 200-freestyle and as part
of the 400-free relay Fano would capture an individual title
in the 100-breast Watson was joined by freshman Megan
Hawk sophomore Amanda Casamatta and senior Katii
Sheffield on the OAC-champion 400-free relay
Senior Rocky Mitolo (shot put) and junior Adam North (long
jump) earned first-place finishes at the outdoor track amp field
championship
Senior Dan Mirman rounded out the titles taking first at
149-pounds in wrestling
THE INAUGURATION
The womens lacrosse team made its long-awaited debut
After having to outlast Clevelands winter weather the Blue
Streaks turned in a 20-10 win over Houghton on February 28
The team would go on to finish 10-5 and earn the No 2 seed
in the OAC Tournament
STELLAR COACHING
John Carroll is blessed with stellar coaching for its
student-athletes Two Blue Streak coaches were
recognized by their peers this year
Laura Rodeffer was named the OAC Volleyball Coach of the
Year She continues to have her Blue Streaks on the rise
Rodeffers team turned in a 23-7 record in 2014 and were in
the hunt for the OAC regular-season title until the last week
of the season
Shaun Keenan earned OAC Mens Tennis Coach of the Year
honors for helping guide the mens tennis team to one of the
best seasons in program history
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AMONG THE BEST IN THE
REGION AND OHIO
John Carroll had 29 student-athletes earn All-Region honors
while 17 added All-Ohio honors for the year
Baseball senior Drew Doring led the way The senior right-
hander was tabbed as the 2015 Mid-East Regional Pitcher of
the Year by both D3baseballcom and ABCARawlings
Note In elect sports it is possible to earn multiple All-Region and All-Ohio
honors so each student-athlete was counted once per sport they played
Additionally some sports do not have All-Region or All-Ohio honors
OAC MAJOR AWARD
WINNERS - PLAYERS
JCUs student-athletes were amongst the best in the
conference with six players taking home major awards
from the OAC
John Carroll had a trio of players on honors for their stellar
play on the pitch Senior Brian Potocnik was the Mens SoccerMidfielder of the Year while junior teammate Jimmy Mattina
was the Mens Soccer Defender of the Year On the womens
side senior Haley McDonald took home Goalkeeper of the
Year accolades
On the diamond senior Drew Doring was the Kent Tekulve
Pitcher of the Year He was the first JCU hurdler to earn this
honor since Luke Adkins in 2004
On the gridiron junior Kevin Cope was named the Gene
Slaughter Most Outstanding Linebacker It was the second-
straight year JCU has taken home the conferences top
linebacker honor On the hardwood sophomore KatlynSpahar gave JCU back-to-back Helen Ludwig Player of the
Year accolades
ALL-OAC HONORS
John Carroll had 136 student-athletes earn All-OAC
honors this year
Football led the way with a school-record 20 selections The
Blue Streaks picked up 22 honors from the outdoor track
and field teams with 12 from the men and 10 on the womens
side Mens indoor track and field (nine) baseball (eight) and
womens swimming and diving (eight) rounded out the top six
Note Each member of the swimming and diving team earning All-
OAC honors was counted once Each member of the track and field
team earning All-OAC honors was counted once for cross country
once for indoor and once for outdoor
HITTING THE BOOKS
As mentioned earlier mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik was
named the Capital One Academic All-Americareg of the Year for
Division III mens soccer He had an abundance of company as
numerous Blue Streaks really buckled down in the classroom
Football senior safety Brody Zangaro earned second team
Capital One Academic All-Americareg honors for the second
straight year On the district level Potocnik Zangaro and
baseball junior right-hander Aaron Lapaglia earned Capital
One Academic All-District accolades
Wrestling sophomore Sal Corrao and senior Todd Gaydosh
earned NWCA Scholar All-American honors Womens
swimming and diving junior Lindsey Fano was a CSCAA
Individual Scholar All-American Cross country senior Nicki
Bohrer sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson were named USTFCCCA All-Academic honorees
for cross country Rounding out the honors were seven
members of the softball team who all earned NFCA Scholar-
Athlete distinctions
Potocnik and softball senior right-hander Rachel Byrnes were
JCUs recipients of the Clyde Lamb Awards
Additionally 83 student-athletes were honored with
Academic All-OAC honors
Note Select honors from the Capital One Academic All-Americareg
program have not been released yet
83 STUDENT983085ATHLETES WERE HONORED
WITH ACADEMIC ALL983085OAC HONORS
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VISIONJohn Carroll University will graduate individuals of intellect and
character who lead and serve by engaging the world around them
and around the globe
MISSIONAs a Jesuit Catholic university John Carroll inspires individuals to excel
in learning leadership and service in the region and in the world
CORE VALUES
The Universityrsquos core values include a commitment to
learning in order to create
bull An environment of inquiry which embraces Jesuit
Catholic education as a search for truth where faith and
reason complement each other in learning In pursuit of
our educational mission the University welcomes the
perspectives and participation in our mission of faculty
staff students and alumni of all faiths and of no faith
bull A rigorous approach to scholarship that instills in our
graduates the knowledge eloquence sensitivity and
commitment to embrace and to live humane values
bull A campus committed to the intellectual spiritual
emotional and physical development of each student
bull An inclusive community where differing points of view
and experience are valued as opportunities for mutual
learning
bull A culture of service and excellence that permeates
every program and office
bull A commitment to sharing our gifts in service to each
other and the community
bull A campus that responds to demographic economic
and social challenges
bull An appreciation that our personal and collective
choices can build a more just world
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
The following initiatives are essential to the University
being recognized as a center of learning and service
bull Create a diverse community of faculty staff alumni
and friends dedicated to advancing the Universityrsquos
vision mission and core values
bull Create a learning community of outstanding teacher-scholars characterized by the commitment to
student achievement
bull Create a talented cohort of service-oriented staff
committed to achieving and being recognized as a
center of learning and service
bull Recruit enroll retain and graduate a talented
diverse student body prepared for todayrsquos global
reality and committed to learning leadership and
service that will engage the world
bull Secure resources necessary to foster an
extraordinary learning experience and promote John
Carrollrsquos mission as a Jesuit Catholic university
bull Assist in responding to demographic economic and
social challenges in our region in order to support
investment and employment opportunities and build
confidence in our shared future
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LEARNING GOALS
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INTELLECTJohn Carroll students will be
transformed by an integrative
curriculum in-depth study
within their program(s) of
study and applied learning to
fully realize their potential to
enrich the world To achieve
this level of engaged learning
our students will
bull Develop habits of critical
analysis and aestheticappreciation
bull Understand the religious
dimensions of human
experience
bull Demonstrate an integrative
knowledge of human and
natural worlds
bull Apply creative and
innovative thinking
bull Communicate skillfully in
multiple forms of expression
bull Demonstrate a capacity to
engage in respectful civil
discourse
CHARACTERJohn Carroll students will
develop a holistic awareness
of self and others acting with
integrity and moral purpose
for the good of society
Amidst a diverse community
of learners and inspired by the
Ignatian tradition of finding
God in all things our students
will
bull Cultivate a habit ofreflection
bull Understand value and
respect their own and
othersrsquo talents unique
characteristics and socio-
cultural identities
bull Develop a personal belief
system that is inspired by
Ignatian values such as
rigor generosity gratitude
inclusivity solidarity and adesire for the greater good
bull Practice mature decision
making and care for the
whole person
bull Act competently in a global
and diverse world
LEADERSHIPJohn Carroll students will
recognize themselves as
agents of positive change with
and for others Integrating
faith and reason to meet the
worldrsquos needs through ethical
leadership our students will
bull Claim their identities as
discerning leaders
bull Apply a framework for
examining ethical dilemmas
bull Employ leadership and
collaborative skills
bull Live responsibly in accord
with their personal belief
system
SERVICEJohn Carroll students will
advocate for social justice
through responsible service in
their local national and global
communities Informed by
our collective faith traditions
prepared by scholarship and
in solidarity with the poor and
the marginalized our students
will
bull Understand and promotesocial justice
bull Work actively toward
creating a more inclusive
welcoming and just
community
bull Serve in their communities
as engaged citizens and
advocates
We express this commitment in terms of the following four
university learning goals informed by our Jesuit Catholic heritage
PREAMBLE The vision of Jesuit higher education for the twenty-first century is to graduate individuals with a well-educated solidarity
who are contemplatives in actionndashmorally responsible aware of the fundamental challenges facing the modern world with a depth of
knowledge and strength of character to work creatively and compassionately for a more just and humane society Within this vision a
John Carroll education is distinguished by respect and care for the whole person ( cura personalis) innovative teaching and integrated
learning across the entire student experience A commitment to excellence and academic rigor animates our way of proceedingndash
graduating individuals of intellect and character who lead and serve by engaging the world around them and around the globe
UNIVERSITY LEARNING GOALS
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Womenrsquos Lacrosse Celebrates Inaugural
Season as Official Varsity Sport
Womenrsquos lacrosse finished its first season with a record of
10-5 second in the Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) losing to
Baldwin Wallace in the conference semifinals The team also
won the first Team Service Award a new collaboration with
the Center for Service and Social Action
Students Benefit from Sports-related
On-line Career Network
Teamwork Online a global sports network which connects
over three million sports enthusiasts with executives and
professionals at over 800 sports teams and venues was
launched in partnership with the Center for Career Services
in September 2014 As of April 2015 there were 244 JCU
students enrolled in the program and seven students landed
an internship or a full-time job as a result of their networking
through this valuable resource
Coaching Accolades for Volleyball
and Menrsquos Tennis
Two coaches received OAC Honors for bringing their programs
to new heights this season Laura Rodeffer was named
Volleyball Coach of the Year with the team finishing 23-7 and
playing in their first OAC Championship match since 1995
Shaun Keenan Menrsquos Tennis coach was named Menrsquos Coach of
the Year Keenan led the team to its first NCAA Championship
appearance beating Franciscan University of Stuebenville in
the first round after winning the OAC Championship
Wrestling Staff Honors and Changes
With over 200 former wrestlers football players and
friends at his last wrestling home match JCU honored and
celebrated the culmination of Kerry Volkmannrsquos 28 year
coaching career Following in his footsteps as the next Head
Coach of Wrestling is JCU alumnus Mark Hawald rsquo05 a former
JCU All-American NCAA Post-graduate Scholarship winner
and successful collegiate coach at Mount Union University
and Case Western Reserve University
DATA POINTS
This year 682 total athletic participants were reported to the
NCAA compared to 637 in 2013-2014 a 7 increase
20 7500EVENTS PARTICIPANTS
STUDENT AND ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT
12WOMENrsquoSBASKETBALL
44MENrsquoS
SOCCER
23WOMENrsquoSSOCCER
20 SOFTBALL
20 VOLLEYBALL
20 WRESTLING
15 MENrsquoSSWIMMING
22WOMENrsquoSSWIMMING
18MENrsquoSBASKETBALL
44 BASEBALL
24 MENrsquoS CROSSCOUNTRY
20WOMENrsquoS CROSSCOUNTRY
166 FOOTBALL
13 MENrsquoS GOLF
6 WOMENrsquoS GOLF
MENrsquoSLACROSSE41
WOMENrsquoSLACROSSE17
16 WOMENrsquoSTENNIS
53MENrsquoSTRACK983085INDOOR
34WOMENrsquoSTRACK983085INDOOR
51MENrsquoSTRACK983085OUTDOOR
30WOMENrsquoSTRACK983085OUTDOOR
The Athletic Department sponsored over 20 student and
alumni engagement events throughout the year totaling
over 7500 participants not including attendance at home
varsity competitions Activities included the Homecoming
and Family Weekend Football game the Joshua M Bernot
rsquo04 Golf Outing the 1994 Football Reunion the Academic
Achievement Banquet and the Senior Athlete Send-Off
Senior athlete exit interviews were conducted in the spring by
the Senior Director of Athletics and Recreation Laurie Massato determine their overall satisfaction with their academic
athletic and co-curricular experiences A random sampling
of 42 seniors from different sports hometowns and starters
versus non-starters were emailed interview invitations
yielding a total of 11 students agreeing to participate Here
were common themes from studentsrsquo responses
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ATHLETICS
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LOOKING AHEAD
Furthering Student Development and Engagement by
bull Communicating and refining the process around the
Team Service Award
bull Utilizing Student Athletic Advisory Committee
meetings to record service activity share information
about service experiences enhance communicationamong athletes and to get feedback on departmental
decision-making
bull Exploring new and improved ways to obtain feedback
about the student-athlete experience
bull Utilizing social media in a more intentional way to
engage students in support of our programs
Developing and Implementing Advancement and
Alumni Engagement strategies by
bull Working towards more efficient exchange of
information regarding athletic related gifts to includefollow-up with donors
bull Capitalizing on opportunities both on campus and
on the road to gather alumni parents and donors in
support of our teams
bull Implementing a spending plan for Blue Gold funds
targeting specific program needs and the goal of
recognizing program success and student-athletes
bull Expanding upon the senior student-athlete social with
additional contact and potential awards program
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
In my final years I could not be more excited about
the future of student-athletes at John Carroll From
a football perspective people like Tom Arth Brian
Cochran Brandon Staley Matthew Feeney DJ Debick and
Ryan Gravel are people I had the pleasure of working with and
who have proven how vital they are to our university beyond
football With more time and energy being invested in our
athletic programs recently results have followed along quickl
In a hotbed for extremely high quality individuals Northeast
Ohio is a competitive area for colleges to compete for student
athletes If I had one message for the administration at John
Carroll as a proud graduate enthused about the direction of
our school it would read Strike while the iron is hot In a
continued investment in our programs and more importantly
our student-athletes results will reciprocate the process I
really believe in the message John Carroll has to off er As
someone who also had the opportunity of being a work study
student in the athletic department I am confident that our
coaches and athletic staff are a living example of that message
and we should be proud I hope other students experiences ca
continue to blossom beyond what I know now I am enthralled
to see John Carroll athletics continue to growrdquo
- Marty Gibbons rsquo15 Football
What did you learn as a result of your participation in
varsity athletics
bull Academics was the first priority very challenging as a
varsity athlete
bull Value of holistic development the need to get
involved in co-curricular learning experiences
bull Time management skills
bull Critical importance of teammate friendships and
relationships with coaching staff
bull Development of healthy coping skills and resiliency by
mediating conflicts andor adversity in sport school or
personal life
bull Leadership skills
bull Identity development (who I am who I want to be
and what I value)
What were some of your challenges as a varsity athlete
bull Frustration of not winning
bull Coaching transitions
bull Team leadership struggles
bull Balancing responsibilities
bull Scheduling
Furthering academic excellence and student success by
bull Continuing to identify and communicate new and refine existing
academic support mechanisms for students
bull Working collaboratively with the advising office faculty
representative and registrarrsquos office to refine communicationwith and among student-athletes in relation to eligibil ity and
scheduling issues
bull Implementing the first phase of the Faculty Mentor Program
Participating in university and departmental strategic planning
efforts by
bull Conducting a cost-benefit analysis in conjunction with the
Strategic Budgeting Task-Force which identifies the value of
student-athletes and programs for admissions advancement
and student life
bull Continuing to work towards securing the necessary resources for
continued success by attracting qualified student-athletes who will
thrive at JCU and external support through engaged alumni friends
and sponsorships
bull Continuing to identify and communicate priority needs for
student success program excellence department functionality
and retention of students and staff
682 PARTICIPANTS IN 23 ATHLETIC SPORTS
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Responding to Student Concerns
Regarding Police Violence
The death of Tamir Rice on November 23 2014 and other
African American males across the country brought many
concerned students to the CSDI (The Center for Student
Diversity and Inclusion) staff to discuss their fear anger and
frustrations The conversations reminded staff that many
of our students of color particularly men feel unsafe bothon-and off-campus simply because of their race In response
the CSDI staff developed a number of programs to promote a
space for dialogue prayer and action Examples of programs
included Emergency Community Meeting Campus Vigil for
Ferguson PBSrsquos Every Motherrsquos Son Point of View Film Black
and Blue A Discussion on the American Justice System and
Moment of Silence for Lives Lost Due to Police Brutality
Hosted annual conference for Ohio Consortium of
Multicultural Centers in Higher Education
This past May John Carroll welcomed multicultural center
professionals from sixteen colleges in Ohio for an annualconference The theme was The Changing Landscape of
Diversity in Higher Education The consortiumrsquos mission
is to ldquopartner with and enhance our work in diversity for
the benefit of our institutions and our respective local
communitiesrdquo The goal of the conference was to identify
explore and discuss information about current trends and
shifts in serving and meeting the educational cultural and
social needs of diverse student populations
Educational Programs and Participation Data
The CSDI staff coordinated 32 programs with more than 2800
participants Some examples include Safe Zone Training
Student of Color Retreat Loteria (Mexican Bingo) The ldquoNrdquo
Word Dialogue and the annual Celebrate Diversity Week
The CSDI staff also facilitated a number of student and staff
training programs on issues of diversity and inclusion for six
Residence Life professional staff 49 Resident Assistants 38
Cultural Student Leaders and eight Peer Health Advocates
Implementation of Intergroup Dialogue
Common Ground AR195
Twenty-five students (14 fall and 11 spring) participated
in two offerings of the inaugural Intergroup Dialogue
course this past year The course was developed to provide
students an opportunity to dialogue with their peers about
diversity issues and to deepen their understanding of otherrsquos
perspectives under the guidance of trained facilitators
DATA POINTS
Twenty-five student leaders representing five Cultural Student
Organizations attended a leadership development workshop The
leaders were asked to complete a survey to assess their learning
which reflected a 28 response rate The data revealed that the
workshop increased studentsrsquo awareness skills and knowledge
of being a cultural student leading a cultural organization and
their role on campus Although the response rate was lower than
desired it does appear that the training had a positive impact onparticipants It is our intention to offer this training annually to
Cultural Organization Leaders
CSDI staff were invited by the Office of Residence Life to provide
diversity and inclusion education to Resident Assistants (RAs) during
their annual August training Forty-nine RArsquos participated in the
training Prior to the training the RAs completed a pre-assessment
questionnaire and immediately after they completed a post-
assessment questionnaire All 49 RAs completed both pre and post
assessments Results indicated that the RAs had a better awareness
and appreciation for issues of diversity and inclusion at JCU
The training introduced the RAs to the CSDI staff which led to many
different program collaborations throughout the year In addition
the Residence Life professional staff also requested additional
diversity and inclusion training and education as part of their
ongoing professional development
Streak Week
During Streak Week 540 first year students watched a theatricalperformance ldquoBlinkrdquo portraying acts of intolerance that have
occurred on our very own campus Every student completed an
assessment immediately following the performance and a question
and answer session by a student panel was conducted Here were
some of the key findings
93
92
94
78
87
of participants agreed or strongly agreed that ldquoBlinkrdquo
increased their awareness of diversity
and multicultural issues
of participants agreed or strongly agreed that ldquoBlinkrdquo
challenged them to reflect on their own identities
agreed or strongly agreed that they learned at least
one thing they will use in their interaction with others
agreed or strongly agreed that ldquoBlinkrdquo challenged
them to reflect on their own biases
of participants agreed or strongly agreed that ldquoBlinkrdquo
helped them to have a greater appreciation for the
value of diversity
RAs completed diversityand inclusion Training
32 2800PROGRAMS PARTICIPANTS
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DIVERSITY amp INCLUSION
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STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Knowing that we all have the power to make
a diff erence when it comes to combating
discrimination bias and injustice is a
powerful thought In my organization we all can hold
each other accountable for our words and actions I
know personally that Rhapsody Blue would like to be an
advocate for social justice around campus
- Brian Holler lsquo17 Vice President and Financial Offi cer
Rhapsody Blue
Because the national organization we are affiliated
with (Pencils of Promise as well) works on improving
access to quality education internationally one of the
things I thought about from these activities is that in
our [group] meetings discussions and activities it is
important to frame [what we do] in terms of issues of
social justice rather than assisting in providing lsquocharityrsquo
to those lsquoless fortunatersquo It is about empowerment rather
than pity- Melissa Fower President for Pencils of Promise
Some of the attitudes towards oppression or lack of
awareness [about it] utterly frighten me as a cultural
leader on campus For this to be a University that claims
their students to be ldquomen and women for othersrdquo some
of our own leaders lack empathy and knowledge My
goal is to stop these attitudes and educate JCUrsquos campus
through our programming
-Mercedes Lewis President for African American
Alliance
The fall 2014 Multicultural Retreat was designed to provide a
safe space for students from underrepresented populations
to address their social cultural and spiritual developement
Twenty students participated and 50 of them completed
an on-line survey a few days after they returned to campus
Survey results revealed the following
90
100
LOOKING AHEADCSDI has set these strategic goals for the upcoming
academic year
bull Work with the Office of Institutional Diversity and
Inclusion to co-sponsor an event
bull Develop a marketing plan to increase the
participation of students in the Intergroup Dialogue
course with the goal of enrolling a minimum of ten
students per section
bull Compare the retention rate from the first to second
year and the 6-year graduation rate for students from
underrepresented populations
bull Evaluate the Pathways to Success program and
implement changes to improve the orientation
experience for first-year students from
underrepresented populations
of the participants responded that they agreed
or strongly agreed that the retreat
bull provided them an opportunity to learn
something about themselves
bull provided them the opportunity to get to know
other students better
of participants responded that they agreed or
strongly agreed that the retreat
bull provided a better understanding of bias
incidents on campus
bull provided tools that would help them address
bias and discrimination on campus
bull helped them learn at least one thing to improve
their interactions with others
20 PARTICIPANTSMulticultural Retreat
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Addressing Title IX and Campus SaVE Act
Through weekly meetings with the JCU Police Department
(JCUPD) the Violence Prevention and Action Center
Coordinator (VPAC) the Associate Dean of Students and the
Title IX Coordinator there has been increased communicationregarding Title IX procedures and practices The Dean of
Students Office (DOS) has seen an increase in the number
of students reporting incidents of interpersonal violence
leading to resolution through the conduct process Two
significant changes to the conduct process include allowing
parents and attorneys to serve as advisors and having the
VPAC Coordinator serve as a confidential reporter
Supporting Student Success with
Academic Colleagues
Through collaborative efforts and the implementation of
best practices the DOS was able to accomplish a number
of projects and goals to support student success Fr Bernie
McAniff SJ continued to teach Freshman Year Seminar and
AR 120 Purpose and Place Exploring Campus Community
and Self Dr Sherri Crahen continued to serve as Chair of the
CARE Team and collaborated with Dr Maryclaire Moroney
Assistant Provost for Academic Advising and Student
Success and Dr Anne Kugler Associate Academic Vice
President for Faculty Development and Summer Programs
to create the ldquoGuide to Responding to Students in Distressrdquo
as well as a one page reference titled ldquoSupporting Student
Success Networkrdquo
EMT Pilot Training Program
Collaborations at JCU and with the Cleveland Clinic resulted
in an on-campus EMT Training for students The DOS worked
with JCUPD JCU EMS Dr Kathy Lee Director Pre-Health
Professions Program Cleveland Clinic EMS and Dr George
Lewindowski Physician in Residence to develop a pilot
program providing EMT training to students interested in
serving as volunteers with JCU EMS Prior to school starting in
August 2015 an intensive 150 hour three week course will be
offered to 14 pre-identified students Depending on the pilot
programrsquos success consideration will be given in the future tooffer students academic credit for this training
STUDENTS ATTENDED
2874 54 MASSES
39 DECREASE
in drug violations
Bystander Intervention Training Provided to
638 Rising Sophomores
The DOS partnered with Recovery Resources Cleveland Rape
Crisis Center Office of Residence Life VPAC Coordinator
Health Educator and Communications Coordinator to
implement bystander intervention training to 638 rising
sophomores prior to their participation in the housing lottery
Sophomores completed
Bystander Intervention Training
OUTREACH SERVICES
Providing compassionate and timely pastoral care to students
in need is at the heart of Fr Bernie McAniffrsquos work as the
Assistant Dean of Students This past year Fr Berniersquos
personal meetings with students have increased by 20 from
99 in 2013-2014 to 125 in 2014-2015 Additionally Fr Bernie
celebrated 54 Masses attended by 2874 students revived the
Knightsrsquo of Columbus a 30 member student organization
and was recognized as Advisor of the Year for his efforts by
Student Union Sadly four JCU students passed away since
June 2014 Fr Bernie provided pastoral counseling for each of
these studentsrsquo families and JCU friends as well as for students
who were hospitalized with serious health conditions
DATA POINTS
Conduct Violation Overview
From the previous academic year there was a 27 overall
increase in conduct violations Despite a downward trend over
the past several years in alcohol violations this year saw a
19 increase Whereas last year saw a 37 increase in drug
violations this year showed a 39 decrease There was an
increase in violations of the Interpersonal Violence Policy (9
violations in 2013-2014 and 16 violations in 2014-2015) The
DOS believes this increase in reporting and violations is largely
due to the hiring of a Title IX Coordinator and two significant
changes to the conduct process allowing parents and638
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DEAN OF STUDENTS
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LOOKING AHEAD
bull Continue to identify and recommend appropriate
action steps related to Title IX and the federal
guidelines within the Campus SaVE Act
bull Develop and implement the DOS Risk Audit
Action Plan
bull Foster relationships and work collaborativelywith new academic leaders to identify and
remove obstacles from studentsrsquo ability to thrive
academically and socially at John Carroll
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
It feels like yesterday that I was just
starting and here I am having my
last day of work and classes for my
freshman year I just wanted to thank the Dean
of Students Office for allowing me to work
with such a great group of individuals Each
time I go into work I am excited to see what the
day holds I appreciate all the time eff ort and
patience the staff in the Office have put into
teaching me I cannot wait to work again with
you all next yearrdquo
- Toren Bakula lsquo18 Work Study employee
735
64
79
71of respondents took
responsibility for
their actions
of respondents
clearly defined
who influenced
their decision
clearly identified
who was impacted
by their behavior
85
were able to articulate
the character of the
person they are trying
to become
respondents did not
have another violation
after submitting the
reflection
attorneys to serve as advisors during the hearing process and
having the VPAC Coordinator serve as a confidential reporter
Fifty-three students (39 men 14 women) found responsible
for student conduct violations were asked to complete a
reflection exercise as part of their sanctions The reflection
questions were aimed to measure three learning goals
Student violators will
1) Acknowledge that their actions impact the
community
2) Recognize that they have options available to them
when making decisions about their behavior
3) Act in accordance with the universityrsquos expectations
for their behavior
Here were the key findings
STUDENT
CONDUCT
VIOLATIONS 14 39
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Revitalizing Inter-Fraternity Council through
Engaged Leaders
The main goal this past year was to attract elect and
develop engaged fraternity leaders to commit to the
redevelopment of the Inter-Fraternity Council (IFC) IFC is
the governing body of the four international fraternitieshere at John Carroll Prior to elections the Fraternity
Sorority Advisor (FSA) engaged fraternity leaders in many
conversations regarding the need to revitalize IFC on campus
and how it can have a positive impact on the growth
strength and reputation of their community
New IFC executive board officers were elected for 2015 Their
leadership positive attitude commitment to IFC and to inter-
fraternal brotherhood synergy and accountability has been
key in the rebirth of IFC They have accomplished many goals
in just the few months they have been in office such as
bull IFC by-laws were completely updated through aninter-fraternal and representative committee
bull IFC executive board members engaged fraternity
leaders in a discussion on the mission and vision of
IFC and what role each fraternity and member holds
in its success
bull Addressed the need for fraternities to go beyond
philanthropy to service by partnering with Clevelandrsquos
Domestic Violence and Childrsquos Advocacy Center
bull IFC made inroads with all the chapters in terms of
changing the emphasis of doing only what is best for
my fraternity to doing what is best for all fraternitiesandor Greek community
Sororities Improve Governance within
Panhellenic Association
The JCU College Panhellenic Association is the governing
body of the five international sororities here at JCU Chi
Omega Gamma Phi Beta Kappa Alpha Theta Kappa
Delta and Kappa Kappa Gamma This past year the FSA
provided significant advising and education to chapter and
Panhellenic leaders on the proper operations of a Panhellenic
Association Outgoing and incoming Panhellenic executive
board officers exhibited great enthusiasm patience andadaptability through some changes to improve democratic
processes learn about NPC unanimous agreements policies
and best practices and how their own national organizations
support and are connected to NPC
Greek Week Refocuses on Universityand Fraternal Mission and Values
The fraternity and sorority community members were
challenged to reflect on the purpose of Greek Week based
on the common values stated in JCUrsquos and fraternity and
sorority lifersquos mission statements leadership character
academic excellence service and friendship Based on
these reflections it was determined that past behaviors
during Greek Week more often than not did not support
mission and values of fraternity and sorority life nor JCUrsquos
To restore integrity to the community and to align Greek
Week events with the values of our fraternal and JCU
community significant changes were made
Changes made included
bull significantly reduce the number of events and
days of competitive events
bull plan activities that showcase the values of inter
national fraternities and sororities
bull no overall winners of Greek Week
General feedback from fraternity and sorority members
was that they really enjoyed Greek Week Many
commented on how they didnrsquot feel stressed out
or too exhausted to participate fully in their normalresponsibilities such as going to class turning in class
assignments taking tests going to work fulfilling service
hours working in the lab etc They also commented on
how ldquofun and laid backrdquo events seemed to be and how
the lack of focus on competition allowed for all members
to not get entangled in disagreements as in yearrsquos past
Resolution of Risk Management Concerns
at Off-Campus Establishment
The FSA worked with the Office of Legal Affairs Student
Activities and the JCUPD to address risk management
issues related to social events at a popular localestablishment at which alcohol is served Through
collective efforts the establishment agreed to resolve
our concerns and to follow all of JCUrsquos risk management
policies for student events with alcohol A new contract
is currently being drafted for any student organization
seeking to hold an event with alcohol at this location
505 333 172
FRATERNITY AND SORORITY MEMBERS
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FRATERNITY amp SORORITY
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DATA POINTSGreek participants in
bystander intervention training142
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working closely with our advisor I have been
able to accomplish great things With her
knowledge of Greek and Student Aff airs she has
been very helpful in providing information for us as student
leaders and John Carroll students overall I learn something
new every day from her She teaches me how to strengthen
my leadership skills as well as how to be a better student I
know whenever I have a question about anything she will be
there for me She has really taught me how to hone in on myskills and excel at my position
This department is so important to me because I live and
breathe Greek Life being President of Panhellenic The
department has taught me to not only care about myself and
my own sorority but take a step back and appreciate each
of the chapters what they have to off er and each of their
membersrsquo opinions Hopefully we can continue to grow our
community and our presence on campus to create a positive
image of fraternity and sorority liferdquo
- Alexandra Bernitt rsquo16 President Panhellenic Association
PARTICIPATION DATA
bull A total of 142 fraternity and sorority members
participated in bystander intervention training
hosted by the Violence Prevention and Action
Center Health Promotion and Wellness and
the JCU Police Department
bull Total number of participants who participated
in Lip Sync Over 1100
bull Greek Week raised $3500 for the Greater
Cleveland Fisher House Campaign
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Provide leadership development opportunities that
prepare fraternity and sorority members to lead in
their individual organizations the Panhellenic andInterfraternity Councils as well as the greater JCU
community
bull Create a fraternity and sorority community committed
to JCUrsquos Jesuit and Catholic mission and identity and
to their common interfraternal mission and values
bull Educate fraternity and sorority members
especially key organizational leaders in areas of
risk management and liability to promote holistic
membership development
65 CHI OMEGA
66 GAMMA PHI BETA
68 KAPPA ALPHA THETA
69 KAPPA DELTA
65 KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA
4 0 BETA THETA PI
32 DELTA TAU DELTA
35 LAMBDA CHI ALPHA
65 SIGMA PHI EPSILON
SORORITIES
FRATERNITIES
$3500 RAISED FOR THE GREATERCLEVELAND FISHER HOUSE
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Participated in Bystander intervention Training
of Rising Sophomores
The Health Promotion and Wellness coordinator collaborated
with the Violence Prevention and Action Center Coordinator
Residence Life Dean of Students and Recovery Resources
to educate 638 rising sophomores on bystander intervention
This training was made mandatory for all rising sophomoresas a part of the 2015-2016 housing selection process
Provided Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention
for College Students (BASICS)
The goal of BASICS is to reduce risky behaviors and harmful
consequences of alcohol abuse Based on an interview with
and questionnaires filled out by the student regarding their
drinking behaviors objective feedback is provided by a
trained BASICS professional This program is offered to JCU
students who either violate the Student Code of Conduct or
want to explore their alcohol and drug use This year a total
of 51 students were referred for this intervention resulting in
a 150 increase from the 2013-2014 year Of those students
who received BASICS interventions
Peer Health Advocate Program Expanded
to Better Meet Student Needs
The coordinator trained 23 Peer Health Advocates (PHAs)
this past academic year The training focused on programdevelopment and execution as well as the skills knowledge
and attitudes necessary to be an effective peer advocate
PHAs facilitate programs for and with students in the
residence halls student organizations classrooms athletic
teams and more They also staff the Resource Room at the
Student Health and Wellness Center Additional expectations
for PHAs include
bull Executing interactive positive fun and non-
judgmental programming
bull Creating awareness of health topics affecting JCU
students through such means as posters social mediacampaigns newsletters Carroll News editorials public
service announcements one-on-one interactions
tabling at health education initiatives and general
availability for program participation
bull Helping students find long-term and appropriate
on and off-campus resources to support healthy
behaviors by making referrals for at-risk students
to the appropriate professionals These resources
included Health Education Residence Life Counseling
Center Health Services Violence Prevention Action
Center JCU Police Department etc
bull Participating in ongoing training on a wide variety
of health and wellness topics and assist with the
facilitation of bi-weekly Wellness in the Stacks
programming in the Library Learning Commons
Approval of AR274 A Peer Health Advocate Seminar
This past spring JCUrsquos Public Health Committee officially
approved AR 274 It will be offered for the first time in fall
2015 This course was specifically developed to provide an
academic anchor to the leadership training and development
of the Peer Health Advocates and to provide them the
necessary resources skills and information to assist theirpeers in a successful undergraduate experience Students will
learn about various health topics affecting college students
as well as program design and implementation
92
58
54
33
100
exceeded the number of alcoholic drinks
consumed the last time they partied or
socialized compared to the overall JCU
student population
overestimated the amount of alcohol
that a typical JCU student consumes
did something they later regretted
50 forgot where they were or what
they did and 25 got in trouble with
the police within the last 12 months as a
consequence of drinking
felt overwhelmed by all they had to do
and 25 felt sad within the past 2 weeks
of those seen were referred to on-campus
resources including the University
Counseling Center Violence Preventionand Action Center andor academic deans
(compared to NCHA data 2013)
23Peer Health Advocates (PHAs)were trained this past academic year
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HEALTH AND WELLNESS
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DATA POINTS
What We Know Data on First-Year Studentsrsquo
Alcohol Consumption
We have completed our eighth year of collecting information
regarding alcohol consumption of first-year students through
AlcoholEdu AlcoholEdu incorporates the latest evidence-
based prevention methods to create a highly personalized
on-line education user experience that inspires students to
reflect on and consider changing their drinking behaviors
Pre and post-exams and behavioral surveys are administered
a total of three surveys At John Carroll it is mandatory for all
first-year students to complete this training
This year there was a 99 response rate This excellent
compliance rate can be attributed to increased communication
with the students non-completion sanctions and collaboration
with Resident Assistants Here are some key findings about our
first-year studentsrsquo alcohol consumption
bull The rate of high risk drinkers has decreased since
beginning this analysis in 2007 The rate of non-
drinkers has increased by 3 since 2007
bull Our first-year non-drinking students exceed those
reported by other Jesuit colleges and universities
Additionally rates of lightmoderate and high-risk
drinkers are lower than surveyed Jesuit counterparts
bull After completing the entire AlcoholEdu training 88
of students reported that the course prepared them
to make responsible decisions about drinking
Impact of Alcohol Education Classes
This past year 65 students were sanctioned to take an
alcohol education class due to violations of the Universityrsquosalcohol policy These classes included an emphasis on
bystander intervention as well as the Good Samaritan
Policy Students were asked to complete an assessment
after participating in the class With 51 of the 65 students
completing the assessment the response rate was 79 Here
are two of the main findings from this assessment
Health and Wellness Programs
Various health education programs were presented to nearly
1700 students Our alcohol awareness presentations are very
popular and highly requested by Resident Assistants and
student organizations Over 300 students participated in
alcohol awareness presentations and completed assessments
afterward Here are some of the findings
73
94
99
79
71
strongly agree that they can recognize the
signs of someone who is intoxicated
strongly agree that they are willing tointervene if they see someone who has had
too much to drink
strongly agree or agree that they learned
something about how frequently the average
the JCU student drinks
of students surveyed recognize the difference
between perceptions and actual drinking rates
of JCU students
listed the lsquoGood Samaritan Policyrsquo as a
correct response to identifying the name
of a specific policy
Wellness in the Stacks
students participated in Wellness in the Stacks
programming within the Library Learning
Commons Students participated in Pinterest
painting bamboo plant construction henna
tattoos making heart-healthy trail mix
aromatherapy therapy dogs and others and were providedwith stress-relief information When asked on a short survey
ldquowithin the last 12 months how would you rate the overall level
of stress you have experiencedrdquo 29 indicated tremendous or
more than average stress While 91 felt ldquoless stressed after
attending stress-freeWellness in the Stacksrdquo events
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Revise the BASICS health assessment for students who
violate the marijuanaother drug policy to better meet
their needs
bull Expand health promotion program offerings through
the implementation of initiatives developed solely by
Peer Health Advocates as a result of their coursework in
AR 274 Peer Health Advocate Seminar
bull Develop a comprehensive program to reduce alcohol-
related incidents off-campus in collaboration with
Residence Life
bull Increase fraternity and sorority membersrsquo knowledge of
high-risk drinking through risk reduction efforts
students were presented withvarious health education programs1700
OVER
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Staff Display Adaptability with Increased
Departmental Expectations and Staff Changes
This year brought significant challenges some new and some
persistent that truly pushed the JCU Police Department
(JCUPD) to its capacity Similar to years past JCUPD has
experienced significant officer turnover with six resignations
and two newly hired offi
cers Many police departments evenfor larger municipalities are dealing with a decrease in the
number and qualifications of job applicants The department
is working closely with Human Resources to recruit hire and
train well qualified individuals
Other challenges include the increased number of
background checks requested by students and university
employees This is a time consuming process for the front
office staff and was the fifth most frequent duty recorded
by the JCUPD this academic year Lastly given the federal
guidelines within the Campus SaVE Act and Title IX JCUPD
has new demands and expectations that also require much
investigative time and reporting
Despite these challenges the entire staff has responded with
the highest level of professionalism collaboration and vigor
It will be important for JCUPD to continue to reconsider
processes and departmental responsibilities in order to
respond as effectively as possible to these challenges
DATA POINTS
to JCUPD Compared to last year this
is a 47 increase in calls largely due
to adding new duties to the call list
In 2013-2014 there was only a 17
increase in calls
The top five reasons and their frequencies are as follows
1747 Admittance into roomfacility
1690 Building check
1078 Non-secured area
754 Maintenance concern
594 Background checksFingerprints
Criminal reports totaled 183 with the top reports listed as
32 Underage Persons Offenses (Alcohol)
32 Theft
22 Criminal mischief
Non-criminal reports totaled 180 with the top reports listed as
47 Illness ndash Transport
27 Auto Accident - Property Damage Only
18 Property - LostMissing
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Improve our training and capacity to perform
reporting and investigative functions related to
Title IX and interpersonal violence concerns
bull Enhance marketing and education regarding
JCUPD services to more fully realize and perpetuatethe credibility of the organization as a police
department serving all members of the JCU
community
bull Transition our current Incident Report form to an
Access database to enhance the tracking of incidents
and reporting functions
bull Review processes and responsibilities in light
of expectations and work force capacity
bull Identify and implement specialty areas for
our three sergeants
$450000
9674
was generated through the
sale of parking permits and
issuance of citationsIN REVENUE
Department Exceeds Revenue Expectations
Parking Manager Patti Taylor devoted a great deal of
time and effort into providing the Police Officers with
valuable information to assist with the identification of
parking violations Approximately $450000 in revenue
was generated through the sale of parking permits and
issuance of citations This is an increase of 89 from the
previous year
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Choral and Instrumental Performances
The annual choral and instrumental performances at JCU
were once again highlights of the department including the
Annual Sacred Music Concert in the fall and the Jazz Band
Concert in the spring Most especially the third and final
performance of the Intergenerational Choir was a superb
finale to the collaborative project between the Cleveland
Alzheimerrsquos Association the academic department of
Criminology and Sociology and student affairsrsquo Liturgical
Music and Musical Arts (LMMA) The choir a combination of
people with early-stage Alzheimerrsquos disease their caregivers
and our students gave a presentation of five songs under the
direction of Dr Cynthia Caporella LMMA Director at the 25th
annual Alzheimerrsquos disease educational event
The collaboration was also the end of a three-year research
project with goals of fighting the stigma of Alzheimerrsquos
disease and developing community amongst its participants
Drs Harris and Caporella had one article published in
2014 regarding this project and a new article is underwaythanks to the funding of a JCU Summer Faculty Research
Fellowship
Music and Prayer Collaboration Transforms Crowd
during Ignatian Heritage Week
The collaborative planning efforts between LMMA and
Campus Ministry resulted in a lunch time program titled
ldquoMusic Prayer and Reflection in the Jesuit Tradition
Caring for the Earthrdquo The image for the week surrounded
sustainability and carried with it a vision of caring for Godrsquos
creation Specifically the service joined readings around
this image with four pieces of music two of which werecontemporary pieces written by two local composers on the
faculty of the Cleveland Institute of Music One of the pieces
was a descriptive piece of a brook located east of Cleveland
that is supported by the Cleveland Museum of Natural
History A third piece from the movie ldquoThe Missionrdquo offered
a Jesuit connection in film media Many community members
in attendance described the experience as transformative
Assessment plans developed for music courses
In preparation for the inclusion of one credit Fine Arts
courses in the integrative core curriculum assessment
plans were developed and approved for courses in applied
music Rubrics were developed for each of the courses in
conjunction with the Core Director and the Associate Dean of
Arts and Sciences for the Humanities The Director of LMMA
is in the process of identifying instructors to teach the new
course offerings in music These new applied courses include
wind ensemble brass ensemble string ensemble applied
guitar and applied voice
DATA POINTS
During the past year student participation in the major vocal
and instrumental groups was as follows
25
30
16
28SCHOLACANTORUM
CHAPELENSEMBLE
PEP BAND
JAZZ BAND
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Offering the first ever JCU Applied Music Courses
available to the entire student body in spring 2016
bull Equipping the music room to offer digital performances
from online venues for the study of musical styles
performance techniques and comparative analysis
bull Working with the staff in the Office of Student
Engagement to expand opportunities for students to
experience fine arts performances offered throughout
Cleveland
bull Hiring and orienting a new Coordinator of the JCU Pep Band
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
I participated in Schola Cantorum and Chapel
Choir I had the opportunity to de-stress for a
few hours a week which was very important
since I had challenging coursework and multiple part-
time jobs and internships This helped me to focus on
spiritual and emotional wellness as well as academic
success I was also able to build strong relationships with
my fellow singers I believe that making music together
brings people closer in a way that few other activities
can and I certainly saw that in my experiences at JCU
The music department has important connections to
JCUrsquos mission values and Jesuit identity Though I
am not Catholic some of the pieces we learned helped
me learn about Jesuit and Christian history and my
participation in chapel choir kept me actively engaged inthe liturgy Additionally allowing students to participate
in extracurricular activities they enjoy is in keeping with
ldquocura personalisrdquo by encouraging students to develop in
all aspects of their lives not just academicallyrdquo
- Megan Boyk rsquo15 Schola Cantorum and Chapel Choir
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Creation of the LP 198 LAUNCH Credited Course
LAUNCH (Leaders Always Undertake New Challenges) is
a 1-3 credit course covering various topics related to the
methods or content of leadership not typically covered
in regular course offerings such as mission diversity and
inclusion ethical leadership and the building of personal
strengths In addition students receive core leadership
training necessary for success in prominent leadership
positions on campus
Commuter Student Section Added to AR120 Purpose
and Place - Exploring Campus Community and Self
AR120 is a course designed to assist first-year students with
the transition to college and to promote their engagement
in all facets of their educational experience The commuter
section of this course addressed challenges related to
commuting to campus getting connected to JCU resources
road safety and more A highlight regarding this particular
section is that it was held in a nontraditional classroom
setting in the newly renovated commuter lounge
Drawn to Leadership Program Reaches Different
Student Demographic
The Drawn to Leadership Program was targeted to JCU
Fantasy Gaming Club members This program offered a
different perspective to learn about leadership development
by focusing on the leadership concepts found in superhero-
based comic books and movies
DATA POINTS
Leadership Programs Engage Students in Developing
Values and Skills
A progressive four-tiered set of leadership programs is
offered to John Carroll students annually Each tier provides
students with the opportunity to develop a set of leadership
skills and knowledge and each successive program builds
upon the knowledge and skills cultivated in the prior tier
Tier programs meet for an hour per week for 4-6 meetings
depending on the program
Students are able to select from three programs in Tier1 ldquoLiving and Leadingrdquo ldquoReading and Leadingrdquo or ldquoTake
the Leading Rolerdquo These programs all focus on students
increasing their levels of self-awareness which will better
prepare them for leadership experiences Students who
complete one of the three Tier 1 programs are eligible to
participate in the Tier 2 ldquoAdvancing Leadershiprdquo program
which focuses on the experiences of participating students
as members of various groups and how they can influence
change as a group member without necessarily having a
formal leadership position Students who have completed
both the Tier 1 and 2 programs are eligible to participate in
the Tier 3 ldquoSharing Your Strengthsrdquo program This program
incorporates the Gallup organizationrsquos StrengthsQuest online
assessment which provides students with detailed reports
about their five personal strengths Students who complete
the Tier 1 2 and 3 programs are eligible to participate in the
Tier 4 ldquoLeadership in Actionrdquo program which focuses on
ethical decision making
The following participation counts have been recorded over
the past 3 academic years
PARTICIPATION COUNTS 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
Tier 1 57 66 75
Tier 2 42 51 69
Tier 3 31 37 24
Tier 4 22 22 25
66 INCREASE in commuter
service program participation
Commuter Student Programs
and Participation Increase
In the year 2013-2014 36 commuter service programs
were offered with 740 total participants This year 41
programs were provided to 1229 total participants Theresults show a 66 increase in overall commuter service
program participation with a 13 increase in total programs
offered Among those programs offered students were
able to attend a Cleveland Indians baseball game Cleveland
Cavaliers basketball game and several movie viewings
Program invitations were also sent to transfer students to
participate which had partial impact on the participation
increase
41 1229PROGRAMS PARTICIPANTS
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ORIENTATION amp LEADERSHIP
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Students in all tiered programs complete written assignments
and discuss them with their peers in a conversation
facilitated by a professional student affairs staff member
Assignments are collected and deposited in the Office of
Leadership Programs The Director of Leadership Programs
then assessment rubrics to the various assignments
determine whether or not the desired learning has occurred
for each student
TIER PROGRAM OUTCOME
The assessment results indicate that the activities set up for
the Tier 1 programs provide students with the opportunity to
learn the desired information to increase self-knowledge and
demonstrate it on the various assignments While students
in Tier 2 were able to demonstrate competence regarding
the various aspects of serving as a group as a member
participants sometimes struggled to identify areas of
diversity In Tier 3 participants could readily determine ways
to identify opportunities to utilize their personal strengths
to assist with three of the potential presented challenges
However a lack of understanding was demonstrated in termsof using strengths in the areas of delegation confrontation
and mediation This is likely partially due to the struggles
that students face with these skill sets in their daily lives For
the ldquoLeadership in Actionrdquo program students readily created
scenarios that connected with the initial three principles
of the programs However several concepts related to
ethical leadership including ldquobeing fairrdquo and ldquobeing lovingrdquo
presented some challenges for our students and may be
somewhat attributable to the fact that ldquofairrdquo and ldquolovingrdquo are
rather abstract concepts in comparison to the first
three tenets
LAUNCH Leaders Always Undertake New Challenges
The LAUNCH program provides student leaders with
information considered to be foundational and essential to
serving as an effective leader and beyond Since the creation of
LAUNCH over 350 student leaders have the training program
Following each LAUNCH weekend evaluations are collected
and compiled to determine the effectiveness of the program
in meeting the established outcomes A review of the data
for the past three LAUNCH programs indicates that at least
90 of the participants on average achieved the outcomes
Leadership Scholars Program
The Leadership Scholars Program (LSP) was created in
2010 providing participants with opportunities to increase
their leadership competence through both curricular and
co-curricular activities The program focuses on developing
student leaders of remarkable character who seek to become
agents for transformative change on campus and in their
future professions and communities
Each year the program seeks to enroll a cohort of approximately 20
incoming students Over the past three years the cohort size has been
27 (class of 2018) 19 (2017) and 19 (2016) The cohort size fluctuates
based on how many students choose to accept the scholarship and
attend JCU with 35 scholarships offered from a pool of over 200
applicants
The 2014 JCU Commencement saw the first cohort of LSP students
complete their degrees From the entering cohort in fall of 2010 75 o
the students persisted through graduation When reviewing the reasonfor program participant attrition students most commonly leave to
transfer to another institution in order to pursue a degree not provided
by John Carroll (eg pharmacy musical theater) A less frequent reaso
for student attrition is that some participants struggle to ldquofind their
footingrdquo and struggle with their inability to be elected or selected for
a formal leadership position on campus (eg Student Union senator
Resident Assistant)
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Coordinate and enhance leadership development efforts by
gathering together a committee of professionals around campu
who provide related opportunities to students
bull Begin to measure levels of campus engagement among
commuter students in organizations and activities other than
those provided by commuter services
bull Convene a campus wide meeting to discuss issues and services
relevant to the matriculation and ongoing success of transfer
students
bull Develop electronic messages related to engagement
opportunities to distribute to first year students after the
first six weeks of the fall semester
bull Increase the number of first-year students of color whoparticipate in Tier 1 leadership development programs
bull Help to successfully transition a new co-director of the
Leadership Scholarship Program into hisher role in the progra
bull Develop a follow-up leadership development piece for LAUNCH
(for Leadership Always Undertake New Challenges) participant
after they have transitioned into their leadership roles
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Coming from a high school that focused on leadership andentrepreneurship the leadership development programs
were perfect for me The tiers were focused on self-
discovery and how to handle being on a team I got the chance to know
my strengths and weakness and also to discuss leadership in the worl
of comics Leadership is everywhere if I look for it My freshman year
would have been an entirely diff erent experience if it wasnrsquot for the
leadership programs
- Marie Keita rsquo18 Participant in Tiered Leadership Programs
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Major Facility and Equipment Upgrades Provide
Improved Fitness and Sport Experiences
The Department of Recreation coordinated a number of
renovations and equipment upgrades this past year that
improved student faculty staff and community membersrsquo
experience in our facilities The first major project was the
installation of new flooring in the Fitness Studio where cyclingclasses yoga Zumba and other activities are conducted
giving the space a safer refreshed and modern look
The Corbo Room Improvement Task Force created spring
2014 addressed two necessary improvements including
additional Corbo Room equipment and new flooring in
the cardio area Throughout spring and summer 2015 the
Johnson Natatorium lap pool and diving well were repainted
and re-coated along with a new ultraviolet water treatment
system A new electronic scoreboard was installed which
will certainly improve the competition experience for teams
coaches and fans
Club Sport Members Active in Competition and
Service to Others
There are club sport teams at John Carroll with over 200
student participants The teams include Rowing Field
Hockey Hockey Womenrsquos Basketball Menrsquos Rugby Sailing
Ultimate Frisbee Menrsquos Volleyball Water Polo and Womenrsquos
Volleyball Funded in part by the Student Activity Fee
students manage all operational aspects of club sports
including fundraising membership recruitment and retention
practice and competition scheduling and travel Team
members are also involved in service on a regular basisSome of the programs they support are the Labre Project
Cleveland Clinicrsquos Lerner Center for Autism Project Linus
St Malachis Lunch Program and numerous service projects
offered through JCUrsquos Center for Service and Social Action
Pilot Shadow Program of Intramural Student
Supervisors Shows Promise
The intramural (IM) employees interested in becoming IM
Student Supervisors participated in a new staff development
and training program in which they were paired up to
shadow current IM Student Supervisors during evening or
weekend IM competitions The purpose of this opportunityis to nurture professional development leadership skills and
staff camaraderie as well as to provide on-the-job training
in regards to the duties and responsibilities of an IM Student
Supervisor This shadowing experience allowed for IM staff
to self-identify if they felt prepared to apply for IM Student
Supervisor positions for next year In addition it provided
current supervisors the opportunity to teach others about
the knowledge and skills they utilize in their position The
Department of Recreation will continue to build on this
program in the future
DATA POINTS
Intramural sports
Intramural sports have continued to thrive and excel
offering opportunity for exercise camaraderie and
an environment for creating meaningful relationships
with peers A total of 1963 individuals participated in
intramural sports in 2014-2015 with 901 being unique
participants There were a total of 1620 males and 343
females who engaged in intramural sports In 2013-2014
there was a total of 1794 participants (1415 males and 379
females) engaged in intramural sports
First-year student participation increased by 36 (376
Unique Individuals 2013-2014 511 Unique Individuals 2014-
2015)
First-year student intramural
participation increased by 3636
421
1963 1620 343
INTRAMURAL SPORT PARTICIPANTS
AVERAGE CORBO FITNESSROOM VISITORS PER DAY
Fitness Offerings
There was a 25 increase in student and staff participation
in fitness activities with an average of 289 participants per
week in 2014-2015 in comparison to 232 average participants
per week in 2013-2014
A Pilates and Stretch and Strengthen class have been added
to the list of fitness classes Corbo Fitness Room participation
for the 2014-2015 academic year averaged 421 visitors per
day with the highest participation of 525 visitors per day In
2013-2014 the average visits per day was 398
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RECREATION
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LOOKING AHEAD
bull Improve orientation training and recognition
efforts for all student staff through the previously
implemented team model Update our student
development model through online offerings new
technology and improved leadership strategies to
stimulate growth and self-awareness
bull Collaborate with different departments on
late night programming health and wellness
initiatives and special events to better meet our
students needs interests and to increase student
engagement Focus these initiatives primarily
at first-year students as well as first-time users(those who may not typically utilize our facilities
or services)
bull Provide risk management training for Club Sports
and Building Supervisor staff Utilize John Carroll
and Northeast Ohio resources so as to better
equip staff for emergency action plans responding
to crisies and dealing effectively with conflict
bull Continue to work towards enhancing technology
resources related to daily operations marketing
of services and programs and departmental
communications assessment and evaluation
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Being involved in the Rec department allowed
me to have two supervisor roles These
roles allowed me to have a great deal of
responsibility I was well respected by my peers seen as
a leader on campus and this makes me very proud The
leadership skills I developed will be something I treasure
and will be very valuable to me as I move forward in my
career I learned that I am a strong leader who has the
ability to stand up to her peers even when it is tough I
learned what it means to love your work because I truly
loved working for this department I found that I am
inspired by people around me who have a tremendously
strong work ethic
I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to work for
the Rec department and I know that if I had not had this
opportunity that my time at Carroll would have never been
the same and I would have never grown as a person as
much as I didrdquo
- Kylie Brooks rsquo15 Club Sport Supervisor and Student
Building Supervisor
Working for Intramurals (IM) has given me the identity
that every student searches for when entering a new
experience It has given me the opportunity to take a
better look at who I am as a person and has given me the
opportunity to make lasting relationships with people
who I would have never met had I not worked for the
department Working for IMrsquos is not just a job for me it
gives me my place at JCU
This position teaches me how to be a leader how tomotivate people and how to be confident in various
situations I learn to lead by example everywhere I
go because a person is always representing the Rec
department no matter whatrdquo
- Greg Olenick rsquo16 Intramural Supervisor
10 200 PARTICIPANTS
CLUB SPORT TEAMS
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
University Community Celebrates the
Re-opening of Murphy Hall
The re-opening of Murphy Hall in August 2014 was a major
accomplishment The newly renovated building impressed Murphy
residents as well as alumni faculty and staff who toured the hall
after a number of ribbon-cutting ceremonies Murphy residents
reported that they appreciated the enhanced community and
study space Since many of the residents had lived in the ldquooldrdquo
Murphy they were especially impressed with the improved
lighting the updated bathrooms and the private sinks
While there were some minor complications in the re-opening
related to electricity heating and cooling windows and paint
the overall re-opening process was seamless and exciting The
cross-divisional collaboration that brought this renovation to
completion was tremendous and a source of great pride for
all who participated The Silver Level LEED certification that
was achieved was a great way to conclude the project
Red Carpet Rolled Out for First-Year Students onMove-In Day
It was exciting to open the 2014-2015 academic year with
one of the largest first-year classes in recent history It was
also the first year where students were living in truly social
cohort communities In order to continue the celebration of
the large first year class First-Year Move-In Day was enhanced
to welcome our students with excitement The feedback from
parents was overwhelmingly positive with many of them
thanking staff members for their energy and assistance
Invaluable to the success of the day was the help of the ROTC
cadets Their hard work and limitless energy helped immensely
Newly Developed Room Change Process Policy a Success
The development and implementation of the comprehensive
room change process policy was an achievement for the
Office of Residence Life (ORL) The policy was shared
widely with students ORL Staff and parents to allow for
transparency and clearer communication The policy also
supported Resident Assistants (RAs) and professional staff
members in having a standard point of reference and specific
procedures to follow
Resident Ministry Program Offerings Expand
In addition to the fall semester First-Year Retreat the
Resident Ministers collaborated with students to offer the
Journey Retreat in the spring semester as well as a ldquoRootsrdquo
overnight outdoor retreat to explore intentional living The
Murphy Mass returned to the Murphy Chapel with increased
attendance at both the Mass (average of 40+) and social
afterwards in the Murphy atrium
ORL Staff Recognized at Northeast Ohio Resident
Assistant Conference
The JCU RA delegation was recognized as the ldquoMost Spiritedrdquo at the
Northeast Ohio RA Conference at Baldwin Wallace University Several
Residence Life staff members presented at the conference with two
RA presenters receiving recognition as one of the ldquoTop 10rdquo programs
DATA POINTS
Number of Residential Students
YEAR FALL SPRING
2010-2011 1708 1661
2011-2012 1789 1734
2012-2013 1786 1724
2013-2014 1657 1606
2014-2015 1755 1676
Murphy Hall closed for renovation
Community Development Activities Sponsored by
Resident Assistants
YEAR TOTAL TOTAL PARTICIPANTS
2013-2014 615 6485
2014-2015 727 5181
After having smaller than projected numbers of rising junior
and senior students sign up to live on campus for the 2015-2016
academic year those currently living on campus were surveyed
to learn more about their decision to live off campus The seven
question survey was sent to 475 residents with a response rate of
21 The most significant findings were
bull The greatest factor impacting the decision to live off
campus was finances (45) This was followed closely
by wanting to experience something different than the
residence halls (22) and wanting a greater sense of
independence (21)
bull Monthly rent for the majority of respondents (67) is
$350-$400 per person every month The question did not
ask respondents to quantify what was included in rent
so there are some unknowns Only 15 of respondents
indicated a rent higher than $400 per person every month
bull The most popular month to sign a lease was March
(29) Prior to February when the 2015-2016 Housing
Information became available 53 of the respondents
had signed leases The other 47 of respondents signed
leases in February and March The earliest a lease was
signed was in September (1)
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RESIDENCE LIFE
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bull Including themselves students reported the number
of people who they will be living off-campus with
Four people (33) followed by five people (19)
three people (16) and six people (14)
bull 76 are planning to live in University Heights Shaker
Heights (13) and South Euclid (9) are the other
two cities with the most respondents
These findings will inform messaging and timing of
information about housing for upper-class students This
data also indicates the need to continue to look at the cost
of living on-campus and how the benefits are explained in
relationship to that cost
While these qualitative findings include only one part of the data
collected they still provide strong insight into the residential
experience The data supports the amount of time effort and
resources devoted to developing and strengthening community It
also supports several key learning goals for students who live on
campus The data also clearly demonstrates the concerns about
facilities that have been at the forefront of the work done this
year by the ORL All of these insights will be better informed once
the compilation and analysis of the quantitative data is complete
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Review of ORL structure and staffing
bull Expand knowledge of and competency in academic
processes and procedures to better inform future
collaborations
bull Enhance education around issues pertaining to respect
including but not limited to vandalism safety interpersonal
violence and relationships with non-residence life staff
members serving the residential communities
STUDENT PERSPECTIVES
This was my third year at John Carroll University
and my first year living on campus The amount
of care and concern that I received from my Area
Coordinator Adrian Tamas and all of the Murphy RAs was
amazing I never thought that I would feel that comfortable
away from home but because of the staff in Murphy Hall I
now call John Carroll University home Itrsquos been a wonderfu
year as a resident in Murphy and I cannot wait for my next
and final year Thank you for everythingrdquo
- Ghada Abu Shaweesh rsquo16 Resident
ldquoThree years ago I was a sophomore who lived with great
tension and anxiety I had not yet developed the courage to
grow into the leader who I wanted to be on campus Then I
was selected to be a Resident Assistant From that moment
on I was on a path that would allow me to grow and develop
into a leader on campus a man for others and the person
who I ultimately desired to become I am beyond thankful for
my time with Residence Life The professional staff alongwith my fellow staff members and residents have left their
marks on me I will forever remember the time wersquove spent
together the laughter wersquove shared the critical moments
that have pushed us outside of our comfort zones and the
relationships wersquove cultivated From the bottom of my heart
thank yourdquo
- John Barrett rsquo15 Senior Resident Assistant
81 1621 PARTICIPANTS
RESIDENCE SATISFACTION SURVEY RESPONSE RATE
The ORL staff created a survey focused on the following
areas satisfaction with RA satisfaction with residence hall
space cleanliness and processes assessment of ability to
sleep and study learning as a result of living in a residence
hall and overall satisfaction While the quantitative portions
of the survey are not yet compiled and analyzed the
qualitative data was compiled and reviewed The overall
response rate was approximately 81 of 1621 residents who
received the survey
Some of the key findings
bull Residents overwhelmingly responded that the most
important lesson skill or value learned this year was
about relationships with others Residents described
relationships with roommates learning to live in
community and how to deal with people who were
different Skills and lessons related to living independently
(time management responsibility and accountability)
were the second most frequent responses
bull The respondents most frequently cited that the best
part of their residential experience was related to the
people with whom they lived their roommate and
or floormates Other frequent responses included the
sense of community the RA and the convenience ofliving on campus
bull Cleanliness and other facility issues were the main
concerns that residents cited when asked about what
they would like to see improved about on-campus
living Other frequent responses included the dining
hall loudness of fellow floor members and both the
enforcement of and lack of enforcement of residence
hall policies
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
New Late Night Program Collaborations
Streak the Center programs were held during fall 2014 and spring
2015 to provide students with opportunities to gather together
and participate in a variety of social programs including arts and
crafts entertainment movies food recreation relaxation music
and more This large scale event was made possible through
cross-departmental collaboration between the Office of Student
Activities Student Union Programming Board (SUPB) Orientation
and Leadership Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion
Counseling Center Violence Prevention and Action Center
Residence Life Health Education and Promotion Student Health
and Wellness Center and Recreation This event attracted over
550 students each semester it was held
Infusion of Intergroup Dialogue within iLead Program
The Office of Student Activities (OSA) in collaboration with the
Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion incorporated the ldquoCommon
Groundrdquo workshop within the iLead student organization training
program iLead a day-long leadership training opportunity for
student organizations operates with the goal of providing student
leaders an understanding of the nuts and bolts of running a successful
organization on campus The ldquoCommon Gorundrdquo training facilitated
by staff who are Intergroup Dialogue facilitators and students
who have completed the Intergroup Dialogue class in the fall
provided education on discrimination and oppression Seventy-four
student organization leaders representing 64 organizations were in
attendance at this training Of those who attended 69 completed
program evaluations In the evaluation students were asked to
identify one creative way they could apply what they learned in the
workshop into their organization The results are as follows
bull 31 stated they could raise awareness through discussionor activity and 27 stated by maintaining awareness and
working to make a difference
bull Other responses included education through information
and diversifying organization membership
bull The top three areas students reported they learned more
about during their experience at iLead were dealing with
discrimination advertising and funding policies
Student Leader Team created for Late Night Programming
The OSA developed a team of student leaders tasked with
assisting in the planning promotion and implementation oflate night programming events sponsored through the Office
of Student Activities Leaders were chosen from the current
student programmers that were already active Expectations were
established and provided to SUPB By January 2015 SUPB was
required to plan a reoccurring late night program on campus every
Friday and Saturday during the academic year between the hours
of 10 pm and midnight
DATA POINTS
bull SUPB held 13 additional programs in 2014-2015 with
an increase of 51 more participants in comparison
to the 2013-2014 academic year (66 programs with
8437 attendants in 2013-2014 79 programs with 12787
attendants in 2014-2015) Programs which were added
include Rock Out Your Room Meet the Greeks Step
Afrika and more
bull Comedian Dave Coulier performed duringHomecoming this year and was attended by
approximately 1000 students
bull The fall semester Welcome Back Concert sponsored by
SUPB board attracted 600 additional participants in the
2014-2015 academic year (300 in 2013 ndash 2014 900 in
2014-2015)
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Conduct an assessment of our current large-scale
programming needs to obtain an accurate pulse on the
types of social late-night programming students needand want Explore collaboration opportunities with other
programming departments like Recreation Residence
Life and Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion for
this project
bull Work with departments in Student Affairs and across the
university to identify event attendance tracking software
options to better track event participation
bull Develop a template to help map the university learning
goals to the activities of SUPB and student organizations
in order to create a new assessment plan
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Irsquom the current president of the Paranormal
Research Group The Student Activities
Office has definitely impacted my overall
JCU experience in a positive way The office gave us
the opportunity to strengthen the bonds within our
organization I learned a lot of leadership strategies with
the officersquos help I learned how to manage and finance an
organization while maintaining the fun factor of what an
organization should be [Student Organizations are] so
important to have because [they] allow students to conn
to each other and their community The office off ers a
one of a kind experience here at Carroll and is crucial [fo
students] to get the most out of JCUrdquo
- Bryan Mersol rsquo17 Student Organization President
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Student Feedback Leads to Increased Physician Hours
Anecdotal feedback over the past several years suggested
the need to increase the hours and days of the week that
physicians would see patients in order to better meet
studentsrsquo busy schedules The Student Health and Wellness
Survey was administered and results clearly supported
this need In recent years physicians came to campus on
Mondays (25 hrs) and Thursdays (25 hrs) for a total of fivehours With the new contract physician hours were increased
to eight hours a week on Mondays (4 hrs) and Fridays (4
hrs) As a result physician visits increased by 43 (536
physicians visits in 2013-2014 and 767 in 2014-2015) and
students are very pleased with this improved service
HealthSpot Installation Provides Additional Care
Options for Students
John Carroll is the first college in the United States to provide
physician appointments through a computerized kiosk
called the HealthSpot This technology is at the forefront of
revolutionary high-quality medical care Students are put inface-to-face contact with a healthcare professional via video
screen The kiosk comes equipped with everything they
would need to perform a variety of remote treatments under
the supervision of an on-site medical professional Some of
the common ailments that are able to be addressed through
HealthSpot are Allergies cold and flu cough sinus infections
rashes fever sore throats and more With the installation of
this technology the SHWC is now able to provide students
with medical care five days a week Since November 2014 a
total of 21 students have utilized the HealthSpot
New Contract with Cleveland Clinic Saves Center $15000The SHWC entered into a new contract with the Cleveland
Clinic physicians in an effort to reduce costs With this new
contract and subsequent change in physicians over $15000
in was saved in comparison to last year
Nurses Utilize Brief Motivational Interview Training to
Identify and Intervene with At-risk Students
To properly screen for and address high-risk behaviors in
students visiting the SHWC nurses participated in brief
motivational interview training Motivational interviewing
(MI) supports health behavior change by helping individuals
explore and resolve their ambivalence about change without
evoking resistance MI techniques can be incorporated into
routine patient care Additionally an MI screening form was
completed by 719 students during the spring 2015 semester
Students who screened positive for high-risk behaviors were
engaged in a brief motivational interview with a nurse and
received information to help strengthen their motivation to
change those unhealthy behaviors in order to achieve their
optimum level of wellness
DATA POINTS
The SHWC saw a 7 increase in unique individuals in 2014-2015 and
an overall increase of 10 in the total number of client visits (which
covers all SHWC services) Flu and allergy injections were both up
this year by 21 and 31 respectively
2013-2014 2014-2015
Client Visits 3133 3451
Unique Individuals 1228 1320
Physicians Visits 536 767
Van Runs 270 242
Nutritional Visits 185 123
Sent to Area Health Centers 103 202
STDHIV Clinic 84 46
Gynecological Visits 25 39
Travel Clinic Visits 93 62
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Explore options for obtaining an electronic medical
record program
bull Increase awareness and visibility of the HealthSpot as an
alternative quality health care treatment
bull Support the Universityrsquos learning goals and collaborate
with the student health and wellness group by developing
programs to promote students to be self-health advocates
based on data from the National Collegiate Health
Assessment survey
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working at the Health Center was the first job
I received on campus and it has become like a
second home to me I have had the opportunity to
learn about diff erent privacy policies and how they work in
a college setting as well as bits and pieces about the medical
field coupled with great experience along the way This
department provides students with the care they need to
continue to do well in other areas at JCU by making sure they
get the best care possible and allowing students to share their
problems in all realms of the health world whether physical
or mental They make it possible for all students to feel and
perform their best during their time at JCUrdquo
- Anna Lawler rsquo16 Work Study employee
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Opening of Relaxation Room
Research on college campuses demonstrates that stress
is the number one impediment for academic performance
and overall well-being Therefore the University Counseling
Center (UCC) collaborated with the Grasselli Library in
developing the Relaxation Room located in the Learning
Commons The room provides students with a quiet
welcoming space to learn about and practice a variety of
research-based mind and body stress-reduction techniques
It includes
bull A state-of-the-art massage recliner
bull Guided relaxation audio recordings
bull Computer-based biofeedback programs
bull Psycho-educational books and handouts
bull Yoga mats and meditation rugs
Students can use the Relaxation Roomrsquos resources by signing
up for specific time slots Individual consultation is also
provided for the biofeedback program so students can use itto its fullest potential
Outreach Initiativesrsquo Message is that Help is lsquoWithin
Reachrsquo at the UCC
A programmatic and marketing theme was developed for all
community outreach initiatives titled ldquoWithin Reachrdquo This
past year a total of 22 outreach initiatives offered under
this new marketing theme were offered to students faculty
and staff Programs focused on increasing awareness of
mental health issues among college students and promoting
help-seeking behavior One of the most successful programs
was a dinner and movie night featuring a speaker from theNational Alliance on Mental Illness with over 80 students in
attendance as well as several faculty and staff
Installation of Titanium Scheduling Software
For many years the UCC has used a paper system to collect
and reference student information when visits occur The new
database system Titanium allows the staff to electronically
store student records and access them quickly when
needed This technological solution is critically necessary
in streamlining operations to allow for a seamless client
experience for the students and a more effective working
environment for the UCC staff
DATA POINTS
Total Counseling Services Overall
A total of 254 students received counseling services for the
2014-2015 academic year (4 less students from 2013-2014)
Out of those students 649 (165) were female and 351
(89) were male The highest percentage of students seen
were freshmen at 265 (67) which is consistent with the
2013-2014 year
Most common reasons students visited the UCC in 2014-2015
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Provide staff orientation and training for new UCC
employees (interim director full-time counselor part-
time counselor) and trainees (two doctoral interns one
masterrsquos intern and one psychiatry resident)
bull Continue the implementation of Titanium Scheduling
Software and fully transition to electronic records
bull Expand outreach programming through the Relaxation
Room and the Within Reach event series
of visits are related to anxiety
(53 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to depression
(14 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to academics
(41 Decrease from 13-14)
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
I have had a wonderful experience with the
UCC and have encouraged other friends
who are struggling to go there too No
part of my experience has been negative and I look
forward to my sessions In the short time I have been
going I feel that I have already made tremendous
improvements My only suggestion for improving the
center is to continue to inform students of its resources
and how valuable it can berdquo
- Anonymous student UCC Satisfaction Survey
874
585
348
254 TOTAL STUDENTS THAT RECEIVEDCOUNSELING SERVICES
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Interpersonal Violence Reporting Increase
The Violence Prevention and Action Center (VPAC)
experienced a substantial increase in the amount of time
advocating for survivors of interpersonal violence along with
the total number of students reporting interpersonal violence
incidents in the 2014-2015 academic year These increases
indicate that the awareness of issues related to interpersonal
violence and the need for bystanders to identify and createempathy with those suffering has most likely increased as well
Large-scale Bystander Intervention Training
Conducted with 638 Rising Sophomores
In collaboration with the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
Recovery Resources Residence Life Dean of Students Office
and Health Promotion and Wellness the VPAC Coordinator
successfully conducted Bystander intervention Training
for 638 rising sophomore students Of those 638 students
46 were male and 54 female This training was made
mandatory as a part of the housing selection process
The purpose of this training was to teach students the
concept of bystander intervention A bystander is anyone
who observes an emergency or a situation in which it is
likely that someone could use help Bystander intervention
programs teach people to overcome their resistance to
checking in and helping out These programs have been
found to be very helpful on college campuses to thwart
sexual assault abusive alcohol consumption concerns about
suicide depression and eating disorders
Students also learn how to identify a continuum of
inappropriate sexual behaviors through experiential
activities designed to create empathy with those who have
experienced sexual or dating violence At the end of the
training students develop skills to intervene as a bystander
and make a commitment to intervene before during and
after an incident of sexual or dating violence
Peer Health Advocate Program Exceeds
Membership Goals
One of the VPACrsquos goals this year was to train 10 Peer
Health Advocates by April 2015 Peer Health Advocates are
tasked with educating the campus on a gamut of topics
associated with interpersonal violence including bullying
dating and relationship violence and more This goal was
met and exceeded in January 2015 when a total of 18 Peer
Health Advocates were trained An additional 10 Peer Health
Advocates were trained by Alex Leslie of the Cleveland Rape
Crisis Center in March 2015 ndash for a total of 38 Advocates Peer
Health Advocates facilitated three interpersonal violence
presentations to the following groups of student leaders
Fraternity and sorority new members Panhellenic Council
and participants in the LAUNCH leadership program a core
leadership training for students in prominent leadership
positions on campus
DATA POINTS
Educational Programming
Forty-two educational programs were provided to 1639 individuals
in fall 2014 covering topics such as alcohol sex and consent healthy
relationships and more Seventeen trainings were provided to 777
individuals in spring 2015 covering similar topics When comparing
to the previous year 51 more programs were held in 2014-2015
(39 programs 2013-2014 59 programs 2014-2015) and 40 more
individuals attended these programs (1731 2013-2014 2416 2014-2015)
Bystander Intervention Training
Participants who completed bystander intervention training
completed a survey developed by Recovery Resources to collect
demographic information as well as information related to bystander
behavioral intent and problem gambling knowledge Questions
measured behavioral intent and gambling knowledge Results of this
survey revealed
89
88
92
93
of participants reported feeling a sense of
responsibility to intervene in issues of substance
use sexual violence and mental health problems
of students understand the obstacles to
intervene in these issues
of students plan to use the skills they learned
from the training in the future
of students reported at least one action that they
planned on taking after the training
LOOKING AHEADbull Hire train and supervise a graduate assistant to assist
with programming and outreach initiatives that focus on
interpersonal violence and bystander intervention
bull Develop a new brand for the Violence Prevention and Action
Center including a new logo and brochure
bull Co-teach AR274 Peer Health Advocate Seminar created to
educate ten Peer Health Advocates
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working with Coordinator of the VPAC this the past year
has been a true joy I learned a variety of skills and about
several topics such as bystander intervention signs of
an abusive relationship substance abuse and how to help someone
in a crisis By the end of my senior year I was gave presentations on
my own to students around campus Working with VPAC has made
me a well-rounded student with a large desire to help others in any
way that I can She taught me to be an eff ective presenter and to be a
leader on campus The skills I learned will not only benefit me in my
future career but as a better member in societyrdquo
- Gina Paolini rsquo15 Peer Health Advocate
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KINGS OF THE OAC
A major trophy returned to JCUs campus for the first
time since the 2003-04 school year
John Carrolls all-around effort on the mens side earned the
Blue Streaks the OAC Mens All-Sports Trophy It was the fifth
time in program history John Carroll earned this prestigious
trophy The Men of Carroll finished with 83 points besting
second-place Mount Union who turned in 8025 points
A BUNDLE OF HONORS
Mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik might need to
build a new trophy case for all of his 2014-15 honors
The midfielder was named the 2014 Capital One Academic
All-Americareg of the Year for Division III mens soccer The
honor gave Potocnik his second-straight Capital One
Academic All-Americareg honor having been a second-team
selection in 2013 He became just the second Blue Streak to
earn this prestigious honor joining Mackenzie Griffin (softball
2013) This honor was just the tip of the iceberg for one of
the top players in JCU mens soccer history
Potocnik was one of six student-athletes nationally to be a
part of Northwestern Mutuals Inspiring Potential float in
the Tournament of Rosesreg Rose Parade
In addition Potocnik earned D3soccercom All-America
NSCAAContinental Tire All-Region All-Ohio All-OAC and
Academic All-OAC accolades Finally Potocnik was JCUs
male recipient of the Clyde Lamb Award given to the top
graduating male and female student-athletes at each of the
10 OAC institutions
HISTORY IN THE MAKING
John Carrolls mens tennis team celebrated a program
first this year The Blue Streaks made their first-ever
NCAA Tournament appearance
John Carroll qualified with a 5-4 win over Otterbein in the
championship match of the OAC Tournament John Carroll
would go on to beat Franciscan in the first round of the
NCAA Tournament before bowing out to Kenyon
The Blue Streaks had won five OAC titles prior but the OAC did
not have an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament until recently
NCAA APPEARANCESIn addition to the mens tennis team John Carroll
had three teams and seven individuals qualify for the
NCAA National Championship fields
JCUs football team made its second-straight NCAA
appearance John Carroll rolled past Centre 63-28 in the
first round and held on for a 14-12 win over Wheaton (Ill)
in the second round The Blue Streaks bowed out in the
quarterfinals with a 36-28 loss to the Purple Raiders
The mens basketball team earned its 13th-ever NCAA
Tournament bid The program earned a bid for the first timesince 2010 The womens basketball team earned its second-
straight and second-overall bid to the NCAA Tournament
field
Individually senior Dan Mirman repeated as an All-American
at 149 pounds for wrestling He became JCU wrestlings 106th
All-American Mirman had plenty of company at the NCAA
Wrestling National Championship as seniors Terner Gott and
Todd Gaydosh gave the Blue Streaks three competitors for
the first time since 2005
John Carroll had three members of the cross country team
qualify for the NCAA National Championships in seniorTadhg Karski sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson It marked the first time since 2004 that the
Blue Streaks sent three runners to the cross country NCAA
National Championship Senior Nick Williams qualified for
the NCAA Indoor Track and Field National Championships in
the 60m hurdles while senior Rocky Mitolo qualified for the
NCAA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships in
the shot put
ALL-AMERICANS
Brian Potocnik and Dan Mirman had plenty of company in the
All-American department
Football senior Aramis Greenwood was the most decorated
student-athlete when it came to All-American honors The
wide receiver made the prestigious AFCA Division III All-
America team becoming the first Blue Streak to do so since
2008 and just the eighth overall He would go on to garner
third team honors on the AP Little All-America Team and
honorable mention D3footballcom honors
In all four football players earned All-American honors with
junior offensive lineman Anthony Latina senior linebacker
Kevin Cope and senior quarterback Mark Myers earning
honors from D3footballcom
Senior right-hander Drew Doring earned second team
All-America honors from D3baseballcom and the ABCA
Rawlings He became the first JCU pitcher to earn All-
America honors since 1985
Sophomore Katlyn Spahar was accorded honorable mention
WBCA Division III All-America accolades for her outstanding
performance on the hardwood
INDIVIDUALSTEAMS
4QUALIFIED FOR NCAA NATIONAL
CHAMPIONSHIP FIELDS7
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ATHLETIC HIGHLIGHTS
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RIDING OFF INTO THE SUNSET
An era came to a close this school year as Kerry Volkmann
retired after being the mentor of the John Carroll wrestling
program since 1987
The Hall of Fame coach guided his charges to two national
titles and 47 All-American honors He started the year
winning his 300th dual match in the seasons opening
weekend with a 34-11 win over Niagara County Community
College at the Bob Del Rosa Duals
Over 200 former wrestlers football players coaches
teammates friends and fans of the JCU wrestling program
celebrated Volkmanns legacy in his last home dual
400 AND COUNTING
The OAC mens basketball 400-club inducted
its fifth member this year
John Carroll mens basketball head coach Mike Moran won
his 400th game at JCU with a 97-78 win over Ohio Northern
on December 10
Moran who just completed his 23rd year at JCU entered
the season 35th amongst active Division III coaches in total
wins He now ranks fourth all-time in wins amongst OAC
mens basketball coaching greats
In April Moran was honored by the GCBCA as the recipient
of the Dennis Lustig Golden Deeds Award for his long-time
contributions to basketball in the Cleveland-area
CENTURY MARK
A third coaching milestone occurred for JCUs coaches
this year Mens soccer head coach Hector Marinaro earned
his 100th win with a 3-0 shutout over Muskingum on senior
night
OAC TEAM SUCCESS
John Carroll celebrated a wide-array of achievements
at the team level within the OAC
The mens tennis team won its first OAC title since 2006
John Carroll earned a share of the regular-season crown
before edging Otterbein 5-4 in the championship match of
the OAC Tournament
The mens soccer team was unbeaten in the OAC regular-
season It marked the fifth undefeated and untied regular-
season by an OAC institution since 1984
On the mens side John Carroll had a slew of second-place
OAC finishes The football cross country and indoor track amp
field teams all captured solo possession of second-place in
the OAC The mens basketball and baseball teams tied for
second in their respective regular seasons
Mike Moran won
his 400th game
Menrsquos tennis team
won its first OAC
title since 2006
Hector Marinaro
earned his 100th w
Womens lacrosse
made its long-awai
debut
On the womens side the Blue Streaks volleyball team
returned to the championship match of the OAC Tournament
for the first time since 1995 The womens swimming amp diving
team was undefeated in OAC regular-season dual meets
OAC INDIVIDUAL SUCCESS
John Carroll had 10 individuals earn OAC titles
The womens swimming and diving team led the way with
seven Sophomore Margaret Zagrobelny junior Lindsey Fano
freshman Anne Crowley and senior Victoria Watson led the
way earning OAC gold in the 400-medley relay Watson
would go on to capture first in the 200-freestyle and as part
of the 400-free relay Fano would capture an individual title
in the 100-breast Watson was joined by freshman Megan
Hawk sophomore Amanda Casamatta and senior Katii
Sheffield on the OAC-champion 400-free relay
Senior Rocky Mitolo (shot put) and junior Adam North (long
jump) earned first-place finishes at the outdoor track amp field
championship
Senior Dan Mirman rounded out the titles taking first at
149-pounds in wrestling
THE INAUGURATION
The womens lacrosse team made its long-awaited debut
After having to outlast Clevelands winter weather the Blue
Streaks turned in a 20-10 win over Houghton on February 28
The team would go on to finish 10-5 and earn the No 2 seed
in the OAC Tournament
STELLAR COACHING
John Carroll is blessed with stellar coaching for its
student-athletes Two Blue Streak coaches were
recognized by their peers this year
Laura Rodeffer was named the OAC Volleyball Coach of the
Year She continues to have her Blue Streaks on the rise
Rodeffers team turned in a 23-7 record in 2014 and were in
the hunt for the OAC regular-season title until the last week
of the season
Shaun Keenan earned OAC Mens Tennis Coach of the Year
honors for helping guide the mens tennis team to one of the
best seasons in program history
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AMONG THE BEST IN THE
REGION AND OHIO
John Carroll had 29 student-athletes earn All-Region honors
while 17 added All-Ohio honors for the year
Baseball senior Drew Doring led the way The senior right-
hander was tabbed as the 2015 Mid-East Regional Pitcher of
the Year by both D3baseballcom and ABCARawlings
Note In elect sports it is possible to earn multiple All-Region and All-Ohio
honors so each student-athlete was counted once per sport they played
Additionally some sports do not have All-Region or All-Ohio honors
OAC MAJOR AWARD
WINNERS - PLAYERS
JCUs student-athletes were amongst the best in the
conference with six players taking home major awards
from the OAC
John Carroll had a trio of players on honors for their stellar
play on the pitch Senior Brian Potocnik was the Mens SoccerMidfielder of the Year while junior teammate Jimmy Mattina
was the Mens Soccer Defender of the Year On the womens
side senior Haley McDonald took home Goalkeeper of the
Year accolades
On the diamond senior Drew Doring was the Kent Tekulve
Pitcher of the Year He was the first JCU hurdler to earn this
honor since Luke Adkins in 2004
On the gridiron junior Kevin Cope was named the Gene
Slaughter Most Outstanding Linebacker It was the second-
straight year JCU has taken home the conferences top
linebacker honor On the hardwood sophomore KatlynSpahar gave JCU back-to-back Helen Ludwig Player of the
Year accolades
ALL-OAC HONORS
John Carroll had 136 student-athletes earn All-OAC
honors this year
Football led the way with a school-record 20 selections The
Blue Streaks picked up 22 honors from the outdoor track
and field teams with 12 from the men and 10 on the womens
side Mens indoor track and field (nine) baseball (eight) and
womens swimming and diving (eight) rounded out the top six
Note Each member of the swimming and diving team earning All-
OAC honors was counted once Each member of the track and field
team earning All-OAC honors was counted once for cross country
once for indoor and once for outdoor
HITTING THE BOOKS
As mentioned earlier mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik was
named the Capital One Academic All-Americareg of the Year for
Division III mens soccer He had an abundance of company as
numerous Blue Streaks really buckled down in the classroom
Football senior safety Brody Zangaro earned second team
Capital One Academic All-Americareg honors for the second
straight year On the district level Potocnik Zangaro and
baseball junior right-hander Aaron Lapaglia earned Capital
One Academic All-District accolades
Wrestling sophomore Sal Corrao and senior Todd Gaydosh
earned NWCA Scholar All-American honors Womens
swimming and diving junior Lindsey Fano was a CSCAA
Individual Scholar All-American Cross country senior Nicki
Bohrer sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson were named USTFCCCA All-Academic honorees
for cross country Rounding out the honors were seven
members of the softball team who all earned NFCA Scholar-
Athlete distinctions
Potocnik and softball senior right-hander Rachel Byrnes were
JCUs recipients of the Clyde Lamb Awards
Additionally 83 student-athletes were honored with
Academic All-OAC honors
Note Select honors from the Capital One Academic All-Americareg
program have not been released yet
83 STUDENT983085ATHLETES WERE HONORED
WITH ACADEMIC ALL983085OAC HONORS
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VISIONJohn Carroll University will graduate individuals of intellect and
character who lead and serve by engaging the world around them
and around the globe
MISSIONAs a Jesuit Catholic university John Carroll inspires individuals to excel
in learning leadership and service in the region and in the world
CORE VALUES
The Universityrsquos core values include a commitment to
learning in order to create
bull An environment of inquiry which embraces Jesuit
Catholic education as a search for truth where faith and
reason complement each other in learning In pursuit of
our educational mission the University welcomes the
perspectives and participation in our mission of faculty
staff students and alumni of all faiths and of no faith
bull A rigorous approach to scholarship that instills in our
graduates the knowledge eloquence sensitivity and
commitment to embrace and to live humane values
bull A campus committed to the intellectual spiritual
emotional and physical development of each student
bull An inclusive community where differing points of view
and experience are valued as opportunities for mutual
learning
bull A culture of service and excellence that permeates
every program and office
bull A commitment to sharing our gifts in service to each
other and the community
bull A campus that responds to demographic economic
and social challenges
bull An appreciation that our personal and collective
choices can build a more just world
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
The following initiatives are essential to the University
being recognized as a center of learning and service
bull Create a diverse community of faculty staff alumni
and friends dedicated to advancing the Universityrsquos
vision mission and core values
bull Create a learning community of outstanding teacher-scholars characterized by the commitment to
student achievement
bull Create a talented cohort of service-oriented staff
committed to achieving and being recognized as a
center of learning and service
bull Recruit enroll retain and graduate a talented
diverse student body prepared for todayrsquos global
reality and committed to learning leadership and
service that will engage the world
bull Secure resources necessary to foster an
extraordinary learning experience and promote John
Carrollrsquos mission as a Jesuit Catholic university
bull Assist in responding to demographic economic and
social challenges in our region in order to support
investment and employment opportunities and build
confidence in our shared future
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INTELLECTJohn Carroll students will be
transformed by an integrative
curriculum in-depth study
within their program(s) of
study and applied learning to
fully realize their potential to
enrich the world To achieve
this level of engaged learning
our students will
bull Develop habits of critical
analysis and aestheticappreciation
bull Understand the religious
dimensions of human
experience
bull Demonstrate an integrative
knowledge of human and
natural worlds
bull Apply creative and
innovative thinking
bull Communicate skillfully in
multiple forms of expression
bull Demonstrate a capacity to
engage in respectful civil
discourse
CHARACTERJohn Carroll students will
develop a holistic awareness
of self and others acting with
integrity and moral purpose
for the good of society
Amidst a diverse community
of learners and inspired by the
Ignatian tradition of finding
God in all things our students
will
bull Cultivate a habit ofreflection
bull Understand value and
respect their own and
othersrsquo talents unique
characteristics and socio-
cultural identities
bull Develop a personal belief
system that is inspired by
Ignatian values such as
rigor generosity gratitude
inclusivity solidarity and adesire for the greater good
bull Practice mature decision
making and care for the
whole person
bull Act competently in a global
and diverse world
LEADERSHIPJohn Carroll students will
recognize themselves as
agents of positive change with
and for others Integrating
faith and reason to meet the
worldrsquos needs through ethical
leadership our students will
bull Claim their identities as
discerning leaders
bull Apply a framework for
examining ethical dilemmas
bull Employ leadership and
collaborative skills
bull Live responsibly in accord
with their personal belief
system
SERVICEJohn Carroll students will
advocate for social justice
through responsible service in
their local national and global
communities Informed by
our collective faith traditions
prepared by scholarship and
in solidarity with the poor and
the marginalized our students
will
bull Understand and promotesocial justice
bull Work actively toward
creating a more inclusive
welcoming and just
community
bull Serve in their communities
as engaged citizens and
advocates
We express this commitment in terms of the following four
university learning goals informed by our Jesuit Catholic heritage
PREAMBLE The vision of Jesuit higher education for the twenty-first century is to graduate individuals with a well-educated solidarity
who are contemplatives in actionndashmorally responsible aware of the fundamental challenges facing the modern world with a depth of
knowledge and strength of character to work creatively and compassionately for a more just and humane society Within this vision a
John Carroll education is distinguished by respect and care for the whole person ( cura personalis) innovative teaching and integrated
learning across the entire student experience A commitment to excellence and academic rigor animates our way of proceedingndash
graduating individuals of intellect and character who lead and serve by engaging the world around them and around the globe
UNIVERSITY LEARNING GOALS
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Womenrsquos Lacrosse Celebrates Inaugural
Season as Official Varsity Sport
Womenrsquos lacrosse finished its first season with a record of
10-5 second in the Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) losing to
Baldwin Wallace in the conference semifinals The team also
won the first Team Service Award a new collaboration with
the Center for Service and Social Action
Students Benefit from Sports-related
On-line Career Network
Teamwork Online a global sports network which connects
over three million sports enthusiasts with executives and
professionals at over 800 sports teams and venues was
launched in partnership with the Center for Career Services
in September 2014 As of April 2015 there were 244 JCU
students enrolled in the program and seven students landed
an internship or a full-time job as a result of their networking
through this valuable resource
Coaching Accolades for Volleyball
and Menrsquos Tennis
Two coaches received OAC Honors for bringing their programs
to new heights this season Laura Rodeffer was named
Volleyball Coach of the Year with the team finishing 23-7 and
playing in their first OAC Championship match since 1995
Shaun Keenan Menrsquos Tennis coach was named Menrsquos Coach of
the Year Keenan led the team to its first NCAA Championship
appearance beating Franciscan University of Stuebenville in
the first round after winning the OAC Championship
Wrestling Staff Honors and Changes
With over 200 former wrestlers football players and
friends at his last wrestling home match JCU honored and
celebrated the culmination of Kerry Volkmannrsquos 28 year
coaching career Following in his footsteps as the next Head
Coach of Wrestling is JCU alumnus Mark Hawald rsquo05 a former
JCU All-American NCAA Post-graduate Scholarship winner
and successful collegiate coach at Mount Union University
and Case Western Reserve University
DATA POINTS
This year 682 total athletic participants were reported to the
NCAA compared to 637 in 2013-2014 a 7 increase
20 7500EVENTS PARTICIPANTS
STUDENT AND ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT
12WOMENrsquoSBASKETBALL
44MENrsquoS
SOCCER
23WOMENrsquoSSOCCER
20 SOFTBALL
20 VOLLEYBALL
20 WRESTLING
15 MENrsquoSSWIMMING
22WOMENrsquoSSWIMMING
18MENrsquoSBASKETBALL
44 BASEBALL
24 MENrsquoS CROSSCOUNTRY
20WOMENrsquoS CROSSCOUNTRY
166 FOOTBALL
13 MENrsquoS GOLF
6 WOMENrsquoS GOLF
MENrsquoSLACROSSE41
WOMENrsquoSLACROSSE17
16 WOMENrsquoSTENNIS
53MENrsquoSTRACK983085INDOOR
34WOMENrsquoSTRACK983085INDOOR
51MENrsquoSTRACK983085OUTDOOR
30WOMENrsquoSTRACK983085OUTDOOR
The Athletic Department sponsored over 20 student and
alumni engagement events throughout the year totaling
over 7500 participants not including attendance at home
varsity competitions Activities included the Homecoming
and Family Weekend Football game the Joshua M Bernot
rsquo04 Golf Outing the 1994 Football Reunion the Academic
Achievement Banquet and the Senior Athlete Send-Off
Senior athlete exit interviews were conducted in the spring by
the Senior Director of Athletics and Recreation Laurie Massato determine their overall satisfaction with their academic
athletic and co-curricular experiences A random sampling
of 42 seniors from different sports hometowns and starters
versus non-starters were emailed interview invitations
yielding a total of 11 students agreeing to participate Here
were common themes from studentsrsquo responses
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ATHLETICS
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LOOKING AHEAD
Furthering Student Development and Engagement by
bull Communicating and refining the process around the
Team Service Award
bull Utilizing Student Athletic Advisory Committee
meetings to record service activity share information
about service experiences enhance communicationamong athletes and to get feedback on departmental
decision-making
bull Exploring new and improved ways to obtain feedback
about the student-athlete experience
bull Utilizing social media in a more intentional way to
engage students in support of our programs
Developing and Implementing Advancement and
Alumni Engagement strategies by
bull Working towards more efficient exchange of
information regarding athletic related gifts to includefollow-up with donors
bull Capitalizing on opportunities both on campus and
on the road to gather alumni parents and donors in
support of our teams
bull Implementing a spending plan for Blue Gold funds
targeting specific program needs and the goal of
recognizing program success and student-athletes
bull Expanding upon the senior student-athlete social with
additional contact and potential awards program
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
In my final years I could not be more excited about
the future of student-athletes at John Carroll From
a football perspective people like Tom Arth Brian
Cochran Brandon Staley Matthew Feeney DJ Debick and
Ryan Gravel are people I had the pleasure of working with and
who have proven how vital they are to our university beyond
football With more time and energy being invested in our
athletic programs recently results have followed along quickl
In a hotbed for extremely high quality individuals Northeast
Ohio is a competitive area for colleges to compete for student
athletes If I had one message for the administration at John
Carroll as a proud graduate enthused about the direction of
our school it would read Strike while the iron is hot In a
continued investment in our programs and more importantly
our student-athletes results will reciprocate the process I
really believe in the message John Carroll has to off er As
someone who also had the opportunity of being a work study
student in the athletic department I am confident that our
coaches and athletic staff are a living example of that message
and we should be proud I hope other students experiences ca
continue to blossom beyond what I know now I am enthralled
to see John Carroll athletics continue to growrdquo
- Marty Gibbons rsquo15 Football
What did you learn as a result of your participation in
varsity athletics
bull Academics was the first priority very challenging as a
varsity athlete
bull Value of holistic development the need to get
involved in co-curricular learning experiences
bull Time management skills
bull Critical importance of teammate friendships and
relationships with coaching staff
bull Development of healthy coping skills and resiliency by
mediating conflicts andor adversity in sport school or
personal life
bull Leadership skills
bull Identity development (who I am who I want to be
and what I value)
What were some of your challenges as a varsity athlete
bull Frustration of not winning
bull Coaching transitions
bull Team leadership struggles
bull Balancing responsibilities
bull Scheduling
Furthering academic excellence and student success by
bull Continuing to identify and communicate new and refine existing
academic support mechanisms for students
bull Working collaboratively with the advising office faculty
representative and registrarrsquos office to refine communicationwith and among student-athletes in relation to eligibil ity and
scheduling issues
bull Implementing the first phase of the Faculty Mentor Program
Participating in university and departmental strategic planning
efforts by
bull Conducting a cost-benefit analysis in conjunction with the
Strategic Budgeting Task-Force which identifies the value of
student-athletes and programs for admissions advancement
and student life
bull Continuing to work towards securing the necessary resources for
continued success by attracting qualified student-athletes who will
thrive at JCU and external support through engaged alumni friends
and sponsorships
bull Continuing to identify and communicate priority needs for
student success program excellence department functionality
and retention of students and staff
682 PARTICIPANTS IN 23 ATHLETIC SPORTS
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Responding to Student Concerns
Regarding Police Violence
The death of Tamir Rice on November 23 2014 and other
African American males across the country brought many
concerned students to the CSDI (The Center for Student
Diversity and Inclusion) staff to discuss their fear anger and
frustrations The conversations reminded staff that many
of our students of color particularly men feel unsafe bothon-and off-campus simply because of their race In response
the CSDI staff developed a number of programs to promote a
space for dialogue prayer and action Examples of programs
included Emergency Community Meeting Campus Vigil for
Ferguson PBSrsquos Every Motherrsquos Son Point of View Film Black
and Blue A Discussion on the American Justice System and
Moment of Silence for Lives Lost Due to Police Brutality
Hosted annual conference for Ohio Consortium of
Multicultural Centers in Higher Education
This past May John Carroll welcomed multicultural center
professionals from sixteen colleges in Ohio for an annualconference The theme was The Changing Landscape of
Diversity in Higher Education The consortiumrsquos mission
is to ldquopartner with and enhance our work in diversity for
the benefit of our institutions and our respective local
communitiesrdquo The goal of the conference was to identify
explore and discuss information about current trends and
shifts in serving and meeting the educational cultural and
social needs of diverse student populations
Educational Programs and Participation Data
The CSDI staff coordinated 32 programs with more than 2800
participants Some examples include Safe Zone Training
Student of Color Retreat Loteria (Mexican Bingo) The ldquoNrdquo
Word Dialogue and the annual Celebrate Diversity Week
The CSDI staff also facilitated a number of student and staff
training programs on issues of diversity and inclusion for six
Residence Life professional staff 49 Resident Assistants 38
Cultural Student Leaders and eight Peer Health Advocates
Implementation of Intergroup Dialogue
Common Ground AR195
Twenty-five students (14 fall and 11 spring) participated
in two offerings of the inaugural Intergroup Dialogue
course this past year The course was developed to provide
students an opportunity to dialogue with their peers about
diversity issues and to deepen their understanding of otherrsquos
perspectives under the guidance of trained facilitators
DATA POINTS
Twenty-five student leaders representing five Cultural Student
Organizations attended a leadership development workshop The
leaders were asked to complete a survey to assess their learning
which reflected a 28 response rate The data revealed that the
workshop increased studentsrsquo awareness skills and knowledge
of being a cultural student leading a cultural organization and
their role on campus Although the response rate was lower than
desired it does appear that the training had a positive impact onparticipants It is our intention to offer this training annually to
Cultural Organization Leaders
CSDI staff were invited by the Office of Residence Life to provide
diversity and inclusion education to Resident Assistants (RAs) during
their annual August training Forty-nine RArsquos participated in the
training Prior to the training the RAs completed a pre-assessment
questionnaire and immediately after they completed a post-
assessment questionnaire All 49 RAs completed both pre and post
assessments Results indicated that the RAs had a better awareness
and appreciation for issues of diversity and inclusion at JCU
The training introduced the RAs to the CSDI staff which led to many
different program collaborations throughout the year In addition
the Residence Life professional staff also requested additional
diversity and inclusion training and education as part of their
ongoing professional development
Streak Week
During Streak Week 540 first year students watched a theatricalperformance ldquoBlinkrdquo portraying acts of intolerance that have
occurred on our very own campus Every student completed an
assessment immediately following the performance and a question
and answer session by a student panel was conducted Here were
some of the key findings
93
92
94
78
87
of participants agreed or strongly agreed that ldquoBlinkrdquo
increased their awareness of diversity
and multicultural issues
of participants agreed or strongly agreed that ldquoBlinkrdquo
challenged them to reflect on their own identities
agreed or strongly agreed that they learned at least
one thing they will use in their interaction with others
agreed or strongly agreed that ldquoBlinkrdquo challenged
them to reflect on their own biases
of participants agreed or strongly agreed that ldquoBlinkrdquo
helped them to have a greater appreciation for the
value of diversity
RAs completed diversityand inclusion Training
32 2800PROGRAMS PARTICIPANTS
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DIVERSITY amp INCLUSION
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STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Knowing that we all have the power to make
a diff erence when it comes to combating
discrimination bias and injustice is a
powerful thought In my organization we all can hold
each other accountable for our words and actions I
know personally that Rhapsody Blue would like to be an
advocate for social justice around campus
- Brian Holler lsquo17 Vice President and Financial Offi cer
Rhapsody Blue
Because the national organization we are affiliated
with (Pencils of Promise as well) works on improving
access to quality education internationally one of the
things I thought about from these activities is that in
our [group] meetings discussions and activities it is
important to frame [what we do] in terms of issues of
social justice rather than assisting in providing lsquocharityrsquo
to those lsquoless fortunatersquo It is about empowerment rather
than pity- Melissa Fower President for Pencils of Promise
Some of the attitudes towards oppression or lack of
awareness [about it] utterly frighten me as a cultural
leader on campus For this to be a University that claims
their students to be ldquomen and women for othersrdquo some
of our own leaders lack empathy and knowledge My
goal is to stop these attitudes and educate JCUrsquos campus
through our programming
-Mercedes Lewis President for African American
Alliance
The fall 2014 Multicultural Retreat was designed to provide a
safe space for students from underrepresented populations
to address their social cultural and spiritual developement
Twenty students participated and 50 of them completed
an on-line survey a few days after they returned to campus
Survey results revealed the following
90
100
LOOKING AHEADCSDI has set these strategic goals for the upcoming
academic year
bull Work with the Office of Institutional Diversity and
Inclusion to co-sponsor an event
bull Develop a marketing plan to increase the
participation of students in the Intergroup Dialogue
course with the goal of enrolling a minimum of ten
students per section
bull Compare the retention rate from the first to second
year and the 6-year graduation rate for students from
underrepresented populations
bull Evaluate the Pathways to Success program and
implement changes to improve the orientation
experience for first-year students from
underrepresented populations
of the participants responded that they agreed
or strongly agreed that the retreat
bull provided them an opportunity to learn
something about themselves
bull provided them the opportunity to get to know
other students better
of participants responded that they agreed or
strongly agreed that the retreat
bull provided a better understanding of bias
incidents on campus
bull provided tools that would help them address
bias and discrimination on campus
bull helped them learn at least one thing to improve
their interactions with others
20 PARTICIPANTSMulticultural Retreat
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Addressing Title IX and Campus SaVE Act
Through weekly meetings with the JCU Police Department
(JCUPD) the Violence Prevention and Action Center
Coordinator (VPAC) the Associate Dean of Students and the
Title IX Coordinator there has been increased communicationregarding Title IX procedures and practices The Dean of
Students Office (DOS) has seen an increase in the number
of students reporting incidents of interpersonal violence
leading to resolution through the conduct process Two
significant changes to the conduct process include allowing
parents and attorneys to serve as advisors and having the
VPAC Coordinator serve as a confidential reporter
Supporting Student Success with
Academic Colleagues
Through collaborative efforts and the implementation of
best practices the DOS was able to accomplish a number
of projects and goals to support student success Fr Bernie
McAniff SJ continued to teach Freshman Year Seminar and
AR 120 Purpose and Place Exploring Campus Community
and Self Dr Sherri Crahen continued to serve as Chair of the
CARE Team and collaborated with Dr Maryclaire Moroney
Assistant Provost for Academic Advising and Student
Success and Dr Anne Kugler Associate Academic Vice
President for Faculty Development and Summer Programs
to create the ldquoGuide to Responding to Students in Distressrdquo
as well as a one page reference titled ldquoSupporting Student
Success Networkrdquo
EMT Pilot Training Program
Collaborations at JCU and with the Cleveland Clinic resulted
in an on-campus EMT Training for students The DOS worked
with JCUPD JCU EMS Dr Kathy Lee Director Pre-Health
Professions Program Cleveland Clinic EMS and Dr George
Lewindowski Physician in Residence to develop a pilot
program providing EMT training to students interested in
serving as volunteers with JCU EMS Prior to school starting in
August 2015 an intensive 150 hour three week course will be
offered to 14 pre-identified students Depending on the pilot
programrsquos success consideration will be given in the future tooffer students academic credit for this training
STUDENTS ATTENDED
2874 54 MASSES
39 DECREASE
in drug violations
Bystander Intervention Training Provided to
638 Rising Sophomores
The DOS partnered with Recovery Resources Cleveland Rape
Crisis Center Office of Residence Life VPAC Coordinator
Health Educator and Communications Coordinator to
implement bystander intervention training to 638 rising
sophomores prior to their participation in the housing lottery
Sophomores completed
Bystander Intervention Training
OUTREACH SERVICES
Providing compassionate and timely pastoral care to students
in need is at the heart of Fr Bernie McAniffrsquos work as the
Assistant Dean of Students This past year Fr Berniersquos
personal meetings with students have increased by 20 from
99 in 2013-2014 to 125 in 2014-2015 Additionally Fr Bernie
celebrated 54 Masses attended by 2874 students revived the
Knightsrsquo of Columbus a 30 member student organization
and was recognized as Advisor of the Year for his efforts by
Student Union Sadly four JCU students passed away since
June 2014 Fr Bernie provided pastoral counseling for each of
these studentsrsquo families and JCU friends as well as for students
who were hospitalized with serious health conditions
DATA POINTS
Conduct Violation Overview
From the previous academic year there was a 27 overall
increase in conduct violations Despite a downward trend over
the past several years in alcohol violations this year saw a
19 increase Whereas last year saw a 37 increase in drug
violations this year showed a 39 decrease There was an
increase in violations of the Interpersonal Violence Policy (9
violations in 2013-2014 and 16 violations in 2014-2015) The
DOS believes this increase in reporting and violations is largely
due to the hiring of a Title IX Coordinator and two significant
changes to the conduct process allowing parents and638
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DEAN OF STUDENTS
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LOOKING AHEAD
bull Continue to identify and recommend appropriate
action steps related to Title IX and the federal
guidelines within the Campus SaVE Act
bull Develop and implement the DOS Risk Audit
Action Plan
bull Foster relationships and work collaborativelywith new academic leaders to identify and
remove obstacles from studentsrsquo ability to thrive
academically and socially at John Carroll
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
It feels like yesterday that I was just
starting and here I am having my
last day of work and classes for my
freshman year I just wanted to thank the Dean
of Students Office for allowing me to work
with such a great group of individuals Each
time I go into work I am excited to see what the
day holds I appreciate all the time eff ort and
patience the staff in the Office have put into
teaching me I cannot wait to work again with
you all next yearrdquo
- Toren Bakula lsquo18 Work Study employee
735
64
79
71of respondents took
responsibility for
their actions
of respondents
clearly defined
who influenced
their decision
clearly identified
who was impacted
by their behavior
85
were able to articulate
the character of the
person they are trying
to become
respondents did not
have another violation
after submitting the
reflection
attorneys to serve as advisors during the hearing process and
having the VPAC Coordinator serve as a confidential reporter
Fifty-three students (39 men 14 women) found responsible
for student conduct violations were asked to complete a
reflection exercise as part of their sanctions The reflection
questions were aimed to measure three learning goals
Student violators will
1) Acknowledge that their actions impact the
community
2) Recognize that they have options available to them
when making decisions about their behavior
3) Act in accordance with the universityrsquos expectations
for their behavior
Here were the key findings
STUDENT
CONDUCT
VIOLATIONS 14 39
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Revitalizing Inter-Fraternity Council through
Engaged Leaders
The main goal this past year was to attract elect and
develop engaged fraternity leaders to commit to the
redevelopment of the Inter-Fraternity Council (IFC) IFC is
the governing body of the four international fraternitieshere at John Carroll Prior to elections the Fraternity
Sorority Advisor (FSA) engaged fraternity leaders in many
conversations regarding the need to revitalize IFC on campus
and how it can have a positive impact on the growth
strength and reputation of their community
New IFC executive board officers were elected for 2015 Their
leadership positive attitude commitment to IFC and to inter-
fraternal brotherhood synergy and accountability has been
key in the rebirth of IFC They have accomplished many goals
in just the few months they have been in office such as
bull IFC by-laws were completely updated through aninter-fraternal and representative committee
bull IFC executive board members engaged fraternity
leaders in a discussion on the mission and vision of
IFC and what role each fraternity and member holds
in its success
bull Addressed the need for fraternities to go beyond
philanthropy to service by partnering with Clevelandrsquos
Domestic Violence and Childrsquos Advocacy Center
bull IFC made inroads with all the chapters in terms of
changing the emphasis of doing only what is best for
my fraternity to doing what is best for all fraternitiesandor Greek community
Sororities Improve Governance within
Panhellenic Association
The JCU College Panhellenic Association is the governing
body of the five international sororities here at JCU Chi
Omega Gamma Phi Beta Kappa Alpha Theta Kappa
Delta and Kappa Kappa Gamma This past year the FSA
provided significant advising and education to chapter and
Panhellenic leaders on the proper operations of a Panhellenic
Association Outgoing and incoming Panhellenic executive
board officers exhibited great enthusiasm patience andadaptability through some changes to improve democratic
processes learn about NPC unanimous agreements policies
and best practices and how their own national organizations
support and are connected to NPC
Greek Week Refocuses on Universityand Fraternal Mission and Values
The fraternity and sorority community members were
challenged to reflect on the purpose of Greek Week based
on the common values stated in JCUrsquos and fraternity and
sorority lifersquos mission statements leadership character
academic excellence service and friendship Based on
these reflections it was determined that past behaviors
during Greek Week more often than not did not support
mission and values of fraternity and sorority life nor JCUrsquos
To restore integrity to the community and to align Greek
Week events with the values of our fraternal and JCU
community significant changes were made
Changes made included
bull significantly reduce the number of events and
days of competitive events
bull plan activities that showcase the values of inter
national fraternities and sororities
bull no overall winners of Greek Week
General feedback from fraternity and sorority members
was that they really enjoyed Greek Week Many
commented on how they didnrsquot feel stressed out
or too exhausted to participate fully in their normalresponsibilities such as going to class turning in class
assignments taking tests going to work fulfilling service
hours working in the lab etc They also commented on
how ldquofun and laid backrdquo events seemed to be and how
the lack of focus on competition allowed for all members
to not get entangled in disagreements as in yearrsquos past
Resolution of Risk Management Concerns
at Off-Campus Establishment
The FSA worked with the Office of Legal Affairs Student
Activities and the JCUPD to address risk management
issues related to social events at a popular localestablishment at which alcohol is served Through
collective efforts the establishment agreed to resolve
our concerns and to follow all of JCUrsquos risk management
policies for student events with alcohol A new contract
is currently being drafted for any student organization
seeking to hold an event with alcohol at this location
505 333 172
FRATERNITY AND SORORITY MEMBERS
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FRATERNITY amp SORORITY
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DATA POINTSGreek participants in
bystander intervention training142
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working closely with our advisor I have been
able to accomplish great things With her
knowledge of Greek and Student Aff airs she has
been very helpful in providing information for us as student
leaders and John Carroll students overall I learn something
new every day from her She teaches me how to strengthen
my leadership skills as well as how to be a better student I
know whenever I have a question about anything she will be
there for me She has really taught me how to hone in on myskills and excel at my position
This department is so important to me because I live and
breathe Greek Life being President of Panhellenic The
department has taught me to not only care about myself and
my own sorority but take a step back and appreciate each
of the chapters what they have to off er and each of their
membersrsquo opinions Hopefully we can continue to grow our
community and our presence on campus to create a positive
image of fraternity and sorority liferdquo
- Alexandra Bernitt rsquo16 President Panhellenic Association
PARTICIPATION DATA
bull A total of 142 fraternity and sorority members
participated in bystander intervention training
hosted by the Violence Prevention and Action
Center Health Promotion and Wellness and
the JCU Police Department
bull Total number of participants who participated
in Lip Sync Over 1100
bull Greek Week raised $3500 for the Greater
Cleveland Fisher House Campaign
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Provide leadership development opportunities that
prepare fraternity and sorority members to lead in
their individual organizations the Panhellenic andInterfraternity Councils as well as the greater JCU
community
bull Create a fraternity and sorority community committed
to JCUrsquos Jesuit and Catholic mission and identity and
to their common interfraternal mission and values
bull Educate fraternity and sorority members
especially key organizational leaders in areas of
risk management and liability to promote holistic
membership development
65 CHI OMEGA
66 GAMMA PHI BETA
68 KAPPA ALPHA THETA
69 KAPPA DELTA
65 KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA
4 0 BETA THETA PI
32 DELTA TAU DELTA
35 LAMBDA CHI ALPHA
65 SIGMA PHI EPSILON
SORORITIES
FRATERNITIES
$3500 RAISED FOR THE GREATERCLEVELAND FISHER HOUSE
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Participated in Bystander intervention Training
of Rising Sophomores
The Health Promotion and Wellness coordinator collaborated
with the Violence Prevention and Action Center Coordinator
Residence Life Dean of Students and Recovery Resources
to educate 638 rising sophomores on bystander intervention
This training was made mandatory for all rising sophomoresas a part of the 2015-2016 housing selection process
Provided Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention
for College Students (BASICS)
The goal of BASICS is to reduce risky behaviors and harmful
consequences of alcohol abuse Based on an interview with
and questionnaires filled out by the student regarding their
drinking behaviors objective feedback is provided by a
trained BASICS professional This program is offered to JCU
students who either violate the Student Code of Conduct or
want to explore their alcohol and drug use This year a total
of 51 students were referred for this intervention resulting in
a 150 increase from the 2013-2014 year Of those students
who received BASICS interventions
Peer Health Advocate Program Expanded
to Better Meet Student Needs
The coordinator trained 23 Peer Health Advocates (PHAs)
this past academic year The training focused on programdevelopment and execution as well as the skills knowledge
and attitudes necessary to be an effective peer advocate
PHAs facilitate programs for and with students in the
residence halls student organizations classrooms athletic
teams and more They also staff the Resource Room at the
Student Health and Wellness Center Additional expectations
for PHAs include
bull Executing interactive positive fun and non-
judgmental programming
bull Creating awareness of health topics affecting JCU
students through such means as posters social mediacampaigns newsletters Carroll News editorials public
service announcements one-on-one interactions
tabling at health education initiatives and general
availability for program participation
bull Helping students find long-term and appropriate
on and off-campus resources to support healthy
behaviors by making referrals for at-risk students
to the appropriate professionals These resources
included Health Education Residence Life Counseling
Center Health Services Violence Prevention Action
Center JCU Police Department etc
bull Participating in ongoing training on a wide variety
of health and wellness topics and assist with the
facilitation of bi-weekly Wellness in the Stacks
programming in the Library Learning Commons
Approval of AR274 A Peer Health Advocate Seminar
This past spring JCUrsquos Public Health Committee officially
approved AR 274 It will be offered for the first time in fall
2015 This course was specifically developed to provide an
academic anchor to the leadership training and development
of the Peer Health Advocates and to provide them the
necessary resources skills and information to assist theirpeers in a successful undergraduate experience Students will
learn about various health topics affecting college students
as well as program design and implementation
92
58
54
33
100
exceeded the number of alcoholic drinks
consumed the last time they partied or
socialized compared to the overall JCU
student population
overestimated the amount of alcohol
that a typical JCU student consumes
did something they later regretted
50 forgot where they were or what
they did and 25 got in trouble with
the police within the last 12 months as a
consequence of drinking
felt overwhelmed by all they had to do
and 25 felt sad within the past 2 weeks
of those seen were referred to on-campus
resources including the University
Counseling Center Violence Preventionand Action Center andor academic deans
(compared to NCHA data 2013)
23Peer Health Advocates (PHAs)were trained this past academic year
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HEALTH AND WELLNESS
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DATA POINTS
What We Know Data on First-Year Studentsrsquo
Alcohol Consumption
We have completed our eighth year of collecting information
regarding alcohol consumption of first-year students through
AlcoholEdu AlcoholEdu incorporates the latest evidence-
based prevention methods to create a highly personalized
on-line education user experience that inspires students to
reflect on and consider changing their drinking behaviors
Pre and post-exams and behavioral surveys are administered
a total of three surveys At John Carroll it is mandatory for all
first-year students to complete this training
This year there was a 99 response rate This excellent
compliance rate can be attributed to increased communication
with the students non-completion sanctions and collaboration
with Resident Assistants Here are some key findings about our
first-year studentsrsquo alcohol consumption
bull The rate of high risk drinkers has decreased since
beginning this analysis in 2007 The rate of non-
drinkers has increased by 3 since 2007
bull Our first-year non-drinking students exceed those
reported by other Jesuit colleges and universities
Additionally rates of lightmoderate and high-risk
drinkers are lower than surveyed Jesuit counterparts
bull After completing the entire AlcoholEdu training 88
of students reported that the course prepared them
to make responsible decisions about drinking
Impact of Alcohol Education Classes
This past year 65 students were sanctioned to take an
alcohol education class due to violations of the Universityrsquosalcohol policy These classes included an emphasis on
bystander intervention as well as the Good Samaritan
Policy Students were asked to complete an assessment
after participating in the class With 51 of the 65 students
completing the assessment the response rate was 79 Here
are two of the main findings from this assessment
Health and Wellness Programs
Various health education programs were presented to nearly
1700 students Our alcohol awareness presentations are very
popular and highly requested by Resident Assistants and
student organizations Over 300 students participated in
alcohol awareness presentations and completed assessments
afterward Here are some of the findings
73
94
99
79
71
strongly agree that they can recognize the
signs of someone who is intoxicated
strongly agree that they are willing tointervene if they see someone who has had
too much to drink
strongly agree or agree that they learned
something about how frequently the average
the JCU student drinks
of students surveyed recognize the difference
between perceptions and actual drinking rates
of JCU students
listed the lsquoGood Samaritan Policyrsquo as a
correct response to identifying the name
of a specific policy
Wellness in the Stacks
students participated in Wellness in the Stacks
programming within the Library Learning
Commons Students participated in Pinterest
painting bamboo plant construction henna
tattoos making heart-healthy trail mix
aromatherapy therapy dogs and others and were providedwith stress-relief information When asked on a short survey
ldquowithin the last 12 months how would you rate the overall level
of stress you have experiencedrdquo 29 indicated tremendous or
more than average stress While 91 felt ldquoless stressed after
attending stress-freeWellness in the Stacksrdquo events
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Revise the BASICS health assessment for students who
violate the marijuanaother drug policy to better meet
their needs
bull Expand health promotion program offerings through
the implementation of initiatives developed solely by
Peer Health Advocates as a result of their coursework in
AR 274 Peer Health Advocate Seminar
bull Develop a comprehensive program to reduce alcohol-
related incidents off-campus in collaboration with
Residence Life
bull Increase fraternity and sorority membersrsquo knowledge of
high-risk drinking through risk reduction efforts
students were presented withvarious health education programs1700
OVER
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Staff Display Adaptability with Increased
Departmental Expectations and Staff Changes
This year brought significant challenges some new and some
persistent that truly pushed the JCU Police Department
(JCUPD) to its capacity Similar to years past JCUPD has
experienced significant officer turnover with six resignations
and two newly hired offi
cers Many police departments evenfor larger municipalities are dealing with a decrease in the
number and qualifications of job applicants The department
is working closely with Human Resources to recruit hire and
train well qualified individuals
Other challenges include the increased number of
background checks requested by students and university
employees This is a time consuming process for the front
office staff and was the fifth most frequent duty recorded
by the JCUPD this academic year Lastly given the federal
guidelines within the Campus SaVE Act and Title IX JCUPD
has new demands and expectations that also require much
investigative time and reporting
Despite these challenges the entire staff has responded with
the highest level of professionalism collaboration and vigor
It will be important for JCUPD to continue to reconsider
processes and departmental responsibilities in order to
respond as effectively as possible to these challenges
DATA POINTS
to JCUPD Compared to last year this
is a 47 increase in calls largely due
to adding new duties to the call list
In 2013-2014 there was only a 17
increase in calls
The top five reasons and their frequencies are as follows
1747 Admittance into roomfacility
1690 Building check
1078 Non-secured area
754 Maintenance concern
594 Background checksFingerprints
Criminal reports totaled 183 with the top reports listed as
32 Underage Persons Offenses (Alcohol)
32 Theft
22 Criminal mischief
Non-criminal reports totaled 180 with the top reports listed as
47 Illness ndash Transport
27 Auto Accident - Property Damage Only
18 Property - LostMissing
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Improve our training and capacity to perform
reporting and investigative functions related to
Title IX and interpersonal violence concerns
bull Enhance marketing and education regarding
JCUPD services to more fully realize and perpetuatethe credibility of the organization as a police
department serving all members of the JCU
community
bull Transition our current Incident Report form to an
Access database to enhance the tracking of incidents
and reporting functions
bull Review processes and responsibilities in light
of expectations and work force capacity
bull Identify and implement specialty areas for
our three sergeants
$450000
9674
was generated through the
sale of parking permits and
issuance of citationsIN REVENUE
Department Exceeds Revenue Expectations
Parking Manager Patti Taylor devoted a great deal of
time and effort into providing the Police Officers with
valuable information to assist with the identification of
parking violations Approximately $450000 in revenue
was generated through the sale of parking permits and
issuance of citations This is an increase of 89 from the
previous year
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Choral and Instrumental Performances
The annual choral and instrumental performances at JCU
were once again highlights of the department including the
Annual Sacred Music Concert in the fall and the Jazz Band
Concert in the spring Most especially the third and final
performance of the Intergenerational Choir was a superb
finale to the collaborative project between the Cleveland
Alzheimerrsquos Association the academic department of
Criminology and Sociology and student affairsrsquo Liturgical
Music and Musical Arts (LMMA) The choir a combination of
people with early-stage Alzheimerrsquos disease their caregivers
and our students gave a presentation of five songs under the
direction of Dr Cynthia Caporella LMMA Director at the 25th
annual Alzheimerrsquos disease educational event
The collaboration was also the end of a three-year research
project with goals of fighting the stigma of Alzheimerrsquos
disease and developing community amongst its participants
Drs Harris and Caporella had one article published in
2014 regarding this project and a new article is underwaythanks to the funding of a JCU Summer Faculty Research
Fellowship
Music and Prayer Collaboration Transforms Crowd
during Ignatian Heritage Week
The collaborative planning efforts between LMMA and
Campus Ministry resulted in a lunch time program titled
ldquoMusic Prayer and Reflection in the Jesuit Tradition
Caring for the Earthrdquo The image for the week surrounded
sustainability and carried with it a vision of caring for Godrsquos
creation Specifically the service joined readings around
this image with four pieces of music two of which werecontemporary pieces written by two local composers on the
faculty of the Cleveland Institute of Music One of the pieces
was a descriptive piece of a brook located east of Cleveland
that is supported by the Cleveland Museum of Natural
History A third piece from the movie ldquoThe Missionrdquo offered
a Jesuit connection in film media Many community members
in attendance described the experience as transformative
Assessment plans developed for music courses
In preparation for the inclusion of one credit Fine Arts
courses in the integrative core curriculum assessment
plans were developed and approved for courses in applied
music Rubrics were developed for each of the courses in
conjunction with the Core Director and the Associate Dean of
Arts and Sciences for the Humanities The Director of LMMA
is in the process of identifying instructors to teach the new
course offerings in music These new applied courses include
wind ensemble brass ensemble string ensemble applied
guitar and applied voice
DATA POINTS
During the past year student participation in the major vocal
and instrumental groups was as follows
25
30
16
28SCHOLACANTORUM
CHAPELENSEMBLE
PEP BAND
JAZZ BAND
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Offering the first ever JCU Applied Music Courses
available to the entire student body in spring 2016
bull Equipping the music room to offer digital performances
from online venues for the study of musical styles
performance techniques and comparative analysis
bull Working with the staff in the Office of Student
Engagement to expand opportunities for students to
experience fine arts performances offered throughout
Cleveland
bull Hiring and orienting a new Coordinator of the JCU Pep Band
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
I participated in Schola Cantorum and Chapel
Choir I had the opportunity to de-stress for a
few hours a week which was very important
since I had challenging coursework and multiple part-
time jobs and internships This helped me to focus on
spiritual and emotional wellness as well as academic
success I was also able to build strong relationships with
my fellow singers I believe that making music together
brings people closer in a way that few other activities
can and I certainly saw that in my experiences at JCU
The music department has important connections to
JCUrsquos mission values and Jesuit identity Though I
am not Catholic some of the pieces we learned helped
me learn about Jesuit and Christian history and my
participation in chapel choir kept me actively engaged inthe liturgy Additionally allowing students to participate
in extracurricular activities they enjoy is in keeping with
ldquocura personalisrdquo by encouraging students to develop in
all aspects of their lives not just academicallyrdquo
- Megan Boyk rsquo15 Schola Cantorum and Chapel Choir
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Creation of the LP 198 LAUNCH Credited Course
LAUNCH (Leaders Always Undertake New Challenges) is
a 1-3 credit course covering various topics related to the
methods or content of leadership not typically covered
in regular course offerings such as mission diversity and
inclusion ethical leadership and the building of personal
strengths In addition students receive core leadership
training necessary for success in prominent leadership
positions on campus
Commuter Student Section Added to AR120 Purpose
and Place - Exploring Campus Community and Self
AR120 is a course designed to assist first-year students with
the transition to college and to promote their engagement
in all facets of their educational experience The commuter
section of this course addressed challenges related to
commuting to campus getting connected to JCU resources
road safety and more A highlight regarding this particular
section is that it was held in a nontraditional classroom
setting in the newly renovated commuter lounge
Drawn to Leadership Program Reaches Different
Student Demographic
The Drawn to Leadership Program was targeted to JCU
Fantasy Gaming Club members This program offered a
different perspective to learn about leadership development
by focusing on the leadership concepts found in superhero-
based comic books and movies
DATA POINTS
Leadership Programs Engage Students in Developing
Values and Skills
A progressive four-tiered set of leadership programs is
offered to John Carroll students annually Each tier provides
students with the opportunity to develop a set of leadership
skills and knowledge and each successive program builds
upon the knowledge and skills cultivated in the prior tier
Tier programs meet for an hour per week for 4-6 meetings
depending on the program
Students are able to select from three programs in Tier1 ldquoLiving and Leadingrdquo ldquoReading and Leadingrdquo or ldquoTake
the Leading Rolerdquo These programs all focus on students
increasing their levels of self-awareness which will better
prepare them for leadership experiences Students who
complete one of the three Tier 1 programs are eligible to
participate in the Tier 2 ldquoAdvancing Leadershiprdquo program
which focuses on the experiences of participating students
as members of various groups and how they can influence
change as a group member without necessarily having a
formal leadership position Students who have completed
both the Tier 1 and 2 programs are eligible to participate in
the Tier 3 ldquoSharing Your Strengthsrdquo program This program
incorporates the Gallup organizationrsquos StrengthsQuest online
assessment which provides students with detailed reports
about their five personal strengths Students who complete
the Tier 1 2 and 3 programs are eligible to participate in the
Tier 4 ldquoLeadership in Actionrdquo program which focuses on
ethical decision making
The following participation counts have been recorded over
the past 3 academic years
PARTICIPATION COUNTS 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
Tier 1 57 66 75
Tier 2 42 51 69
Tier 3 31 37 24
Tier 4 22 22 25
66 INCREASE in commuter
service program participation
Commuter Student Programs
and Participation Increase
In the year 2013-2014 36 commuter service programs
were offered with 740 total participants This year 41
programs were provided to 1229 total participants Theresults show a 66 increase in overall commuter service
program participation with a 13 increase in total programs
offered Among those programs offered students were
able to attend a Cleveland Indians baseball game Cleveland
Cavaliers basketball game and several movie viewings
Program invitations were also sent to transfer students to
participate which had partial impact on the participation
increase
41 1229PROGRAMS PARTICIPANTS
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ORIENTATION amp LEADERSHIP
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Students in all tiered programs complete written assignments
and discuss them with their peers in a conversation
facilitated by a professional student affairs staff member
Assignments are collected and deposited in the Office of
Leadership Programs The Director of Leadership Programs
then assessment rubrics to the various assignments
determine whether or not the desired learning has occurred
for each student
TIER PROGRAM OUTCOME
The assessment results indicate that the activities set up for
the Tier 1 programs provide students with the opportunity to
learn the desired information to increase self-knowledge and
demonstrate it on the various assignments While students
in Tier 2 were able to demonstrate competence regarding
the various aspects of serving as a group as a member
participants sometimes struggled to identify areas of
diversity In Tier 3 participants could readily determine ways
to identify opportunities to utilize their personal strengths
to assist with three of the potential presented challenges
However a lack of understanding was demonstrated in termsof using strengths in the areas of delegation confrontation
and mediation This is likely partially due to the struggles
that students face with these skill sets in their daily lives For
the ldquoLeadership in Actionrdquo program students readily created
scenarios that connected with the initial three principles
of the programs However several concepts related to
ethical leadership including ldquobeing fairrdquo and ldquobeing lovingrdquo
presented some challenges for our students and may be
somewhat attributable to the fact that ldquofairrdquo and ldquolovingrdquo are
rather abstract concepts in comparison to the first
three tenets
LAUNCH Leaders Always Undertake New Challenges
The LAUNCH program provides student leaders with
information considered to be foundational and essential to
serving as an effective leader and beyond Since the creation of
LAUNCH over 350 student leaders have the training program
Following each LAUNCH weekend evaluations are collected
and compiled to determine the effectiveness of the program
in meeting the established outcomes A review of the data
for the past three LAUNCH programs indicates that at least
90 of the participants on average achieved the outcomes
Leadership Scholars Program
The Leadership Scholars Program (LSP) was created in
2010 providing participants with opportunities to increase
their leadership competence through both curricular and
co-curricular activities The program focuses on developing
student leaders of remarkable character who seek to become
agents for transformative change on campus and in their
future professions and communities
Each year the program seeks to enroll a cohort of approximately 20
incoming students Over the past three years the cohort size has been
27 (class of 2018) 19 (2017) and 19 (2016) The cohort size fluctuates
based on how many students choose to accept the scholarship and
attend JCU with 35 scholarships offered from a pool of over 200
applicants
The 2014 JCU Commencement saw the first cohort of LSP students
complete their degrees From the entering cohort in fall of 2010 75 o
the students persisted through graduation When reviewing the reasonfor program participant attrition students most commonly leave to
transfer to another institution in order to pursue a degree not provided
by John Carroll (eg pharmacy musical theater) A less frequent reaso
for student attrition is that some participants struggle to ldquofind their
footingrdquo and struggle with their inability to be elected or selected for
a formal leadership position on campus (eg Student Union senator
Resident Assistant)
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Coordinate and enhance leadership development efforts by
gathering together a committee of professionals around campu
who provide related opportunities to students
bull Begin to measure levels of campus engagement among
commuter students in organizations and activities other than
those provided by commuter services
bull Convene a campus wide meeting to discuss issues and services
relevant to the matriculation and ongoing success of transfer
students
bull Develop electronic messages related to engagement
opportunities to distribute to first year students after the
first six weeks of the fall semester
bull Increase the number of first-year students of color whoparticipate in Tier 1 leadership development programs
bull Help to successfully transition a new co-director of the
Leadership Scholarship Program into hisher role in the progra
bull Develop a follow-up leadership development piece for LAUNCH
(for Leadership Always Undertake New Challenges) participant
after they have transitioned into their leadership roles
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Coming from a high school that focused on leadership andentrepreneurship the leadership development programs
were perfect for me The tiers were focused on self-
discovery and how to handle being on a team I got the chance to know
my strengths and weakness and also to discuss leadership in the worl
of comics Leadership is everywhere if I look for it My freshman year
would have been an entirely diff erent experience if it wasnrsquot for the
leadership programs
- Marie Keita rsquo18 Participant in Tiered Leadership Programs
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Major Facility and Equipment Upgrades Provide
Improved Fitness and Sport Experiences
The Department of Recreation coordinated a number of
renovations and equipment upgrades this past year that
improved student faculty staff and community membersrsquo
experience in our facilities The first major project was the
installation of new flooring in the Fitness Studio where cyclingclasses yoga Zumba and other activities are conducted
giving the space a safer refreshed and modern look
The Corbo Room Improvement Task Force created spring
2014 addressed two necessary improvements including
additional Corbo Room equipment and new flooring in
the cardio area Throughout spring and summer 2015 the
Johnson Natatorium lap pool and diving well were repainted
and re-coated along with a new ultraviolet water treatment
system A new electronic scoreboard was installed which
will certainly improve the competition experience for teams
coaches and fans
Club Sport Members Active in Competition and
Service to Others
There are club sport teams at John Carroll with over 200
student participants The teams include Rowing Field
Hockey Hockey Womenrsquos Basketball Menrsquos Rugby Sailing
Ultimate Frisbee Menrsquos Volleyball Water Polo and Womenrsquos
Volleyball Funded in part by the Student Activity Fee
students manage all operational aspects of club sports
including fundraising membership recruitment and retention
practice and competition scheduling and travel Team
members are also involved in service on a regular basisSome of the programs they support are the Labre Project
Cleveland Clinicrsquos Lerner Center for Autism Project Linus
St Malachis Lunch Program and numerous service projects
offered through JCUrsquos Center for Service and Social Action
Pilot Shadow Program of Intramural Student
Supervisors Shows Promise
The intramural (IM) employees interested in becoming IM
Student Supervisors participated in a new staff development
and training program in which they were paired up to
shadow current IM Student Supervisors during evening or
weekend IM competitions The purpose of this opportunityis to nurture professional development leadership skills and
staff camaraderie as well as to provide on-the-job training
in regards to the duties and responsibilities of an IM Student
Supervisor This shadowing experience allowed for IM staff
to self-identify if they felt prepared to apply for IM Student
Supervisor positions for next year In addition it provided
current supervisors the opportunity to teach others about
the knowledge and skills they utilize in their position The
Department of Recreation will continue to build on this
program in the future
DATA POINTS
Intramural sports
Intramural sports have continued to thrive and excel
offering opportunity for exercise camaraderie and
an environment for creating meaningful relationships
with peers A total of 1963 individuals participated in
intramural sports in 2014-2015 with 901 being unique
participants There were a total of 1620 males and 343
females who engaged in intramural sports In 2013-2014
there was a total of 1794 participants (1415 males and 379
females) engaged in intramural sports
First-year student participation increased by 36 (376
Unique Individuals 2013-2014 511 Unique Individuals 2014-
2015)
First-year student intramural
participation increased by 3636
421
1963 1620 343
INTRAMURAL SPORT PARTICIPANTS
AVERAGE CORBO FITNESSROOM VISITORS PER DAY
Fitness Offerings
There was a 25 increase in student and staff participation
in fitness activities with an average of 289 participants per
week in 2014-2015 in comparison to 232 average participants
per week in 2013-2014
A Pilates and Stretch and Strengthen class have been added
to the list of fitness classes Corbo Fitness Room participation
for the 2014-2015 academic year averaged 421 visitors per
day with the highest participation of 525 visitors per day In
2013-2014 the average visits per day was 398
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RECREATION
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LOOKING AHEAD
bull Improve orientation training and recognition
efforts for all student staff through the previously
implemented team model Update our student
development model through online offerings new
technology and improved leadership strategies to
stimulate growth and self-awareness
bull Collaborate with different departments on
late night programming health and wellness
initiatives and special events to better meet our
students needs interests and to increase student
engagement Focus these initiatives primarily
at first-year students as well as first-time users(those who may not typically utilize our facilities
or services)
bull Provide risk management training for Club Sports
and Building Supervisor staff Utilize John Carroll
and Northeast Ohio resources so as to better
equip staff for emergency action plans responding
to crisies and dealing effectively with conflict
bull Continue to work towards enhancing technology
resources related to daily operations marketing
of services and programs and departmental
communications assessment and evaluation
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Being involved in the Rec department allowed
me to have two supervisor roles These
roles allowed me to have a great deal of
responsibility I was well respected by my peers seen as
a leader on campus and this makes me very proud The
leadership skills I developed will be something I treasure
and will be very valuable to me as I move forward in my
career I learned that I am a strong leader who has the
ability to stand up to her peers even when it is tough I
learned what it means to love your work because I truly
loved working for this department I found that I am
inspired by people around me who have a tremendously
strong work ethic
I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to work for
the Rec department and I know that if I had not had this
opportunity that my time at Carroll would have never been
the same and I would have never grown as a person as
much as I didrdquo
- Kylie Brooks rsquo15 Club Sport Supervisor and Student
Building Supervisor
Working for Intramurals (IM) has given me the identity
that every student searches for when entering a new
experience It has given me the opportunity to take a
better look at who I am as a person and has given me the
opportunity to make lasting relationships with people
who I would have never met had I not worked for the
department Working for IMrsquos is not just a job for me it
gives me my place at JCU
This position teaches me how to be a leader how tomotivate people and how to be confident in various
situations I learn to lead by example everywhere I
go because a person is always representing the Rec
department no matter whatrdquo
- Greg Olenick rsquo16 Intramural Supervisor
10 200 PARTICIPANTS
CLUB SPORT TEAMS
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
University Community Celebrates the
Re-opening of Murphy Hall
The re-opening of Murphy Hall in August 2014 was a major
accomplishment The newly renovated building impressed Murphy
residents as well as alumni faculty and staff who toured the hall
after a number of ribbon-cutting ceremonies Murphy residents
reported that they appreciated the enhanced community and
study space Since many of the residents had lived in the ldquooldrdquo
Murphy they were especially impressed with the improved
lighting the updated bathrooms and the private sinks
While there were some minor complications in the re-opening
related to electricity heating and cooling windows and paint
the overall re-opening process was seamless and exciting The
cross-divisional collaboration that brought this renovation to
completion was tremendous and a source of great pride for
all who participated The Silver Level LEED certification that
was achieved was a great way to conclude the project
Red Carpet Rolled Out for First-Year Students onMove-In Day
It was exciting to open the 2014-2015 academic year with
one of the largest first-year classes in recent history It was
also the first year where students were living in truly social
cohort communities In order to continue the celebration of
the large first year class First-Year Move-In Day was enhanced
to welcome our students with excitement The feedback from
parents was overwhelmingly positive with many of them
thanking staff members for their energy and assistance
Invaluable to the success of the day was the help of the ROTC
cadets Their hard work and limitless energy helped immensely
Newly Developed Room Change Process Policy a Success
The development and implementation of the comprehensive
room change process policy was an achievement for the
Office of Residence Life (ORL) The policy was shared
widely with students ORL Staff and parents to allow for
transparency and clearer communication The policy also
supported Resident Assistants (RAs) and professional staff
members in having a standard point of reference and specific
procedures to follow
Resident Ministry Program Offerings Expand
In addition to the fall semester First-Year Retreat the
Resident Ministers collaborated with students to offer the
Journey Retreat in the spring semester as well as a ldquoRootsrdquo
overnight outdoor retreat to explore intentional living The
Murphy Mass returned to the Murphy Chapel with increased
attendance at both the Mass (average of 40+) and social
afterwards in the Murphy atrium
ORL Staff Recognized at Northeast Ohio Resident
Assistant Conference
The JCU RA delegation was recognized as the ldquoMost Spiritedrdquo at the
Northeast Ohio RA Conference at Baldwin Wallace University Several
Residence Life staff members presented at the conference with two
RA presenters receiving recognition as one of the ldquoTop 10rdquo programs
DATA POINTS
Number of Residential Students
YEAR FALL SPRING
2010-2011 1708 1661
2011-2012 1789 1734
2012-2013 1786 1724
2013-2014 1657 1606
2014-2015 1755 1676
Murphy Hall closed for renovation
Community Development Activities Sponsored by
Resident Assistants
YEAR TOTAL TOTAL PARTICIPANTS
2013-2014 615 6485
2014-2015 727 5181
After having smaller than projected numbers of rising junior
and senior students sign up to live on campus for the 2015-2016
academic year those currently living on campus were surveyed
to learn more about their decision to live off campus The seven
question survey was sent to 475 residents with a response rate of
21 The most significant findings were
bull The greatest factor impacting the decision to live off
campus was finances (45) This was followed closely
by wanting to experience something different than the
residence halls (22) and wanting a greater sense of
independence (21)
bull Monthly rent for the majority of respondents (67) is
$350-$400 per person every month The question did not
ask respondents to quantify what was included in rent
so there are some unknowns Only 15 of respondents
indicated a rent higher than $400 per person every month
bull The most popular month to sign a lease was March
(29) Prior to February when the 2015-2016 Housing
Information became available 53 of the respondents
had signed leases The other 47 of respondents signed
leases in February and March The earliest a lease was
signed was in September (1)
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RESIDENCE LIFE
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bull Including themselves students reported the number
of people who they will be living off-campus with
Four people (33) followed by five people (19)
three people (16) and six people (14)
bull 76 are planning to live in University Heights Shaker
Heights (13) and South Euclid (9) are the other
two cities with the most respondents
These findings will inform messaging and timing of
information about housing for upper-class students This
data also indicates the need to continue to look at the cost
of living on-campus and how the benefits are explained in
relationship to that cost
While these qualitative findings include only one part of the data
collected they still provide strong insight into the residential
experience The data supports the amount of time effort and
resources devoted to developing and strengthening community It
also supports several key learning goals for students who live on
campus The data also clearly demonstrates the concerns about
facilities that have been at the forefront of the work done this
year by the ORL All of these insights will be better informed once
the compilation and analysis of the quantitative data is complete
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Review of ORL structure and staffing
bull Expand knowledge of and competency in academic
processes and procedures to better inform future
collaborations
bull Enhance education around issues pertaining to respect
including but not limited to vandalism safety interpersonal
violence and relationships with non-residence life staff
members serving the residential communities
STUDENT PERSPECTIVES
This was my third year at John Carroll University
and my first year living on campus The amount
of care and concern that I received from my Area
Coordinator Adrian Tamas and all of the Murphy RAs was
amazing I never thought that I would feel that comfortable
away from home but because of the staff in Murphy Hall I
now call John Carroll University home Itrsquos been a wonderfu
year as a resident in Murphy and I cannot wait for my next
and final year Thank you for everythingrdquo
- Ghada Abu Shaweesh rsquo16 Resident
ldquoThree years ago I was a sophomore who lived with great
tension and anxiety I had not yet developed the courage to
grow into the leader who I wanted to be on campus Then I
was selected to be a Resident Assistant From that moment
on I was on a path that would allow me to grow and develop
into a leader on campus a man for others and the person
who I ultimately desired to become I am beyond thankful for
my time with Residence Life The professional staff alongwith my fellow staff members and residents have left their
marks on me I will forever remember the time wersquove spent
together the laughter wersquove shared the critical moments
that have pushed us outside of our comfort zones and the
relationships wersquove cultivated From the bottom of my heart
thank yourdquo
- John Barrett rsquo15 Senior Resident Assistant
81 1621 PARTICIPANTS
RESIDENCE SATISFACTION SURVEY RESPONSE RATE
The ORL staff created a survey focused on the following
areas satisfaction with RA satisfaction with residence hall
space cleanliness and processes assessment of ability to
sleep and study learning as a result of living in a residence
hall and overall satisfaction While the quantitative portions
of the survey are not yet compiled and analyzed the
qualitative data was compiled and reviewed The overall
response rate was approximately 81 of 1621 residents who
received the survey
Some of the key findings
bull Residents overwhelmingly responded that the most
important lesson skill or value learned this year was
about relationships with others Residents described
relationships with roommates learning to live in
community and how to deal with people who were
different Skills and lessons related to living independently
(time management responsibility and accountability)
were the second most frequent responses
bull The respondents most frequently cited that the best
part of their residential experience was related to the
people with whom they lived their roommate and
or floormates Other frequent responses included the
sense of community the RA and the convenience ofliving on campus
bull Cleanliness and other facility issues were the main
concerns that residents cited when asked about what
they would like to see improved about on-campus
living Other frequent responses included the dining
hall loudness of fellow floor members and both the
enforcement of and lack of enforcement of residence
hall policies
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
New Late Night Program Collaborations
Streak the Center programs were held during fall 2014 and spring
2015 to provide students with opportunities to gather together
and participate in a variety of social programs including arts and
crafts entertainment movies food recreation relaxation music
and more This large scale event was made possible through
cross-departmental collaboration between the Office of Student
Activities Student Union Programming Board (SUPB) Orientation
and Leadership Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion
Counseling Center Violence Prevention and Action Center
Residence Life Health Education and Promotion Student Health
and Wellness Center and Recreation This event attracted over
550 students each semester it was held
Infusion of Intergroup Dialogue within iLead Program
The Office of Student Activities (OSA) in collaboration with the
Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion incorporated the ldquoCommon
Groundrdquo workshop within the iLead student organization training
program iLead a day-long leadership training opportunity for
student organizations operates with the goal of providing student
leaders an understanding of the nuts and bolts of running a successful
organization on campus The ldquoCommon Gorundrdquo training facilitated
by staff who are Intergroup Dialogue facilitators and students
who have completed the Intergroup Dialogue class in the fall
provided education on discrimination and oppression Seventy-four
student organization leaders representing 64 organizations were in
attendance at this training Of those who attended 69 completed
program evaluations In the evaluation students were asked to
identify one creative way they could apply what they learned in the
workshop into their organization The results are as follows
bull 31 stated they could raise awareness through discussionor activity and 27 stated by maintaining awareness and
working to make a difference
bull Other responses included education through information
and diversifying organization membership
bull The top three areas students reported they learned more
about during their experience at iLead were dealing with
discrimination advertising and funding policies
Student Leader Team created for Late Night Programming
The OSA developed a team of student leaders tasked with
assisting in the planning promotion and implementation oflate night programming events sponsored through the Office
of Student Activities Leaders were chosen from the current
student programmers that were already active Expectations were
established and provided to SUPB By January 2015 SUPB was
required to plan a reoccurring late night program on campus every
Friday and Saturday during the academic year between the hours
of 10 pm and midnight
DATA POINTS
bull SUPB held 13 additional programs in 2014-2015 with
an increase of 51 more participants in comparison
to the 2013-2014 academic year (66 programs with
8437 attendants in 2013-2014 79 programs with 12787
attendants in 2014-2015) Programs which were added
include Rock Out Your Room Meet the Greeks Step
Afrika and more
bull Comedian Dave Coulier performed duringHomecoming this year and was attended by
approximately 1000 students
bull The fall semester Welcome Back Concert sponsored by
SUPB board attracted 600 additional participants in the
2014-2015 academic year (300 in 2013 ndash 2014 900 in
2014-2015)
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Conduct an assessment of our current large-scale
programming needs to obtain an accurate pulse on the
types of social late-night programming students needand want Explore collaboration opportunities with other
programming departments like Recreation Residence
Life and Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion for
this project
bull Work with departments in Student Affairs and across the
university to identify event attendance tracking software
options to better track event participation
bull Develop a template to help map the university learning
goals to the activities of SUPB and student organizations
in order to create a new assessment plan
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Irsquom the current president of the Paranormal
Research Group The Student Activities
Office has definitely impacted my overall
JCU experience in a positive way The office gave us
the opportunity to strengthen the bonds within our
organization I learned a lot of leadership strategies with
the officersquos help I learned how to manage and finance an
organization while maintaining the fun factor of what an
organization should be [Student Organizations are] so
important to have because [they] allow students to conn
to each other and their community The office off ers a
one of a kind experience here at Carroll and is crucial [fo
students] to get the most out of JCUrdquo
- Bryan Mersol rsquo17 Student Organization President
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Student Feedback Leads to Increased Physician Hours
Anecdotal feedback over the past several years suggested
the need to increase the hours and days of the week that
physicians would see patients in order to better meet
studentsrsquo busy schedules The Student Health and Wellness
Survey was administered and results clearly supported
this need In recent years physicians came to campus on
Mondays (25 hrs) and Thursdays (25 hrs) for a total of fivehours With the new contract physician hours were increased
to eight hours a week on Mondays (4 hrs) and Fridays (4
hrs) As a result physician visits increased by 43 (536
physicians visits in 2013-2014 and 767 in 2014-2015) and
students are very pleased with this improved service
HealthSpot Installation Provides Additional Care
Options for Students
John Carroll is the first college in the United States to provide
physician appointments through a computerized kiosk
called the HealthSpot This technology is at the forefront of
revolutionary high-quality medical care Students are put inface-to-face contact with a healthcare professional via video
screen The kiosk comes equipped with everything they
would need to perform a variety of remote treatments under
the supervision of an on-site medical professional Some of
the common ailments that are able to be addressed through
HealthSpot are Allergies cold and flu cough sinus infections
rashes fever sore throats and more With the installation of
this technology the SHWC is now able to provide students
with medical care five days a week Since November 2014 a
total of 21 students have utilized the HealthSpot
New Contract with Cleveland Clinic Saves Center $15000The SHWC entered into a new contract with the Cleveland
Clinic physicians in an effort to reduce costs With this new
contract and subsequent change in physicians over $15000
in was saved in comparison to last year
Nurses Utilize Brief Motivational Interview Training to
Identify and Intervene with At-risk Students
To properly screen for and address high-risk behaviors in
students visiting the SHWC nurses participated in brief
motivational interview training Motivational interviewing
(MI) supports health behavior change by helping individuals
explore and resolve their ambivalence about change without
evoking resistance MI techniques can be incorporated into
routine patient care Additionally an MI screening form was
completed by 719 students during the spring 2015 semester
Students who screened positive for high-risk behaviors were
engaged in a brief motivational interview with a nurse and
received information to help strengthen their motivation to
change those unhealthy behaviors in order to achieve their
optimum level of wellness
DATA POINTS
The SHWC saw a 7 increase in unique individuals in 2014-2015 and
an overall increase of 10 in the total number of client visits (which
covers all SHWC services) Flu and allergy injections were both up
this year by 21 and 31 respectively
2013-2014 2014-2015
Client Visits 3133 3451
Unique Individuals 1228 1320
Physicians Visits 536 767
Van Runs 270 242
Nutritional Visits 185 123
Sent to Area Health Centers 103 202
STDHIV Clinic 84 46
Gynecological Visits 25 39
Travel Clinic Visits 93 62
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Explore options for obtaining an electronic medical
record program
bull Increase awareness and visibility of the HealthSpot as an
alternative quality health care treatment
bull Support the Universityrsquos learning goals and collaborate
with the student health and wellness group by developing
programs to promote students to be self-health advocates
based on data from the National Collegiate Health
Assessment survey
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working at the Health Center was the first job
I received on campus and it has become like a
second home to me I have had the opportunity to
learn about diff erent privacy policies and how they work in
a college setting as well as bits and pieces about the medical
field coupled with great experience along the way This
department provides students with the care they need to
continue to do well in other areas at JCU by making sure they
get the best care possible and allowing students to share their
problems in all realms of the health world whether physical
or mental They make it possible for all students to feel and
perform their best during their time at JCUrdquo
- Anna Lawler rsquo16 Work Study employee
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Opening of Relaxation Room
Research on college campuses demonstrates that stress
is the number one impediment for academic performance
and overall well-being Therefore the University Counseling
Center (UCC) collaborated with the Grasselli Library in
developing the Relaxation Room located in the Learning
Commons The room provides students with a quiet
welcoming space to learn about and practice a variety of
research-based mind and body stress-reduction techniques
It includes
bull A state-of-the-art massage recliner
bull Guided relaxation audio recordings
bull Computer-based biofeedback programs
bull Psycho-educational books and handouts
bull Yoga mats and meditation rugs
Students can use the Relaxation Roomrsquos resources by signing
up for specific time slots Individual consultation is also
provided for the biofeedback program so students can use itto its fullest potential
Outreach Initiativesrsquo Message is that Help is lsquoWithin
Reachrsquo at the UCC
A programmatic and marketing theme was developed for all
community outreach initiatives titled ldquoWithin Reachrdquo This
past year a total of 22 outreach initiatives offered under
this new marketing theme were offered to students faculty
and staff Programs focused on increasing awareness of
mental health issues among college students and promoting
help-seeking behavior One of the most successful programs
was a dinner and movie night featuring a speaker from theNational Alliance on Mental Illness with over 80 students in
attendance as well as several faculty and staff
Installation of Titanium Scheduling Software
For many years the UCC has used a paper system to collect
and reference student information when visits occur The new
database system Titanium allows the staff to electronically
store student records and access them quickly when
needed This technological solution is critically necessary
in streamlining operations to allow for a seamless client
experience for the students and a more effective working
environment for the UCC staff
DATA POINTS
Total Counseling Services Overall
A total of 254 students received counseling services for the
2014-2015 academic year (4 less students from 2013-2014)
Out of those students 649 (165) were female and 351
(89) were male The highest percentage of students seen
were freshmen at 265 (67) which is consistent with the
2013-2014 year
Most common reasons students visited the UCC in 2014-2015
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Provide staff orientation and training for new UCC
employees (interim director full-time counselor part-
time counselor) and trainees (two doctoral interns one
masterrsquos intern and one psychiatry resident)
bull Continue the implementation of Titanium Scheduling
Software and fully transition to electronic records
bull Expand outreach programming through the Relaxation
Room and the Within Reach event series
of visits are related to anxiety
(53 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to depression
(14 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to academics
(41 Decrease from 13-14)
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
I have had a wonderful experience with the
UCC and have encouraged other friends
who are struggling to go there too No
part of my experience has been negative and I look
forward to my sessions In the short time I have been
going I feel that I have already made tremendous
improvements My only suggestion for improving the
center is to continue to inform students of its resources
and how valuable it can berdquo
- Anonymous student UCC Satisfaction Survey
874
585
348
254 TOTAL STUDENTS THAT RECEIVEDCOUNSELING SERVICES
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Interpersonal Violence Reporting Increase
The Violence Prevention and Action Center (VPAC)
experienced a substantial increase in the amount of time
advocating for survivors of interpersonal violence along with
the total number of students reporting interpersonal violence
incidents in the 2014-2015 academic year These increases
indicate that the awareness of issues related to interpersonal
violence and the need for bystanders to identify and createempathy with those suffering has most likely increased as well
Large-scale Bystander Intervention Training
Conducted with 638 Rising Sophomores
In collaboration with the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
Recovery Resources Residence Life Dean of Students Office
and Health Promotion and Wellness the VPAC Coordinator
successfully conducted Bystander intervention Training
for 638 rising sophomore students Of those 638 students
46 were male and 54 female This training was made
mandatory as a part of the housing selection process
The purpose of this training was to teach students the
concept of bystander intervention A bystander is anyone
who observes an emergency or a situation in which it is
likely that someone could use help Bystander intervention
programs teach people to overcome their resistance to
checking in and helping out These programs have been
found to be very helpful on college campuses to thwart
sexual assault abusive alcohol consumption concerns about
suicide depression and eating disorders
Students also learn how to identify a continuum of
inappropriate sexual behaviors through experiential
activities designed to create empathy with those who have
experienced sexual or dating violence At the end of the
training students develop skills to intervene as a bystander
and make a commitment to intervene before during and
after an incident of sexual or dating violence
Peer Health Advocate Program Exceeds
Membership Goals
One of the VPACrsquos goals this year was to train 10 Peer
Health Advocates by April 2015 Peer Health Advocates are
tasked with educating the campus on a gamut of topics
associated with interpersonal violence including bullying
dating and relationship violence and more This goal was
met and exceeded in January 2015 when a total of 18 Peer
Health Advocates were trained An additional 10 Peer Health
Advocates were trained by Alex Leslie of the Cleveland Rape
Crisis Center in March 2015 ndash for a total of 38 Advocates Peer
Health Advocates facilitated three interpersonal violence
presentations to the following groups of student leaders
Fraternity and sorority new members Panhellenic Council
and participants in the LAUNCH leadership program a core
leadership training for students in prominent leadership
positions on campus
DATA POINTS
Educational Programming
Forty-two educational programs were provided to 1639 individuals
in fall 2014 covering topics such as alcohol sex and consent healthy
relationships and more Seventeen trainings were provided to 777
individuals in spring 2015 covering similar topics When comparing
to the previous year 51 more programs were held in 2014-2015
(39 programs 2013-2014 59 programs 2014-2015) and 40 more
individuals attended these programs (1731 2013-2014 2416 2014-2015)
Bystander Intervention Training
Participants who completed bystander intervention training
completed a survey developed by Recovery Resources to collect
demographic information as well as information related to bystander
behavioral intent and problem gambling knowledge Questions
measured behavioral intent and gambling knowledge Results of this
survey revealed
89
88
92
93
of participants reported feeling a sense of
responsibility to intervene in issues of substance
use sexual violence and mental health problems
of students understand the obstacles to
intervene in these issues
of students plan to use the skills they learned
from the training in the future
of students reported at least one action that they
planned on taking after the training
LOOKING AHEADbull Hire train and supervise a graduate assistant to assist
with programming and outreach initiatives that focus on
interpersonal violence and bystander intervention
bull Develop a new brand for the Violence Prevention and Action
Center including a new logo and brochure
bull Co-teach AR274 Peer Health Advocate Seminar created to
educate ten Peer Health Advocates
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working with Coordinator of the VPAC this the past year
has been a true joy I learned a variety of skills and about
several topics such as bystander intervention signs of
an abusive relationship substance abuse and how to help someone
in a crisis By the end of my senior year I was gave presentations on
my own to students around campus Working with VPAC has made
me a well-rounded student with a large desire to help others in any
way that I can She taught me to be an eff ective presenter and to be a
leader on campus The skills I learned will not only benefit me in my
future career but as a better member in societyrdquo
- Gina Paolini rsquo15 Peer Health Advocate
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KINGS OF THE OAC
A major trophy returned to JCUs campus for the first
time since the 2003-04 school year
John Carrolls all-around effort on the mens side earned the
Blue Streaks the OAC Mens All-Sports Trophy It was the fifth
time in program history John Carroll earned this prestigious
trophy The Men of Carroll finished with 83 points besting
second-place Mount Union who turned in 8025 points
A BUNDLE OF HONORS
Mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik might need to
build a new trophy case for all of his 2014-15 honors
The midfielder was named the 2014 Capital One Academic
All-Americareg of the Year for Division III mens soccer The
honor gave Potocnik his second-straight Capital One
Academic All-Americareg honor having been a second-team
selection in 2013 He became just the second Blue Streak to
earn this prestigious honor joining Mackenzie Griffin (softball
2013) This honor was just the tip of the iceberg for one of
the top players in JCU mens soccer history
Potocnik was one of six student-athletes nationally to be a
part of Northwestern Mutuals Inspiring Potential float in
the Tournament of Rosesreg Rose Parade
In addition Potocnik earned D3soccercom All-America
NSCAAContinental Tire All-Region All-Ohio All-OAC and
Academic All-OAC accolades Finally Potocnik was JCUs
male recipient of the Clyde Lamb Award given to the top
graduating male and female student-athletes at each of the
10 OAC institutions
HISTORY IN THE MAKING
John Carrolls mens tennis team celebrated a program
first this year The Blue Streaks made their first-ever
NCAA Tournament appearance
John Carroll qualified with a 5-4 win over Otterbein in the
championship match of the OAC Tournament John Carroll
would go on to beat Franciscan in the first round of the
NCAA Tournament before bowing out to Kenyon
The Blue Streaks had won five OAC titles prior but the OAC did
not have an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament until recently
NCAA APPEARANCESIn addition to the mens tennis team John Carroll
had three teams and seven individuals qualify for the
NCAA National Championship fields
JCUs football team made its second-straight NCAA
appearance John Carroll rolled past Centre 63-28 in the
first round and held on for a 14-12 win over Wheaton (Ill)
in the second round The Blue Streaks bowed out in the
quarterfinals with a 36-28 loss to the Purple Raiders
The mens basketball team earned its 13th-ever NCAA
Tournament bid The program earned a bid for the first timesince 2010 The womens basketball team earned its second-
straight and second-overall bid to the NCAA Tournament
field
Individually senior Dan Mirman repeated as an All-American
at 149 pounds for wrestling He became JCU wrestlings 106th
All-American Mirman had plenty of company at the NCAA
Wrestling National Championship as seniors Terner Gott and
Todd Gaydosh gave the Blue Streaks three competitors for
the first time since 2005
John Carroll had three members of the cross country team
qualify for the NCAA National Championships in seniorTadhg Karski sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson It marked the first time since 2004 that the
Blue Streaks sent three runners to the cross country NCAA
National Championship Senior Nick Williams qualified for
the NCAA Indoor Track and Field National Championships in
the 60m hurdles while senior Rocky Mitolo qualified for the
NCAA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships in
the shot put
ALL-AMERICANS
Brian Potocnik and Dan Mirman had plenty of company in the
All-American department
Football senior Aramis Greenwood was the most decorated
student-athlete when it came to All-American honors The
wide receiver made the prestigious AFCA Division III All-
America team becoming the first Blue Streak to do so since
2008 and just the eighth overall He would go on to garner
third team honors on the AP Little All-America Team and
honorable mention D3footballcom honors
In all four football players earned All-American honors with
junior offensive lineman Anthony Latina senior linebacker
Kevin Cope and senior quarterback Mark Myers earning
honors from D3footballcom
Senior right-hander Drew Doring earned second team
All-America honors from D3baseballcom and the ABCA
Rawlings He became the first JCU pitcher to earn All-
America honors since 1985
Sophomore Katlyn Spahar was accorded honorable mention
WBCA Division III All-America accolades for her outstanding
performance on the hardwood
INDIVIDUALSTEAMS
4QUALIFIED FOR NCAA NATIONAL
CHAMPIONSHIP FIELDS7
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ATHLETIC HIGHLIGHTS
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RIDING OFF INTO THE SUNSET
An era came to a close this school year as Kerry Volkmann
retired after being the mentor of the John Carroll wrestling
program since 1987
The Hall of Fame coach guided his charges to two national
titles and 47 All-American honors He started the year
winning his 300th dual match in the seasons opening
weekend with a 34-11 win over Niagara County Community
College at the Bob Del Rosa Duals
Over 200 former wrestlers football players coaches
teammates friends and fans of the JCU wrestling program
celebrated Volkmanns legacy in his last home dual
400 AND COUNTING
The OAC mens basketball 400-club inducted
its fifth member this year
John Carroll mens basketball head coach Mike Moran won
his 400th game at JCU with a 97-78 win over Ohio Northern
on December 10
Moran who just completed his 23rd year at JCU entered
the season 35th amongst active Division III coaches in total
wins He now ranks fourth all-time in wins amongst OAC
mens basketball coaching greats
In April Moran was honored by the GCBCA as the recipient
of the Dennis Lustig Golden Deeds Award for his long-time
contributions to basketball in the Cleveland-area
CENTURY MARK
A third coaching milestone occurred for JCUs coaches
this year Mens soccer head coach Hector Marinaro earned
his 100th win with a 3-0 shutout over Muskingum on senior
night
OAC TEAM SUCCESS
John Carroll celebrated a wide-array of achievements
at the team level within the OAC
The mens tennis team won its first OAC title since 2006
John Carroll earned a share of the regular-season crown
before edging Otterbein 5-4 in the championship match of
the OAC Tournament
The mens soccer team was unbeaten in the OAC regular-
season It marked the fifth undefeated and untied regular-
season by an OAC institution since 1984
On the mens side John Carroll had a slew of second-place
OAC finishes The football cross country and indoor track amp
field teams all captured solo possession of second-place in
the OAC The mens basketball and baseball teams tied for
second in their respective regular seasons
Mike Moran won
his 400th game
Menrsquos tennis team
won its first OAC
title since 2006
Hector Marinaro
earned his 100th w
Womens lacrosse
made its long-awai
debut
On the womens side the Blue Streaks volleyball team
returned to the championship match of the OAC Tournament
for the first time since 1995 The womens swimming amp diving
team was undefeated in OAC regular-season dual meets
OAC INDIVIDUAL SUCCESS
John Carroll had 10 individuals earn OAC titles
The womens swimming and diving team led the way with
seven Sophomore Margaret Zagrobelny junior Lindsey Fano
freshman Anne Crowley and senior Victoria Watson led the
way earning OAC gold in the 400-medley relay Watson
would go on to capture first in the 200-freestyle and as part
of the 400-free relay Fano would capture an individual title
in the 100-breast Watson was joined by freshman Megan
Hawk sophomore Amanda Casamatta and senior Katii
Sheffield on the OAC-champion 400-free relay
Senior Rocky Mitolo (shot put) and junior Adam North (long
jump) earned first-place finishes at the outdoor track amp field
championship
Senior Dan Mirman rounded out the titles taking first at
149-pounds in wrestling
THE INAUGURATION
The womens lacrosse team made its long-awaited debut
After having to outlast Clevelands winter weather the Blue
Streaks turned in a 20-10 win over Houghton on February 28
The team would go on to finish 10-5 and earn the No 2 seed
in the OAC Tournament
STELLAR COACHING
John Carroll is blessed with stellar coaching for its
student-athletes Two Blue Streak coaches were
recognized by their peers this year
Laura Rodeffer was named the OAC Volleyball Coach of the
Year She continues to have her Blue Streaks on the rise
Rodeffers team turned in a 23-7 record in 2014 and were in
the hunt for the OAC regular-season title until the last week
of the season
Shaun Keenan earned OAC Mens Tennis Coach of the Year
honors for helping guide the mens tennis team to one of the
best seasons in program history
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AMONG THE BEST IN THE
REGION AND OHIO
John Carroll had 29 student-athletes earn All-Region honors
while 17 added All-Ohio honors for the year
Baseball senior Drew Doring led the way The senior right-
hander was tabbed as the 2015 Mid-East Regional Pitcher of
the Year by both D3baseballcom and ABCARawlings
Note In elect sports it is possible to earn multiple All-Region and All-Ohio
honors so each student-athlete was counted once per sport they played
Additionally some sports do not have All-Region or All-Ohio honors
OAC MAJOR AWARD
WINNERS - PLAYERS
JCUs student-athletes were amongst the best in the
conference with six players taking home major awards
from the OAC
John Carroll had a trio of players on honors for their stellar
play on the pitch Senior Brian Potocnik was the Mens SoccerMidfielder of the Year while junior teammate Jimmy Mattina
was the Mens Soccer Defender of the Year On the womens
side senior Haley McDonald took home Goalkeeper of the
Year accolades
On the diamond senior Drew Doring was the Kent Tekulve
Pitcher of the Year He was the first JCU hurdler to earn this
honor since Luke Adkins in 2004
On the gridiron junior Kevin Cope was named the Gene
Slaughter Most Outstanding Linebacker It was the second-
straight year JCU has taken home the conferences top
linebacker honor On the hardwood sophomore KatlynSpahar gave JCU back-to-back Helen Ludwig Player of the
Year accolades
ALL-OAC HONORS
John Carroll had 136 student-athletes earn All-OAC
honors this year
Football led the way with a school-record 20 selections The
Blue Streaks picked up 22 honors from the outdoor track
and field teams with 12 from the men and 10 on the womens
side Mens indoor track and field (nine) baseball (eight) and
womens swimming and diving (eight) rounded out the top six
Note Each member of the swimming and diving team earning All-
OAC honors was counted once Each member of the track and field
team earning All-OAC honors was counted once for cross country
once for indoor and once for outdoor
HITTING THE BOOKS
As mentioned earlier mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik was
named the Capital One Academic All-Americareg of the Year for
Division III mens soccer He had an abundance of company as
numerous Blue Streaks really buckled down in the classroom
Football senior safety Brody Zangaro earned second team
Capital One Academic All-Americareg honors for the second
straight year On the district level Potocnik Zangaro and
baseball junior right-hander Aaron Lapaglia earned Capital
One Academic All-District accolades
Wrestling sophomore Sal Corrao and senior Todd Gaydosh
earned NWCA Scholar All-American honors Womens
swimming and diving junior Lindsey Fano was a CSCAA
Individual Scholar All-American Cross country senior Nicki
Bohrer sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson were named USTFCCCA All-Academic honorees
for cross country Rounding out the honors were seven
members of the softball team who all earned NFCA Scholar-
Athlete distinctions
Potocnik and softball senior right-hander Rachel Byrnes were
JCUs recipients of the Clyde Lamb Awards
Additionally 83 student-athletes were honored with
Academic All-OAC honors
Note Select honors from the Capital One Academic All-Americareg
program have not been released yet
83 STUDENT983085ATHLETES WERE HONORED
WITH ACADEMIC ALL983085OAC HONORS
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VISIONJohn Carroll University will graduate individuals of intellect and
character who lead and serve by engaging the world around them
and around the globe
MISSIONAs a Jesuit Catholic university John Carroll inspires individuals to excel
in learning leadership and service in the region and in the world
CORE VALUES
The Universityrsquos core values include a commitment to
learning in order to create
bull An environment of inquiry which embraces Jesuit
Catholic education as a search for truth where faith and
reason complement each other in learning In pursuit of
our educational mission the University welcomes the
perspectives and participation in our mission of faculty
staff students and alumni of all faiths and of no faith
bull A rigorous approach to scholarship that instills in our
graduates the knowledge eloquence sensitivity and
commitment to embrace and to live humane values
bull A campus committed to the intellectual spiritual
emotional and physical development of each student
bull An inclusive community where differing points of view
and experience are valued as opportunities for mutual
learning
bull A culture of service and excellence that permeates
every program and office
bull A commitment to sharing our gifts in service to each
other and the community
bull A campus that responds to demographic economic
and social challenges
bull An appreciation that our personal and collective
choices can build a more just world
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
The following initiatives are essential to the University
being recognized as a center of learning and service
bull Create a diverse community of faculty staff alumni
and friends dedicated to advancing the Universityrsquos
vision mission and core values
bull Create a learning community of outstanding teacher-scholars characterized by the commitment to
student achievement
bull Create a talented cohort of service-oriented staff
committed to achieving and being recognized as a
center of learning and service
bull Recruit enroll retain and graduate a talented
diverse student body prepared for todayrsquos global
reality and committed to learning leadership and
service that will engage the world
bull Secure resources necessary to foster an
extraordinary learning experience and promote John
Carrollrsquos mission as a Jesuit Catholic university
bull Assist in responding to demographic economic and
social challenges in our region in order to support
investment and employment opportunities and build
confidence in our shared future
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Womenrsquos Lacrosse Celebrates Inaugural
Season as Official Varsity Sport
Womenrsquos lacrosse finished its first season with a record of
10-5 second in the Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) losing to
Baldwin Wallace in the conference semifinals The team also
won the first Team Service Award a new collaboration with
the Center for Service and Social Action
Students Benefit from Sports-related
On-line Career Network
Teamwork Online a global sports network which connects
over three million sports enthusiasts with executives and
professionals at over 800 sports teams and venues was
launched in partnership with the Center for Career Services
in September 2014 As of April 2015 there were 244 JCU
students enrolled in the program and seven students landed
an internship or a full-time job as a result of their networking
through this valuable resource
Coaching Accolades for Volleyball
and Menrsquos Tennis
Two coaches received OAC Honors for bringing their programs
to new heights this season Laura Rodeffer was named
Volleyball Coach of the Year with the team finishing 23-7 and
playing in their first OAC Championship match since 1995
Shaun Keenan Menrsquos Tennis coach was named Menrsquos Coach of
the Year Keenan led the team to its first NCAA Championship
appearance beating Franciscan University of Stuebenville in
the first round after winning the OAC Championship
Wrestling Staff Honors and Changes
With over 200 former wrestlers football players and
friends at his last wrestling home match JCU honored and
celebrated the culmination of Kerry Volkmannrsquos 28 year
coaching career Following in his footsteps as the next Head
Coach of Wrestling is JCU alumnus Mark Hawald rsquo05 a former
JCU All-American NCAA Post-graduate Scholarship winner
and successful collegiate coach at Mount Union University
and Case Western Reserve University
DATA POINTS
This year 682 total athletic participants were reported to the
NCAA compared to 637 in 2013-2014 a 7 increase
20 7500EVENTS PARTICIPANTS
STUDENT AND ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT
12WOMENrsquoSBASKETBALL
44MENrsquoS
SOCCER
23WOMENrsquoSSOCCER
20 SOFTBALL
20 VOLLEYBALL
20 WRESTLING
15 MENrsquoSSWIMMING
22WOMENrsquoSSWIMMING
18MENrsquoSBASKETBALL
44 BASEBALL
24 MENrsquoS CROSSCOUNTRY
20WOMENrsquoS CROSSCOUNTRY
166 FOOTBALL
13 MENrsquoS GOLF
6 WOMENrsquoS GOLF
MENrsquoSLACROSSE41
WOMENrsquoSLACROSSE17
16 WOMENrsquoSTENNIS
53MENrsquoSTRACK983085INDOOR
34WOMENrsquoSTRACK983085INDOOR
51MENrsquoSTRACK983085OUTDOOR
30WOMENrsquoSTRACK983085OUTDOOR
The Athletic Department sponsored over 20 student and
alumni engagement events throughout the year totaling
over 7500 participants not including attendance at home
varsity competitions Activities included the Homecoming
and Family Weekend Football game the Joshua M Bernot
rsquo04 Golf Outing the 1994 Football Reunion the Academic
Achievement Banquet and the Senior Athlete Send-Off
Senior athlete exit interviews were conducted in the spring by
the Senior Director of Athletics and Recreation Laurie Massato determine their overall satisfaction with their academic
athletic and co-curricular experiences A random sampling
of 42 seniors from different sports hometowns and starters
versus non-starters were emailed interview invitations
yielding a total of 11 students agreeing to participate Here
were common themes from studentsrsquo responses
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ATHLETICS
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LOOKING AHEAD
Furthering Student Development and Engagement by
bull Communicating and refining the process around the
Team Service Award
bull Utilizing Student Athletic Advisory Committee
meetings to record service activity share information
about service experiences enhance communicationamong athletes and to get feedback on departmental
decision-making
bull Exploring new and improved ways to obtain feedback
about the student-athlete experience
bull Utilizing social media in a more intentional way to
engage students in support of our programs
Developing and Implementing Advancement and
Alumni Engagement strategies by
bull Working towards more efficient exchange of
information regarding athletic related gifts to includefollow-up with donors
bull Capitalizing on opportunities both on campus and
on the road to gather alumni parents and donors in
support of our teams
bull Implementing a spending plan for Blue Gold funds
targeting specific program needs and the goal of
recognizing program success and student-athletes
bull Expanding upon the senior student-athlete social with
additional contact and potential awards program
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
In my final years I could not be more excited about
the future of student-athletes at John Carroll From
a football perspective people like Tom Arth Brian
Cochran Brandon Staley Matthew Feeney DJ Debick and
Ryan Gravel are people I had the pleasure of working with and
who have proven how vital they are to our university beyond
football With more time and energy being invested in our
athletic programs recently results have followed along quickl
In a hotbed for extremely high quality individuals Northeast
Ohio is a competitive area for colleges to compete for student
athletes If I had one message for the administration at John
Carroll as a proud graduate enthused about the direction of
our school it would read Strike while the iron is hot In a
continued investment in our programs and more importantly
our student-athletes results will reciprocate the process I
really believe in the message John Carroll has to off er As
someone who also had the opportunity of being a work study
student in the athletic department I am confident that our
coaches and athletic staff are a living example of that message
and we should be proud I hope other students experiences ca
continue to blossom beyond what I know now I am enthralled
to see John Carroll athletics continue to growrdquo
- Marty Gibbons rsquo15 Football
What did you learn as a result of your participation in
varsity athletics
bull Academics was the first priority very challenging as a
varsity athlete
bull Value of holistic development the need to get
involved in co-curricular learning experiences
bull Time management skills
bull Critical importance of teammate friendships and
relationships with coaching staff
bull Development of healthy coping skills and resiliency by
mediating conflicts andor adversity in sport school or
personal life
bull Leadership skills
bull Identity development (who I am who I want to be
and what I value)
What were some of your challenges as a varsity athlete
bull Frustration of not winning
bull Coaching transitions
bull Team leadership struggles
bull Balancing responsibilities
bull Scheduling
Furthering academic excellence and student success by
bull Continuing to identify and communicate new and refine existing
academic support mechanisms for students
bull Working collaboratively with the advising office faculty
representative and registrarrsquos office to refine communicationwith and among student-athletes in relation to eligibil ity and
scheduling issues
bull Implementing the first phase of the Faculty Mentor Program
Participating in university and departmental strategic planning
efforts by
bull Conducting a cost-benefit analysis in conjunction with the
Strategic Budgeting Task-Force which identifies the value of
student-athletes and programs for admissions advancement
and student life
bull Continuing to work towards securing the necessary resources for
continued success by attracting qualified student-athletes who will
thrive at JCU and external support through engaged alumni friends
and sponsorships
bull Continuing to identify and communicate priority needs for
student success program excellence department functionality
and retention of students and staff
682 PARTICIPANTS IN 23 ATHLETIC SPORTS
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Responding to Student Concerns
Regarding Police Violence
The death of Tamir Rice on November 23 2014 and other
African American males across the country brought many
concerned students to the CSDI (The Center for Student
Diversity and Inclusion) staff to discuss their fear anger and
frustrations The conversations reminded staff that many
of our students of color particularly men feel unsafe bothon-and off-campus simply because of their race In response
the CSDI staff developed a number of programs to promote a
space for dialogue prayer and action Examples of programs
included Emergency Community Meeting Campus Vigil for
Ferguson PBSrsquos Every Motherrsquos Son Point of View Film Black
and Blue A Discussion on the American Justice System and
Moment of Silence for Lives Lost Due to Police Brutality
Hosted annual conference for Ohio Consortium of
Multicultural Centers in Higher Education
This past May John Carroll welcomed multicultural center
professionals from sixteen colleges in Ohio for an annualconference The theme was The Changing Landscape of
Diversity in Higher Education The consortiumrsquos mission
is to ldquopartner with and enhance our work in diversity for
the benefit of our institutions and our respective local
communitiesrdquo The goal of the conference was to identify
explore and discuss information about current trends and
shifts in serving and meeting the educational cultural and
social needs of diverse student populations
Educational Programs and Participation Data
The CSDI staff coordinated 32 programs with more than 2800
participants Some examples include Safe Zone Training
Student of Color Retreat Loteria (Mexican Bingo) The ldquoNrdquo
Word Dialogue and the annual Celebrate Diversity Week
The CSDI staff also facilitated a number of student and staff
training programs on issues of diversity and inclusion for six
Residence Life professional staff 49 Resident Assistants 38
Cultural Student Leaders and eight Peer Health Advocates
Implementation of Intergroup Dialogue
Common Ground AR195
Twenty-five students (14 fall and 11 spring) participated
in two offerings of the inaugural Intergroup Dialogue
course this past year The course was developed to provide
students an opportunity to dialogue with their peers about
diversity issues and to deepen their understanding of otherrsquos
perspectives under the guidance of trained facilitators
DATA POINTS
Twenty-five student leaders representing five Cultural Student
Organizations attended a leadership development workshop The
leaders were asked to complete a survey to assess their learning
which reflected a 28 response rate The data revealed that the
workshop increased studentsrsquo awareness skills and knowledge
of being a cultural student leading a cultural organization and
their role on campus Although the response rate was lower than
desired it does appear that the training had a positive impact onparticipants It is our intention to offer this training annually to
Cultural Organization Leaders
CSDI staff were invited by the Office of Residence Life to provide
diversity and inclusion education to Resident Assistants (RAs) during
their annual August training Forty-nine RArsquos participated in the
training Prior to the training the RAs completed a pre-assessment
questionnaire and immediately after they completed a post-
assessment questionnaire All 49 RAs completed both pre and post
assessments Results indicated that the RAs had a better awareness
and appreciation for issues of diversity and inclusion at JCU
The training introduced the RAs to the CSDI staff which led to many
different program collaborations throughout the year In addition
the Residence Life professional staff also requested additional
diversity and inclusion training and education as part of their
ongoing professional development
Streak Week
During Streak Week 540 first year students watched a theatricalperformance ldquoBlinkrdquo portraying acts of intolerance that have
occurred on our very own campus Every student completed an
assessment immediately following the performance and a question
and answer session by a student panel was conducted Here were
some of the key findings
93
92
94
78
87
of participants agreed or strongly agreed that ldquoBlinkrdquo
increased their awareness of diversity
and multicultural issues
of participants agreed or strongly agreed that ldquoBlinkrdquo
challenged them to reflect on their own identities
agreed or strongly agreed that they learned at least
one thing they will use in their interaction with others
agreed or strongly agreed that ldquoBlinkrdquo challenged
them to reflect on their own biases
of participants agreed or strongly agreed that ldquoBlinkrdquo
helped them to have a greater appreciation for the
value of diversity
RAs completed diversityand inclusion Training
32 2800PROGRAMS PARTICIPANTS
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DIVERSITY amp INCLUSION
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STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Knowing that we all have the power to make
a diff erence when it comes to combating
discrimination bias and injustice is a
powerful thought In my organization we all can hold
each other accountable for our words and actions I
know personally that Rhapsody Blue would like to be an
advocate for social justice around campus
- Brian Holler lsquo17 Vice President and Financial Offi cer
Rhapsody Blue
Because the national organization we are affiliated
with (Pencils of Promise as well) works on improving
access to quality education internationally one of the
things I thought about from these activities is that in
our [group] meetings discussions and activities it is
important to frame [what we do] in terms of issues of
social justice rather than assisting in providing lsquocharityrsquo
to those lsquoless fortunatersquo It is about empowerment rather
than pity- Melissa Fower President for Pencils of Promise
Some of the attitudes towards oppression or lack of
awareness [about it] utterly frighten me as a cultural
leader on campus For this to be a University that claims
their students to be ldquomen and women for othersrdquo some
of our own leaders lack empathy and knowledge My
goal is to stop these attitudes and educate JCUrsquos campus
through our programming
-Mercedes Lewis President for African American
Alliance
The fall 2014 Multicultural Retreat was designed to provide a
safe space for students from underrepresented populations
to address their social cultural and spiritual developement
Twenty students participated and 50 of them completed
an on-line survey a few days after they returned to campus
Survey results revealed the following
90
100
LOOKING AHEADCSDI has set these strategic goals for the upcoming
academic year
bull Work with the Office of Institutional Diversity and
Inclusion to co-sponsor an event
bull Develop a marketing plan to increase the
participation of students in the Intergroup Dialogue
course with the goal of enrolling a minimum of ten
students per section
bull Compare the retention rate from the first to second
year and the 6-year graduation rate for students from
underrepresented populations
bull Evaluate the Pathways to Success program and
implement changes to improve the orientation
experience for first-year students from
underrepresented populations
of the participants responded that they agreed
or strongly agreed that the retreat
bull provided them an opportunity to learn
something about themselves
bull provided them the opportunity to get to know
other students better
of participants responded that they agreed or
strongly agreed that the retreat
bull provided a better understanding of bias
incidents on campus
bull provided tools that would help them address
bias and discrimination on campus
bull helped them learn at least one thing to improve
their interactions with others
20 PARTICIPANTSMulticultural Retreat
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Addressing Title IX and Campus SaVE Act
Through weekly meetings with the JCU Police Department
(JCUPD) the Violence Prevention and Action Center
Coordinator (VPAC) the Associate Dean of Students and the
Title IX Coordinator there has been increased communicationregarding Title IX procedures and practices The Dean of
Students Office (DOS) has seen an increase in the number
of students reporting incidents of interpersonal violence
leading to resolution through the conduct process Two
significant changes to the conduct process include allowing
parents and attorneys to serve as advisors and having the
VPAC Coordinator serve as a confidential reporter
Supporting Student Success with
Academic Colleagues
Through collaborative efforts and the implementation of
best practices the DOS was able to accomplish a number
of projects and goals to support student success Fr Bernie
McAniff SJ continued to teach Freshman Year Seminar and
AR 120 Purpose and Place Exploring Campus Community
and Self Dr Sherri Crahen continued to serve as Chair of the
CARE Team and collaborated with Dr Maryclaire Moroney
Assistant Provost for Academic Advising and Student
Success and Dr Anne Kugler Associate Academic Vice
President for Faculty Development and Summer Programs
to create the ldquoGuide to Responding to Students in Distressrdquo
as well as a one page reference titled ldquoSupporting Student
Success Networkrdquo
EMT Pilot Training Program
Collaborations at JCU and with the Cleveland Clinic resulted
in an on-campus EMT Training for students The DOS worked
with JCUPD JCU EMS Dr Kathy Lee Director Pre-Health
Professions Program Cleveland Clinic EMS and Dr George
Lewindowski Physician in Residence to develop a pilot
program providing EMT training to students interested in
serving as volunteers with JCU EMS Prior to school starting in
August 2015 an intensive 150 hour three week course will be
offered to 14 pre-identified students Depending on the pilot
programrsquos success consideration will be given in the future tooffer students academic credit for this training
STUDENTS ATTENDED
2874 54 MASSES
39 DECREASE
in drug violations
Bystander Intervention Training Provided to
638 Rising Sophomores
The DOS partnered with Recovery Resources Cleveland Rape
Crisis Center Office of Residence Life VPAC Coordinator
Health Educator and Communications Coordinator to
implement bystander intervention training to 638 rising
sophomores prior to their participation in the housing lottery
Sophomores completed
Bystander Intervention Training
OUTREACH SERVICES
Providing compassionate and timely pastoral care to students
in need is at the heart of Fr Bernie McAniffrsquos work as the
Assistant Dean of Students This past year Fr Berniersquos
personal meetings with students have increased by 20 from
99 in 2013-2014 to 125 in 2014-2015 Additionally Fr Bernie
celebrated 54 Masses attended by 2874 students revived the
Knightsrsquo of Columbus a 30 member student organization
and was recognized as Advisor of the Year for his efforts by
Student Union Sadly four JCU students passed away since
June 2014 Fr Bernie provided pastoral counseling for each of
these studentsrsquo families and JCU friends as well as for students
who were hospitalized with serious health conditions
DATA POINTS
Conduct Violation Overview
From the previous academic year there was a 27 overall
increase in conduct violations Despite a downward trend over
the past several years in alcohol violations this year saw a
19 increase Whereas last year saw a 37 increase in drug
violations this year showed a 39 decrease There was an
increase in violations of the Interpersonal Violence Policy (9
violations in 2013-2014 and 16 violations in 2014-2015) The
DOS believes this increase in reporting and violations is largely
due to the hiring of a Title IX Coordinator and two significant
changes to the conduct process allowing parents and638
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DEAN OF STUDENTS
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LOOKING AHEAD
bull Continue to identify and recommend appropriate
action steps related to Title IX and the federal
guidelines within the Campus SaVE Act
bull Develop and implement the DOS Risk Audit
Action Plan
bull Foster relationships and work collaborativelywith new academic leaders to identify and
remove obstacles from studentsrsquo ability to thrive
academically and socially at John Carroll
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
It feels like yesterday that I was just
starting and here I am having my
last day of work and classes for my
freshman year I just wanted to thank the Dean
of Students Office for allowing me to work
with such a great group of individuals Each
time I go into work I am excited to see what the
day holds I appreciate all the time eff ort and
patience the staff in the Office have put into
teaching me I cannot wait to work again with
you all next yearrdquo
- Toren Bakula lsquo18 Work Study employee
735
64
79
71of respondents took
responsibility for
their actions
of respondents
clearly defined
who influenced
their decision
clearly identified
who was impacted
by their behavior
85
were able to articulate
the character of the
person they are trying
to become
respondents did not
have another violation
after submitting the
reflection
attorneys to serve as advisors during the hearing process and
having the VPAC Coordinator serve as a confidential reporter
Fifty-three students (39 men 14 women) found responsible
for student conduct violations were asked to complete a
reflection exercise as part of their sanctions The reflection
questions were aimed to measure three learning goals
Student violators will
1) Acknowledge that their actions impact the
community
2) Recognize that they have options available to them
when making decisions about their behavior
3) Act in accordance with the universityrsquos expectations
for their behavior
Here were the key findings
STUDENT
CONDUCT
VIOLATIONS 14 39
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Revitalizing Inter-Fraternity Council through
Engaged Leaders
The main goal this past year was to attract elect and
develop engaged fraternity leaders to commit to the
redevelopment of the Inter-Fraternity Council (IFC) IFC is
the governing body of the four international fraternitieshere at John Carroll Prior to elections the Fraternity
Sorority Advisor (FSA) engaged fraternity leaders in many
conversations regarding the need to revitalize IFC on campus
and how it can have a positive impact on the growth
strength and reputation of their community
New IFC executive board officers were elected for 2015 Their
leadership positive attitude commitment to IFC and to inter-
fraternal brotherhood synergy and accountability has been
key in the rebirth of IFC They have accomplished many goals
in just the few months they have been in office such as
bull IFC by-laws were completely updated through aninter-fraternal and representative committee
bull IFC executive board members engaged fraternity
leaders in a discussion on the mission and vision of
IFC and what role each fraternity and member holds
in its success
bull Addressed the need for fraternities to go beyond
philanthropy to service by partnering with Clevelandrsquos
Domestic Violence and Childrsquos Advocacy Center
bull IFC made inroads with all the chapters in terms of
changing the emphasis of doing only what is best for
my fraternity to doing what is best for all fraternitiesandor Greek community
Sororities Improve Governance within
Panhellenic Association
The JCU College Panhellenic Association is the governing
body of the five international sororities here at JCU Chi
Omega Gamma Phi Beta Kappa Alpha Theta Kappa
Delta and Kappa Kappa Gamma This past year the FSA
provided significant advising and education to chapter and
Panhellenic leaders on the proper operations of a Panhellenic
Association Outgoing and incoming Panhellenic executive
board officers exhibited great enthusiasm patience andadaptability through some changes to improve democratic
processes learn about NPC unanimous agreements policies
and best practices and how their own national organizations
support and are connected to NPC
Greek Week Refocuses on Universityand Fraternal Mission and Values
The fraternity and sorority community members were
challenged to reflect on the purpose of Greek Week based
on the common values stated in JCUrsquos and fraternity and
sorority lifersquos mission statements leadership character
academic excellence service and friendship Based on
these reflections it was determined that past behaviors
during Greek Week more often than not did not support
mission and values of fraternity and sorority life nor JCUrsquos
To restore integrity to the community and to align Greek
Week events with the values of our fraternal and JCU
community significant changes were made
Changes made included
bull significantly reduce the number of events and
days of competitive events
bull plan activities that showcase the values of inter
national fraternities and sororities
bull no overall winners of Greek Week
General feedback from fraternity and sorority members
was that they really enjoyed Greek Week Many
commented on how they didnrsquot feel stressed out
or too exhausted to participate fully in their normalresponsibilities such as going to class turning in class
assignments taking tests going to work fulfilling service
hours working in the lab etc They also commented on
how ldquofun and laid backrdquo events seemed to be and how
the lack of focus on competition allowed for all members
to not get entangled in disagreements as in yearrsquos past
Resolution of Risk Management Concerns
at Off-Campus Establishment
The FSA worked with the Office of Legal Affairs Student
Activities and the JCUPD to address risk management
issues related to social events at a popular localestablishment at which alcohol is served Through
collective efforts the establishment agreed to resolve
our concerns and to follow all of JCUrsquos risk management
policies for student events with alcohol A new contract
is currently being drafted for any student organization
seeking to hold an event with alcohol at this location
505 333 172
FRATERNITY AND SORORITY MEMBERS
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FRATERNITY amp SORORITY
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DATA POINTSGreek participants in
bystander intervention training142
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working closely with our advisor I have been
able to accomplish great things With her
knowledge of Greek and Student Aff airs she has
been very helpful in providing information for us as student
leaders and John Carroll students overall I learn something
new every day from her She teaches me how to strengthen
my leadership skills as well as how to be a better student I
know whenever I have a question about anything she will be
there for me She has really taught me how to hone in on myskills and excel at my position
This department is so important to me because I live and
breathe Greek Life being President of Panhellenic The
department has taught me to not only care about myself and
my own sorority but take a step back and appreciate each
of the chapters what they have to off er and each of their
membersrsquo opinions Hopefully we can continue to grow our
community and our presence on campus to create a positive
image of fraternity and sorority liferdquo
- Alexandra Bernitt rsquo16 President Panhellenic Association
PARTICIPATION DATA
bull A total of 142 fraternity and sorority members
participated in bystander intervention training
hosted by the Violence Prevention and Action
Center Health Promotion and Wellness and
the JCU Police Department
bull Total number of participants who participated
in Lip Sync Over 1100
bull Greek Week raised $3500 for the Greater
Cleveland Fisher House Campaign
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Provide leadership development opportunities that
prepare fraternity and sorority members to lead in
their individual organizations the Panhellenic andInterfraternity Councils as well as the greater JCU
community
bull Create a fraternity and sorority community committed
to JCUrsquos Jesuit and Catholic mission and identity and
to their common interfraternal mission and values
bull Educate fraternity and sorority members
especially key organizational leaders in areas of
risk management and liability to promote holistic
membership development
65 CHI OMEGA
66 GAMMA PHI BETA
68 KAPPA ALPHA THETA
69 KAPPA DELTA
65 KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA
4 0 BETA THETA PI
32 DELTA TAU DELTA
35 LAMBDA CHI ALPHA
65 SIGMA PHI EPSILON
SORORITIES
FRATERNITIES
$3500 RAISED FOR THE GREATERCLEVELAND FISHER HOUSE
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Participated in Bystander intervention Training
of Rising Sophomores
The Health Promotion and Wellness coordinator collaborated
with the Violence Prevention and Action Center Coordinator
Residence Life Dean of Students and Recovery Resources
to educate 638 rising sophomores on bystander intervention
This training was made mandatory for all rising sophomoresas a part of the 2015-2016 housing selection process
Provided Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention
for College Students (BASICS)
The goal of BASICS is to reduce risky behaviors and harmful
consequences of alcohol abuse Based on an interview with
and questionnaires filled out by the student regarding their
drinking behaviors objective feedback is provided by a
trained BASICS professional This program is offered to JCU
students who either violate the Student Code of Conduct or
want to explore their alcohol and drug use This year a total
of 51 students were referred for this intervention resulting in
a 150 increase from the 2013-2014 year Of those students
who received BASICS interventions
Peer Health Advocate Program Expanded
to Better Meet Student Needs
The coordinator trained 23 Peer Health Advocates (PHAs)
this past academic year The training focused on programdevelopment and execution as well as the skills knowledge
and attitudes necessary to be an effective peer advocate
PHAs facilitate programs for and with students in the
residence halls student organizations classrooms athletic
teams and more They also staff the Resource Room at the
Student Health and Wellness Center Additional expectations
for PHAs include
bull Executing interactive positive fun and non-
judgmental programming
bull Creating awareness of health topics affecting JCU
students through such means as posters social mediacampaigns newsletters Carroll News editorials public
service announcements one-on-one interactions
tabling at health education initiatives and general
availability for program participation
bull Helping students find long-term and appropriate
on and off-campus resources to support healthy
behaviors by making referrals for at-risk students
to the appropriate professionals These resources
included Health Education Residence Life Counseling
Center Health Services Violence Prevention Action
Center JCU Police Department etc
bull Participating in ongoing training on a wide variety
of health and wellness topics and assist with the
facilitation of bi-weekly Wellness in the Stacks
programming in the Library Learning Commons
Approval of AR274 A Peer Health Advocate Seminar
This past spring JCUrsquos Public Health Committee officially
approved AR 274 It will be offered for the first time in fall
2015 This course was specifically developed to provide an
academic anchor to the leadership training and development
of the Peer Health Advocates and to provide them the
necessary resources skills and information to assist theirpeers in a successful undergraduate experience Students will
learn about various health topics affecting college students
as well as program design and implementation
92
58
54
33
100
exceeded the number of alcoholic drinks
consumed the last time they partied or
socialized compared to the overall JCU
student population
overestimated the amount of alcohol
that a typical JCU student consumes
did something they later regretted
50 forgot where they were or what
they did and 25 got in trouble with
the police within the last 12 months as a
consequence of drinking
felt overwhelmed by all they had to do
and 25 felt sad within the past 2 weeks
of those seen were referred to on-campus
resources including the University
Counseling Center Violence Preventionand Action Center andor academic deans
(compared to NCHA data 2013)
23Peer Health Advocates (PHAs)were trained this past academic year
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HEALTH AND WELLNESS
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DATA POINTS
What We Know Data on First-Year Studentsrsquo
Alcohol Consumption
We have completed our eighth year of collecting information
regarding alcohol consumption of first-year students through
AlcoholEdu AlcoholEdu incorporates the latest evidence-
based prevention methods to create a highly personalized
on-line education user experience that inspires students to
reflect on and consider changing their drinking behaviors
Pre and post-exams and behavioral surveys are administered
a total of three surveys At John Carroll it is mandatory for all
first-year students to complete this training
This year there was a 99 response rate This excellent
compliance rate can be attributed to increased communication
with the students non-completion sanctions and collaboration
with Resident Assistants Here are some key findings about our
first-year studentsrsquo alcohol consumption
bull The rate of high risk drinkers has decreased since
beginning this analysis in 2007 The rate of non-
drinkers has increased by 3 since 2007
bull Our first-year non-drinking students exceed those
reported by other Jesuit colleges and universities
Additionally rates of lightmoderate and high-risk
drinkers are lower than surveyed Jesuit counterparts
bull After completing the entire AlcoholEdu training 88
of students reported that the course prepared them
to make responsible decisions about drinking
Impact of Alcohol Education Classes
This past year 65 students were sanctioned to take an
alcohol education class due to violations of the Universityrsquosalcohol policy These classes included an emphasis on
bystander intervention as well as the Good Samaritan
Policy Students were asked to complete an assessment
after participating in the class With 51 of the 65 students
completing the assessment the response rate was 79 Here
are two of the main findings from this assessment
Health and Wellness Programs
Various health education programs were presented to nearly
1700 students Our alcohol awareness presentations are very
popular and highly requested by Resident Assistants and
student organizations Over 300 students participated in
alcohol awareness presentations and completed assessments
afterward Here are some of the findings
73
94
99
79
71
strongly agree that they can recognize the
signs of someone who is intoxicated
strongly agree that they are willing tointervene if they see someone who has had
too much to drink
strongly agree or agree that they learned
something about how frequently the average
the JCU student drinks
of students surveyed recognize the difference
between perceptions and actual drinking rates
of JCU students
listed the lsquoGood Samaritan Policyrsquo as a
correct response to identifying the name
of a specific policy
Wellness in the Stacks
students participated in Wellness in the Stacks
programming within the Library Learning
Commons Students participated in Pinterest
painting bamboo plant construction henna
tattoos making heart-healthy trail mix
aromatherapy therapy dogs and others and were providedwith stress-relief information When asked on a short survey
ldquowithin the last 12 months how would you rate the overall level
of stress you have experiencedrdquo 29 indicated tremendous or
more than average stress While 91 felt ldquoless stressed after
attending stress-freeWellness in the Stacksrdquo events
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Revise the BASICS health assessment for students who
violate the marijuanaother drug policy to better meet
their needs
bull Expand health promotion program offerings through
the implementation of initiatives developed solely by
Peer Health Advocates as a result of their coursework in
AR 274 Peer Health Advocate Seminar
bull Develop a comprehensive program to reduce alcohol-
related incidents off-campus in collaboration with
Residence Life
bull Increase fraternity and sorority membersrsquo knowledge of
high-risk drinking through risk reduction efforts
students were presented withvarious health education programs1700
OVER
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Staff Display Adaptability with Increased
Departmental Expectations and Staff Changes
This year brought significant challenges some new and some
persistent that truly pushed the JCU Police Department
(JCUPD) to its capacity Similar to years past JCUPD has
experienced significant officer turnover with six resignations
and two newly hired offi
cers Many police departments evenfor larger municipalities are dealing with a decrease in the
number and qualifications of job applicants The department
is working closely with Human Resources to recruit hire and
train well qualified individuals
Other challenges include the increased number of
background checks requested by students and university
employees This is a time consuming process for the front
office staff and was the fifth most frequent duty recorded
by the JCUPD this academic year Lastly given the federal
guidelines within the Campus SaVE Act and Title IX JCUPD
has new demands and expectations that also require much
investigative time and reporting
Despite these challenges the entire staff has responded with
the highest level of professionalism collaboration and vigor
It will be important for JCUPD to continue to reconsider
processes and departmental responsibilities in order to
respond as effectively as possible to these challenges
DATA POINTS
to JCUPD Compared to last year this
is a 47 increase in calls largely due
to adding new duties to the call list
In 2013-2014 there was only a 17
increase in calls
The top five reasons and their frequencies are as follows
1747 Admittance into roomfacility
1690 Building check
1078 Non-secured area
754 Maintenance concern
594 Background checksFingerprints
Criminal reports totaled 183 with the top reports listed as
32 Underage Persons Offenses (Alcohol)
32 Theft
22 Criminal mischief
Non-criminal reports totaled 180 with the top reports listed as
47 Illness ndash Transport
27 Auto Accident - Property Damage Only
18 Property - LostMissing
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Improve our training and capacity to perform
reporting and investigative functions related to
Title IX and interpersonal violence concerns
bull Enhance marketing and education regarding
JCUPD services to more fully realize and perpetuatethe credibility of the organization as a police
department serving all members of the JCU
community
bull Transition our current Incident Report form to an
Access database to enhance the tracking of incidents
and reporting functions
bull Review processes and responsibilities in light
of expectations and work force capacity
bull Identify and implement specialty areas for
our three sergeants
$450000
9674
was generated through the
sale of parking permits and
issuance of citationsIN REVENUE
Department Exceeds Revenue Expectations
Parking Manager Patti Taylor devoted a great deal of
time and effort into providing the Police Officers with
valuable information to assist with the identification of
parking violations Approximately $450000 in revenue
was generated through the sale of parking permits and
issuance of citations This is an increase of 89 from the
previous year
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Choral and Instrumental Performances
The annual choral and instrumental performances at JCU
were once again highlights of the department including the
Annual Sacred Music Concert in the fall and the Jazz Band
Concert in the spring Most especially the third and final
performance of the Intergenerational Choir was a superb
finale to the collaborative project between the Cleveland
Alzheimerrsquos Association the academic department of
Criminology and Sociology and student affairsrsquo Liturgical
Music and Musical Arts (LMMA) The choir a combination of
people with early-stage Alzheimerrsquos disease their caregivers
and our students gave a presentation of five songs under the
direction of Dr Cynthia Caporella LMMA Director at the 25th
annual Alzheimerrsquos disease educational event
The collaboration was also the end of a three-year research
project with goals of fighting the stigma of Alzheimerrsquos
disease and developing community amongst its participants
Drs Harris and Caporella had one article published in
2014 regarding this project and a new article is underwaythanks to the funding of a JCU Summer Faculty Research
Fellowship
Music and Prayer Collaboration Transforms Crowd
during Ignatian Heritage Week
The collaborative planning efforts between LMMA and
Campus Ministry resulted in a lunch time program titled
ldquoMusic Prayer and Reflection in the Jesuit Tradition
Caring for the Earthrdquo The image for the week surrounded
sustainability and carried with it a vision of caring for Godrsquos
creation Specifically the service joined readings around
this image with four pieces of music two of which werecontemporary pieces written by two local composers on the
faculty of the Cleveland Institute of Music One of the pieces
was a descriptive piece of a brook located east of Cleveland
that is supported by the Cleveland Museum of Natural
History A third piece from the movie ldquoThe Missionrdquo offered
a Jesuit connection in film media Many community members
in attendance described the experience as transformative
Assessment plans developed for music courses
In preparation for the inclusion of one credit Fine Arts
courses in the integrative core curriculum assessment
plans were developed and approved for courses in applied
music Rubrics were developed for each of the courses in
conjunction with the Core Director and the Associate Dean of
Arts and Sciences for the Humanities The Director of LMMA
is in the process of identifying instructors to teach the new
course offerings in music These new applied courses include
wind ensemble brass ensemble string ensemble applied
guitar and applied voice
DATA POINTS
During the past year student participation in the major vocal
and instrumental groups was as follows
25
30
16
28SCHOLACANTORUM
CHAPELENSEMBLE
PEP BAND
JAZZ BAND
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Offering the first ever JCU Applied Music Courses
available to the entire student body in spring 2016
bull Equipping the music room to offer digital performances
from online venues for the study of musical styles
performance techniques and comparative analysis
bull Working with the staff in the Office of Student
Engagement to expand opportunities for students to
experience fine arts performances offered throughout
Cleveland
bull Hiring and orienting a new Coordinator of the JCU Pep Band
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
I participated in Schola Cantorum and Chapel
Choir I had the opportunity to de-stress for a
few hours a week which was very important
since I had challenging coursework and multiple part-
time jobs and internships This helped me to focus on
spiritual and emotional wellness as well as academic
success I was also able to build strong relationships with
my fellow singers I believe that making music together
brings people closer in a way that few other activities
can and I certainly saw that in my experiences at JCU
The music department has important connections to
JCUrsquos mission values and Jesuit identity Though I
am not Catholic some of the pieces we learned helped
me learn about Jesuit and Christian history and my
participation in chapel choir kept me actively engaged inthe liturgy Additionally allowing students to participate
in extracurricular activities they enjoy is in keeping with
ldquocura personalisrdquo by encouraging students to develop in
all aspects of their lives not just academicallyrdquo
- Megan Boyk rsquo15 Schola Cantorum and Chapel Choir
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Creation of the LP 198 LAUNCH Credited Course
LAUNCH (Leaders Always Undertake New Challenges) is
a 1-3 credit course covering various topics related to the
methods or content of leadership not typically covered
in regular course offerings such as mission diversity and
inclusion ethical leadership and the building of personal
strengths In addition students receive core leadership
training necessary for success in prominent leadership
positions on campus
Commuter Student Section Added to AR120 Purpose
and Place - Exploring Campus Community and Self
AR120 is a course designed to assist first-year students with
the transition to college and to promote their engagement
in all facets of their educational experience The commuter
section of this course addressed challenges related to
commuting to campus getting connected to JCU resources
road safety and more A highlight regarding this particular
section is that it was held in a nontraditional classroom
setting in the newly renovated commuter lounge
Drawn to Leadership Program Reaches Different
Student Demographic
The Drawn to Leadership Program was targeted to JCU
Fantasy Gaming Club members This program offered a
different perspective to learn about leadership development
by focusing on the leadership concepts found in superhero-
based comic books and movies
DATA POINTS
Leadership Programs Engage Students in Developing
Values and Skills
A progressive four-tiered set of leadership programs is
offered to John Carroll students annually Each tier provides
students with the opportunity to develop a set of leadership
skills and knowledge and each successive program builds
upon the knowledge and skills cultivated in the prior tier
Tier programs meet for an hour per week for 4-6 meetings
depending on the program
Students are able to select from three programs in Tier1 ldquoLiving and Leadingrdquo ldquoReading and Leadingrdquo or ldquoTake
the Leading Rolerdquo These programs all focus on students
increasing their levels of self-awareness which will better
prepare them for leadership experiences Students who
complete one of the three Tier 1 programs are eligible to
participate in the Tier 2 ldquoAdvancing Leadershiprdquo program
which focuses on the experiences of participating students
as members of various groups and how they can influence
change as a group member without necessarily having a
formal leadership position Students who have completed
both the Tier 1 and 2 programs are eligible to participate in
the Tier 3 ldquoSharing Your Strengthsrdquo program This program
incorporates the Gallup organizationrsquos StrengthsQuest online
assessment which provides students with detailed reports
about their five personal strengths Students who complete
the Tier 1 2 and 3 programs are eligible to participate in the
Tier 4 ldquoLeadership in Actionrdquo program which focuses on
ethical decision making
The following participation counts have been recorded over
the past 3 academic years
PARTICIPATION COUNTS 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
Tier 1 57 66 75
Tier 2 42 51 69
Tier 3 31 37 24
Tier 4 22 22 25
66 INCREASE in commuter
service program participation
Commuter Student Programs
and Participation Increase
In the year 2013-2014 36 commuter service programs
were offered with 740 total participants This year 41
programs were provided to 1229 total participants Theresults show a 66 increase in overall commuter service
program participation with a 13 increase in total programs
offered Among those programs offered students were
able to attend a Cleveland Indians baseball game Cleveland
Cavaliers basketball game and several movie viewings
Program invitations were also sent to transfer students to
participate which had partial impact on the participation
increase
41 1229PROGRAMS PARTICIPANTS
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ORIENTATION amp LEADERSHIP
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Students in all tiered programs complete written assignments
and discuss them with their peers in a conversation
facilitated by a professional student affairs staff member
Assignments are collected and deposited in the Office of
Leadership Programs The Director of Leadership Programs
then assessment rubrics to the various assignments
determine whether or not the desired learning has occurred
for each student
TIER PROGRAM OUTCOME
The assessment results indicate that the activities set up for
the Tier 1 programs provide students with the opportunity to
learn the desired information to increase self-knowledge and
demonstrate it on the various assignments While students
in Tier 2 were able to demonstrate competence regarding
the various aspects of serving as a group as a member
participants sometimes struggled to identify areas of
diversity In Tier 3 participants could readily determine ways
to identify opportunities to utilize their personal strengths
to assist with three of the potential presented challenges
However a lack of understanding was demonstrated in termsof using strengths in the areas of delegation confrontation
and mediation This is likely partially due to the struggles
that students face with these skill sets in their daily lives For
the ldquoLeadership in Actionrdquo program students readily created
scenarios that connected with the initial three principles
of the programs However several concepts related to
ethical leadership including ldquobeing fairrdquo and ldquobeing lovingrdquo
presented some challenges for our students and may be
somewhat attributable to the fact that ldquofairrdquo and ldquolovingrdquo are
rather abstract concepts in comparison to the first
three tenets
LAUNCH Leaders Always Undertake New Challenges
The LAUNCH program provides student leaders with
information considered to be foundational and essential to
serving as an effective leader and beyond Since the creation of
LAUNCH over 350 student leaders have the training program
Following each LAUNCH weekend evaluations are collected
and compiled to determine the effectiveness of the program
in meeting the established outcomes A review of the data
for the past three LAUNCH programs indicates that at least
90 of the participants on average achieved the outcomes
Leadership Scholars Program
The Leadership Scholars Program (LSP) was created in
2010 providing participants with opportunities to increase
their leadership competence through both curricular and
co-curricular activities The program focuses on developing
student leaders of remarkable character who seek to become
agents for transformative change on campus and in their
future professions and communities
Each year the program seeks to enroll a cohort of approximately 20
incoming students Over the past three years the cohort size has been
27 (class of 2018) 19 (2017) and 19 (2016) The cohort size fluctuates
based on how many students choose to accept the scholarship and
attend JCU with 35 scholarships offered from a pool of over 200
applicants
The 2014 JCU Commencement saw the first cohort of LSP students
complete their degrees From the entering cohort in fall of 2010 75 o
the students persisted through graduation When reviewing the reasonfor program participant attrition students most commonly leave to
transfer to another institution in order to pursue a degree not provided
by John Carroll (eg pharmacy musical theater) A less frequent reaso
for student attrition is that some participants struggle to ldquofind their
footingrdquo and struggle with their inability to be elected or selected for
a formal leadership position on campus (eg Student Union senator
Resident Assistant)
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Coordinate and enhance leadership development efforts by
gathering together a committee of professionals around campu
who provide related opportunities to students
bull Begin to measure levels of campus engagement among
commuter students in organizations and activities other than
those provided by commuter services
bull Convene a campus wide meeting to discuss issues and services
relevant to the matriculation and ongoing success of transfer
students
bull Develop electronic messages related to engagement
opportunities to distribute to first year students after the
first six weeks of the fall semester
bull Increase the number of first-year students of color whoparticipate in Tier 1 leadership development programs
bull Help to successfully transition a new co-director of the
Leadership Scholarship Program into hisher role in the progra
bull Develop a follow-up leadership development piece for LAUNCH
(for Leadership Always Undertake New Challenges) participant
after they have transitioned into their leadership roles
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Coming from a high school that focused on leadership andentrepreneurship the leadership development programs
were perfect for me The tiers were focused on self-
discovery and how to handle being on a team I got the chance to know
my strengths and weakness and also to discuss leadership in the worl
of comics Leadership is everywhere if I look for it My freshman year
would have been an entirely diff erent experience if it wasnrsquot for the
leadership programs
- Marie Keita rsquo18 Participant in Tiered Leadership Programs
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Major Facility and Equipment Upgrades Provide
Improved Fitness and Sport Experiences
The Department of Recreation coordinated a number of
renovations and equipment upgrades this past year that
improved student faculty staff and community membersrsquo
experience in our facilities The first major project was the
installation of new flooring in the Fitness Studio where cyclingclasses yoga Zumba and other activities are conducted
giving the space a safer refreshed and modern look
The Corbo Room Improvement Task Force created spring
2014 addressed two necessary improvements including
additional Corbo Room equipment and new flooring in
the cardio area Throughout spring and summer 2015 the
Johnson Natatorium lap pool and diving well were repainted
and re-coated along with a new ultraviolet water treatment
system A new electronic scoreboard was installed which
will certainly improve the competition experience for teams
coaches and fans
Club Sport Members Active in Competition and
Service to Others
There are club sport teams at John Carroll with over 200
student participants The teams include Rowing Field
Hockey Hockey Womenrsquos Basketball Menrsquos Rugby Sailing
Ultimate Frisbee Menrsquos Volleyball Water Polo and Womenrsquos
Volleyball Funded in part by the Student Activity Fee
students manage all operational aspects of club sports
including fundraising membership recruitment and retention
practice and competition scheduling and travel Team
members are also involved in service on a regular basisSome of the programs they support are the Labre Project
Cleveland Clinicrsquos Lerner Center for Autism Project Linus
St Malachis Lunch Program and numerous service projects
offered through JCUrsquos Center for Service and Social Action
Pilot Shadow Program of Intramural Student
Supervisors Shows Promise
The intramural (IM) employees interested in becoming IM
Student Supervisors participated in a new staff development
and training program in which they were paired up to
shadow current IM Student Supervisors during evening or
weekend IM competitions The purpose of this opportunityis to nurture professional development leadership skills and
staff camaraderie as well as to provide on-the-job training
in regards to the duties and responsibilities of an IM Student
Supervisor This shadowing experience allowed for IM staff
to self-identify if they felt prepared to apply for IM Student
Supervisor positions for next year In addition it provided
current supervisors the opportunity to teach others about
the knowledge and skills they utilize in their position The
Department of Recreation will continue to build on this
program in the future
DATA POINTS
Intramural sports
Intramural sports have continued to thrive and excel
offering opportunity for exercise camaraderie and
an environment for creating meaningful relationships
with peers A total of 1963 individuals participated in
intramural sports in 2014-2015 with 901 being unique
participants There were a total of 1620 males and 343
females who engaged in intramural sports In 2013-2014
there was a total of 1794 participants (1415 males and 379
females) engaged in intramural sports
First-year student participation increased by 36 (376
Unique Individuals 2013-2014 511 Unique Individuals 2014-
2015)
First-year student intramural
participation increased by 3636
421
1963 1620 343
INTRAMURAL SPORT PARTICIPANTS
AVERAGE CORBO FITNESSROOM VISITORS PER DAY
Fitness Offerings
There was a 25 increase in student and staff participation
in fitness activities with an average of 289 participants per
week in 2014-2015 in comparison to 232 average participants
per week in 2013-2014
A Pilates and Stretch and Strengthen class have been added
to the list of fitness classes Corbo Fitness Room participation
for the 2014-2015 academic year averaged 421 visitors per
day with the highest participation of 525 visitors per day In
2013-2014 the average visits per day was 398
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RECREATION
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LOOKING AHEAD
bull Improve orientation training and recognition
efforts for all student staff through the previously
implemented team model Update our student
development model through online offerings new
technology and improved leadership strategies to
stimulate growth and self-awareness
bull Collaborate with different departments on
late night programming health and wellness
initiatives and special events to better meet our
students needs interests and to increase student
engagement Focus these initiatives primarily
at first-year students as well as first-time users(those who may not typically utilize our facilities
or services)
bull Provide risk management training for Club Sports
and Building Supervisor staff Utilize John Carroll
and Northeast Ohio resources so as to better
equip staff for emergency action plans responding
to crisies and dealing effectively with conflict
bull Continue to work towards enhancing technology
resources related to daily operations marketing
of services and programs and departmental
communications assessment and evaluation
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Being involved in the Rec department allowed
me to have two supervisor roles These
roles allowed me to have a great deal of
responsibility I was well respected by my peers seen as
a leader on campus and this makes me very proud The
leadership skills I developed will be something I treasure
and will be very valuable to me as I move forward in my
career I learned that I am a strong leader who has the
ability to stand up to her peers even when it is tough I
learned what it means to love your work because I truly
loved working for this department I found that I am
inspired by people around me who have a tremendously
strong work ethic
I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to work for
the Rec department and I know that if I had not had this
opportunity that my time at Carroll would have never been
the same and I would have never grown as a person as
much as I didrdquo
- Kylie Brooks rsquo15 Club Sport Supervisor and Student
Building Supervisor
Working for Intramurals (IM) has given me the identity
that every student searches for when entering a new
experience It has given me the opportunity to take a
better look at who I am as a person and has given me the
opportunity to make lasting relationships with people
who I would have never met had I not worked for the
department Working for IMrsquos is not just a job for me it
gives me my place at JCU
This position teaches me how to be a leader how tomotivate people and how to be confident in various
situations I learn to lead by example everywhere I
go because a person is always representing the Rec
department no matter whatrdquo
- Greg Olenick rsquo16 Intramural Supervisor
10 200 PARTICIPANTS
CLUB SPORT TEAMS
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
University Community Celebrates the
Re-opening of Murphy Hall
The re-opening of Murphy Hall in August 2014 was a major
accomplishment The newly renovated building impressed Murphy
residents as well as alumni faculty and staff who toured the hall
after a number of ribbon-cutting ceremonies Murphy residents
reported that they appreciated the enhanced community and
study space Since many of the residents had lived in the ldquooldrdquo
Murphy they were especially impressed with the improved
lighting the updated bathrooms and the private sinks
While there were some minor complications in the re-opening
related to electricity heating and cooling windows and paint
the overall re-opening process was seamless and exciting The
cross-divisional collaboration that brought this renovation to
completion was tremendous and a source of great pride for
all who participated The Silver Level LEED certification that
was achieved was a great way to conclude the project
Red Carpet Rolled Out for First-Year Students onMove-In Day
It was exciting to open the 2014-2015 academic year with
one of the largest first-year classes in recent history It was
also the first year where students were living in truly social
cohort communities In order to continue the celebration of
the large first year class First-Year Move-In Day was enhanced
to welcome our students with excitement The feedback from
parents was overwhelmingly positive with many of them
thanking staff members for their energy and assistance
Invaluable to the success of the day was the help of the ROTC
cadets Their hard work and limitless energy helped immensely
Newly Developed Room Change Process Policy a Success
The development and implementation of the comprehensive
room change process policy was an achievement for the
Office of Residence Life (ORL) The policy was shared
widely with students ORL Staff and parents to allow for
transparency and clearer communication The policy also
supported Resident Assistants (RAs) and professional staff
members in having a standard point of reference and specific
procedures to follow
Resident Ministry Program Offerings Expand
In addition to the fall semester First-Year Retreat the
Resident Ministers collaborated with students to offer the
Journey Retreat in the spring semester as well as a ldquoRootsrdquo
overnight outdoor retreat to explore intentional living The
Murphy Mass returned to the Murphy Chapel with increased
attendance at both the Mass (average of 40+) and social
afterwards in the Murphy atrium
ORL Staff Recognized at Northeast Ohio Resident
Assistant Conference
The JCU RA delegation was recognized as the ldquoMost Spiritedrdquo at the
Northeast Ohio RA Conference at Baldwin Wallace University Several
Residence Life staff members presented at the conference with two
RA presenters receiving recognition as one of the ldquoTop 10rdquo programs
DATA POINTS
Number of Residential Students
YEAR FALL SPRING
2010-2011 1708 1661
2011-2012 1789 1734
2012-2013 1786 1724
2013-2014 1657 1606
2014-2015 1755 1676
Murphy Hall closed for renovation
Community Development Activities Sponsored by
Resident Assistants
YEAR TOTAL TOTAL PARTICIPANTS
2013-2014 615 6485
2014-2015 727 5181
After having smaller than projected numbers of rising junior
and senior students sign up to live on campus for the 2015-2016
academic year those currently living on campus were surveyed
to learn more about their decision to live off campus The seven
question survey was sent to 475 residents with a response rate of
21 The most significant findings were
bull The greatest factor impacting the decision to live off
campus was finances (45) This was followed closely
by wanting to experience something different than the
residence halls (22) and wanting a greater sense of
independence (21)
bull Monthly rent for the majority of respondents (67) is
$350-$400 per person every month The question did not
ask respondents to quantify what was included in rent
so there are some unknowns Only 15 of respondents
indicated a rent higher than $400 per person every month
bull The most popular month to sign a lease was March
(29) Prior to February when the 2015-2016 Housing
Information became available 53 of the respondents
had signed leases The other 47 of respondents signed
leases in February and March The earliest a lease was
signed was in September (1)
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RESIDENCE LIFE
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bull Including themselves students reported the number
of people who they will be living off-campus with
Four people (33) followed by five people (19)
three people (16) and six people (14)
bull 76 are planning to live in University Heights Shaker
Heights (13) and South Euclid (9) are the other
two cities with the most respondents
These findings will inform messaging and timing of
information about housing for upper-class students This
data also indicates the need to continue to look at the cost
of living on-campus and how the benefits are explained in
relationship to that cost
While these qualitative findings include only one part of the data
collected they still provide strong insight into the residential
experience The data supports the amount of time effort and
resources devoted to developing and strengthening community It
also supports several key learning goals for students who live on
campus The data also clearly demonstrates the concerns about
facilities that have been at the forefront of the work done this
year by the ORL All of these insights will be better informed once
the compilation and analysis of the quantitative data is complete
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Review of ORL structure and staffing
bull Expand knowledge of and competency in academic
processes and procedures to better inform future
collaborations
bull Enhance education around issues pertaining to respect
including but not limited to vandalism safety interpersonal
violence and relationships with non-residence life staff
members serving the residential communities
STUDENT PERSPECTIVES
This was my third year at John Carroll University
and my first year living on campus The amount
of care and concern that I received from my Area
Coordinator Adrian Tamas and all of the Murphy RAs was
amazing I never thought that I would feel that comfortable
away from home but because of the staff in Murphy Hall I
now call John Carroll University home Itrsquos been a wonderfu
year as a resident in Murphy and I cannot wait for my next
and final year Thank you for everythingrdquo
- Ghada Abu Shaweesh rsquo16 Resident
ldquoThree years ago I was a sophomore who lived with great
tension and anxiety I had not yet developed the courage to
grow into the leader who I wanted to be on campus Then I
was selected to be a Resident Assistant From that moment
on I was on a path that would allow me to grow and develop
into a leader on campus a man for others and the person
who I ultimately desired to become I am beyond thankful for
my time with Residence Life The professional staff alongwith my fellow staff members and residents have left their
marks on me I will forever remember the time wersquove spent
together the laughter wersquove shared the critical moments
that have pushed us outside of our comfort zones and the
relationships wersquove cultivated From the bottom of my heart
thank yourdquo
- John Barrett rsquo15 Senior Resident Assistant
81 1621 PARTICIPANTS
RESIDENCE SATISFACTION SURVEY RESPONSE RATE
The ORL staff created a survey focused on the following
areas satisfaction with RA satisfaction with residence hall
space cleanliness and processes assessment of ability to
sleep and study learning as a result of living in a residence
hall and overall satisfaction While the quantitative portions
of the survey are not yet compiled and analyzed the
qualitative data was compiled and reviewed The overall
response rate was approximately 81 of 1621 residents who
received the survey
Some of the key findings
bull Residents overwhelmingly responded that the most
important lesson skill or value learned this year was
about relationships with others Residents described
relationships with roommates learning to live in
community and how to deal with people who were
different Skills and lessons related to living independently
(time management responsibility and accountability)
were the second most frequent responses
bull The respondents most frequently cited that the best
part of their residential experience was related to the
people with whom they lived their roommate and
or floormates Other frequent responses included the
sense of community the RA and the convenience ofliving on campus
bull Cleanliness and other facility issues were the main
concerns that residents cited when asked about what
they would like to see improved about on-campus
living Other frequent responses included the dining
hall loudness of fellow floor members and both the
enforcement of and lack of enforcement of residence
hall policies
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
New Late Night Program Collaborations
Streak the Center programs were held during fall 2014 and spring
2015 to provide students with opportunities to gather together
and participate in a variety of social programs including arts and
crafts entertainment movies food recreation relaxation music
and more This large scale event was made possible through
cross-departmental collaboration between the Office of Student
Activities Student Union Programming Board (SUPB) Orientation
and Leadership Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion
Counseling Center Violence Prevention and Action Center
Residence Life Health Education and Promotion Student Health
and Wellness Center and Recreation This event attracted over
550 students each semester it was held
Infusion of Intergroup Dialogue within iLead Program
The Office of Student Activities (OSA) in collaboration with the
Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion incorporated the ldquoCommon
Groundrdquo workshop within the iLead student organization training
program iLead a day-long leadership training opportunity for
student organizations operates with the goal of providing student
leaders an understanding of the nuts and bolts of running a successful
organization on campus The ldquoCommon Gorundrdquo training facilitated
by staff who are Intergroup Dialogue facilitators and students
who have completed the Intergroup Dialogue class in the fall
provided education on discrimination and oppression Seventy-four
student organization leaders representing 64 organizations were in
attendance at this training Of those who attended 69 completed
program evaluations In the evaluation students were asked to
identify one creative way they could apply what they learned in the
workshop into their organization The results are as follows
bull 31 stated they could raise awareness through discussionor activity and 27 stated by maintaining awareness and
working to make a difference
bull Other responses included education through information
and diversifying organization membership
bull The top three areas students reported they learned more
about during their experience at iLead were dealing with
discrimination advertising and funding policies
Student Leader Team created for Late Night Programming
The OSA developed a team of student leaders tasked with
assisting in the planning promotion and implementation oflate night programming events sponsored through the Office
of Student Activities Leaders were chosen from the current
student programmers that were already active Expectations were
established and provided to SUPB By January 2015 SUPB was
required to plan a reoccurring late night program on campus every
Friday and Saturday during the academic year between the hours
of 10 pm and midnight
DATA POINTS
bull SUPB held 13 additional programs in 2014-2015 with
an increase of 51 more participants in comparison
to the 2013-2014 academic year (66 programs with
8437 attendants in 2013-2014 79 programs with 12787
attendants in 2014-2015) Programs which were added
include Rock Out Your Room Meet the Greeks Step
Afrika and more
bull Comedian Dave Coulier performed duringHomecoming this year and was attended by
approximately 1000 students
bull The fall semester Welcome Back Concert sponsored by
SUPB board attracted 600 additional participants in the
2014-2015 academic year (300 in 2013 ndash 2014 900 in
2014-2015)
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Conduct an assessment of our current large-scale
programming needs to obtain an accurate pulse on the
types of social late-night programming students needand want Explore collaboration opportunities with other
programming departments like Recreation Residence
Life and Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion for
this project
bull Work with departments in Student Affairs and across the
university to identify event attendance tracking software
options to better track event participation
bull Develop a template to help map the university learning
goals to the activities of SUPB and student organizations
in order to create a new assessment plan
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Irsquom the current president of the Paranormal
Research Group The Student Activities
Office has definitely impacted my overall
JCU experience in a positive way The office gave us
the opportunity to strengthen the bonds within our
organization I learned a lot of leadership strategies with
the officersquos help I learned how to manage and finance an
organization while maintaining the fun factor of what an
organization should be [Student Organizations are] so
important to have because [they] allow students to conn
to each other and their community The office off ers a
one of a kind experience here at Carroll and is crucial [fo
students] to get the most out of JCUrdquo
- Bryan Mersol rsquo17 Student Organization President
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Student Feedback Leads to Increased Physician Hours
Anecdotal feedback over the past several years suggested
the need to increase the hours and days of the week that
physicians would see patients in order to better meet
studentsrsquo busy schedules The Student Health and Wellness
Survey was administered and results clearly supported
this need In recent years physicians came to campus on
Mondays (25 hrs) and Thursdays (25 hrs) for a total of fivehours With the new contract physician hours were increased
to eight hours a week on Mondays (4 hrs) and Fridays (4
hrs) As a result physician visits increased by 43 (536
physicians visits in 2013-2014 and 767 in 2014-2015) and
students are very pleased with this improved service
HealthSpot Installation Provides Additional Care
Options for Students
John Carroll is the first college in the United States to provide
physician appointments through a computerized kiosk
called the HealthSpot This technology is at the forefront of
revolutionary high-quality medical care Students are put inface-to-face contact with a healthcare professional via video
screen The kiosk comes equipped with everything they
would need to perform a variety of remote treatments under
the supervision of an on-site medical professional Some of
the common ailments that are able to be addressed through
HealthSpot are Allergies cold and flu cough sinus infections
rashes fever sore throats and more With the installation of
this technology the SHWC is now able to provide students
with medical care five days a week Since November 2014 a
total of 21 students have utilized the HealthSpot
New Contract with Cleveland Clinic Saves Center $15000The SHWC entered into a new contract with the Cleveland
Clinic physicians in an effort to reduce costs With this new
contract and subsequent change in physicians over $15000
in was saved in comparison to last year
Nurses Utilize Brief Motivational Interview Training to
Identify and Intervene with At-risk Students
To properly screen for and address high-risk behaviors in
students visiting the SHWC nurses participated in brief
motivational interview training Motivational interviewing
(MI) supports health behavior change by helping individuals
explore and resolve their ambivalence about change without
evoking resistance MI techniques can be incorporated into
routine patient care Additionally an MI screening form was
completed by 719 students during the spring 2015 semester
Students who screened positive for high-risk behaviors were
engaged in a brief motivational interview with a nurse and
received information to help strengthen their motivation to
change those unhealthy behaviors in order to achieve their
optimum level of wellness
DATA POINTS
The SHWC saw a 7 increase in unique individuals in 2014-2015 and
an overall increase of 10 in the total number of client visits (which
covers all SHWC services) Flu and allergy injections were both up
this year by 21 and 31 respectively
2013-2014 2014-2015
Client Visits 3133 3451
Unique Individuals 1228 1320
Physicians Visits 536 767
Van Runs 270 242
Nutritional Visits 185 123
Sent to Area Health Centers 103 202
STDHIV Clinic 84 46
Gynecological Visits 25 39
Travel Clinic Visits 93 62
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Explore options for obtaining an electronic medical
record program
bull Increase awareness and visibility of the HealthSpot as an
alternative quality health care treatment
bull Support the Universityrsquos learning goals and collaborate
with the student health and wellness group by developing
programs to promote students to be self-health advocates
based on data from the National Collegiate Health
Assessment survey
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working at the Health Center was the first job
I received on campus and it has become like a
second home to me I have had the opportunity to
learn about diff erent privacy policies and how they work in
a college setting as well as bits and pieces about the medical
field coupled with great experience along the way This
department provides students with the care they need to
continue to do well in other areas at JCU by making sure they
get the best care possible and allowing students to share their
problems in all realms of the health world whether physical
or mental They make it possible for all students to feel and
perform their best during their time at JCUrdquo
- Anna Lawler rsquo16 Work Study employee
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Opening of Relaxation Room
Research on college campuses demonstrates that stress
is the number one impediment for academic performance
and overall well-being Therefore the University Counseling
Center (UCC) collaborated with the Grasselli Library in
developing the Relaxation Room located in the Learning
Commons The room provides students with a quiet
welcoming space to learn about and practice a variety of
research-based mind and body stress-reduction techniques
It includes
bull A state-of-the-art massage recliner
bull Guided relaxation audio recordings
bull Computer-based biofeedback programs
bull Psycho-educational books and handouts
bull Yoga mats and meditation rugs
Students can use the Relaxation Roomrsquos resources by signing
up for specific time slots Individual consultation is also
provided for the biofeedback program so students can use itto its fullest potential
Outreach Initiativesrsquo Message is that Help is lsquoWithin
Reachrsquo at the UCC
A programmatic and marketing theme was developed for all
community outreach initiatives titled ldquoWithin Reachrdquo This
past year a total of 22 outreach initiatives offered under
this new marketing theme were offered to students faculty
and staff Programs focused on increasing awareness of
mental health issues among college students and promoting
help-seeking behavior One of the most successful programs
was a dinner and movie night featuring a speaker from theNational Alliance on Mental Illness with over 80 students in
attendance as well as several faculty and staff
Installation of Titanium Scheduling Software
For many years the UCC has used a paper system to collect
and reference student information when visits occur The new
database system Titanium allows the staff to electronically
store student records and access them quickly when
needed This technological solution is critically necessary
in streamlining operations to allow for a seamless client
experience for the students and a more effective working
environment for the UCC staff
DATA POINTS
Total Counseling Services Overall
A total of 254 students received counseling services for the
2014-2015 academic year (4 less students from 2013-2014)
Out of those students 649 (165) were female and 351
(89) were male The highest percentage of students seen
were freshmen at 265 (67) which is consistent with the
2013-2014 year
Most common reasons students visited the UCC in 2014-2015
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Provide staff orientation and training for new UCC
employees (interim director full-time counselor part-
time counselor) and trainees (two doctoral interns one
masterrsquos intern and one psychiatry resident)
bull Continue the implementation of Titanium Scheduling
Software and fully transition to electronic records
bull Expand outreach programming through the Relaxation
Room and the Within Reach event series
of visits are related to anxiety
(53 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to depression
(14 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to academics
(41 Decrease from 13-14)
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
I have had a wonderful experience with the
UCC and have encouraged other friends
who are struggling to go there too No
part of my experience has been negative and I look
forward to my sessions In the short time I have been
going I feel that I have already made tremendous
improvements My only suggestion for improving the
center is to continue to inform students of its resources
and how valuable it can berdquo
- Anonymous student UCC Satisfaction Survey
874
585
348
254 TOTAL STUDENTS THAT RECEIVEDCOUNSELING SERVICES
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Interpersonal Violence Reporting Increase
The Violence Prevention and Action Center (VPAC)
experienced a substantial increase in the amount of time
advocating for survivors of interpersonal violence along with
the total number of students reporting interpersonal violence
incidents in the 2014-2015 academic year These increases
indicate that the awareness of issues related to interpersonal
violence and the need for bystanders to identify and createempathy with those suffering has most likely increased as well
Large-scale Bystander Intervention Training
Conducted with 638 Rising Sophomores
In collaboration with the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
Recovery Resources Residence Life Dean of Students Office
and Health Promotion and Wellness the VPAC Coordinator
successfully conducted Bystander intervention Training
for 638 rising sophomore students Of those 638 students
46 were male and 54 female This training was made
mandatory as a part of the housing selection process
The purpose of this training was to teach students the
concept of bystander intervention A bystander is anyone
who observes an emergency or a situation in which it is
likely that someone could use help Bystander intervention
programs teach people to overcome their resistance to
checking in and helping out These programs have been
found to be very helpful on college campuses to thwart
sexual assault abusive alcohol consumption concerns about
suicide depression and eating disorders
Students also learn how to identify a continuum of
inappropriate sexual behaviors through experiential
activities designed to create empathy with those who have
experienced sexual or dating violence At the end of the
training students develop skills to intervene as a bystander
and make a commitment to intervene before during and
after an incident of sexual or dating violence
Peer Health Advocate Program Exceeds
Membership Goals
One of the VPACrsquos goals this year was to train 10 Peer
Health Advocates by April 2015 Peer Health Advocates are
tasked with educating the campus on a gamut of topics
associated with interpersonal violence including bullying
dating and relationship violence and more This goal was
met and exceeded in January 2015 when a total of 18 Peer
Health Advocates were trained An additional 10 Peer Health
Advocates were trained by Alex Leslie of the Cleveland Rape
Crisis Center in March 2015 ndash for a total of 38 Advocates Peer
Health Advocates facilitated three interpersonal violence
presentations to the following groups of student leaders
Fraternity and sorority new members Panhellenic Council
and participants in the LAUNCH leadership program a core
leadership training for students in prominent leadership
positions on campus
DATA POINTS
Educational Programming
Forty-two educational programs were provided to 1639 individuals
in fall 2014 covering topics such as alcohol sex and consent healthy
relationships and more Seventeen trainings were provided to 777
individuals in spring 2015 covering similar topics When comparing
to the previous year 51 more programs were held in 2014-2015
(39 programs 2013-2014 59 programs 2014-2015) and 40 more
individuals attended these programs (1731 2013-2014 2416 2014-2015)
Bystander Intervention Training
Participants who completed bystander intervention training
completed a survey developed by Recovery Resources to collect
demographic information as well as information related to bystander
behavioral intent and problem gambling knowledge Questions
measured behavioral intent and gambling knowledge Results of this
survey revealed
89
88
92
93
of participants reported feeling a sense of
responsibility to intervene in issues of substance
use sexual violence and mental health problems
of students understand the obstacles to
intervene in these issues
of students plan to use the skills they learned
from the training in the future
of students reported at least one action that they
planned on taking after the training
LOOKING AHEADbull Hire train and supervise a graduate assistant to assist
with programming and outreach initiatives that focus on
interpersonal violence and bystander intervention
bull Develop a new brand for the Violence Prevention and Action
Center including a new logo and brochure
bull Co-teach AR274 Peer Health Advocate Seminar created to
educate ten Peer Health Advocates
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working with Coordinator of the VPAC this the past year
has been a true joy I learned a variety of skills and about
several topics such as bystander intervention signs of
an abusive relationship substance abuse and how to help someone
in a crisis By the end of my senior year I was gave presentations on
my own to students around campus Working with VPAC has made
me a well-rounded student with a large desire to help others in any
way that I can She taught me to be an eff ective presenter and to be a
leader on campus The skills I learned will not only benefit me in my
future career but as a better member in societyrdquo
- Gina Paolini rsquo15 Peer Health Advocate
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KINGS OF THE OAC
A major trophy returned to JCUs campus for the first
time since the 2003-04 school year
John Carrolls all-around effort on the mens side earned the
Blue Streaks the OAC Mens All-Sports Trophy It was the fifth
time in program history John Carroll earned this prestigious
trophy The Men of Carroll finished with 83 points besting
second-place Mount Union who turned in 8025 points
A BUNDLE OF HONORS
Mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik might need to
build a new trophy case for all of his 2014-15 honors
The midfielder was named the 2014 Capital One Academic
All-Americareg of the Year for Division III mens soccer The
honor gave Potocnik his second-straight Capital One
Academic All-Americareg honor having been a second-team
selection in 2013 He became just the second Blue Streak to
earn this prestigious honor joining Mackenzie Griffin (softball
2013) This honor was just the tip of the iceberg for one of
the top players in JCU mens soccer history
Potocnik was one of six student-athletes nationally to be a
part of Northwestern Mutuals Inspiring Potential float in
the Tournament of Rosesreg Rose Parade
In addition Potocnik earned D3soccercom All-America
NSCAAContinental Tire All-Region All-Ohio All-OAC and
Academic All-OAC accolades Finally Potocnik was JCUs
male recipient of the Clyde Lamb Award given to the top
graduating male and female student-athletes at each of the
10 OAC institutions
HISTORY IN THE MAKING
John Carrolls mens tennis team celebrated a program
first this year The Blue Streaks made their first-ever
NCAA Tournament appearance
John Carroll qualified with a 5-4 win over Otterbein in the
championship match of the OAC Tournament John Carroll
would go on to beat Franciscan in the first round of the
NCAA Tournament before bowing out to Kenyon
The Blue Streaks had won five OAC titles prior but the OAC did
not have an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament until recently
NCAA APPEARANCESIn addition to the mens tennis team John Carroll
had three teams and seven individuals qualify for the
NCAA National Championship fields
JCUs football team made its second-straight NCAA
appearance John Carroll rolled past Centre 63-28 in the
first round and held on for a 14-12 win over Wheaton (Ill)
in the second round The Blue Streaks bowed out in the
quarterfinals with a 36-28 loss to the Purple Raiders
The mens basketball team earned its 13th-ever NCAA
Tournament bid The program earned a bid for the first timesince 2010 The womens basketball team earned its second-
straight and second-overall bid to the NCAA Tournament
field
Individually senior Dan Mirman repeated as an All-American
at 149 pounds for wrestling He became JCU wrestlings 106th
All-American Mirman had plenty of company at the NCAA
Wrestling National Championship as seniors Terner Gott and
Todd Gaydosh gave the Blue Streaks three competitors for
the first time since 2005
John Carroll had three members of the cross country team
qualify for the NCAA National Championships in seniorTadhg Karski sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson It marked the first time since 2004 that the
Blue Streaks sent three runners to the cross country NCAA
National Championship Senior Nick Williams qualified for
the NCAA Indoor Track and Field National Championships in
the 60m hurdles while senior Rocky Mitolo qualified for the
NCAA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships in
the shot put
ALL-AMERICANS
Brian Potocnik and Dan Mirman had plenty of company in the
All-American department
Football senior Aramis Greenwood was the most decorated
student-athlete when it came to All-American honors The
wide receiver made the prestigious AFCA Division III All-
America team becoming the first Blue Streak to do so since
2008 and just the eighth overall He would go on to garner
third team honors on the AP Little All-America Team and
honorable mention D3footballcom honors
In all four football players earned All-American honors with
junior offensive lineman Anthony Latina senior linebacker
Kevin Cope and senior quarterback Mark Myers earning
honors from D3footballcom
Senior right-hander Drew Doring earned second team
All-America honors from D3baseballcom and the ABCA
Rawlings He became the first JCU pitcher to earn All-
America honors since 1985
Sophomore Katlyn Spahar was accorded honorable mention
WBCA Division III All-America accolades for her outstanding
performance on the hardwood
INDIVIDUALSTEAMS
4QUALIFIED FOR NCAA NATIONAL
CHAMPIONSHIP FIELDS7
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ATHLETIC HIGHLIGHTS
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RIDING OFF INTO THE SUNSET
An era came to a close this school year as Kerry Volkmann
retired after being the mentor of the John Carroll wrestling
program since 1987
The Hall of Fame coach guided his charges to two national
titles and 47 All-American honors He started the year
winning his 300th dual match in the seasons opening
weekend with a 34-11 win over Niagara County Community
College at the Bob Del Rosa Duals
Over 200 former wrestlers football players coaches
teammates friends and fans of the JCU wrestling program
celebrated Volkmanns legacy in his last home dual
400 AND COUNTING
The OAC mens basketball 400-club inducted
its fifth member this year
John Carroll mens basketball head coach Mike Moran won
his 400th game at JCU with a 97-78 win over Ohio Northern
on December 10
Moran who just completed his 23rd year at JCU entered
the season 35th amongst active Division III coaches in total
wins He now ranks fourth all-time in wins amongst OAC
mens basketball coaching greats
In April Moran was honored by the GCBCA as the recipient
of the Dennis Lustig Golden Deeds Award for his long-time
contributions to basketball in the Cleveland-area
CENTURY MARK
A third coaching milestone occurred for JCUs coaches
this year Mens soccer head coach Hector Marinaro earned
his 100th win with a 3-0 shutout over Muskingum on senior
night
OAC TEAM SUCCESS
John Carroll celebrated a wide-array of achievements
at the team level within the OAC
The mens tennis team won its first OAC title since 2006
John Carroll earned a share of the regular-season crown
before edging Otterbein 5-4 in the championship match of
the OAC Tournament
The mens soccer team was unbeaten in the OAC regular-
season It marked the fifth undefeated and untied regular-
season by an OAC institution since 1984
On the mens side John Carroll had a slew of second-place
OAC finishes The football cross country and indoor track amp
field teams all captured solo possession of second-place in
the OAC The mens basketball and baseball teams tied for
second in their respective regular seasons
Mike Moran won
his 400th game
Menrsquos tennis team
won its first OAC
title since 2006
Hector Marinaro
earned his 100th w
Womens lacrosse
made its long-awai
debut
On the womens side the Blue Streaks volleyball team
returned to the championship match of the OAC Tournament
for the first time since 1995 The womens swimming amp diving
team was undefeated in OAC regular-season dual meets
OAC INDIVIDUAL SUCCESS
John Carroll had 10 individuals earn OAC titles
The womens swimming and diving team led the way with
seven Sophomore Margaret Zagrobelny junior Lindsey Fano
freshman Anne Crowley and senior Victoria Watson led the
way earning OAC gold in the 400-medley relay Watson
would go on to capture first in the 200-freestyle and as part
of the 400-free relay Fano would capture an individual title
in the 100-breast Watson was joined by freshman Megan
Hawk sophomore Amanda Casamatta and senior Katii
Sheffield on the OAC-champion 400-free relay
Senior Rocky Mitolo (shot put) and junior Adam North (long
jump) earned first-place finishes at the outdoor track amp field
championship
Senior Dan Mirman rounded out the titles taking first at
149-pounds in wrestling
THE INAUGURATION
The womens lacrosse team made its long-awaited debut
After having to outlast Clevelands winter weather the Blue
Streaks turned in a 20-10 win over Houghton on February 28
The team would go on to finish 10-5 and earn the No 2 seed
in the OAC Tournament
STELLAR COACHING
John Carroll is blessed with stellar coaching for its
student-athletes Two Blue Streak coaches were
recognized by their peers this year
Laura Rodeffer was named the OAC Volleyball Coach of the
Year She continues to have her Blue Streaks on the rise
Rodeffers team turned in a 23-7 record in 2014 and were in
the hunt for the OAC regular-season title until the last week
of the season
Shaun Keenan earned OAC Mens Tennis Coach of the Year
honors for helping guide the mens tennis team to one of the
best seasons in program history
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AMONG THE BEST IN THE
REGION AND OHIO
John Carroll had 29 student-athletes earn All-Region honors
while 17 added All-Ohio honors for the year
Baseball senior Drew Doring led the way The senior right-
hander was tabbed as the 2015 Mid-East Regional Pitcher of
the Year by both D3baseballcom and ABCARawlings
Note In elect sports it is possible to earn multiple All-Region and All-Ohio
honors so each student-athlete was counted once per sport they played
Additionally some sports do not have All-Region or All-Ohio honors
OAC MAJOR AWARD
WINNERS - PLAYERS
JCUs student-athletes were amongst the best in the
conference with six players taking home major awards
from the OAC
John Carroll had a trio of players on honors for their stellar
play on the pitch Senior Brian Potocnik was the Mens SoccerMidfielder of the Year while junior teammate Jimmy Mattina
was the Mens Soccer Defender of the Year On the womens
side senior Haley McDonald took home Goalkeeper of the
Year accolades
On the diamond senior Drew Doring was the Kent Tekulve
Pitcher of the Year He was the first JCU hurdler to earn this
honor since Luke Adkins in 2004
On the gridiron junior Kevin Cope was named the Gene
Slaughter Most Outstanding Linebacker It was the second-
straight year JCU has taken home the conferences top
linebacker honor On the hardwood sophomore KatlynSpahar gave JCU back-to-back Helen Ludwig Player of the
Year accolades
ALL-OAC HONORS
John Carroll had 136 student-athletes earn All-OAC
honors this year
Football led the way with a school-record 20 selections The
Blue Streaks picked up 22 honors from the outdoor track
and field teams with 12 from the men and 10 on the womens
side Mens indoor track and field (nine) baseball (eight) and
womens swimming and diving (eight) rounded out the top six
Note Each member of the swimming and diving team earning All-
OAC honors was counted once Each member of the track and field
team earning All-OAC honors was counted once for cross country
once for indoor and once for outdoor
HITTING THE BOOKS
As mentioned earlier mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik was
named the Capital One Academic All-Americareg of the Year for
Division III mens soccer He had an abundance of company as
numerous Blue Streaks really buckled down in the classroom
Football senior safety Brody Zangaro earned second team
Capital One Academic All-Americareg honors for the second
straight year On the district level Potocnik Zangaro and
baseball junior right-hander Aaron Lapaglia earned Capital
One Academic All-District accolades
Wrestling sophomore Sal Corrao and senior Todd Gaydosh
earned NWCA Scholar All-American honors Womens
swimming and diving junior Lindsey Fano was a CSCAA
Individual Scholar All-American Cross country senior Nicki
Bohrer sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson were named USTFCCCA All-Academic honorees
for cross country Rounding out the honors were seven
members of the softball team who all earned NFCA Scholar-
Athlete distinctions
Potocnik and softball senior right-hander Rachel Byrnes were
JCUs recipients of the Clyde Lamb Awards
Additionally 83 student-athletes were honored with
Academic All-OAC honors
Note Select honors from the Capital One Academic All-Americareg
program have not been released yet
83 STUDENT983085ATHLETES WERE HONORED
WITH ACADEMIC ALL983085OAC HONORS
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VISIONJohn Carroll University will graduate individuals of intellect and
character who lead and serve by engaging the world around them
and around the globe
MISSIONAs a Jesuit Catholic university John Carroll inspires individuals to excel
in learning leadership and service in the region and in the world
CORE VALUES
The Universityrsquos core values include a commitment to
learning in order to create
bull An environment of inquiry which embraces Jesuit
Catholic education as a search for truth where faith and
reason complement each other in learning In pursuit of
our educational mission the University welcomes the
perspectives and participation in our mission of faculty
staff students and alumni of all faiths and of no faith
bull A rigorous approach to scholarship that instills in our
graduates the knowledge eloquence sensitivity and
commitment to embrace and to live humane values
bull A campus committed to the intellectual spiritual
emotional and physical development of each student
bull An inclusive community where differing points of view
and experience are valued as opportunities for mutual
learning
bull A culture of service and excellence that permeates
every program and office
bull A commitment to sharing our gifts in service to each
other and the community
bull A campus that responds to demographic economic
and social challenges
bull An appreciation that our personal and collective
choices can build a more just world
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
The following initiatives are essential to the University
being recognized as a center of learning and service
bull Create a diverse community of faculty staff alumni
and friends dedicated to advancing the Universityrsquos
vision mission and core values
bull Create a learning community of outstanding teacher-scholars characterized by the commitment to
student achievement
bull Create a talented cohort of service-oriented staff
committed to achieving and being recognized as a
center of learning and service
bull Recruit enroll retain and graduate a talented
diverse student body prepared for todayrsquos global
reality and committed to learning leadership and
service that will engage the world
bull Secure resources necessary to foster an
extraordinary learning experience and promote John
Carrollrsquos mission as a Jesuit Catholic university
bull Assist in responding to demographic economic and
social challenges in our region in order to support
investment and employment opportunities and build
confidence in our shared future
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Womenrsquos Lacrosse Celebrates Inaugural
Season as Official Varsity Sport
Womenrsquos lacrosse finished its first season with a record of
10-5 second in the Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) losing to
Baldwin Wallace in the conference semifinals The team also
won the first Team Service Award a new collaboration with
the Center for Service and Social Action
Students Benefit from Sports-related
On-line Career Network
Teamwork Online a global sports network which connects
over three million sports enthusiasts with executives and
professionals at over 800 sports teams and venues was
launched in partnership with the Center for Career Services
in September 2014 As of April 2015 there were 244 JCU
students enrolled in the program and seven students landed
an internship or a full-time job as a result of their networking
through this valuable resource
Coaching Accolades for Volleyball
and Menrsquos Tennis
Two coaches received OAC Honors for bringing their programs
to new heights this season Laura Rodeffer was named
Volleyball Coach of the Year with the team finishing 23-7 and
playing in their first OAC Championship match since 1995
Shaun Keenan Menrsquos Tennis coach was named Menrsquos Coach of
the Year Keenan led the team to its first NCAA Championship
appearance beating Franciscan University of Stuebenville in
the first round after winning the OAC Championship
Wrestling Staff Honors and Changes
With over 200 former wrestlers football players and
friends at his last wrestling home match JCU honored and
celebrated the culmination of Kerry Volkmannrsquos 28 year
coaching career Following in his footsteps as the next Head
Coach of Wrestling is JCU alumnus Mark Hawald rsquo05 a former
JCU All-American NCAA Post-graduate Scholarship winner
and successful collegiate coach at Mount Union University
and Case Western Reserve University
DATA POINTS
This year 682 total athletic participants were reported to the
NCAA compared to 637 in 2013-2014 a 7 increase
20 7500EVENTS PARTICIPANTS
STUDENT AND ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT
12WOMENrsquoSBASKETBALL
44MENrsquoS
SOCCER
23WOMENrsquoSSOCCER
20 SOFTBALL
20 VOLLEYBALL
20 WRESTLING
15 MENrsquoSSWIMMING
22WOMENrsquoSSWIMMING
18MENrsquoSBASKETBALL
44 BASEBALL
24 MENrsquoS CROSSCOUNTRY
20WOMENrsquoS CROSSCOUNTRY
166 FOOTBALL
13 MENrsquoS GOLF
6 WOMENrsquoS GOLF
MENrsquoSLACROSSE41
WOMENrsquoSLACROSSE17
16 WOMENrsquoSTENNIS
53MENrsquoSTRACK983085INDOOR
34WOMENrsquoSTRACK983085INDOOR
51MENrsquoSTRACK983085OUTDOOR
30WOMENrsquoSTRACK983085OUTDOOR
The Athletic Department sponsored over 20 student and
alumni engagement events throughout the year totaling
over 7500 participants not including attendance at home
varsity competitions Activities included the Homecoming
and Family Weekend Football game the Joshua M Bernot
rsquo04 Golf Outing the 1994 Football Reunion the Academic
Achievement Banquet and the Senior Athlete Send-Off
Senior athlete exit interviews were conducted in the spring by
the Senior Director of Athletics and Recreation Laurie Massato determine their overall satisfaction with their academic
athletic and co-curricular experiences A random sampling
of 42 seniors from different sports hometowns and starters
versus non-starters were emailed interview invitations
yielding a total of 11 students agreeing to participate Here
were common themes from studentsrsquo responses
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ATHLETICS
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LOOKING AHEAD
Furthering Student Development and Engagement by
bull Communicating and refining the process around the
Team Service Award
bull Utilizing Student Athletic Advisory Committee
meetings to record service activity share information
about service experiences enhance communicationamong athletes and to get feedback on departmental
decision-making
bull Exploring new and improved ways to obtain feedback
about the student-athlete experience
bull Utilizing social media in a more intentional way to
engage students in support of our programs
Developing and Implementing Advancement and
Alumni Engagement strategies by
bull Working towards more efficient exchange of
information regarding athletic related gifts to includefollow-up with donors
bull Capitalizing on opportunities both on campus and
on the road to gather alumni parents and donors in
support of our teams
bull Implementing a spending plan for Blue Gold funds
targeting specific program needs and the goal of
recognizing program success and student-athletes
bull Expanding upon the senior student-athlete social with
additional contact and potential awards program
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
In my final years I could not be more excited about
the future of student-athletes at John Carroll From
a football perspective people like Tom Arth Brian
Cochran Brandon Staley Matthew Feeney DJ Debick and
Ryan Gravel are people I had the pleasure of working with and
who have proven how vital they are to our university beyond
football With more time and energy being invested in our
athletic programs recently results have followed along quickl
In a hotbed for extremely high quality individuals Northeast
Ohio is a competitive area for colleges to compete for student
athletes If I had one message for the administration at John
Carroll as a proud graduate enthused about the direction of
our school it would read Strike while the iron is hot In a
continued investment in our programs and more importantly
our student-athletes results will reciprocate the process I
really believe in the message John Carroll has to off er As
someone who also had the opportunity of being a work study
student in the athletic department I am confident that our
coaches and athletic staff are a living example of that message
and we should be proud I hope other students experiences ca
continue to blossom beyond what I know now I am enthralled
to see John Carroll athletics continue to growrdquo
- Marty Gibbons rsquo15 Football
What did you learn as a result of your participation in
varsity athletics
bull Academics was the first priority very challenging as a
varsity athlete
bull Value of holistic development the need to get
involved in co-curricular learning experiences
bull Time management skills
bull Critical importance of teammate friendships and
relationships with coaching staff
bull Development of healthy coping skills and resiliency by
mediating conflicts andor adversity in sport school or
personal life
bull Leadership skills
bull Identity development (who I am who I want to be
and what I value)
What were some of your challenges as a varsity athlete
bull Frustration of not winning
bull Coaching transitions
bull Team leadership struggles
bull Balancing responsibilities
bull Scheduling
Furthering academic excellence and student success by
bull Continuing to identify and communicate new and refine existing
academic support mechanisms for students
bull Working collaboratively with the advising office faculty
representative and registrarrsquos office to refine communicationwith and among student-athletes in relation to eligibil ity and
scheduling issues
bull Implementing the first phase of the Faculty Mentor Program
Participating in university and departmental strategic planning
efforts by
bull Conducting a cost-benefit analysis in conjunction with the
Strategic Budgeting Task-Force which identifies the value of
student-athletes and programs for admissions advancement
and student life
bull Continuing to work towards securing the necessary resources for
continued success by attracting qualified student-athletes who will
thrive at JCU and external support through engaged alumni friends
and sponsorships
bull Continuing to identify and communicate priority needs for
student success program excellence department functionality
and retention of students and staff
682 PARTICIPANTS IN 23 ATHLETIC SPORTS
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Responding to Student Concerns
Regarding Police Violence
The death of Tamir Rice on November 23 2014 and other
African American males across the country brought many
concerned students to the CSDI (The Center for Student
Diversity and Inclusion) staff to discuss their fear anger and
frustrations The conversations reminded staff that many
of our students of color particularly men feel unsafe bothon-and off-campus simply because of their race In response
the CSDI staff developed a number of programs to promote a
space for dialogue prayer and action Examples of programs
included Emergency Community Meeting Campus Vigil for
Ferguson PBSrsquos Every Motherrsquos Son Point of View Film Black
and Blue A Discussion on the American Justice System and
Moment of Silence for Lives Lost Due to Police Brutality
Hosted annual conference for Ohio Consortium of
Multicultural Centers in Higher Education
This past May John Carroll welcomed multicultural center
professionals from sixteen colleges in Ohio for an annualconference The theme was The Changing Landscape of
Diversity in Higher Education The consortiumrsquos mission
is to ldquopartner with and enhance our work in diversity for
the benefit of our institutions and our respective local
communitiesrdquo The goal of the conference was to identify
explore and discuss information about current trends and
shifts in serving and meeting the educational cultural and
social needs of diverse student populations
Educational Programs and Participation Data
The CSDI staff coordinated 32 programs with more than 2800
participants Some examples include Safe Zone Training
Student of Color Retreat Loteria (Mexican Bingo) The ldquoNrdquo
Word Dialogue and the annual Celebrate Diversity Week
The CSDI staff also facilitated a number of student and staff
training programs on issues of diversity and inclusion for six
Residence Life professional staff 49 Resident Assistants 38
Cultural Student Leaders and eight Peer Health Advocates
Implementation of Intergroup Dialogue
Common Ground AR195
Twenty-five students (14 fall and 11 spring) participated
in two offerings of the inaugural Intergroup Dialogue
course this past year The course was developed to provide
students an opportunity to dialogue with their peers about
diversity issues and to deepen their understanding of otherrsquos
perspectives under the guidance of trained facilitators
DATA POINTS
Twenty-five student leaders representing five Cultural Student
Organizations attended a leadership development workshop The
leaders were asked to complete a survey to assess their learning
which reflected a 28 response rate The data revealed that the
workshop increased studentsrsquo awareness skills and knowledge
of being a cultural student leading a cultural organization and
their role on campus Although the response rate was lower than
desired it does appear that the training had a positive impact onparticipants It is our intention to offer this training annually to
Cultural Organization Leaders
CSDI staff were invited by the Office of Residence Life to provide
diversity and inclusion education to Resident Assistants (RAs) during
their annual August training Forty-nine RArsquos participated in the
training Prior to the training the RAs completed a pre-assessment
questionnaire and immediately after they completed a post-
assessment questionnaire All 49 RAs completed both pre and post
assessments Results indicated that the RAs had a better awareness
and appreciation for issues of diversity and inclusion at JCU
The training introduced the RAs to the CSDI staff which led to many
different program collaborations throughout the year In addition
the Residence Life professional staff also requested additional
diversity and inclusion training and education as part of their
ongoing professional development
Streak Week
During Streak Week 540 first year students watched a theatricalperformance ldquoBlinkrdquo portraying acts of intolerance that have
occurred on our very own campus Every student completed an
assessment immediately following the performance and a question
and answer session by a student panel was conducted Here were
some of the key findings
93
92
94
78
87
of participants agreed or strongly agreed that ldquoBlinkrdquo
increased their awareness of diversity
and multicultural issues
of participants agreed or strongly agreed that ldquoBlinkrdquo
challenged them to reflect on their own identities
agreed or strongly agreed that they learned at least
one thing they will use in their interaction with others
agreed or strongly agreed that ldquoBlinkrdquo challenged
them to reflect on their own biases
of participants agreed or strongly agreed that ldquoBlinkrdquo
helped them to have a greater appreciation for the
value of diversity
RAs completed diversityand inclusion Training
32 2800PROGRAMS PARTICIPANTS
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DIVERSITY amp INCLUSION
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STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Knowing that we all have the power to make
a diff erence when it comes to combating
discrimination bias and injustice is a
powerful thought In my organization we all can hold
each other accountable for our words and actions I
know personally that Rhapsody Blue would like to be an
advocate for social justice around campus
- Brian Holler lsquo17 Vice President and Financial Offi cer
Rhapsody Blue
Because the national organization we are affiliated
with (Pencils of Promise as well) works on improving
access to quality education internationally one of the
things I thought about from these activities is that in
our [group] meetings discussions and activities it is
important to frame [what we do] in terms of issues of
social justice rather than assisting in providing lsquocharityrsquo
to those lsquoless fortunatersquo It is about empowerment rather
than pity- Melissa Fower President for Pencils of Promise
Some of the attitudes towards oppression or lack of
awareness [about it] utterly frighten me as a cultural
leader on campus For this to be a University that claims
their students to be ldquomen and women for othersrdquo some
of our own leaders lack empathy and knowledge My
goal is to stop these attitudes and educate JCUrsquos campus
through our programming
-Mercedes Lewis President for African American
Alliance
The fall 2014 Multicultural Retreat was designed to provide a
safe space for students from underrepresented populations
to address their social cultural and spiritual developement
Twenty students participated and 50 of them completed
an on-line survey a few days after they returned to campus
Survey results revealed the following
90
100
LOOKING AHEADCSDI has set these strategic goals for the upcoming
academic year
bull Work with the Office of Institutional Diversity and
Inclusion to co-sponsor an event
bull Develop a marketing plan to increase the
participation of students in the Intergroup Dialogue
course with the goal of enrolling a minimum of ten
students per section
bull Compare the retention rate from the first to second
year and the 6-year graduation rate for students from
underrepresented populations
bull Evaluate the Pathways to Success program and
implement changes to improve the orientation
experience for first-year students from
underrepresented populations
of the participants responded that they agreed
or strongly agreed that the retreat
bull provided them an opportunity to learn
something about themselves
bull provided them the opportunity to get to know
other students better
of participants responded that they agreed or
strongly agreed that the retreat
bull provided a better understanding of bias
incidents on campus
bull provided tools that would help them address
bias and discrimination on campus
bull helped them learn at least one thing to improve
their interactions with others
20 PARTICIPANTSMulticultural Retreat
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Addressing Title IX and Campus SaVE Act
Through weekly meetings with the JCU Police Department
(JCUPD) the Violence Prevention and Action Center
Coordinator (VPAC) the Associate Dean of Students and the
Title IX Coordinator there has been increased communicationregarding Title IX procedures and practices The Dean of
Students Office (DOS) has seen an increase in the number
of students reporting incidents of interpersonal violence
leading to resolution through the conduct process Two
significant changes to the conduct process include allowing
parents and attorneys to serve as advisors and having the
VPAC Coordinator serve as a confidential reporter
Supporting Student Success with
Academic Colleagues
Through collaborative efforts and the implementation of
best practices the DOS was able to accomplish a number
of projects and goals to support student success Fr Bernie
McAniff SJ continued to teach Freshman Year Seminar and
AR 120 Purpose and Place Exploring Campus Community
and Self Dr Sherri Crahen continued to serve as Chair of the
CARE Team and collaborated with Dr Maryclaire Moroney
Assistant Provost for Academic Advising and Student
Success and Dr Anne Kugler Associate Academic Vice
President for Faculty Development and Summer Programs
to create the ldquoGuide to Responding to Students in Distressrdquo
as well as a one page reference titled ldquoSupporting Student
Success Networkrdquo
EMT Pilot Training Program
Collaborations at JCU and with the Cleveland Clinic resulted
in an on-campus EMT Training for students The DOS worked
with JCUPD JCU EMS Dr Kathy Lee Director Pre-Health
Professions Program Cleveland Clinic EMS and Dr George
Lewindowski Physician in Residence to develop a pilot
program providing EMT training to students interested in
serving as volunteers with JCU EMS Prior to school starting in
August 2015 an intensive 150 hour three week course will be
offered to 14 pre-identified students Depending on the pilot
programrsquos success consideration will be given in the future tooffer students academic credit for this training
STUDENTS ATTENDED
2874 54 MASSES
39 DECREASE
in drug violations
Bystander Intervention Training Provided to
638 Rising Sophomores
The DOS partnered with Recovery Resources Cleveland Rape
Crisis Center Office of Residence Life VPAC Coordinator
Health Educator and Communications Coordinator to
implement bystander intervention training to 638 rising
sophomores prior to their participation in the housing lottery
Sophomores completed
Bystander Intervention Training
OUTREACH SERVICES
Providing compassionate and timely pastoral care to students
in need is at the heart of Fr Bernie McAniffrsquos work as the
Assistant Dean of Students This past year Fr Berniersquos
personal meetings with students have increased by 20 from
99 in 2013-2014 to 125 in 2014-2015 Additionally Fr Bernie
celebrated 54 Masses attended by 2874 students revived the
Knightsrsquo of Columbus a 30 member student organization
and was recognized as Advisor of the Year for his efforts by
Student Union Sadly four JCU students passed away since
June 2014 Fr Bernie provided pastoral counseling for each of
these studentsrsquo families and JCU friends as well as for students
who were hospitalized with serious health conditions
DATA POINTS
Conduct Violation Overview
From the previous academic year there was a 27 overall
increase in conduct violations Despite a downward trend over
the past several years in alcohol violations this year saw a
19 increase Whereas last year saw a 37 increase in drug
violations this year showed a 39 decrease There was an
increase in violations of the Interpersonal Violence Policy (9
violations in 2013-2014 and 16 violations in 2014-2015) The
DOS believes this increase in reporting and violations is largely
due to the hiring of a Title IX Coordinator and two significant
changes to the conduct process allowing parents and638
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DEAN OF STUDENTS
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LOOKING AHEAD
bull Continue to identify and recommend appropriate
action steps related to Title IX and the federal
guidelines within the Campus SaVE Act
bull Develop and implement the DOS Risk Audit
Action Plan
bull Foster relationships and work collaborativelywith new academic leaders to identify and
remove obstacles from studentsrsquo ability to thrive
academically and socially at John Carroll
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
It feels like yesterday that I was just
starting and here I am having my
last day of work and classes for my
freshman year I just wanted to thank the Dean
of Students Office for allowing me to work
with such a great group of individuals Each
time I go into work I am excited to see what the
day holds I appreciate all the time eff ort and
patience the staff in the Office have put into
teaching me I cannot wait to work again with
you all next yearrdquo
- Toren Bakula lsquo18 Work Study employee
735
64
79
71of respondents took
responsibility for
their actions
of respondents
clearly defined
who influenced
their decision
clearly identified
who was impacted
by their behavior
85
were able to articulate
the character of the
person they are trying
to become
respondents did not
have another violation
after submitting the
reflection
attorneys to serve as advisors during the hearing process and
having the VPAC Coordinator serve as a confidential reporter
Fifty-three students (39 men 14 women) found responsible
for student conduct violations were asked to complete a
reflection exercise as part of their sanctions The reflection
questions were aimed to measure three learning goals
Student violators will
1) Acknowledge that their actions impact the
community
2) Recognize that they have options available to them
when making decisions about their behavior
3) Act in accordance with the universityrsquos expectations
for their behavior
Here were the key findings
STUDENT
CONDUCT
VIOLATIONS 14 39
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Revitalizing Inter-Fraternity Council through
Engaged Leaders
The main goal this past year was to attract elect and
develop engaged fraternity leaders to commit to the
redevelopment of the Inter-Fraternity Council (IFC) IFC is
the governing body of the four international fraternitieshere at John Carroll Prior to elections the Fraternity
Sorority Advisor (FSA) engaged fraternity leaders in many
conversations regarding the need to revitalize IFC on campus
and how it can have a positive impact on the growth
strength and reputation of their community
New IFC executive board officers were elected for 2015 Their
leadership positive attitude commitment to IFC and to inter-
fraternal brotherhood synergy and accountability has been
key in the rebirth of IFC They have accomplished many goals
in just the few months they have been in office such as
bull IFC by-laws were completely updated through aninter-fraternal and representative committee
bull IFC executive board members engaged fraternity
leaders in a discussion on the mission and vision of
IFC and what role each fraternity and member holds
in its success
bull Addressed the need for fraternities to go beyond
philanthropy to service by partnering with Clevelandrsquos
Domestic Violence and Childrsquos Advocacy Center
bull IFC made inroads with all the chapters in terms of
changing the emphasis of doing only what is best for
my fraternity to doing what is best for all fraternitiesandor Greek community
Sororities Improve Governance within
Panhellenic Association
The JCU College Panhellenic Association is the governing
body of the five international sororities here at JCU Chi
Omega Gamma Phi Beta Kappa Alpha Theta Kappa
Delta and Kappa Kappa Gamma This past year the FSA
provided significant advising and education to chapter and
Panhellenic leaders on the proper operations of a Panhellenic
Association Outgoing and incoming Panhellenic executive
board officers exhibited great enthusiasm patience andadaptability through some changes to improve democratic
processes learn about NPC unanimous agreements policies
and best practices and how their own national organizations
support and are connected to NPC
Greek Week Refocuses on Universityand Fraternal Mission and Values
The fraternity and sorority community members were
challenged to reflect on the purpose of Greek Week based
on the common values stated in JCUrsquos and fraternity and
sorority lifersquos mission statements leadership character
academic excellence service and friendship Based on
these reflections it was determined that past behaviors
during Greek Week more often than not did not support
mission and values of fraternity and sorority life nor JCUrsquos
To restore integrity to the community and to align Greek
Week events with the values of our fraternal and JCU
community significant changes were made
Changes made included
bull significantly reduce the number of events and
days of competitive events
bull plan activities that showcase the values of inter
national fraternities and sororities
bull no overall winners of Greek Week
General feedback from fraternity and sorority members
was that they really enjoyed Greek Week Many
commented on how they didnrsquot feel stressed out
or too exhausted to participate fully in their normalresponsibilities such as going to class turning in class
assignments taking tests going to work fulfilling service
hours working in the lab etc They also commented on
how ldquofun and laid backrdquo events seemed to be and how
the lack of focus on competition allowed for all members
to not get entangled in disagreements as in yearrsquos past
Resolution of Risk Management Concerns
at Off-Campus Establishment
The FSA worked with the Office of Legal Affairs Student
Activities and the JCUPD to address risk management
issues related to social events at a popular localestablishment at which alcohol is served Through
collective efforts the establishment agreed to resolve
our concerns and to follow all of JCUrsquos risk management
policies for student events with alcohol A new contract
is currently being drafted for any student organization
seeking to hold an event with alcohol at this location
505 333 172
FRATERNITY AND SORORITY MEMBERS
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FRATERNITY amp SORORITY
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DATA POINTSGreek participants in
bystander intervention training142
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working closely with our advisor I have been
able to accomplish great things With her
knowledge of Greek and Student Aff airs she has
been very helpful in providing information for us as student
leaders and John Carroll students overall I learn something
new every day from her She teaches me how to strengthen
my leadership skills as well as how to be a better student I
know whenever I have a question about anything she will be
there for me She has really taught me how to hone in on myskills and excel at my position
This department is so important to me because I live and
breathe Greek Life being President of Panhellenic The
department has taught me to not only care about myself and
my own sorority but take a step back and appreciate each
of the chapters what they have to off er and each of their
membersrsquo opinions Hopefully we can continue to grow our
community and our presence on campus to create a positive
image of fraternity and sorority liferdquo
- Alexandra Bernitt rsquo16 President Panhellenic Association
PARTICIPATION DATA
bull A total of 142 fraternity and sorority members
participated in bystander intervention training
hosted by the Violence Prevention and Action
Center Health Promotion and Wellness and
the JCU Police Department
bull Total number of participants who participated
in Lip Sync Over 1100
bull Greek Week raised $3500 for the Greater
Cleveland Fisher House Campaign
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Provide leadership development opportunities that
prepare fraternity and sorority members to lead in
their individual organizations the Panhellenic andInterfraternity Councils as well as the greater JCU
community
bull Create a fraternity and sorority community committed
to JCUrsquos Jesuit and Catholic mission and identity and
to their common interfraternal mission and values
bull Educate fraternity and sorority members
especially key organizational leaders in areas of
risk management and liability to promote holistic
membership development
65 CHI OMEGA
66 GAMMA PHI BETA
68 KAPPA ALPHA THETA
69 KAPPA DELTA
65 KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA
4 0 BETA THETA PI
32 DELTA TAU DELTA
35 LAMBDA CHI ALPHA
65 SIGMA PHI EPSILON
SORORITIES
FRATERNITIES
$3500 RAISED FOR THE GREATERCLEVELAND FISHER HOUSE
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Participated in Bystander intervention Training
of Rising Sophomores
The Health Promotion and Wellness coordinator collaborated
with the Violence Prevention and Action Center Coordinator
Residence Life Dean of Students and Recovery Resources
to educate 638 rising sophomores on bystander intervention
This training was made mandatory for all rising sophomoresas a part of the 2015-2016 housing selection process
Provided Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention
for College Students (BASICS)
The goal of BASICS is to reduce risky behaviors and harmful
consequences of alcohol abuse Based on an interview with
and questionnaires filled out by the student regarding their
drinking behaviors objective feedback is provided by a
trained BASICS professional This program is offered to JCU
students who either violate the Student Code of Conduct or
want to explore their alcohol and drug use This year a total
of 51 students were referred for this intervention resulting in
a 150 increase from the 2013-2014 year Of those students
who received BASICS interventions
Peer Health Advocate Program Expanded
to Better Meet Student Needs
The coordinator trained 23 Peer Health Advocates (PHAs)
this past academic year The training focused on programdevelopment and execution as well as the skills knowledge
and attitudes necessary to be an effective peer advocate
PHAs facilitate programs for and with students in the
residence halls student organizations classrooms athletic
teams and more They also staff the Resource Room at the
Student Health and Wellness Center Additional expectations
for PHAs include
bull Executing interactive positive fun and non-
judgmental programming
bull Creating awareness of health topics affecting JCU
students through such means as posters social mediacampaigns newsletters Carroll News editorials public
service announcements one-on-one interactions
tabling at health education initiatives and general
availability for program participation
bull Helping students find long-term and appropriate
on and off-campus resources to support healthy
behaviors by making referrals for at-risk students
to the appropriate professionals These resources
included Health Education Residence Life Counseling
Center Health Services Violence Prevention Action
Center JCU Police Department etc
bull Participating in ongoing training on a wide variety
of health and wellness topics and assist with the
facilitation of bi-weekly Wellness in the Stacks
programming in the Library Learning Commons
Approval of AR274 A Peer Health Advocate Seminar
This past spring JCUrsquos Public Health Committee officially
approved AR 274 It will be offered for the first time in fall
2015 This course was specifically developed to provide an
academic anchor to the leadership training and development
of the Peer Health Advocates and to provide them the
necessary resources skills and information to assist theirpeers in a successful undergraduate experience Students will
learn about various health topics affecting college students
as well as program design and implementation
92
58
54
33
100
exceeded the number of alcoholic drinks
consumed the last time they partied or
socialized compared to the overall JCU
student population
overestimated the amount of alcohol
that a typical JCU student consumes
did something they later regretted
50 forgot where they were or what
they did and 25 got in trouble with
the police within the last 12 months as a
consequence of drinking
felt overwhelmed by all they had to do
and 25 felt sad within the past 2 weeks
of those seen were referred to on-campus
resources including the University
Counseling Center Violence Preventionand Action Center andor academic deans
(compared to NCHA data 2013)
23Peer Health Advocates (PHAs)were trained this past academic year
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HEALTH AND WELLNESS
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DATA POINTS
What We Know Data on First-Year Studentsrsquo
Alcohol Consumption
We have completed our eighth year of collecting information
regarding alcohol consumption of first-year students through
AlcoholEdu AlcoholEdu incorporates the latest evidence-
based prevention methods to create a highly personalized
on-line education user experience that inspires students to
reflect on and consider changing their drinking behaviors
Pre and post-exams and behavioral surveys are administered
a total of three surveys At John Carroll it is mandatory for all
first-year students to complete this training
This year there was a 99 response rate This excellent
compliance rate can be attributed to increased communication
with the students non-completion sanctions and collaboration
with Resident Assistants Here are some key findings about our
first-year studentsrsquo alcohol consumption
bull The rate of high risk drinkers has decreased since
beginning this analysis in 2007 The rate of non-
drinkers has increased by 3 since 2007
bull Our first-year non-drinking students exceed those
reported by other Jesuit colleges and universities
Additionally rates of lightmoderate and high-risk
drinkers are lower than surveyed Jesuit counterparts
bull After completing the entire AlcoholEdu training 88
of students reported that the course prepared them
to make responsible decisions about drinking
Impact of Alcohol Education Classes
This past year 65 students were sanctioned to take an
alcohol education class due to violations of the Universityrsquosalcohol policy These classes included an emphasis on
bystander intervention as well as the Good Samaritan
Policy Students were asked to complete an assessment
after participating in the class With 51 of the 65 students
completing the assessment the response rate was 79 Here
are two of the main findings from this assessment
Health and Wellness Programs
Various health education programs were presented to nearly
1700 students Our alcohol awareness presentations are very
popular and highly requested by Resident Assistants and
student organizations Over 300 students participated in
alcohol awareness presentations and completed assessments
afterward Here are some of the findings
73
94
99
79
71
strongly agree that they can recognize the
signs of someone who is intoxicated
strongly agree that they are willing tointervene if they see someone who has had
too much to drink
strongly agree or agree that they learned
something about how frequently the average
the JCU student drinks
of students surveyed recognize the difference
between perceptions and actual drinking rates
of JCU students
listed the lsquoGood Samaritan Policyrsquo as a
correct response to identifying the name
of a specific policy
Wellness in the Stacks
students participated in Wellness in the Stacks
programming within the Library Learning
Commons Students participated in Pinterest
painting bamboo plant construction henna
tattoos making heart-healthy trail mix
aromatherapy therapy dogs and others and were providedwith stress-relief information When asked on a short survey
ldquowithin the last 12 months how would you rate the overall level
of stress you have experiencedrdquo 29 indicated tremendous or
more than average stress While 91 felt ldquoless stressed after
attending stress-freeWellness in the Stacksrdquo events
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Revise the BASICS health assessment for students who
violate the marijuanaother drug policy to better meet
their needs
bull Expand health promotion program offerings through
the implementation of initiatives developed solely by
Peer Health Advocates as a result of their coursework in
AR 274 Peer Health Advocate Seminar
bull Develop a comprehensive program to reduce alcohol-
related incidents off-campus in collaboration with
Residence Life
bull Increase fraternity and sorority membersrsquo knowledge of
high-risk drinking through risk reduction efforts
students were presented withvarious health education programs1700
OVER
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Staff Display Adaptability with Increased
Departmental Expectations and Staff Changes
This year brought significant challenges some new and some
persistent that truly pushed the JCU Police Department
(JCUPD) to its capacity Similar to years past JCUPD has
experienced significant officer turnover with six resignations
and two newly hired offi
cers Many police departments evenfor larger municipalities are dealing with a decrease in the
number and qualifications of job applicants The department
is working closely with Human Resources to recruit hire and
train well qualified individuals
Other challenges include the increased number of
background checks requested by students and university
employees This is a time consuming process for the front
office staff and was the fifth most frequent duty recorded
by the JCUPD this academic year Lastly given the federal
guidelines within the Campus SaVE Act and Title IX JCUPD
has new demands and expectations that also require much
investigative time and reporting
Despite these challenges the entire staff has responded with
the highest level of professionalism collaboration and vigor
It will be important for JCUPD to continue to reconsider
processes and departmental responsibilities in order to
respond as effectively as possible to these challenges
DATA POINTS
to JCUPD Compared to last year this
is a 47 increase in calls largely due
to adding new duties to the call list
In 2013-2014 there was only a 17
increase in calls
The top five reasons and their frequencies are as follows
1747 Admittance into roomfacility
1690 Building check
1078 Non-secured area
754 Maintenance concern
594 Background checksFingerprints
Criminal reports totaled 183 with the top reports listed as
32 Underage Persons Offenses (Alcohol)
32 Theft
22 Criminal mischief
Non-criminal reports totaled 180 with the top reports listed as
47 Illness ndash Transport
27 Auto Accident - Property Damage Only
18 Property - LostMissing
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Improve our training and capacity to perform
reporting and investigative functions related to
Title IX and interpersonal violence concerns
bull Enhance marketing and education regarding
JCUPD services to more fully realize and perpetuatethe credibility of the organization as a police
department serving all members of the JCU
community
bull Transition our current Incident Report form to an
Access database to enhance the tracking of incidents
and reporting functions
bull Review processes and responsibilities in light
of expectations and work force capacity
bull Identify and implement specialty areas for
our three sergeants
$450000
9674
was generated through the
sale of parking permits and
issuance of citationsIN REVENUE
Department Exceeds Revenue Expectations
Parking Manager Patti Taylor devoted a great deal of
time and effort into providing the Police Officers with
valuable information to assist with the identification of
parking violations Approximately $450000 in revenue
was generated through the sale of parking permits and
issuance of citations This is an increase of 89 from the
previous year
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Choral and Instrumental Performances
The annual choral and instrumental performances at JCU
were once again highlights of the department including the
Annual Sacred Music Concert in the fall and the Jazz Band
Concert in the spring Most especially the third and final
performance of the Intergenerational Choir was a superb
finale to the collaborative project between the Cleveland
Alzheimerrsquos Association the academic department of
Criminology and Sociology and student affairsrsquo Liturgical
Music and Musical Arts (LMMA) The choir a combination of
people with early-stage Alzheimerrsquos disease their caregivers
and our students gave a presentation of five songs under the
direction of Dr Cynthia Caporella LMMA Director at the 25th
annual Alzheimerrsquos disease educational event
The collaboration was also the end of a three-year research
project with goals of fighting the stigma of Alzheimerrsquos
disease and developing community amongst its participants
Drs Harris and Caporella had one article published in
2014 regarding this project and a new article is underwaythanks to the funding of a JCU Summer Faculty Research
Fellowship
Music and Prayer Collaboration Transforms Crowd
during Ignatian Heritage Week
The collaborative planning efforts between LMMA and
Campus Ministry resulted in a lunch time program titled
ldquoMusic Prayer and Reflection in the Jesuit Tradition
Caring for the Earthrdquo The image for the week surrounded
sustainability and carried with it a vision of caring for Godrsquos
creation Specifically the service joined readings around
this image with four pieces of music two of which werecontemporary pieces written by two local composers on the
faculty of the Cleveland Institute of Music One of the pieces
was a descriptive piece of a brook located east of Cleveland
that is supported by the Cleveland Museum of Natural
History A third piece from the movie ldquoThe Missionrdquo offered
a Jesuit connection in film media Many community members
in attendance described the experience as transformative
Assessment plans developed for music courses
In preparation for the inclusion of one credit Fine Arts
courses in the integrative core curriculum assessment
plans were developed and approved for courses in applied
music Rubrics were developed for each of the courses in
conjunction with the Core Director and the Associate Dean of
Arts and Sciences for the Humanities The Director of LMMA
is in the process of identifying instructors to teach the new
course offerings in music These new applied courses include
wind ensemble brass ensemble string ensemble applied
guitar and applied voice
DATA POINTS
During the past year student participation in the major vocal
and instrumental groups was as follows
25
30
16
28SCHOLACANTORUM
CHAPELENSEMBLE
PEP BAND
JAZZ BAND
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Offering the first ever JCU Applied Music Courses
available to the entire student body in spring 2016
bull Equipping the music room to offer digital performances
from online venues for the study of musical styles
performance techniques and comparative analysis
bull Working with the staff in the Office of Student
Engagement to expand opportunities for students to
experience fine arts performances offered throughout
Cleveland
bull Hiring and orienting a new Coordinator of the JCU Pep Band
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
I participated in Schola Cantorum and Chapel
Choir I had the opportunity to de-stress for a
few hours a week which was very important
since I had challenging coursework and multiple part-
time jobs and internships This helped me to focus on
spiritual and emotional wellness as well as academic
success I was also able to build strong relationships with
my fellow singers I believe that making music together
brings people closer in a way that few other activities
can and I certainly saw that in my experiences at JCU
The music department has important connections to
JCUrsquos mission values and Jesuit identity Though I
am not Catholic some of the pieces we learned helped
me learn about Jesuit and Christian history and my
participation in chapel choir kept me actively engaged inthe liturgy Additionally allowing students to participate
in extracurricular activities they enjoy is in keeping with
ldquocura personalisrdquo by encouraging students to develop in
all aspects of their lives not just academicallyrdquo
- Megan Boyk rsquo15 Schola Cantorum and Chapel Choir
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Creation of the LP 198 LAUNCH Credited Course
LAUNCH (Leaders Always Undertake New Challenges) is
a 1-3 credit course covering various topics related to the
methods or content of leadership not typically covered
in regular course offerings such as mission diversity and
inclusion ethical leadership and the building of personal
strengths In addition students receive core leadership
training necessary for success in prominent leadership
positions on campus
Commuter Student Section Added to AR120 Purpose
and Place - Exploring Campus Community and Self
AR120 is a course designed to assist first-year students with
the transition to college and to promote their engagement
in all facets of their educational experience The commuter
section of this course addressed challenges related to
commuting to campus getting connected to JCU resources
road safety and more A highlight regarding this particular
section is that it was held in a nontraditional classroom
setting in the newly renovated commuter lounge
Drawn to Leadership Program Reaches Different
Student Demographic
The Drawn to Leadership Program was targeted to JCU
Fantasy Gaming Club members This program offered a
different perspective to learn about leadership development
by focusing on the leadership concepts found in superhero-
based comic books and movies
DATA POINTS
Leadership Programs Engage Students in Developing
Values and Skills
A progressive four-tiered set of leadership programs is
offered to John Carroll students annually Each tier provides
students with the opportunity to develop a set of leadership
skills and knowledge and each successive program builds
upon the knowledge and skills cultivated in the prior tier
Tier programs meet for an hour per week for 4-6 meetings
depending on the program
Students are able to select from three programs in Tier1 ldquoLiving and Leadingrdquo ldquoReading and Leadingrdquo or ldquoTake
the Leading Rolerdquo These programs all focus on students
increasing their levels of self-awareness which will better
prepare them for leadership experiences Students who
complete one of the three Tier 1 programs are eligible to
participate in the Tier 2 ldquoAdvancing Leadershiprdquo program
which focuses on the experiences of participating students
as members of various groups and how they can influence
change as a group member without necessarily having a
formal leadership position Students who have completed
both the Tier 1 and 2 programs are eligible to participate in
the Tier 3 ldquoSharing Your Strengthsrdquo program This program
incorporates the Gallup organizationrsquos StrengthsQuest online
assessment which provides students with detailed reports
about their five personal strengths Students who complete
the Tier 1 2 and 3 programs are eligible to participate in the
Tier 4 ldquoLeadership in Actionrdquo program which focuses on
ethical decision making
The following participation counts have been recorded over
the past 3 academic years
PARTICIPATION COUNTS 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
Tier 1 57 66 75
Tier 2 42 51 69
Tier 3 31 37 24
Tier 4 22 22 25
66 INCREASE in commuter
service program participation
Commuter Student Programs
and Participation Increase
In the year 2013-2014 36 commuter service programs
were offered with 740 total participants This year 41
programs were provided to 1229 total participants Theresults show a 66 increase in overall commuter service
program participation with a 13 increase in total programs
offered Among those programs offered students were
able to attend a Cleveland Indians baseball game Cleveland
Cavaliers basketball game and several movie viewings
Program invitations were also sent to transfer students to
participate which had partial impact on the participation
increase
41 1229PROGRAMS PARTICIPANTS
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ORIENTATION amp LEADERSHIP
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Students in all tiered programs complete written assignments
and discuss them with their peers in a conversation
facilitated by a professional student affairs staff member
Assignments are collected and deposited in the Office of
Leadership Programs The Director of Leadership Programs
then assessment rubrics to the various assignments
determine whether or not the desired learning has occurred
for each student
TIER PROGRAM OUTCOME
The assessment results indicate that the activities set up for
the Tier 1 programs provide students with the opportunity to
learn the desired information to increase self-knowledge and
demonstrate it on the various assignments While students
in Tier 2 were able to demonstrate competence regarding
the various aspects of serving as a group as a member
participants sometimes struggled to identify areas of
diversity In Tier 3 participants could readily determine ways
to identify opportunities to utilize their personal strengths
to assist with three of the potential presented challenges
However a lack of understanding was demonstrated in termsof using strengths in the areas of delegation confrontation
and mediation This is likely partially due to the struggles
that students face with these skill sets in their daily lives For
the ldquoLeadership in Actionrdquo program students readily created
scenarios that connected with the initial three principles
of the programs However several concepts related to
ethical leadership including ldquobeing fairrdquo and ldquobeing lovingrdquo
presented some challenges for our students and may be
somewhat attributable to the fact that ldquofairrdquo and ldquolovingrdquo are
rather abstract concepts in comparison to the first
three tenets
LAUNCH Leaders Always Undertake New Challenges
The LAUNCH program provides student leaders with
information considered to be foundational and essential to
serving as an effective leader and beyond Since the creation of
LAUNCH over 350 student leaders have the training program
Following each LAUNCH weekend evaluations are collected
and compiled to determine the effectiveness of the program
in meeting the established outcomes A review of the data
for the past three LAUNCH programs indicates that at least
90 of the participants on average achieved the outcomes
Leadership Scholars Program
The Leadership Scholars Program (LSP) was created in
2010 providing participants with opportunities to increase
their leadership competence through both curricular and
co-curricular activities The program focuses on developing
student leaders of remarkable character who seek to become
agents for transformative change on campus and in their
future professions and communities
Each year the program seeks to enroll a cohort of approximately 20
incoming students Over the past three years the cohort size has been
27 (class of 2018) 19 (2017) and 19 (2016) The cohort size fluctuates
based on how many students choose to accept the scholarship and
attend JCU with 35 scholarships offered from a pool of over 200
applicants
The 2014 JCU Commencement saw the first cohort of LSP students
complete their degrees From the entering cohort in fall of 2010 75 o
the students persisted through graduation When reviewing the reasonfor program participant attrition students most commonly leave to
transfer to another institution in order to pursue a degree not provided
by John Carroll (eg pharmacy musical theater) A less frequent reaso
for student attrition is that some participants struggle to ldquofind their
footingrdquo and struggle with their inability to be elected or selected for
a formal leadership position on campus (eg Student Union senator
Resident Assistant)
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Coordinate and enhance leadership development efforts by
gathering together a committee of professionals around campu
who provide related opportunities to students
bull Begin to measure levels of campus engagement among
commuter students in organizations and activities other than
those provided by commuter services
bull Convene a campus wide meeting to discuss issues and services
relevant to the matriculation and ongoing success of transfer
students
bull Develop electronic messages related to engagement
opportunities to distribute to first year students after the
first six weeks of the fall semester
bull Increase the number of first-year students of color whoparticipate in Tier 1 leadership development programs
bull Help to successfully transition a new co-director of the
Leadership Scholarship Program into hisher role in the progra
bull Develop a follow-up leadership development piece for LAUNCH
(for Leadership Always Undertake New Challenges) participant
after they have transitioned into their leadership roles
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Coming from a high school that focused on leadership andentrepreneurship the leadership development programs
were perfect for me The tiers were focused on self-
discovery and how to handle being on a team I got the chance to know
my strengths and weakness and also to discuss leadership in the worl
of comics Leadership is everywhere if I look for it My freshman year
would have been an entirely diff erent experience if it wasnrsquot for the
leadership programs
- Marie Keita rsquo18 Participant in Tiered Leadership Programs
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Major Facility and Equipment Upgrades Provide
Improved Fitness and Sport Experiences
The Department of Recreation coordinated a number of
renovations and equipment upgrades this past year that
improved student faculty staff and community membersrsquo
experience in our facilities The first major project was the
installation of new flooring in the Fitness Studio where cyclingclasses yoga Zumba and other activities are conducted
giving the space a safer refreshed and modern look
The Corbo Room Improvement Task Force created spring
2014 addressed two necessary improvements including
additional Corbo Room equipment and new flooring in
the cardio area Throughout spring and summer 2015 the
Johnson Natatorium lap pool and diving well were repainted
and re-coated along with a new ultraviolet water treatment
system A new electronic scoreboard was installed which
will certainly improve the competition experience for teams
coaches and fans
Club Sport Members Active in Competition and
Service to Others
There are club sport teams at John Carroll with over 200
student participants The teams include Rowing Field
Hockey Hockey Womenrsquos Basketball Menrsquos Rugby Sailing
Ultimate Frisbee Menrsquos Volleyball Water Polo and Womenrsquos
Volleyball Funded in part by the Student Activity Fee
students manage all operational aspects of club sports
including fundraising membership recruitment and retention
practice and competition scheduling and travel Team
members are also involved in service on a regular basisSome of the programs they support are the Labre Project
Cleveland Clinicrsquos Lerner Center for Autism Project Linus
St Malachis Lunch Program and numerous service projects
offered through JCUrsquos Center for Service and Social Action
Pilot Shadow Program of Intramural Student
Supervisors Shows Promise
The intramural (IM) employees interested in becoming IM
Student Supervisors participated in a new staff development
and training program in which they were paired up to
shadow current IM Student Supervisors during evening or
weekend IM competitions The purpose of this opportunityis to nurture professional development leadership skills and
staff camaraderie as well as to provide on-the-job training
in regards to the duties and responsibilities of an IM Student
Supervisor This shadowing experience allowed for IM staff
to self-identify if they felt prepared to apply for IM Student
Supervisor positions for next year In addition it provided
current supervisors the opportunity to teach others about
the knowledge and skills they utilize in their position The
Department of Recreation will continue to build on this
program in the future
DATA POINTS
Intramural sports
Intramural sports have continued to thrive and excel
offering opportunity for exercise camaraderie and
an environment for creating meaningful relationships
with peers A total of 1963 individuals participated in
intramural sports in 2014-2015 with 901 being unique
participants There were a total of 1620 males and 343
females who engaged in intramural sports In 2013-2014
there was a total of 1794 participants (1415 males and 379
females) engaged in intramural sports
First-year student participation increased by 36 (376
Unique Individuals 2013-2014 511 Unique Individuals 2014-
2015)
First-year student intramural
participation increased by 3636
421
1963 1620 343
INTRAMURAL SPORT PARTICIPANTS
AVERAGE CORBO FITNESSROOM VISITORS PER DAY
Fitness Offerings
There was a 25 increase in student and staff participation
in fitness activities with an average of 289 participants per
week in 2014-2015 in comparison to 232 average participants
per week in 2013-2014
A Pilates and Stretch and Strengthen class have been added
to the list of fitness classes Corbo Fitness Room participation
for the 2014-2015 academic year averaged 421 visitors per
day with the highest participation of 525 visitors per day In
2013-2014 the average visits per day was 398
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RECREATION
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LOOKING AHEAD
bull Improve orientation training and recognition
efforts for all student staff through the previously
implemented team model Update our student
development model through online offerings new
technology and improved leadership strategies to
stimulate growth and self-awareness
bull Collaborate with different departments on
late night programming health and wellness
initiatives and special events to better meet our
students needs interests and to increase student
engagement Focus these initiatives primarily
at first-year students as well as first-time users(those who may not typically utilize our facilities
or services)
bull Provide risk management training for Club Sports
and Building Supervisor staff Utilize John Carroll
and Northeast Ohio resources so as to better
equip staff for emergency action plans responding
to crisies and dealing effectively with conflict
bull Continue to work towards enhancing technology
resources related to daily operations marketing
of services and programs and departmental
communications assessment and evaluation
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Being involved in the Rec department allowed
me to have two supervisor roles These
roles allowed me to have a great deal of
responsibility I was well respected by my peers seen as
a leader on campus and this makes me very proud The
leadership skills I developed will be something I treasure
and will be very valuable to me as I move forward in my
career I learned that I am a strong leader who has the
ability to stand up to her peers even when it is tough I
learned what it means to love your work because I truly
loved working for this department I found that I am
inspired by people around me who have a tremendously
strong work ethic
I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to work for
the Rec department and I know that if I had not had this
opportunity that my time at Carroll would have never been
the same and I would have never grown as a person as
much as I didrdquo
- Kylie Brooks rsquo15 Club Sport Supervisor and Student
Building Supervisor
Working for Intramurals (IM) has given me the identity
that every student searches for when entering a new
experience It has given me the opportunity to take a
better look at who I am as a person and has given me the
opportunity to make lasting relationships with people
who I would have never met had I not worked for the
department Working for IMrsquos is not just a job for me it
gives me my place at JCU
This position teaches me how to be a leader how tomotivate people and how to be confident in various
situations I learn to lead by example everywhere I
go because a person is always representing the Rec
department no matter whatrdquo
- Greg Olenick rsquo16 Intramural Supervisor
10 200 PARTICIPANTS
CLUB SPORT TEAMS
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
University Community Celebrates the
Re-opening of Murphy Hall
The re-opening of Murphy Hall in August 2014 was a major
accomplishment The newly renovated building impressed Murphy
residents as well as alumni faculty and staff who toured the hall
after a number of ribbon-cutting ceremonies Murphy residents
reported that they appreciated the enhanced community and
study space Since many of the residents had lived in the ldquooldrdquo
Murphy they were especially impressed with the improved
lighting the updated bathrooms and the private sinks
While there were some minor complications in the re-opening
related to electricity heating and cooling windows and paint
the overall re-opening process was seamless and exciting The
cross-divisional collaboration that brought this renovation to
completion was tremendous and a source of great pride for
all who participated The Silver Level LEED certification that
was achieved was a great way to conclude the project
Red Carpet Rolled Out for First-Year Students onMove-In Day
It was exciting to open the 2014-2015 academic year with
one of the largest first-year classes in recent history It was
also the first year where students were living in truly social
cohort communities In order to continue the celebration of
the large first year class First-Year Move-In Day was enhanced
to welcome our students with excitement The feedback from
parents was overwhelmingly positive with many of them
thanking staff members for their energy and assistance
Invaluable to the success of the day was the help of the ROTC
cadets Their hard work and limitless energy helped immensely
Newly Developed Room Change Process Policy a Success
The development and implementation of the comprehensive
room change process policy was an achievement for the
Office of Residence Life (ORL) The policy was shared
widely with students ORL Staff and parents to allow for
transparency and clearer communication The policy also
supported Resident Assistants (RAs) and professional staff
members in having a standard point of reference and specific
procedures to follow
Resident Ministry Program Offerings Expand
In addition to the fall semester First-Year Retreat the
Resident Ministers collaborated with students to offer the
Journey Retreat in the spring semester as well as a ldquoRootsrdquo
overnight outdoor retreat to explore intentional living The
Murphy Mass returned to the Murphy Chapel with increased
attendance at both the Mass (average of 40+) and social
afterwards in the Murphy atrium
ORL Staff Recognized at Northeast Ohio Resident
Assistant Conference
The JCU RA delegation was recognized as the ldquoMost Spiritedrdquo at the
Northeast Ohio RA Conference at Baldwin Wallace University Several
Residence Life staff members presented at the conference with two
RA presenters receiving recognition as one of the ldquoTop 10rdquo programs
DATA POINTS
Number of Residential Students
YEAR FALL SPRING
2010-2011 1708 1661
2011-2012 1789 1734
2012-2013 1786 1724
2013-2014 1657 1606
2014-2015 1755 1676
Murphy Hall closed for renovation
Community Development Activities Sponsored by
Resident Assistants
YEAR TOTAL TOTAL PARTICIPANTS
2013-2014 615 6485
2014-2015 727 5181
After having smaller than projected numbers of rising junior
and senior students sign up to live on campus for the 2015-2016
academic year those currently living on campus were surveyed
to learn more about their decision to live off campus The seven
question survey was sent to 475 residents with a response rate of
21 The most significant findings were
bull The greatest factor impacting the decision to live off
campus was finances (45) This was followed closely
by wanting to experience something different than the
residence halls (22) and wanting a greater sense of
independence (21)
bull Monthly rent for the majority of respondents (67) is
$350-$400 per person every month The question did not
ask respondents to quantify what was included in rent
so there are some unknowns Only 15 of respondents
indicated a rent higher than $400 per person every month
bull The most popular month to sign a lease was March
(29) Prior to February when the 2015-2016 Housing
Information became available 53 of the respondents
had signed leases The other 47 of respondents signed
leases in February and March The earliest a lease was
signed was in September (1)
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RESIDENCE LIFE
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bull Including themselves students reported the number
of people who they will be living off-campus with
Four people (33) followed by five people (19)
three people (16) and six people (14)
bull 76 are planning to live in University Heights Shaker
Heights (13) and South Euclid (9) are the other
two cities with the most respondents
These findings will inform messaging and timing of
information about housing for upper-class students This
data also indicates the need to continue to look at the cost
of living on-campus and how the benefits are explained in
relationship to that cost
While these qualitative findings include only one part of the data
collected they still provide strong insight into the residential
experience The data supports the amount of time effort and
resources devoted to developing and strengthening community It
also supports several key learning goals for students who live on
campus The data also clearly demonstrates the concerns about
facilities that have been at the forefront of the work done this
year by the ORL All of these insights will be better informed once
the compilation and analysis of the quantitative data is complete
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Review of ORL structure and staffing
bull Expand knowledge of and competency in academic
processes and procedures to better inform future
collaborations
bull Enhance education around issues pertaining to respect
including but not limited to vandalism safety interpersonal
violence and relationships with non-residence life staff
members serving the residential communities
STUDENT PERSPECTIVES
This was my third year at John Carroll University
and my first year living on campus The amount
of care and concern that I received from my Area
Coordinator Adrian Tamas and all of the Murphy RAs was
amazing I never thought that I would feel that comfortable
away from home but because of the staff in Murphy Hall I
now call John Carroll University home Itrsquos been a wonderfu
year as a resident in Murphy and I cannot wait for my next
and final year Thank you for everythingrdquo
- Ghada Abu Shaweesh rsquo16 Resident
ldquoThree years ago I was a sophomore who lived with great
tension and anxiety I had not yet developed the courage to
grow into the leader who I wanted to be on campus Then I
was selected to be a Resident Assistant From that moment
on I was on a path that would allow me to grow and develop
into a leader on campus a man for others and the person
who I ultimately desired to become I am beyond thankful for
my time with Residence Life The professional staff alongwith my fellow staff members and residents have left their
marks on me I will forever remember the time wersquove spent
together the laughter wersquove shared the critical moments
that have pushed us outside of our comfort zones and the
relationships wersquove cultivated From the bottom of my heart
thank yourdquo
- John Barrett rsquo15 Senior Resident Assistant
81 1621 PARTICIPANTS
RESIDENCE SATISFACTION SURVEY RESPONSE RATE
The ORL staff created a survey focused on the following
areas satisfaction with RA satisfaction with residence hall
space cleanliness and processes assessment of ability to
sleep and study learning as a result of living in a residence
hall and overall satisfaction While the quantitative portions
of the survey are not yet compiled and analyzed the
qualitative data was compiled and reviewed The overall
response rate was approximately 81 of 1621 residents who
received the survey
Some of the key findings
bull Residents overwhelmingly responded that the most
important lesson skill or value learned this year was
about relationships with others Residents described
relationships with roommates learning to live in
community and how to deal with people who were
different Skills and lessons related to living independently
(time management responsibility and accountability)
were the second most frequent responses
bull The respondents most frequently cited that the best
part of their residential experience was related to the
people with whom they lived their roommate and
or floormates Other frequent responses included the
sense of community the RA and the convenience ofliving on campus
bull Cleanliness and other facility issues were the main
concerns that residents cited when asked about what
they would like to see improved about on-campus
living Other frequent responses included the dining
hall loudness of fellow floor members and both the
enforcement of and lack of enforcement of residence
hall policies
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
New Late Night Program Collaborations
Streak the Center programs were held during fall 2014 and spring
2015 to provide students with opportunities to gather together
and participate in a variety of social programs including arts and
crafts entertainment movies food recreation relaxation music
and more This large scale event was made possible through
cross-departmental collaboration between the Office of Student
Activities Student Union Programming Board (SUPB) Orientation
and Leadership Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion
Counseling Center Violence Prevention and Action Center
Residence Life Health Education and Promotion Student Health
and Wellness Center and Recreation This event attracted over
550 students each semester it was held
Infusion of Intergroup Dialogue within iLead Program
The Office of Student Activities (OSA) in collaboration with the
Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion incorporated the ldquoCommon
Groundrdquo workshop within the iLead student organization training
program iLead a day-long leadership training opportunity for
student organizations operates with the goal of providing student
leaders an understanding of the nuts and bolts of running a successful
organization on campus The ldquoCommon Gorundrdquo training facilitated
by staff who are Intergroup Dialogue facilitators and students
who have completed the Intergroup Dialogue class in the fall
provided education on discrimination and oppression Seventy-four
student organization leaders representing 64 organizations were in
attendance at this training Of those who attended 69 completed
program evaluations In the evaluation students were asked to
identify one creative way they could apply what they learned in the
workshop into their organization The results are as follows
bull 31 stated they could raise awareness through discussionor activity and 27 stated by maintaining awareness and
working to make a difference
bull Other responses included education through information
and diversifying organization membership
bull The top three areas students reported they learned more
about during their experience at iLead were dealing with
discrimination advertising and funding policies
Student Leader Team created for Late Night Programming
The OSA developed a team of student leaders tasked with
assisting in the planning promotion and implementation oflate night programming events sponsored through the Office
of Student Activities Leaders were chosen from the current
student programmers that were already active Expectations were
established and provided to SUPB By January 2015 SUPB was
required to plan a reoccurring late night program on campus every
Friday and Saturday during the academic year between the hours
of 10 pm and midnight
DATA POINTS
bull SUPB held 13 additional programs in 2014-2015 with
an increase of 51 more participants in comparison
to the 2013-2014 academic year (66 programs with
8437 attendants in 2013-2014 79 programs with 12787
attendants in 2014-2015) Programs which were added
include Rock Out Your Room Meet the Greeks Step
Afrika and more
bull Comedian Dave Coulier performed duringHomecoming this year and was attended by
approximately 1000 students
bull The fall semester Welcome Back Concert sponsored by
SUPB board attracted 600 additional participants in the
2014-2015 academic year (300 in 2013 ndash 2014 900 in
2014-2015)
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Conduct an assessment of our current large-scale
programming needs to obtain an accurate pulse on the
types of social late-night programming students needand want Explore collaboration opportunities with other
programming departments like Recreation Residence
Life and Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion for
this project
bull Work with departments in Student Affairs and across the
university to identify event attendance tracking software
options to better track event participation
bull Develop a template to help map the university learning
goals to the activities of SUPB and student organizations
in order to create a new assessment plan
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Irsquom the current president of the Paranormal
Research Group The Student Activities
Office has definitely impacted my overall
JCU experience in a positive way The office gave us
the opportunity to strengthen the bonds within our
organization I learned a lot of leadership strategies with
the officersquos help I learned how to manage and finance an
organization while maintaining the fun factor of what an
organization should be [Student Organizations are] so
important to have because [they] allow students to conn
to each other and their community The office off ers a
one of a kind experience here at Carroll and is crucial [fo
students] to get the most out of JCUrdquo
- Bryan Mersol rsquo17 Student Organization President
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Student Feedback Leads to Increased Physician Hours
Anecdotal feedback over the past several years suggested
the need to increase the hours and days of the week that
physicians would see patients in order to better meet
studentsrsquo busy schedules The Student Health and Wellness
Survey was administered and results clearly supported
this need In recent years physicians came to campus on
Mondays (25 hrs) and Thursdays (25 hrs) for a total of fivehours With the new contract physician hours were increased
to eight hours a week on Mondays (4 hrs) and Fridays (4
hrs) As a result physician visits increased by 43 (536
physicians visits in 2013-2014 and 767 in 2014-2015) and
students are very pleased with this improved service
HealthSpot Installation Provides Additional Care
Options for Students
John Carroll is the first college in the United States to provide
physician appointments through a computerized kiosk
called the HealthSpot This technology is at the forefront of
revolutionary high-quality medical care Students are put inface-to-face contact with a healthcare professional via video
screen The kiosk comes equipped with everything they
would need to perform a variety of remote treatments under
the supervision of an on-site medical professional Some of
the common ailments that are able to be addressed through
HealthSpot are Allergies cold and flu cough sinus infections
rashes fever sore throats and more With the installation of
this technology the SHWC is now able to provide students
with medical care five days a week Since November 2014 a
total of 21 students have utilized the HealthSpot
New Contract with Cleveland Clinic Saves Center $15000The SHWC entered into a new contract with the Cleveland
Clinic physicians in an effort to reduce costs With this new
contract and subsequent change in physicians over $15000
in was saved in comparison to last year
Nurses Utilize Brief Motivational Interview Training to
Identify and Intervene with At-risk Students
To properly screen for and address high-risk behaviors in
students visiting the SHWC nurses participated in brief
motivational interview training Motivational interviewing
(MI) supports health behavior change by helping individuals
explore and resolve their ambivalence about change without
evoking resistance MI techniques can be incorporated into
routine patient care Additionally an MI screening form was
completed by 719 students during the spring 2015 semester
Students who screened positive for high-risk behaviors were
engaged in a brief motivational interview with a nurse and
received information to help strengthen their motivation to
change those unhealthy behaviors in order to achieve their
optimum level of wellness
DATA POINTS
The SHWC saw a 7 increase in unique individuals in 2014-2015 and
an overall increase of 10 in the total number of client visits (which
covers all SHWC services) Flu and allergy injections were both up
this year by 21 and 31 respectively
2013-2014 2014-2015
Client Visits 3133 3451
Unique Individuals 1228 1320
Physicians Visits 536 767
Van Runs 270 242
Nutritional Visits 185 123
Sent to Area Health Centers 103 202
STDHIV Clinic 84 46
Gynecological Visits 25 39
Travel Clinic Visits 93 62
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Explore options for obtaining an electronic medical
record program
bull Increase awareness and visibility of the HealthSpot as an
alternative quality health care treatment
bull Support the Universityrsquos learning goals and collaborate
with the student health and wellness group by developing
programs to promote students to be self-health advocates
based on data from the National Collegiate Health
Assessment survey
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working at the Health Center was the first job
I received on campus and it has become like a
second home to me I have had the opportunity to
learn about diff erent privacy policies and how they work in
a college setting as well as bits and pieces about the medical
field coupled with great experience along the way This
department provides students with the care they need to
continue to do well in other areas at JCU by making sure they
get the best care possible and allowing students to share their
problems in all realms of the health world whether physical
or mental They make it possible for all students to feel and
perform their best during their time at JCUrdquo
- Anna Lawler rsquo16 Work Study employee
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Opening of Relaxation Room
Research on college campuses demonstrates that stress
is the number one impediment for academic performance
and overall well-being Therefore the University Counseling
Center (UCC) collaborated with the Grasselli Library in
developing the Relaxation Room located in the Learning
Commons The room provides students with a quiet
welcoming space to learn about and practice a variety of
research-based mind and body stress-reduction techniques
It includes
bull A state-of-the-art massage recliner
bull Guided relaxation audio recordings
bull Computer-based biofeedback programs
bull Psycho-educational books and handouts
bull Yoga mats and meditation rugs
Students can use the Relaxation Roomrsquos resources by signing
up for specific time slots Individual consultation is also
provided for the biofeedback program so students can use itto its fullest potential
Outreach Initiativesrsquo Message is that Help is lsquoWithin
Reachrsquo at the UCC
A programmatic and marketing theme was developed for all
community outreach initiatives titled ldquoWithin Reachrdquo This
past year a total of 22 outreach initiatives offered under
this new marketing theme were offered to students faculty
and staff Programs focused on increasing awareness of
mental health issues among college students and promoting
help-seeking behavior One of the most successful programs
was a dinner and movie night featuring a speaker from theNational Alliance on Mental Illness with over 80 students in
attendance as well as several faculty and staff
Installation of Titanium Scheduling Software
For many years the UCC has used a paper system to collect
and reference student information when visits occur The new
database system Titanium allows the staff to electronically
store student records and access them quickly when
needed This technological solution is critically necessary
in streamlining operations to allow for a seamless client
experience for the students and a more effective working
environment for the UCC staff
DATA POINTS
Total Counseling Services Overall
A total of 254 students received counseling services for the
2014-2015 academic year (4 less students from 2013-2014)
Out of those students 649 (165) were female and 351
(89) were male The highest percentage of students seen
were freshmen at 265 (67) which is consistent with the
2013-2014 year
Most common reasons students visited the UCC in 2014-2015
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Provide staff orientation and training for new UCC
employees (interim director full-time counselor part-
time counselor) and trainees (two doctoral interns one
masterrsquos intern and one psychiatry resident)
bull Continue the implementation of Titanium Scheduling
Software and fully transition to electronic records
bull Expand outreach programming through the Relaxation
Room and the Within Reach event series
of visits are related to anxiety
(53 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to depression
(14 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to academics
(41 Decrease from 13-14)
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
I have had a wonderful experience with the
UCC and have encouraged other friends
who are struggling to go there too No
part of my experience has been negative and I look
forward to my sessions In the short time I have been
going I feel that I have already made tremendous
improvements My only suggestion for improving the
center is to continue to inform students of its resources
and how valuable it can berdquo
- Anonymous student UCC Satisfaction Survey
874
585
348
254 TOTAL STUDENTS THAT RECEIVEDCOUNSELING SERVICES
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Interpersonal Violence Reporting Increase
The Violence Prevention and Action Center (VPAC)
experienced a substantial increase in the amount of time
advocating for survivors of interpersonal violence along with
the total number of students reporting interpersonal violence
incidents in the 2014-2015 academic year These increases
indicate that the awareness of issues related to interpersonal
violence and the need for bystanders to identify and createempathy with those suffering has most likely increased as well
Large-scale Bystander Intervention Training
Conducted with 638 Rising Sophomores
In collaboration with the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
Recovery Resources Residence Life Dean of Students Office
and Health Promotion and Wellness the VPAC Coordinator
successfully conducted Bystander intervention Training
for 638 rising sophomore students Of those 638 students
46 were male and 54 female This training was made
mandatory as a part of the housing selection process
The purpose of this training was to teach students the
concept of bystander intervention A bystander is anyone
who observes an emergency or a situation in which it is
likely that someone could use help Bystander intervention
programs teach people to overcome their resistance to
checking in and helping out These programs have been
found to be very helpful on college campuses to thwart
sexual assault abusive alcohol consumption concerns about
suicide depression and eating disorders
Students also learn how to identify a continuum of
inappropriate sexual behaviors through experiential
activities designed to create empathy with those who have
experienced sexual or dating violence At the end of the
training students develop skills to intervene as a bystander
and make a commitment to intervene before during and
after an incident of sexual or dating violence
Peer Health Advocate Program Exceeds
Membership Goals
One of the VPACrsquos goals this year was to train 10 Peer
Health Advocates by April 2015 Peer Health Advocates are
tasked with educating the campus on a gamut of topics
associated with interpersonal violence including bullying
dating and relationship violence and more This goal was
met and exceeded in January 2015 when a total of 18 Peer
Health Advocates were trained An additional 10 Peer Health
Advocates were trained by Alex Leslie of the Cleveland Rape
Crisis Center in March 2015 ndash for a total of 38 Advocates Peer
Health Advocates facilitated three interpersonal violence
presentations to the following groups of student leaders
Fraternity and sorority new members Panhellenic Council
and participants in the LAUNCH leadership program a core
leadership training for students in prominent leadership
positions on campus
DATA POINTS
Educational Programming
Forty-two educational programs were provided to 1639 individuals
in fall 2014 covering topics such as alcohol sex and consent healthy
relationships and more Seventeen trainings were provided to 777
individuals in spring 2015 covering similar topics When comparing
to the previous year 51 more programs were held in 2014-2015
(39 programs 2013-2014 59 programs 2014-2015) and 40 more
individuals attended these programs (1731 2013-2014 2416 2014-2015)
Bystander Intervention Training
Participants who completed bystander intervention training
completed a survey developed by Recovery Resources to collect
demographic information as well as information related to bystander
behavioral intent and problem gambling knowledge Questions
measured behavioral intent and gambling knowledge Results of this
survey revealed
89
88
92
93
of participants reported feeling a sense of
responsibility to intervene in issues of substance
use sexual violence and mental health problems
of students understand the obstacles to
intervene in these issues
of students plan to use the skills they learned
from the training in the future
of students reported at least one action that they
planned on taking after the training
LOOKING AHEADbull Hire train and supervise a graduate assistant to assist
with programming and outreach initiatives that focus on
interpersonal violence and bystander intervention
bull Develop a new brand for the Violence Prevention and Action
Center including a new logo and brochure
bull Co-teach AR274 Peer Health Advocate Seminar created to
educate ten Peer Health Advocates
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working with Coordinator of the VPAC this the past year
has been a true joy I learned a variety of skills and about
several topics such as bystander intervention signs of
an abusive relationship substance abuse and how to help someone
in a crisis By the end of my senior year I was gave presentations on
my own to students around campus Working with VPAC has made
me a well-rounded student with a large desire to help others in any
way that I can She taught me to be an eff ective presenter and to be a
leader on campus The skills I learned will not only benefit me in my
future career but as a better member in societyrdquo
- Gina Paolini rsquo15 Peer Health Advocate
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KINGS OF THE OAC
A major trophy returned to JCUs campus for the first
time since the 2003-04 school year
John Carrolls all-around effort on the mens side earned the
Blue Streaks the OAC Mens All-Sports Trophy It was the fifth
time in program history John Carroll earned this prestigious
trophy The Men of Carroll finished with 83 points besting
second-place Mount Union who turned in 8025 points
A BUNDLE OF HONORS
Mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik might need to
build a new trophy case for all of his 2014-15 honors
The midfielder was named the 2014 Capital One Academic
All-Americareg of the Year for Division III mens soccer The
honor gave Potocnik his second-straight Capital One
Academic All-Americareg honor having been a second-team
selection in 2013 He became just the second Blue Streak to
earn this prestigious honor joining Mackenzie Griffin (softball
2013) This honor was just the tip of the iceberg for one of
the top players in JCU mens soccer history
Potocnik was one of six student-athletes nationally to be a
part of Northwestern Mutuals Inspiring Potential float in
the Tournament of Rosesreg Rose Parade
In addition Potocnik earned D3soccercom All-America
NSCAAContinental Tire All-Region All-Ohio All-OAC and
Academic All-OAC accolades Finally Potocnik was JCUs
male recipient of the Clyde Lamb Award given to the top
graduating male and female student-athletes at each of the
10 OAC institutions
HISTORY IN THE MAKING
John Carrolls mens tennis team celebrated a program
first this year The Blue Streaks made their first-ever
NCAA Tournament appearance
John Carroll qualified with a 5-4 win over Otterbein in the
championship match of the OAC Tournament John Carroll
would go on to beat Franciscan in the first round of the
NCAA Tournament before bowing out to Kenyon
The Blue Streaks had won five OAC titles prior but the OAC did
not have an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament until recently
NCAA APPEARANCESIn addition to the mens tennis team John Carroll
had three teams and seven individuals qualify for the
NCAA National Championship fields
JCUs football team made its second-straight NCAA
appearance John Carroll rolled past Centre 63-28 in the
first round and held on for a 14-12 win over Wheaton (Ill)
in the second round The Blue Streaks bowed out in the
quarterfinals with a 36-28 loss to the Purple Raiders
The mens basketball team earned its 13th-ever NCAA
Tournament bid The program earned a bid for the first timesince 2010 The womens basketball team earned its second-
straight and second-overall bid to the NCAA Tournament
field
Individually senior Dan Mirman repeated as an All-American
at 149 pounds for wrestling He became JCU wrestlings 106th
All-American Mirman had plenty of company at the NCAA
Wrestling National Championship as seniors Terner Gott and
Todd Gaydosh gave the Blue Streaks three competitors for
the first time since 2005
John Carroll had three members of the cross country team
qualify for the NCAA National Championships in seniorTadhg Karski sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson It marked the first time since 2004 that the
Blue Streaks sent three runners to the cross country NCAA
National Championship Senior Nick Williams qualified for
the NCAA Indoor Track and Field National Championships in
the 60m hurdles while senior Rocky Mitolo qualified for the
NCAA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships in
the shot put
ALL-AMERICANS
Brian Potocnik and Dan Mirman had plenty of company in the
All-American department
Football senior Aramis Greenwood was the most decorated
student-athlete when it came to All-American honors The
wide receiver made the prestigious AFCA Division III All-
America team becoming the first Blue Streak to do so since
2008 and just the eighth overall He would go on to garner
third team honors on the AP Little All-America Team and
honorable mention D3footballcom honors
In all four football players earned All-American honors with
junior offensive lineman Anthony Latina senior linebacker
Kevin Cope and senior quarterback Mark Myers earning
honors from D3footballcom
Senior right-hander Drew Doring earned second team
All-America honors from D3baseballcom and the ABCA
Rawlings He became the first JCU pitcher to earn All-
America honors since 1985
Sophomore Katlyn Spahar was accorded honorable mention
WBCA Division III All-America accolades for her outstanding
performance on the hardwood
INDIVIDUALSTEAMS
4QUALIFIED FOR NCAA NATIONAL
CHAMPIONSHIP FIELDS7
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ATHLETIC HIGHLIGHTS
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RIDING OFF INTO THE SUNSET
An era came to a close this school year as Kerry Volkmann
retired after being the mentor of the John Carroll wrestling
program since 1987
The Hall of Fame coach guided his charges to two national
titles and 47 All-American honors He started the year
winning his 300th dual match in the seasons opening
weekend with a 34-11 win over Niagara County Community
College at the Bob Del Rosa Duals
Over 200 former wrestlers football players coaches
teammates friends and fans of the JCU wrestling program
celebrated Volkmanns legacy in his last home dual
400 AND COUNTING
The OAC mens basketball 400-club inducted
its fifth member this year
John Carroll mens basketball head coach Mike Moran won
his 400th game at JCU with a 97-78 win over Ohio Northern
on December 10
Moran who just completed his 23rd year at JCU entered
the season 35th amongst active Division III coaches in total
wins He now ranks fourth all-time in wins amongst OAC
mens basketball coaching greats
In April Moran was honored by the GCBCA as the recipient
of the Dennis Lustig Golden Deeds Award for his long-time
contributions to basketball in the Cleveland-area
CENTURY MARK
A third coaching milestone occurred for JCUs coaches
this year Mens soccer head coach Hector Marinaro earned
his 100th win with a 3-0 shutout over Muskingum on senior
night
OAC TEAM SUCCESS
John Carroll celebrated a wide-array of achievements
at the team level within the OAC
The mens tennis team won its first OAC title since 2006
John Carroll earned a share of the regular-season crown
before edging Otterbein 5-4 in the championship match of
the OAC Tournament
The mens soccer team was unbeaten in the OAC regular-
season It marked the fifth undefeated and untied regular-
season by an OAC institution since 1984
On the mens side John Carroll had a slew of second-place
OAC finishes The football cross country and indoor track amp
field teams all captured solo possession of second-place in
the OAC The mens basketball and baseball teams tied for
second in their respective regular seasons
Mike Moran won
his 400th game
Menrsquos tennis team
won its first OAC
title since 2006
Hector Marinaro
earned his 100th w
Womens lacrosse
made its long-awai
debut
On the womens side the Blue Streaks volleyball team
returned to the championship match of the OAC Tournament
for the first time since 1995 The womens swimming amp diving
team was undefeated in OAC regular-season dual meets
OAC INDIVIDUAL SUCCESS
John Carroll had 10 individuals earn OAC titles
The womens swimming and diving team led the way with
seven Sophomore Margaret Zagrobelny junior Lindsey Fano
freshman Anne Crowley and senior Victoria Watson led the
way earning OAC gold in the 400-medley relay Watson
would go on to capture first in the 200-freestyle and as part
of the 400-free relay Fano would capture an individual title
in the 100-breast Watson was joined by freshman Megan
Hawk sophomore Amanda Casamatta and senior Katii
Sheffield on the OAC-champion 400-free relay
Senior Rocky Mitolo (shot put) and junior Adam North (long
jump) earned first-place finishes at the outdoor track amp field
championship
Senior Dan Mirman rounded out the titles taking first at
149-pounds in wrestling
THE INAUGURATION
The womens lacrosse team made its long-awaited debut
After having to outlast Clevelands winter weather the Blue
Streaks turned in a 20-10 win over Houghton on February 28
The team would go on to finish 10-5 and earn the No 2 seed
in the OAC Tournament
STELLAR COACHING
John Carroll is blessed with stellar coaching for its
student-athletes Two Blue Streak coaches were
recognized by their peers this year
Laura Rodeffer was named the OAC Volleyball Coach of the
Year She continues to have her Blue Streaks on the rise
Rodeffers team turned in a 23-7 record in 2014 and were in
the hunt for the OAC regular-season title until the last week
of the season
Shaun Keenan earned OAC Mens Tennis Coach of the Year
honors for helping guide the mens tennis team to one of the
best seasons in program history
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AMONG THE BEST IN THE
REGION AND OHIO
John Carroll had 29 student-athletes earn All-Region honors
while 17 added All-Ohio honors for the year
Baseball senior Drew Doring led the way The senior right-
hander was tabbed as the 2015 Mid-East Regional Pitcher of
the Year by both D3baseballcom and ABCARawlings
Note In elect sports it is possible to earn multiple All-Region and All-Ohio
honors so each student-athlete was counted once per sport they played
Additionally some sports do not have All-Region or All-Ohio honors
OAC MAJOR AWARD
WINNERS - PLAYERS
JCUs student-athletes were amongst the best in the
conference with six players taking home major awards
from the OAC
John Carroll had a trio of players on honors for their stellar
play on the pitch Senior Brian Potocnik was the Mens SoccerMidfielder of the Year while junior teammate Jimmy Mattina
was the Mens Soccer Defender of the Year On the womens
side senior Haley McDonald took home Goalkeeper of the
Year accolades
On the diamond senior Drew Doring was the Kent Tekulve
Pitcher of the Year He was the first JCU hurdler to earn this
honor since Luke Adkins in 2004
On the gridiron junior Kevin Cope was named the Gene
Slaughter Most Outstanding Linebacker It was the second-
straight year JCU has taken home the conferences top
linebacker honor On the hardwood sophomore KatlynSpahar gave JCU back-to-back Helen Ludwig Player of the
Year accolades
ALL-OAC HONORS
John Carroll had 136 student-athletes earn All-OAC
honors this year
Football led the way with a school-record 20 selections The
Blue Streaks picked up 22 honors from the outdoor track
and field teams with 12 from the men and 10 on the womens
side Mens indoor track and field (nine) baseball (eight) and
womens swimming and diving (eight) rounded out the top six
Note Each member of the swimming and diving team earning All-
OAC honors was counted once Each member of the track and field
team earning All-OAC honors was counted once for cross country
once for indoor and once for outdoor
HITTING THE BOOKS
As mentioned earlier mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik was
named the Capital One Academic All-Americareg of the Year for
Division III mens soccer He had an abundance of company as
numerous Blue Streaks really buckled down in the classroom
Football senior safety Brody Zangaro earned second team
Capital One Academic All-Americareg honors for the second
straight year On the district level Potocnik Zangaro and
baseball junior right-hander Aaron Lapaglia earned Capital
One Academic All-District accolades
Wrestling sophomore Sal Corrao and senior Todd Gaydosh
earned NWCA Scholar All-American honors Womens
swimming and diving junior Lindsey Fano was a CSCAA
Individual Scholar All-American Cross country senior Nicki
Bohrer sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson were named USTFCCCA All-Academic honorees
for cross country Rounding out the honors were seven
members of the softball team who all earned NFCA Scholar-
Athlete distinctions
Potocnik and softball senior right-hander Rachel Byrnes were
JCUs recipients of the Clyde Lamb Awards
Additionally 83 student-athletes were honored with
Academic All-OAC honors
Note Select honors from the Capital One Academic All-Americareg
program have not been released yet
83 STUDENT983085ATHLETES WERE HONORED
WITH ACADEMIC ALL983085OAC HONORS
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VISIONJohn Carroll University will graduate individuals of intellect and
character who lead and serve by engaging the world around them
and around the globe
MISSIONAs a Jesuit Catholic university John Carroll inspires individuals to excel
in learning leadership and service in the region and in the world
CORE VALUES
The Universityrsquos core values include a commitment to
learning in order to create
bull An environment of inquiry which embraces Jesuit
Catholic education as a search for truth where faith and
reason complement each other in learning In pursuit of
our educational mission the University welcomes the
perspectives and participation in our mission of faculty
staff students and alumni of all faiths and of no faith
bull A rigorous approach to scholarship that instills in our
graduates the knowledge eloquence sensitivity and
commitment to embrace and to live humane values
bull A campus committed to the intellectual spiritual
emotional and physical development of each student
bull An inclusive community where differing points of view
and experience are valued as opportunities for mutual
learning
bull A culture of service and excellence that permeates
every program and office
bull A commitment to sharing our gifts in service to each
other and the community
bull A campus that responds to demographic economic
and social challenges
bull An appreciation that our personal and collective
choices can build a more just world
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
The following initiatives are essential to the University
being recognized as a center of learning and service
bull Create a diverse community of faculty staff alumni
and friends dedicated to advancing the Universityrsquos
vision mission and core values
bull Create a learning community of outstanding teacher-scholars characterized by the commitment to
student achievement
bull Create a talented cohort of service-oriented staff
committed to achieving and being recognized as a
center of learning and service
bull Recruit enroll retain and graduate a talented
diverse student body prepared for todayrsquos global
reality and committed to learning leadership and
service that will engage the world
bull Secure resources necessary to foster an
extraordinary learning experience and promote John
Carrollrsquos mission as a Jesuit Catholic university
bull Assist in responding to demographic economic and
social challenges in our region in order to support
investment and employment opportunities and build
confidence in our shared future
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ATHLETICS
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LOOKING AHEAD
Furthering Student Development and Engagement by
bull Communicating and refining the process around the
Team Service Award
bull Utilizing Student Athletic Advisory Committee
meetings to record service activity share information
about service experiences enhance communicationamong athletes and to get feedback on departmental
decision-making
bull Exploring new and improved ways to obtain feedback
about the student-athlete experience
bull Utilizing social media in a more intentional way to
engage students in support of our programs
Developing and Implementing Advancement and
Alumni Engagement strategies by
bull Working towards more efficient exchange of
information regarding athletic related gifts to includefollow-up with donors
bull Capitalizing on opportunities both on campus and
on the road to gather alumni parents and donors in
support of our teams
bull Implementing a spending plan for Blue Gold funds
targeting specific program needs and the goal of
recognizing program success and student-athletes
bull Expanding upon the senior student-athlete social with
additional contact and potential awards program
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
In my final years I could not be more excited about
the future of student-athletes at John Carroll From
a football perspective people like Tom Arth Brian
Cochran Brandon Staley Matthew Feeney DJ Debick and
Ryan Gravel are people I had the pleasure of working with and
who have proven how vital they are to our university beyond
football With more time and energy being invested in our
athletic programs recently results have followed along quickl
In a hotbed for extremely high quality individuals Northeast
Ohio is a competitive area for colleges to compete for student
athletes If I had one message for the administration at John
Carroll as a proud graduate enthused about the direction of
our school it would read Strike while the iron is hot In a
continued investment in our programs and more importantly
our student-athletes results will reciprocate the process I
really believe in the message John Carroll has to off er As
someone who also had the opportunity of being a work study
student in the athletic department I am confident that our
coaches and athletic staff are a living example of that message
and we should be proud I hope other students experiences ca
continue to blossom beyond what I know now I am enthralled
to see John Carroll athletics continue to growrdquo
- Marty Gibbons rsquo15 Football
What did you learn as a result of your participation in
varsity athletics
bull Academics was the first priority very challenging as a
varsity athlete
bull Value of holistic development the need to get
involved in co-curricular learning experiences
bull Time management skills
bull Critical importance of teammate friendships and
relationships with coaching staff
bull Development of healthy coping skills and resiliency by
mediating conflicts andor adversity in sport school or
personal life
bull Leadership skills
bull Identity development (who I am who I want to be
and what I value)
What were some of your challenges as a varsity athlete
bull Frustration of not winning
bull Coaching transitions
bull Team leadership struggles
bull Balancing responsibilities
bull Scheduling
Furthering academic excellence and student success by
bull Continuing to identify and communicate new and refine existing
academic support mechanisms for students
bull Working collaboratively with the advising office faculty
representative and registrarrsquos office to refine communicationwith and among student-athletes in relation to eligibil ity and
scheduling issues
bull Implementing the first phase of the Faculty Mentor Program
Participating in university and departmental strategic planning
efforts by
bull Conducting a cost-benefit analysis in conjunction with the
Strategic Budgeting Task-Force which identifies the value of
student-athletes and programs for admissions advancement
and student life
bull Continuing to work towards securing the necessary resources for
continued success by attracting qualified student-athletes who will
thrive at JCU and external support through engaged alumni friends
and sponsorships
bull Continuing to identify and communicate priority needs for
student success program excellence department functionality
and retention of students and staff
682 PARTICIPANTS IN 23 ATHLETIC SPORTS
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Responding to Student Concerns
Regarding Police Violence
The death of Tamir Rice on November 23 2014 and other
African American males across the country brought many
concerned students to the CSDI (The Center for Student
Diversity and Inclusion) staff to discuss their fear anger and
frustrations The conversations reminded staff that many
of our students of color particularly men feel unsafe bothon-and off-campus simply because of their race In response
the CSDI staff developed a number of programs to promote a
space for dialogue prayer and action Examples of programs
included Emergency Community Meeting Campus Vigil for
Ferguson PBSrsquos Every Motherrsquos Son Point of View Film Black
and Blue A Discussion on the American Justice System and
Moment of Silence for Lives Lost Due to Police Brutality
Hosted annual conference for Ohio Consortium of
Multicultural Centers in Higher Education
This past May John Carroll welcomed multicultural center
professionals from sixteen colleges in Ohio for an annualconference The theme was The Changing Landscape of
Diversity in Higher Education The consortiumrsquos mission
is to ldquopartner with and enhance our work in diversity for
the benefit of our institutions and our respective local
communitiesrdquo The goal of the conference was to identify
explore and discuss information about current trends and
shifts in serving and meeting the educational cultural and
social needs of diverse student populations
Educational Programs and Participation Data
The CSDI staff coordinated 32 programs with more than 2800
participants Some examples include Safe Zone Training
Student of Color Retreat Loteria (Mexican Bingo) The ldquoNrdquo
Word Dialogue and the annual Celebrate Diversity Week
The CSDI staff also facilitated a number of student and staff
training programs on issues of diversity and inclusion for six
Residence Life professional staff 49 Resident Assistants 38
Cultural Student Leaders and eight Peer Health Advocates
Implementation of Intergroup Dialogue
Common Ground AR195
Twenty-five students (14 fall and 11 spring) participated
in two offerings of the inaugural Intergroup Dialogue
course this past year The course was developed to provide
students an opportunity to dialogue with their peers about
diversity issues and to deepen their understanding of otherrsquos
perspectives under the guidance of trained facilitators
DATA POINTS
Twenty-five student leaders representing five Cultural Student
Organizations attended a leadership development workshop The
leaders were asked to complete a survey to assess their learning
which reflected a 28 response rate The data revealed that the
workshop increased studentsrsquo awareness skills and knowledge
of being a cultural student leading a cultural organization and
their role on campus Although the response rate was lower than
desired it does appear that the training had a positive impact onparticipants It is our intention to offer this training annually to
Cultural Organization Leaders
CSDI staff were invited by the Office of Residence Life to provide
diversity and inclusion education to Resident Assistants (RAs) during
their annual August training Forty-nine RArsquos participated in the
training Prior to the training the RAs completed a pre-assessment
questionnaire and immediately after they completed a post-
assessment questionnaire All 49 RAs completed both pre and post
assessments Results indicated that the RAs had a better awareness
and appreciation for issues of diversity and inclusion at JCU
The training introduced the RAs to the CSDI staff which led to many
different program collaborations throughout the year In addition
the Residence Life professional staff also requested additional
diversity and inclusion training and education as part of their
ongoing professional development
Streak Week
During Streak Week 540 first year students watched a theatricalperformance ldquoBlinkrdquo portraying acts of intolerance that have
occurred on our very own campus Every student completed an
assessment immediately following the performance and a question
and answer session by a student panel was conducted Here were
some of the key findings
93
92
94
78
87
of participants agreed or strongly agreed that ldquoBlinkrdquo
increased their awareness of diversity
and multicultural issues
of participants agreed or strongly agreed that ldquoBlinkrdquo
challenged them to reflect on their own identities
agreed or strongly agreed that they learned at least
one thing they will use in their interaction with others
agreed or strongly agreed that ldquoBlinkrdquo challenged
them to reflect on their own biases
of participants agreed or strongly agreed that ldquoBlinkrdquo
helped them to have a greater appreciation for the
value of diversity
RAs completed diversityand inclusion Training
32 2800PROGRAMS PARTICIPANTS
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DIVERSITY amp INCLUSION
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STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Knowing that we all have the power to make
a diff erence when it comes to combating
discrimination bias and injustice is a
powerful thought In my organization we all can hold
each other accountable for our words and actions I
know personally that Rhapsody Blue would like to be an
advocate for social justice around campus
- Brian Holler lsquo17 Vice President and Financial Offi cer
Rhapsody Blue
Because the national organization we are affiliated
with (Pencils of Promise as well) works on improving
access to quality education internationally one of the
things I thought about from these activities is that in
our [group] meetings discussions and activities it is
important to frame [what we do] in terms of issues of
social justice rather than assisting in providing lsquocharityrsquo
to those lsquoless fortunatersquo It is about empowerment rather
than pity- Melissa Fower President for Pencils of Promise
Some of the attitudes towards oppression or lack of
awareness [about it] utterly frighten me as a cultural
leader on campus For this to be a University that claims
their students to be ldquomen and women for othersrdquo some
of our own leaders lack empathy and knowledge My
goal is to stop these attitudes and educate JCUrsquos campus
through our programming
-Mercedes Lewis President for African American
Alliance
The fall 2014 Multicultural Retreat was designed to provide a
safe space for students from underrepresented populations
to address their social cultural and spiritual developement
Twenty students participated and 50 of them completed
an on-line survey a few days after they returned to campus
Survey results revealed the following
90
100
LOOKING AHEADCSDI has set these strategic goals for the upcoming
academic year
bull Work with the Office of Institutional Diversity and
Inclusion to co-sponsor an event
bull Develop a marketing plan to increase the
participation of students in the Intergroup Dialogue
course with the goal of enrolling a minimum of ten
students per section
bull Compare the retention rate from the first to second
year and the 6-year graduation rate for students from
underrepresented populations
bull Evaluate the Pathways to Success program and
implement changes to improve the orientation
experience for first-year students from
underrepresented populations
of the participants responded that they agreed
or strongly agreed that the retreat
bull provided them an opportunity to learn
something about themselves
bull provided them the opportunity to get to know
other students better
of participants responded that they agreed or
strongly agreed that the retreat
bull provided a better understanding of bias
incidents on campus
bull provided tools that would help them address
bias and discrimination on campus
bull helped them learn at least one thing to improve
their interactions with others
20 PARTICIPANTSMulticultural Retreat
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Addressing Title IX and Campus SaVE Act
Through weekly meetings with the JCU Police Department
(JCUPD) the Violence Prevention and Action Center
Coordinator (VPAC) the Associate Dean of Students and the
Title IX Coordinator there has been increased communicationregarding Title IX procedures and practices The Dean of
Students Office (DOS) has seen an increase in the number
of students reporting incidents of interpersonal violence
leading to resolution through the conduct process Two
significant changes to the conduct process include allowing
parents and attorneys to serve as advisors and having the
VPAC Coordinator serve as a confidential reporter
Supporting Student Success with
Academic Colleagues
Through collaborative efforts and the implementation of
best practices the DOS was able to accomplish a number
of projects and goals to support student success Fr Bernie
McAniff SJ continued to teach Freshman Year Seminar and
AR 120 Purpose and Place Exploring Campus Community
and Self Dr Sherri Crahen continued to serve as Chair of the
CARE Team and collaborated with Dr Maryclaire Moroney
Assistant Provost for Academic Advising and Student
Success and Dr Anne Kugler Associate Academic Vice
President for Faculty Development and Summer Programs
to create the ldquoGuide to Responding to Students in Distressrdquo
as well as a one page reference titled ldquoSupporting Student
Success Networkrdquo
EMT Pilot Training Program
Collaborations at JCU and with the Cleveland Clinic resulted
in an on-campus EMT Training for students The DOS worked
with JCUPD JCU EMS Dr Kathy Lee Director Pre-Health
Professions Program Cleveland Clinic EMS and Dr George
Lewindowski Physician in Residence to develop a pilot
program providing EMT training to students interested in
serving as volunteers with JCU EMS Prior to school starting in
August 2015 an intensive 150 hour three week course will be
offered to 14 pre-identified students Depending on the pilot
programrsquos success consideration will be given in the future tooffer students academic credit for this training
STUDENTS ATTENDED
2874 54 MASSES
39 DECREASE
in drug violations
Bystander Intervention Training Provided to
638 Rising Sophomores
The DOS partnered with Recovery Resources Cleveland Rape
Crisis Center Office of Residence Life VPAC Coordinator
Health Educator and Communications Coordinator to
implement bystander intervention training to 638 rising
sophomores prior to their participation in the housing lottery
Sophomores completed
Bystander Intervention Training
OUTREACH SERVICES
Providing compassionate and timely pastoral care to students
in need is at the heart of Fr Bernie McAniffrsquos work as the
Assistant Dean of Students This past year Fr Berniersquos
personal meetings with students have increased by 20 from
99 in 2013-2014 to 125 in 2014-2015 Additionally Fr Bernie
celebrated 54 Masses attended by 2874 students revived the
Knightsrsquo of Columbus a 30 member student organization
and was recognized as Advisor of the Year for his efforts by
Student Union Sadly four JCU students passed away since
June 2014 Fr Bernie provided pastoral counseling for each of
these studentsrsquo families and JCU friends as well as for students
who were hospitalized with serious health conditions
DATA POINTS
Conduct Violation Overview
From the previous academic year there was a 27 overall
increase in conduct violations Despite a downward trend over
the past several years in alcohol violations this year saw a
19 increase Whereas last year saw a 37 increase in drug
violations this year showed a 39 decrease There was an
increase in violations of the Interpersonal Violence Policy (9
violations in 2013-2014 and 16 violations in 2014-2015) The
DOS believes this increase in reporting and violations is largely
due to the hiring of a Title IX Coordinator and two significant
changes to the conduct process allowing parents and638
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DEAN OF STUDENTS
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LOOKING AHEAD
bull Continue to identify and recommend appropriate
action steps related to Title IX and the federal
guidelines within the Campus SaVE Act
bull Develop and implement the DOS Risk Audit
Action Plan
bull Foster relationships and work collaborativelywith new academic leaders to identify and
remove obstacles from studentsrsquo ability to thrive
academically and socially at John Carroll
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
It feels like yesterday that I was just
starting and here I am having my
last day of work and classes for my
freshman year I just wanted to thank the Dean
of Students Office for allowing me to work
with such a great group of individuals Each
time I go into work I am excited to see what the
day holds I appreciate all the time eff ort and
patience the staff in the Office have put into
teaching me I cannot wait to work again with
you all next yearrdquo
- Toren Bakula lsquo18 Work Study employee
735
64
79
71of respondents took
responsibility for
their actions
of respondents
clearly defined
who influenced
their decision
clearly identified
who was impacted
by their behavior
85
were able to articulate
the character of the
person they are trying
to become
respondents did not
have another violation
after submitting the
reflection
attorneys to serve as advisors during the hearing process and
having the VPAC Coordinator serve as a confidential reporter
Fifty-three students (39 men 14 women) found responsible
for student conduct violations were asked to complete a
reflection exercise as part of their sanctions The reflection
questions were aimed to measure three learning goals
Student violators will
1) Acknowledge that their actions impact the
community
2) Recognize that they have options available to them
when making decisions about their behavior
3) Act in accordance with the universityrsquos expectations
for their behavior
Here were the key findings
STUDENT
CONDUCT
VIOLATIONS 14 39
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Revitalizing Inter-Fraternity Council through
Engaged Leaders
The main goal this past year was to attract elect and
develop engaged fraternity leaders to commit to the
redevelopment of the Inter-Fraternity Council (IFC) IFC is
the governing body of the four international fraternitieshere at John Carroll Prior to elections the Fraternity
Sorority Advisor (FSA) engaged fraternity leaders in many
conversations regarding the need to revitalize IFC on campus
and how it can have a positive impact on the growth
strength and reputation of their community
New IFC executive board officers were elected for 2015 Their
leadership positive attitude commitment to IFC and to inter-
fraternal brotherhood synergy and accountability has been
key in the rebirth of IFC They have accomplished many goals
in just the few months they have been in office such as
bull IFC by-laws were completely updated through aninter-fraternal and representative committee
bull IFC executive board members engaged fraternity
leaders in a discussion on the mission and vision of
IFC and what role each fraternity and member holds
in its success
bull Addressed the need for fraternities to go beyond
philanthropy to service by partnering with Clevelandrsquos
Domestic Violence and Childrsquos Advocacy Center
bull IFC made inroads with all the chapters in terms of
changing the emphasis of doing only what is best for
my fraternity to doing what is best for all fraternitiesandor Greek community
Sororities Improve Governance within
Panhellenic Association
The JCU College Panhellenic Association is the governing
body of the five international sororities here at JCU Chi
Omega Gamma Phi Beta Kappa Alpha Theta Kappa
Delta and Kappa Kappa Gamma This past year the FSA
provided significant advising and education to chapter and
Panhellenic leaders on the proper operations of a Panhellenic
Association Outgoing and incoming Panhellenic executive
board officers exhibited great enthusiasm patience andadaptability through some changes to improve democratic
processes learn about NPC unanimous agreements policies
and best practices and how their own national organizations
support and are connected to NPC
Greek Week Refocuses on Universityand Fraternal Mission and Values
The fraternity and sorority community members were
challenged to reflect on the purpose of Greek Week based
on the common values stated in JCUrsquos and fraternity and
sorority lifersquos mission statements leadership character
academic excellence service and friendship Based on
these reflections it was determined that past behaviors
during Greek Week more often than not did not support
mission and values of fraternity and sorority life nor JCUrsquos
To restore integrity to the community and to align Greek
Week events with the values of our fraternal and JCU
community significant changes were made
Changes made included
bull significantly reduce the number of events and
days of competitive events
bull plan activities that showcase the values of inter
national fraternities and sororities
bull no overall winners of Greek Week
General feedback from fraternity and sorority members
was that they really enjoyed Greek Week Many
commented on how they didnrsquot feel stressed out
or too exhausted to participate fully in their normalresponsibilities such as going to class turning in class
assignments taking tests going to work fulfilling service
hours working in the lab etc They also commented on
how ldquofun and laid backrdquo events seemed to be and how
the lack of focus on competition allowed for all members
to not get entangled in disagreements as in yearrsquos past
Resolution of Risk Management Concerns
at Off-Campus Establishment
The FSA worked with the Office of Legal Affairs Student
Activities and the JCUPD to address risk management
issues related to social events at a popular localestablishment at which alcohol is served Through
collective efforts the establishment agreed to resolve
our concerns and to follow all of JCUrsquos risk management
policies for student events with alcohol A new contract
is currently being drafted for any student organization
seeking to hold an event with alcohol at this location
505 333 172
FRATERNITY AND SORORITY MEMBERS
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FRATERNITY amp SORORITY
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DATA POINTSGreek participants in
bystander intervention training142
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working closely with our advisor I have been
able to accomplish great things With her
knowledge of Greek and Student Aff airs she has
been very helpful in providing information for us as student
leaders and John Carroll students overall I learn something
new every day from her She teaches me how to strengthen
my leadership skills as well as how to be a better student I
know whenever I have a question about anything she will be
there for me She has really taught me how to hone in on myskills and excel at my position
This department is so important to me because I live and
breathe Greek Life being President of Panhellenic The
department has taught me to not only care about myself and
my own sorority but take a step back and appreciate each
of the chapters what they have to off er and each of their
membersrsquo opinions Hopefully we can continue to grow our
community and our presence on campus to create a positive
image of fraternity and sorority liferdquo
- Alexandra Bernitt rsquo16 President Panhellenic Association
PARTICIPATION DATA
bull A total of 142 fraternity and sorority members
participated in bystander intervention training
hosted by the Violence Prevention and Action
Center Health Promotion and Wellness and
the JCU Police Department
bull Total number of participants who participated
in Lip Sync Over 1100
bull Greek Week raised $3500 for the Greater
Cleveland Fisher House Campaign
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Provide leadership development opportunities that
prepare fraternity and sorority members to lead in
their individual organizations the Panhellenic andInterfraternity Councils as well as the greater JCU
community
bull Create a fraternity and sorority community committed
to JCUrsquos Jesuit and Catholic mission and identity and
to their common interfraternal mission and values
bull Educate fraternity and sorority members
especially key organizational leaders in areas of
risk management and liability to promote holistic
membership development
65 CHI OMEGA
66 GAMMA PHI BETA
68 KAPPA ALPHA THETA
69 KAPPA DELTA
65 KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA
4 0 BETA THETA PI
32 DELTA TAU DELTA
35 LAMBDA CHI ALPHA
65 SIGMA PHI EPSILON
SORORITIES
FRATERNITIES
$3500 RAISED FOR THE GREATERCLEVELAND FISHER HOUSE
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Participated in Bystander intervention Training
of Rising Sophomores
The Health Promotion and Wellness coordinator collaborated
with the Violence Prevention and Action Center Coordinator
Residence Life Dean of Students and Recovery Resources
to educate 638 rising sophomores on bystander intervention
This training was made mandatory for all rising sophomoresas a part of the 2015-2016 housing selection process
Provided Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention
for College Students (BASICS)
The goal of BASICS is to reduce risky behaviors and harmful
consequences of alcohol abuse Based on an interview with
and questionnaires filled out by the student regarding their
drinking behaviors objective feedback is provided by a
trained BASICS professional This program is offered to JCU
students who either violate the Student Code of Conduct or
want to explore their alcohol and drug use This year a total
of 51 students were referred for this intervention resulting in
a 150 increase from the 2013-2014 year Of those students
who received BASICS interventions
Peer Health Advocate Program Expanded
to Better Meet Student Needs
The coordinator trained 23 Peer Health Advocates (PHAs)
this past academic year The training focused on programdevelopment and execution as well as the skills knowledge
and attitudes necessary to be an effective peer advocate
PHAs facilitate programs for and with students in the
residence halls student organizations classrooms athletic
teams and more They also staff the Resource Room at the
Student Health and Wellness Center Additional expectations
for PHAs include
bull Executing interactive positive fun and non-
judgmental programming
bull Creating awareness of health topics affecting JCU
students through such means as posters social mediacampaigns newsletters Carroll News editorials public
service announcements one-on-one interactions
tabling at health education initiatives and general
availability for program participation
bull Helping students find long-term and appropriate
on and off-campus resources to support healthy
behaviors by making referrals for at-risk students
to the appropriate professionals These resources
included Health Education Residence Life Counseling
Center Health Services Violence Prevention Action
Center JCU Police Department etc
bull Participating in ongoing training on a wide variety
of health and wellness topics and assist with the
facilitation of bi-weekly Wellness in the Stacks
programming in the Library Learning Commons
Approval of AR274 A Peer Health Advocate Seminar
This past spring JCUrsquos Public Health Committee officially
approved AR 274 It will be offered for the first time in fall
2015 This course was specifically developed to provide an
academic anchor to the leadership training and development
of the Peer Health Advocates and to provide them the
necessary resources skills and information to assist theirpeers in a successful undergraduate experience Students will
learn about various health topics affecting college students
as well as program design and implementation
92
58
54
33
100
exceeded the number of alcoholic drinks
consumed the last time they partied or
socialized compared to the overall JCU
student population
overestimated the amount of alcohol
that a typical JCU student consumes
did something they later regretted
50 forgot where they were or what
they did and 25 got in trouble with
the police within the last 12 months as a
consequence of drinking
felt overwhelmed by all they had to do
and 25 felt sad within the past 2 weeks
of those seen were referred to on-campus
resources including the University
Counseling Center Violence Preventionand Action Center andor academic deans
(compared to NCHA data 2013)
23Peer Health Advocates (PHAs)were trained this past academic year
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HEALTH AND WELLNESS
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DATA POINTS
What We Know Data on First-Year Studentsrsquo
Alcohol Consumption
We have completed our eighth year of collecting information
regarding alcohol consumption of first-year students through
AlcoholEdu AlcoholEdu incorporates the latest evidence-
based prevention methods to create a highly personalized
on-line education user experience that inspires students to
reflect on and consider changing their drinking behaviors
Pre and post-exams and behavioral surveys are administered
a total of three surveys At John Carroll it is mandatory for all
first-year students to complete this training
This year there was a 99 response rate This excellent
compliance rate can be attributed to increased communication
with the students non-completion sanctions and collaboration
with Resident Assistants Here are some key findings about our
first-year studentsrsquo alcohol consumption
bull The rate of high risk drinkers has decreased since
beginning this analysis in 2007 The rate of non-
drinkers has increased by 3 since 2007
bull Our first-year non-drinking students exceed those
reported by other Jesuit colleges and universities
Additionally rates of lightmoderate and high-risk
drinkers are lower than surveyed Jesuit counterparts
bull After completing the entire AlcoholEdu training 88
of students reported that the course prepared them
to make responsible decisions about drinking
Impact of Alcohol Education Classes
This past year 65 students were sanctioned to take an
alcohol education class due to violations of the Universityrsquosalcohol policy These classes included an emphasis on
bystander intervention as well as the Good Samaritan
Policy Students were asked to complete an assessment
after participating in the class With 51 of the 65 students
completing the assessment the response rate was 79 Here
are two of the main findings from this assessment
Health and Wellness Programs
Various health education programs were presented to nearly
1700 students Our alcohol awareness presentations are very
popular and highly requested by Resident Assistants and
student organizations Over 300 students participated in
alcohol awareness presentations and completed assessments
afterward Here are some of the findings
73
94
99
79
71
strongly agree that they can recognize the
signs of someone who is intoxicated
strongly agree that they are willing tointervene if they see someone who has had
too much to drink
strongly agree or agree that they learned
something about how frequently the average
the JCU student drinks
of students surveyed recognize the difference
between perceptions and actual drinking rates
of JCU students
listed the lsquoGood Samaritan Policyrsquo as a
correct response to identifying the name
of a specific policy
Wellness in the Stacks
students participated in Wellness in the Stacks
programming within the Library Learning
Commons Students participated in Pinterest
painting bamboo plant construction henna
tattoos making heart-healthy trail mix
aromatherapy therapy dogs and others and were providedwith stress-relief information When asked on a short survey
ldquowithin the last 12 months how would you rate the overall level
of stress you have experiencedrdquo 29 indicated tremendous or
more than average stress While 91 felt ldquoless stressed after
attending stress-freeWellness in the Stacksrdquo events
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Revise the BASICS health assessment for students who
violate the marijuanaother drug policy to better meet
their needs
bull Expand health promotion program offerings through
the implementation of initiatives developed solely by
Peer Health Advocates as a result of their coursework in
AR 274 Peer Health Advocate Seminar
bull Develop a comprehensive program to reduce alcohol-
related incidents off-campus in collaboration with
Residence Life
bull Increase fraternity and sorority membersrsquo knowledge of
high-risk drinking through risk reduction efforts
students were presented withvarious health education programs1700
OVER
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Staff Display Adaptability with Increased
Departmental Expectations and Staff Changes
This year brought significant challenges some new and some
persistent that truly pushed the JCU Police Department
(JCUPD) to its capacity Similar to years past JCUPD has
experienced significant officer turnover with six resignations
and two newly hired offi
cers Many police departments evenfor larger municipalities are dealing with a decrease in the
number and qualifications of job applicants The department
is working closely with Human Resources to recruit hire and
train well qualified individuals
Other challenges include the increased number of
background checks requested by students and university
employees This is a time consuming process for the front
office staff and was the fifth most frequent duty recorded
by the JCUPD this academic year Lastly given the federal
guidelines within the Campus SaVE Act and Title IX JCUPD
has new demands and expectations that also require much
investigative time and reporting
Despite these challenges the entire staff has responded with
the highest level of professionalism collaboration and vigor
It will be important for JCUPD to continue to reconsider
processes and departmental responsibilities in order to
respond as effectively as possible to these challenges
DATA POINTS
to JCUPD Compared to last year this
is a 47 increase in calls largely due
to adding new duties to the call list
In 2013-2014 there was only a 17
increase in calls
The top five reasons and their frequencies are as follows
1747 Admittance into roomfacility
1690 Building check
1078 Non-secured area
754 Maintenance concern
594 Background checksFingerprints
Criminal reports totaled 183 with the top reports listed as
32 Underage Persons Offenses (Alcohol)
32 Theft
22 Criminal mischief
Non-criminal reports totaled 180 with the top reports listed as
47 Illness ndash Transport
27 Auto Accident - Property Damage Only
18 Property - LostMissing
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Improve our training and capacity to perform
reporting and investigative functions related to
Title IX and interpersonal violence concerns
bull Enhance marketing and education regarding
JCUPD services to more fully realize and perpetuatethe credibility of the organization as a police
department serving all members of the JCU
community
bull Transition our current Incident Report form to an
Access database to enhance the tracking of incidents
and reporting functions
bull Review processes and responsibilities in light
of expectations and work force capacity
bull Identify and implement specialty areas for
our three sergeants
$450000
9674
was generated through the
sale of parking permits and
issuance of citationsIN REVENUE
Department Exceeds Revenue Expectations
Parking Manager Patti Taylor devoted a great deal of
time and effort into providing the Police Officers with
valuable information to assist with the identification of
parking violations Approximately $450000 in revenue
was generated through the sale of parking permits and
issuance of citations This is an increase of 89 from the
previous year
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Choral and Instrumental Performances
The annual choral and instrumental performances at JCU
were once again highlights of the department including the
Annual Sacred Music Concert in the fall and the Jazz Band
Concert in the spring Most especially the third and final
performance of the Intergenerational Choir was a superb
finale to the collaborative project between the Cleveland
Alzheimerrsquos Association the academic department of
Criminology and Sociology and student affairsrsquo Liturgical
Music and Musical Arts (LMMA) The choir a combination of
people with early-stage Alzheimerrsquos disease their caregivers
and our students gave a presentation of five songs under the
direction of Dr Cynthia Caporella LMMA Director at the 25th
annual Alzheimerrsquos disease educational event
The collaboration was also the end of a three-year research
project with goals of fighting the stigma of Alzheimerrsquos
disease and developing community amongst its participants
Drs Harris and Caporella had one article published in
2014 regarding this project and a new article is underwaythanks to the funding of a JCU Summer Faculty Research
Fellowship
Music and Prayer Collaboration Transforms Crowd
during Ignatian Heritage Week
The collaborative planning efforts between LMMA and
Campus Ministry resulted in a lunch time program titled
ldquoMusic Prayer and Reflection in the Jesuit Tradition
Caring for the Earthrdquo The image for the week surrounded
sustainability and carried with it a vision of caring for Godrsquos
creation Specifically the service joined readings around
this image with four pieces of music two of which werecontemporary pieces written by two local composers on the
faculty of the Cleveland Institute of Music One of the pieces
was a descriptive piece of a brook located east of Cleveland
that is supported by the Cleveland Museum of Natural
History A third piece from the movie ldquoThe Missionrdquo offered
a Jesuit connection in film media Many community members
in attendance described the experience as transformative
Assessment plans developed for music courses
In preparation for the inclusion of one credit Fine Arts
courses in the integrative core curriculum assessment
plans were developed and approved for courses in applied
music Rubrics were developed for each of the courses in
conjunction with the Core Director and the Associate Dean of
Arts and Sciences for the Humanities The Director of LMMA
is in the process of identifying instructors to teach the new
course offerings in music These new applied courses include
wind ensemble brass ensemble string ensemble applied
guitar and applied voice
DATA POINTS
During the past year student participation in the major vocal
and instrumental groups was as follows
25
30
16
28SCHOLACANTORUM
CHAPELENSEMBLE
PEP BAND
JAZZ BAND
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Offering the first ever JCU Applied Music Courses
available to the entire student body in spring 2016
bull Equipping the music room to offer digital performances
from online venues for the study of musical styles
performance techniques and comparative analysis
bull Working with the staff in the Office of Student
Engagement to expand opportunities for students to
experience fine arts performances offered throughout
Cleveland
bull Hiring and orienting a new Coordinator of the JCU Pep Band
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
I participated in Schola Cantorum and Chapel
Choir I had the opportunity to de-stress for a
few hours a week which was very important
since I had challenging coursework and multiple part-
time jobs and internships This helped me to focus on
spiritual and emotional wellness as well as academic
success I was also able to build strong relationships with
my fellow singers I believe that making music together
brings people closer in a way that few other activities
can and I certainly saw that in my experiences at JCU
The music department has important connections to
JCUrsquos mission values and Jesuit identity Though I
am not Catholic some of the pieces we learned helped
me learn about Jesuit and Christian history and my
participation in chapel choir kept me actively engaged inthe liturgy Additionally allowing students to participate
in extracurricular activities they enjoy is in keeping with
ldquocura personalisrdquo by encouraging students to develop in
all aspects of their lives not just academicallyrdquo
- Megan Boyk rsquo15 Schola Cantorum and Chapel Choir
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Creation of the LP 198 LAUNCH Credited Course
LAUNCH (Leaders Always Undertake New Challenges) is
a 1-3 credit course covering various topics related to the
methods or content of leadership not typically covered
in regular course offerings such as mission diversity and
inclusion ethical leadership and the building of personal
strengths In addition students receive core leadership
training necessary for success in prominent leadership
positions on campus
Commuter Student Section Added to AR120 Purpose
and Place - Exploring Campus Community and Self
AR120 is a course designed to assist first-year students with
the transition to college and to promote their engagement
in all facets of their educational experience The commuter
section of this course addressed challenges related to
commuting to campus getting connected to JCU resources
road safety and more A highlight regarding this particular
section is that it was held in a nontraditional classroom
setting in the newly renovated commuter lounge
Drawn to Leadership Program Reaches Different
Student Demographic
The Drawn to Leadership Program was targeted to JCU
Fantasy Gaming Club members This program offered a
different perspective to learn about leadership development
by focusing on the leadership concepts found in superhero-
based comic books and movies
DATA POINTS
Leadership Programs Engage Students in Developing
Values and Skills
A progressive four-tiered set of leadership programs is
offered to John Carroll students annually Each tier provides
students with the opportunity to develop a set of leadership
skills and knowledge and each successive program builds
upon the knowledge and skills cultivated in the prior tier
Tier programs meet for an hour per week for 4-6 meetings
depending on the program
Students are able to select from three programs in Tier1 ldquoLiving and Leadingrdquo ldquoReading and Leadingrdquo or ldquoTake
the Leading Rolerdquo These programs all focus on students
increasing their levels of self-awareness which will better
prepare them for leadership experiences Students who
complete one of the three Tier 1 programs are eligible to
participate in the Tier 2 ldquoAdvancing Leadershiprdquo program
which focuses on the experiences of participating students
as members of various groups and how they can influence
change as a group member without necessarily having a
formal leadership position Students who have completed
both the Tier 1 and 2 programs are eligible to participate in
the Tier 3 ldquoSharing Your Strengthsrdquo program This program
incorporates the Gallup organizationrsquos StrengthsQuest online
assessment which provides students with detailed reports
about their five personal strengths Students who complete
the Tier 1 2 and 3 programs are eligible to participate in the
Tier 4 ldquoLeadership in Actionrdquo program which focuses on
ethical decision making
The following participation counts have been recorded over
the past 3 academic years
PARTICIPATION COUNTS 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
Tier 1 57 66 75
Tier 2 42 51 69
Tier 3 31 37 24
Tier 4 22 22 25
66 INCREASE in commuter
service program participation
Commuter Student Programs
and Participation Increase
In the year 2013-2014 36 commuter service programs
were offered with 740 total participants This year 41
programs were provided to 1229 total participants Theresults show a 66 increase in overall commuter service
program participation with a 13 increase in total programs
offered Among those programs offered students were
able to attend a Cleveland Indians baseball game Cleveland
Cavaliers basketball game and several movie viewings
Program invitations were also sent to transfer students to
participate which had partial impact on the participation
increase
41 1229PROGRAMS PARTICIPANTS
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ORIENTATION amp LEADERSHIP
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Students in all tiered programs complete written assignments
and discuss them with their peers in a conversation
facilitated by a professional student affairs staff member
Assignments are collected and deposited in the Office of
Leadership Programs The Director of Leadership Programs
then assessment rubrics to the various assignments
determine whether or not the desired learning has occurred
for each student
TIER PROGRAM OUTCOME
The assessment results indicate that the activities set up for
the Tier 1 programs provide students with the opportunity to
learn the desired information to increase self-knowledge and
demonstrate it on the various assignments While students
in Tier 2 were able to demonstrate competence regarding
the various aspects of serving as a group as a member
participants sometimes struggled to identify areas of
diversity In Tier 3 participants could readily determine ways
to identify opportunities to utilize their personal strengths
to assist with three of the potential presented challenges
However a lack of understanding was demonstrated in termsof using strengths in the areas of delegation confrontation
and mediation This is likely partially due to the struggles
that students face with these skill sets in their daily lives For
the ldquoLeadership in Actionrdquo program students readily created
scenarios that connected with the initial three principles
of the programs However several concepts related to
ethical leadership including ldquobeing fairrdquo and ldquobeing lovingrdquo
presented some challenges for our students and may be
somewhat attributable to the fact that ldquofairrdquo and ldquolovingrdquo are
rather abstract concepts in comparison to the first
three tenets
LAUNCH Leaders Always Undertake New Challenges
The LAUNCH program provides student leaders with
information considered to be foundational and essential to
serving as an effective leader and beyond Since the creation of
LAUNCH over 350 student leaders have the training program
Following each LAUNCH weekend evaluations are collected
and compiled to determine the effectiveness of the program
in meeting the established outcomes A review of the data
for the past three LAUNCH programs indicates that at least
90 of the participants on average achieved the outcomes
Leadership Scholars Program
The Leadership Scholars Program (LSP) was created in
2010 providing participants with opportunities to increase
their leadership competence through both curricular and
co-curricular activities The program focuses on developing
student leaders of remarkable character who seek to become
agents for transformative change on campus and in their
future professions and communities
Each year the program seeks to enroll a cohort of approximately 20
incoming students Over the past three years the cohort size has been
27 (class of 2018) 19 (2017) and 19 (2016) The cohort size fluctuates
based on how many students choose to accept the scholarship and
attend JCU with 35 scholarships offered from a pool of over 200
applicants
The 2014 JCU Commencement saw the first cohort of LSP students
complete their degrees From the entering cohort in fall of 2010 75 o
the students persisted through graduation When reviewing the reasonfor program participant attrition students most commonly leave to
transfer to another institution in order to pursue a degree not provided
by John Carroll (eg pharmacy musical theater) A less frequent reaso
for student attrition is that some participants struggle to ldquofind their
footingrdquo and struggle with their inability to be elected or selected for
a formal leadership position on campus (eg Student Union senator
Resident Assistant)
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Coordinate and enhance leadership development efforts by
gathering together a committee of professionals around campu
who provide related opportunities to students
bull Begin to measure levels of campus engagement among
commuter students in organizations and activities other than
those provided by commuter services
bull Convene a campus wide meeting to discuss issues and services
relevant to the matriculation and ongoing success of transfer
students
bull Develop electronic messages related to engagement
opportunities to distribute to first year students after the
first six weeks of the fall semester
bull Increase the number of first-year students of color whoparticipate in Tier 1 leadership development programs
bull Help to successfully transition a new co-director of the
Leadership Scholarship Program into hisher role in the progra
bull Develop a follow-up leadership development piece for LAUNCH
(for Leadership Always Undertake New Challenges) participant
after they have transitioned into their leadership roles
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Coming from a high school that focused on leadership andentrepreneurship the leadership development programs
were perfect for me The tiers were focused on self-
discovery and how to handle being on a team I got the chance to know
my strengths and weakness and also to discuss leadership in the worl
of comics Leadership is everywhere if I look for it My freshman year
would have been an entirely diff erent experience if it wasnrsquot for the
leadership programs
- Marie Keita rsquo18 Participant in Tiered Leadership Programs
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Major Facility and Equipment Upgrades Provide
Improved Fitness and Sport Experiences
The Department of Recreation coordinated a number of
renovations and equipment upgrades this past year that
improved student faculty staff and community membersrsquo
experience in our facilities The first major project was the
installation of new flooring in the Fitness Studio where cyclingclasses yoga Zumba and other activities are conducted
giving the space a safer refreshed and modern look
The Corbo Room Improvement Task Force created spring
2014 addressed two necessary improvements including
additional Corbo Room equipment and new flooring in
the cardio area Throughout spring and summer 2015 the
Johnson Natatorium lap pool and diving well were repainted
and re-coated along with a new ultraviolet water treatment
system A new electronic scoreboard was installed which
will certainly improve the competition experience for teams
coaches and fans
Club Sport Members Active in Competition and
Service to Others
There are club sport teams at John Carroll with over 200
student participants The teams include Rowing Field
Hockey Hockey Womenrsquos Basketball Menrsquos Rugby Sailing
Ultimate Frisbee Menrsquos Volleyball Water Polo and Womenrsquos
Volleyball Funded in part by the Student Activity Fee
students manage all operational aspects of club sports
including fundraising membership recruitment and retention
practice and competition scheduling and travel Team
members are also involved in service on a regular basisSome of the programs they support are the Labre Project
Cleveland Clinicrsquos Lerner Center for Autism Project Linus
St Malachis Lunch Program and numerous service projects
offered through JCUrsquos Center for Service and Social Action
Pilot Shadow Program of Intramural Student
Supervisors Shows Promise
The intramural (IM) employees interested in becoming IM
Student Supervisors participated in a new staff development
and training program in which they were paired up to
shadow current IM Student Supervisors during evening or
weekend IM competitions The purpose of this opportunityis to nurture professional development leadership skills and
staff camaraderie as well as to provide on-the-job training
in regards to the duties and responsibilities of an IM Student
Supervisor This shadowing experience allowed for IM staff
to self-identify if they felt prepared to apply for IM Student
Supervisor positions for next year In addition it provided
current supervisors the opportunity to teach others about
the knowledge and skills they utilize in their position The
Department of Recreation will continue to build on this
program in the future
DATA POINTS
Intramural sports
Intramural sports have continued to thrive and excel
offering opportunity for exercise camaraderie and
an environment for creating meaningful relationships
with peers A total of 1963 individuals participated in
intramural sports in 2014-2015 with 901 being unique
participants There were a total of 1620 males and 343
females who engaged in intramural sports In 2013-2014
there was a total of 1794 participants (1415 males and 379
females) engaged in intramural sports
First-year student participation increased by 36 (376
Unique Individuals 2013-2014 511 Unique Individuals 2014-
2015)
First-year student intramural
participation increased by 3636
421
1963 1620 343
INTRAMURAL SPORT PARTICIPANTS
AVERAGE CORBO FITNESSROOM VISITORS PER DAY
Fitness Offerings
There was a 25 increase in student and staff participation
in fitness activities with an average of 289 participants per
week in 2014-2015 in comparison to 232 average participants
per week in 2013-2014
A Pilates and Stretch and Strengthen class have been added
to the list of fitness classes Corbo Fitness Room participation
for the 2014-2015 academic year averaged 421 visitors per
day with the highest participation of 525 visitors per day In
2013-2014 the average visits per day was 398
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RECREATION
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LOOKING AHEAD
bull Improve orientation training and recognition
efforts for all student staff through the previously
implemented team model Update our student
development model through online offerings new
technology and improved leadership strategies to
stimulate growth and self-awareness
bull Collaborate with different departments on
late night programming health and wellness
initiatives and special events to better meet our
students needs interests and to increase student
engagement Focus these initiatives primarily
at first-year students as well as first-time users(those who may not typically utilize our facilities
or services)
bull Provide risk management training for Club Sports
and Building Supervisor staff Utilize John Carroll
and Northeast Ohio resources so as to better
equip staff for emergency action plans responding
to crisies and dealing effectively with conflict
bull Continue to work towards enhancing technology
resources related to daily operations marketing
of services and programs and departmental
communications assessment and evaluation
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Being involved in the Rec department allowed
me to have two supervisor roles These
roles allowed me to have a great deal of
responsibility I was well respected by my peers seen as
a leader on campus and this makes me very proud The
leadership skills I developed will be something I treasure
and will be very valuable to me as I move forward in my
career I learned that I am a strong leader who has the
ability to stand up to her peers even when it is tough I
learned what it means to love your work because I truly
loved working for this department I found that I am
inspired by people around me who have a tremendously
strong work ethic
I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to work for
the Rec department and I know that if I had not had this
opportunity that my time at Carroll would have never been
the same and I would have never grown as a person as
much as I didrdquo
- Kylie Brooks rsquo15 Club Sport Supervisor and Student
Building Supervisor
Working for Intramurals (IM) has given me the identity
that every student searches for when entering a new
experience It has given me the opportunity to take a
better look at who I am as a person and has given me the
opportunity to make lasting relationships with people
who I would have never met had I not worked for the
department Working for IMrsquos is not just a job for me it
gives me my place at JCU
This position teaches me how to be a leader how tomotivate people and how to be confident in various
situations I learn to lead by example everywhere I
go because a person is always representing the Rec
department no matter whatrdquo
- Greg Olenick rsquo16 Intramural Supervisor
10 200 PARTICIPANTS
CLUB SPORT TEAMS
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
University Community Celebrates the
Re-opening of Murphy Hall
The re-opening of Murphy Hall in August 2014 was a major
accomplishment The newly renovated building impressed Murphy
residents as well as alumni faculty and staff who toured the hall
after a number of ribbon-cutting ceremonies Murphy residents
reported that they appreciated the enhanced community and
study space Since many of the residents had lived in the ldquooldrdquo
Murphy they were especially impressed with the improved
lighting the updated bathrooms and the private sinks
While there were some minor complications in the re-opening
related to electricity heating and cooling windows and paint
the overall re-opening process was seamless and exciting The
cross-divisional collaboration that brought this renovation to
completion was tremendous and a source of great pride for
all who participated The Silver Level LEED certification that
was achieved was a great way to conclude the project
Red Carpet Rolled Out for First-Year Students onMove-In Day
It was exciting to open the 2014-2015 academic year with
one of the largest first-year classes in recent history It was
also the first year where students were living in truly social
cohort communities In order to continue the celebration of
the large first year class First-Year Move-In Day was enhanced
to welcome our students with excitement The feedback from
parents was overwhelmingly positive with many of them
thanking staff members for their energy and assistance
Invaluable to the success of the day was the help of the ROTC
cadets Their hard work and limitless energy helped immensely
Newly Developed Room Change Process Policy a Success
The development and implementation of the comprehensive
room change process policy was an achievement for the
Office of Residence Life (ORL) The policy was shared
widely with students ORL Staff and parents to allow for
transparency and clearer communication The policy also
supported Resident Assistants (RAs) and professional staff
members in having a standard point of reference and specific
procedures to follow
Resident Ministry Program Offerings Expand
In addition to the fall semester First-Year Retreat the
Resident Ministers collaborated with students to offer the
Journey Retreat in the spring semester as well as a ldquoRootsrdquo
overnight outdoor retreat to explore intentional living The
Murphy Mass returned to the Murphy Chapel with increased
attendance at both the Mass (average of 40+) and social
afterwards in the Murphy atrium
ORL Staff Recognized at Northeast Ohio Resident
Assistant Conference
The JCU RA delegation was recognized as the ldquoMost Spiritedrdquo at the
Northeast Ohio RA Conference at Baldwin Wallace University Several
Residence Life staff members presented at the conference with two
RA presenters receiving recognition as one of the ldquoTop 10rdquo programs
DATA POINTS
Number of Residential Students
YEAR FALL SPRING
2010-2011 1708 1661
2011-2012 1789 1734
2012-2013 1786 1724
2013-2014 1657 1606
2014-2015 1755 1676
Murphy Hall closed for renovation
Community Development Activities Sponsored by
Resident Assistants
YEAR TOTAL TOTAL PARTICIPANTS
2013-2014 615 6485
2014-2015 727 5181
After having smaller than projected numbers of rising junior
and senior students sign up to live on campus for the 2015-2016
academic year those currently living on campus were surveyed
to learn more about their decision to live off campus The seven
question survey was sent to 475 residents with a response rate of
21 The most significant findings were
bull The greatest factor impacting the decision to live off
campus was finances (45) This was followed closely
by wanting to experience something different than the
residence halls (22) and wanting a greater sense of
independence (21)
bull Monthly rent for the majority of respondents (67) is
$350-$400 per person every month The question did not
ask respondents to quantify what was included in rent
so there are some unknowns Only 15 of respondents
indicated a rent higher than $400 per person every month
bull The most popular month to sign a lease was March
(29) Prior to February when the 2015-2016 Housing
Information became available 53 of the respondents
had signed leases The other 47 of respondents signed
leases in February and March The earliest a lease was
signed was in September (1)
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RESIDENCE LIFE
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bull Including themselves students reported the number
of people who they will be living off-campus with
Four people (33) followed by five people (19)
three people (16) and six people (14)
bull 76 are planning to live in University Heights Shaker
Heights (13) and South Euclid (9) are the other
two cities with the most respondents
These findings will inform messaging and timing of
information about housing for upper-class students This
data also indicates the need to continue to look at the cost
of living on-campus and how the benefits are explained in
relationship to that cost
While these qualitative findings include only one part of the data
collected they still provide strong insight into the residential
experience The data supports the amount of time effort and
resources devoted to developing and strengthening community It
also supports several key learning goals for students who live on
campus The data also clearly demonstrates the concerns about
facilities that have been at the forefront of the work done this
year by the ORL All of these insights will be better informed once
the compilation and analysis of the quantitative data is complete
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Review of ORL structure and staffing
bull Expand knowledge of and competency in academic
processes and procedures to better inform future
collaborations
bull Enhance education around issues pertaining to respect
including but not limited to vandalism safety interpersonal
violence and relationships with non-residence life staff
members serving the residential communities
STUDENT PERSPECTIVES
This was my third year at John Carroll University
and my first year living on campus The amount
of care and concern that I received from my Area
Coordinator Adrian Tamas and all of the Murphy RAs was
amazing I never thought that I would feel that comfortable
away from home but because of the staff in Murphy Hall I
now call John Carroll University home Itrsquos been a wonderfu
year as a resident in Murphy and I cannot wait for my next
and final year Thank you for everythingrdquo
- Ghada Abu Shaweesh rsquo16 Resident
ldquoThree years ago I was a sophomore who lived with great
tension and anxiety I had not yet developed the courage to
grow into the leader who I wanted to be on campus Then I
was selected to be a Resident Assistant From that moment
on I was on a path that would allow me to grow and develop
into a leader on campus a man for others and the person
who I ultimately desired to become I am beyond thankful for
my time with Residence Life The professional staff alongwith my fellow staff members and residents have left their
marks on me I will forever remember the time wersquove spent
together the laughter wersquove shared the critical moments
that have pushed us outside of our comfort zones and the
relationships wersquove cultivated From the bottom of my heart
thank yourdquo
- John Barrett rsquo15 Senior Resident Assistant
81 1621 PARTICIPANTS
RESIDENCE SATISFACTION SURVEY RESPONSE RATE
The ORL staff created a survey focused on the following
areas satisfaction with RA satisfaction with residence hall
space cleanliness and processes assessment of ability to
sleep and study learning as a result of living in a residence
hall and overall satisfaction While the quantitative portions
of the survey are not yet compiled and analyzed the
qualitative data was compiled and reviewed The overall
response rate was approximately 81 of 1621 residents who
received the survey
Some of the key findings
bull Residents overwhelmingly responded that the most
important lesson skill or value learned this year was
about relationships with others Residents described
relationships with roommates learning to live in
community and how to deal with people who were
different Skills and lessons related to living independently
(time management responsibility and accountability)
were the second most frequent responses
bull The respondents most frequently cited that the best
part of their residential experience was related to the
people with whom they lived their roommate and
or floormates Other frequent responses included the
sense of community the RA and the convenience ofliving on campus
bull Cleanliness and other facility issues were the main
concerns that residents cited when asked about what
they would like to see improved about on-campus
living Other frequent responses included the dining
hall loudness of fellow floor members and both the
enforcement of and lack of enforcement of residence
hall policies
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
New Late Night Program Collaborations
Streak the Center programs were held during fall 2014 and spring
2015 to provide students with opportunities to gather together
and participate in a variety of social programs including arts and
crafts entertainment movies food recreation relaxation music
and more This large scale event was made possible through
cross-departmental collaboration between the Office of Student
Activities Student Union Programming Board (SUPB) Orientation
and Leadership Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion
Counseling Center Violence Prevention and Action Center
Residence Life Health Education and Promotion Student Health
and Wellness Center and Recreation This event attracted over
550 students each semester it was held
Infusion of Intergroup Dialogue within iLead Program
The Office of Student Activities (OSA) in collaboration with the
Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion incorporated the ldquoCommon
Groundrdquo workshop within the iLead student organization training
program iLead a day-long leadership training opportunity for
student organizations operates with the goal of providing student
leaders an understanding of the nuts and bolts of running a successful
organization on campus The ldquoCommon Gorundrdquo training facilitated
by staff who are Intergroup Dialogue facilitators and students
who have completed the Intergroup Dialogue class in the fall
provided education on discrimination and oppression Seventy-four
student organization leaders representing 64 organizations were in
attendance at this training Of those who attended 69 completed
program evaluations In the evaluation students were asked to
identify one creative way they could apply what they learned in the
workshop into their organization The results are as follows
bull 31 stated they could raise awareness through discussionor activity and 27 stated by maintaining awareness and
working to make a difference
bull Other responses included education through information
and diversifying organization membership
bull The top three areas students reported they learned more
about during their experience at iLead were dealing with
discrimination advertising and funding policies
Student Leader Team created for Late Night Programming
The OSA developed a team of student leaders tasked with
assisting in the planning promotion and implementation oflate night programming events sponsored through the Office
of Student Activities Leaders were chosen from the current
student programmers that were already active Expectations were
established and provided to SUPB By January 2015 SUPB was
required to plan a reoccurring late night program on campus every
Friday and Saturday during the academic year between the hours
of 10 pm and midnight
DATA POINTS
bull SUPB held 13 additional programs in 2014-2015 with
an increase of 51 more participants in comparison
to the 2013-2014 academic year (66 programs with
8437 attendants in 2013-2014 79 programs with 12787
attendants in 2014-2015) Programs which were added
include Rock Out Your Room Meet the Greeks Step
Afrika and more
bull Comedian Dave Coulier performed duringHomecoming this year and was attended by
approximately 1000 students
bull The fall semester Welcome Back Concert sponsored by
SUPB board attracted 600 additional participants in the
2014-2015 academic year (300 in 2013 ndash 2014 900 in
2014-2015)
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Conduct an assessment of our current large-scale
programming needs to obtain an accurate pulse on the
types of social late-night programming students needand want Explore collaboration opportunities with other
programming departments like Recreation Residence
Life and Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion for
this project
bull Work with departments in Student Affairs and across the
university to identify event attendance tracking software
options to better track event participation
bull Develop a template to help map the university learning
goals to the activities of SUPB and student organizations
in order to create a new assessment plan
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Irsquom the current president of the Paranormal
Research Group The Student Activities
Office has definitely impacted my overall
JCU experience in a positive way The office gave us
the opportunity to strengthen the bonds within our
organization I learned a lot of leadership strategies with
the officersquos help I learned how to manage and finance an
organization while maintaining the fun factor of what an
organization should be [Student Organizations are] so
important to have because [they] allow students to conn
to each other and their community The office off ers a
one of a kind experience here at Carroll and is crucial [fo
students] to get the most out of JCUrdquo
- Bryan Mersol rsquo17 Student Organization President
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Student Feedback Leads to Increased Physician Hours
Anecdotal feedback over the past several years suggested
the need to increase the hours and days of the week that
physicians would see patients in order to better meet
studentsrsquo busy schedules The Student Health and Wellness
Survey was administered and results clearly supported
this need In recent years physicians came to campus on
Mondays (25 hrs) and Thursdays (25 hrs) for a total of fivehours With the new contract physician hours were increased
to eight hours a week on Mondays (4 hrs) and Fridays (4
hrs) As a result physician visits increased by 43 (536
physicians visits in 2013-2014 and 767 in 2014-2015) and
students are very pleased with this improved service
HealthSpot Installation Provides Additional Care
Options for Students
John Carroll is the first college in the United States to provide
physician appointments through a computerized kiosk
called the HealthSpot This technology is at the forefront of
revolutionary high-quality medical care Students are put inface-to-face contact with a healthcare professional via video
screen The kiosk comes equipped with everything they
would need to perform a variety of remote treatments under
the supervision of an on-site medical professional Some of
the common ailments that are able to be addressed through
HealthSpot are Allergies cold and flu cough sinus infections
rashes fever sore throats and more With the installation of
this technology the SHWC is now able to provide students
with medical care five days a week Since November 2014 a
total of 21 students have utilized the HealthSpot
New Contract with Cleveland Clinic Saves Center $15000The SHWC entered into a new contract with the Cleveland
Clinic physicians in an effort to reduce costs With this new
contract and subsequent change in physicians over $15000
in was saved in comparison to last year
Nurses Utilize Brief Motivational Interview Training to
Identify and Intervene with At-risk Students
To properly screen for and address high-risk behaviors in
students visiting the SHWC nurses participated in brief
motivational interview training Motivational interviewing
(MI) supports health behavior change by helping individuals
explore and resolve their ambivalence about change without
evoking resistance MI techniques can be incorporated into
routine patient care Additionally an MI screening form was
completed by 719 students during the spring 2015 semester
Students who screened positive for high-risk behaviors were
engaged in a brief motivational interview with a nurse and
received information to help strengthen their motivation to
change those unhealthy behaviors in order to achieve their
optimum level of wellness
DATA POINTS
The SHWC saw a 7 increase in unique individuals in 2014-2015 and
an overall increase of 10 in the total number of client visits (which
covers all SHWC services) Flu and allergy injections were both up
this year by 21 and 31 respectively
2013-2014 2014-2015
Client Visits 3133 3451
Unique Individuals 1228 1320
Physicians Visits 536 767
Van Runs 270 242
Nutritional Visits 185 123
Sent to Area Health Centers 103 202
STDHIV Clinic 84 46
Gynecological Visits 25 39
Travel Clinic Visits 93 62
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Explore options for obtaining an electronic medical
record program
bull Increase awareness and visibility of the HealthSpot as an
alternative quality health care treatment
bull Support the Universityrsquos learning goals and collaborate
with the student health and wellness group by developing
programs to promote students to be self-health advocates
based on data from the National Collegiate Health
Assessment survey
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working at the Health Center was the first job
I received on campus and it has become like a
second home to me I have had the opportunity to
learn about diff erent privacy policies and how they work in
a college setting as well as bits and pieces about the medical
field coupled with great experience along the way This
department provides students with the care they need to
continue to do well in other areas at JCU by making sure they
get the best care possible and allowing students to share their
problems in all realms of the health world whether physical
or mental They make it possible for all students to feel and
perform their best during their time at JCUrdquo
- Anna Lawler rsquo16 Work Study employee
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Opening of Relaxation Room
Research on college campuses demonstrates that stress
is the number one impediment for academic performance
and overall well-being Therefore the University Counseling
Center (UCC) collaborated with the Grasselli Library in
developing the Relaxation Room located in the Learning
Commons The room provides students with a quiet
welcoming space to learn about and practice a variety of
research-based mind and body stress-reduction techniques
It includes
bull A state-of-the-art massage recliner
bull Guided relaxation audio recordings
bull Computer-based biofeedback programs
bull Psycho-educational books and handouts
bull Yoga mats and meditation rugs
Students can use the Relaxation Roomrsquos resources by signing
up for specific time slots Individual consultation is also
provided for the biofeedback program so students can use itto its fullest potential
Outreach Initiativesrsquo Message is that Help is lsquoWithin
Reachrsquo at the UCC
A programmatic and marketing theme was developed for all
community outreach initiatives titled ldquoWithin Reachrdquo This
past year a total of 22 outreach initiatives offered under
this new marketing theme were offered to students faculty
and staff Programs focused on increasing awareness of
mental health issues among college students and promoting
help-seeking behavior One of the most successful programs
was a dinner and movie night featuring a speaker from theNational Alliance on Mental Illness with over 80 students in
attendance as well as several faculty and staff
Installation of Titanium Scheduling Software
For many years the UCC has used a paper system to collect
and reference student information when visits occur The new
database system Titanium allows the staff to electronically
store student records and access them quickly when
needed This technological solution is critically necessary
in streamlining operations to allow for a seamless client
experience for the students and a more effective working
environment for the UCC staff
DATA POINTS
Total Counseling Services Overall
A total of 254 students received counseling services for the
2014-2015 academic year (4 less students from 2013-2014)
Out of those students 649 (165) were female and 351
(89) were male The highest percentage of students seen
were freshmen at 265 (67) which is consistent with the
2013-2014 year
Most common reasons students visited the UCC in 2014-2015
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Provide staff orientation and training for new UCC
employees (interim director full-time counselor part-
time counselor) and trainees (two doctoral interns one
masterrsquos intern and one psychiatry resident)
bull Continue the implementation of Titanium Scheduling
Software and fully transition to electronic records
bull Expand outreach programming through the Relaxation
Room and the Within Reach event series
of visits are related to anxiety
(53 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to depression
(14 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to academics
(41 Decrease from 13-14)
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
I have had a wonderful experience with the
UCC and have encouraged other friends
who are struggling to go there too No
part of my experience has been negative and I look
forward to my sessions In the short time I have been
going I feel that I have already made tremendous
improvements My only suggestion for improving the
center is to continue to inform students of its resources
and how valuable it can berdquo
- Anonymous student UCC Satisfaction Survey
874
585
348
254 TOTAL STUDENTS THAT RECEIVEDCOUNSELING SERVICES
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Interpersonal Violence Reporting Increase
The Violence Prevention and Action Center (VPAC)
experienced a substantial increase in the amount of time
advocating for survivors of interpersonal violence along with
the total number of students reporting interpersonal violence
incidents in the 2014-2015 academic year These increases
indicate that the awareness of issues related to interpersonal
violence and the need for bystanders to identify and createempathy with those suffering has most likely increased as well
Large-scale Bystander Intervention Training
Conducted with 638 Rising Sophomores
In collaboration with the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
Recovery Resources Residence Life Dean of Students Office
and Health Promotion and Wellness the VPAC Coordinator
successfully conducted Bystander intervention Training
for 638 rising sophomore students Of those 638 students
46 were male and 54 female This training was made
mandatory as a part of the housing selection process
The purpose of this training was to teach students the
concept of bystander intervention A bystander is anyone
who observes an emergency or a situation in which it is
likely that someone could use help Bystander intervention
programs teach people to overcome their resistance to
checking in and helping out These programs have been
found to be very helpful on college campuses to thwart
sexual assault abusive alcohol consumption concerns about
suicide depression and eating disorders
Students also learn how to identify a continuum of
inappropriate sexual behaviors through experiential
activities designed to create empathy with those who have
experienced sexual or dating violence At the end of the
training students develop skills to intervene as a bystander
and make a commitment to intervene before during and
after an incident of sexual or dating violence
Peer Health Advocate Program Exceeds
Membership Goals
One of the VPACrsquos goals this year was to train 10 Peer
Health Advocates by April 2015 Peer Health Advocates are
tasked with educating the campus on a gamut of topics
associated with interpersonal violence including bullying
dating and relationship violence and more This goal was
met and exceeded in January 2015 when a total of 18 Peer
Health Advocates were trained An additional 10 Peer Health
Advocates were trained by Alex Leslie of the Cleveland Rape
Crisis Center in March 2015 ndash for a total of 38 Advocates Peer
Health Advocates facilitated three interpersonal violence
presentations to the following groups of student leaders
Fraternity and sorority new members Panhellenic Council
and participants in the LAUNCH leadership program a core
leadership training for students in prominent leadership
positions on campus
DATA POINTS
Educational Programming
Forty-two educational programs were provided to 1639 individuals
in fall 2014 covering topics such as alcohol sex and consent healthy
relationships and more Seventeen trainings were provided to 777
individuals in spring 2015 covering similar topics When comparing
to the previous year 51 more programs were held in 2014-2015
(39 programs 2013-2014 59 programs 2014-2015) and 40 more
individuals attended these programs (1731 2013-2014 2416 2014-2015)
Bystander Intervention Training
Participants who completed bystander intervention training
completed a survey developed by Recovery Resources to collect
demographic information as well as information related to bystander
behavioral intent and problem gambling knowledge Questions
measured behavioral intent and gambling knowledge Results of this
survey revealed
89
88
92
93
of participants reported feeling a sense of
responsibility to intervene in issues of substance
use sexual violence and mental health problems
of students understand the obstacles to
intervene in these issues
of students plan to use the skills they learned
from the training in the future
of students reported at least one action that they
planned on taking after the training
LOOKING AHEADbull Hire train and supervise a graduate assistant to assist
with programming and outreach initiatives that focus on
interpersonal violence and bystander intervention
bull Develop a new brand for the Violence Prevention and Action
Center including a new logo and brochure
bull Co-teach AR274 Peer Health Advocate Seminar created to
educate ten Peer Health Advocates
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working with Coordinator of the VPAC this the past year
has been a true joy I learned a variety of skills and about
several topics such as bystander intervention signs of
an abusive relationship substance abuse and how to help someone
in a crisis By the end of my senior year I was gave presentations on
my own to students around campus Working with VPAC has made
me a well-rounded student with a large desire to help others in any
way that I can She taught me to be an eff ective presenter and to be a
leader on campus The skills I learned will not only benefit me in my
future career but as a better member in societyrdquo
- Gina Paolini rsquo15 Peer Health Advocate
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KINGS OF THE OAC
A major trophy returned to JCUs campus for the first
time since the 2003-04 school year
John Carrolls all-around effort on the mens side earned the
Blue Streaks the OAC Mens All-Sports Trophy It was the fifth
time in program history John Carroll earned this prestigious
trophy The Men of Carroll finished with 83 points besting
second-place Mount Union who turned in 8025 points
A BUNDLE OF HONORS
Mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik might need to
build a new trophy case for all of his 2014-15 honors
The midfielder was named the 2014 Capital One Academic
All-Americareg of the Year for Division III mens soccer The
honor gave Potocnik his second-straight Capital One
Academic All-Americareg honor having been a second-team
selection in 2013 He became just the second Blue Streak to
earn this prestigious honor joining Mackenzie Griffin (softball
2013) This honor was just the tip of the iceberg for one of
the top players in JCU mens soccer history
Potocnik was one of six student-athletes nationally to be a
part of Northwestern Mutuals Inspiring Potential float in
the Tournament of Rosesreg Rose Parade
In addition Potocnik earned D3soccercom All-America
NSCAAContinental Tire All-Region All-Ohio All-OAC and
Academic All-OAC accolades Finally Potocnik was JCUs
male recipient of the Clyde Lamb Award given to the top
graduating male and female student-athletes at each of the
10 OAC institutions
HISTORY IN THE MAKING
John Carrolls mens tennis team celebrated a program
first this year The Blue Streaks made their first-ever
NCAA Tournament appearance
John Carroll qualified with a 5-4 win over Otterbein in the
championship match of the OAC Tournament John Carroll
would go on to beat Franciscan in the first round of the
NCAA Tournament before bowing out to Kenyon
The Blue Streaks had won five OAC titles prior but the OAC did
not have an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament until recently
NCAA APPEARANCESIn addition to the mens tennis team John Carroll
had three teams and seven individuals qualify for the
NCAA National Championship fields
JCUs football team made its second-straight NCAA
appearance John Carroll rolled past Centre 63-28 in the
first round and held on for a 14-12 win over Wheaton (Ill)
in the second round The Blue Streaks bowed out in the
quarterfinals with a 36-28 loss to the Purple Raiders
The mens basketball team earned its 13th-ever NCAA
Tournament bid The program earned a bid for the first timesince 2010 The womens basketball team earned its second-
straight and second-overall bid to the NCAA Tournament
field
Individually senior Dan Mirman repeated as an All-American
at 149 pounds for wrestling He became JCU wrestlings 106th
All-American Mirman had plenty of company at the NCAA
Wrestling National Championship as seniors Terner Gott and
Todd Gaydosh gave the Blue Streaks three competitors for
the first time since 2005
John Carroll had three members of the cross country team
qualify for the NCAA National Championships in seniorTadhg Karski sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson It marked the first time since 2004 that the
Blue Streaks sent three runners to the cross country NCAA
National Championship Senior Nick Williams qualified for
the NCAA Indoor Track and Field National Championships in
the 60m hurdles while senior Rocky Mitolo qualified for the
NCAA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships in
the shot put
ALL-AMERICANS
Brian Potocnik and Dan Mirman had plenty of company in the
All-American department
Football senior Aramis Greenwood was the most decorated
student-athlete when it came to All-American honors The
wide receiver made the prestigious AFCA Division III All-
America team becoming the first Blue Streak to do so since
2008 and just the eighth overall He would go on to garner
third team honors on the AP Little All-America Team and
honorable mention D3footballcom honors
In all four football players earned All-American honors with
junior offensive lineman Anthony Latina senior linebacker
Kevin Cope and senior quarterback Mark Myers earning
honors from D3footballcom
Senior right-hander Drew Doring earned second team
All-America honors from D3baseballcom and the ABCA
Rawlings He became the first JCU pitcher to earn All-
America honors since 1985
Sophomore Katlyn Spahar was accorded honorable mention
WBCA Division III All-America accolades for her outstanding
performance on the hardwood
INDIVIDUALSTEAMS
4QUALIFIED FOR NCAA NATIONAL
CHAMPIONSHIP FIELDS7
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ATHLETIC HIGHLIGHTS
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RIDING OFF INTO THE SUNSET
An era came to a close this school year as Kerry Volkmann
retired after being the mentor of the John Carroll wrestling
program since 1987
The Hall of Fame coach guided his charges to two national
titles and 47 All-American honors He started the year
winning his 300th dual match in the seasons opening
weekend with a 34-11 win over Niagara County Community
College at the Bob Del Rosa Duals
Over 200 former wrestlers football players coaches
teammates friends and fans of the JCU wrestling program
celebrated Volkmanns legacy in his last home dual
400 AND COUNTING
The OAC mens basketball 400-club inducted
its fifth member this year
John Carroll mens basketball head coach Mike Moran won
his 400th game at JCU with a 97-78 win over Ohio Northern
on December 10
Moran who just completed his 23rd year at JCU entered
the season 35th amongst active Division III coaches in total
wins He now ranks fourth all-time in wins amongst OAC
mens basketball coaching greats
In April Moran was honored by the GCBCA as the recipient
of the Dennis Lustig Golden Deeds Award for his long-time
contributions to basketball in the Cleveland-area
CENTURY MARK
A third coaching milestone occurred for JCUs coaches
this year Mens soccer head coach Hector Marinaro earned
his 100th win with a 3-0 shutout over Muskingum on senior
night
OAC TEAM SUCCESS
John Carroll celebrated a wide-array of achievements
at the team level within the OAC
The mens tennis team won its first OAC title since 2006
John Carroll earned a share of the regular-season crown
before edging Otterbein 5-4 in the championship match of
the OAC Tournament
The mens soccer team was unbeaten in the OAC regular-
season It marked the fifth undefeated and untied regular-
season by an OAC institution since 1984
On the mens side John Carroll had a slew of second-place
OAC finishes The football cross country and indoor track amp
field teams all captured solo possession of second-place in
the OAC The mens basketball and baseball teams tied for
second in their respective regular seasons
Mike Moran won
his 400th game
Menrsquos tennis team
won its first OAC
title since 2006
Hector Marinaro
earned his 100th w
Womens lacrosse
made its long-awai
debut
On the womens side the Blue Streaks volleyball team
returned to the championship match of the OAC Tournament
for the first time since 1995 The womens swimming amp diving
team was undefeated in OAC regular-season dual meets
OAC INDIVIDUAL SUCCESS
John Carroll had 10 individuals earn OAC titles
The womens swimming and diving team led the way with
seven Sophomore Margaret Zagrobelny junior Lindsey Fano
freshman Anne Crowley and senior Victoria Watson led the
way earning OAC gold in the 400-medley relay Watson
would go on to capture first in the 200-freestyle and as part
of the 400-free relay Fano would capture an individual title
in the 100-breast Watson was joined by freshman Megan
Hawk sophomore Amanda Casamatta and senior Katii
Sheffield on the OAC-champion 400-free relay
Senior Rocky Mitolo (shot put) and junior Adam North (long
jump) earned first-place finishes at the outdoor track amp field
championship
Senior Dan Mirman rounded out the titles taking first at
149-pounds in wrestling
THE INAUGURATION
The womens lacrosse team made its long-awaited debut
After having to outlast Clevelands winter weather the Blue
Streaks turned in a 20-10 win over Houghton on February 28
The team would go on to finish 10-5 and earn the No 2 seed
in the OAC Tournament
STELLAR COACHING
John Carroll is blessed with stellar coaching for its
student-athletes Two Blue Streak coaches were
recognized by their peers this year
Laura Rodeffer was named the OAC Volleyball Coach of the
Year She continues to have her Blue Streaks on the rise
Rodeffers team turned in a 23-7 record in 2014 and were in
the hunt for the OAC regular-season title until the last week
of the season
Shaun Keenan earned OAC Mens Tennis Coach of the Year
honors for helping guide the mens tennis team to one of the
best seasons in program history
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AMONG THE BEST IN THE
REGION AND OHIO
John Carroll had 29 student-athletes earn All-Region honors
while 17 added All-Ohio honors for the year
Baseball senior Drew Doring led the way The senior right-
hander was tabbed as the 2015 Mid-East Regional Pitcher of
the Year by both D3baseballcom and ABCARawlings
Note In elect sports it is possible to earn multiple All-Region and All-Ohio
honors so each student-athlete was counted once per sport they played
Additionally some sports do not have All-Region or All-Ohio honors
OAC MAJOR AWARD
WINNERS - PLAYERS
JCUs student-athletes were amongst the best in the
conference with six players taking home major awards
from the OAC
John Carroll had a trio of players on honors for their stellar
play on the pitch Senior Brian Potocnik was the Mens SoccerMidfielder of the Year while junior teammate Jimmy Mattina
was the Mens Soccer Defender of the Year On the womens
side senior Haley McDonald took home Goalkeeper of the
Year accolades
On the diamond senior Drew Doring was the Kent Tekulve
Pitcher of the Year He was the first JCU hurdler to earn this
honor since Luke Adkins in 2004
On the gridiron junior Kevin Cope was named the Gene
Slaughter Most Outstanding Linebacker It was the second-
straight year JCU has taken home the conferences top
linebacker honor On the hardwood sophomore KatlynSpahar gave JCU back-to-back Helen Ludwig Player of the
Year accolades
ALL-OAC HONORS
John Carroll had 136 student-athletes earn All-OAC
honors this year
Football led the way with a school-record 20 selections The
Blue Streaks picked up 22 honors from the outdoor track
and field teams with 12 from the men and 10 on the womens
side Mens indoor track and field (nine) baseball (eight) and
womens swimming and diving (eight) rounded out the top six
Note Each member of the swimming and diving team earning All-
OAC honors was counted once Each member of the track and field
team earning All-OAC honors was counted once for cross country
once for indoor and once for outdoor
HITTING THE BOOKS
As mentioned earlier mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik was
named the Capital One Academic All-Americareg of the Year for
Division III mens soccer He had an abundance of company as
numerous Blue Streaks really buckled down in the classroom
Football senior safety Brody Zangaro earned second team
Capital One Academic All-Americareg honors for the second
straight year On the district level Potocnik Zangaro and
baseball junior right-hander Aaron Lapaglia earned Capital
One Academic All-District accolades
Wrestling sophomore Sal Corrao and senior Todd Gaydosh
earned NWCA Scholar All-American honors Womens
swimming and diving junior Lindsey Fano was a CSCAA
Individual Scholar All-American Cross country senior Nicki
Bohrer sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson were named USTFCCCA All-Academic honorees
for cross country Rounding out the honors were seven
members of the softball team who all earned NFCA Scholar-
Athlete distinctions
Potocnik and softball senior right-hander Rachel Byrnes were
JCUs recipients of the Clyde Lamb Awards
Additionally 83 student-athletes were honored with
Academic All-OAC honors
Note Select honors from the Capital One Academic All-Americareg
program have not been released yet
83 STUDENT983085ATHLETES WERE HONORED
WITH ACADEMIC ALL983085OAC HONORS
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VISIONJohn Carroll University will graduate individuals of intellect and
character who lead and serve by engaging the world around them
and around the globe
MISSIONAs a Jesuit Catholic university John Carroll inspires individuals to excel
in learning leadership and service in the region and in the world
CORE VALUES
The Universityrsquos core values include a commitment to
learning in order to create
bull An environment of inquiry which embraces Jesuit
Catholic education as a search for truth where faith and
reason complement each other in learning In pursuit of
our educational mission the University welcomes the
perspectives and participation in our mission of faculty
staff students and alumni of all faiths and of no faith
bull A rigorous approach to scholarship that instills in our
graduates the knowledge eloquence sensitivity and
commitment to embrace and to live humane values
bull A campus committed to the intellectual spiritual
emotional and physical development of each student
bull An inclusive community where differing points of view
and experience are valued as opportunities for mutual
learning
bull A culture of service and excellence that permeates
every program and office
bull A commitment to sharing our gifts in service to each
other and the community
bull A campus that responds to demographic economic
and social challenges
bull An appreciation that our personal and collective
choices can build a more just world
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
The following initiatives are essential to the University
being recognized as a center of learning and service
bull Create a diverse community of faculty staff alumni
and friends dedicated to advancing the Universityrsquos
vision mission and core values
bull Create a learning community of outstanding teacher-scholars characterized by the commitment to
student achievement
bull Create a talented cohort of service-oriented staff
committed to achieving and being recognized as a
center of learning and service
bull Recruit enroll retain and graduate a talented
diverse student body prepared for todayrsquos global
reality and committed to learning leadership and
service that will engage the world
bull Secure resources necessary to foster an
extraordinary learning experience and promote John
Carrollrsquos mission as a Jesuit Catholic university
bull Assist in responding to demographic economic and
social challenges in our region in order to support
investment and employment opportunities and build
confidence in our shared future
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LOOKING AHEAD
Furthering Student Development and Engagement by
bull Communicating and refining the process around the
Team Service Award
bull Utilizing Student Athletic Advisory Committee
meetings to record service activity share information
about service experiences enhance communicationamong athletes and to get feedback on departmental
decision-making
bull Exploring new and improved ways to obtain feedback
about the student-athlete experience
bull Utilizing social media in a more intentional way to
engage students in support of our programs
Developing and Implementing Advancement and
Alumni Engagement strategies by
bull Working towards more efficient exchange of
information regarding athletic related gifts to includefollow-up with donors
bull Capitalizing on opportunities both on campus and
on the road to gather alumni parents and donors in
support of our teams
bull Implementing a spending plan for Blue Gold funds
targeting specific program needs and the goal of
recognizing program success and student-athletes
bull Expanding upon the senior student-athlete social with
additional contact and potential awards program
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
In my final years I could not be more excited about
the future of student-athletes at John Carroll From
a football perspective people like Tom Arth Brian
Cochran Brandon Staley Matthew Feeney DJ Debick and
Ryan Gravel are people I had the pleasure of working with and
who have proven how vital they are to our university beyond
football With more time and energy being invested in our
athletic programs recently results have followed along quickl
In a hotbed for extremely high quality individuals Northeast
Ohio is a competitive area for colleges to compete for student
athletes If I had one message for the administration at John
Carroll as a proud graduate enthused about the direction of
our school it would read Strike while the iron is hot In a
continued investment in our programs and more importantly
our student-athletes results will reciprocate the process I
really believe in the message John Carroll has to off er As
someone who also had the opportunity of being a work study
student in the athletic department I am confident that our
coaches and athletic staff are a living example of that message
and we should be proud I hope other students experiences ca
continue to blossom beyond what I know now I am enthralled
to see John Carroll athletics continue to growrdquo
- Marty Gibbons rsquo15 Football
What did you learn as a result of your participation in
varsity athletics
bull Academics was the first priority very challenging as a
varsity athlete
bull Value of holistic development the need to get
involved in co-curricular learning experiences
bull Time management skills
bull Critical importance of teammate friendships and
relationships with coaching staff
bull Development of healthy coping skills and resiliency by
mediating conflicts andor adversity in sport school or
personal life
bull Leadership skills
bull Identity development (who I am who I want to be
and what I value)
What were some of your challenges as a varsity athlete
bull Frustration of not winning
bull Coaching transitions
bull Team leadership struggles
bull Balancing responsibilities
bull Scheduling
Furthering academic excellence and student success by
bull Continuing to identify and communicate new and refine existing
academic support mechanisms for students
bull Working collaboratively with the advising office faculty
representative and registrarrsquos office to refine communicationwith and among student-athletes in relation to eligibil ity and
scheduling issues
bull Implementing the first phase of the Faculty Mentor Program
Participating in university and departmental strategic planning
efforts by
bull Conducting a cost-benefit analysis in conjunction with the
Strategic Budgeting Task-Force which identifies the value of
student-athletes and programs for admissions advancement
and student life
bull Continuing to work towards securing the necessary resources for
continued success by attracting qualified student-athletes who will
thrive at JCU and external support through engaged alumni friends
and sponsorships
bull Continuing to identify and communicate priority needs for
student success program excellence department functionality
and retention of students and staff
682 PARTICIPANTS IN 23 ATHLETIC SPORTS
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Responding to Student Concerns
Regarding Police Violence
The death of Tamir Rice on November 23 2014 and other
African American males across the country brought many
concerned students to the CSDI (The Center for Student
Diversity and Inclusion) staff to discuss their fear anger and
frustrations The conversations reminded staff that many
of our students of color particularly men feel unsafe bothon-and off-campus simply because of their race In response
the CSDI staff developed a number of programs to promote a
space for dialogue prayer and action Examples of programs
included Emergency Community Meeting Campus Vigil for
Ferguson PBSrsquos Every Motherrsquos Son Point of View Film Black
and Blue A Discussion on the American Justice System and
Moment of Silence for Lives Lost Due to Police Brutality
Hosted annual conference for Ohio Consortium of
Multicultural Centers in Higher Education
This past May John Carroll welcomed multicultural center
professionals from sixteen colleges in Ohio for an annualconference The theme was The Changing Landscape of
Diversity in Higher Education The consortiumrsquos mission
is to ldquopartner with and enhance our work in diversity for
the benefit of our institutions and our respective local
communitiesrdquo The goal of the conference was to identify
explore and discuss information about current trends and
shifts in serving and meeting the educational cultural and
social needs of diverse student populations
Educational Programs and Participation Data
The CSDI staff coordinated 32 programs with more than 2800
participants Some examples include Safe Zone Training
Student of Color Retreat Loteria (Mexican Bingo) The ldquoNrdquo
Word Dialogue and the annual Celebrate Diversity Week
The CSDI staff also facilitated a number of student and staff
training programs on issues of diversity and inclusion for six
Residence Life professional staff 49 Resident Assistants 38
Cultural Student Leaders and eight Peer Health Advocates
Implementation of Intergroup Dialogue
Common Ground AR195
Twenty-five students (14 fall and 11 spring) participated
in two offerings of the inaugural Intergroup Dialogue
course this past year The course was developed to provide
students an opportunity to dialogue with their peers about
diversity issues and to deepen their understanding of otherrsquos
perspectives under the guidance of trained facilitators
DATA POINTS
Twenty-five student leaders representing five Cultural Student
Organizations attended a leadership development workshop The
leaders were asked to complete a survey to assess their learning
which reflected a 28 response rate The data revealed that the
workshop increased studentsrsquo awareness skills and knowledge
of being a cultural student leading a cultural organization and
their role on campus Although the response rate was lower than
desired it does appear that the training had a positive impact onparticipants It is our intention to offer this training annually to
Cultural Organization Leaders
CSDI staff were invited by the Office of Residence Life to provide
diversity and inclusion education to Resident Assistants (RAs) during
their annual August training Forty-nine RArsquos participated in the
training Prior to the training the RAs completed a pre-assessment
questionnaire and immediately after they completed a post-
assessment questionnaire All 49 RAs completed both pre and post
assessments Results indicated that the RAs had a better awareness
and appreciation for issues of diversity and inclusion at JCU
The training introduced the RAs to the CSDI staff which led to many
different program collaborations throughout the year In addition
the Residence Life professional staff also requested additional
diversity and inclusion training and education as part of their
ongoing professional development
Streak Week
During Streak Week 540 first year students watched a theatricalperformance ldquoBlinkrdquo portraying acts of intolerance that have
occurred on our very own campus Every student completed an
assessment immediately following the performance and a question
and answer session by a student panel was conducted Here were
some of the key findings
93
92
94
78
87
of participants agreed or strongly agreed that ldquoBlinkrdquo
increased their awareness of diversity
and multicultural issues
of participants agreed or strongly agreed that ldquoBlinkrdquo
challenged them to reflect on their own identities
agreed or strongly agreed that they learned at least
one thing they will use in their interaction with others
agreed or strongly agreed that ldquoBlinkrdquo challenged
them to reflect on their own biases
of participants agreed or strongly agreed that ldquoBlinkrdquo
helped them to have a greater appreciation for the
value of diversity
RAs completed diversityand inclusion Training
32 2800PROGRAMS PARTICIPANTS
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DIVERSITY amp INCLUSION
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STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Knowing that we all have the power to make
a diff erence when it comes to combating
discrimination bias and injustice is a
powerful thought In my organization we all can hold
each other accountable for our words and actions I
know personally that Rhapsody Blue would like to be an
advocate for social justice around campus
- Brian Holler lsquo17 Vice President and Financial Offi cer
Rhapsody Blue
Because the national organization we are affiliated
with (Pencils of Promise as well) works on improving
access to quality education internationally one of the
things I thought about from these activities is that in
our [group] meetings discussions and activities it is
important to frame [what we do] in terms of issues of
social justice rather than assisting in providing lsquocharityrsquo
to those lsquoless fortunatersquo It is about empowerment rather
than pity- Melissa Fower President for Pencils of Promise
Some of the attitudes towards oppression or lack of
awareness [about it] utterly frighten me as a cultural
leader on campus For this to be a University that claims
their students to be ldquomen and women for othersrdquo some
of our own leaders lack empathy and knowledge My
goal is to stop these attitudes and educate JCUrsquos campus
through our programming
-Mercedes Lewis President for African American
Alliance
The fall 2014 Multicultural Retreat was designed to provide a
safe space for students from underrepresented populations
to address their social cultural and spiritual developement
Twenty students participated and 50 of them completed
an on-line survey a few days after they returned to campus
Survey results revealed the following
90
100
LOOKING AHEADCSDI has set these strategic goals for the upcoming
academic year
bull Work with the Office of Institutional Diversity and
Inclusion to co-sponsor an event
bull Develop a marketing plan to increase the
participation of students in the Intergroup Dialogue
course with the goal of enrolling a minimum of ten
students per section
bull Compare the retention rate from the first to second
year and the 6-year graduation rate for students from
underrepresented populations
bull Evaluate the Pathways to Success program and
implement changes to improve the orientation
experience for first-year students from
underrepresented populations
of the participants responded that they agreed
or strongly agreed that the retreat
bull provided them an opportunity to learn
something about themselves
bull provided them the opportunity to get to know
other students better
of participants responded that they agreed or
strongly agreed that the retreat
bull provided a better understanding of bias
incidents on campus
bull provided tools that would help them address
bias and discrimination on campus
bull helped them learn at least one thing to improve
their interactions with others
20 PARTICIPANTSMulticultural Retreat
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Addressing Title IX and Campus SaVE Act
Through weekly meetings with the JCU Police Department
(JCUPD) the Violence Prevention and Action Center
Coordinator (VPAC) the Associate Dean of Students and the
Title IX Coordinator there has been increased communicationregarding Title IX procedures and practices The Dean of
Students Office (DOS) has seen an increase in the number
of students reporting incidents of interpersonal violence
leading to resolution through the conduct process Two
significant changes to the conduct process include allowing
parents and attorneys to serve as advisors and having the
VPAC Coordinator serve as a confidential reporter
Supporting Student Success with
Academic Colleagues
Through collaborative efforts and the implementation of
best practices the DOS was able to accomplish a number
of projects and goals to support student success Fr Bernie
McAniff SJ continued to teach Freshman Year Seminar and
AR 120 Purpose and Place Exploring Campus Community
and Self Dr Sherri Crahen continued to serve as Chair of the
CARE Team and collaborated with Dr Maryclaire Moroney
Assistant Provost for Academic Advising and Student
Success and Dr Anne Kugler Associate Academic Vice
President for Faculty Development and Summer Programs
to create the ldquoGuide to Responding to Students in Distressrdquo
as well as a one page reference titled ldquoSupporting Student
Success Networkrdquo
EMT Pilot Training Program
Collaborations at JCU and with the Cleveland Clinic resulted
in an on-campus EMT Training for students The DOS worked
with JCUPD JCU EMS Dr Kathy Lee Director Pre-Health
Professions Program Cleveland Clinic EMS and Dr George
Lewindowski Physician in Residence to develop a pilot
program providing EMT training to students interested in
serving as volunteers with JCU EMS Prior to school starting in
August 2015 an intensive 150 hour three week course will be
offered to 14 pre-identified students Depending on the pilot
programrsquos success consideration will be given in the future tooffer students academic credit for this training
STUDENTS ATTENDED
2874 54 MASSES
39 DECREASE
in drug violations
Bystander Intervention Training Provided to
638 Rising Sophomores
The DOS partnered with Recovery Resources Cleveland Rape
Crisis Center Office of Residence Life VPAC Coordinator
Health Educator and Communications Coordinator to
implement bystander intervention training to 638 rising
sophomores prior to their participation in the housing lottery
Sophomores completed
Bystander Intervention Training
OUTREACH SERVICES
Providing compassionate and timely pastoral care to students
in need is at the heart of Fr Bernie McAniffrsquos work as the
Assistant Dean of Students This past year Fr Berniersquos
personal meetings with students have increased by 20 from
99 in 2013-2014 to 125 in 2014-2015 Additionally Fr Bernie
celebrated 54 Masses attended by 2874 students revived the
Knightsrsquo of Columbus a 30 member student organization
and was recognized as Advisor of the Year for his efforts by
Student Union Sadly four JCU students passed away since
June 2014 Fr Bernie provided pastoral counseling for each of
these studentsrsquo families and JCU friends as well as for students
who were hospitalized with serious health conditions
DATA POINTS
Conduct Violation Overview
From the previous academic year there was a 27 overall
increase in conduct violations Despite a downward trend over
the past several years in alcohol violations this year saw a
19 increase Whereas last year saw a 37 increase in drug
violations this year showed a 39 decrease There was an
increase in violations of the Interpersonal Violence Policy (9
violations in 2013-2014 and 16 violations in 2014-2015) The
DOS believes this increase in reporting and violations is largely
due to the hiring of a Title IX Coordinator and two significant
changes to the conduct process allowing parents and638
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DEAN OF STUDENTS
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LOOKING AHEAD
bull Continue to identify and recommend appropriate
action steps related to Title IX and the federal
guidelines within the Campus SaVE Act
bull Develop and implement the DOS Risk Audit
Action Plan
bull Foster relationships and work collaborativelywith new academic leaders to identify and
remove obstacles from studentsrsquo ability to thrive
academically and socially at John Carroll
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
It feels like yesterday that I was just
starting and here I am having my
last day of work and classes for my
freshman year I just wanted to thank the Dean
of Students Office for allowing me to work
with such a great group of individuals Each
time I go into work I am excited to see what the
day holds I appreciate all the time eff ort and
patience the staff in the Office have put into
teaching me I cannot wait to work again with
you all next yearrdquo
- Toren Bakula lsquo18 Work Study employee
735
64
79
71of respondents took
responsibility for
their actions
of respondents
clearly defined
who influenced
their decision
clearly identified
who was impacted
by their behavior
85
were able to articulate
the character of the
person they are trying
to become
respondents did not
have another violation
after submitting the
reflection
attorneys to serve as advisors during the hearing process and
having the VPAC Coordinator serve as a confidential reporter
Fifty-three students (39 men 14 women) found responsible
for student conduct violations were asked to complete a
reflection exercise as part of their sanctions The reflection
questions were aimed to measure three learning goals
Student violators will
1) Acknowledge that their actions impact the
community
2) Recognize that they have options available to them
when making decisions about their behavior
3) Act in accordance with the universityrsquos expectations
for their behavior
Here were the key findings
STUDENT
CONDUCT
VIOLATIONS 14 39
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Revitalizing Inter-Fraternity Council through
Engaged Leaders
The main goal this past year was to attract elect and
develop engaged fraternity leaders to commit to the
redevelopment of the Inter-Fraternity Council (IFC) IFC is
the governing body of the four international fraternitieshere at John Carroll Prior to elections the Fraternity
Sorority Advisor (FSA) engaged fraternity leaders in many
conversations regarding the need to revitalize IFC on campus
and how it can have a positive impact on the growth
strength and reputation of their community
New IFC executive board officers were elected for 2015 Their
leadership positive attitude commitment to IFC and to inter-
fraternal brotherhood synergy and accountability has been
key in the rebirth of IFC They have accomplished many goals
in just the few months they have been in office such as
bull IFC by-laws were completely updated through aninter-fraternal and representative committee
bull IFC executive board members engaged fraternity
leaders in a discussion on the mission and vision of
IFC and what role each fraternity and member holds
in its success
bull Addressed the need for fraternities to go beyond
philanthropy to service by partnering with Clevelandrsquos
Domestic Violence and Childrsquos Advocacy Center
bull IFC made inroads with all the chapters in terms of
changing the emphasis of doing only what is best for
my fraternity to doing what is best for all fraternitiesandor Greek community
Sororities Improve Governance within
Panhellenic Association
The JCU College Panhellenic Association is the governing
body of the five international sororities here at JCU Chi
Omega Gamma Phi Beta Kappa Alpha Theta Kappa
Delta and Kappa Kappa Gamma This past year the FSA
provided significant advising and education to chapter and
Panhellenic leaders on the proper operations of a Panhellenic
Association Outgoing and incoming Panhellenic executive
board officers exhibited great enthusiasm patience andadaptability through some changes to improve democratic
processes learn about NPC unanimous agreements policies
and best practices and how their own national organizations
support and are connected to NPC
Greek Week Refocuses on Universityand Fraternal Mission and Values
The fraternity and sorority community members were
challenged to reflect on the purpose of Greek Week based
on the common values stated in JCUrsquos and fraternity and
sorority lifersquos mission statements leadership character
academic excellence service and friendship Based on
these reflections it was determined that past behaviors
during Greek Week more often than not did not support
mission and values of fraternity and sorority life nor JCUrsquos
To restore integrity to the community and to align Greek
Week events with the values of our fraternal and JCU
community significant changes were made
Changes made included
bull significantly reduce the number of events and
days of competitive events
bull plan activities that showcase the values of inter
national fraternities and sororities
bull no overall winners of Greek Week
General feedback from fraternity and sorority members
was that they really enjoyed Greek Week Many
commented on how they didnrsquot feel stressed out
or too exhausted to participate fully in their normalresponsibilities such as going to class turning in class
assignments taking tests going to work fulfilling service
hours working in the lab etc They also commented on
how ldquofun and laid backrdquo events seemed to be and how
the lack of focus on competition allowed for all members
to not get entangled in disagreements as in yearrsquos past
Resolution of Risk Management Concerns
at Off-Campus Establishment
The FSA worked with the Office of Legal Affairs Student
Activities and the JCUPD to address risk management
issues related to social events at a popular localestablishment at which alcohol is served Through
collective efforts the establishment agreed to resolve
our concerns and to follow all of JCUrsquos risk management
policies for student events with alcohol A new contract
is currently being drafted for any student organization
seeking to hold an event with alcohol at this location
505 333 172
FRATERNITY AND SORORITY MEMBERS
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FRATERNITY amp SORORITY
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DATA POINTSGreek participants in
bystander intervention training142
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working closely with our advisor I have been
able to accomplish great things With her
knowledge of Greek and Student Aff airs she has
been very helpful in providing information for us as student
leaders and John Carroll students overall I learn something
new every day from her She teaches me how to strengthen
my leadership skills as well as how to be a better student I
know whenever I have a question about anything she will be
there for me She has really taught me how to hone in on myskills and excel at my position
This department is so important to me because I live and
breathe Greek Life being President of Panhellenic The
department has taught me to not only care about myself and
my own sorority but take a step back and appreciate each
of the chapters what they have to off er and each of their
membersrsquo opinions Hopefully we can continue to grow our
community and our presence on campus to create a positive
image of fraternity and sorority liferdquo
- Alexandra Bernitt rsquo16 President Panhellenic Association
PARTICIPATION DATA
bull A total of 142 fraternity and sorority members
participated in bystander intervention training
hosted by the Violence Prevention and Action
Center Health Promotion and Wellness and
the JCU Police Department
bull Total number of participants who participated
in Lip Sync Over 1100
bull Greek Week raised $3500 for the Greater
Cleveland Fisher House Campaign
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Provide leadership development opportunities that
prepare fraternity and sorority members to lead in
their individual organizations the Panhellenic andInterfraternity Councils as well as the greater JCU
community
bull Create a fraternity and sorority community committed
to JCUrsquos Jesuit and Catholic mission and identity and
to their common interfraternal mission and values
bull Educate fraternity and sorority members
especially key organizational leaders in areas of
risk management and liability to promote holistic
membership development
65 CHI OMEGA
66 GAMMA PHI BETA
68 KAPPA ALPHA THETA
69 KAPPA DELTA
65 KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA
4 0 BETA THETA PI
32 DELTA TAU DELTA
35 LAMBDA CHI ALPHA
65 SIGMA PHI EPSILON
SORORITIES
FRATERNITIES
$3500 RAISED FOR THE GREATERCLEVELAND FISHER HOUSE
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Participated in Bystander intervention Training
of Rising Sophomores
The Health Promotion and Wellness coordinator collaborated
with the Violence Prevention and Action Center Coordinator
Residence Life Dean of Students and Recovery Resources
to educate 638 rising sophomores on bystander intervention
This training was made mandatory for all rising sophomoresas a part of the 2015-2016 housing selection process
Provided Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention
for College Students (BASICS)
The goal of BASICS is to reduce risky behaviors and harmful
consequences of alcohol abuse Based on an interview with
and questionnaires filled out by the student regarding their
drinking behaviors objective feedback is provided by a
trained BASICS professional This program is offered to JCU
students who either violate the Student Code of Conduct or
want to explore their alcohol and drug use This year a total
of 51 students were referred for this intervention resulting in
a 150 increase from the 2013-2014 year Of those students
who received BASICS interventions
Peer Health Advocate Program Expanded
to Better Meet Student Needs
The coordinator trained 23 Peer Health Advocates (PHAs)
this past academic year The training focused on programdevelopment and execution as well as the skills knowledge
and attitudes necessary to be an effective peer advocate
PHAs facilitate programs for and with students in the
residence halls student organizations classrooms athletic
teams and more They also staff the Resource Room at the
Student Health and Wellness Center Additional expectations
for PHAs include
bull Executing interactive positive fun and non-
judgmental programming
bull Creating awareness of health topics affecting JCU
students through such means as posters social mediacampaigns newsletters Carroll News editorials public
service announcements one-on-one interactions
tabling at health education initiatives and general
availability for program participation
bull Helping students find long-term and appropriate
on and off-campus resources to support healthy
behaviors by making referrals for at-risk students
to the appropriate professionals These resources
included Health Education Residence Life Counseling
Center Health Services Violence Prevention Action
Center JCU Police Department etc
bull Participating in ongoing training on a wide variety
of health and wellness topics and assist with the
facilitation of bi-weekly Wellness in the Stacks
programming in the Library Learning Commons
Approval of AR274 A Peer Health Advocate Seminar
This past spring JCUrsquos Public Health Committee officially
approved AR 274 It will be offered for the first time in fall
2015 This course was specifically developed to provide an
academic anchor to the leadership training and development
of the Peer Health Advocates and to provide them the
necessary resources skills and information to assist theirpeers in a successful undergraduate experience Students will
learn about various health topics affecting college students
as well as program design and implementation
92
58
54
33
100
exceeded the number of alcoholic drinks
consumed the last time they partied or
socialized compared to the overall JCU
student population
overestimated the amount of alcohol
that a typical JCU student consumes
did something they later regretted
50 forgot where they were or what
they did and 25 got in trouble with
the police within the last 12 months as a
consequence of drinking
felt overwhelmed by all they had to do
and 25 felt sad within the past 2 weeks
of those seen were referred to on-campus
resources including the University
Counseling Center Violence Preventionand Action Center andor academic deans
(compared to NCHA data 2013)
23Peer Health Advocates (PHAs)were trained this past academic year
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HEALTH AND WELLNESS
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DATA POINTS
What We Know Data on First-Year Studentsrsquo
Alcohol Consumption
We have completed our eighth year of collecting information
regarding alcohol consumption of first-year students through
AlcoholEdu AlcoholEdu incorporates the latest evidence-
based prevention methods to create a highly personalized
on-line education user experience that inspires students to
reflect on and consider changing their drinking behaviors
Pre and post-exams and behavioral surveys are administered
a total of three surveys At John Carroll it is mandatory for all
first-year students to complete this training
This year there was a 99 response rate This excellent
compliance rate can be attributed to increased communication
with the students non-completion sanctions and collaboration
with Resident Assistants Here are some key findings about our
first-year studentsrsquo alcohol consumption
bull The rate of high risk drinkers has decreased since
beginning this analysis in 2007 The rate of non-
drinkers has increased by 3 since 2007
bull Our first-year non-drinking students exceed those
reported by other Jesuit colleges and universities
Additionally rates of lightmoderate and high-risk
drinkers are lower than surveyed Jesuit counterparts
bull After completing the entire AlcoholEdu training 88
of students reported that the course prepared them
to make responsible decisions about drinking
Impact of Alcohol Education Classes
This past year 65 students were sanctioned to take an
alcohol education class due to violations of the Universityrsquosalcohol policy These classes included an emphasis on
bystander intervention as well as the Good Samaritan
Policy Students were asked to complete an assessment
after participating in the class With 51 of the 65 students
completing the assessment the response rate was 79 Here
are two of the main findings from this assessment
Health and Wellness Programs
Various health education programs were presented to nearly
1700 students Our alcohol awareness presentations are very
popular and highly requested by Resident Assistants and
student organizations Over 300 students participated in
alcohol awareness presentations and completed assessments
afterward Here are some of the findings
73
94
99
79
71
strongly agree that they can recognize the
signs of someone who is intoxicated
strongly agree that they are willing tointervene if they see someone who has had
too much to drink
strongly agree or agree that they learned
something about how frequently the average
the JCU student drinks
of students surveyed recognize the difference
between perceptions and actual drinking rates
of JCU students
listed the lsquoGood Samaritan Policyrsquo as a
correct response to identifying the name
of a specific policy
Wellness in the Stacks
students participated in Wellness in the Stacks
programming within the Library Learning
Commons Students participated in Pinterest
painting bamboo plant construction henna
tattoos making heart-healthy trail mix
aromatherapy therapy dogs and others and were providedwith stress-relief information When asked on a short survey
ldquowithin the last 12 months how would you rate the overall level
of stress you have experiencedrdquo 29 indicated tremendous or
more than average stress While 91 felt ldquoless stressed after
attending stress-freeWellness in the Stacksrdquo events
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Revise the BASICS health assessment for students who
violate the marijuanaother drug policy to better meet
their needs
bull Expand health promotion program offerings through
the implementation of initiatives developed solely by
Peer Health Advocates as a result of their coursework in
AR 274 Peer Health Advocate Seminar
bull Develop a comprehensive program to reduce alcohol-
related incidents off-campus in collaboration with
Residence Life
bull Increase fraternity and sorority membersrsquo knowledge of
high-risk drinking through risk reduction efforts
students were presented withvarious health education programs1700
OVER
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Staff Display Adaptability with Increased
Departmental Expectations and Staff Changes
This year brought significant challenges some new and some
persistent that truly pushed the JCU Police Department
(JCUPD) to its capacity Similar to years past JCUPD has
experienced significant officer turnover with six resignations
and two newly hired offi
cers Many police departments evenfor larger municipalities are dealing with a decrease in the
number and qualifications of job applicants The department
is working closely with Human Resources to recruit hire and
train well qualified individuals
Other challenges include the increased number of
background checks requested by students and university
employees This is a time consuming process for the front
office staff and was the fifth most frequent duty recorded
by the JCUPD this academic year Lastly given the federal
guidelines within the Campus SaVE Act and Title IX JCUPD
has new demands and expectations that also require much
investigative time and reporting
Despite these challenges the entire staff has responded with
the highest level of professionalism collaboration and vigor
It will be important for JCUPD to continue to reconsider
processes and departmental responsibilities in order to
respond as effectively as possible to these challenges
DATA POINTS
to JCUPD Compared to last year this
is a 47 increase in calls largely due
to adding new duties to the call list
In 2013-2014 there was only a 17
increase in calls
The top five reasons and their frequencies are as follows
1747 Admittance into roomfacility
1690 Building check
1078 Non-secured area
754 Maintenance concern
594 Background checksFingerprints
Criminal reports totaled 183 with the top reports listed as
32 Underage Persons Offenses (Alcohol)
32 Theft
22 Criminal mischief
Non-criminal reports totaled 180 with the top reports listed as
47 Illness ndash Transport
27 Auto Accident - Property Damage Only
18 Property - LostMissing
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Improve our training and capacity to perform
reporting and investigative functions related to
Title IX and interpersonal violence concerns
bull Enhance marketing and education regarding
JCUPD services to more fully realize and perpetuatethe credibility of the organization as a police
department serving all members of the JCU
community
bull Transition our current Incident Report form to an
Access database to enhance the tracking of incidents
and reporting functions
bull Review processes and responsibilities in light
of expectations and work force capacity
bull Identify and implement specialty areas for
our three sergeants
$450000
9674
was generated through the
sale of parking permits and
issuance of citationsIN REVENUE
Department Exceeds Revenue Expectations
Parking Manager Patti Taylor devoted a great deal of
time and effort into providing the Police Officers with
valuable information to assist with the identification of
parking violations Approximately $450000 in revenue
was generated through the sale of parking permits and
issuance of citations This is an increase of 89 from the
previous year
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Choral and Instrumental Performances
The annual choral and instrumental performances at JCU
were once again highlights of the department including the
Annual Sacred Music Concert in the fall and the Jazz Band
Concert in the spring Most especially the third and final
performance of the Intergenerational Choir was a superb
finale to the collaborative project between the Cleveland
Alzheimerrsquos Association the academic department of
Criminology and Sociology and student affairsrsquo Liturgical
Music and Musical Arts (LMMA) The choir a combination of
people with early-stage Alzheimerrsquos disease their caregivers
and our students gave a presentation of five songs under the
direction of Dr Cynthia Caporella LMMA Director at the 25th
annual Alzheimerrsquos disease educational event
The collaboration was also the end of a three-year research
project with goals of fighting the stigma of Alzheimerrsquos
disease and developing community amongst its participants
Drs Harris and Caporella had one article published in
2014 regarding this project and a new article is underwaythanks to the funding of a JCU Summer Faculty Research
Fellowship
Music and Prayer Collaboration Transforms Crowd
during Ignatian Heritage Week
The collaborative planning efforts between LMMA and
Campus Ministry resulted in a lunch time program titled
ldquoMusic Prayer and Reflection in the Jesuit Tradition
Caring for the Earthrdquo The image for the week surrounded
sustainability and carried with it a vision of caring for Godrsquos
creation Specifically the service joined readings around
this image with four pieces of music two of which werecontemporary pieces written by two local composers on the
faculty of the Cleveland Institute of Music One of the pieces
was a descriptive piece of a brook located east of Cleveland
that is supported by the Cleveland Museum of Natural
History A third piece from the movie ldquoThe Missionrdquo offered
a Jesuit connection in film media Many community members
in attendance described the experience as transformative
Assessment plans developed for music courses
In preparation for the inclusion of one credit Fine Arts
courses in the integrative core curriculum assessment
plans were developed and approved for courses in applied
music Rubrics were developed for each of the courses in
conjunction with the Core Director and the Associate Dean of
Arts and Sciences for the Humanities The Director of LMMA
is in the process of identifying instructors to teach the new
course offerings in music These new applied courses include
wind ensemble brass ensemble string ensemble applied
guitar and applied voice
DATA POINTS
During the past year student participation in the major vocal
and instrumental groups was as follows
25
30
16
28SCHOLACANTORUM
CHAPELENSEMBLE
PEP BAND
JAZZ BAND
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Offering the first ever JCU Applied Music Courses
available to the entire student body in spring 2016
bull Equipping the music room to offer digital performances
from online venues for the study of musical styles
performance techniques and comparative analysis
bull Working with the staff in the Office of Student
Engagement to expand opportunities for students to
experience fine arts performances offered throughout
Cleveland
bull Hiring and orienting a new Coordinator of the JCU Pep Band
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
I participated in Schola Cantorum and Chapel
Choir I had the opportunity to de-stress for a
few hours a week which was very important
since I had challenging coursework and multiple part-
time jobs and internships This helped me to focus on
spiritual and emotional wellness as well as academic
success I was also able to build strong relationships with
my fellow singers I believe that making music together
brings people closer in a way that few other activities
can and I certainly saw that in my experiences at JCU
The music department has important connections to
JCUrsquos mission values and Jesuit identity Though I
am not Catholic some of the pieces we learned helped
me learn about Jesuit and Christian history and my
participation in chapel choir kept me actively engaged inthe liturgy Additionally allowing students to participate
in extracurricular activities they enjoy is in keeping with
ldquocura personalisrdquo by encouraging students to develop in
all aspects of their lives not just academicallyrdquo
- Megan Boyk rsquo15 Schola Cantorum and Chapel Choir
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Creation of the LP 198 LAUNCH Credited Course
LAUNCH (Leaders Always Undertake New Challenges) is
a 1-3 credit course covering various topics related to the
methods or content of leadership not typically covered
in regular course offerings such as mission diversity and
inclusion ethical leadership and the building of personal
strengths In addition students receive core leadership
training necessary for success in prominent leadership
positions on campus
Commuter Student Section Added to AR120 Purpose
and Place - Exploring Campus Community and Self
AR120 is a course designed to assist first-year students with
the transition to college and to promote their engagement
in all facets of their educational experience The commuter
section of this course addressed challenges related to
commuting to campus getting connected to JCU resources
road safety and more A highlight regarding this particular
section is that it was held in a nontraditional classroom
setting in the newly renovated commuter lounge
Drawn to Leadership Program Reaches Different
Student Demographic
The Drawn to Leadership Program was targeted to JCU
Fantasy Gaming Club members This program offered a
different perspective to learn about leadership development
by focusing on the leadership concepts found in superhero-
based comic books and movies
DATA POINTS
Leadership Programs Engage Students in Developing
Values and Skills
A progressive four-tiered set of leadership programs is
offered to John Carroll students annually Each tier provides
students with the opportunity to develop a set of leadership
skills and knowledge and each successive program builds
upon the knowledge and skills cultivated in the prior tier
Tier programs meet for an hour per week for 4-6 meetings
depending on the program
Students are able to select from three programs in Tier1 ldquoLiving and Leadingrdquo ldquoReading and Leadingrdquo or ldquoTake
the Leading Rolerdquo These programs all focus on students
increasing their levels of self-awareness which will better
prepare them for leadership experiences Students who
complete one of the three Tier 1 programs are eligible to
participate in the Tier 2 ldquoAdvancing Leadershiprdquo program
which focuses on the experiences of participating students
as members of various groups and how they can influence
change as a group member without necessarily having a
formal leadership position Students who have completed
both the Tier 1 and 2 programs are eligible to participate in
the Tier 3 ldquoSharing Your Strengthsrdquo program This program
incorporates the Gallup organizationrsquos StrengthsQuest online
assessment which provides students with detailed reports
about their five personal strengths Students who complete
the Tier 1 2 and 3 programs are eligible to participate in the
Tier 4 ldquoLeadership in Actionrdquo program which focuses on
ethical decision making
The following participation counts have been recorded over
the past 3 academic years
PARTICIPATION COUNTS 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
Tier 1 57 66 75
Tier 2 42 51 69
Tier 3 31 37 24
Tier 4 22 22 25
66 INCREASE in commuter
service program participation
Commuter Student Programs
and Participation Increase
In the year 2013-2014 36 commuter service programs
were offered with 740 total participants This year 41
programs were provided to 1229 total participants Theresults show a 66 increase in overall commuter service
program participation with a 13 increase in total programs
offered Among those programs offered students were
able to attend a Cleveland Indians baseball game Cleveland
Cavaliers basketball game and several movie viewings
Program invitations were also sent to transfer students to
participate which had partial impact on the participation
increase
41 1229PROGRAMS PARTICIPANTS
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ORIENTATION amp LEADERSHIP
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Students in all tiered programs complete written assignments
and discuss them with their peers in a conversation
facilitated by a professional student affairs staff member
Assignments are collected and deposited in the Office of
Leadership Programs The Director of Leadership Programs
then assessment rubrics to the various assignments
determine whether or not the desired learning has occurred
for each student
TIER PROGRAM OUTCOME
The assessment results indicate that the activities set up for
the Tier 1 programs provide students with the opportunity to
learn the desired information to increase self-knowledge and
demonstrate it on the various assignments While students
in Tier 2 were able to demonstrate competence regarding
the various aspects of serving as a group as a member
participants sometimes struggled to identify areas of
diversity In Tier 3 participants could readily determine ways
to identify opportunities to utilize their personal strengths
to assist with three of the potential presented challenges
However a lack of understanding was demonstrated in termsof using strengths in the areas of delegation confrontation
and mediation This is likely partially due to the struggles
that students face with these skill sets in their daily lives For
the ldquoLeadership in Actionrdquo program students readily created
scenarios that connected with the initial three principles
of the programs However several concepts related to
ethical leadership including ldquobeing fairrdquo and ldquobeing lovingrdquo
presented some challenges for our students and may be
somewhat attributable to the fact that ldquofairrdquo and ldquolovingrdquo are
rather abstract concepts in comparison to the first
three tenets
LAUNCH Leaders Always Undertake New Challenges
The LAUNCH program provides student leaders with
information considered to be foundational and essential to
serving as an effective leader and beyond Since the creation of
LAUNCH over 350 student leaders have the training program
Following each LAUNCH weekend evaluations are collected
and compiled to determine the effectiveness of the program
in meeting the established outcomes A review of the data
for the past three LAUNCH programs indicates that at least
90 of the participants on average achieved the outcomes
Leadership Scholars Program
The Leadership Scholars Program (LSP) was created in
2010 providing participants with opportunities to increase
their leadership competence through both curricular and
co-curricular activities The program focuses on developing
student leaders of remarkable character who seek to become
agents for transformative change on campus and in their
future professions and communities
Each year the program seeks to enroll a cohort of approximately 20
incoming students Over the past three years the cohort size has been
27 (class of 2018) 19 (2017) and 19 (2016) The cohort size fluctuates
based on how many students choose to accept the scholarship and
attend JCU with 35 scholarships offered from a pool of over 200
applicants
The 2014 JCU Commencement saw the first cohort of LSP students
complete their degrees From the entering cohort in fall of 2010 75 o
the students persisted through graduation When reviewing the reasonfor program participant attrition students most commonly leave to
transfer to another institution in order to pursue a degree not provided
by John Carroll (eg pharmacy musical theater) A less frequent reaso
for student attrition is that some participants struggle to ldquofind their
footingrdquo and struggle with their inability to be elected or selected for
a formal leadership position on campus (eg Student Union senator
Resident Assistant)
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Coordinate and enhance leadership development efforts by
gathering together a committee of professionals around campu
who provide related opportunities to students
bull Begin to measure levels of campus engagement among
commuter students in organizations and activities other than
those provided by commuter services
bull Convene a campus wide meeting to discuss issues and services
relevant to the matriculation and ongoing success of transfer
students
bull Develop electronic messages related to engagement
opportunities to distribute to first year students after the
first six weeks of the fall semester
bull Increase the number of first-year students of color whoparticipate in Tier 1 leadership development programs
bull Help to successfully transition a new co-director of the
Leadership Scholarship Program into hisher role in the progra
bull Develop a follow-up leadership development piece for LAUNCH
(for Leadership Always Undertake New Challenges) participant
after they have transitioned into their leadership roles
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Coming from a high school that focused on leadership andentrepreneurship the leadership development programs
were perfect for me The tiers were focused on self-
discovery and how to handle being on a team I got the chance to know
my strengths and weakness and also to discuss leadership in the worl
of comics Leadership is everywhere if I look for it My freshman year
would have been an entirely diff erent experience if it wasnrsquot for the
leadership programs
- Marie Keita rsquo18 Participant in Tiered Leadership Programs
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Major Facility and Equipment Upgrades Provide
Improved Fitness and Sport Experiences
The Department of Recreation coordinated a number of
renovations and equipment upgrades this past year that
improved student faculty staff and community membersrsquo
experience in our facilities The first major project was the
installation of new flooring in the Fitness Studio where cyclingclasses yoga Zumba and other activities are conducted
giving the space a safer refreshed and modern look
The Corbo Room Improvement Task Force created spring
2014 addressed two necessary improvements including
additional Corbo Room equipment and new flooring in
the cardio area Throughout spring and summer 2015 the
Johnson Natatorium lap pool and diving well were repainted
and re-coated along with a new ultraviolet water treatment
system A new electronic scoreboard was installed which
will certainly improve the competition experience for teams
coaches and fans
Club Sport Members Active in Competition and
Service to Others
There are club sport teams at John Carroll with over 200
student participants The teams include Rowing Field
Hockey Hockey Womenrsquos Basketball Menrsquos Rugby Sailing
Ultimate Frisbee Menrsquos Volleyball Water Polo and Womenrsquos
Volleyball Funded in part by the Student Activity Fee
students manage all operational aspects of club sports
including fundraising membership recruitment and retention
practice and competition scheduling and travel Team
members are also involved in service on a regular basisSome of the programs they support are the Labre Project
Cleveland Clinicrsquos Lerner Center for Autism Project Linus
St Malachis Lunch Program and numerous service projects
offered through JCUrsquos Center for Service and Social Action
Pilot Shadow Program of Intramural Student
Supervisors Shows Promise
The intramural (IM) employees interested in becoming IM
Student Supervisors participated in a new staff development
and training program in which they were paired up to
shadow current IM Student Supervisors during evening or
weekend IM competitions The purpose of this opportunityis to nurture professional development leadership skills and
staff camaraderie as well as to provide on-the-job training
in regards to the duties and responsibilities of an IM Student
Supervisor This shadowing experience allowed for IM staff
to self-identify if they felt prepared to apply for IM Student
Supervisor positions for next year In addition it provided
current supervisors the opportunity to teach others about
the knowledge and skills they utilize in their position The
Department of Recreation will continue to build on this
program in the future
DATA POINTS
Intramural sports
Intramural sports have continued to thrive and excel
offering opportunity for exercise camaraderie and
an environment for creating meaningful relationships
with peers A total of 1963 individuals participated in
intramural sports in 2014-2015 with 901 being unique
participants There were a total of 1620 males and 343
females who engaged in intramural sports In 2013-2014
there was a total of 1794 participants (1415 males and 379
females) engaged in intramural sports
First-year student participation increased by 36 (376
Unique Individuals 2013-2014 511 Unique Individuals 2014-
2015)
First-year student intramural
participation increased by 3636
421
1963 1620 343
INTRAMURAL SPORT PARTICIPANTS
AVERAGE CORBO FITNESSROOM VISITORS PER DAY
Fitness Offerings
There was a 25 increase in student and staff participation
in fitness activities with an average of 289 participants per
week in 2014-2015 in comparison to 232 average participants
per week in 2013-2014
A Pilates and Stretch and Strengthen class have been added
to the list of fitness classes Corbo Fitness Room participation
for the 2014-2015 academic year averaged 421 visitors per
day with the highest participation of 525 visitors per day In
2013-2014 the average visits per day was 398
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RECREATION
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LOOKING AHEAD
bull Improve orientation training and recognition
efforts for all student staff through the previously
implemented team model Update our student
development model through online offerings new
technology and improved leadership strategies to
stimulate growth and self-awareness
bull Collaborate with different departments on
late night programming health and wellness
initiatives and special events to better meet our
students needs interests and to increase student
engagement Focus these initiatives primarily
at first-year students as well as first-time users(those who may not typically utilize our facilities
or services)
bull Provide risk management training for Club Sports
and Building Supervisor staff Utilize John Carroll
and Northeast Ohio resources so as to better
equip staff for emergency action plans responding
to crisies and dealing effectively with conflict
bull Continue to work towards enhancing technology
resources related to daily operations marketing
of services and programs and departmental
communications assessment and evaluation
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Being involved in the Rec department allowed
me to have two supervisor roles These
roles allowed me to have a great deal of
responsibility I was well respected by my peers seen as
a leader on campus and this makes me very proud The
leadership skills I developed will be something I treasure
and will be very valuable to me as I move forward in my
career I learned that I am a strong leader who has the
ability to stand up to her peers even when it is tough I
learned what it means to love your work because I truly
loved working for this department I found that I am
inspired by people around me who have a tremendously
strong work ethic
I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to work for
the Rec department and I know that if I had not had this
opportunity that my time at Carroll would have never been
the same and I would have never grown as a person as
much as I didrdquo
- Kylie Brooks rsquo15 Club Sport Supervisor and Student
Building Supervisor
Working for Intramurals (IM) has given me the identity
that every student searches for when entering a new
experience It has given me the opportunity to take a
better look at who I am as a person and has given me the
opportunity to make lasting relationships with people
who I would have never met had I not worked for the
department Working for IMrsquos is not just a job for me it
gives me my place at JCU
This position teaches me how to be a leader how tomotivate people and how to be confident in various
situations I learn to lead by example everywhere I
go because a person is always representing the Rec
department no matter whatrdquo
- Greg Olenick rsquo16 Intramural Supervisor
10 200 PARTICIPANTS
CLUB SPORT TEAMS
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
University Community Celebrates the
Re-opening of Murphy Hall
The re-opening of Murphy Hall in August 2014 was a major
accomplishment The newly renovated building impressed Murphy
residents as well as alumni faculty and staff who toured the hall
after a number of ribbon-cutting ceremonies Murphy residents
reported that they appreciated the enhanced community and
study space Since many of the residents had lived in the ldquooldrdquo
Murphy they were especially impressed with the improved
lighting the updated bathrooms and the private sinks
While there were some minor complications in the re-opening
related to electricity heating and cooling windows and paint
the overall re-opening process was seamless and exciting The
cross-divisional collaboration that brought this renovation to
completion was tremendous and a source of great pride for
all who participated The Silver Level LEED certification that
was achieved was a great way to conclude the project
Red Carpet Rolled Out for First-Year Students onMove-In Day
It was exciting to open the 2014-2015 academic year with
one of the largest first-year classes in recent history It was
also the first year where students were living in truly social
cohort communities In order to continue the celebration of
the large first year class First-Year Move-In Day was enhanced
to welcome our students with excitement The feedback from
parents was overwhelmingly positive with many of them
thanking staff members for their energy and assistance
Invaluable to the success of the day was the help of the ROTC
cadets Their hard work and limitless energy helped immensely
Newly Developed Room Change Process Policy a Success
The development and implementation of the comprehensive
room change process policy was an achievement for the
Office of Residence Life (ORL) The policy was shared
widely with students ORL Staff and parents to allow for
transparency and clearer communication The policy also
supported Resident Assistants (RAs) and professional staff
members in having a standard point of reference and specific
procedures to follow
Resident Ministry Program Offerings Expand
In addition to the fall semester First-Year Retreat the
Resident Ministers collaborated with students to offer the
Journey Retreat in the spring semester as well as a ldquoRootsrdquo
overnight outdoor retreat to explore intentional living The
Murphy Mass returned to the Murphy Chapel with increased
attendance at both the Mass (average of 40+) and social
afterwards in the Murphy atrium
ORL Staff Recognized at Northeast Ohio Resident
Assistant Conference
The JCU RA delegation was recognized as the ldquoMost Spiritedrdquo at the
Northeast Ohio RA Conference at Baldwin Wallace University Several
Residence Life staff members presented at the conference with two
RA presenters receiving recognition as one of the ldquoTop 10rdquo programs
DATA POINTS
Number of Residential Students
YEAR FALL SPRING
2010-2011 1708 1661
2011-2012 1789 1734
2012-2013 1786 1724
2013-2014 1657 1606
2014-2015 1755 1676
Murphy Hall closed for renovation
Community Development Activities Sponsored by
Resident Assistants
YEAR TOTAL TOTAL PARTICIPANTS
2013-2014 615 6485
2014-2015 727 5181
After having smaller than projected numbers of rising junior
and senior students sign up to live on campus for the 2015-2016
academic year those currently living on campus were surveyed
to learn more about their decision to live off campus The seven
question survey was sent to 475 residents with a response rate of
21 The most significant findings were
bull The greatest factor impacting the decision to live off
campus was finances (45) This was followed closely
by wanting to experience something different than the
residence halls (22) and wanting a greater sense of
independence (21)
bull Monthly rent for the majority of respondents (67) is
$350-$400 per person every month The question did not
ask respondents to quantify what was included in rent
so there are some unknowns Only 15 of respondents
indicated a rent higher than $400 per person every month
bull The most popular month to sign a lease was March
(29) Prior to February when the 2015-2016 Housing
Information became available 53 of the respondents
had signed leases The other 47 of respondents signed
leases in February and March The earliest a lease was
signed was in September (1)
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RESIDENCE LIFE
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bull Including themselves students reported the number
of people who they will be living off-campus with
Four people (33) followed by five people (19)
three people (16) and six people (14)
bull 76 are planning to live in University Heights Shaker
Heights (13) and South Euclid (9) are the other
two cities with the most respondents
These findings will inform messaging and timing of
information about housing for upper-class students This
data also indicates the need to continue to look at the cost
of living on-campus and how the benefits are explained in
relationship to that cost
While these qualitative findings include only one part of the data
collected they still provide strong insight into the residential
experience The data supports the amount of time effort and
resources devoted to developing and strengthening community It
also supports several key learning goals for students who live on
campus The data also clearly demonstrates the concerns about
facilities that have been at the forefront of the work done this
year by the ORL All of these insights will be better informed once
the compilation and analysis of the quantitative data is complete
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Review of ORL structure and staffing
bull Expand knowledge of and competency in academic
processes and procedures to better inform future
collaborations
bull Enhance education around issues pertaining to respect
including but not limited to vandalism safety interpersonal
violence and relationships with non-residence life staff
members serving the residential communities
STUDENT PERSPECTIVES
This was my third year at John Carroll University
and my first year living on campus The amount
of care and concern that I received from my Area
Coordinator Adrian Tamas and all of the Murphy RAs was
amazing I never thought that I would feel that comfortable
away from home but because of the staff in Murphy Hall I
now call John Carroll University home Itrsquos been a wonderfu
year as a resident in Murphy and I cannot wait for my next
and final year Thank you for everythingrdquo
- Ghada Abu Shaweesh rsquo16 Resident
ldquoThree years ago I was a sophomore who lived with great
tension and anxiety I had not yet developed the courage to
grow into the leader who I wanted to be on campus Then I
was selected to be a Resident Assistant From that moment
on I was on a path that would allow me to grow and develop
into a leader on campus a man for others and the person
who I ultimately desired to become I am beyond thankful for
my time with Residence Life The professional staff alongwith my fellow staff members and residents have left their
marks on me I will forever remember the time wersquove spent
together the laughter wersquove shared the critical moments
that have pushed us outside of our comfort zones and the
relationships wersquove cultivated From the bottom of my heart
thank yourdquo
- John Barrett rsquo15 Senior Resident Assistant
81 1621 PARTICIPANTS
RESIDENCE SATISFACTION SURVEY RESPONSE RATE
The ORL staff created a survey focused on the following
areas satisfaction with RA satisfaction with residence hall
space cleanliness and processes assessment of ability to
sleep and study learning as a result of living in a residence
hall and overall satisfaction While the quantitative portions
of the survey are not yet compiled and analyzed the
qualitative data was compiled and reviewed The overall
response rate was approximately 81 of 1621 residents who
received the survey
Some of the key findings
bull Residents overwhelmingly responded that the most
important lesson skill or value learned this year was
about relationships with others Residents described
relationships with roommates learning to live in
community and how to deal with people who were
different Skills and lessons related to living independently
(time management responsibility and accountability)
were the second most frequent responses
bull The respondents most frequently cited that the best
part of their residential experience was related to the
people with whom they lived their roommate and
or floormates Other frequent responses included the
sense of community the RA and the convenience ofliving on campus
bull Cleanliness and other facility issues were the main
concerns that residents cited when asked about what
they would like to see improved about on-campus
living Other frequent responses included the dining
hall loudness of fellow floor members and both the
enforcement of and lack of enforcement of residence
hall policies
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
New Late Night Program Collaborations
Streak the Center programs were held during fall 2014 and spring
2015 to provide students with opportunities to gather together
and participate in a variety of social programs including arts and
crafts entertainment movies food recreation relaxation music
and more This large scale event was made possible through
cross-departmental collaboration between the Office of Student
Activities Student Union Programming Board (SUPB) Orientation
and Leadership Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion
Counseling Center Violence Prevention and Action Center
Residence Life Health Education and Promotion Student Health
and Wellness Center and Recreation This event attracted over
550 students each semester it was held
Infusion of Intergroup Dialogue within iLead Program
The Office of Student Activities (OSA) in collaboration with the
Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion incorporated the ldquoCommon
Groundrdquo workshop within the iLead student organization training
program iLead a day-long leadership training opportunity for
student organizations operates with the goal of providing student
leaders an understanding of the nuts and bolts of running a successful
organization on campus The ldquoCommon Gorundrdquo training facilitated
by staff who are Intergroup Dialogue facilitators and students
who have completed the Intergroup Dialogue class in the fall
provided education on discrimination and oppression Seventy-four
student organization leaders representing 64 organizations were in
attendance at this training Of those who attended 69 completed
program evaluations In the evaluation students were asked to
identify one creative way they could apply what they learned in the
workshop into their organization The results are as follows
bull 31 stated they could raise awareness through discussionor activity and 27 stated by maintaining awareness and
working to make a difference
bull Other responses included education through information
and diversifying organization membership
bull The top three areas students reported they learned more
about during their experience at iLead were dealing with
discrimination advertising and funding policies
Student Leader Team created for Late Night Programming
The OSA developed a team of student leaders tasked with
assisting in the planning promotion and implementation oflate night programming events sponsored through the Office
of Student Activities Leaders were chosen from the current
student programmers that were already active Expectations were
established and provided to SUPB By January 2015 SUPB was
required to plan a reoccurring late night program on campus every
Friday and Saturday during the academic year between the hours
of 10 pm and midnight
DATA POINTS
bull SUPB held 13 additional programs in 2014-2015 with
an increase of 51 more participants in comparison
to the 2013-2014 academic year (66 programs with
8437 attendants in 2013-2014 79 programs with 12787
attendants in 2014-2015) Programs which were added
include Rock Out Your Room Meet the Greeks Step
Afrika and more
bull Comedian Dave Coulier performed duringHomecoming this year and was attended by
approximately 1000 students
bull The fall semester Welcome Back Concert sponsored by
SUPB board attracted 600 additional participants in the
2014-2015 academic year (300 in 2013 ndash 2014 900 in
2014-2015)
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Conduct an assessment of our current large-scale
programming needs to obtain an accurate pulse on the
types of social late-night programming students needand want Explore collaboration opportunities with other
programming departments like Recreation Residence
Life and Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion for
this project
bull Work with departments in Student Affairs and across the
university to identify event attendance tracking software
options to better track event participation
bull Develop a template to help map the university learning
goals to the activities of SUPB and student organizations
in order to create a new assessment plan
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Irsquom the current president of the Paranormal
Research Group The Student Activities
Office has definitely impacted my overall
JCU experience in a positive way The office gave us
the opportunity to strengthen the bonds within our
organization I learned a lot of leadership strategies with
the officersquos help I learned how to manage and finance an
organization while maintaining the fun factor of what an
organization should be [Student Organizations are] so
important to have because [they] allow students to conn
to each other and their community The office off ers a
one of a kind experience here at Carroll and is crucial [fo
students] to get the most out of JCUrdquo
- Bryan Mersol rsquo17 Student Organization President
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Student Feedback Leads to Increased Physician Hours
Anecdotal feedback over the past several years suggested
the need to increase the hours and days of the week that
physicians would see patients in order to better meet
studentsrsquo busy schedules The Student Health and Wellness
Survey was administered and results clearly supported
this need In recent years physicians came to campus on
Mondays (25 hrs) and Thursdays (25 hrs) for a total of fivehours With the new contract physician hours were increased
to eight hours a week on Mondays (4 hrs) and Fridays (4
hrs) As a result physician visits increased by 43 (536
physicians visits in 2013-2014 and 767 in 2014-2015) and
students are very pleased with this improved service
HealthSpot Installation Provides Additional Care
Options for Students
John Carroll is the first college in the United States to provide
physician appointments through a computerized kiosk
called the HealthSpot This technology is at the forefront of
revolutionary high-quality medical care Students are put inface-to-face contact with a healthcare professional via video
screen The kiosk comes equipped with everything they
would need to perform a variety of remote treatments under
the supervision of an on-site medical professional Some of
the common ailments that are able to be addressed through
HealthSpot are Allergies cold and flu cough sinus infections
rashes fever sore throats and more With the installation of
this technology the SHWC is now able to provide students
with medical care five days a week Since November 2014 a
total of 21 students have utilized the HealthSpot
New Contract with Cleveland Clinic Saves Center $15000The SHWC entered into a new contract with the Cleveland
Clinic physicians in an effort to reduce costs With this new
contract and subsequent change in physicians over $15000
in was saved in comparison to last year
Nurses Utilize Brief Motivational Interview Training to
Identify and Intervene with At-risk Students
To properly screen for and address high-risk behaviors in
students visiting the SHWC nurses participated in brief
motivational interview training Motivational interviewing
(MI) supports health behavior change by helping individuals
explore and resolve their ambivalence about change without
evoking resistance MI techniques can be incorporated into
routine patient care Additionally an MI screening form was
completed by 719 students during the spring 2015 semester
Students who screened positive for high-risk behaviors were
engaged in a brief motivational interview with a nurse and
received information to help strengthen their motivation to
change those unhealthy behaviors in order to achieve their
optimum level of wellness
DATA POINTS
The SHWC saw a 7 increase in unique individuals in 2014-2015 and
an overall increase of 10 in the total number of client visits (which
covers all SHWC services) Flu and allergy injections were both up
this year by 21 and 31 respectively
2013-2014 2014-2015
Client Visits 3133 3451
Unique Individuals 1228 1320
Physicians Visits 536 767
Van Runs 270 242
Nutritional Visits 185 123
Sent to Area Health Centers 103 202
STDHIV Clinic 84 46
Gynecological Visits 25 39
Travel Clinic Visits 93 62
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Explore options for obtaining an electronic medical
record program
bull Increase awareness and visibility of the HealthSpot as an
alternative quality health care treatment
bull Support the Universityrsquos learning goals and collaborate
with the student health and wellness group by developing
programs to promote students to be self-health advocates
based on data from the National Collegiate Health
Assessment survey
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working at the Health Center was the first job
I received on campus and it has become like a
second home to me I have had the opportunity to
learn about diff erent privacy policies and how they work in
a college setting as well as bits and pieces about the medical
field coupled with great experience along the way This
department provides students with the care they need to
continue to do well in other areas at JCU by making sure they
get the best care possible and allowing students to share their
problems in all realms of the health world whether physical
or mental They make it possible for all students to feel and
perform their best during their time at JCUrdquo
- Anna Lawler rsquo16 Work Study employee
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Opening of Relaxation Room
Research on college campuses demonstrates that stress
is the number one impediment for academic performance
and overall well-being Therefore the University Counseling
Center (UCC) collaborated with the Grasselli Library in
developing the Relaxation Room located in the Learning
Commons The room provides students with a quiet
welcoming space to learn about and practice a variety of
research-based mind and body stress-reduction techniques
It includes
bull A state-of-the-art massage recliner
bull Guided relaxation audio recordings
bull Computer-based biofeedback programs
bull Psycho-educational books and handouts
bull Yoga mats and meditation rugs
Students can use the Relaxation Roomrsquos resources by signing
up for specific time slots Individual consultation is also
provided for the biofeedback program so students can use itto its fullest potential
Outreach Initiativesrsquo Message is that Help is lsquoWithin
Reachrsquo at the UCC
A programmatic and marketing theme was developed for all
community outreach initiatives titled ldquoWithin Reachrdquo This
past year a total of 22 outreach initiatives offered under
this new marketing theme were offered to students faculty
and staff Programs focused on increasing awareness of
mental health issues among college students and promoting
help-seeking behavior One of the most successful programs
was a dinner and movie night featuring a speaker from theNational Alliance on Mental Illness with over 80 students in
attendance as well as several faculty and staff
Installation of Titanium Scheduling Software
For many years the UCC has used a paper system to collect
and reference student information when visits occur The new
database system Titanium allows the staff to electronically
store student records and access them quickly when
needed This technological solution is critically necessary
in streamlining operations to allow for a seamless client
experience for the students and a more effective working
environment for the UCC staff
DATA POINTS
Total Counseling Services Overall
A total of 254 students received counseling services for the
2014-2015 academic year (4 less students from 2013-2014)
Out of those students 649 (165) were female and 351
(89) were male The highest percentage of students seen
were freshmen at 265 (67) which is consistent with the
2013-2014 year
Most common reasons students visited the UCC in 2014-2015
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Provide staff orientation and training for new UCC
employees (interim director full-time counselor part-
time counselor) and trainees (two doctoral interns one
masterrsquos intern and one psychiatry resident)
bull Continue the implementation of Titanium Scheduling
Software and fully transition to electronic records
bull Expand outreach programming through the Relaxation
Room and the Within Reach event series
of visits are related to anxiety
(53 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to depression
(14 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to academics
(41 Decrease from 13-14)
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
I have had a wonderful experience with the
UCC and have encouraged other friends
who are struggling to go there too No
part of my experience has been negative and I look
forward to my sessions In the short time I have been
going I feel that I have already made tremendous
improvements My only suggestion for improving the
center is to continue to inform students of its resources
and how valuable it can berdquo
- Anonymous student UCC Satisfaction Survey
874
585
348
254 TOTAL STUDENTS THAT RECEIVEDCOUNSELING SERVICES
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Interpersonal Violence Reporting Increase
The Violence Prevention and Action Center (VPAC)
experienced a substantial increase in the amount of time
advocating for survivors of interpersonal violence along with
the total number of students reporting interpersonal violence
incidents in the 2014-2015 academic year These increases
indicate that the awareness of issues related to interpersonal
violence and the need for bystanders to identify and createempathy with those suffering has most likely increased as well
Large-scale Bystander Intervention Training
Conducted with 638 Rising Sophomores
In collaboration with the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
Recovery Resources Residence Life Dean of Students Office
and Health Promotion and Wellness the VPAC Coordinator
successfully conducted Bystander intervention Training
for 638 rising sophomore students Of those 638 students
46 were male and 54 female This training was made
mandatory as a part of the housing selection process
The purpose of this training was to teach students the
concept of bystander intervention A bystander is anyone
who observes an emergency or a situation in which it is
likely that someone could use help Bystander intervention
programs teach people to overcome their resistance to
checking in and helping out These programs have been
found to be very helpful on college campuses to thwart
sexual assault abusive alcohol consumption concerns about
suicide depression and eating disorders
Students also learn how to identify a continuum of
inappropriate sexual behaviors through experiential
activities designed to create empathy with those who have
experienced sexual or dating violence At the end of the
training students develop skills to intervene as a bystander
and make a commitment to intervene before during and
after an incident of sexual or dating violence
Peer Health Advocate Program Exceeds
Membership Goals
One of the VPACrsquos goals this year was to train 10 Peer
Health Advocates by April 2015 Peer Health Advocates are
tasked with educating the campus on a gamut of topics
associated with interpersonal violence including bullying
dating and relationship violence and more This goal was
met and exceeded in January 2015 when a total of 18 Peer
Health Advocates were trained An additional 10 Peer Health
Advocates were trained by Alex Leslie of the Cleveland Rape
Crisis Center in March 2015 ndash for a total of 38 Advocates Peer
Health Advocates facilitated three interpersonal violence
presentations to the following groups of student leaders
Fraternity and sorority new members Panhellenic Council
and participants in the LAUNCH leadership program a core
leadership training for students in prominent leadership
positions on campus
DATA POINTS
Educational Programming
Forty-two educational programs were provided to 1639 individuals
in fall 2014 covering topics such as alcohol sex and consent healthy
relationships and more Seventeen trainings were provided to 777
individuals in spring 2015 covering similar topics When comparing
to the previous year 51 more programs were held in 2014-2015
(39 programs 2013-2014 59 programs 2014-2015) and 40 more
individuals attended these programs (1731 2013-2014 2416 2014-2015)
Bystander Intervention Training
Participants who completed bystander intervention training
completed a survey developed by Recovery Resources to collect
demographic information as well as information related to bystander
behavioral intent and problem gambling knowledge Questions
measured behavioral intent and gambling knowledge Results of this
survey revealed
89
88
92
93
of participants reported feeling a sense of
responsibility to intervene in issues of substance
use sexual violence and mental health problems
of students understand the obstacles to
intervene in these issues
of students plan to use the skills they learned
from the training in the future
of students reported at least one action that they
planned on taking after the training
LOOKING AHEADbull Hire train and supervise a graduate assistant to assist
with programming and outreach initiatives that focus on
interpersonal violence and bystander intervention
bull Develop a new brand for the Violence Prevention and Action
Center including a new logo and brochure
bull Co-teach AR274 Peer Health Advocate Seminar created to
educate ten Peer Health Advocates
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working with Coordinator of the VPAC this the past year
has been a true joy I learned a variety of skills and about
several topics such as bystander intervention signs of
an abusive relationship substance abuse and how to help someone
in a crisis By the end of my senior year I was gave presentations on
my own to students around campus Working with VPAC has made
me a well-rounded student with a large desire to help others in any
way that I can She taught me to be an eff ective presenter and to be a
leader on campus The skills I learned will not only benefit me in my
future career but as a better member in societyrdquo
- Gina Paolini rsquo15 Peer Health Advocate
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KINGS OF THE OAC
A major trophy returned to JCUs campus for the first
time since the 2003-04 school year
John Carrolls all-around effort on the mens side earned the
Blue Streaks the OAC Mens All-Sports Trophy It was the fifth
time in program history John Carroll earned this prestigious
trophy The Men of Carroll finished with 83 points besting
second-place Mount Union who turned in 8025 points
A BUNDLE OF HONORS
Mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik might need to
build a new trophy case for all of his 2014-15 honors
The midfielder was named the 2014 Capital One Academic
All-Americareg of the Year for Division III mens soccer The
honor gave Potocnik his second-straight Capital One
Academic All-Americareg honor having been a second-team
selection in 2013 He became just the second Blue Streak to
earn this prestigious honor joining Mackenzie Griffin (softball
2013) This honor was just the tip of the iceberg for one of
the top players in JCU mens soccer history
Potocnik was one of six student-athletes nationally to be a
part of Northwestern Mutuals Inspiring Potential float in
the Tournament of Rosesreg Rose Parade
In addition Potocnik earned D3soccercom All-America
NSCAAContinental Tire All-Region All-Ohio All-OAC and
Academic All-OAC accolades Finally Potocnik was JCUs
male recipient of the Clyde Lamb Award given to the top
graduating male and female student-athletes at each of the
10 OAC institutions
HISTORY IN THE MAKING
John Carrolls mens tennis team celebrated a program
first this year The Blue Streaks made their first-ever
NCAA Tournament appearance
John Carroll qualified with a 5-4 win over Otterbein in the
championship match of the OAC Tournament John Carroll
would go on to beat Franciscan in the first round of the
NCAA Tournament before bowing out to Kenyon
The Blue Streaks had won five OAC titles prior but the OAC did
not have an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament until recently
NCAA APPEARANCESIn addition to the mens tennis team John Carroll
had three teams and seven individuals qualify for the
NCAA National Championship fields
JCUs football team made its second-straight NCAA
appearance John Carroll rolled past Centre 63-28 in the
first round and held on for a 14-12 win over Wheaton (Ill)
in the second round The Blue Streaks bowed out in the
quarterfinals with a 36-28 loss to the Purple Raiders
The mens basketball team earned its 13th-ever NCAA
Tournament bid The program earned a bid for the first timesince 2010 The womens basketball team earned its second-
straight and second-overall bid to the NCAA Tournament
field
Individually senior Dan Mirman repeated as an All-American
at 149 pounds for wrestling He became JCU wrestlings 106th
All-American Mirman had plenty of company at the NCAA
Wrestling National Championship as seniors Terner Gott and
Todd Gaydosh gave the Blue Streaks three competitors for
the first time since 2005
John Carroll had three members of the cross country team
qualify for the NCAA National Championships in seniorTadhg Karski sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson It marked the first time since 2004 that the
Blue Streaks sent three runners to the cross country NCAA
National Championship Senior Nick Williams qualified for
the NCAA Indoor Track and Field National Championships in
the 60m hurdles while senior Rocky Mitolo qualified for the
NCAA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships in
the shot put
ALL-AMERICANS
Brian Potocnik and Dan Mirman had plenty of company in the
All-American department
Football senior Aramis Greenwood was the most decorated
student-athlete when it came to All-American honors The
wide receiver made the prestigious AFCA Division III All-
America team becoming the first Blue Streak to do so since
2008 and just the eighth overall He would go on to garner
third team honors on the AP Little All-America Team and
honorable mention D3footballcom honors
In all four football players earned All-American honors with
junior offensive lineman Anthony Latina senior linebacker
Kevin Cope and senior quarterback Mark Myers earning
honors from D3footballcom
Senior right-hander Drew Doring earned second team
All-America honors from D3baseballcom and the ABCA
Rawlings He became the first JCU pitcher to earn All-
America honors since 1985
Sophomore Katlyn Spahar was accorded honorable mention
WBCA Division III All-America accolades for her outstanding
performance on the hardwood
INDIVIDUALSTEAMS
4QUALIFIED FOR NCAA NATIONAL
CHAMPIONSHIP FIELDS7
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ATHLETIC HIGHLIGHTS
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RIDING OFF INTO THE SUNSET
An era came to a close this school year as Kerry Volkmann
retired after being the mentor of the John Carroll wrestling
program since 1987
The Hall of Fame coach guided his charges to two national
titles and 47 All-American honors He started the year
winning his 300th dual match in the seasons opening
weekend with a 34-11 win over Niagara County Community
College at the Bob Del Rosa Duals
Over 200 former wrestlers football players coaches
teammates friends and fans of the JCU wrestling program
celebrated Volkmanns legacy in his last home dual
400 AND COUNTING
The OAC mens basketball 400-club inducted
its fifth member this year
John Carroll mens basketball head coach Mike Moran won
his 400th game at JCU with a 97-78 win over Ohio Northern
on December 10
Moran who just completed his 23rd year at JCU entered
the season 35th amongst active Division III coaches in total
wins He now ranks fourth all-time in wins amongst OAC
mens basketball coaching greats
In April Moran was honored by the GCBCA as the recipient
of the Dennis Lustig Golden Deeds Award for his long-time
contributions to basketball in the Cleveland-area
CENTURY MARK
A third coaching milestone occurred for JCUs coaches
this year Mens soccer head coach Hector Marinaro earned
his 100th win with a 3-0 shutout over Muskingum on senior
night
OAC TEAM SUCCESS
John Carroll celebrated a wide-array of achievements
at the team level within the OAC
The mens tennis team won its first OAC title since 2006
John Carroll earned a share of the regular-season crown
before edging Otterbein 5-4 in the championship match of
the OAC Tournament
The mens soccer team was unbeaten in the OAC regular-
season It marked the fifth undefeated and untied regular-
season by an OAC institution since 1984
On the mens side John Carroll had a slew of second-place
OAC finishes The football cross country and indoor track amp
field teams all captured solo possession of second-place in
the OAC The mens basketball and baseball teams tied for
second in their respective regular seasons
Mike Moran won
his 400th game
Menrsquos tennis team
won its first OAC
title since 2006
Hector Marinaro
earned his 100th w
Womens lacrosse
made its long-awai
debut
On the womens side the Blue Streaks volleyball team
returned to the championship match of the OAC Tournament
for the first time since 1995 The womens swimming amp diving
team was undefeated in OAC regular-season dual meets
OAC INDIVIDUAL SUCCESS
John Carroll had 10 individuals earn OAC titles
The womens swimming and diving team led the way with
seven Sophomore Margaret Zagrobelny junior Lindsey Fano
freshman Anne Crowley and senior Victoria Watson led the
way earning OAC gold in the 400-medley relay Watson
would go on to capture first in the 200-freestyle and as part
of the 400-free relay Fano would capture an individual title
in the 100-breast Watson was joined by freshman Megan
Hawk sophomore Amanda Casamatta and senior Katii
Sheffield on the OAC-champion 400-free relay
Senior Rocky Mitolo (shot put) and junior Adam North (long
jump) earned first-place finishes at the outdoor track amp field
championship
Senior Dan Mirman rounded out the titles taking first at
149-pounds in wrestling
THE INAUGURATION
The womens lacrosse team made its long-awaited debut
After having to outlast Clevelands winter weather the Blue
Streaks turned in a 20-10 win over Houghton on February 28
The team would go on to finish 10-5 and earn the No 2 seed
in the OAC Tournament
STELLAR COACHING
John Carroll is blessed with stellar coaching for its
student-athletes Two Blue Streak coaches were
recognized by their peers this year
Laura Rodeffer was named the OAC Volleyball Coach of the
Year She continues to have her Blue Streaks on the rise
Rodeffers team turned in a 23-7 record in 2014 and were in
the hunt for the OAC regular-season title until the last week
of the season
Shaun Keenan earned OAC Mens Tennis Coach of the Year
honors for helping guide the mens tennis team to one of the
best seasons in program history
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AMONG THE BEST IN THE
REGION AND OHIO
John Carroll had 29 student-athletes earn All-Region honors
while 17 added All-Ohio honors for the year
Baseball senior Drew Doring led the way The senior right-
hander was tabbed as the 2015 Mid-East Regional Pitcher of
the Year by both D3baseballcom and ABCARawlings
Note In elect sports it is possible to earn multiple All-Region and All-Ohio
honors so each student-athlete was counted once per sport they played
Additionally some sports do not have All-Region or All-Ohio honors
OAC MAJOR AWARD
WINNERS - PLAYERS
JCUs student-athletes were amongst the best in the
conference with six players taking home major awards
from the OAC
John Carroll had a trio of players on honors for their stellar
play on the pitch Senior Brian Potocnik was the Mens SoccerMidfielder of the Year while junior teammate Jimmy Mattina
was the Mens Soccer Defender of the Year On the womens
side senior Haley McDonald took home Goalkeeper of the
Year accolades
On the diamond senior Drew Doring was the Kent Tekulve
Pitcher of the Year He was the first JCU hurdler to earn this
honor since Luke Adkins in 2004
On the gridiron junior Kevin Cope was named the Gene
Slaughter Most Outstanding Linebacker It was the second-
straight year JCU has taken home the conferences top
linebacker honor On the hardwood sophomore KatlynSpahar gave JCU back-to-back Helen Ludwig Player of the
Year accolades
ALL-OAC HONORS
John Carroll had 136 student-athletes earn All-OAC
honors this year
Football led the way with a school-record 20 selections The
Blue Streaks picked up 22 honors from the outdoor track
and field teams with 12 from the men and 10 on the womens
side Mens indoor track and field (nine) baseball (eight) and
womens swimming and diving (eight) rounded out the top six
Note Each member of the swimming and diving team earning All-
OAC honors was counted once Each member of the track and field
team earning All-OAC honors was counted once for cross country
once for indoor and once for outdoor
HITTING THE BOOKS
As mentioned earlier mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik was
named the Capital One Academic All-Americareg of the Year for
Division III mens soccer He had an abundance of company as
numerous Blue Streaks really buckled down in the classroom
Football senior safety Brody Zangaro earned second team
Capital One Academic All-Americareg honors for the second
straight year On the district level Potocnik Zangaro and
baseball junior right-hander Aaron Lapaglia earned Capital
One Academic All-District accolades
Wrestling sophomore Sal Corrao and senior Todd Gaydosh
earned NWCA Scholar All-American honors Womens
swimming and diving junior Lindsey Fano was a CSCAA
Individual Scholar All-American Cross country senior Nicki
Bohrer sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson were named USTFCCCA All-Academic honorees
for cross country Rounding out the honors were seven
members of the softball team who all earned NFCA Scholar-
Athlete distinctions
Potocnik and softball senior right-hander Rachel Byrnes were
JCUs recipients of the Clyde Lamb Awards
Additionally 83 student-athletes were honored with
Academic All-OAC honors
Note Select honors from the Capital One Academic All-Americareg
program have not been released yet
83 STUDENT983085ATHLETES WERE HONORED
WITH ACADEMIC ALL983085OAC HONORS
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VISIONJohn Carroll University will graduate individuals of intellect and
character who lead and serve by engaging the world around them
and around the globe
MISSIONAs a Jesuit Catholic university John Carroll inspires individuals to excel
in learning leadership and service in the region and in the world
CORE VALUES
The Universityrsquos core values include a commitment to
learning in order to create
bull An environment of inquiry which embraces Jesuit
Catholic education as a search for truth where faith and
reason complement each other in learning In pursuit of
our educational mission the University welcomes the
perspectives and participation in our mission of faculty
staff students and alumni of all faiths and of no faith
bull A rigorous approach to scholarship that instills in our
graduates the knowledge eloquence sensitivity and
commitment to embrace and to live humane values
bull A campus committed to the intellectual spiritual
emotional and physical development of each student
bull An inclusive community where differing points of view
and experience are valued as opportunities for mutual
learning
bull A culture of service and excellence that permeates
every program and office
bull A commitment to sharing our gifts in service to each
other and the community
bull A campus that responds to demographic economic
and social challenges
bull An appreciation that our personal and collective
choices can build a more just world
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
The following initiatives are essential to the University
being recognized as a center of learning and service
bull Create a diverse community of faculty staff alumni
and friends dedicated to advancing the Universityrsquos
vision mission and core values
bull Create a learning community of outstanding teacher-scholars characterized by the commitment to
student achievement
bull Create a talented cohort of service-oriented staff
committed to achieving and being recognized as a
center of learning and service
bull Recruit enroll retain and graduate a talented
diverse student body prepared for todayrsquos global
reality and committed to learning leadership and
service that will engage the world
bull Secure resources necessary to foster an
extraordinary learning experience and promote John
Carrollrsquos mission as a Jesuit Catholic university
bull Assist in responding to demographic economic and
social challenges in our region in order to support
investment and employment opportunities and build
confidence in our shared future
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Responding to Student Concerns
Regarding Police Violence
The death of Tamir Rice on November 23 2014 and other
African American males across the country brought many
concerned students to the CSDI (The Center for Student
Diversity and Inclusion) staff to discuss their fear anger and
frustrations The conversations reminded staff that many
of our students of color particularly men feel unsafe bothon-and off-campus simply because of their race In response
the CSDI staff developed a number of programs to promote a
space for dialogue prayer and action Examples of programs
included Emergency Community Meeting Campus Vigil for
Ferguson PBSrsquos Every Motherrsquos Son Point of View Film Black
and Blue A Discussion on the American Justice System and
Moment of Silence for Lives Lost Due to Police Brutality
Hosted annual conference for Ohio Consortium of
Multicultural Centers in Higher Education
This past May John Carroll welcomed multicultural center
professionals from sixteen colleges in Ohio for an annualconference The theme was The Changing Landscape of
Diversity in Higher Education The consortiumrsquos mission
is to ldquopartner with and enhance our work in diversity for
the benefit of our institutions and our respective local
communitiesrdquo The goal of the conference was to identify
explore and discuss information about current trends and
shifts in serving and meeting the educational cultural and
social needs of diverse student populations
Educational Programs and Participation Data
The CSDI staff coordinated 32 programs with more than 2800
participants Some examples include Safe Zone Training
Student of Color Retreat Loteria (Mexican Bingo) The ldquoNrdquo
Word Dialogue and the annual Celebrate Diversity Week
The CSDI staff also facilitated a number of student and staff
training programs on issues of diversity and inclusion for six
Residence Life professional staff 49 Resident Assistants 38
Cultural Student Leaders and eight Peer Health Advocates
Implementation of Intergroup Dialogue
Common Ground AR195
Twenty-five students (14 fall and 11 spring) participated
in two offerings of the inaugural Intergroup Dialogue
course this past year The course was developed to provide
students an opportunity to dialogue with their peers about
diversity issues and to deepen their understanding of otherrsquos
perspectives under the guidance of trained facilitators
DATA POINTS
Twenty-five student leaders representing five Cultural Student
Organizations attended a leadership development workshop The
leaders were asked to complete a survey to assess their learning
which reflected a 28 response rate The data revealed that the
workshop increased studentsrsquo awareness skills and knowledge
of being a cultural student leading a cultural organization and
their role on campus Although the response rate was lower than
desired it does appear that the training had a positive impact onparticipants It is our intention to offer this training annually to
Cultural Organization Leaders
CSDI staff were invited by the Office of Residence Life to provide
diversity and inclusion education to Resident Assistants (RAs) during
their annual August training Forty-nine RArsquos participated in the
training Prior to the training the RAs completed a pre-assessment
questionnaire and immediately after they completed a post-
assessment questionnaire All 49 RAs completed both pre and post
assessments Results indicated that the RAs had a better awareness
and appreciation for issues of diversity and inclusion at JCU
The training introduced the RAs to the CSDI staff which led to many
different program collaborations throughout the year In addition
the Residence Life professional staff also requested additional
diversity and inclusion training and education as part of their
ongoing professional development
Streak Week
During Streak Week 540 first year students watched a theatricalperformance ldquoBlinkrdquo portraying acts of intolerance that have
occurred on our very own campus Every student completed an
assessment immediately following the performance and a question
and answer session by a student panel was conducted Here were
some of the key findings
93
92
94
78
87
of participants agreed or strongly agreed that ldquoBlinkrdquo
increased their awareness of diversity
and multicultural issues
of participants agreed or strongly agreed that ldquoBlinkrdquo
challenged them to reflect on their own identities
agreed or strongly agreed that they learned at least
one thing they will use in their interaction with others
agreed or strongly agreed that ldquoBlinkrdquo challenged
them to reflect on their own biases
of participants agreed or strongly agreed that ldquoBlinkrdquo
helped them to have a greater appreciation for the
value of diversity
RAs completed diversityand inclusion Training
32 2800PROGRAMS PARTICIPANTS
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DIVERSITY amp INCLUSION
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STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Knowing that we all have the power to make
a diff erence when it comes to combating
discrimination bias and injustice is a
powerful thought In my organization we all can hold
each other accountable for our words and actions I
know personally that Rhapsody Blue would like to be an
advocate for social justice around campus
- Brian Holler lsquo17 Vice President and Financial Offi cer
Rhapsody Blue
Because the national organization we are affiliated
with (Pencils of Promise as well) works on improving
access to quality education internationally one of the
things I thought about from these activities is that in
our [group] meetings discussions and activities it is
important to frame [what we do] in terms of issues of
social justice rather than assisting in providing lsquocharityrsquo
to those lsquoless fortunatersquo It is about empowerment rather
than pity- Melissa Fower President for Pencils of Promise
Some of the attitudes towards oppression or lack of
awareness [about it] utterly frighten me as a cultural
leader on campus For this to be a University that claims
their students to be ldquomen and women for othersrdquo some
of our own leaders lack empathy and knowledge My
goal is to stop these attitudes and educate JCUrsquos campus
through our programming
-Mercedes Lewis President for African American
Alliance
The fall 2014 Multicultural Retreat was designed to provide a
safe space for students from underrepresented populations
to address their social cultural and spiritual developement
Twenty students participated and 50 of them completed
an on-line survey a few days after they returned to campus
Survey results revealed the following
90
100
LOOKING AHEADCSDI has set these strategic goals for the upcoming
academic year
bull Work with the Office of Institutional Diversity and
Inclusion to co-sponsor an event
bull Develop a marketing plan to increase the
participation of students in the Intergroup Dialogue
course with the goal of enrolling a minimum of ten
students per section
bull Compare the retention rate from the first to second
year and the 6-year graduation rate for students from
underrepresented populations
bull Evaluate the Pathways to Success program and
implement changes to improve the orientation
experience for first-year students from
underrepresented populations
of the participants responded that they agreed
or strongly agreed that the retreat
bull provided them an opportunity to learn
something about themselves
bull provided them the opportunity to get to know
other students better
of participants responded that they agreed or
strongly agreed that the retreat
bull provided a better understanding of bias
incidents on campus
bull provided tools that would help them address
bias and discrimination on campus
bull helped them learn at least one thing to improve
their interactions with others
20 PARTICIPANTSMulticultural Retreat
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Addressing Title IX and Campus SaVE Act
Through weekly meetings with the JCU Police Department
(JCUPD) the Violence Prevention and Action Center
Coordinator (VPAC) the Associate Dean of Students and the
Title IX Coordinator there has been increased communicationregarding Title IX procedures and practices The Dean of
Students Office (DOS) has seen an increase in the number
of students reporting incidents of interpersonal violence
leading to resolution through the conduct process Two
significant changes to the conduct process include allowing
parents and attorneys to serve as advisors and having the
VPAC Coordinator serve as a confidential reporter
Supporting Student Success with
Academic Colleagues
Through collaborative efforts and the implementation of
best practices the DOS was able to accomplish a number
of projects and goals to support student success Fr Bernie
McAniff SJ continued to teach Freshman Year Seminar and
AR 120 Purpose and Place Exploring Campus Community
and Self Dr Sherri Crahen continued to serve as Chair of the
CARE Team and collaborated with Dr Maryclaire Moroney
Assistant Provost for Academic Advising and Student
Success and Dr Anne Kugler Associate Academic Vice
President for Faculty Development and Summer Programs
to create the ldquoGuide to Responding to Students in Distressrdquo
as well as a one page reference titled ldquoSupporting Student
Success Networkrdquo
EMT Pilot Training Program
Collaborations at JCU and with the Cleveland Clinic resulted
in an on-campus EMT Training for students The DOS worked
with JCUPD JCU EMS Dr Kathy Lee Director Pre-Health
Professions Program Cleveland Clinic EMS and Dr George
Lewindowski Physician in Residence to develop a pilot
program providing EMT training to students interested in
serving as volunteers with JCU EMS Prior to school starting in
August 2015 an intensive 150 hour three week course will be
offered to 14 pre-identified students Depending on the pilot
programrsquos success consideration will be given in the future tooffer students academic credit for this training
STUDENTS ATTENDED
2874 54 MASSES
39 DECREASE
in drug violations
Bystander Intervention Training Provided to
638 Rising Sophomores
The DOS partnered with Recovery Resources Cleveland Rape
Crisis Center Office of Residence Life VPAC Coordinator
Health Educator and Communications Coordinator to
implement bystander intervention training to 638 rising
sophomores prior to their participation in the housing lottery
Sophomores completed
Bystander Intervention Training
OUTREACH SERVICES
Providing compassionate and timely pastoral care to students
in need is at the heart of Fr Bernie McAniffrsquos work as the
Assistant Dean of Students This past year Fr Berniersquos
personal meetings with students have increased by 20 from
99 in 2013-2014 to 125 in 2014-2015 Additionally Fr Bernie
celebrated 54 Masses attended by 2874 students revived the
Knightsrsquo of Columbus a 30 member student organization
and was recognized as Advisor of the Year for his efforts by
Student Union Sadly four JCU students passed away since
June 2014 Fr Bernie provided pastoral counseling for each of
these studentsrsquo families and JCU friends as well as for students
who were hospitalized with serious health conditions
DATA POINTS
Conduct Violation Overview
From the previous academic year there was a 27 overall
increase in conduct violations Despite a downward trend over
the past several years in alcohol violations this year saw a
19 increase Whereas last year saw a 37 increase in drug
violations this year showed a 39 decrease There was an
increase in violations of the Interpersonal Violence Policy (9
violations in 2013-2014 and 16 violations in 2014-2015) The
DOS believes this increase in reporting and violations is largely
due to the hiring of a Title IX Coordinator and two significant
changes to the conduct process allowing parents and638
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DEAN OF STUDENTS
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LOOKING AHEAD
bull Continue to identify and recommend appropriate
action steps related to Title IX and the federal
guidelines within the Campus SaVE Act
bull Develop and implement the DOS Risk Audit
Action Plan
bull Foster relationships and work collaborativelywith new academic leaders to identify and
remove obstacles from studentsrsquo ability to thrive
academically and socially at John Carroll
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
It feels like yesterday that I was just
starting and here I am having my
last day of work and classes for my
freshman year I just wanted to thank the Dean
of Students Office for allowing me to work
with such a great group of individuals Each
time I go into work I am excited to see what the
day holds I appreciate all the time eff ort and
patience the staff in the Office have put into
teaching me I cannot wait to work again with
you all next yearrdquo
- Toren Bakula lsquo18 Work Study employee
735
64
79
71of respondents took
responsibility for
their actions
of respondents
clearly defined
who influenced
their decision
clearly identified
who was impacted
by their behavior
85
were able to articulate
the character of the
person they are trying
to become
respondents did not
have another violation
after submitting the
reflection
attorneys to serve as advisors during the hearing process and
having the VPAC Coordinator serve as a confidential reporter
Fifty-three students (39 men 14 women) found responsible
for student conduct violations were asked to complete a
reflection exercise as part of their sanctions The reflection
questions were aimed to measure three learning goals
Student violators will
1) Acknowledge that their actions impact the
community
2) Recognize that they have options available to them
when making decisions about their behavior
3) Act in accordance with the universityrsquos expectations
for their behavior
Here were the key findings
STUDENT
CONDUCT
VIOLATIONS 14 39
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Revitalizing Inter-Fraternity Council through
Engaged Leaders
The main goal this past year was to attract elect and
develop engaged fraternity leaders to commit to the
redevelopment of the Inter-Fraternity Council (IFC) IFC is
the governing body of the four international fraternitieshere at John Carroll Prior to elections the Fraternity
Sorority Advisor (FSA) engaged fraternity leaders in many
conversations regarding the need to revitalize IFC on campus
and how it can have a positive impact on the growth
strength and reputation of their community
New IFC executive board officers were elected for 2015 Their
leadership positive attitude commitment to IFC and to inter-
fraternal brotherhood synergy and accountability has been
key in the rebirth of IFC They have accomplished many goals
in just the few months they have been in office such as
bull IFC by-laws were completely updated through aninter-fraternal and representative committee
bull IFC executive board members engaged fraternity
leaders in a discussion on the mission and vision of
IFC and what role each fraternity and member holds
in its success
bull Addressed the need for fraternities to go beyond
philanthropy to service by partnering with Clevelandrsquos
Domestic Violence and Childrsquos Advocacy Center
bull IFC made inroads with all the chapters in terms of
changing the emphasis of doing only what is best for
my fraternity to doing what is best for all fraternitiesandor Greek community
Sororities Improve Governance within
Panhellenic Association
The JCU College Panhellenic Association is the governing
body of the five international sororities here at JCU Chi
Omega Gamma Phi Beta Kappa Alpha Theta Kappa
Delta and Kappa Kappa Gamma This past year the FSA
provided significant advising and education to chapter and
Panhellenic leaders on the proper operations of a Panhellenic
Association Outgoing and incoming Panhellenic executive
board officers exhibited great enthusiasm patience andadaptability through some changes to improve democratic
processes learn about NPC unanimous agreements policies
and best practices and how their own national organizations
support and are connected to NPC
Greek Week Refocuses on Universityand Fraternal Mission and Values
The fraternity and sorority community members were
challenged to reflect on the purpose of Greek Week based
on the common values stated in JCUrsquos and fraternity and
sorority lifersquos mission statements leadership character
academic excellence service and friendship Based on
these reflections it was determined that past behaviors
during Greek Week more often than not did not support
mission and values of fraternity and sorority life nor JCUrsquos
To restore integrity to the community and to align Greek
Week events with the values of our fraternal and JCU
community significant changes were made
Changes made included
bull significantly reduce the number of events and
days of competitive events
bull plan activities that showcase the values of inter
national fraternities and sororities
bull no overall winners of Greek Week
General feedback from fraternity and sorority members
was that they really enjoyed Greek Week Many
commented on how they didnrsquot feel stressed out
or too exhausted to participate fully in their normalresponsibilities such as going to class turning in class
assignments taking tests going to work fulfilling service
hours working in the lab etc They also commented on
how ldquofun and laid backrdquo events seemed to be and how
the lack of focus on competition allowed for all members
to not get entangled in disagreements as in yearrsquos past
Resolution of Risk Management Concerns
at Off-Campus Establishment
The FSA worked with the Office of Legal Affairs Student
Activities and the JCUPD to address risk management
issues related to social events at a popular localestablishment at which alcohol is served Through
collective efforts the establishment agreed to resolve
our concerns and to follow all of JCUrsquos risk management
policies for student events with alcohol A new contract
is currently being drafted for any student organization
seeking to hold an event with alcohol at this location
505 333 172
FRATERNITY AND SORORITY MEMBERS
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FRATERNITY amp SORORITY
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DATA POINTSGreek participants in
bystander intervention training142
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working closely with our advisor I have been
able to accomplish great things With her
knowledge of Greek and Student Aff airs she has
been very helpful in providing information for us as student
leaders and John Carroll students overall I learn something
new every day from her She teaches me how to strengthen
my leadership skills as well as how to be a better student I
know whenever I have a question about anything she will be
there for me She has really taught me how to hone in on myskills and excel at my position
This department is so important to me because I live and
breathe Greek Life being President of Panhellenic The
department has taught me to not only care about myself and
my own sorority but take a step back and appreciate each
of the chapters what they have to off er and each of their
membersrsquo opinions Hopefully we can continue to grow our
community and our presence on campus to create a positive
image of fraternity and sorority liferdquo
- Alexandra Bernitt rsquo16 President Panhellenic Association
PARTICIPATION DATA
bull A total of 142 fraternity and sorority members
participated in bystander intervention training
hosted by the Violence Prevention and Action
Center Health Promotion and Wellness and
the JCU Police Department
bull Total number of participants who participated
in Lip Sync Over 1100
bull Greek Week raised $3500 for the Greater
Cleveland Fisher House Campaign
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Provide leadership development opportunities that
prepare fraternity and sorority members to lead in
their individual organizations the Panhellenic andInterfraternity Councils as well as the greater JCU
community
bull Create a fraternity and sorority community committed
to JCUrsquos Jesuit and Catholic mission and identity and
to their common interfraternal mission and values
bull Educate fraternity and sorority members
especially key organizational leaders in areas of
risk management and liability to promote holistic
membership development
65 CHI OMEGA
66 GAMMA PHI BETA
68 KAPPA ALPHA THETA
69 KAPPA DELTA
65 KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA
4 0 BETA THETA PI
32 DELTA TAU DELTA
35 LAMBDA CHI ALPHA
65 SIGMA PHI EPSILON
SORORITIES
FRATERNITIES
$3500 RAISED FOR THE GREATERCLEVELAND FISHER HOUSE
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Participated in Bystander intervention Training
of Rising Sophomores
The Health Promotion and Wellness coordinator collaborated
with the Violence Prevention and Action Center Coordinator
Residence Life Dean of Students and Recovery Resources
to educate 638 rising sophomores on bystander intervention
This training was made mandatory for all rising sophomoresas a part of the 2015-2016 housing selection process
Provided Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention
for College Students (BASICS)
The goal of BASICS is to reduce risky behaviors and harmful
consequences of alcohol abuse Based on an interview with
and questionnaires filled out by the student regarding their
drinking behaviors objective feedback is provided by a
trained BASICS professional This program is offered to JCU
students who either violate the Student Code of Conduct or
want to explore their alcohol and drug use This year a total
of 51 students were referred for this intervention resulting in
a 150 increase from the 2013-2014 year Of those students
who received BASICS interventions
Peer Health Advocate Program Expanded
to Better Meet Student Needs
The coordinator trained 23 Peer Health Advocates (PHAs)
this past academic year The training focused on programdevelopment and execution as well as the skills knowledge
and attitudes necessary to be an effective peer advocate
PHAs facilitate programs for and with students in the
residence halls student organizations classrooms athletic
teams and more They also staff the Resource Room at the
Student Health and Wellness Center Additional expectations
for PHAs include
bull Executing interactive positive fun and non-
judgmental programming
bull Creating awareness of health topics affecting JCU
students through such means as posters social mediacampaigns newsletters Carroll News editorials public
service announcements one-on-one interactions
tabling at health education initiatives and general
availability for program participation
bull Helping students find long-term and appropriate
on and off-campus resources to support healthy
behaviors by making referrals for at-risk students
to the appropriate professionals These resources
included Health Education Residence Life Counseling
Center Health Services Violence Prevention Action
Center JCU Police Department etc
bull Participating in ongoing training on a wide variety
of health and wellness topics and assist with the
facilitation of bi-weekly Wellness in the Stacks
programming in the Library Learning Commons
Approval of AR274 A Peer Health Advocate Seminar
This past spring JCUrsquos Public Health Committee officially
approved AR 274 It will be offered for the first time in fall
2015 This course was specifically developed to provide an
academic anchor to the leadership training and development
of the Peer Health Advocates and to provide them the
necessary resources skills and information to assist theirpeers in a successful undergraduate experience Students will
learn about various health topics affecting college students
as well as program design and implementation
92
58
54
33
100
exceeded the number of alcoholic drinks
consumed the last time they partied or
socialized compared to the overall JCU
student population
overestimated the amount of alcohol
that a typical JCU student consumes
did something they later regretted
50 forgot where they were or what
they did and 25 got in trouble with
the police within the last 12 months as a
consequence of drinking
felt overwhelmed by all they had to do
and 25 felt sad within the past 2 weeks
of those seen were referred to on-campus
resources including the University
Counseling Center Violence Preventionand Action Center andor academic deans
(compared to NCHA data 2013)
23Peer Health Advocates (PHAs)were trained this past academic year
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HEALTH AND WELLNESS
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DATA POINTS
What We Know Data on First-Year Studentsrsquo
Alcohol Consumption
We have completed our eighth year of collecting information
regarding alcohol consumption of first-year students through
AlcoholEdu AlcoholEdu incorporates the latest evidence-
based prevention methods to create a highly personalized
on-line education user experience that inspires students to
reflect on and consider changing their drinking behaviors
Pre and post-exams and behavioral surveys are administered
a total of three surveys At John Carroll it is mandatory for all
first-year students to complete this training
This year there was a 99 response rate This excellent
compliance rate can be attributed to increased communication
with the students non-completion sanctions and collaboration
with Resident Assistants Here are some key findings about our
first-year studentsrsquo alcohol consumption
bull The rate of high risk drinkers has decreased since
beginning this analysis in 2007 The rate of non-
drinkers has increased by 3 since 2007
bull Our first-year non-drinking students exceed those
reported by other Jesuit colleges and universities
Additionally rates of lightmoderate and high-risk
drinkers are lower than surveyed Jesuit counterparts
bull After completing the entire AlcoholEdu training 88
of students reported that the course prepared them
to make responsible decisions about drinking
Impact of Alcohol Education Classes
This past year 65 students were sanctioned to take an
alcohol education class due to violations of the Universityrsquosalcohol policy These classes included an emphasis on
bystander intervention as well as the Good Samaritan
Policy Students were asked to complete an assessment
after participating in the class With 51 of the 65 students
completing the assessment the response rate was 79 Here
are two of the main findings from this assessment
Health and Wellness Programs
Various health education programs were presented to nearly
1700 students Our alcohol awareness presentations are very
popular and highly requested by Resident Assistants and
student organizations Over 300 students participated in
alcohol awareness presentations and completed assessments
afterward Here are some of the findings
73
94
99
79
71
strongly agree that they can recognize the
signs of someone who is intoxicated
strongly agree that they are willing tointervene if they see someone who has had
too much to drink
strongly agree or agree that they learned
something about how frequently the average
the JCU student drinks
of students surveyed recognize the difference
between perceptions and actual drinking rates
of JCU students
listed the lsquoGood Samaritan Policyrsquo as a
correct response to identifying the name
of a specific policy
Wellness in the Stacks
students participated in Wellness in the Stacks
programming within the Library Learning
Commons Students participated in Pinterest
painting bamboo plant construction henna
tattoos making heart-healthy trail mix
aromatherapy therapy dogs and others and were providedwith stress-relief information When asked on a short survey
ldquowithin the last 12 months how would you rate the overall level
of stress you have experiencedrdquo 29 indicated tremendous or
more than average stress While 91 felt ldquoless stressed after
attending stress-freeWellness in the Stacksrdquo events
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Revise the BASICS health assessment for students who
violate the marijuanaother drug policy to better meet
their needs
bull Expand health promotion program offerings through
the implementation of initiatives developed solely by
Peer Health Advocates as a result of their coursework in
AR 274 Peer Health Advocate Seminar
bull Develop a comprehensive program to reduce alcohol-
related incidents off-campus in collaboration with
Residence Life
bull Increase fraternity and sorority membersrsquo knowledge of
high-risk drinking through risk reduction efforts
students were presented withvarious health education programs1700
OVER
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Staff Display Adaptability with Increased
Departmental Expectations and Staff Changes
This year brought significant challenges some new and some
persistent that truly pushed the JCU Police Department
(JCUPD) to its capacity Similar to years past JCUPD has
experienced significant officer turnover with six resignations
and two newly hired offi
cers Many police departments evenfor larger municipalities are dealing with a decrease in the
number and qualifications of job applicants The department
is working closely with Human Resources to recruit hire and
train well qualified individuals
Other challenges include the increased number of
background checks requested by students and university
employees This is a time consuming process for the front
office staff and was the fifth most frequent duty recorded
by the JCUPD this academic year Lastly given the federal
guidelines within the Campus SaVE Act and Title IX JCUPD
has new demands and expectations that also require much
investigative time and reporting
Despite these challenges the entire staff has responded with
the highest level of professionalism collaboration and vigor
It will be important for JCUPD to continue to reconsider
processes and departmental responsibilities in order to
respond as effectively as possible to these challenges
DATA POINTS
to JCUPD Compared to last year this
is a 47 increase in calls largely due
to adding new duties to the call list
In 2013-2014 there was only a 17
increase in calls
The top five reasons and their frequencies are as follows
1747 Admittance into roomfacility
1690 Building check
1078 Non-secured area
754 Maintenance concern
594 Background checksFingerprints
Criminal reports totaled 183 with the top reports listed as
32 Underage Persons Offenses (Alcohol)
32 Theft
22 Criminal mischief
Non-criminal reports totaled 180 with the top reports listed as
47 Illness ndash Transport
27 Auto Accident - Property Damage Only
18 Property - LostMissing
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Improve our training and capacity to perform
reporting and investigative functions related to
Title IX and interpersonal violence concerns
bull Enhance marketing and education regarding
JCUPD services to more fully realize and perpetuatethe credibility of the organization as a police
department serving all members of the JCU
community
bull Transition our current Incident Report form to an
Access database to enhance the tracking of incidents
and reporting functions
bull Review processes and responsibilities in light
of expectations and work force capacity
bull Identify and implement specialty areas for
our three sergeants
$450000
9674
was generated through the
sale of parking permits and
issuance of citationsIN REVENUE
Department Exceeds Revenue Expectations
Parking Manager Patti Taylor devoted a great deal of
time and effort into providing the Police Officers with
valuable information to assist with the identification of
parking violations Approximately $450000 in revenue
was generated through the sale of parking permits and
issuance of citations This is an increase of 89 from the
previous year
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Choral and Instrumental Performances
The annual choral and instrumental performances at JCU
were once again highlights of the department including the
Annual Sacred Music Concert in the fall and the Jazz Band
Concert in the spring Most especially the third and final
performance of the Intergenerational Choir was a superb
finale to the collaborative project between the Cleveland
Alzheimerrsquos Association the academic department of
Criminology and Sociology and student affairsrsquo Liturgical
Music and Musical Arts (LMMA) The choir a combination of
people with early-stage Alzheimerrsquos disease their caregivers
and our students gave a presentation of five songs under the
direction of Dr Cynthia Caporella LMMA Director at the 25th
annual Alzheimerrsquos disease educational event
The collaboration was also the end of a three-year research
project with goals of fighting the stigma of Alzheimerrsquos
disease and developing community amongst its participants
Drs Harris and Caporella had one article published in
2014 regarding this project and a new article is underwaythanks to the funding of a JCU Summer Faculty Research
Fellowship
Music and Prayer Collaboration Transforms Crowd
during Ignatian Heritage Week
The collaborative planning efforts between LMMA and
Campus Ministry resulted in a lunch time program titled
ldquoMusic Prayer and Reflection in the Jesuit Tradition
Caring for the Earthrdquo The image for the week surrounded
sustainability and carried with it a vision of caring for Godrsquos
creation Specifically the service joined readings around
this image with four pieces of music two of which werecontemporary pieces written by two local composers on the
faculty of the Cleveland Institute of Music One of the pieces
was a descriptive piece of a brook located east of Cleveland
that is supported by the Cleveland Museum of Natural
History A third piece from the movie ldquoThe Missionrdquo offered
a Jesuit connection in film media Many community members
in attendance described the experience as transformative
Assessment plans developed for music courses
In preparation for the inclusion of one credit Fine Arts
courses in the integrative core curriculum assessment
plans were developed and approved for courses in applied
music Rubrics were developed for each of the courses in
conjunction with the Core Director and the Associate Dean of
Arts and Sciences for the Humanities The Director of LMMA
is in the process of identifying instructors to teach the new
course offerings in music These new applied courses include
wind ensemble brass ensemble string ensemble applied
guitar and applied voice
DATA POINTS
During the past year student participation in the major vocal
and instrumental groups was as follows
25
30
16
28SCHOLACANTORUM
CHAPELENSEMBLE
PEP BAND
JAZZ BAND
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Offering the first ever JCU Applied Music Courses
available to the entire student body in spring 2016
bull Equipping the music room to offer digital performances
from online venues for the study of musical styles
performance techniques and comparative analysis
bull Working with the staff in the Office of Student
Engagement to expand opportunities for students to
experience fine arts performances offered throughout
Cleveland
bull Hiring and orienting a new Coordinator of the JCU Pep Band
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
I participated in Schola Cantorum and Chapel
Choir I had the opportunity to de-stress for a
few hours a week which was very important
since I had challenging coursework and multiple part-
time jobs and internships This helped me to focus on
spiritual and emotional wellness as well as academic
success I was also able to build strong relationships with
my fellow singers I believe that making music together
brings people closer in a way that few other activities
can and I certainly saw that in my experiences at JCU
The music department has important connections to
JCUrsquos mission values and Jesuit identity Though I
am not Catholic some of the pieces we learned helped
me learn about Jesuit and Christian history and my
participation in chapel choir kept me actively engaged inthe liturgy Additionally allowing students to participate
in extracurricular activities they enjoy is in keeping with
ldquocura personalisrdquo by encouraging students to develop in
all aspects of their lives not just academicallyrdquo
- Megan Boyk rsquo15 Schola Cantorum and Chapel Choir
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Creation of the LP 198 LAUNCH Credited Course
LAUNCH (Leaders Always Undertake New Challenges) is
a 1-3 credit course covering various topics related to the
methods or content of leadership not typically covered
in regular course offerings such as mission diversity and
inclusion ethical leadership and the building of personal
strengths In addition students receive core leadership
training necessary for success in prominent leadership
positions on campus
Commuter Student Section Added to AR120 Purpose
and Place - Exploring Campus Community and Self
AR120 is a course designed to assist first-year students with
the transition to college and to promote their engagement
in all facets of their educational experience The commuter
section of this course addressed challenges related to
commuting to campus getting connected to JCU resources
road safety and more A highlight regarding this particular
section is that it was held in a nontraditional classroom
setting in the newly renovated commuter lounge
Drawn to Leadership Program Reaches Different
Student Demographic
The Drawn to Leadership Program was targeted to JCU
Fantasy Gaming Club members This program offered a
different perspective to learn about leadership development
by focusing on the leadership concepts found in superhero-
based comic books and movies
DATA POINTS
Leadership Programs Engage Students in Developing
Values and Skills
A progressive four-tiered set of leadership programs is
offered to John Carroll students annually Each tier provides
students with the opportunity to develop a set of leadership
skills and knowledge and each successive program builds
upon the knowledge and skills cultivated in the prior tier
Tier programs meet for an hour per week for 4-6 meetings
depending on the program
Students are able to select from three programs in Tier1 ldquoLiving and Leadingrdquo ldquoReading and Leadingrdquo or ldquoTake
the Leading Rolerdquo These programs all focus on students
increasing their levels of self-awareness which will better
prepare them for leadership experiences Students who
complete one of the three Tier 1 programs are eligible to
participate in the Tier 2 ldquoAdvancing Leadershiprdquo program
which focuses on the experiences of participating students
as members of various groups and how they can influence
change as a group member without necessarily having a
formal leadership position Students who have completed
both the Tier 1 and 2 programs are eligible to participate in
the Tier 3 ldquoSharing Your Strengthsrdquo program This program
incorporates the Gallup organizationrsquos StrengthsQuest online
assessment which provides students with detailed reports
about their five personal strengths Students who complete
the Tier 1 2 and 3 programs are eligible to participate in the
Tier 4 ldquoLeadership in Actionrdquo program which focuses on
ethical decision making
The following participation counts have been recorded over
the past 3 academic years
PARTICIPATION COUNTS 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
Tier 1 57 66 75
Tier 2 42 51 69
Tier 3 31 37 24
Tier 4 22 22 25
66 INCREASE in commuter
service program participation
Commuter Student Programs
and Participation Increase
In the year 2013-2014 36 commuter service programs
were offered with 740 total participants This year 41
programs were provided to 1229 total participants Theresults show a 66 increase in overall commuter service
program participation with a 13 increase in total programs
offered Among those programs offered students were
able to attend a Cleveland Indians baseball game Cleveland
Cavaliers basketball game and several movie viewings
Program invitations were also sent to transfer students to
participate which had partial impact on the participation
increase
41 1229PROGRAMS PARTICIPANTS
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ORIENTATION amp LEADERSHIP
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Students in all tiered programs complete written assignments
and discuss them with their peers in a conversation
facilitated by a professional student affairs staff member
Assignments are collected and deposited in the Office of
Leadership Programs The Director of Leadership Programs
then assessment rubrics to the various assignments
determine whether or not the desired learning has occurred
for each student
TIER PROGRAM OUTCOME
The assessment results indicate that the activities set up for
the Tier 1 programs provide students with the opportunity to
learn the desired information to increase self-knowledge and
demonstrate it on the various assignments While students
in Tier 2 were able to demonstrate competence regarding
the various aspects of serving as a group as a member
participants sometimes struggled to identify areas of
diversity In Tier 3 participants could readily determine ways
to identify opportunities to utilize their personal strengths
to assist with three of the potential presented challenges
However a lack of understanding was demonstrated in termsof using strengths in the areas of delegation confrontation
and mediation This is likely partially due to the struggles
that students face with these skill sets in their daily lives For
the ldquoLeadership in Actionrdquo program students readily created
scenarios that connected with the initial three principles
of the programs However several concepts related to
ethical leadership including ldquobeing fairrdquo and ldquobeing lovingrdquo
presented some challenges for our students and may be
somewhat attributable to the fact that ldquofairrdquo and ldquolovingrdquo are
rather abstract concepts in comparison to the first
three tenets
LAUNCH Leaders Always Undertake New Challenges
The LAUNCH program provides student leaders with
information considered to be foundational and essential to
serving as an effective leader and beyond Since the creation of
LAUNCH over 350 student leaders have the training program
Following each LAUNCH weekend evaluations are collected
and compiled to determine the effectiveness of the program
in meeting the established outcomes A review of the data
for the past three LAUNCH programs indicates that at least
90 of the participants on average achieved the outcomes
Leadership Scholars Program
The Leadership Scholars Program (LSP) was created in
2010 providing participants with opportunities to increase
their leadership competence through both curricular and
co-curricular activities The program focuses on developing
student leaders of remarkable character who seek to become
agents for transformative change on campus and in their
future professions and communities
Each year the program seeks to enroll a cohort of approximately 20
incoming students Over the past three years the cohort size has been
27 (class of 2018) 19 (2017) and 19 (2016) The cohort size fluctuates
based on how many students choose to accept the scholarship and
attend JCU with 35 scholarships offered from a pool of over 200
applicants
The 2014 JCU Commencement saw the first cohort of LSP students
complete their degrees From the entering cohort in fall of 2010 75 o
the students persisted through graduation When reviewing the reasonfor program participant attrition students most commonly leave to
transfer to another institution in order to pursue a degree not provided
by John Carroll (eg pharmacy musical theater) A less frequent reaso
for student attrition is that some participants struggle to ldquofind their
footingrdquo and struggle with their inability to be elected or selected for
a formal leadership position on campus (eg Student Union senator
Resident Assistant)
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Coordinate and enhance leadership development efforts by
gathering together a committee of professionals around campu
who provide related opportunities to students
bull Begin to measure levels of campus engagement among
commuter students in organizations and activities other than
those provided by commuter services
bull Convene a campus wide meeting to discuss issues and services
relevant to the matriculation and ongoing success of transfer
students
bull Develop electronic messages related to engagement
opportunities to distribute to first year students after the
first six weeks of the fall semester
bull Increase the number of first-year students of color whoparticipate in Tier 1 leadership development programs
bull Help to successfully transition a new co-director of the
Leadership Scholarship Program into hisher role in the progra
bull Develop a follow-up leadership development piece for LAUNCH
(for Leadership Always Undertake New Challenges) participant
after they have transitioned into their leadership roles
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Coming from a high school that focused on leadership andentrepreneurship the leadership development programs
were perfect for me The tiers were focused on self-
discovery and how to handle being on a team I got the chance to know
my strengths and weakness and also to discuss leadership in the worl
of comics Leadership is everywhere if I look for it My freshman year
would have been an entirely diff erent experience if it wasnrsquot for the
leadership programs
- Marie Keita rsquo18 Participant in Tiered Leadership Programs
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Major Facility and Equipment Upgrades Provide
Improved Fitness and Sport Experiences
The Department of Recreation coordinated a number of
renovations and equipment upgrades this past year that
improved student faculty staff and community membersrsquo
experience in our facilities The first major project was the
installation of new flooring in the Fitness Studio where cyclingclasses yoga Zumba and other activities are conducted
giving the space a safer refreshed and modern look
The Corbo Room Improvement Task Force created spring
2014 addressed two necessary improvements including
additional Corbo Room equipment and new flooring in
the cardio area Throughout spring and summer 2015 the
Johnson Natatorium lap pool and diving well were repainted
and re-coated along with a new ultraviolet water treatment
system A new electronic scoreboard was installed which
will certainly improve the competition experience for teams
coaches and fans
Club Sport Members Active in Competition and
Service to Others
There are club sport teams at John Carroll with over 200
student participants The teams include Rowing Field
Hockey Hockey Womenrsquos Basketball Menrsquos Rugby Sailing
Ultimate Frisbee Menrsquos Volleyball Water Polo and Womenrsquos
Volleyball Funded in part by the Student Activity Fee
students manage all operational aspects of club sports
including fundraising membership recruitment and retention
practice and competition scheduling and travel Team
members are also involved in service on a regular basisSome of the programs they support are the Labre Project
Cleveland Clinicrsquos Lerner Center for Autism Project Linus
St Malachis Lunch Program and numerous service projects
offered through JCUrsquos Center for Service and Social Action
Pilot Shadow Program of Intramural Student
Supervisors Shows Promise
The intramural (IM) employees interested in becoming IM
Student Supervisors participated in a new staff development
and training program in which they were paired up to
shadow current IM Student Supervisors during evening or
weekend IM competitions The purpose of this opportunityis to nurture professional development leadership skills and
staff camaraderie as well as to provide on-the-job training
in regards to the duties and responsibilities of an IM Student
Supervisor This shadowing experience allowed for IM staff
to self-identify if they felt prepared to apply for IM Student
Supervisor positions for next year In addition it provided
current supervisors the opportunity to teach others about
the knowledge and skills they utilize in their position The
Department of Recreation will continue to build on this
program in the future
DATA POINTS
Intramural sports
Intramural sports have continued to thrive and excel
offering opportunity for exercise camaraderie and
an environment for creating meaningful relationships
with peers A total of 1963 individuals participated in
intramural sports in 2014-2015 with 901 being unique
participants There were a total of 1620 males and 343
females who engaged in intramural sports In 2013-2014
there was a total of 1794 participants (1415 males and 379
females) engaged in intramural sports
First-year student participation increased by 36 (376
Unique Individuals 2013-2014 511 Unique Individuals 2014-
2015)
First-year student intramural
participation increased by 3636
421
1963 1620 343
INTRAMURAL SPORT PARTICIPANTS
AVERAGE CORBO FITNESSROOM VISITORS PER DAY
Fitness Offerings
There was a 25 increase in student and staff participation
in fitness activities with an average of 289 participants per
week in 2014-2015 in comparison to 232 average participants
per week in 2013-2014
A Pilates and Stretch and Strengthen class have been added
to the list of fitness classes Corbo Fitness Room participation
for the 2014-2015 academic year averaged 421 visitors per
day with the highest participation of 525 visitors per day In
2013-2014 the average visits per day was 398
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RECREATION
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LOOKING AHEAD
bull Improve orientation training and recognition
efforts for all student staff through the previously
implemented team model Update our student
development model through online offerings new
technology and improved leadership strategies to
stimulate growth and self-awareness
bull Collaborate with different departments on
late night programming health and wellness
initiatives and special events to better meet our
students needs interests and to increase student
engagement Focus these initiatives primarily
at first-year students as well as first-time users(those who may not typically utilize our facilities
or services)
bull Provide risk management training for Club Sports
and Building Supervisor staff Utilize John Carroll
and Northeast Ohio resources so as to better
equip staff for emergency action plans responding
to crisies and dealing effectively with conflict
bull Continue to work towards enhancing technology
resources related to daily operations marketing
of services and programs and departmental
communications assessment and evaluation
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Being involved in the Rec department allowed
me to have two supervisor roles These
roles allowed me to have a great deal of
responsibility I was well respected by my peers seen as
a leader on campus and this makes me very proud The
leadership skills I developed will be something I treasure
and will be very valuable to me as I move forward in my
career I learned that I am a strong leader who has the
ability to stand up to her peers even when it is tough I
learned what it means to love your work because I truly
loved working for this department I found that I am
inspired by people around me who have a tremendously
strong work ethic
I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to work for
the Rec department and I know that if I had not had this
opportunity that my time at Carroll would have never been
the same and I would have never grown as a person as
much as I didrdquo
- Kylie Brooks rsquo15 Club Sport Supervisor and Student
Building Supervisor
Working for Intramurals (IM) has given me the identity
that every student searches for when entering a new
experience It has given me the opportunity to take a
better look at who I am as a person and has given me the
opportunity to make lasting relationships with people
who I would have never met had I not worked for the
department Working for IMrsquos is not just a job for me it
gives me my place at JCU
This position teaches me how to be a leader how tomotivate people and how to be confident in various
situations I learn to lead by example everywhere I
go because a person is always representing the Rec
department no matter whatrdquo
- Greg Olenick rsquo16 Intramural Supervisor
10 200 PARTICIPANTS
CLUB SPORT TEAMS
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
University Community Celebrates the
Re-opening of Murphy Hall
The re-opening of Murphy Hall in August 2014 was a major
accomplishment The newly renovated building impressed Murphy
residents as well as alumni faculty and staff who toured the hall
after a number of ribbon-cutting ceremonies Murphy residents
reported that they appreciated the enhanced community and
study space Since many of the residents had lived in the ldquooldrdquo
Murphy they were especially impressed with the improved
lighting the updated bathrooms and the private sinks
While there were some minor complications in the re-opening
related to electricity heating and cooling windows and paint
the overall re-opening process was seamless and exciting The
cross-divisional collaboration that brought this renovation to
completion was tremendous and a source of great pride for
all who participated The Silver Level LEED certification that
was achieved was a great way to conclude the project
Red Carpet Rolled Out for First-Year Students onMove-In Day
It was exciting to open the 2014-2015 academic year with
one of the largest first-year classes in recent history It was
also the first year where students were living in truly social
cohort communities In order to continue the celebration of
the large first year class First-Year Move-In Day was enhanced
to welcome our students with excitement The feedback from
parents was overwhelmingly positive with many of them
thanking staff members for their energy and assistance
Invaluable to the success of the day was the help of the ROTC
cadets Their hard work and limitless energy helped immensely
Newly Developed Room Change Process Policy a Success
The development and implementation of the comprehensive
room change process policy was an achievement for the
Office of Residence Life (ORL) The policy was shared
widely with students ORL Staff and parents to allow for
transparency and clearer communication The policy also
supported Resident Assistants (RAs) and professional staff
members in having a standard point of reference and specific
procedures to follow
Resident Ministry Program Offerings Expand
In addition to the fall semester First-Year Retreat the
Resident Ministers collaborated with students to offer the
Journey Retreat in the spring semester as well as a ldquoRootsrdquo
overnight outdoor retreat to explore intentional living The
Murphy Mass returned to the Murphy Chapel with increased
attendance at both the Mass (average of 40+) and social
afterwards in the Murphy atrium
ORL Staff Recognized at Northeast Ohio Resident
Assistant Conference
The JCU RA delegation was recognized as the ldquoMost Spiritedrdquo at the
Northeast Ohio RA Conference at Baldwin Wallace University Several
Residence Life staff members presented at the conference with two
RA presenters receiving recognition as one of the ldquoTop 10rdquo programs
DATA POINTS
Number of Residential Students
YEAR FALL SPRING
2010-2011 1708 1661
2011-2012 1789 1734
2012-2013 1786 1724
2013-2014 1657 1606
2014-2015 1755 1676
Murphy Hall closed for renovation
Community Development Activities Sponsored by
Resident Assistants
YEAR TOTAL TOTAL PARTICIPANTS
2013-2014 615 6485
2014-2015 727 5181
After having smaller than projected numbers of rising junior
and senior students sign up to live on campus for the 2015-2016
academic year those currently living on campus were surveyed
to learn more about their decision to live off campus The seven
question survey was sent to 475 residents with a response rate of
21 The most significant findings were
bull The greatest factor impacting the decision to live off
campus was finances (45) This was followed closely
by wanting to experience something different than the
residence halls (22) and wanting a greater sense of
independence (21)
bull Monthly rent for the majority of respondents (67) is
$350-$400 per person every month The question did not
ask respondents to quantify what was included in rent
so there are some unknowns Only 15 of respondents
indicated a rent higher than $400 per person every month
bull The most popular month to sign a lease was March
(29) Prior to February when the 2015-2016 Housing
Information became available 53 of the respondents
had signed leases The other 47 of respondents signed
leases in February and March The earliest a lease was
signed was in September (1)
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RESIDENCE LIFE
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bull Including themselves students reported the number
of people who they will be living off-campus with
Four people (33) followed by five people (19)
three people (16) and six people (14)
bull 76 are planning to live in University Heights Shaker
Heights (13) and South Euclid (9) are the other
two cities with the most respondents
These findings will inform messaging and timing of
information about housing for upper-class students This
data also indicates the need to continue to look at the cost
of living on-campus and how the benefits are explained in
relationship to that cost
While these qualitative findings include only one part of the data
collected they still provide strong insight into the residential
experience The data supports the amount of time effort and
resources devoted to developing and strengthening community It
also supports several key learning goals for students who live on
campus The data also clearly demonstrates the concerns about
facilities that have been at the forefront of the work done this
year by the ORL All of these insights will be better informed once
the compilation and analysis of the quantitative data is complete
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Review of ORL structure and staffing
bull Expand knowledge of and competency in academic
processes and procedures to better inform future
collaborations
bull Enhance education around issues pertaining to respect
including but not limited to vandalism safety interpersonal
violence and relationships with non-residence life staff
members serving the residential communities
STUDENT PERSPECTIVES
This was my third year at John Carroll University
and my first year living on campus The amount
of care and concern that I received from my Area
Coordinator Adrian Tamas and all of the Murphy RAs was
amazing I never thought that I would feel that comfortable
away from home but because of the staff in Murphy Hall I
now call John Carroll University home Itrsquos been a wonderfu
year as a resident in Murphy and I cannot wait for my next
and final year Thank you for everythingrdquo
- Ghada Abu Shaweesh rsquo16 Resident
ldquoThree years ago I was a sophomore who lived with great
tension and anxiety I had not yet developed the courage to
grow into the leader who I wanted to be on campus Then I
was selected to be a Resident Assistant From that moment
on I was on a path that would allow me to grow and develop
into a leader on campus a man for others and the person
who I ultimately desired to become I am beyond thankful for
my time with Residence Life The professional staff alongwith my fellow staff members and residents have left their
marks on me I will forever remember the time wersquove spent
together the laughter wersquove shared the critical moments
that have pushed us outside of our comfort zones and the
relationships wersquove cultivated From the bottom of my heart
thank yourdquo
- John Barrett rsquo15 Senior Resident Assistant
81 1621 PARTICIPANTS
RESIDENCE SATISFACTION SURVEY RESPONSE RATE
The ORL staff created a survey focused on the following
areas satisfaction with RA satisfaction with residence hall
space cleanliness and processes assessment of ability to
sleep and study learning as a result of living in a residence
hall and overall satisfaction While the quantitative portions
of the survey are not yet compiled and analyzed the
qualitative data was compiled and reviewed The overall
response rate was approximately 81 of 1621 residents who
received the survey
Some of the key findings
bull Residents overwhelmingly responded that the most
important lesson skill or value learned this year was
about relationships with others Residents described
relationships with roommates learning to live in
community and how to deal with people who were
different Skills and lessons related to living independently
(time management responsibility and accountability)
were the second most frequent responses
bull The respondents most frequently cited that the best
part of their residential experience was related to the
people with whom they lived their roommate and
or floormates Other frequent responses included the
sense of community the RA and the convenience ofliving on campus
bull Cleanliness and other facility issues were the main
concerns that residents cited when asked about what
they would like to see improved about on-campus
living Other frequent responses included the dining
hall loudness of fellow floor members and both the
enforcement of and lack of enforcement of residence
hall policies
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
New Late Night Program Collaborations
Streak the Center programs were held during fall 2014 and spring
2015 to provide students with opportunities to gather together
and participate in a variety of social programs including arts and
crafts entertainment movies food recreation relaxation music
and more This large scale event was made possible through
cross-departmental collaboration between the Office of Student
Activities Student Union Programming Board (SUPB) Orientation
and Leadership Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion
Counseling Center Violence Prevention and Action Center
Residence Life Health Education and Promotion Student Health
and Wellness Center and Recreation This event attracted over
550 students each semester it was held
Infusion of Intergroup Dialogue within iLead Program
The Office of Student Activities (OSA) in collaboration with the
Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion incorporated the ldquoCommon
Groundrdquo workshop within the iLead student organization training
program iLead a day-long leadership training opportunity for
student organizations operates with the goal of providing student
leaders an understanding of the nuts and bolts of running a successful
organization on campus The ldquoCommon Gorundrdquo training facilitated
by staff who are Intergroup Dialogue facilitators and students
who have completed the Intergroup Dialogue class in the fall
provided education on discrimination and oppression Seventy-four
student organization leaders representing 64 organizations were in
attendance at this training Of those who attended 69 completed
program evaluations In the evaluation students were asked to
identify one creative way they could apply what they learned in the
workshop into their organization The results are as follows
bull 31 stated they could raise awareness through discussionor activity and 27 stated by maintaining awareness and
working to make a difference
bull Other responses included education through information
and diversifying organization membership
bull The top three areas students reported they learned more
about during their experience at iLead were dealing with
discrimination advertising and funding policies
Student Leader Team created for Late Night Programming
The OSA developed a team of student leaders tasked with
assisting in the planning promotion and implementation oflate night programming events sponsored through the Office
of Student Activities Leaders were chosen from the current
student programmers that were already active Expectations were
established and provided to SUPB By January 2015 SUPB was
required to plan a reoccurring late night program on campus every
Friday and Saturday during the academic year between the hours
of 10 pm and midnight
DATA POINTS
bull SUPB held 13 additional programs in 2014-2015 with
an increase of 51 more participants in comparison
to the 2013-2014 academic year (66 programs with
8437 attendants in 2013-2014 79 programs with 12787
attendants in 2014-2015) Programs which were added
include Rock Out Your Room Meet the Greeks Step
Afrika and more
bull Comedian Dave Coulier performed duringHomecoming this year and was attended by
approximately 1000 students
bull The fall semester Welcome Back Concert sponsored by
SUPB board attracted 600 additional participants in the
2014-2015 academic year (300 in 2013 ndash 2014 900 in
2014-2015)
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Conduct an assessment of our current large-scale
programming needs to obtain an accurate pulse on the
types of social late-night programming students needand want Explore collaboration opportunities with other
programming departments like Recreation Residence
Life and Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion for
this project
bull Work with departments in Student Affairs and across the
university to identify event attendance tracking software
options to better track event participation
bull Develop a template to help map the university learning
goals to the activities of SUPB and student organizations
in order to create a new assessment plan
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Irsquom the current president of the Paranormal
Research Group The Student Activities
Office has definitely impacted my overall
JCU experience in a positive way The office gave us
the opportunity to strengthen the bonds within our
organization I learned a lot of leadership strategies with
the officersquos help I learned how to manage and finance an
organization while maintaining the fun factor of what an
organization should be [Student Organizations are] so
important to have because [they] allow students to conn
to each other and their community The office off ers a
one of a kind experience here at Carroll and is crucial [fo
students] to get the most out of JCUrdquo
- Bryan Mersol rsquo17 Student Organization President
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Student Feedback Leads to Increased Physician Hours
Anecdotal feedback over the past several years suggested
the need to increase the hours and days of the week that
physicians would see patients in order to better meet
studentsrsquo busy schedules The Student Health and Wellness
Survey was administered and results clearly supported
this need In recent years physicians came to campus on
Mondays (25 hrs) and Thursdays (25 hrs) for a total of fivehours With the new contract physician hours were increased
to eight hours a week on Mondays (4 hrs) and Fridays (4
hrs) As a result physician visits increased by 43 (536
physicians visits in 2013-2014 and 767 in 2014-2015) and
students are very pleased with this improved service
HealthSpot Installation Provides Additional Care
Options for Students
John Carroll is the first college in the United States to provide
physician appointments through a computerized kiosk
called the HealthSpot This technology is at the forefront of
revolutionary high-quality medical care Students are put inface-to-face contact with a healthcare professional via video
screen The kiosk comes equipped with everything they
would need to perform a variety of remote treatments under
the supervision of an on-site medical professional Some of
the common ailments that are able to be addressed through
HealthSpot are Allergies cold and flu cough sinus infections
rashes fever sore throats and more With the installation of
this technology the SHWC is now able to provide students
with medical care five days a week Since November 2014 a
total of 21 students have utilized the HealthSpot
New Contract with Cleveland Clinic Saves Center $15000The SHWC entered into a new contract with the Cleveland
Clinic physicians in an effort to reduce costs With this new
contract and subsequent change in physicians over $15000
in was saved in comparison to last year
Nurses Utilize Brief Motivational Interview Training to
Identify and Intervene with At-risk Students
To properly screen for and address high-risk behaviors in
students visiting the SHWC nurses participated in brief
motivational interview training Motivational interviewing
(MI) supports health behavior change by helping individuals
explore and resolve their ambivalence about change without
evoking resistance MI techniques can be incorporated into
routine patient care Additionally an MI screening form was
completed by 719 students during the spring 2015 semester
Students who screened positive for high-risk behaviors were
engaged in a brief motivational interview with a nurse and
received information to help strengthen their motivation to
change those unhealthy behaviors in order to achieve their
optimum level of wellness
DATA POINTS
The SHWC saw a 7 increase in unique individuals in 2014-2015 and
an overall increase of 10 in the total number of client visits (which
covers all SHWC services) Flu and allergy injections were both up
this year by 21 and 31 respectively
2013-2014 2014-2015
Client Visits 3133 3451
Unique Individuals 1228 1320
Physicians Visits 536 767
Van Runs 270 242
Nutritional Visits 185 123
Sent to Area Health Centers 103 202
STDHIV Clinic 84 46
Gynecological Visits 25 39
Travel Clinic Visits 93 62
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Explore options for obtaining an electronic medical
record program
bull Increase awareness and visibility of the HealthSpot as an
alternative quality health care treatment
bull Support the Universityrsquos learning goals and collaborate
with the student health and wellness group by developing
programs to promote students to be self-health advocates
based on data from the National Collegiate Health
Assessment survey
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working at the Health Center was the first job
I received on campus and it has become like a
second home to me I have had the opportunity to
learn about diff erent privacy policies and how they work in
a college setting as well as bits and pieces about the medical
field coupled with great experience along the way This
department provides students with the care they need to
continue to do well in other areas at JCU by making sure they
get the best care possible and allowing students to share their
problems in all realms of the health world whether physical
or mental They make it possible for all students to feel and
perform their best during their time at JCUrdquo
- Anna Lawler rsquo16 Work Study employee
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Opening of Relaxation Room
Research on college campuses demonstrates that stress
is the number one impediment for academic performance
and overall well-being Therefore the University Counseling
Center (UCC) collaborated with the Grasselli Library in
developing the Relaxation Room located in the Learning
Commons The room provides students with a quiet
welcoming space to learn about and practice a variety of
research-based mind and body stress-reduction techniques
It includes
bull A state-of-the-art massage recliner
bull Guided relaxation audio recordings
bull Computer-based biofeedback programs
bull Psycho-educational books and handouts
bull Yoga mats and meditation rugs
Students can use the Relaxation Roomrsquos resources by signing
up for specific time slots Individual consultation is also
provided for the biofeedback program so students can use itto its fullest potential
Outreach Initiativesrsquo Message is that Help is lsquoWithin
Reachrsquo at the UCC
A programmatic and marketing theme was developed for all
community outreach initiatives titled ldquoWithin Reachrdquo This
past year a total of 22 outreach initiatives offered under
this new marketing theme were offered to students faculty
and staff Programs focused on increasing awareness of
mental health issues among college students and promoting
help-seeking behavior One of the most successful programs
was a dinner and movie night featuring a speaker from theNational Alliance on Mental Illness with over 80 students in
attendance as well as several faculty and staff
Installation of Titanium Scheduling Software
For many years the UCC has used a paper system to collect
and reference student information when visits occur The new
database system Titanium allows the staff to electronically
store student records and access them quickly when
needed This technological solution is critically necessary
in streamlining operations to allow for a seamless client
experience for the students and a more effective working
environment for the UCC staff
DATA POINTS
Total Counseling Services Overall
A total of 254 students received counseling services for the
2014-2015 academic year (4 less students from 2013-2014)
Out of those students 649 (165) were female and 351
(89) were male The highest percentage of students seen
were freshmen at 265 (67) which is consistent with the
2013-2014 year
Most common reasons students visited the UCC in 2014-2015
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Provide staff orientation and training for new UCC
employees (interim director full-time counselor part-
time counselor) and trainees (two doctoral interns one
masterrsquos intern and one psychiatry resident)
bull Continue the implementation of Titanium Scheduling
Software and fully transition to electronic records
bull Expand outreach programming through the Relaxation
Room and the Within Reach event series
of visits are related to anxiety
(53 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to depression
(14 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to academics
(41 Decrease from 13-14)
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
I have had a wonderful experience with the
UCC and have encouraged other friends
who are struggling to go there too No
part of my experience has been negative and I look
forward to my sessions In the short time I have been
going I feel that I have already made tremendous
improvements My only suggestion for improving the
center is to continue to inform students of its resources
and how valuable it can berdquo
- Anonymous student UCC Satisfaction Survey
874
585
348
254 TOTAL STUDENTS THAT RECEIVEDCOUNSELING SERVICES
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Interpersonal Violence Reporting Increase
The Violence Prevention and Action Center (VPAC)
experienced a substantial increase in the amount of time
advocating for survivors of interpersonal violence along with
the total number of students reporting interpersonal violence
incidents in the 2014-2015 academic year These increases
indicate that the awareness of issues related to interpersonal
violence and the need for bystanders to identify and createempathy with those suffering has most likely increased as well
Large-scale Bystander Intervention Training
Conducted with 638 Rising Sophomores
In collaboration with the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
Recovery Resources Residence Life Dean of Students Office
and Health Promotion and Wellness the VPAC Coordinator
successfully conducted Bystander intervention Training
for 638 rising sophomore students Of those 638 students
46 were male and 54 female This training was made
mandatory as a part of the housing selection process
The purpose of this training was to teach students the
concept of bystander intervention A bystander is anyone
who observes an emergency or a situation in which it is
likely that someone could use help Bystander intervention
programs teach people to overcome their resistance to
checking in and helping out These programs have been
found to be very helpful on college campuses to thwart
sexual assault abusive alcohol consumption concerns about
suicide depression and eating disorders
Students also learn how to identify a continuum of
inappropriate sexual behaviors through experiential
activities designed to create empathy with those who have
experienced sexual or dating violence At the end of the
training students develop skills to intervene as a bystander
and make a commitment to intervene before during and
after an incident of sexual or dating violence
Peer Health Advocate Program Exceeds
Membership Goals
One of the VPACrsquos goals this year was to train 10 Peer
Health Advocates by April 2015 Peer Health Advocates are
tasked with educating the campus on a gamut of topics
associated with interpersonal violence including bullying
dating and relationship violence and more This goal was
met and exceeded in January 2015 when a total of 18 Peer
Health Advocates were trained An additional 10 Peer Health
Advocates were trained by Alex Leslie of the Cleveland Rape
Crisis Center in March 2015 ndash for a total of 38 Advocates Peer
Health Advocates facilitated three interpersonal violence
presentations to the following groups of student leaders
Fraternity and sorority new members Panhellenic Council
and participants in the LAUNCH leadership program a core
leadership training for students in prominent leadership
positions on campus
DATA POINTS
Educational Programming
Forty-two educational programs were provided to 1639 individuals
in fall 2014 covering topics such as alcohol sex and consent healthy
relationships and more Seventeen trainings were provided to 777
individuals in spring 2015 covering similar topics When comparing
to the previous year 51 more programs were held in 2014-2015
(39 programs 2013-2014 59 programs 2014-2015) and 40 more
individuals attended these programs (1731 2013-2014 2416 2014-2015)
Bystander Intervention Training
Participants who completed bystander intervention training
completed a survey developed by Recovery Resources to collect
demographic information as well as information related to bystander
behavioral intent and problem gambling knowledge Questions
measured behavioral intent and gambling knowledge Results of this
survey revealed
89
88
92
93
of participants reported feeling a sense of
responsibility to intervene in issues of substance
use sexual violence and mental health problems
of students understand the obstacles to
intervene in these issues
of students plan to use the skills they learned
from the training in the future
of students reported at least one action that they
planned on taking after the training
LOOKING AHEADbull Hire train and supervise a graduate assistant to assist
with programming and outreach initiatives that focus on
interpersonal violence and bystander intervention
bull Develop a new brand for the Violence Prevention and Action
Center including a new logo and brochure
bull Co-teach AR274 Peer Health Advocate Seminar created to
educate ten Peer Health Advocates
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working with Coordinator of the VPAC this the past year
has been a true joy I learned a variety of skills and about
several topics such as bystander intervention signs of
an abusive relationship substance abuse and how to help someone
in a crisis By the end of my senior year I was gave presentations on
my own to students around campus Working with VPAC has made
me a well-rounded student with a large desire to help others in any
way that I can She taught me to be an eff ective presenter and to be a
leader on campus The skills I learned will not only benefit me in my
future career but as a better member in societyrdquo
- Gina Paolini rsquo15 Peer Health Advocate
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KINGS OF THE OAC
A major trophy returned to JCUs campus for the first
time since the 2003-04 school year
John Carrolls all-around effort on the mens side earned the
Blue Streaks the OAC Mens All-Sports Trophy It was the fifth
time in program history John Carroll earned this prestigious
trophy The Men of Carroll finished with 83 points besting
second-place Mount Union who turned in 8025 points
A BUNDLE OF HONORS
Mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik might need to
build a new trophy case for all of his 2014-15 honors
The midfielder was named the 2014 Capital One Academic
All-Americareg of the Year for Division III mens soccer The
honor gave Potocnik his second-straight Capital One
Academic All-Americareg honor having been a second-team
selection in 2013 He became just the second Blue Streak to
earn this prestigious honor joining Mackenzie Griffin (softball
2013) This honor was just the tip of the iceberg for one of
the top players in JCU mens soccer history
Potocnik was one of six student-athletes nationally to be a
part of Northwestern Mutuals Inspiring Potential float in
the Tournament of Rosesreg Rose Parade
In addition Potocnik earned D3soccercom All-America
NSCAAContinental Tire All-Region All-Ohio All-OAC and
Academic All-OAC accolades Finally Potocnik was JCUs
male recipient of the Clyde Lamb Award given to the top
graduating male and female student-athletes at each of the
10 OAC institutions
HISTORY IN THE MAKING
John Carrolls mens tennis team celebrated a program
first this year The Blue Streaks made their first-ever
NCAA Tournament appearance
John Carroll qualified with a 5-4 win over Otterbein in the
championship match of the OAC Tournament John Carroll
would go on to beat Franciscan in the first round of the
NCAA Tournament before bowing out to Kenyon
The Blue Streaks had won five OAC titles prior but the OAC did
not have an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament until recently
NCAA APPEARANCESIn addition to the mens tennis team John Carroll
had three teams and seven individuals qualify for the
NCAA National Championship fields
JCUs football team made its second-straight NCAA
appearance John Carroll rolled past Centre 63-28 in the
first round and held on for a 14-12 win over Wheaton (Ill)
in the second round The Blue Streaks bowed out in the
quarterfinals with a 36-28 loss to the Purple Raiders
The mens basketball team earned its 13th-ever NCAA
Tournament bid The program earned a bid for the first timesince 2010 The womens basketball team earned its second-
straight and second-overall bid to the NCAA Tournament
field
Individually senior Dan Mirman repeated as an All-American
at 149 pounds for wrestling He became JCU wrestlings 106th
All-American Mirman had plenty of company at the NCAA
Wrestling National Championship as seniors Terner Gott and
Todd Gaydosh gave the Blue Streaks three competitors for
the first time since 2005
John Carroll had three members of the cross country team
qualify for the NCAA National Championships in seniorTadhg Karski sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson It marked the first time since 2004 that the
Blue Streaks sent three runners to the cross country NCAA
National Championship Senior Nick Williams qualified for
the NCAA Indoor Track and Field National Championships in
the 60m hurdles while senior Rocky Mitolo qualified for the
NCAA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships in
the shot put
ALL-AMERICANS
Brian Potocnik and Dan Mirman had plenty of company in the
All-American department
Football senior Aramis Greenwood was the most decorated
student-athlete when it came to All-American honors The
wide receiver made the prestigious AFCA Division III All-
America team becoming the first Blue Streak to do so since
2008 and just the eighth overall He would go on to garner
third team honors on the AP Little All-America Team and
honorable mention D3footballcom honors
In all four football players earned All-American honors with
junior offensive lineman Anthony Latina senior linebacker
Kevin Cope and senior quarterback Mark Myers earning
honors from D3footballcom
Senior right-hander Drew Doring earned second team
All-America honors from D3baseballcom and the ABCA
Rawlings He became the first JCU pitcher to earn All-
America honors since 1985
Sophomore Katlyn Spahar was accorded honorable mention
WBCA Division III All-America accolades for her outstanding
performance on the hardwood
INDIVIDUALSTEAMS
4QUALIFIED FOR NCAA NATIONAL
CHAMPIONSHIP FIELDS7
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ATHLETIC HIGHLIGHTS
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RIDING OFF INTO THE SUNSET
An era came to a close this school year as Kerry Volkmann
retired after being the mentor of the John Carroll wrestling
program since 1987
The Hall of Fame coach guided his charges to two national
titles and 47 All-American honors He started the year
winning his 300th dual match in the seasons opening
weekend with a 34-11 win over Niagara County Community
College at the Bob Del Rosa Duals
Over 200 former wrestlers football players coaches
teammates friends and fans of the JCU wrestling program
celebrated Volkmanns legacy in his last home dual
400 AND COUNTING
The OAC mens basketball 400-club inducted
its fifth member this year
John Carroll mens basketball head coach Mike Moran won
his 400th game at JCU with a 97-78 win over Ohio Northern
on December 10
Moran who just completed his 23rd year at JCU entered
the season 35th amongst active Division III coaches in total
wins He now ranks fourth all-time in wins amongst OAC
mens basketball coaching greats
In April Moran was honored by the GCBCA as the recipient
of the Dennis Lustig Golden Deeds Award for his long-time
contributions to basketball in the Cleveland-area
CENTURY MARK
A third coaching milestone occurred for JCUs coaches
this year Mens soccer head coach Hector Marinaro earned
his 100th win with a 3-0 shutout over Muskingum on senior
night
OAC TEAM SUCCESS
John Carroll celebrated a wide-array of achievements
at the team level within the OAC
The mens tennis team won its first OAC title since 2006
John Carroll earned a share of the regular-season crown
before edging Otterbein 5-4 in the championship match of
the OAC Tournament
The mens soccer team was unbeaten in the OAC regular-
season It marked the fifth undefeated and untied regular-
season by an OAC institution since 1984
On the mens side John Carroll had a slew of second-place
OAC finishes The football cross country and indoor track amp
field teams all captured solo possession of second-place in
the OAC The mens basketball and baseball teams tied for
second in their respective regular seasons
Mike Moran won
his 400th game
Menrsquos tennis team
won its first OAC
title since 2006
Hector Marinaro
earned his 100th w
Womens lacrosse
made its long-awai
debut
On the womens side the Blue Streaks volleyball team
returned to the championship match of the OAC Tournament
for the first time since 1995 The womens swimming amp diving
team was undefeated in OAC regular-season dual meets
OAC INDIVIDUAL SUCCESS
John Carroll had 10 individuals earn OAC titles
The womens swimming and diving team led the way with
seven Sophomore Margaret Zagrobelny junior Lindsey Fano
freshman Anne Crowley and senior Victoria Watson led the
way earning OAC gold in the 400-medley relay Watson
would go on to capture first in the 200-freestyle and as part
of the 400-free relay Fano would capture an individual title
in the 100-breast Watson was joined by freshman Megan
Hawk sophomore Amanda Casamatta and senior Katii
Sheffield on the OAC-champion 400-free relay
Senior Rocky Mitolo (shot put) and junior Adam North (long
jump) earned first-place finishes at the outdoor track amp field
championship
Senior Dan Mirman rounded out the titles taking first at
149-pounds in wrestling
THE INAUGURATION
The womens lacrosse team made its long-awaited debut
After having to outlast Clevelands winter weather the Blue
Streaks turned in a 20-10 win over Houghton on February 28
The team would go on to finish 10-5 and earn the No 2 seed
in the OAC Tournament
STELLAR COACHING
John Carroll is blessed with stellar coaching for its
student-athletes Two Blue Streak coaches were
recognized by their peers this year
Laura Rodeffer was named the OAC Volleyball Coach of the
Year She continues to have her Blue Streaks on the rise
Rodeffers team turned in a 23-7 record in 2014 and were in
the hunt for the OAC regular-season title until the last week
of the season
Shaun Keenan earned OAC Mens Tennis Coach of the Year
honors for helping guide the mens tennis team to one of the
best seasons in program history
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AMONG THE BEST IN THE
REGION AND OHIO
John Carroll had 29 student-athletes earn All-Region honors
while 17 added All-Ohio honors for the year
Baseball senior Drew Doring led the way The senior right-
hander was tabbed as the 2015 Mid-East Regional Pitcher of
the Year by both D3baseballcom and ABCARawlings
Note In elect sports it is possible to earn multiple All-Region and All-Ohio
honors so each student-athlete was counted once per sport they played
Additionally some sports do not have All-Region or All-Ohio honors
OAC MAJOR AWARD
WINNERS - PLAYERS
JCUs student-athletes were amongst the best in the
conference with six players taking home major awards
from the OAC
John Carroll had a trio of players on honors for their stellar
play on the pitch Senior Brian Potocnik was the Mens SoccerMidfielder of the Year while junior teammate Jimmy Mattina
was the Mens Soccer Defender of the Year On the womens
side senior Haley McDonald took home Goalkeeper of the
Year accolades
On the diamond senior Drew Doring was the Kent Tekulve
Pitcher of the Year He was the first JCU hurdler to earn this
honor since Luke Adkins in 2004
On the gridiron junior Kevin Cope was named the Gene
Slaughter Most Outstanding Linebacker It was the second-
straight year JCU has taken home the conferences top
linebacker honor On the hardwood sophomore KatlynSpahar gave JCU back-to-back Helen Ludwig Player of the
Year accolades
ALL-OAC HONORS
John Carroll had 136 student-athletes earn All-OAC
honors this year
Football led the way with a school-record 20 selections The
Blue Streaks picked up 22 honors from the outdoor track
and field teams with 12 from the men and 10 on the womens
side Mens indoor track and field (nine) baseball (eight) and
womens swimming and diving (eight) rounded out the top six
Note Each member of the swimming and diving team earning All-
OAC honors was counted once Each member of the track and field
team earning All-OAC honors was counted once for cross country
once for indoor and once for outdoor
HITTING THE BOOKS
As mentioned earlier mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik was
named the Capital One Academic All-Americareg of the Year for
Division III mens soccer He had an abundance of company as
numerous Blue Streaks really buckled down in the classroom
Football senior safety Brody Zangaro earned second team
Capital One Academic All-Americareg honors for the second
straight year On the district level Potocnik Zangaro and
baseball junior right-hander Aaron Lapaglia earned Capital
One Academic All-District accolades
Wrestling sophomore Sal Corrao and senior Todd Gaydosh
earned NWCA Scholar All-American honors Womens
swimming and diving junior Lindsey Fano was a CSCAA
Individual Scholar All-American Cross country senior Nicki
Bohrer sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson were named USTFCCCA All-Academic honorees
for cross country Rounding out the honors were seven
members of the softball team who all earned NFCA Scholar-
Athlete distinctions
Potocnik and softball senior right-hander Rachel Byrnes were
JCUs recipients of the Clyde Lamb Awards
Additionally 83 student-athletes were honored with
Academic All-OAC honors
Note Select honors from the Capital One Academic All-Americareg
program have not been released yet
83 STUDENT983085ATHLETES WERE HONORED
WITH ACADEMIC ALL983085OAC HONORS
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VISIONJohn Carroll University will graduate individuals of intellect and
character who lead and serve by engaging the world around them
and around the globe
MISSIONAs a Jesuit Catholic university John Carroll inspires individuals to excel
in learning leadership and service in the region and in the world
CORE VALUES
The Universityrsquos core values include a commitment to
learning in order to create
bull An environment of inquiry which embraces Jesuit
Catholic education as a search for truth where faith and
reason complement each other in learning In pursuit of
our educational mission the University welcomes the
perspectives and participation in our mission of faculty
staff students and alumni of all faiths and of no faith
bull A rigorous approach to scholarship that instills in our
graduates the knowledge eloquence sensitivity and
commitment to embrace and to live humane values
bull A campus committed to the intellectual spiritual
emotional and physical development of each student
bull An inclusive community where differing points of view
and experience are valued as opportunities for mutual
learning
bull A culture of service and excellence that permeates
every program and office
bull A commitment to sharing our gifts in service to each
other and the community
bull A campus that responds to demographic economic
and social challenges
bull An appreciation that our personal and collective
choices can build a more just world
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
The following initiatives are essential to the University
being recognized as a center of learning and service
bull Create a diverse community of faculty staff alumni
and friends dedicated to advancing the Universityrsquos
vision mission and core values
bull Create a learning community of outstanding teacher-scholars characterized by the commitment to
student achievement
bull Create a talented cohort of service-oriented staff
committed to achieving and being recognized as a
center of learning and service
bull Recruit enroll retain and graduate a talented
diverse student body prepared for todayrsquos global
reality and committed to learning leadership and
service that will engage the world
bull Secure resources necessary to foster an
extraordinary learning experience and promote John
Carrollrsquos mission as a Jesuit Catholic university
bull Assist in responding to demographic economic and
social challenges in our region in order to support
investment and employment opportunities and build
confidence in our shared future
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Responding to Student Concerns
Regarding Police Violence
The death of Tamir Rice on November 23 2014 and other
African American males across the country brought many
concerned students to the CSDI (The Center for Student
Diversity and Inclusion) staff to discuss their fear anger and
frustrations The conversations reminded staff that many
of our students of color particularly men feel unsafe bothon-and off-campus simply because of their race In response
the CSDI staff developed a number of programs to promote a
space for dialogue prayer and action Examples of programs
included Emergency Community Meeting Campus Vigil for
Ferguson PBSrsquos Every Motherrsquos Son Point of View Film Black
and Blue A Discussion on the American Justice System and
Moment of Silence for Lives Lost Due to Police Brutality
Hosted annual conference for Ohio Consortium of
Multicultural Centers in Higher Education
This past May John Carroll welcomed multicultural center
professionals from sixteen colleges in Ohio for an annualconference The theme was The Changing Landscape of
Diversity in Higher Education The consortiumrsquos mission
is to ldquopartner with and enhance our work in diversity for
the benefit of our institutions and our respective local
communitiesrdquo The goal of the conference was to identify
explore and discuss information about current trends and
shifts in serving and meeting the educational cultural and
social needs of diverse student populations
Educational Programs and Participation Data
The CSDI staff coordinated 32 programs with more than 2800
participants Some examples include Safe Zone Training
Student of Color Retreat Loteria (Mexican Bingo) The ldquoNrdquo
Word Dialogue and the annual Celebrate Diversity Week
The CSDI staff also facilitated a number of student and staff
training programs on issues of diversity and inclusion for six
Residence Life professional staff 49 Resident Assistants 38
Cultural Student Leaders and eight Peer Health Advocates
Implementation of Intergroup Dialogue
Common Ground AR195
Twenty-five students (14 fall and 11 spring) participated
in two offerings of the inaugural Intergroup Dialogue
course this past year The course was developed to provide
students an opportunity to dialogue with their peers about
diversity issues and to deepen their understanding of otherrsquos
perspectives under the guidance of trained facilitators
DATA POINTS
Twenty-five student leaders representing five Cultural Student
Organizations attended a leadership development workshop The
leaders were asked to complete a survey to assess their learning
which reflected a 28 response rate The data revealed that the
workshop increased studentsrsquo awareness skills and knowledge
of being a cultural student leading a cultural organization and
their role on campus Although the response rate was lower than
desired it does appear that the training had a positive impact onparticipants It is our intention to offer this training annually to
Cultural Organization Leaders
CSDI staff were invited by the Office of Residence Life to provide
diversity and inclusion education to Resident Assistants (RAs) during
their annual August training Forty-nine RArsquos participated in the
training Prior to the training the RAs completed a pre-assessment
questionnaire and immediately after they completed a post-
assessment questionnaire All 49 RAs completed both pre and post
assessments Results indicated that the RAs had a better awareness
and appreciation for issues of diversity and inclusion at JCU
The training introduced the RAs to the CSDI staff which led to many
different program collaborations throughout the year In addition
the Residence Life professional staff also requested additional
diversity and inclusion training and education as part of their
ongoing professional development
Streak Week
During Streak Week 540 first year students watched a theatricalperformance ldquoBlinkrdquo portraying acts of intolerance that have
occurred on our very own campus Every student completed an
assessment immediately following the performance and a question
and answer session by a student panel was conducted Here were
some of the key findings
93
92
94
78
87
of participants agreed or strongly agreed that ldquoBlinkrdquo
increased their awareness of diversity
and multicultural issues
of participants agreed or strongly agreed that ldquoBlinkrdquo
challenged them to reflect on their own identities
agreed or strongly agreed that they learned at least
one thing they will use in their interaction with others
agreed or strongly agreed that ldquoBlinkrdquo challenged
them to reflect on their own biases
of participants agreed or strongly agreed that ldquoBlinkrdquo
helped them to have a greater appreciation for the
value of diversity
RAs completed diversityand inclusion Training
32 2800PROGRAMS PARTICIPANTS
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DIVERSITY amp INCLUSION
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STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Knowing that we all have the power to make
a diff erence when it comes to combating
discrimination bias and injustice is a
powerful thought In my organization we all can hold
each other accountable for our words and actions I
know personally that Rhapsody Blue would like to be an
advocate for social justice around campus
- Brian Holler lsquo17 Vice President and Financial Offi cer
Rhapsody Blue
Because the national organization we are affiliated
with (Pencils of Promise as well) works on improving
access to quality education internationally one of the
things I thought about from these activities is that in
our [group] meetings discussions and activities it is
important to frame [what we do] in terms of issues of
social justice rather than assisting in providing lsquocharityrsquo
to those lsquoless fortunatersquo It is about empowerment rather
than pity- Melissa Fower President for Pencils of Promise
Some of the attitudes towards oppression or lack of
awareness [about it] utterly frighten me as a cultural
leader on campus For this to be a University that claims
their students to be ldquomen and women for othersrdquo some
of our own leaders lack empathy and knowledge My
goal is to stop these attitudes and educate JCUrsquos campus
through our programming
-Mercedes Lewis President for African American
Alliance
The fall 2014 Multicultural Retreat was designed to provide a
safe space for students from underrepresented populations
to address their social cultural and spiritual developement
Twenty students participated and 50 of them completed
an on-line survey a few days after they returned to campus
Survey results revealed the following
90
100
LOOKING AHEADCSDI has set these strategic goals for the upcoming
academic year
bull Work with the Office of Institutional Diversity and
Inclusion to co-sponsor an event
bull Develop a marketing plan to increase the
participation of students in the Intergroup Dialogue
course with the goal of enrolling a minimum of ten
students per section
bull Compare the retention rate from the first to second
year and the 6-year graduation rate for students from
underrepresented populations
bull Evaluate the Pathways to Success program and
implement changes to improve the orientation
experience for first-year students from
underrepresented populations
of the participants responded that they agreed
or strongly agreed that the retreat
bull provided them an opportunity to learn
something about themselves
bull provided them the opportunity to get to know
other students better
of participants responded that they agreed or
strongly agreed that the retreat
bull provided a better understanding of bias
incidents on campus
bull provided tools that would help them address
bias and discrimination on campus
bull helped them learn at least one thing to improve
their interactions with others
20 PARTICIPANTSMulticultural Retreat
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Addressing Title IX and Campus SaVE Act
Through weekly meetings with the JCU Police Department
(JCUPD) the Violence Prevention and Action Center
Coordinator (VPAC) the Associate Dean of Students and the
Title IX Coordinator there has been increased communicationregarding Title IX procedures and practices The Dean of
Students Office (DOS) has seen an increase in the number
of students reporting incidents of interpersonal violence
leading to resolution through the conduct process Two
significant changes to the conduct process include allowing
parents and attorneys to serve as advisors and having the
VPAC Coordinator serve as a confidential reporter
Supporting Student Success with
Academic Colleagues
Through collaborative efforts and the implementation of
best practices the DOS was able to accomplish a number
of projects and goals to support student success Fr Bernie
McAniff SJ continued to teach Freshman Year Seminar and
AR 120 Purpose and Place Exploring Campus Community
and Self Dr Sherri Crahen continued to serve as Chair of the
CARE Team and collaborated with Dr Maryclaire Moroney
Assistant Provost for Academic Advising and Student
Success and Dr Anne Kugler Associate Academic Vice
President for Faculty Development and Summer Programs
to create the ldquoGuide to Responding to Students in Distressrdquo
as well as a one page reference titled ldquoSupporting Student
Success Networkrdquo
EMT Pilot Training Program
Collaborations at JCU and with the Cleveland Clinic resulted
in an on-campus EMT Training for students The DOS worked
with JCUPD JCU EMS Dr Kathy Lee Director Pre-Health
Professions Program Cleveland Clinic EMS and Dr George
Lewindowski Physician in Residence to develop a pilot
program providing EMT training to students interested in
serving as volunteers with JCU EMS Prior to school starting in
August 2015 an intensive 150 hour three week course will be
offered to 14 pre-identified students Depending on the pilot
programrsquos success consideration will be given in the future tooffer students academic credit for this training
STUDENTS ATTENDED
2874 54 MASSES
39 DECREASE
in drug violations
Bystander Intervention Training Provided to
638 Rising Sophomores
The DOS partnered with Recovery Resources Cleveland Rape
Crisis Center Office of Residence Life VPAC Coordinator
Health Educator and Communications Coordinator to
implement bystander intervention training to 638 rising
sophomores prior to their participation in the housing lottery
Sophomores completed
Bystander Intervention Training
OUTREACH SERVICES
Providing compassionate and timely pastoral care to students
in need is at the heart of Fr Bernie McAniffrsquos work as the
Assistant Dean of Students This past year Fr Berniersquos
personal meetings with students have increased by 20 from
99 in 2013-2014 to 125 in 2014-2015 Additionally Fr Bernie
celebrated 54 Masses attended by 2874 students revived the
Knightsrsquo of Columbus a 30 member student organization
and was recognized as Advisor of the Year for his efforts by
Student Union Sadly four JCU students passed away since
June 2014 Fr Bernie provided pastoral counseling for each of
these studentsrsquo families and JCU friends as well as for students
who were hospitalized with serious health conditions
DATA POINTS
Conduct Violation Overview
From the previous academic year there was a 27 overall
increase in conduct violations Despite a downward trend over
the past several years in alcohol violations this year saw a
19 increase Whereas last year saw a 37 increase in drug
violations this year showed a 39 decrease There was an
increase in violations of the Interpersonal Violence Policy (9
violations in 2013-2014 and 16 violations in 2014-2015) The
DOS believes this increase in reporting and violations is largely
due to the hiring of a Title IX Coordinator and two significant
changes to the conduct process allowing parents and638
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DEAN OF STUDENTS
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LOOKING AHEAD
bull Continue to identify and recommend appropriate
action steps related to Title IX and the federal
guidelines within the Campus SaVE Act
bull Develop and implement the DOS Risk Audit
Action Plan
bull Foster relationships and work collaborativelywith new academic leaders to identify and
remove obstacles from studentsrsquo ability to thrive
academically and socially at John Carroll
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
It feels like yesterday that I was just
starting and here I am having my
last day of work and classes for my
freshman year I just wanted to thank the Dean
of Students Office for allowing me to work
with such a great group of individuals Each
time I go into work I am excited to see what the
day holds I appreciate all the time eff ort and
patience the staff in the Office have put into
teaching me I cannot wait to work again with
you all next yearrdquo
- Toren Bakula lsquo18 Work Study employee
735
64
79
71of respondents took
responsibility for
their actions
of respondents
clearly defined
who influenced
their decision
clearly identified
who was impacted
by their behavior
85
were able to articulate
the character of the
person they are trying
to become
respondents did not
have another violation
after submitting the
reflection
attorneys to serve as advisors during the hearing process and
having the VPAC Coordinator serve as a confidential reporter
Fifty-three students (39 men 14 women) found responsible
for student conduct violations were asked to complete a
reflection exercise as part of their sanctions The reflection
questions were aimed to measure three learning goals
Student violators will
1) Acknowledge that their actions impact the
community
2) Recognize that they have options available to them
when making decisions about their behavior
3) Act in accordance with the universityrsquos expectations
for their behavior
Here were the key findings
STUDENT
CONDUCT
VIOLATIONS 14 39
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Revitalizing Inter-Fraternity Council through
Engaged Leaders
The main goal this past year was to attract elect and
develop engaged fraternity leaders to commit to the
redevelopment of the Inter-Fraternity Council (IFC) IFC is
the governing body of the four international fraternitieshere at John Carroll Prior to elections the Fraternity
Sorority Advisor (FSA) engaged fraternity leaders in many
conversations regarding the need to revitalize IFC on campus
and how it can have a positive impact on the growth
strength and reputation of their community
New IFC executive board officers were elected for 2015 Their
leadership positive attitude commitment to IFC and to inter-
fraternal brotherhood synergy and accountability has been
key in the rebirth of IFC They have accomplished many goals
in just the few months they have been in office such as
bull IFC by-laws were completely updated through aninter-fraternal and representative committee
bull IFC executive board members engaged fraternity
leaders in a discussion on the mission and vision of
IFC and what role each fraternity and member holds
in its success
bull Addressed the need for fraternities to go beyond
philanthropy to service by partnering with Clevelandrsquos
Domestic Violence and Childrsquos Advocacy Center
bull IFC made inroads with all the chapters in terms of
changing the emphasis of doing only what is best for
my fraternity to doing what is best for all fraternitiesandor Greek community
Sororities Improve Governance within
Panhellenic Association
The JCU College Panhellenic Association is the governing
body of the five international sororities here at JCU Chi
Omega Gamma Phi Beta Kappa Alpha Theta Kappa
Delta and Kappa Kappa Gamma This past year the FSA
provided significant advising and education to chapter and
Panhellenic leaders on the proper operations of a Panhellenic
Association Outgoing and incoming Panhellenic executive
board officers exhibited great enthusiasm patience andadaptability through some changes to improve democratic
processes learn about NPC unanimous agreements policies
and best practices and how their own national organizations
support and are connected to NPC
Greek Week Refocuses on Universityand Fraternal Mission and Values
The fraternity and sorority community members were
challenged to reflect on the purpose of Greek Week based
on the common values stated in JCUrsquos and fraternity and
sorority lifersquos mission statements leadership character
academic excellence service and friendship Based on
these reflections it was determined that past behaviors
during Greek Week more often than not did not support
mission and values of fraternity and sorority life nor JCUrsquos
To restore integrity to the community and to align Greek
Week events with the values of our fraternal and JCU
community significant changes were made
Changes made included
bull significantly reduce the number of events and
days of competitive events
bull plan activities that showcase the values of inter
national fraternities and sororities
bull no overall winners of Greek Week
General feedback from fraternity and sorority members
was that they really enjoyed Greek Week Many
commented on how they didnrsquot feel stressed out
or too exhausted to participate fully in their normalresponsibilities such as going to class turning in class
assignments taking tests going to work fulfilling service
hours working in the lab etc They also commented on
how ldquofun and laid backrdquo events seemed to be and how
the lack of focus on competition allowed for all members
to not get entangled in disagreements as in yearrsquos past
Resolution of Risk Management Concerns
at Off-Campus Establishment
The FSA worked with the Office of Legal Affairs Student
Activities and the JCUPD to address risk management
issues related to social events at a popular localestablishment at which alcohol is served Through
collective efforts the establishment agreed to resolve
our concerns and to follow all of JCUrsquos risk management
policies for student events with alcohol A new contract
is currently being drafted for any student organization
seeking to hold an event with alcohol at this location
505 333 172
FRATERNITY AND SORORITY MEMBERS
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FRATERNITY amp SORORITY
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DATA POINTSGreek participants in
bystander intervention training142
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working closely with our advisor I have been
able to accomplish great things With her
knowledge of Greek and Student Aff airs she has
been very helpful in providing information for us as student
leaders and John Carroll students overall I learn something
new every day from her She teaches me how to strengthen
my leadership skills as well as how to be a better student I
know whenever I have a question about anything she will be
there for me She has really taught me how to hone in on myskills and excel at my position
This department is so important to me because I live and
breathe Greek Life being President of Panhellenic The
department has taught me to not only care about myself and
my own sorority but take a step back and appreciate each
of the chapters what they have to off er and each of their
membersrsquo opinions Hopefully we can continue to grow our
community and our presence on campus to create a positive
image of fraternity and sorority liferdquo
- Alexandra Bernitt rsquo16 President Panhellenic Association
PARTICIPATION DATA
bull A total of 142 fraternity and sorority members
participated in bystander intervention training
hosted by the Violence Prevention and Action
Center Health Promotion and Wellness and
the JCU Police Department
bull Total number of participants who participated
in Lip Sync Over 1100
bull Greek Week raised $3500 for the Greater
Cleveland Fisher House Campaign
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Provide leadership development opportunities that
prepare fraternity and sorority members to lead in
their individual organizations the Panhellenic andInterfraternity Councils as well as the greater JCU
community
bull Create a fraternity and sorority community committed
to JCUrsquos Jesuit and Catholic mission and identity and
to their common interfraternal mission and values
bull Educate fraternity and sorority members
especially key organizational leaders in areas of
risk management and liability to promote holistic
membership development
65 CHI OMEGA
66 GAMMA PHI BETA
68 KAPPA ALPHA THETA
69 KAPPA DELTA
65 KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA
4 0 BETA THETA PI
32 DELTA TAU DELTA
35 LAMBDA CHI ALPHA
65 SIGMA PHI EPSILON
SORORITIES
FRATERNITIES
$3500 RAISED FOR THE GREATERCLEVELAND FISHER HOUSE
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Participated in Bystander intervention Training
of Rising Sophomores
The Health Promotion and Wellness coordinator collaborated
with the Violence Prevention and Action Center Coordinator
Residence Life Dean of Students and Recovery Resources
to educate 638 rising sophomores on bystander intervention
This training was made mandatory for all rising sophomoresas a part of the 2015-2016 housing selection process
Provided Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention
for College Students (BASICS)
The goal of BASICS is to reduce risky behaviors and harmful
consequences of alcohol abuse Based on an interview with
and questionnaires filled out by the student regarding their
drinking behaviors objective feedback is provided by a
trained BASICS professional This program is offered to JCU
students who either violate the Student Code of Conduct or
want to explore their alcohol and drug use This year a total
of 51 students were referred for this intervention resulting in
a 150 increase from the 2013-2014 year Of those students
who received BASICS interventions
Peer Health Advocate Program Expanded
to Better Meet Student Needs
The coordinator trained 23 Peer Health Advocates (PHAs)
this past academic year The training focused on programdevelopment and execution as well as the skills knowledge
and attitudes necessary to be an effective peer advocate
PHAs facilitate programs for and with students in the
residence halls student organizations classrooms athletic
teams and more They also staff the Resource Room at the
Student Health and Wellness Center Additional expectations
for PHAs include
bull Executing interactive positive fun and non-
judgmental programming
bull Creating awareness of health topics affecting JCU
students through such means as posters social mediacampaigns newsletters Carroll News editorials public
service announcements one-on-one interactions
tabling at health education initiatives and general
availability for program participation
bull Helping students find long-term and appropriate
on and off-campus resources to support healthy
behaviors by making referrals for at-risk students
to the appropriate professionals These resources
included Health Education Residence Life Counseling
Center Health Services Violence Prevention Action
Center JCU Police Department etc
bull Participating in ongoing training on a wide variety
of health and wellness topics and assist with the
facilitation of bi-weekly Wellness in the Stacks
programming in the Library Learning Commons
Approval of AR274 A Peer Health Advocate Seminar
This past spring JCUrsquos Public Health Committee officially
approved AR 274 It will be offered for the first time in fall
2015 This course was specifically developed to provide an
academic anchor to the leadership training and development
of the Peer Health Advocates and to provide them the
necessary resources skills and information to assist theirpeers in a successful undergraduate experience Students will
learn about various health topics affecting college students
as well as program design and implementation
92
58
54
33
100
exceeded the number of alcoholic drinks
consumed the last time they partied or
socialized compared to the overall JCU
student population
overestimated the amount of alcohol
that a typical JCU student consumes
did something they later regretted
50 forgot where they were or what
they did and 25 got in trouble with
the police within the last 12 months as a
consequence of drinking
felt overwhelmed by all they had to do
and 25 felt sad within the past 2 weeks
of those seen were referred to on-campus
resources including the University
Counseling Center Violence Preventionand Action Center andor academic deans
(compared to NCHA data 2013)
23Peer Health Advocates (PHAs)were trained this past academic year
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HEALTH AND WELLNESS
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DATA POINTS
What We Know Data on First-Year Studentsrsquo
Alcohol Consumption
We have completed our eighth year of collecting information
regarding alcohol consumption of first-year students through
AlcoholEdu AlcoholEdu incorporates the latest evidence-
based prevention methods to create a highly personalized
on-line education user experience that inspires students to
reflect on and consider changing their drinking behaviors
Pre and post-exams and behavioral surveys are administered
a total of three surveys At John Carroll it is mandatory for all
first-year students to complete this training
This year there was a 99 response rate This excellent
compliance rate can be attributed to increased communication
with the students non-completion sanctions and collaboration
with Resident Assistants Here are some key findings about our
first-year studentsrsquo alcohol consumption
bull The rate of high risk drinkers has decreased since
beginning this analysis in 2007 The rate of non-
drinkers has increased by 3 since 2007
bull Our first-year non-drinking students exceed those
reported by other Jesuit colleges and universities
Additionally rates of lightmoderate and high-risk
drinkers are lower than surveyed Jesuit counterparts
bull After completing the entire AlcoholEdu training 88
of students reported that the course prepared them
to make responsible decisions about drinking
Impact of Alcohol Education Classes
This past year 65 students were sanctioned to take an
alcohol education class due to violations of the Universityrsquosalcohol policy These classes included an emphasis on
bystander intervention as well as the Good Samaritan
Policy Students were asked to complete an assessment
after participating in the class With 51 of the 65 students
completing the assessment the response rate was 79 Here
are two of the main findings from this assessment
Health and Wellness Programs
Various health education programs were presented to nearly
1700 students Our alcohol awareness presentations are very
popular and highly requested by Resident Assistants and
student organizations Over 300 students participated in
alcohol awareness presentations and completed assessments
afterward Here are some of the findings
73
94
99
79
71
strongly agree that they can recognize the
signs of someone who is intoxicated
strongly agree that they are willing tointervene if they see someone who has had
too much to drink
strongly agree or agree that they learned
something about how frequently the average
the JCU student drinks
of students surveyed recognize the difference
between perceptions and actual drinking rates
of JCU students
listed the lsquoGood Samaritan Policyrsquo as a
correct response to identifying the name
of a specific policy
Wellness in the Stacks
students participated in Wellness in the Stacks
programming within the Library Learning
Commons Students participated in Pinterest
painting bamboo plant construction henna
tattoos making heart-healthy trail mix
aromatherapy therapy dogs and others and were providedwith stress-relief information When asked on a short survey
ldquowithin the last 12 months how would you rate the overall level
of stress you have experiencedrdquo 29 indicated tremendous or
more than average stress While 91 felt ldquoless stressed after
attending stress-freeWellness in the Stacksrdquo events
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Revise the BASICS health assessment for students who
violate the marijuanaother drug policy to better meet
their needs
bull Expand health promotion program offerings through
the implementation of initiatives developed solely by
Peer Health Advocates as a result of their coursework in
AR 274 Peer Health Advocate Seminar
bull Develop a comprehensive program to reduce alcohol-
related incidents off-campus in collaboration with
Residence Life
bull Increase fraternity and sorority membersrsquo knowledge of
high-risk drinking through risk reduction efforts
students were presented withvarious health education programs1700
OVER
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Staff Display Adaptability with Increased
Departmental Expectations and Staff Changes
This year brought significant challenges some new and some
persistent that truly pushed the JCU Police Department
(JCUPD) to its capacity Similar to years past JCUPD has
experienced significant officer turnover with six resignations
and two newly hired offi
cers Many police departments evenfor larger municipalities are dealing with a decrease in the
number and qualifications of job applicants The department
is working closely with Human Resources to recruit hire and
train well qualified individuals
Other challenges include the increased number of
background checks requested by students and university
employees This is a time consuming process for the front
office staff and was the fifth most frequent duty recorded
by the JCUPD this academic year Lastly given the federal
guidelines within the Campus SaVE Act and Title IX JCUPD
has new demands and expectations that also require much
investigative time and reporting
Despite these challenges the entire staff has responded with
the highest level of professionalism collaboration and vigor
It will be important for JCUPD to continue to reconsider
processes and departmental responsibilities in order to
respond as effectively as possible to these challenges
DATA POINTS
to JCUPD Compared to last year this
is a 47 increase in calls largely due
to adding new duties to the call list
In 2013-2014 there was only a 17
increase in calls
The top five reasons and their frequencies are as follows
1747 Admittance into roomfacility
1690 Building check
1078 Non-secured area
754 Maintenance concern
594 Background checksFingerprints
Criminal reports totaled 183 with the top reports listed as
32 Underage Persons Offenses (Alcohol)
32 Theft
22 Criminal mischief
Non-criminal reports totaled 180 with the top reports listed as
47 Illness ndash Transport
27 Auto Accident - Property Damage Only
18 Property - LostMissing
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Improve our training and capacity to perform
reporting and investigative functions related to
Title IX and interpersonal violence concerns
bull Enhance marketing and education regarding
JCUPD services to more fully realize and perpetuatethe credibility of the organization as a police
department serving all members of the JCU
community
bull Transition our current Incident Report form to an
Access database to enhance the tracking of incidents
and reporting functions
bull Review processes and responsibilities in light
of expectations and work force capacity
bull Identify and implement specialty areas for
our three sergeants
$450000
9674
was generated through the
sale of parking permits and
issuance of citationsIN REVENUE
Department Exceeds Revenue Expectations
Parking Manager Patti Taylor devoted a great deal of
time and effort into providing the Police Officers with
valuable information to assist with the identification of
parking violations Approximately $450000 in revenue
was generated through the sale of parking permits and
issuance of citations This is an increase of 89 from the
previous year
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Choral and Instrumental Performances
The annual choral and instrumental performances at JCU
were once again highlights of the department including the
Annual Sacred Music Concert in the fall and the Jazz Band
Concert in the spring Most especially the third and final
performance of the Intergenerational Choir was a superb
finale to the collaborative project between the Cleveland
Alzheimerrsquos Association the academic department of
Criminology and Sociology and student affairsrsquo Liturgical
Music and Musical Arts (LMMA) The choir a combination of
people with early-stage Alzheimerrsquos disease their caregivers
and our students gave a presentation of five songs under the
direction of Dr Cynthia Caporella LMMA Director at the 25th
annual Alzheimerrsquos disease educational event
The collaboration was also the end of a three-year research
project with goals of fighting the stigma of Alzheimerrsquos
disease and developing community amongst its participants
Drs Harris and Caporella had one article published in
2014 regarding this project and a new article is underwaythanks to the funding of a JCU Summer Faculty Research
Fellowship
Music and Prayer Collaboration Transforms Crowd
during Ignatian Heritage Week
The collaborative planning efforts between LMMA and
Campus Ministry resulted in a lunch time program titled
ldquoMusic Prayer and Reflection in the Jesuit Tradition
Caring for the Earthrdquo The image for the week surrounded
sustainability and carried with it a vision of caring for Godrsquos
creation Specifically the service joined readings around
this image with four pieces of music two of which werecontemporary pieces written by two local composers on the
faculty of the Cleveland Institute of Music One of the pieces
was a descriptive piece of a brook located east of Cleveland
that is supported by the Cleveland Museum of Natural
History A third piece from the movie ldquoThe Missionrdquo offered
a Jesuit connection in film media Many community members
in attendance described the experience as transformative
Assessment plans developed for music courses
In preparation for the inclusion of one credit Fine Arts
courses in the integrative core curriculum assessment
plans were developed and approved for courses in applied
music Rubrics were developed for each of the courses in
conjunction with the Core Director and the Associate Dean of
Arts and Sciences for the Humanities The Director of LMMA
is in the process of identifying instructors to teach the new
course offerings in music These new applied courses include
wind ensemble brass ensemble string ensemble applied
guitar and applied voice
DATA POINTS
During the past year student participation in the major vocal
and instrumental groups was as follows
25
30
16
28SCHOLACANTORUM
CHAPELENSEMBLE
PEP BAND
JAZZ BAND
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Offering the first ever JCU Applied Music Courses
available to the entire student body in spring 2016
bull Equipping the music room to offer digital performances
from online venues for the study of musical styles
performance techniques and comparative analysis
bull Working with the staff in the Office of Student
Engagement to expand opportunities for students to
experience fine arts performances offered throughout
Cleveland
bull Hiring and orienting a new Coordinator of the JCU Pep Band
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
I participated in Schola Cantorum and Chapel
Choir I had the opportunity to de-stress for a
few hours a week which was very important
since I had challenging coursework and multiple part-
time jobs and internships This helped me to focus on
spiritual and emotional wellness as well as academic
success I was also able to build strong relationships with
my fellow singers I believe that making music together
brings people closer in a way that few other activities
can and I certainly saw that in my experiences at JCU
The music department has important connections to
JCUrsquos mission values and Jesuit identity Though I
am not Catholic some of the pieces we learned helped
me learn about Jesuit and Christian history and my
participation in chapel choir kept me actively engaged inthe liturgy Additionally allowing students to participate
in extracurricular activities they enjoy is in keeping with
ldquocura personalisrdquo by encouraging students to develop in
all aspects of their lives not just academicallyrdquo
- Megan Boyk rsquo15 Schola Cantorum and Chapel Choir
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Creation of the LP 198 LAUNCH Credited Course
LAUNCH (Leaders Always Undertake New Challenges) is
a 1-3 credit course covering various topics related to the
methods or content of leadership not typically covered
in regular course offerings such as mission diversity and
inclusion ethical leadership and the building of personal
strengths In addition students receive core leadership
training necessary for success in prominent leadership
positions on campus
Commuter Student Section Added to AR120 Purpose
and Place - Exploring Campus Community and Self
AR120 is a course designed to assist first-year students with
the transition to college and to promote their engagement
in all facets of their educational experience The commuter
section of this course addressed challenges related to
commuting to campus getting connected to JCU resources
road safety and more A highlight regarding this particular
section is that it was held in a nontraditional classroom
setting in the newly renovated commuter lounge
Drawn to Leadership Program Reaches Different
Student Demographic
The Drawn to Leadership Program was targeted to JCU
Fantasy Gaming Club members This program offered a
different perspective to learn about leadership development
by focusing on the leadership concepts found in superhero-
based comic books and movies
DATA POINTS
Leadership Programs Engage Students in Developing
Values and Skills
A progressive four-tiered set of leadership programs is
offered to John Carroll students annually Each tier provides
students with the opportunity to develop a set of leadership
skills and knowledge and each successive program builds
upon the knowledge and skills cultivated in the prior tier
Tier programs meet for an hour per week for 4-6 meetings
depending on the program
Students are able to select from three programs in Tier1 ldquoLiving and Leadingrdquo ldquoReading and Leadingrdquo or ldquoTake
the Leading Rolerdquo These programs all focus on students
increasing their levels of self-awareness which will better
prepare them for leadership experiences Students who
complete one of the three Tier 1 programs are eligible to
participate in the Tier 2 ldquoAdvancing Leadershiprdquo program
which focuses on the experiences of participating students
as members of various groups and how they can influence
change as a group member without necessarily having a
formal leadership position Students who have completed
both the Tier 1 and 2 programs are eligible to participate in
the Tier 3 ldquoSharing Your Strengthsrdquo program This program
incorporates the Gallup organizationrsquos StrengthsQuest online
assessment which provides students with detailed reports
about their five personal strengths Students who complete
the Tier 1 2 and 3 programs are eligible to participate in the
Tier 4 ldquoLeadership in Actionrdquo program which focuses on
ethical decision making
The following participation counts have been recorded over
the past 3 academic years
PARTICIPATION COUNTS 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
Tier 1 57 66 75
Tier 2 42 51 69
Tier 3 31 37 24
Tier 4 22 22 25
66 INCREASE in commuter
service program participation
Commuter Student Programs
and Participation Increase
In the year 2013-2014 36 commuter service programs
were offered with 740 total participants This year 41
programs were provided to 1229 total participants Theresults show a 66 increase in overall commuter service
program participation with a 13 increase in total programs
offered Among those programs offered students were
able to attend a Cleveland Indians baseball game Cleveland
Cavaliers basketball game and several movie viewings
Program invitations were also sent to transfer students to
participate which had partial impact on the participation
increase
41 1229PROGRAMS PARTICIPANTS
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ORIENTATION amp LEADERSHIP
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Students in all tiered programs complete written assignments
and discuss them with their peers in a conversation
facilitated by a professional student affairs staff member
Assignments are collected and deposited in the Office of
Leadership Programs The Director of Leadership Programs
then assessment rubrics to the various assignments
determine whether or not the desired learning has occurred
for each student
TIER PROGRAM OUTCOME
The assessment results indicate that the activities set up for
the Tier 1 programs provide students with the opportunity to
learn the desired information to increase self-knowledge and
demonstrate it on the various assignments While students
in Tier 2 were able to demonstrate competence regarding
the various aspects of serving as a group as a member
participants sometimes struggled to identify areas of
diversity In Tier 3 participants could readily determine ways
to identify opportunities to utilize their personal strengths
to assist with three of the potential presented challenges
However a lack of understanding was demonstrated in termsof using strengths in the areas of delegation confrontation
and mediation This is likely partially due to the struggles
that students face with these skill sets in their daily lives For
the ldquoLeadership in Actionrdquo program students readily created
scenarios that connected with the initial three principles
of the programs However several concepts related to
ethical leadership including ldquobeing fairrdquo and ldquobeing lovingrdquo
presented some challenges for our students and may be
somewhat attributable to the fact that ldquofairrdquo and ldquolovingrdquo are
rather abstract concepts in comparison to the first
three tenets
LAUNCH Leaders Always Undertake New Challenges
The LAUNCH program provides student leaders with
information considered to be foundational and essential to
serving as an effective leader and beyond Since the creation of
LAUNCH over 350 student leaders have the training program
Following each LAUNCH weekend evaluations are collected
and compiled to determine the effectiveness of the program
in meeting the established outcomes A review of the data
for the past three LAUNCH programs indicates that at least
90 of the participants on average achieved the outcomes
Leadership Scholars Program
The Leadership Scholars Program (LSP) was created in
2010 providing participants with opportunities to increase
their leadership competence through both curricular and
co-curricular activities The program focuses on developing
student leaders of remarkable character who seek to become
agents for transformative change on campus and in their
future professions and communities
Each year the program seeks to enroll a cohort of approximately 20
incoming students Over the past three years the cohort size has been
27 (class of 2018) 19 (2017) and 19 (2016) The cohort size fluctuates
based on how many students choose to accept the scholarship and
attend JCU with 35 scholarships offered from a pool of over 200
applicants
The 2014 JCU Commencement saw the first cohort of LSP students
complete their degrees From the entering cohort in fall of 2010 75 o
the students persisted through graduation When reviewing the reasonfor program participant attrition students most commonly leave to
transfer to another institution in order to pursue a degree not provided
by John Carroll (eg pharmacy musical theater) A less frequent reaso
for student attrition is that some participants struggle to ldquofind their
footingrdquo and struggle with their inability to be elected or selected for
a formal leadership position on campus (eg Student Union senator
Resident Assistant)
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Coordinate and enhance leadership development efforts by
gathering together a committee of professionals around campu
who provide related opportunities to students
bull Begin to measure levels of campus engagement among
commuter students in organizations and activities other than
those provided by commuter services
bull Convene a campus wide meeting to discuss issues and services
relevant to the matriculation and ongoing success of transfer
students
bull Develop electronic messages related to engagement
opportunities to distribute to first year students after the
first six weeks of the fall semester
bull Increase the number of first-year students of color whoparticipate in Tier 1 leadership development programs
bull Help to successfully transition a new co-director of the
Leadership Scholarship Program into hisher role in the progra
bull Develop a follow-up leadership development piece for LAUNCH
(for Leadership Always Undertake New Challenges) participant
after they have transitioned into their leadership roles
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Coming from a high school that focused on leadership andentrepreneurship the leadership development programs
were perfect for me The tiers were focused on self-
discovery and how to handle being on a team I got the chance to know
my strengths and weakness and also to discuss leadership in the worl
of comics Leadership is everywhere if I look for it My freshman year
would have been an entirely diff erent experience if it wasnrsquot for the
leadership programs
- Marie Keita rsquo18 Participant in Tiered Leadership Programs
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Major Facility and Equipment Upgrades Provide
Improved Fitness and Sport Experiences
The Department of Recreation coordinated a number of
renovations and equipment upgrades this past year that
improved student faculty staff and community membersrsquo
experience in our facilities The first major project was the
installation of new flooring in the Fitness Studio where cyclingclasses yoga Zumba and other activities are conducted
giving the space a safer refreshed and modern look
The Corbo Room Improvement Task Force created spring
2014 addressed two necessary improvements including
additional Corbo Room equipment and new flooring in
the cardio area Throughout spring and summer 2015 the
Johnson Natatorium lap pool and diving well were repainted
and re-coated along with a new ultraviolet water treatment
system A new electronic scoreboard was installed which
will certainly improve the competition experience for teams
coaches and fans
Club Sport Members Active in Competition and
Service to Others
There are club sport teams at John Carroll with over 200
student participants The teams include Rowing Field
Hockey Hockey Womenrsquos Basketball Menrsquos Rugby Sailing
Ultimate Frisbee Menrsquos Volleyball Water Polo and Womenrsquos
Volleyball Funded in part by the Student Activity Fee
students manage all operational aspects of club sports
including fundraising membership recruitment and retention
practice and competition scheduling and travel Team
members are also involved in service on a regular basisSome of the programs they support are the Labre Project
Cleveland Clinicrsquos Lerner Center for Autism Project Linus
St Malachis Lunch Program and numerous service projects
offered through JCUrsquos Center for Service and Social Action
Pilot Shadow Program of Intramural Student
Supervisors Shows Promise
The intramural (IM) employees interested in becoming IM
Student Supervisors participated in a new staff development
and training program in which they were paired up to
shadow current IM Student Supervisors during evening or
weekend IM competitions The purpose of this opportunityis to nurture professional development leadership skills and
staff camaraderie as well as to provide on-the-job training
in regards to the duties and responsibilities of an IM Student
Supervisor This shadowing experience allowed for IM staff
to self-identify if they felt prepared to apply for IM Student
Supervisor positions for next year In addition it provided
current supervisors the opportunity to teach others about
the knowledge and skills they utilize in their position The
Department of Recreation will continue to build on this
program in the future
DATA POINTS
Intramural sports
Intramural sports have continued to thrive and excel
offering opportunity for exercise camaraderie and
an environment for creating meaningful relationships
with peers A total of 1963 individuals participated in
intramural sports in 2014-2015 with 901 being unique
participants There were a total of 1620 males and 343
females who engaged in intramural sports In 2013-2014
there was a total of 1794 participants (1415 males and 379
females) engaged in intramural sports
First-year student participation increased by 36 (376
Unique Individuals 2013-2014 511 Unique Individuals 2014-
2015)
First-year student intramural
participation increased by 3636
421
1963 1620 343
INTRAMURAL SPORT PARTICIPANTS
AVERAGE CORBO FITNESSROOM VISITORS PER DAY
Fitness Offerings
There was a 25 increase in student and staff participation
in fitness activities with an average of 289 participants per
week in 2014-2015 in comparison to 232 average participants
per week in 2013-2014
A Pilates and Stretch and Strengthen class have been added
to the list of fitness classes Corbo Fitness Room participation
for the 2014-2015 academic year averaged 421 visitors per
day with the highest participation of 525 visitors per day In
2013-2014 the average visits per day was 398
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RECREATION
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LOOKING AHEAD
bull Improve orientation training and recognition
efforts for all student staff through the previously
implemented team model Update our student
development model through online offerings new
technology and improved leadership strategies to
stimulate growth and self-awareness
bull Collaborate with different departments on
late night programming health and wellness
initiatives and special events to better meet our
students needs interests and to increase student
engagement Focus these initiatives primarily
at first-year students as well as first-time users(those who may not typically utilize our facilities
or services)
bull Provide risk management training for Club Sports
and Building Supervisor staff Utilize John Carroll
and Northeast Ohio resources so as to better
equip staff for emergency action plans responding
to crisies and dealing effectively with conflict
bull Continue to work towards enhancing technology
resources related to daily operations marketing
of services and programs and departmental
communications assessment and evaluation
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Being involved in the Rec department allowed
me to have two supervisor roles These
roles allowed me to have a great deal of
responsibility I was well respected by my peers seen as
a leader on campus and this makes me very proud The
leadership skills I developed will be something I treasure
and will be very valuable to me as I move forward in my
career I learned that I am a strong leader who has the
ability to stand up to her peers even when it is tough I
learned what it means to love your work because I truly
loved working for this department I found that I am
inspired by people around me who have a tremendously
strong work ethic
I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to work for
the Rec department and I know that if I had not had this
opportunity that my time at Carroll would have never been
the same and I would have never grown as a person as
much as I didrdquo
- Kylie Brooks rsquo15 Club Sport Supervisor and Student
Building Supervisor
Working for Intramurals (IM) has given me the identity
that every student searches for when entering a new
experience It has given me the opportunity to take a
better look at who I am as a person and has given me the
opportunity to make lasting relationships with people
who I would have never met had I not worked for the
department Working for IMrsquos is not just a job for me it
gives me my place at JCU
This position teaches me how to be a leader how tomotivate people and how to be confident in various
situations I learn to lead by example everywhere I
go because a person is always representing the Rec
department no matter whatrdquo
- Greg Olenick rsquo16 Intramural Supervisor
10 200 PARTICIPANTS
CLUB SPORT TEAMS
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
University Community Celebrates the
Re-opening of Murphy Hall
The re-opening of Murphy Hall in August 2014 was a major
accomplishment The newly renovated building impressed Murphy
residents as well as alumni faculty and staff who toured the hall
after a number of ribbon-cutting ceremonies Murphy residents
reported that they appreciated the enhanced community and
study space Since many of the residents had lived in the ldquooldrdquo
Murphy they were especially impressed with the improved
lighting the updated bathrooms and the private sinks
While there were some minor complications in the re-opening
related to electricity heating and cooling windows and paint
the overall re-opening process was seamless and exciting The
cross-divisional collaboration that brought this renovation to
completion was tremendous and a source of great pride for
all who participated The Silver Level LEED certification that
was achieved was a great way to conclude the project
Red Carpet Rolled Out for First-Year Students onMove-In Day
It was exciting to open the 2014-2015 academic year with
one of the largest first-year classes in recent history It was
also the first year where students were living in truly social
cohort communities In order to continue the celebration of
the large first year class First-Year Move-In Day was enhanced
to welcome our students with excitement The feedback from
parents was overwhelmingly positive with many of them
thanking staff members for their energy and assistance
Invaluable to the success of the day was the help of the ROTC
cadets Their hard work and limitless energy helped immensely
Newly Developed Room Change Process Policy a Success
The development and implementation of the comprehensive
room change process policy was an achievement for the
Office of Residence Life (ORL) The policy was shared
widely with students ORL Staff and parents to allow for
transparency and clearer communication The policy also
supported Resident Assistants (RAs) and professional staff
members in having a standard point of reference and specific
procedures to follow
Resident Ministry Program Offerings Expand
In addition to the fall semester First-Year Retreat the
Resident Ministers collaborated with students to offer the
Journey Retreat in the spring semester as well as a ldquoRootsrdquo
overnight outdoor retreat to explore intentional living The
Murphy Mass returned to the Murphy Chapel with increased
attendance at both the Mass (average of 40+) and social
afterwards in the Murphy atrium
ORL Staff Recognized at Northeast Ohio Resident
Assistant Conference
The JCU RA delegation was recognized as the ldquoMost Spiritedrdquo at the
Northeast Ohio RA Conference at Baldwin Wallace University Several
Residence Life staff members presented at the conference with two
RA presenters receiving recognition as one of the ldquoTop 10rdquo programs
DATA POINTS
Number of Residential Students
YEAR FALL SPRING
2010-2011 1708 1661
2011-2012 1789 1734
2012-2013 1786 1724
2013-2014 1657 1606
2014-2015 1755 1676
Murphy Hall closed for renovation
Community Development Activities Sponsored by
Resident Assistants
YEAR TOTAL TOTAL PARTICIPANTS
2013-2014 615 6485
2014-2015 727 5181
After having smaller than projected numbers of rising junior
and senior students sign up to live on campus for the 2015-2016
academic year those currently living on campus were surveyed
to learn more about their decision to live off campus The seven
question survey was sent to 475 residents with a response rate of
21 The most significant findings were
bull The greatest factor impacting the decision to live off
campus was finances (45) This was followed closely
by wanting to experience something different than the
residence halls (22) and wanting a greater sense of
independence (21)
bull Monthly rent for the majority of respondents (67) is
$350-$400 per person every month The question did not
ask respondents to quantify what was included in rent
so there are some unknowns Only 15 of respondents
indicated a rent higher than $400 per person every month
bull The most popular month to sign a lease was March
(29) Prior to February when the 2015-2016 Housing
Information became available 53 of the respondents
had signed leases The other 47 of respondents signed
leases in February and March The earliest a lease was
signed was in September (1)
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RESIDENCE LIFE
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bull Including themselves students reported the number
of people who they will be living off-campus with
Four people (33) followed by five people (19)
three people (16) and six people (14)
bull 76 are planning to live in University Heights Shaker
Heights (13) and South Euclid (9) are the other
two cities with the most respondents
These findings will inform messaging and timing of
information about housing for upper-class students This
data also indicates the need to continue to look at the cost
of living on-campus and how the benefits are explained in
relationship to that cost
While these qualitative findings include only one part of the data
collected they still provide strong insight into the residential
experience The data supports the amount of time effort and
resources devoted to developing and strengthening community It
also supports several key learning goals for students who live on
campus The data also clearly demonstrates the concerns about
facilities that have been at the forefront of the work done this
year by the ORL All of these insights will be better informed once
the compilation and analysis of the quantitative data is complete
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Review of ORL structure and staffing
bull Expand knowledge of and competency in academic
processes and procedures to better inform future
collaborations
bull Enhance education around issues pertaining to respect
including but not limited to vandalism safety interpersonal
violence and relationships with non-residence life staff
members serving the residential communities
STUDENT PERSPECTIVES
This was my third year at John Carroll University
and my first year living on campus The amount
of care and concern that I received from my Area
Coordinator Adrian Tamas and all of the Murphy RAs was
amazing I never thought that I would feel that comfortable
away from home but because of the staff in Murphy Hall I
now call John Carroll University home Itrsquos been a wonderfu
year as a resident in Murphy and I cannot wait for my next
and final year Thank you for everythingrdquo
- Ghada Abu Shaweesh rsquo16 Resident
ldquoThree years ago I was a sophomore who lived with great
tension and anxiety I had not yet developed the courage to
grow into the leader who I wanted to be on campus Then I
was selected to be a Resident Assistant From that moment
on I was on a path that would allow me to grow and develop
into a leader on campus a man for others and the person
who I ultimately desired to become I am beyond thankful for
my time with Residence Life The professional staff alongwith my fellow staff members and residents have left their
marks on me I will forever remember the time wersquove spent
together the laughter wersquove shared the critical moments
that have pushed us outside of our comfort zones and the
relationships wersquove cultivated From the bottom of my heart
thank yourdquo
- John Barrett rsquo15 Senior Resident Assistant
81 1621 PARTICIPANTS
RESIDENCE SATISFACTION SURVEY RESPONSE RATE
The ORL staff created a survey focused on the following
areas satisfaction with RA satisfaction with residence hall
space cleanliness and processes assessment of ability to
sleep and study learning as a result of living in a residence
hall and overall satisfaction While the quantitative portions
of the survey are not yet compiled and analyzed the
qualitative data was compiled and reviewed The overall
response rate was approximately 81 of 1621 residents who
received the survey
Some of the key findings
bull Residents overwhelmingly responded that the most
important lesson skill or value learned this year was
about relationships with others Residents described
relationships with roommates learning to live in
community and how to deal with people who were
different Skills and lessons related to living independently
(time management responsibility and accountability)
were the second most frequent responses
bull The respondents most frequently cited that the best
part of their residential experience was related to the
people with whom they lived their roommate and
or floormates Other frequent responses included the
sense of community the RA and the convenience ofliving on campus
bull Cleanliness and other facility issues were the main
concerns that residents cited when asked about what
they would like to see improved about on-campus
living Other frequent responses included the dining
hall loudness of fellow floor members and both the
enforcement of and lack of enforcement of residence
hall policies
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
New Late Night Program Collaborations
Streak the Center programs were held during fall 2014 and spring
2015 to provide students with opportunities to gather together
and participate in a variety of social programs including arts and
crafts entertainment movies food recreation relaxation music
and more This large scale event was made possible through
cross-departmental collaboration between the Office of Student
Activities Student Union Programming Board (SUPB) Orientation
and Leadership Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion
Counseling Center Violence Prevention and Action Center
Residence Life Health Education and Promotion Student Health
and Wellness Center and Recreation This event attracted over
550 students each semester it was held
Infusion of Intergroup Dialogue within iLead Program
The Office of Student Activities (OSA) in collaboration with the
Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion incorporated the ldquoCommon
Groundrdquo workshop within the iLead student organization training
program iLead a day-long leadership training opportunity for
student organizations operates with the goal of providing student
leaders an understanding of the nuts and bolts of running a successful
organization on campus The ldquoCommon Gorundrdquo training facilitated
by staff who are Intergroup Dialogue facilitators and students
who have completed the Intergroup Dialogue class in the fall
provided education on discrimination and oppression Seventy-four
student organization leaders representing 64 organizations were in
attendance at this training Of those who attended 69 completed
program evaluations In the evaluation students were asked to
identify one creative way they could apply what they learned in the
workshop into their organization The results are as follows
bull 31 stated they could raise awareness through discussionor activity and 27 stated by maintaining awareness and
working to make a difference
bull Other responses included education through information
and diversifying organization membership
bull The top three areas students reported they learned more
about during their experience at iLead were dealing with
discrimination advertising and funding policies
Student Leader Team created for Late Night Programming
The OSA developed a team of student leaders tasked with
assisting in the planning promotion and implementation oflate night programming events sponsored through the Office
of Student Activities Leaders were chosen from the current
student programmers that were already active Expectations were
established and provided to SUPB By January 2015 SUPB was
required to plan a reoccurring late night program on campus every
Friday and Saturday during the academic year between the hours
of 10 pm and midnight
DATA POINTS
bull SUPB held 13 additional programs in 2014-2015 with
an increase of 51 more participants in comparison
to the 2013-2014 academic year (66 programs with
8437 attendants in 2013-2014 79 programs with 12787
attendants in 2014-2015) Programs which were added
include Rock Out Your Room Meet the Greeks Step
Afrika and more
bull Comedian Dave Coulier performed duringHomecoming this year and was attended by
approximately 1000 students
bull The fall semester Welcome Back Concert sponsored by
SUPB board attracted 600 additional participants in the
2014-2015 academic year (300 in 2013 ndash 2014 900 in
2014-2015)
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Conduct an assessment of our current large-scale
programming needs to obtain an accurate pulse on the
types of social late-night programming students needand want Explore collaboration opportunities with other
programming departments like Recreation Residence
Life and Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion for
this project
bull Work with departments in Student Affairs and across the
university to identify event attendance tracking software
options to better track event participation
bull Develop a template to help map the university learning
goals to the activities of SUPB and student organizations
in order to create a new assessment plan
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Irsquom the current president of the Paranormal
Research Group The Student Activities
Office has definitely impacted my overall
JCU experience in a positive way The office gave us
the opportunity to strengthen the bonds within our
organization I learned a lot of leadership strategies with
the officersquos help I learned how to manage and finance an
organization while maintaining the fun factor of what an
organization should be [Student Organizations are] so
important to have because [they] allow students to conn
to each other and their community The office off ers a
one of a kind experience here at Carroll and is crucial [fo
students] to get the most out of JCUrdquo
- Bryan Mersol rsquo17 Student Organization President
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Student Feedback Leads to Increased Physician Hours
Anecdotal feedback over the past several years suggested
the need to increase the hours and days of the week that
physicians would see patients in order to better meet
studentsrsquo busy schedules The Student Health and Wellness
Survey was administered and results clearly supported
this need In recent years physicians came to campus on
Mondays (25 hrs) and Thursdays (25 hrs) for a total of fivehours With the new contract physician hours were increased
to eight hours a week on Mondays (4 hrs) and Fridays (4
hrs) As a result physician visits increased by 43 (536
physicians visits in 2013-2014 and 767 in 2014-2015) and
students are very pleased with this improved service
HealthSpot Installation Provides Additional Care
Options for Students
John Carroll is the first college in the United States to provide
physician appointments through a computerized kiosk
called the HealthSpot This technology is at the forefront of
revolutionary high-quality medical care Students are put inface-to-face contact with a healthcare professional via video
screen The kiosk comes equipped with everything they
would need to perform a variety of remote treatments under
the supervision of an on-site medical professional Some of
the common ailments that are able to be addressed through
HealthSpot are Allergies cold and flu cough sinus infections
rashes fever sore throats and more With the installation of
this technology the SHWC is now able to provide students
with medical care five days a week Since November 2014 a
total of 21 students have utilized the HealthSpot
New Contract with Cleveland Clinic Saves Center $15000The SHWC entered into a new contract with the Cleveland
Clinic physicians in an effort to reduce costs With this new
contract and subsequent change in physicians over $15000
in was saved in comparison to last year
Nurses Utilize Brief Motivational Interview Training to
Identify and Intervene with At-risk Students
To properly screen for and address high-risk behaviors in
students visiting the SHWC nurses participated in brief
motivational interview training Motivational interviewing
(MI) supports health behavior change by helping individuals
explore and resolve their ambivalence about change without
evoking resistance MI techniques can be incorporated into
routine patient care Additionally an MI screening form was
completed by 719 students during the spring 2015 semester
Students who screened positive for high-risk behaviors were
engaged in a brief motivational interview with a nurse and
received information to help strengthen their motivation to
change those unhealthy behaviors in order to achieve their
optimum level of wellness
DATA POINTS
The SHWC saw a 7 increase in unique individuals in 2014-2015 and
an overall increase of 10 in the total number of client visits (which
covers all SHWC services) Flu and allergy injections were both up
this year by 21 and 31 respectively
2013-2014 2014-2015
Client Visits 3133 3451
Unique Individuals 1228 1320
Physicians Visits 536 767
Van Runs 270 242
Nutritional Visits 185 123
Sent to Area Health Centers 103 202
STDHIV Clinic 84 46
Gynecological Visits 25 39
Travel Clinic Visits 93 62
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Explore options for obtaining an electronic medical
record program
bull Increase awareness and visibility of the HealthSpot as an
alternative quality health care treatment
bull Support the Universityrsquos learning goals and collaborate
with the student health and wellness group by developing
programs to promote students to be self-health advocates
based on data from the National Collegiate Health
Assessment survey
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working at the Health Center was the first job
I received on campus and it has become like a
second home to me I have had the opportunity to
learn about diff erent privacy policies and how they work in
a college setting as well as bits and pieces about the medical
field coupled with great experience along the way This
department provides students with the care they need to
continue to do well in other areas at JCU by making sure they
get the best care possible and allowing students to share their
problems in all realms of the health world whether physical
or mental They make it possible for all students to feel and
perform their best during their time at JCUrdquo
- Anna Lawler rsquo16 Work Study employee
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Opening of Relaxation Room
Research on college campuses demonstrates that stress
is the number one impediment for academic performance
and overall well-being Therefore the University Counseling
Center (UCC) collaborated with the Grasselli Library in
developing the Relaxation Room located in the Learning
Commons The room provides students with a quiet
welcoming space to learn about and practice a variety of
research-based mind and body stress-reduction techniques
It includes
bull A state-of-the-art massage recliner
bull Guided relaxation audio recordings
bull Computer-based biofeedback programs
bull Psycho-educational books and handouts
bull Yoga mats and meditation rugs
Students can use the Relaxation Roomrsquos resources by signing
up for specific time slots Individual consultation is also
provided for the biofeedback program so students can use itto its fullest potential
Outreach Initiativesrsquo Message is that Help is lsquoWithin
Reachrsquo at the UCC
A programmatic and marketing theme was developed for all
community outreach initiatives titled ldquoWithin Reachrdquo This
past year a total of 22 outreach initiatives offered under
this new marketing theme were offered to students faculty
and staff Programs focused on increasing awareness of
mental health issues among college students and promoting
help-seeking behavior One of the most successful programs
was a dinner and movie night featuring a speaker from theNational Alliance on Mental Illness with over 80 students in
attendance as well as several faculty and staff
Installation of Titanium Scheduling Software
For many years the UCC has used a paper system to collect
and reference student information when visits occur The new
database system Titanium allows the staff to electronically
store student records and access them quickly when
needed This technological solution is critically necessary
in streamlining operations to allow for a seamless client
experience for the students and a more effective working
environment for the UCC staff
DATA POINTS
Total Counseling Services Overall
A total of 254 students received counseling services for the
2014-2015 academic year (4 less students from 2013-2014)
Out of those students 649 (165) were female and 351
(89) were male The highest percentage of students seen
were freshmen at 265 (67) which is consistent with the
2013-2014 year
Most common reasons students visited the UCC in 2014-2015
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Provide staff orientation and training for new UCC
employees (interim director full-time counselor part-
time counselor) and trainees (two doctoral interns one
masterrsquos intern and one psychiatry resident)
bull Continue the implementation of Titanium Scheduling
Software and fully transition to electronic records
bull Expand outreach programming through the Relaxation
Room and the Within Reach event series
of visits are related to anxiety
(53 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to depression
(14 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to academics
(41 Decrease from 13-14)
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
I have had a wonderful experience with the
UCC and have encouraged other friends
who are struggling to go there too No
part of my experience has been negative and I look
forward to my sessions In the short time I have been
going I feel that I have already made tremendous
improvements My only suggestion for improving the
center is to continue to inform students of its resources
and how valuable it can berdquo
- Anonymous student UCC Satisfaction Survey
874
585
348
254 TOTAL STUDENTS THAT RECEIVEDCOUNSELING SERVICES
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Interpersonal Violence Reporting Increase
The Violence Prevention and Action Center (VPAC)
experienced a substantial increase in the amount of time
advocating for survivors of interpersonal violence along with
the total number of students reporting interpersonal violence
incidents in the 2014-2015 academic year These increases
indicate that the awareness of issues related to interpersonal
violence and the need for bystanders to identify and createempathy with those suffering has most likely increased as well
Large-scale Bystander Intervention Training
Conducted with 638 Rising Sophomores
In collaboration with the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
Recovery Resources Residence Life Dean of Students Office
and Health Promotion and Wellness the VPAC Coordinator
successfully conducted Bystander intervention Training
for 638 rising sophomore students Of those 638 students
46 were male and 54 female This training was made
mandatory as a part of the housing selection process
The purpose of this training was to teach students the
concept of bystander intervention A bystander is anyone
who observes an emergency or a situation in which it is
likely that someone could use help Bystander intervention
programs teach people to overcome their resistance to
checking in and helping out These programs have been
found to be very helpful on college campuses to thwart
sexual assault abusive alcohol consumption concerns about
suicide depression and eating disorders
Students also learn how to identify a continuum of
inappropriate sexual behaviors through experiential
activities designed to create empathy with those who have
experienced sexual or dating violence At the end of the
training students develop skills to intervene as a bystander
and make a commitment to intervene before during and
after an incident of sexual or dating violence
Peer Health Advocate Program Exceeds
Membership Goals
One of the VPACrsquos goals this year was to train 10 Peer
Health Advocates by April 2015 Peer Health Advocates are
tasked with educating the campus on a gamut of topics
associated with interpersonal violence including bullying
dating and relationship violence and more This goal was
met and exceeded in January 2015 when a total of 18 Peer
Health Advocates were trained An additional 10 Peer Health
Advocates were trained by Alex Leslie of the Cleveland Rape
Crisis Center in March 2015 ndash for a total of 38 Advocates Peer
Health Advocates facilitated three interpersonal violence
presentations to the following groups of student leaders
Fraternity and sorority new members Panhellenic Council
and participants in the LAUNCH leadership program a core
leadership training for students in prominent leadership
positions on campus
DATA POINTS
Educational Programming
Forty-two educational programs were provided to 1639 individuals
in fall 2014 covering topics such as alcohol sex and consent healthy
relationships and more Seventeen trainings were provided to 777
individuals in spring 2015 covering similar topics When comparing
to the previous year 51 more programs were held in 2014-2015
(39 programs 2013-2014 59 programs 2014-2015) and 40 more
individuals attended these programs (1731 2013-2014 2416 2014-2015)
Bystander Intervention Training
Participants who completed bystander intervention training
completed a survey developed by Recovery Resources to collect
demographic information as well as information related to bystander
behavioral intent and problem gambling knowledge Questions
measured behavioral intent and gambling knowledge Results of this
survey revealed
89
88
92
93
of participants reported feeling a sense of
responsibility to intervene in issues of substance
use sexual violence and mental health problems
of students understand the obstacles to
intervene in these issues
of students plan to use the skills they learned
from the training in the future
of students reported at least one action that they
planned on taking after the training
LOOKING AHEADbull Hire train and supervise a graduate assistant to assist
with programming and outreach initiatives that focus on
interpersonal violence and bystander intervention
bull Develop a new brand for the Violence Prevention and Action
Center including a new logo and brochure
bull Co-teach AR274 Peer Health Advocate Seminar created to
educate ten Peer Health Advocates
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working with Coordinator of the VPAC this the past year
has been a true joy I learned a variety of skills and about
several topics such as bystander intervention signs of
an abusive relationship substance abuse and how to help someone
in a crisis By the end of my senior year I was gave presentations on
my own to students around campus Working with VPAC has made
me a well-rounded student with a large desire to help others in any
way that I can She taught me to be an eff ective presenter and to be a
leader on campus The skills I learned will not only benefit me in my
future career but as a better member in societyrdquo
- Gina Paolini rsquo15 Peer Health Advocate
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KINGS OF THE OAC
A major trophy returned to JCUs campus for the first
time since the 2003-04 school year
John Carrolls all-around effort on the mens side earned the
Blue Streaks the OAC Mens All-Sports Trophy It was the fifth
time in program history John Carroll earned this prestigious
trophy The Men of Carroll finished with 83 points besting
second-place Mount Union who turned in 8025 points
A BUNDLE OF HONORS
Mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik might need to
build a new trophy case for all of his 2014-15 honors
The midfielder was named the 2014 Capital One Academic
All-Americareg of the Year for Division III mens soccer The
honor gave Potocnik his second-straight Capital One
Academic All-Americareg honor having been a second-team
selection in 2013 He became just the second Blue Streak to
earn this prestigious honor joining Mackenzie Griffin (softball
2013) This honor was just the tip of the iceberg for one of
the top players in JCU mens soccer history
Potocnik was one of six student-athletes nationally to be a
part of Northwestern Mutuals Inspiring Potential float in
the Tournament of Rosesreg Rose Parade
In addition Potocnik earned D3soccercom All-America
NSCAAContinental Tire All-Region All-Ohio All-OAC and
Academic All-OAC accolades Finally Potocnik was JCUs
male recipient of the Clyde Lamb Award given to the top
graduating male and female student-athletes at each of the
10 OAC institutions
HISTORY IN THE MAKING
John Carrolls mens tennis team celebrated a program
first this year The Blue Streaks made their first-ever
NCAA Tournament appearance
John Carroll qualified with a 5-4 win over Otterbein in the
championship match of the OAC Tournament John Carroll
would go on to beat Franciscan in the first round of the
NCAA Tournament before bowing out to Kenyon
The Blue Streaks had won five OAC titles prior but the OAC did
not have an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament until recently
NCAA APPEARANCESIn addition to the mens tennis team John Carroll
had three teams and seven individuals qualify for the
NCAA National Championship fields
JCUs football team made its second-straight NCAA
appearance John Carroll rolled past Centre 63-28 in the
first round and held on for a 14-12 win over Wheaton (Ill)
in the second round The Blue Streaks bowed out in the
quarterfinals with a 36-28 loss to the Purple Raiders
The mens basketball team earned its 13th-ever NCAA
Tournament bid The program earned a bid for the first timesince 2010 The womens basketball team earned its second-
straight and second-overall bid to the NCAA Tournament
field
Individually senior Dan Mirman repeated as an All-American
at 149 pounds for wrestling He became JCU wrestlings 106th
All-American Mirman had plenty of company at the NCAA
Wrestling National Championship as seniors Terner Gott and
Todd Gaydosh gave the Blue Streaks three competitors for
the first time since 2005
John Carroll had three members of the cross country team
qualify for the NCAA National Championships in seniorTadhg Karski sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson It marked the first time since 2004 that the
Blue Streaks sent three runners to the cross country NCAA
National Championship Senior Nick Williams qualified for
the NCAA Indoor Track and Field National Championships in
the 60m hurdles while senior Rocky Mitolo qualified for the
NCAA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships in
the shot put
ALL-AMERICANS
Brian Potocnik and Dan Mirman had plenty of company in the
All-American department
Football senior Aramis Greenwood was the most decorated
student-athlete when it came to All-American honors The
wide receiver made the prestigious AFCA Division III All-
America team becoming the first Blue Streak to do so since
2008 and just the eighth overall He would go on to garner
third team honors on the AP Little All-America Team and
honorable mention D3footballcom honors
In all four football players earned All-American honors with
junior offensive lineman Anthony Latina senior linebacker
Kevin Cope and senior quarterback Mark Myers earning
honors from D3footballcom
Senior right-hander Drew Doring earned second team
All-America honors from D3baseballcom and the ABCA
Rawlings He became the first JCU pitcher to earn All-
America honors since 1985
Sophomore Katlyn Spahar was accorded honorable mention
WBCA Division III All-America accolades for her outstanding
performance on the hardwood
INDIVIDUALSTEAMS
4QUALIFIED FOR NCAA NATIONAL
CHAMPIONSHIP FIELDS7
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ATHLETIC HIGHLIGHTS
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RIDING OFF INTO THE SUNSET
An era came to a close this school year as Kerry Volkmann
retired after being the mentor of the John Carroll wrestling
program since 1987
The Hall of Fame coach guided his charges to two national
titles and 47 All-American honors He started the year
winning his 300th dual match in the seasons opening
weekend with a 34-11 win over Niagara County Community
College at the Bob Del Rosa Duals
Over 200 former wrestlers football players coaches
teammates friends and fans of the JCU wrestling program
celebrated Volkmanns legacy in his last home dual
400 AND COUNTING
The OAC mens basketball 400-club inducted
its fifth member this year
John Carroll mens basketball head coach Mike Moran won
his 400th game at JCU with a 97-78 win over Ohio Northern
on December 10
Moran who just completed his 23rd year at JCU entered
the season 35th amongst active Division III coaches in total
wins He now ranks fourth all-time in wins amongst OAC
mens basketball coaching greats
In April Moran was honored by the GCBCA as the recipient
of the Dennis Lustig Golden Deeds Award for his long-time
contributions to basketball in the Cleveland-area
CENTURY MARK
A third coaching milestone occurred for JCUs coaches
this year Mens soccer head coach Hector Marinaro earned
his 100th win with a 3-0 shutout over Muskingum on senior
night
OAC TEAM SUCCESS
John Carroll celebrated a wide-array of achievements
at the team level within the OAC
The mens tennis team won its first OAC title since 2006
John Carroll earned a share of the regular-season crown
before edging Otterbein 5-4 in the championship match of
the OAC Tournament
The mens soccer team was unbeaten in the OAC regular-
season It marked the fifth undefeated and untied regular-
season by an OAC institution since 1984
On the mens side John Carroll had a slew of second-place
OAC finishes The football cross country and indoor track amp
field teams all captured solo possession of second-place in
the OAC The mens basketball and baseball teams tied for
second in their respective regular seasons
Mike Moran won
his 400th game
Menrsquos tennis team
won its first OAC
title since 2006
Hector Marinaro
earned his 100th w
Womens lacrosse
made its long-awai
debut
On the womens side the Blue Streaks volleyball team
returned to the championship match of the OAC Tournament
for the first time since 1995 The womens swimming amp diving
team was undefeated in OAC regular-season dual meets
OAC INDIVIDUAL SUCCESS
John Carroll had 10 individuals earn OAC titles
The womens swimming and diving team led the way with
seven Sophomore Margaret Zagrobelny junior Lindsey Fano
freshman Anne Crowley and senior Victoria Watson led the
way earning OAC gold in the 400-medley relay Watson
would go on to capture first in the 200-freestyle and as part
of the 400-free relay Fano would capture an individual title
in the 100-breast Watson was joined by freshman Megan
Hawk sophomore Amanda Casamatta and senior Katii
Sheffield on the OAC-champion 400-free relay
Senior Rocky Mitolo (shot put) and junior Adam North (long
jump) earned first-place finishes at the outdoor track amp field
championship
Senior Dan Mirman rounded out the titles taking first at
149-pounds in wrestling
THE INAUGURATION
The womens lacrosse team made its long-awaited debut
After having to outlast Clevelands winter weather the Blue
Streaks turned in a 20-10 win over Houghton on February 28
The team would go on to finish 10-5 and earn the No 2 seed
in the OAC Tournament
STELLAR COACHING
John Carroll is blessed with stellar coaching for its
student-athletes Two Blue Streak coaches were
recognized by their peers this year
Laura Rodeffer was named the OAC Volleyball Coach of the
Year She continues to have her Blue Streaks on the rise
Rodeffers team turned in a 23-7 record in 2014 and were in
the hunt for the OAC regular-season title until the last week
of the season
Shaun Keenan earned OAC Mens Tennis Coach of the Year
honors for helping guide the mens tennis team to one of the
best seasons in program history
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AMONG THE BEST IN THE
REGION AND OHIO
John Carroll had 29 student-athletes earn All-Region honors
while 17 added All-Ohio honors for the year
Baseball senior Drew Doring led the way The senior right-
hander was tabbed as the 2015 Mid-East Regional Pitcher of
the Year by both D3baseballcom and ABCARawlings
Note In elect sports it is possible to earn multiple All-Region and All-Ohio
honors so each student-athlete was counted once per sport they played
Additionally some sports do not have All-Region or All-Ohio honors
OAC MAJOR AWARD
WINNERS - PLAYERS
JCUs student-athletes were amongst the best in the
conference with six players taking home major awards
from the OAC
John Carroll had a trio of players on honors for their stellar
play on the pitch Senior Brian Potocnik was the Mens SoccerMidfielder of the Year while junior teammate Jimmy Mattina
was the Mens Soccer Defender of the Year On the womens
side senior Haley McDonald took home Goalkeeper of the
Year accolades
On the diamond senior Drew Doring was the Kent Tekulve
Pitcher of the Year He was the first JCU hurdler to earn this
honor since Luke Adkins in 2004
On the gridiron junior Kevin Cope was named the Gene
Slaughter Most Outstanding Linebacker It was the second-
straight year JCU has taken home the conferences top
linebacker honor On the hardwood sophomore KatlynSpahar gave JCU back-to-back Helen Ludwig Player of the
Year accolades
ALL-OAC HONORS
John Carroll had 136 student-athletes earn All-OAC
honors this year
Football led the way with a school-record 20 selections The
Blue Streaks picked up 22 honors from the outdoor track
and field teams with 12 from the men and 10 on the womens
side Mens indoor track and field (nine) baseball (eight) and
womens swimming and diving (eight) rounded out the top six
Note Each member of the swimming and diving team earning All-
OAC honors was counted once Each member of the track and field
team earning All-OAC honors was counted once for cross country
once for indoor and once for outdoor
HITTING THE BOOKS
As mentioned earlier mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik was
named the Capital One Academic All-Americareg of the Year for
Division III mens soccer He had an abundance of company as
numerous Blue Streaks really buckled down in the classroom
Football senior safety Brody Zangaro earned second team
Capital One Academic All-Americareg honors for the second
straight year On the district level Potocnik Zangaro and
baseball junior right-hander Aaron Lapaglia earned Capital
One Academic All-District accolades
Wrestling sophomore Sal Corrao and senior Todd Gaydosh
earned NWCA Scholar All-American honors Womens
swimming and diving junior Lindsey Fano was a CSCAA
Individual Scholar All-American Cross country senior Nicki
Bohrer sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson were named USTFCCCA All-Academic honorees
for cross country Rounding out the honors were seven
members of the softball team who all earned NFCA Scholar-
Athlete distinctions
Potocnik and softball senior right-hander Rachel Byrnes were
JCUs recipients of the Clyde Lamb Awards
Additionally 83 student-athletes were honored with
Academic All-OAC honors
Note Select honors from the Capital One Academic All-Americareg
program have not been released yet
83 STUDENT983085ATHLETES WERE HONORED
WITH ACADEMIC ALL983085OAC HONORS
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VISIONJohn Carroll University will graduate individuals of intellect and
character who lead and serve by engaging the world around them
and around the globe
MISSIONAs a Jesuit Catholic university John Carroll inspires individuals to excel
in learning leadership and service in the region and in the world
CORE VALUES
The Universityrsquos core values include a commitment to
learning in order to create
bull An environment of inquiry which embraces Jesuit
Catholic education as a search for truth where faith and
reason complement each other in learning In pursuit of
our educational mission the University welcomes the
perspectives and participation in our mission of faculty
staff students and alumni of all faiths and of no faith
bull A rigorous approach to scholarship that instills in our
graduates the knowledge eloquence sensitivity and
commitment to embrace and to live humane values
bull A campus committed to the intellectual spiritual
emotional and physical development of each student
bull An inclusive community where differing points of view
and experience are valued as opportunities for mutual
learning
bull A culture of service and excellence that permeates
every program and office
bull A commitment to sharing our gifts in service to each
other and the community
bull A campus that responds to demographic economic
and social challenges
bull An appreciation that our personal and collective
choices can build a more just world
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
The following initiatives are essential to the University
being recognized as a center of learning and service
bull Create a diverse community of faculty staff alumni
and friends dedicated to advancing the Universityrsquos
vision mission and core values
bull Create a learning community of outstanding teacher-scholars characterized by the commitment to
student achievement
bull Create a talented cohort of service-oriented staff
committed to achieving and being recognized as a
center of learning and service
bull Recruit enroll retain and graduate a talented
diverse student body prepared for todayrsquos global
reality and committed to learning leadership and
service that will engage the world
bull Secure resources necessary to foster an
extraordinary learning experience and promote John
Carrollrsquos mission as a Jesuit Catholic university
bull Assist in responding to demographic economic and
social challenges in our region in order to support
investment and employment opportunities and build
confidence in our shared future
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DIVERSITY amp INCLUSION
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STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Knowing that we all have the power to make
a diff erence when it comes to combating
discrimination bias and injustice is a
powerful thought In my organization we all can hold
each other accountable for our words and actions I
know personally that Rhapsody Blue would like to be an
advocate for social justice around campus
- Brian Holler lsquo17 Vice President and Financial Offi cer
Rhapsody Blue
Because the national organization we are affiliated
with (Pencils of Promise as well) works on improving
access to quality education internationally one of the
things I thought about from these activities is that in
our [group] meetings discussions and activities it is
important to frame [what we do] in terms of issues of
social justice rather than assisting in providing lsquocharityrsquo
to those lsquoless fortunatersquo It is about empowerment rather
than pity- Melissa Fower President for Pencils of Promise
Some of the attitudes towards oppression or lack of
awareness [about it] utterly frighten me as a cultural
leader on campus For this to be a University that claims
their students to be ldquomen and women for othersrdquo some
of our own leaders lack empathy and knowledge My
goal is to stop these attitudes and educate JCUrsquos campus
through our programming
-Mercedes Lewis President for African American
Alliance
The fall 2014 Multicultural Retreat was designed to provide a
safe space for students from underrepresented populations
to address their social cultural and spiritual developement
Twenty students participated and 50 of them completed
an on-line survey a few days after they returned to campus
Survey results revealed the following
90
100
LOOKING AHEADCSDI has set these strategic goals for the upcoming
academic year
bull Work with the Office of Institutional Diversity and
Inclusion to co-sponsor an event
bull Develop a marketing plan to increase the
participation of students in the Intergroup Dialogue
course with the goal of enrolling a minimum of ten
students per section
bull Compare the retention rate from the first to second
year and the 6-year graduation rate for students from
underrepresented populations
bull Evaluate the Pathways to Success program and
implement changes to improve the orientation
experience for first-year students from
underrepresented populations
of the participants responded that they agreed
or strongly agreed that the retreat
bull provided them an opportunity to learn
something about themselves
bull provided them the opportunity to get to know
other students better
of participants responded that they agreed or
strongly agreed that the retreat
bull provided a better understanding of bias
incidents on campus
bull provided tools that would help them address
bias and discrimination on campus
bull helped them learn at least one thing to improve
their interactions with others
20 PARTICIPANTSMulticultural Retreat
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Addressing Title IX and Campus SaVE Act
Through weekly meetings with the JCU Police Department
(JCUPD) the Violence Prevention and Action Center
Coordinator (VPAC) the Associate Dean of Students and the
Title IX Coordinator there has been increased communicationregarding Title IX procedures and practices The Dean of
Students Office (DOS) has seen an increase in the number
of students reporting incidents of interpersonal violence
leading to resolution through the conduct process Two
significant changes to the conduct process include allowing
parents and attorneys to serve as advisors and having the
VPAC Coordinator serve as a confidential reporter
Supporting Student Success with
Academic Colleagues
Through collaborative efforts and the implementation of
best practices the DOS was able to accomplish a number
of projects and goals to support student success Fr Bernie
McAniff SJ continued to teach Freshman Year Seminar and
AR 120 Purpose and Place Exploring Campus Community
and Self Dr Sherri Crahen continued to serve as Chair of the
CARE Team and collaborated with Dr Maryclaire Moroney
Assistant Provost for Academic Advising and Student
Success and Dr Anne Kugler Associate Academic Vice
President for Faculty Development and Summer Programs
to create the ldquoGuide to Responding to Students in Distressrdquo
as well as a one page reference titled ldquoSupporting Student
Success Networkrdquo
EMT Pilot Training Program
Collaborations at JCU and with the Cleveland Clinic resulted
in an on-campus EMT Training for students The DOS worked
with JCUPD JCU EMS Dr Kathy Lee Director Pre-Health
Professions Program Cleveland Clinic EMS and Dr George
Lewindowski Physician in Residence to develop a pilot
program providing EMT training to students interested in
serving as volunteers with JCU EMS Prior to school starting in
August 2015 an intensive 150 hour three week course will be
offered to 14 pre-identified students Depending on the pilot
programrsquos success consideration will be given in the future tooffer students academic credit for this training
STUDENTS ATTENDED
2874 54 MASSES
39 DECREASE
in drug violations
Bystander Intervention Training Provided to
638 Rising Sophomores
The DOS partnered with Recovery Resources Cleveland Rape
Crisis Center Office of Residence Life VPAC Coordinator
Health Educator and Communications Coordinator to
implement bystander intervention training to 638 rising
sophomores prior to their participation in the housing lottery
Sophomores completed
Bystander Intervention Training
OUTREACH SERVICES
Providing compassionate and timely pastoral care to students
in need is at the heart of Fr Bernie McAniffrsquos work as the
Assistant Dean of Students This past year Fr Berniersquos
personal meetings with students have increased by 20 from
99 in 2013-2014 to 125 in 2014-2015 Additionally Fr Bernie
celebrated 54 Masses attended by 2874 students revived the
Knightsrsquo of Columbus a 30 member student organization
and was recognized as Advisor of the Year for his efforts by
Student Union Sadly four JCU students passed away since
June 2014 Fr Bernie provided pastoral counseling for each of
these studentsrsquo families and JCU friends as well as for students
who were hospitalized with serious health conditions
DATA POINTS
Conduct Violation Overview
From the previous academic year there was a 27 overall
increase in conduct violations Despite a downward trend over
the past several years in alcohol violations this year saw a
19 increase Whereas last year saw a 37 increase in drug
violations this year showed a 39 decrease There was an
increase in violations of the Interpersonal Violence Policy (9
violations in 2013-2014 and 16 violations in 2014-2015) The
DOS believes this increase in reporting and violations is largely
due to the hiring of a Title IX Coordinator and two significant
changes to the conduct process allowing parents and638
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DEAN OF STUDENTS
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LOOKING AHEAD
bull Continue to identify and recommend appropriate
action steps related to Title IX and the federal
guidelines within the Campus SaVE Act
bull Develop and implement the DOS Risk Audit
Action Plan
bull Foster relationships and work collaborativelywith new academic leaders to identify and
remove obstacles from studentsrsquo ability to thrive
academically and socially at John Carroll
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
It feels like yesterday that I was just
starting and here I am having my
last day of work and classes for my
freshman year I just wanted to thank the Dean
of Students Office for allowing me to work
with such a great group of individuals Each
time I go into work I am excited to see what the
day holds I appreciate all the time eff ort and
patience the staff in the Office have put into
teaching me I cannot wait to work again with
you all next yearrdquo
- Toren Bakula lsquo18 Work Study employee
735
64
79
71of respondents took
responsibility for
their actions
of respondents
clearly defined
who influenced
their decision
clearly identified
who was impacted
by their behavior
85
were able to articulate
the character of the
person they are trying
to become
respondents did not
have another violation
after submitting the
reflection
attorneys to serve as advisors during the hearing process and
having the VPAC Coordinator serve as a confidential reporter
Fifty-three students (39 men 14 women) found responsible
for student conduct violations were asked to complete a
reflection exercise as part of their sanctions The reflection
questions were aimed to measure three learning goals
Student violators will
1) Acknowledge that their actions impact the
community
2) Recognize that they have options available to them
when making decisions about their behavior
3) Act in accordance with the universityrsquos expectations
for their behavior
Here were the key findings
STUDENT
CONDUCT
VIOLATIONS 14 39
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Revitalizing Inter-Fraternity Council through
Engaged Leaders
The main goal this past year was to attract elect and
develop engaged fraternity leaders to commit to the
redevelopment of the Inter-Fraternity Council (IFC) IFC is
the governing body of the four international fraternitieshere at John Carroll Prior to elections the Fraternity
Sorority Advisor (FSA) engaged fraternity leaders in many
conversations regarding the need to revitalize IFC on campus
and how it can have a positive impact on the growth
strength and reputation of their community
New IFC executive board officers were elected for 2015 Their
leadership positive attitude commitment to IFC and to inter-
fraternal brotherhood synergy and accountability has been
key in the rebirth of IFC They have accomplished many goals
in just the few months they have been in office such as
bull IFC by-laws were completely updated through aninter-fraternal and representative committee
bull IFC executive board members engaged fraternity
leaders in a discussion on the mission and vision of
IFC and what role each fraternity and member holds
in its success
bull Addressed the need for fraternities to go beyond
philanthropy to service by partnering with Clevelandrsquos
Domestic Violence and Childrsquos Advocacy Center
bull IFC made inroads with all the chapters in terms of
changing the emphasis of doing only what is best for
my fraternity to doing what is best for all fraternitiesandor Greek community
Sororities Improve Governance within
Panhellenic Association
The JCU College Panhellenic Association is the governing
body of the five international sororities here at JCU Chi
Omega Gamma Phi Beta Kappa Alpha Theta Kappa
Delta and Kappa Kappa Gamma This past year the FSA
provided significant advising and education to chapter and
Panhellenic leaders on the proper operations of a Panhellenic
Association Outgoing and incoming Panhellenic executive
board officers exhibited great enthusiasm patience andadaptability through some changes to improve democratic
processes learn about NPC unanimous agreements policies
and best practices and how their own national organizations
support and are connected to NPC
Greek Week Refocuses on Universityand Fraternal Mission and Values
The fraternity and sorority community members were
challenged to reflect on the purpose of Greek Week based
on the common values stated in JCUrsquos and fraternity and
sorority lifersquos mission statements leadership character
academic excellence service and friendship Based on
these reflections it was determined that past behaviors
during Greek Week more often than not did not support
mission and values of fraternity and sorority life nor JCUrsquos
To restore integrity to the community and to align Greek
Week events with the values of our fraternal and JCU
community significant changes were made
Changes made included
bull significantly reduce the number of events and
days of competitive events
bull plan activities that showcase the values of inter
national fraternities and sororities
bull no overall winners of Greek Week
General feedback from fraternity and sorority members
was that they really enjoyed Greek Week Many
commented on how they didnrsquot feel stressed out
or too exhausted to participate fully in their normalresponsibilities such as going to class turning in class
assignments taking tests going to work fulfilling service
hours working in the lab etc They also commented on
how ldquofun and laid backrdquo events seemed to be and how
the lack of focus on competition allowed for all members
to not get entangled in disagreements as in yearrsquos past
Resolution of Risk Management Concerns
at Off-Campus Establishment
The FSA worked with the Office of Legal Affairs Student
Activities and the JCUPD to address risk management
issues related to social events at a popular localestablishment at which alcohol is served Through
collective efforts the establishment agreed to resolve
our concerns and to follow all of JCUrsquos risk management
policies for student events with alcohol A new contract
is currently being drafted for any student organization
seeking to hold an event with alcohol at this location
505 333 172
FRATERNITY AND SORORITY MEMBERS
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FRATERNITY amp SORORITY
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DATA POINTSGreek participants in
bystander intervention training142
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working closely with our advisor I have been
able to accomplish great things With her
knowledge of Greek and Student Aff airs she has
been very helpful in providing information for us as student
leaders and John Carroll students overall I learn something
new every day from her She teaches me how to strengthen
my leadership skills as well as how to be a better student I
know whenever I have a question about anything she will be
there for me She has really taught me how to hone in on myskills and excel at my position
This department is so important to me because I live and
breathe Greek Life being President of Panhellenic The
department has taught me to not only care about myself and
my own sorority but take a step back and appreciate each
of the chapters what they have to off er and each of their
membersrsquo opinions Hopefully we can continue to grow our
community and our presence on campus to create a positive
image of fraternity and sorority liferdquo
- Alexandra Bernitt rsquo16 President Panhellenic Association
PARTICIPATION DATA
bull A total of 142 fraternity and sorority members
participated in bystander intervention training
hosted by the Violence Prevention and Action
Center Health Promotion and Wellness and
the JCU Police Department
bull Total number of participants who participated
in Lip Sync Over 1100
bull Greek Week raised $3500 for the Greater
Cleveland Fisher House Campaign
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Provide leadership development opportunities that
prepare fraternity and sorority members to lead in
their individual organizations the Panhellenic andInterfraternity Councils as well as the greater JCU
community
bull Create a fraternity and sorority community committed
to JCUrsquos Jesuit and Catholic mission and identity and
to their common interfraternal mission and values
bull Educate fraternity and sorority members
especially key organizational leaders in areas of
risk management and liability to promote holistic
membership development
65 CHI OMEGA
66 GAMMA PHI BETA
68 KAPPA ALPHA THETA
69 KAPPA DELTA
65 KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA
4 0 BETA THETA PI
32 DELTA TAU DELTA
35 LAMBDA CHI ALPHA
65 SIGMA PHI EPSILON
SORORITIES
FRATERNITIES
$3500 RAISED FOR THE GREATERCLEVELAND FISHER HOUSE
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Participated in Bystander intervention Training
of Rising Sophomores
The Health Promotion and Wellness coordinator collaborated
with the Violence Prevention and Action Center Coordinator
Residence Life Dean of Students and Recovery Resources
to educate 638 rising sophomores on bystander intervention
This training was made mandatory for all rising sophomoresas a part of the 2015-2016 housing selection process
Provided Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention
for College Students (BASICS)
The goal of BASICS is to reduce risky behaviors and harmful
consequences of alcohol abuse Based on an interview with
and questionnaires filled out by the student regarding their
drinking behaviors objective feedback is provided by a
trained BASICS professional This program is offered to JCU
students who either violate the Student Code of Conduct or
want to explore their alcohol and drug use This year a total
of 51 students were referred for this intervention resulting in
a 150 increase from the 2013-2014 year Of those students
who received BASICS interventions
Peer Health Advocate Program Expanded
to Better Meet Student Needs
The coordinator trained 23 Peer Health Advocates (PHAs)
this past academic year The training focused on programdevelopment and execution as well as the skills knowledge
and attitudes necessary to be an effective peer advocate
PHAs facilitate programs for and with students in the
residence halls student organizations classrooms athletic
teams and more They also staff the Resource Room at the
Student Health and Wellness Center Additional expectations
for PHAs include
bull Executing interactive positive fun and non-
judgmental programming
bull Creating awareness of health topics affecting JCU
students through such means as posters social mediacampaigns newsletters Carroll News editorials public
service announcements one-on-one interactions
tabling at health education initiatives and general
availability for program participation
bull Helping students find long-term and appropriate
on and off-campus resources to support healthy
behaviors by making referrals for at-risk students
to the appropriate professionals These resources
included Health Education Residence Life Counseling
Center Health Services Violence Prevention Action
Center JCU Police Department etc
bull Participating in ongoing training on a wide variety
of health and wellness topics and assist with the
facilitation of bi-weekly Wellness in the Stacks
programming in the Library Learning Commons
Approval of AR274 A Peer Health Advocate Seminar
This past spring JCUrsquos Public Health Committee officially
approved AR 274 It will be offered for the first time in fall
2015 This course was specifically developed to provide an
academic anchor to the leadership training and development
of the Peer Health Advocates and to provide them the
necessary resources skills and information to assist theirpeers in a successful undergraduate experience Students will
learn about various health topics affecting college students
as well as program design and implementation
92
58
54
33
100
exceeded the number of alcoholic drinks
consumed the last time they partied or
socialized compared to the overall JCU
student population
overestimated the amount of alcohol
that a typical JCU student consumes
did something they later regretted
50 forgot where they were or what
they did and 25 got in trouble with
the police within the last 12 months as a
consequence of drinking
felt overwhelmed by all they had to do
and 25 felt sad within the past 2 weeks
of those seen were referred to on-campus
resources including the University
Counseling Center Violence Preventionand Action Center andor academic deans
(compared to NCHA data 2013)
23Peer Health Advocates (PHAs)were trained this past academic year
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HEALTH AND WELLNESS
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DATA POINTS
What We Know Data on First-Year Studentsrsquo
Alcohol Consumption
We have completed our eighth year of collecting information
regarding alcohol consumption of first-year students through
AlcoholEdu AlcoholEdu incorporates the latest evidence-
based prevention methods to create a highly personalized
on-line education user experience that inspires students to
reflect on and consider changing their drinking behaviors
Pre and post-exams and behavioral surveys are administered
a total of three surveys At John Carroll it is mandatory for all
first-year students to complete this training
This year there was a 99 response rate This excellent
compliance rate can be attributed to increased communication
with the students non-completion sanctions and collaboration
with Resident Assistants Here are some key findings about our
first-year studentsrsquo alcohol consumption
bull The rate of high risk drinkers has decreased since
beginning this analysis in 2007 The rate of non-
drinkers has increased by 3 since 2007
bull Our first-year non-drinking students exceed those
reported by other Jesuit colleges and universities
Additionally rates of lightmoderate and high-risk
drinkers are lower than surveyed Jesuit counterparts
bull After completing the entire AlcoholEdu training 88
of students reported that the course prepared them
to make responsible decisions about drinking
Impact of Alcohol Education Classes
This past year 65 students were sanctioned to take an
alcohol education class due to violations of the Universityrsquosalcohol policy These classes included an emphasis on
bystander intervention as well as the Good Samaritan
Policy Students were asked to complete an assessment
after participating in the class With 51 of the 65 students
completing the assessment the response rate was 79 Here
are two of the main findings from this assessment
Health and Wellness Programs
Various health education programs were presented to nearly
1700 students Our alcohol awareness presentations are very
popular and highly requested by Resident Assistants and
student organizations Over 300 students participated in
alcohol awareness presentations and completed assessments
afterward Here are some of the findings
73
94
99
79
71
strongly agree that they can recognize the
signs of someone who is intoxicated
strongly agree that they are willing tointervene if they see someone who has had
too much to drink
strongly agree or agree that they learned
something about how frequently the average
the JCU student drinks
of students surveyed recognize the difference
between perceptions and actual drinking rates
of JCU students
listed the lsquoGood Samaritan Policyrsquo as a
correct response to identifying the name
of a specific policy
Wellness in the Stacks
students participated in Wellness in the Stacks
programming within the Library Learning
Commons Students participated in Pinterest
painting bamboo plant construction henna
tattoos making heart-healthy trail mix
aromatherapy therapy dogs and others and were providedwith stress-relief information When asked on a short survey
ldquowithin the last 12 months how would you rate the overall level
of stress you have experiencedrdquo 29 indicated tremendous or
more than average stress While 91 felt ldquoless stressed after
attending stress-freeWellness in the Stacksrdquo events
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Revise the BASICS health assessment for students who
violate the marijuanaother drug policy to better meet
their needs
bull Expand health promotion program offerings through
the implementation of initiatives developed solely by
Peer Health Advocates as a result of their coursework in
AR 274 Peer Health Advocate Seminar
bull Develop a comprehensive program to reduce alcohol-
related incidents off-campus in collaboration with
Residence Life
bull Increase fraternity and sorority membersrsquo knowledge of
high-risk drinking through risk reduction efforts
students were presented withvarious health education programs1700
OVER
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Staff Display Adaptability with Increased
Departmental Expectations and Staff Changes
This year brought significant challenges some new and some
persistent that truly pushed the JCU Police Department
(JCUPD) to its capacity Similar to years past JCUPD has
experienced significant officer turnover with six resignations
and two newly hired offi
cers Many police departments evenfor larger municipalities are dealing with a decrease in the
number and qualifications of job applicants The department
is working closely with Human Resources to recruit hire and
train well qualified individuals
Other challenges include the increased number of
background checks requested by students and university
employees This is a time consuming process for the front
office staff and was the fifth most frequent duty recorded
by the JCUPD this academic year Lastly given the federal
guidelines within the Campus SaVE Act and Title IX JCUPD
has new demands and expectations that also require much
investigative time and reporting
Despite these challenges the entire staff has responded with
the highest level of professionalism collaboration and vigor
It will be important for JCUPD to continue to reconsider
processes and departmental responsibilities in order to
respond as effectively as possible to these challenges
DATA POINTS
to JCUPD Compared to last year this
is a 47 increase in calls largely due
to adding new duties to the call list
In 2013-2014 there was only a 17
increase in calls
The top five reasons and their frequencies are as follows
1747 Admittance into roomfacility
1690 Building check
1078 Non-secured area
754 Maintenance concern
594 Background checksFingerprints
Criminal reports totaled 183 with the top reports listed as
32 Underage Persons Offenses (Alcohol)
32 Theft
22 Criminal mischief
Non-criminal reports totaled 180 with the top reports listed as
47 Illness ndash Transport
27 Auto Accident - Property Damage Only
18 Property - LostMissing
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Improve our training and capacity to perform
reporting and investigative functions related to
Title IX and interpersonal violence concerns
bull Enhance marketing and education regarding
JCUPD services to more fully realize and perpetuatethe credibility of the organization as a police
department serving all members of the JCU
community
bull Transition our current Incident Report form to an
Access database to enhance the tracking of incidents
and reporting functions
bull Review processes and responsibilities in light
of expectations and work force capacity
bull Identify and implement specialty areas for
our three sergeants
$450000
9674
was generated through the
sale of parking permits and
issuance of citationsIN REVENUE
Department Exceeds Revenue Expectations
Parking Manager Patti Taylor devoted a great deal of
time and effort into providing the Police Officers with
valuable information to assist with the identification of
parking violations Approximately $450000 in revenue
was generated through the sale of parking permits and
issuance of citations This is an increase of 89 from the
previous year
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Choral and Instrumental Performances
The annual choral and instrumental performances at JCU
were once again highlights of the department including the
Annual Sacred Music Concert in the fall and the Jazz Band
Concert in the spring Most especially the third and final
performance of the Intergenerational Choir was a superb
finale to the collaborative project between the Cleveland
Alzheimerrsquos Association the academic department of
Criminology and Sociology and student affairsrsquo Liturgical
Music and Musical Arts (LMMA) The choir a combination of
people with early-stage Alzheimerrsquos disease their caregivers
and our students gave a presentation of five songs under the
direction of Dr Cynthia Caporella LMMA Director at the 25th
annual Alzheimerrsquos disease educational event
The collaboration was also the end of a three-year research
project with goals of fighting the stigma of Alzheimerrsquos
disease and developing community amongst its participants
Drs Harris and Caporella had one article published in
2014 regarding this project and a new article is underwaythanks to the funding of a JCU Summer Faculty Research
Fellowship
Music and Prayer Collaboration Transforms Crowd
during Ignatian Heritage Week
The collaborative planning efforts between LMMA and
Campus Ministry resulted in a lunch time program titled
ldquoMusic Prayer and Reflection in the Jesuit Tradition
Caring for the Earthrdquo The image for the week surrounded
sustainability and carried with it a vision of caring for Godrsquos
creation Specifically the service joined readings around
this image with four pieces of music two of which werecontemporary pieces written by two local composers on the
faculty of the Cleveland Institute of Music One of the pieces
was a descriptive piece of a brook located east of Cleveland
that is supported by the Cleveland Museum of Natural
History A third piece from the movie ldquoThe Missionrdquo offered
a Jesuit connection in film media Many community members
in attendance described the experience as transformative
Assessment plans developed for music courses
In preparation for the inclusion of one credit Fine Arts
courses in the integrative core curriculum assessment
plans were developed and approved for courses in applied
music Rubrics were developed for each of the courses in
conjunction with the Core Director and the Associate Dean of
Arts and Sciences for the Humanities The Director of LMMA
is in the process of identifying instructors to teach the new
course offerings in music These new applied courses include
wind ensemble brass ensemble string ensemble applied
guitar and applied voice
DATA POINTS
During the past year student participation in the major vocal
and instrumental groups was as follows
25
30
16
28SCHOLACANTORUM
CHAPELENSEMBLE
PEP BAND
JAZZ BAND
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Offering the first ever JCU Applied Music Courses
available to the entire student body in spring 2016
bull Equipping the music room to offer digital performances
from online venues for the study of musical styles
performance techniques and comparative analysis
bull Working with the staff in the Office of Student
Engagement to expand opportunities for students to
experience fine arts performances offered throughout
Cleveland
bull Hiring and orienting a new Coordinator of the JCU Pep Band
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
I participated in Schola Cantorum and Chapel
Choir I had the opportunity to de-stress for a
few hours a week which was very important
since I had challenging coursework and multiple part-
time jobs and internships This helped me to focus on
spiritual and emotional wellness as well as academic
success I was also able to build strong relationships with
my fellow singers I believe that making music together
brings people closer in a way that few other activities
can and I certainly saw that in my experiences at JCU
The music department has important connections to
JCUrsquos mission values and Jesuit identity Though I
am not Catholic some of the pieces we learned helped
me learn about Jesuit and Christian history and my
participation in chapel choir kept me actively engaged inthe liturgy Additionally allowing students to participate
in extracurricular activities they enjoy is in keeping with
ldquocura personalisrdquo by encouraging students to develop in
all aspects of their lives not just academicallyrdquo
- Megan Boyk rsquo15 Schola Cantorum and Chapel Choir
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Creation of the LP 198 LAUNCH Credited Course
LAUNCH (Leaders Always Undertake New Challenges) is
a 1-3 credit course covering various topics related to the
methods or content of leadership not typically covered
in regular course offerings such as mission diversity and
inclusion ethical leadership and the building of personal
strengths In addition students receive core leadership
training necessary for success in prominent leadership
positions on campus
Commuter Student Section Added to AR120 Purpose
and Place - Exploring Campus Community and Self
AR120 is a course designed to assist first-year students with
the transition to college and to promote their engagement
in all facets of their educational experience The commuter
section of this course addressed challenges related to
commuting to campus getting connected to JCU resources
road safety and more A highlight regarding this particular
section is that it was held in a nontraditional classroom
setting in the newly renovated commuter lounge
Drawn to Leadership Program Reaches Different
Student Demographic
The Drawn to Leadership Program was targeted to JCU
Fantasy Gaming Club members This program offered a
different perspective to learn about leadership development
by focusing on the leadership concepts found in superhero-
based comic books and movies
DATA POINTS
Leadership Programs Engage Students in Developing
Values and Skills
A progressive four-tiered set of leadership programs is
offered to John Carroll students annually Each tier provides
students with the opportunity to develop a set of leadership
skills and knowledge and each successive program builds
upon the knowledge and skills cultivated in the prior tier
Tier programs meet for an hour per week for 4-6 meetings
depending on the program
Students are able to select from three programs in Tier1 ldquoLiving and Leadingrdquo ldquoReading and Leadingrdquo or ldquoTake
the Leading Rolerdquo These programs all focus on students
increasing their levels of self-awareness which will better
prepare them for leadership experiences Students who
complete one of the three Tier 1 programs are eligible to
participate in the Tier 2 ldquoAdvancing Leadershiprdquo program
which focuses on the experiences of participating students
as members of various groups and how they can influence
change as a group member without necessarily having a
formal leadership position Students who have completed
both the Tier 1 and 2 programs are eligible to participate in
the Tier 3 ldquoSharing Your Strengthsrdquo program This program
incorporates the Gallup organizationrsquos StrengthsQuest online
assessment which provides students with detailed reports
about their five personal strengths Students who complete
the Tier 1 2 and 3 programs are eligible to participate in the
Tier 4 ldquoLeadership in Actionrdquo program which focuses on
ethical decision making
The following participation counts have been recorded over
the past 3 academic years
PARTICIPATION COUNTS 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
Tier 1 57 66 75
Tier 2 42 51 69
Tier 3 31 37 24
Tier 4 22 22 25
66 INCREASE in commuter
service program participation
Commuter Student Programs
and Participation Increase
In the year 2013-2014 36 commuter service programs
were offered with 740 total participants This year 41
programs were provided to 1229 total participants Theresults show a 66 increase in overall commuter service
program participation with a 13 increase in total programs
offered Among those programs offered students were
able to attend a Cleveland Indians baseball game Cleveland
Cavaliers basketball game and several movie viewings
Program invitations were also sent to transfer students to
participate which had partial impact on the participation
increase
41 1229PROGRAMS PARTICIPANTS
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ORIENTATION amp LEADERSHIP
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Students in all tiered programs complete written assignments
and discuss them with their peers in a conversation
facilitated by a professional student affairs staff member
Assignments are collected and deposited in the Office of
Leadership Programs The Director of Leadership Programs
then assessment rubrics to the various assignments
determine whether or not the desired learning has occurred
for each student
TIER PROGRAM OUTCOME
The assessment results indicate that the activities set up for
the Tier 1 programs provide students with the opportunity to
learn the desired information to increase self-knowledge and
demonstrate it on the various assignments While students
in Tier 2 were able to demonstrate competence regarding
the various aspects of serving as a group as a member
participants sometimes struggled to identify areas of
diversity In Tier 3 participants could readily determine ways
to identify opportunities to utilize their personal strengths
to assist with three of the potential presented challenges
However a lack of understanding was demonstrated in termsof using strengths in the areas of delegation confrontation
and mediation This is likely partially due to the struggles
that students face with these skill sets in their daily lives For
the ldquoLeadership in Actionrdquo program students readily created
scenarios that connected with the initial three principles
of the programs However several concepts related to
ethical leadership including ldquobeing fairrdquo and ldquobeing lovingrdquo
presented some challenges for our students and may be
somewhat attributable to the fact that ldquofairrdquo and ldquolovingrdquo are
rather abstract concepts in comparison to the first
three tenets
LAUNCH Leaders Always Undertake New Challenges
The LAUNCH program provides student leaders with
information considered to be foundational and essential to
serving as an effective leader and beyond Since the creation of
LAUNCH over 350 student leaders have the training program
Following each LAUNCH weekend evaluations are collected
and compiled to determine the effectiveness of the program
in meeting the established outcomes A review of the data
for the past three LAUNCH programs indicates that at least
90 of the participants on average achieved the outcomes
Leadership Scholars Program
The Leadership Scholars Program (LSP) was created in
2010 providing participants with opportunities to increase
their leadership competence through both curricular and
co-curricular activities The program focuses on developing
student leaders of remarkable character who seek to become
agents for transformative change on campus and in their
future professions and communities
Each year the program seeks to enroll a cohort of approximately 20
incoming students Over the past three years the cohort size has been
27 (class of 2018) 19 (2017) and 19 (2016) The cohort size fluctuates
based on how many students choose to accept the scholarship and
attend JCU with 35 scholarships offered from a pool of over 200
applicants
The 2014 JCU Commencement saw the first cohort of LSP students
complete their degrees From the entering cohort in fall of 2010 75 o
the students persisted through graduation When reviewing the reasonfor program participant attrition students most commonly leave to
transfer to another institution in order to pursue a degree not provided
by John Carroll (eg pharmacy musical theater) A less frequent reaso
for student attrition is that some participants struggle to ldquofind their
footingrdquo and struggle with their inability to be elected or selected for
a formal leadership position on campus (eg Student Union senator
Resident Assistant)
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Coordinate and enhance leadership development efforts by
gathering together a committee of professionals around campu
who provide related opportunities to students
bull Begin to measure levels of campus engagement among
commuter students in organizations and activities other than
those provided by commuter services
bull Convene a campus wide meeting to discuss issues and services
relevant to the matriculation and ongoing success of transfer
students
bull Develop electronic messages related to engagement
opportunities to distribute to first year students after the
first six weeks of the fall semester
bull Increase the number of first-year students of color whoparticipate in Tier 1 leadership development programs
bull Help to successfully transition a new co-director of the
Leadership Scholarship Program into hisher role in the progra
bull Develop a follow-up leadership development piece for LAUNCH
(for Leadership Always Undertake New Challenges) participant
after they have transitioned into their leadership roles
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Coming from a high school that focused on leadership andentrepreneurship the leadership development programs
were perfect for me The tiers were focused on self-
discovery and how to handle being on a team I got the chance to know
my strengths and weakness and also to discuss leadership in the worl
of comics Leadership is everywhere if I look for it My freshman year
would have been an entirely diff erent experience if it wasnrsquot for the
leadership programs
- Marie Keita rsquo18 Participant in Tiered Leadership Programs
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Major Facility and Equipment Upgrades Provide
Improved Fitness and Sport Experiences
The Department of Recreation coordinated a number of
renovations and equipment upgrades this past year that
improved student faculty staff and community membersrsquo
experience in our facilities The first major project was the
installation of new flooring in the Fitness Studio where cyclingclasses yoga Zumba and other activities are conducted
giving the space a safer refreshed and modern look
The Corbo Room Improvement Task Force created spring
2014 addressed two necessary improvements including
additional Corbo Room equipment and new flooring in
the cardio area Throughout spring and summer 2015 the
Johnson Natatorium lap pool and diving well were repainted
and re-coated along with a new ultraviolet water treatment
system A new electronic scoreboard was installed which
will certainly improve the competition experience for teams
coaches and fans
Club Sport Members Active in Competition and
Service to Others
There are club sport teams at John Carroll with over 200
student participants The teams include Rowing Field
Hockey Hockey Womenrsquos Basketball Menrsquos Rugby Sailing
Ultimate Frisbee Menrsquos Volleyball Water Polo and Womenrsquos
Volleyball Funded in part by the Student Activity Fee
students manage all operational aspects of club sports
including fundraising membership recruitment and retention
practice and competition scheduling and travel Team
members are also involved in service on a regular basisSome of the programs they support are the Labre Project
Cleveland Clinicrsquos Lerner Center for Autism Project Linus
St Malachis Lunch Program and numerous service projects
offered through JCUrsquos Center for Service and Social Action
Pilot Shadow Program of Intramural Student
Supervisors Shows Promise
The intramural (IM) employees interested in becoming IM
Student Supervisors participated in a new staff development
and training program in which they were paired up to
shadow current IM Student Supervisors during evening or
weekend IM competitions The purpose of this opportunityis to nurture professional development leadership skills and
staff camaraderie as well as to provide on-the-job training
in regards to the duties and responsibilities of an IM Student
Supervisor This shadowing experience allowed for IM staff
to self-identify if they felt prepared to apply for IM Student
Supervisor positions for next year In addition it provided
current supervisors the opportunity to teach others about
the knowledge and skills they utilize in their position The
Department of Recreation will continue to build on this
program in the future
DATA POINTS
Intramural sports
Intramural sports have continued to thrive and excel
offering opportunity for exercise camaraderie and
an environment for creating meaningful relationships
with peers A total of 1963 individuals participated in
intramural sports in 2014-2015 with 901 being unique
participants There were a total of 1620 males and 343
females who engaged in intramural sports In 2013-2014
there was a total of 1794 participants (1415 males and 379
females) engaged in intramural sports
First-year student participation increased by 36 (376
Unique Individuals 2013-2014 511 Unique Individuals 2014-
2015)
First-year student intramural
participation increased by 3636
421
1963 1620 343
INTRAMURAL SPORT PARTICIPANTS
AVERAGE CORBO FITNESSROOM VISITORS PER DAY
Fitness Offerings
There was a 25 increase in student and staff participation
in fitness activities with an average of 289 participants per
week in 2014-2015 in comparison to 232 average participants
per week in 2013-2014
A Pilates and Stretch and Strengthen class have been added
to the list of fitness classes Corbo Fitness Room participation
for the 2014-2015 academic year averaged 421 visitors per
day with the highest participation of 525 visitors per day In
2013-2014 the average visits per day was 398
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RECREATION
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LOOKING AHEAD
bull Improve orientation training and recognition
efforts for all student staff through the previously
implemented team model Update our student
development model through online offerings new
technology and improved leadership strategies to
stimulate growth and self-awareness
bull Collaborate with different departments on
late night programming health and wellness
initiatives and special events to better meet our
students needs interests and to increase student
engagement Focus these initiatives primarily
at first-year students as well as first-time users(those who may not typically utilize our facilities
or services)
bull Provide risk management training for Club Sports
and Building Supervisor staff Utilize John Carroll
and Northeast Ohio resources so as to better
equip staff for emergency action plans responding
to crisies and dealing effectively with conflict
bull Continue to work towards enhancing technology
resources related to daily operations marketing
of services and programs and departmental
communications assessment and evaluation
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Being involved in the Rec department allowed
me to have two supervisor roles These
roles allowed me to have a great deal of
responsibility I was well respected by my peers seen as
a leader on campus and this makes me very proud The
leadership skills I developed will be something I treasure
and will be very valuable to me as I move forward in my
career I learned that I am a strong leader who has the
ability to stand up to her peers even when it is tough I
learned what it means to love your work because I truly
loved working for this department I found that I am
inspired by people around me who have a tremendously
strong work ethic
I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to work for
the Rec department and I know that if I had not had this
opportunity that my time at Carroll would have never been
the same and I would have never grown as a person as
much as I didrdquo
- Kylie Brooks rsquo15 Club Sport Supervisor and Student
Building Supervisor
Working for Intramurals (IM) has given me the identity
that every student searches for when entering a new
experience It has given me the opportunity to take a
better look at who I am as a person and has given me the
opportunity to make lasting relationships with people
who I would have never met had I not worked for the
department Working for IMrsquos is not just a job for me it
gives me my place at JCU
This position teaches me how to be a leader how tomotivate people and how to be confident in various
situations I learn to lead by example everywhere I
go because a person is always representing the Rec
department no matter whatrdquo
- Greg Olenick rsquo16 Intramural Supervisor
10 200 PARTICIPANTS
CLUB SPORT TEAMS
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
University Community Celebrates the
Re-opening of Murphy Hall
The re-opening of Murphy Hall in August 2014 was a major
accomplishment The newly renovated building impressed Murphy
residents as well as alumni faculty and staff who toured the hall
after a number of ribbon-cutting ceremonies Murphy residents
reported that they appreciated the enhanced community and
study space Since many of the residents had lived in the ldquooldrdquo
Murphy they were especially impressed with the improved
lighting the updated bathrooms and the private sinks
While there were some minor complications in the re-opening
related to electricity heating and cooling windows and paint
the overall re-opening process was seamless and exciting The
cross-divisional collaboration that brought this renovation to
completion was tremendous and a source of great pride for
all who participated The Silver Level LEED certification that
was achieved was a great way to conclude the project
Red Carpet Rolled Out for First-Year Students onMove-In Day
It was exciting to open the 2014-2015 academic year with
one of the largest first-year classes in recent history It was
also the first year where students were living in truly social
cohort communities In order to continue the celebration of
the large first year class First-Year Move-In Day was enhanced
to welcome our students with excitement The feedback from
parents was overwhelmingly positive with many of them
thanking staff members for their energy and assistance
Invaluable to the success of the day was the help of the ROTC
cadets Their hard work and limitless energy helped immensely
Newly Developed Room Change Process Policy a Success
The development and implementation of the comprehensive
room change process policy was an achievement for the
Office of Residence Life (ORL) The policy was shared
widely with students ORL Staff and parents to allow for
transparency and clearer communication The policy also
supported Resident Assistants (RAs) and professional staff
members in having a standard point of reference and specific
procedures to follow
Resident Ministry Program Offerings Expand
In addition to the fall semester First-Year Retreat the
Resident Ministers collaborated with students to offer the
Journey Retreat in the spring semester as well as a ldquoRootsrdquo
overnight outdoor retreat to explore intentional living The
Murphy Mass returned to the Murphy Chapel with increased
attendance at both the Mass (average of 40+) and social
afterwards in the Murphy atrium
ORL Staff Recognized at Northeast Ohio Resident
Assistant Conference
The JCU RA delegation was recognized as the ldquoMost Spiritedrdquo at the
Northeast Ohio RA Conference at Baldwin Wallace University Several
Residence Life staff members presented at the conference with two
RA presenters receiving recognition as one of the ldquoTop 10rdquo programs
DATA POINTS
Number of Residential Students
YEAR FALL SPRING
2010-2011 1708 1661
2011-2012 1789 1734
2012-2013 1786 1724
2013-2014 1657 1606
2014-2015 1755 1676
Murphy Hall closed for renovation
Community Development Activities Sponsored by
Resident Assistants
YEAR TOTAL TOTAL PARTICIPANTS
2013-2014 615 6485
2014-2015 727 5181
After having smaller than projected numbers of rising junior
and senior students sign up to live on campus for the 2015-2016
academic year those currently living on campus were surveyed
to learn more about their decision to live off campus The seven
question survey was sent to 475 residents with a response rate of
21 The most significant findings were
bull The greatest factor impacting the decision to live off
campus was finances (45) This was followed closely
by wanting to experience something different than the
residence halls (22) and wanting a greater sense of
independence (21)
bull Monthly rent for the majority of respondents (67) is
$350-$400 per person every month The question did not
ask respondents to quantify what was included in rent
so there are some unknowns Only 15 of respondents
indicated a rent higher than $400 per person every month
bull The most popular month to sign a lease was March
(29) Prior to February when the 2015-2016 Housing
Information became available 53 of the respondents
had signed leases The other 47 of respondents signed
leases in February and March The earliest a lease was
signed was in September (1)
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RESIDENCE LIFE
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bull Including themselves students reported the number
of people who they will be living off-campus with
Four people (33) followed by five people (19)
three people (16) and six people (14)
bull 76 are planning to live in University Heights Shaker
Heights (13) and South Euclid (9) are the other
two cities with the most respondents
These findings will inform messaging and timing of
information about housing for upper-class students This
data also indicates the need to continue to look at the cost
of living on-campus and how the benefits are explained in
relationship to that cost
While these qualitative findings include only one part of the data
collected they still provide strong insight into the residential
experience The data supports the amount of time effort and
resources devoted to developing and strengthening community It
also supports several key learning goals for students who live on
campus The data also clearly demonstrates the concerns about
facilities that have been at the forefront of the work done this
year by the ORL All of these insights will be better informed once
the compilation and analysis of the quantitative data is complete
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Review of ORL structure and staffing
bull Expand knowledge of and competency in academic
processes and procedures to better inform future
collaborations
bull Enhance education around issues pertaining to respect
including but not limited to vandalism safety interpersonal
violence and relationships with non-residence life staff
members serving the residential communities
STUDENT PERSPECTIVES
This was my third year at John Carroll University
and my first year living on campus The amount
of care and concern that I received from my Area
Coordinator Adrian Tamas and all of the Murphy RAs was
amazing I never thought that I would feel that comfortable
away from home but because of the staff in Murphy Hall I
now call John Carroll University home Itrsquos been a wonderfu
year as a resident in Murphy and I cannot wait for my next
and final year Thank you for everythingrdquo
- Ghada Abu Shaweesh rsquo16 Resident
ldquoThree years ago I was a sophomore who lived with great
tension and anxiety I had not yet developed the courage to
grow into the leader who I wanted to be on campus Then I
was selected to be a Resident Assistant From that moment
on I was on a path that would allow me to grow and develop
into a leader on campus a man for others and the person
who I ultimately desired to become I am beyond thankful for
my time with Residence Life The professional staff alongwith my fellow staff members and residents have left their
marks on me I will forever remember the time wersquove spent
together the laughter wersquove shared the critical moments
that have pushed us outside of our comfort zones and the
relationships wersquove cultivated From the bottom of my heart
thank yourdquo
- John Barrett rsquo15 Senior Resident Assistant
81 1621 PARTICIPANTS
RESIDENCE SATISFACTION SURVEY RESPONSE RATE
The ORL staff created a survey focused on the following
areas satisfaction with RA satisfaction with residence hall
space cleanliness and processes assessment of ability to
sleep and study learning as a result of living in a residence
hall and overall satisfaction While the quantitative portions
of the survey are not yet compiled and analyzed the
qualitative data was compiled and reviewed The overall
response rate was approximately 81 of 1621 residents who
received the survey
Some of the key findings
bull Residents overwhelmingly responded that the most
important lesson skill or value learned this year was
about relationships with others Residents described
relationships with roommates learning to live in
community and how to deal with people who were
different Skills and lessons related to living independently
(time management responsibility and accountability)
were the second most frequent responses
bull The respondents most frequently cited that the best
part of their residential experience was related to the
people with whom they lived their roommate and
or floormates Other frequent responses included the
sense of community the RA and the convenience ofliving on campus
bull Cleanliness and other facility issues were the main
concerns that residents cited when asked about what
they would like to see improved about on-campus
living Other frequent responses included the dining
hall loudness of fellow floor members and both the
enforcement of and lack of enforcement of residence
hall policies
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
New Late Night Program Collaborations
Streak the Center programs were held during fall 2014 and spring
2015 to provide students with opportunities to gather together
and participate in a variety of social programs including arts and
crafts entertainment movies food recreation relaxation music
and more This large scale event was made possible through
cross-departmental collaboration between the Office of Student
Activities Student Union Programming Board (SUPB) Orientation
and Leadership Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion
Counseling Center Violence Prevention and Action Center
Residence Life Health Education and Promotion Student Health
and Wellness Center and Recreation This event attracted over
550 students each semester it was held
Infusion of Intergroup Dialogue within iLead Program
The Office of Student Activities (OSA) in collaboration with the
Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion incorporated the ldquoCommon
Groundrdquo workshop within the iLead student organization training
program iLead a day-long leadership training opportunity for
student organizations operates with the goal of providing student
leaders an understanding of the nuts and bolts of running a successful
organization on campus The ldquoCommon Gorundrdquo training facilitated
by staff who are Intergroup Dialogue facilitators and students
who have completed the Intergroup Dialogue class in the fall
provided education on discrimination and oppression Seventy-four
student organization leaders representing 64 organizations were in
attendance at this training Of those who attended 69 completed
program evaluations In the evaluation students were asked to
identify one creative way they could apply what they learned in the
workshop into their organization The results are as follows
bull 31 stated they could raise awareness through discussionor activity and 27 stated by maintaining awareness and
working to make a difference
bull Other responses included education through information
and diversifying organization membership
bull The top three areas students reported they learned more
about during their experience at iLead were dealing with
discrimination advertising and funding policies
Student Leader Team created for Late Night Programming
The OSA developed a team of student leaders tasked with
assisting in the planning promotion and implementation oflate night programming events sponsored through the Office
of Student Activities Leaders were chosen from the current
student programmers that were already active Expectations were
established and provided to SUPB By January 2015 SUPB was
required to plan a reoccurring late night program on campus every
Friday and Saturday during the academic year between the hours
of 10 pm and midnight
DATA POINTS
bull SUPB held 13 additional programs in 2014-2015 with
an increase of 51 more participants in comparison
to the 2013-2014 academic year (66 programs with
8437 attendants in 2013-2014 79 programs with 12787
attendants in 2014-2015) Programs which were added
include Rock Out Your Room Meet the Greeks Step
Afrika and more
bull Comedian Dave Coulier performed duringHomecoming this year and was attended by
approximately 1000 students
bull The fall semester Welcome Back Concert sponsored by
SUPB board attracted 600 additional participants in the
2014-2015 academic year (300 in 2013 ndash 2014 900 in
2014-2015)
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Conduct an assessment of our current large-scale
programming needs to obtain an accurate pulse on the
types of social late-night programming students needand want Explore collaboration opportunities with other
programming departments like Recreation Residence
Life and Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion for
this project
bull Work with departments in Student Affairs and across the
university to identify event attendance tracking software
options to better track event participation
bull Develop a template to help map the university learning
goals to the activities of SUPB and student organizations
in order to create a new assessment plan
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Irsquom the current president of the Paranormal
Research Group The Student Activities
Office has definitely impacted my overall
JCU experience in a positive way The office gave us
the opportunity to strengthen the bonds within our
organization I learned a lot of leadership strategies with
the officersquos help I learned how to manage and finance an
organization while maintaining the fun factor of what an
organization should be [Student Organizations are] so
important to have because [they] allow students to conn
to each other and their community The office off ers a
one of a kind experience here at Carroll and is crucial [fo
students] to get the most out of JCUrdquo
- Bryan Mersol rsquo17 Student Organization President
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Student Feedback Leads to Increased Physician Hours
Anecdotal feedback over the past several years suggested
the need to increase the hours and days of the week that
physicians would see patients in order to better meet
studentsrsquo busy schedules The Student Health and Wellness
Survey was administered and results clearly supported
this need In recent years physicians came to campus on
Mondays (25 hrs) and Thursdays (25 hrs) for a total of fivehours With the new contract physician hours were increased
to eight hours a week on Mondays (4 hrs) and Fridays (4
hrs) As a result physician visits increased by 43 (536
physicians visits in 2013-2014 and 767 in 2014-2015) and
students are very pleased with this improved service
HealthSpot Installation Provides Additional Care
Options for Students
John Carroll is the first college in the United States to provide
physician appointments through a computerized kiosk
called the HealthSpot This technology is at the forefront of
revolutionary high-quality medical care Students are put inface-to-face contact with a healthcare professional via video
screen The kiosk comes equipped with everything they
would need to perform a variety of remote treatments under
the supervision of an on-site medical professional Some of
the common ailments that are able to be addressed through
HealthSpot are Allergies cold and flu cough sinus infections
rashes fever sore throats and more With the installation of
this technology the SHWC is now able to provide students
with medical care five days a week Since November 2014 a
total of 21 students have utilized the HealthSpot
New Contract with Cleveland Clinic Saves Center $15000The SHWC entered into a new contract with the Cleveland
Clinic physicians in an effort to reduce costs With this new
contract and subsequent change in physicians over $15000
in was saved in comparison to last year
Nurses Utilize Brief Motivational Interview Training to
Identify and Intervene with At-risk Students
To properly screen for and address high-risk behaviors in
students visiting the SHWC nurses participated in brief
motivational interview training Motivational interviewing
(MI) supports health behavior change by helping individuals
explore and resolve their ambivalence about change without
evoking resistance MI techniques can be incorporated into
routine patient care Additionally an MI screening form was
completed by 719 students during the spring 2015 semester
Students who screened positive for high-risk behaviors were
engaged in a brief motivational interview with a nurse and
received information to help strengthen their motivation to
change those unhealthy behaviors in order to achieve their
optimum level of wellness
DATA POINTS
The SHWC saw a 7 increase in unique individuals in 2014-2015 and
an overall increase of 10 in the total number of client visits (which
covers all SHWC services) Flu and allergy injections were both up
this year by 21 and 31 respectively
2013-2014 2014-2015
Client Visits 3133 3451
Unique Individuals 1228 1320
Physicians Visits 536 767
Van Runs 270 242
Nutritional Visits 185 123
Sent to Area Health Centers 103 202
STDHIV Clinic 84 46
Gynecological Visits 25 39
Travel Clinic Visits 93 62
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Explore options for obtaining an electronic medical
record program
bull Increase awareness and visibility of the HealthSpot as an
alternative quality health care treatment
bull Support the Universityrsquos learning goals and collaborate
with the student health and wellness group by developing
programs to promote students to be self-health advocates
based on data from the National Collegiate Health
Assessment survey
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working at the Health Center was the first job
I received on campus and it has become like a
second home to me I have had the opportunity to
learn about diff erent privacy policies and how they work in
a college setting as well as bits and pieces about the medical
field coupled with great experience along the way This
department provides students with the care they need to
continue to do well in other areas at JCU by making sure they
get the best care possible and allowing students to share their
problems in all realms of the health world whether physical
or mental They make it possible for all students to feel and
perform their best during their time at JCUrdquo
- Anna Lawler rsquo16 Work Study employee
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Opening of Relaxation Room
Research on college campuses demonstrates that stress
is the number one impediment for academic performance
and overall well-being Therefore the University Counseling
Center (UCC) collaborated with the Grasselli Library in
developing the Relaxation Room located in the Learning
Commons The room provides students with a quiet
welcoming space to learn about and practice a variety of
research-based mind and body stress-reduction techniques
It includes
bull A state-of-the-art massage recliner
bull Guided relaxation audio recordings
bull Computer-based biofeedback programs
bull Psycho-educational books and handouts
bull Yoga mats and meditation rugs
Students can use the Relaxation Roomrsquos resources by signing
up for specific time slots Individual consultation is also
provided for the biofeedback program so students can use itto its fullest potential
Outreach Initiativesrsquo Message is that Help is lsquoWithin
Reachrsquo at the UCC
A programmatic and marketing theme was developed for all
community outreach initiatives titled ldquoWithin Reachrdquo This
past year a total of 22 outreach initiatives offered under
this new marketing theme were offered to students faculty
and staff Programs focused on increasing awareness of
mental health issues among college students and promoting
help-seeking behavior One of the most successful programs
was a dinner and movie night featuring a speaker from theNational Alliance on Mental Illness with over 80 students in
attendance as well as several faculty and staff
Installation of Titanium Scheduling Software
For many years the UCC has used a paper system to collect
and reference student information when visits occur The new
database system Titanium allows the staff to electronically
store student records and access them quickly when
needed This technological solution is critically necessary
in streamlining operations to allow for a seamless client
experience for the students and a more effective working
environment for the UCC staff
DATA POINTS
Total Counseling Services Overall
A total of 254 students received counseling services for the
2014-2015 academic year (4 less students from 2013-2014)
Out of those students 649 (165) were female and 351
(89) were male The highest percentage of students seen
were freshmen at 265 (67) which is consistent with the
2013-2014 year
Most common reasons students visited the UCC in 2014-2015
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Provide staff orientation and training for new UCC
employees (interim director full-time counselor part-
time counselor) and trainees (two doctoral interns one
masterrsquos intern and one psychiatry resident)
bull Continue the implementation of Titanium Scheduling
Software and fully transition to electronic records
bull Expand outreach programming through the Relaxation
Room and the Within Reach event series
of visits are related to anxiety
(53 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to depression
(14 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to academics
(41 Decrease from 13-14)
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
I have had a wonderful experience with the
UCC and have encouraged other friends
who are struggling to go there too No
part of my experience has been negative and I look
forward to my sessions In the short time I have been
going I feel that I have already made tremendous
improvements My only suggestion for improving the
center is to continue to inform students of its resources
and how valuable it can berdquo
- Anonymous student UCC Satisfaction Survey
874
585
348
254 TOTAL STUDENTS THAT RECEIVEDCOUNSELING SERVICES
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Interpersonal Violence Reporting Increase
The Violence Prevention and Action Center (VPAC)
experienced a substantial increase in the amount of time
advocating for survivors of interpersonal violence along with
the total number of students reporting interpersonal violence
incidents in the 2014-2015 academic year These increases
indicate that the awareness of issues related to interpersonal
violence and the need for bystanders to identify and createempathy with those suffering has most likely increased as well
Large-scale Bystander Intervention Training
Conducted with 638 Rising Sophomores
In collaboration with the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
Recovery Resources Residence Life Dean of Students Office
and Health Promotion and Wellness the VPAC Coordinator
successfully conducted Bystander intervention Training
for 638 rising sophomore students Of those 638 students
46 were male and 54 female This training was made
mandatory as a part of the housing selection process
The purpose of this training was to teach students the
concept of bystander intervention A bystander is anyone
who observes an emergency or a situation in which it is
likely that someone could use help Bystander intervention
programs teach people to overcome their resistance to
checking in and helping out These programs have been
found to be very helpful on college campuses to thwart
sexual assault abusive alcohol consumption concerns about
suicide depression and eating disorders
Students also learn how to identify a continuum of
inappropriate sexual behaviors through experiential
activities designed to create empathy with those who have
experienced sexual or dating violence At the end of the
training students develop skills to intervene as a bystander
and make a commitment to intervene before during and
after an incident of sexual or dating violence
Peer Health Advocate Program Exceeds
Membership Goals
One of the VPACrsquos goals this year was to train 10 Peer
Health Advocates by April 2015 Peer Health Advocates are
tasked with educating the campus on a gamut of topics
associated with interpersonal violence including bullying
dating and relationship violence and more This goal was
met and exceeded in January 2015 when a total of 18 Peer
Health Advocates were trained An additional 10 Peer Health
Advocates were trained by Alex Leslie of the Cleveland Rape
Crisis Center in March 2015 ndash for a total of 38 Advocates Peer
Health Advocates facilitated three interpersonal violence
presentations to the following groups of student leaders
Fraternity and sorority new members Panhellenic Council
and participants in the LAUNCH leadership program a core
leadership training for students in prominent leadership
positions on campus
DATA POINTS
Educational Programming
Forty-two educational programs were provided to 1639 individuals
in fall 2014 covering topics such as alcohol sex and consent healthy
relationships and more Seventeen trainings were provided to 777
individuals in spring 2015 covering similar topics When comparing
to the previous year 51 more programs were held in 2014-2015
(39 programs 2013-2014 59 programs 2014-2015) and 40 more
individuals attended these programs (1731 2013-2014 2416 2014-2015)
Bystander Intervention Training
Participants who completed bystander intervention training
completed a survey developed by Recovery Resources to collect
demographic information as well as information related to bystander
behavioral intent and problem gambling knowledge Questions
measured behavioral intent and gambling knowledge Results of this
survey revealed
89
88
92
93
of participants reported feeling a sense of
responsibility to intervene in issues of substance
use sexual violence and mental health problems
of students understand the obstacles to
intervene in these issues
of students plan to use the skills they learned
from the training in the future
of students reported at least one action that they
planned on taking after the training
LOOKING AHEADbull Hire train and supervise a graduate assistant to assist
with programming and outreach initiatives that focus on
interpersonal violence and bystander intervention
bull Develop a new brand for the Violence Prevention and Action
Center including a new logo and brochure
bull Co-teach AR274 Peer Health Advocate Seminar created to
educate ten Peer Health Advocates
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working with Coordinator of the VPAC this the past year
has been a true joy I learned a variety of skills and about
several topics such as bystander intervention signs of
an abusive relationship substance abuse and how to help someone
in a crisis By the end of my senior year I was gave presentations on
my own to students around campus Working with VPAC has made
me a well-rounded student with a large desire to help others in any
way that I can She taught me to be an eff ective presenter and to be a
leader on campus The skills I learned will not only benefit me in my
future career but as a better member in societyrdquo
- Gina Paolini rsquo15 Peer Health Advocate
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KINGS OF THE OAC
A major trophy returned to JCUs campus for the first
time since the 2003-04 school year
John Carrolls all-around effort on the mens side earned the
Blue Streaks the OAC Mens All-Sports Trophy It was the fifth
time in program history John Carroll earned this prestigious
trophy The Men of Carroll finished with 83 points besting
second-place Mount Union who turned in 8025 points
A BUNDLE OF HONORS
Mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik might need to
build a new trophy case for all of his 2014-15 honors
The midfielder was named the 2014 Capital One Academic
All-Americareg of the Year for Division III mens soccer The
honor gave Potocnik his second-straight Capital One
Academic All-Americareg honor having been a second-team
selection in 2013 He became just the second Blue Streak to
earn this prestigious honor joining Mackenzie Griffin (softball
2013) This honor was just the tip of the iceberg for one of
the top players in JCU mens soccer history
Potocnik was one of six student-athletes nationally to be a
part of Northwestern Mutuals Inspiring Potential float in
the Tournament of Rosesreg Rose Parade
In addition Potocnik earned D3soccercom All-America
NSCAAContinental Tire All-Region All-Ohio All-OAC and
Academic All-OAC accolades Finally Potocnik was JCUs
male recipient of the Clyde Lamb Award given to the top
graduating male and female student-athletes at each of the
10 OAC institutions
HISTORY IN THE MAKING
John Carrolls mens tennis team celebrated a program
first this year The Blue Streaks made their first-ever
NCAA Tournament appearance
John Carroll qualified with a 5-4 win over Otterbein in the
championship match of the OAC Tournament John Carroll
would go on to beat Franciscan in the first round of the
NCAA Tournament before bowing out to Kenyon
The Blue Streaks had won five OAC titles prior but the OAC did
not have an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament until recently
NCAA APPEARANCESIn addition to the mens tennis team John Carroll
had three teams and seven individuals qualify for the
NCAA National Championship fields
JCUs football team made its second-straight NCAA
appearance John Carroll rolled past Centre 63-28 in the
first round and held on for a 14-12 win over Wheaton (Ill)
in the second round The Blue Streaks bowed out in the
quarterfinals with a 36-28 loss to the Purple Raiders
The mens basketball team earned its 13th-ever NCAA
Tournament bid The program earned a bid for the first timesince 2010 The womens basketball team earned its second-
straight and second-overall bid to the NCAA Tournament
field
Individually senior Dan Mirman repeated as an All-American
at 149 pounds for wrestling He became JCU wrestlings 106th
All-American Mirman had plenty of company at the NCAA
Wrestling National Championship as seniors Terner Gott and
Todd Gaydosh gave the Blue Streaks three competitors for
the first time since 2005
John Carroll had three members of the cross country team
qualify for the NCAA National Championships in seniorTadhg Karski sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson It marked the first time since 2004 that the
Blue Streaks sent three runners to the cross country NCAA
National Championship Senior Nick Williams qualified for
the NCAA Indoor Track and Field National Championships in
the 60m hurdles while senior Rocky Mitolo qualified for the
NCAA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships in
the shot put
ALL-AMERICANS
Brian Potocnik and Dan Mirman had plenty of company in the
All-American department
Football senior Aramis Greenwood was the most decorated
student-athlete when it came to All-American honors The
wide receiver made the prestigious AFCA Division III All-
America team becoming the first Blue Streak to do so since
2008 and just the eighth overall He would go on to garner
third team honors on the AP Little All-America Team and
honorable mention D3footballcom honors
In all four football players earned All-American honors with
junior offensive lineman Anthony Latina senior linebacker
Kevin Cope and senior quarterback Mark Myers earning
honors from D3footballcom
Senior right-hander Drew Doring earned second team
All-America honors from D3baseballcom and the ABCA
Rawlings He became the first JCU pitcher to earn All-
America honors since 1985
Sophomore Katlyn Spahar was accorded honorable mention
WBCA Division III All-America accolades for her outstanding
performance on the hardwood
INDIVIDUALSTEAMS
4QUALIFIED FOR NCAA NATIONAL
CHAMPIONSHIP FIELDS7
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ATHLETIC HIGHLIGHTS
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RIDING OFF INTO THE SUNSET
An era came to a close this school year as Kerry Volkmann
retired after being the mentor of the John Carroll wrestling
program since 1987
The Hall of Fame coach guided his charges to two national
titles and 47 All-American honors He started the year
winning his 300th dual match in the seasons opening
weekend with a 34-11 win over Niagara County Community
College at the Bob Del Rosa Duals
Over 200 former wrestlers football players coaches
teammates friends and fans of the JCU wrestling program
celebrated Volkmanns legacy in his last home dual
400 AND COUNTING
The OAC mens basketball 400-club inducted
its fifth member this year
John Carroll mens basketball head coach Mike Moran won
his 400th game at JCU with a 97-78 win over Ohio Northern
on December 10
Moran who just completed his 23rd year at JCU entered
the season 35th amongst active Division III coaches in total
wins He now ranks fourth all-time in wins amongst OAC
mens basketball coaching greats
In April Moran was honored by the GCBCA as the recipient
of the Dennis Lustig Golden Deeds Award for his long-time
contributions to basketball in the Cleveland-area
CENTURY MARK
A third coaching milestone occurred for JCUs coaches
this year Mens soccer head coach Hector Marinaro earned
his 100th win with a 3-0 shutout over Muskingum on senior
night
OAC TEAM SUCCESS
John Carroll celebrated a wide-array of achievements
at the team level within the OAC
The mens tennis team won its first OAC title since 2006
John Carroll earned a share of the regular-season crown
before edging Otterbein 5-4 in the championship match of
the OAC Tournament
The mens soccer team was unbeaten in the OAC regular-
season It marked the fifth undefeated and untied regular-
season by an OAC institution since 1984
On the mens side John Carroll had a slew of second-place
OAC finishes The football cross country and indoor track amp
field teams all captured solo possession of second-place in
the OAC The mens basketball and baseball teams tied for
second in their respective regular seasons
Mike Moran won
his 400th game
Menrsquos tennis team
won its first OAC
title since 2006
Hector Marinaro
earned his 100th w
Womens lacrosse
made its long-awai
debut
On the womens side the Blue Streaks volleyball team
returned to the championship match of the OAC Tournament
for the first time since 1995 The womens swimming amp diving
team was undefeated in OAC regular-season dual meets
OAC INDIVIDUAL SUCCESS
John Carroll had 10 individuals earn OAC titles
The womens swimming and diving team led the way with
seven Sophomore Margaret Zagrobelny junior Lindsey Fano
freshman Anne Crowley and senior Victoria Watson led the
way earning OAC gold in the 400-medley relay Watson
would go on to capture first in the 200-freestyle and as part
of the 400-free relay Fano would capture an individual title
in the 100-breast Watson was joined by freshman Megan
Hawk sophomore Amanda Casamatta and senior Katii
Sheffield on the OAC-champion 400-free relay
Senior Rocky Mitolo (shot put) and junior Adam North (long
jump) earned first-place finishes at the outdoor track amp field
championship
Senior Dan Mirman rounded out the titles taking first at
149-pounds in wrestling
THE INAUGURATION
The womens lacrosse team made its long-awaited debut
After having to outlast Clevelands winter weather the Blue
Streaks turned in a 20-10 win over Houghton on February 28
The team would go on to finish 10-5 and earn the No 2 seed
in the OAC Tournament
STELLAR COACHING
John Carroll is blessed with stellar coaching for its
student-athletes Two Blue Streak coaches were
recognized by their peers this year
Laura Rodeffer was named the OAC Volleyball Coach of the
Year She continues to have her Blue Streaks on the rise
Rodeffers team turned in a 23-7 record in 2014 and were in
the hunt for the OAC regular-season title until the last week
of the season
Shaun Keenan earned OAC Mens Tennis Coach of the Year
honors for helping guide the mens tennis team to one of the
best seasons in program history
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AMONG THE BEST IN THE
REGION AND OHIO
John Carroll had 29 student-athletes earn All-Region honors
while 17 added All-Ohio honors for the year
Baseball senior Drew Doring led the way The senior right-
hander was tabbed as the 2015 Mid-East Regional Pitcher of
the Year by both D3baseballcom and ABCARawlings
Note In elect sports it is possible to earn multiple All-Region and All-Ohio
honors so each student-athlete was counted once per sport they played
Additionally some sports do not have All-Region or All-Ohio honors
OAC MAJOR AWARD
WINNERS - PLAYERS
JCUs student-athletes were amongst the best in the
conference with six players taking home major awards
from the OAC
John Carroll had a trio of players on honors for their stellar
play on the pitch Senior Brian Potocnik was the Mens SoccerMidfielder of the Year while junior teammate Jimmy Mattina
was the Mens Soccer Defender of the Year On the womens
side senior Haley McDonald took home Goalkeeper of the
Year accolades
On the diamond senior Drew Doring was the Kent Tekulve
Pitcher of the Year He was the first JCU hurdler to earn this
honor since Luke Adkins in 2004
On the gridiron junior Kevin Cope was named the Gene
Slaughter Most Outstanding Linebacker It was the second-
straight year JCU has taken home the conferences top
linebacker honor On the hardwood sophomore KatlynSpahar gave JCU back-to-back Helen Ludwig Player of the
Year accolades
ALL-OAC HONORS
John Carroll had 136 student-athletes earn All-OAC
honors this year
Football led the way with a school-record 20 selections The
Blue Streaks picked up 22 honors from the outdoor track
and field teams with 12 from the men and 10 on the womens
side Mens indoor track and field (nine) baseball (eight) and
womens swimming and diving (eight) rounded out the top six
Note Each member of the swimming and diving team earning All-
OAC honors was counted once Each member of the track and field
team earning All-OAC honors was counted once for cross country
once for indoor and once for outdoor
HITTING THE BOOKS
As mentioned earlier mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik was
named the Capital One Academic All-Americareg of the Year for
Division III mens soccer He had an abundance of company as
numerous Blue Streaks really buckled down in the classroom
Football senior safety Brody Zangaro earned second team
Capital One Academic All-Americareg honors for the second
straight year On the district level Potocnik Zangaro and
baseball junior right-hander Aaron Lapaglia earned Capital
One Academic All-District accolades
Wrestling sophomore Sal Corrao and senior Todd Gaydosh
earned NWCA Scholar All-American honors Womens
swimming and diving junior Lindsey Fano was a CSCAA
Individual Scholar All-American Cross country senior Nicki
Bohrer sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson were named USTFCCCA All-Academic honorees
for cross country Rounding out the honors were seven
members of the softball team who all earned NFCA Scholar-
Athlete distinctions
Potocnik and softball senior right-hander Rachel Byrnes were
JCUs recipients of the Clyde Lamb Awards
Additionally 83 student-athletes were honored with
Academic All-OAC honors
Note Select honors from the Capital One Academic All-Americareg
program have not been released yet
83 STUDENT983085ATHLETES WERE HONORED
WITH ACADEMIC ALL983085OAC HONORS
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VISIONJohn Carroll University will graduate individuals of intellect and
character who lead and serve by engaging the world around them
and around the globe
MISSIONAs a Jesuit Catholic university John Carroll inspires individuals to excel
in learning leadership and service in the region and in the world
CORE VALUES
The Universityrsquos core values include a commitment to
learning in order to create
bull An environment of inquiry which embraces Jesuit
Catholic education as a search for truth where faith and
reason complement each other in learning In pursuit of
our educational mission the University welcomes the
perspectives and participation in our mission of faculty
staff students and alumni of all faiths and of no faith
bull A rigorous approach to scholarship that instills in our
graduates the knowledge eloquence sensitivity and
commitment to embrace and to live humane values
bull A campus committed to the intellectual spiritual
emotional and physical development of each student
bull An inclusive community where differing points of view
and experience are valued as opportunities for mutual
learning
bull A culture of service and excellence that permeates
every program and office
bull A commitment to sharing our gifts in service to each
other and the community
bull A campus that responds to demographic economic
and social challenges
bull An appreciation that our personal and collective
choices can build a more just world
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
The following initiatives are essential to the University
being recognized as a center of learning and service
bull Create a diverse community of faculty staff alumni
and friends dedicated to advancing the Universityrsquos
vision mission and core values
bull Create a learning community of outstanding teacher-scholars characterized by the commitment to
student achievement
bull Create a talented cohort of service-oriented staff
committed to achieving and being recognized as a
center of learning and service
bull Recruit enroll retain and graduate a talented
diverse student body prepared for todayrsquos global
reality and committed to learning leadership and
service that will engage the world
bull Secure resources necessary to foster an
extraordinary learning experience and promote John
Carrollrsquos mission as a Jesuit Catholic university
bull Assist in responding to demographic economic and
social challenges in our region in order to support
investment and employment opportunities and build
confidence in our shared future
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STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Knowing that we all have the power to make
a diff erence when it comes to combating
discrimination bias and injustice is a
powerful thought In my organization we all can hold
each other accountable for our words and actions I
know personally that Rhapsody Blue would like to be an
advocate for social justice around campus
- Brian Holler lsquo17 Vice President and Financial Offi cer
Rhapsody Blue
Because the national organization we are affiliated
with (Pencils of Promise as well) works on improving
access to quality education internationally one of the
things I thought about from these activities is that in
our [group] meetings discussions and activities it is
important to frame [what we do] in terms of issues of
social justice rather than assisting in providing lsquocharityrsquo
to those lsquoless fortunatersquo It is about empowerment rather
than pity- Melissa Fower President for Pencils of Promise
Some of the attitudes towards oppression or lack of
awareness [about it] utterly frighten me as a cultural
leader on campus For this to be a University that claims
their students to be ldquomen and women for othersrdquo some
of our own leaders lack empathy and knowledge My
goal is to stop these attitudes and educate JCUrsquos campus
through our programming
-Mercedes Lewis President for African American
Alliance
The fall 2014 Multicultural Retreat was designed to provide a
safe space for students from underrepresented populations
to address their social cultural and spiritual developement
Twenty students participated and 50 of them completed
an on-line survey a few days after they returned to campus
Survey results revealed the following
90
100
LOOKING AHEADCSDI has set these strategic goals for the upcoming
academic year
bull Work with the Office of Institutional Diversity and
Inclusion to co-sponsor an event
bull Develop a marketing plan to increase the
participation of students in the Intergroup Dialogue
course with the goal of enrolling a minimum of ten
students per section
bull Compare the retention rate from the first to second
year and the 6-year graduation rate for students from
underrepresented populations
bull Evaluate the Pathways to Success program and
implement changes to improve the orientation
experience for first-year students from
underrepresented populations
of the participants responded that they agreed
or strongly agreed that the retreat
bull provided them an opportunity to learn
something about themselves
bull provided them the opportunity to get to know
other students better
of participants responded that they agreed or
strongly agreed that the retreat
bull provided a better understanding of bias
incidents on campus
bull provided tools that would help them address
bias and discrimination on campus
bull helped them learn at least one thing to improve
their interactions with others
20 PARTICIPANTSMulticultural Retreat
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Addressing Title IX and Campus SaVE Act
Through weekly meetings with the JCU Police Department
(JCUPD) the Violence Prevention and Action Center
Coordinator (VPAC) the Associate Dean of Students and the
Title IX Coordinator there has been increased communicationregarding Title IX procedures and practices The Dean of
Students Office (DOS) has seen an increase in the number
of students reporting incidents of interpersonal violence
leading to resolution through the conduct process Two
significant changes to the conduct process include allowing
parents and attorneys to serve as advisors and having the
VPAC Coordinator serve as a confidential reporter
Supporting Student Success with
Academic Colleagues
Through collaborative efforts and the implementation of
best practices the DOS was able to accomplish a number
of projects and goals to support student success Fr Bernie
McAniff SJ continued to teach Freshman Year Seminar and
AR 120 Purpose and Place Exploring Campus Community
and Self Dr Sherri Crahen continued to serve as Chair of the
CARE Team and collaborated with Dr Maryclaire Moroney
Assistant Provost for Academic Advising and Student
Success and Dr Anne Kugler Associate Academic Vice
President for Faculty Development and Summer Programs
to create the ldquoGuide to Responding to Students in Distressrdquo
as well as a one page reference titled ldquoSupporting Student
Success Networkrdquo
EMT Pilot Training Program
Collaborations at JCU and with the Cleveland Clinic resulted
in an on-campus EMT Training for students The DOS worked
with JCUPD JCU EMS Dr Kathy Lee Director Pre-Health
Professions Program Cleveland Clinic EMS and Dr George
Lewindowski Physician in Residence to develop a pilot
program providing EMT training to students interested in
serving as volunteers with JCU EMS Prior to school starting in
August 2015 an intensive 150 hour three week course will be
offered to 14 pre-identified students Depending on the pilot
programrsquos success consideration will be given in the future tooffer students academic credit for this training
STUDENTS ATTENDED
2874 54 MASSES
39 DECREASE
in drug violations
Bystander Intervention Training Provided to
638 Rising Sophomores
The DOS partnered with Recovery Resources Cleveland Rape
Crisis Center Office of Residence Life VPAC Coordinator
Health Educator and Communications Coordinator to
implement bystander intervention training to 638 rising
sophomores prior to their participation in the housing lottery
Sophomores completed
Bystander Intervention Training
OUTREACH SERVICES
Providing compassionate and timely pastoral care to students
in need is at the heart of Fr Bernie McAniffrsquos work as the
Assistant Dean of Students This past year Fr Berniersquos
personal meetings with students have increased by 20 from
99 in 2013-2014 to 125 in 2014-2015 Additionally Fr Bernie
celebrated 54 Masses attended by 2874 students revived the
Knightsrsquo of Columbus a 30 member student organization
and was recognized as Advisor of the Year for his efforts by
Student Union Sadly four JCU students passed away since
June 2014 Fr Bernie provided pastoral counseling for each of
these studentsrsquo families and JCU friends as well as for students
who were hospitalized with serious health conditions
DATA POINTS
Conduct Violation Overview
From the previous academic year there was a 27 overall
increase in conduct violations Despite a downward trend over
the past several years in alcohol violations this year saw a
19 increase Whereas last year saw a 37 increase in drug
violations this year showed a 39 decrease There was an
increase in violations of the Interpersonal Violence Policy (9
violations in 2013-2014 and 16 violations in 2014-2015) The
DOS believes this increase in reporting and violations is largely
due to the hiring of a Title IX Coordinator and two significant
changes to the conduct process allowing parents and638
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DEAN OF STUDENTS
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LOOKING AHEAD
bull Continue to identify and recommend appropriate
action steps related to Title IX and the federal
guidelines within the Campus SaVE Act
bull Develop and implement the DOS Risk Audit
Action Plan
bull Foster relationships and work collaborativelywith new academic leaders to identify and
remove obstacles from studentsrsquo ability to thrive
academically and socially at John Carroll
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
It feels like yesterday that I was just
starting and here I am having my
last day of work and classes for my
freshman year I just wanted to thank the Dean
of Students Office for allowing me to work
with such a great group of individuals Each
time I go into work I am excited to see what the
day holds I appreciate all the time eff ort and
patience the staff in the Office have put into
teaching me I cannot wait to work again with
you all next yearrdquo
- Toren Bakula lsquo18 Work Study employee
735
64
79
71of respondents took
responsibility for
their actions
of respondents
clearly defined
who influenced
their decision
clearly identified
who was impacted
by their behavior
85
were able to articulate
the character of the
person they are trying
to become
respondents did not
have another violation
after submitting the
reflection
attorneys to serve as advisors during the hearing process and
having the VPAC Coordinator serve as a confidential reporter
Fifty-three students (39 men 14 women) found responsible
for student conduct violations were asked to complete a
reflection exercise as part of their sanctions The reflection
questions were aimed to measure three learning goals
Student violators will
1) Acknowledge that their actions impact the
community
2) Recognize that they have options available to them
when making decisions about their behavior
3) Act in accordance with the universityrsquos expectations
for their behavior
Here were the key findings
STUDENT
CONDUCT
VIOLATIONS 14 39
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Revitalizing Inter-Fraternity Council through
Engaged Leaders
The main goal this past year was to attract elect and
develop engaged fraternity leaders to commit to the
redevelopment of the Inter-Fraternity Council (IFC) IFC is
the governing body of the four international fraternitieshere at John Carroll Prior to elections the Fraternity
Sorority Advisor (FSA) engaged fraternity leaders in many
conversations regarding the need to revitalize IFC on campus
and how it can have a positive impact on the growth
strength and reputation of their community
New IFC executive board officers were elected for 2015 Their
leadership positive attitude commitment to IFC and to inter-
fraternal brotherhood synergy and accountability has been
key in the rebirth of IFC They have accomplished many goals
in just the few months they have been in office such as
bull IFC by-laws were completely updated through aninter-fraternal and representative committee
bull IFC executive board members engaged fraternity
leaders in a discussion on the mission and vision of
IFC and what role each fraternity and member holds
in its success
bull Addressed the need for fraternities to go beyond
philanthropy to service by partnering with Clevelandrsquos
Domestic Violence and Childrsquos Advocacy Center
bull IFC made inroads with all the chapters in terms of
changing the emphasis of doing only what is best for
my fraternity to doing what is best for all fraternitiesandor Greek community
Sororities Improve Governance within
Panhellenic Association
The JCU College Panhellenic Association is the governing
body of the five international sororities here at JCU Chi
Omega Gamma Phi Beta Kappa Alpha Theta Kappa
Delta and Kappa Kappa Gamma This past year the FSA
provided significant advising and education to chapter and
Panhellenic leaders on the proper operations of a Panhellenic
Association Outgoing and incoming Panhellenic executive
board officers exhibited great enthusiasm patience andadaptability through some changes to improve democratic
processes learn about NPC unanimous agreements policies
and best practices and how their own national organizations
support and are connected to NPC
Greek Week Refocuses on Universityand Fraternal Mission and Values
The fraternity and sorority community members were
challenged to reflect on the purpose of Greek Week based
on the common values stated in JCUrsquos and fraternity and
sorority lifersquos mission statements leadership character
academic excellence service and friendship Based on
these reflections it was determined that past behaviors
during Greek Week more often than not did not support
mission and values of fraternity and sorority life nor JCUrsquos
To restore integrity to the community and to align Greek
Week events with the values of our fraternal and JCU
community significant changes were made
Changes made included
bull significantly reduce the number of events and
days of competitive events
bull plan activities that showcase the values of inter
national fraternities and sororities
bull no overall winners of Greek Week
General feedback from fraternity and sorority members
was that they really enjoyed Greek Week Many
commented on how they didnrsquot feel stressed out
or too exhausted to participate fully in their normalresponsibilities such as going to class turning in class
assignments taking tests going to work fulfilling service
hours working in the lab etc They also commented on
how ldquofun and laid backrdquo events seemed to be and how
the lack of focus on competition allowed for all members
to not get entangled in disagreements as in yearrsquos past
Resolution of Risk Management Concerns
at Off-Campus Establishment
The FSA worked with the Office of Legal Affairs Student
Activities and the JCUPD to address risk management
issues related to social events at a popular localestablishment at which alcohol is served Through
collective efforts the establishment agreed to resolve
our concerns and to follow all of JCUrsquos risk management
policies for student events with alcohol A new contract
is currently being drafted for any student organization
seeking to hold an event with alcohol at this location
505 333 172
FRATERNITY AND SORORITY MEMBERS
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FRATERNITY amp SORORITY
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DATA POINTSGreek participants in
bystander intervention training142
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working closely with our advisor I have been
able to accomplish great things With her
knowledge of Greek and Student Aff airs she has
been very helpful in providing information for us as student
leaders and John Carroll students overall I learn something
new every day from her She teaches me how to strengthen
my leadership skills as well as how to be a better student I
know whenever I have a question about anything she will be
there for me She has really taught me how to hone in on myskills and excel at my position
This department is so important to me because I live and
breathe Greek Life being President of Panhellenic The
department has taught me to not only care about myself and
my own sorority but take a step back and appreciate each
of the chapters what they have to off er and each of their
membersrsquo opinions Hopefully we can continue to grow our
community and our presence on campus to create a positive
image of fraternity and sorority liferdquo
- Alexandra Bernitt rsquo16 President Panhellenic Association
PARTICIPATION DATA
bull A total of 142 fraternity and sorority members
participated in bystander intervention training
hosted by the Violence Prevention and Action
Center Health Promotion and Wellness and
the JCU Police Department
bull Total number of participants who participated
in Lip Sync Over 1100
bull Greek Week raised $3500 for the Greater
Cleveland Fisher House Campaign
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Provide leadership development opportunities that
prepare fraternity and sorority members to lead in
their individual organizations the Panhellenic andInterfraternity Councils as well as the greater JCU
community
bull Create a fraternity and sorority community committed
to JCUrsquos Jesuit and Catholic mission and identity and
to their common interfraternal mission and values
bull Educate fraternity and sorority members
especially key organizational leaders in areas of
risk management and liability to promote holistic
membership development
65 CHI OMEGA
66 GAMMA PHI BETA
68 KAPPA ALPHA THETA
69 KAPPA DELTA
65 KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA
4 0 BETA THETA PI
32 DELTA TAU DELTA
35 LAMBDA CHI ALPHA
65 SIGMA PHI EPSILON
SORORITIES
FRATERNITIES
$3500 RAISED FOR THE GREATERCLEVELAND FISHER HOUSE
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Participated in Bystander intervention Training
of Rising Sophomores
The Health Promotion and Wellness coordinator collaborated
with the Violence Prevention and Action Center Coordinator
Residence Life Dean of Students and Recovery Resources
to educate 638 rising sophomores on bystander intervention
This training was made mandatory for all rising sophomoresas a part of the 2015-2016 housing selection process
Provided Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention
for College Students (BASICS)
The goal of BASICS is to reduce risky behaviors and harmful
consequences of alcohol abuse Based on an interview with
and questionnaires filled out by the student regarding their
drinking behaviors objective feedback is provided by a
trained BASICS professional This program is offered to JCU
students who either violate the Student Code of Conduct or
want to explore their alcohol and drug use This year a total
of 51 students were referred for this intervention resulting in
a 150 increase from the 2013-2014 year Of those students
who received BASICS interventions
Peer Health Advocate Program Expanded
to Better Meet Student Needs
The coordinator trained 23 Peer Health Advocates (PHAs)
this past academic year The training focused on programdevelopment and execution as well as the skills knowledge
and attitudes necessary to be an effective peer advocate
PHAs facilitate programs for and with students in the
residence halls student organizations classrooms athletic
teams and more They also staff the Resource Room at the
Student Health and Wellness Center Additional expectations
for PHAs include
bull Executing interactive positive fun and non-
judgmental programming
bull Creating awareness of health topics affecting JCU
students through such means as posters social mediacampaigns newsletters Carroll News editorials public
service announcements one-on-one interactions
tabling at health education initiatives and general
availability for program participation
bull Helping students find long-term and appropriate
on and off-campus resources to support healthy
behaviors by making referrals for at-risk students
to the appropriate professionals These resources
included Health Education Residence Life Counseling
Center Health Services Violence Prevention Action
Center JCU Police Department etc
bull Participating in ongoing training on a wide variety
of health and wellness topics and assist with the
facilitation of bi-weekly Wellness in the Stacks
programming in the Library Learning Commons
Approval of AR274 A Peer Health Advocate Seminar
This past spring JCUrsquos Public Health Committee officially
approved AR 274 It will be offered for the first time in fall
2015 This course was specifically developed to provide an
academic anchor to the leadership training and development
of the Peer Health Advocates and to provide them the
necessary resources skills and information to assist theirpeers in a successful undergraduate experience Students will
learn about various health topics affecting college students
as well as program design and implementation
92
58
54
33
100
exceeded the number of alcoholic drinks
consumed the last time they partied or
socialized compared to the overall JCU
student population
overestimated the amount of alcohol
that a typical JCU student consumes
did something they later regretted
50 forgot where they were or what
they did and 25 got in trouble with
the police within the last 12 months as a
consequence of drinking
felt overwhelmed by all they had to do
and 25 felt sad within the past 2 weeks
of those seen were referred to on-campus
resources including the University
Counseling Center Violence Preventionand Action Center andor academic deans
(compared to NCHA data 2013)
23Peer Health Advocates (PHAs)were trained this past academic year
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HEALTH AND WELLNESS
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DATA POINTS
What We Know Data on First-Year Studentsrsquo
Alcohol Consumption
We have completed our eighth year of collecting information
regarding alcohol consumption of first-year students through
AlcoholEdu AlcoholEdu incorporates the latest evidence-
based prevention methods to create a highly personalized
on-line education user experience that inspires students to
reflect on and consider changing their drinking behaviors
Pre and post-exams and behavioral surveys are administered
a total of three surveys At John Carroll it is mandatory for all
first-year students to complete this training
This year there was a 99 response rate This excellent
compliance rate can be attributed to increased communication
with the students non-completion sanctions and collaboration
with Resident Assistants Here are some key findings about our
first-year studentsrsquo alcohol consumption
bull The rate of high risk drinkers has decreased since
beginning this analysis in 2007 The rate of non-
drinkers has increased by 3 since 2007
bull Our first-year non-drinking students exceed those
reported by other Jesuit colleges and universities
Additionally rates of lightmoderate and high-risk
drinkers are lower than surveyed Jesuit counterparts
bull After completing the entire AlcoholEdu training 88
of students reported that the course prepared them
to make responsible decisions about drinking
Impact of Alcohol Education Classes
This past year 65 students were sanctioned to take an
alcohol education class due to violations of the Universityrsquosalcohol policy These classes included an emphasis on
bystander intervention as well as the Good Samaritan
Policy Students were asked to complete an assessment
after participating in the class With 51 of the 65 students
completing the assessment the response rate was 79 Here
are two of the main findings from this assessment
Health and Wellness Programs
Various health education programs were presented to nearly
1700 students Our alcohol awareness presentations are very
popular and highly requested by Resident Assistants and
student organizations Over 300 students participated in
alcohol awareness presentations and completed assessments
afterward Here are some of the findings
73
94
99
79
71
strongly agree that they can recognize the
signs of someone who is intoxicated
strongly agree that they are willing tointervene if they see someone who has had
too much to drink
strongly agree or agree that they learned
something about how frequently the average
the JCU student drinks
of students surveyed recognize the difference
between perceptions and actual drinking rates
of JCU students
listed the lsquoGood Samaritan Policyrsquo as a
correct response to identifying the name
of a specific policy
Wellness in the Stacks
students participated in Wellness in the Stacks
programming within the Library Learning
Commons Students participated in Pinterest
painting bamboo plant construction henna
tattoos making heart-healthy trail mix
aromatherapy therapy dogs and others and were providedwith stress-relief information When asked on a short survey
ldquowithin the last 12 months how would you rate the overall level
of stress you have experiencedrdquo 29 indicated tremendous or
more than average stress While 91 felt ldquoless stressed after
attending stress-freeWellness in the Stacksrdquo events
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Revise the BASICS health assessment for students who
violate the marijuanaother drug policy to better meet
their needs
bull Expand health promotion program offerings through
the implementation of initiatives developed solely by
Peer Health Advocates as a result of their coursework in
AR 274 Peer Health Advocate Seminar
bull Develop a comprehensive program to reduce alcohol-
related incidents off-campus in collaboration with
Residence Life
bull Increase fraternity and sorority membersrsquo knowledge of
high-risk drinking through risk reduction efforts
students were presented withvarious health education programs1700
OVER
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Staff Display Adaptability with Increased
Departmental Expectations and Staff Changes
This year brought significant challenges some new and some
persistent that truly pushed the JCU Police Department
(JCUPD) to its capacity Similar to years past JCUPD has
experienced significant officer turnover with six resignations
and two newly hired offi
cers Many police departments evenfor larger municipalities are dealing with a decrease in the
number and qualifications of job applicants The department
is working closely with Human Resources to recruit hire and
train well qualified individuals
Other challenges include the increased number of
background checks requested by students and university
employees This is a time consuming process for the front
office staff and was the fifth most frequent duty recorded
by the JCUPD this academic year Lastly given the federal
guidelines within the Campus SaVE Act and Title IX JCUPD
has new demands and expectations that also require much
investigative time and reporting
Despite these challenges the entire staff has responded with
the highest level of professionalism collaboration and vigor
It will be important for JCUPD to continue to reconsider
processes and departmental responsibilities in order to
respond as effectively as possible to these challenges
DATA POINTS
to JCUPD Compared to last year this
is a 47 increase in calls largely due
to adding new duties to the call list
In 2013-2014 there was only a 17
increase in calls
The top five reasons and their frequencies are as follows
1747 Admittance into roomfacility
1690 Building check
1078 Non-secured area
754 Maintenance concern
594 Background checksFingerprints
Criminal reports totaled 183 with the top reports listed as
32 Underage Persons Offenses (Alcohol)
32 Theft
22 Criminal mischief
Non-criminal reports totaled 180 with the top reports listed as
47 Illness ndash Transport
27 Auto Accident - Property Damage Only
18 Property - LostMissing
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Improve our training and capacity to perform
reporting and investigative functions related to
Title IX and interpersonal violence concerns
bull Enhance marketing and education regarding
JCUPD services to more fully realize and perpetuatethe credibility of the organization as a police
department serving all members of the JCU
community
bull Transition our current Incident Report form to an
Access database to enhance the tracking of incidents
and reporting functions
bull Review processes and responsibilities in light
of expectations and work force capacity
bull Identify and implement specialty areas for
our three sergeants
$450000
9674
was generated through the
sale of parking permits and
issuance of citationsIN REVENUE
Department Exceeds Revenue Expectations
Parking Manager Patti Taylor devoted a great deal of
time and effort into providing the Police Officers with
valuable information to assist with the identification of
parking violations Approximately $450000 in revenue
was generated through the sale of parking permits and
issuance of citations This is an increase of 89 from the
previous year
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Choral and Instrumental Performances
The annual choral and instrumental performances at JCU
were once again highlights of the department including the
Annual Sacred Music Concert in the fall and the Jazz Band
Concert in the spring Most especially the third and final
performance of the Intergenerational Choir was a superb
finale to the collaborative project between the Cleveland
Alzheimerrsquos Association the academic department of
Criminology and Sociology and student affairsrsquo Liturgical
Music and Musical Arts (LMMA) The choir a combination of
people with early-stage Alzheimerrsquos disease their caregivers
and our students gave a presentation of five songs under the
direction of Dr Cynthia Caporella LMMA Director at the 25th
annual Alzheimerrsquos disease educational event
The collaboration was also the end of a three-year research
project with goals of fighting the stigma of Alzheimerrsquos
disease and developing community amongst its participants
Drs Harris and Caporella had one article published in
2014 regarding this project and a new article is underwaythanks to the funding of a JCU Summer Faculty Research
Fellowship
Music and Prayer Collaboration Transforms Crowd
during Ignatian Heritage Week
The collaborative planning efforts between LMMA and
Campus Ministry resulted in a lunch time program titled
ldquoMusic Prayer and Reflection in the Jesuit Tradition
Caring for the Earthrdquo The image for the week surrounded
sustainability and carried with it a vision of caring for Godrsquos
creation Specifically the service joined readings around
this image with four pieces of music two of which werecontemporary pieces written by two local composers on the
faculty of the Cleveland Institute of Music One of the pieces
was a descriptive piece of a brook located east of Cleveland
that is supported by the Cleveland Museum of Natural
History A third piece from the movie ldquoThe Missionrdquo offered
a Jesuit connection in film media Many community members
in attendance described the experience as transformative
Assessment plans developed for music courses
In preparation for the inclusion of one credit Fine Arts
courses in the integrative core curriculum assessment
plans were developed and approved for courses in applied
music Rubrics were developed for each of the courses in
conjunction with the Core Director and the Associate Dean of
Arts and Sciences for the Humanities The Director of LMMA
is in the process of identifying instructors to teach the new
course offerings in music These new applied courses include
wind ensemble brass ensemble string ensemble applied
guitar and applied voice
DATA POINTS
During the past year student participation in the major vocal
and instrumental groups was as follows
25
30
16
28SCHOLACANTORUM
CHAPELENSEMBLE
PEP BAND
JAZZ BAND
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Offering the first ever JCU Applied Music Courses
available to the entire student body in spring 2016
bull Equipping the music room to offer digital performances
from online venues for the study of musical styles
performance techniques and comparative analysis
bull Working with the staff in the Office of Student
Engagement to expand opportunities for students to
experience fine arts performances offered throughout
Cleveland
bull Hiring and orienting a new Coordinator of the JCU Pep Band
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
I participated in Schola Cantorum and Chapel
Choir I had the opportunity to de-stress for a
few hours a week which was very important
since I had challenging coursework and multiple part-
time jobs and internships This helped me to focus on
spiritual and emotional wellness as well as academic
success I was also able to build strong relationships with
my fellow singers I believe that making music together
brings people closer in a way that few other activities
can and I certainly saw that in my experiences at JCU
The music department has important connections to
JCUrsquos mission values and Jesuit identity Though I
am not Catholic some of the pieces we learned helped
me learn about Jesuit and Christian history and my
participation in chapel choir kept me actively engaged inthe liturgy Additionally allowing students to participate
in extracurricular activities they enjoy is in keeping with
ldquocura personalisrdquo by encouraging students to develop in
all aspects of their lives not just academicallyrdquo
- Megan Boyk rsquo15 Schola Cantorum and Chapel Choir
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Creation of the LP 198 LAUNCH Credited Course
LAUNCH (Leaders Always Undertake New Challenges) is
a 1-3 credit course covering various topics related to the
methods or content of leadership not typically covered
in regular course offerings such as mission diversity and
inclusion ethical leadership and the building of personal
strengths In addition students receive core leadership
training necessary for success in prominent leadership
positions on campus
Commuter Student Section Added to AR120 Purpose
and Place - Exploring Campus Community and Self
AR120 is a course designed to assist first-year students with
the transition to college and to promote their engagement
in all facets of their educational experience The commuter
section of this course addressed challenges related to
commuting to campus getting connected to JCU resources
road safety and more A highlight regarding this particular
section is that it was held in a nontraditional classroom
setting in the newly renovated commuter lounge
Drawn to Leadership Program Reaches Different
Student Demographic
The Drawn to Leadership Program was targeted to JCU
Fantasy Gaming Club members This program offered a
different perspective to learn about leadership development
by focusing on the leadership concepts found in superhero-
based comic books and movies
DATA POINTS
Leadership Programs Engage Students in Developing
Values and Skills
A progressive four-tiered set of leadership programs is
offered to John Carroll students annually Each tier provides
students with the opportunity to develop a set of leadership
skills and knowledge and each successive program builds
upon the knowledge and skills cultivated in the prior tier
Tier programs meet for an hour per week for 4-6 meetings
depending on the program
Students are able to select from three programs in Tier1 ldquoLiving and Leadingrdquo ldquoReading and Leadingrdquo or ldquoTake
the Leading Rolerdquo These programs all focus on students
increasing their levels of self-awareness which will better
prepare them for leadership experiences Students who
complete one of the three Tier 1 programs are eligible to
participate in the Tier 2 ldquoAdvancing Leadershiprdquo program
which focuses on the experiences of participating students
as members of various groups and how they can influence
change as a group member without necessarily having a
formal leadership position Students who have completed
both the Tier 1 and 2 programs are eligible to participate in
the Tier 3 ldquoSharing Your Strengthsrdquo program This program
incorporates the Gallup organizationrsquos StrengthsQuest online
assessment which provides students with detailed reports
about their five personal strengths Students who complete
the Tier 1 2 and 3 programs are eligible to participate in the
Tier 4 ldquoLeadership in Actionrdquo program which focuses on
ethical decision making
The following participation counts have been recorded over
the past 3 academic years
PARTICIPATION COUNTS 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
Tier 1 57 66 75
Tier 2 42 51 69
Tier 3 31 37 24
Tier 4 22 22 25
66 INCREASE in commuter
service program participation
Commuter Student Programs
and Participation Increase
In the year 2013-2014 36 commuter service programs
were offered with 740 total participants This year 41
programs were provided to 1229 total participants Theresults show a 66 increase in overall commuter service
program participation with a 13 increase in total programs
offered Among those programs offered students were
able to attend a Cleveland Indians baseball game Cleveland
Cavaliers basketball game and several movie viewings
Program invitations were also sent to transfer students to
participate which had partial impact on the participation
increase
41 1229PROGRAMS PARTICIPANTS
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ORIENTATION amp LEADERSHIP
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Students in all tiered programs complete written assignments
and discuss them with their peers in a conversation
facilitated by a professional student affairs staff member
Assignments are collected and deposited in the Office of
Leadership Programs The Director of Leadership Programs
then assessment rubrics to the various assignments
determine whether or not the desired learning has occurred
for each student
TIER PROGRAM OUTCOME
The assessment results indicate that the activities set up for
the Tier 1 programs provide students with the opportunity to
learn the desired information to increase self-knowledge and
demonstrate it on the various assignments While students
in Tier 2 were able to demonstrate competence regarding
the various aspects of serving as a group as a member
participants sometimes struggled to identify areas of
diversity In Tier 3 participants could readily determine ways
to identify opportunities to utilize their personal strengths
to assist with three of the potential presented challenges
However a lack of understanding was demonstrated in termsof using strengths in the areas of delegation confrontation
and mediation This is likely partially due to the struggles
that students face with these skill sets in their daily lives For
the ldquoLeadership in Actionrdquo program students readily created
scenarios that connected with the initial three principles
of the programs However several concepts related to
ethical leadership including ldquobeing fairrdquo and ldquobeing lovingrdquo
presented some challenges for our students and may be
somewhat attributable to the fact that ldquofairrdquo and ldquolovingrdquo are
rather abstract concepts in comparison to the first
three tenets
LAUNCH Leaders Always Undertake New Challenges
The LAUNCH program provides student leaders with
information considered to be foundational and essential to
serving as an effective leader and beyond Since the creation of
LAUNCH over 350 student leaders have the training program
Following each LAUNCH weekend evaluations are collected
and compiled to determine the effectiveness of the program
in meeting the established outcomes A review of the data
for the past three LAUNCH programs indicates that at least
90 of the participants on average achieved the outcomes
Leadership Scholars Program
The Leadership Scholars Program (LSP) was created in
2010 providing participants with opportunities to increase
their leadership competence through both curricular and
co-curricular activities The program focuses on developing
student leaders of remarkable character who seek to become
agents for transformative change on campus and in their
future professions and communities
Each year the program seeks to enroll a cohort of approximately 20
incoming students Over the past three years the cohort size has been
27 (class of 2018) 19 (2017) and 19 (2016) The cohort size fluctuates
based on how many students choose to accept the scholarship and
attend JCU with 35 scholarships offered from a pool of over 200
applicants
The 2014 JCU Commencement saw the first cohort of LSP students
complete their degrees From the entering cohort in fall of 2010 75 o
the students persisted through graduation When reviewing the reasonfor program participant attrition students most commonly leave to
transfer to another institution in order to pursue a degree not provided
by John Carroll (eg pharmacy musical theater) A less frequent reaso
for student attrition is that some participants struggle to ldquofind their
footingrdquo and struggle with their inability to be elected or selected for
a formal leadership position on campus (eg Student Union senator
Resident Assistant)
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Coordinate and enhance leadership development efforts by
gathering together a committee of professionals around campu
who provide related opportunities to students
bull Begin to measure levels of campus engagement among
commuter students in organizations and activities other than
those provided by commuter services
bull Convene a campus wide meeting to discuss issues and services
relevant to the matriculation and ongoing success of transfer
students
bull Develop electronic messages related to engagement
opportunities to distribute to first year students after the
first six weeks of the fall semester
bull Increase the number of first-year students of color whoparticipate in Tier 1 leadership development programs
bull Help to successfully transition a new co-director of the
Leadership Scholarship Program into hisher role in the progra
bull Develop a follow-up leadership development piece for LAUNCH
(for Leadership Always Undertake New Challenges) participant
after they have transitioned into their leadership roles
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Coming from a high school that focused on leadership andentrepreneurship the leadership development programs
were perfect for me The tiers were focused on self-
discovery and how to handle being on a team I got the chance to know
my strengths and weakness and also to discuss leadership in the worl
of comics Leadership is everywhere if I look for it My freshman year
would have been an entirely diff erent experience if it wasnrsquot for the
leadership programs
- Marie Keita rsquo18 Participant in Tiered Leadership Programs
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Major Facility and Equipment Upgrades Provide
Improved Fitness and Sport Experiences
The Department of Recreation coordinated a number of
renovations and equipment upgrades this past year that
improved student faculty staff and community membersrsquo
experience in our facilities The first major project was the
installation of new flooring in the Fitness Studio where cyclingclasses yoga Zumba and other activities are conducted
giving the space a safer refreshed and modern look
The Corbo Room Improvement Task Force created spring
2014 addressed two necessary improvements including
additional Corbo Room equipment and new flooring in
the cardio area Throughout spring and summer 2015 the
Johnson Natatorium lap pool and diving well were repainted
and re-coated along with a new ultraviolet water treatment
system A new electronic scoreboard was installed which
will certainly improve the competition experience for teams
coaches and fans
Club Sport Members Active in Competition and
Service to Others
There are club sport teams at John Carroll with over 200
student participants The teams include Rowing Field
Hockey Hockey Womenrsquos Basketball Menrsquos Rugby Sailing
Ultimate Frisbee Menrsquos Volleyball Water Polo and Womenrsquos
Volleyball Funded in part by the Student Activity Fee
students manage all operational aspects of club sports
including fundraising membership recruitment and retention
practice and competition scheduling and travel Team
members are also involved in service on a regular basisSome of the programs they support are the Labre Project
Cleveland Clinicrsquos Lerner Center for Autism Project Linus
St Malachis Lunch Program and numerous service projects
offered through JCUrsquos Center for Service and Social Action
Pilot Shadow Program of Intramural Student
Supervisors Shows Promise
The intramural (IM) employees interested in becoming IM
Student Supervisors participated in a new staff development
and training program in which they were paired up to
shadow current IM Student Supervisors during evening or
weekend IM competitions The purpose of this opportunityis to nurture professional development leadership skills and
staff camaraderie as well as to provide on-the-job training
in regards to the duties and responsibilities of an IM Student
Supervisor This shadowing experience allowed for IM staff
to self-identify if they felt prepared to apply for IM Student
Supervisor positions for next year In addition it provided
current supervisors the opportunity to teach others about
the knowledge and skills they utilize in their position The
Department of Recreation will continue to build on this
program in the future
DATA POINTS
Intramural sports
Intramural sports have continued to thrive and excel
offering opportunity for exercise camaraderie and
an environment for creating meaningful relationships
with peers A total of 1963 individuals participated in
intramural sports in 2014-2015 with 901 being unique
participants There were a total of 1620 males and 343
females who engaged in intramural sports In 2013-2014
there was a total of 1794 participants (1415 males and 379
females) engaged in intramural sports
First-year student participation increased by 36 (376
Unique Individuals 2013-2014 511 Unique Individuals 2014-
2015)
First-year student intramural
participation increased by 3636
421
1963 1620 343
INTRAMURAL SPORT PARTICIPANTS
AVERAGE CORBO FITNESSROOM VISITORS PER DAY
Fitness Offerings
There was a 25 increase in student and staff participation
in fitness activities with an average of 289 participants per
week in 2014-2015 in comparison to 232 average participants
per week in 2013-2014
A Pilates and Stretch and Strengthen class have been added
to the list of fitness classes Corbo Fitness Room participation
for the 2014-2015 academic year averaged 421 visitors per
day with the highest participation of 525 visitors per day In
2013-2014 the average visits per day was 398
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RECREATION
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LOOKING AHEAD
bull Improve orientation training and recognition
efforts for all student staff through the previously
implemented team model Update our student
development model through online offerings new
technology and improved leadership strategies to
stimulate growth and self-awareness
bull Collaborate with different departments on
late night programming health and wellness
initiatives and special events to better meet our
students needs interests and to increase student
engagement Focus these initiatives primarily
at first-year students as well as first-time users(those who may not typically utilize our facilities
or services)
bull Provide risk management training for Club Sports
and Building Supervisor staff Utilize John Carroll
and Northeast Ohio resources so as to better
equip staff for emergency action plans responding
to crisies and dealing effectively with conflict
bull Continue to work towards enhancing technology
resources related to daily operations marketing
of services and programs and departmental
communications assessment and evaluation
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Being involved in the Rec department allowed
me to have two supervisor roles These
roles allowed me to have a great deal of
responsibility I was well respected by my peers seen as
a leader on campus and this makes me very proud The
leadership skills I developed will be something I treasure
and will be very valuable to me as I move forward in my
career I learned that I am a strong leader who has the
ability to stand up to her peers even when it is tough I
learned what it means to love your work because I truly
loved working for this department I found that I am
inspired by people around me who have a tremendously
strong work ethic
I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to work for
the Rec department and I know that if I had not had this
opportunity that my time at Carroll would have never been
the same and I would have never grown as a person as
much as I didrdquo
- Kylie Brooks rsquo15 Club Sport Supervisor and Student
Building Supervisor
Working for Intramurals (IM) has given me the identity
that every student searches for when entering a new
experience It has given me the opportunity to take a
better look at who I am as a person and has given me the
opportunity to make lasting relationships with people
who I would have never met had I not worked for the
department Working for IMrsquos is not just a job for me it
gives me my place at JCU
This position teaches me how to be a leader how tomotivate people and how to be confident in various
situations I learn to lead by example everywhere I
go because a person is always representing the Rec
department no matter whatrdquo
- Greg Olenick rsquo16 Intramural Supervisor
10 200 PARTICIPANTS
CLUB SPORT TEAMS
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
University Community Celebrates the
Re-opening of Murphy Hall
The re-opening of Murphy Hall in August 2014 was a major
accomplishment The newly renovated building impressed Murphy
residents as well as alumni faculty and staff who toured the hall
after a number of ribbon-cutting ceremonies Murphy residents
reported that they appreciated the enhanced community and
study space Since many of the residents had lived in the ldquooldrdquo
Murphy they were especially impressed with the improved
lighting the updated bathrooms and the private sinks
While there were some minor complications in the re-opening
related to electricity heating and cooling windows and paint
the overall re-opening process was seamless and exciting The
cross-divisional collaboration that brought this renovation to
completion was tremendous and a source of great pride for
all who participated The Silver Level LEED certification that
was achieved was a great way to conclude the project
Red Carpet Rolled Out for First-Year Students onMove-In Day
It was exciting to open the 2014-2015 academic year with
one of the largest first-year classes in recent history It was
also the first year where students were living in truly social
cohort communities In order to continue the celebration of
the large first year class First-Year Move-In Day was enhanced
to welcome our students with excitement The feedback from
parents was overwhelmingly positive with many of them
thanking staff members for their energy and assistance
Invaluable to the success of the day was the help of the ROTC
cadets Their hard work and limitless energy helped immensely
Newly Developed Room Change Process Policy a Success
The development and implementation of the comprehensive
room change process policy was an achievement for the
Office of Residence Life (ORL) The policy was shared
widely with students ORL Staff and parents to allow for
transparency and clearer communication The policy also
supported Resident Assistants (RAs) and professional staff
members in having a standard point of reference and specific
procedures to follow
Resident Ministry Program Offerings Expand
In addition to the fall semester First-Year Retreat the
Resident Ministers collaborated with students to offer the
Journey Retreat in the spring semester as well as a ldquoRootsrdquo
overnight outdoor retreat to explore intentional living The
Murphy Mass returned to the Murphy Chapel with increased
attendance at both the Mass (average of 40+) and social
afterwards in the Murphy atrium
ORL Staff Recognized at Northeast Ohio Resident
Assistant Conference
The JCU RA delegation was recognized as the ldquoMost Spiritedrdquo at the
Northeast Ohio RA Conference at Baldwin Wallace University Several
Residence Life staff members presented at the conference with two
RA presenters receiving recognition as one of the ldquoTop 10rdquo programs
DATA POINTS
Number of Residential Students
YEAR FALL SPRING
2010-2011 1708 1661
2011-2012 1789 1734
2012-2013 1786 1724
2013-2014 1657 1606
2014-2015 1755 1676
Murphy Hall closed for renovation
Community Development Activities Sponsored by
Resident Assistants
YEAR TOTAL TOTAL PARTICIPANTS
2013-2014 615 6485
2014-2015 727 5181
After having smaller than projected numbers of rising junior
and senior students sign up to live on campus for the 2015-2016
academic year those currently living on campus were surveyed
to learn more about their decision to live off campus The seven
question survey was sent to 475 residents with a response rate of
21 The most significant findings were
bull The greatest factor impacting the decision to live off
campus was finances (45) This was followed closely
by wanting to experience something different than the
residence halls (22) and wanting a greater sense of
independence (21)
bull Monthly rent for the majority of respondents (67) is
$350-$400 per person every month The question did not
ask respondents to quantify what was included in rent
so there are some unknowns Only 15 of respondents
indicated a rent higher than $400 per person every month
bull The most popular month to sign a lease was March
(29) Prior to February when the 2015-2016 Housing
Information became available 53 of the respondents
had signed leases The other 47 of respondents signed
leases in February and March The earliest a lease was
signed was in September (1)
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RESIDENCE LIFE
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bull Including themselves students reported the number
of people who they will be living off-campus with
Four people (33) followed by five people (19)
three people (16) and six people (14)
bull 76 are planning to live in University Heights Shaker
Heights (13) and South Euclid (9) are the other
two cities with the most respondents
These findings will inform messaging and timing of
information about housing for upper-class students This
data also indicates the need to continue to look at the cost
of living on-campus and how the benefits are explained in
relationship to that cost
While these qualitative findings include only one part of the data
collected they still provide strong insight into the residential
experience The data supports the amount of time effort and
resources devoted to developing and strengthening community It
also supports several key learning goals for students who live on
campus The data also clearly demonstrates the concerns about
facilities that have been at the forefront of the work done this
year by the ORL All of these insights will be better informed once
the compilation and analysis of the quantitative data is complete
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Review of ORL structure and staffing
bull Expand knowledge of and competency in academic
processes and procedures to better inform future
collaborations
bull Enhance education around issues pertaining to respect
including but not limited to vandalism safety interpersonal
violence and relationships with non-residence life staff
members serving the residential communities
STUDENT PERSPECTIVES
This was my third year at John Carroll University
and my first year living on campus The amount
of care and concern that I received from my Area
Coordinator Adrian Tamas and all of the Murphy RAs was
amazing I never thought that I would feel that comfortable
away from home but because of the staff in Murphy Hall I
now call John Carroll University home Itrsquos been a wonderfu
year as a resident in Murphy and I cannot wait for my next
and final year Thank you for everythingrdquo
- Ghada Abu Shaweesh rsquo16 Resident
ldquoThree years ago I was a sophomore who lived with great
tension and anxiety I had not yet developed the courage to
grow into the leader who I wanted to be on campus Then I
was selected to be a Resident Assistant From that moment
on I was on a path that would allow me to grow and develop
into a leader on campus a man for others and the person
who I ultimately desired to become I am beyond thankful for
my time with Residence Life The professional staff alongwith my fellow staff members and residents have left their
marks on me I will forever remember the time wersquove spent
together the laughter wersquove shared the critical moments
that have pushed us outside of our comfort zones and the
relationships wersquove cultivated From the bottom of my heart
thank yourdquo
- John Barrett rsquo15 Senior Resident Assistant
81 1621 PARTICIPANTS
RESIDENCE SATISFACTION SURVEY RESPONSE RATE
The ORL staff created a survey focused on the following
areas satisfaction with RA satisfaction with residence hall
space cleanliness and processes assessment of ability to
sleep and study learning as a result of living in a residence
hall and overall satisfaction While the quantitative portions
of the survey are not yet compiled and analyzed the
qualitative data was compiled and reviewed The overall
response rate was approximately 81 of 1621 residents who
received the survey
Some of the key findings
bull Residents overwhelmingly responded that the most
important lesson skill or value learned this year was
about relationships with others Residents described
relationships with roommates learning to live in
community and how to deal with people who were
different Skills and lessons related to living independently
(time management responsibility and accountability)
were the second most frequent responses
bull The respondents most frequently cited that the best
part of their residential experience was related to the
people with whom they lived their roommate and
or floormates Other frequent responses included the
sense of community the RA and the convenience ofliving on campus
bull Cleanliness and other facility issues were the main
concerns that residents cited when asked about what
they would like to see improved about on-campus
living Other frequent responses included the dining
hall loudness of fellow floor members and both the
enforcement of and lack of enforcement of residence
hall policies
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
New Late Night Program Collaborations
Streak the Center programs were held during fall 2014 and spring
2015 to provide students with opportunities to gather together
and participate in a variety of social programs including arts and
crafts entertainment movies food recreation relaxation music
and more This large scale event was made possible through
cross-departmental collaboration between the Office of Student
Activities Student Union Programming Board (SUPB) Orientation
and Leadership Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion
Counseling Center Violence Prevention and Action Center
Residence Life Health Education and Promotion Student Health
and Wellness Center and Recreation This event attracted over
550 students each semester it was held
Infusion of Intergroup Dialogue within iLead Program
The Office of Student Activities (OSA) in collaboration with the
Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion incorporated the ldquoCommon
Groundrdquo workshop within the iLead student organization training
program iLead a day-long leadership training opportunity for
student organizations operates with the goal of providing student
leaders an understanding of the nuts and bolts of running a successful
organization on campus The ldquoCommon Gorundrdquo training facilitated
by staff who are Intergroup Dialogue facilitators and students
who have completed the Intergroup Dialogue class in the fall
provided education on discrimination and oppression Seventy-four
student organization leaders representing 64 organizations were in
attendance at this training Of those who attended 69 completed
program evaluations In the evaluation students were asked to
identify one creative way they could apply what they learned in the
workshop into their organization The results are as follows
bull 31 stated they could raise awareness through discussionor activity and 27 stated by maintaining awareness and
working to make a difference
bull Other responses included education through information
and diversifying organization membership
bull The top three areas students reported they learned more
about during their experience at iLead were dealing with
discrimination advertising and funding policies
Student Leader Team created for Late Night Programming
The OSA developed a team of student leaders tasked with
assisting in the planning promotion and implementation oflate night programming events sponsored through the Office
of Student Activities Leaders were chosen from the current
student programmers that were already active Expectations were
established and provided to SUPB By January 2015 SUPB was
required to plan a reoccurring late night program on campus every
Friday and Saturday during the academic year between the hours
of 10 pm and midnight
DATA POINTS
bull SUPB held 13 additional programs in 2014-2015 with
an increase of 51 more participants in comparison
to the 2013-2014 academic year (66 programs with
8437 attendants in 2013-2014 79 programs with 12787
attendants in 2014-2015) Programs which were added
include Rock Out Your Room Meet the Greeks Step
Afrika and more
bull Comedian Dave Coulier performed duringHomecoming this year and was attended by
approximately 1000 students
bull The fall semester Welcome Back Concert sponsored by
SUPB board attracted 600 additional participants in the
2014-2015 academic year (300 in 2013 ndash 2014 900 in
2014-2015)
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Conduct an assessment of our current large-scale
programming needs to obtain an accurate pulse on the
types of social late-night programming students needand want Explore collaboration opportunities with other
programming departments like Recreation Residence
Life and Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion for
this project
bull Work with departments in Student Affairs and across the
university to identify event attendance tracking software
options to better track event participation
bull Develop a template to help map the university learning
goals to the activities of SUPB and student organizations
in order to create a new assessment plan
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Irsquom the current president of the Paranormal
Research Group The Student Activities
Office has definitely impacted my overall
JCU experience in a positive way The office gave us
the opportunity to strengthen the bonds within our
organization I learned a lot of leadership strategies with
the officersquos help I learned how to manage and finance an
organization while maintaining the fun factor of what an
organization should be [Student Organizations are] so
important to have because [they] allow students to conn
to each other and their community The office off ers a
one of a kind experience here at Carroll and is crucial [fo
students] to get the most out of JCUrdquo
- Bryan Mersol rsquo17 Student Organization President
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Student Feedback Leads to Increased Physician Hours
Anecdotal feedback over the past several years suggested
the need to increase the hours and days of the week that
physicians would see patients in order to better meet
studentsrsquo busy schedules The Student Health and Wellness
Survey was administered and results clearly supported
this need In recent years physicians came to campus on
Mondays (25 hrs) and Thursdays (25 hrs) for a total of fivehours With the new contract physician hours were increased
to eight hours a week on Mondays (4 hrs) and Fridays (4
hrs) As a result physician visits increased by 43 (536
physicians visits in 2013-2014 and 767 in 2014-2015) and
students are very pleased with this improved service
HealthSpot Installation Provides Additional Care
Options for Students
John Carroll is the first college in the United States to provide
physician appointments through a computerized kiosk
called the HealthSpot This technology is at the forefront of
revolutionary high-quality medical care Students are put inface-to-face contact with a healthcare professional via video
screen The kiosk comes equipped with everything they
would need to perform a variety of remote treatments under
the supervision of an on-site medical professional Some of
the common ailments that are able to be addressed through
HealthSpot are Allergies cold and flu cough sinus infections
rashes fever sore throats and more With the installation of
this technology the SHWC is now able to provide students
with medical care five days a week Since November 2014 a
total of 21 students have utilized the HealthSpot
New Contract with Cleveland Clinic Saves Center $15000The SHWC entered into a new contract with the Cleveland
Clinic physicians in an effort to reduce costs With this new
contract and subsequent change in physicians over $15000
in was saved in comparison to last year
Nurses Utilize Brief Motivational Interview Training to
Identify and Intervene with At-risk Students
To properly screen for and address high-risk behaviors in
students visiting the SHWC nurses participated in brief
motivational interview training Motivational interviewing
(MI) supports health behavior change by helping individuals
explore and resolve their ambivalence about change without
evoking resistance MI techniques can be incorporated into
routine patient care Additionally an MI screening form was
completed by 719 students during the spring 2015 semester
Students who screened positive for high-risk behaviors were
engaged in a brief motivational interview with a nurse and
received information to help strengthen their motivation to
change those unhealthy behaviors in order to achieve their
optimum level of wellness
DATA POINTS
The SHWC saw a 7 increase in unique individuals in 2014-2015 and
an overall increase of 10 in the total number of client visits (which
covers all SHWC services) Flu and allergy injections were both up
this year by 21 and 31 respectively
2013-2014 2014-2015
Client Visits 3133 3451
Unique Individuals 1228 1320
Physicians Visits 536 767
Van Runs 270 242
Nutritional Visits 185 123
Sent to Area Health Centers 103 202
STDHIV Clinic 84 46
Gynecological Visits 25 39
Travel Clinic Visits 93 62
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Explore options for obtaining an electronic medical
record program
bull Increase awareness and visibility of the HealthSpot as an
alternative quality health care treatment
bull Support the Universityrsquos learning goals and collaborate
with the student health and wellness group by developing
programs to promote students to be self-health advocates
based on data from the National Collegiate Health
Assessment survey
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working at the Health Center was the first job
I received on campus and it has become like a
second home to me I have had the opportunity to
learn about diff erent privacy policies and how they work in
a college setting as well as bits and pieces about the medical
field coupled with great experience along the way This
department provides students with the care they need to
continue to do well in other areas at JCU by making sure they
get the best care possible and allowing students to share their
problems in all realms of the health world whether physical
or mental They make it possible for all students to feel and
perform their best during their time at JCUrdquo
- Anna Lawler rsquo16 Work Study employee
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Opening of Relaxation Room
Research on college campuses demonstrates that stress
is the number one impediment for academic performance
and overall well-being Therefore the University Counseling
Center (UCC) collaborated with the Grasselli Library in
developing the Relaxation Room located in the Learning
Commons The room provides students with a quiet
welcoming space to learn about and practice a variety of
research-based mind and body stress-reduction techniques
It includes
bull A state-of-the-art massage recliner
bull Guided relaxation audio recordings
bull Computer-based biofeedback programs
bull Psycho-educational books and handouts
bull Yoga mats and meditation rugs
Students can use the Relaxation Roomrsquos resources by signing
up for specific time slots Individual consultation is also
provided for the biofeedback program so students can use itto its fullest potential
Outreach Initiativesrsquo Message is that Help is lsquoWithin
Reachrsquo at the UCC
A programmatic and marketing theme was developed for all
community outreach initiatives titled ldquoWithin Reachrdquo This
past year a total of 22 outreach initiatives offered under
this new marketing theme were offered to students faculty
and staff Programs focused on increasing awareness of
mental health issues among college students and promoting
help-seeking behavior One of the most successful programs
was a dinner and movie night featuring a speaker from theNational Alliance on Mental Illness with over 80 students in
attendance as well as several faculty and staff
Installation of Titanium Scheduling Software
For many years the UCC has used a paper system to collect
and reference student information when visits occur The new
database system Titanium allows the staff to electronically
store student records and access them quickly when
needed This technological solution is critically necessary
in streamlining operations to allow for a seamless client
experience for the students and a more effective working
environment for the UCC staff
DATA POINTS
Total Counseling Services Overall
A total of 254 students received counseling services for the
2014-2015 academic year (4 less students from 2013-2014)
Out of those students 649 (165) were female and 351
(89) were male The highest percentage of students seen
were freshmen at 265 (67) which is consistent with the
2013-2014 year
Most common reasons students visited the UCC in 2014-2015
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Provide staff orientation and training for new UCC
employees (interim director full-time counselor part-
time counselor) and trainees (two doctoral interns one
masterrsquos intern and one psychiatry resident)
bull Continue the implementation of Titanium Scheduling
Software and fully transition to electronic records
bull Expand outreach programming through the Relaxation
Room and the Within Reach event series
of visits are related to anxiety
(53 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to depression
(14 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to academics
(41 Decrease from 13-14)
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
I have had a wonderful experience with the
UCC and have encouraged other friends
who are struggling to go there too No
part of my experience has been negative and I look
forward to my sessions In the short time I have been
going I feel that I have already made tremendous
improvements My only suggestion for improving the
center is to continue to inform students of its resources
and how valuable it can berdquo
- Anonymous student UCC Satisfaction Survey
874
585
348
254 TOTAL STUDENTS THAT RECEIVEDCOUNSELING SERVICES
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Interpersonal Violence Reporting Increase
The Violence Prevention and Action Center (VPAC)
experienced a substantial increase in the amount of time
advocating for survivors of interpersonal violence along with
the total number of students reporting interpersonal violence
incidents in the 2014-2015 academic year These increases
indicate that the awareness of issues related to interpersonal
violence and the need for bystanders to identify and createempathy with those suffering has most likely increased as well
Large-scale Bystander Intervention Training
Conducted with 638 Rising Sophomores
In collaboration with the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
Recovery Resources Residence Life Dean of Students Office
and Health Promotion and Wellness the VPAC Coordinator
successfully conducted Bystander intervention Training
for 638 rising sophomore students Of those 638 students
46 were male and 54 female This training was made
mandatory as a part of the housing selection process
The purpose of this training was to teach students the
concept of bystander intervention A bystander is anyone
who observes an emergency or a situation in which it is
likely that someone could use help Bystander intervention
programs teach people to overcome their resistance to
checking in and helping out These programs have been
found to be very helpful on college campuses to thwart
sexual assault abusive alcohol consumption concerns about
suicide depression and eating disorders
Students also learn how to identify a continuum of
inappropriate sexual behaviors through experiential
activities designed to create empathy with those who have
experienced sexual or dating violence At the end of the
training students develop skills to intervene as a bystander
and make a commitment to intervene before during and
after an incident of sexual or dating violence
Peer Health Advocate Program Exceeds
Membership Goals
One of the VPACrsquos goals this year was to train 10 Peer
Health Advocates by April 2015 Peer Health Advocates are
tasked with educating the campus on a gamut of topics
associated with interpersonal violence including bullying
dating and relationship violence and more This goal was
met and exceeded in January 2015 when a total of 18 Peer
Health Advocates were trained An additional 10 Peer Health
Advocates were trained by Alex Leslie of the Cleveland Rape
Crisis Center in March 2015 ndash for a total of 38 Advocates Peer
Health Advocates facilitated three interpersonal violence
presentations to the following groups of student leaders
Fraternity and sorority new members Panhellenic Council
and participants in the LAUNCH leadership program a core
leadership training for students in prominent leadership
positions on campus
DATA POINTS
Educational Programming
Forty-two educational programs were provided to 1639 individuals
in fall 2014 covering topics such as alcohol sex and consent healthy
relationships and more Seventeen trainings were provided to 777
individuals in spring 2015 covering similar topics When comparing
to the previous year 51 more programs were held in 2014-2015
(39 programs 2013-2014 59 programs 2014-2015) and 40 more
individuals attended these programs (1731 2013-2014 2416 2014-2015)
Bystander Intervention Training
Participants who completed bystander intervention training
completed a survey developed by Recovery Resources to collect
demographic information as well as information related to bystander
behavioral intent and problem gambling knowledge Questions
measured behavioral intent and gambling knowledge Results of this
survey revealed
89
88
92
93
of participants reported feeling a sense of
responsibility to intervene in issues of substance
use sexual violence and mental health problems
of students understand the obstacles to
intervene in these issues
of students plan to use the skills they learned
from the training in the future
of students reported at least one action that they
planned on taking after the training
LOOKING AHEADbull Hire train and supervise a graduate assistant to assist
with programming and outreach initiatives that focus on
interpersonal violence and bystander intervention
bull Develop a new brand for the Violence Prevention and Action
Center including a new logo and brochure
bull Co-teach AR274 Peer Health Advocate Seminar created to
educate ten Peer Health Advocates
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working with Coordinator of the VPAC this the past year
has been a true joy I learned a variety of skills and about
several topics such as bystander intervention signs of
an abusive relationship substance abuse and how to help someone
in a crisis By the end of my senior year I was gave presentations on
my own to students around campus Working with VPAC has made
me a well-rounded student with a large desire to help others in any
way that I can She taught me to be an eff ective presenter and to be a
leader on campus The skills I learned will not only benefit me in my
future career but as a better member in societyrdquo
- Gina Paolini rsquo15 Peer Health Advocate
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KINGS OF THE OAC
A major trophy returned to JCUs campus for the first
time since the 2003-04 school year
John Carrolls all-around effort on the mens side earned the
Blue Streaks the OAC Mens All-Sports Trophy It was the fifth
time in program history John Carroll earned this prestigious
trophy The Men of Carroll finished with 83 points besting
second-place Mount Union who turned in 8025 points
A BUNDLE OF HONORS
Mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik might need to
build a new trophy case for all of his 2014-15 honors
The midfielder was named the 2014 Capital One Academic
All-Americareg of the Year for Division III mens soccer The
honor gave Potocnik his second-straight Capital One
Academic All-Americareg honor having been a second-team
selection in 2013 He became just the second Blue Streak to
earn this prestigious honor joining Mackenzie Griffin (softball
2013) This honor was just the tip of the iceberg for one of
the top players in JCU mens soccer history
Potocnik was one of six student-athletes nationally to be a
part of Northwestern Mutuals Inspiring Potential float in
the Tournament of Rosesreg Rose Parade
In addition Potocnik earned D3soccercom All-America
NSCAAContinental Tire All-Region All-Ohio All-OAC and
Academic All-OAC accolades Finally Potocnik was JCUs
male recipient of the Clyde Lamb Award given to the top
graduating male and female student-athletes at each of the
10 OAC institutions
HISTORY IN THE MAKING
John Carrolls mens tennis team celebrated a program
first this year The Blue Streaks made their first-ever
NCAA Tournament appearance
John Carroll qualified with a 5-4 win over Otterbein in the
championship match of the OAC Tournament John Carroll
would go on to beat Franciscan in the first round of the
NCAA Tournament before bowing out to Kenyon
The Blue Streaks had won five OAC titles prior but the OAC did
not have an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament until recently
NCAA APPEARANCESIn addition to the mens tennis team John Carroll
had three teams and seven individuals qualify for the
NCAA National Championship fields
JCUs football team made its second-straight NCAA
appearance John Carroll rolled past Centre 63-28 in the
first round and held on for a 14-12 win over Wheaton (Ill)
in the second round The Blue Streaks bowed out in the
quarterfinals with a 36-28 loss to the Purple Raiders
The mens basketball team earned its 13th-ever NCAA
Tournament bid The program earned a bid for the first timesince 2010 The womens basketball team earned its second-
straight and second-overall bid to the NCAA Tournament
field
Individually senior Dan Mirman repeated as an All-American
at 149 pounds for wrestling He became JCU wrestlings 106th
All-American Mirman had plenty of company at the NCAA
Wrestling National Championship as seniors Terner Gott and
Todd Gaydosh gave the Blue Streaks three competitors for
the first time since 2005
John Carroll had three members of the cross country team
qualify for the NCAA National Championships in seniorTadhg Karski sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson It marked the first time since 2004 that the
Blue Streaks sent three runners to the cross country NCAA
National Championship Senior Nick Williams qualified for
the NCAA Indoor Track and Field National Championships in
the 60m hurdles while senior Rocky Mitolo qualified for the
NCAA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships in
the shot put
ALL-AMERICANS
Brian Potocnik and Dan Mirman had plenty of company in the
All-American department
Football senior Aramis Greenwood was the most decorated
student-athlete when it came to All-American honors The
wide receiver made the prestigious AFCA Division III All-
America team becoming the first Blue Streak to do so since
2008 and just the eighth overall He would go on to garner
third team honors on the AP Little All-America Team and
honorable mention D3footballcom honors
In all four football players earned All-American honors with
junior offensive lineman Anthony Latina senior linebacker
Kevin Cope and senior quarterback Mark Myers earning
honors from D3footballcom
Senior right-hander Drew Doring earned second team
All-America honors from D3baseballcom and the ABCA
Rawlings He became the first JCU pitcher to earn All-
America honors since 1985
Sophomore Katlyn Spahar was accorded honorable mention
WBCA Division III All-America accolades for her outstanding
performance on the hardwood
INDIVIDUALSTEAMS
4QUALIFIED FOR NCAA NATIONAL
CHAMPIONSHIP FIELDS7
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ATHLETIC HIGHLIGHTS
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RIDING OFF INTO THE SUNSET
An era came to a close this school year as Kerry Volkmann
retired after being the mentor of the John Carroll wrestling
program since 1987
The Hall of Fame coach guided his charges to two national
titles and 47 All-American honors He started the year
winning his 300th dual match in the seasons opening
weekend with a 34-11 win over Niagara County Community
College at the Bob Del Rosa Duals
Over 200 former wrestlers football players coaches
teammates friends and fans of the JCU wrestling program
celebrated Volkmanns legacy in his last home dual
400 AND COUNTING
The OAC mens basketball 400-club inducted
its fifth member this year
John Carroll mens basketball head coach Mike Moran won
his 400th game at JCU with a 97-78 win over Ohio Northern
on December 10
Moran who just completed his 23rd year at JCU entered
the season 35th amongst active Division III coaches in total
wins He now ranks fourth all-time in wins amongst OAC
mens basketball coaching greats
In April Moran was honored by the GCBCA as the recipient
of the Dennis Lustig Golden Deeds Award for his long-time
contributions to basketball in the Cleveland-area
CENTURY MARK
A third coaching milestone occurred for JCUs coaches
this year Mens soccer head coach Hector Marinaro earned
his 100th win with a 3-0 shutout over Muskingum on senior
night
OAC TEAM SUCCESS
John Carroll celebrated a wide-array of achievements
at the team level within the OAC
The mens tennis team won its first OAC title since 2006
John Carroll earned a share of the regular-season crown
before edging Otterbein 5-4 in the championship match of
the OAC Tournament
The mens soccer team was unbeaten in the OAC regular-
season It marked the fifth undefeated and untied regular-
season by an OAC institution since 1984
On the mens side John Carroll had a slew of second-place
OAC finishes The football cross country and indoor track amp
field teams all captured solo possession of second-place in
the OAC The mens basketball and baseball teams tied for
second in their respective regular seasons
Mike Moran won
his 400th game
Menrsquos tennis team
won its first OAC
title since 2006
Hector Marinaro
earned his 100th w
Womens lacrosse
made its long-awai
debut
On the womens side the Blue Streaks volleyball team
returned to the championship match of the OAC Tournament
for the first time since 1995 The womens swimming amp diving
team was undefeated in OAC regular-season dual meets
OAC INDIVIDUAL SUCCESS
John Carroll had 10 individuals earn OAC titles
The womens swimming and diving team led the way with
seven Sophomore Margaret Zagrobelny junior Lindsey Fano
freshman Anne Crowley and senior Victoria Watson led the
way earning OAC gold in the 400-medley relay Watson
would go on to capture first in the 200-freestyle and as part
of the 400-free relay Fano would capture an individual title
in the 100-breast Watson was joined by freshman Megan
Hawk sophomore Amanda Casamatta and senior Katii
Sheffield on the OAC-champion 400-free relay
Senior Rocky Mitolo (shot put) and junior Adam North (long
jump) earned first-place finishes at the outdoor track amp field
championship
Senior Dan Mirman rounded out the titles taking first at
149-pounds in wrestling
THE INAUGURATION
The womens lacrosse team made its long-awaited debut
After having to outlast Clevelands winter weather the Blue
Streaks turned in a 20-10 win over Houghton on February 28
The team would go on to finish 10-5 and earn the No 2 seed
in the OAC Tournament
STELLAR COACHING
John Carroll is blessed with stellar coaching for its
student-athletes Two Blue Streak coaches were
recognized by their peers this year
Laura Rodeffer was named the OAC Volleyball Coach of the
Year She continues to have her Blue Streaks on the rise
Rodeffers team turned in a 23-7 record in 2014 and were in
the hunt for the OAC regular-season title until the last week
of the season
Shaun Keenan earned OAC Mens Tennis Coach of the Year
honors for helping guide the mens tennis team to one of the
best seasons in program history
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AMONG THE BEST IN THE
REGION AND OHIO
John Carroll had 29 student-athletes earn All-Region honors
while 17 added All-Ohio honors for the year
Baseball senior Drew Doring led the way The senior right-
hander was tabbed as the 2015 Mid-East Regional Pitcher of
the Year by both D3baseballcom and ABCARawlings
Note In elect sports it is possible to earn multiple All-Region and All-Ohio
honors so each student-athlete was counted once per sport they played
Additionally some sports do not have All-Region or All-Ohio honors
OAC MAJOR AWARD
WINNERS - PLAYERS
JCUs student-athletes were amongst the best in the
conference with six players taking home major awards
from the OAC
John Carroll had a trio of players on honors for their stellar
play on the pitch Senior Brian Potocnik was the Mens SoccerMidfielder of the Year while junior teammate Jimmy Mattina
was the Mens Soccer Defender of the Year On the womens
side senior Haley McDonald took home Goalkeeper of the
Year accolades
On the diamond senior Drew Doring was the Kent Tekulve
Pitcher of the Year He was the first JCU hurdler to earn this
honor since Luke Adkins in 2004
On the gridiron junior Kevin Cope was named the Gene
Slaughter Most Outstanding Linebacker It was the second-
straight year JCU has taken home the conferences top
linebacker honor On the hardwood sophomore KatlynSpahar gave JCU back-to-back Helen Ludwig Player of the
Year accolades
ALL-OAC HONORS
John Carroll had 136 student-athletes earn All-OAC
honors this year
Football led the way with a school-record 20 selections The
Blue Streaks picked up 22 honors from the outdoor track
and field teams with 12 from the men and 10 on the womens
side Mens indoor track and field (nine) baseball (eight) and
womens swimming and diving (eight) rounded out the top six
Note Each member of the swimming and diving team earning All-
OAC honors was counted once Each member of the track and field
team earning All-OAC honors was counted once for cross country
once for indoor and once for outdoor
HITTING THE BOOKS
As mentioned earlier mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik was
named the Capital One Academic All-Americareg of the Year for
Division III mens soccer He had an abundance of company as
numerous Blue Streaks really buckled down in the classroom
Football senior safety Brody Zangaro earned second team
Capital One Academic All-Americareg honors for the second
straight year On the district level Potocnik Zangaro and
baseball junior right-hander Aaron Lapaglia earned Capital
One Academic All-District accolades
Wrestling sophomore Sal Corrao and senior Todd Gaydosh
earned NWCA Scholar All-American honors Womens
swimming and diving junior Lindsey Fano was a CSCAA
Individual Scholar All-American Cross country senior Nicki
Bohrer sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson were named USTFCCCA All-Academic honorees
for cross country Rounding out the honors were seven
members of the softball team who all earned NFCA Scholar-
Athlete distinctions
Potocnik and softball senior right-hander Rachel Byrnes were
JCUs recipients of the Clyde Lamb Awards
Additionally 83 student-athletes were honored with
Academic All-OAC honors
Note Select honors from the Capital One Academic All-Americareg
program have not been released yet
83 STUDENT983085ATHLETES WERE HONORED
WITH ACADEMIC ALL983085OAC HONORS
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VISIONJohn Carroll University will graduate individuals of intellect and
character who lead and serve by engaging the world around them
and around the globe
MISSIONAs a Jesuit Catholic university John Carroll inspires individuals to excel
in learning leadership and service in the region and in the world
CORE VALUES
The Universityrsquos core values include a commitment to
learning in order to create
bull An environment of inquiry which embraces Jesuit
Catholic education as a search for truth where faith and
reason complement each other in learning In pursuit of
our educational mission the University welcomes the
perspectives and participation in our mission of faculty
staff students and alumni of all faiths and of no faith
bull A rigorous approach to scholarship that instills in our
graduates the knowledge eloquence sensitivity and
commitment to embrace and to live humane values
bull A campus committed to the intellectual spiritual
emotional and physical development of each student
bull An inclusive community where differing points of view
and experience are valued as opportunities for mutual
learning
bull A culture of service and excellence that permeates
every program and office
bull A commitment to sharing our gifts in service to each
other and the community
bull A campus that responds to demographic economic
and social challenges
bull An appreciation that our personal and collective
choices can build a more just world
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
The following initiatives are essential to the University
being recognized as a center of learning and service
bull Create a diverse community of faculty staff alumni
and friends dedicated to advancing the Universityrsquos
vision mission and core values
bull Create a learning community of outstanding teacher-scholars characterized by the commitment to
student achievement
bull Create a talented cohort of service-oriented staff
committed to achieving and being recognized as a
center of learning and service
bull Recruit enroll retain and graduate a talented
diverse student body prepared for todayrsquos global
reality and committed to learning leadership and
service that will engage the world
bull Secure resources necessary to foster an
extraordinary learning experience and promote John
Carrollrsquos mission as a Jesuit Catholic university
bull Assist in responding to demographic economic and
social challenges in our region in order to support
investment and employment opportunities and build
confidence in our shared future
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Addressing Title IX and Campus SaVE Act
Through weekly meetings with the JCU Police Department
(JCUPD) the Violence Prevention and Action Center
Coordinator (VPAC) the Associate Dean of Students and the
Title IX Coordinator there has been increased communicationregarding Title IX procedures and practices The Dean of
Students Office (DOS) has seen an increase in the number
of students reporting incidents of interpersonal violence
leading to resolution through the conduct process Two
significant changes to the conduct process include allowing
parents and attorneys to serve as advisors and having the
VPAC Coordinator serve as a confidential reporter
Supporting Student Success with
Academic Colleagues
Through collaborative efforts and the implementation of
best practices the DOS was able to accomplish a number
of projects and goals to support student success Fr Bernie
McAniff SJ continued to teach Freshman Year Seminar and
AR 120 Purpose and Place Exploring Campus Community
and Self Dr Sherri Crahen continued to serve as Chair of the
CARE Team and collaborated with Dr Maryclaire Moroney
Assistant Provost for Academic Advising and Student
Success and Dr Anne Kugler Associate Academic Vice
President for Faculty Development and Summer Programs
to create the ldquoGuide to Responding to Students in Distressrdquo
as well as a one page reference titled ldquoSupporting Student
Success Networkrdquo
EMT Pilot Training Program
Collaborations at JCU and with the Cleveland Clinic resulted
in an on-campus EMT Training for students The DOS worked
with JCUPD JCU EMS Dr Kathy Lee Director Pre-Health
Professions Program Cleveland Clinic EMS and Dr George
Lewindowski Physician in Residence to develop a pilot
program providing EMT training to students interested in
serving as volunteers with JCU EMS Prior to school starting in
August 2015 an intensive 150 hour three week course will be
offered to 14 pre-identified students Depending on the pilot
programrsquos success consideration will be given in the future tooffer students academic credit for this training
STUDENTS ATTENDED
2874 54 MASSES
39 DECREASE
in drug violations
Bystander Intervention Training Provided to
638 Rising Sophomores
The DOS partnered with Recovery Resources Cleveland Rape
Crisis Center Office of Residence Life VPAC Coordinator
Health Educator and Communications Coordinator to
implement bystander intervention training to 638 rising
sophomores prior to their participation in the housing lottery
Sophomores completed
Bystander Intervention Training
OUTREACH SERVICES
Providing compassionate and timely pastoral care to students
in need is at the heart of Fr Bernie McAniffrsquos work as the
Assistant Dean of Students This past year Fr Berniersquos
personal meetings with students have increased by 20 from
99 in 2013-2014 to 125 in 2014-2015 Additionally Fr Bernie
celebrated 54 Masses attended by 2874 students revived the
Knightsrsquo of Columbus a 30 member student organization
and was recognized as Advisor of the Year for his efforts by
Student Union Sadly four JCU students passed away since
June 2014 Fr Bernie provided pastoral counseling for each of
these studentsrsquo families and JCU friends as well as for students
who were hospitalized with serious health conditions
DATA POINTS
Conduct Violation Overview
From the previous academic year there was a 27 overall
increase in conduct violations Despite a downward trend over
the past several years in alcohol violations this year saw a
19 increase Whereas last year saw a 37 increase in drug
violations this year showed a 39 decrease There was an
increase in violations of the Interpersonal Violence Policy (9
violations in 2013-2014 and 16 violations in 2014-2015) The
DOS believes this increase in reporting and violations is largely
due to the hiring of a Title IX Coordinator and two significant
changes to the conduct process allowing parents and638
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DEAN OF STUDENTS
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LOOKING AHEAD
bull Continue to identify and recommend appropriate
action steps related to Title IX and the federal
guidelines within the Campus SaVE Act
bull Develop and implement the DOS Risk Audit
Action Plan
bull Foster relationships and work collaborativelywith new academic leaders to identify and
remove obstacles from studentsrsquo ability to thrive
academically and socially at John Carroll
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
It feels like yesterday that I was just
starting and here I am having my
last day of work and classes for my
freshman year I just wanted to thank the Dean
of Students Office for allowing me to work
with such a great group of individuals Each
time I go into work I am excited to see what the
day holds I appreciate all the time eff ort and
patience the staff in the Office have put into
teaching me I cannot wait to work again with
you all next yearrdquo
- Toren Bakula lsquo18 Work Study employee
735
64
79
71of respondents took
responsibility for
their actions
of respondents
clearly defined
who influenced
their decision
clearly identified
who was impacted
by their behavior
85
were able to articulate
the character of the
person they are trying
to become
respondents did not
have another violation
after submitting the
reflection
attorneys to serve as advisors during the hearing process and
having the VPAC Coordinator serve as a confidential reporter
Fifty-three students (39 men 14 women) found responsible
for student conduct violations were asked to complete a
reflection exercise as part of their sanctions The reflection
questions were aimed to measure three learning goals
Student violators will
1) Acknowledge that their actions impact the
community
2) Recognize that they have options available to them
when making decisions about their behavior
3) Act in accordance with the universityrsquos expectations
for their behavior
Here were the key findings
STUDENT
CONDUCT
VIOLATIONS 14 39
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Revitalizing Inter-Fraternity Council through
Engaged Leaders
The main goal this past year was to attract elect and
develop engaged fraternity leaders to commit to the
redevelopment of the Inter-Fraternity Council (IFC) IFC is
the governing body of the four international fraternitieshere at John Carroll Prior to elections the Fraternity
Sorority Advisor (FSA) engaged fraternity leaders in many
conversations regarding the need to revitalize IFC on campus
and how it can have a positive impact on the growth
strength and reputation of their community
New IFC executive board officers were elected for 2015 Their
leadership positive attitude commitment to IFC and to inter-
fraternal brotherhood synergy and accountability has been
key in the rebirth of IFC They have accomplished many goals
in just the few months they have been in office such as
bull IFC by-laws were completely updated through aninter-fraternal and representative committee
bull IFC executive board members engaged fraternity
leaders in a discussion on the mission and vision of
IFC and what role each fraternity and member holds
in its success
bull Addressed the need for fraternities to go beyond
philanthropy to service by partnering with Clevelandrsquos
Domestic Violence and Childrsquos Advocacy Center
bull IFC made inroads with all the chapters in terms of
changing the emphasis of doing only what is best for
my fraternity to doing what is best for all fraternitiesandor Greek community
Sororities Improve Governance within
Panhellenic Association
The JCU College Panhellenic Association is the governing
body of the five international sororities here at JCU Chi
Omega Gamma Phi Beta Kappa Alpha Theta Kappa
Delta and Kappa Kappa Gamma This past year the FSA
provided significant advising and education to chapter and
Panhellenic leaders on the proper operations of a Panhellenic
Association Outgoing and incoming Panhellenic executive
board officers exhibited great enthusiasm patience andadaptability through some changes to improve democratic
processes learn about NPC unanimous agreements policies
and best practices and how their own national organizations
support and are connected to NPC
Greek Week Refocuses on Universityand Fraternal Mission and Values
The fraternity and sorority community members were
challenged to reflect on the purpose of Greek Week based
on the common values stated in JCUrsquos and fraternity and
sorority lifersquos mission statements leadership character
academic excellence service and friendship Based on
these reflections it was determined that past behaviors
during Greek Week more often than not did not support
mission and values of fraternity and sorority life nor JCUrsquos
To restore integrity to the community and to align Greek
Week events with the values of our fraternal and JCU
community significant changes were made
Changes made included
bull significantly reduce the number of events and
days of competitive events
bull plan activities that showcase the values of inter
national fraternities and sororities
bull no overall winners of Greek Week
General feedback from fraternity and sorority members
was that they really enjoyed Greek Week Many
commented on how they didnrsquot feel stressed out
or too exhausted to participate fully in their normalresponsibilities such as going to class turning in class
assignments taking tests going to work fulfilling service
hours working in the lab etc They also commented on
how ldquofun and laid backrdquo events seemed to be and how
the lack of focus on competition allowed for all members
to not get entangled in disagreements as in yearrsquos past
Resolution of Risk Management Concerns
at Off-Campus Establishment
The FSA worked with the Office of Legal Affairs Student
Activities and the JCUPD to address risk management
issues related to social events at a popular localestablishment at which alcohol is served Through
collective efforts the establishment agreed to resolve
our concerns and to follow all of JCUrsquos risk management
policies for student events with alcohol A new contract
is currently being drafted for any student organization
seeking to hold an event with alcohol at this location
505 333 172
FRATERNITY AND SORORITY MEMBERS
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FRATERNITY amp SORORITY
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DATA POINTSGreek participants in
bystander intervention training142
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working closely with our advisor I have been
able to accomplish great things With her
knowledge of Greek and Student Aff airs she has
been very helpful in providing information for us as student
leaders and John Carroll students overall I learn something
new every day from her She teaches me how to strengthen
my leadership skills as well as how to be a better student I
know whenever I have a question about anything she will be
there for me She has really taught me how to hone in on myskills and excel at my position
This department is so important to me because I live and
breathe Greek Life being President of Panhellenic The
department has taught me to not only care about myself and
my own sorority but take a step back and appreciate each
of the chapters what they have to off er and each of their
membersrsquo opinions Hopefully we can continue to grow our
community and our presence on campus to create a positive
image of fraternity and sorority liferdquo
- Alexandra Bernitt rsquo16 President Panhellenic Association
PARTICIPATION DATA
bull A total of 142 fraternity and sorority members
participated in bystander intervention training
hosted by the Violence Prevention and Action
Center Health Promotion and Wellness and
the JCU Police Department
bull Total number of participants who participated
in Lip Sync Over 1100
bull Greek Week raised $3500 for the Greater
Cleveland Fisher House Campaign
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Provide leadership development opportunities that
prepare fraternity and sorority members to lead in
their individual organizations the Panhellenic andInterfraternity Councils as well as the greater JCU
community
bull Create a fraternity and sorority community committed
to JCUrsquos Jesuit and Catholic mission and identity and
to their common interfraternal mission and values
bull Educate fraternity and sorority members
especially key organizational leaders in areas of
risk management and liability to promote holistic
membership development
65 CHI OMEGA
66 GAMMA PHI BETA
68 KAPPA ALPHA THETA
69 KAPPA DELTA
65 KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA
4 0 BETA THETA PI
32 DELTA TAU DELTA
35 LAMBDA CHI ALPHA
65 SIGMA PHI EPSILON
SORORITIES
FRATERNITIES
$3500 RAISED FOR THE GREATERCLEVELAND FISHER HOUSE
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Participated in Bystander intervention Training
of Rising Sophomores
The Health Promotion and Wellness coordinator collaborated
with the Violence Prevention and Action Center Coordinator
Residence Life Dean of Students and Recovery Resources
to educate 638 rising sophomores on bystander intervention
This training was made mandatory for all rising sophomoresas a part of the 2015-2016 housing selection process
Provided Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention
for College Students (BASICS)
The goal of BASICS is to reduce risky behaviors and harmful
consequences of alcohol abuse Based on an interview with
and questionnaires filled out by the student regarding their
drinking behaviors objective feedback is provided by a
trained BASICS professional This program is offered to JCU
students who either violate the Student Code of Conduct or
want to explore their alcohol and drug use This year a total
of 51 students were referred for this intervention resulting in
a 150 increase from the 2013-2014 year Of those students
who received BASICS interventions
Peer Health Advocate Program Expanded
to Better Meet Student Needs
The coordinator trained 23 Peer Health Advocates (PHAs)
this past academic year The training focused on programdevelopment and execution as well as the skills knowledge
and attitudes necessary to be an effective peer advocate
PHAs facilitate programs for and with students in the
residence halls student organizations classrooms athletic
teams and more They also staff the Resource Room at the
Student Health and Wellness Center Additional expectations
for PHAs include
bull Executing interactive positive fun and non-
judgmental programming
bull Creating awareness of health topics affecting JCU
students through such means as posters social mediacampaigns newsletters Carroll News editorials public
service announcements one-on-one interactions
tabling at health education initiatives and general
availability for program participation
bull Helping students find long-term and appropriate
on and off-campus resources to support healthy
behaviors by making referrals for at-risk students
to the appropriate professionals These resources
included Health Education Residence Life Counseling
Center Health Services Violence Prevention Action
Center JCU Police Department etc
bull Participating in ongoing training on a wide variety
of health and wellness topics and assist with the
facilitation of bi-weekly Wellness in the Stacks
programming in the Library Learning Commons
Approval of AR274 A Peer Health Advocate Seminar
This past spring JCUrsquos Public Health Committee officially
approved AR 274 It will be offered for the first time in fall
2015 This course was specifically developed to provide an
academic anchor to the leadership training and development
of the Peer Health Advocates and to provide them the
necessary resources skills and information to assist theirpeers in a successful undergraduate experience Students will
learn about various health topics affecting college students
as well as program design and implementation
92
58
54
33
100
exceeded the number of alcoholic drinks
consumed the last time they partied or
socialized compared to the overall JCU
student population
overestimated the amount of alcohol
that a typical JCU student consumes
did something they later regretted
50 forgot where they were or what
they did and 25 got in trouble with
the police within the last 12 months as a
consequence of drinking
felt overwhelmed by all they had to do
and 25 felt sad within the past 2 weeks
of those seen were referred to on-campus
resources including the University
Counseling Center Violence Preventionand Action Center andor academic deans
(compared to NCHA data 2013)
23Peer Health Advocates (PHAs)were trained this past academic year
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HEALTH AND WELLNESS
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DATA POINTS
What We Know Data on First-Year Studentsrsquo
Alcohol Consumption
We have completed our eighth year of collecting information
regarding alcohol consumption of first-year students through
AlcoholEdu AlcoholEdu incorporates the latest evidence-
based prevention methods to create a highly personalized
on-line education user experience that inspires students to
reflect on and consider changing their drinking behaviors
Pre and post-exams and behavioral surveys are administered
a total of three surveys At John Carroll it is mandatory for all
first-year students to complete this training
This year there was a 99 response rate This excellent
compliance rate can be attributed to increased communication
with the students non-completion sanctions and collaboration
with Resident Assistants Here are some key findings about our
first-year studentsrsquo alcohol consumption
bull The rate of high risk drinkers has decreased since
beginning this analysis in 2007 The rate of non-
drinkers has increased by 3 since 2007
bull Our first-year non-drinking students exceed those
reported by other Jesuit colleges and universities
Additionally rates of lightmoderate and high-risk
drinkers are lower than surveyed Jesuit counterparts
bull After completing the entire AlcoholEdu training 88
of students reported that the course prepared them
to make responsible decisions about drinking
Impact of Alcohol Education Classes
This past year 65 students were sanctioned to take an
alcohol education class due to violations of the Universityrsquosalcohol policy These classes included an emphasis on
bystander intervention as well as the Good Samaritan
Policy Students were asked to complete an assessment
after participating in the class With 51 of the 65 students
completing the assessment the response rate was 79 Here
are two of the main findings from this assessment
Health and Wellness Programs
Various health education programs were presented to nearly
1700 students Our alcohol awareness presentations are very
popular and highly requested by Resident Assistants and
student organizations Over 300 students participated in
alcohol awareness presentations and completed assessments
afterward Here are some of the findings
73
94
99
79
71
strongly agree that they can recognize the
signs of someone who is intoxicated
strongly agree that they are willing tointervene if they see someone who has had
too much to drink
strongly agree or agree that they learned
something about how frequently the average
the JCU student drinks
of students surveyed recognize the difference
between perceptions and actual drinking rates
of JCU students
listed the lsquoGood Samaritan Policyrsquo as a
correct response to identifying the name
of a specific policy
Wellness in the Stacks
students participated in Wellness in the Stacks
programming within the Library Learning
Commons Students participated in Pinterest
painting bamboo plant construction henna
tattoos making heart-healthy trail mix
aromatherapy therapy dogs and others and were providedwith stress-relief information When asked on a short survey
ldquowithin the last 12 months how would you rate the overall level
of stress you have experiencedrdquo 29 indicated tremendous or
more than average stress While 91 felt ldquoless stressed after
attending stress-freeWellness in the Stacksrdquo events
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Revise the BASICS health assessment for students who
violate the marijuanaother drug policy to better meet
their needs
bull Expand health promotion program offerings through
the implementation of initiatives developed solely by
Peer Health Advocates as a result of their coursework in
AR 274 Peer Health Advocate Seminar
bull Develop a comprehensive program to reduce alcohol-
related incidents off-campus in collaboration with
Residence Life
bull Increase fraternity and sorority membersrsquo knowledge of
high-risk drinking through risk reduction efforts
students were presented withvarious health education programs1700
OVER
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Staff Display Adaptability with Increased
Departmental Expectations and Staff Changes
This year brought significant challenges some new and some
persistent that truly pushed the JCU Police Department
(JCUPD) to its capacity Similar to years past JCUPD has
experienced significant officer turnover with six resignations
and two newly hired offi
cers Many police departments evenfor larger municipalities are dealing with a decrease in the
number and qualifications of job applicants The department
is working closely with Human Resources to recruit hire and
train well qualified individuals
Other challenges include the increased number of
background checks requested by students and university
employees This is a time consuming process for the front
office staff and was the fifth most frequent duty recorded
by the JCUPD this academic year Lastly given the federal
guidelines within the Campus SaVE Act and Title IX JCUPD
has new demands and expectations that also require much
investigative time and reporting
Despite these challenges the entire staff has responded with
the highest level of professionalism collaboration and vigor
It will be important for JCUPD to continue to reconsider
processes and departmental responsibilities in order to
respond as effectively as possible to these challenges
DATA POINTS
to JCUPD Compared to last year this
is a 47 increase in calls largely due
to adding new duties to the call list
In 2013-2014 there was only a 17
increase in calls
The top five reasons and their frequencies are as follows
1747 Admittance into roomfacility
1690 Building check
1078 Non-secured area
754 Maintenance concern
594 Background checksFingerprints
Criminal reports totaled 183 with the top reports listed as
32 Underage Persons Offenses (Alcohol)
32 Theft
22 Criminal mischief
Non-criminal reports totaled 180 with the top reports listed as
47 Illness ndash Transport
27 Auto Accident - Property Damage Only
18 Property - LostMissing
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Improve our training and capacity to perform
reporting and investigative functions related to
Title IX and interpersonal violence concerns
bull Enhance marketing and education regarding
JCUPD services to more fully realize and perpetuatethe credibility of the organization as a police
department serving all members of the JCU
community
bull Transition our current Incident Report form to an
Access database to enhance the tracking of incidents
and reporting functions
bull Review processes and responsibilities in light
of expectations and work force capacity
bull Identify and implement specialty areas for
our three sergeants
$450000
9674
was generated through the
sale of parking permits and
issuance of citationsIN REVENUE
Department Exceeds Revenue Expectations
Parking Manager Patti Taylor devoted a great deal of
time and effort into providing the Police Officers with
valuable information to assist with the identification of
parking violations Approximately $450000 in revenue
was generated through the sale of parking permits and
issuance of citations This is an increase of 89 from the
previous year
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Choral and Instrumental Performances
The annual choral and instrumental performances at JCU
were once again highlights of the department including the
Annual Sacred Music Concert in the fall and the Jazz Band
Concert in the spring Most especially the third and final
performance of the Intergenerational Choir was a superb
finale to the collaborative project between the Cleveland
Alzheimerrsquos Association the academic department of
Criminology and Sociology and student affairsrsquo Liturgical
Music and Musical Arts (LMMA) The choir a combination of
people with early-stage Alzheimerrsquos disease their caregivers
and our students gave a presentation of five songs under the
direction of Dr Cynthia Caporella LMMA Director at the 25th
annual Alzheimerrsquos disease educational event
The collaboration was also the end of a three-year research
project with goals of fighting the stigma of Alzheimerrsquos
disease and developing community amongst its participants
Drs Harris and Caporella had one article published in
2014 regarding this project and a new article is underwaythanks to the funding of a JCU Summer Faculty Research
Fellowship
Music and Prayer Collaboration Transforms Crowd
during Ignatian Heritage Week
The collaborative planning efforts between LMMA and
Campus Ministry resulted in a lunch time program titled
ldquoMusic Prayer and Reflection in the Jesuit Tradition
Caring for the Earthrdquo The image for the week surrounded
sustainability and carried with it a vision of caring for Godrsquos
creation Specifically the service joined readings around
this image with four pieces of music two of which werecontemporary pieces written by two local composers on the
faculty of the Cleveland Institute of Music One of the pieces
was a descriptive piece of a brook located east of Cleveland
that is supported by the Cleveland Museum of Natural
History A third piece from the movie ldquoThe Missionrdquo offered
a Jesuit connection in film media Many community members
in attendance described the experience as transformative
Assessment plans developed for music courses
In preparation for the inclusion of one credit Fine Arts
courses in the integrative core curriculum assessment
plans were developed and approved for courses in applied
music Rubrics were developed for each of the courses in
conjunction with the Core Director and the Associate Dean of
Arts and Sciences for the Humanities The Director of LMMA
is in the process of identifying instructors to teach the new
course offerings in music These new applied courses include
wind ensemble brass ensemble string ensemble applied
guitar and applied voice
DATA POINTS
During the past year student participation in the major vocal
and instrumental groups was as follows
25
30
16
28SCHOLACANTORUM
CHAPELENSEMBLE
PEP BAND
JAZZ BAND
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Offering the first ever JCU Applied Music Courses
available to the entire student body in spring 2016
bull Equipping the music room to offer digital performances
from online venues for the study of musical styles
performance techniques and comparative analysis
bull Working with the staff in the Office of Student
Engagement to expand opportunities for students to
experience fine arts performances offered throughout
Cleveland
bull Hiring and orienting a new Coordinator of the JCU Pep Band
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
I participated in Schola Cantorum and Chapel
Choir I had the opportunity to de-stress for a
few hours a week which was very important
since I had challenging coursework and multiple part-
time jobs and internships This helped me to focus on
spiritual and emotional wellness as well as academic
success I was also able to build strong relationships with
my fellow singers I believe that making music together
brings people closer in a way that few other activities
can and I certainly saw that in my experiences at JCU
The music department has important connections to
JCUrsquos mission values and Jesuit identity Though I
am not Catholic some of the pieces we learned helped
me learn about Jesuit and Christian history and my
participation in chapel choir kept me actively engaged inthe liturgy Additionally allowing students to participate
in extracurricular activities they enjoy is in keeping with
ldquocura personalisrdquo by encouraging students to develop in
all aspects of their lives not just academicallyrdquo
- Megan Boyk rsquo15 Schola Cantorum and Chapel Choir
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Creation of the LP 198 LAUNCH Credited Course
LAUNCH (Leaders Always Undertake New Challenges) is
a 1-3 credit course covering various topics related to the
methods or content of leadership not typically covered
in regular course offerings such as mission diversity and
inclusion ethical leadership and the building of personal
strengths In addition students receive core leadership
training necessary for success in prominent leadership
positions on campus
Commuter Student Section Added to AR120 Purpose
and Place - Exploring Campus Community and Self
AR120 is a course designed to assist first-year students with
the transition to college and to promote their engagement
in all facets of their educational experience The commuter
section of this course addressed challenges related to
commuting to campus getting connected to JCU resources
road safety and more A highlight regarding this particular
section is that it was held in a nontraditional classroom
setting in the newly renovated commuter lounge
Drawn to Leadership Program Reaches Different
Student Demographic
The Drawn to Leadership Program was targeted to JCU
Fantasy Gaming Club members This program offered a
different perspective to learn about leadership development
by focusing on the leadership concepts found in superhero-
based comic books and movies
DATA POINTS
Leadership Programs Engage Students in Developing
Values and Skills
A progressive four-tiered set of leadership programs is
offered to John Carroll students annually Each tier provides
students with the opportunity to develop a set of leadership
skills and knowledge and each successive program builds
upon the knowledge and skills cultivated in the prior tier
Tier programs meet for an hour per week for 4-6 meetings
depending on the program
Students are able to select from three programs in Tier1 ldquoLiving and Leadingrdquo ldquoReading and Leadingrdquo or ldquoTake
the Leading Rolerdquo These programs all focus on students
increasing their levels of self-awareness which will better
prepare them for leadership experiences Students who
complete one of the three Tier 1 programs are eligible to
participate in the Tier 2 ldquoAdvancing Leadershiprdquo program
which focuses on the experiences of participating students
as members of various groups and how they can influence
change as a group member without necessarily having a
formal leadership position Students who have completed
both the Tier 1 and 2 programs are eligible to participate in
the Tier 3 ldquoSharing Your Strengthsrdquo program This program
incorporates the Gallup organizationrsquos StrengthsQuest online
assessment which provides students with detailed reports
about their five personal strengths Students who complete
the Tier 1 2 and 3 programs are eligible to participate in the
Tier 4 ldquoLeadership in Actionrdquo program which focuses on
ethical decision making
The following participation counts have been recorded over
the past 3 academic years
PARTICIPATION COUNTS 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
Tier 1 57 66 75
Tier 2 42 51 69
Tier 3 31 37 24
Tier 4 22 22 25
66 INCREASE in commuter
service program participation
Commuter Student Programs
and Participation Increase
In the year 2013-2014 36 commuter service programs
were offered with 740 total participants This year 41
programs were provided to 1229 total participants Theresults show a 66 increase in overall commuter service
program participation with a 13 increase in total programs
offered Among those programs offered students were
able to attend a Cleveland Indians baseball game Cleveland
Cavaliers basketball game and several movie viewings
Program invitations were also sent to transfer students to
participate which had partial impact on the participation
increase
41 1229PROGRAMS PARTICIPANTS
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ORIENTATION amp LEADERSHIP
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Students in all tiered programs complete written assignments
and discuss them with their peers in a conversation
facilitated by a professional student affairs staff member
Assignments are collected and deposited in the Office of
Leadership Programs The Director of Leadership Programs
then assessment rubrics to the various assignments
determine whether or not the desired learning has occurred
for each student
TIER PROGRAM OUTCOME
The assessment results indicate that the activities set up for
the Tier 1 programs provide students with the opportunity to
learn the desired information to increase self-knowledge and
demonstrate it on the various assignments While students
in Tier 2 were able to demonstrate competence regarding
the various aspects of serving as a group as a member
participants sometimes struggled to identify areas of
diversity In Tier 3 participants could readily determine ways
to identify opportunities to utilize their personal strengths
to assist with three of the potential presented challenges
However a lack of understanding was demonstrated in termsof using strengths in the areas of delegation confrontation
and mediation This is likely partially due to the struggles
that students face with these skill sets in their daily lives For
the ldquoLeadership in Actionrdquo program students readily created
scenarios that connected with the initial three principles
of the programs However several concepts related to
ethical leadership including ldquobeing fairrdquo and ldquobeing lovingrdquo
presented some challenges for our students and may be
somewhat attributable to the fact that ldquofairrdquo and ldquolovingrdquo are
rather abstract concepts in comparison to the first
three tenets
LAUNCH Leaders Always Undertake New Challenges
The LAUNCH program provides student leaders with
information considered to be foundational and essential to
serving as an effective leader and beyond Since the creation of
LAUNCH over 350 student leaders have the training program
Following each LAUNCH weekend evaluations are collected
and compiled to determine the effectiveness of the program
in meeting the established outcomes A review of the data
for the past three LAUNCH programs indicates that at least
90 of the participants on average achieved the outcomes
Leadership Scholars Program
The Leadership Scholars Program (LSP) was created in
2010 providing participants with opportunities to increase
their leadership competence through both curricular and
co-curricular activities The program focuses on developing
student leaders of remarkable character who seek to become
agents for transformative change on campus and in their
future professions and communities
Each year the program seeks to enroll a cohort of approximately 20
incoming students Over the past three years the cohort size has been
27 (class of 2018) 19 (2017) and 19 (2016) The cohort size fluctuates
based on how many students choose to accept the scholarship and
attend JCU with 35 scholarships offered from a pool of over 200
applicants
The 2014 JCU Commencement saw the first cohort of LSP students
complete their degrees From the entering cohort in fall of 2010 75 o
the students persisted through graduation When reviewing the reasonfor program participant attrition students most commonly leave to
transfer to another institution in order to pursue a degree not provided
by John Carroll (eg pharmacy musical theater) A less frequent reaso
for student attrition is that some participants struggle to ldquofind their
footingrdquo and struggle with their inability to be elected or selected for
a formal leadership position on campus (eg Student Union senator
Resident Assistant)
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Coordinate and enhance leadership development efforts by
gathering together a committee of professionals around campu
who provide related opportunities to students
bull Begin to measure levels of campus engagement among
commuter students in organizations and activities other than
those provided by commuter services
bull Convene a campus wide meeting to discuss issues and services
relevant to the matriculation and ongoing success of transfer
students
bull Develop electronic messages related to engagement
opportunities to distribute to first year students after the
first six weeks of the fall semester
bull Increase the number of first-year students of color whoparticipate in Tier 1 leadership development programs
bull Help to successfully transition a new co-director of the
Leadership Scholarship Program into hisher role in the progra
bull Develop a follow-up leadership development piece for LAUNCH
(for Leadership Always Undertake New Challenges) participant
after they have transitioned into their leadership roles
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Coming from a high school that focused on leadership andentrepreneurship the leadership development programs
were perfect for me The tiers were focused on self-
discovery and how to handle being on a team I got the chance to know
my strengths and weakness and also to discuss leadership in the worl
of comics Leadership is everywhere if I look for it My freshman year
would have been an entirely diff erent experience if it wasnrsquot for the
leadership programs
- Marie Keita rsquo18 Participant in Tiered Leadership Programs
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Major Facility and Equipment Upgrades Provide
Improved Fitness and Sport Experiences
The Department of Recreation coordinated a number of
renovations and equipment upgrades this past year that
improved student faculty staff and community membersrsquo
experience in our facilities The first major project was the
installation of new flooring in the Fitness Studio where cyclingclasses yoga Zumba and other activities are conducted
giving the space a safer refreshed and modern look
The Corbo Room Improvement Task Force created spring
2014 addressed two necessary improvements including
additional Corbo Room equipment and new flooring in
the cardio area Throughout spring and summer 2015 the
Johnson Natatorium lap pool and diving well were repainted
and re-coated along with a new ultraviolet water treatment
system A new electronic scoreboard was installed which
will certainly improve the competition experience for teams
coaches and fans
Club Sport Members Active in Competition and
Service to Others
There are club sport teams at John Carroll with over 200
student participants The teams include Rowing Field
Hockey Hockey Womenrsquos Basketball Menrsquos Rugby Sailing
Ultimate Frisbee Menrsquos Volleyball Water Polo and Womenrsquos
Volleyball Funded in part by the Student Activity Fee
students manage all operational aspects of club sports
including fundraising membership recruitment and retention
practice and competition scheduling and travel Team
members are also involved in service on a regular basisSome of the programs they support are the Labre Project
Cleveland Clinicrsquos Lerner Center for Autism Project Linus
St Malachis Lunch Program and numerous service projects
offered through JCUrsquos Center for Service and Social Action
Pilot Shadow Program of Intramural Student
Supervisors Shows Promise
The intramural (IM) employees interested in becoming IM
Student Supervisors participated in a new staff development
and training program in which they were paired up to
shadow current IM Student Supervisors during evening or
weekend IM competitions The purpose of this opportunityis to nurture professional development leadership skills and
staff camaraderie as well as to provide on-the-job training
in regards to the duties and responsibilities of an IM Student
Supervisor This shadowing experience allowed for IM staff
to self-identify if they felt prepared to apply for IM Student
Supervisor positions for next year In addition it provided
current supervisors the opportunity to teach others about
the knowledge and skills they utilize in their position The
Department of Recreation will continue to build on this
program in the future
DATA POINTS
Intramural sports
Intramural sports have continued to thrive and excel
offering opportunity for exercise camaraderie and
an environment for creating meaningful relationships
with peers A total of 1963 individuals participated in
intramural sports in 2014-2015 with 901 being unique
participants There were a total of 1620 males and 343
females who engaged in intramural sports In 2013-2014
there was a total of 1794 participants (1415 males and 379
females) engaged in intramural sports
First-year student participation increased by 36 (376
Unique Individuals 2013-2014 511 Unique Individuals 2014-
2015)
First-year student intramural
participation increased by 3636
421
1963 1620 343
INTRAMURAL SPORT PARTICIPANTS
AVERAGE CORBO FITNESSROOM VISITORS PER DAY
Fitness Offerings
There was a 25 increase in student and staff participation
in fitness activities with an average of 289 participants per
week in 2014-2015 in comparison to 232 average participants
per week in 2013-2014
A Pilates and Stretch and Strengthen class have been added
to the list of fitness classes Corbo Fitness Room participation
for the 2014-2015 academic year averaged 421 visitors per
day with the highest participation of 525 visitors per day In
2013-2014 the average visits per day was 398
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RECREATION
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LOOKING AHEAD
bull Improve orientation training and recognition
efforts for all student staff through the previously
implemented team model Update our student
development model through online offerings new
technology and improved leadership strategies to
stimulate growth and self-awareness
bull Collaborate with different departments on
late night programming health and wellness
initiatives and special events to better meet our
students needs interests and to increase student
engagement Focus these initiatives primarily
at first-year students as well as first-time users(those who may not typically utilize our facilities
or services)
bull Provide risk management training for Club Sports
and Building Supervisor staff Utilize John Carroll
and Northeast Ohio resources so as to better
equip staff for emergency action plans responding
to crisies and dealing effectively with conflict
bull Continue to work towards enhancing technology
resources related to daily operations marketing
of services and programs and departmental
communications assessment and evaluation
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Being involved in the Rec department allowed
me to have two supervisor roles These
roles allowed me to have a great deal of
responsibility I was well respected by my peers seen as
a leader on campus and this makes me very proud The
leadership skills I developed will be something I treasure
and will be very valuable to me as I move forward in my
career I learned that I am a strong leader who has the
ability to stand up to her peers even when it is tough I
learned what it means to love your work because I truly
loved working for this department I found that I am
inspired by people around me who have a tremendously
strong work ethic
I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to work for
the Rec department and I know that if I had not had this
opportunity that my time at Carroll would have never been
the same and I would have never grown as a person as
much as I didrdquo
- Kylie Brooks rsquo15 Club Sport Supervisor and Student
Building Supervisor
Working for Intramurals (IM) has given me the identity
that every student searches for when entering a new
experience It has given me the opportunity to take a
better look at who I am as a person and has given me the
opportunity to make lasting relationships with people
who I would have never met had I not worked for the
department Working for IMrsquos is not just a job for me it
gives me my place at JCU
This position teaches me how to be a leader how tomotivate people and how to be confident in various
situations I learn to lead by example everywhere I
go because a person is always representing the Rec
department no matter whatrdquo
- Greg Olenick rsquo16 Intramural Supervisor
10 200 PARTICIPANTS
CLUB SPORT TEAMS
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
University Community Celebrates the
Re-opening of Murphy Hall
The re-opening of Murphy Hall in August 2014 was a major
accomplishment The newly renovated building impressed Murphy
residents as well as alumni faculty and staff who toured the hall
after a number of ribbon-cutting ceremonies Murphy residents
reported that they appreciated the enhanced community and
study space Since many of the residents had lived in the ldquooldrdquo
Murphy they were especially impressed with the improved
lighting the updated bathrooms and the private sinks
While there were some minor complications in the re-opening
related to electricity heating and cooling windows and paint
the overall re-opening process was seamless and exciting The
cross-divisional collaboration that brought this renovation to
completion was tremendous and a source of great pride for
all who participated The Silver Level LEED certification that
was achieved was a great way to conclude the project
Red Carpet Rolled Out for First-Year Students onMove-In Day
It was exciting to open the 2014-2015 academic year with
one of the largest first-year classes in recent history It was
also the first year where students were living in truly social
cohort communities In order to continue the celebration of
the large first year class First-Year Move-In Day was enhanced
to welcome our students with excitement The feedback from
parents was overwhelmingly positive with many of them
thanking staff members for their energy and assistance
Invaluable to the success of the day was the help of the ROTC
cadets Their hard work and limitless energy helped immensely
Newly Developed Room Change Process Policy a Success
The development and implementation of the comprehensive
room change process policy was an achievement for the
Office of Residence Life (ORL) The policy was shared
widely with students ORL Staff and parents to allow for
transparency and clearer communication The policy also
supported Resident Assistants (RAs) and professional staff
members in having a standard point of reference and specific
procedures to follow
Resident Ministry Program Offerings Expand
In addition to the fall semester First-Year Retreat the
Resident Ministers collaborated with students to offer the
Journey Retreat in the spring semester as well as a ldquoRootsrdquo
overnight outdoor retreat to explore intentional living The
Murphy Mass returned to the Murphy Chapel with increased
attendance at both the Mass (average of 40+) and social
afterwards in the Murphy atrium
ORL Staff Recognized at Northeast Ohio Resident
Assistant Conference
The JCU RA delegation was recognized as the ldquoMost Spiritedrdquo at the
Northeast Ohio RA Conference at Baldwin Wallace University Several
Residence Life staff members presented at the conference with two
RA presenters receiving recognition as one of the ldquoTop 10rdquo programs
DATA POINTS
Number of Residential Students
YEAR FALL SPRING
2010-2011 1708 1661
2011-2012 1789 1734
2012-2013 1786 1724
2013-2014 1657 1606
2014-2015 1755 1676
Murphy Hall closed for renovation
Community Development Activities Sponsored by
Resident Assistants
YEAR TOTAL TOTAL PARTICIPANTS
2013-2014 615 6485
2014-2015 727 5181
After having smaller than projected numbers of rising junior
and senior students sign up to live on campus for the 2015-2016
academic year those currently living on campus were surveyed
to learn more about their decision to live off campus The seven
question survey was sent to 475 residents with a response rate of
21 The most significant findings were
bull The greatest factor impacting the decision to live off
campus was finances (45) This was followed closely
by wanting to experience something different than the
residence halls (22) and wanting a greater sense of
independence (21)
bull Monthly rent for the majority of respondents (67) is
$350-$400 per person every month The question did not
ask respondents to quantify what was included in rent
so there are some unknowns Only 15 of respondents
indicated a rent higher than $400 per person every month
bull The most popular month to sign a lease was March
(29) Prior to February when the 2015-2016 Housing
Information became available 53 of the respondents
had signed leases The other 47 of respondents signed
leases in February and March The earliest a lease was
signed was in September (1)
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RESIDENCE LIFE
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bull Including themselves students reported the number
of people who they will be living off-campus with
Four people (33) followed by five people (19)
three people (16) and six people (14)
bull 76 are planning to live in University Heights Shaker
Heights (13) and South Euclid (9) are the other
two cities with the most respondents
These findings will inform messaging and timing of
information about housing for upper-class students This
data also indicates the need to continue to look at the cost
of living on-campus and how the benefits are explained in
relationship to that cost
While these qualitative findings include only one part of the data
collected they still provide strong insight into the residential
experience The data supports the amount of time effort and
resources devoted to developing and strengthening community It
also supports several key learning goals for students who live on
campus The data also clearly demonstrates the concerns about
facilities that have been at the forefront of the work done this
year by the ORL All of these insights will be better informed once
the compilation and analysis of the quantitative data is complete
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Review of ORL structure and staffing
bull Expand knowledge of and competency in academic
processes and procedures to better inform future
collaborations
bull Enhance education around issues pertaining to respect
including but not limited to vandalism safety interpersonal
violence and relationships with non-residence life staff
members serving the residential communities
STUDENT PERSPECTIVES
This was my third year at John Carroll University
and my first year living on campus The amount
of care and concern that I received from my Area
Coordinator Adrian Tamas and all of the Murphy RAs was
amazing I never thought that I would feel that comfortable
away from home but because of the staff in Murphy Hall I
now call John Carroll University home Itrsquos been a wonderfu
year as a resident in Murphy and I cannot wait for my next
and final year Thank you for everythingrdquo
- Ghada Abu Shaweesh rsquo16 Resident
ldquoThree years ago I was a sophomore who lived with great
tension and anxiety I had not yet developed the courage to
grow into the leader who I wanted to be on campus Then I
was selected to be a Resident Assistant From that moment
on I was on a path that would allow me to grow and develop
into a leader on campus a man for others and the person
who I ultimately desired to become I am beyond thankful for
my time with Residence Life The professional staff alongwith my fellow staff members and residents have left their
marks on me I will forever remember the time wersquove spent
together the laughter wersquove shared the critical moments
that have pushed us outside of our comfort zones and the
relationships wersquove cultivated From the bottom of my heart
thank yourdquo
- John Barrett rsquo15 Senior Resident Assistant
81 1621 PARTICIPANTS
RESIDENCE SATISFACTION SURVEY RESPONSE RATE
The ORL staff created a survey focused on the following
areas satisfaction with RA satisfaction with residence hall
space cleanliness and processes assessment of ability to
sleep and study learning as a result of living in a residence
hall and overall satisfaction While the quantitative portions
of the survey are not yet compiled and analyzed the
qualitative data was compiled and reviewed The overall
response rate was approximately 81 of 1621 residents who
received the survey
Some of the key findings
bull Residents overwhelmingly responded that the most
important lesson skill or value learned this year was
about relationships with others Residents described
relationships with roommates learning to live in
community and how to deal with people who were
different Skills and lessons related to living independently
(time management responsibility and accountability)
were the second most frequent responses
bull The respondents most frequently cited that the best
part of their residential experience was related to the
people with whom they lived their roommate and
or floormates Other frequent responses included the
sense of community the RA and the convenience ofliving on campus
bull Cleanliness and other facility issues were the main
concerns that residents cited when asked about what
they would like to see improved about on-campus
living Other frequent responses included the dining
hall loudness of fellow floor members and both the
enforcement of and lack of enforcement of residence
hall policies
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
New Late Night Program Collaborations
Streak the Center programs were held during fall 2014 and spring
2015 to provide students with opportunities to gather together
and participate in a variety of social programs including arts and
crafts entertainment movies food recreation relaxation music
and more This large scale event was made possible through
cross-departmental collaboration between the Office of Student
Activities Student Union Programming Board (SUPB) Orientation
and Leadership Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion
Counseling Center Violence Prevention and Action Center
Residence Life Health Education and Promotion Student Health
and Wellness Center and Recreation This event attracted over
550 students each semester it was held
Infusion of Intergroup Dialogue within iLead Program
The Office of Student Activities (OSA) in collaboration with the
Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion incorporated the ldquoCommon
Groundrdquo workshop within the iLead student organization training
program iLead a day-long leadership training opportunity for
student organizations operates with the goal of providing student
leaders an understanding of the nuts and bolts of running a successful
organization on campus The ldquoCommon Gorundrdquo training facilitated
by staff who are Intergroup Dialogue facilitators and students
who have completed the Intergroup Dialogue class in the fall
provided education on discrimination and oppression Seventy-four
student organization leaders representing 64 organizations were in
attendance at this training Of those who attended 69 completed
program evaluations In the evaluation students were asked to
identify one creative way they could apply what they learned in the
workshop into their organization The results are as follows
bull 31 stated they could raise awareness through discussionor activity and 27 stated by maintaining awareness and
working to make a difference
bull Other responses included education through information
and diversifying organization membership
bull The top three areas students reported they learned more
about during their experience at iLead were dealing with
discrimination advertising and funding policies
Student Leader Team created for Late Night Programming
The OSA developed a team of student leaders tasked with
assisting in the planning promotion and implementation oflate night programming events sponsored through the Office
of Student Activities Leaders were chosen from the current
student programmers that were already active Expectations were
established and provided to SUPB By January 2015 SUPB was
required to plan a reoccurring late night program on campus every
Friday and Saturday during the academic year between the hours
of 10 pm and midnight
DATA POINTS
bull SUPB held 13 additional programs in 2014-2015 with
an increase of 51 more participants in comparison
to the 2013-2014 academic year (66 programs with
8437 attendants in 2013-2014 79 programs with 12787
attendants in 2014-2015) Programs which were added
include Rock Out Your Room Meet the Greeks Step
Afrika and more
bull Comedian Dave Coulier performed duringHomecoming this year and was attended by
approximately 1000 students
bull The fall semester Welcome Back Concert sponsored by
SUPB board attracted 600 additional participants in the
2014-2015 academic year (300 in 2013 ndash 2014 900 in
2014-2015)
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Conduct an assessment of our current large-scale
programming needs to obtain an accurate pulse on the
types of social late-night programming students needand want Explore collaboration opportunities with other
programming departments like Recreation Residence
Life and Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion for
this project
bull Work with departments in Student Affairs and across the
university to identify event attendance tracking software
options to better track event participation
bull Develop a template to help map the university learning
goals to the activities of SUPB and student organizations
in order to create a new assessment plan
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Irsquom the current president of the Paranormal
Research Group The Student Activities
Office has definitely impacted my overall
JCU experience in a positive way The office gave us
the opportunity to strengthen the bonds within our
organization I learned a lot of leadership strategies with
the officersquos help I learned how to manage and finance an
organization while maintaining the fun factor of what an
organization should be [Student Organizations are] so
important to have because [they] allow students to conn
to each other and their community The office off ers a
one of a kind experience here at Carroll and is crucial [fo
students] to get the most out of JCUrdquo
- Bryan Mersol rsquo17 Student Organization President
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Student Feedback Leads to Increased Physician Hours
Anecdotal feedback over the past several years suggested
the need to increase the hours and days of the week that
physicians would see patients in order to better meet
studentsrsquo busy schedules The Student Health and Wellness
Survey was administered and results clearly supported
this need In recent years physicians came to campus on
Mondays (25 hrs) and Thursdays (25 hrs) for a total of fivehours With the new contract physician hours were increased
to eight hours a week on Mondays (4 hrs) and Fridays (4
hrs) As a result physician visits increased by 43 (536
physicians visits in 2013-2014 and 767 in 2014-2015) and
students are very pleased with this improved service
HealthSpot Installation Provides Additional Care
Options for Students
John Carroll is the first college in the United States to provide
physician appointments through a computerized kiosk
called the HealthSpot This technology is at the forefront of
revolutionary high-quality medical care Students are put inface-to-face contact with a healthcare professional via video
screen The kiosk comes equipped with everything they
would need to perform a variety of remote treatments under
the supervision of an on-site medical professional Some of
the common ailments that are able to be addressed through
HealthSpot are Allergies cold and flu cough sinus infections
rashes fever sore throats and more With the installation of
this technology the SHWC is now able to provide students
with medical care five days a week Since November 2014 a
total of 21 students have utilized the HealthSpot
New Contract with Cleveland Clinic Saves Center $15000The SHWC entered into a new contract with the Cleveland
Clinic physicians in an effort to reduce costs With this new
contract and subsequent change in physicians over $15000
in was saved in comparison to last year
Nurses Utilize Brief Motivational Interview Training to
Identify and Intervene with At-risk Students
To properly screen for and address high-risk behaviors in
students visiting the SHWC nurses participated in brief
motivational interview training Motivational interviewing
(MI) supports health behavior change by helping individuals
explore and resolve their ambivalence about change without
evoking resistance MI techniques can be incorporated into
routine patient care Additionally an MI screening form was
completed by 719 students during the spring 2015 semester
Students who screened positive for high-risk behaviors were
engaged in a brief motivational interview with a nurse and
received information to help strengthen their motivation to
change those unhealthy behaviors in order to achieve their
optimum level of wellness
DATA POINTS
The SHWC saw a 7 increase in unique individuals in 2014-2015 and
an overall increase of 10 in the total number of client visits (which
covers all SHWC services) Flu and allergy injections were both up
this year by 21 and 31 respectively
2013-2014 2014-2015
Client Visits 3133 3451
Unique Individuals 1228 1320
Physicians Visits 536 767
Van Runs 270 242
Nutritional Visits 185 123
Sent to Area Health Centers 103 202
STDHIV Clinic 84 46
Gynecological Visits 25 39
Travel Clinic Visits 93 62
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Explore options for obtaining an electronic medical
record program
bull Increase awareness and visibility of the HealthSpot as an
alternative quality health care treatment
bull Support the Universityrsquos learning goals and collaborate
with the student health and wellness group by developing
programs to promote students to be self-health advocates
based on data from the National Collegiate Health
Assessment survey
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working at the Health Center was the first job
I received on campus and it has become like a
second home to me I have had the opportunity to
learn about diff erent privacy policies and how they work in
a college setting as well as bits and pieces about the medical
field coupled with great experience along the way This
department provides students with the care they need to
continue to do well in other areas at JCU by making sure they
get the best care possible and allowing students to share their
problems in all realms of the health world whether physical
or mental They make it possible for all students to feel and
perform their best during their time at JCUrdquo
- Anna Lawler rsquo16 Work Study employee
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Opening of Relaxation Room
Research on college campuses demonstrates that stress
is the number one impediment for academic performance
and overall well-being Therefore the University Counseling
Center (UCC) collaborated with the Grasselli Library in
developing the Relaxation Room located in the Learning
Commons The room provides students with a quiet
welcoming space to learn about and practice a variety of
research-based mind and body stress-reduction techniques
It includes
bull A state-of-the-art massage recliner
bull Guided relaxation audio recordings
bull Computer-based biofeedback programs
bull Psycho-educational books and handouts
bull Yoga mats and meditation rugs
Students can use the Relaxation Roomrsquos resources by signing
up for specific time slots Individual consultation is also
provided for the biofeedback program so students can use itto its fullest potential
Outreach Initiativesrsquo Message is that Help is lsquoWithin
Reachrsquo at the UCC
A programmatic and marketing theme was developed for all
community outreach initiatives titled ldquoWithin Reachrdquo This
past year a total of 22 outreach initiatives offered under
this new marketing theme were offered to students faculty
and staff Programs focused on increasing awareness of
mental health issues among college students and promoting
help-seeking behavior One of the most successful programs
was a dinner and movie night featuring a speaker from theNational Alliance on Mental Illness with over 80 students in
attendance as well as several faculty and staff
Installation of Titanium Scheduling Software
For many years the UCC has used a paper system to collect
and reference student information when visits occur The new
database system Titanium allows the staff to electronically
store student records and access them quickly when
needed This technological solution is critically necessary
in streamlining operations to allow for a seamless client
experience for the students and a more effective working
environment for the UCC staff
DATA POINTS
Total Counseling Services Overall
A total of 254 students received counseling services for the
2014-2015 academic year (4 less students from 2013-2014)
Out of those students 649 (165) were female and 351
(89) were male The highest percentage of students seen
were freshmen at 265 (67) which is consistent with the
2013-2014 year
Most common reasons students visited the UCC in 2014-2015
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Provide staff orientation and training for new UCC
employees (interim director full-time counselor part-
time counselor) and trainees (two doctoral interns one
masterrsquos intern and one psychiatry resident)
bull Continue the implementation of Titanium Scheduling
Software and fully transition to electronic records
bull Expand outreach programming through the Relaxation
Room and the Within Reach event series
of visits are related to anxiety
(53 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to depression
(14 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to academics
(41 Decrease from 13-14)
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
I have had a wonderful experience with the
UCC and have encouraged other friends
who are struggling to go there too No
part of my experience has been negative and I look
forward to my sessions In the short time I have been
going I feel that I have already made tremendous
improvements My only suggestion for improving the
center is to continue to inform students of its resources
and how valuable it can berdquo
- Anonymous student UCC Satisfaction Survey
874
585
348
254 TOTAL STUDENTS THAT RECEIVEDCOUNSELING SERVICES
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Interpersonal Violence Reporting Increase
The Violence Prevention and Action Center (VPAC)
experienced a substantial increase in the amount of time
advocating for survivors of interpersonal violence along with
the total number of students reporting interpersonal violence
incidents in the 2014-2015 academic year These increases
indicate that the awareness of issues related to interpersonal
violence and the need for bystanders to identify and createempathy with those suffering has most likely increased as well
Large-scale Bystander Intervention Training
Conducted with 638 Rising Sophomores
In collaboration with the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
Recovery Resources Residence Life Dean of Students Office
and Health Promotion and Wellness the VPAC Coordinator
successfully conducted Bystander intervention Training
for 638 rising sophomore students Of those 638 students
46 were male and 54 female This training was made
mandatory as a part of the housing selection process
The purpose of this training was to teach students the
concept of bystander intervention A bystander is anyone
who observes an emergency or a situation in which it is
likely that someone could use help Bystander intervention
programs teach people to overcome their resistance to
checking in and helping out These programs have been
found to be very helpful on college campuses to thwart
sexual assault abusive alcohol consumption concerns about
suicide depression and eating disorders
Students also learn how to identify a continuum of
inappropriate sexual behaviors through experiential
activities designed to create empathy with those who have
experienced sexual or dating violence At the end of the
training students develop skills to intervene as a bystander
and make a commitment to intervene before during and
after an incident of sexual or dating violence
Peer Health Advocate Program Exceeds
Membership Goals
One of the VPACrsquos goals this year was to train 10 Peer
Health Advocates by April 2015 Peer Health Advocates are
tasked with educating the campus on a gamut of topics
associated with interpersonal violence including bullying
dating and relationship violence and more This goal was
met and exceeded in January 2015 when a total of 18 Peer
Health Advocates were trained An additional 10 Peer Health
Advocates were trained by Alex Leslie of the Cleveland Rape
Crisis Center in March 2015 ndash for a total of 38 Advocates Peer
Health Advocates facilitated three interpersonal violence
presentations to the following groups of student leaders
Fraternity and sorority new members Panhellenic Council
and participants in the LAUNCH leadership program a core
leadership training for students in prominent leadership
positions on campus
DATA POINTS
Educational Programming
Forty-two educational programs were provided to 1639 individuals
in fall 2014 covering topics such as alcohol sex and consent healthy
relationships and more Seventeen trainings were provided to 777
individuals in spring 2015 covering similar topics When comparing
to the previous year 51 more programs were held in 2014-2015
(39 programs 2013-2014 59 programs 2014-2015) and 40 more
individuals attended these programs (1731 2013-2014 2416 2014-2015)
Bystander Intervention Training
Participants who completed bystander intervention training
completed a survey developed by Recovery Resources to collect
demographic information as well as information related to bystander
behavioral intent and problem gambling knowledge Questions
measured behavioral intent and gambling knowledge Results of this
survey revealed
89
88
92
93
of participants reported feeling a sense of
responsibility to intervene in issues of substance
use sexual violence and mental health problems
of students understand the obstacles to
intervene in these issues
of students plan to use the skills they learned
from the training in the future
of students reported at least one action that they
planned on taking after the training
LOOKING AHEADbull Hire train and supervise a graduate assistant to assist
with programming and outreach initiatives that focus on
interpersonal violence and bystander intervention
bull Develop a new brand for the Violence Prevention and Action
Center including a new logo and brochure
bull Co-teach AR274 Peer Health Advocate Seminar created to
educate ten Peer Health Advocates
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working with Coordinator of the VPAC this the past year
has been a true joy I learned a variety of skills and about
several topics such as bystander intervention signs of
an abusive relationship substance abuse and how to help someone
in a crisis By the end of my senior year I was gave presentations on
my own to students around campus Working with VPAC has made
me a well-rounded student with a large desire to help others in any
way that I can She taught me to be an eff ective presenter and to be a
leader on campus The skills I learned will not only benefit me in my
future career but as a better member in societyrdquo
- Gina Paolini rsquo15 Peer Health Advocate
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KINGS OF THE OAC
A major trophy returned to JCUs campus for the first
time since the 2003-04 school year
John Carrolls all-around effort on the mens side earned the
Blue Streaks the OAC Mens All-Sports Trophy It was the fifth
time in program history John Carroll earned this prestigious
trophy The Men of Carroll finished with 83 points besting
second-place Mount Union who turned in 8025 points
A BUNDLE OF HONORS
Mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik might need to
build a new trophy case for all of his 2014-15 honors
The midfielder was named the 2014 Capital One Academic
All-Americareg of the Year for Division III mens soccer The
honor gave Potocnik his second-straight Capital One
Academic All-Americareg honor having been a second-team
selection in 2013 He became just the second Blue Streak to
earn this prestigious honor joining Mackenzie Griffin (softball
2013) This honor was just the tip of the iceberg for one of
the top players in JCU mens soccer history
Potocnik was one of six student-athletes nationally to be a
part of Northwestern Mutuals Inspiring Potential float in
the Tournament of Rosesreg Rose Parade
In addition Potocnik earned D3soccercom All-America
NSCAAContinental Tire All-Region All-Ohio All-OAC and
Academic All-OAC accolades Finally Potocnik was JCUs
male recipient of the Clyde Lamb Award given to the top
graduating male and female student-athletes at each of the
10 OAC institutions
HISTORY IN THE MAKING
John Carrolls mens tennis team celebrated a program
first this year The Blue Streaks made their first-ever
NCAA Tournament appearance
John Carroll qualified with a 5-4 win over Otterbein in the
championship match of the OAC Tournament John Carroll
would go on to beat Franciscan in the first round of the
NCAA Tournament before bowing out to Kenyon
The Blue Streaks had won five OAC titles prior but the OAC did
not have an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament until recently
NCAA APPEARANCESIn addition to the mens tennis team John Carroll
had three teams and seven individuals qualify for the
NCAA National Championship fields
JCUs football team made its second-straight NCAA
appearance John Carroll rolled past Centre 63-28 in the
first round and held on for a 14-12 win over Wheaton (Ill)
in the second round The Blue Streaks bowed out in the
quarterfinals with a 36-28 loss to the Purple Raiders
The mens basketball team earned its 13th-ever NCAA
Tournament bid The program earned a bid for the first timesince 2010 The womens basketball team earned its second-
straight and second-overall bid to the NCAA Tournament
field
Individually senior Dan Mirman repeated as an All-American
at 149 pounds for wrestling He became JCU wrestlings 106th
All-American Mirman had plenty of company at the NCAA
Wrestling National Championship as seniors Terner Gott and
Todd Gaydosh gave the Blue Streaks three competitors for
the first time since 2005
John Carroll had three members of the cross country team
qualify for the NCAA National Championships in seniorTadhg Karski sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson It marked the first time since 2004 that the
Blue Streaks sent three runners to the cross country NCAA
National Championship Senior Nick Williams qualified for
the NCAA Indoor Track and Field National Championships in
the 60m hurdles while senior Rocky Mitolo qualified for the
NCAA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships in
the shot put
ALL-AMERICANS
Brian Potocnik and Dan Mirman had plenty of company in the
All-American department
Football senior Aramis Greenwood was the most decorated
student-athlete when it came to All-American honors The
wide receiver made the prestigious AFCA Division III All-
America team becoming the first Blue Streak to do so since
2008 and just the eighth overall He would go on to garner
third team honors on the AP Little All-America Team and
honorable mention D3footballcom honors
In all four football players earned All-American honors with
junior offensive lineman Anthony Latina senior linebacker
Kevin Cope and senior quarterback Mark Myers earning
honors from D3footballcom
Senior right-hander Drew Doring earned second team
All-America honors from D3baseballcom and the ABCA
Rawlings He became the first JCU pitcher to earn All-
America honors since 1985
Sophomore Katlyn Spahar was accorded honorable mention
WBCA Division III All-America accolades for her outstanding
performance on the hardwood
INDIVIDUALSTEAMS
4QUALIFIED FOR NCAA NATIONAL
CHAMPIONSHIP FIELDS7
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ATHLETIC HIGHLIGHTS
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RIDING OFF INTO THE SUNSET
An era came to a close this school year as Kerry Volkmann
retired after being the mentor of the John Carroll wrestling
program since 1987
The Hall of Fame coach guided his charges to two national
titles and 47 All-American honors He started the year
winning his 300th dual match in the seasons opening
weekend with a 34-11 win over Niagara County Community
College at the Bob Del Rosa Duals
Over 200 former wrestlers football players coaches
teammates friends and fans of the JCU wrestling program
celebrated Volkmanns legacy in his last home dual
400 AND COUNTING
The OAC mens basketball 400-club inducted
its fifth member this year
John Carroll mens basketball head coach Mike Moran won
his 400th game at JCU with a 97-78 win over Ohio Northern
on December 10
Moran who just completed his 23rd year at JCU entered
the season 35th amongst active Division III coaches in total
wins He now ranks fourth all-time in wins amongst OAC
mens basketball coaching greats
In April Moran was honored by the GCBCA as the recipient
of the Dennis Lustig Golden Deeds Award for his long-time
contributions to basketball in the Cleveland-area
CENTURY MARK
A third coaching milestone occurred for JCUs coaches
this year Mens soccer head coach Hector Marinaro earned
his 100th win with a 3-0 shutout over Muskingum on senior
night
OAC TEAM SUCCESS
John Carroll celebrated a wide-array of achievements
at the team level within the OAC
The mens tennis team won its first OAC title since 2006
John Carroll earned a share of the regular-season crown
before edging Otterbein 5-4 in the championship match of
the OAC Tournament
The mens soccer team was unbeaten in the OAC regular-
season It marked the fifth undefeated and untied regular-
season by an OAC institution since 1984
On the mens side John Carroll had a slew of second-place
OAC finishes The football cross country and indoor track amp
field teams all captured solo possession of second-place in
the OAC The mens basketball and baseball teams tied for
second in their respective regular seasons
Mike Moran won
his 400th game
Menrsquos tennis team
won its first OAC
title since 2006
Hector Marinaro
earned his 100th w
Womens lacrosse
made its long-awai
debut
On the womens side the Blue Streaks volleyball team
returned to the championship match of the OAC Tournament
for the first time since 1995 The womens swimming amp diving
team was undefeated in OAC regular-season dual meets
OAC INDIVIDUAL SUCCESS
John Carroll had 10 individuals earn OAC titles
The womens swimming and diving team led the way with
seven Sophomore Margaret Zagrobelny junior Lindsey Fano
freshman Anne Crowley and senior Victoria Watson led the
way earning OAC gold in the 400-medley relay Watson
would go on to capture first in the 200-freestyle and as part
of the 400-free relay Fano would capture an individual title
in the 100-breast Watson was joined by freshman Megan
Hawk sophomore Amanda Casamatta and senior Katii
Sheffield on the OAC-champion 400-free relay
Senior Rocky Mitolo (shot put) and junior Adam North (long
jump) earned first-place finishes at the outdoor track amp field
championship
Senior Dan Mirman rounded out the titles taking first at
149-pounds in wrestling
THE INAUGURATION
The womens lacrosse team made its long-awaited debut
After having to outlast Clevelands winter weather the Blue
Streaks turned in a 20-10 win over Houghton on February 28
The team would go on to finish 10-5 and earn the No 2 seed
in the OAC Tournament
STELLAR COACHING
John Carroll is blessed with stellar coaching for its
student-athletes Two Blue Streak coaches were
recognized by their peers this year
Laura Rodeffer was named the OAC Volleyball Coach of the
Year She continues to have her Blue Streaks on the rise
Rodeffers team turned in a 23-7 record in 2014 and were in
the hunt for the OAC regular-season title until the last week
of the season
Shaun Keenan earned OAC Mens Tennis Coach of the Year
honors for helping guide the mens tennis team to one of the
best seasons in program history
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AMONG THE BEST IN THE
REGION AND OHIO
John Carroll had 29 student-athletes earn All-Region honors
while 17 added All-Ohio honors for the year
Baseball senior Drew Doring led the way The senior right-
hander was tabbed as the 2015 Mid-East Regional Pitcher of
the Year by both D3baseballcom and ABCARawlings
Note In elect sports it is possible to earn multiple All-Region and All-Ohio
honors so each student-athlete was counted once per sport they played
Additionally some sports do not have All-Region or All-Ohio honors
OAC MAJOR AWARD
WINNERS - PLAYERS
JCUs student-athletes were amongst the best in the
conference with six players taking home major awards
from the OAC
John Carroll had a trio of players on honors for their stellar
play on the pitch Senior Brian Potocnik was the Mens SoccerMidfielder of the Year while junior teammate Jimmy Mattina
was the Mens Soccer Defender of the Year On the womens
side senior Haley McDonald took home Goalkeeper of the
Year accolades
On the diamond senior Drew Doring was the Kent Tekulve
Pitcher of the Year He was the first JCU hurdler to earn this
honor since Luke Adkins in 2004
On the gridiron junior Kevin Cope was named the Gene
Slaughter Most Outstanding Linebacker It was the second-
straight year JCU has taken home the conferences top
linebacker honor On the hardwood sophomore KatlynSpahar gave JCU back-to-back Helen Ludwig Player of the
Year accolades
ALL-OAC HONORS
John Carroll had 136 student-athletes earn All-OAC
honors this year
Football led the way with a school-record 20 selections The
Blue Streaks picked up 22 honors from the outdoor track
and field teams with 12 from the men and 10 on the womens
side Mens indoor track and field (nine) baseball (eight) and
womens swimming and diving (eight) rounded out the top six
Note Each member of the swimming and diving team earning All-
OAC honors was counted once Each member of the track and field
team earning All-OAC honors was counted once for cross country
once for indoor and once for outdoor
HITTING THE BOOKS
As mentioned earlier mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik was
named the Capital One Academic All-Americareg of the Year for
Division III mens soccer He had an abundance of company as
numerous Blue Streaks really buckled down in the classroom
Football senior safety Brody Zangaro earned second team
Capital One Academic All-Americareg honors for the second
straight year On the district level Potocnik Zangaro and
baseball junior right-hander Aaron Lapaglia earned Capital
One Academic All-District accolades
Wrestling sophomore Sal Corrao and senior Todd Gaydosh
earned NWCA Scholar All-American honors Womens
swimming and diving junior Lindsey Fano was a CSCAA
Individual Scholar All-American Cross country senior Nicki
Bohrer sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson were named USTFCCCA All-Academic honorees
for cross country Rounding out the honors were seven
members of the softball team who all earned NFCA Scholar-
Athlete distinctions
Potocnik and softball senior right-hander Rachel Byrnes were
JCUs recipients of the Clyde Lamb Awards
Additionally 83 student-athletes were honored with
Academic All-OAC honors
Note Select honors from the Capital One Academic All-Americareg
program have not been released yet
83 STUDENT983085ATHLETES WERE HONORED
WITH ACADEMIC ALL983085OAC HONORS
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VISIONJohn Carroll University will graduate individuals of intellect and
character who lead and serve by engaging the world around them
and around the globe
MISSIONAs a Jesuit Catholic university John Carroll inspires individuals to excel
in learning leadership and service in the region and in the world
CORE VALUES
The Universityrsquos core values include a commitment to
learning in order to create
bull An environment of inquiry which embraces Jesuit
Catholic education as a search for truth where faith and
reason complement each other in learning In pursuit of
our educational mission the University welcomes the
perspectives and participation in our mission of faculty
staff students and alumni of all faiths and of no faith
bull A rigorous approach to scholarship that instills in our
graduates the knowledge eloquence sensitivity and
commitment to embrace and to live humane values
bull A campus committed to the intellectual spiritual
emotional and physical development of each student
bull An inclusive community where differing points of view
and experience are valued as opportunities for mutual
learning
bull A culture of service and excellence that permeates
every program and office
bull A commitment to sharing our gifts in service to each
other and the community
bull A campus that responds to demographic economic
and social challenges
bull An appreciation that our personal and collective
choices can build a more just world
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
The following initiatives are essential to the University
being recognized as a center of learning and service
bull Create a diverse community of faculty staff alumni
and friends dedicated to advancing the Universityrsquos
vision mission and core values
bull Create a learning community of outstanding teacher-scholars characterized by the commitment to
student achievement
bull Create a talented cohort of service-oriented staff
committed to achieving and being recognized as a
center of learning and service
bull Recruit enroll retain and graduate a talented
diverse student body prepared for todayrsquos global
reality and committed to learning leadership and
service that will engage the world
bull Secure resources necessary to foster an
extraordinary learning experience and promote John
Carrollrsquos mission as a Jesuit Catholic university
bull Assist in responding to demographic economic and
social challenges in our region in order to support
investment and employment opportunities and build
confidence in our shared future
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Addressing Title IX and Campus SaVE Act
Through weekly meetings with the JCU Police Department
(JCUPD) the Violence Prevention and Action Center
Coordinator (VPAC) the Associate Dean of Students and the
Title IX Coordinator there has been increased communicationregarding Title IX procedures and practices The Dean of
Students Office (DOS) has seen an increase in the number
of students reporting incidents of interpersonal violence
leading to resolution through the conduct process Two
significant changes to the conduct process include allowing
parents and attorneys to serve as advisors and having the
VPAC Coordinator serve as a confidential reporter
Supporting Student Success with
Academic Colleagues
Through collaborative efforts and the implementation of
best practices the DOS was able to accomplish a number
of projects and goals to support student success Fr Bernie
McAniff SJ continued to teach Freshman Year Seminar and
AR 120 Purpose and Place Exploring Campus Community
and Self Dr Sherri Crahen continued to serve as Chair of the
CARE Team and collaborated with Dr Maryclaire Moroney
Assistant Provost for Academic Advising and Student
Success and Dr Anne Kugler Associate Academic Vice
President for Faculty Development and Summer Programs
to create the ldquoGuide to Responding to Students in Distressrdquo
as well as a one page reference titled ldquoSupporting Student
Success Networkrdquo
EMT Pilot Training Program
Collaborations at JCU and with the Cleveland Clinic resulted
in an on-campus EMT Training for students The DOS worked
with JCUPD JCU EMS Dr Kathy Lee Director Pre-Health
Professions Program Cleveland Clinic EMS and Dr George
Lewindowski Physician in Residence to develop a pilot
program providing EMT training to students interested in
serving as volunteers with JCU EMS Prior to school starting in
August 2015 an intensive 150 hour three week course will be
offered to 14 pre-identified students Depending on the pilot
programrsquos success consideration will be given in the future tooffer students academic credit for this training
STUDENTS ATTENDED
2874 54 MASSES
39 DECREASE
in drug violations
Bystander Intervention Training Provided to
638 Rising Sophomores
The DOS partnered with Recovery Resources Cleveland Rape
Crisis Center Office of Residence Life VPAC Coordinator
Health Educator and Communications Coordinator to
implement bystander intervention training to 638 rising
sophomores prior to their participation in the housing lottery
Sophomores completed
Bystander Intervention Training
OUTREACH SERVICES
Providing compassionate and timely pastoral care to students
in need is at the heart of Fr Bernie McAniffrsquos work as the
Assistant Dean of Students This past year Fr Berniersquos
personal meetings with students have increased by 20 from
99 in 2013-2014 to 125 in 2014-2015 Additionally Fr Bernie
celebrated 54 Masses attended by 2874 students revived the
Knightsrsquo of Columbus a 30 member student organization
and was recognized as Advisor of the Year for his efforts by
Student Union Sadly four JCU students passed away since
June 2014 Fr Bernie provided pastoral counseling for each of
these studentsrsquo families and JCU friends as well as for students
who were hospitalized with serious health conditions
DATA POINTS
Conduct Violation Overview
From the previous academic year there was a 27 overall
increase in conduct violations Despite a downward trend over
the past several years in alcohol violations this year saw a
19 increase Whereas last year saw a 37 increase in drug
violations this year showed a 39 decrease There was an
increase in violations of the Interpersonal Violence Policy (9
violations in 2013-2014 and 16 violations in 2014-2015) The
DOS believes this increase in reporting and violations is largely
due to the hiring of a Title IX Coordinator and two significant
changes to the conduct process allowing parents and638
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DEAN OF STUDENTS
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LOOKING AHEAD
bull Continue to identify and recommend appropriate
action steps related to Title IX and the federal
guidelines within the Campus SaVE Act
bull Develop and implement the DOS Risk Audit
Action Plan
bull Foster relationships and work collaborativelywith new academic leaders to identify and
remove obstacles from studentsrsquo ability to thrive
academically and socially at John Carroll
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
It feels like yesterday that I was just
starting and here I am having my
last day of work and classes for my
freshman year I just wanted to thank the Dean
of Students Office for allowing me to work
with such a great group of individuals Each
time I go into work I am excited to see what the
day holds I appreciate all the time eff ort and
patience the staff in the Office have put into
teaching me I cannot wait to work again with
you all next yearrdquo
- Toren Bakula lsquo18 Work Study employee
735
64
79
71of respondents took
responsibility for
their actions
of respondents
clearly defined
who influenced
their decision
clearly identified
who was impacted
by their behavior
85
were able to articulate
the character of the
person they are trying
to become
respondents did not
have another violation
after submitting the
reflection
attorneys to serve as advisors during the hearing process and
having the VPAC Coordinator serve as a confidential reporter
Fifty-three students (39 men 14 women) found responsible
for student conduct violations were asked to complete a
reflection exercise as part of their sanctions The reflection
questions were aimed to measure three learning goals
Student violators will
1) Acknowledge that their actions impact the
community
2) Recognize that they have options available to them
when making decisions about their behavior
3) Act in accordance with the universityrsquos expectations
for their behavior
Here were the key findings
STUDENT
CONDUCT
VIOLATIONS 14 39
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Revitalizing Inter-Fraternity Council through
Engaged Leaders
The main goal this past year was to attract elect and
develop engaged fraternity leaders to commit to the
redevelopment of the Inter-Fraternity Council (IFC) IFC is
the governing body of the four international fraternitieshere at John Carroll Prior to elections the Fraternity
Sorority Advisor (FSA) engaged fraternity leaders in many
conversations regarding the need to revitalize IFC on campus
and how it can have a positive impact on the growth
strength and reputation of their community
New IFC executive board officers were elected for 2015 Their
leadership positive attitude commitment to IFC and to inter-
fraternal brotherhood synergy and accountability has been
key in the rebirth of IFC They have accomplished many goals
in just the few months they have been in office such as
bull IFC by-laws were completely updated through aninter-fraternal and representative committee
bull IFC executive board members engaged fraternity
leaders in a discussion on the mission and vision of
IFC and what role each fraternity and member holds
in its success
bull Addressed the need for fraternities to go beyond
philanthropy to service by partnering with Clevelandrsquos
Domestic Violence and Childrsquos Advocacy Center
bull IFC made inroads with all the chapters in terms of
changing the emphasis of doing only what is best for
my fraternity to doing what is best for all fraternitiesandor Greek community
Sororities Improve Governance within
Panhellenic Association
The JCU College Panhellenic Association is the governing
body of the five international sororities here at JCU Chi
Omega Gamma Phi Beta Kappa Alpha Theta Kappa
Delta and Kappa Kappa Gamma This past year the FSA
provided significant advising and education to chapter and
Panhellenic leaders on the proper operations of a Panhellenic
Association Outgoing and incoming Panhellenic executive
board officers exhibited great enthusiasm patience andadaptability through some changes to improve democratic
processes learn about NPC unanimous agreements policies
and best practices and how their own national organizations
support and are connected to NPC
Greek Week Refocuses on Universityand Fraternal Mission and Values
The fraternity and sorority community members were
challenged to reflect on the purpose of Greek Week based
on the common values stated in JCUrsquos and fraternity and
sorority lifersquos mission statements leadership character
academic excellence service and friendship Based on
these reflections it was determined that past behaviors
during Greek Week more often than not did not support
mission and values of fraternity and sorority life nor JCUrsquos
To restore integrity to the community and to align Greek
Week events with the values of our fraternal and JCU
community significant changes were made
Changes made included
bull significantly reduce the number of events and
days of competitive events
bull plan activities that showcase the values of inter
national fraternities and sororities
bull no overall winners of Greek Week
General feedback from fraternity and sorority members
was that they really enjoyed Greek Week Many
commented on how they didnrsquot feel stressed out
or too exhausted to participate fully in their normalresponsibilities such as going to class turning in class
assignments taking tests going to work fulfilling service
hours working in the lab etc They also commented on
how ldquofun and laid backrdquo events seemed to be and how
the lack of focus on competition allowed for all members
to not get entangled in disagreements as in yearrsquos past
Resolution of Risk Management Concerns
at Off-Campus Establishment
The FSA worked with the Office of Legal Affairs Student
Activities and the JCUPD to address risk management
issues related to social events at a popular localestablishment at which alcohol is served Through
collective efforts the establishment agreed to resolve
our concerns and to follow all of JCUrsquos risk management
policies for student events with alcohol A new contract
is currently being drafted for any student organization
seeking to hold an event with alcohol at this location
505 333 172
FRATERNITY AND SORORITY MEMBERS
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FRATERNITY amp SORORITY
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DATA POINTSGreek participants in
bystander intervention training142
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working closely with our advisor I have been
able to accomplish great things With her
knowledge of Greek and Student Aff airs she has
been very helpful in providing information for us as student
leaders and John Carroll students overall I learn something
new every day from her She teaches me how to strengthen
my leadership skills as well as how to be a better student I
know whenever I have a question about anything she will be
there for me She has really taught me how to hone in on myskills and excel at my position
This department is so important to me because I live and
breathe Greek Life being President of Panhellenic The
department has taught me to not only care about myself and
my own sorority but take a step back and appreciate each
of the chapters what they have to off er and each of their
membersrsquo opinions Hopefully we can continue to grow our
community and our presence on campus to create a positive
image of fraternity and sorority liferdquo
- Alexandra Bernitt rsquo16 President Panhellenic Association
PARTICIPATION DATA
bull A total of 142 fraternity and sorority members
participated in bystander intervention training
hosted by the Violence Prevention and Action
Center Health Promotion and Wellness and
the JCU Police Department
bull Total number of participants who participated
in Lip Sync Over 1100
bull Greek Week raised $3500 for the Greater
Cleveland Fisher House Campaign
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Provide leadership development opportunities that
prepare fraternity and sorority members to lead in
their individual organizations the Panhellenic andInterfraternity Councils as well as the greater JCU
community
bull Create a fraternity and sorority community committed
to JCUrsquos Jesuit and Catholic mission and identity and
to their common interfraternal mission and values
bull Educate fraternity and sorority members
especially key organizational leaders in areas of
risk management and liability to promote holistic
membership development
65 CHI OMEGA
66 GAMMA PHI BETA
68 KAPPA ALPHA THETA
69 KAPPA DELTA
65 KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA
4 0 BETA THETA PI
32 DELTA TAU DELTA
35 LAMBDA CHI ALPHA
65 SIGMA PHI EPSILON
SORORITIES
FRATERNITIES
$3500 RAISED FOR THE GREATERCLEVELAND FISHER HOUSE
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Participated in Bystander intervention Training
of Rising Sophomores
The Health Promotion and Wellness coordinator collaborated
with the Violence Prevention and Action Center Coordinator
Residence Life Dean of Students and Recovery Resources
to educate 638 rising sophomores on bystander intervention
This training was made mandatory for all rising sophomoresas a part of the 2015-2016 housing selection process
Provided Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention
for College Students (BASICS)
The goal of BASICS is to reduce risky behaviors and harmful
consequences of alcohol abuse Based on an interview with
and questionnaires filled out by the student regarding their
drinking behaviors objective feedback is provided by a
trained BASICS professional This program is offered to JCU
students who either violate the Student Code of Conduct or
want to explore their alcohol and drug use This year a total
of 51 students were referred for this intervention resulting in
a 150 increase from the 2013-2014 year Of those students
who received BASICS interventions
Peer Health Advocate Program Expanded
to Better Meet Student Needs
The coordinator trained 23 Peer Health Advocates (PHAs)
this past academic year The training focused on programdevelopment and execution as well as the skills knowledge
and attitudes necessary to be an effective peer advocate
PHAs facilitate programs for and with students in the
residence halls student organizations classrooms athletic
teams and more They also staff the Resource Room at the
Student Health and Wellness Center Additional expectations
for PHAs include
bull Executing interactive positive fun and non-
judgmental programming
bull Creating awareness of health topics affecting JCU
students through such means as posters social mediacampaigns newsletters Carroll News editorials public
service announcements one-on-one interactions
tabling at health education initiatives and general
availability for program participation
bull Helping students find long-term and appropriate
on and off-campus resources to support healthy
behaviors by making referrals for at-risk students
to the appropriate professionals These resources
included Health Education Residence Life Counseling
Center Health Services Violence Prevention Action
Center JCU Police Department etc
bull Participating in ongoing training on a wide variety
of health and wellness topics and assist with the
facilitation of bi-weekly Wellness in the Stacks
programming in the Library Learning Commons
Approval of AR274 A Peer Health Advocate Seminar
This past spring JCUrsquos Public Health Committee officially
approved AR 274 It will be offered for the first time in fall
2015 This course was specifically developed to provide an
academic anchor to the leadership training and development
of the Peer Health Advocates and to provide them the
necessary resources skills and information to assist theirpeers in a successful undergraduate experience Students will
learn about various health topics affecting college students
as well as program design and implementation
92
58
54
33
100
exceeded the number of alcoholic drinks
consumed the last time they partied or
socialized compared to the overall JCU
student population
overestimated the amount of alcohol
that a typical JCU student consumes
did something they later regretted
50 forgot where they were or what
they did and 25 got in trouble with
the police within the last 12 months as a
consequence of drinking
felt overwhelmed by all they had to do
and 25 felt sad within the past 2 weeks
of those seen were referred to on-campus
resources including the University
Counseling Center Violence Preventionand Action Center andor academic deans
(compared to NCHA data 2013)
23Peer Health Advocates (PHAs)were trained this past academic year
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HEALTH AND WELLNESS
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DATA POINTS
What We Know Data on First-Year Studentsrsquo
Alcohol Consumption
We have completed our eighth year of collecting information
regarding alcohol consumption of first-year students through
AlcoholEdu AlcoholEdu incorporates the latest evidence-
based prevention methods to create a highly personalized
on-line education user experience that inspires students to
reflect on and consider changing their drinking behaviors
Pre and post-exams and behavioral surveys are administered
a total of three surveys At John Carroll it is mandatory for all
first-year students to complete this training
This year there was a 99 response rate This excellent
compliance rate can be attributed to increased communication
with the students non-completion sanctions and collaboration
with Resident Assistants Here are some key findings about our
first-year studentsrsquo alcohol consumption
bull The rate of high risk drinkers has decreased since
beginning this analysis in 2007 The rate of non-
drinkers has increased by 3 since 2007
bull Our first-year non-drinking students exceed those
reported by other Jesuit colleges and universities
Additionally rates of lightmoderate and high-risk
drinkers are lower than surveyed Jesuit counterparts
bull After completing the entire AlcoholEdu training 88
of students reported that the course prepared them
to make responsible decisions about drinking
Impact of Alcohol Education Classes
This past year 65 students were sanctioned to take an
alcohol education class due to violations of the Universityrsquosalcohol policy These classes included an emphasis on
bystander intervention as well as the Good Samaritan
Policy Students were asked to complete an assessment
after participating in the class With 51 of the 65 students
completing the assessment the response rate was 79 Here
are two of the main findings from this assessment
Health and Wellness Programs
Various health education programs were presented to nearly
1700 students Our alcohol awareness presentations are very
popular and highly requested by Resident Assistants and
student organizations Over 300 students participated in
alcohol awareness presentations and completed assessments
afterward Here are some of the findings
73
94
99
79
71
strongly agree that they can recognize the
signs of someone who is intoxicated
strongly agree that they are willing tointervene if they see someone who has had
too much to drink
strongly agree or agree that they learned
something about how frequently the average
the JCU student drinks
of students surveyed recognize the difference
between perceptions and actual drinking rates
of JCU students
listed the lsquoGood Samaritan Policyrsquo as a
correct response to identifying the name
of a specific policy
Wellness in the Stacks
students participated in Wellness in the Stacks
programming within the Library Learning
Commons Students participated in Pinterest
painting bamboo plant construction henna
tattoos making heart-healthy trail mix
aromatherapy therapy dogs and others and were providedwith stress-relief information When asked on a short survey
ldquowithin the last 12 months how would you rate the overall level
of stress you have experiencedrdquo 29 indicated tremendous or
more than average stress While 91 felt ldquoless stressed after
attending stress-freeWellness in the Stacksrdquo events
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Revise the BASICS health assessment for students who
violate the marijuanaother drug policy to better meet
their needs
bull Expand health promotion program offerings through
the implementation of initiatives developed solely by
Peer Health Advocates as a result of their coursework in
AR 274 Peer Health Advocate Seminar
bull Develop a comprehensive program to reduce alcohol-
related incidents off-campus in collaboration with
Residence Life
bull Increase fraternity and sorority membersrsquo knowledge of
high-risk drinking through risk reduction efforts
students were presented withvarious health education programs1700
OVER
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Staff Display Adaptability with Increased
Departmental Expectations and Staff Changes
This year brought significant challenges some new and some
persistent that truly pushed the JCU Police Department
(JCUPD) to its capacity Similar to years past JCUPD has
experienced significant officer turnover with six resignations
and two newly hired offi
cers Many police departments evenfor larger municipalities are dealing with a decrease in the
number and qualifications of job applicants The department
is working closely with Human Resources to recruit hire and
train well qualified individuals
Other challenges include the increased number of
background checks requested by students and university
employees This is a time consuming process for the front
office staff and was the fifth most frequent duty recorded
by the JCUPD this academic year Lastly given the federal
guidelines within the Campus SaVE Act and Title IX JCUPD
has new demands and expectations that also require much
investigative time and reporting
Despite these challenges the entire staff has responded with
the highest level of professionalism collaboration and vigor
It will be important for JCUPD to continue to reconsider
processes and departmental responsibilities in order to
respond as effectively as possible to these challenges
DATA POINTS
to JCUPD Compared to last year this
is a 47 increase in calls largely due
to adding new duties to the call list
In 2013-2014 there was only a 17
increase in calls
The top five reasons and their frequencies are as follows
1747 Admittance into roomfacility
1690 Building check
1078 Non-secured area
754 Maintenance concern
594 Background checksFingerprints
Criminal reports totaled 183 with the top reports listed as
32 Underage Persons Offenses (Alcohol)
32 Theft
22 Criminal mischief
Non-criminal reports totaled 180 with the top reports listed as
47 Illness ndash Transport
27 Auto Accident - Property Damage Only
18 Property - LostMissing
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Improve our training and capacity to perform
reporting and investigative functions related to
Title IX and interpersonal violence concerns
bull Enhance marketing and education regarding
JCUPD services to more fully realize and perpetuatethe credibility of the organization as a police
department serving all members of the JCU
community
bull Transition our current Incident Report form to an
Access database to enhance the tracking of incidents
and reporting functions
bull Review processes and responsibilities in light
of expectations and work force capacity
bull Identify and implement specialty areas for
our three sergeants
$450000
9674
was generated through the
sale of parking permits and
issuance of citationsIN REVENUE
Department Exceeds Revenue Expectations
Parking Manager Patti Taylor devoted a great deal of
time and effort into providing the Police Officers with
valuable information to assist with the identification of
parking violations Approximately $450000 in revenue
was generated through the sale of parking permits and
issuance of citations This is an increase of 89 from the
previous year
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Choral and Instrumental Performances
The annual choral and instrumental performances at JCU
were once again highlights of the department including the
Annual Sacred Music Concert in the fall and the Jazz Band
Concert in the spring Most especially the third and final
performance of the Intergenerational Choir was a superb
finale to the collaborative project between the Cleveland
Alzheimerrsquos Association the academic department of
Criminology and Sociology and student affairsrsquo Liturgical
Music and Musical Arts (LMMA) The choir a combination of
people with early-stage Alzheimerrsquos disease their caregivers
and our students gave a presentation of five songs under the
direction of Dr Cynthia Caporella LMMA Director at the 25th
annual Alzheimerrsquos disease educational event
The collaboration was also the end of a three-year research
project with goals of fighting the stigma of Alzheimerrsquos
disease and developing community amongst its participants
Drs Harris and Caporella had one article published in
2014 regarding this project and a new article is underwaythanks to the funding of a JCU Summer Faculty Research
Fellowship
Music and Prayer Collaboration Transforms Crowd
during Ignatian Heritage Week
The collaborative planning efforts between LMMA and
Campus Ministry resulted in a lunch time program titled
ldquoMusic Prayer and Reflection in the Jesuit Tradition
Caring for the Earthrdquo The image for the week surrounded
sustainability and carried with it a vision of caring for Godrsquos
creation Specifically the service joined readings around
this image with four pieces of music two of which werecontemporary pieces written by two local composers on the
faculty of the Cleveland Institute of Music One of the pieces
was a descriptive piece of a brook located east of Cleveland
that is supported by the Cleveland Museum of Natural
History A third piece from the movie ldquoThe Missionrdquo offered
a Jesuit connection in film media Many community members
in attendance described the experience as transformative
Assessment plans developed for music courses
In preparation for the inclusion of one credit Fine Arts
courses in the integrative core curriculum assessment
plans were developed and approved for courses in applied
music Rubrics were developed for each of the courses in
conjunction with the Core Director and the Associate Dean of
Arts and Sciences for the Humanities The Director of LMMA
is in the process of identifying instructors to teach the new
course offerings in music These new applied courses include
wind ensemble brass ensemble string ensemble applied
guitar and applied voice
DATA POINTS
During the past year student participation in the major vocal
and instrumental groups was as follows
25
30
16
28SCHOLACANTORUM
CHAPELENSEMBLE
PEP BAND
JAZZ BAND
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Offering the first ever JCU Applied Music Courses
available to the entire student body in spring 2016
bull Equipping the music room to offer digital performances
from online venues for the study of musical styles
performance techniques and comparative analysis
bull Working with the staff in the Office of Student
Engagement to expand opportunities for students to
experience fine arts performances offered throughout
Cleveland
bull Hiring and orienting a new Coordinator of the JCU Pep Band
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
I participated in Schola Cantorum and Chapel
Choir I had the opportunity to de-stress for a
few hours a week which was very important
since I had challenging coursework and multiple part-
time jobs and internships This helped me to focus on
spiritual and emotional wellness as well as academic
success I was also able to build strong relationships with
my fellow singers I believe that making music together
brings people closer in a way that few other activities
can and I certainly saw that in my experiences at JCU
The music department has important connections to
JCUrsquos mission values and Jesuit identity Though I
am not Catholic some of the pieces we learned helped
me learn about Jesuit and Christian history and my
participation in chapel choir kept me actively engaged inthe liturgy Additionally allowing students to participate
in extracurricular activities they enjoy is in keeping with
ldquocura personalisrdquo by encouraging students to develop in
all aspects of their lives not just academicallyrdquo
- Megan Boyk rsquo15 Schola Cantorum and Chapel Choir
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Creation of the LP 198 LAUNCH Credited Course
LAUNCH (Leaders Always Undertake New Challenges) is
a 1-3 credit course covering various topics related to the
methods or content of leadership not typically covered
in regular course offerings such as mission diversity and
inclusion ethical leadership and the building of personal
strengths In addition students receive core leadership
training necessary for success in prominent leadership
positions on campus
Commuter Student Section Added to AR120 Purpose
and Place - Exploring Campus Community and Self
AR120 is a course designed to assist first-year students with
the transition to college and to promote their engagement
in all facets of their educational experience The commuter
section of this course addressed challenges related to
commuting to campus getting connected to JCU resources
road safety and more A highlight regarding this particular
section is that it was held in a nontraditional classroom
setting in the newly renovated commuter lounge
Drawn to Leadership Program Reaches Different
Student Demographic
The Drawn to Leadership Program was targeted to JCU
Fantasy Gaming Club members This program offered a
different perspective to learn about leadership development
by focusing on the leadership concepts found in superhero-
based comic books and movies
DATA POINTS
Leadership Programs Engage Students in Developing
Values and Skills
A progressive four-tiered set of leadership programs is
offered to John Carroll students annually Each tier provides
students with the opportunity to develop a set of leadership
skills and knowledge and each successive program builds
upon the knowledge and skills cultivated in the prior tier
Tier programs meet for an hour per week for 4-6 meetings
depending on the program
Students are able to select from three programs in Tier1 ldquoLiving and Leadingrdquo ldquoReading and Leadingrdquo or ldquoTake
the Leading Rolerdquo These programs all focus on students
increasing their levels of self-awareness which will better
prepare them for leadership experiences Students who
complete one of the three Tier 1 programs are eligible to
participate in the Tier 2 ldquoAdvancing Leadershiprdquo program
which focuses on the experiences of participating students
as members of various groups and how they can influence
change as a group member without necessarily having a
formal leadership position Students who have completed
both the Tier 1 and 2 programs are eligible to participate in
the Tier 3 ldquoSharing Your Strengthsrdquo program This program
incorporates the Gallup organizationrsquos StrengthsQuest online
assessment which provides students with detailed reports
about their five personal strengths Students who complete
the Tier 1 2 and 3 programs are eligible to participate in the
Tier 4 ldquoLeadership in Actionrdquo program which focuses on
ethical decision making
The following participation counts have been recorded over
the past 3 academic years
PARTICIPATION COUNTS 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
Tier 1 57 66 75
Tier 2 42 51 69
Tier 3 31 37 24
Tier 4 22 22 25
66 INCREASE in commuter
service program participation
Commuter Student Programs
and Participation Increase
In the year 2013-2014 36 commuter service programs
were offered with 740 total participants This year 41
programs were provided to 1229 total participants Theresults show a 66 increase in overall commuter service
program participation with a 13 increase in total programs
offered Among those programs offered students were
able to attend a Cleveland Indians baseball game Cleveland
Cavaliers basketball game and several movie viewings
Program invitations were also sent to transfer students to
participate which had partial impact on the participation
increase
41 1229PROGRAMS PARTICIPANTS
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ORIENTATION amp LEADERSHIP
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Students in all tiered programs complete written assignments
and discuss them with their peers in a conversation
facilitated by a professional student affairs staff member
Assignments are collected and deposited in the Office of
Leadership Programs The Director of Leadership Programs
then assessment rubrics to the various assignments
determine whether or not the desired learning has occurred
for each student
TIER PROGRAM OUTCOME
The assessment results indicate that the activities set up for
the Tier 1 programs provide students with the opportunity to
learn the desired information to increase self-knowledge and
demonstrate it on the various assignments While students
in Tier 2 were able to demonstrate competence regarding
the various aspects of serving as a group as a member
participants sometimes struggled to identify areas of
diversity In Tier 3 participants could readily determine ways
to identify opportunities to utilize their personal strengths
to assist with three of the potential presented challenges
However a lack of understanding was demonstrated in termsof using strengths in the areas of delegation confrontation
and mediation This is likely partially due to the struggles
that students face with these skill sets in their daily lives For
the ldquoLeadership in Actionrdquo program students readily created
scenarios that connected with the initial three principles
of the programs However several concepts related to
ethical leadership including ldquobeing fairrdquo and ldquobeing lovingrdquo
presented some challenges for our students and may be
somewhat attributable to the fact that ldquofairrdquo and ldquolovingrdquo are
rather abstract concepts in comparison to the first
three tenets
LAUNCH Leaders Always Undertake New Challenges
The LAUNCH program provides student leaders with
information considered to be foundational and essential to
serving as an effective leader and beyond Since the creation of
LAUNCH over 350 student leaders have the training program
Following each LAUNCH weekend evaluations are collected
and compiled to determine the effectiveness of the program
in meeting the established outcomes A review of the data
for the past three LAUNCH programs indicates that at least
90 of the participants on average achieved the outcomes
Leadership Scholars Program
The Leadership Scholars Program (LSP) was created in
2010 providing participants with opportunities to increase
their leadership competence through both curricular and
co-curricular activities The program focuses on developing
student leaders of remarkable character who seek to become
agents for transformative change on campus and in their
future professions and communities
Each year the program seeks to enroll a cohort of approximately 20
incoming students Over the past three years the cohort size has been
27 (class of 2018) 19 (2017) and 19 (2016) The cohort size fluctuates
based on how many students choose to accept the scholarship and
attend JCU with 35 scholarships offered from a pool of over 200
applicants
The 2014 JCU Commencement saw the first cohort of LSP students
complete their degrees From the entering cohort in fall of 2010 75 o
the students persisted through graduation When reviewing the reasonfor program participant attrition students most commonly leave to
transfer to another institution in order to pursue a degree not provided
by John Carroll (eg pharmacy musical theater) A less frequent reaso
for student attrition is that some participants struggle to ldquofind their
footingrdquo and struggle with their inability to be elected or selected for
a formal leadership position on campus (eg Student Union senator
Resident Assistant)
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Coordinate and enhance leadership development efforts by
gathering together a committee of professionals around campu
who provide related opportunities to students
bull Begin to measure levels of campus engagement among
commuter students in organizations and activities other than
those provided by commuter services
bull Convene a campus wide meeting to discuss issues and services
relevant to the matriculation and ongoing success of transfer
students
bull Develop electronic messages related to engagement
opportunities to distribute to first year students after the
first six weeks of the fall semester
bull Increase the number of first-year students of color whoparticipate in Tier 1 leadership development programs
bull Help to successfully transition a new co-director of the
Leadership Scholarship Program into hisher role in the progra
bull Develop a follow-up leadership development piece for LAUNCH
(for Leadership Always Undertake New Challenges) participant
after they have transitioned into their leadership roles
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Coming from a high school that focused on leadership andentrepreneurship the leadership development programs
were perfect for me The tiers were focused on self-
discovery and how to handle being on a team I got the chance to know
my strengths and weakness and also to discuss leadership in the worl
of comics Leadership is everywhere if I look for it My freshman year
would have been an entirely diff erent experience if it wasnrsquot for the
leadership programs
- Marie Keita rsquo18 Participant in Tiered Leadership Programs
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Major Facility and Equipment Upgrades Provide
Improved Fitness and Sport Experiences
The Department of Recreation coordinated a number of
renovations and equipment upgrades this past year that
improved student faculty staff and community membersrsquo
experience in our facilities The first major project was the
installation of new flooring in the Fitness Studio where cyclingclasses yoga Zumba and other activities are conducted
giving the space a safer refreshed and modern look
The Corbo Room Improvement Task Force created spring
2014 addressed two necessary improvements including
additional Corbo Room equipment and new flooring in
the cardio area Throughout spring and summer 2015 the
Johnson Natatorium lap pool and diving well were repainted
and re-coated along with a new ultraviolet water treatment
system A new electronic scoreboard was installed which
will certainly improve the competition experience for teams
coaches and fans
Club Sport Members Active in Competition and
Service to Others
There are club sport teams at John Carroll with over 200
student participants The teams include Rowing Field
Hockey Hockey Womenrsquos Basketball Menrsquos Rugby Sailing
Ultimate Frisbee Menrsquos Volleyball Water Polo and Womenrsquos
Volleyball Funded in part by the Student Activity Fee
students manage all operational aspects of club sports
including fundraising membership recruitment and retention
practice and competition scheduling and travel Team
members are also involved in service on a regular basisSome of the programs they support are the Labre Project
Cleveland Clinicrsquos Lerner Center for Autism Project Linus
St Malachis Lunch Program and numerous service projects
offered through JCUrsquos Center for Service and Social Action
Pilot Shadow Program of Intramural Student
Supervisors Shows Promise
The intramural (IM) employees interested in becoming IM
Student Supervisors participated in a new staff development
and training program in which they were paired up to
shadow current IM Student Supervisors during evening or
weekend IM competitions The purpose of this opportunityis to nurture professional development leadership skills and
staff camaraderie as well as to provide on-the-job training
in regards to the duties and responsibilities of an IM Student
Supervisor This shadowing experience allowed for IM staff
to self-identify if they felt prepared to apply for IM Student
Supervisor positions for next year In addition it provided
current supervisors the opportunity to teach others about
the knowledge and skills they utilize in their position The
Department of Recreation will continue to build on this
program in the future
DATA POINTS
Intramural sports
Intramural sports have continued to thrive and excel
offering opportunity for exercise camaraderie and
an environment for creating meaningful relationships
with peers A total of 1963 individuals participated in
intramural sports in 2014-2015 with 901 being unique
participants There were a total of 1620 males and 343
females who engaged in intramural sports In 2013-2014
there was a total of 1794 participants (1415 males and 379
females) engaged in intramural sports
First-year student participation increased by 36 (376
Unique Individuals 2013-2014 511 Unique Individuals 2014-
2015)
First-year student intramural
participation increased by 3636
421
1963 1620 343
INTRAMURAL SPORT PARTICIPANTS
AVERAGE CORBO FITNESSROOM VISITORS PER DAY
Fitness Offerings
There was a 25 increase in student and staff participation
in fitness activities with an average of 289 participants per
week in 2014-2015 in comparison to 232 average participants
per week in 2013-2014
A Pilates and Stretch and Strengthen class have been added
to the list of fitness classes Corbo Fitness Room participation
for the 2014-2015 academic year averaged 421 visitors per
day with the highest participation of 525 visitors per day In
2013-2014 the average visits per day was 398
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RECREATION
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LOOKING AHEAD
bull Improve orientation training and recognition
efforts for all student staff through the previously
implemented team model Update our student
development model through online offerings new
technology and improved leadership strategies to
stimulate growth and self-awareness
bull Collaborate with different departments on
late night programming health and wellness
initiatives and special events to better meet our
students needs interests and to increase student
engagement Focus these initiatives primarily
at first-year students as well as first-time users(those who may not typically utilize our facilities
or services)
bull Provide risk management training for Club Sports
and Building Supervisor staff Utilize John Carroll
and Northeast Ohio resources so as to better
equip staff for emergency action plans responding
to crisies and dealing effectively with conflict
bull Continue to work towards enhancing technology
resources related to daily operations marketing
of services and programs and departmental
communications assessment and evaluation
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Being involved in the Rec department allowed
me to have two supervisor roles These
roles allowed me to have a great deal of
responsibility I was well respected by my peers seen as
a leader on campus and this makes me very proud The
leadership skills I developed will be something I treasure
and will be very valuable to me as I move forward in my
career I learned that I am a strong leader who has the
ability to stand up to her peers even when it is tough I
learned what it means to love your work because I truly
loved working for this department I found that I am
inspired by people around me who have a tremendously
strong work ethic
I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to work for
the Rec department and I know that if I had not had this
opportunity that my time at Carroll would have never been
the same and I would have never grown as a person as
much as I didrdquo
- Kylie Brooks rsquo15 Club Sport Supervisor and Student
Building Supervisor
Working for Intramurals (IM) has given me the identity
that every student searches for when entering a new
experience It has given me the opportunity to take a
better look at who I am as a person and has given me the
opportunity to make lasting relationships with people
who I would have never met had I not worked for the
department Working for IMrsquos is not just a job for me it
gives me my place at JCU
This position teaches me how to be a leader how tomotivate people and how to be confident in various
situations I learn to lead by example everywhere I
go because a person is always representing the Rec
department no matter whatrdquo
- Greg Olenick rsquo16 Intramural Supervisor
10 200 PARTICIPANTS
CLUB SPORT TEAMS
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
University Community Celebrates the
Re-opening of Murphy Hall
The re-opening of Murphy Hall in August 2014 was a major
accomplishment The newly renovated building impressed Murphy
residents as well as alumni faculty and staff who toured the hall
after a number of ribbon-cutting ceremonies Murphy residents
reported that they appreciated the enhanced community and
study space Since many of the residents had lived in the ldquooldrdquo
Murphy they were especially impressed with the improved
lighting the updated bathrooms and the private sinks
While there were some minor complications in the re-opening
related to electricity heating and cooling windows and paint
the overall re-opening process was seamless and exciting The
cross-divisional collaboration that brought this renovation to
completion was tremendous and a source of great pride for
all who participated The Silver Level LEED certification that
was achieved was a great way to conclude the project
Red Carpet Rolled Out for First-Year Students onMove-In Day
It was exciting to open the 2014-2015 academic year with
one of the largest first-year classes in recent history It was
also the first year where students were living in truly social
cohort communities In order to continue the celebration of
the large first year class First-Year Move-In Day was enhanced
to welcome our students with excitement The feedback from
parents was overwhelmingly positive with many of them
thanking staff members for their energy and assistance
Invaluable to the success of the day was the help of the ROTC
cadets Their hard work and limitless energy helped immensely
Newly Developed Room Change Process Policy a Success
The development and implementation of the comprehensive
room change process policy was an achievement for the
Office of Residence Life (ORL) The policy was shared
widely with students ORL Staff and parents to allow for
transparency and clearer communication The policy also
supported Resident Assistants (RAs) and professional staff
members in having a standard point of reference and specific
procedures to follow
Resident Ministry Program Offerings Expand
In addition to the fall semester First-Year Retreat the
Resident Ministers collaborated with students to offer the
Journey Retreat in the spring semester as well as a ldquoRootsrdquo
overnight outdoor retreat to explore intentional living The
Murphy Mass returned to the Murphy Chapel with increased
attendance at both the Mass (average of 40+) and social
afterwards in the Murphy atrium
ORL Staff Recognized at Northeast Ohio Resident
Assistant Conference
The JCU RA delegation was recognized as the ldquoMost Spiritedrdquo at the
Northeast Ohio RA Conference at Baldwin Wallace University Several
Residence Life staff members presented at the conference with two
RA presenters receiving recognition as one of the ldquoTop 10rdquo programs
DATA POINTS
Number of Residential Students
YEAR FALL SPRING
2010-2011 1708 1661
2011-2012 1789 1734
2012-2013 1786 1724
2013-2014 1657 1606
2014-2015 1755 1676
Murphy Hall closed for renovation
Community Development Activities Sponsored by
Resident Assistants
YEAR TOTAL TOTAL PARTICIPANTS
2013-2014 615 6485
2014-2015 727 5181
After having smaller than projected numbers of rising junior
and senior students sign up to live on campus for the 2015-2016
academic year those currently living on campus were surveyed
to learn more about their decision to live off campus The seven
question survey was sent to 475 residents with a response rate of
21 The most significant findings were
bull The greatest factor impacting the decision to live off
campus was finances (45) This was followed closely
by wanting to experience something different than the
residence halls (22) and wanting a greater sense of
independence (21)
bull Monthly rent for the majority of respondents (67) is
$350-$400 per person every month The question did not
ask respondents to quantify what was included in rent
so there are some unknowns Only 15 of respondents
indicated a rent higher than $400 per person every month
bull The most popular month to sign a lease was March
(29) Prior to February when the 2015-2016 Housing
Information became available 53 of the respondents
had signed leases The other 47 of respondents signed
leases in February and March The earliest a lease was
signed was in September (1)
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RESIDENCE LIFE
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bull Including themselves students reported the number
of people who they will be living off-campus with
Four people (33) followed by five people (19)
three people (16) and six people (14)
bull 76 are planning to live in University Heights Shaker
Heights (13) and South Euclid (9) are the other
two cities with the most respondents
These findings will inform messaging and timing of
information about housing for upper-class students This
data also indicates the need to continue to look at the cost
of living on-campus and how the benefits are explained in
relationship to that cost
While these qualitative findings include only one part of the data
collected they still provide strong insight into the residential
experience The data supports the amount of time effort and
resources devoted to developing and strengthening community It
also supports several key learning goals for students who live on
campus The data also clearly demonstrates the concerns about
facilities that have been at the forefront of the work done this
year by the ORL All of these insights will be better informed once
the compilation and analysis of the quantitative data is complete
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Review of ORL structure and staffing
bull Expand knowledge of and competency in academic
processes and procedures to better inform future
collaborations
bull Enhance education around issues pertaining to respect
including but not limited to vandalism safety interpersonal
violence and relationships with non-residence life staff
members serving the residential communities
STUDENT PERSPECTIVES
This was my third year at John Carroll University
and my first year living on campus The amount
of care and concern that I received from my Area
Coordinator Adrian Tamas and all of the Murphy RAs was
amazing I never thought that I would feel that comfortable
away from home but because of the staff in Murphy Hall I
now call John Carroll University home Itrsquos been a wonderfu
year as a resident in Murphy and I cannot wait for my next
and final year Thank you for everythingrdquo
- Ghada Abu Shaweesh rsquo16 Resident
ldquoThree years ago I was a sophomore who lived with great
tension and anxiety I had not yet developed the courage to
grow into the leader who I wanted to be on campus Then I
was selected to be a Resident Assistant From that moment
on I was on a path that would allow me to grow and develop
into a leader on campus a man for others and the person
who I ultimately desired to become I am beyond thankful for
my time with Residence Life The professional staff alongwith my fellow staff members and residents have left their
marks on me I will forever remember the time wersquove spent
together the laughter wersquove shared the critical moments
that have pushed us outside of our comfort zones and the
relationships wersquove cultivated From the bottom of my heart
thank yourdquo
- John Barrett rsquo15 Senior Resident Assistant
81 1621 PARTICIPANTS
RESIDENCE SATISFACTION SURVEY RESPONSE RATE
The ORL staff created a survey focused on the following
areas satisfaction with RA satisfaction with residence hall
space cleanliness and processes assessment of ability to
sleep and study learning as a result of living in a residence
hall and overall satisfaction While the quantitative portions
of the survey are not yet compiled and analyzed the
qualitative data was compiled and reviewed The overall
response rate was approximately 81 of 1621 residents who
received the survey
Some of the key findings
bull Residents overwhelmingly responded that the most
important lesson skill or value learned this year was
about relationships with others Residents described
relationships with roommates learning to live in
community and how to deal with people who were
different Skills and lessons related to living independently
(time management responsibility and accountability)
were the second most frequent responses
bull The respondents most frequently cited that the best
part of their residential experience was related to the
people with whom they lived their roommate and
or floormates Other frequent responses included the
sense of community the RA and the convenience ofliving on campus
bull Cleanliness and other facility issues were the main
concerns that residents cited when asked about what
they would like to see improved about on-campus
living Other frequent responses included the dining
hall loudness of fellow floor members and both the
enforcement of and lack of enforcement of residence
hall policies
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
New Late Night Program Collaborations
Streak the Center programs were held during fall 2014 and spring
2015 to provide students with opportunities to gather together
and participate in a variety of social programs including arts and
crafts entertainment movies food recreation relaxation music
and more This large scale event was made possible through
cross-departmental collaboration between the Office of Student
Activities Student Union Programming Board (SUPB) Orientation
and Leadership Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion
Counseling Center Violence Prevention and Action Center
Residence Life Health Education and Promotion Student Health
and Wellness Center and Recreation This event attracted over
550 students each semester it was held
Infusion of Intergroup Dialogue within iLead Program
The Office of Student Activities (OSA) in collaboration with the
Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion incorporated the ldquoCommon
Groundrdquo workshop within the iLead student organization training
program iLead a day-long leadership training opportunity for
student organizations operates with the goal of providing student
leaders an understanding of the nuts and bolts of running a successful
organization on campus The ldquoCommon Gorundrdquo training facilitated
by staff who are Intergroup Dialogue facilitators and students
who have completed the Intergroup Dialogue class in the fall
provided education on discrimination and oppression Seventy-four
student organization leaders representing 64 organizations were in
attendance at this training Of those who attended 69 completed
program evaluations In the evaluation students were asked to
identify one creative way they could apply what they learned in the
workshop into their organization The results are as follows
bull 31 stated they could raise awareness through discussionor activity and 27 stated by maintaining awareness and
working to make a difference
bull Other responses included education through information
and diversifying organization membership
bull The top three areas students reported they learned more
about during their experience at iLead were dealing with
discrimination advertising and funding policies
Student Leader Team created for Late Night Programming
The OSA developed a team of student leaders tasked with
assisting in the planning promotion and implementation oflate night programming events sponsored through the Office
of Student Activities Leaders were chosen from the current
student programmers that were already active Expectations were
established and provided to SUPB By January 2015 SUPB was
required to plan a reoccurring late night program on campus every
Friday and Saturday during the academic year between the hours
of 10 pm and midnight
DATA POINTS
bull SUPB held 13 additional programs in 2014-2015 with
an increase of 51 more participants in comparison
to the 2013-2014 academic year (66 programs with
8437 attendants in 2013-2014 79 programs with 12787
attendants in 2014-2015) Programs which were added
include Rock Out Your Room Meet the Greeks Step
Afrika and more
bull Comedian Dave Coulier performed duringHomecoming this year and was attended by
approximately 1000 students
bull The fall semester Welcome Back Concert sponsored by
SUPB board attracted 600 additional participants in the
2014-2015 academic year (300 in 2013 ndash 2014 900 in
2014-2015)
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Conduct an assessment of our current large-scale
programming needs to obtain an accurate pulse on the
types of social late-night programming students needand want Explore collaboration opportunities with other
programming departments like Recreation Residence
Life and Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion for
this project
bull Work with departments in Student Affairs and across the
university to identify event attendance tracking software
options to better track event participation
bull Develop a template to help map the university learning
goals to the activities of SUPB and student organizations
in order to create a new assessment plan
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Irsquom the current president of the Paranormal
Research Group The Student Activities
Office has definitely impacted my overall
JCU experience in a positive way The office gave us
the opportunity to strengthen the bonds within our
organization I learned a lot of leadership strategies with
the officersquos help I learned how to manage and finance an
organization while maintaining the fun factor of what an
organization should be [Student Organizations are] so
important to have because [they] allow students to conn
to each other and their community The office off ers a
one of a kind experience here at Carroll and is crucial [fo
students] to get the most out of JCUrdquo
- Bryan Mersol rsquo17 Student Organization President
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Student Feedback Leads to Increased Physician Hours
Anecdotal feedback over the past several years suggested
the need to increase the hours and days of the week that
physicians would see patients in order to better meet
studentsrsquo busy schedules The Student Health and Wellness
Survey was administered and results clearly supported
this need In recent years physicians came to campus on
Mondays (25 hrs) and Thursdays (25 hrs) for a total of fivehours With the new contract physician hours were increased
to eight hours a week on Mondays (4 hrs) and Fridays (4
hrs) As a result physician visits increased by 43 (536
physicians visits in 2013-2014 and 767 in 2014-2015) and
students are very pleased with this improved service
HealthSpot Installation Provides Additional Care
Options for Students
John Carroll is the first college in the United States to provide
physician appointments through a computerized kiosk
called the HealthSpot This technology is at the forefront of
revolutionary high-quality medical care Students are put inface-to-face contact with a healthcare professional via video
screen The kiosk comes equipped with everything they
would need to perform a variety of remote treatments under
the supervision of an on-site medical professional Some of
the common ailments that are able to be addressed through
HealthSpot are Allergies cold and flu cough sinus infections
rashes fever sore throats and more With the installation of
this technology the SHWC is now able to provide students
with medical care five days a week Since November 2014 a
total of 21 students have utilized the HealthSpot
New Contract with Cleveland Clinic Saves Center $15000The SHWC entered into a new contract with the Cleveland
Clinic physicians in an effort to reduce costs With this new
contract and subsequent change in physicians over $15000
in was saved in comparison to last year
Nurses Utilize Brief Motivational Interview Training to
Identify and Intervene with At-risk Students
To properly screen for and address high-risk behaviors in
students visiting the SHWC nurses participated in brief
motivational interview training Motivational interviewing
(MI) supports health behavior change by helping individuals
explore and resolve their ambivalence about change without
evoking resistance MI techniques can be incorporated into
routine patient care Additionally an MI screening form was
completed by 719 students during the spring 2015 semester
Students who screened positive for high-risk behaviors were
engaged in a brief motivational interview with a nurse and
received information to help strengthen their motivation to
change those unhealthy behaviors in order to achieve their
optimum level of wellness
DATA POINTS
The SHWC saw a 7 increase in unique individuals in 2014-2015 and
an overall increase of 10 in the total number of client visits (which
covers all SHWC services) Flu and allergy injections were both up
this year by 21 and 31 respectively
2013-2014 2014-2015
Client Visits 3133 3451
Unique Individuals 1228 1320
Physicians Visits 536 767
Van Runs 270 242
Nutritional Visits 185 123
Sent to Area Health Centers 103 202
STDHIV Clinic 84 46
Gynecological Visits 25 39
Travel Clinic Visits 93 62
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Explore options for obtaining an electronic medical
record program
bull Increase awareness and visibility of the HealthSpot as an
alternative quality health care treatment
bull Support the Universityrsquos learning goals and collaborate
with the student health and wellness group by developing
programs to promote students to be self-health advocates
based on data from the National Collegiate Health
Assessment survey
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working at the Health Center was the first job
I received on campus and it has become like a
second home to me I have had the opportunity to
learn about diff erent privacy policies and how they work in
a college setting as well as bits and pieces about the medical
field coupled with great experience along the way This
department provides students with the care they need to
continue to do well in other areas at JCU by making sure they
get the best care possible and allowing students to share their
problems in all realms of the health world whether physical
or mental They make it possible for all students to feel and
perform their best during their time at JCUrdquo
- Anna Lawler rsquo16 Work Study employee
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Opening of Relaxation Room
Research on college campuses demonstrates that stress
is the number one impediment for academic performance
and overall well-being Therefore the University Counseling
Center (UCC) collaborated with the Grasselli Library in
developing the Relaxation Room located in the Learning
Commons The room provides students with a quiet
welcoming space to learn about and practice a variety of
research-based mind and body stress-reduction techniques
It includes
bull A state-of-the-art massage recliner
bull Guided relaxation audio recordings
bull Computer-based biofeedback programs
bull Psycho-educational books and handouts
bull Yoga mats and meditation rugs
Students can use the Relaxation Roomrsquos resources by signing
up for specific time slots Individual consultation is also
provided for the biofeedback program so students can use itto its fullest potential
Outreach Initiativesrsquo Message is that Help is lsquoWithin
Reachrsquo at the UCC
A programmatic and marketing theme was developed for all
community outreach initiatives titled ldquoWithin Reachrdquo This
past year a total of 22 outreach initiatives offered under
this new marketing theme were offered to students faculty
and staff Programs focused on increasing awareness of
mental health issues among college students and promoting
help-seeking behavior One of the most successful programs
was a dinner and movie night featuring a speaker from theNational Alliance on Mental Illness with over 80 students in
attendance as well as several faculty and staff
Installation of Titanium Scheduling Software
For many years the UCC has used a paper system to collect
and reference student information when visits occur The new
database system Titanium allows the staff to electronically
store student records and access them quickly when
needed This technological solution is critically necessary
in streamlining operations to allow for a seamless client
experience for the students and a more effective working
environment for the UCC staff
DATA POINTS
Total Counseling Services Overall
A total of 254 students received counseling services for the
2014-2015 academic year (4 less students from 2013-2014)
Out of those students 649 (165) were female and 351
(89) were male The highest percentage of students seen
were freshmen at 265 (67) which is consistent with the
2013-2014 year
Most common reasons students visited the UCC in 2014-2015
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Provide staff orientation and training for new UCC
employees (interim director full-time counselor part-
time counselor) and trainees (two doctoral interns one
masterrsquos intern and one psychiatry resident)
bull Continue the implementation of Titanium Scheduling
Software and fully transition to electronic records
bull Expand outreach programming through the Relaxation
Room and the Within Reach event series
of visits are related to anxiety
(53 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to depression
(14 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to academics
(41 Decrease from 13-14)
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
I have had a wonderful experience with the
UCC and have encouraged other friends
who are struggling to go there too No
part of my experience has been negative and I look
forward to my sessions In the short time I have been
going I feel that I have already made tremendous
improvements My only suggestion for improving the
center is to continue to inform students of its resources
and how valuable it can berdquo
- Anonymous student UCC Satisfaction Survey
874
585
348
254 TOTAL STUDENTS THAT RECEIVEDCOUNSELING SERVICES
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Interpersonal Violence Reporting Increase
The Violence Prevention and Action Center (VPAC)
experienced a substantial increase in the amount of time
advocating for survivors of interpersonal violence along with
the total number of students reporting interpersonal violence
incidents in the 2014-2015 academic year These increases
indicate that the awareness of issues related to interpersonal
violence and the need for bystanders to identify and createempathy with those suffering has most likely increased as well
Large-scale Bystander Intervention Training
Conducted with 638 Rising Sophomores
In collaboration with the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
Recovery Resources Residence Life Dean of Students Office
and Health Promotion and Wellness the VPAC Coordinator
successfully conducted Bystander intervention Training
for 638 rising sophomore students Of those 638 students
46 were male and 54 female This training was made
mandatory as a part of the housing selection process
The purpose of this training was to teach students the
concept of bystander intervention A bystander is anyone
who observes an emergency or a situation in which it is
likely that someone could use help Bystander intervention
programs teach people to overcome their resistance to
checking in and helping out These programs have been
found to be very helpful on college campuses to thwart
sexual assault abusive alcohol consumption concerns about
suicide depression and eating disorders
Students also learn how to identify a continuum of
inappropriate sexual behaviors through experiential
activities designed to create empathy with those who have
experienced sexual or dating violence At the end of the
training students develop skills to intervene as a bystander
and make a commitment to intervene before during and
after an incident of sexual or dating violence
Peer Health Advocate Program Exceeds
Membership Goals
One of the VPACrsquos goals this year was to train 10 Peer
Health Advocates by April 2015 Peer Health Advocates are
tasked with educating the campus on a gamut of topics
associated with interpersonal violence including bullying
dating and relationship violence and more This goal was
met and exceeded in January 2015 when a total of 18 Peer
Health Advocates were trained An additional 10 Peer Health
Advocates were trained by Alex Leslie of the Cleveland Rape
Crisis Center in March 2015 ndash for a total of 38 Advocates Peer
Health Advocates facilitated three interpersonal violence
presentations to the following groups of student leaders
Fraternity and sorority new members Panhellenic Council
and participants in the LAUNCH leadership program a core
leadership training for students in prominent leadership
positions on campus
DATA POINTS
Educational Programming
Forty-two educational programs were provided to 1639 individuals
in fall 2014 covering topics such as alcohol sex and consent healthy
relationships and more Seventeen trainings were provided to 777
individuals in spring 2015 covering similar topics When comparing
to the previous year 51 more programs were held in 2014-2015
(39 programs 2013-2014 59 programs 2014-2015) and 40 more
individuals attended these programs (1731 2013-2014 2416 2014-2015)
Bystander Intervention Training
Participants who completed bystander intervention training
completed a survey developed by Recovery Resources to collect
demographic information as well as information related to bystander
behavioral intent and problem gambling knowledge Questions
measured behavioral intent and gambling knowledge Results of this
survey revealed
89
88
92
93
of participants reported feeling a sense of
responsibility to intervene in issues of substance
use sexual violence and mental health problems
of students understand the obstacles to
intervene in these issues
of students plan to use the skills they learned
from the training in the future
of students reported at least one action that they
planned on taking after the training
LOOKING AHEADbull Hire train and supervise a graduate assistant to assist
with programming and outreach initiatives that focus on
interpersonal violence and bystander intervention
bull Develop a new brand for the Violence Prevention and Action
Center including a new logo and brochure
bull Co-teach AR274 Peer Health Advocate Seminar created to
educate ten Peer Health Advocates
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working with Coordinator of the VPAC this the past year
has been a true joy I learned a variety of skills and about
several topics such as bystander intervention signs of
an abusive relationship substance abuse and how to help someone
in a crisis By the end of my senior year I was gave presentations on
my own to students around campus Working with VPAC has made
me a well-rounded student with a large desire to help others in any
way that I can She taught me to be an eff ective presenter and to be a
leader on campus The skills I learned will not only benefit me in my
future career but as a better member in societyrdquo
- Gina Paolini rsquo15 Peer Health Advocate
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KINGS OF THE OAC
A major trophy returned to JCUs campus for the first
time since the 2003-04 school year
John Carrolls all-around effort on the mens side earned the
Blue Streaks the OAC Mens All-Sports Trophy It was the fifth
time in program history John Carroll earned this prestigious
trophy The Men of Carroll finished with 83 points besting
second-place Mount Union who turned in 8025 points
A BUNDLE OF HONORS
Mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik might need to
build a new trophy case for all of his 2014-15 honors
The midfielder was named the 2014 Capital One Academic
All-Americareg of the Year for Division III mens soccer The
honor gave Potocnik his second-straight Capital One
Academic All-Americareg honor having been a second-team
selection in 2013 He became just the second Blue Streak to
earn this prestigious honor joining Mackenzie Griffin (softball
2013) This honor was just the tip of the iceberg for one of
the top players in JCU mens soccer history
Potocnik was one of six student-athletes nationally to be a
part of Northwestern Mutuals Inspiring Potential float in
the Tournament of Rosesreg Rose Parade
In addition Potocnik earned D3soccercom All-America
NSCAAContinental Tire All-Region All-Ohio All-OAC and
Academic All-OAC accolades Finally Potocnik was JCUs
male recipient of the Clyde Lamb Award given to the top
graduating male and female student-athletes at each of the
10 OAC institutions
HISTORY IN THE MAKING
John Carrolls mens tennis team celebrated a program
first this year The Blue Streaks made their first-ever
NCAA Tournament appearance
John Carroll qualified with a 5-4 win over Otterbein in the
championship match of the OAC Tournament John Carroll
would go on to beat Franciscan in the first round of the
NCAA Tournament before bowing out to Kenyon
The Blue Streaks had won five OAC titles prior but the OAC did
not have an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament until recently
NCAA APPEARANCESIn addition to the mens tennis team John Carroll
had three teams and seven individuals qualify for the
NCAA National Championship fields
JCUs football team made its second-straight NCAA
appearance John Carroll rolled past Centre 63-28 in the
first round and held on for a 14-12 win over Wheaton (Ill)
in the second round The Blue Streaks bowed out in the
quarterfinals with a 36-28 loss to the Purple Raiders
The mens basketball team earned its 13th-ever NCAA
Tournament bid The program earned a bid for the first timesince 2010 The womens basketball team earned its second-
straight and second-overall bid to the NCAA Tournament
field
Individually senior Dan Mirman repeated as an All-American
at 149 pounds for wrestling He became JCU wrestlings 106th
All-American Mirman had plenty of company at the NCAA
Wrestling National Championship as seniors Terner Gott and
Todd Gaydosh gave the Blue Streaks three competitors for
the first time since 2005
John Carroll had three members of the cross country team
qualify for the NCAA National Championships in seniorTadhg Karski sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson It marked the first time since 2004 that the
Blue Streaks sent three runners to the cross country NCAA
National Championship Senior Nick Williams qualified for
the NCAA Indoor Track and Field National Championships in
the 60m hurdles while senior Rocky Mitolo qualified for the
NCAA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships in
the shot put
ALL-AMERICANS
Brian Potocnik and Dan Mirman had plenty of company in the
All-American department
Football senior Aramis Greenwood was the most decorated
student-athlete when it came to All-American honors The
wide receiver made the prestigious AFCA Division III All-
America team becoming the first Blue Streak to do so since
2008 and just the eighth overall He would go on to garner
third team honors on the AP Little All-America Team and
honorable mention D3footballcom honors
In all four football players earned All-American honors with
junior offensive lineman Anthony Latina senior linebacker
Kevin Cope and senior quarterback Mark Myers earning
honors from D3footballcom
Senior right-hander Drew Doring earned second team
All-America honors from D3baseballcom and the ABCA
Rawlings He became the first JCU pitcher to earn All-
America honors since 1985
Sophomore Katlyn Spahar was accorded honorable mention
WBCA Division III All-America accolades for her outstanding
performance on the hardwood
INDIVIDUALSTEAMS
4QUALIFIED FOR NCAA NATIONAL
CHAMPIONSHIP FIELDS7
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ATHLETIC HIGHLIGHTS
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RIDING OFF INTO THE SUNSET
An era came to a close this school year as Kerry Volkmann
retired after being the mentor of the John Carroll wrestling
program since 1987
The Hall of Fame coach guided his charges to two national
titles and 47 All-American honors He started the year
winning his 300th dual match in the seasons opening
weekend with a 34-11 win over Niagara County Community
College at the Bob Del Rosa Duals
Over 200 former wrestlers football players coaches
teammates friends and fans of the JCU wrestling program
celebrated Volkmanns legacy in his last home dual
400 AND COUNTING
The OAC mens basketball 400-club inducted
its fifth member this year
John Carroll mens basketball head coach Mike Moran won
his 400th game at JCU with a 97-78 win over Ohio Northern
on December 10
Moran who just completed his 23rd year at JCU entered
the season 35th amongst active Division III coaches in total
wins He now ranks fourth all-time in wins amongst OAC
mens basketball coaching greats
In April Moran was honored by the GCBCA as the recipient
of the Dennis Lustig Golden Deeds Award for his long-time
contributions to basketball in the Cleveland-area
CENTURY MARK
A third coaching milestone occurred for JCUs coaches
this year Mens soccer head coach Hector Marinaro earned
his 100th win with a 3-0 shutout over Muskingum on senior
night
OAC TEAM SUCCESS
John Carroll celebrated a wide-array of achievements
at the team level within the OAC
The mens tennis team won its first OAC title since 2006
John Carroll earned a share of the regular-season crown
before edging Otterbein 5-4 in the championship match of
the OAC Tournament
The mens soccer team was unbeaten in the OAC regular-
season It marked the fifth undefeated and untied regular-
season by an OAC institution since 1984
On the mens side John Carroll had a slew of second-place
OAC finishes The football cross country and indoor track amp
field teams all captured solo possession of second-place in
the OAC The mens basketball and baseball teams tied for
second in their respective regular seasons
Mike Moran won
his 400th game
Menrsquos tennis team
won its first OAC
title since 2006
Hector Marinaro
earned his 100th w
Womens lacrosse
made its long-awai
debut
On the womens side the Blue Streaks volleyball team
returned to the championship match of the OAC Tournament
for the first time since 1995 The womens swimming amp diving
team was undefeated in OAC regular-season dual meets
OAC INDIVIDUAL SUCCESS
John Carroll had 10 individuals earn OAC titles
The womens swimming and diving team led the way with
seven Sophomore Margaret Zagrobelny junior Lindsey Fano
freshman Anne Crowley and senior Victoria Watson led the
way earning OAC gold in the 400-medley relay Watson
would go on to capture first in the 200-freestyle and as part
of the 400-free relay Fano would capture an individual title
in the 100-breast Watson was joined by freshman Megan
Hawk sophomore Amanda Casamatta and senior Katii
Sheffield on the OAC-champion 400-free relay
Senior Rocky Mitolo (shot put) and junior Adam North (long
jump) earned first-place finishes at the outdoor track amp field
championship
Senior Dan Mirman rounded out the titles taking first at
149-pounds in wrestling
THE INAUGURATION
The womens lacrosse team made its long-awaited debut
After having to outlast Clevelands winter weather the Blue
Streaks turned in a 20-10 win over Houghton on February 28
The team would go on to finish 10-5 and earn the No 2 seed
in the OAC Tournament
STELLAR COACHING
John Carroll is blessed with stellar coaching for its
student-athletes Two Blue Streak coaches were
recognized by their peers this year
Laura Rodeffer was named the OAC Volleyball Coach of the
Year She continues to have her Blue Streaks on the rise
Rodeffers team turned in a 23-7 record in 2014 and were in
the hunt for the OAC regular-season title until the last week
of the season
Shaun Keenan earned OAC Mens Tennis Coach of the Year
honors for helping guide the mens tennis team to one of the
best seasons in program history
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AMONG THE BEST IN THE
REGION AND OHIO
John Carroll had 29 student-athletes earn All-Region honors
while 17 added All-Ohio honors for the year
Baseball senior Drew Doring led the way The senior right-
hander was tabbed as the 2015 Mid-East Regional Pitcher of
the Year by both D3baseballcom and ABCARawlings
Note In elect sports it is possible to earn multiple All-Region and All-Ohio
honors so each student-athlete was counted once per sport they played
Additionally some sports do not have All-Region or All-Ohio honors
OAC MAJOR AWARD
WINNERS - PLAYERS
JCUs student-athletes were amongst the best in the
conference with six players taking home major awards
from the OAC
John Carroll had a trio of players on honors for their stellar
play on the pitch Senior Brian Potocnik was the Mens SoccerMidfielder of the Year while junior teammate Jimmy Mattina
was the Mens Soccer Defender of the Year On the womens
side senior Haley McDonald took home Goalkeeper of the
Year accolades
On the diamond senior Drew Doring was the Kent Tekulve
Pitcher of the Year He was the first JCU hurdler to earn this
honor since Luke Adkins in 2004
On the gridiron junior Kevin Cope was named the Gene
Slaughter Most Outstanding Linebacker It was the second-
straight year JCU has taken home the conferences top
linebacker honor On the hardwood sophomore KatlynSpahar gave JCU back-to-back Helen Ludwig Player of the
Year accolades
ALL-OAC HONORS
John Carroll had 136 student-athletes earn All-OAC
honors this year
Football led the way with a school-record 20 selections The
Blue Streaks picked up 22 honors from the outdoor track
and field teams with 12 from the men and 10 on the womens
side Mens indoor track and field (nine) baseball (eight) and
womens swimming and diving (eight) rounded out the top six
Note Each member of the swimming and diving team earning All-
OAC honors was counted once Each member of the track and field
team earning All-OAC honors was counted once for cross country
once for indoor and once for outdoor
HITTING THE BOOKS
As mentioned earlier mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik was
named the Capital One Academic All-Americareg of the Year for
Division III mens soccer He had an abundance of company as
numerous Blue Streaks really buckled down in the classroom
Football senior safety Brody Zangaro earned second team
Capital One Academic All-Americareg honors for the second
straight year On the district level Potocnik Zangaro and
baseball junior right-hander Aaron Lapaglia earned Capital
One Academic All-District accolades
Wrestling sophomore Sal Corrao and senior Todd Gaydosh
earned NWCA Scholar All-American honors Womens
swimming and diving junior Lindsey Fano was a CSCAA
Individual Scholar All-American Cross country senior Nicki
Bohrer sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson were named USTFCCCA All-Academic honorees
for cross country Rounding out the honors were seven
members of the softball team who all earned NFCA Scholar-
Athlete distinctions
Potocnik and softball senior right-hander Rachel Byrnes were
JCUs recipients of the Clyde Lamb Awards
Additionally 83 student-athletes were honored with
Academic All-OAC honors
Note Select honors from the Capital One Academic All-Americareg
program have not been released yet
83 STUDENT983085ATHLETES WERE HONORED
WITH ACADEMIC ALL983085OAC HONORS
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VISIONJohn Carroll University will graduate individuals of intellect and
character who lead and serve by engaging the world around them
and around the globe
MISSIONAs a Jesuit Catholic university John Carroll inspires individuals to excel
in learning leadership and service in the region and in the world
CORE VALUES
The Universityrsquos core values include a commitment to
learning in order to create
bull An environment of inquiry which embraces Jesuit
Catholic education as a search for truth where faith and
reason complement each other in learning In pursuit of
our educational mission the University welcomes the
perspectives and participation in our mission of faculty
staff students and alumni of all faiths and of no faith
bull A rigorous approach to scholarship that instills in our
graduates the knowledge eloquence sensitivity and
commitment to embrace and to live humane values
bull A campus committed to the intellectual spiritual
emotional and physical development of each student
bull An inclusive community where differing points of view
and experience are valued as opportunities for mutual
learning
bull A culture of service and excellence that permeates
every program and office
bull A commitment to sharing our gifts in service to each
other and the community
bull A campus that responds to demographic economic
and social challenges
bull An appreciation that our personal and collective
choices can build a more just world
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
The following initiatives are essential to the University
being recognized as a center of learning and service
bull Create a diverse community of faculty staff alumni
and friends dedicated to advancing the Universityrsquos
vision mission and core values
bull Create a learning community of outstanding teacher-scholars characterized by the commitment to
student achievement
bull Create a talented cohort of service-oriented staff
committed to achieving and being recognized as a
center of learning and service
bull Recruit enroll retain and graduate a talented
diverse student body prepared for todayrsquos global
reality and committed to learning leadership and
service that will engage the world
bull Secure resources necessary to foster an
extraordinary learning experience and promote John
Carrollrsquos mission as a Jesuit Catholic university
bull Assist in responding to demographic economic and
social challenges in our region in order to support
investment and employment opportunities and build
confidence in our shared future
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DEAN OF STUDENTS
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LOOKING AHEAD
bull Continue to identify and recommend appropriate
action steps related to Title IX and the federal
guidelines within the Campus SaVE Act
bull Develop and implement the DOS Risk Audit
Action Plan
bull Foster relationships and work collaborativelywith new academic leaders to identify and
remove obstacles from studentsrsquo ability to thrive
academically and socially at John Carroll
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
It feels like yesterday that I was just
starting and here I am having my
last day of work and classes for my
freshman year I just wanted to thank the Dean
of Students Office for allowing me to work
with such a great group of individuals Each
time I go into work I am excited to see what the
day holds I appreciate all the time eff ort and
patience the staff in the Office have put into
teaching me I cannot wait to work again with
you all next yearrdquo
- Toren Bakula lsquo18 Work Study employee
735
64
79
71of respondents took
responsibility for
their actions
of respondents
clearly defined
who influenced
their decision
clearly identified
who was impacted
by their behavior
85
were able to articulate
the character of the
person they are trying
to become
respondents did not
have another violation
after submitting the
reflection
attorneys to serve as advisors during the hearing process and
having the VPAC Coordinator serve as a confidential reporter
Fifty-three students (39 men 14 women) found responsible
for student conduct violations were asked to complete a
reflection exercise as part of their sanctions The reflection
questions were aimed to measure three learning goals
Student violators will
1) Acknowledge that their actions impact the
community
2) Recognize that they have options available to them
when making decisions about their behavior
3) Act in accordance with the universityrsquos expectations
for their behavior
Here were the key findings
STUDENT
CONDUCT
VIOLATIONS 14 39
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Revitalizing Inter-Fraternity Council through
Engaged Leaders
The main goal this past year was to attract elect and
develop engaged fraternity leaders to commit to the
redevelopment of the Inter-Fraternity Council (IFC) IFC is
the governing body of the four international fraternitieshere at John Carroll Prior to elections the Fraternity
Sorority Advisor (FSA) engaged fraternity leaders in many
conversations regarding the need to revitalize IFC on campus
and how it can have a positive impact on the growth
strength and reputation of their community
New IFC executive board officers were elected for 2015 Their
leadership positive attitude commitment to IFC and to inter-
fraternal brotherhood synergy and accountability has been
key in the rebirth of IFC They have accomplished many goals
in just the few months they have been in office such as
bull IFC by-laws were completely updated through aninter-fraternal and representative committee
bull IFC executive board members engaged fraternity
leaders in a discussion on the mission and vision of
IFC and what role each fraternity and member holds
in its success
bull Addressed the need for fraternities to go beyond
philanthropy to service by partnering with Clevelandrsquos
Domestic Violence and Childrsquos Advocacy Center
bull IFC made inroads with all the chapters in terms of
changing the emphasis of doing only what is best for
my fraternity to doing what is best for all fraternitiesandor Greek community
Sororities Improve Governance within
Panhellenic Association
The JCU College Panhellenic Association is the governing
body of the five international sororities here at JCU Chi
Omega Gamma Phi Beta Kappa Alpha Theta Kappa
Delta and Kappa Kappa Gamma This past year the FSA
provided significant advising and education to chapter and
Panhellenic leaders on the proper operations of a Panhellenic
Association Outgoing and incoming Panhellenic executive
board officers exhibited great enthusiasm patience andadaptability through some changes to improve democratic
processes learn about NPC unanimous agreements policies
and best practices and how their own national organizations
support and are connected to NPC
Greek Week Refocuses on Universityand Fraternal Mission and Values
The fraternity and sorority community members were
challenged to reflect on the purpose of Greek Week based
on the common values stated in JCUrsquos and fraternity and
sorority lifersquos mission statements leadership character
academic excellence service and friendship Based on
these reflections it was determined that past behaviors
during Greek Week more often than not did not support
mission and values of fraternity and sorority life nor JCUrsquos
To restore integrity to the community and to align Greek
Week events with the values of our fraternal and JCU
community significant changes were made
Changes made included
bull significantly reduce the number of events and
days of competitive events
bull plan activities that showcase the values of inter
national fraternities and sororities
bull no overall winners of Greek Week
General feedback from fraternity and sorority members
was that they really enjoyed Greek Week Many
commented on how they didnrsquot feel stressed out
or too exhausted to participate fully in their normalresponsibilities such as going to class turning in class
assignments taking tests going to work fulfilling service
hours working in the lab etc They also commented on
how ldquofun and laid backrdquo events seemed to be and how
the lack of focus on competition allowed for all members
to not get entangled in disagreements as in yearrsquos past
Resolution of Risk Management Concerns
at Off-Campus Establishment
The FSA worked with the Office of Legal Affairs Student
Activities and the JCUPD to address risk management
issues related to social events at a popular localestablishment at which alcohol is served Through
collective efforts the establishment agreed to resolve
our concerns and to follow all of JCUrsquos risk management
policies for student events with alcohol A new contract
is currently being drafted for any student organization
seeking to hold an event with alcohol at this location
505 333 172
FRATERNITY AND SORORITY MEMBERS
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FRATERNITY amp SORORITY
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DATA POINTSGreek participants in
bystander intervention training142
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working closely with our advisor I have been
able to accomplish great things With her
knowledge of Greek and Student Aff airs she has
been very helpful in providing information for us as student
leaders and John Carroll students overall I learn something
new every day from her She teaches me how to strengthen
my leadership skills as well as how to be a better student I
know whenever I have a question about anything she will be
there for me She has really taught me how to hone in on myskills and excel at my position
This department is so important to me because I live and
breathe Greek Life being President of Panhellenic The
department has taught me to not only care about myself and
my own sorority but take a step back and appreciate each
of the chapters what they have to off er and each of their
membersrsquo opinions Hopefully we can continue to grow our
community and our presence on campus to create a positive
image of fraternity and sorority liferdquo
- Alexandra Bernitt rsquo16 President Panhellenic Association
PARTICIPATION DATA
bull A total of 142 fraternity and sorority members
participated in bystander intervention training
hosted by the Violence Prevention and Action
Center Health Promotion and Wellness and
the JCU Police Department
bull Total number of participants who participated
in Lip Sync Over 1100
bull Greek Week raised $3500 for the Greater
Cleveland Fisher House Campaign
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Provide leadership development opportunities that
prepare fraternity and sorority members to lead in
their individual organizations the Panhellenic andInterfraternity Councils as well as the greater JCU
community
bull Create a fraternity and sorority community committed
to JCUrsquos Jesuit and Catholic mission and identity and
to their common interfraternal mission and values
bull Educate fraternity and sorority members
especially key organizational leaders in areas of
risk management and liability to promote holistic
membership development
65 CHI OMEGA
66 GAMMA PHI BETA
68 KAPPA ALPHA THETA
69 KAPPA DELTA
65 KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA
4 0 BETA THETA PI
32 DELTA TAU DELTA
35 LAMBDA CHI ALPHA
65 SIGMA PHI EPSILON
SORORITIES
FRATERNITIES
$3500 RAISED FOR THE GREATERCLEVELAND FISHER HOUSE
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Participated in Bystander intervention Training
of Rising Sophomores
The Health Promotion and Wellness coordinator collaborated
with the Violence Prevention and Action Center Coordinator
Residence Life Dean of Students and Recovery Resources
to educate 638 rising sophomores on bystander intervention
This training was made mandatory for all rising sophomoresas a part of the 2015-2016 housing selection process
Provided Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention
for College Students (BASICS)
The goal of BASICS is to reduce risky behaviors and harmful
consequences of alcohol abuse Based on an interview with
and questionnaires filled out by the student regarding their
drinking behaviors objective feedback is provided by a
trained BASICS professional This program is offered to JCU
students who either violate the Student Code of Conduct or
want to explore their alcohol and drug use This year a total
of 51 students were referred for this intervention resulting in
a 150 increase from the 2013-2014 year Of those students
who received BASICS interventions
Peer Health Advocate Program Expanded
to Better Meet Student Needs
The coordinator trained 23 Peer Health Advocates (PHAs)
this past academic year The training focused on programdevelopment and execution as well as the skills knowledge
and attitudes necessary to be an effective peer advocate
PHAs facilitate programs for and with students in the
residence halls student organizations classrooms athletic
teams and more They also staff the Resource Room at the
Student Health and Wellness Center Additional expectations
for PHAs include
bull Executing interactive positive fun and non-
judgmental programming
bull Creating awareness of health topics affecting JCU
students through such means as posters social mediacampaigns newsletters Carroll News editorials public
service announcements one-on-one interactions
tabling at health education initiatives and general
availability for program participation
bull Helping students find long-term and appropriate
on and off-campus resources to support healthy
behaviors by making referrals for at-risk students
to the appropriate professionals These resources
included Health Education Residence Life Counseling
Center Health Services Violence Prevention Action
Center JCU Police Department etc
bull Participating in ongoing training on a wide variety
of health and wellness topics and assist with the
facilitation of bi-weekly Wellness in the Stacks
programming in the Library Learning Commons
Approval of AR274 A Peer Health Advocate Seminar
This past spring JCUrsquos Public Health Committee officially
approved AR 274 It will be offered for the first time in fall
2015 This course was specifically developed to provide an
academic anchor to the leadership training and development
of the Peer Health Advocates and to provide them the
necessary resources skills and information to assist theirpeers in a successful undergraduate experience Students will
learn about various health topics affecting college students
as well as program design and implementation
92
58
54
33
100
exceeded the number of alcoholic drinks
consumed the last time they partied or
socialized compared to the overall JCU
student population
overestimated the amount of alcohol
that a typical JCU student consumes
did something they later regretted
50 forgot where they were or what
they did and 25 got in trouble with
the police within the last 12 months as a
consequence of drinking
felt overwhelmed by all they had to do
and 25 felt sad within the past 2 weeks
of those seen were referred to on-campus
resources including the University
Counseling Center Violence Preventionand Action Center andor academic deans
(compared to NCHA data 2013)
23Peer Health Advocates (PHAs)were trained this past academic year
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HEALTH AND WELLNESS
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DATA POINTS
What We Know Data on First-Year Studentsrsquo
Alcohol Consumption
We have completed our eighth year of collecting information
regarding alcohol consumption of first-year students through
AlcoholEdu AlcoholEdu incorporates the latest evidence-
based prevention methods to create a highly personalized
on-line education user experience that inspires students to
reflect on and consider changing their drinking behaviors
Pre and post-exams and behavioral surveys are administered
a total of three surveys At John Carroll it is mandatory for all
first-year students to complete this training
This year there was a 99 response rate This excellent
compliance rate can be attributed to increased communication
with the students non-completion sanctions and collaboration
with Resident Assistants Here are some key findings about our
first-year studentsrsquo alcohol consumption
bull The rate of high risk drinkers has decreased since
beginning this analysis in 2007 The rate of non-
drinkers has increased by 3 since 2007
bull Our first-year non-drinking students exceed those
reported by other Jesuit colleges and universities
Additionally rates of lightmoderate and high-risk
drinkers are lower than surveyed Jesuit counterparts
bull After completing the entire AlcoholEdu training 88
of students reported that the course prepared them
to make responsible decisions about drinking
Impact of Alcohol Education Classes
This past year 65 students were sanctioned to take an
alcohol education class due to violations of the Universityrsquosalcohol policy These classes included an emphasis on
bystander intervention as well as the Good Samaritan
Policy Students were asked to complete an assessment
after participating in the class With 51 of the 65 students
completing the assessment the response rate was 79 Here
are two of the main findings from this assessment
Health and Wellness Programs
Various health education programs were presented to nearly
1700 students Our alcohol awareness presentations are very
popular and highly requested by Resident Assistants and
student organizations Over 300 students participated in
alcohol awareness presentations and completed assessments
afterward Here are some of the findings
73
94
99
79
71
strongly agree that they can recognize the
signs of someone who is intoxicated
strongly agree that they are willing tointervene if they see someone who has had
too much to drink
strongly agree or agree that they learned
something about how frequently the average
the JCU student drinks
of students surveyed recognize the difference
between perceptions and actual drinking rates
of JCU students
listed the lsquoGood Samaritan Policyrsquo as a
correct response to identifying the name
of a specific policy
Wellness in the Stacks
students participated in Wellness in the Stacks
programming within the Library Learning
Commons Students participated in Pinterest
painting bamboo plant construction henna
tattoos making heart-healthy trail mix
aromatherapy therapy dogs and others and were providedwith stress-relief information When asked on a short survey
ldquowithin the last 12 months how would you rate the overall level
of stress you have experiencedrdquo 29 indicated tremendous or
more than average stress While 91 felt ldquoless stressed after
attending stress-freeWellness in the Stacksrdquo events
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Revise the BASICS health assessment for students who
violate the marijuanaother drug policy to better meet
their needs
bull Expand health promotion program offerings through
the implementation of initiatives developed solely by
Peer Health Advocates as a result of their coursework in
AR 274 Peer Health Advocate Seminar
bull Develop a comprehensive program to reduce alcohol-
related incidents off-campus in collaboration with
Residence Life
bull Increase fraternity and sorority membersrsquo knowledge of
high-risk drinking through risk reduction efforts
students were presented withvarious health education programs1700
OVER
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Staff Display Adaptability with Increased
Departmental Expectations and Staff Changes
This year brought significant challenges some new and some
persistent that truly pushed the JCU Police Department
(JCUPD) to its capacity Similar to years past JCUPD has
experienced significant officer turnover with six resignations
and two newly hired offi
cers Many police departments evenfor larger municipalities are dealing with a decrease in the
number and qualifications of job applicants The department
is working closely with Human Resources to recruit hire and
train well qualified individuals
Other challenges include the increased number of
background checks requested by students and university
employees This is a time consuming process for the front
office staff and was the fifth most frequent duty recorded
by the JCUPD this academic year Lastly given the federal
guidelines within the Campus SaVE Act and Title IX JCUPD
has new demands and expectations that also require much
investigative time and reporting
Despite these challenges the entire staff has responded with
the highest level of professionalism collaboration and vigor
It will be important for JCUPD to continue to reconsider
processes and departmental responsibilities in order to
respond as effectively as possible to these challenges
DATA POINTS
to JCUPD Compared to last year this
is a 47 increase in calls largely due
to adding new duties to the call list
In 2013-2014 there was only a 17
increase in calls
The top five reasons and their frequencies are as follows
1747 Admittance into roomfacility
1690 Building check
1078 Non-secured area
754 Maintenance concern
594 Background checksFingerprints
Criminal reports totaled 183 with the top reports listed as
32 Underage Persons Offenses (Alcohol)
32 Theft
22 Criminal mischief
Non-criminal reports totaled 180 with the top reports listed as
47 Illness ndash Transport
27 Auto Accident - Property Damage Only
18 Property - LostMissing
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Improve our training and capacity to perform
reporting and investigative functions related to
Title IX and interpersonal violence concerns
bull Enhance marketing and education regarding
JCUPD services to more fully realize and perpetuatethe credibility of the organization as a police
department serving all members of the JCU
community
bull Transition our current Incident Report form to an
Access database to enhance the tracking of incidents
and reporting functions
bull Review processes and responsibilities in light
of expectations and work force capacity
bull Identify and implement specialty areas for
our three sergeants
$450000
9674
was generated through the
sale of parking permits and
issuance of citationsIN REVENUE
Department Exceeds Revenue Expectations
Parking Manager Patti Taylor devoted a great deal of
time and effort into providing the Police Officers with
valuable information to assist with the identification of
parking violations Approximately $450000 in revenue
was generated through the sale of parking permits and
issuance of citations This is an increase of 89 from the
previous year
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Choral and Instrumental Performances
The annual choral and instrumental performances at JCU
were once again highlights of the department including the
Annual Sacred Music Concert in the fall and the Jazz Band
Concert in the spring Most especially the third and final
performance of the Intergenerational Choir was a superb
finale to the collaborative project between the Cleveland
Alzheimerrsquos Association the academic department of
Criminology and Sociology and student affairsrsquo Liturgical
Music and Musical Arts (LMMA) The choir a combination of
people with early-stage Alzheimerrsquos disease their caregivers
and our students gave a presentation of five songs under the
direction of Dr Cynthia Caporella LMMA Director at the 25th
annual Alzheimerrsquos disease educational event
The collaboration was also the end of a three-year research
project with goals of fighting the stigma of Alzheimerrsquos
disease and developing community amongst its participants
Drs Harris and Caporella had one article published in
2014 regarding this project and a new article is underwaythanks to the funding of a JCU Summer Faculty Research
Fellowship
Music and Prayer Collaboration Transforms Crowd
during Ignatian Heritage Week
The collaborative planning efforts between LMMA and
Campus Ministry resulted in a lunch time program titled
ldquoMusic Prayer and Reflection in the Jesuit Tradition
Caring for the Earthrdquo The image for the week surrounded
sustainability and carried with it a vision of caring for Godrsquos
creation Specifically the service joined readings around
this image with four pieces of music two of which werecontemporary pieces written by two local composers on the
faculty of the Cleveland Institute of Music One of the pieces
was a descriptive piece of a brook located east of Cleveland
that is supported by the Cleveland Museum of Natural
History A third piece from the movie ldquoThe Missionrdquo offered
a Jesuit connection in film media Many community members
in attendance described the experience as transformative
Assessment plans developed for music courses
In preparation for the inclusion of one credit Fine Arts
courses in the integrative core curriculum assessment
plans were developed and approved for courses in applied
music Rubrics were developed for each of the courses in
conjunction with the Core Director and the Associate Dean of
Arts and Sciences for the Humanities The Director of LMMA
is in the process of identifying instructors to teach the new
course offerings in music These new applied courses include
wind ensemble brass ensemble string ensemble applied
guitar and applied voice
DATA POINTS
During the past year student participation in the major vocal
and instrumental groups was as follows
25
30
16
28SCHOLACANTORUM
CHAPELENSEMBLE
PEP BAND
JAZZ BAND
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Offering the first ever JCU Applied Music Courses
available to the entire student body in spring 2016
bull Equipping the music room to offer digital performances
from online venues for the study of musical styles
performance techniques and comparative analysis
bull Working with the staff in the Office of Student
Engagement to expand opportunities for students to
experience fine arts performances offered throughout
Cleveland
bull Hiring and orienting a new Coordinator of the JCU Pep Band
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
I participated in Schola Cantorum and Chapel
Choir I had the opportunity to de-stress for a
few hours a week which was very important
since I had challenging coursework and multiple part-
time jobs and internships This helped me to focus on
spiritual and emotional wellness as well as academic
success I was also able to build strong relationships with
my fellow singers I believe that making music together
brings people closer in a way that few other activities
can and I certainly saw that in my experiences at JCU
The music department has important connections to
JCUrsquos mission values and Jesuit identity Though I
am not Catholic some of the pieces we learned helped
me learn about Jesuit and Christian history and my
participation in chapel choir kept me actively engaged inthe liturgy Additionally allowing students to participate
in extracurricular activities they enjoy is in keeping with
ldquocura personalisrdquo by encouraging students to develop in
all aspects of their lives not just academicallyrdquo
- Megan Boyk rsquo15 Schola Cantorum and Chapel Choir
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Creation of the LP 198 LAUNCH Credited Course
LAUNCH (Leaders Always Undertake New Challenges) is
a 1-3 credit course covering various topics related to the
methods or content of leadership not typically covered
in regular course offerings such as mission diversity and
inclusion ethical leadership and the building of personal
strengths In addition students receive core leadership
training necessary for success in prominent leadership
positions on campus
Commuter Student Section Added to AR120 Purpose
and Place - Exploring Campus Community and Self
AR120 is a course designed to assist first-year students with
the transition to college and to promote their engagement
in all facets of their educational experience The commuter
section of this course addressed challenges related to
commuting to campus getting connected to JCU resources
road safety and more A highlight regarding this particular
section is that it was held in a nontraditional classroom
setting in the newly renovated commuter lounge
Drawn to Leadership Program Reaches Different
Student Demographic
The Drawn to Leadership Program was targeted to JCU
Fantasy Gaming Club members This program offered a
different perspective to learn about leadership development
by focusing on the leadership concepts found in superhero-
based comic books and movies
DATA POINTS
Leadership Programs Engage Students in Developing
Values and Skills
A progressive four-tiered set of leadership programs is
offered to John Carroll students annually Each tier provides
students with the opportunity to develop a set of leadership
skills and knowledge and each successive program builds
upon the knowledge and skills cultivated in the prior tier
Tier programs meet for an hour per week for 4-6 meetings
depending on the program
Students are able to select from three programs in Tier1 ldquoLiving and Leadingrdquo ldquoReading and Leadingrdquo or ldquoTake
the Leading Rolerdquo These programs all focus on students
increasing their levels of self-awareness which will better
prepare them for leadership experiences Students who
complete one of the three Tier 1 programs are eligible to
participate in the Tier 2 ldquoAdvancing Leadershiprdquo program
which focuses on the experiences of participating students
as members of various groups and how they can influence
change as a group member without necessarily having a
formal leadership position Students who have completed
both the Tier 1 and 2 programs are eligible to participate in
the Tier 3 ldquoSharing Your Strengthsrdquo program This program
incorporates the Gallup organizationrsquos StrengthsQuest online
assessment which provides students with detailed reports
about their five personal strengths Students who complete
the Tier 1 2 and 3 programs are eligible to participate in the
Tier 4 ldquoLeadership in Actionrdquo program which focuses on
ethical decision making
The following participation counts have been recorded over
the past 3 academic years
PARTICIPATION COUNTS 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
Tier 1 57 66 75
Tier 2 42 51 69
Tier 3 31 37 24
Tier 4 22 22 25
66 INCREASE in commuter
service program participation
Commuter Student Programs
and Participation Increase
In the year 2013-2014 36 commuter service programs
were offered with 740 total participants This year 41
programs were provided to 1229 total participants Theresults show a 66 increase in overall commuter service
program participation with a 13 increase in total programs
offered Among those programs offered students were
able to attend a Cleveland Indians baseball game Cleveland
Cavaliers basketball game and several movie viewings
Program invitations were also sent to transfer students to
participate which had partial impact on the participation
increase
41 1229PROGRAMS PARTICIPANTS
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ORIENTATION amp LEADERSHIP
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Students in all tiered programs complete written assignments
and discuss them with their peers in a conversation
facilitated by a professional student affairs staff member
Assignments are collected and deposited in the Office of
Leadership Programs The Director of Leadership Programs
then assessment rubrics to the various assignments
determine whether or not the desired learning has occurred
for each student
TIER PROGRAM OUTCOME
The assessment results indicate that the activities set up for
the Tier 1 programs provide students with the opportunity to
learn the desired information to increase self-knowledge and
demonstrate it on the various assignments While students
in Tier 2 were able to demonstrate competence regarding
the various aspects of serving as a group as a member
participants sometimes struggled to identify areas of
diversity In Tier 3 participants could readily determine ways
to identify opportunities to utilize their personal strengths
to assist with three of the potential presented challenges
However a lack of understanding was demonstrated in termsof using strengths in the areas of delegation confrontation
and mediation This is likely partially due to the struggles
that students face with these skill sets in their daily lives For
the ldquoLeadership in Actionrdquo program students readily created
scenarios that connected with the initial three principles
of the programs However several concepts related to
ethical leadership including ldquobeing fairrdquo and ldquobeing lovingrdquo
presented some challenges for our students and may be
somewhat attributable to the fact that ldquofairrdquo and ldquolovingrdquo are
rather abstract concepts in comparison to the first
three tenets
LAUNCH Leaders Always Undertake New Challenges
The LAUNCH program provides student leaders with
information considered to be foundational and essential to
serving as an effective leader and beyond Since the creation of
LAUNCH over 350 student leaders have the training program
Following each LAUNCH weekend evaluations are collected
and compiled to determine the effectiveness of the program
in meeting the established outcomes A review of the data
for the past three LAUNCH programs indicates that at least
90 of the participants on average achieved the outcomes
Leadership Scholars Program
The Leadership Scholars Program (LSP) was created in
2010 providing participants with opportunities to increase
their leadership competence through both curricular and
co-curricular activities The program focuses on developing
student leaders of remarkable character who seek to become
agents for transformative change on campus and in their
future professions and communities
Each year the program seeks to enroll a cohort of approximately 20
incoming students Over the past three years the cohort size has been
27 (class of 2018) 19 (2017) and 19 (2016) The cohort size fluctuates
based on how many students choose to accept the scholarship and
attend JCU with 35 scholarships offered from a pool of over 200
applicants
The 2014 JCU Commencement saw the first cohort of LSP students
complete their degrees From the entering cohort in fall of 2010 75 o
the students persisted through graduation When reviewing the reasonfor program participant attrition students most commonly leave to
transfer to another institution in order to pursue a degree not provided
by John Carroll (eg pharmacy musical theater) A less frequent reaso
for student attrition is that some participants struggle to ldquofind their
footingrdquo and struggle with their inability to be elected or selected for
a formal leadership position on campus (eg Student Union senator
Resident Assistant)
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Coordinate and enhance leadership development efforts by
gathering together a committee of professionals around campu
who provide related opportunities to students
bull Begin to measure levels of campus engagement among
commuter students in organizations and activities other than
those provided by commuter services
bull Convene a campus wide meeting to discuss issues and services
relevant to the matriculation and ongoing success of transfer
students
bull Develop electronic messages related to engagement
opportunities to distribute to first year students after the
first six weeks of the fall semester
bull Increase the number of first-year students of color whoparticipate in Tier 1 leadership development programs
bull Help to successfully transition a new co-director of the
Leadership Scholarship Program into hisher role in the progra
bull Develop a follow-up leadership development piece for LAUNCH
(for Leadership Always Undertake New Challenges) participant
after they have transitioned into their leadership roles
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Coming from a high school that focused on leadership andentrepreneurship the leadership development programs
were perfect for me The tiers were focused on self-
discovery and how to handle being on a team I got the chance to know
my strengths and weakness and also to discuss leadership in the worl
of comics Leadership is everywhere if I look for it My freshman year
would have been an entirely diff erent experience if it wasnrsquot for the
leadership programs
- Marie Keita rsquo18 Participant in Tiered Leadership Programs
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Major Facility and Equipment Upgrades Provide
Improved Fitness and Sport Experiences
The Department of Recreation coordinated a number of
renovations and equipment upgrades this past year that
improved student faculty staff and community membersrsquo
experience in our facilities The first major project was the
installation of new flooring in the Fitness Studio where cyclingclasses yoga Zumba and other activities are conducted
giving the space a safer refreshed and modern look
The Corbo Room Improvement Task Force created spring
2014 addressed two necessary improvements including
additional Corbo Room equipment and new flooring in
the cardio area Throughout spring and summer 2015 the
Johnson Natatorium lap pool and diving well were repainted
and re-coated along with a new ultraviolet water treatment
system A new electronic scoreboard was installed which
will certainly improve the competition experience for teams
coaches and fans
Club Sport Members Active in Competition and
Service to Others
There are club sport teams at John Carroll with over 200
student participants The teams include Rowing Field
Hockey Hockey Womenrsquos Basketball Menrsquos Rugby Sailing
Ultimate Frisbee Menrsquos Volleyball Water Polo and Womenrsquos
Volleyball Funded in part by the Student Activity Fee
students manage all operational aspects of club sports
including fundraising membership recruitment and retention
practice and competition scheduling and travel Team
members are also involved in service on a regular basisSome of the programs they support are the Labre Project
Cleveland Clinicrsquos Lerner Center for Autism Project Linus
St Malachis Lunch Program and numerous service projects
offered through JCUrsquos Center for Service and Social Action
Pilot Shadow Program of Intramural Student
Supervisors Shows Promise
The intramural (IM) employees interested in becoming IM
Student Supervisors participated in a new staff development
and training program in which they were paired up to
shadow current IM Student Supervisors during evening or
weekend IM competitions The purpose of this opportunityis to nurture professional development leadership skills and
staff camaraderie as well as to provide on-the-job training
in regards to the duties and responsibilities of an IM Student
Supervisor This shadowing experience allowed for IM staff
to self-identify if they felt prepared to apply for IM Student
Supervisor positions for next year In addition it provided
current supervisors the opportunity to teach others about
the knowledge and skills they utilize in their position The
Department of Recreation will continue to build on this
program in the future
DATA POINTS
Intramural sports
Intramural sports have continued to thrive and excel
offering opportunity for exercise camaraderie and
an environment for creating meaningful relationships
with peers A total of 1963 individuals participated in
intramural sports in 2014-2015 with 901 being unique
participants There were a total of 1620 males and 343
females who engaged in intramural sports In 2013-2014
there was a total of 1794 participants (1415 males and 379
females) engaged in intramural sports
First-year student participation increased by 36 (376
Unique Individuals 2013-2014 511 Unique Individuals 2014-
2015)
First-year student intramural
participation increased by 3636
421
1963 1620 343
INTRAMURAL SPORT PARTICIPANTS
AVERAGE CORBO FITNESSROOM VISITORS PER DAY
Fitness Offerings
There was a 25 increase in student and staff participation
in fitness activities with an average of 289 participants per
week in 2014-2015 in comparison to 232 average participants
per week in 2013-2014
A Pilates and Stretch and Strengthen class have been added
to the list of fitness classes Corbo Fitness Room participation
for the 2014-2015 academic year averaged 421 visitors per
day with the highest participation of 525 visitors per day In
2013-2014 the average visits per day was 398
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RECREATION
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LOOKING AHEAD
bull Improve orientation training and recognition
efforts for all student staff through the previously
implemented team model Update our student
development model through online offerings new
technology and improved leadership strategies to
stimulate growth and self-awareness
bull Collaborate with different departments on
late night programming health and wellness
initiatives and special events to better meet our
students needs interests and to increase student
engagement Focus these initiatives primarily
at first-year students as well as first-time users(those who may not typically utilize our facilities
or services)
bull Provide risk management training for Club Sports
and Building Supervisor staff Utilize John Carroll
and Northeast Ohio resources so as to better
equip staff for emergency action plans responding
to crisies and dealing effectively with conflict
bull Continue to work towards enhancing technology
resources related to daily operations marketing
of services and programs and departmental
communications assessment and evaluation
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Being involved in the Rec department allowed
me to have two supervisor roles These
roles allowed me to have a great deal of
responsibility I was well respected by my peers seen as
a leader on campus and this makes me very proud The
leadership skills I developed will be something I treasure
and will be very valuable to me as I move forward in my
career I learned that I am a strong leader who has the
ability to stand up to her peers even when it is tough I
learned what it means to love your work because I truly
loved working for this department I found that I am
inspired by people around me who have a tremendously
strong work ethic
I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to work for
the Rec department and I know that if I had not had this
opportunity that my time at Carroll would have never been
the same and I would have never grown as a person as
much as I didrdquo
- Kylie Brooks rsquo15 Club Sport Supervisor and Student
Building Supervisor
Working for Intramurals (IM) has given me the identity
that every student searches for when entering a new
experience It has given me the opportunity to take a
better look at who I am as a person and has given me the
opportunity to make lasting relationships with people
who I would have never met had I not worked for the
department Working for IMrsquos is not just a job for me it
gives me my place at JCU
This position teaches me how to be a leader how tomotivate people and how to be confident in various
situations I learn to lead by example everywhere I
go because a person is always representing the Rec
department no matter whatrdquo
- Greg Olenick rsquo16 Intramural Supervisor
10 200 PARTICIPANTS
CLUB SPORT TEAMS
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
University Community Celebrates the
Re-opening of Murphy Hall
The re-opening of Murphy Hall in August 2014 was a major
accomplishment The newly renovated building impressed Murphy
residents as well as alumni faculty and staff who toured the hall
after a number of ribbon-cutting ceremonies Murphy residents
reported that they appreciated the enhanced community and
study space Since many of the residents had lived in the ldquooldrdquo
Murphy they were especially impressed with the improved
lighting the updated bathrooms and the private sinks
While there were some minor complications in the re-opening
related to electricity heating and cooling windows and paint
the overall re-opening process was seamless and exciting The
cross-divisional collaboration that brought this renovation to
completion was tremendous and a source of great pride for
all who participated The Silver Level LEED certification that
was achieved was a great way to conclude the project
Red Carpet Rolled Out for First-Year Students onMove-In Day
It was exciting to open the 2014-2015 academic year with
one of the largest first-year classes in recent history It was
also the first year where students were living in truly social
cohort communities In order to continue the celebration of
the large first year class First-Year Move-In Day was enhanced
to welcome our students with excitement The feedback from
parents was overwhelmingly positive with many of them
thanking staff members for their energy and assistance
Invaluable to the success of the day was the help of the ROTC
cadets Their hard work and limitless energy helped immensely
Newly Developed Room Change Process Policy a Success
The development and implementation of the comprehensive
room change process policy was an achievement for the
Office of Residence Life (ORL) The policy was shared
widely with students ORL Staff and parents to allow for
transparency and clearer communication The policy also
supported Resident Assistants (RAs) and professional staff
members in having a standard point of reference and specific
procedures to follow
Resident Ministry Program Offerings Expand
In addition to the fall semester First-Year Retreat the
Resident Ministers collaborated with students to offer the
Journey Retreat in the spring semester as well as a ldquoRootsrdquo
overnight outdoor retreat to explore intentional living The
Murphy Mass returned to the Murphy Chapel with increased
attendance at both the Mass (average of 40+) and social
afterwards in the Murphy atrium
ORL Staff Recognized at Northeast Ohio Resident
Assistant Conference
The JCU RA delegation was recognized as the ldquoMost Spiritedrdquo at the
Northeast Ohio RA Conference at Baldwin Wallace University Several
Residence Life staff members presented at the conference with two
RA presenters receiving recognition as one of the ldquoTop 10rdquo programs
DATA POINTS
Number of Residential Students
YEAR FALL SPRING
2010-2011 1708 1661
2011-2012 1789 1734
2012-2013 1786 1724
2013-2014 1657 1606
2014-2015 1755 1676
Murphy Hall closed for renovation
Community Development Activities Sponsored by
Resident Assistants
YEAR TOTAL TOTAL PARTICIPANTS
2013-2014 615 6485
2014-2015 727 5181
After having smaller than projected numbers of rising junior
and senior students sign up to live on campus for the 2015-2016
academic year those currently living on campus were surveyed
to learn more about their decision to live off campus The seven
question survey was sent to 475 residents with a response rate of
21 The most significant findings were
bull The greatest factor impacting the decision to live off
campus was finances (45) This was followed closely
by wanting to experience something different than the
residence halls (22) and wanting a greater sense of
independence (21)
bull Monthly rent for the majority of respondents (67) is
$350-$400 per person every month The question did not
ask respondents to quantify what was included in rent
so there are some unknowns Only 15 of respondents
indicated a rent higher than $400 per person every month
bull The most popular month to sign a lease was March
(29) Prior to February when the 2015-2016 Housing
Information became available 53 of the respondents
had signed leases The other 47 of respondents signed
leases in February and March The earliest a lease was
signed was in September (1)
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RESIDENCE LIFE
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bull Including themselves students reported the number
of people who they will be living off-campus with
Four people (33) followed by five people (19)
three people (16) and six people (14)
bull 76 are planning to live in University Heights Shaker
Heights (13) and South Euclid (9) are the other
two cities with the most respondents
These findings will inform messaging and timing of
information about housing for upper-class students This
data also indicates the need to continue to look at the cost
of living on-campus and how the benefits are explained in
relationship to that cost
While these qualitative findings include only one part of the data
collected they still provide strong insight into the residential
experience The data supports the amount of time effort and
resources devoted to developing and strengthening community It
also supports several key learning goals for students who live on
campus The data also clearly demonstrates the concerns about
facilities that have been at the forefront of the work done this
year by the ORL All of these insights will be better informed once
the compilation and analysis of the quantitative data is complete
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Review of ORL structure and staffing
bull Expand knowledge of and competency in academic
processes and procedures to better inform future
collaborations
bull Enhance education around issues pertaining to respect
including but not limited to vandalism safety interpersonal
violence and relationships with non-residence life staff
members serving the residential communities
STUDENT PERSPECTIVES
This was my third year at John Carroll University
and my first year living on campus The amount
of care and concern that I received from my Area
Coordinator Adrian Tamas and all of the Murphy RAs was
amazing I never thought that I would feel that comfortable
away from home but because of the staff in Murphy Hall I
now call John Carroll University home Itrsquos been a wonderfu
year as a resident in Murphy and I cannot wait for my next
and final year Thank you for everythingrdquo
- Ghada Abu Shaweesh rsquo16 Resident
ldquoThree years ago I was a sophomore who lived with great
tension and anxiety I had not yet developed the courage to
grow into the leader who I wanted to be on campus Then I
was selected to be a Resident Assistant From that moment
on I was on a path that would allow me to grow and develop
into a leader on campus a man for others and the person
who I ultimately desired to become I am beyond thankful for
my time with Residence Life The professional staff alongwith my fellow staff members and residents have left their
marks on me I will forever remember the time wersquove spent
together the laughter wersquove shared the critical moments
that have pushed us outside of our comfort zones and the
relationships wersquove cultivated From the bottom of my heart
thank yourdquo
- John Barrett rsquo15 Senior Resident Assistant
81 1621 PARTICIPANTS
RESIDENCE SATISFACTION SURVEY RESPONSE RATE
The ORL staff created a survey focused on the following
areas satisfaction with RA satisfaction with residence hall
space cleanliness and processes assessment of ability to
sleep and study learning as a result of living in a residence
hall and overall satisfaction While the quantitative portions
of the survey are not yet compiled and analyzed the
qualitative data was compiled and reviewed The overall
response rate was approximately 81 of 1621 residents who
received the survey
Some of the key findings
bull Residents overwhelmingly responded that the most
important lesson skill or value learned this year was
about relationships with others Residents described
relationships with roommates learning to live in
community and how to deal with people who were
different Skills and lessons related to living independently
(time management responsibility and accountability)
were the second most frequent responses
bull The respondents most frequently cited that the best
part of their residential experience was related to the
people with whom they lived their roommate and
or floormates Other frequent responses included the
sense of community the RA and the convenience ofliving on campus
bull Cleanliness and other facility issues were the main
concerns that residents cited when asked about what
they would like to see improved about on-campus
living Other frequent responses included the dining
hall loudness of fellow floor members and both the
enforcement of and lack of enforcement of residence
hall policies
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
New Late Night Program Collaborations
Streak the Center programs were held during fall 2014 and spring
2015 to provide students with opportunities to gather together
and participate in a variety of social programs including arts and
crafts entertainment movies food recreation relaxation music
and more This large scale event was made possible through
cross-departmental collaboration between the Office of Student
Activities Student Union Programming Board (SUPB) Orientation
and Leadership Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion
Counseling Center Violence Prevention and Action Center
Residence Life Health Education and Promotion Student Health
and Wellness Center and Recreation This event attracted over
550 students each semester it was held
Infusion of Intergroup Dialogue within iLead Program
The Office of Student Activities (OSA) in collaboration with the
Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion incorporated the ldquoCommon
Groundrdquo workshop within the iLead student organization training
program iLead a day-long leadership training opportunity for
student organizations operates with the goal of providing student
leaders an understanding of the nuts and bolts of running a successful
organization on campus The ldquoCommon Gorundrdquo training facilitated
by staff who are Intergroup Dialogue facilitators and students
who have completed the Intergroup Dialogue class in the fall
provided education on discrimination and oppression Seventy-four
student organization leaders representing 64 organizations were in
attendance at this training Of those who attended 69 completed
program evaluations In the evaluation students were asked to
identify one creative way they could apply what they learned in the
workshop into their organization The results are as follows
bull 31 stated they could raise awareness through discussionor activity and 27 stated by maintaining awareness and
working to make a difference
bull Other responses included education through information
and diversifying organization membership
bull The top three areas students reported they learned more
about during their experience at iLead were dealing with
discrimination advertising and funding policies
Student Leader Team created for Late Night Programming
The OSA developed a team of student leaders tasked with
assisting in the planning promotion and implementation oflate night programming events sponsored through the Office
of Student Activities Leaders were chosen from the current
student programmers that were already active Expectations were
established and provided to SUPB By January 2015 SUPB was
required to plan a reoccurring late night program on campus every
Friday and Saturday during the academic year between the hours
of 10 pm and midnight
DATA POINTS
bull SUPB held 13 additional programs in 2014-2015 with
an increase of 51 more participants in comparison
to the 2013-2014 academic year (66 programs with
8437 attendants in 2013-2014 79 programs with 12787
attendants in 2014-2015) Programs which were added
include Rock Out Your Room Meet the Greeks Step
Afrika and more
bull Comedian Dave Coulier performed duringHomecoming this year and was attended by
approximately 1000 students
bull The fall semester Welcome Back Concert sponsored by
SUPB board attracted 600 additional participants in the
2014-2015 academic year (300 in 2013 ndash 2014 900 in
2014-2015)
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Conduct an assessment of our current large-scale
programming needs to obtain an accurate pulse on the
types of social late-night programming students needand want Explore collaboration opportunities with other
programming departments like Recreation Residence
Life and Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion for
this project
bull Work with departments in Student Affairs and across the
university to identify event attendance tracking software
options to better track event participation
bull Develop a template to help map the university learning
goals to the activities of SUPB and student organizations
in order to create a new assessment plan
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Irsquom the current president of the Paranormal
Research Group The Student Activities
Office has definitely impacted my overall
JCU experience in a positive way The office gave us
the opportunity to strengthen the bonds within our
organization I learned a lot of leadership strategies with
the officersquos help I learned how to manage and finance an
organization while maintaining the fun factor of what an
organization should be [Student Organizations are] so
important to have because [they] allow students to conn
to each other and their community The office off ers a
one of a kind experience here at Carroll and is crucial [fo
students] to get the most out of JCUrdquo
- Bryan Mersol rsquo17 Student Organization President
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Student Feedback Leads to Increased Physician Hours
Anecdotal feedback over the past several years suggested
the need to increase the hours and days of the week that
physicians would see patients in order to better meet
studentsrsquo busy schedules The Student Health and Wellness
Survey was administered and results clearly supported
this need In recent years physicians came to campus on
Mondays (25 hrs) and Thursdays (25 hrs) for a total of fivehours With the new contract physician hours were increased
to eight hours a week on Mondays (4 hrs) and Fridays (4
hrs) As a result physician visits increased by 43 (536
physicians visits in 2013-2014 and 767 in 2014-2015) and
students are very pleased with this improved service
HealthSpot Installation Provides Additional Care
Options for Students
John Carroll is the first college in the United States to provide
physician appointments through a computerized kiosk
called the HealthSpot This technology is at the forefront of
revolutionary high-quality medical care Students are put inface-to-face contact with a healthcare professional via video
screen The kiosk comes equipped with everything they
would need to perform a variety of remote treatments under
the supervision of an on-site medical professional Some of
the common ailments that are able to be addressed through
HealthSpot are Allergies cold and flu cough sinus infections
rashes fever sore throats and more With the installation of
this technology the SHWC is now able to provide students
with medical care five days a week Since November 2014 a
total of 21 students have utilized the HealthSpot
New Contract with Cleveland Clinic Saves Center $15000The SHWC entered into a new contract with the Cleveland
Clinic physicians in an effort to reduce costs With this new
contract and subsequent change in physicians over $15000
in was saved in comparison to last year
Nurses Utilize Brief Motivational Interview Training to
Identify and Intervene with At-risk Students
To properly screen for and address high-risk behaviors in
students visiting the SHWC nurses participated in brief
motivational interview training Motivational interviewing
(MI) supports health behavior change by helping individuals
explore and resolve their ambivalence about change without
evoking resistance MI techniques can be incorporated into
routine patient care Additionally an MI screening form was
completed by 719 students during the spring 2015 semester
Students who screened positive for high-risk behaviors were
engaged in a brief motivational interview with a nurse and
received information to help strengthen their motivation to
change those unhealthy behaviors in order to achieve their
optimum level of wellness
DATA POINTS
The SHWC saw a 7 increase in unique individuals in 2014-2015 and
an overall increase of 10 in the total number of client visits (which
covers all SHWC services) Flu and allergy injections were both up
this year by 21 and 31 respectively
2013-2014 2014-2015
Client Visits 3133 3451
Unique Individuals 1228 1320
Physicians Visits 536 767
Van Runs 270 242
Nutritional Visits 185 123
Sent to Area Health Centers 103 202
STDHIV Clinic 84 46
Gynecological Visits 25 39
Travel Clinic Visits 93 62
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Explore options for obtaining an electronic medical
record program
bull Increase awareness and visibility of the HealthSpot as an
alternative quality health care treatment
bull Support the Universityrsquos learning goals and collaborate
with the student health and wellness group by developing
programs to promote students to be self-health advocates
based on data from the National Collegiate Health
Assessment survey
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working at the Health Center was the first job
I received on campus and it has become like a
second home to me I have had the opportunity to
learn about diff erent privacy policies and how they work in
a college setting as well as bits and pieces about the medical
field coupled with great experience along the way This
department provides students with the care they need to
continue to do well in other areas at JCU by making sure they
get the best care possible and allowing students to share their
problems in all realms of the health world whether physical
or mental They make it possible for all students to feel and
perform their best during their time at JCUrdquo
- Anna Lawler rsquo16 Work Study employee
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Opening of Relaxation Room
Research on college campuses demonstrates that stress
is the number one impediment for academic performance
and overall well-being Therefore the University Counseling
Center (UCC) collaborated with the Grasselli Library in
developing the Relaxation Room located in the Learning
Commons The room provides students with a quiet
welcoming space to learn about and practice a variety of
research-based mind and body stress-reduction techniques
It includes
bull A state-of-the-art massage recliner
bull Guided relaxation audio recordings
bull Computer-based biofeedback programs
bull Psycho-educational books and handouts
bull Yoga mats and meditation rugs
Students can use the Relaxation Roomrsquos resources by signing
up for specific time slots Individual consultation is also
provided for the biofeedback program so students can use itto its fullest potential
Outreach Initiativesrsquo Message is that Help is lsquoWithin
Reachrsquo at the UCC
A programmatic and marketing theme was developed for all
community outreach initiatives titled ldquoWithin Reachrdquo This
past year a total of 22 outreach initiatives offered under
this new marketing theme were offered to students faculty
and staff Programs focused on increasing awareness of
mental health issues among college students and promoting
help-seeking behavior One of the most successful programs
was a dinner and movie night featuring a speaker from theNational Alliance on Mental Illness with over 80 students in
attendance as well as several faculty and staff
Installation of Titanium Scheduling Software
For many years the UCC has used a paper system to collect
and reference student information when visits occur The new
database system Titanium allows the staff to electronically
store student records and access them quickly when
needed This technological solution is critically necessary
in streamlining operations to allow for a seamless client
experience for the students and a more effective working
environment for the UCC staff
DATA POINTS
Total Counseling Services Overall
A total of 254 students received counseling services for the
2014-2015 academic year (4 less students from 2013-2014)
Out of those students 649 (165) were female and 351
(89) were male The highest percentage of students seen
were freshmen at 265 (67) which is consistent with the
2013-2014 year
Most common reasons students visited the UCC in 2014-2015
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Provide staff orientation and training for new UCC
employees (interim director full-time counselor part-
time counselor) and trainees (two doctoral interns one
masterrsquos intern and one psychiatry resident)
bull Continue the implementation of Titanium Scheduling
Software and fully transition to electronic records
bull Expand outreach programming through the Relaxation
Room and the Within Reach event series
of visits are related to anxiety
(53 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to depression
(14 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to academics
(41 Decrease from 13-14)
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
I have had a wonderful experience with the
UCC and have encouraged other friends
who are struggling to go there too No
part of my experience has been negative and I look
forward to my sessions In the short time I have been
going I feel that I have already made tremendous
improvements My only suggestion for improving the
center is to continue to inform students of its resources
and how valuable it can berdquo
- Anonymous student UCC Satisfaction Survey
874
585
348
254 TOTAL STUDENTS THAT RECEIVEDCOUNSELING SERVICES
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Interpersonal Violence Reporting Increase
The Violence Prevention and Action Center (VPAC)
experienced a substantial increase in the amount of time
advocating for survivors of interpersonal violence along with
the total number of students reporting interpersonal violence
incidents in the 2014-2015 academic year These increases
indicate that the awareness of issues related to interpersonal
violence and the need for bystanders to identify and createempathy with those suffering has most likely increased as well
Large-scale Bystander Intervention Training
Conducted with 638 Rising Sophomores
In collaboration with the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
Recovery Resources Residence Life Dean of Students Office
and Health Promotion and Wellness the VPAC Coordinator
successfully conducted Bystander intervention Training
for 638 rising sophomore students Of those 638 students
46 were male and 54 female This training was made
mandatory as a part of the housing selection process
The purpose of this training was to teach students the
concept of bystander intervention A bystander is anyone
who observes an emergency or a situation in which it is
likely that someone could use help Bystander intervention
programs teach people to overcome their resistance to
checking in and helping out These programs have been
found to be very helpful on college campuses to thwart
sexual assault abusive alcohol consumption concerns about
suicide depression and eating disorders
Students also learn how to identify a continuum of
inappropriate sexual behaviors through experiential
activities designed to create empathy with those who have
experienced sexual or dating violence At the end of the
training students develop skills to intervene as a bystander
and make a commitment to intervene before during and
after an incident of sexual or dating violence
Peer Health Advocate Program Exceeds
Membership Goals
One of the VPACrsquos goals this year was to train 10 Peer
Health Advocates by April 2015 Peer Health Advocates are
tasked with educating the campus on a gamut of topics
associated with interpersonal violence including bullying
dating and relationship violence and more This goal was
met and exceeded in January 2015 when a total of 18 Peer
Health Advocates were trained An additional 10 Peer Health
Advocates were trained by Alex Leslie of the Cleveland Rape
Crisis Center in March 2015 ndash for a total of 38 Advocates Peer
Health Advocates facilitated three interpersonal violence
presentations to the following groups of student leaders
Fraternity and sorority new members Panhellenic Council
and participants in the LAUNCH leadership program a core
leadership training for students in prominent leadership
positions on campus
DATA POINTS
Educational Programming
Forty-two educational programs were provided to 1639 individuals
in fall 2014 covering topics such as alcohol sex and consent healthy
relationships and more Seventeen trainings were provided to 777
individuals in spring 2015 covering similar topics When comparing
to the previous year 51 more programs were held in 2014-2015
(39 programs 2013-2014 59 programs 2014-2015) and 40 more
individuals attended these programs (1731 2013-2014 2416 2014-2015)
Bystander Intervention Training
Participants who completed bystander intervention training
completed a survey developed by Recovery Resources to collect
demographic information as well as information related to bystander
behavioral intent and problem gambling knowledge Questions
measured behavioral intent and gambling knowledge Results of this
survey revealed
89
88
92
93
of participants reported feeling a sense of
responsibility to intervene in issues of substance
use sexual violence and mental health problems
of students understand the obstacles to
intervene in these issues
of students plan to use the skills they learned
from the training in the future
of students reported at least one action that they
planned on taking after the training
LOOKING AHEADbull Hire train and supervise a graduate assistant to assist
with programming and outreach initiatives that focus on
interpersonal violence and bystander intervention
bull Develop a new brand for the Violence Prevention and Action
Center including a new logo and brochure
bull Co-teach AR274 Peer Health Advocate Seminar created to
educate ten Peer Health Advocates
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working with Coordinator of the VPAC this the past year
has been a true joy I learned a variety of skills and about
several topics such as bystander intervention signs of
an abusive relationship substance abuse and how to help someone
in a crisis By the end of my senior year I was gave presentations on
my own to students around campus Working with VPAC has made
me a well-rounded student with a large desire to help others in any
way that I can She taught me to be an eff ective presenter and to be a
leader on campus The skills I learned will not only benefit me in my
future career but as a better member in societyrdquo
- Gina Paolini rsquo15 Peer Health Advocate
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KINGS OF THE OAC
A major trophy returned to JCUs campus for the first
time since the 2003-04 school year
John Carrolls all-around effort on the mens side earned the
Blue Streaks the OAC Mens All-Sports Trophy It was the fifth
time in program history John Carroll earned this prestigious
trophy The Men of Carroll finished with 83 points besting
second-place Mount Union who turned in 8025 points
A BUNDLE OF HONORS
Mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik might need to
build a new trophy case for all of his 2014-15 honors
The midfielder was named the 2014 Capital One Academic
All-Americareg of the Year for Division III mens soccer The
honor gave Potocnik his second-straight Capital One
Academic All-Americareg honor having been a second-team
selection in 2013 He became just the second Blue Streak to
earn this prestigious honor joining Mackenzie Griffin (softball
2013) This honor was just the tip of the iceberg for one of
the top players in JCU mens soccer history
Potocnik was one of six student-athletes nationally to be a
part of Northwestern Mutuals Inspiring Potential float in
the Tournament of Rosesreg Rose Parade
In addition Potocnik earned D3soccercom All-America
NSCAAContinental Tire All-Region All-Ohio All-OAC and
Academic All-OAC accolades Finally Potocnik was JCUs
male recipient of the Clyde Lamb Award given to the top
graduating male and female student-athletes at each of the
10 OAC institutions
HISTORY IN THE MAKING
John Carrolls mens tennis team celebrated a program
first this year The Blue Streaks made their first-ever
NCAA Tournament appearance
John Carroll qualified with a 5-4 win over Otterbein in the
championship match of the OAC Tournament John Carroll
would go on to beat Franciscan in the first round of the
NCAA Tournament before bowing out to Kenyon
The Blue Streaks had won five OAC titles prior but the OAC did
not have an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament until recently
NCAA APPEARANCESIn addition to the mens tennis team John Carroll
had three teams and seven individuals qualify for the
NCAA National Championship fields
JCUs football team made its second-straight NCAA
appearance John Carroll rolled past Centre 63-28 in the
first round and held on for a 14-12 win over Wheaton (Ill)
in the second round The Blue Streaks bowed out in the
quarterfinals with a 36-28 loss to the Purple Raiders
The mens basketball team earned its 13th-ever NCAA
Tournament bid The program earned a bid for the first timesince 2010 The womens basketball team earned its second-
straight and second-overall bid to the NCAA Tournament
field
Individually senior Dan Mirman repeated as an All-American
at 149 pounds for wrestling He became JCU wrestlings 106th
All-American Mirman had plenty of company at the NCAA
Wrestling National Championship as seniors Terner Gott and
Todd Gaydosh gave the Blue Streaks three competitors for
the first time since 2005
John Carroll had three members of the cross country team
qualify for the NCAA National Championships in seniorTadhg Karski sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson It marked the first time since 2004 that the
Blue Streaks sent three runners to the cross country NCAA
National Championship Senior Nick Williams qualified for
the NCAA Indoor Track and Field National Championships in
the 60m hurdles while senior Rocky Mitolo qualified for the
NCAA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships in
the shot put
ALL-AMERICANS
Brian Potocnik and Dan Mirman had plenty of company in the
All-American department
Football senior Aramis Greenwood was the most decorated
student-athlete when it came to All-American honors The
wide receiver made the prestigious AFCA Division III All-
America team becoming the first Blue Streak to do so since
2008 and just the eighth overall He would go on to garner
third team honors on the AP Little All-America Team and
honorable mention D3footballcom honors
In all four football players earned All-American honors with
junior offensive lineman Anthony Latina senior linebacker
Kevin Cope and senior quarterback Mark Myers earning
honors from D3footballcom
Senior right-hander Drew Doring earned second team
All-America honors from D3baseballcom and the ABCA
Rawlings He became the first JCU pitcher to earn All-
America honors since 1985
Sophomore Katlyn Spahar was accorded honorable mention
WBCA Division III All-America accolades for her outstanding
performance on the hardwood
INDIVIDUALSTEAMS
4QUALIFIED FOR NCAA NATIONAL
CHAMPIONSHIP FIELDS7
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ATHLETIC HIGHLIGHTS
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RIDING OFF INTO THE SUNSET
An era came to a close this school year as Kerry Volkmann
retired after being the mentor of the John Carroll wrestling
program since 1987
The Hall of Fame coach guided his charges to two national
titles and 47 All-American honors He started the year
winning his 300th dual match in the seasons opening
weekend with a 34-11 win over Niagara County Community
College at the Bob Del Rosa Duals
Over 200 former wrestlers football players coaches
teammates friends and fans of the JCU wrestling program
celebrated Volkmanns legacy in his last home dual
400 AND COUNTING
The OAC mens basketball 400-club inducted
its fifth member this year
John Carroll mens basketball head coach Mike Moran won
his 400th game at JCU with a 97-78 win over Ohio Northern
on December 10
Moran who just completed his 23rd year at JCU entered
the season 35th amongst active Division III coaches in total
wins He now ranks fourth all-time in wins amongst OAC
mens basketball coaching greats
In April Moran was honored by the GCBCA as the recipient
of the Dennis Lustig Golden Deeds Award for his long-time
contributions to basketball in the Cleveland-area
CENTURY MARK
A third coaching milestone occurred for JCUs coaches
this year Mens soccer head coach Hector Marinaro earned
his 100th win with a 3-0 shutout over Muskingum on senior
night
OAC TEAM SUCCESS
John Carroll celebrated a wide-array of achievements
at the team level within the OAC
The mens tennis team won its first OAC title since 2006
John Carroll earned a share of the regular-season crown
before edging Otterbein 5-4 in the championship match of
the OAC Tournament
The mens soccer team was unbeaten in the OAC regular-
season It marked the fifth undefeated and untied regular-
season by an OAC institution since 1984
On the mens side John Carroll had a slew of second-place
OAC finishes The football cross country and indoor track amp
field teams all captured solo possession of second-place in
the OAC The mens basketball and baseball teams tied for
second in their respective regular seasons
Mike Moran won
his 400th game
Menrsquos tennis team
won its first OAC
title since 2006
Hector Marinaro
earned his 100th w
Womens lacrosse
made its long-awai
debut
On the womens side the Blue Streaks volleyball team
returned to the championship match of the OAC Tournament
for the first time since 1995 The womens swimming amp diving
team was undefeated in OAC regular-season dual meets
OAC INDIVIDUAL SUCCESS
John Carroll had 10 individuals earn OAC titles
The womens swimming and diving team led the way with
seven Sophomore Margaret Zagrobelny junior Lindsey Fano
freshman Anne Crowley and senior Victoria Watson led the
way earning OAC gold in the 400-medley relay Watson
would go on to capture first in the 200-freestyle and as part
of the 400-free relay Fano would capture an individual title
in the 100-breast Watson was joined by freshman Megan
Hawk sophomore Amanda Casamatta and senior Katii
Sheffield on the OAC-champion 400-free relay
Senior Rocky Mitolo (shot put) and junior Adam North (long
jump) earned first-place finishes at the outdoor track amp field
championship
Senior Dan Mirman rounded out the titles taking first at
149-pounds in wrestling
THE INAUGURATION
The womens lacrosse team made its long-awaited debut
After having to outlast Clevelands winter weather the Blue
Streaks turned in a 20-10 win over Houghton on February 28
The team would go on to finish 10-5 and earn the No 2 seed
in the OAC Tournament
STELLAR COACHING
John Carroll is blessed with stellar coaching for its
student-athletes Two Blue Streak coaches were
recognized by their peers this year
Laura Rodeffer was named the OAC Volleyball Coach of the
Year She continues to have her Blue Streaks on the rise
Rodeffers team turned in a 23-7 record in 2014 and were in
the hunt for the OAC regular-season title until the last week
of the season
Shaun Keenan earned OAC Mens Tennis Coach of the Year
honors for helping guide the mens tennis team to one of the
best seasons in program history
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AMONG THE BEST IN THE
REGION AND OHIO
John Carroll had 29 student-athletes earn All-Region honors
while 17 added All-Ohio honors for the year
Baseball senior Drew Doring led the way The senior right-
hander was tabbed as the 2015 Mid-East Regional Pitcher of
the Year by both D3baseballcom and ABCARawlings
Note In elect sports it is possible to earn multiple All-Region and All-Ohio
honors so each student-athlete was counted once per sport they played
Additionally some sports do not have All-Region or All-Ohio honors
OAC MAJOR AWARD
WINNERS - PLAYERS
JCUs student-athletes were amongst the best in the
conference with six players taking home major awards
from the OAC
John Carroll had a trio of players on honors for their stellar
play on the pitch Senior Brian Potocnik was the Mens SoccerMidfielder of the Year while junior teammate Jimmy Mattina
was the Mens Soccer Defender of the Year On the womens
side senior Haley McDonald took home Goalkeeper of the
Year accolades
On the diamond senior Drew Doring was the Kent Tekulve
Pitcher of the Year He was the first JCU hurdler to earn this
honor since Luke Adkins in 2004
On the gridiron junior Kevin Cope was named the Gene
Slaughter Most Outstanding Linebacker It was the second-
straight year JCU has taken home the conferences top
linebacker honor On the hardwood sophomore KatlynSpahar gave JCU back-to-back Helen Ludwig Player of the
Year accolades
ALL-OAC HONORS
John Carroll had 136 student-athletes earn All-OAC
honors this year
Football led the way with a school-record 20 selections The
Blue Streaks picked up 22 honors from the outdoor track
and field teams with 12 from the men and 10 on the womens
side Mens indoor track and field (nine) baseball (eight) and
womens swimming and diving (eight) rounded out the top six
Note Each member of the swimming and diving team earning All-
OAC honors was counted once Each member of the track and field
team earning All-OAC honors was counted once for cross country
once for indoor and once for outdoor
HITTING THE BOOKS
As mentioned earlier mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik was
named the Capital One Academic All-Americareg of the Year for
Division III mens soccer He had an abundance of company as
numerous Blue Streaks really buckled down in the classroom
Football senior safety Brody Zangaro earned second team
Capital One Academic All-Americareg honors for the second
straight year On the district level Potocnik Zangaro and
baseball junior right-hander Aaron Lapaglia earned Capital
One Academic All-District accolades
Wrestling sophomore Sal Corrao and senior Todd Gaydosh
earned NWCA Scholar All-American honors Womens
swimming and diving junior Lindsey Fano was a CSCAA
Individual Scholar All-American Cross country senior Nicki
Bohrer sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson were named USTFCCCA All-Academic honorees
for cross country Rounding out the honors were seven
members of the softball team who all earned NFCA Scholar-
Athlete distinctions
Potocnik and softball senior right-hander Rachel Byrnes were
JCUs recipients of the Clyde Lamb Awards
Additionally 83 student-athletes were honored with
Academic All-OAC honors
Note Select honors from the Capital One Academic All-Americareg
program have not been released yet
83 STUDENT983085ATHLETES WERE HONORED
WITH ACADEMIC ALL983085OAC HONORS
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VISIONJohn Carroll University will graduate individuals of intellect and
character who lead and serve by engaging the world around them
and around the globe
MISSIONAs a Jesuit Catholic university John Carroll inspires individuals to excel
in learning leadership and service in the region and in the world
CORE VALUES
The Universityrsquos core values include a commitment to
learning in order to create
bull An environment of inquiry which embraces Jesuit
Catholic education as a search for truth where faith and
reason complement each other in learning In pursuit of
our educational mission the University welcomes the
perspectives and participation in our mission of faculty
staff students and alumni of all faiths and of no faith
bull A rigorous approach to scholarship that instills in our
graduates the knowledge eloquence sensitivity and
commitment to embrace and to live humane values
bull A campus committed to the intellectual spiritual
emotional and physical development of each student
bull An inclusive community where differing points of view
and experience are valued as opportunities for mutual
learning
bull A culture of service and excellence that permeates
every program and office
bull A commitment to sharing our gifts in service to each
other and the community
bull A campus that responds to demographic economic
and social challenges
bull An appreciation that our personal and collective
choices can build a more just world
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
The following initiatives are essential to the University
being recognized as a center of learning and service
bull Create a diverse community of faculty staff alumni
and friends dedicated to advancing the Universityrsquos
vision mission and core values
bull Create a learning community of outstanding teacher-scholars characterized by the commitment to
student achievement
bull Create a talented cohort of service-oriented staff
committed to achieving and being recognized as a
center of learning and service
bull Recruit enroll retain and graduate a talented
diverse student body prepared for todayrsquos global
reality and committed to learning leadership and
service that will engage the world
bull Secure resources necessary to foster an
extraordinary learning experience and promote John
Carrollrsquos mission as a Jesuit Catholic university
bull Assist in responding to demographic economic and
social challenges in our region in order to support
investment and employment opportunities and build
confidence in our shared future
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LOOKING AHEAD
bull Continue to identify and recommend appropriate
action steps related to Title IX and the federal
guidelines within the Campus SaVE Act
bull Develop and implement the DOS Risk Audit
Action Plan
bull Foster relationships and work collaborativelywith new academic leaders to identify and
remove obstacles from studentsrsquo ability to thrive
academically and socially at John Carroll
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
It feels like yesterday that I was just
starting and here I am having my
last day of work and classes for my
freshman year I just wanted to thank the Dean
of Students Office for allowing me to work
with such a great group of individuals Each
time I go into work I am excited to see what the
day holds I appreciate all the time eff ort and
patience the staff in the Office have put into
teaching me I cannot wait to work again with
you all next yearrdquo
- Toren Bakula lsquo18 Work Study employee
735
64
79
71of respondents took
responsibility for
their actions
of respondents
clearly defined
who influenced
their decision
clearly identified
who was impacted
by their behavior
85
were able to articulate
the character of the
person they are trying
to become
respondents did not
have another violation
after submitting the
reflection
attorneys to serve as advisors during the hearing process and
having the VPAC Coordinator serve as a confidential reporter
Fifty-three students (39 men 14 women) found responsible
for student conduct violations were asked to complete a
reflection exercise as part of their sanctions The reflection
questions were aimed to measure three learning goals
Student violators will
1) Acknowledge that their actions impact the
community
2) Recognize that they have options available to them
when making decisions about their behavior
3) Act in accordance with the universityrsquos expectations
for their behavior
Here were the key findings
STUDENT
CONDUCT
VIOLATIONS 14 39
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Revitalizing Inter-Fraternity Council through
Engaged Leaders
The main goal this past year was to attract elect and
develop engaged fraternity leaders to commit to the
redevelopment of the Inter-Fraternity Council (IFC) IFC is
the governing body of the four international fraternitieshere at John Carroll Prior to elections the Fraternity
Sorority Advisor (FSA) engaged fraternity leaders in many
conversations regarding the need to revitalize IFC on campus
and how it can have a positive impact on the growth
strength and reputation of their community
New IFC executive board officers were elected for 2015 Their
leadership positive attitude commitment to IFC and to inter-
fraternal brotherhood synergy and accountability has been
key in the rebirth of IFC They have accomplished many goals
in just the few months they have been in office such as
bull IFC by-laws were completely updated through aninter-fraternal and representative committee
bull IFC executive board members engaged fraternity
leaders in a discussion on the mission and vision of
IFC and what role each fraternity and member holds
in its success
bull Addressed the need for fraternities to go beyond
philanthropy to service by partnering with Clevelandrsquos
Domestic Violence and Childrsquos Advocacy Center
bull IFC made inroads with all the chapters in terms of
changing the emphasis of doing only what is best for
my fraternity to doing what is best for all fraternitiesandor Greek community
Sororities Improve Governance within
Panhellenic Association
The JCU College Panhellenic Association is the governing
body of the five international sororities here at JCU Chi
Omega Gamma Phi Beta Kappa Alpha Theta Kappa
Delta and Kappa Kappa Gamma This past year the FSA
provided significant advising and education to chapter and
Panhellenic leaders on the proper operations of a Panhellenic
Association Outgoing and incoming Panhellenic executive
board officers exhibited great enthusiasm patience andadaptability through some changes to improve democratic
processes learn about NPC unanimous agreements policies
and best practices and how their own national organizations
support and are connected to NPC
Greek Week Refocuses on Universityand Fraternal Mission and Values
The fraternity and sorority community members were
challenged to reflect on the purpose of Greek Week based
on the common values stated in JCUrsquos and fraternity and
sorority lifersquos mission statements leadership character
academic excellence service and friendship Based on
these reflections it was determined that past behaviors
during Greek Week more often than not did not support
mission and values of fraternity and sorority life nor JCUrsquos
To restore integrity to the community and to align Greek
Week events with the values of our fraternal and JCU
community significant changes were made
Changes made included
bull significantly reduce the number of events and
days of competitive events
bull plan activities that showcase the values of inter
national fraternities and sororities
bull no overall winners of Greek Week
General feedback from fraternity and sorority members
was that they really enjoyed Greek Week Many
commented on how they didnrsquot feel stressed out
or too exhausted to participate fully in their normalresponsibilities such as going to class turning in class
assignments taking tests going to work fulfilling service
hours working in the lab etc They also commented on
how ldquofun and laid backrdquo events seemed to be and how
the lack of focus on competition allowed for all members
to not get entangled in disagreements as in yearrsquos past
Resolution of Risk Management Concerns
at Off-Campus Establishment
The FSA worked with the Office of Legal Affairs Student
Activities and the JCUPD to address risk management
issues related to social events at a popular localestablishment at which alcohol is served Through
collective efforts the establishment agreed to resolve
our concerns and to follow all of JCUrsquos risk management
policies for student events with alcohol A new contract
is currently being drafted for any student organization
seeking to hold an event with alcohol at this location
505 333 172
FRATERNITY AND SORORITY MEMBERS
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FRATERNITY amp SORORITY
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DATA POINTSGreek participants in
bystander intervention training142
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working closely with our advisor I have been
able to accomplish great things With her
knowledge of Greek and Student Aff airs she has
been very helpful in providing information for us as student
leaders and John Carroll students overall I learn something
new every day from her She teaches me how to strengthen
my leadership skills as well as how to be a better student I
know whenever I have a question about anything she will be
there for me She has really taught me how to hone in on myskills and excel at my position
This department is so important to me because I live and
breathe Greek Life being President of Panhellenic The
department has taught me to not only care about myself and
my own sorority but take a step back and appreciate each
of the chapters what they have to off er and each of their
membersrsquo opinions Hopefully we can continue to grow our
community and our presence on campus to create a positive
image of fraternity and sorority liferdquo
- Alexandra Bernitt rsquo16 President Panhellenic Association
PARTICIPATION DATA
bull A total of 142 fraternity and sorority members
participated in bystander intervention training
hosted by the Violence Prevention and Action
Center Health Promotion and Wellness and
the JCU Police Department
bull Total number of participants who participated
in Lip Sync Over 1100
bull Greek Week raised $3500 for the Greater
Cleveland Fisher House Campaign
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Provide leadership development opportunities that
prepare fraternity and sorority members to lead in
their individual organizations the Panhellenic andInterfraternity Councils as well as the greater JCU
community
bull Create a fraternity and sorority community committed
to JCUrsquos Jesuit and Catholic mission and identity and
to their common interfraternal mission and values
bull Educate fraternity and sorority members
especially key organizational leaders in areas of
risk management and liability to promote holistic
membership development
65 CHI OMEGA
66 GAMMA PHI BETA
68 KAPPA ALPHA THETA
69 KAPPA DELTA
65 KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA
4 0 BETA THETA PI
32 DELTA TAU DELTA
35 LAMBDA CHI ALPHA
65 SIGMA PHI EPSILON
SORORITIES
FRATERNITIES
$3500 RAISED FOR THE GREATERCLEVELAND FISHER HOUSE
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Participated in Bystander intervention Training
of Rising Sophomores
The Health Promotion and Wellness coordinator collaborated
with the Violence Prevention and Action Center Coordinator
Residence Life Dean of Students and Recovery Resources
to educate 638 rising sophomores on bystander intervention
This training was made mandatory for all rising sophomoresas a part of the 2015-2016 housing selection process
Provided Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention
for College Students (BASICS)
The goal of BASICS is to reduce risky behaviors and harmful
consequences of alcohol abuse Based on an interview with
and questionnaires filled out by the student regarding their
drinking behaviors objective feedback is provided by a
trained BASICS professional This program is offered to JCU
students who either violate the Student Code of Conduct or
want to explore their alcohol and drug use This year a total
of 51 students were referred for this intervention resulting in
a 150 increase from the 2013-2014 year Of those students
who received BASICS interventions
Peer Health Advocate Program Expanded
to Better Meet Student Needs
The coordinator trained 23 Peer Health Advocates (PHAs)
this past academic year The training focused on programdevelopment and execution as well as the skills knowledge
and attitudes necessary to be an effective peer advocate
PHAs facilitate programs for and with students in the
residence halls student organizations classrooms athletic
teams and more They also staff the Resource Room at the
Student Health and Wellness Center Additional expectations
for PHAs include
bull Executing interactive positive fun and non-
judgmental programming
bull Creating awareness of health topics affecting JCU
students through such means as posters social mediacampaigns newsletters Carroll News editorials public
service announcements one-on-one interactions
tabling at health education initiatives and general
availability for program participation
bull Helping students find long-term and appropriate
on and off-campus resources to support healthy
behaviors by making referrals for at-risk students
to the appropriate professionals These resources
included Health Education Residence Life Counseling
Center Health Services Violence Prevention Action
Center JCU Police Department etc
bull Participating in ongoing training on a wide variety
of health and wellness topics and assist with the
facilitation of bi-weekly Wellness in the Stacks
programming in the Library Learning Commons
Approval of AR274 A Peer Health Advocate Seminar
This past spring JCUrsquos Public Health Committee officially
approved AR 274 It will be offered for the first time in fall
2015 This course was specifically developed to provide an
academic anchor to the leadership training and development
of the Peer Health Advocates and to provide them the
necessary resources skills and information to assist theirpeers in a successful undergraduate experience Students will
learn about various health topics affecting college students
as well as program design and implementation
92
58
54
33
100
exceeded the number of alcoholic drinks
consumed the last time they partied or
socialized compared to the overall JCU
student population
overestimated the amount of alcohol
that a typical JCU student consumes
did something they later regretted
50 forgot where they were or what
they did and 25 got in trouble with
the police within the last 12 months as a
consequence of drinking
felt overwhelmed by all they had to do
and 25 felt sad within the past 2 weeks
of those seen were referred to on-campus
resources including the University
Counseling Center Violence Preventionand Action Center andor academic deans
(compared to NCHA data 2013)
23Peer Health Advocates (PHAs)were trained this past academic year
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HEALTH AND WELLNESS
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DATA POINTS
What We Know Data on First-Year Studentsrsquo
Alcohol Consumption
We have completed our eighth year of collecting information
regarding alcohol consumption of first-year students through
AlcoholEdu AlcoholEdu incorporates the latest evidence-
based prevention methods to create a highly personalized
on-line education user experience that inspires students to
reflect on and consider changing their drinking behaviors
Pre and post-exams and behavioral surveys are administered
a total of three surveys At John Carroll it is mandatory for all
first-year students to complete this training
This year there was a 99 response rate This excellent
compliance rate can be attributed to increased communication
with the students non-completion sanctions and collaboration
with Resident Assistants Here are some key findings about our
first-year studentsrsquo alcohol consumption
bull The rate of high risk drinkers has decreased since
beginning this analysis in 2007 The rate of non-
drinkers has increased by 3 since 2007
bull Our first-year non-drinking students exceed those
reported by other Jesuit colleges and universities
Additionally rates of lightmoderate and high-risk
drinkers are lower than surveyed Jesuit counterparts
bull After completing the entire AlcoholEdu training 88
of students reported that the course prepared them
to make responsible decisions about drinking
Impact of Alcohol Education Classes
This past year 65 students were sanctioned to take an
alcohol education class due to violations of the Universityrsquosalcohol policy These classes included an emphasis on
bystander intervention as well as the Good Samaritan
Policy Students were asked to complete an assessment
after participating in the class With 51 of the 65 students
completing the assessment the response rate was 79 Here
are two of the main findings from this assessment
Health and Wellness Programs
Various health education programs were presented to nearly
1700 students Our alcohol awareness presentations are very
popular and highly requested by Resident Assistants and
student organizations Over 300 students participated in
alcohol awareness presentations and completed assessments
afterward Here are some of the findings
73
94
99
79
71
strongly agree that they can recognize the
signs of someone who is intoxicated
strongly agree that they are willing tointervene if they see someone who has had
too much to drink
strongly agree or agree that they learned
something about how frequently the average
the JCU student drinks
of students surveyed recognize the difference
between perceptions and actual drinking rates
of JCU students
listed the lsquoGood Samaritan Policyrsquo as a
correct response to identifying the name
of a specific policy
Wellness in the Stacks
students participated in Wellness in the Stacks
programming within the Library Learning
Commons Students participated in Pinterest
painting bamboo plant construction henna
tattoos making heart-healthy trail mix
aromatherapy therapy dogs and others and were providedwith stress-relief information When asked on a short survey
ldquowithin the last 12 months how would you rate the overall level
of stress you have experiencedrdquo 29 indicated tremendous or
more than average stress While 91 felt ldquoless stressed after
attending stress-freeWellness in the Stacksrdquo events
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Revise the BASICS health assessment for students who
violate the marijuanaother drug policy to better meet
their needs
bull Expand health promotion program offerings through
the implementation of initiatives developed solely by
Peer Health Advocates as a result of their coursework in
AR 274 Peer Health Advocate Seminar
bull Develop a comprehensive program to reduce alcohol-
related incidents off-campus in collaboration with
Residence Life
bull Increase fraternity and sorority membersrsquo knowledge of
high-risk drinking through risk reduction efforts
students were presented withvarious health education programs1700
OVER
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Staff Display Adaptability with Increased
Departmental Expectations and Staff Changes
This year brought significant challenges some new and some
persistent that truly pushed the JCU Police Department
(JCUPD) to its capacity Similar to years past JCUPD has
experienced significant officer turnover with six resignations
and two newly hired offi
cers Many police departments evenfor larger municipalities are dealing with a decrease in the
number and qualifications of job applicants The department
is working closely with Human Resources to recruit hire and
train well qualified individuals
Other challenges include the increased number of
background checks requested by students and university
employees This is a time consuming process for the front
office staff and was the fifth most frequent duty recorded
by the JCUPD this academic year Lastly given the federal
guidelines within the Campus SaVE Act and Title IX JCUPD
has new demands and expectations that also require much
investigative time and reporting
Despite these challenges the entire staff has responded with
the highest level of professionalism collaboration and vigor
It will be important for JCUPD to continue to reconsider
processes and departmental responsibilities in order to
respond as effectively as possible to these challenges
DATA POINTS
to JCUPD Compared to last year this
is a 47 increase in calls largely due
to adding new duties to the call list
In 2013-2014 there was only a 17
increase in calls
The top five reasons and their frequencies are as follows
1747 Admittance into roomfacility
1690 Building check
1078 Non-secured area
754 Maintenance concern
594 Background checksFingerprints
Criminal reports totaled 183 with the top reports listed as
32 Underage Persons Offenses (Alcohol)
32 Theft
22 Criminal mischief
Non-criminal reports totaled 180 with the top reports listed as
47 Illness ndash Transport
27 Auto Accident - Property Damage Only
18 Property - LostMissing
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Improve our training and capacity to perform
reporting and investigative functions related to
Title IX and interpersonal violence concerns
bull Enhance marketing and education regarding
JCUPD services to more fully realize and perpetuatethe credibility of the organization as a police
department serving all members of the JCU
community
bull Transition our current Incident Report form to an
Access database to enhance the tracking of incidents
and reporting functions
bull Review processes and responsibilities in light
of expectations and work force capacity
bull Identify and implement specialty areas for
our three sergeants
$450000
9674
was generated through the
sale of parking permits and
issuance of citationsIN REVENUE
Department Exceeds Revenue Expectations
Parking Manager Patti Taylor devoted a great deal of
time and effort into providing the Police Officers with
valuable information to assist with the identification of
parking violations Approximately $450000 in revenue
was generated through the sale of parking permits and
issuance of citations This is an increase of 89 from the
previous year
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Choral and Instrumental Performances
The annual choral and instrumental performances at JCU
were once again highlights of the department including the
Annual Sacred Music Concert in the fall and the Jazz Band
Concert in the spring Most especially the third and final
performance of the Intergenerational Choir was a superb
finale to the collaborative project between the Cleveland
Alzheimerrsquos Association the academic department of
Criminology and Sociology and student affairsrsquo Liturgical
Music and Musical Arts (LMMA) The choir a combination of
people with early-stage Alzheimerrsquos disease their caregivers
and our students gave a presentation of five songs under the
direction of Dr Cynthia Caporella LMMA Director at the 25th
annual Alzheimerrsquos disease educational event
The collaboration was also the end of a three-year research
project with goals of fighting the stigma of Alzheimerrsquos
disease and developing community amongst its participants
Drs Harris and Caporella had one article published in
2014 regarding this project and a new article is underwaythanks to the funding of a JCU Summer Faculty Research
Fellowship
Music and Prayer Collaboration Transforms Crowd
during Ignatian Heritage Week
The collaborative planning efforts between LMMA and
Campus Ministry resulted in a lunch time program titled
ldquoMusic Prayer and Reflection in the Jesuit Tradition
Caring for the Earthrdquo The image for the week surrounded
sustainability and carried with it a vision of caring for Godrsquos
creation Specifically the service joined readings around
this image with four pieces of music two of which werecontemporary pieces written by two local composers on the
faculty of the Cleveland Institute of Music One of the pieces
was a descriptive piece of a brook located east of Cleveland
that is supported by the Cleveland Museum of Natural
History A third piece from the movie ldquoThe Missionrdquo offered
a Jesuit connection in film media Many community members
in attendance described the experience as transformative
Assessment plans developed for music courses
In preparation for the inclusion of one credit Fine Arts
courses in the integrative core curriculum assessment
plans were developed and approved for courses in applied
music Rubrics were developed for each of the courses in
conjunction with the Core Director and the Associate Dean of
Arts and Sciences for the Humanities The Director of LMMA
is in the process of identifying instructors to teach the new
course offerings in music These new applied courses include
wind ensemble brass ensemble string ensemble applied
guitar and applied voice
DATA POINTS
During the past year student participation in the major vocal
and instrumental groups was as follows
25
30
16
28SCHOLACANTORUM
CHAPELENSEMBLE
PEP BAND
JAZZ BAND
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Offering the first ever JCU Applied Music Courses
available to the entire student body in spring 2016
bull Equipping the music room to offer digital performances
from online venues for the study of musical styles
performance techniques and comparative analysis
bull Working with the staff in the Office of Student
Engagement to expand opportunities for students to
experience fine arts performances offered throughout
Cleveland
bull Hiring and orienting a new Coordinator of the JCU Pep Band
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
I participated in Schola Cantorum and Chapel
Choir I had the opportunity to de-stress for a
few hours a week which was very important
since I had challenging coursework and multiple part-
time jobs and internships This helped me to focus on
spiritual and emotional wellness as well as academic
success I was also able to build strong relationships with
my fellow singers I believe that making music together
brings people closer in a way that few other activities
can and I certainly saw that in my experiences at JCU
The music department has important connections to
JCUrsquos mission values and Jesuit identity Though I
am not Catholic some of the pieces we learned helped
me learn about Jesuit and Christian history and my
participation in chapel choir kept me actively engaged inthe liturgy Additionally allowing students to participate
in extracurricular activities they enjoy is in keeping with
ldquocura personalisrdquo by encouraging students to develop in
all aspects of their lives not just academicallyrdquo
- Megan Boyk rsquo15 Schola Cantorum and Chapel Choir
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Creation of the LP 198 LAUNCH Credited Course
LAUNCH (Leaders Always Undertake New Challenges) is
a 1-3 credit course covering various topics related to the
methods or content of leadership not typically covered
in regular course offerings such as mission diversity and
inclusion ethical leadership and the building of personal
strengths In addition students receive core leadership
training necessary for success in prominent leadership
positions on campus
Commuter Student Section Added to AR120 Purpose
and Place - Exploring Campus Community and Self
AR120 is a course designed to assist first-year students with
the transition to college and to promote their engagement
in all facets of their educational experience The commuter
section of this course addressed challenges related to
commuting to campus getting connected to JCU resources
road safety and more A highlight regarding this particular
section is that it was held in a nontraditional classroom
setting in the newly renovated commuter lounge
Drawn to Leadership Program Reaches Different
Student Demographic
The Drawn to Leadership Program was targeted to JCU
Fantasy Gaming Club members This program offered a
different perspective to learn about leadership development
by focusing on the leadership concepts found in superhero-
based comic books and movies
DATA POINTS
Leadership Programs Engage Students in Developing
Values and Skills
A progressive four-tiered set of leadership programs is
offered to John Carroll students annually Each tier provides
students with the opportunity to develop a set of leadership
skills and knowledge and each successive program builds
upon the knowledge and skills cultivated in the prior tier
Tier programs meet for an hour per week for 4-6 meetings
depending on the program
Students are able to select from three programs in Tier1 ldquoLiving and Leadingrdquo ldquoReading and Leadingrdquo or ldquoTake
the Leading Rolerdquo These programs all focus on students
increasing their levels of self-awareness which will better
prepare them for leadership experiences Students who
complete one of the three Tier 1 programs are eligible to
participate in the Tier 2 ldquoAdvancing Leadershiprdquo program
which focuses on the experiences of participating students
as members of various groups and how they can influence
change as a group member without necessarily having a
formal leadership position Students who have completed
both the Tier 1 and 2 programs are eligible to participate in
the Tier 3 ldquoSharing Your Strengthsrdquo program This program
incorporates the Gallup organizationrsquos StrengthsQuest online
assessment which provides students with detailed reports
about their five personal strengths Students who complete
the Tier 1 2 and 3 programs are eligible to participate in the
Tier 4 ldquoLeadership in Actionrdquo program which focuses on
ethical decision making
The following participation counts have been recorded over
the past 3 academic years
PARTICIPATION COUNTS 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
Tier 1 57 66 75
Tier 2 42 51 69
Tier 3 31 37 24
Tier 4 22 22 25
66 INCREASE in commuter
service program participation
Commuter Student Programs
and Participation Increase
In the year 2013-2014 36 commuter service programs
were offered with 740 total participants This year 41
programs were provided to 1229 total participants Theresults show a 66 increase in overall commuter service
program participation with a 13 increase in total programs
offered Among those programs offered students were
able to attend a Cleveland Indians baseball game Cleveland
Cavaliers basketball game and several movie viewings
Program invitations were also sent to transfer students to
participate which had partial impact on the participation
increase
41 1229PROGRAMS PARTICIPANTS
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ORIENTATION amp LEADERSHIP
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Students in all tiered programs complete written assignments
and discuss them with their peers in a conversation
facilitated by a professional student affairs staff member
Assignments are collected and deposited in the Office of
Leadership Programs The Director of Leadership Programs
then assessment rubrics to the various assignments
determine whether or not the desired learning has occurred
for each student
TIER PROGRAM OUTCOME
The assessment results indicate that the activities set up for
the Tier 1 programs provide students with the opportunity to
learn the desired information to increase self-knowledge and
demonstrate it on the various assignments While students
in Tier 2 were able to demonstrate competence regarding
the various aspects of serving as a group as a member
participants sometimes struggled to identify areas of
diversity In Tier 3 participants could readily determine ways
to identify opportunities to utilize their personal strengths
to assist with three of the potential presented challenges
However a lack of understanding was demonstrated in termsof using strengths in the areas of delegation confrontation
and mediation This is likely partially due to the struggles
that students face with these skill sets in their daily lives For
the ldquoLeadership in Actionrdquo program students readily created
scenarios that connected with the initial three principles
of the programs However several concepts related to
ethical leadership including ldquobeing fairrdquo and ldquobeing lovingrdquo
presented some challenges for our students and may be
somewhat attributable to the fact that ldquofairrdquo and ldquolovingrdquo are
rather abstract concepts in comparison to the first
three tenets
LAUNCH Leaders Always Undertake New Challenges
The LAUNCH program provides student leaders with
information considered to be foundational and essential to
serving as an effective leader and beyond Since the creation of
LAUNCH over 350 student leaders have the training program
Following each LAUNCH weekend evaluations are collected
and compiled to determine the effectiveness of the program
in meeting the established outcomes A review of the data
for the past three LAUNCH programs indicates that at least
90 of the participants on average achieved the outcomes
Leadership Scholars Program
The Leadership Scholars Program (LSP) was created in
2010 providing participants with opportunities to increase
their leadership competence through both curricular and
co-curricular activities The program focuses on developing
student leaders of remarkable character who seek to become
agents for transformative change on campus and in their
future professions and communities
Each year the program seeks to enroll a cohort of approximately 20
incoming students Over the past three years the cohort size has been
27 (class of 2018) 19 (2017) and 19 (2016) The cohort size fluctuates
based on how many students choose to accept the scholarship and
attend JCU with 35 scholarships offered from a pool of over 200
applicants
The 2014 JCU Commencement saw the first cohort of LSP students
complete their degrees From the entering cohort in fall of 2010 75 o
the students persisted through graduation When reviewing the reasonfor program participant attrition students most commonly leave to
transfer to another institution in order to pursue a degree not provided
by John Carroll (eg pharmacy musical theater) A less frequent reaso
for student attrition is that some participants struggle to ldquofind their
footingrdquo and struggle with their inability to be elected or selected for
a formal leadership position on campus (eg Student Union senator
Resident Assistant)
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Coordinate and enhance leadership development efforts by
gathering together a committee of professionals around campu
who provide related opportunities to students
bull Begin to measure levels of campus engagement among
commuter students in organizations and activities other than
those provided by commuter services
bull Convene a campus wide meeting to discuss issues and services
relevant to the matriculation and ongoing success of transfer
students
bull Develop electronic messages related to engagement
opportunities to distribute to first year students after the
first six weeks of the fall semester
bull Increase the number of first-year students of color whoparticipate in Tier 1 leadership development programs
bull Help to successfully transition a new co-director of the
Leadership Scholarship Program into hisher role in the progra
bull Develop a follow-up leadership development piece for LAUNCH
(for Leadership Always Undertake New Challenges) participant
after they have transitioned into their leadership roles
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Coming from a high school that focused on leadership andentrepreneurship the leadership development programs
were perfect for me The tiers were focused on self-
discovery and how to handle being on a team I got the chance to know
my strengths and weakness and also to discuss leadership in the worl
of comics Leadership is everywhere if I look for it My freshman year
would have been an entirely diff erent experience if it wasnrsquot for the
leadership programs
- Marie Keita rsquo18 Participant in Tiered Leadership Programs
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Major Facility and Equipment Upgrades Provide
Improved Fitness and Sport Experiences
The Department of Recreation coordinated a number of
renovations and equipment upgrades this past year that
improved student faculty staff and community membersrsquo
experience in our facilities The first major project was the
installation of new flooring in the Fitness Studio where cyclingclasses yoga Zumba and other activities are conducted
giving the space a safer refreshed and modern look
The Corbo Room Improvement Task Force created spring
2014 addressed two necessary improvements including
additional Corbo Room equipment and new flooring in
the cardio area Throughout spring and summer 2015 the
Johnson Natatorium lap pool and diving well were repainted
and re-coated along with a new ultraviolet water treatment
system A new electronic scoreboard was installed which
will certainly improve the competition experience for teams
coaches and fans
Club Sport Members Active in Competition and
Service to Others
There are club sport teams at John Carroll with over 200
student participants The teams include Rowing Field
Hockey Hockey Womenrsquos Basketball Menrsquos Rugby Sailing
Ultimate Frisbee Menrsquos Volleyball Water Polo and Womenrsquos
Volleyball Funded in part by the Student Activity Fee
students manage all operational aspects of club sports
including fundraising membership recruitment and retention
practice and competition scheduling and travel Team
members are also involved in service on a regular basisSome of the programs they support are the Labre Project
Cleveland Clinicrsquos Lerner Center for Autism Project Linus
St Malachis Lunch Program and numerous service projects
offered through JCUrsquos Center for Service and Social Action
Pilot Shadow Program of Intramural Student
Supervisors Shows Promise
The intramural (IM) employees interested in becoming IM
Student Supervisors participated in a new staff development
and training program in which they were paired up to
shadow current IM Student Supervisors during evening or
weekend IM competitions The purpose of this opportunityis to nurture professional development leadership skills and
staff camaraderie as well as to provide on-the-job training
in regards to the duties and responsibilities of an IM Student
Supervisor This shadowing experience allowed for IM staff
to self-identify if they felt prepared to apply for IM Student
Supervisor positions for next year In addition it provided
current supervisors the opportunity to teach others about
the knowledge and skills they utilize in their position The
Department of Recreation will continue to build on this
program in the future
DATA POINTS
Intramural sports
Intramural sports have continued to thrive and excel
offering opportunity for exercise camaraderie and
an environment for creating meaningful relationships
with peers A total of 1963 individuals participated in
intramural sports in 2014-2015 with 901 being unique
participants There were a total of 1620 males and 343
females who engaged in intramural sports In 2013-2014
there was a total of 1794 participants (1415 males and 379
females) engaged in intramural sports
First-year student participation increased by 36 (376
Unique Individuals 2013-2014 511 Unique Individuals 2014-
2015)
First-year student intramural
participation increased by 3636
421
1963 1620 343
INTRAMURAL SPORT PARTICIPANTS
AVERAGE CORBO FITNESSROOM VISITORS PER DAY
Fitness Offerings
There was a 25 increase in student and staff participation
in fitness activities with an average of 289 participants per
week in 2014-2015 in comparison to 232 average participants
per week in 2013-2014
A Pilates and Stretch and Strengthen class have been added
to the list of fitness classes Corbo Fitness Room participation
for the 2014-2015 academic year averaged 421 visitors per
day with the highest participation of 525 visitors per day In
2013-2014 the average visits per day was 398
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RECREATION
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LOOKING AHEAD
bull Improve orientation training and recognition
efforts for all student staff through the previously
implemented team model Update our student
development model through online offerings new
technology and improved leadership strategies to
stimulate growth and self-awareness
bull Collaborate with different departments on
late night programming health and wellness
initiatives and special events to better meet our
students needs interests and to increase student
engagement Focus these initiatives primarily
at first-year students as well as first-time users(those who may not typically utilize our facilities
or services)
bull Provide risk management training for Club Sports
and Building Supervisor staff Utilize John Carroll
and Northeast Ohio resources so as to better
equip staff for emergency action plans responding
to crisies and dealing effectively with conflict
bull Continue to work towards enhancing technology
resources related to daily operations marketing
of services and programs and departmental
communications assessment and evaluation
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Being involved in the Rec department allowed
me to have two supervisor roles These
roles allowed me to have a great deal of
responsibility I was well respected by my peers seen as
a leader on campus and this makes me very proud The
leadership skills I developed will be something I treasure
and will be very valuable to me as I move forward in my
career I learned that I am a strong leader who has the
ability to stand up to her peers even when it is tough I
learned what it means to love your work because I truly
loved working for this department I found that I am
inspired by people around me who have a tremendously
strong work ethic
I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to work for
the Rec department and I know that if I had not had this
opportunity that my time at Carroll would have never been
the same and I would have never grown as a person as
much as I didrdquo
- Kylie Brooks rsquo15 Club Sport Supervisor and Student
Building Supervisor
Working for Intramurals (IM) has given me the identity
that every student searches for when entering a new
experience It has given me the opportunity to take a
better look at who I am as a person and has given me the
opportunity to make lasting relationships with people
who I would have never met had I not worked for the
department Working for IMrsquos is not just a job for me it
gives me my place at JCU
This position teaches me how to be a leader how tomotivate people and how to be confident in various
situations I learn to lead by example everywhere I
go because a person is always representing the Rec
department no matter whatrdquo
- Greg Olenick rsquo16 Intramural Supervisor
10 200 PARTICIPANTS
CLUB SPORT TEAMS
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
University Community Celebrates the
Re-opening of Murphy Hall
The re-opening of Murphy Hall in August 2014 was a major
accomplishment The newly renovated building impressed Murphy
residents as well as alumni faculty and staff who toured the hall
after a number of ribbon-cutting ceremonies Murphy residents
reported that they appreciated the enhanced community and
study space Since many of the residents had lived in the ldquooldrdquo
Murphy they were especially impressed with the improved
lighting the updated bathrooms and the private sinks
While there were some minor complications in the re-opening
related to electricity heating and cooling windows and paint
the overall re-opening process was seamless and exciting The
cross-divisional collaboration that brought this renovation to
completion was tremendous and a source of great pride for
all who participated The Silver Level LEED certification that
was achieved was a great way to conclude the project
Red Carpet Rolled Out for First-Year Students onMove-In Day
It was exciting to open the 2014-2015 academic year with
one of the largest first-year classes in recent history It was
also the first year where students were living in truly social
cohort communities In order to continue the celebration of
the large first year class First-Year Move-In Day was enhanced
to welcome our students with excitement The feedback from
parents was overwhelmingly positive with many of them
thanking staff members for their energy and assistance
Invaluable to the success of the day was the help of the ROTC
cadets Their hard work and limitless energy helped immensely
Newly Developed Room Change Process Policy a Success
The development and implementation of the comprehensive
room change process policy was an achievement for the
Office of Residence Life (ORL) The policy was shared
widely with students ORL Staff and parents to allow for
transparency and clearer communication The policy also
supported Resident Assistants (RAs) and professional staff
members in having a standard point of reference and specific
procedures to follow
Resident Ministry Program Offerings Expand
In addition to the fall semester First-Year Retreat the
Resident Ministers collaborated with students to offer the
Journey Retreat in the spring semester as well as a ldquoRootsrdquo
overnight outdoor retreat to explore intentional living The
Murphy Mass returned to the Murphy Chapel with increased
attendance at both the Mass (average of 40+) and social
afterwards in the Murphy atrium
ORL Staff Recognized at Northeast Ohio Resident
Assistant Conference
The JCU RA delegation was recognized as the ldquoMost Spiritedrdquo at the
Northeast Ohio RA Conference at Baldwin Wallace University Several
Residence Life staff members presented at the conference with two
RA presenters receiving recognition as one of the ldquoTop 10rdquo programs
DATA POINTS
Number of Residential Students
YEAR FALL SPRING
2010-2011 1708 1661
2011-2012 1789 1734
2012-2013 1786 1724
2013-2014 1657 1606
2014-2015 1755 1676
Murphy Hall closed for renovation
Community Development Activities Sponsored by
Resident Assistants
YEAR TOTAL TOTAL PARTICIPANTS
2013-2014 615 6485
2014-2015 727 5181
After having smaller than projected numbers of rising junior
and senior students sign up to live on campus for the 2015-2016
academic year those currently living on campus were surveyed
to learn more about their decision to live off campus The seven
question survey was sent to 475 residents with a response rate of
21 The most significant findings were
bull The greatest factor impacting the decision to live off
campus was finances (45) This was followed closely
by wanting to experience something different than the
residence halls (22) and wanting a greater sense of
independence (21)
bull Monthly rent for the majority of respondents (67) is
$350-$400 per person every month The question did not
ask respondents to quantify what was included in rent
so there are some unknowns Only 15 of respondents
indicated a rent higher than $400 per person every month
bull The most popular month to sign a lease was March
(29) Prior to February when the 2015-2016 Housing
Information became available 53 of the respondents
had signed leases The other 47 of respondents signed
leases in February and March The earliest a lease was
signed was in September (1)
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RESIDENCE LIFE
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bull Including themselves students reported the number
of people who they will be living off-campus with
Four people (33) followed by five people (19)
three people (16) and six people (14)
bull 76 are planning to live in University Heights Shaker
Heights (13) and South Euclid (9) are the other
two cities with the most respondents
These findings will inform messaging and timing of
information about housing for upper-class students This
data also indicates the need to continue to look at the cost
of living on-campus and how the benefits are explained in
relationship to that cost
While these qualitative findings include only one part of the data
collected they still provide strong insight into the residential
experience The data supports the amount of time effort and
resources devoted to developing and strengthening community It
also supports several key learning goals for students who live on
campus The data also clearly demonstrates the concerns about
facilities that have been at the forefront of the work done this
year by the ORL All of these insights will be better informed once
the compilation and analysis of the quantitative data is complete
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Review of ORL structure and staffing
bull Expand knowledge of and competency in academic
processes and procedures to better inform future
collaborations
bull Enhance education around issues pertaining to respect
including but not limited to vandalism safety interpersonal
violence and relationships with non-residence life staff
members serving the residential communities
STUDENT PERSPECTIVES
This was my third year at John Carroll University
and my first year living on campus The amount
of care and concern that I received from my Area
Coordinator Adrian Tamas and all of the Murphy RAs was
amazing I never thought that I would feel that comfortable
away from home but because of the staff in Murphy Hall I
now call John Carroll University home Itrsquos been a wonderfu
year as a resident in Murphy and I cannot wait for my next
and final year Thank you for everythingrdquo
- Ghada Abu Shaweesh rsquo16 Resident
ldquoThree years ago I was a sophomore who lived with great
tension and anxiety I had not yet developed the courage to
grow into the leader who I wanted to be on campus Then I
was selected to be a Resident Assistant From that moment
on I was on a path that would allow me to grow and develop
into a leader on campus a man for others and the person
who I ultimately desired to become I am beyond thankful for
my time with Residence Life The professional staff alongwith my fellow staff members and residents have left their
marks on me I will forever remember the time wersquove spent
together the laughter wersquove shared the critical moments
that have pushed us outside of our comfort zones and the
relationships wersquove cultivated From the bottom of my heart
thank yourdquo
- John Barrett rsquo15 Senior Resident Assistant
81 1621 PARTICIPANTS
RESIDENCE SATISFACTION SURVEY RESPONSE RATE
The ORL staff created a survey focused on the following
areas satisfaction with RA satisfaction with residence hall
space cleanliness and processes assessment of ability to
sleep and study learning as a result of living in a residence
hall and overall satisfaction While the quantitative portions
of the survey are not yet compiled and analyzed the
qualitative data was compiled and reviewed The overall
response rate was approximately 81 of 1621 residents who
received the survey
Some of the key findings
bull Residents overwhelmingly responded that the most
important lesson skill or value learned this year was
about relationships with others Residents described
relationships with roommates learning to live in
community and how to deal with people who were
different Skills and lessons related to living independently
(time management responsibility and accountability)
were the second most frequent responses
bull The respondents most frequently cited that the best
part of their residential experience was related to the
people with whom they lived their roommate and
or floormates Other frequent responses included the
sense of community the RA and the convenience ofliving on campus
bull Cleanliness and other facility issues were the main
concerns that residents cited when asked about what
they would like to see improved about on-campus
living Other frequent responses included the dining
hall loudness of fellow floor members and both the
enforcement of and lack of enforcement of residence
hall policies
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
New Late Night Program Collaborations
Streak the Center programs were held during fall 2014 and spring
2015 to provide students with opportunities to gather together
and participate in a variety of social programs including arts and
crafts entertainment movies food recreation relaxation music
and more This large scale event was made possible through
cross-departmental collaboration between the Office of Student
Activities Student Union Programming Board (SUPB) Orientation
and Leadership Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion
Counseling Center Violence Prevention and Action Center
Residence Life Health Education and Promotion Student Health
and Wellness Center and Recreation This event attracted over
550 students each semester it was held
Infusion of Intergroup Dialogue within iLead Program
The Office of Student Activities (OSA) in collaboration with the
Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion incorporated the ldquoCommon
Groundrdquo workshop within the iLead student organization training
program iLead a day-long leadership training opportunity for
student organizations operates with the goal of providing student
leaders an understanding of the nuts and bolts of running a successful
organization on campus The ldquoCommon Gorundrdquo training facilitated
by staff who are Intergroup Dialogue facilitators and students
who have completed the Intergroup Dialogue class in the fall
provided education on discrimination and oppression Seventy-four
student organization leaders representing 64 organizations were in
attendance at this training Of those who attended 69 completed
program evaluations In the evaluation students were asked to
identify one creative way they could apply what they learned in the
workshop into their organization The results are as follows
bull 31 stated they could raise awareness through discussionor activity and 27 stated by maintaining awareness and
working to make a difference
bull Other responses included education through information
and diversifying organization membership
bull The top three areas students reported they learned more
about during their experience at iLead were dealing with
discrimination advertising and funding policies
Student Leader Team created for Late Night Programming
The OSA developed a team of student leaders tasked with
assisting in the planning promotion and implementation oflate night programming events sponsored through the Office
of Student Activities Leaders were chosen from the current
student programmers that were already active Expectations were
established and provided to SUPB By January 2015 SUPB was
required to plan a reoccurring late night program on campus every
Friday and Saturday during the academic year between the hours
of 10 pm and midnight
DATA POINTS
bull SUPB held 13 additional programs in 2014-2015 with
an increase of 51 more participants in comparison
to the 2013-2014 academic year (66 programs with
8437 attendants in 2013-2014 79 programs with 12787
attendants in 2014-2015) Programs which were added
include Rock Out Your Room Meet the Greeks Step
Afrika and more
bull Comedian Dave Coulier performed duringHomecoming this year and was attended by
approximately 1000 students
bull The fall semester Welcome Back Concert sponsored by
SUPB board attracted 600 additional participants in the
2014-2015 academic year (300 in 2013 ndash 2014 900 in
2014-2015)
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Conduct an assessment of our current large-scale
programming needs to obtain an accurate pulse on the
types of social late-night programming students needand want Explore collaboration opportunities with other
programming departments like Recreation Residence
Life and Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion for
this project
bull Work with departments in Student Affairs and across the
university to identify event attendance tracking software
options to better track event participation
bull Develop a template to help map the university learning
goals to the activities of SUPB and student organizations
in order to create a new assessment plan
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Irsquom the current president of the Paranormal
Research Group The Student Activities
Office has definitely impacted my overall
JCU experience in a positive way The office gave us
the opportunity to strengthen the bonds within our
organization I learned a lot of leadership strategies with
the officersquos help I learned how to manage and finance an
organization while maintaining the fun factor of what an
organization should be [Student Organizations are] so
important to have because [they] allow students to conn
to each other and their community The office off ers a
one of a kind experience here at Carroll and is crucial [fo
students] to get the most out of JCUrdquo
- Bryan Mersol rsquo17 Student Organization President
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Student Feedback Leads to Increased Physician Hours
Anecdotal feedback over the past several years suggested
the need to increase the hours and days of the week that
physicians would see patients in order to better meet
studentsrsquo busy schedules The Student Health and Wellness
Survey was administered and results clearly supported
this need In recent years physicians came to campus on
Mondays (25 hrs) and Thursdays (25 hrs) for a total of fivehours With the new contract physician hours were increased
to eight hours a week on Mondays (4 hrs) and Fridays (4
hrs) As a result physician visits increased by 43 (536
physicians visits in 2013-2014 and 767 in 2014-2015) and
students are very pleased with this improved service
HealthSpot Installation Provides Additional Care
Options for Students
John Carroll is the first college in the United States to provide
physician appointments through a computerized kiosk
called the HealthSpot This technology is at the forefront of
revolutionary high-quality medical care Students are put inface-to-face contact with a healthcare professional via video
screen The kiosk comes equipped with everything they
would need to perform a variety of remote treatments under
the supervision of an on-site medical professional Some of
the common ailments that are able to be addressed through
HealthSpot are Allergies cold and flu cough sinus infections
rashes fever sore throats and more With the installation of
this technology the SHWC is now able to provide students
with medical care five days a week Since November 2014 a
total of 21 students have utilized the HealthSpot
New Contract with Cleveland Clinic Saves Center $15000The SHWC entered into a new contract with the Cleveland
Clinic physicians in an effort to reduce costs With this new
contract and subsequent change in physicians over $15000
in was saved in comparison to last year
Nurses Utilize Brief Motivational Interview Training to
Identify and Intervene with At-risk Students
To properly screen for and address high-risk behaviors in
students visiting the SHWC nurses participated in brief
motivational interview training Motivational interviewing
(MI) supports health behavior change by helping individuals
explore and resolve their ambivalence about change without
evoking resistance MI techniques can be incorporated into
routine patient care Additionally an MI screening form was
completed by 719 students during the spring 2015 semester
Students who screened positive for high-risk behaviors were
engaged in a brief motivational interview with a nurse and
received information to help strengthen their motivation to
change those unhealthy behaviors in order to achieve their
optimum level of wellness
DATA POINTS
The SHWC saw a 7 increase in unique individuals in 2014-2015 and
an overall increase of 10 in the total number of client visits (which
covers all SHWC services) Flu and allergy injections were both up
this year by 21 and 31 respectively
2013-2014 2014-2015
Client Visits 3133 3451
Unique Individuals 1228 1320
Physicians Visits 536 767
Van Runs 270 242
Nutritional Visits 185 123
Sent to Area Health Centers 103 202
STDHIV Clinic 84 46
Gynecological Visits 25 39
Travel Clinic Visits 93 62
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Explore options for obtaining an electronic medical
record program
bull Increase awareness and visibility of the HealthSpot as an
alternative quality health care treatment
bull Support the Universityrsquos learning goals and collaborate
with the student health and wellness group by developing
programs to promote students to be self-health advocates
based on data from the National Collegiate Health
Assessment survey
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working at the Health Center was the first job
I received on campus and it has become like a
second home to me I have had the opportunity to
learn about diff erent privacy policies and how they work in
a college setting as well as bits and pieces about the medical
field coupled with great experience along the way This
department provides students with the care they need to
continue to do well in other areas at JCU by making sure they
get the best care possible and allowing students to share their
problems in all realms of the health world whether physical
or mental They make it possible for all students to feel and
perform their best during their time at JCUrdquo
- Anna Lawler rsquo16 Work Study employee
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Opening of Relaxation Room
Research on college campuses demonstrates that stress
is the number one impediment for academic performance
and overall well-being Therefore the University Counseling
Center (UCC) collaborated with the Grasselli Library in
developing the Relaxation Room located in the Learning
Commons The room provides students with a quiet
welcoming space to learn about and practice a variety of
research-based mind and body stress-reduction techniques
It includes
bull A state-of-the-art massage recliner
bull Guided relaxation audio recordings
bull Computer-based biofeedback programs
bull Psycho-educational books and handouts
bull Yoga mats and meditation rugs
Students can use the Relaxation Roomrsquos resources by signing
up for specific time slots Individual consultation is also
provided for the biofeedback program so students can use itto its fullest potential
Outreach Initiativesrsquo Message is that Help is lsquoWithin
Reachrsquo at the UCC
A programmatic and marketing theme was developed for all
community outreach initiatives titled ldquoWithin Reachrdquo This
past year a total of 22 outreach initiatives offered under
this new marketing theme were offered to students faculty
and staff Programs focused on increasing awareness of
mental health issues among college students and promoting
help-seeking behavior One of the most successful programs
was a dinner and movie night featuring a speaker from theNational Alliance on Mental Illness with over 80 students in
attendance as well as several faculty and staff
Installation of Titanium Scheduling Software
For many years the UCC has used a paper system to collect
and reference student information when visits occur The new
database system Titanium allows the staff to electronically
store student records and access them quickly when
needed This technological solution is critically necessary
in streamlining operations to allow for a seamless client
experience for the students and a more effective working
environment for the UCC staff
DATA POINTS
Total Counseling Services Overall
A total of 254 students received counseling services for the
2014-2015 academic year (4 less students from 2013-2014)
Out of those students 649 (165) were female and 351
(89) were male The highest percentage of students seen
were freshmen at 265 (67) which is consistent with the
2013-2014 year
Most common reasons students visited the UCC in 2014-2015
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Provide staff orientation and training for new UCC
employees (interim director full-time counselor part-
time counselor) and trainees (two doctoral interns one
masterrsquos intern and one psychiatry resident)
bull Continue the implementation of Titanium Scheduling
Software and fully transition to electronic records
bull Expand outreach programming through the Relaxation
Room and the Within Reach event series
of visits are related to anxiety
(53 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to depression
(14 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to academics
(41 Decrease from 13-14)
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
I have had a wonderful experience with the
UCC and have encouraged other friends
who are struggling to go there too No
part of my experience has been negative and I look
forward to my sessions In the short time I have been
going I feel that I have already made tremendous
improvements My only suggestion for improving the
center is to continue to inform students of its resources
and how valuable it can berdquo
- Anonymous student UCC Satisfaction Survey
874
585
348
254 TOTAL STUDENTS THAT RECEIVEDCOUNSELING SERVICES
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Interpersonal Violence Reporting Increase
The Violence Prevention and Action Center (VPAC)
experienced a substantial increase in the amount of time
advocating for survivors of interpersonal violence along with
the total number of students reporting interpersonal violence
incidents in the 2014-2015 academic year These increases
indicate that the awareness of issues related to interpersonal
violence and the need for bystanders to identify and createempathy with those suffering has most likely increased as well
Large-scale Bystander Intervention Training
Conducted with 638 Rising Sophomores
In collaboration with the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
Recovery Resources Residence Life Dean of Students Office
and Health Promotion and Wellness the VPAC Coordinator
successfully conducted Bystander intervention Training
for 638 rising sophomore students Of those 638 students
46 were male and 54 female This training was made
mandatory as a part of the housing selection process
The purpose of this training was to teach students the
concept of bystander intervention A bystander is anyone
who observes an emergency or a situation in which it is
likely that someone could use help Bystander intervention
programs teach people to overcome their resistance to
checking in and helping out These programs have been
found to be very helpful on college campuses to thwart
sexual assault abusive alcohol consumption concerns about
suicide depression and eating disorders
Students also learn how to identify a continuum of
inappropriate sexual behaviors through experiential
activities designed to create empathy with those who have
experienced sexual or dating violence At the end of the
training students develop skills to intervene as a bystander
and make a commitment to intervene before during and
after an incident of sexual or dating violence
Peer Health Advocate Program Exceeds
Membership Goals
One of the VPACrsquos goals this year was to train 10 Peer
Health Advocates by April 2015 Peer Health Advocates are
tasked with educating the campus on a gamut of topics
associated with interpersonal violence including bullying
dating and relationship violence and more This goal was
met and exceeded in January 2015 when a total of 18 Peer
Health Advocates were trained An additional 10 Peer Health
Advocates were trained by Alex Leslie of the Cleveland Rape
Crisis Center in March 2015 ndash for a total of 38 Advocates Peer
Health Advocates facilitated three interpersonal violence
presentations to the following groups of student leaders
Fraternity and sorority new members Panhellenic Council
and participants in the LAUNCH leadership program a core
leadership training for students in prominent leadership
positions on campus
DATA POINTS
Educational Programming
Forty-two educational programs were provided to 1639 individuals
in fall 2014 covering topics such as alcohol sex and consent healthy
relationships and more Seventeen trainings were provided to 777
individuals in spring 2015 covering similar topics When comparing
to the previous year 51 more programs were held in 2014-2015
(39 programs 2013-2014 59 programs 2014-2015) and 40 more
individuals attended these programs (1731 2013-2014 2416 2014-2015)
Bystander Intervention Training
Participants who completed bystander intervention training
completed a survey developed by Recovery Resources to collect
demographic information as well as information related to bystander
behavioral intent and problem gambling knowledge Questions
measured behavioral intent and gambling knowledge Results of this
survey revealed
89
88
92
93
of participants reported feeling a sense of
responsibility to intervene in issues of substance
use sexual violence and mental health problems
of students understand the obstacles to
intervene in these issues
of students plan to use the skills they learned
from the training in the future
of students reported at least one action that they
planned on taking after the training
LOOKING AHEADbull Hire train and supervise a graduate assistant to assist
with programming and outreach initiatives that focus on
interpersonal violence and bystander intervention
bull Develop a new brand for the Violence Prevention and Action
Center including a new logo and brochure
bull Co-teach AR274 Peer Health Advocate Seminar created to
educate ten Peer Health Advocates
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working with Coordinator of the VPAC this the past year
has been a true joy I learned a variety of skills and about
several topics such as bystander intervention signs of
an abusive relationship substance abuse and how to help someone
in a crisis By the end of my senior year I was gave presentations on
my own to students around campus Working with VPAC has made
me a well-rounded student with a large desire to help others in any
way that I can She taught me to be an eff ective presenter and to be a
leader on campus The skills I learned will not only benefit me in my
future career but as a better member in societyrdquo
- Gina Paolini rsquo15 Peer Health Advocate
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KINGS OF THE OAC
A major trophy returned to JCUs campus for the first
time since the 2003-04 school year
John Carrolls all-around effort on the mens side earned the
Blue Streaks the OAC Mens All-Sports Trophy It was the fifth
time in program history John Carroll earned this prestigious
trophy The Men of Carroll finished with 83 points besting
second-place Mount Union who turned in 8025 points
A BUNDLE OF HONORS
Mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik might need to
build a new trophy case for all of his 2014-15 honors
The midfielder was named the 2014 Capital One Academic
All-Americareg of the Year for Division III mens soccer The
honor gave Potocnik his second-straight Capital One
Academic All-Americareg honor having been a second-team
selection in 2013 He became just the second Blue Streak to
earn this prestigious honor joining Mackenzie Griffin (softball
2013) This honor was just the tip of the iceberg for one of
the top players in JCU mens soccer history
Potocnik was one of six student-athletes nationally to be a
part of Northwestern Mutuals Inspiring Potential float in
the Tournament of Rosesreg Rose Parade
In addition Potocnik earned D3soccercom All-America
NSCAAContinental Tire All-Region All-Ohio All-OAC and
Academic All-OAC accolades Finally Potocnik was JCUs
male recipient of the Clyde Lamb Award given to the top
graduating male and female student-athletes at each of the
10 OAC institutions
HISTORY IN THE MAKING
John Carrolls mens tennis team celebrated a program
first this year The Blue Streaks made their first-ever
NCAA Tournament appearance
John Carroll qualified with a 5-4 win over Otterbein in the
championship match of the OAC Tournament John Carroll
would go on to beat Franciscan in the first round of the
NCAA Tournament before bowing out to Kenyon
The Blue Streaks had won five OAC titles prior but the OAC did
not have an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament until recently
NCAA APPEARANCESIn addition to the mens tennis team John Carroll
had three teams and seven individuals qualify for the
NCAA National Championship fields
JCUs football team made its second-straight NCAA
appearance John Carroll rolled past Centre 63-28 in the
first round and held on for a 14-12 win over Wheaton (Ill)
in the second round The Blue Streaks bowed out in the
quarterfinals with a 36-28 loss to the Purple Raiders
The mens basketball team earned its 13th-ever NCAA
Tournament bid The program earned a bid for the first timesince 2010 The womens basketball team earned its second-
straight and second-overall bid to the NCAA Tournament
field
Individually senior Dan Mirman repeated as an All-American
at 149 pounds for wrestling He became JCU wrestlings 106th
All-American Mirman had plenty of company at the NCAA
Wrestling National Championship as seniors Terner Gott and
Todd Gaydosh gave the Blue Streaks three competitors for
the first time since 2005
John Carroll had three members of the cross country team
qualify for the NCAA National Championships in seniorTadhg Karski sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson It marked the first time since 2004 that the
Blue Streaks sent three runners to the cross country NCAA
National Championship Senior Nick Williams qualified for
the NCAA Indoor Track and Field National Championships in
the 60m hurdles while senior Rocky Mitolo qualified for the
NCAA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships in
the shot put
ALL-AMERICANS
Brian Potocnik and Dan Mirman had plenty of company in the
All-American department
Football senior Aramis Greenwood was the most decorated
student-athlete when it came to All-American honors The
wide receiver made the prestigious AFCA Division III All-
America team becoming the first Blue Streak to do so since
2008 and just the eighth overall He would go on to garner
third team honors on the AP Little All-America Team and
honorable mention D3footballcom honors
In all four football players earned All-American honors with
junior offensive lineman Anthony Latina senior linebacker
Kevin Cope and senior quarterback Mark Myers earning
honors from D3footballcom
Senior right-hander Drew Doring earned second team
All-America honors from D3baseballcom and the ABCA
Rawlings He became the first JCU pitcher to earn All-
America honors since 1985
Sophomore Katlyn Spahar was accorded honorable mention
WBCA Division III All-America accolades for her outstanding
performance on the hardwood
INDIVIDUALSTEAMS
4QUALIFIED FOR NCAA NATIONAL
CHAMPIONSHIP FIELDS7
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ATHLETIC HIGHLIGHTS
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RIDING OFF INTO THE SUNSET
An era came to a close this school year as Kerry Volkmann
retired after being the mentor of the John Carroll wrestling
program since 1987
The Hall of Fame coach guided his charges to two national
titles and 47 All-American honors He started the year
winning his 300th dual match in the seasons opening
weekend with a 34-11 win over Niagara County Community
College at the Bob Del Rosa Duals
Over 200 former wrestlers football players coaches
teammates friends and fans of the JCU wrestling program
celebrated Volkmanns legacy in his last home dual
400 AND COUNTING
The OAC mens basketball 400-club inducted
its fifth member this year
John Carroll mens basketball head coach Mike Moran won
his 400th game at JCU with a 97-78 win over Ohio Northern
on December 10
Moran who just completed his 23rd year at JCU entered
the season 35th amongst active Division III coaches in total
wins He now ranks fourth all-time in wins amongst OAC
mens basketball coaching greats
In April Moran was honored by the GCBCA as the recipient
of the Dennis Lustig Golden Deeds Award for his long-time
contributions to basketball in the Cleveland-area
CENTURY MARK
A third coaching milestone occurred for JCUs coaches
this year Mens soccer head coach Hector Marinaro earned
his 100th win with a 3-0 shutout over Muskingum on senior
night
OAC TEAM SUCCESS
John Carroll celebrated a wide-array of achievements
at the team level within the OAC
The mens tennis team won its first OAC title since 2006
John Carroll earned a share of the regular-season crown
before edging Otterbein 5-4 in the championship match of
the OAC Tournament
The mens soccer team was unbeaten in the OAC regular-
season It marked the fifth undefeated and untied regular-
season by an OAC institution since 1984
On the mens side John Carroll had a slew of second-place
OAC finishes The football cross country and indoor track amp
field teams all captured solo possession of second-place in
the OAC The mens basketball and baseball teams tied for
second in their respective regular seasons
Mike Moran won
his 400th game
Menrsquos tennis team
won its first OAC
title since 2006
Hector Marinaro
earned his 100th w
Womens lacrosse
made its long-awai
debut
On the womens side the Blue Streaks volleyball team
returned to the championship match of the OAC Tournament
for the first time since 1995 The womens swimming amp diving
team was undefeated in OAC regular-season dual meets
OAC INDIVIDUAL SUCCESS
John Carroll had 10 individuals earn OAC titles
The womens swimming and diving team led the way with
seven Sophomore Margaret Zagrobelny junior Lindsey Fano
freshman Anne Crowley and senior Victoria Watson led the
way earning OAC gold in the 400-medley relay Watson
would go on to capture first in the 200-freestyle and as part
of the 400-free relay Fano would capture an individual title
in the 100-breast Watson was joined by freshman Megan
Hawk sophomore Amanda Casamatta and senior Katii
Sheffield on the OAC-champion 400-free relay
Senior Rocky Mitolo (shot put) and junior Adam North (long
jump) earned first-place finishes at the outdoor track amp field
championship
Senior Dan Mirman rounded out the titles taking first at
149-pounds in wrestling
THE INAUGURATION
The womens lacrosse team made its long-awaited debut
After having to outlast Clevelands winter weather the Blue
Streaks turned in a 20-10 win over Houghton on February 28
The team would go on to finish 10-5 and earn the No 2 seed
in the OAC Tournament
STELLAR COACHING
John Carroll is blessed with stellar coaching for its
student-athletes Two Blue Streak coaches were
recognized by their peers this year
Laura Rodeffer was named the OAC Volleyball Coach of the
Year She continues to have her Blue Streaks on the rise
Rodeffers team turned in a 23-7 record in 2014 and were in
the hunt for the OAC regular-season title until the last week
of the season
Shaun Keenan earned OAC Mens Tennis Coach of the Year
honors for helping guide the mens tennis team to one of the
best seasons in program history
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AMONG THE BEST IN THE
REGION AND OHIO
John Carroll had 29 student-athletes earn All-Region honors
while 17 added All-Ohio honors for the year
Baseball senior Drew Doring led the way The senior right-
hander was tabbed as the 2015 Mid-East Regional Pitcher of
the Year by both D3baseballcom and ABCARawlings
Note In elect sports it is possible to earn multiple All-Region and All-Ohio
honors so each student-athlete was counted once per sport they played
Additionally some sports do not have All-Region or All-Ohio honors
OAC MAJOR AWARD
WINNERS - PLAYERS
JCUs student-athletes were amongst the best in the
conference with six players taking home major awards
from the OAC
John Carroll had a trio of players on honors for their stellar
play on the pitch Senior Brian Potocnik was the Mens SoccerMidfielder of the Year while junior teammate Jimmy Mattina
was the Mens Soccer Defender of the Year On the womens
side senior Haley McDonald took home Goalkeeper of the
Year accolades
On the diamond senior Drew Doring was the Kent Tekulve
Pitcher of the Year He was the first JCU hurdler to earn this
honor since Luke Adkins in 2004
On the gridiron junior Kevin Cope was named the Gene
Slaughter Most Outstanding Linebacker It was the second-
straight year JCU has taken home the conferences top
linebacker honor On the hardwood sophomore KatlynSpahar gave JCU back-to-back Helen Ludwig Player of the
Year accolades
ALL-OAC HONORS
John Carroll had 136 student-athletes earn All-OAC
honors this year
Football led the way with a school-record 20 selections The
Blue Streaks picked up 22 honors from the outdoor track
and field teams with 12 from the men and 10 on the womens
side Mens indoor track and field (nine) baseball (eight) and
womens swimming and diving (eight) rounded out the top six
Note Each member of the swimming and diving team earning All-
OAC honors was counted once Each member of the track and field
team earning All-OAC honors was counted once for cross country
once for indoor and once for outdoor
HITTING THE BOOKS
As mentioned earlier mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik was
named the Capital One Academic All-Americareg of the Year for
Division III mens soccer He had an abundance of company as
numerous Blue Streaks really buckled down in the classroom
Football senior safety Brody Zangaro earned second team
Capital One Academic All-Americareg honors for the second
straight year On the district level Potocnik Zangaro and
baseball junior right-hander Aaron Lapaglia earned Capital
One Academic All-District accolades
Wrestling sophomore Sal Corrao and senior Todd Gaydosh
earned NWCA Scholar All-American honors Womens
swimming and diving junior Lindsey Fano was a CSCAA
Individual Scholar All-American Cross country senior Nicki
Bohrer sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson were named USTFCCCA All-Academic honorees
for cross country Rounding out the honors were seven
members of the softball team who all earned NFCA Scholar-
Athlete distinctions
Potocnik and softball senior right-hander Rachel Byrnes were
JCUs recipients of the Clyde Lamb Awards
Additionally 83 student-athletes were honored with
Academic All-OAC honors
Note Select honors from the Capital One Academic All-Americareg
program have not been released yet
83 STUDENT983085ATHLETES WERE HONORED
WITH ACADEMIC ALL983085OAC HONORS
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VISIONJohn Carroll University will graduate individuals of intellect and
character who lead and serve by engaging the world around them
and around the globe
MISSIONAs a Jesuit Catholic university John Carroll inspires individuals to excel
in learning leadership and service in the region and in the world
CORE VALUES
The Universityrsquos core values include a commitment to
learning in order to create
bull An environment of inquiry which embraces Jesuit
Catholic education as a search for truth where faith and
reason complement each other in learning In pursuit of
our educational mission the University welcomes the
perspectives and participation in our mission of faculty
staff students and alumni of all faiths and of no faith
bull A rigorous approach to scholarship that instills in our
graduates the knowledge eloquence sensitivity and
commitment to embrace and to live humane values
bull A campus committed to the intellectual spiritual
emotional and physical development of each student
bull An inclusive community where differing points of view
and experience are valued as opportunities for mutual
learning
bull A culture of service and excellence that permeates
every program and office
bull A commitment to sharing our gifts in service to each
other and the community
bull A campus that responds to demographic economic
and social challenges
bull An appreciation that our personal and collective
choices can build a more just world
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
The following initiatives are essential to the University
being recognized as a center of learning and service
bull Create a diverse community of faculty staff alumni
and friends dedicated to advancing the Universityrsquos
vision mission and core values
bull Create a learning community of outstanding teacher-scholars characterized by the commitment to
student achievement
bull Create a talented cohort of service-oriented staff
committed to achieving and being recognized as a
center of learning and service
bull Recruit enroll retain and graduate a talented
diverse student body prepared for todayrsquos global
reality and committed to learning leadership and
service that will engage the world
bull Secure resources necessary to foster an
extraordinary learning experience and promote John
Carrollrsquos mission as a Jesuit Catholic university
bull Assist in responding to demographic economic and
social challenges in our region in order to support
investment and employment opportunities and build
confidence in our shared future
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Revitalizing Inter-Fraternity Council through
Engaged Leaders
The main goal this past year was to attract elect and
develop engaged fraternity leaders to commit to the
redevelopment of the Inter-Fraternity Council (IFC) IFC is
the governing body of the four international fraternitieshere at John Carroll Prior to elections the Fraternity
Sorority Advisor (FSA) engaged fraternity leaders in many
conversations regarding the need to revitalize IFC on campus
and how it can have a positive impact on the growth
strength and reputation of their community
New IFC executive board officers were elected for 2015 Their
leadership positive attitude commitment to IFC and to inter-
fraternal brotherhood synergy and accountability has been
key in the rebirth of IFC They have accomplished many goals
in just the few months they have been in office such as
bull IFC by-laws were completely updated through aninter-fraternal and representative committee
bull IFC executive board members engaged fraternity
leaders in a discussion on the mission and vision of
IFC and what role each fraternity and member holds
in its success
bull Addressed the need for fraternities to go beyond
philanthropy to service by partnering with Clevelandrsquos
Domestic Violence and Childrsquos Advocacy Center
bull IFC made inroads with all the chapters in terms of
changing the emphasis of doing only what is best for
my fraternity to doing what is best for all fraternitiesandor Greek community
Sororities Improve Governance within
Panhellenic Association
The JCU College Panhellenic Association is the governing
body of the five international sororities here at JCU Chi
Omega Gamma Phi Beta Kappa Alpha Theta Kappa
Delta and Kappa Kappa Gamma This past year the FSA
provided significant advising and education to chapter and
Panhellenic leaders on the proper operations of a Panhellenic
Association Outgoing and incoming Panhellenic executive
board officers exhibited great enthusiasm patience andadaptability through some changes to improve democratic
processes learn about NPC unanimous agreements policies
and best practices and how their own national organizations
support and are connected to NPC
Greek Week Refocuses on Universityand Fraternal Mission and Values
The fraternity and sorority community members were
challenged to reflect on the purpose of Greek Week based
on the common values stated in JCUrsquos and fraternity and
sorority lifersquos mission statements leadership character
academic excellence service and friendship Based on
these reflections it was determined that past behaviors
during Greek Week more often than not did not support
mission and values of fraternity and sorority life nor JCUrsquos
To restore integrity to the community and to align Greek
Week events with the values of our fraternal and JCU
community significant changes were made
Changes made included
bull significantly reduce the number of events and
days of competitive events
bull plan activities that showcase the values of inter
national fraternities and sororities
bull no overall winners of Greek Week
General feedback from fraternity and sorority members
was that they really enjoyed Greek Week Many
commented on how they didnrsquot feel stressed out
or too exhausted to participate fully in their normalresponsibilities such as going to class turning in class
assignments taking tests going to work fulfilling service
hours working in the lab etc They also commented on
how ldquofun and laid backrdquo events seemed to be and how
the lack of focus on competition allowed for all members
to not get entangled in disagreements as in yearrsquos past
Resolution of Risk Management Concerns
at Off-Campus Establishment
The FSA worked with the Office of Legal Affairs Student
Activities and the JCUPD to address risk management
issues related to social events at a popular localestablishment at which alcohol is served Through
collective efforts the establishment agreed to resolve
our concerns and to follow all of JCUrsquos risk management
policies for student events with alcohol A new contract
is currently being drafted for any student organization
seeking to hold an event with alcohol at this location
505 333 172
FRATERNITY AND SORORITY MEMBERS
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FRATERNITY amp SORORITY
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DATA POINTSGreek participants in
bystander intervention training142
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working closely with our advisor I have been
able to accomplish great things With her
knowledge of Greek and Student Aff airs she has
been very helpful in providing information for us as student
leaders and John Carroll students overall I learn something
new every day from her She teaches me how to strengthen
my leadership skills as well as how to be a better student I
know whenever I have a question about anything she will be
there for me She has really taught me how to hone in on myskills and excel at my position
This department is so important to me because I live and
breathe Greek Life being President of Panhellenic The
department has taught me to not only care about myself and
my own sorority but take a step back and appreciate each
of the chapters what they have to off er and each of their
membersrsquo opinions Hopefully we can continue to grow our
community and our presence on campus to create a positive
image of fraternity and sorority liferdquo
- Alexandra Bernitt rsquo16 President Panhellenic Association
PARTICIPATION DATA
bull A total of 142 fraternity and sorority members
participated in bystander intervention training
hosted by the Violence Prevention and Action
Center Health Promotion and Wellness and
the JCU Police Department
bull Total number of participants who participated
in Lip Sync Over 1100
bull Greek Week raised $3500 for the Greater
Cleveland Fisher House Campaign
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Provide leadership development opportunities that
prepare fraternity and sorority members to lead in
their individual organizations the Panhellenic andInterfraternity Councils as well as the greater JCU
community
bull Create a fraternity and sorority community committed
to JCUrsquos Jesuit and Catholic mission and identity and
to their common interfraternal mission and values
bull Educate fraternity and sorority members
especially key organizational leaders in areas of
risk management and liability to promote holistic
membership development
65 CHI OMEGA
66 GAMMA PHI BETA
68 KAPPA ALPHA THETA
69 KAPPA DELTA
65 KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA
4 0 BETA THETA PI
32 DELTA TAU DELTA
35 LAMBDA CHI ALPHA
65 SIGMA PHI EPSILON
SORORITIES
FRATERNITIES
$3500 RAISED FOR THE GREATERCLEVELAND FISHER HOUSE
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Participated in Bystander intervention Training
of Rising Sophomores
The Health Promotion and Wellness coordinator collaborated
with the Violence Prevention and Action Center Coordinator
Residence Life Dean of Students and Recovery Resources
to educate 638 rising sophomores on bystander intervention
This training was made mandatory for all rising sophomoresas a part of the 2015-2016 housing selection process
Provided Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention
for College Students (BASICS)
The goal of BASICS is to reduce risky behaviors and harmful
consequences of alcohol abuse Based on an interview with
and questionnaires filled out by the student regarding their
drinking behaviors objective feedback is provided by a
trained BASICS professional This program is offered to JCU
students who either violate the Student Code of Conduct or
want to explore their alcohol and drug use This year a total
of 51 students were referred for this intervention resulting in
a 150 increase from the 2013-2014 year Of those students
who received BASICS interventions
Peer Health Advocate Program Expanded
to Better Meet Student Needs
The coordinator trained 23 Peer Health Advocates (PHAs)
this past academic year The training focused on programdevelopment and execution as well as the skills knowledge
and attitudes necessary to be an effective peer advocate
PHAs facilitate programs for and with students in the
residence halls student organizations classrooms athletic
teams and more They also staff the Resource Room at the
Student Health and Wellness Center Additional expectations
for PHAs include
bull Executing interactive positive fun and non-
judgmental programming
bull Creating awareness of health topics affecting JCU
students through such means as posters social mediacampaigns newsletters Carroll News editorials public
service announcements one-on-one interactions
tabling at health education initiatives and general
availability for program participation
bull Helping students find long-term and appropriate
on and off-campus resources to support healthy
behaviors by making referrals for at-risk students
to the appropriate professionals These resources
included Health Education Residence Life Counseling
Center Health Services Violence Prevention Action
Center JCU Police Department etc
bull Participating in ongoing training on a wide variety
of health and wellness topics and assist with the
facilitation of bi-weekly Wellness in the Stacks
programming in the Library Learning Commons
Approval of AR274 A Peer Health Advocate Seminar
This past spring JCUrsquos Public Health Committee officially
approved AR 274 It will be offered for the first time in fall
2015 This course was specifically developed to provide an
academic anchor to the leadership training and development
of the Peer Health Advocates and to provide them the
necessary resources skills and information to assist theirpeers in a successful undergraduate experience Students will
learn about various health topics affecting college students
as well as program design and implementation
92
58
54
33
100
exceeded the number of alcoholic drinks
consumed the last time they partied or
socialized compared to the overall JCU
student population
overestimated the amount of alcohol
that a typical JCU student consumes
did something they later regretted
50 forgot where they were or what
they did and 25 got in trouble with
the police within the last 12 months as a
consequence of drinking
felt overwhelmed by all they had to do
and 25 felt sad within the past 2 weeks
of those seen were referred to on-campus
resources including the University
Counseling Center Violence Preventionand Action Center andor academic deans
(compared to NCHA data 2013)
23Peer Health Advocates (PHAs)were trained this past academic year
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HEALTH AND WELLNESS
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DATA POINTS
What We Know Data on First-Year Studentsrsquo
Alcohol Consumption
We have completed our eighth year of collecting information
regarding alcohol consumption of first-year students through
AlcoholEdu AlcoholEdu incorporates the latest evidence-
based prevention methods to create a highly personalized
on-line education user experience that inspires students to
reflect on and consider changing their drinking behaviors
Pre and post-exams and behavioral surveys are administered
a total of three surveys At John Carroll it is mandatory for all
first-year students to complete this training
This year there was a 99 response rate This excellent
compliance rate can be attributed to increased communication
with the students non-completion sanctions and collaboration
with Resident Assistants Here are some key findings about our
first-year studentsrsquo alcohol consumption
bull The rate of high risk drinkers has decreased since
beginning this analysis in 2007 The rate of non-
drinkers has increased by 3 since 2007
bull Our first-year non-drinking students exceed those
reported by other Jesuit colleges and universities
Additionally rates of lightmoderate and high-risk
drinkers are lower than surveyed Jesuit counterparts
bull After completing the entire AlcoholEdu training 88
of students reported that the course prepared them
to make responsible decisions about drinking
Impact of Alcohol Education Classes
This past year 65 students were sanctioned to take an
alcohol education class due to violations of the Universityrsquosalcohol policy These classes included an emphasis on
bystander intervention as well as the Good Samaritan
Policy Students were asked to complete an assessment
after participating in the class With 51 of the 65 students
completing the assessment the response rate was 79 Here
are two of the main findings from this assessment
Health and Wellness Programs
Various health education programs were presented to nearly
1700 students Our alcohol awareness presentations are very
popular and highly requested by Resident Assistants and
student organizations Over 300 students participated in
alcohol awareness presentations and completed assessments
afterward Here are some of the findings
73
94
99
79
71
strongly agree that they can recognize the
signs of someone who is intoxicated
strongly agree that they are willing tointervene if they see someone who has had
too much to drink
strongly agree or agree that they learned
something about how frequently the average
the JCU student drinks
of students surveyed recognize the difference
between perceptions and actual drinking rates
of JCU students
listed the lsquoGood Samaritan Policyrsquo as a
correct response to identifying the name
of a specific policy
Wellness in the Stacks
students participated in Wellness in the Stacks
programming within the Library Learning
Commons Students participated in Pinterest
painting bamboo plant construction henna
tattoos making heart-healthy trail mix
aromatherapy therapy dogs and others and were providedwith stress-relief information When asked on a short survey
ldquowithin the last 12 months how would you rate the overall level
of stress you have experiencedrdquo 29 indicated tremendous or
more than average stress While 91 felt ldquoless stressed after
attending stress-freeWellness in the Stacksrdquo events
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Revise the BASICS health assessment for students who
violate the marijuanaother drug policy to better meet
their needs
bull Expand health promotion program offerings through
the implementation of initiatives developed solely by
Peer Health Advocates as a result of their coursework in
AR 274 Peer Health Advocate Seminar
bull Develop a comprehensive program to reduce alcohol-
related incidents off-campus in collaboration with
Residence Life
bull Increase fraternity and sorority membersrsquo knowledge of
high-risk drinking through risk reduction efforts
students were presented withvarious health education programs1700
OVER
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Staff Display Adaptability with Increased
Departmental Expectations and Staff Changes
This year brought significant challenges some new and some
persistent that truly pushed the JCU Police Department
(JCUPD) to its capacity Similar to years past JCUPD has
experienced significant officer turnover with six resignations
and two newly hired offi
cers Many police departments evenfor larger municipalities are dealing with a decrease in the
number and qualifications of job applicants The department
is working closely with Human Resources to recruit hire and
train well qualified individuals
Other challenges include the increased number of
background checks requested by students and university
employees This is a time consuming process for the front
office staff and was the fifth most frequent duty recorded
by the JCUPD this academic year Lastly given the federal
guidelines within the Campus SaVE Act and Title IX JCUPD
has new demands and expectations that also require much
investigative time and reporting
Despite these challenges the entire staff has responded with
the highest level of professionalism collaboration and vigor
It will be important for JCUPD to continue to reconsider
processes and departmental responsibilities in order to
respond as effectively as possible to these challenges
DATA POINTS
to JCUPD Compared to last year this
is a 47 increase in calls largely due
to adding new duties to the call list
In 2013-2014 there was only a 17
increase in calls
The top five reasons and their frequencies are as follows
1747 Admittance into roomfacility
1690 Building check
1078 Non-secured area
754 Maintenance concern
594 Background checksFingerprints
Criminal reports totaled 183 with the top reports listed as
32 Underage Persons Offenses (Alcohol)
32 Theft
22 Criminal mischief
Non-criminal reports totaled 180 with the top reports listed as
47 Illness ndash Transport
27 Auto Accident - Property Damage Only
18 Property - LostMissing
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Improve our training and capacity to perform
reporting and investigative functions related to
Title IX and interpersonal violence concerns
bull Enhance marketing and education regarding
JCUPD services to more fully realize and perpetuatethe credibility of the organization as a police
department serving all members of the JCU
community
bull Transition our current Incident Report form to an
Access database to enhance the tracking of incidents
and reporting functions
bull Review processes and responsibilities in light
of expectations and work force capacity
bull Identify and implement specialty areas for
our three sergeants
$450000
9674
was generated through the
sale of parking permits and
issuance of citationsIN REVENUE
Department Exceeds Revenue Expectations
Parking Manager Patti Taylor devoted a great deal of
time and effort into providing the Police Officers with
valuable information to assist with the identification of
parking violations Approximately $450000 in revenue
was generated through the sale of parking permits and
issuance of citations This is an increase of 89 from the
previous year
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Choral and Instrumental Performances
The annual choral and instrumental performances at JCU
were once again highlights of the department including the
Annual Sacred Music Concert in the fall and the Jazz Band
Concert in the spring Most especially the third and final
performance of the Intergenerational Choir was a superb
finale to the collaborative project between the Cleveland
Alzheimerrsquos Association the academic department of
Criminology and Sociology and student affairsrsquo Liturgical
Music and Musical Arts (LMMA) The choir a combination of
people with early-stage Alzheimerrsquos disease their caregivers
and our students gave a presentation of five songs under the
direction of Dr Cynthia Caporella LMMA Director at the 25th
annual Alzheimerrsquos disease educational event
The collaboration was also the end of a three-year research
project with goals of fighting the stigma of Alzheimerrsquos
disease and developing community amongst its participants
Drs Harris and Caporella had one article published in
2014 regarding this project and a new article is underwaythanks to the funding of a JCU Summer Faculty Research
Fellowship
Music and Prayer Collaboration Transforms Crowd
during Ignatian Heritage Week
The collaborative planning efforts between LMMA and
Campus Ministry resulted in a lunch time program titled
ldquoMusic Prayer and Reflection in the Jesuit Tradition
Caring for the Earthrdquo The image for the week surrounded
sustainability and carried with it a vision of caring for Godrsquos
creation Specifically the service joined readings around
this image with four pieces of music two of which werecontemporary pieces written by two local composers on the
faculty of the Cleveland Institute of Music One of the pieces
was a descriptive piece of a brook located east of Cleveland
that is supported by the Cleveland Museum of Natural
History A third piece from the movie ldquoThe Missionrdquo offered
a Jesuit connection in film media Many community members
in attendance described the experience as transformative
Assessment plans developed for music courses
In preparation for the inclusion of one credit Fine Arts
courses in the integrative core curriculum assessment
plans were developed and approved for courses in applied
music Rubrics were developed for each of the courses in
conjunction with the Core Director and the Associate Dean of
Arts and Sciences for the Humanities The Director of LMMA
is in the process of identifying instructors to teach the new
course offerings in music These new applied courses include
wind ensemble brass ensemble string ensemble applied
guitar and applied voice
DATA POINTS
During the past year student participation in the major vocal
and instrumental groups was as follows
25
30
16
28SCHOLACANTORUM
CHAPELENSEMBLE
PEP BAND
JAZZ BAND
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Offering the first ever JCU Applied Music Courses
available to the entire student body in spring 2016
bull Equipping the music room to offer digital performances
from online venues for the study of musical styles
performance techniques and comparative analysis
bull Working with the staff in the Office of Student
Engagement to expand opportunities for students to
experience fine arts performances offered throughout
Cleveland
bull Hiring and orienting a new Coordinator of the JCU Pep Band
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
I participated in Schola Cantorum and Chapel
Choir I had the opportunity to de-stress for a
few hours a week which was very important
since I had challenging coursework and multiple part-
time jobs and internships This helped me to focus on
spiritual and emotional wellness as well as academic
success I was also able to build strong relationships with
my fellow singers I believe that making music together
brings people closer in a way that few other activities
can and I certainly saw that in my experiences at JCU
The music department has important connections to
JCUrsquos mission values and Jesuit identity Though I
am not Catholic some of the pieces we learned helped
me learn about Jesuit and Christian history and my
participation in chapel choir kept me actively engaged inthe liturgy Additionally allowing students to participate
in extracurricular activities they enjoy is in keeping with
ldquocura personalisrdquo by encouraging students to develop in
all aspects of their lives not just academicallyrdquo
- Megan Boyk rsquo15 Schola Cantorum and Chapel Choir
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Creation of the LP 198 LAUNCH Credited Course
LAUNCH (Leaders Always Undertake New Challenges) is
a 1-3 credit course covering various topics related to the
methods or content of leadership not typically covered
in regular course offerings such as mission diversity and
inclusion ethical leadership and the building of personal
strengths In addition students receive core leadership
training necessary for success in prominent leadership
positions on campus
Commuter Student Section Added to AR120 Purpose
and Place - Exploring Campus Community and Self
AR120 is a course designed to assist first-year students with
the transition to college and to promote their engagement
in all facets of their educational experience The commuter
section of this course addressed challenges related to
commuting to campus getting connected to JCU resources
road safety and more A highlight regarding this particular
section is that it was held in a nontraditional classroom
setting in the newly renovated commuter lounge
Drawn to Leadership Program Reaches Different
Student Demographic
The Drawn to Leadership Program was targeted to JCU
Fantasy Gaming Club members This program offered a
different perspective to learn about leadership development
by focusing on the leadership concepts found in superhero-
based comic books and movies
DATA POINTS
Leadership Programs Engage Students in Developing
Values and Skills
A progressive four-tiered set of leadership programs is
offered to John Carroll students annually Each tier provides
students with the opportunity to develop a set of leadership
skills and knowledge and each successive program builds
upon the knowledge and skills cultivated in the prior tier
Tier programs meet for an hour per week for 4-6 meetings
depending on the program
Students are able to select from three programs in Tier1 ldquoLiving and Leadingrdquo ldquoReading and Leadingrdquo or ldquoTake
the Leading Rolerdquo These programs all focus on students
increasing their levels of self-awareness which will better
prepare them for leadership experiences Students who
complete one of the three Tier 1 programs are eligible to
participate in the Tier 2 ldquoAdvancing Leadershiprdquo program
which focuses on the experiences of participating students
as members of various groups and how they can influence
change as a group member without necessarily having a
formal leadership position Students who have completed
both the Tier 1 and 2 programs are eligible to participate in
the Tier 3 ldquoSharing Your Strengthsrdquo program This program
incorporates the Gallup organizationrsquos StrengthsQuest online
assessment which provides students with detailed reports
about their five personal strengths Students who complete
the Tier 1 2 and 3 programs are eligible to participate in the
Tier 4 ldquoLeadership in Actionrdquo program which focuses on
ethical decision making
The following participation counts have been recorded over
the past 3 academic years
PARTICIPATION COUNTS 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
Tier 1 57 66 75
Tier 2 42 51 69
Tier 3 31 37 24
Tier 4 22 22 25
66 INCREASE in commuter
service program participation
Commuter Student Programs
and Participation Increase
In the year 2013-2014 36 commuter service programs
were offered with 740 total participants This year 41
programs were provided to 1229 total participants Theresults show a 66 increase in overall commuter service
program participation with a 13 increase in total programs
offered Among those programs offered students were
able to attend a Cleveland Indians baseball game Cleveland
Cavaliers basketball game and several movie viewings
Program invitations were also sent to transfer students to
participate which had partial impact on the participation
increase
41 1229PROGRAMS PARTICIPANTS
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ORIENTATION amp LEADERSHIP
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Students in all tiered programs complete written assignments
and discuss them with their peers in a conversation
facilitated by a professional student affairs staff member
Assignments are collected and deposited in the Office of
Leadership Programs The Director of Leadership Programs
then assessment rubrics to the various assignments
determine whether or not the desired learning has occurred
for each student
TIER PROGRAM OUTCOME
The assessment results indicate that the activities set up for
the Tier 1 programs provide students with the opportunity to
learn the desired information to increase self-knowledge and
demonstrate it on the various assignments While students
in Tier 2 were able to demonstrate competence regarding
the various aspects of serving as a group as a member
participants sometimes struggled to identify areas of
diversity In Tier 3 participants could readily determine ways
to identify opportunities to utilize their personal strengths
to assist with three of the potential presented challenges
However a lack of understanding was demonstrated in termsof using strengths in the areas of delegation confrontation
and mediation This is likely partially due to the struggles
that students face with these skill sets in their daily lives For
the ldquoLeadership in Actionrdquo program students readily created
scenarios that connected with the initial three principles
of the programs However several concepts related to
ethical leadership including ldquobeing fairrdquo and ldquobeing lovingrdquo
presented some challenges for our students and may be
somewhat attributable to the fact that ldquofairrdquo and ldquolovingrdquo are
rather abstract concepts in comparison to the first
three tenets
LAUNCH Leaders Always Undertake New Challenges
The LAUNCH program provides student leaders with
information considered to be foundational and essential to
serving as an effective leader and beyond Since the creation of
LAUNCH over 350 student leaders have the training program
Following each LAUNCH weekend evaluations are collected
and compiled to determine the effectiveness of the program
in meeting the established outcomes A review of the data
for the past three LAUNCH programs indicates that at least
90 of the participants on average achieved the outcomes
Leadership Scholars Program
The Leadership Scholars Program (LSP) was created in
2010 providing participants with opportunities to increase
their leadership competence through both curricular and
co-curricular activities The program focuses on developing
student leaders of remarkable character who seek to become
agents for transformative change on campus and in their
future professions and communities
Each year the program seeks to enroll a cohort of approximately 20
incoming students Over the past three years the cohort size has been
27 (class of 2018) 19 (2017) and 19 (2016) The cohort size fluctuates
based on how many students choose to accept the scholarship and
attend JCU with 35 scholarships offered from a pool of over 200
applicants
The 2014 JCU Commencement saw the first cohort of LSP students
complete their degrees From the entering cohort in fall of 2010 75 o
the students persisted through graduation When reviewing the reasonfor program participant attrition students most commonly leave to
transfer to another institution in order to pursue a degree not provided
by John Carroll (eg pharmacy musical theater) A less frequent reaso
for student attrition is that some participants struggle to ldquofind their
footingrdquo and struggle with their inability to be elected or selected for
a formal leadership position on campus (eg Student Union senator
Resident Assistant)
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Coordinate and enhance leadership development efforts by
gathering together a committee of professionals around campu
who provide related opportunities to students
bull Begin to measure levels of campus engagement among
commuter students in organizations and activities other than
those provided by commuter services
bull Convene a campus wide meeting to discuss issues and services
relevant to the matriculation and ongoing success of transfer
students
bull Develop electronic messages related to engagement
opportunities to distribute to first year students after the
first six weeks of the fall semester
bull Increase the number of first-year students of color whoparticipate in Tier 1 leadership development programs
bull Help to successfully transition a new co-director of the
Leadership Scholarship Program into hisher role in the progra
bull Develop a follow-up leadership development piece for LAUNCH
(for Leadership Always Undertake New Challenges) participant
after they have transitioned into their leadership roles
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Coming from a high school that focused on leadership andentrepreneurship the leadership development programs
were perfect for me The tiers were focused on self-
discovery and how to handle being on a team I got the chance to know
my strengths and weakness and also to discuss leadership in the worl
of comics Leadership is everywhere if I look for it My freshman year
would have been an entirely diff erent experience if it wasnrsquot for the
leadership programs
- Marie Keita rsquo18 Participant in Tiered Leadership Programs
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Major Facility and Equipment Upgrades Provide
Improved Fitness and Sport Experiences
The Department of Recreation coordinated a number of
renovations and equipment upgrades this past year that
improved student faculty staff and community membersrsquo
experience in our facilities The first major project was the
installation of new flooring in the Fitness Studio where cyclingclasses yoga Zumba and other activities are conducted
giving the space a safer refreshed and modern look
The Corbo Room Improvement Task Force created spring
2014 addressed two necessary improvements including
additional Corbo Room equipment and new flooring in
the cardio area Throughout spring and summer 2015 the
Johnson Natatorium lap pool and diving well were repainted
and re-coated along with a new ultraviolet water treatment
system A new electronic scoreboard was installed which
will certainly improve the competition experience for teams
coaches and fans
Club Sport Members Active in Competition and
Service to Others
There are club sport teams at John Carroll with over 200
student participants The teams include Rowing Field
Hockey Hockey Womenrsquos Basketball Menrsquos Rugby Sailing
Ultimate Frisbee Menrsquos Volleyball Water Polo and Womenrsquos
Volleyball Funded in part by the Student Activity Fee
students manage all operational aspects of club sports
including fundraising membership recruitment and retention
practice and competition scheduling and travel Team
members are also involved in service on a regular basisSome of the programs they support are the Labre Project
Cleveland Clinicrsquos Lerner Center for Autism Project Linus
St Malachis Lunch Program and numerous service projects
offered through JCUrsquos Center for Service and Social Action
Pilot Shadow Program of Intramural Student
Supervisors Shows Promise
The intramural (IM) employees interested in becoming IM
Student Supervisors participated in a new staff development
and training program in which they were paired up to
shadow current IM Student Supervisors during evening or
weekend IM competitions The purpose of this opportunityis to nurture professional development leadership skills and
staff camaraderie as well as to provide on-the-job training
in regards to the duties and responsibilities of an IM Student
Supervisor This shadowing experience allowed for IM staff
to self-identify if they felt prepared to apply for IM Student
Supervisor positions for next year In addition it provided
current supervisors the opportunity to teach others about
the knowledge and skills they utilize in their position The
Department of Recreation will continue to build on this
program in the future
DATA POINTS
Intramural sports
Intramural sports have continued to thrive and excel
offering opportunity for exercise camaraderie and
an environment for creating meaningful relationships
with peers A total of 1963 individuals participated in
intramural sports in 2014-2015 with 901 being unique
participants There were a total of 1620 males and 343
females who engaged in intramural sports In 2013-2014
there was a total of 1794 participants (1415 males and 379
females) engaged in intramural sports
First-year student participation increased by 36 (376
Unique Individuals 2013-2014 511 Unique Individuals 2014-
2015)
First-year student intramural
participation increased by 3636
421
1963 1620 343
INTRAMURAL SPORT PARTICIPANTS
AVERAGE CORBO FITNESSROOM VISITORS PER DAY
Fitness Offerings
There was a 25 increase in student and staff participation
in fitness activities with an average of 289 participants per
week in 2014-2015 in comparison to 232 average participants
per week in 2013-2014
A Pilates and Stretch and Strengthen class have been added
to the list of fitness classes Corbo Fitness Room participation
for the 2014-2015 academic year averaged 421 visitors per
day with the highest participation of 525 visitors per day In
2013-2014 the average visits per day was 398
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RECREATION
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LOOKING AHEAD
bull Improve orientation training and recognition
efforts for all student staff through the previously
implemented team model Update our student
development model through online offerings new
technology and improved leadership strategies to
stimulate growth and self-awareness
bull Collaborate with different departments on
late night programming health and wellness
initiatives and special events to better meet our
students needs interests and to increase student
engagement Focus these initiatives primarily
at first-year students as well as first-time users(those who may not typically utilize our facilities
or services)
bull Provide risk management training for Club Sports
and Building Supervisor staff Utilize John Carroll
and Northeast Ohio resources so as to better
equip staff for emergency action plans responding
to crisies and dealing effectively with conflict
bull Continue to work towards enhancing technology
resources related to daily operations marketing
of services and programs and departmental
communications assessment and evaluation
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Being involved in the Rec department allowed
me to have two supervisor roles These
roles allowed me to have a great deal of
responsibility I was well respected by my peers seen as
a leader on campus and this makes me very proud The
leadership skills I developed will be something I treasure
and will be very valuable to me as I move forward in my
career I learned that I am a strong leader who has the
ability to stand up to her peers even when it is tough I
learned what it means to love your work because I truly
loved working for this department I found that I am
inspired by people around me who have a tremendously
strong work ethic
I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to work for
the Rec department and I know that if I had not had this
opportunity that my time at Carroll would have never been
the same and I would have never grown as a person as
much as I didrdquo
- Kylie Brooks rsquo15 Club Sport Supervisor and Student
Building Supervisor
Working for Intramurals (IM) has given me the identity
that every student searches for when entering a new
experience It has given me the opportunity to take a
better look at who I am as a person and has given me the
opportunity to make lasting relationships with people
who I would have never met had I not worked for the
department Working for IMrsquos is not just a job for me it
gives me my place at JCU
This position teaches me how to be a leader how tomotivate people and how to be confident in various
situations I learn to lead by example everywhere I
go because a person is always representing the Rec
department no matter whatrdquo
- Greg Olenick rsquo16 Intramural Supervisor
10 200 PARTICIPANTS
CLUB SPORT TEAMS
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
University Community Celebrates the
Re-opening of Murphy Hall
The re-opening of Murphy Hall in August 2014 was a major
accomplishment The newly renovated building impressed Murphy
residents as well as alumni faculty and staff who toured the hall
after a number of ribbon-cutting ceremonies Murphy residents
reported that they appreciated the enhanced community and
study space Since many of the residents had lived in the ldquooldrdquo
Murphy they were especially impressed with the improved
lighting the updated bathrooms and the private sinks
While there were some minor complications in the re-opening
related to electricity heating and cooling windows and paint
the overall re-opening process was seamless and exciting The
cross-divisional collaboration that brought this renovation to
completion was tremendous and a source of great pride for
all who participated The Silver Level LEED certification that
was achieved was a great way to conclude the project
Red Carpet Rolled Out for First-Year Students onMove-In Day
It was exciting to open the 2014-2015 academic year with
one of the largest first-year classes in recent history It was
also the first year where students were living in truly social
cohort communities In order to continue the celebration of
the large first year class First-Year Move-In Day was enhanced
to welcome our students with excitement The feedback from
parents was overwhelmingly positive with many of them
thanking staff members for their energy and assistance
Invaluable to the success of the day was the help of the ROTC
cadets Their hard work and limitless energy helped immensely
Newly Developed Room Change Process Policy a Success
The development and implementation of the comprehensive
room change process policy was an achievement for the
Office of Residence Life (ORL) The policy was shared
widely with students ORL Staff and parents to allow for
transparency and clearer communication The policy also
supported Resident Assistants (RAs) and professional staff
members in having a standard point of reference and specific
procedures to follow
Resident Ministry Program Offerings Expand
In addition to the fall semester First-Year Retreat the
Resident Ministers collaborated with students to offer the
Journey Retreat in the spring semester as well as a ldquoRootsrdquo
overnight outdoor retreat to explore intentional living The
Murphy Mass returned to the Murphy Chapel with increased
attendance at both the Mass (average of 40+) and social
afterwards in the Murphy atrium
ORL Staff Recognized at Northeast Ohio Resident
Assistant Conference
The JCU RA delegation was recognized as the ldquoMost Spiritedrdquo at the
Northeast Ohio RA Conference at Baldwin Wallace University Several
Residence Life staff members presented at the conference with two
RA presenters receiving recognition as one of the ldquoTop 10rdquo programs
DATA POINTS
Number of Residential Students
YEAR FALL SPRING
2010-2011 1708 1661
2011-2012 1789 1734
2012-2013 1786 1724
2013-2014 1657 1606
2014-2015 1755 1676
Murphy Hall closed for renovation
Community Development Activities Sponsored by
Resident Assistants
YEAR TOTAL TOTAL PARTICIPANTS
2013-2014 615 6485
2014-2015 727 5181
After having smaller than projected numbers of rising junior
and senior students sign up to live on campus for the 2015-2016
academic year those currently living on campus were surveyed
to learn more about their decision to live off campus The seven
question survey was sent to 475 residents with a response rate of
21 The most significant findings were
bull The greatest factor impacting the decision to live off
campus was finances (45) This was followed closely
by wanting to experience something different than the
residence halls (22) and wanting a greater sense of
independence (21)
bull Monthly rent for the majority of respondents (67) is
$350-$400 per person every month The question did not
ask respondents to quantify what was included in rent
so there are some unknowns Only 15 of respondents
indicated a rent higher than $400 per person every month
bull The most popular month to sign a lease was March
(29) Prior to February when the 2015-2016 Housing
Information became available 53 of the respondents
had signed leases The other 47 of respondents signed
leases in February and March The earliest a lease was
signed was in September (1)
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RESIDENCE LIFE
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bull Including themselves students reported the number
of people who they will be living off-campus with
Four people (33) followed by five people (19)
three people (16) and six people (14)
bull 76 are planning to live in University Heights Shaker
Heights (13) and South Euclid (9) are the other
two cities with the most respondents
These findings will inform messaging and timing of
information about housing for upper-class students This
data also indicates the need to continue to look at the cost
of living on-campus and how the benefits are explained in
relationship to that cost
While these qualitative findings include only one part of the data
collected they still provide strong insight into the residential
experience The data supports the amount of time effort and
resources devoted to developing and strengthening community It
also supports several key learning goals for students who live on
campus The data also clearly demonstrates the concerns about
facilities that have been at the forefront of the work done this
year by the ORL All of these insights will be better informed once
the compilation and analysis of the quantitative data is complete
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Review of ORL structure and staffing
bull Expand knowledge of and competency in academic
processes and procedures to better inform future
collaborations
bull Enhance education around issues pertaining to respect
including but not limited to vandalism safety interpersonal
violence and relationships with non-residence life staff
members serving the residential communities
STUDENT PERSPECTIVES
This was my third year at John Carroll University
and my first year living on campus The amount
of care and concern that I received from my Area
Coordinator Adrian Tamas and all of the Murphy RAs was
amazing I never thought that I would feel that comfortable
away from home but because of the staff in Murphy Hall I
now call John Carroll University home Itrsquos been a wonderfu
year as a resident in Murphy and I cannot wait for my next
and final year Thank you for everythingrdquo
- Ghada Abu Shaweesh rsquo16 Resident
ldquoThree years ago I was a sophomore who lived with great
tension and anxiety I had not yet developed the courage to
grow into the leader who I wanted to be on campus Then I
was selected to be a Resident Assistant From that moment
on I was on a path that would allow me to grow and develop
into a leader on campus a man for others and the person
who I ultimately desired to become I am beyond thankful for
my time with Residence Life The professional staff alongwith my fellow staff members and residents have left their
marks on me I will forever remember the time wersquove spent
together the laughter wersquove shared the critical moments
that have pushed us outside of our comfort zones and the
relationships wersquove cultivated From the bottom of my heart
thank yourdquo
- John Barrett rsquo15 Senior Resident Assistant
81 1621 PARTICIPANTS
RESIDENCE SATISFACTION SURVEY RESPONSE RATE
The ORL staff created a survey focused on the following
areas satisfaction with RA satisfaction with residence hall
space cleanliness and processes assessment of ability to
sleep and study learning as a result of living in a residence
hall and overall satisfaction While the quantitative portions
of the survey are not yet compiled and analyzed the
qualitative data was compiled and reviewed The overall
response rate was approximately 81 of 1621 residents who
received the survey
Some of the key findings
bull Residents overwhelmingly responded that the most
important lesson skill or value learned this year was
about relationships with others Residents described
relationships with roommates learning to live in
community and how to deal with people who were
different Skills and lessons related to living independently
(time management responsibility and accountability)
were the second most frequent responses
bull The respondents most frequently cited that the best
part of their residential experience was related to the
people with whom they lived their roommate and
or floormates Other frequent responses included the
sense of community the RA and the convenience ofliving on campus
bull Cleanliness and other facility issues were the main
concerns that residents cited when asked about what
they would like to see improved about on-campus
living Other frequent responses included the dining
hall loudness of fellow floor members and both the
enforcement of and lack of enforcement of residence
hall policies
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
New Late Night Program Collaborations
Streak the Center programs were held during fall 2014 and spring
2015 to provide students with opportunities to gather together
and participate in a variety of social programs including arts and
crafts entertainment movies food recreation relaxation music
and more This large scale event was made possible through
cross-departmental collaboration between the Office of Student
Activities Student Union Programming Board (SUPB) Orientation
and Leadership Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion
Counseling Center Violence Prevention and Action Center
Residence Life Health Education and Promotion Student Health
and Wellness Center and Recreation This event attracted over
550 students each semester it was held
Infusion of Intergroup Dialogue within iLead Program
The Office of Student Activities (OSA) in collaboration with the
Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion incorporated the ldquoCommon
Groundrdquo workshop within the iLead student organization training
program iLead a day-long leadership training opportunity for
student organizations operates with the goal of providing student
leaders an understanding of the nuts and bolts of running a successful
organization on campus The ldquoCommon Gorundrdquo training facilitated
by staff who are Intergroup Dialogue facilitators and students
who have completed the Intergroup Dialogue class in the fall
provided education on discrimination and oppression Seventy-four
student organization leaders representing 64 organizations were in
attendance at this training Of those who attended 69 completed
program evaluations In the evaluation students were asked to
identify one creative way they could apply what they learned in the
workshop into their organization The results are as follows
bull 31 stated they could raise awareness through discussionor activity and 27 stated by maintaining awareness and
working to make a difference
bull Other responses included education through information
and diversifying organization membership
bull The top three areas students reported they learned more
about during their experience at iLead were dealing with
discrimination advertising and funding policies
Student Leader Team created for Late Night Programming
The OSA developed a team of student leaders tasked with
assisting in the planning promotion and implementation oflate night programming events sponsored through the Office
of Student Activities Leaders were chosen from the current
student programmers that were already active Expectations were
established and provided to SUPB By January 2015 SUPB was
required to plan a reoccurring late night program on campus every
Friday and Saturday during the academic year between the hours
of 10 pm and midnight
DATA POINTS
bull SUPB held 13 additional programs in 2014-2015 with
an increase of 51 more participants in comparison
to the 2013-2014 academic year (66 programs with
8437 attendants in 2013-2014 79 programs with 12787
attendants in 2014-2015) Programs which were added
include Rock Out Your Room Meet the Greeks Step
Afrika and more
bull Comedian Dave Coulier performed duringHomecoming this year and was attended by
approximately 1000 students
bull The fall semester Welcome Back Concert sponsored by
SUPB board attracted 600 additional participants in the
2014-2015 academic year (300 in 2013 ndash 2014 900 in
2014-2015)
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Conduct an assessment of our current large-scale
programming needs to obtain an accurate pulse on the
types of social late-night programming students needand want Explore collaboration opportunities with other
programming departments like Recreation Residence
Life and Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion for
this project
bull Work with departments in Student Affairs and across the
university to identify event attendance tracking software
options to better track event participation
bull Develop a template to help map the university learning
goals to the activities of SUPB and student organizations
in order to create a new assessment plan
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Irsquom the current president of the Paranormal
Research Group The Student Activities
Office has definitely impacted my overall
JCU experience in a positive way The office gave us
the opportunity to strengthen the bonds within our
organization I learned a lot of leadership strategies with
the officersquos help I learned how to manage and finance an
organization while maintaining the fun factor of what an
organization should be [Student Organizations are] so
important to have because [they] allow students to conn
to each other and their community The office off ers a
one of a kind experience here at Carroll and is crucial [fo
students] to get the most out of JCUrdquo
- Bryan Mersol rsquo17 Student Organization President
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Student Feedback Leads to Increased Physician Hours
Anecdotal feedback over the past several years suggested
the need to increase the hours and days of the week that
physicians would see patients in order to better meet
studentsrsquo busy schedules The Student Health and Wellness
Survey was administered and results clearly supported
this need In recent years physicians came to campus on
Mondays (25 hrs) and Thursdays (25 hrs) for a total of fivehours With the new contract physician hours were increased
to eight hours a week on Mondays (4 hrs) and Fridays (4
hrs) As a result physician visits increased by 43 (536
physicians visits in 2013-2014 and 767 in 2014-2015) and
students are very pleased with this improved service
HealthSpot Installation Provides Additional Care
Options for Students
John Carroll is the first college in the United States to provide
physician appointments through a computerized kiosk
called the HealthSpot This technology is at the forefront of
revolutionary high-quality medical care Students are put inface-to-face contact with a healthcare professional via video
screen The kiosk comes equipped with everything they
would need to perform a variety of remote treatments under
the supervision of an on-site medical professional Some of
the common ailments that are able to be addressed through
HealthSpot are Allergies cold and flu cough sinus infections
rashes fever sore throats and more With the installation of
this technology the SHWC is now able to provide students
with medical care five days a week Since November 2014 a
total of 21 students have utilized the HealthSpot
New Contract with Cleveland Clinic Saves Center $15000The SHWC entered into a new contract with the Cleveland
Clinic physicians in an effort to reduce costs With this new
contract and subsequent change in physicians over $15000
in was saved in comparison to last year
Nurses Utilize Brief Motivational Interview Training to
Identify and Intervene with At-risk Students
To properly screen for and address high-risk behaviors in
students visiting the SHWC nurses participated in brief
motivational interview training Motivational interviewing
(MI) supports health behavior change by helping individuals
explore and resolve their ambivalence about change without
evoking resistance MI techniques can be incorporated into
routine patient care Additionally an MI screening form was
completed by 719 students during the spring 2015 semester
Students who screened positive for high-risk behaviors were
engaged in a brief motivational interview with a nurse and
received information to help strengthen their motivation to
change those unhealthy behaviors in order to achieve their
optimum level of wellness
DATA POINTS
The SHWC saw a 7 increase in unique individuals in 2014-2015 and
an overall increase of 10 in the total number of client visits (which
covers all SHWC services) Flu and allergy injections were both up
this year by 21 and 31 respectively
2013-2014 2014-2015
Client Visits 3133 3451
Unique Individuals 1228 1320
Physicians Visits 536 767
Van Runs 270 242
Nutritional Visits 185 123
Sent to Area Health Centers 103 202
STDHIV Clinic 84 46
Gynecological Visits 25 39
Travel Clinic Visits 93 62
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Explore options for obtaining an electronic medical
record program
bull Increase awareness and visibility of the HealthSpot as an
alternative quality health care treatment
bull Support the Universityrsquos learning goals and collaborate
with the student health and wellness group by developing
programs to promote students to be self-health advocates
based on data from the National Collegiate Health
Assessment survey
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working at the Health Center was the first job
I received on campus and it has become like a
second home to me I have had the opportunity to
learn about diff erent privacy policies and how they work in
a college setting as well as bits and pieces about the medical
field coupled with great experience along the way This
department provides students with the care they need to
continue to do well in other areas at JCU by making sure they
get the best care possible and allowing students to share their
problems in all realms of the health world whether physical
or mental They make it possible for all students to feel and
perform their best during their time at JCUrdquo
- Anna Lawler rsquo16 Work Study employee
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Opening of Relaxation Room
Research on college campuses demonstrates that stress
is the number one impediment for academic performance
and overall well-being Therefore the University Counseling
Center (UCC) collaborated with the Grasselli Library in
developing the Relaxation Room located in the Learning
Commons The room provides students with a quiet
welcoming space to learn about and practice a variety of
research-based mind and body stress-reduction techniques
It includes
bull A state-of-the-art massage recliner
bull Guided relaxation audio recordings
bull Computer-based biofeedback programs
bull Psycho-educational books and handouts
bull Yoga mats and meditation rugs
Students can use the Relaxation Roomrsquos resources by signing
up for specific time slots Individual consultation is also
provided for the biofeedback program so students can use itto its fullest potential
Outreach Initiativesrsquo Message is that Help is lsquoWithin
Reachrsquo at the UCC
A programmatic and marketing theme was developed for all
community outreach initiatives titled ldquoWithin Reachrdquo This
past year a total of 22 outreach initiatives offered under
this new marketing theme were offered to students faculty
and staff Programs focused on increasing awareness of
mental health issues among college students and promoting
help-seeking behavior One of the most successful programs
was a dinner and movie night featuring a speaker from theNational Alliance on Mental Illness with over 80 students in
attendance as well as several faculty and staff
Installation of Titanium Scheduling Software
For many years the UCC has used a paper system to collect
and reference student information when visits occur The new
database system Titanium allows the staff to electronically
store student records and access them quickly when
needed This technological solution is critically necessary
in streamlining operations to allow for a seamless client
experience for the students and a more effective working
environment for the UCC staff
DATA POINTS
Total Counseling Services Overall
A total of 254 students received counseling services for the
2014-2015 academic year (4 less students from 2013-2014)
Out of those students 649 (165) were female and 351
(89) were male The highest percentage of students seen
were freshmen at 265 (67) which is consistent with the
2013-2014 year
Most common reasons students visited the UCC in 2014-2015
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Provide staff orientation and training for new UCC
employees (interim director full-time counselor part-
time counselor) and trainees (two doctoral interns one
masterrsquos intern and one psychiatry resident)
bull Continue the implementation of Titanium Scheduling
Software and fully transition to electronic records
bull Expand outreach programming through the Relaxation
Room and the Within Reach event series
of visits are related to anxiety
(53 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to depression
(14 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to academics
(41 Decrease from 13-14)
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
I have had a wonderful experience with the
UCC and have encouraged other friends
who are struggling to go there too No
part of my experience has been negative and I look
forward to my sessions In the short time I have been
going I feel that I have already made tremendous
improvements My only suggestion for improving the
center is to continue to inform students of its resources
and how valuable it can berdquo
- Anonymous student UCC Satisfaction Survey
874
585
348
254 TOTAL STUDENTS THAT RECEIVEDCOUNSELING SERVICES
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Interpersonal Violence Reporting Increase
The Violence Prevention and Action Center (VPAC)
experienced a substantial increase in the amount of time
advocating for survivors of interpersonal violence along with
the total number of students reporting interpersonal violence
incidents in the 2014-2015 academic year These increases
indicate that the awareness of issues related to interpersonal
violence and the need for bystanders to identify and createempathy with those suffering has most likely increased as well
Large-scale Bystander Intervention Training
Conducted with 638 Rising Sophomores
In collaboration with the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
Recovery Resources Residence Life Dean of Students Office
and Health Promotion and Wellness the VPAC Coordinator
successfully conducted Bystander intervention Training
for 638 rising sophomore students Of those 638 students
46 were male and 54 female This training was made
mandatory as a part of the housing selection process
The purpose of this training was to teach students the
concept of bystander intervention A bystander is anyone
who observes an emergency or a situation in which it is
likely that someone could use help Bystander intervention
programs teach people to overcome their resistance to
checking in and helping out These programs have been
found to be very helpful on college campuses to thwart
sexual assault abusive alcohol consumption concerns about
suicide depression and eating disorders
Students also learn how to identify a continuum of
inappropriate sexual behaviors through experiential
activities designed to create empathy with those who have
experienced sexual or dating violence At the end of the
training students develop skills to intervene as a bystander
and make a commitment to intervene before during and
after an incident of sexual or dating violence
Peer Health Advocate Program Exceeds
Membership Goals
One of the VPACrsquos goals this year was to train 10 Peer
Health Advocates by April 2015 Peer Health Advocates are
tasked with educating the campus on a gamut of topics
associated with interpersonal violence including bullying
dating and relationship violence and more This goal was
met and exceeded in January 2015 when a total of 18 Peer
Health Advocates were trained An additional 10 Peer Health
Advocates were trained by Alex Leslie of the Cleveland Rape
Crisis Center in March 2015 ndash for a total of 38 Advocates Peer
Health Advocates facilitated three interpersonal violence
presentations to the following groups of student leaders
Fraternity and sorority new members Panhellenic Council
and participants in the LAUNCH leadership program a core
leadership training for students in prominent leadership
positions on campus
DATA POINTS
Educational Programming
Forty-two educational programs were provided to 1639 individuals
in fall 2014 covering topics such as alcohol sex and consent healthy
relationships and more Seventeen trainings were provided to 777
individuals in spring 2015 covering similar topics When comparing
to the previous year 51 more programs were held in 2014-2015
(39 programs 2013-2014 59 programs 2014-2015) and 40 more
individuals attended these programs (1731 2013-2014 2416 2014-2015)
Bystander Intervention Training
Participants who completed bystander intervention training
completed a survey developed by Recovery Resources to collect
demographic information as well as information related to bystander
behavioral intent and problem gambling knowledge Questions
measured behavioral intent and gambling knowledge Results of this
survey revealed
89
88
92
93
of participants reported feeling a sense of
responsibility to intervene in issues of substance
use sexual violence and mental health problems
of students understand the obstacles to
intervene in these issues
of students plan to use the skills they learned
from the training in the future
of students reported at least one action that they
planned on taking after the training
LOOKING AHEADbull Hire train and supervise a graduate assistant to assist
with programming and outreach initiatives that focus on
interpersonal violence and bystander intervention
bull Develop a new brand for the Violence Prevention and Action
Center including a new logo and brochure
bull Co-teach AR274 Peer Health Advocate Seminar created to
educate ten Peer Health Advocates
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working with Coordinator of the VPAC this the past year
has been a true joy I learned a variety of skills and about
several topics such as bystander intervention signs of
an abusive relationship substance abuse and how to help someone
in a crisis By the end of my senior year I was gave presentations on
my own to students around campus Working with VPAC has made
me a well-rounded student with a large desire to help others in any
way that I can She taught me to be an eff ective presenter and to be a
leader on campus The skills I learned will not only benefit me in my
future career but as a better member in societyrdquo
- Gina Paolini rsquo15 Peer Health Advocate
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KINGS OF THE OAC
A major trophy returned to JCUs campus for the first
time since the 2003-04 school year
John Carrolls all-around effort on the mens side earned the
Blue Streaks the OAC Mens All-Sports Trophy It was the fifth
time in program history John Carroll earned this prestigious
trophy The Men of Carroll finished with 83 points besting
second-place Mount Union who turned in 8025 points
A BUNDLE OF HONORS
Mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik might need to
build a new trophy case for all of his 2014-15 honors
The midfielder was named the 2014 Capital One Academic
All-Americareg of the Year for Division III mens soccer The
honor gave Potocnik his second-straight Capital One
Academic All-Americareg honor having been a second-team
selection in 2013 He became just the second Blue Streak to
earn this prestigious honor joining Mackenzie Griffin (softball
2013) This honor was just the tip of the iceberg for one of
the top players in JCU mens soccer history
Potocnik was one of six student-athletes nationally to be a
part of Northwestern Mutuals Inspiring Potential float in
the Tournament of Rosesreg Rose Parade
In addition Potocnik earned D3soccercom All-America
NSCAAContinental Tire All-Region All-Ohio All-OAC and
Academic All-OAC accolades Finally Potocnik was JCUs
male recipient of the Clyde Lamb Award given to the top
graduating male and female student-athletes at each of the
10 OAC institutions
HISTORY IN THE MAKING
John Carrolls mens tennis team celebrated a program
first this year The Blue Streaks made their first-ever
NCAA Tournament appearance
John Carroll qualified with a 5-4 win over Otterbein in the
championship match of the OAC Tournament John Carroll
would go on to beat Franciscan in the first round of the
NCAA Tournament before bowing out to Kenyon
The Blue Streaks had won five OAC titles prior but the OAC did
not have an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament until recently
NCAA APPEARANCESIn addition to the mens tennis team John Carroll
had three teams and seven individuals qualify for the
NCAA National Championship fields
JCUs football team made its second-straight NCAA
appearance John Carroll rolled past Centre 63-28 in the
first round and held on for a 14-12 win over Wheaton (Ill)
in the second round The Blue Streaks bowed out in the
quarterfinals with a 36-28 loss to the Purple Raiders
The mens basketball team earned its 13th-ever NCAA
Tournament bid The program earned a bid for the first timesince 2010 The womens basketball team earned its second-
straight and second-overall bid to the NCAA Tournament
field
Individually senior Dan Mirman repeated as an All-American
at 149 pounds for wrestling He became JCU wrestlings 106th
All-American Mirman had plenty of company at the NCAA
Wrestling National Championship as seniors Terner Gott and
Todd Gaydosh gave the Blue Streaks three competitors for
the first time since 2005
John Carroll had three members of the cross country team
qualify for the NCAA National Championships in seniorTadhg Karski sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson It marked the first time since 2004 that the
Blue Streaks sent three runners to the cross country NCAA
National Championship Senior Nick Williams qualified for
the NCAA Indoor Track and Field National Championships in
the 60m hurdles while senior Rocky Mitolo qualified for the
NCAA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships in
the shot put
ALL-AMERICANS
Brian Potocnik and Dan Mirman had plenty of company in the
All-American department
Football senior Aramis Greenwood was the most decorated
student-athlete when it came to All-American honors The
wide receiver made the prestigious AFCA Division III All-
America team becoming the first Blue Streak to do so since
2008 and just the eighth overall He would go on to garner
third team honors on the AP Little All-America Team and
honorable mention D3footballcom honors
In all four football players earned All-American honors with
junior offensive lineman Anthony Latina senior linebacker
Kevin Cope and senior quarterback Mark Myers earning
honors from D3footballcom
Senior right-hander Drew Doring earned second team
All-America honors from D3baseballcom and the ABCA
Rawlings He became the first JCU pitcher to earn All-
America honors since 1985
Sophomore Katlyn Spahar was accorded honorable mention
WBCA Division III All-America accolades for her outstanding
performance on the hardwood
INDIVIDUALSTEAMS
4QUALIFIED FOR NCAA NATIONAL
CHAMPIONSHIP FIELDS7
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ATHLETIC HIGHLIGHTS
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RIDING OFF INTO THE SUNSET
An era came to a close this school year as Kerry Volkmann
retired after being the mentor of the John Carroll wrestling
program since 1987
The Hall of Fame coach guided his charges to two national
titles and 47 All-American honors He started the year
winning his 300th dual match in the seasons opening
weekend with a 34-11 win over Niagara County Community
College at the Bob Del Rosa Duals
Over 200 former wrestlers football players coaches
teammates friends and fans of the JCU wrestling program
celebrated Volkmanns legacy in his last home dual
400 AND COUNTING
The OAC mens basketball 400-club inducted
its fifth member this year
John Carroll mens basketball head coach Mike Moran won
his 400th game at JCU with a 97-78 win over Ohio Northern
on December 10
Moran who just completed his 23rd year at JCU entered
the season 35th amongst active Division III coaches in total
wins He now ranks fourth all-time in wins amongst OAC
mens basketball coaching greats
In April Moran was honored by the GCBCA as the recipient
of the Dennis Lustig Golden Deeds Award for his long-time
contributions to basketball in the Cleveland-area
CENTURY MARK
A third coaching milestone occurred for JCUs coaches
this year Mens soccer head coach Hector Marinaro earned
his 100th win with a 3-0 shutout over Muskingum on senior
night
OAC TEAM SUCCESS
John Carroll celebrated a wide-array of achievements
at the team level within the OAC
The mens tennis team won its first OAC title since 2006
John Carroll earned a share of the regular-season crown
before edging Otterbein 5-4 in the championship match of
the OAC Tournament
The mens soccer team was unbeaten in the OAC regular-
season It marked the fifth undefeated and untied regular-
season by an OAC institution since 1984
On the mens side John Carroll had a slew of second-place
OAC finishes The football cross country and indoor track amp
field teams all captured solo possession of second-place in
the OAC The mens basketball and baseball teams tied for
second in their respective regular seasons
Mike Moran won
his 400th game
Menrsquos tennis team
won its first OAC
title since 2006
Hector Marinaro
earned his 100th w
Womens lacrosse
made its long-awai
debut
On the womens side the Blue Streaks volleyball team
returned to the championship match of the OAC Tournament
for the first time since 1995 The womens swimming amp diving
team was undefeated in OAC regular-season dual meets
OAC INDIVIDUAL SUCCESS
John Carroll had 10 individuals earn OAC titles
The womens swimming and diving team led the way with
seven Sophomore Margaret Zagrobelny junior Lindsey Fano
freshman Anne Crowley and senior Victoria Watson led the
way earning OAC gold in the 400-medley relay Watson
would go on to capture first in the 200-freestyle and as part
of the 400-free relay Fano would capture an individual title
in the 100-breast Watson was joined by freshman Megan
Hawk sophomore Amanda Casamatta and senior Katii
Sheffield on the OAC-champion 400-free relay
Senior Rocky Mitolo (shot put) and junior Adam North (long
jump) earned first-place finishes at the outdoor track amp field
championship
Senior Dan Mirman rounded out the titles taking first at
149-pounds in wrestling
THE INAUGURATION
The womens lacrosse team made its long-awaited debut
After having to outlast Clevelands winter weather the Blue
Streaks turned in a 20-10 win over Houghton on February 28
The team would go on to finish 10-5 and earn the No 2 seed
in the OAC Tournament
STELLAR COACHING
John Carroll is blessed with stellar coaching for its
student-athletes Two Blue Streak coaches were
recognized by their peers this year
Laura Rodeffer was named the OAC Volleyball Coach of the
Year She continues to have her Blue Streaks on the rise
Rodeffers team turned in a 23-7 record in 2014 and were in
the hunt for the OAC regular-season title until the last week
of the season
Shaun Keenan earned OAC Mens Tennis Coach of the Year
honors for helping guide the mens tennis team to one of the
best seasons in program history
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AMONG THE BEST IN THE
REGION AND OHIO
John Carroll had 29 student-athletes earn All-Region honors
while 17 added All-Ohio honors for the year
Baseball senior Drew Doring led the way The senior right-
hander was tabbed as the 2015 Mid-East Regional Pitcher of
the Year by both D3baseballcom and ABCARawlings
Note In elect sports it is possible to earn multiple All-Region and All-Ohio
honors so each student-athlete was counted once per sport they played
Additionally some sports do not have All-Region or All-Ohio honors
OAC MAJOR AWARD
WINNERS - PLAYERS
JCUs student-athletes were amongst the best in the
conference with six players taking home major awards
from the OAC
John Carroll had a trio of players on honors for their stellar
play on the pitch Senior Brian Potocnik was the Mens SoccerMidfielder of the Year while junior teammate Jimmy Mattina
was the Mens Soccer Defender of the Year On the womens
side senior Haley McDonald took home Goalkeeper of the
Year accolades
On the diamond senior Drew Doring was the Kent Tekulve
Pitcher of the Year He was the first JCU hurdler to earn this
honor since Luke Adkins in 2004
On the gridiron junior Kevin Cope was named the Gene
Slaughter Most Outstanding Linebacker It was the second-
straight year JCU has taken home the conferences top
linebacker honor On the hardwood sophomore KatlynSpahar gave JCU back-to-back Helen Ludwig Player of the
Year accolades
ALL-OAC HONORS
John Carroll had 136 student-athletes earn All-OAC
honors this year
Football led the way with a school-record 20 selections The
Blue Streaks picked up 22 honors from the outdoor track
and field teams with 12 from the men and 10 on the womens
side Mens indoor track and field (nine) baseball (eight) and
womens swimming and diving (eight) rounded out the top six
Note Each member of the swimming and diving team earning All-
OAC honors was counted once Each member of the track and field
team earning All-OAC honors was counted once for cross country
once for indoor and once for outdoor
HITTING THE BOOKS
As mentioned earlier mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik was
named the Capital One Academic All-Americareg of the Year for
Division III mens soccer He had an abundance of company as
numerous Blue Streaks really buckled down in the classroom
Football senior safety Brody Zangaro earned second team
Capital One Academic All-Americareg honors for the second
straight year On the district level Potocnik Zangaro and
baseball junior right-hander Aaron Lapaglia earned Capital
One Academic All-District accolades
Wrestling sophomore Sal Corrao and senior Todd Gaydosh
earned NWCA Scholar All-American honors Womens
swimming and diving junior Lindsey Fano was a CSCAA
Individual Scholar All-American Cross country senior Nicki
Bohrer sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson were named USTFCCCA All-Academic honorees
for cross country Rounding out the honors were seven
members of the softball team who all earned NFCA Scholar-
Athlete distinctions
Potocnik and softball senior right-hander Rachel Byrnes were
JCUs recipients of the Clyde Lamb Awards
Additionally 83 student-athletes were honored with
Academic All-OAC honors
Note Select honors from the Capital One Academic All-Americareg
program have not been released yet
83 STUDENT983085ATHLETES WERE HONORED
WITH ACADEMIC ALL983085OAC HONORS
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VISIONJohn Carroll University will graduate individuals of intellect and
character who lead and serve by engaging the world around them
and around the globe
MISSIONAs a Jesuit Catholic university John Carroll inspires individuals to excel
in learning leadership and service in the region and in the world
CORE VALUES
The Universityrsquos core values include a commitment to
learning in order to create
bull An environment of inquiry which embraces Jesuit
Catholic education as a search for truth where faith and
reason complement each other in learning In pursuit of
our educational mission the University welcomes the
perspectives and participation in our mission of faculty
staff students and alumni of all faiths and of no faith
bull A rigorous approach to scholarship that instills in our
graduates the knowledge eloquence sensitivity and
commitment to embrace and to live humane values
bull A campus committed to the intellectual spiritual
emotional and physical development of each student
bull An inclusive community where differing points of view
and experience are valued as opportunities for mutual
learning
bull A culture of service and excellence that permeates
every program and office
bull A commitment to sharing our gifts in service to each
other and the community
bull A campus that responds to demographic economic
and social challenges
bull An appreciation that our personal and collective
choices can build a more just world
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
The following initiatives are essential to the University
being recognized as a center of learning and service
bull Create a diverse community of faculty staff alumni
and friends dedicated to advancing the Universityrsquos
vision mission and core values
bull Create a learning community of outstanding teacher-scholars characterized by the commitment to
student achievement
bull Create a talented cohort of service-oriented staff
committed to achieving and being recognized as a
center of learning and service
bull Recruit enroll retain and graduate a talented
diverse student body prepared for todayrsquos global
reality and committed to learning leadership and
service that will engage the world
bull Secure resources necessary to foster an
extraordinary learning experience and promote John
Carrollrsquos mission as a Jesuit Catholic university
bull Assist in responding to demographic economic and
social challenges in our region in order to support
investment and employment opportunities and build
confidence in our shared future
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Revitalizing Inter-Fraternity Council through
Engaged Leaders
The main goal this past year was to attract elect and
develop engaged fraternity leaders to commit to the
redevelopment of the Inter-Fraternity Council (IFC) IFC is
the governing body of the four international fraternitieshere at John Carroll Prior to elections the Fraternity
Sorority Advisor (FSA) engaged fraternity leaders in many
conversations regarding the need to revitalize IFC on campus
and how it can have a positive impact on the growth
strength and reputation of their community
New IFC executive board officers were elected for 2015 Their
leadership positive attitude commitment to IFC and to inter-
fraternal brotherhood synergy and accountability has been
key in the rebirth of IFC They have accomplished many goals
in just the few months they have been in office such as
bull IFC by-laws were completely updated through aninter-fraternal and representative committee
bull IFC executive board members engaged fraternity
leaders in a discussion on the mission and vision of
IFC and what role each fraternity and member holds
in its success
bull Addressed the need for fraternities to go beyond
philanthropy to service by partnering with Clevelandrsquos
Domestic Violence and Childrsquos Advocacy Center
bull IFC made inroads with all the chapters in terms of
changing the emphasis of doing only what is best for
my fraternity to doing what is best for all fraternitiesandor Greek community
Sororities Improve Governance within
Panhellenic Association
The JCU College Panhellenic Association is the governing
body of the five international sororities here at JCU Chi
Omega Gamma Phi Beta Kappa Alpha Theta Kappa
Delta and Kappa Kappa Gamma This past year the FSA
provided significant advising and education to chapter and
Panhellenic leaders on the proper operations of a Panhellenic
Association Outgoing and incoming Panhellenic executive
board officers exhibited great enthusiasm patience andadaptability through some changes to improve democratic
processes learn about NPC unanimous agreements policies
and best practices and how their own national organizations
support and are connected to NPC
Greek Week Refocuses on Universityand Fraternal Mission and Values
The fraternity and sorority community members were
challenged to reflect on the purpose of Greek Week based
on the common values stated in JCUrsquos and fraternity and
sorority lifersquos mission statements leadership character
academic excellence service and friendship Based on
these reflections it was determined that past behaviors
during Greek Week more often than not did not support
mission and values of fraternity and sorority life nor JCUrsquos
To restore integrity to the community and to align Greek
Week events with the values of our fraternal and JCU
community significant changes were made
Changes made included
bull significantly reduce the number of events and
days of competitive events
bull plan activities that showcase the values of inter
national fraternities and sororities
bull no overall winners of Greek Week
General feedback from fraternity and sorority members
was that they really enjoyed Greek Week Many
commented on how they didnrsquot feel stressed out
or too exhausted to participate fully in their normalresponsibilities such as going to class turning in class
assignments taking tests going to work fulfilling service
hours working in the lab etc They also commented on
how ldquofun and laid backrdquo events seemed to be and how
the lack of focus on competition allowed for all members
to not get entangled in disagreements as in yearrsquos past
Resolution of Risk Management Concerns
at Off-Campus Establishment
The FSA worked with the Office of Legal Affairs Student
Activities and the JCUPD to address risk management
issues related to social events at a popular localestablishment at which alcohol is served Through
collective efforts the establishment agreed to resolve
our concerns and to follow all of JCUrsquos risk management
policies for student events with alcohol A new contract
is currently being drafted for any student organization
seeking to hold an event with alcohol at this location
505 333 172
FRATERNITY AND SORORITY MEMBERS
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FRATERNITY amp SORORITY
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DATA POINTSGreek participants in
bystander intervention training142
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working closely with our advisor I have been
able to accomplish great things With her
knowledge of Greek and Student Aff airs she has
been very helpful in providing information for us as student
leaders and John Carroll students overall I learn something
new every day from her She teaches me how to strengthen
my leadership skills as well as how to be a better student I
know whenever I have a question about anything she will be
there for me She has really taught me how to hone in on myskills and excel at my position
This department is so important to me because I live and
breathe Greek Life being President of Panhellenic The
department has taught me to not only care about myself and
my own sorority but take a step back and appreciate each
of the chapters what they have to off er and each of their
membersrsquo opinions Hopefully we can continue to grow our
community and our presence on campus to create a positive
image of fraternity and sorority liferdquo
- Alexandra Bernitt rsquo16 President Panhellenic Association
PARTICIPATION DATA
bull A total of 142 fraternity and sorority members
participated in bystander intervention training
hosted by the Violence Prevention and Action
Center Health Promotion and Wellness and
the JCU Police Department
bull Total number of participants who participated
in Lip Sync Over 1100
bull Greek Week raised $3500 for the Greater
Cleveland Fisher House Campaign
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Provide leadership development opportunities that
prepare fraternity and sorority members to lead in
their individual organizations the Panhellenic andInterfraternity Councils as well as the greater JCU
community
bull Create a fraternity and sorority community committed
to JCUrsquos Jesuit and Catholic mission and identity and
to their common interfraternal mission and values
bull Educate fraternity and sorority members
especially key organizational leaders in areas of
risk management and liability to promote holistic
membership development
65 CHI OMEGA
66 GAMMA PHI BETA
68 KAPPA ALPHA THETA
69 KAPPA DELTA
65 KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA
4 0 BETA THETA PI
32 DELTA TAU DELTA
35 LAMBDA CHI ALPHA
65 SIGMA PHI EPSILON
SORORITIES
FRATERNITIES
$3500 RAISED FOR THE GREATERCLEVELAND FISHER HOUSE
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Participated in Bystander intervention Training
of Rising Sophomores
The Health Promotion and Wellness coordinator collaborated
with the Violence Prevention and Action Center Coordinator
Residence Life Dean of Students and Recovery Resources
to educate 638 rising sophomores on bystander intervention
This training was made mandatory for all rising sophomoresas a part of the 2015-2016 housing selection process
Provided Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention
for College Students (BASICS)
The goal of BASICS is to reduce risky behaviors and harmful
consequences of alcohol abuse Based on an interview with
and questionnaires filled out by the student regarding their
drinking behaviors objective feedback is provided by a
trained BASICS professional This program is offered to JCU
students who either violate the Student Code of Conduct or
want to explore their alcohol and drug use This year a total
of 51 students were referred for this intervention resulting in
a 150 increase from the 2013-2014 year Of those students
who received BASICS interventions
Peer Health Advocate Program Expanded
to Better Meet Student Needs
The coordinator trained 23 Peer Health Advocates (PHAs)
this past academic year The training focused on programdevelopment and execution as well as the skills knowledge
and attitudes necessary to be an effective peer advocate
PHAs facilitate programs for and with students in the
residence halls student organizations classrooms athletic
teams and more They also staff the Resource Room at the
Student Health and Wellness Center Additional expectations
for PHAs include
bull Executing interactive positive fun and non-
judgmental programming
bull Creating awareness of health topics affecting JCU
students through such means as posters social mediacampaigns newsletters Carroll News editorials public
service announcements one-on-one interactions
tabling at health education initiatives and general
availability for program participation
bull Helping students find long-term and appropriate
on and off-campus resources to support healthy
behaviors by making referrals for at-risk students
to the appropriate professionals These resources
included Health Education Residence Life Counseling
Center Health Services Violence Prevention Action
Center JCU Police Department etc
bull Participating in ongoing training on a wide variety
of health and wellness topics and assist with the
facilitation of bi-weekly Wellness in the Stacks
programming in the Library Learning Commons
Approval of AR274 A Peer Health Advocate Seminar
This past spring JCUrsquos Public Health Committee officially
approved AR 274 It will be offered for the first time in fall
2015 This course was specifically developed to provide an
academic anchor to the leadership training and development
of the Peer Health Advocates and to provide them the
necessary resources skills and information to assist theirpeers in a successful undergraduate experience Students will
learn about various health topics affecting college students
as well as program design and implementation
92
58
54
33
100
exceeded the number of alcoholic drinks
consumed the last time they partied or
socialized compared to the overall JCU
student population
overestimated the amount of alcohol
that a typical JCU student consumes
did something they later regretted
50 forgot where they were or what
they did and 25 got in trouble with
the police within the last 12 months as a
consequence of drinking
felt overwhelmed by all they had to do
and 25 felt sad within the past 2 weeks
of those seen were referred to on-campus
resources including the University
Counseling Center Violence Preventionand Action Center andor academic deans
(compared to NCHA data 2013)
23Peer Health Advocates (PHAs)were trained this past academic year
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HEALTH AND WELLNESS
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DATA POINTS
What We Know Data on First-Year Studentsrsquo
Alcohol Consumption
We have completed our eighth year of collecting information
regarding alcohol consumption of first-year students through
AlcoholEdu AlcoholEdu incorporates the latest evidence-
based prevention methods to create a highly personalized
on-line education user experience that inspires students to
reflect on and consider changing their drinking behaviors
Pre and post-exams and behavioral surveys are administered
a total of three surveys At John Carroll it is mandatory for all
first-year students to complete this training
This year there was a 99 response rate This excellent
compliance rate can be attributed to increased communication
with the students non-completion sanctions and collaboration
with Resident Assistants Here are some key findings about our
first-year studentsrsquo alcohol consumption
bull The rate of high risk drinkers has decreased since
beginning this analysis in 2007 The rate of non-
drinkers has increased by 3 since 2007
bull Our first-year non-drinking students exceed those
reported by other Jesuit colleges and universities
Additionally rates of lightmoderate and high-risk
drinkers are lower than surveyed Jesuit counterparts
bull After completing the entire AlcoholEdu training 88
of students reported that the course prepared them
to make responsible decisions about drinking
Impact of Alcohol Education Classes
This past year 65 students were sanctioned to take an
alcohol education class due to violations of the Universityrsquosalcohol policy These classes included an emphasis on
bystander intervention as well as the Good Samaritan
Policy Students were asked to complete an assessment
after participating in the class With 51 of the 65 students
completing the assessment the response rate was 79 Here
are two of the main findings from this assessment
Health and Wellness Programs
Various health education programs were presented to nearly
1700 students Our alcohol awareness presentations are very
popular and highly requested by Resident Assistants and
student organizations Over 300 students participated in
alcohol awareness presentations and completed assessments
afterward Here are some of the findings
73
94
99
79
71
strongly agree that they can recognize the
signs of someone who is intoxicated
strongly agree that they are willing tointervene if they see someone who has had
too much to drink
strongly agree or agree that they learned
something about how frequently the average
the JCU student drinks
of students surveyed recognize the difference
between perceptions and actual drinking rates
of JCU students
listed the lsquoGood Samaritan Policyrsquo as a
correct response to identifying the name
of a specific policy
Wellness in the Stacks
students participated in Wellness in the Stacks
programming within the Library Learning
Commons Students participated in Pinterest
painting bamboo plant construction henna
tattoos making heart-healthy trail mix
aromatherapy therapy dogs and others and were providedwith stress-relief information When asked on a short survey
ldquowithin the last 12 months how would you rate the overall level
of stress you have experiencedrdquo 29 indicated tremendous or
more than average stress While 91 felt ldquoless stressed after
attending stress-freeWellness in the Stacksrdquo events
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Revise the BASICS health assessment for students who
violate the marijuanaother drug policy to better meet
their needs
bull Expand health promotion program offerings through
the implementation of initiatives developed solely by
Peer Health Advocates as a result of their coursework in
AR 274 Peer Health Advocate Seminar
bull Develop a comprehensive program to reduce alcohol-
related incidents off-campus in collaboration with
Residence Life
bull Increase fraternity and sorority membersrsquo knowledge of
high-risk drinking through risk reduction efforts
students were presented withvarious health education programs1700
OVER
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Staff Display Adaptability with Increased
Departmental Expectations and Staff Changes
This year brought significant challenges some new and some
persistent that truly pushed the JCU Police Department
(JCUPD) to its capacity Similar to years past JCUPD has
experienced significant officer turnover with six resignations
and two newly hired offi
cers Many police departments evenfor larger municipalities are dealing with a decrease in the
number and qualifications of job applicants The department
is working closely with Human Resources to recruit hire and
train well qualified individuals
Other challenges include the increased number of
background checks requested by students and university
employees This is a time consuming process for the front
office staff and was the fifth most frequent duty recorded
by the JCUPD this academic year Lastly given the federal
guidelines within the Campus SaVE Act and Title IX JCUPD
has new demands and expectations that also require much
investigative time and reporting
Despite these challenges the entire staff has responded with
the highest level of professionalism collaboration and vigor
It will be important for JCUPD to continue to reconsider
processes and departmental responsibilities in order to
respond as effectively as possible to these challenges
DATA POINTS
to JCUPD Compared to last year this
is a 47 increase in calls largely due
to adding new duties to the call list
In 2013-2014 there was only a 17
increase in calls
The top five reasons and their frequencies are as follows
1747 Admittance into roomfacility
1690 Building check
1078 Non-secured area
754 Maintenance concern
594 Background checksFingerprints
Criminal reports totaled 183 with the top reports listed as
32 Underage Persons Offenses (Alcohol)
32 Theft
22 Criminal mischief
Non-criminal reports totaled 180 with the top reports listed as
47 Illness ndash Transport
27 Auto Accident - Property Damage Only
18 Property - LostMissing
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Improve our training and capacity to perform
reporting and investigative functions related to
Title IX and interpersonal violence concerns
bull Enhance marketing and education regarding
JCUPD services to more fully realize and perpetuatethe credibility of the organization as a police
department serving all members of the JCU
community
bull Transition our current Incident Report form to an
Access database to enhance the tracking of incidents
and reporting functions
bull Review processes and responsibilities in light
of expectations and work force capacity
bull Identify and implement specialty areas for
our three sergeants
$450000
9674
was generated through the
sale of parking permits and
issuance of citationsIN REVENUE
Department Exceeds Revenue Expectations
Parking Manager Patti Taylor devoted a great deal of
time and effort into providing the Police Officers with
valuable information to assist with the identification of
parking violations Approximately $450000 in revenue
was generated through the sale of parking permits and
issuance of citations This is an increase of 89 from the
previous year
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Choral and Instrumental Performances
The annual choral and instrumental performances at JCU
were once again highlights of the department including the
Annual Sacred Music Concert in the fall and the Jazz Band
Concert in the spring Most especially the third and final
performance of the Intergenerational Choir was a superb
finale to the collaborative project between the Cleveland
Alzheimerrsquos Association the academic department of
Criminology and Sociology and student affairsrsquo Liturgical
Music and Musical Arts (LMMA) The choir a combination of
people with early-stage Alzheimerrsquos disease their caregivers
and our students gave a presentation of five songs under the
direction of Dr Cynthia Caporella LMMA Director at the 25th
annual Alzheimerrsquos disease educational event
The collaboration was also the end of a three-year research
project with goals of fighting the stigma of Alzheimerrsquos
disease and developing community amongst its participants
Drs Harris and Caporella had one article published in
2014 regarding this project and a new article is underwaythanks to the funding of a JCU Summer Faculty Research
Fellowship
Music and Prayer Collaboration Transforms Crowd
during Ignatian Heritage Week
The collaborative planning efforts between LMMA and
Campus Ministry resulted in a lunch time program titled
ldquoMusic Prayer and Reflection in the Jesuit Tradition
Caring for the Earthrdquo The image for the week surrounded
sustainability and carried with it a vision of caring for Godrsquos
creation Specifically the service joined readings around
this image with four pieces of music two of which werecontemporary pieces written by two local composers on the
faculty of the Cleveland Institute of Music One of the pieces
was a descriptive piece of a brook located east of Cleveland
that is supported by the Cleveland Museum of Natural
History A third piece from the movie ldquoThe Missionrdquo offered
a Jesuit connection in film media Many community members
in attendance described the experience as transformative
Assessment plans developed for music courses
In preparation for the inclusion of one credit Fine Arts
courses in the integrative core curriculum assessment
plans were developed and approved for courses in applied
music Rubrics were developed for each of the courses in
conjunction with the Core Director and the Associate Dean of
Arts and Sciences for the Humanities The Director of LMMA
is in the process of identifying instructors to teach the new
course offerings in music These new applied courses include
wind ensemble brass ensemble string ensemble applied
guitar and applied voice
DATA POINTS
During the past year student participation in the major vocal
and instrumental groups was as follows
25
30
16
28SCHOLACANTORUM
CHAPELENSEMBLE
PEP BAND
JAZZ BAND
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Offering the first ever JCU Applied Music Courses
available to the entire student body in spring 2016
bull Equipping the music room to offer digital performances
from online venues for the study of musical styles
performance techniques and comparative analysis
bull Working with the staff in the Office of Student
Engagement to expand opportunities for students to
experience fine arts performances offered throughout
Cleveland
bull Hiring and orienting a new Coordinator of the JCU Pep Band
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
I participated in Schola Cantorum and Chapel
Choir I had the opportunity to de-stress for a
few hours a week which was very important
since I had challenging coursework and multiple part-
time jobs and internships This helped me to focus on
spiritual and emotional wellness as well as academic
success I was also able to build strong relationships with
my fellow singers I believe that making music together
brings people closer in a way that few other activities
can and I certainly saw that in my experiences at JCU
The music department has important connections to
JCUrsquos mission values and Jesuit identity Though I
am not Catholic some of the pieces we learned helped
me learn about Jesuit and Christian history and my
participation in chapel choir kept me actively engaged inthe liturgy Additionally allowing students to participate
in extracurricular activities they enjoy is in keeping with
ldquocura personalisrdquo by encouraging students to develop in
all aspects of their lives not just academicallyrdquo
- Megan Boyk rsquo15 Schola Cantorum and Chapel Choir
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Creation of the LP 198 LAUNCH Credited Course
LAUNCH (Leaders Always Undertake New Challenges) is
a 1-3 credit course covering various topics related to the
methods or content of leadership not typically covered
in regular course offerings such as mission diversity and
inclusion ethical leadership and the building of personal
strengths In addition students receive core leadership
training necessary for success in prominent leadership
positions on campus
Commuter Student Section Added to AR120 Purpose
and Place - Exploring Campus Community and Self
AR120 is a course designed to assist first-year students with
the transition to college and to promote their engagement
in all facets of their educational experience The commuter
section of this course addressed challenges related to
commuting to campus getting connected to JCU resources
road safety and more A highlight regarding this particular
section is that it was held in a nontraditional classroom
setting in the newly renovated commuter lounge
Drawn to Leadership Program Reaches Different
Student Demographic
The Drawn to Leadership Program was targeted to JCU
Fantasy Gaming Club members This program offered a
different perspective to learn about leadership development
by focusing on the leadership concepts found in superhero-
based comic books and movies
DATA POINTS
Leadership Programs Engage Students in Developing
Values and Skills
A progressive four-tiered set of leadership programs is
offered to John Carroll students annually Each tier provides
students with the opportunity to develop a set of leadership
skills and knowledge and each successive program builds
upon the knowledge and skills cultivated in the prior tier
Tier programs meet for an hour per week for 4-6 meetings
depending on the program
Students are able to select from three programs in Tier1 ldquoLiving and Leadingrdquo ldquoReading and Leadingrdquo or ldquoTake
the Leading Rolerdquo These programs all focus on students
increasing their levels of self-awareness which will better
prepare them for leadership experiences Students who
complete one of the three Tier 1 programs are eligible to
participate in the Tier 2 ldquoAdvancing Leadershiprdquo program
which focuses on the experiences of participating students
as members of various groups and how they can influence
change as a group member without necessarily having a
formal leadership position Students who have completed
both the Tier 1 and 2 programs are eligible to participate in
the Tier 3 ldquoSharing Your Strengthsrdquo program This program
incorporates the Gallup organizationrsquos StrengthsQuest online
assessment which provides students with detailed reports
about their five personal strengths Students who complete
the Tier 1 2 and 3 programs are eligible to participate in the
Tier 4 ldquoLeadership in Actionrdquo program which focuses on
ethical decision making
The following participation counts have been recorded over
the past 3 academic years
PARTICIPATION COUNTS 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
Tier 1 57 66 75
Tier 2 42 51 69
Tier 3 31 37 24
Tier 4 22 22 25
66 INCREASE in commuter
service program participation
Commuter Student Programs
and Participation Increase
In the year 2013-2014 36 commuter service programs
were offered with 740 total participants This year 41
programs were provided to 1229 total participants Theresults show a 66 increase in overall commuter service
program participation with a 13 increase in total programs
offered Among those programs offered students were
able to attend a Cleveland Indians baseball game Cleveland
Cavaliers basketball game and several movie viewings
Program invitations were also sent to transfer students to
participate which had partial impact on the participation
increase
41 1229PROGRAMS PARTICIPANTS
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ORIENTATION amp LEADERSHIP
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Students in all tiered programs complete written assignments
and discuss them with their peers in a conversation
facilitated by a professional student affairs staff member
Assignments are collected and deposited in the Office of
Leadership Programs The Director of Leadership Programs
then assessment rubrics to the various assignments
determine whether or not the desired learning has occurred
for each student
TIER PROGRAM OUTCOME
The assessment results indicate that the activities set up for
the Tier 1 programs provide students with the opportunity to
learn the desired information to increase self-knowledge and
demonstrate it on the various assignments While students
in Tier 2 were able to demonstrate competence regarding
the various aspects of serving as a group as a member
participants sometimes struggled to identify areas of
diversity In Tier 3 participants could readily determine ways
to identify opportunities to utilize their personal strengths
to assist with three of the potential presented challenges
However a lack of understanding was demonstrated in termsof using strengths in the areas of delegation confrontation
and mediation This is likely partially due to the struggles
that students face with these skill sets in their daily lives For
the ldquoLeadership in Actionrdquo program students readily created
scenarios that connected with the initial three principles
of the programs However several concepts related to
ethical leadership including ldquobeing fairrdquo and ldquobeing lovingrdquo
presented some challenges for our students and may be
somewhat attributable to the fact that ldquofairrdquo and ldquolovingrdquo are
rather abstract concepts in comparison to the first
three tenets
LAUNCH Leaders Always Undertake New Challenges
The LAUNCH program provides student leaders with
information considered to be foundational and essential to
serving as an effective leader and beyond Since the creation of
LAUNCH over 350 student leaders have the training program
Following each LAUNCH weekend evaluations are collected
and compiled to determine the effectiveness of the program
in meeting the established outcomes A review of the data
for the past three LAUNCH programs indicates that at least
90 of the participants on average achieved the outcomes
Leadership Scholars Program
The Leadership Scholars Program (LSP) was created in
2010 providing participants with opportunities to increase
their leadership competence through both curricular and
co-curricular activities The program focuses on developing
student leaders of remarkable character who seek to become
agents for transformative change on campus and in their
future professions and communities
Each year the program seeks to enroll a cohort of approximately 20
incoming students Over the past three years the cohort size has been
27 (class of 2018) 19 (2017) and 19 (2016) The cohort size fluctuates
based on how many students choose to accept the scholarship and
attend JCU with 35 scholarships offered from a pool of over 200
applicants
The 2014 JCU Commencement saw the first cohort of LSP students
complete their degrees From the entering cohort in fall of 2010 75 o
the students persisted through graduation When reviewing the reasonfor program participant attrition students most commonly leave to
transfer to another institution in order to pursue a degree not provided
by John Carroll (eg pharmacy musical theater) A less frequent reaso
for student attrition is that some participants struggle to ldquofind their
footingrdquo and struggle with their inability to be elected or selected for
a formal leadership position on campus (eg Student Union senator
Resident Assistant)
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Coordinate and enhance leadership development efforts by
gathering together a committee of professionals around campu
who provide related opportunities to students
bull Begin to measure levels of campus engagement among
commuter students in organizations and activities other than
those provided by commuter services
bull Convene a campus wide meeting to discuss issues and services
relevant to the matriculation and ongoing success of transfer
students
bull Develop electronic messages related to engagement
opportunities to distribute to first year students after the
first six weeks of the fall semester
bull Increase the number of first-year students of color whoparticipate in Tier 1 leadership development programs
bull Help to successfully transition a new co-director of the
Leadership Scholarship Program into hisher role in the progra
bull Develop a follow-up leadership development piece for LAUNCH
(for Leadership Always Undertake New Challenges) participant
after they have transitioned into their leadership roles
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Coming from a high school that focused on leadership andentrepreneurship the leadership development programs
were perfect for me The tiers were focused on self-
discovery and how to handle being on a team I got the chance to know
my strengths and weakness and also to discuss leadership in the worl
of comics Leadership is everywhere if I look for it My freshman year
would have been an entirely diff erent experience if it wasnrsquot for the
leadership programs
- Marie Keita rsquo18 Participant in Tiered Leadership Programs
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Major Facility and Equipment Upgrades Provide
Improved Fitness and Sport Experiences
The Department of Recreation coordinated a number of
renovations and equipment upgrades this past year that
improved student faculty staff and community membersrsquo
experience in our facilities The first major project was the
installation of new flooring in the Fitness Studio where cyclingclasses yoga Zumba and other activities are conducted
giving the space a safer refreshed and modern look
The Corbo Room Improvement Task Force created spring
2014 addressed two necessary improvements including
additional Corbo Room equipment and new flooring in
the cardio area Throughout spring and summer 2015 the
Johnson Natatorium lap pool and diving well were repainted
and re-coated along with a new ultraviolet water treatment
system A new electronic scoreboard was installed which
will certainly improve the competition experience for teams
coaches and fans
Club Sport Members Active in Competition and
Service to Others
There are club sport teams at John Carroll with over 200
student participants The teams include Rowing Field
Hockey Hockey Womenrsquos Basketball Menrsquos Rugby Sailing
Ultimate Frisbee Menrsquos Volleyball Water Polo and Womenrsquos
Volleyball Funded in part by the Student Activity Fee
students manage all operational aspects of club sports
including fundraising membership recruitment and retention
practice and competition scheduling and travel Team
members are also involved in service on a regular basisSome of the programs they support are the Labre Project
Cleveland Clinicrsquos Lerner Center for Autism Project Linus
St Malachis Lunch Program and numerous service projects
offered through JCUrsquos Center for Service and Social Action
Pilot Shadow Program of Intramural Student
Supervisors Shows Promise
The intramural (IM) employees interested in becoming IM
Student Supervisors participated in a new staff development
and training program in which they were paired up to
shadow current IM Student Supervisors during evening or
weekend IM competitions The purpose of this opportunityis to nurture professional development leadership skills and
staff camaraderie as well as to provide on-the-job training
in regards to the duties and responsibilities of an IM Student
Supervisor This shadowing experience allowed for IM staff
to self-identify if they felt prepared to apply for IM Student
Supervisor positions for next year In addition it provided
current supervisors the opportunity to teach others about
the knowledge and skills they utilize in their position The
Department of Recreation will continue to build on this
program in the future
DATA POINTS
Intramural sports
Intramural sports have continued to thrive and excel
offering opportunity for exercise camaraderie and
an environment for creating meaningful relationships
with peers A total of 1963 individuals participated in
intramural sports in 2014-2015 with 901 being unique
participants There were a total of 1620 males and 343
females who engaged in intramural sports In 2013-2014
there was a total of 1794 participants (1415 males and 379
females) engaged in intramural sports
First-year student participation increased by 36 (376
Unique Individuals 2013-2014 511 Unique Individuals 2014-
2015)
First-year student intramural
participation increased by 3636
421
1963 1620 343
INTRAMURAL SPORT PARTICIPANTS
AVERAGE CORBO FITNESSROOM VISITORS PER DAY
Fitness Offerings
There was a 25 increase in student and staff participation
in fitness activities with an average of 289 participants per
week in 2014-2015 in comparison to 232 average participants
per week in 2013-2014
A Pilates and Stretch and Strengthen class have been added
to the list of fitness classes Corbo Fitness Room participation
for the 2014-2015 academic year averaged 421 visitors per
day with the highest participation of 525 visitors per day In
2013-2014 the average visits per day was 398
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RECREATION
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LOOKING AHEAD
bull Improve orientation training and recognition
efforts for all student staff through the previously
implemented team model Update our student
development model through online offerings new
technology and improved leadership strategies to
stimulate growth and self-awareness
bull Collaborate with different departments on
late night programming health and wellness
initiatives and special events to better meet our
students needs interests and to increase student
engagement Focus these initiatives primarily
at first-year students as well as first-time users(those who may not typically utilize our facilities
or services)
bull Provide risk management training for Club Sports
and Building Supervisor staff Utilize John Carroll
and Northeast Ohio resources so as to better
equip staff for emergency action plans responding
to crisies and dealing effectively with conflict
bull Continue to work towards enhancing technology
resources related to daily operations marketing
of services and programs and departmental
communications assessment and evaluation
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Being involved in the Rec department allowed
me to have two supervisor roles These
roles allowed me to have a great deal of
responsibility I was well respected by my peers seen as
a leader on campus and this makes me very proud The
leadership skills I developed will be something I treasure
and will be very valuable to me as I move forward in my
career I learned that I am a strong leader who has the
ability to stand up to her peers even when it is tough I
learned what it means to love your work because I truly
loved working for this department I found that I am
inspired by people around me who have a tremendously
strong work ethic
I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to work for
the Rec department and I know that if I had not had this
opportunity that my time at Carroll would have never been
the same and I would have never grown as a person as
much as I didrdquo
- Kylie Brooks rsquo15 Club Sport Supervisor and Student
Building Supervisor
Working for Intramurals (IM) has given me the identity
that every student searches for when entering a new
experience It has given me the opportunity to take a
better look at who I am as a person and has given me the
opportunity to make lasting relationships with people
who I would have never met had I not worked for the
department Working for IMrsquos is not just a job for me it
gives me my place at JCU
This position teaches me how to be a leader how tomotivate people and how to be confident in various
situations I learn to lead by example everywhere I
go because a person is always representing the Rec
department no matter whatrdquo
- Greg Olenick rsquo16 Intramural Supervisor
10 200 PARTICIPANTS
CLUB SPORT TEAMS
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
University Community Celebrates the
Re-opening of Murphy Hall
The re-opening of Murphy Hall in August 2014 was a major
accomplishment The newly renovated building impressed Murphy
residents as well as alumni faculty and staff who toured the hall
after a number of ribbon-cutting ceremonies Murphy residents
reported that they appreciated the enhanced community and
study space Since many of the residents had lived in the ldquooldrdquo
Murphy they were especially impressed with the improved
lighting the updated bathrooms and the private sinks
While there were some minor complications in the re-opening
related to electricity heating and cooling windows and paint
the overall re-opening process was seamless and exciting The
cross-divisional collaboration that brought this renovation to
completion was tremendous and a source of great pride for
all who participated The Silver Level LEED certification that
was achieved was a great way to conclude the project
Red Carpet Rolled Out for First-Year Students onMove-In Day
It was exciting to open the 2014-2015 academic year with
one of the largest first-year classes in recent history It was
also the first year where students were living in truly social
cohort communities In order to continue the celebration of
the large first year class First-Year Move-In Day was enhanced
to welcome our students with excitement The feedback from
parents was overwhelmingly positive with many of them
thanking staff members for their energy and assistance
Invaluable to the success of the day was the help of the ROTC
cadets Their hard work and limitless energy helped immensely
Newly Developed Room Change Process Policy a Success
The development and implementation of the comprehensive
room change process policy was an achievement for the
Office of Residence Life (ORL) The policy was shared
widely with students ORL Staff and parents to allow for
transparency and clearer communication The policy also
supported Resident Assistants (RAs) and professional staff
members in having a standard point of reference and specific
procedures to follow
Resident Ministry Program Offerings Expand
In addition to the fall semester First-Year Retreat the
Resident Ministers collaborated with students to offer the
Journey Retreat in the spring semester as well as a ldquoRootsrdquo
overnight outdoor retreat to explore intentional living The
Murphy Mass returned to the Murphy Chapel with increased
attendance at both the Mass (average of 40+) and social
afterwards in the Murphy atrium
ORL Staff Recognized at Northeast Ohio Resident
Assistant Conference
The JCU RA delegation was recognized as the ldquoMost Spiritedrdquo at the
Northeast Ohio RA Conference at Baldwin Wallace University Several
Residence Life staff members presented at the conference with two
RA presenters receiving recognition as one of the ldquoTop 10rdquo programs
DATA POINTS
Number of Residential Students
YEAR FALL SPRING
2010-2011 1708 1661
2011-2012 1789 1734
2012-2013 1786 1724
2013-2014 1657 1606
2014-2015 1755 1676
Murphy Hall closed for renovation
Community Development Activities Sponsored by
Resident Assistants
YEAR TOTAL TOTAL PARTICIPANTS
2013-2014 615 6485
2014-2015 727 5181
After having smaller than projected numbers of rising junior
and senior students sign up to live on campus for the 2015-2016
academic year those currently living on campus were surveyed
to learn more about their decision to live off campus The seven
question survey was sent to 475 residents with a response rate of
21 The most significant findings were
bull The greatest factor impacting the decision to live off
campus was finances (45) This was followed closely
by wanting to experience something different than the
residence halls (22) and wanting a greater sense of
independence (21)
bull Monthly rent for the majority of respondents (67) is
$350-$400 per person every month The question did not
ask respondents to quantify what was included in rent
so there are some unknowns Only 15 of respondents
indicated a rent higher than $400 per person every month
bull The most popular month to sign a lease was March
(29) Prior to February when the 2015-2016 Housing
Information became available 53 of the respondents
had signed leases The other 47 of respondents signed
leases in February and March The earliest a lease was
signed was in September (1)
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RESIDENCE LIFE
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bull Including themselves students reported the number
of people who they will be living off-campus with
Four people (33) followed by five people (19)
three people (16) and six people (14)
bull 76 are planning to live in University Heights Shaker
Heights (13) and South Euclid (9) are the other
two cities with the most respondents
These findings will inform messaging and timing of
information about housing for upper-class students This
data also indicates the need to continue to look at the cost
of living on-campus and how the benefits are explained in
relationship to that cost
While these qualitative findings include only one part of the data
collected they still provide strong insight into the residential
experience The data supports the amount of time effort and
resources devoted to developing and strengthening community It
also supports several key learning goals for students who live on
campus The data also clearly demonstrates the concerns about
facilities that have been at the forefront of the work done this
year by the ORL All of these insights will be better informed once
the compilation and analysis of the quantitative data is complete
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Review of ORL structure and staffing
bull Expand knowledge of and competency in academic
processes and procedures to better inform future
collaborations
bull Enhance education around issues pertaining to respect
including but not limited to vandalism safety interpersonal
violence and relationships with non-residence life staff
members serving the residential communities
STUDENT PERSPECTIVES
This was my third year at John Carroll University
and my first year living on campus The amount
of care and concern that I received from my Area
Coordinator Adrian Tamas and all of the Murphy RAs was
amazing I never thought that I would feel that comfortable
away from home but because of the staff in Murphy Hall I
now call John Carroll University home Itrsquos been a wonderfu
year as a resident in Murphy and I cannot wait for my next
and final year Thank you for everythingrdquo
- Ghada Abu Shaweesh rsquo16 Resident
ldquoThree years ago I was a sophomore who lived with great
tension and anxiety I had not yet developed the courage to
grow into the leader who I wanted to be on campus Then I
was selected to be a Resident Assistant From that moment
on I was on a path that would allow me to grow and develop
into a leader on campus a man for others and the person
who I ultimately desired to become I am beyond thankful for
my time with Residence Life The professional staff alongwith my fellow staff members and residents have left their
marks on me I will forever remember the time wersquove spent
together the laughter wersquove shared the critical moments
that have pushed us outside of our comfort zones and the
relationships wersquove cultivated From the bottom of my heart
thank yourdquo
- John Barrett rsquo15 Senior Resident Assistant
81 1621 PARTICIPANTS
RESIDENCE SATISFACTION SURVEY RESPONSE RATE
The ORL staff created a survey focused on the following
areas satisfaction with RA satisfaction with residence hall
space cleanliness and processes assessment of ability to
sleep and study learning as a result of living in a residence
hall and overall satisfaction While the quantitative portions
of the survey are not yet compiled and analyzed the
qualitative data was compiled and reviewed The overall
response rate was approximately 81 of 1621 residents who
received the survey
Some of the key findings
bull Residents overwhelmingly responded that the most
important lesson skill or value learned this year was
about relationships with others Residents described
relationships with roommates learning to live in
community and how to deal with people who were
different Skills and lessons related to living independently
(time management responsibility and accountability)
were the second most frequent responses
bull The respondents most frequently cited that the best
part of their residential experience was related to the
people with whom they lived their roommate and
or floormates Other frequent responses included the
sense of community the RA and the convenience ofliving on campus
bull Cleanliness and other facility issues were the main
concerns that residents cited when asked about what
they would like to see improved about on-campus
living Other frequent responses included the dining
hall loudness of fellow floor members and both the
enforcement of and lack of enforcement of residence
hall policies
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
New Late Night Program Collaborations
Streak the Center programs were held during fall 2014 and spring
2015 to provide students with opportunities to gather together
and participate in a variety of social programs including arts and
crafts entertainment movies food recreation relaxation music
and more This large scale event was made possible through
cross-departmental collaboration between the Office of Student
Activities Student Union Programming Board (SUPB) Orientation
and Leadership Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion
Counseling Center Violence Prevention and Action Center
Residence Life Health Education and Promotion Student Health
and Wellness Center and Recreation This event attracted over
550 students each semester it was held
Infusion of Intergroup Dialogue within iLead Program
The Office of Student Activities (OSA) in collaboration with the
Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion incorporated the ldquoCommon
Groundrdquo workshop within the iLead student organization training
program iLead a day-long leadership training opportunity for
student organizations operates with the goal of providing student
leaders an understanding of the nuts and bolts of running a successful
organization on campus The ldquoCommon Gorundrdquo training facilitated
by staff who are Intergroup Dialogue facilitators and students
who have completed the Intergroup Dialogue class in the fall
provided education on discrimination and oppression Seventy-four
student organization leaders representing 64 organizations were in
attendance at this training Of those who attended 69 completed
program evaluations In the evaluation students were asked to
identify one creative way they could apply what they learned in the
workshop into their organization The results are as follows
bull 31 stated they could raise awareness through discussionor activity and 27 stated by maintaining awareness and
working to make a difference
bull Other responses included education through information
and diversifying organization membership
bull The top three areas students reported they learned more
about during their experience at iLead were dealing with
discrimination advertising and funding policies
Student Leader Team created for Late Night Programming
The OSA developed a team of student leaders tasked with
assisting in the planning promotion and implementation oflate night programming events sponsored through the Office
of Student Activities Leaders were chosen from the current
student programmers that were already active Expectations were
established and provided to SUPB By January 2015 SUPB was
required to plan a reoccurring late night program on campus every
Friday and Saturday during the academic year between the hours
of 10 pm and midnight
DATA POINTS
bull SUPB held 13 additional programs in 2014-2015 with
an increase of 51 more participants in comparison
to the 2013-2014 academic year (66 programs with
8437 attendants in 2013-2014 79 programs with 12787
attendants in 2014-2015) Programs which were added
include Rock Out Your Room Meet the Greeks Step
Afrika and more
bull Comedian Dave Coulier performed duringHomecoming this year and was attended by
approximately 1000 students
bull The fall semester Welcome Back Concert sponsored by
SUPB board attracted 600 additional participants in the
2014-2015 academic year (300 in 2013 ndash 2014 900 in
2014-2015)
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Conduct an assessment of our current large-scale
programming needs to obtain an accurate pulse on the
types of social late-night programming students needand want Explore collaboration opportunities with other
programming departments like Recreation Residence
Life and Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion for
this project
bull Work with departments in Student Affairs and across the
university to identify event attendance tracking software
options to better track event participation
bull Develop a template to help map the university learning
goals to the activities of SUPB and student organizations
in order to create a new assessment plan
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Irsquom the current president of the Paranormal
Research Group The Student Activities
Office has definitely impacted my overall
JCU experience in a positive way The office gave us
the opportunity to strengthen the bonds within our
organization I learned a lot of leadership strategies with
the officersquos help I learned how to manage and finance an
organization while maintaining the fun factor of what an
organization should be [Student Organizations are] so
important to have because [they] allow students to conn
to each other and their community The office off ers a
one of a kind experience here at Carroll and is crucial [fo
students] to get the most out of JCUrdquo
- Bryan Mersol rsquo17 Student Organization President
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Student Feedback Leads to Increased Physician Hours
Anecdotal feedback over the past several years suggested
the need to increase the hours and days of the week that
physicians would see patients in order to better meet
studentsrsquo busy schedules The Student Health and Wellness
Survey was administered and results clearly supported
this need In recent years physicians came to campus on
Mondays (25 hrs) and Thursdays (25 hrs) for a total of fivehours With the new contract physician hours were increased
to eight hours a week on Mondays (4 hrs) and Fridays (4
hrs) As a result physician visits increased by 43 (536
physicians visits in 2013-2014 and 767 in 2014-2015) and
students are very pleased with this improved service
HealthSpot Installation Provides Additional Care
Options for Students
John Carroll is the first college in the United States to provide
physician appointments through a computerized kiosk
called the HealthSpot This technology is at the forefront of
revolutionary high-quality medical care Students are put inface-to-face contact with a healthcare professional via video
screen The kiosk comes equipped with everything they
would need to perform a variety of remote treatments under
the supervision of an on-site medical professional Some of
the common ailments that are able to be addressed through
HealthSpot are Allergies cold and flu cough sinus infections
rashes fever sore throats and more With the installation of
this technology the SHWC is now able to provide students
with medical care five days a week Since November 2014 a
total of 21 students have utilized the HealthSpot
New Contract with Cleveland Clinic Saves Center $15000The SHWC entered into a new contract with the Cleveland
Clinic physicians in an effort to reduce costs With this new
contract and subsequent change in physicians over $15000
in was saved in comparison to last year
Nurses Utilize Brief Motivational Interview Training to
Identify and Intervene with At-risk Students
To properly screen for and address high-risk behaviors in
students visiting the SHWC nurses participated in brief
motivational interview training Motivational interviewing
(MI) supports health behavior change by helping individuals
explore and resolve their ambivalence about change without
evoking resistance MI techniques can be incorporated into
routine patient care Additionally an MI screening form was
completed by 719 students during the spring 2015 semester
Students who screened positive for high-risk behaviors were
engaged in a brief motivational interview with a nurse and
received information to help strengthen their motivation to
change those unhealthy behaviors in order to achieve their
optimum level of wellness
DATA POINTS
The SHWC saw a 7 increase in unique individuals in 2014-2015 and
an overall increase of 10 in the total number of client visits (which
covers all SHWC services) Flu and allergy injections were both up
this year by 21 and 31 respectively
2013-2014 2014-2015
Client Visits 3133 3451
Unique Individuals 1228 1320
Physicians Visits 536 767
Van Runs 270 242
Nutritional Visits 185 123
Sent to Area Health Centers 103 202
STDHIV Clinic 84 46
Gynecological Visits 25 39
Travel Clinic Visits 93 62
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Explore options for obtaining an electronic medical
record program
bull Increase awareness and visibility of the HealthSpot as an
alternative quality health care treatment
bull Support the Universityrsquos learning goals and collaborate
with the student health and wellness group by developing
programs to promote students to be self-health advocates
based on data from the National Collegiate Health
Assessment survey
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working at the Health Center was the first job
I received on campus and it has become like a
second home to me I have had the opportunity to
learn about diff erent privacy policies and how they work in
a college setting as well as bits and pieces about the medical
field coupled with great experience along the way This
department provides students with the care they need to
continue to do well in other areas at JCU by making sure they
get the best care possible and allowing students to share their
problems in all realms of the health world whether physical
or mental They make it possible for all students to feel and
perform their best during their time at JCUrdquo
- Anna Lawler rsquo16 Work Study employee
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Opening of Relaxation Room
Research on college campuses demonstrates that stress
is the number one impediment for academic performance
and overall well-being Therefore the University Counseling
Center (UCC) collaborated with the Grasselli Library in
developing the Relaxation Room located in the Learning
Commons The room provides students with a quiet
welcoming space to learn about and practice a variety of
research-based mind and body stress-reduction techniques
It includes
bull A state-of-the-art massage recliner
bull Guided relaxation audio recordings
bull Computer-based biofeedback programs
bull Psycho-educational books and handouts
bull Yoga mats and meditation rugs
Students can use the Relaxation Roomrsquos resources by signing
up for specific time slots Individual consultation is also
provided for the biofeedback program so students can use itto its fullest potential
Outreach Initiativesrsquo Message is that Help is lsquoWithin
Reachrsquo at the UCC
A programmatic and marketing theme was developed for all
community outreach initiatives titled ldquoWithin Reachrdquo This
past year a total of 22 outreach initiatives offered under
this new marketing theme were offered to students faculty
and staff Programs focused on increasing awareness of
mental health issues among college students and promoting
help-seeking behavior One of the most successful programs
was a dinner and movie night featuring a speaker from theNational Alliance on Mental Illness with over 80 students in
attendance as well as several faculty and staff
Installation of Titanium Scheduling Software
For many years the UCC has used a paper system to collect
and reference student information when visits occur The new
database system Titanium allows the staff to electronically
store student records and access them quickly when
needed This technological solution is critically necessary
in streamlining operations to allow for a seamless client
experience for the students and a more effective working
environment for the UCC staff
DATA POINTS
Total Counseling Services Overall
A total of 254 students received counseling services for the
2014-2015 academic year (4 less students from 2013-2014)
Out of those students 649 (165) were female and 351
(89) were male The highest percentage of students seen
were freshmen at 265 (67) which is consistent with the
2013-2014 year
Most common reasons students visited the UCC in 2014-2015
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Provide staff orientation and training for new UCC
employees (interim director full-time counselor part-
time counselor) and trainees (two doctoral interns one
masterrsquos intern and one psychiatry resident)
bull Continue the implementation of Titanium Scheduling
Software and fully transition to electronic records
bull Expand outreach programming through the Relaxation
Room and the Within Reach event series
of visits are related to anxiety
(53 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to depression
(14 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to academics
(41 Decrease from 13-14)
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
I have had a wonderful experience with the
UCC and have encouraged other friends
who are struggling to go there too No
part of my experience has been negative and I look
forward to my sessions In the short time I have been
going I feel that I have already made tremendous
improvements My only suggestion for improving the
center is to continue to inform students of its resources
and how valuable it can berdquo
- Anonymous student UCC Satisfaction Survey
874
585
348
254 TOTAL STUDENTS THAT RECEIVEDCOUNSELING SERVICES
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Interpersonal Violence Reporting Increase
The Violence Prevention and Action Center (VPAC)
experienced a substantial increase in the amount of time
advocating for survivors of interpersonal violence along with
the total number of students reporting interpersonal violence
incidents in the 2014-2015 academic year These increases
indicate that the awareness of issues related to interpersonal
violence and the need for bystanders to identify and createempathy with those suffering has most likely increased as well
Large-scale Bystander Intervention Training
Conducted with 638 Rising Sophomores
In collaboration with the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
Recovery Resources Residence Life Dean of Students Office
and Health Promotion and Wellness the VPAC Coordinator
successfully conducted Bystander intervention Training
for 638 rising sophomore students Of those 638 students
46 were male and 54 female This training was made
mandatory as a part of the housing selection process
The purpose of this training was to teach students the
concept of bystander intervention A bystander is anyone
who observes an emergency or a situation in which it is
likely that someone could use help Bystander intervention
programs teach people to overcome their resistance to
checking in and helping out These programs have been
found to be very helpful on college campuses to thwart
sexual assault abusive alcohol consumption concerns about
suicide depression and eating disorders
Students also learn how to identify a continuum of
inappropriate sexual behaviors through experiential
activities designed to create empathy with those who have
experienced sexual or dating violence At the end of the
training students develop skills to intervene as a bystander
and make a commitment to intervene before during and
after an incident of sexual or dating violence
Peer Health Advocate Program Exceeds
Membership Goals
One of the VPACrsquos goals this year was to train 10 Peer
Health Advocates by April 2015 Peer Health Advocates are
tasked with educating the campus on a gamut of topics
associated with interpersonal violence including bullying
dating and relationship violence and more This goal was
met and exceeded in January 2015 when a total of 18 Peer
Health Advocates were trained An additional 10 Peer Health
Advocates were trained by Alex Leslie of the Cleveland Rape
Crisis Center in March 2015 ndash for a total of 38 Advocates Peer
Health Advocates facilitated three interpersonal violence
presentations to the following groups of student leaders
Fraternity and sorority new members Panhellenic Council
and participants in the LAUNCH leadership program a core
leadership training for students in prominent leadership
positions on campus
DATA POINTS
Educational Programming
Forty-two educational programs were provided to 1639 individuals
in fall 2014 covering topics such as alcohol sex and consent healthy
relationships and more Seventeen trainings were provided to 777
individuals in spring 2015 covering similar topics When comparing
to the previous year 51 more programs were held in 2014-2015
(39 programs 2013-2014 59 programs 2014-2015) and 40 more
individuals attended these programs (1731 2013-2014 2416 2014-2015)
Bystander Intervention Training
Participants who completed bystander intervention training
completed a survey developed by Recovery Resources to collect
demographic information as well as information related to bystander
behavioral intent and problem gambling knowledge Questions
measured behavioral intent and gambling knowledge Results of this
survey revealed
89
88
92
93
of participants reported feeling a sense of
responsibility to intervene in issues of substance
use sexual violence and mental health problems
of students understand the obstacles to
intervene in these issues
of students plan to use the skills they learned
from the training in the future
of students reported at least one action that they
planned on taking after the training
LOOKING AHEADbull Hire train and supervise a graduate assistant to assist
with programming and outreach initiatives that focus on
interpersonal violence and bystander intervention
bull Develop a new brand for the Violence Prevention and Action
Center including a new logo and brochure
bull Co-teach AR274 Peer Health Advocate Seminar created to
educate ten Peer Health Advocates
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working with Coordinator of the VPAC this the past year
has been a true joy I learned a variety of skills and about
several topics such as bystander intervention signs of
an abusive relationship substance abuse and how to help someone
in a crisis By the end of my senior year I was gave presentations on
my own to students around campus Working with VPAC has made
me a well-rounded student with a large desire to help others in any
way that I can She taught me to be an eff ective presenter and to be a
leader on campus The skills I learned will not only benefit me in my
future career but as a better member in societyrdquo
- Gina Paolini rsquo15 Peer Health Advocate
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KINGS OF THE OAC
A major trophy returned to JCUs campus for the first
time since the 2003-04 school year
John Carrolls all-around effort on the mens side earned the
Blue Streaks the OAC Mens All-Sports Trophy It was the fifth
time in program history John Carroll earned this prestigious
trophy The Men of Carroll finished with 83 points besting
second-place Mount Union who turned in 8025 points
A BUNDLE OF HONORS
Mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik might need to
build a new trophy case for all of his 2014-15 honors
The midfielder was named the 2014 Capital One Academic
All-Americareg of the Year for Division III mens soccer The
honor gave Potocnik his second-straight Capital One
Academic All-Americareg honor having been a second-team
selection in 2013 He became just the second Blue Streak to
earn this prestigious honor joining Mackenzie Griffin (softball
2013) This honor was just the tip of the iceberg for one of
the top players in JCU mens soccer history
Potocnik was one of six student-athletes nationally to be a
part of Northwestern Mutuals Inspiring Potential float in
the Tournament of Rosesreg Rose Parade
In addition Potocnik earned D3soccercom All-America
NSCAAContinental Tire All-Region All-Ohio All-OAC and
Academic All-OAC accolades Finally Potocnik was JCUs
male recipient of the Clyde Lamb Award given to the top
graduating male and female student-athletes at each of the
10 OAC institutions
HISTORY IN THE MAKING
John Carrolls mens tennis team celebrated a program
first this year The Blue Streaks made their first-ever
NCAA Tournament appearance
John Carroll qualified with a 5-4 win over Otterbein in the
championship match of the OAC Tournament John Carroll
would go on to beat Franciscan in the first round of the
NCAA Tournament before bowing out to Kenyon
The Blue Streaks had won five OAC titles prior but the OAC did
not have an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament until recently
NCAA APPEARANCESIn addition to the mens tennis team John Carroll
had three teams and seven individuals qualify for the
NCAA National Championship fields
JCUs football team made its second-straight NCAA
appearance John Carroll rolled past Centre 63-28 in the
first round and held on for a 14-12 win over Wheaton (Ill)
in the second round The Blue Streaks bowed out in the
quarterfinals with a 36-28 loss to the Purple Raiders
The mens basketball team earned its 13th-ever NCAA
Tournament bid The program earned a bid for the first timesince 2010 The womens basketball team earned its second-
straight and second-overall bid to the NCAA Tournament
field
Individually senior Dan Mirman repeated as an All-American
at 149 pounds for wrestling He became JCU wrestlings 106th
All-American Mirman had plenty of company at the NCAA
Wrestling National Championship as seniors Terner Gott and
Todd Gaydosh gave the Blue Streaks three competitors for
the first time since 2005
John Carroll had three members of the cross country team
qualify for the NCAA National Championships in seniorTadhg Karski sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson It marked the first time since 2004 that the
Blue Streaks sent three runners to the cross country NCAA
National Championship Senior Nick Williams qualified for
the NCAA Indoor Track and Field National Championships in
the 60m hurdles while senior Rocky Mitolo qualified for the
NCAA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships in
the shot put
ALL-AMERICANS
Brian Potocnik and Dan Mirman had plenty of company in the
All-American department
Football senior Aramis Greenwood was the most decorated
student-athlete when it came to All-American honors The
wide receiver made the prestigious AFCA Division III All-
America team becoming the first Blue Streak to do so since
2008 and just the eighth overall He would go on to garner
third team honors on the AP Little All-America Team and
honorable mention D3footballcom honors
In all four football players earned All-American honors with
junior offensive lineman Anthony Latina senior linebacker
Kevin Cope and senior quarterback Mark Myers earning
honors from D3footballcom
Senior right-hander Drew Doring earned second team
All-America honors from D3baseballcom and the ABCA
Rawlings He became the first JCU pitcher to earn All-
America honors since 1985
Sophomore Katlyn Spahar was accorded honorable mention
WBCA Division III All-America accolades for her outstanding
performance on the hardwood
INDIVIDUALSTEAMS
4QUALIFIED FOR NCAA NATIONAL
CHAMPIONSHIP FIELDS7
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ATHLETIC HIGHLIGHTS
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RIDING OFF INTO THE SUNSET
An era came to a close this school year as Kerry Volkmann
retired after being the mentor of the John Carroll wrestling
program since 1987
The Hall of Fame coach guided his charges to two national
titles and 47 All-American honors He started the year
winning his 300th dual match in the seasons opening
weekend with a 34-11 win over Niagara County Community
College at the Bob Del Rosa Duals
Over 200 former wrestlers football players coaches
teammates friends and fans of the JCU wrestling program
celebrated Volkmanns legacy in his last home dual
400 AND COUNTING
The OAC mens basketball 400-club inducted
its fifth member this year
John Carroll mens basketball head coach Mike Moran won
his 400th game at JCU with a 97-78 win over Ohio Northern
on December 10
Moran who just completed his 23rd year at JCU entered
the season 35th amongst active Division III coaches in total
wins He now ranks fourth all-time in wins amongst OAC
mens basketball coaching greats
In April Moran was honored by the GCBCA as the recipient
of the Dennis Lustig Golden Deeds Award for his long-time
contributions to basketball in the Cleveland-area
CENTURY MARK
A third coaching milestone occurred for JCUs coaches
this year Mens soccer head coach Hector Marinaro earned
his 100th win with a 3-0 shutout over Muskingum on senior
night
OAC TEAM SUCCESS
John Carroll celebrated a wide-array of achievements
at the team level within the OAC
The mens tennis team won its first OAC title since 2006
John Carroll earned a share of the regular-season crown
before edging Otterbein 5-4 in the championship match of
the OAC Tournament
The mens soccer team was unbeaten in the OAC regular-
season It marked the fifth undefeated and untied regular-
season by an OAC institution since 1984
On the mens side John Carroll had a slew of second-place
OAC finishes The football cross country and indoor track amp
field teams all captured solo possession of second-place in
the OAC The mens basketball and baseball teams tied for
second in their respective regular seasons
Mike Moran won
his 400th game
Menrsquos tennis team
won its first OAC
title since 2006
Hector Marinaro
earned his 100th w
Womens lacrosse
made its long-awai
debut
On the womens side the Blue Streaks volleyball team
returned to the championship match of the OAC Tournament
for the first time since 1995 The womens swimming amp diving
team was undefeated in OAC regular-season dual meets
OAC INDIVIDUAL SUCCESS
John Carroll had 10 individuals earn OAC titles
The womens swimming and diving team led the way with
seven Sophomore Margaret Zagrobelny junior Lindsey Fano
freshman Anne Crowley and senior Victoria Watson led the
way earning OAC gold in the 400-medley relay Watson
would go on to capture first in the 200-freestyle and as part
of the 400-free relay Fano would capture an individual title
in the 100-breast Watson was joined by freshman Megan
Hawk sophomore Amanda Casamatta and senior Katii
Sheffield on the OAC-champion 400-free relay
Senior Rocky Mitolo (shot put) and junior Adam North (long
jump) earned first-place finishes at the outdoor track amp field
championship
Senior Dan Mirman rounded out the titles taking first at
149-pounds in wrestling
THE INAUGURATION
The womens lacrosse team made its long-awaited debut
After having to outlast Clevelands winter weather the Blue
Streaks turned in a 20-10 win over Houghton on February 28
The team would go on to finish 10-5 and earn the No 2 seed
in the OAC Tournament
STELLAR COACHING
John Carroll is blessed with stellar coaching for its
student-athletes Two Blue Streak coaches were
recognized by their peers this year
Laura Rodeffer was named the OAC Volleyball Coach of the
Year She continues to have her Blue Streaks on the rise
Rodeffers team turned in a 23-7 record in 2014 and were in
the hunt for the OAC regular-season title until the last week
of the season
Shaun Keenan earned OAC Mens Tennis Coach of the Year
honors for helping guide the mens tennis team to one of the
best seasons in program history
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AMONG THE BEST IN THE
REGION AND OHIO
John Carroll had 29 student-athletes earn All-Region honors
while 17 added All-Ohio honors for the year
Baseball senior Drew Doring led the way The senior right-
hander was tabbed as the 2015 Mid-East Regional Pitcher of
the Year by both D3baseballcom and ABCARawlings
Note In elect sports it is possible to earn multiple All-Region and All-Ohio
honors so each student-athlete was counted once per sport they played
Additionally some sports do not have All-Region or All-Ohio honors
OAC MAJOR AWARD
WINNERS - PLAYERS
JCUs student-athletes were amongst the best in the
conference with six players taking home major awards
from the OAC
John Carroll had a trio of players on honors for their stellar
play on the pitch Senior Brian Potocnik was the Mens SoccerMidfielder of the Year while junior teammate Jimmy Mattina
was the Mens Soccer Defender of the Year On the womens
side senior Haley McDonald took home Goalkeeper of the
Year accolades
On the diamond senior Drew Doring was the Kent Tekulve
Pitcher of the Year He was the first JCU hurdler to earn this
honor since Luke Adkins in 2004
On the gridiron junior Kevin Cope was named the Gene
Slaughter Most Outstanding Linebacker It was the second-
straight year JCU has taken home the conferences top
linebacker honor On the hardwood sophomore KatlynSpahar gave JCU back-to-back Helen Ludwig Player of the
Year accolades
ALL-OAC HONORS
John Carroll had 136 student-athletes earn All-OAC
honors this year
Football led the way with a school-record 20 selections The
Blue Streaks picked up 22 honors from the outdoor track
and field teams with 12 from the men and 10 on the womens
side Mens indoor track and field (nine) baseball (eight) and
womens swimming and diving (eight) rounded out the top six
Note Each member of the swimming and diving team earning All-
OAC honors was counted once Each member of the track and field
team earning All-OAC honors was counted once for cross country
once for indoor and once for outdoor
HITTING THE BOOKS
As mentioned earlier mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik was
named the Capital One Academic All-Americareg of the Year for
Division III mens soccer He had an abundance of company as
numerous Blue Streaks really buckled down in the classroom
Football senior safety Brody Zangaro earned second team
Capital One Academic All-Americareg honors for the second
straight year On the district level Potocnik Zangaro and
baseball junior right-hander Aaron Lapaglia earned Capital
One Academic All-District accolades
Wrestling sophomore Sal Corrao and senior Todd Gaydosh
earned NWCA Scholar All-American honors Womens
swimming and diving junior Lindsey Fano was a CSCAA
Individual Scholar All-American Cross country senior Nicki
Bohrer sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson were named USTFCCCA All-Academic honorees
for cross country Rounding out the honors were seven
members of the softball team who all earned NFCA Scholar-
Athlete distinctions
Potocnik and softball senior right-hander Rachel Byrnes were
JCUs recipients of the Clyde Lamb Awards
Additionally 83 student-athletes were honored with
Academic All-OAC honors
Note Select honors from the Capital One Academic All-Americareg
program have not been released yet
83 STUDENT983085ATHLETES WERE HONORED
WITH ACADEMIC ALL983085OAC HONORS
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VISIONJohn Carroll University will graduate individuals of intellect and
character who lead and serve by engaging the world around them
and around the globe
MISSIONAs a Jesuit Catholic university John Carroll inspires individuals to excel
in learning leadership and service in the region and in the world
CORE VALUES
The Universityrsquos core values include a commitment to
learning in order to create
bull An environment of inquiry which embraces Jesuit
Catholic education as a search for truth where faith and
reason complement each other in learning In pursuit of
our educational mission the University welcomes the
perspectives and participation in our mission of faculty
staff students and alumni of all faiths and of no faith
bull A rigorous approach to scholarship that instills in our
graduates the knowledge eloquence sensitivity and
commitment to embrace and to live humane values
bull A campus committed to the intellectual spiritual
emotional and physical development of each student
bull An inclusive community where differing points of view
and experience are valued as opportunities for mutual
learning
bull A culture of service and excellence that permeates
every program and office
bull A commitment to sharing our gifts in service to each
other and the community
bull A campus that responds to demographic economic
and social challenges
bull An appreciation that our personal and collective
choices can build a more just world
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
The following initiatives are essential to the University
being recognized as a center of learning and service
bull Create a diverse community of faculty staff alumni
and friends dedicated to advancing the Universityrsquos
vision mission and core values
bull Create a learning community of outstanding teacher-scholars characterized by the commitment to
student achievement
bull Create a talented cohort of service-oriented staff
committed to achieving and being recognized as a
center of learning and service
bull Recruit enroll retain and graduate a talented
diverse student body prepared for todayrsquos global
reality and committed to learning leadership and
service that will engage the world
bull Secure resources necessary to foster an
extraordinary learning experience and promote John
Carrollrsquos mission as a Jesuit Catholic university
bull Assist in responding to demographic economic and
social challenges in our region in order to support
investment and employment opportunities and build
confidence in our shared future
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FRATERNITY amp SORORITY
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DATA POINTSGreek participants in
bystander intervention training142
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working closely with our advisor I have been
able to accomplish great things With her
knowledge of Greek and Student Aff airs she has
been very helpful in providing information for us as student
leaders and John Carroll students overall I learn something
new every day from her She teaches me how to strengthen
my leadership skills as well as how to be a better student I
know whenever I have a question about anything she will be
there for me She has really taught me how to hone in on myskills and excel at my position
This department is so important to me because I live and
breathe Greek Life being President of Panhellenic The
department has taught me to not only care about myself and
my own sorority but take a step back and appreciate each
of the chapters what they have to off er and each of their
membersrsquo opinions Hopefully we can continue to grow our
community and our presence on campus to create a positive
image of fraternity and sorority liferdquo
- Alexandra Bernitt rsquo16 President Panhellenic Association
PARTICIPATION DATA
bull A total of 142 fraternity and sorority members
participated in bystander intervention training
hosted by the Violence Prevention and Action
Center Health Promotion and Wellness and
the JCU Police Department
bull Total number of participants who participated
in Lip Sync Over 1100
bull Greek Week raised $3500 for the Greater
Cleveland Fisher House Campaign
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Provide leadership development opportunities that
prepare fraternity and sorority members to lead in
their individual organizations the Panhellenic andInterfraternity Councils as well as the greater JCU
community
bull Create a fraternity and sorority community committed
to JCUrsquos Jesuit and Catholic mission and identity and
to their common interfraternal mission and values
bull Educate fraternity and sorority members
especially key organizational leaders in areas of
risk management and liability to promote holistic
membership development
65 CHI OMEGA
66 GAMMA PHI BETA
68 KAPPA ALPHA THETA
69 KAPPA DELTA
65 KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA
4 0 BETA THETA PI
32 DELTA TAU DELTA
35 LAMBDA CHI ALPHA
65 SIGMA PHI EPSILON
SORORITIES
FRATERNITIES
$3500 RAISED FOR THE GREATERCLEVELAND FISHER HOUSE
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Participated in Bystander intervention Training
of Rising Sophomores
The Health Promotion and Wellness coordinator collaborated
with the Violence Prevention and Action Center Coordinator
Residence Life Dean of Students and Recovery Resources
to educate 638 rising sophomores on bystander intervention
This training was made mandatory for all rising sophomoresas a part of the 2015-2016 housing selection process
Provided Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention
for College Students (BASICS)
The goal of BASICS is to reduce risky behaviors and harmful
consequences of alcohol abuse Based on an interview with
and questionnaires filled out by the student regarding their
drinking behaviors objective feedback is provided by a
trained BASICS professional This program is offered to JCU
students who either violate the Student Code of Conduct or
want to explore their alcohol and drug use This year a total
of 51 students were referred for this intervention resulting in
a 150 increase from the 2013-2014 year Of those students
who received BASICS interventions
Peer Health Advocate Program Expanded
to Better Meet Student Needs
The coordinator trained 23 Peer Health Advocates (PHAs)
this past academic year The training focused on programdevelopment and execution as well as the skills knowledge
and attitudes necessary to be an effective peer advocate
PHAs facilitate programs for and with students in the
residence halls student organizations classrooms athletic
teams and more They also staff the Resource Room at the
Student Health and Wellness Center Additional expectations
for PHAs include
bull Executing interactive positive fun and non-
judgmental programming
bull Creating awareness of health topics affecting JCU
students through such means as posters social mediacampaigns newsletters Carroll News editorials public
service announcements one-on-one interactions
tabling at health education initiatives and general
availability for program participation
bull Helping students find long-term and appropriate
on and off-campus resources to support healthy
behaviors by making referrals for at-risk students
to the appropriate professionals These resources
included Health Education Residence Life Counseling
Center Health Services Violence Prevention Action
Center JCU Police Department etc
bull Participating in ongoing training on a wide variety
of health and wellness topics and assist with the
facilitation of bi-weekly Wellness in the Stacks
programming in the Library Learning Commons
Approval of AR274 A Peer Health Advocate Seminar
This past spring JCUrsquos Public Health Committee officially
approved AR 274 It will be offered for the first time in fall
2015 This course was specifically developed to provide an
academic anchor to the leadership training and development
of the Peer Health Advocates and to provide them the
necessary resources skills and information to assist theirpeers in a successful undergraduate experience Students will
learn about various health topics affecting college students
as well as program design and implementation
92
58
54
33
100
exceeded the number of alcoholic drinks
consumed the last time they partied or
socialized compared to the overall JCU
student population
overestimated the amount of alcohol
that a typical JCU student consumes
did something they later regretted
50 forgot where they were or what
they did and 25 got in trouble with
the police within the last 12 months as a
consequence of drinking
felt overwhelmed by all they had to do
and 25 felt sad within the past 2 weeks
of those seen were referred to on-campus
resources including the University
Counseling Center Violence Preventionand Action Center andor academic deans
(compared to NCHA data 2013)
23Peer Health Advocates (PHAs)were trained this past academic year
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HEALTH AND WELLNESS
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DATA POINTS
What We Know Data on First-Year Studentsrsquo
Alcohol Consumption
We have completed our eighth year of collecting information
regarding alcohol consumption of first-year students through
AlcoholEdu AlcoholEdu incorporates the latest evidence-
based prevention methods to create a highly personalized
on-line education user experience that inspires students to
reflect on and consider changing their drinking behaviors
Pre and post-exams and behavioral surveys are administered
a total of three surveys At John Carroll it is mandatory for all
first-year students to complete this training
This year there was a 99 response rate This excellent
compliance rate can be attributed to increased communication
with the students non-completion sanctions and collaboration
with Resident Assistants Here are some key findings about our
first-year studentsrsquo alcohol consumption
bull The rate of high risk drinkers has decreased since
beginning this analysis in 2007 The rate of non-
drinkers has increased by 3 since 2007
bull Our first-year non-drinking students exceed those
reported by other Jesuit colleges and universities
Additionally rates of lightmoderate and high-risk
drinkers are lower than surveyed Jesuit counterparts
bull After completing the entire AlcoholEdu training 88
of students reported that the course prepared them
to make responsible decisions about drinking
Impact of Alcohol Education Classes
This past year 65 students were sanctioned to take an
alcohol education class due to violations of the Universityrsquosalcohol policy These classes included an emphasis on
bystander intervention as well as the Good Samaritan
Policy Students were asked to complete an assessment
after participating in the class With 51 of the 65 students
completing the assessment the response rate was 79 Here
are two of the main findings from this assessment
Health and Wellness Programs
Various health education programs were presented to nearly
1700 students Our alcohol awareness presentations are very
popular and highly requested by Resident Assistants and
student organizations Over 300 students participated in
alcohol awareness presentations and completed assessments
afterward Here are some of the findings
73
94
99
79
71
strongly agree that they can recognize the
signs of someone who is intoxicated
strongly agree that they are willing tointervene if they see someone who has had
too much to drink
strongly agree or agree that they learned
something about how frequently the average
the JCU student drinks
of students surveyed recognize the difference
between perceptions and actual drinking rates
of JCU students
listed the lsquoGood Samaritan Policyrsquo as a
correct response to identifying the name
of a specific policy
Wellness in the Stacks
students participated in Wellness in the Stacks
programming within the Library Learning
Commons Students participated in Pinterest
painting bamboo plant construction henna
tattoos making heart-healthy trail mix
aromatherapy therapy dogs and others and were providedwith stress-relief information When asked on a short survey
ldquowithin the last 12 months how would you rate the overall level
of stress you have experiencedrdquo 29 indicated tremendous or
more than average stress While 91 felt ldquoless stressed after
attending stress-freeWellness in the Stacksrdquo events
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Revise the BASICS health assessment for students who
violate the marijuanaother drug policy to better meet
their needs
bull Expand health promotion program offerings through
the implementation of initiatives developed solely by
Peer Health Advocates as a result of their coursework in
AR 274 Peer Health Advocate Seminar
bull Develop a comprehensive program to reduce alcohol-
related incidents off-campus in collaboration with
Residence Life
bull Increase fraternity and sorority membersrsquo knowledge of
high-risk drinking through risk reduction efforts
students were presented withvarious health education programs1700
OVER
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Staff Display Adaptability with Increased
Departmental Expectations and Staff Changes
This year brought significant challenges some new and some
persistent that truly pushed the JCU Police Department
(JCUPD) to its capacity Similar to years past JCUPD has
experienced significant officer turnover with six resignations
and two newly hired offi
cers Many police departments evenfor larger municipalities are dealing with a decrease in the
number and qualifications of job applicants The department
is working closely with Human Resources to recruit hire and
train well qualified individuals
Other challenges include the increased number of
background checks requested by students and university
employees This is a time consuming process for the front
office staff and was the fifth most frequent duty recorded
by the JCUPD this academic year Lastly given the federal
guidelines within the Campus SaVE Act and Title IX JCUPD
has new demands and expectations that also require much
investigative time and reporting
Despite these challenges the entire staff has responded with
the highest level of professionalism collaboration and vigor
It will be important for JCUPD to continue to reconsider
processes and departmental responsibilities in order to
respond as effectively as possible to these challenges
DATA POINTS
to JCUPD Compared to last year this
is a 47 increase in calls largely due
to adding new duties to the call list
In 2013-2014 there was only a 17
increase in calls
The top five reasons and their frequencies are as follows
1747 Admittance into roomfacility
1690 Building check
1078 Non-secured area
754 Maintenance concern
594 Background checksFingerprints
Criminal reports totaled 183 with the top reports listed as
32 Underage Persons Offenses (Alcohol)
32 Theft
22 Criminal mischief
Non-criminal reports totaled 180 with the top reports listed as
47 Illness ndash Transport
27 Auto Accident - Property Damage Only
18 Property - LostMissing
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Improve our training and capacity to perform
reporting and investigative functions related to
Title IX and interpersonal violence concerns
bull Enhance marketing and education regarding
JCUPD services to more fully realize and perpetuatethe credibility of the organization as a police
department serving all members of the JCU
community
bull Transition our current Incident Report form to an
Access database to enhance the tracking of incidents
and reporting functions
bull Review processes and responsibilities in light
of expectations and work force capacity
bull Identify and implement specialty areas for
our three sergeants
$450000
9674
was generated through the
sale of parking permits and
issuance of citationsIN REVENUE
Department Exceeds Revenue Expectations
Parking Manager Patti Taylor devoted a great deal of
time and effort into providing the Police Officers with
valuable information to assist with the identification of
parking violations Approximately $450000 in revenue
was generated through the sale of parking permits and
issuance of citations This is an increase of 89 from the
previous year
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Choral and Instrumental Performances
The annual choral and instrumental performances at JCU
were once again highlights of the department including the
Annual Sacred Music Concert in the fall and the Jazz Band
Concert in the spring Most especially the third and final
performance of the Intergenerational Choir was a superb
finale to the collaborative project between the Cleveland
Alzheimerrsquos Association the academic department of
Criminology and Sociology and student affairsrsquo Liturgical
Music and Musical Arts (LMMA) The choir a combination of
people with early-stage Alzheimerrsquos disease their caregivers
and our students gave a presentation of five songs under the
direction of Dr Cynthia Caporella LMMA Director at the 25th
annual Alzheimerrsquos disease educational event
The collaboration was also the end of a three-year research
project with goals of fighting the stigma of Alzheimerrsquos
disease and developing community amongst its participants
Drs Harris and Caporella had one article published in
2014 regarding this project and a new article is underwaythanks to the funding of a JCU Summer Faculty Research
Fellowship
Music and Prayer Collaboration Transforms Crowd
during Ignatian Heritage Week
The collaborative planning efforts between LMMA and
Campus Ministry resulted in a lunch time program titled
ldquoMusic Prayer and Reflection in the Jesuit Tradition
Caring for the Earthrdquo The image for the week surrounded
sustainability and carried with it a vision of caring for Godrsquos
creation Specifically the service joined readings around
this image with four pieces of music two of which werecontemporary pieces written by two local composers on the
faculty of the Cleveland Institute of Music One of the pieces
was a descriptive piece of a brook located east of Cleveland
that is supported by the Cleveland Museum of Natural
History A third piece from the movie ldquoThe Missionrdquo offered
a Jesuit connection in film media Many community members
in attendance described the experience as transformative
Assessment plans developed for music courses
In preparation for the inclusion of one credit Fine Arts
courses in the integrative core curriculum assessment
plans were developed and approved for courses in applied
music Rubrics were developed for each of the courses in
conjunction with the Core Director and the Associate Dean of
Arts and Sciences for the Humanities The Director of LMMA
is in the process of identifying instructors to teach the new
course offerings in music These new applied courses include
wind ensemble brass ensemble string ensemble applied
guitar and applied voice
DATA POINTS
During the past year student participation in the major vocal
and instrumental groups was as follows
25
30
16
28SCHOLACANTORUM
CHAPELENSEMBLE
PEP BAND
JAZZ BAND
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Offering the first ever JCU Applied Music Courses
available to the entire student body in spring 2016
bull Equipping the music room to offer digital performances
from online venues for the study of musical styles
performance techniques and comparative analysis
bull Working with the staff in the Office of Student
Engagement to expand opportunities for students to
experience fine arts performances offered throughout
Cleveland
bull Hiring and orienting a new Coordinator of the JCU Pep Band
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
I participated in Schola Cantorum and Chapel
Choir I had the opportunity to de-stress for a
few hours a week which was very important
since I had challenging coursework and multiple part-
time jobs and internships This helped me to focus on
spiritual and emotional wellness as well as academic
success I was also able to build strong relationships with
my fellow singers I believe that making music together
brings people closer in a way that few other activities
can and I certainly saw that in my experiences at JCU
The music department has important connections to
JCUrsquos mission values and Jesuit identity Though I
am not Catholic some of the pieces we learned helped
me learn about Jesuit and Christian history and my
participation in chapel choir kept me actively engaged inthe liturgy Additionally allowing students to participate
in extracurricular activities they enjoy is in keeping with
ldquocura personalisrdquo by encouraging students to develop in
all aspects of their lives not just academicallyrdquo
- Megan Boyk rsquo15 Schola Cantorum and Chapel Choir
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Creation of the LP 198 LAUNCH Credited Course
LAUNCH (Leaders Always Undertake New Challenges) is
a 1-3 credit course covering various topics related to the
methods or content of leadership not typically covered
in regular course offerings such as mission diversity and
inclusion ethical leadership and the building of personal
strengths In addition students receive core leadership
training necessary for success in prominent leadership
positions on campus
Commuter Student Section Added to AR120 Purpose
and Place - Exploring Campus Community and Self
AR120 is a course designed to assist first-year students with
the transition to college and to promote their engagement
in all facets of their educational experience The commuter
section of this course addressed challenges related to
commuting to campus getting connected to JCU resources
road safety and more A highlight regarding this particular
section is that it was held in a nontraditional classroom
setting in the newly renovated commuter lounge
Drawn to Leadership Program Reaches Different
Student Demographic
The Drawn to Leadership Program was targeted to JCU
Fantasy Gaming Club members This program offered a
different perspective to learn about leadership development
by focusing on the leadership concepts found in superhero-
based comic books and movies
DATA POINTS
Leadership Programs Engage Students in Developing
Values and Skills
A progressive four-tiered set of leadership programs is
offered to John Carroll students annually Each tier provides
students with the opportunity to develop a set of leadership
skills and knowledge and each successive program builds
upon the knowledge and skills cultivated in the prior tier
Tier programs meet for an hour per week for 4-6 meetings
depending on the program
Students are able to select from three programs in Tier1 ldquoLiving and Leadingrdquo ldquoReading and Leadingrdquo or ldquoTake
the Leading Rolerdquo These programs all focus on students
increasing their levels of self-awareness which will better
prepare them for leadership experiences Students who
complete one of the three Tier 1 programs are eligible to
participate in the Tier 2 ldquoAdvancing Leadershiprdquo program
which focuses on the experiences of participating students
as members of various groups and how they can influence
change as a group member without necessarily having a
formal leadership position Students who have completed
both the Tier 1 and 2 programs are eligible to participate in
the Tier 3 ldquoSharing Your Strengthsrdquo program This program
incorporates the Gallup organizationrsquos StrengthsQuest online
assessment which provides students with detailed reports
about their five personal strengths Students who complete
the Tier 1 2 and 3 programs are eligible to participate in the
Tier 4 ldquoLeadership in Actionrdquo program which focuses on
ethical decision making
The following participation counts have been recorded over
the past 3 academic years
PARTICIPATION COUNTS 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
Tier 1 57 66 75
Tier 2 42 51 69
Tier 3 31 37 24
Tier 4 22 22 25
66 INCREASE in commuter
service program participation
Commuter Student Programs
and Participation Increase
In the year 2013-2014 36 commuter service programs
were offered with 740 total participants This year 41
programs were provided to 1229 total participants Theresults show a 66 increase in overall commuter service
program participation with a 13 increase in total programs
offered Among those programs offered students were
able to attend a Cleveland Indians baseball game Cleveland
Cavaliers basketball game and several movie viewings
Program invitations were also sent to transfer students to
participate which had partial impact on the participation
increase
41 1229PROGRAMS PARTICIPANTS
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ORIENTATION amp LEADERSHIP
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Students in all tiered programs complete written assignments
and discuss them with their peers in a conversation
facilitated by a professional student affairs staff member
Assignments are collected and deposited in the Office of
Leadership Programs The Director of Leadership Programs
then assessment rubrics to the various assignments
determine whether or not the desired learning has occurred
for each student
TIER PROGRAM OUTCOME
The assessment results indicate that the activities set up for
the Tier 1 programs provide students with the opportunity to
learn the desired information to increase self-knowledge and
demonstrate it on the various assignments While students
in Tier 2 were able to demonstrate competence regarding
the various aspects of serving as a group as a member
participants sometimes struggled to identify areas of
diversity In Tier 3 participants could readily determine ways
to identify opportunities to utilize their personal strengths
to assist with three of the potential presented challenges
However a lack of understanding was demonstrated in termsof using strengths in the areas of delegation confrontation
and mediation This is likely partially due to the struggles
that students face with these skill sets in their daily lives For
the ldquoLeadership in Actionrdquo program students readily created
scenarios that connected with the initial three principles
of the programs However several concepts related to
ethical leadership including ldquobeing fairrdquo and ldquobeing lovingrdquo
presented some challenges for our students and may be
somewhat attributable to the fact that ldquofairrdquo and ldquolovingrdquo are
rather abstract concepts in comparison to the first
three tenets
LAUNCH Leaders Always Undertake New Challenges
The LAUNCH program provides student leaders with
information considered to be foundational and essential to
serving as an effective leader and beyond Since the creation of
LAUNCH over 350 student leaders have the training program
Following each LAUNCH weekend evaluations are collected
and compiled to determine the effectiveness of the program
in meeting the established outcomes A review of the data
for the past three LAUNCH programs indicates that at least
90 of the participants on average achieved the outcomes
Leadership Scholars Program
The Leadership Scholars Program (LSP) was created in
2010 providing participants with opportunities to increase
their leadership competence through both curricular and
co-curricular activities The program focuses on developing
student leaders of remarkable character who seek to become
agents for transformative change on campus and in their
future professions and communities
Each year the program seeks to enroll a cohort of approximately 20
incoming students Over the past three years the cohort size has been
27 (class of 2018) 19 (2017) and 19 (2016) The cohort size fluctuates
based on how many students choose to accept the scholarship and
attend JCU with 35 scholarships offered from a pool of over 200
applicants
The 2014 JCU Commencement saw the first cohort of LSP students
complete their degrees From the entering cohort in fall of 2010 75 o
the students persisted through graduation When reviewing the reasonfor program participant attrition students most commonly leave to
transfer to another institution in order to pursue a degree not provided
by John Carroll (eg pharmacy musical theater) A less frequent reaso
for student attrition is that some participants struggle to ldquofind their
footingrdquo and struggle with their inability to be elected or selected for
a formal leadership position on campus (eg Student Union senator
Resident Assistant)
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Coordinate and enhance leadership development efforts by
gathering together a committee of professionals around campu
who provide related opportunities to students
bull Begin to measure levels of campus engagement among
commuter students in organizations and activities other than
those provided by commuter services
bull Convene a campus wide meeting to discuss issues and services
relevant to the matriculation and ongoing success of transfer
students
bull Develop electronic messages related to engagement
opportunities to distribute to first year students after the
first six weeks of the fall semester
bull Increase the number of first-year students of color whoparticipate in Tier 1 leadership development programs
bull Help to successfully transition a new co-director of the
Leadership Scholarship Program into hisher role in the progra
bull Develop a follow-up leadership development piece for LAUNCH
(for Leadership Always Undertake New Challenges) participant
after they have transitioned into their leadership roles
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Coming from a high school that focused on leadership andentrepreneurship the leadership development programs
were perfect for me The tiers were focused on self-
discovery and how to handle being on a team I got the chance to know
my strengths and weakness and also to discuss leadership in the worl
of comics Leadership is everywhere if I look for it My freshman year
would have been an entirely diff erent experience if it wasnrsquot for the
leadership programs
- Marie Keita rsquo18 Participant in Tiered Leadership Programs
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Major Facility and Equipment Upgrades Provide
Improved Fitness and Sport Experiences
The Department of Recreation coordinated a number of
renovations and equipment upgrades this past year that
improved student faculty staff and community membersrsquo
experience in our facilities The first major project was the
installation of new flooring in the Fitness Studio where cyclingclasses yoga Zumba and other activities are conducted
giving the space a safer refreshed and modern look
The Corbo Room Improvement Task Force created spring
2014 addressed two necessary improvements including
additional Corbo Room equipment and new flooring in
the cardio area Throughout spring and summer 2015 the
Johnson Natatorium lap pool and diving well were repainted
and re-coated along with a new ultraviolet water treatment
system A new electronic scoreboard was installed which
will certainly improve the competition experience for teams
coaches and fans
Club Sport Members Active in Competition and
Service to Others
There are club sport teams at John Carroll with over 200
student participants The teams include Rowing Field
Hockey Hockey Womenrsquos Basketball Menrsquos Rugby Sailing
Ultimate Frisbee Menrsquos Volleyball Water Polo and Womenrsquos
Volleyball Funded in part by the Student Activity Fee
students manage all operational aspects of club sports
including fundraising membership recruitment and retention
practice and competition scheduling and travel Team
members are also involved in service on a regular basisSome of the programs they support are the Labre Project
Cleveland Clinicrsquos Lerner Center for Autism Project Linus
St Malachis Lunch Program and numerous service projects
offered through JCUrsquos Center for Service and Social Action
Pilot Shadow Program of Intramural Student
Supervisors Shows Promise
The intramural (IM) employees interested in becoming IM
Student Supervisors participated in a new staff development
and training program in which they were paired up to
shadow current IM Student Supervisors during evening or
weekend IM competitions The purpose of this opportunityis to nurture professional development leadership skills and
staff camaraderie as well as to provide on-the-job training
in regards to the duties and responsibilities of an IM Student
Supervisor This shadowing experience allowed for IM staff
to self-identify if they felt prepared to apply for IM Student
Supervisor positions for next year In addition it provided
current supervisors the opportunity to teach others about
the knowledge and skills they utilize in their position The
Department of Recreation will continue to build on this
program in the future
DATA POINTS
Intramural sports
Intramural sports have continued to thrive and excel
offering opportunity for exercise camaraderie and
an environment for creating meaningful relationships
with peers A total of 1963 individuals participated in
intramural sports in 2014-2015 with 901 being unique
participants There were a total of 1620 males and 343
females who engaged in intramural sports In 2013-2014
there was a total of 1794 participants (1415 males and 379
females) engaged in intramural sports
First-year student participation increased by 36 (376
Unique Individuals 2013-2014 511 Unique Individuals 2014-
2015)
First-year student intramural
participation increased by 3636
421
1963 1620 343
INTRAMURAL SPORT PARTICIPANTS
AVERAGE CORBO FITNESSROOM VISITORS PER DAY
Fitness Offerings
There was a 25 increase in student and staff participation
in fitness activities with an average of 289 participants per
week in 2014-2015 in comparison to 232 average participants
per week in 2013-2014
A Pilates and Stretch and Strengthen class have been added
to the list of fitness classes Corbo Fitness Room participation
for the 2014-2015 academic year averaged 421 visitors per
day with the highest participation of 525 visitors per day In
2013-2014 the average visits per day was 398
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RECREATION
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LOOKING AHEAD
bull Improve orientation training and recognition
efforts for all student staff through the previously
implemented team model Update our student
development model through online offerings new
technology and improved leadership strategies to
stimulate growth and self-awareness
bull Collaborate with different departments on
late night programming health and wellness
initiatives and special events to better meet our
students needs interests and to increase student
engagement Focus these initiatives primarily
at first-year students as well as first-time users(those who may not typically utilize our facilities
or services)
bull Provide risk management training for Club Sports
and Building Supervisor staff Utilize John Carroll
and Northeast Ohio resources so as to better
equip staff for emergency action plans responding
to crisies and dealing effectively with conflict
bull Continue to work towards enhancing technology
resources related to daily operations marketing
of services and programs and departmental
communications assessment and evaluation
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Being involved in the Rec department allowed
me to have two supervisor roles These
roles allowed me to have a great deal of
responsibility I was well respected by my peers seen as
a leader on campus and this makes me very proud The
leadership skills I developed will be something I treasure
and will be very valuable to me as I move forward in my
career I learned that I am a strong leader who has the
ability to stand up to her peers even when it is tough I
learned what it means to love your work because I truly
loved working for this department I found that I am
inspired by people around me who have a tremendously
strong work ethic
I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to work for
the Rec department and I know that if I had not had this
opportunity that my time at Carroll would have never been
the same and I would have never grown as a person as
much as I didrdquo
- Kylie Brooks rsquo15 Club Sport Supervisor and Student
Building Supervisor
Working for Intramurals (IM) has given me the identity
that every student searches for when entering a new
experience It has given me the opportunity to take a
better look at who I am as a person and has given me the
opportunity to make lasting relationships with people
who I would have never met had I not worked for the
department Working for IMrsquos is not just a job for me it
gives me my place at JCU
This position teaches me how to be a leader how tomotivate people and how to be confident in various
situations I learn to lead by example everywhere I
go because a person is always representing the Rec
department no matter whatrdquo
- Greg Olenick rsquo16 Intramural Supervisor
10 200 PARTICIPANTS
CLUB SPORT TEAMS
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
University Community Celebrates the
Re-opening of Murphy Hall
The re-opening of Murphy Hall in August 2014 was a major
accomplishment The newly renovated building impressed Murphy
residents as well as alumni faculty and staff who toured the hall
after a number of ribbon-cutting ceremonies Murphy residents
reported that they appreciated the enhanced community and
study space Since many of the residents had lived in the ldquooldrdquo
Murphy they were especially impressed with the improved
lighting the updated bathrooms and the private sinks
While there were some minor complications in the re-opening
related to electricity heating and cooling windows and paint
the overall re-opening process was seamless and exciting The
cross-divisional collaboration that brought this renovation to
completion was tremendous and a source of great pride for
all who participated The Silver Level LEED certification that
was achieved was a great way to conclude the project
Red Carpet Rolled Out for First-Year Students onMove-In Day
It was exciting to open the 2014-2015 academic year with
one of the largest first-year classes in recent history It was
also the first year where students were living in truly social
cohort communities In order to continue the celebration of
the large first year class First-Year Move-In Day was enhanced
to welcome our students with excitement The feedback from
parents was overwhelmingly positive with many of them
thanking staff members for their energy and assistance
Invaluable to the success of the day was the help of the ROTC
cadets Their hard work and limitless energy helped immensely
Newly Developed Room Change Process Policy a Success
The development and implementation of the comprehensive
room change process policy was an achievement for the
Office of Residence Life (ORL) The policy was shared
widely with students ORL Staff and parents to allow for
transparency and clearer communication The policy also
supported Resident Assistants (RAs) and professional staff
members in having a standard point of reference and specific
procedures to follow
Resident Ministry Program Offerings Expand
In addition to the fall semester First-Year Retreat the
Resident Ministers collaborated with students to offer the
Journey Retreat in the spring semester as well as a ldquoRootsrdquo
overnight outdoor retreat to explore intentional living The
Murphy Mass returned to the Murphy Chapel with increased
attendance at both the Mass (average of 40+) and social
afterwards in the Murphy atrium
ORL Staff Recognized at Northeast Ohio Resident
Assistant Conference
The JCU RA delegation was recognized as the ldquoMost Spiritedrdquo at the
Northeast Ohio RA Conference at Baldwin Wallace University Several
Residence Life staff members presented at the conference with two
RA presenters receiving recognition as one of the ldquoTop 10rdquo programs
DATA POINTS
Number of Residential Students
YEAR FALL SPRING
2010-2011 1708 1661
2011-2012 1789 1734
2012-2013 1786 1724
2013-2014 1657 1606
2014-2015 1755 1676
Murphy Hall closed for renovation
Community Development Activities Sponsored by
Resident Assistants
YEAR TOTAL TOTAL PARTICIPANTS
2013-2014 615 6485
2014-2015 727 5181
After having smaller than projected numbers of rising junior
and senior students sign up to live on campus for the 2015-2016
academic year those currently living on campus were surveyed
to learn more about their decision to live off campus The seven
question survey was sent to 475 residents with a response rate of
21 The most significant findings were
bull The greatest factor impacting the decision to live off
campus was finances (45) This was followed closely
by wanting to experience something different than the
residence halls (22) and wanting a greater sense of
independence (21)
bull Monthly rent for the majority of respondents (67) is
$350-$400 per person every month The question did not
ask respondents to quantify what was included in rent
so there are some unknowns Only 15 of respondents
indicated a rent higher than $400 per person every month
bull The most popular month to sign a lease was March
(29) Prior to February when the 2015-2016 Housing
Information became available 53 of the respondents
had signed leases The other 47 of respondents signed
leases in February and March The earliest a lease was
signed was in September (1)
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RESIDENCE LIFE
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bull Including themselves students reported the number
of people who they will be living off-campus with
Four people (33) followed by five people (19)
three people (16) and six people (14)
bull 76 are planning to live in University Heights Shaker
Heights (13) and South Euclid (9) are the other
two cities with the most respondents
These findings will inform messaging and timing of
information about housing for upper-class students This
data also indicates the need to continue to look at the cost
of living on-campus and how the benefits are explained in
relationship to that cost
While these qualitative findings include only one part of the data
collected they still provide strong insight into the residential
experience The data supports the amount of time effort and
resources devoted to developing and strengthening community It
also supports several key learning goals for students who live on
campus The data also clearly demonstrates the concerns about
facilities that have been at the forefront of the work done this
year by the ORL All of these insights will be better informed once
the compilation and analysis of the quantitative data is complete
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Review of ORL structure and staffing
bull Expand knowledge of and competency in academic
processes and procedures to better inform future
collaborations
bull Enhance education around issues pertaining to respect
including but not limited to vandalism safety interpersonal
violence and relationships with non-residence life staff
members serving the residential communities
STUDENT PERSPECTIVES
This was my third year at John Carroll University
and my first year living on campus The amount
of care and concern that I received from my Area
Coordinator Adrian Tamas and all of the Murphy RAs was
amazing I never thought that I would feel that comfortable
away from home but because of the staff in Murphy Hall I
now call John Carroll University home Itrsquos been a wonderfu
year as a resident in Murphy and I cannot wait for my next
and final year Thank you for everythingrdquo
- Ghada Abu Shaweesh rsquo16 Resident
ldquoThree years ago I was a sophomore who lived with great
tension and anxiety I had not yet developed the courage to
grow into the leader who I wanted to be on campus Then I
was selected to be a Resident Assistant From that moment
on I was on a path that would allow me to grow and develop
into a leader on campus a man for others and the person
who I ultimately desired to become I am beyond thankful for
my time with Residence Life The professional staff alongwith my fellow staff members and residents have left their
marks on me I will forever remember the time wersquove spent
together the laughter wersquove shared the critical moments
that have pushed us outside of our comfort zones and the
relationships wersquove cultivated From the bottom of my heart
thank yourdquo
- John Barrett rsquo15 Senior Resident Assistant
81 1621 PARTICIPANTS
RESIDENCE SATISFACTION SURVEY RESPONSE RATE
The ORL staff created a survey focused on the following
areas satisfaction with RA satisfaction with residence hall
space cleanliness and processes assessment of ability to
sleep and study learning as a result of living in a residence
hall and overall satisfaction While the quantitative portions
of the survey are not yet compiled and analyzed the
qualitative data was compiled and reviewed The overall
response rate was approximately 81 of 1621 residents who
received the survey
Some of the key findings
bull Residents overwhelmingly responded that the most
important lesson skill or value learned this year was
about relationships with others Residents described
relationships with roommates learning to live in
community and how to deal with people who were
different Skills and lessons related to living independently
(time management responsibility and accountability)
were the second most frequent responses
bull The respondents most frequently cited that the best
part of their residential experience was related to the
people with whom they lived their roommate and
or floormates Other frequent responses included the
sense of community the RA and the convenience ofliving on campus
bull Cleanliness and other facility issues were the main
concerns that residents cited when asked about what
they would like to see improved about on-campus
living Other frequent responses included the dining
hall loudness of fellow floor members and both the
enforcement of and lack of enforcement of residence
hall policies
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
New Late Night Program Collaborations
Streak the Center programs were held during fall 2014 and spring
2015 to provide students with opportunities to gather together
and participate in a variety of social programs including arts and
crafts entertainment movies food recreation relaxation music
and more This large scale event was made possible through
cross-departmental collaboration between the Office of Student
Activities Student Union Programming Board (SUPB) Orientation
and Leadership Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion
Counseling Center Violence Prevention and Action Center
Residence Life Health Education and Promotion Student Health
and Wellness Center and Recreation This event attracted over
550 students each semester it was held
Infusion of Intergroup Dialogue within iLead Program
The Office of Student Activities (OSA) in collaboration with the
Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion incorporated the ldquoCommon
Groundrdquo workshop within the iLead student organization training
program iLead a day-long leadership training opportunity for
student organizations operates with the goal of providing student
leaders an understanding of the nuts and bolts of running a successful
organization on campus The ldquoCommon Gorundrdquo training facilitated
by staff who are Intergroup Dialogue facilitators and students
who have completed the Intergroup Dialogue class in the fall
provided education on discrimination and oppression Seventy-four
student organization leaders representing 64 organizations were in
attendance at this training Of those who attended 69 completed
program evaluations In the evaluation students were asked to
identify one creative way they could apply what they learned in the
workshop into their organization The results are as follows
bull 31 stated they could raise awareness through discussionor activity and 27 stated by maintaining awareness and
working to make a difference
bull Other responses included education through information
and diversifying organization membership
bull The top three areas students reported they learned more
about during their experience at iLead were dealing with
discrimination advertising and funding policies
Student Leader Team created for Late Night Programming
The OSA developed a team of student leaders tasked with
assisting in the planning promotion and implementation oflate night programming events sponsored through the Office
of Student Activities Leaders were chosen from the current
student programmers that were already active Expectations were
established and provided to SUPB By January 2015 SUPB was
required to plan a reoccurring late night program on campus every
Friday and Saturday during the academic year between the hours
of 10 pm and midnight
DATA POINTS
bull SUPB held 13 additional programs in 2014-2015 with
an increase of 51 more participants in comparison
to the 2013-2014 academic year (66 programs with
8437 attendants in 2013-2014 79 programs with 12787
attendants in 2014-2015) Programs which were added
include Rock Out Your Room Meet the Greeks Step
Afrika and more
bull Comedian Dave Coulier performed duringHomecoming this year and was attended by
approximately 1000 students
bull The fall semester Welcome Back Concert sponsored by
SUPB board attracted 600 additional participants in the
2014-2015 academic year (300 in 2013 ndash 2014 900 in
2014-2015)
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Conduct an assessment of our current large-scale
programming needs to obtain an accurate pulse on the
types of social late-night programming students needand want Explore collaboration opportunities with other
programming departments like Recreation Residence
Life and Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion for
this project
bull Work with departments in Student Affairs and across the
university to identify event attendance tracking software
options to better track event participation
bull Develop a template to help map the university learning
goals to the activities of SUPB and student organizations
in order to create a new assessment plan
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Irsquom the current president of the Paranormal
Research Group The Student Activities
Office has definitely impacted my overall
JCU experience in a positive way The office gave us
the opportunity to strengthen the bonds within our
organization I learned a lot of leadership strategies with
the officersquos help I learned how to manage and finance an
organization while maintaining the fun factor of what an
organization should be [Student Organizations are] so
important to have because [they] allow students to conn
to each other and their community The office off ers a
one of a kind experience here at Carroll and is crucial [fo
students] to get the most out of JCUrdquo
- Bryan Mersol rsquo17 Student Organization President
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Student Feedback Leads to Increased Physician Hours
Anecdotal feedback over the past several years suggested
the need to increase the hours and days of the week that
physicians would see patients in order to better meet
studentsrsquo busy schedules The Student Health and Wellness
Survey was administered and results clearly supported
this need In recent years physicians came to campus on
Mondays (25 hrs) and Thursdays (25 hrs) for a total of fivehours With the new contract physician hours were increased
to eight hours a week on Mondays (4 hrs) and Fridays (4
hrs) As a result physician visits increased by 43 (536
physicians visits in 2013-2014 and 767 in 2014-2015) and
students are very pleased with this improved service
HealthSpot Installation Provides Additional Care
Options for Students
John Carroll is the first college in the United States to provide
physician appointments through a computerized kiosk
called the HealthSpot This technology is at the forefront of
revolutionary high-quality medical care Students are put inface-to-face contact with a healthcare professional via video
screen The kiosk comes equipped with everything they
would need to perform a variety of remote treatments under
the supervision of an on-site medical professional Some of
the common ailments that are able to be addressed through
HealthSpot are Allergies cold and flu cough sinus infections
rashes fever sore throats and more With the installation of
this technology the SHWC is now able to provide students
with medical care five days a week Since November 2014 a
total of 21 students have utilized the HealthSpot
New Contract with Cleveland Clinic Saves Center $15000The SHWC entered into a new contract with the Cleveland
Clinic physicians in an effort to reduce costs With this new
contract and subsequent change in physicians over $15000
in was saved in comparison to last year
Nurses Utilize Brief Motivational Interview Training to
Identify and Intervene with At-risk Students
To properly screen for and address high-risk behaviors in
students visiting the SHWC nurses participated in brief
motivational interview training Motivational interviewing
(MI) supports health behavior change by helping individuals
explore and resolve their ambivalence about change without
evoking resistance MI techniques can be incorporated into
routine patient care Additionally an MI screening form was
completed by 719 students during the spring 2015 semester
Students who screened positive for high-risk behaviors were
engaged in a brief motivational interview with a nurse and
received information to help strengthen their motivation to
change those unhealthy behaviors in order to achieve their
optimum level of wellness
DATA POINTS
The SHWC saw a 7 increase in unique individuals in 2014-2015 and
an overall increase of 10 in the total number of client visits (which
covers all SHWC services) Flu and allergy injections were both up
this year by 21 and 31 respectively
2013-2014 2014-2015
Client Visits 3133 3451
Unique Individuals 1228 1320
Physicians Visits 536 767
Van Runs 270 242
Nutritional Visits 185 123
Sent to Area Health Centers 103 202
STDHIV Clinic 84 46
Gynecological Visits 25 39
Travel Clinic Visits 93 62
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Explore options for obtaining an electronic medical
record program
bull Increase awareness and visibility of the HealthSpot as an
alternative quality health care treatment
bull Support the Universityrsquos learning goals and collaborate
with the student health and wellness group by developing
programs to promote students to be self-health advocates
based on data from the National Collegiate Health
Assessment survey
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working at the Health Center was the first job
I received on campus and it has become like a
second home to me I have had the opportunity to
learn about diff erent privacy policies and how they work in
a college setting as well as bits and pieces about the medical
field coupled with great experience along the way This
department provides students with the care they need to
continue to do well in other areas at JCU by making sure they
get the best care possible and allowing students to share their
problems in all realms of the health world whether physical
or mental They make it possible for all students to feel and
perform their best during their time at JCUrdquo
- Anna Lawler rsquo16 Work Study employee
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Opening of Relaxation Room
Research on college campuses demonstrates that stress
is the number one impediment for academic performance
and overall well-being Therefore the University Counseling
Center (UCC) collaborated with the Grasselli Library in
developing the Relaxation Room located in the Learning
Commons The room provides students with a quiet
welcoming space to learn about and practice a variety of
research-based mind and body stress-reduction techniques
It includes
bull A state-of-the-art massage recliner
bull Guided relaxation audio recordings
bull Computer-based biofeedback programs
bull Psycho-educational books and handouts
bull Yoga mats and meditation rugs
Students can use the Relaxation Roomrsquos resources by signing
up for specific time slots Individual consultation is also
provided for the biofeedback program so students can use itto its fullest potential
Outreach Initiativesrsquo Message is that Help is lsquoWithin
Reachrsquo at the UCC
A programmatic and marketing theme was developed for all
community outreach initiatives titled ldquoWithin Reachrdquo This
past year a total of 22 outreach initiatives offered under
this new marketing theme were offered to students faculty
and staff Programs focused on increasing awareness of
mental health issues among college students and promoting
help-seeking behavior One of the most successful programs
was a dinner and movie night featuring a speaker from theNational Alliance on Mental Illness with over 80 students in
attendance as well as several faculty and staff
Installation of Titanium Scheduling Software
For many years the UCC has used a paper system to collect
and reference student information when visits occur The new
database system Titanium allows the staff to electronically
store student records and access them quickly when
needed This technological solution is critically necessary
in streamlining operations to allow for a seamless client
experience for the students and a more effective working
environment for the UCC staff
DATA POINTS
Total Counseling Services Overall
A total of 254 students received counseling services for the
2014-2015 academic year (4 less students from 2013-2014)
Out of those students 649 (165) were female and 351
(89) were male The highest percentage of students seen
were freshmen at 265 (67) which is consistent with the
2013-2014 year
Most common reasons students visited the UCC in 2014-2015
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Provide staff orientation and training for new UCC
employees (interim director full-time counselor part-
time counselor) and trainees (two doctoral interns one
masterrsquos intern and one psychiatry resident)
bull Continue the implementation of Titanium Scheduling
Software and fully transition to electronic records
bull Expand outreach programming through the Relaxation
Room and the Within Reach event series
of visits are related to anxiety
(53 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to depression
(14 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to academics
(41 Decrease from 13-14)
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
I have had a wonderful experience with the
UCC and have encouraged other friends
who are struggling to go there too No
part of my experience has been negative and I look
forward to my sessions In the short time I have been
going I feel that I have already made tremendous
improvements My only suggestion for improving the
center is to continue to inform students of its resources
and how valuable it can berdquo
- Anonymous student UCC Satisfaction Survey
874
585
348
254 TOTAL STUDENTS THAT RECEIVEDCOUNSELING SERVICES
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Interpersonal Violence Reporting Increase
The Violence Prevention and Action Center (VPAC)
experienced a substantial increase in the amount of time
advocating for survivors of interpersonal violence along with
the total number of students reporting interpersonal violence
incidents in the 2014-2015 academic year These increases
indicate that the awareness of issues related to interpersonal
violence and the need for bystanders to identify and createempathy with those suffering has most likely increased as well
Large-scale Bystander Intervention Training
Conducted with 638 Rising Sophomores
In collaboration with the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
Recovery Resources Residence Life Dean of Students Office
and Health Promotion and Wellness the VPAC Coordinator
successfully conducted Bystander intervention Training
for 638 rising sophomore students Of those 638 students
46 were male and 54 female This training was made
mandatory as a part of the housing selection process
The purpose of this training was to teach students the
concept of bystander intervention A bystander is anyone
who observes an emergency or a situation in which it is
likely that someone could use help Bystander intervention
programs teach people to overcome their resistance to
checking in and helping out These programs have been
found to be very helpful on college campuses to thwart
sexual assault abusive alcohol consumption concerns about
suicide depression and eating disorders
Students also learn how to identify a continuum of
inappropriate sexual behaviors through experiential
activities designed to create empathy with those who have
experienced sexual or dating violence At the end of the
training students develop skills to intervene as a bystander
and make a commitment to intervene before during and
after an incident of sexual or dating violence
Peer Health Advocate Program Exceeds
Membership Goals
One of the VPACrsquos goals this year was to train 10 Peer
Health Advocates by April 2015 Peer Health Advocates are
tasked with educating the campus on a gamut of topics
associated with interpersonal violence including bullying
dating and relationship violence and more This goal was
met and exceeded in January 2015 when a total of 18 Peer
Health Advocates were trained An additional 10 Peer Health
Advocates were trained by Alex Leslie of the Cleveland Rape
Crisis Center in March 2015 ndash for a total of 38 Advocates Peer
Health Advocates facilitated three interpersonal violence
presentations to the following groups of student leaders
Fraternity and sorority new members Panhellenic Council
and participants in the LAUNCH leadership program a core
leadership training for students in prominent leadership
positions on campus
DATA POINTS
Educational Programming
Forty-two educational programs were provided to 1639 individuals
in fall 2014 covering topics such as alcohol sex and consent healthy
relationships and more Seventeen trainings were provided to 777
individuals in spring 2015 covering similar topics When comparing
to the previous year 51 more programs were held in 2014-2015
(39 programs 2013-2014 59 programs 2014-2015) and 40 more
individuals attended these programs (1731 2013-2014 2416 2014-2015)
Bystander Intervention Training
Participants who completed bystander intervention training
completed a survey developed by Recovery Resources to collect
demographic information as well as information related to bystander
behavioral intent and problem gambling knowledge Questions
measured behavioral intent and gambling knowledge Results of this
survey revealed
89
88
92
93
of participants reported feeling a sense of
responsibility to intervene in issues of substance
use sexual violence and mental health problems
of students understand the obstacles to
intervene in these issues
of students plan to use the skills they learned
from the training in the future
of students reported at least one action that they
planned on taking after the training
LOOKING AHEADbull Hire train and supervise a graduate assistant to assist
with programming and outreach initiatives that focus on
interpersonal violence and bystander intervention
bull Develop a new brand for the Violence Prevention and Action
Center including a new logo and brochure
bull Co-teach AR274 Peer Health Advocate Seminar created to
educate ten Peer Health Advocates
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working with Coordinator of the VPAC this the past year
has been a true joy I learned a variety of skills and about
several topics such as bystander intervention signs of
an abusive relationship substance abuse and how to help someone
in a crisis By the end of my senior year I was gave presentations on
my own to students around campus Working with VPAC has made
me a well-rounded student with a large desire to help others in any
way that I can She taught me to be an eff ective presenter and to be a
leader on campus The skills I learned will not only benefit me in my
future career but as a better member in societyrdquo
- Gina Paolini rsquo15 Peer Health Advocate
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KINGS OF THE OAC
A major trophy returned to JCUs campus for the first
time since the 2003-04 school year
John Carrolls all-around effort on the mens side earned the
Blue Streaks the OAC Mens All-Sports Trophy It was the fifth
time in program history John Carroll earned this prestigious
trophy The Men of Carroll finished with 83 points besting
second-place Mount Union who turned in 8025 points
A BUNDLE OF HONORS
Mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik might need to
build a new trophy case for all of his 2014-15 honors
The midfielder was named the 2014 Capital One Academic
All-Americareg of the Year for Division III mens soccer The
honor gave Potocnik his second-straight Capital One
Academic All-Americareg honor having been a second-team
selection in 2013 He became just the second Blue Streak to
earn this prestigious honor joining Mackenzie Griffin (softball
2013) This honor was just the tip of the iceberg for one of
the top players in JCU mens soccer history
Potocnik was one of six student-athletes nationally to be a
part of Northwestern Mutuals Inspiring Potential float in
the Tournament of Rosesreg Rose Parade
In addition Potocnik earned D3soccercom All-America
NSCAAContinental Tire All-Region All-Ohio All-OAC and
Academic All-OAC accolades Finally Potocnik was JCUs
male recipient of the Clyde Lamb Award given to the top
graduating male and female student-athletes at each of the
10 OAC institutions
HISTORY IN THE MAKING
John Carrolls mens tennis team celebrated a program
first this year The Blue Streaks made their first-ever
NCAA Tournament appearance
John Carroll qualified with a 5-4 win over Otterbein in the
championship match of the OAC Tournament John Carroll
would go on to beat Franciscan in the first round of the
NCAA Tournament before bowing out to Kenyon
The Blue Streaks had won five OAC titles prior but the OAC did
not have an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament until recently
NCAA APPEARANCESIn addition to the mens tennis team John Carroll
had three teams and seven individuals qualify for the
NCAA National Championship fields
JCUs football team made its second-straight NCAA
appearance John Carroll rolled past Centre 63-28 in the
first round and held on for a 14-12 win over Wheaton (Ill)
in the second round The Blue Streaks bowed out in the
quarterfinals with a 36-28 loss to the Purple Raiders
The mens basketball team earned its 13th-ever NCAA
Tournament bid The program earned a bid for the first timesince 2010 The womens basketball team earned its second-
straight and second-overall bid to the NCAA Tournament
field
Individually senior Dan Mirman repeated as an All-American
at 149 pounds for wrestling He became JCU wrestlings 106th
All-American Mirman had plenty of company at the NCAA
Wrestling National Championship as seniors Terner Gott and
Todd Gaydosh gave the Blue Streaks three competitors for
the first time since 2005
John Carroll had three members of the cross country team
qualify for the NCAA National Championships in seniorTadhg Karski sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson It marked the first time since 2004 that the
Blue Streaks sent three runners to the cross country NCAA
National Championship Senior Nick Williams qualified for
the NCAA Indoor Track and Field National Championships in
the 60m hurdles while senior Rocky Mitolo qualified for the
NCAA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships in
the shot put
ALL-AMERICANS
Brian Potocnik and Dan Mirman had plenty of company in the
All-American department
Football senior Aramis Greenwood was the most decorated
student-athlete when it came to All-American honors The
wide receiver made the prestigious AFCA Division III All-
America team becoming the first Blue Streak to do so since
2008 and just the eighth overall He would go on to garner
third team honors on the AP Little All-America Team and
honorable mention D3footballcom honors
In all four football players earned All-American honors with
junior offensive lineman Anthony Latina senior linebacker
Kevin Cope and senior quarterback Mark Myers earning
honors from D3footballcom
Senior right-hander Drew Doring earned second team
All-America honors from D3baseballcom and the ABCA
Rawlings He became the first JCU pitcher to earn All-
America honors since 1985
Sophomore Katlyn Spahar was accorded honorable mention
WBCA Division III All-America accolades for her outstanding
performance on the hardwood
INDIVIDUALSTEAMS
4QUALIFIED FOR NCAA NATIONAL
CHAMPIONSHIP FIELDS7
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ATHLETIC HIGHLIGHTS
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RIDING OFF INTO THE SUNSET
An era came to a close this school year as Kerry Volkmann
retired after being the mentor of the John Carroll wrestling
program since 1987
The Hall of Fame coach guided his charges to two national
titles and 47 All-American honors He started the year
winning his 300th dual match in the seasons opening
weekend with a 34-11 win over Niagara County Community
College at the Bob Del Rosa Duals
Over 200 former wrestlers football players coaches
teammates friends and fans of the JCU wrestling program
celebrated Volkmanns legacy in his last home dual
400 AND COUNTING
The OAC mens basketball 400-club inducted
its fifth member this year
John Carroll mens basketball head coach Mike Moran won
his 400th game at JCU with a 97-78 win over Ohio Northern
on December 10
Moran who just completed his 23rd year at JCU entered
the season 35th amongst active Division III coaches in total
wins He now ranks fourth all-time in wins amongst OAC
mens basketball coaching greats
In April Moran was honored by the GCBCA as the recipient
of the Dennis Lustig Golden Deeds Award for his long-time
contributions to basketball in the Cleveland-area
CENTURY MARK
A third coaching milestone occurred for JCUs coaches
this year Mens soccer head coach Hector Marinaro earned
his 100th win with a 3-0 shutout over Muskingum on senior
night
OAC TEAM SUCCESS
John Carroll celebrated a wide-array of achievements
at the team level within the OAC
The mens tennis team won its first OAC title since 2006
John Carroll earned a share of the regular-season crown
before edging Otterbein 5-4 in the championship match of
the OAC Tournament
The mens soccer team was unbeaten in the OAC regular-
season It marked the fifth undefeated and untied regular-
season by an OAC institution since 1984
On the mens side John Carroll had a slew of second-place
OAC finishes The football cross country and indoor track amp
field teams all captured solo possession of second-place in
the OAC The mens basketball and baseball teams tied for
second in their respective regular seasons
Mike Moran won
his 400th game
Menrsquos tennis team
won its first OAC
title since 2006
Hector Marinaro
earned his 100th w
Womens lacrosse
made its long-awai
debut
On the womens side the Blue Streaks volleyball team
returned to the championship match of the OAC Tournament
for the first time since 1995 The womens swimming amp diving
team was undefeated in OAC regular-season dual meets
OAC INDIVIDUAL SUCCESS
John Carroll had 10 individuals earn OAC titles
The womens swimming and diving team led the way with
seven Sophomore Margaret Zagrobelny junior Lindsey Fano
freshman Anne Crowley and senior Victoria Watson led the
way earning OAC gold in the 400-medley relay Watson
would go on to capture first in the 200-freestyle and as part
of the 400-free relay Fano would capture an individual title
in the 100-breast Watson was joined by freshman Megan
Hawk sophomore Amanda Casamatta and senior Katii
Sheffield on the OAC-champion 400-free relay
Senior Rocky Mitolo (shot put) and junior Adam North (long
jump) earned first-place finishes at the outdoor track amp field
championship
Senior Dan Mirman rounded out the titles taking first at
149-pounds in wrestling
THE INAUGURATION
The womens lacrosse team made its long-awaited debut
After having to outlast Clevelands winter weather the Blue
Streaks turned in a 20-10 win over Houghton on February 28
The team would go on to finish 10-5 and earn the No 2 seed
in the OAC Tournament
STELLAR COACHING
John Carroll is blessed with stellar coaching for its
student-athletes Two Blue Streak coaches were
recognized by their peers this year
Laura Rodeffer was named the OAC Volleyball Coach of the
Year She continues to have her Blue Streaks on the rise
Rodeffers team turned in a 23-7 record in 2014 and were in
the hunt for the OAC regular-season title until the last week
of the season
Shaun Keenan earned OAC Mens Tennis Coach of the Year
honors for helping guide the mens tennis team to one of the
best seasons in program history
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AMONG THE BEST IN THE
REGION AND OHIO
John Carroll had 29 student-athletes earn All-Region honors
while 17 added All-Ohio honors for the year
Baseball senior Drew Doring led the way The senior right-
hander was tabbed as the 2015 Mid-East Regional Pitcher of
the Year by both D3baseballcom and ABCARawlings
Note In elect sports it is possible to earn multiple All-Region and All-Ohio
honors so each student-athlete was counted once per sport they played
Additionally some sports do not have All-Region or All-Ohio honors
OAC MAJOR AWARD
WINNERS - PLAYERS
JCUs student-athletes were amongst the best in the
conference with six players taking home major awards
from the OAC
John Carroll had a trio of players on honors for their stellar
play on the pitch Senior Brian Potocnik was the Mens SoccerMidfielder of the Year while junior teammate Jimmy Mattina
was the Mens Soccer Defender of the Year On the womens
side senior Haley McDonald took home Goalkeeper of the
Year accolades
On the diamond senior Drew Doring was the Kent Tekulve
Pitcher of the Year He was the first JCU hurdler to earn this
honor since Luke Adkins in 2004
On the gridiron junior Kevin Cope was named the Gene
Slaughter Most Outstanding Linebacker It was the second-
straight year JCU has taken home the conferences top
linebacker honor On the hardwood sophomore KatlynSpahar gave JCU back-to-back Helen Ludwig Player of the
Year accolades
ALL-OAC HONORS
John Carroll had 136 student-athletes earn All-OAC
honors this year
Football led the way with a school-record 20 selections The
Blue Streaks picked up 22 honors from the outdoor track
and field teams with 12 from the men and 10 on the womens
side Mens indoor track and field (nine) baseball (eight) and
womens swimming and diving (eight) rounded out the top six
Note Each member of the swimming and diving team earning All-
OAC honors was counted once Each member of the track and field
team earning All-OAC honors was counted once for cross country
once for indoor and once for outdoor
HITTING THE BOOKS
As mentioned earlier mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik was
named the Capital One Academic All-Americareg of the Year for
Division III mens soccer He had an abundance of company as
numerous Blue Streaks really buckled down in the classroom
Football senior safety Brody Zangaro earned second team
Capital One Academic All-Americareg honors for the second
straight year On the district level Potocnik Zangaro and
baseball junior right-hander Aaron Lapaglia earned Capital
One Academic All-District accolades
Wrestling sophomore Sal Corrao and senior Todd Gaydosh
earned NWCA Scholar All-American honors Womens
swimming and diving junior Lindsey Fano was a CSCAA
Individual Scholar All-American Cross country senior Nicki
Bohrer sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson were named USTFCCCA All-Academic honorees
for cross country Rounding out the honors were seven
members of the softball team who all earned NFCA Scholar-
Athlete distinctions
Potocnik and softball senior right-hander Rachel Byrnes were
JCUs recipients of the Clyde Lamb Awards
Additionally 83 student-athletes were honored with
Academic All-OAC honors
Note Select honors from the Capital One Academic All-Americareg
program have not been released yet
83 STUDENT983085ATHLETES WERE HONORED
WITH ACADEMIC ALL983085OAC HONORS
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VISIONJohn Carroll University will graduate individuals of intellect and
character who lead and serve by engaging the world around them
and around the globe
MISSIONAs a Jesuit Catholic university John Carroll inspires individuals to excel
in learning leadership and service in the region and in the world
CORE VALUES
The Universityrsquos core values include a commitment to
learning in order to create
bull An environment of inquiry which embraces Jesuit
Catholic education as a search for truth where faith and
reason complement each other in learning In pursuit of
our educational mission the University welcomes the
perspectives and participation in our mission of faculty
staff students and alumni of all faiths and of no faith
bull A rigorous approach to scholarship that instills in our
graduates the knowledge eloquence sensitivity and
commitment to embrace and to live humane values
bull A campus committed to the intellectual spiritual
emotional and physical development of each student
bull An inclusive community where differing points of view
and experience are valued as opportunities for mutual
learning
bull A culture of service and excellence that permeates
every program and office
bull A commitment to sharing our gifts in service to each
other and the community
bull A campus that responds to demographic economic
and social challenges
bull An appreciation that our personal and collective
choices can build a more just world
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
The following initiatives are essential to the University
being recognized as a center of learning and service
bull Create a diverse community of faculty staff alumni
and friends dedicated to advancing the Universityrsquos
vision mission and core values
bull Create a learning community of outstanding teacher-scholars characterized by the commitment to
student achievement
bull Create a talented cohort of service-oriented staff
committed to achieving and being recognized as a
center of learning and service
bull Recruit enroll retain and graduate a talented
diverse student body prepared for todayrsquos global
reality and committed to learning leadership and
service that will engage the world
bull Secure resources necessary to foster an
extraordinary learning experience and promote John
Carrollrsquos mission as a Jesuit Catholic university
bull Assist in responding to demographic economic and
social challenges in our region in order to support
investment and employment opportunities and build
confidence in our shared future
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DATA POINTSGreek participants in
bystander intervention training142
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working closely with our advisor I have been
able to accomplish great things With her
knowledge of Greek and Student Aff airs she has
been very helpful in providing information for us as student
leaders and John Carroll students overall I learn something
new every day from her She teaches me how to strengthen
my leadership skills as well as how to be a better student I
know whenever I have a question about anything she will be
there for me She has really taught me how to hone in on myskills and excel at my position
This department is so important to me because I live and
breathe Greek Life being President of Panhellenic The
department has taught me to not only care about myself and
my own sorority but take a step back and appreciate each
of the chapters what they have to off er and each of their
membersrsquo opinions Hopefully we can continue to grow our
community and our presence on campus to create a positive
image of fraternity and sorority liferdquo
- Alexandra Bernitt rsquo16 President Panhellenic Association
PARTICIPATION DATA
bull A total of 142 fraternity and sorority members
participated in bystander intervention training
hosted by the Violence Prevention and Action
Center Health Promotion and Wellness and
the JCU Police Department
bull Total number of participants who participated
in Lip Sync Over 1100
bull Greek Week raised $3500 for the Greater
Cleveland Fisher House Campaign
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Provide leadership development opportunities that
prepare fraternity and sorority members to lead in
their individual organizations the Panhellenic andInterfraternity Councils as well as the greater JCU
community
bull Create a fraternity and sorority community committed
to JCUrsquos Jesuit and Catholic mission and identity and
to their common interfraternal mission and values
bull Educate fraternity and sorority members
especially key organizational leaders in areas of
risk management and liability to promote holistic
membership development
65 CHI OMEGA
66 GAMMA PHI BETA
68 KAPPA ALPHA THETA
69 KAPPA DELTA
65 KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA
4 0 BETA THETA PI
32 DELTA TAU DELTA
35 LAMBDA CHI ALPHA
65 SIGMA PHI EPSILON
SORORITIES
FRATERNITIES
$3500 RAISED FOR THE GREATERCLEVELAND FISHER HOUSE
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Participated in Bystander intervention Training
of Rising Sophomores
The Health Promotion and Wellness coordinator collaborated
with the Violence Prevention and Action Center Coordinator
Residence Life Dean of Students and Recovery Resources
to educate 638 rising sophomores on bystander intervention
This training was made mandatory for all rising sophomoresas a part of the 2015-2016 housing selection process
Provided Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention
for College Students (BASICS)
The goal of BASICS is to reduce risky behaviors and harmful
consequences of alcohol abuse Based on an interview with
and questionnaires filled out by the student regarding their
drinking behaviors objective feedback is provided by a
trained BASICS professional This program is offered to JCU
students who either violate the Student Code of Conduct or
want to explore their alcohol and drug use This year a total
of 51 students were referred for this intervention resulting in
a 150 increase from the 2013-2014 year Of those students
who received BASICS interventions
Peer Health Advocate Program Expanded
to Better Meet Student Needs
The coordinator trained 23 Peer Health Advocates (PHAs)
this past academic year The training focused on programdevelopment and execution as well as the skills knowledge
and attitudes necessary to be an effective peer advocate
PHAs facilitate programs for and with students in the
residence halls student organizations classrooms athletic
teams and more They also staff the Resource Room at the
Student Health and Wellness Center Additional expectations
for PHAs include
bull Executing interactive positive fun and non-
judgmental programming
bull Creating awareness of health topics affecting JCU
students through such means as posters social mediacampaigns newsletters Carroll News editorials public
service announcements one-on-one interactions
tabling at health education initiatives and general
availability for program participation
bull Helping students find long-term and appropriate
on and off-campus resources to support healthy
behaviors by making referrals for at-risk students
to the appropriate professionals These resources
included Health Education Residence Life Counseling
Center Health Services Violence Prevention Action
Center JCU Police Department etc
bull Participating in ongoing training on a wide variety
of health and wellness topics and assist with the
facilitation of bi-weekly Wellness in the Stacks
programming in the Library Learning Commons
Approval of AR274 A Peer Health Advocate Seminar
This past spring JCUrsquos Public Health Committee officially
approved AR 274 It will be offered for the first time in fall
2015 This course was specifically developed to provide an
academic anchor to the leadership training and development
of the Peer Health Advocates and to provide them the
necessary resources skills and information to assist theirpeers in a successful undergraduate experience Students will
learn about various health topics affecting college students
as well as program design and implementation
92
58
54
33
100
exceeded the number of alcoholic drinks
consumed the last time they partied or
socialized compared to the overall JCU
student population
overestimated the amount of alcohol
that a typical JCU student consumes
did something they later regretted
50 forgot where they were or what
they did and 25 got in trouble with
the police within the last 12 months as a
consequence of drinking
felt overwhelmed by all they had to do
and 25 felt sad within the past 2 weeks
of those seen were referred to on-campus
resources including the University
Counseling Center Violence Preventionand Action Center andor academic deans
(compared to NCHA data 2013)
23Peer Health Advocates (PHAs)were trained this past academic year
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HEALTH AND WELLNESS
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DATA POINTS
What We Know Data on First-Year Studentsrsquo
Alcohol Consumption
We have completed our eighth year of collecting information
regarding alcohol consumption of first-year students through
AlcoholEdu AlcoholEdu incorporates the latest evidence-
based prevention methods to create a highly personalized
on-line education user experience that inspires students to
reflect on and consider changing their drinking behaviors
Pre and post-exams and behavioral surveys are administered
a total of three surveys At John Carroll it is mandatory for all
first-year students to complete this training
This year there was a 99 response rate This excellent
compliance rate can be attributed to increased communication
with the students non-completion sanctions and collaboration
with Resident Assistants Here are some key findings about our
first-year studentsrsquo alcohol consumption
bull The rate of high risk drinkers has decreased since
beginning this analysis in 2007 The rate of non-
drinkers has increased by 3 since 2007
bull Our first-year non-drinking students exceed those
reported by other Jesuit colleges and universities
Additionally rates of lightmoderate and high-risk
drinkers are lower than surveyed Jesuit counterparts
bull After completing the entire AlcoholEdu training 88
of students reported that the course prepared them
to make responsible decisions about drinking
Impact of Alcohol Education Classes
This past year 65 students were sanctioned to take an
alcohol education class due to violations of the Universityrsquosalcohol policy These classes included an emphasis on
bystander intervention as well as the Good Samaritan
Policy Students were asked to complete an assessment
after participating in the class With 51 of the 65 students
completing the assessment the response rate was 79 Here
are two of the main findings from this assessment
Health and Wellness Programs
Various health education programs were presented to nearly
1700 students Our alcohol awareness presentations are very
popular and highly requested by Resident Assistants and
student organizations Over 300 students participated in
alcohol awareness presentations and completed assessments
afterward Here are some of the findings
73
94
99
79
71
strongly agree that they can recognize the
signs of someone who is intoxicated
strongly agree that they are willing tointervene if they see someone who has had
too much to drink
strongly agree or agree that they learned
something about how frequently the average
the JCU student drinks
of students surveyed recognize the difference
between perceptions and actual drinking rates
of JCU students
listed the lsquoGood Samaritan Policyrsquo as a
correct response to identifying the name
of a specific policy
Wellness in the Stacks
students participated in Wellness in the Stacks
programming within the Library Learning
Commons Students participated in Pinterest
painting bamboo plant construction henna
tattoos making heart-healthy trail mix
aromatherapy therapy dogs and others and were providedwith stress-relief information When asked on a short survey
ldquowithin the last 12 months how would you rate the overall level
of stress you have experiencedrdquo 29 indicated tremendous or
more than average stress While 91 felt ldquoless stressed after
attending stress-freeWellness in the Stacksrdquo events
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Revise the BASICS health assessment for students who
violate the marijuanaother drug policy to better meet
their needs
bull Expand health promotion program offerings through
the implementation of initiatives developed solely by
Peer Health Advocates as a result of their coursework in
AR 274 Peer Health Advocate Seminar
bull Develop a comprehensive program to reduce alcohol-
related incidents off-campus in collaboration with
Residence Life
bull Increase fraternity and sorority membersrsquo knowledge of
high-risk drinking through risk reduction efforts
students were presented withvarious health education programs1700
OVER
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Staff Display Adaptability with Increased
Departmental Expectations and Staff Changes
This year brought significant challenges some new and some
persistent that truly pushed the JCU Police Department
(JCUPD) to its capacity Similar to years past JCUPD has
experienced significant officer turnover with six resignations
and two newly hired offi
cers Many police departments evenfor larger municipalities are dealing with a decrease in the
number and qualifications of job applicants The department
is working closely with Human Resources to recruit hire and
train well qualified individuals
Other challenges include the increased number of
background checks requested by students and university
employees This is a time consuming process for the front
office staff and was the fifth most frequent duty recorded
by the JCUPD this academic year Lastly given the federal
guidelines within the Campus SaVE Act and Title IX JCUPD
has new demands and expectations that also require much
investigative time and reporting
Despite these challenges the entire staff has responded with
the highest level of professionalism collaboration and vigor
It will be important for JCUPD to continue to reconsider
processes and departmental responsibilities in order to
respond as effectively as possible to these challenges
DATA POINTS
to JCUPD Compared to last year this
is a 47 increase in calls largely due
to adding new duties to the call list
In 2013-2014 there was only a 17
increase in calls
The top five reasons and their frequencies are as follows
1747 Admittance into roomfacility
1690 Building check
1078 Non-secured area
754 Maintenance concern
594 Background checksFingerprints
Criminal reports totaled 183 with the top reports listed as
32 Underage Persons Offenses (Alcohol)
32 Theft
22 Criminal mischief
Non-criminal reports totaled 180 with the top reports listed as
47 Illness ndash Transport
27 Auto Accident - Property Damage Only
18 Property - LostMissing
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Improve our training and capacity to perform
reporting and investigative functions related to
Title IX and interpersonal violence concerns
bull Enhance marketing and education regarding
JCUPD services to more fully realize and perpetuatethe credibility of the organization as a police
department serving all members of the JCU
community
bull Transition our current Incident Report form to an
Access database to enhance the tracking of incidents
and reporting functions
bull Review processes and responsibilities in light
of expectations and work force capacity
bull Identify and implement specialty areas for
our three sergeants
$450000
9674
was generated through the
sale of parking permits and
issuance of citationsIN REVENUE
Department Exceeds Revenue Expectations
Parking Manager Patti Taylor devoted a great deal of
time and effort into providing the Police Officers with
valuable information to assist with the identification of
parking violations Approximately $450000 in revenue
was generated through the sale of parking permits and
issuance of citations This is an increase of 89 from the
previous year
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Choral and Instrumental Performances
The annual choral and instrumental performances at JCU
were once again highlights of the department including the
Annual Sacred Music Concert in the fall and the Jazz Band
Concert in the spring Most especially the third and final
performance of the Intergenerational Choir was a superb
finale to the collaborative project between the Cleveland
Alzheimerrsquos Association the academic department of
Criminology and Sociology and student affairsrsquo Liturgical
Music and Musical Arts (LMMA) The choir a combination of
people with early-stage Alzheimerrsquos disease their caregivers
and our students gave a presentation of five songs under the
direction of Dr Cynthia Caporella LMMA Director at the 25th
annual Alzheimerrsquos disease educational event
The collaboration was also the end of a three-year research
project with goals of fighting the stigma of Alzheimerrsquos
disease and developing community amongst its participants
Drs Harris and Caporella had one article published in
2014 regarding this project and a new article is underwaythanks to the funding of a JCU Summer Faculty Research
Fellowship
Music and Prayer Collaboration Transforms Crowd
during Ignatian Heritage Week
The collaborative planning efforts between LMMA and
Campus Ministry resulted in a lunch time program titled
ldquoMusic Prayer and Reflection in the Jesuit Tradition
Caring for the Earthrdquo The image for the week surrounded
sustainability and carried with it a vision of caring for Godrsquos
creation Specifically the service joined readings around
this image with four pieces of music two of which werecontemporary pieces written by two local composers on the
faculty of the Cleveland Institute of Music One of the pieces
was a descriptive piece of a brook located east of Cleveland
that is supported by the Cleveland Museum of Natural
History A third piece from the movie ldquoThe Missionrdquo offered
a Jesuit connection in film media Many community members
in attendance described the experience as transformative
Assessment plans developed for music courses
In preparation for the inclusion of one credit Fine Arts
courses in the integrative core curriculum assessment
plans were developed and approved for courses in applied
music Rubrics were developed for each of the courses in
conjunction with the Core Director and the Associate Dean of
Arts and Sciences for the Humanities The Director of LMMA
is in the process of identifying instructors to teach the new
course offerings in music These new applied courses include
wind ensemble brass ensemble string ensemble applied
guitar and applied voice
DATA POINTS
During the past year student participation in the major vocal
and instrumental groups was as follows
25
30
16
28SCHOLACANTORUM
CHAPELENSEMBLE
PEP BAND
JAZZ BAND
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Offering the first ever JCU Applied Music Courses
available to the entire student body in spring 2016
bull Equipping the music room to offer digital performances
from online venues for the study of musical styles
performance techniques and comparative analysis
bull Working with the staff in the Office of Student
Engagement to expand opportunities for students to
experience fine arts performances offered throughout
Cleveland
bull Hiring and orienting a new Coordinator of the JCU Pep Band
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
I participated in Schola Cantorum and Chapel
Choir I had the opportunity to de-stress for a
few hours a week which was very important
since I had challenging coursework and multiple part-
time jobs and internships This helped me to focus on
spiritual and emotional wellness as well as academic
success I was also able to build strong relationships with
my fellow singers I believe that making music together
brings people closer in a way that few other activities
can and I certainly saw that in my experiences at JCU
The music department has important connections to
JCUrsquos mission values and Jesuit identity Though I
am not Catholic some of the pieces we learned helped
me learn about Jesuit and Christian history and my
participation in chapel choir kept me actively engaged inthe liturgy Additionally allowing students to participate
in extracurricular activities they enjoy is in keeping with
ldquocura personalisrdquo by encouraging students to develop in
all aspects of their lives not just academicallyrdquo
- Megan Boyk rsquo15 Schola Cantorum and Chapel Choir
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Creation of the LP 198 LAUNCH Credited Course
LAUNCH (Leaders Always Undertake New Challenges) is
a 1-3 credit course covering various topics related to the
methods or content of leadership not typically covered
in regular course offerings such as mission diversity and
inclusion ethical leadership and the building of personal
strengths In addition students receive core leadership
training necessary for success in prominent leadership
positions on campus
Commuter Student Section Added to AR120 Purpose
and Place - Exploring Campus Community and Self
AR120 is a course designed to assist first-year students with
the transition to college and to promote their engagement
in all facets of their educational experience The commuter
section of this course addressed challenges related to
commuting to campus getting connected to JCU resources
road safety and more A highlight regarding this particular
section is that it was held in a nontraditional classroom
setting in the newly renovated commuter lounge
Drawn to Leadership Program Reaches Different
Student Demographic
The Drawn to Leadership Program was targeted to JCU
Fantasy Gaming Club members This program offered a
different perspective to learn about leadership development
by focusing on the leadership concepts found in superhero-
based comic books and movies
DATA POINTS
Leadership Programs Engage Students in Developing
Values and Skills
A progressive four-tiered set of leadership programs is
offered to John Carroll students annually Each tier provides
students with the opportunity to develop a set of leadership
skills and knowledge and each successive program builds
upon the knowledge and skills cultivated in the prior tier
Tier programs meet for an hour per week for 4-6 meetings
depending on the program
Students are able to select from three programs in Tier1 ldquoLiving and Leadingrdquo ldquoReading and Leadingrdquo or ldquoTake
the Leading Rolerdquo These programs all focus on students
increasing their levels of self-awareness which will better
prepare them for leadership experiences Students who
complete one of the three Tier 1 programs are eligible to
participate in the Tier 2 ldquoAdvancing Leadershiprdquo program
which focuses on the experiences of participating students
as members of various groups and how they can influence
change as a group member without necessarily having a
formal leadership position Students who have completed
both the Tier 1 and 2 programs are eligible to participate in
the Tier 3 ldquoSharing Your Strengthsrdquo program This program
incorporates the Gallup organizationrsquos StrengthsQuest online
assessment which provides students with detailed reports
about their five personal strengths Students who complete
the Tier 1 2 and 3 programs are eligible to participate in the
Tier 4 ldquoLeadership in Actionrdquo program which focuses on
ethical decision making
The following participation counts have been recorded over
the past 3 academic years
PARTICIPATION COUNTS 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
Tier 1 57 66 75
Tier 2 42 51 69
Tier 3 31 37 24
Tier 4 22 22 25
66 INCREASE in commuter
service program participation
Commuter Student Programs
and Participation Increase
In the year 2013-2014 36 commuter service programs
were offered with 740 total participants This year 41
programs were provided to 1229 total participants Theresults show a 66 increase in overall commuter service
program participation with a 13 increase in total programs
offered Among those programs offered students were
able to attend a Cleveland Indians baseball game Cleveland
Cavaliers basketball game and several movie viewings
Program invitations were also sent to transfer students to
participate which had partial impact on the participation
increase
41 1229PROGRAMS PARTICIPANTS
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ORIENTATION amp LEADERSHIP
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Students in all tiered programs complete written assignments
and discuss them with their peers in a conversation
facilitated by a professional student affairs staff member
Assignments are collected and deposited in the Office of
Leadership Programs The Director of Leadership Programs
then assessment rubrics to the various assignments
determine whether or not the desired learning has occurred
for each student
TIER PROGRAM OUTCOME
The assessment results indicate that the activities set up for
the Tier 1 programs provide students with the opportunity to
learn the desired information to increase self-knowledge and
demonstrate it on the various assignments While students
in Tier 2 were able to demonstrate competence regarding
the various aspects of serving as a group as a member
participants sometimes struggled to identify areas of
diversity In Tier 3 participants could readily determine ways
to identify opportunities to utilize their personal strengths
to assist with three of the potential presented challenges
However a lack of understanding was demonstrated in termsof using strengths in the areas of delegation confrontation
and mediation This is likely partially due to the struggles
that students face with these skill sets in their daily lives For
the ldquoLeadership in Actionrdquo program students readily created
scenarios that connected with the initial three principles
of the programs However several concepts related to
ethical leadership including ldquobeing fairrdquo and ldquobeing lovingrdquo
presented some challenges for our students and may be
somewhat attributable to the fact that ldquofairrdquo and ldquolovingrdquo are
rather abstract concepts in comparison to the first
three tenets
LAUNCH Leaders Always Undertake New Challenges
The LAUNCH program provides student leaders with
information considered to be foundational and essential to
serving as an effective leader and beyond Since the creation of
LAUNCH over 350 student leaders have the training program
Following each LAUNCH weekend evaluations are collected
and compiled to determine the effectiveness of the program
in meeting the established outcomes A review of the data
for the past three LAUNCH programs indicates that at least
90 of the participants on average achieved the outcomes
Leadership Scholars Program
The Leadership Scholars Program (LSP) was created in
2010 providing participants with opportunities to increase
their leadership competence through both curricular and
co-curricular activities The program focuses on developing
student leaders of remarkable character who seek to become
agents for transformative change on campus and in their
future professions and communities
Each year the program seeks to enroll a cohort of approximately 20
incoming students Over the past three years the cohort size has been
27 (class of 2018) 19 (2017) and 19 (2016) The cohort size fluctuates
based on how many students choose to accept the scholarship and
attend JCU with 35 scholarships offered from a pool of over 200
applicants
The 2014 JCU Commencement saw the first cohort of LSP students
complete their degrees From the entering cohort in fall of 2010 75 o
the students persisted through graduation When reviewing the reasonfor program participant attrition students most commonly leave to
transfer to another institution in order to pursue a degree not provided
by John Carroll (eg pharmacy musical theater) A less frequent reaso
for student attrition is that some participants struggle to ldquofind their
footingrdquo and struggle with their inability to be elected or selected for
a formal leadership position on campus (eg Student Union senator
Resident Assistant)
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Coordinate and enhance leadership development efforts by
gathering together a committee of professionals around campu
who provide related opportunities to students
bull Begin to measure levels of campus engagement among
commuter students in organizations and activities other than
those provided by commuter services
bull Convene a campus wide meeting to discuss issues and services
relevant to the matriculation and ongoing success of transfer
students
bull Develop electronic messages related to engagement
opportunities to distribute to first year students after the
first six weeks of the fall semester
bull Increase the number of first-year students of color whoparticipate in Tier 1 leadership development programs
bull Help to successfully transition a new co-director of the
Leadership Scholarship Program into hisher role in the progra
bull Develop a follow-up leadership development piece for LAUNCH
(for Leadership Always Undertake New Challenges) participant
after they have transitioned into their leadership roles
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Coming from a high school that focused on leadership andentrepreneurship the leadership development programs
were perfect for me The tiers were focused on self-
discovery and how to handle being on a team I got the chance to know
my strengths and weakness and also to discuss leadership in the worl
of comics Leadership is everywhere if I look for it My freshman year
would have been an entirely diff erent experience if it wasnrsquot for the
leadership programs
- Marie Keita rsquo18 Participant in Tiered Leadership Programs
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Major Facility and Equipment Upgrades Provide
Improved Fitness and Sport Experiences
The Department of Recreation coordinated a number of
renovations and equipment upgrades this past year that
improved student faculty staff and community membersrsquo
experience in our facilities The first major project was the
installation of new flooring in the Fitness Studio where cyclingclasses yoga Zumba and other activities are conducted
giving the space a safer refreshed and modern look
The Corbo Room Improvement Task Force created spring
2014 addressed two necessary improvements including
additional Corbo Room equipment and new flooring in
the cardio area Throughout spring and summer 2015 the
Johnson Natatorium lap pool and diving well were repainted
and re-coated along with a new ultraviolet water treatment
system A new electronic scoreboard was installed which
will certainly improve the competition experience for teams
coaches and fans
Club Sport Members Active in Competition and
Service to Others
There are club sport teams at John Carroll with over 200
student participants The teams include Rowing Field
Hockey Hockey Womenrsquos Basketball Menrsquos Rugby Sailing
Ultimate Frisbee Menrsquos Volleyball Water Polo and Womenrsquos
Volleyball Funded in part by the Student Activity Fee
students manage all operational aspects of club sports
including fundraising membership recruitment and retention
practice and competition scheduling and travel Team
members are also involved in service on a regular basisSome of the programs they support are the Labre Project
Cleveland Clinicrsquos Lerner Center for Autism Project Linus
St Malachis Lunch Program and numerous service projects
offered through JCUrsquos Center for Service and Social Action
Pilot Shadow Program of Intramural Student
Supervisors Shows Promise
The intramural (IM) employees interested in becoming IM
Student Supervisors participated in a new staff development
and training program in which they were paired up to
shadow current IM Student Supervisors during evening or
weekend IM competitions The purpose of this opportunityis to nurture professional development leadership skills and
staff camaraderie as well as to provide on-the-job training
in regards to the duties and responsibilities of an IM Student
Supervisor This shadowing experience allowed for IM staff
to self-identify if they felt prepared to apply for IM Student
Supervisor positions for next year In addition it provided
current supervisors the opportunity to teach others about
the knowledge and skills they utilize in their position The
Department of Recreation will continue to build on this
program in the future
DATA POINTS
Intramural sports
Intramural sports have continued to thrive and excel
offering opportunity for exercise camaraderie and
an environment for creating meaningful relationships
with peers A total of 1963 individuals participated in
intramural sports in 2014-2015 with 901 being unique
participants There were a total of 1620 males and 343
females who engaged in intramural sports In 2013-2014
there was a total of 1794 participants (1415 males and 379
females) engaged in intramural sports
First-year student participation increased by 36 (376
Unique Individuals 2013-2014 511 Unique Individuals 2014-
2015)
First-year student intramural
participation increased by 3636
421
1963 1620 343
INTRAMURAL SPORT PARTICIPANTS
AVERAGE CORBO FITNESSROOM VISITORS PER DAY
Fitness Offerings
There was a 25 increase in student and staff participation
in fitness activities with an average of 289 participants per
week in 2014-2015 in comparison to 232 average participants
per week in 2013-2014
A Pilates and Stretch and Strengthen class have been added
to the list of fitness classes Corbo Fitness Room participation
for the 2014-2015 academic year averaged 421 visitors per
day with the highest participation of 525 visitors per day In
2013-2014 the average visits per day was 398
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RECREATION
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LOOKING AHEAD
bull Improve orientation training and recognition
efforts for all student staff through the previously
implemented team model Update our student
development model through online offerings new
technology and improved leadership strategies to
stimulate growth and self-awareness
bull Collaborate with different departments on
late night programming health and wellness
initiatives and special events to better meet our
students needs interests and to increase student
engagement Focus these initiatives primarily
at first-year students as well as first-time users(those who may not typically utilize our facilities
or services)
bull Provide risk management training for Club Sports
and Building Supervisor staff Utilize John Carroll
and Northeast Ohio resources so as to better
equip staff for emergency action plans responding
to crisies and dealing effectively with conflict
bull Continue to work towards enhancing technology
resources related to daily operations marketing
of services and programs and departmental
communications assessment and evaluation
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Being involved in the Rec department allowed
me to have two supervisor roles These
roles allowed me to have a great deal of
responsibility I was well respected by my peers seen as
a leader on campus and this makes me very proud The
leadership skills I developed will be something I treasure
and will be very valuable to me as I move forward in my
career I learned that I am a strong leader who has the
ability to stand up to her peers even when it is tough I
learned what it means to love your work because I truly
loved working for this department I found that I am
inspired by people around me who have a tremendously
strong work ethic
I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to work for
the Rec department and I know that if I had not had this
opportunity that my time at Carroll would have never been
the same and I would have never grown as a person as
much as I didrdquo
- Kylie Brooks rsquo15 Club Sport Supervisor and Student
Building Supervisor
Working for Intramurals (IM) has given me the identity
that every student searches for when entering a new
experience It has given me the opportunity to take a
better look at who I am as a person and has given me the
opportunity to make lasting relationships with people
who I would have never met had I not worked for the
department Working for IMrsquos is not just a job for me it
gives me my place at JCU
This position teaches me how to be a leader how tomotivate people and how to be confident in various
situations I learn to lead by example everywhere I
go because a person is always representing the Rec
department no matter whatrdquo
- Greg Olenick rsquo16 Intramural Supervisor
10 200 PARTICIPANTS
CLUB SPORT TEAMS
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
University Community Celebrates the
Re-opening of Murphy Hall
The re-opening of Murphy Hall in August 2014 was a major
accomplishment The newly renovated building impressed Murphy
residents as well as alumni faculty and staff who toured the hall
after a number of ribbon-cutting ceremonies Murphy residents
reported that they appreciated the enhanced community and
study space Since many of the residents had lived in the ldquooldrdquo
Murphy they were especially impressed with the improved
lighting the updated bathrooms and the private sinks
While there were some minor complications in the re-opening
related to electricity heating and cooling windows and paint
the overall re-opening process was seamless and exciting The
cross-divisional collaboration that brought this renovation to
completion was tremendous and a source of great pride for
all who participated The Silver Level LEED certification that
was achieved was a great way to conclude the project
Red Carpet Rolled Out for First-Year Students onMove-In Day
It was exciting to open the 2014-2015 academic year with
one of the largest first-year classes in recent history It was
also the first year where students were living in truly social
cohort communities In order to continue the celebration of
the large first year class First-Year Move-In Day was enhanced
to welcome our students with excitement The feedback from
parents was overwhelmingly positive with many of them
thanking staff members for their energy and assistance
Invaluable to the success of the day was the help of the ROTC
cadets Their hard work and limitless energy helped immensely
Newly Developed Room Change Process Policy a Success
The development and implementation of the comprehensive
room change process policy was an achievement for the
Office of Residence Life (ORL) The policy was shared
widely with students ORL Staff and parents to allow for
transparency and clearer communication The policy also
supported Resident Assistants (RAs) and professional staff
members in having a standard point of reference and specific
procedures to follow
Resident Ministry Program Offerings Expand
In addition to the fall semester First-Year Retreat the
Resident Ministers collaborated with students to offer the
Journey Retreat in the spring semester as well as a ldquoRootsrdquo
overnight outdoor retreat to explore intentional living The
Murphy Mass returned to the Murphy Chapel with increased
attendance at both the Mass (average of 40+) and social
afterwards in the Murphy atrium
ORL Staff Recognized at Northeast Ohio Resident
Assistant Conference
The JCU RA delegation was recognized as the ldquoMost Spiritedrdquo at the
Northeast Ohio RA Conference at Baldwin Wallace University Several
Residence Life staff members presented at the conference with two
RA presenters receiving recognition as one of the ldquoTop 10rdquo programs
DATA POINTS
Number of Residential Students
YEAR FALL SPRING
2010-2011 1708 1661
2011-2012 1789 1734
2012-2013 1786 1724
2013-2014 1657 1606
2014-2015 1755 1676
Murphy Hall closed for renovation
Community Development Activities Sponsored by
Resident Assistants
YEAR TOTAL TOTAL PARTICIPANTS
2013-2014 615 6485
2014-2015 727 5181
After having smaller than projected numbers of rising junior
and senior students sign up to live on campus for the 2015-2016
academic year those currently living on campus were surveyed
to learn more about their decision to live off campus The seven
question survey was sent to 475 residents with a response rate of
21 The most significant findings were
bull The greatest factor impacting the decision to live off
campus was finances (45) This was followed closely
by wanting to experience something different than the
residence halls (22) and wanting a greater sense of
independence (21)
bull Monthly rent for the majority of respondents (67) is
$350-$400 per person every month The question did not
ask respondents to quantify what was included in rent
so there are some unknowns Only 15 of respondents
indicated a rent higher than $400 per person every month
bull The most popular month to sign a lease was March
(29) Prior to February when the 2015-2016 Housing
Information became available 53 of the respondents
had signed leases The other 47 of respondents signed
leases in February and March The earliest a lease was
signed was in September (1)
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RESIDENCE LIFE
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bull Including themselves students reported the number
of people who they will be living off-campus with
Four people (33) followed by five people (19)
three people (16) and six people (14)
bull 76 are planning to live in University Heights Shaker
Heights (13) and South Euclid (9) are the other
two cities with the most respondents
These findings will inform messaging and timing of
information about housing for upper-class students This
data also indicates the need to continue to look at the cost
of living on-campus and how the benefits are explained in
relationship to that cost
While these qualitative findings include only one part of the data
collected they still provide strong insight into the residential
experience The data supports the amount of time effort and
resources devoted to developing and strengthening community It
also supports several key learning goals for students who live on
campus The data also clearly demonstrates the concerns about
facilities that have been at the forefront of the work done this
year by the ORL All of these insights will be better informed once
the compilation and analysis of the quantitative data is complete
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Review of ORL structure and staffing
bull Expand knowledge of and competency in academic
processes and procedures to better inform future
collaborations
bull Enhance education around issues pertaining to respect
including but not limited to vandalism safety interpersonal
violence and relationships with non-residence life staff
members serving the residential communities
STUDENT PERSPECTIVES
This was my third year at John Carroll University
and my first year living on campus The amount
of care and concern that I received from my Area
Coordinator Adrian Tamas and all of the Murphy RAs was
amazing I never thought that I would feel that comfortable
away from home but because of the staff in Murphy Hall I
now call John Carroll University home Itrsquos been a wonderfu
year as a resident in Murphy and I cannot wait for my next
and final year Thank you for everythingrdquo
- Ghada Abu Shaweesh rsquo16 Resident
ldquoThree years ago I was a sophomore who lived with great
tension and anxiety I had not yet developed the courage to
grow into the leader who I wanted to be on campus Then I
was selected to be a Resident Assistant From that moment
on I was on a path that would allow me to grow and develop
into a leader on campus a man for others and the person
who I ultimately desired to become I am beyond thankful for
my time with Residence Life The professional staff alongwith my fellow staff members and residents have left their
marks on me I will forever remember the time wersquove spent
together the laughter wersquove shared the critical moments
that have pushed us outside of our comfort zones and the
relationships wersquove cultivated From the bottom of my heart
thank yourdquo
- John Barrett rsquo15 Senior Resident Assistant
81 1621 PARTICIPANTS
RESIDENCE SATISFACTION SURVEY RESPONSE RATE
The ORL staff created a survey focused on the following
areas satisfaction with RA satisfaction with residence hall
space cleanliness and processes assessment of ability to
sleep and study learning as a result of living in a residence
hall and overall satisfaction While the quantitative portions
of the survey are not yet compiled and analyzed the
qualitative data was compiled and reviewed The overall
response rate was approximately 81 of 1621 residents who
received the survey
Some of the key findings
bull Residents overwhelmingly responded that the most
important lesson skill or value learned this year was
about relationships with others Residents described
relationships with roommates learning to live in
community and how to deal with people who were
different Skills and lessons related to living independently
(time management responsibility and accountability)
were the second most frequent responses
bull The respondents most frequently cited that the best
part of their residential experience was related to the
people with whom they lived their roommate and
or floormates Other frequent responses included the
sense of community the RA and the convenience ofliving on campus
bull Cleanliness and other facility issues were the main
concerns that residents cited when asked about what
they would like to see improved about on-campus
living Other frequent responses included the dining
hall loudness of fellow floor members and both the
enforcement of and lack of enforcement of residence
hall policies
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
New Late Night Program Collaborations
Streak the Center programs were held during fall 2014 and spring
2015 to provide students with opportunities to gather together
and participate in a variety of social programs including arts and
crafts entertainment movies food recreation relaxation music
and more This large scale event was made possible through
cross-departmental collaboration between the Office of Student
Activities Student Union Programming Board (SUPB) Orientation
and Leadership Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion
Counseling Center Violence Prevention and Action Center
Residence Life Health Education and Promotion Student Health
and Wellness Center and Recreation This event attracted over
550 students each semester it was held
Infusion of Intergroup Dialogue within iLead Program
The Office of Student Activities (OSA) in collaboration with the
Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion incorporated the ldquoCommon
Groundrdquo workshop within the iLead student organization training
program iLead a day-long leadership training opportunity for
student organizations operates with the goal of providing student
leaders an understanding of the nuts and bolts of running a successful
organization on campus The ldquoCommon Gorundrdquo training facilitated
by staff who are Intergroup Dialogue facilitators and students
who have completed the Intergroup Dialogue class in the fall
provided education on discrimination and oppression Seventy-four
student organization leaders representing 64 organizations were in
attendance at this training Of those who attended 69 completed
program evaluations In the evaluation students were asked to
identify one creative way they could apply what they learned in the
workshop into their organization The results are as follows
bull 31 stated they could raise awareness through discussionor activity and 27 stated by maintaining awareness and
working to make a difference
bull Other responses included education through information
and diversifying organization membership
bull The top three areas students reported they learned more
about during their experience at iLead were dealing with
discrimination advertising and funding policies
Student Leader Team created for Late Night Programming
The OSA developed a team of student leaders tasked with
assisting in the planning promotion and implementation oflate night programming events sponsored through the Office
of Student Activities Leaders were chosen from the current
student programmers that were already active Expectations were
established and provided to SUPB By January 2015 SUPB was
required to plan a reoccurring late night program on campus every
Friday and Saturday during the academic year between the hours
of 10 pm and midnight
DATA POINTS
bull SUPB held 13 additional programs in 2014-2015 with
an increase of 51 more participants in comparison
to the 2013-2014 academic year (66 programs with
8437 attendants in 2013-2014 79 programs with 12787
attendants in 2014-2015) Programs which were added
include Rock Out Your Room Meet the Greeks Step
Afrika and more
bull Comedian Dave Coulier performed duringHomecoming this year and was attended by
approximately 1000 students
bull The fall semester Welcome Back Concert sponsored by
SUPB board attracted 600 additional participants in the
2014-2015 academic year (300 in 2013 ndash 2014 900 in
2014-2015)
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Conduct an assessment of our current large-scale
programming needs to obtain an accurate pulse on the
types of social late-night programming students needand want Explore collaboration opportunities with other
programming departments like Recreation Residence
Life and Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion for
this project
bull Work with departments in Student Affairs and across the
university to identify event attendance tracking software
options to better track event participation
bull Develop a template to help map the university learning
goals to the activities of SUPB and student organizations
in order to create a new assessment plan
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Irsquom the current president of the Paranormal
Research Group The Student Activities
Office has definitely impacted my overall
JCU experience in a positive way The office gave us
the opportunity to strengthen the bonds within our
organization I learned a lot of leadership strategies with
the officersquos help I learned how to manage and finance an
organization while maintaining the fun factor of what an
organization should be [Student Organizations are] so
important to have because [they] allow students to conn
to each other and their community The office off ers a
one of a kind experience here at Carroll and is crucial [fo
students] to get the most out of JCUrdquo
- Bryan Mersol rsquo17 Student Organization President
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Student Feedback Leads to Increased Physician Hours
Anecdotal feedback over the past several years suggested
the need to increase the hours and days of the week that
physicians would see patients in order to better meet
studentsrsquo busy schedules The Student Health and Wellness
Survey was administered and results clearly supported
this need In recent years physicians came to campus on
Mondays (25 hrs) and Thursdays (25 hrs) for a total of fivehours With the new contract physician hours were increased
to eight hours a week on Mondays (4 hrs) and Fridays (4
hrs) As a result physician visits increased by 43 (536
physicians visits in 2013-2014 and 767 in 2014-2015) and
students are very pleased with this improved service
HealthSpot Installation Provides Additional Care
Options for Students
John Carroll is the first college in the United States to provide
physician appointments through a computerized kiosk
called the HealthSpot This technology is at the forefront of
revolutionary high-quality medical care Students are put inface-to-face contact with a healthcare professional via video
screen The kiosk comes equipped with everything they
would need to perform a variety of remote treatments under
the supervision of an on-site medical professional Some of
the common ailments that are able to be addressed through
HealthSpot are Allergies cold and flu cough sinus infections
rashes fever sore throats and more With the installation of
this technology the SHWC is now able to provide students
with medical care five days a week Since November 2014 a
total of 21 students have utilized the HealthSpot
New Contract with Cleveland Clinic Saves Center $15000The SHWC entered into a new contract with the Cleveland
Clinic physicians in an effort to reduce costs With this new
contract and subsequent change in physicians over $15000
in was saved in comparison to last year
Nurses Utilize Brief Motivational Interview Training to
Identify and Intervene with At-risk Students
To properly screen for and address high-risk behaviors in
students visiting the SHWC nurses participated in brief
motivational interview training Motivational interviewing
(MI) supports health behavior change by helping individuals
explore and resolve their ambivalence about change without
evoking resistance MI techniques can be incorporated into
routine patient care Additionally an MI screening form was
completed by 719 students during the spring 2015 semester
Students who screened positive for high-risk behaviors were
engaged in a brief motivational interview with a nurse and
received information to help strengthen their motivation to
change those unhealthy behaviors in order to achieve their
optimum level of wellness
DATA POINTS
The SHWC saw a 7 increase in unique individuals in 2014-2015 and
an overall increase of 10 in the total number of client visits (which
covers all SHWC services) Flu and allergy injections were both up
this year by 21 and 31 respectively
2013-2014 2014-2015
Client Visits 3133 3451
Unique Individuals 1228 1320
Physicians Visits 536 767
Van Runs 270 242
Nutritional Visits 185 123
Sent to Area Health Centers 103 202
STDHIV Clinic 84 46
Gynecological Visits 25 39
Travel Clinic Visits 93 62
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Explore options for obtaining an electronic medical
record program
bull Increase awareness and visibility of the HealthSpot as an
alternative quality health care treatment
bull Support the Universityrsquos learning goals and collaborate
with the student health and wellness group by developing
programs to promote students to be self-health advocates
based on data from the National Collegiate Health
Assessment survey
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working at the Health Center was the first job
I received on campus and it has become like a
second home to me I have had the opportunity to
learn about diff erent privacy policies and how they work in
a college setting as well as bits and pieces about the medical
field coupled with great experience along the way This
department provides students with the care they need to
continue to do well in other areas at JCU by making sure they
get the best care possible and allowing students to share their
problems in all realms of the health world whether physical
or mental They make it possible for all students to feel and
perform their best during their time at JCUrdquo
- Anna Lawler rsquo16 Work Study employee
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Opening of Relaxation Room
Research on college campuses demonstrates that stress
is the number one impediment for academic performance
and overall well-being Therefore the University Counseling
Center (UCC) collaborated with the Grasselli Library in
developing the Relaxation Room located in the Learning
Commons The room provides students with a quiet
welcoming space to learn about and practice a variety of
research-based mind and body stress-reduction techniques
It includes
bull A state-of-the-art massage recliner
bull Guided relaxation audio recordings
bull Computer-based biofeedback programs
bull Psycho-educational books and handouts
bull Yoga mats and meditation rugs
Students can use the Relaxation Roomrsquos resources by signing
up for specific time slots Individual consultation is also
provided for the biofeedback program so students can use itto its fullest potential
Outreach Initiativesrsquo Message is that Help is lsquoWithin
Reachrsquo at the UCC
A programmatic and marketing theme was developed for all
community outreach initiatives titled ldquoWithin Reachrdquo This
past year a total of 22 outreach initiatives offered under
this new marketing theme were offered to students faculty
and staff Programs focused on increasing awareness of
mental health issues among college students and promoting
help-seeking behavior One of the most successful programs
was a dinner and movie night featuring a speaker from theNational Alliance on Mental Illness with over 80 students in
attendance as well as several faculty and staff
Installation of Titanium Scheduling Software
For many years the UCC has used a paper system to collect
and reference student information when visits occur The new
database system Titanium allows the staff to electronically
store student records and access them quickly when
needed This technological solution is critically necessary
in streamlining operations to allow for a seamless client
experience for the students and a more effective working
environment for the UCC staff
DATA POINTS
Total Counseling Services Overall
A total of 254 students received counseling services for the
2014-2015 academic year (4 less students from 2013-2014)
Out of those students 649 (165) were female and 351
(89) were male The highest percentage of students seen
were freshmen at 265 (67) which is consistent with the
2013-2014 year
Most common reasons students visited the UCC in 2014-2015
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Provide staff orientation and training for new UCC
employees (interim director full-time counselor part-
time counselor) and trainees (two doctoral interns one
masterrsquos intern and one psychiatry resident)
bull Continue the implementation of Titanium Scheduling
Software and fully transition to electronic records
bull Expand outreach programming through the Relaxation
Room and the Within Reach event series
of visits are related to anxiety
(53 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to depression
(14 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to academics
(41 Decrease from 13-14)
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
I have had a wonderful experience with the
UCC and have encouraged other friends
who are struggling to go there too No
part of my experience has been negative and I look
forward to my sessions In the short time I have been
going I feel that I have already made tremendous
improvements My only suggestion for improving the
center is to continue to inform students of its resources
and how valuable it can berdquo
- Anonymous student UCC Satisfaction Survey
874
585
348
254 TOTAL STUDENTS THAT RECEIVEDCOUNSELING SERVICES
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Interpersonal Violence Reporting Increase
The Violence Prevention and Action Center (VPAC)
experienced a substantial increase in the amount of time
advocating for survivors of interpersonal violence along with
the total number of students reporting interpersonal violence
incidents in the 2014-2015 academic year These increases
indicate that the awareness of issues related to interpersonal
violence and the need for bystanders to identify and createempathy with those suffering has most likely increased as well
Large-scale Bystander Intervention Training
Conducted with 638 Rising Sophomores
In collaboration with the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
Recovery Resources Residence Life Dean of Students Office
and Health Promotion and Wellness the VPAC Coordinator
successfully conducted Bystander intervention Training
for 638 rising sophomore students Of those 638 students
46 were male and 54 female This training was made
mandatory as a part of the housing selection process
The purpose of this training was to teach students the
concept of bystander intervention A bystander is anyone
who observes an emergency or a situation in which it is
likely that someone could use help Bystander intervention
programs teach people to overcome their resistance to
checking in and helping out These programs have been
found to be very helpful on college campuses to thwart
sexual assault abusive alcohol consumption concerns about
suicide depression and eating disorders
Students also learn how to identify a continuum of
inappropriate sexual behaviors through experiential
activities designed to create empathy with those who have
experienced sexual or dating violence At the end of the
training students develop skills to intervene as a bystander
and make a commitment to intervene before during and
after an incident of sexual or dating violence
Peer Health Advocate Program Exceeds
Membership Goals
One of the VPACrsquos goals this year was to train 10 Peer
Health Advocates by April 2015 Peer Health Advocates are
tasked with educating the campus on a gamut of topics
associated with interpersonal violence including bullying
dating and relationship violence and more This goal was
met and exceeded in January 2015 when a total of 18 Peer
Health Advocates were trained An additional 10 Peer Health
Advocates were trained by Alex Leslie of the Cleveland Rape
Crisis Center in March 2015 ndash for a total of 38 Advocates Peer
Health Advocates facilitated three interpersonal violence
presentations to the following groups of student leaders
Fraternity and sorority new members Panhellenic Council
and participants in the LAUNCH leadership program a core
leadership training for students in prominent leadership
positions on campus
DATA POINTS
Educational Programming
Forty-two educational programs were provided to 1639 individuals
in fall 2014 covering topics such as alcohol sex and consent healthy
relationships and more Seventeen trainings were provided to 777
individuals in spring 2015 covering similar topics When comparing
to the previous year 51 more programs were held in 2014-2015
(39 programs 2013-2014 59 programs 2014-2015) and 40 more
individuals attended these programs (1731 2013-2014 2416 2014-2015)
Bystander Intervention Training
Participants who completed bystander intervention training
completed a survey developed by Recovery Resources to collect
demographic information as well as information related to bystander
behavioral intent and problem gambling knowledge Questions
measured behavioral intent and gambling knowledge Results of this
survey revealed
89
88
92
93
of participants reported feeling a sense of
responsibility to intervene in issues of substance
use sexual violence and mental health problems
of students understand the obstacles to
intervene in these issues
of students plan to use the skills they learned
from the training in the future
of students reported at least one action that they
planned on taking after the training
LOOKING AHEADbull Hire train and supervise a graduate assistant to assist
with programming and outreach initiatives that focus on
interpersonal violence and bystander intervention
bull Develop a new brand for the Violence Prevention and Action
Center including a new logo and brochure
bull Co-teach AR274 Peer Health Advocate Seminar created to
educate ten Peer Health Advocates
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working with Coordinator of the VPAC this the past year
has been a true joy I learned a variety of skills and about
several topics such as bystander intervention signs of
an abusive relationship substance abuse and how to help someone
in a crisis By the end of my senior year I was gave presentations on
my own to students around campus Working with VPAC has made
me a well-rounded student with a large desire to help others in any
way that I can She taught me to be an eff ective presenter and to be a
leader on campus The skills I learned will not only benefit me in my
future career but as a better member in societyrdquo
- Gina Paolini rsquo15 Peer Health Advocate
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KINGS OF THE OAC
A major trophy returned to JCUs campus for the first
time since the 2003-04 school year
John Carrolls all-around effort on the mens side earned the
Blue Streaks the OAC Mens All-Sports Trophy It was the fifth
time in program history John Carroll earned this prestigious
trophy The Men of Carroll finished with 83 points besting
second-place Mount Union who turned in 8025 points
A BUNDLE OF HONORS
Mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik might need to
build a new trophy case for all of his 2014-15 honors
The midfielder was named the 2014 Capital One Academic
All-Americareg of the Year for Division III mens soccer The
honor gave Potocnik his second-straight Capital One
Academic All-Americareg honor having been a second-team
selection in 2013 He became just the second Blue Streak to
earn this prestigious honor joining Mackenzie Griffin (softball
2013) This honor was just the tip of the iceberg for one of
the top players in JCU mens soccer history
Potocnik was one of six student-athletes nationally to be a
part of Northwestern Mutuals Inspiring Potential float in
the Tournament of Rosesreg Rose Parade
In addition Potocnik earned D3soccercom All-America
NSCAAContinental Tire All-Region All-Ohio All-OAC and
Academic All-OAC accolades Finally Potocnik was JCUs
male recipient of the Clyde Lamb Award given to the top
graduating male and female student-athletes at each of the
10 OAC institutions
HISTORY IN THE MAKING
John Carrolls mens tennis team celebrated a program
first this year The Blue Streaks made their first-ever
NCAA Tournament appearance
John Carroll qualified with a 5-4 win over Otterbein in the
championship match of the OAC Tournament John Carroll
would go on to beat Franciscan in the first round of the
NCAA Tournament before bowing out to Kenyon
The Blue Streaks had won five OAC titles prior but the OAC did
not have an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament until recently
NCAA APPEARANCESIn addition to the mens tennis team John Carroll
had three teams and seven individuals qualify for the
NCAA National Championship fields
JCUs football team made its second-straight NCAA
appearance John Carroll rolled past Centre 63-28 in the
first round and held on for a 14-12 win over Wheaton (Ill)
in the second round The Blue Streaks bowed out in the
quarterfinals with a 36-28 loss to the Purple Raiders
The mens basketball team earned its 13th-ever NCAA
Tournament bid The program earned a bid for the first timesince 2010 The womens basketball team earned its second-
straight and second-overall bid to the NCAA Tournament
field
Individually senior Dan Mirman repeated as an All-American
at 149 pounds for wrestling He became JCU wrestlings 106th
All-American Mirman had plenty of company at the NCAA
Wrestling National Championship as seniors Terner Gott and
Todd Gaydosh gave the Blue Streaks three competitors for
the first time since 2005
John Carroll had three members of the cross country team
qualify for the NCAA National Championships in seniorTadhg Karski sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson It marked the first time since 2004 that the
Blue Streaks sent three runners to the cross country NCAA
National Championship Senior Nick Williams qualified for
the NCAA Indoor Track and Field National Championships in
the 60m hurdles while senior Rocky Mitolo qualified for the
NCAA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships in
the shot put
ALL-AMERICANS
Brian Potocnik and Dan Mirman had plenty of company in the
All-American department
Football senior Aramis Greenwood was the most decorated
student-athlete when it came to All-American honors The
wide receiver made the prestigious AFCA Division III All-
America team becoming the first Blue Streak to do so since
2008 and just the eighth overall He would go on to garner
third team honors on the AP Little All-America Team and
honorable mention D3footballcom honors
In all four football players earned All-American honors with
junior offensive lineman Anthony Latina senior linebacker
Kevin Cope and senior quarterback Mark Myers earning
honors from D3footballcom
Senior right-hander Drew Doring earned second team
All-America honors from D3baseballcom and the ABCA
Rawlings He became the first JCU pitcher to earn All-
America honors since 1985
Sophomore Katlyn Spahar was accorded honorable mention
WBCA Division III All-America accolades for her outstanding
performance on the hardwood
INDIVIDUALSTEAMS
4QUALIFIED FOR NCAA NATIONAL
CHAMPIONSHIP FIELDS7
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ATHLETIC HIGHLIGHTS
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RIDING OFF INTO THE SUNSET
An era came to a close this school year as Kerry Volkmann
retired after being the mentor of the John Carroll wrestling
program since 1987
The Hall of Fame coach guided his charges to two national
titles and 47 All-American honors He started the year
winning his 300th dual match in the seasons opening
weekend with a 34-11 win over Niagara County Community
College at the Bob Del Rosa Duals
Over 200 former wrestlers football players coaches
teammates friends and fans of the JCU wrestling program
celebrated Volkmanns legacy in his last home dual
400 AND COUNTING
The OAC mens basketball 400-club inducted
its fifth member this year
John Carroll mens basketball head coach Mike Moran won
his 400th game at JCU with a 97-78 win over Ohio Northern
on December 10
Moran who just completed his 23rd year at JCU entered
the season 35th amongst active Division III coaches in total
wins He now ranks fourth all-time in wins amongst OAC
mens basketball coaching greats
In April Moran was honored by the GCBCA as the recipient
of the Dennis Lustig Golden Deeds Award for his long-time
contributions to basketball in the Cleveland-area
CENTURY MARK
A third coaching milestone occurred for JCUs coaches
this year Mens soccer head coach Hector Marinaro earned
his 100th win with a 3-0 shutout over Muskingum on senior
night
OAC TEAM SUCCESS
John Carroll celebrated a wide-array of achievements
at the team level within the OAC
The mens tennis team won its first OAC title since 2006
John Carroll earned a share of the regular-season crown
before edging Otterbein 5-4 in the championship match of
the OAC Tournament
The mens soccer team was unbeaten in the OAC regular-
season It marked the fifth undefeated and untied regular-
season by an OAC institution since 1984
On the mens side John Carroll had a slew of second-place
OAC finishes The football cross country and indoor track amp
field teams all captured solo possession of second-place in
the OAC The mens basketball and baseball teams tied for
second in their respective regular seasons
Mike Moran won
his 400th game
Menrsquos tennis team
won its first OAC
title since 2006
Hector Marinaro
earned his 100th w
Womens lacrosse
made its long-awai
debut
On the womens side the Blue Streaks volleyball team
returned to the championship match of the OAC Tournament
for the first time since 1995 The womens swimming amp diving
team was undefeated in OAC regular-season dual meets
OAC INDIVIDUAL SUCCESS
John Carroll had 10 individuals earn OAC titles
The womens swimming and diving team led the way with
seven Sophomore Margaret Zagrobelny junior Lindsey Fano
freshman Anne Crowley and senior Victoria Watson led the
way earning OAC gold in the 400-medley relay Watson
would go on to capture first in the 200-freestyle and as part
of the 400-free relay Fano would capture an individual title
in the 100-breast Watson was joined by freshman Megan
Hawk sophomore Amanda Casamatta and senior Katii
Sheffield on the OAC-champion 400-free relay
Senior Rocky Mitolo (shot put) and junior Adam North (long
jump) earned first-place finishes at the outdoor track amp field
championship
Senior Dan Mirman rounded out the titles taking first at
149-pounds in wrestling
THE INAUGURATION
The womens lacrosse team made its long-awaited debut
After having to outlast Clevelands winter weather the Blue
Streaks turned in a 20-10 win over Houghton on February 28
The team would go on to finish 10-5 and earn the No 2 seed
in the OAC Tournament
STELLAR COACHING
John Carroll is blessed with stellar coaching for its
student-athletes Two Blue Streak coaches were
recognized by their peers this year
Laura Rodeffer was named the OAC Volleyball Coach of the
Year She continues to have her Blue Streaks on the rise
Rodeffers team turned in a 23-7 record in 2014 and were in
the hunt for the OAC regular-season title until the last week
of the season
Shaun Keenan earned OAC Mens Tennis Coach of the Year
honors for helping guide the mens tennis team to one of the
best seasons in program history
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AMONG THE BEST IN THE
REGION AND OHIO
John Carroll had 29 student-athletes earn All-Region honors
while 17 added All-Ohio honors for the year
Baseball senior Drew Doring led the way The senior right-
hander was tabbed as the 2015 Mid-East Regional Pitcher of
the Year by both D3baseballcom and ABCARawlings
Note In elect sports it is possible to earn multiple All-Region and All-Ohio
honors so each student-athlete was counted once per sport they played
Additionally some sports do not have All-Region or All-Ohio honors
OAC MAJOR AWARD
WINNERS - PLAYERS
JCUs student-athletes were amongst the best in the
conference with six players taking home major awards
from the OAC
John Carroll had a trio of players on honors for their stellar
play on the pitch Senior Brian Potocnik was the Mens SoccerMidfielder of the Year while junior teammate Jimmy Mattina
was the Mens Soccer Defender of the Year On the womens
side senior Haley McDonald took home Goalkeeper of the
Year accolades
On the diamond senior Drew Doring was the Kent Tekulve
Pitcher of the Year He was the first JCU hurdler to earn this
honor since Luke Adkins in 2004
On the gridiron junior Kevin Cope was named the Gene
Slaughter Most Outstanding Linebacker It was the second-
straight year JCU has taken home the conferences top
linebacker honor On the hardwood sophomore KatlynSpahar gave JCU back-to-back Helen Ludwig Player of the
Year accolades
ALL-OAC HONORS
John Carroll had 136 student-athletes earn All-OAC
honors this year
Football led the way with a school-record 20 selections The
Blue Streaks picked up 22 honors from the outdoor track
and field teams with 12 from the men and 10 on the womens
side Mens indoor track and field (nine) baseball (eight) and
womens swimming and diving (eight) rounded out the top six
Note Each member of the swimming and diving team earning All-
OAC honors was counted once Each member of the track and field
team earning All-OAC honors was counted once for cross country
once for indoor and once for outdoor
HITTING THE BOOKS
As mentioned earlier mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik was
named the Capital One Academic All-Americareg of the Year for
Division III mens soccer He had an abundance of company as
numerous Blue Streaks really buckled down in the classroom
Football senior safety Brody Zangaro earned second team
Capital One Academic All-Americareg honors for the second
straight year On the district level Potocnik Zangaro and
baseball junior right-hander Aaron Lapaglia earned Capital
One Academic All-District accolades
Wrestling sophomore Sal Corrao and senior Todd Gaydosh
earned NWCA Scholar All-American honors Womens
swimming and diving junior Lindsey Fano was a CSCAA
Individual Scholar All-American Cross country senior Nicki
Bohrer sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson were named USTFCCCA All-Academic honorees
for cross country Rounding out the honors were seven
members of the softball team who all earned NFCA Scholar-
Athlete distinctions
Potocnik and softball senior right-hander Rachel Byrnes were
JCUs recipients of the Clyde Lamb Awards
Additionally 83 student-athletes were honored with
Academic All-OAC honors
Note Select honors from the Capital One Academic All-Americareg
program have not been released yet
83 STUDENT983085ATHLETES WERE HONORED
WITH ACADEMIC ALL983085OAC HONORS
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VISIONJohn Carroll University will graduate individuals of intellect and
character who lead and serve by engaging the world around them
and around the globe
MISSIONAs a Jesuit Catholic university John Carroll inspires individuals to excel
in learning leadership and service in the region and in the world
CORE VALUES
The Universityrsquos core values include a commitment to
learning in order to create
bull An environment of inquiry which embraces Jesuit
Catholic education as a search for truth where faith and
reason complement each other in learning In pursuit of
our educational mission the University welcomes the
perspectives and participation in our mission of faculty
staff students and alumni of all faiths and of no faith
bull A rigorous approach to scholarship that instills in our
graduates the knowledge eloquence sensitivity and
commitment to embrace and to live humane values
bull A campus committed to the intellectual spiritual
emotional and physical development of each student
bull An inclusive community where differing points of view
and experience are valued as opportunities for mutual
learning
bull A culture of service and excellence that permeates
every program and office
bull A commitment to sharing our gifts in service to each
other and the community
bull A campus that responds to demographic economic
and social challenges
bull An appreciation that our personal and collective
choices can build a more just world
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
The following initiatives are essential to the University
being recognized as a center of learning and service
bull Create a diverse community of faculty staff alumni
and friends dedicated to advancing the Universityrsquos
vision mission and core values
bull Create a learning community of outstanding teacher-scholars characterized by the commitment to
student achievement
bull Create a talented cohort of service-oriented staff
committed to achieving and being recognized as a
center of learning and service
bull Recruit enroll retain and graduate a talented
diverse student body prepared for todayrsquos global
reality and committed to learning leadership and
service that will engage the world
bull Secure resources necessary to foster an
extraordinary learning experience and promote John
Carrollrsquos mission as a Jesuit Catholic university
bull Assist in responding to demographic economic and
social challenges in our region in order to support
investment and employment opportunities and build
confidence in our shared future
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Participated in Bystander intervention Training
of Rising Sophomores
The Health Promotion and Wellness coordinator collaborated
with the Violence Prevention and Action Center Coordinator
Residence Life Dean of Students and Recovery Resources
to educate 638 rising sophomores on bystander intervention
This training was made mandatory for all rising sophomoresas a part of the 2015-2016 housing selection process
Provided Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention
for College Students (BASICS)
The goal of BASICS is to reduce risky behaviors and harmful
consequences of alcohol abuse Based on an interview with
and questionnaires filled out by the student regarding their
drinking behaviors objective feedback is provided by a
trained BASICS professional This program is offered to JCU
students who either violate the Student Code of Conduct or
want to explore their alcohol and drug use This year a total
of 51 students were referred for this intervention resulting in
a 150 increase from the 2013-2014 year Of those students
who received BASICS interventions
Peer Health Advocate Program Expanded
to Better Meet Student Needs
The coordinator trained 23 Peer Health Advocates (PHAs)
this past academic year The training focused on programdevelopment and execution as well as the skills knowledge
and attitudes necessary to be an effective peer advocate
PHAs facilitate programs for and with students in the
residence halls student organizations classrooms athletic
teams and more They also staff the Resource Room at the
Student Health and Wellness Center Additional expectations
for PHAs include
bull Executing interactive positive fun and non-
judgmental programming
bull Creating awareness of health topics affecting JCU
students through such means as posters social mediacampaigns newsletters Carroll News editorials public
service announcements one-on-one interactions
tabling at health education initiatives and general
availability for program participation
bull Helping students find long-term and appropriate
on and off-campus resources to support healthy
behaviors by making referrals for at-risk students
to the appropriate professionals These resources
included Health Education Residence Life Counseling
Center Health Services Violence Prevention Action
Center JCU Police Department etc
bull Participating in ongoing training on a wide variety
of health and wellness topics and assist with the
facilitation of bi-weekly Wellness in the Stacks
programming in the Library Learning Commons
Approval of AR274 A Peer Health Advocate Seminar
This past spring JCUrsquos Public Health Committee officially
approved AR 274 It will be offered for the first time in fall
2015 This course was specifically developed to provide an
academic anchor to the leadership training and development
of the Peer Health Advocates and to provide them the
necessary resources skills and information to assist theirpeers in a successful undergraduate experience Students will
learn about various health topics affecting college students
as well as program design and implementation
92
58
54
33
100
exceeded the number of alcoholic drinks
consumed the last time they partied or
socialized compared to the overall JCU
student population
overestimated the amount of alcohol
that a typical JCU student consumes
did something they later regretted
50 forgot where they were or what
they did and 25 got in trouble with
the police within the last 12 months as a
consequence of drinking
felt overwhelmed by all they had to do
and 25 felt sad within the past 2 weeks
of those seen were referred to on-campus
resources including the University
Counseling Center Violence Preventionand Action Center andor academic deans
(compared to NCHA data 2013)
23Peer Health Advocates (PHAs)were trained this past academic year
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HEALTH AND WELLNESS
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DATA POINTS
What We Know Data on First-Year Studentsrsquo
Alcohol Consumption
We have completed our eighth year of collecting information
regarding alcohol consumption of first-year students through
AlcoholEdu AlcoholEdu incorporates the latest evidence-
based prevention methods to create a highly personalized
on-line education user experience that inspires students to
reflect on and consider changing their drinking behaviors
Pre and post-exams and behavioral surveys are administered
a total of three surveys At John Carroll it is mandatory for all
first-year students to complete this training
This year there was a 99 response rate This excellent
compliance rate can be attributed to increased communication
with the students non-completion sanctions and collaboration
with Resident Assistants Here are some key findings about our
first-year studentsrsquo alcohol consumption
bull The rate of high risk drinkers has decreased since
beginning this analysis in 2007 The rate of non-
drinkers has increased by 3 since 2007
bull Our first-year non-drinking students exceed those
reported by other Jesuit colleges and universities
Additionally rates of lightmoderate and high-risk
drinkers are lower than surveyed Jesuit counterparts
bull After completing the entire AlcoholEdu training 88
of students reported that the course prepared them
to make responsible decisions about drinking
Impact of Alcohol Education Classes
This past year 65 students were sanctioned to take an
alcohol education class due to violations of the Universityrsquosalcohol policy These classes included an emphasis on
bystander intervention as well as the Good Samaritan
Policy Students were asked to complete an assessment
after participating in the class With 51 of the 65 students
completing the assessment the response rate was 79 Here
are two of the main findings from this assessment
Health and Wellness Programs
Various health education programs were presented to nearly
1700 students Our alcohol awareness presentations are very
popular and highly requested by Resident Assistants and
student organizations Over 300 students participated in
alcohol awareness presentations and completed assessments
afterward Here are some of the findings
73
94
99
79
71
strongly agree that they can recognize the
signs of someone who is intoxicated
strongly agree that they are willing tointervene if they see someone who has had
too much to drink
strongly agree or agree that they learned
something about how frequently the average
the JCU student drinks
of students surveyed recognize the difference
between perceptions and actual drinking rates
of JCU students
listed the lsquoGood Samaritan Policyrsquo as a
correct response to identifying the name
of a specific policy
Wellness in the Stacks
students participated in Wellness in the Stacks
programming within the Library Learning
Commons Students participated in Pinterest
painting bamboo plant construction henna
tattoos making heart-healthy trail mix
aromatherapy therapy dogs and others and were providedwith stress-relief information When asked on a short survey
ldquowithin the last 12 months how would you rate the overall level
of stress you have experiencedrdquo 29 indicated tremendous or
more than average stress While 91 felt ldquoless stressed after
attending stress-freeWellness in the Stacksrdquo events
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Revise the BASICS health assessment for students who
violate the marijuanaother drug policy to better meet
their needs
bull Expand health promotion program offerings through
the implementation of initiatives developed solely by
Peer Health Advocates as a result of their coursework in
AR 274 Peer Health Advocate Seminar
bull Develop a comprehensive program to reduce alcohol-
related incidents off-campus in collaboration with
Residence Life
bull Increase fraternity and sorority membersrsquo knowledge of
high-risk drinking through risk reduction efforts
students were presented withvarious health education programs1700
OVER
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Staff Display Adaptability with Increased
Departmental Expectations and Staff Changes
This year brought significant challenges some new and some
persistent that truly pushed the JCU Police Department
(JCUPD) to its capacity Similar to years past JCUPD has
experienced significant officer turnover with six resignations
and two newly hired offi
cers Many police departments evenfor larger municipalities are dealing with a decrease in the
number and qualifications of job applicants The department
is working closely with Human Resources to recruit hire and
train well qualified individuals
Other challenges include the increased number of
background checks requested by students and university
employees This is a time consuming process for the front
office staff and was the fifth most frequent duty recorded
by the JCUPD this academic year Lastly given the federal
guidelines within the Campus SaVE Act and Title IX JCUPD
has new demands and expectations that also require much
investigative time and reporting
Despite these challenges the entire staff has responded with
the highest level of professionalism collaboration and vigor
It will be important for JCUPD to continue to reconsider
processes and departmental responsibilities in order to
respond as effectively as possible to these challenges
DATA POINTS
to JCUPD Compared to last year this
is a 47 increase in calls largely due
to adding new duties to the call list
In 2013-2014 there was only a 17
increase in calls
The top five reasons and their frequencies are as follows
1747 Admittance into roomfacility
1690 Building check
1078 Non-secured area
754 Maintenance concern
594 Background checksFingerprints
Criminal reports totaled 183 with the top reports listed as
32 Underage Persons Offenses (Alcohol)
32 Theft
22 Criminal mischief
Non-criminal reports totaled 180 with the top reports listed as
47 Illness ndash Transport
27 Auto Accident - Property Damage Only
18 Property - LostMissing
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Improve our training and capacity to perform
reporting and investigative functions related to
Title IX and interpersonal violence concerns
bull Enhance marketing and education regarding
JCUPD services to more fully realize and perpetuatethe credibility of the organization as a police
department serving all members of the JCU
community
bull Transition our current Incident Report form to an
Access database to enhance the tracking of incidents
and reporting functions
bull Review processes and responsibilities in light
of expectations and work force capacity
bull Identify and implement specialty areas for
our three sergeants
$450000
9674
was generated through the
sale of parking permits and
issuance of citationsIN REVENUE
Department Exceeds Revenue Expectations
Parking Manager Patti Taylor devoted a great deal of
time and effort into providing the Police Officers with
valuable information to assist with the identification of
parking violations Approximately $450000 in revenue
was generated through the sale of parking permits and
issuance of citations This is an increase of 89 from the
previous year
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Choral and Instrumental Performances
The annual choral and instrumental performances at JCU
were once again highlights of the department including the
Annual Sacred Music Concert in the fall and the Jazz Band
Concert in the spring Most especially the third and final
performance of the Intergenerational Choir was a superb
finale to the collaborative project between the Cleveland
Alzheimerrsquos Association the academic department of
Criminology and Sociology and student affairsrsquo Liturgical
Music and Musical Arts (LMMA) The choir a combination of
people with early-stage Alzheimerrsquos disease their caregivers
and our students gave a presentation of five songs under the
direction of Dr Cynthia Caporella LMMA Director at the 25th
annual Alzheimerrsquos disease educational event
The collaboration was also the end of a three-year research
project with goals of fighting the stigma of Alzheimerrsquos
disease and developing community amongst its participants
Drs Harris and Caporella had one article published in
2014 regarding this project and a new article is underwaythanks to the funding of a JCU Summer Faculty Research
Fellowship
Music and Prayer Collaboration Transforms Crowd
during Ignatian Heritage Week
The collaborative planning efforts between LMMA and
Campus Ministry resulted in a lunch time program titled
ldquoMusic Prayer and Reflection in the Jesuit Tradition
Caring for the Earthrdquo The image for the week surrounded
sustainability and carried with it a vision of caring for Godrsquos
creation Specifically the service joined readings around
this image with four pieces of music two of which werecontemporary pieces written by two local composers on the
faculty of the Cleveland Institute of Music One of the pieces
was a descriptive piece of a brook located east of Cleveland
that is supported by the Cleveland Museum of Natural
History A third piece from the movie ldquoThe Missionrdquo offered
a Jesuit connection in film media Many community members
in attendance described the experience as transformative
Assessment plans developed for music courses
In preparation for the inclusion of one credit Fine Arts
courses in the integrative core curriculum assessment
plans were developed and approved for courses in applied
music Rubrics were developed for each of the courses in
conjunction with the Core Director and the Associate Dean of
Arts and Sciences for the Humanities The Director of LMMA
is in the process of identifying instructors to teach the new
course offerings in music These new applied courses include
wind ensemble brass ensemble string ensemble applied
guitar and applied voice
DATA POINTS
During the past year student participation in the major vocal
and instrumental groups was as follows
25
30
16
28SCHOLACANTORUM
CHAPELENSEMBLE
PEP BAND
JAZZ BAND
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Offering the first ever JCU Applied Music Courses
available to the entire student body in spring 2016
bull Equipping the music room to offer digital performances
from online venues for the study of musical styles
performance techniques and comparative analysis
bull Working with the staff in the Office of Student
Engagement to expand opportunities for students to
experience fine arts performances offered throughout
Cleveland
bull Hiring and orienting a new Coordinator of the JCU Pep Band
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
I participated in Schola Cantorum and Chapel
Choir I had the opportunity to de-stress for a
few hours a week which was very important
since I had challenging coursework and multiple part-
time jobs and internships This helped me to focus on
spiritual and emotional wellness as well as academic
success I was also able to build strong relationships with
my fellow singers I believe that making music together
brings people closer in a way that few other activities
can and I certainly saw that in my experiences at JCU
The music department has important connections to
JCUrsquos mission values and Jesuit identity Though I
am not Catholic some of the pieces we learned helped
me learn about Jesuit and Christian history and my
participation in chapel choir kept me actively engaged inthe liturgy Additionally allowing students to participate
in extracurricular activities they enjoy is in keeping with
ldquocura personalisrdquo by encouraging students to develop in
all aspects of their lives not just academicallyrdquo
- Megan Boyk rsquo15 Schola Cantorum and Chapel Choir
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Creation of the LP 198 LAUNCH Credited Course
LAUNCH (Leaders Always Undertake New Challenges) is
a 1-3 credit course covering various topics related to the
methods or content of leadership not typically covered
in regular course offerings such as mission diversity and
inclusion ethical leadership and the building of personal
strengths In addition students receive core leadership
training necessary for success in prominent leadership
positions on campus
Commuter Student Section Added to AR120 Purpose
and Place - Exploring Campus Community and Self
AR120 is a course designed to assist first-year students with
the transition to college and to promote their engagement
in all facets of their educational experience The commuter
section of this course addressed challenges related to
commuting to campus getting connected to JCU resources
road safety and more A highlight regarding this particular
section is that it was held in a nontraditional classroom
setting in the newly renovated commuter lounge
Drawn to Leadership Program Reaches Different
Student Demographic
The Drawn to Leadership Program was targeted to JCU
Fantasy Gaming Club members This program offered a
different perspective to learn about leadership development
by focusing on the leadership concepts found in superhero-
based comic books and movies
DATA POINTS
Leadership Programs Engage Students in Developing
Values and Skills
A progressive four-tiered set of leadership programs is
offered to John Carroll students annually Each tier provides
students with the opportunity to develop a set of leadership
skills and knowledge and each successive program builds
upon the knowledge and skills cultivated in the prior tier
Tier programs meet for an hour per week for 4-6 meetings
depending on the program
Students are able to select from three programs in Tier1 ldquoLiving and Leadingrdquo ldquoReading and Leadingrdquo or ldquoTake
the Leading Rolerdquo These programs all focus on students
increasing their levels of self-awareness which will better
prepare them for leadership experiences Students who
complete one of the three Tier 1 programs are eligible to
participate in the Tier 2 ldquoAdvancing Leadershiprdquo program
which focuses on the experiences of participating students
as members of various groups and how they can influence
change as a group member without necessarily having a
formal leadership position Students who have completed
both the Tier 1 and 2 programs are eligible to participate in
the Tier 3 ldquoSharing Your Strengthsrdquo program This program
incorporates the Gallup organizationrsquos StrengthsQuest online
assessment which provides students with detailed reports
about their five personal strengths Students who complete
the Tier 1 2 and 3 programs are eligible to participate in the
Tier 4 ldquoLeadership in Actionrdquo program which focuses on
ethical decision making
The following participation counts have been recorded over
the past 3 academic years
PARTICIPATION COUNTS 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
Tier 1 57 66 75
Tier 2 42 51 69
Tier 3 31 37 24
Tier 4 22 22 25
66 INCREASE in commuter
service program participation
Commuter Student Programs
and Participation Increase
In the year 2013-2014 36 commuter service programs
were offered with 740 total participants This year 41
programs were provided to 1229 total participants Theresults show a 66 increase in overall commuter service
program participation with a 13 increase in total programs
offered Among those programs offered students were
able to attend a Cleveland Indians baseball game Cleveland
Cavaliers basketball game and several movie viewings
Program invitations were also sent to transfer students to
participate which had partial impact on the participation
increase
41 1229PROGRAMS PARTICIPANTS
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ORIENTATION amp LEADERSHIP
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Students in all tiered programs complete written assignments
and discuss them with their peers in a conversation
facilitated by a professional student affairs staff member
Assignments are collected and deposited in the Office of
Leadership Programs The Director of Leadership Programs
then assessment rubrics to the various assignments
determine whether or not the desired learning has occurred
for each student
TIER PROGRAM OUTCOME
The assessment results indicate that the activities set up for
the Tier 1 programs provide students with the opportunity to
learn the desired information to increase self-knowledge and
demonstrate it on the various assignments While students
in Tier 2 were able to demonstrate competence regarding
the various aspects of serving as a group as a member
participants sometimes struggled to identify areas of
diversity In Tier 3 participants could readily determine ways
to identify opportunities to utilize their personal strengths
to assist with three of the potential presented challenges
However a lack of understanding was demonstrated in termsof using strengths in the areas of delegation confrontation
and mediation This is likely partially due to the struggles
that students face with these skill sets in their daily lives For
the ldquoLeadership in Actionrdquo program students readily created
scenarios that connected with the initial three principles
of the programs However several concepts related to
ethical leadership including ldquobeing fairrdquo and ldquobeing lovingrdquo
presented some challenges for our students and may be
somewhat attributable to the fact that ldquofairrdquo and ldquolovingrdquo are
rather abstract concepts in comparison to the first
three tenets
LAUNCH Leaders Always Undertake New Challenges
The LAUNCH program provides student leaders with
information considered to be foundational and essential to
serving as an effective leader and beyond Since the creation of
LAUNCH over 350 student leaders have the training program
Following each LAUNCH weekend evaluations are collected
and compiled to determine the effectiveness of the program
in meeting the established outcomes A review of the data
for the past three LAUNCH programs indicates that at least
90 of the participants on average achieved the outcomes
Leadership Scholars Program
The Leadership Scholars Program (LSP) was created in
2010 providing participants with opportunities to increase
their leadership competence through both curricular and
co-curricular activities The program focuses on developing
student leaders of remarkable character who seek to become
agents for transformative change on campus and in their
future professions and communities
Each year the program seeks to enroll a cohort of approximately 20
incoming students Over the past three years the cohort size has been
27 (class of 2018) 19 (2017) and 19 (2016) The cohort size fluctuates
based on how many students choose to accept the scholarship and
attend JCU with 35 scholarships offered from a pool of over 200
applicants
The 2014 JCU Commencement saw the first cohort of LSP students
complete their degrees From the entering cohort in fall of 2010 75 o
the students persisted through graduation When reviewing the reasonfor program participant attrition students most commonly leave to
transfer to another institution in order to pursue a degree not provided
by John Carroll (eg pharmacy musical theater) A less frequent reaso
for student attrition is that some participants struggle to ldquofind their
footingrdquo and struggle with their inability to be elected or selected for
a formal leadership position on campus (eg Student Union senator
Resident Assistant)
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Coordinate and enhance leadership development efforts by
gathering together a committee of professionals around campu
who provide related opportunities to students
bull Begin to measure levels of campus engagement among
commuter students in organizations and activities other than
those provided by commuter services
bull Convene a campus wide meeting to discuss issues and services
relevant to the matriculation and ongoing success of transfer
students
bull Develop electronic messages related to engagement
opportunities to distribute to first year students after the
first six weeks of the fall semester
bull Increase the number of first-year students of color whoparticipate in Tier 1 leadership development programs
bull Help to successfully transition a new co-director of the
Leadership Scholarship Program into hisher role in the progra
bull Develop a follow-up leadership development piece for LAUNCH
(for Leadership Always Undertake New Challenges) participant
after they have transitioned into their leadership roles
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Coming from a high school that focused on leadership andentrepreneurship the leadership development programs
were perfect for me The tiers were focused on self-
discovery and how to handle being on a team I got the chance to know
my strengths and weakness and also to discuss leadership in the worl
of comics Leadership is everywhere if I look for it My freshman year
would have been an entirely diff erent experience if it wasnrsquot for the
leadership programs
- Marie Keita rsquo18 Participant in Tiered Leadership Programs
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Major Facility and Equipment Upgrades Provide
Improved Fitness and Sport Experiences
The Department of Recreation coordinated a number of
renovations and equipment upgrades this past year that
improved student faculty staff and community membersrsquo
experience in our facilities The first major project was the
installation of new flooring in the Fitness Studio where cyclingclasses yoga Zumba and other activities are conducted
giving the space a safer refreshed and modern look
The Corbo Room Improvement Task Force created spring
2014 addressed two necessary improvements including
additional Corbo Room equipment and new flooring in
the cardio area Throughout spring and summer 2015 the
Johnson Natatorium lap pool and diving well were repainted
and re-coated along with a new ultraviolet water treatment
system A new electronic scoreboard was installed which
will certainly improve the competition experience for teams
coaches and fans
Club Sport Members Active in Competition and
Service to Others
There are club sport teams at John Carroll with over 200
student participants The teams include Rowing Field
Hockey Hockey Womenrsquos Basketball Menrsquos Rugby Sailing
Ultimate Frisbee Menrsquos Volleyball Water Polo and Womenrsquos
Volleyball Funded in part by the Student Activity Fee
students manage all operational aspects of club sports
including fundraising membership recruitment and retention
practice and competition scheduling and travel Team
members are also involved in service on a regular basisSome of the programs they support are the Labre Project
Cleveland Clinicrsquos Lerner Center for Autism Project Linus
St Malachis Lunch Program and numerous service projects
offered through JCUrsquos Center for Service and Social Action
Pilot Shadow Program of Intramural Student
Supervisors Shows Promise
The intramural (IM) employees interested in becoming IM
Student Supervisors participated in a new staff development
and training program in which they were paired up to
shadow current IM Student Supervisors during evening or
weekend IM competitions The purpose of this opportunityis to nurture professional development leadership skills and
staff camaraderie as well as to provide on-the-job training
in regards to the duties and responsibilities of an IM Student
Supervisor This shadowing experience allowed for IM staff
to self-identify if they felt prepared to apply for IM Student
Supervisor positions for next year In addition it provided
current supervisors the opportunity to teach others about
the knowledge and skills they utilize in their position The
Department of Recreation will continue to build on this
program in the future
DATA POINTS
Intramural sports
Intramural sports have continued to thrive and excel
offering opportunity for exercise camaraderie and
an environment for creating meaningful relationships
with peers A total of 1963 individuals participated in
intramural sports in 2014-2015 with 901 being unique
participants There were a total of 1620 males and 343
females who engaged in intramural sports In 2013-2014
there was a total of 1794 participants (1415 males and 379
females) engaged in intramural sports
First-year student participation increased by 36 (376
Unique Individuals 2013-2014 511 Unique Individuals 2014-
2015)
First-year student intramural
participation increased by 3636
421
1963 1620 343
INTRAMURAL SPORT PARTICIPANTS
AVERAGE CORBO FITNESSROOM VISITORS PER DAY
Fitness Offerings
There was a 25 increase in student and staff participation
in fitness activities with an average of 289 participants per
week in 2014-2015 in comparison to 232 average participants
per week in 2013-2014
A Pilates and Stretch and Strengthen class have been added
to the list of fitness classes Corbo Fitness Room participation
for the 2014-2015 academic year averaged 421 visitors per
day with the highest participation of 525 visitors per day In
2013-2014 the average visits per day was 398
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RECREATION
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LOOKING AHEAD
bull Improve orientation training and recognition
efforts for all student staff through the previously
implemented team model Update our student
development model through online offerings new
technology and improved leadership strategies to
stimulate growth and self-awareness
bull Collaborate with different departments on
late night programming health and wellness
initiatives and special events to better meet our
students needs interests and to increase student
engagement Focus these initiatives primarily
at first-year students as well as first-time users(those who may not typically utilize our facilities
or services)
bull Provide risk management training for Club Sports
and Building Supervisor staff Utilize John Carroll
and Northeast Ohio resources so as to better
equip staff for emergency action plans responding
to crisies and dealing effectively with conflict
bull Continue to work towards enhancing technology
resources related to daily operations marketing
of services and programs and departmental
communications assessment and evaluation
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Being involved in the Rec department allowed
me to have two supervisor roles These
roles allowed me to have a great deal of
responsibility I was well respected by my peers seen as
a leader on campus and this makes me very proud The
leadership skills I developed will be something I treasure
and will be very valuable to me as I move forward in my
career I learned that I am a strong leader who has the
ability to stand up to her peers even when it is tough I
learned what it means to love your work because I truly
loved working for this department I found that I am
inspired by people around me who have a tremendously
strong work ethic
I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to work for
the Rec department and I know that if I had not had this
opportunity that my time at Carroll would have never been
the same and I would have never grown as a person as
much as I didrdquo
- Kylie Brooks rsquo15 Club Sport Supervisor and Student
Building Supervisor
Working for Intramurals (IM) has given me the identity
that every student searches for when entering a new
experience It has given me the opportunity to take a
better look at who I am as a person and has given me the
opportunity to make lasting relationships with people
who I would have never met had I not worked for the
department Working for IMrsquos is not just a job for me it
gives me my place at JCU
This position teaches me how to be a leader how tomotivate people and how to be confident in various
situations I learn to lead by example everywhere I
go because a person is always representing the Rec
department no matter whatrdquo
- Greg Olenick rsquo16 Intramural Supervisor
10 200 PARTICIPANTS
CLUB SPORT TEAMS
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
University Community Celebrates the
Re-opening of Murphy Hall
The re-opening of Murphy Hall in August 2014 was a major
accomplishment The newly renovated building impressed Murphy
residents as well as alumni faculty and staff who toured the hall
after a number of ribbon-cutting ceremonies Murphy residents
reported that they appreciated the enhanced community and
study space Since many of the residents had lived in the ldquooldrdquo
Murphy they were especially impressed with the improved
lighting the updated bathrooms and the private sinks
While there were some minor complications in the re-opening
related to electricity heating and cooling windows and paint
the overall re-opening process was seamless and exciting The
cross-divisional collaboration that brought this renovation to
completion was tremendous and a source of great pride for
all who participated The Silver Level LEED certification that
was achieved was a great way to conclude the project
Red Carpet Rolled Out for First-Year Students onMove-In Day
It was exciting to open the 2014-2015 academic year with
one of the largest first-year classes in recent history It was
also the first year where students were living in truly social
cohort communities In order to continue the celebration of
the large first year class First-Year Move-In Day was enhanced
to welcome our students with excitement The feedback from
parents was overwhelmingly positive with many of them
thanking staff members for their energy and assistance
Invaluable to the success of the day was the help of the ROTC
cadets Their hard work and limitless energy helped immensely
Newly Developed Room Change Process Policy a Success
The development and implementation of the comprehensive
room change process policy was an achievement for the
Office of Residence Life (ORL) The policy was shared
widely with students ORL Staff and parents to allow for
transparency and clearer communication The policy also
supported Resident Assistants (RAs) and professional staff
members in having a standard point of reference and specific
procedures to follow
Resident Ministry Program Offerings Expand
In addition to the fall semester First-Year Retreat the
Resident Ministers collaborated with students to offer the
Journey Retreat in the spring semester as well as a ldquoRootsrdquo
overnight outdoor retreat to explore intentional living The
Murphy Mass returned to the Murphy Chapel with increased
attendance at both the Mass (average of 40+) and social
afterwards in the Murphy atrium
ORL Staff Recognized at Northeast Ohio Resident
Assistant Conference
The JCU RA delegation was recognized as the ldquoMost Spiritedrdquo at the
Northeast Ohio RA Conference at Baldwin Wallace University Several
Residence Life staff members presented at the conference with two
RA presenters receiving recognition as one of the ldquoTop 10rdquo programs
DATA POINTS
Number of Residential Students
YEAR FALL SPRING
2010-2011 1708 1661
2011-2012 1789 1734
2012-2013 1786 1724
2013-2014 1657 1606
2014-2015 1755 1676
Murphy Hall closed for renovation
Community Development Activities Sponsored by
Resident Assistants
YEAR TOTAL TOTAL PARTICIPANTS
2013-2014 615 6485
2014-2015 727 5181
After having smaller than projected numbers of rising junior
and senior students sign up to live on campus for the 2015-2016
academic year those currently living on campus were surveyed
to learn more about their decision to live off campus The seven
question survey was sent to 475 residents with a response rate of
21 The most significant findings were
bull The greatest factor impacting the decision to live off
campus was finances (45) This was followed closely
by wanting to experience something different than the
residence halls (22) and wanting a greater sense of
independence (21)
bull Monthly rent for the majority of respondents (67) is
$350-$400 per person every month The question did not
ask respondents to quantify what was included in rent
so there are some unknowns Only 15 of respondents
indicated a rent higher than $400 per person every month
bull The most popular month to sign a lease was March
(29) Prior to February when the 2015-2016 Housing
Information became available 53 of the respondents
had signed leases The other 47 of respondents signed
leases in February and March The earliest a lease was
signed was in September (1)
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RESIDENCE LIFE
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bull Including themselves students reported the number
of people who they will be living off-campus with
Four people (33) followed by five people (19)
three people (16) and six people (14)
bull 76 are planning to live in University Heights Shaker
Heights (13) and South Euclid (9) are the other
two cities with the most respondents
These findings will inform messaging and timing of
information about housing for upper-class students This
data also indicates the need to continue to look at the cost
of living on-campus and how the benefits are explained in
relationship to that cost
While these qualitative findings include only one part of the data
collected they still provide strong insight into the residential
experience The data supports the amount of time effort and
resources devoted to developing and strengthening community It
also supports several key learning goals for students who live on
campus The data also clearly demonstrates the concerns about
facilities that have been at the forefront of the work done this
year by the ORL All of these insights will be better informed once
the compilation and analysis of the quantitative data is complete
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Review of ORL structure and staffing
bull Expand knowledge of and competency in academic
processes and procedures to better inform future
collaborations
bull Enhance education around issues pertaining to respect
including but not limited to vandalism safety interpersonal
violence and relationships with non-residence life staff
members serving the residential communities
STUDENT PERSPECTIVES
This was my third year at John Carroll University
and my first year living on campus The amount
of care and concern that I received from my Area
Coordinator Adrian Tamas and all of the Murphy RAs was
amazing I never thought that I would feel that comfortable
away from home but because of the staff in Murphy Hall I
now call John Carroll University home Itrsquos been a wonderfu
year as a resident in Murphy and I cannot wait for my next
and final year Thank you for everythingrdquo
- Ghada Abu Shaweesh rsquo16 Resident
ldquoThree years ago I was a sophomore who lived with great
tension and anxiety I had not yet developed the courage to
grow into the leader who I wanted to be on campus Then I
was selected to be a Resident Assistant From that moment
on I was on a path that would allow me to grow and develop
into a leader on campus a man for others and the person
who I ultimately desired to become I am beyond thankful for
my time with Residence Life The professional staff alongwith my fellow staff members and residents have left their
marks on me I will forever remember the time wersquove spent
together the laughter wersquove shared the critical moments
that have pushed us outside of our comfort zones and the
relationships wersquove cultivated From the bottom of my heart
thank yourdquo
- John Barrett rsquo15 Senior Resident Assistant
81 1621 PARTICIPANTS
RESIDENCE SATISFACTION SURVEY RESPONSE RATE
The ORL staff created a survey focused on the following
areas satisfaction with RA satisfaction with residence hall
space cleanliness and processes assessment of ability to
sleep and study learning as a result of living in a residence
hall and overall satisfaction While the quantitative portions
of the survey are not yet compiled and analyzed the
qualitative data was compiled and reviewed The overall
response rate was approximately 81 of 1621 residents who
received the survey
Some of the key findings
bull Residents overwhelmingly responded that the most
important lesson skill or value learned this year was
about relationships with others Residents described
relationships with roommates learning to live in
community and how to deal with people who were
different Skills and lessons related to living independently
(time management responsibility and accountability)
were the second most frequent responses
bull The respondents most frequently cited that the best
part of their residential experience was related to the
people with whom they lived their roommate and
or floormates Other frequent responses included the
sense of community the RA and the convenience ofliving on campus
bull Cleanliness and other facility issues were the main
concerns that residents cited when asked about what
they would like to see improved about on-campus
living Other frequent responses included the dining
hall loudness of fellow floor members and both the
enforcement of and lack of enforcement of residence
hall policies
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
New Late Night Program Collaborations
Streak the Center programs were held during fall 2014 and spring
2015 to provide students with opportunities to gather together
and participate in a variety of social programs including arts and
crafts entertainment movies food recreation relaxation music
and more This large scale event was made possible through
cross-departmental collaboration between the Office of Student
Activities Student Union Programming Board (SUPB) Orientation
and Leadership Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion
Counseling Center Violence Prevention and Action Center
Residence Life Health Education and Promotion Student Health
and Wellness Center and Recreation This event attracted over
550 students each semester it was held
Infusion of Intergroup Dialogue within iLead Program
The Office of Student Activities (OSA) in collaboration with the
Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion incorporated the ldquoCommon
Groundrdquo workshop within the iLead student organization training
program iLead a day-long leadership training opportunity for
student organizations operates with the goal of providing student
leaders an understanding of the nuts and bolts of running a successful
organization on campus The ldquoCommon Gorundrdquo training facilitated
by staff who are Intergroup Dialogue facilitators and students
who have completed the Intergroup Dialogue class in the fall
provided education on discrimination and oppression Seventy-four
student organization leaders representing 64 organizations were in
attendance at this training Of those who attended 69 completed
program evaluations In the evaluation students were asked to
identify one creative way they could apply what they learned in the
workshop into their organization The results are as follows
bull 31 stated they could raise awareness through discussionor activity and 27 stated by maintaining awareness and
working to make a difference
bull Other responses included education through information
and diversifying organization membership
bull The top three areas students reported they learned more
about during their experience at iLead were dealing with
discrimination advertising and funding policies
Student Leader Team created for Late Night Programming
The OSA developed a team of student leaders tasked with
assisting in the planning promotion and implementation oflate night programming events sponsored through the Office
of Student Activities Leaders were chosen from the current
student programmers that were already active Expectations were
established and provided to SUPB By January 2015 SUPB was
required to plan a reoccurring late night program on campus every
Friday and Saturday during the academic year between the hours
of 10 pm and midnight
DATA POINTS
bull SUPB held 13 additional programs in 2014-2015 with
an increase of 51 more participants in comparison
to the 2013-2014 academic year (66 programs with
8437 attendants in 2013-2014 79 programs with 12787
attendants in 2014-2015) Programs which were added
include Rock Out Your Room Meet the Greeks Step
Afrika and more
bull Comedian Dave Coulier performed duringHomecoming this year and was attended by
approximately 1000 students
bull The fall semester Welcome Back Concert sponsored by
SUPB board attracted 600 additional participants in the
2014-2015 academic year (300 in 2013 ndash 2014 900 in
2014-2015)
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Conduct an assessment of our current large-scale
programming needs to obtain an accurate pulse on the
types of social late-night programming students needand want Explore collaboration opportunities with other
programming departments like Recreation Residence
Life and Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion for
this project
bull Work with departments in Student Affairs and across the
university to identify event attendance tracking software
options to better track event participation
bull Develop a template to help map the university learning
goals to the activities of SUPB and student organizations
in order to create a new assessment plan
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Irsquom the current president of the Paranormal
Research Group The Student Activities
Office has definitely impacted my overall
JCU experience in a positive way The office gave us
the opportunity to strengthen the bonds within our
organization I learned a lot of leadership strategies with
the officersquos help I learned how to manage and finance an
organization while maintaining the fun factor of what an
organization should be [Student Organizations are] so
important to have because [they] allow students to conn
to each other and their community The office off ers a
one of a kind experience here at Carroll and is crucial [fo
students] to get the most out of JCUrdquo
- Bryan Mersol rsquo17 Student Organization President
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Student Feedback Leads to Increased Physician Hours
Anecdotal feedback over the past several years suggested
the need to increase the hours and days of the week that
physicians would see patients in order to better meet
studentsrsquo busy schedules The Student Health and Wellness
Survey was administered and results clearly supported
this need In recent years physicians came to campus on
Mondays (25 hrs) and Thursdays (25 hrs) for a total of fivehours With the new contract physician hours were increased
to eight hours a week on Mondays (4 hrs) and Fridays (4
hrs) As a result physician visits increased by 43 (536
physicians visits in 2013-2014 and 767 in 2014-2015) and
students are very pleased with this improved service
HealthSpot Installation Provides Additional Care
Options for Students
John Carroll is the first college in the United States to provide
physician appointments through a computerized kiosk
called the HealthSpot This technology is at the forefront of
revolutionary high-quality medical care Students are put inface-to-face contact with a healthcare professional via video
screen The kiosk comes equipped with everything they
would need to perform a variety of remote treatments under
the supervision of an on-site medical professional Some of
the common ailments that are able to be addressed through
HealthSpot are Allergies cold and flu cough sinus infections
rashes fever sore throats and more With the installation of
this technology the SHWC is now able to provide students
with medical care five days a week Since November 2014 a
total of 21 students have utilized the HealthSpot
New Contract with Cleveland Clinic Saves Center $15000The SHWC entered into a new contract with the Cleveland
Clinic physicians in an effort to reduce costs With this new
contract and subsequent change in physicians over $15000
in was saved in comparison to last year
Nurses Utilize Brief Motivational Interview Training to
Identify and Intervene with At-risk Students
To properly screen for and address high-risk behaviors in
students visiting the SHWC nurses participated in brief
motivational interview training Motivational interviewing
(MI) supports health behavior change by helping individuals
explore and resolve their ambivalence about change without
evoking resistance MI techniques can be incorporated into
routine patient care Additionally an MI screening form was
completed by 719 students during the spring 2015 semester
Students who screened positive for high-risk behaviors were
engaged in a brief motivational interview with a nurse and
received information to help strengthen their motivation to
change those unhealthy behaviors in order to achieve their
optimum level of wellness
DATA POINTS
The SHWC saw a 7 increase in unique individuals in 2014-2015 and
an overall increase of 10 in the total number of client visits (which
covers all SHWC services) Flu and allergy injections were both up
this year by 21 and 31 respectively
2013-2014 2014-2015
Client Visits 3133 3451
Unique Individuals 1228 1320
Physicians Visits 536 767
Van Runs 270 242
Nutritional Visits 185 123
Sent to Area Health Centers 103 202
STDHIV Clinic 84 46
Gynecological Visits 25 39
Travel Clinic Visits 93 62
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Explore options for obtaining an electronic medical
record program
bull Increase awareness and visibility of the HealthSpot as an
alternative quality health care treatment
bull Support the Universityrsquos learning goals and collaborate
with the student health and wellness group by developing
programs to promote students to be self-health advocates
based on data from the National Collegiate Health
Assessment survey
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working at the Health Center was the first job
I received on campus and it has become like a
second home to me I have had the opportunity to
learn about diff erent privacy policies and how they work in
a college setting as well as bits and pieces about the medical
field coupled with great experience along the way This
department provides students with the care they need to
continue to do well in other areas at JCU by making sure they
get the best care possible and allowing students to share their
problems in all realms of the health world whether physical
or mental They make it possible for all students to feel and
perform their best during their time at JCUrdquo
- Anna Lawler rsquo16 Work Study employee
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Opening of Relaxation Room
Research on college campuses demonstrates that stress
is the number one impediment for academic performance
and overall well-being Therefore the University Counseling
Center (UCC) collaborated with the Grasselli Library in
developing the Relaxation Room located in the Learning
Commons The room provides students with a quiet
welcoming space to learn about and practice a variety of
research-based mind and body stress-reduction techniques
It includes
bull A state-of-the-art massage recliner
bull Guided relaxation audio recordings
bull Computer-based biofeedback programs
bull Psycho-educational books and handouts
bull Yoga mats and meditation rugs
Students can use the Relaxation Roomrsquos resources by signing
up for specific time slots Individual consultation is also
provided for the biofeedback program so students can use itto its fullest potential
Outreach Initiativesrsquo Message is that Help is lsquoWithin
Reachrsquo at the UCC
A programmatic and marketing theme was developed for all
community outreach initiatives titled ldquoWithin Reachrdquo This
past year a total of 22 outreach initiatives offered under
this new marketing theme were offered to students faculty
and staff Programs focused on increasing awareness of
mental health issues among college students and promoting
help-seeking behavior One of the most successful programs
was a dinner and movie night featuring a speaker from theNational Alliance on Mental Illness with over 80 students in
attendance as well as several faculty and staff
Installation of Titanium Scheduling Software
For many years the UCC has used a paper system to collect
and reference student information when visits occur The new
database system Titanium allows the staff to electronically
store student records and access them quickly when
needed This technological solution is critically necessary
in streamlining operations to allow for a seamless client
experience for the students and a more effective working
environment for the UCC staff
DATA POINTS
Total Counseling Services Overall
A total of 254 students received counseling services for the
2014-2015 academic year (4 less students from 2013-2014)
Out of those students 649 (165) were female and 351
(89) were male The highest percentage of students seen
were freshmen at 265 (67) which is consistent with the
2013-2014 year
Most common reasons students visited the UCC in 2014-2015
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Provide staff orientation and training for new UCC
employees (interim director full-time counselor part-
time counselor) and trainees (two doctoral interns one
masterrsquos intern and one psychiatry resident)
bull Continue the implementation of Titanium Scheduling
Software and fully transition to electronic records
bull Expand outreach programming through the Relaxation
Room and the Within Reach event series
of visits are related to anxiety
(53 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to depression
(14 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to academics
(41 Decrease from 13-14)
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
I have had a wonderful experience with the
UCC and have encouraged other friends
who are struggling to go there too No
part of my experience has been negative and I look
forward to my sessions In the short time I have been
going I feel that I have already made tremendous
improvements My only suggestion for improving the
center is to continue to inform students of its resources
and how valuable it can berdquo
- Anonymous student UCC Satisfaction Survey
874
585
348
254 TOTAL STUDENTS THAT RECEIVEDCOUNSELING SERVICES
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Interpersonal Violence Reporting Increase
The Violence Prevention and Action Center (VPAC)
experienced a substantial increase in the amount of time
advocating for survivors of interpersonal violence along with
the total number of students reporting interpersonal violence
incidents in the 2014-2015 academic year These increases
indicate that the awareness of issues related to interpersonal
violence and the need for bystanders to identify and createempathy with those suffering has most likely increased as well
Large-scale Bystander Intervention Training
Conducted with 638 Rising Sophomores
In collaboration with the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
Recovery Resources Residence Life Dean of Students Office
and Health Promotion and Wellness the VPAC Coordinator
successfully conducted Bystander intervention Training
for 638 rising sophomore students Of those 638 students
46 were male and 54 female This training was made
mandatory as a part of the housing selection process
The purpose of this training was to teach students the
concept of bystander intervention A bystander is anyone
who observes an emergency or a situation in which it is
likely that someone could use help Bystander intervention
programs teach people to overcome their resistance to
checking in and helping out These programs have been
found to be very helpful on college campuses to thwart
sexual assault abusive alcohol consumption concerns about
suicide depression and eating disorders
Students also learn how to identify a continuum of
inappropriate sexual behaviors through experiential
activities designed to create empathy with those who have
experienced sexual or dating violence At the end of the
training students develop skills to intervene as a bystander
and make a commitment to intervene before during and
after an incident of sexual or dating violence
Peer Health Advocate Program Exceeds
Membership Goals
One of the VPACrsquos goals this year was to train 10 Peer
Health Advocates by April 2015 Peer Health Advocates are
tasked with educating the campus on a gamut of topics
associated with interpersonal violence including bullying
dating and relationship violence and more This goal was
met and exceeded in January 2015 when a total of 18 Peer
Health Advocates were trained An additional 10 Peer Health
Advocates were trained by Alex Leslie of the Cleveland Rape
Crisis Center in March 2015 ndash for a total of 38 Advocates Peer
Health Advocates facilitated three interpersonal violence
presentations to the following groups of student leaders
Fraternity and sorority new members Panhellenic Council
and participants in the LAUNCH leadership program a core
leadership training for students in prominent leadership
positions on campus
DATA POINTS
Educational Programming
Forty-two educational programs were provided to 1639 individuals
in fall 2014 covering topics such as alcohol sex and consent healthy
relationships and more Seventeen trainings were provided to 777
individuals in spring 2015 covering similar topics When comparing
to the previous year 51 more programs were held in 2014-2015
(39 programs 2013-2014 59 programs 2014-2015) and 40 more
individuals attended these programs (1731 2013-2014 2416 2014-2015)
Bystander Intervention Training
Participants who completed bystander intervention training
completed a survey developed by Recovery Resources to collect
demographic information as well as information related to bystander
behavioral intent and problem gambling knowledge Questions
measured behavioral intent and gambling knowledge Results of this
survey revealed
89
88
92
93
of participants reported feeling a sense of
responsibility to intervene in issues of substance
use sexual violence and mental health problems
of students understand the obstacles to
intervene in these issues
of students plan to use the skills they learned
from the training in the future
of students reported at least one action that they
planned on taking after the training
LOOKING AHEADbull Hire train and supervise a graduate assistant to assist
with programming and outreach initiatives that focus on
interpersonal violence and bystander intervention
bull Develop a new brand for the Violence Prevention and Action
Center including a new logo and brochure
bull Co-teach AR274 Peer Health Advocate Seminar created to
educate ten Peer Health Advocates
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working with Coordinator of the VPAC this the past year
has been a true joy I learned a variety of skills and about
several topics such as bystander intervention signs of
an abusive relationship substance abuse and how to help someone
in a crisis By the end of my senior year I was gave presentations on
my own to students around campus Working with VPAC has made
me a well-rounded student with a large desire to help others in any
way that I can She taught me to be an eff ective presenter and to be a
leader on campus The skills I learned will not only benefit me in my
future career but as a better member in societyrdquo
- Gina Paolini rsquo15 Peer Health Advocate
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KINGS OF THE OAC
A major trophy returned to JCUs campus for the first
time since the 2003-04 school year
John Carrolls all-around effort on the mens side earned the
Blue Streaks the OAC Mens All-Sports Trophy It was the fifth
time in program history John Carroll earned this prestigious
trophy The Men of Carroll finished with 83 points besting
second-place Mount Union who turned in 8025 points
A BUNDLE OF HONORS
Mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik might need to
build a new trophy case for all of his 2014-15 honors
The midfielder was named the 2014 Capital One Academic
All-Americareg of the Year for Division III mens soccer The
honor gave Potocnik his second-straight Capital One
Academic All-Americareg honor having been a second-team
selection in 2013 He became just the second Blue Streak to
earn this prestigious honor joining Mackenzie Griffin (softball
2013) This honor was just the tip of the iceberg for one of
the top players in JCU mens soccer history
Potocnik was one of six student-athletes nationally to be a
part of Northwestern Mutuals Inspiring Potential float in
the Tournament of Rosesreg Rose Parade
In addition Potocnik earned D3soccercom All-America
NSCAAContinental Tire All-Region All-Ohio All-OAC and
Academic All-OAC accolades Finally Potocnik was JCUs
male recipient of the Clyde Lamb Award given to the top
graduating male and female student-athletes at each of the
10 OAC institutions
HISTORY IN THE MAKING
John Carrolls mens tennis team celebrated a program
first this year The Blue Streaks made their first-ever
NCAA Tournament appearance
John Carroll qualified with a 5-4 win over Otterbein in the
championship match of the OAC Tournament John Carroll
would go on to beat Franciscan in the first round of the
NCAA Tournament before bowing out to Kenyon
The Blue Streaks had won five OAC titles prior but the OAC did
not have an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament until recently
NCAA APPEARANCESIn addition to the mens tennis team John Carroll
had three teams and seven individuals qualify for the
NCAA National Championship fields
JCUs football team made its second-straight NCAA
appearance John Carroll rolled past Centre 63-28 in the
first round and held on for a 14-12 win over Wheaton (Ill)
in the second round The Blue Streaks bowed out in the
quarterfinals with a 36-28 loss to the Purple Raiders
The mens basketball team earned its 13th-ever NCAA
Tournament bid The program earned a bid for the first timesince 2010 The womens basketball team earned its second-
straight and second-overall bid to the NCAA Tournament
field
Individually senior Dan Mirman repeated as an All-American
at 149 pounds for wrestling He became JCU wrestlings 106th
All-American Mirman had plenty of company at the NCAA
Wrestling National Championship as seniors Terner Gott and
Todd Gaydosh gave the Blue Streaks three competitors for
the first time since 2005
John Carroll had three members of the cross country team
qualify for the NCAA National Championships in seniorTadhg Karski sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson It marked the first time since 2004 that the
Blue Streaks sent three runners to the cross country NCAA
National Championship Senior Nick Williams qualified for
the NCAA Indoor Track and Field National Championships in
the 60m hurdles while senior Rocky Mitolo qualified for the
NCAA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships in
the shot put
ALL-AMERICANS
Brian Potocnik and Dan Mirman had plenty of company in the
All-American department
Football senior Aramis Greenwood was the most decorated
student-athlete when it came to All-American honors The
wide receiver made the prestigious AFCA Division III All-
America team becoming the first Blue Streak to do so since
2008 and just the eighth overall He would go on to garner
third team honors on the AP Little All-America Team and
honorable mention D3footballcom honors
In all four football players earned All-American honors with
junior offensive lineman Anthony Latina senior linebacker
Kevin Cope and senior quarterback Mark Myers earning
honors from D3footballcom
Senior right-hander Drew Doring earned second team
All-America honors from D3baseballcom and the ABCA
Rawlings He became the first JCU pitcher to earn All-
America honors since 1985
Sophomore Katlyn Spahar was accorded honorable mention
WBCA Division III All-America accolades for her outstanding
performance on the hardwood
INDIVIDUALSTEAMS
4QUALIFIED FOR NCAA NATIONAL
CHAMPIONSHIP FIELDS7
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ATHLETIC HIGHLIGHTS
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RIDING OFF INTO THE SUNSET
An era came to a close this school year as Kerry Volkmann
retired after being the mentor of the John Carroll wrestling
program since 1987
The Hall of Fame coach guided his charges to two national
titles and 47 All-American honors He started the year
winning his 300th dual match in the seasons opening
weekend with a 34-11 win over Niagara County Community
College at the Bob Del Rosa Duals
Over 200 former wrestlers football players coaches
teammates friends and fans of the JCU wrestling program
celebrated Volkmanns legacy in his last home dual
400 AND COUNTING
The OAC mens basketball 400-club inducted
its fifth member this year
John Carroll mens basketball head coach Mike Moran won
his 400th game at JCU with a 97-78 win over Ohio Northern
on December 10
Moran who just completed his 23rd year at JCU entered
the season 35th amongst active Division III coaches in total
wins He now ranks fourth all-time in wins amongst OAC
mens basketball coaching greats
In April Moran was honored by the GCBCA as the recipient
of the Dennis Lustig Golden Deeds Award for his long-time
contributions to basketball in the Cleveland-area
CENTURY MARK
A third coaching milestone occurred for JCUs coaches
this year Mens soccer head coach Hector Marinaro earned
his 100th win with a 3-0 shutout over Muskingum on senior
night
OAC TEAM SUCCESS
John Carroll celebrated a wide-array of achievements
at the team level within the OAC
The mens tennis team won its first OAC title since 2006
John Carroll earned a share of the regular-season crown
before edging Otterbein 5-4 in the championship match of
the OAC Tournament
The mens soccer team was unbeaten in the OAC regular-
season It marked the fifth undefeated and untied regular-
season by an OAC institution since 1984
On the mens side John Carroll had a slew of second-place
OAC finishes The football cross country and indoor track amp
field teams all captured solo possession of second-place in
the OAC The mens basketball and baseball teams tied for
second in their respective regular seasons
Mike Moran won
his 400th game
Menrsquos tennis team
won its first OAC
title since 2006
Hector Marinaro
earned his 100th w
Womens lacrosse
made its long-awai
debut
On the womens side the Blue Streaks volleyball team
returned to the championship match of the OAC Tournament
for the first time since 1995 The womens swimming amp diving
team was undefeated in OAC regular-season dual meets
OAC INDIVIDUAL SUCCESS
John Carroll had 10 individuals earn OAC titles
The womens swimming and diving team led the way with
seven Sophomore Margaret Zagrobelny junior Lindsey Fano
freshman Anne Crowley and senior Victoria Watson led the
way earning OAC gold in the 400-medley relay Watson
would go on to capture first in the 200-freestyle and as part
of the 400-free relay Fano would capture an individual title
in the 100-breast Watson was joined by freshman Megan
Hawk sophomore Amanda Casamatta and senior Katii
Sheffield on the OAC-champion 400-free relay
Senior Rocky Mitolo (shot put) and junior Adam North (long
jump) earned first-place finishes at the outdoor track amp field
championship
Senior Dan Mirman rounded out the titles taking first at
149-pounds in wrestling
THE INAUGURATION
The womens lacrosse team made its long-awaited debut
After having to outlast Clevelands winter weather the Blue
Streaks turned in a 20-10 win over Houghton on February 28
The team would go on to finish 10-5 and earn the No 2 seed
in the OAC Tournament
STELLAR COACHING
John Carroll is blessed with stellar coaching for its
student-athletes Two Blue Streak coaches were
recognized by their peers this year
Laura Rodeffer was named the OAC Volleyball Coach of the
Year She continues to have her Blue Streaks on the rise
Rodeffers team turned in a 23-7 record in 2014 and were in
the hunt for the OAC regular-season title until the last week
of the season
Shaun Keenan earned OAC Mens Tennis Coach of the Year
honors for helping guide the mens tennis team to one of the
best seasons in program history
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AMONG THE BEST IN THE
REGION AND OHIO
John Carroll had 29 student-athletes earn All-Region honors
while 17 added All-Ohio honors for the year
Baseball senior Drew Doring led the way The senior right-
hander was tabbed as the 2015 Mid-East Regional Pitcher of
the Year by both D3baseballcom and ABCARawlings
Note In elect sports it is possible to earn multiple All-Region and All-Ohio
honors so each student-athlete was counted once per sport they played
Additionally some sports do not have All-Region or All-Ohio honors
OAC MAJOR AWARD
WINNERS - PLAYERS
JCUs student-athletes were amongst the best in the
conference with six players taking home major awards
from the OAC
John Carroll had a trio of players on honors for their stellar
play on the pitch Senior Brian Potocnik was the Mens SoccerMidfielder of the Year while junior teammate Jimmy Mattina
was the Mens Soccer Defender of the Year On the womens
side senior Haley McDonald took home Goalkeeper of the
Year accolades
On the diamond senior Drew Doring was the Kent Tekulve
Pitcher of the Year He was the first JCU hurdler to earn this
honor since Luke Adkins in 2004
On the gridiron junior Kevin Cope was named the Gene
Slaughter Most Outstanding Linebacker It was the second-
straight year JCU has taken home the conferences top
linebacker honor On the hardwood sophomore KatlynSpahar gave JCU back-to-back Helen Ludwig Player of the
Year accolades
ALL-OAC HONORS
John Carroll had 136 student-athletes earn All-OAC
honors this year
Football led the way with a school-record 20 selections The
Blue Streaks picked up 22 honors from the outdoor track
and field teams with 12 from the men and 10 on the womens
side Mens indoor track and field (nine) baseball (eight) and
womens swimming and diving (eight) rounded out the top six
Note Each member of the swimming and diving team earning All-
OAC honors was counted once Each member of the track and field
team earning All-OAC honors was counted once for cross country
once for indoor and once for outdoor
HITTING THE BOOKS
As mentioned earlier mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik was
named the Capital One Academic All-Americareg of the Year for
Division III mens soccer He had an abundance of company as
numerous Blue Streaks really buckled down in the classroom
Football senior safety Brody Zangaro earned second team
Capital One Academic All-Americareg honors for the second
straight year On the district level Potocnik Zangaro and
baseball junior right-hander Aaron Lapaglia earned Capital
One Academic All-District accolades
Wrestling sophomore Sal Corrao and senior Todd Gaydosh
earned NWCA Scholar All-American honors Womens
swimming and diving junior Lindsey Fano was a CSCAA
Individual Scholar All-American Cross country senior Nicki
Bohrer sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson were named USTFCCCA All-Academic honorees
for cross country Rounding out the honors were seven
members of the softball team who all earned NFCA Scholar-
Athlete distinctions
Potocnik and softball senior right-hander Rachel Byrnes were
JCUs recipients of the Clyde Lamb Awards
Additionally 83 student-athletes were honored with
Academic All-OAC honors
Note Select honors from the Capital One Academic All-Americareg
program have not been released yet
83 STUDENT983085ATHLETES WERE HONORED
WITH ACADEMIC ALL983085OAC HONORS
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VISIONJohn Carroll University will graduate individuals of intellect and
character who lead and serve by engaging the world around them
and around the globe
MISSIONAs a Jesuit Catholic university John Carroll inspires individuals to excel
in learning leadership and service in the region and in the world
CORE VALUES
The Universityrsquos core values include a commitment to
learning in order to create
bull An environment of inquiry which embraces Jesuit
Catholic education as a search for truth where faith and
reason complement each other in learning In pursuit of
our educational mission the University welcomes the
perspectives and participation in our mission of faculty
staff students and alumni of all faiths and of no faith
bull A rigorous approach to scholarship that instills in our
graduates the knowledge eloquence sensitivity and
commitment to embrace and to live humane values
bull A campus committed to the intellectual spiritual
emotional and physical development of each student
bull An inclusive community where differing points of view
and experience are valued as opportunities for mutual
learning
bull A culture of service and excellence that permeates
every program and office
bull A commitment to sharing our gifts in service to each
other and the community
bull A campus that responds to demographic economic
and social challenges
bull An appreciation that our personal and collective
choices can build a more just world
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
The following initiatives are essential to the University
being recognized as a center of learning and service
bull Create a diverse community of faculty staff alumni
and friends dedicated to advancing the Universityrsquos
vision mission and core values
bull Create a learning community of outstanding teacher-scholars characterized by the commitment to
student achievement
bull Create a talented cohort of service-oriented staff
committed to achieving and being recognized as a
center of learning and service
bull Recruit enroll retain and graduate a talented
diverse student body prepared for todayrsquos global
reality and committed to learning leadership and
service that will engage the world
bull Secure resources necessary to foster an
extraordinary learning experience and promote John
Carrollrsquos mission as a Jesuit Catholic university
bull Assist in responding to demographic economic and
social challenges in our region in order to support
investment and employment opportunities and build
confidence in our shared future
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Participated in Bystander intervention Training
of Rising Sophomores
The Health Promotion and Wellness coordinator collaborated
with the Violence Prevention and Action Center Coordinator
Residence Life Dean of Students and Recovery Resources
to educate 638 rising sophomores on bystander intervention
This training was made mandatory for all rising sophomoresas a part of the 2015-2016 housing selection process
Provided Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention
for College Students (BASICS)
The goal of BASICS is to reduce risky behaviors and harmful
consequences of alcohol abuse Based on an interview with
and questionnaires filled out by the student regarding their
drinking behaviors objective feedback is provided by a
trained BASICS professional This program is offered to JCU
students who either violate the Student Code of Conduct or
want to explore their alcohol and drug use This year a total
of 51 students were referred for this intervention resulting in
a 150 increase from the 2013-2014 year Of those students
who received BASICS interventions
Peer Health Advocate Program Expanded
to Better Meet Student Needs
The coordinator trained 23 Peer Health Advocates (PHAs)
this past academic year The training focused on programdevelopment and execution as well as the skills knowledge
and attitudes necessary to be an effective peer advocate
PHAs facilitate programs for and with students in the
residence halls student organizations classrooms athletic
teams and more They also staff the Resource Room at the
Student Health and Wellness Center Additional expectations
for PHAs include
bull Executing interactive positive fun and non-
judgmental programming
bull Creating awareness of health topics affecting JCU
students through such means as posters social mediacampaigns newsletters Carroll News editorials public
service announcements one-on-one interactions
tabling at health education initiatives and general
availability for program participation
bull Helping students find long-term and appropriate
on and off-campus resources to support healthy
behaviors by making referrals for at-risk students
to the appropriate professionals These resources
included Health Education Residence Life Counseling
Center Health Services Violence Prevention Action
Center JCU Police Department etc
bull Participating in ongoing training on a wide variety
of health and wellness topics and assist with the
facilitation of bi-weekly Wellness in the Stacks
programming in the Library Learning Commons
Approval of AR274 A Peer Health Advocate Seminar
This past spring JCUrsquos Public Health Committee officially
approved AR 274 It will be offered for the first time in fall
2015 This course was specifically developed to provide an
academic anchor to the leadership training and development
of the Peer Health Advocates and to provide them the
necessary resources skills and information to assist theirpeers in a successful undergraduate experience Students will
learn about various health topics affecting college students
as well as program design and implementation
92
58
54
33
100
exceeded the number of alcoholic drinks
consumed the last time they partied or
socialized compared to the overall JCU
student population
overestimated the amount of alcohol
that a typical JCU student consumes
did something they later regretted
50 forgot where they were or what
they did and 25 got in trouble with
the police within the last 12 months as a
consequence of drinking
felt overwhelmed by all they had to do
and 25 felt sad within the past 2 weeks
of those seen were referred to on-campus
resources including the University
Counseling Center Violence Preventionand Action Center andor academic deans
(compared to NCHA data 2013)
23Peer Health Advocates (PHAs)were trained this past academic year
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HEALTH AND WELLNESS
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DATA POINTS
What We Know Data on First-Year Studentsrsquo
Alcohol Consumption
We have completed our eighth year of collecting information
regarding alcohol consumption of first-year students through
AlcoholEdu AlcoholEdu incorporates the latest evidence-
based prevention methods to create a highly personalized
on-line education user experience that inspires students to
reflect on and consider changing their drinking behaviors
Pre and post-exams and behavioral surveys are administered
a total of three surveys At John Carroll it is mandatory for all
first-year students to complete this training
This year there was a 99 response rate This excellent
compliance rate can be attributed to increased communication
with the students non-completion sanctions and collaboration
with Resident Assistants Here are some key findings about our
first-year studentsrsquo alcohol consumption
bull The rate of high risk drinkers has decreased since
beginning this analysis in 2007 The rate of non-
drinkers has increased by 3 since 2007
bull Our first-year non-drinking students exceed those
reported by other Jesuit colleges and universities
Additionally rates of lightmoderate and high-risk
drinkers are lower than surveyed Jesuit counterparts
bull After completing the entire AlcoholEdu training 88
of students reported that the course prepared them
to make responsible decisions about drinking
Impact of Alcohol Education Classes
This past year 65 students were sanctioned to take an
alcohol education class due to violations of the Universityrsquosalcohol policy These classes included an emphasis on
bystander intervention as well as the Good Samaritan
Policy Students were asked to complete an assessment
after participating in the class With 51 of the 65 students
completing the assessment the response rate was 79 Here
are two of the main findings from this assessment
Health and Wellness Programs
Various health education programs were presented to nearly
1700 students Our alcohol awareness presentations are very
popular and highly requested by Resident Assistants and
student organizations Over 300 students participated in
alcohol awareness presentations and completed assessments
afterward Here are some of the findings
73
94
99
79
71
strongly agree that they can recognize the
signs of someone who is intoxicated
strongly agree that they are willing tointervene if they see someone who has had
too much to drink
strongly agree or agree that they learned
something about how frequently the average
the JCU student drinks
of students surveyed recognize the difference
between perceptions and actual drinking rates
of JCU students
listed the lsquoGood Samaritan Policyrsquo as a
correct response to identifying the name
of a specific policy
Wellness in the Stacks
students participated in Wellness in the Stacks
programming within the Library Learning
Commons Students participated in Pinterest
painting bamboo plant construction henna
tattoos making heart-healthy trail mix
aromatherapy therapy dogs and others and were providedwith stress-relief information When asked on a short survey
ldquowithin the last 12 months how would you rate the overall level
of stress you have experiencedrdquo 29 indicated tremendous or
more than average stress While 91 felt ldquoless stressed after
attending stress-freeWellness in the Stacksrdquo events
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Revise the BASICS health assessment for students who
violate the marijuanaother drug policy to better meet
their needs
bull Expand health promotion program offerings through
the implementation of initiatives developed solely by
Peer Health Advocates as a result of their coursework in
AR 274 Peer Health Advocate Seminar
bull Develop a comprehensive program to reduce alcohol-
related incidents off-campus in collaboration with
Residence Life
bull Increase fraternity and sorority membersrsquo knowledge of
high-risk drinking through risk reduction efforts
students were presented withvarious health education programs1700
OVER
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Staff Display Adaptability with Increased
Departmental Expectations and Staff Changes
This year brought significant challenges some new and some
persistent that truly pushed the JCU Police Department
(JCUPD) to its capacity Similar to years past JCUPD has
experienced significant officer turnover with six resignations
and two newly hired offi
cers Many police departments evenfor larger municipalities are dealing with a decrease in the
number and qualifications of job applicants The department
is working closely with Human Resources to recruit hire and
train well qualified individuals
Other challenges include the increased number of
background checks requested by students and university
employees This is a time consuming process for the front
office staff and was the fifth most frequent duty recorded
by the JCUPD this academic year Lastly given the federal
guidelines within the Campus SaVE Act and Title IX JCUPD
has new demands and expectations that also require much
investigative time and reporting
Despite these challenges the entire staff has responded with
the highest level of professionalism collaboration and vigor
It will be important for JCUPD to continue to reconsider
processes and departmental responsibilities in order to
respond as effectively as possible to these challenges
DATA POINTS
to JCUPD Compared to last year this
is a 47 increase in calls largely due
to adding new duties to the call list
In 2013-2014 there was only a 17
increase in calls
The top five reasons and their frequencies are as follows
1747 Admittance into roomfacility
1690 Building check
1078 Non-secured area
754 Maintenance concern
594 Background checksFingerprints
Criminal reports totaled 183 with the top reports listed as
32 Underage Persons Offenses (Alcohol)
32 Theft
22 Criminal mischief
Non-criminal reports totaled 180 with the top reports listed as
47 Illness ndash Transport
27 Auto Accident - Property Damage Only
18 Property - LostMissing
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Improve our training and capacity to perform
reporting and investigative functions related to
Title IX and interpersonal violence concerns
bull Enhance marketing and education regarding
JCUPD services to more fully realize and perpetuatethe credibility of the organization as a police
department serving all members of the JCU
community
bull Transition our current Incident Report form to an
Access database to enhance the tracking of incidents
and reporting functions
bull Review processes and responsibilities in light
of expectations and work force capacity
bull Identify and implement specialty areas for
our three sergeants
$450000
9674
was generated through the
sale of parking permits and
issuance of citationsIN REVENUE
Department Exceeds Revenue Expectations
Parking Manager Patti Taylor devoted a great deal of
time and effort into providing the Police Officers with
valuable information to assist with the identification of
parking violations Approximately $450000 in revenue
was generated through the sale of parking permits and
issuance of citations This is an increase of 89 from the
previous year
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Choral and Instrumental Performances
The annual choral and instrumental performances at JCU
were once again highlights of the department including the
Annual Sacred Music Concert in the fall and the Jazz Band
Concert in the spring Most especially the third and final
performance of the Intergenerational Choir was a superb
finale to the collaborative project between the Cleveland
Alzheimerrsquos Association the academic department of
Criminology and Sociology and student affairsrsquo Liturgical
Music and Musical Arts (LMMA) The choir a combination of
people with early-stage Alzheimerrsquos disease their caregivers
and our students gave a presentation of five songs under the
direction of Dr Cynthia Caporella LMMA Director at the 25th
annual Alzheimerrsquos disease educational event
The collaboration was also the end of a three-year research
project with goals of fighting the stigma of Alzheimerrsquos
disease and developing community amongst its participants
Drs Harris and Caporella had one article published in
2014 regarding this project and a new article is underwaythanks to the funding of a JCU Summer Faculty Research
Fellowship
Music and Prayer Collaboration Transforms Crowd
during Ignatian Heritage Week
The collaborative planning efforts between LMMA and
Campus Ministry resulted in a lunch time program titled
ldquoMusic Prayer and Reflection in the Jesuit Tradition
Caring for the Earthrdquo The image for the week surrounded
sustainability and carried with it a vision of caring for Godrsquos
creation Specifically the service joined readings around
this image with four pieces of music two of which werecontemporary pieces written by two local composers on the
faculty of the Cleveland Institute of Music One of the pieces
was a descriptive piece of a brook located east of Cleveland
that is supported by the Cleveland Museum of Natural
History A third piece from the movie ldquoThe Missionrdquo offered
a Jesuit connection in film media Many community members
in attendance described the experience as transformative
Assessment plans developed for music courses
In preparation for the inclusion of one credit Fine Arts
courses in the integrative core curriculum assessment
plans were developed and approved for courses in applied
music Rubrics were developed for each of the courses in
conjunction with the Core Director and the Associate Dean of
Arts and Sciences for the Humanities The Director of LMMA
is in the process of identifying instructors to teach the new
course offerings in music These new applied courses include
wind ensemble brass ensemble string ensemble applied
guitar and applied voice
DATA POINTS
During the past year student participation in the major vocal
and instrumental groups was as follows
25
30
16
28SCHOLACANTORUM
CHAPELENSEMBLE
PEP BAND
JAZZ BAND
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Offering the first ever JCU Applied Music Courses
available to the entire student body in spring 2016
bull Equipping the music room to offer digital performances
from online venues for the study of musical styles
performance techniques and comparative analysis
bull Working with the staff in the Office of Student
Engagement to expand opportunities for students to
experience fine arts performances offered throughout
Cleveland
bull Hiring and orienting a new Coordinator of the JCU Pep Band
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
I participated in Schola Cantorum and Chapel
Choir I had the opportunity to de-stress for a
few hours a week which was very important
since I had challenging coursework and multiple part-
time jobs and internships This helped me to focus on
spiritual and emotional wellness as well as academic
success I was also able to build strong relationships with
my fellow singers I believe that making music together
brings people closer in a way that few other activities
can and I certainly saw that in my experiences at JCU
The music department has important connections to
JCUrsquos mission values and Jesuit identity Though I
am not Catholic some of the pieces we learned helped
me learn about Jesuit and Christian history and my
participation in chapel choir kept me actively engaged inthe liturgy Additionally allowing students to participate
in extracurricular activities they enjoy is in keeping with
ldquocura personalisrdquo by encouraging students to develop in
all aspects of their lives not just academicallyrdquo
- Megan Boyk rsquo15 Schola Cantorum and Chapel Choir
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Creation of the LP 198 LAUNCH Credited Course
LAUNCH (Leaders Always Undertake New Challenges) is
a 1-3 credit course covering various topics related to the
methods or content of leadership not typically covered
in regular course offerings such as mission diversity and
inclusion ethical leadership and the building of personal
strengths In addition students receive core leadership
training necessary for success in prominent leadership
positions on campus
Commuter Student Section Added to AR120 Purpose
and Place - Exploring Campus Community and Self
AR120 is a course designed to assist first-year students with
the transition to college and to promote their engagement
in all facets of their educational experience The commuter
section of this course addressed challenges related to
commuting to campus getting connected to JCU resources
road safety and more A highlight regarding this particular
section is that it was held in a nontraditional classroom
setting in the newly renovated commuter lounge
Drawn to Leadership Program Reaches Different
Student Demographic
The Drawn to Leadership Program was targeted to JCU
Fantasy Gaming Club members This program offered a
different perspective to learn about leadership development
by focusing on the leadership concepts found in superhero-
based comic books and movies
DATA POINTS
Leadership Programs Engage Students in Developing
Values and Skills
A progressive four-tiered set of leadership programs is
offered to John Carroll students annually Each tier provides
students with the opportunity to develop a set of leadership
skills and knowledge and each successive program builds
upon the knowledge and skills cultivated in the prior tier
Tier programs meet for an hour per week for 4-6 meetings
depending on the program
Students are able to select from three programs in Tier1 ldquoLiving and Leadingrdquo ldquoReading and Leadingrdquo or ldquoTake
the Leading Rolerdquo These programs all focus on students
increasing their levels of self-awareness which will better
prepare them for leadership experiences Students who
complete one of the three Tier 1 programs are eligible to
participate in the Tier 2 ldquoAdvancing Leadershiprdquo program
which focuses on the experiences of participating students
as members of various groups and how they can influence
change as a group member without necessarily having a
formal leadership position Students who have completed
both the Tier 1 and 2 programs are eligible to participate in
the Tier 3 ldquoSharing Your Strengthsrdquo program This program
incorporates the Gallup organizationrsquos StrengthsQuest online
assessment which provides students with detailed reports
about their five personal strengths Students who complete
the Tier 1 2 and 3 programs are eligible to participate in the
Tier 4 ldquoLeadership in Actionrdquo program which focuses on
ethical decision making
The following participation counts have been recorded over
the past 3 academic years
PARTICIPATION COUNTS 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
Tier 1 57 66 75
Tier 2 42 51 69
Tier 3 31 37 24
Tier 4 22 22 25
66 INCREASE in commuter
service program participation
Commuter Student Programs
and Participation Increase
In the year 2013-2014 36 commuter service programs
were offered with 740 total participants This year 41
programs were provided to 1229 total participants Theresults show a 66 increase in overall commuter service
program participation with a 13 increase in total programs
offered Among those programs offered students were
able to attend a Cleveland Indians baseball game Cleveland
Cavaliers basketball game and several movie viewings
Program invitations were also sent to transfer students to
participate which had partial impact on the participation
increase
41 1229PROGRAMS PARTICIPANTS
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ORIENTATION amp LEADERSHIP
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Students in all tiered programs complete written assignments
and discuss them with their peers in a conversation
facilitated by a professional student affairs staff member
Assignments are collected and deposited in the Office of
Leadership Programs The Director of Leadership Programs
then assessment rubrics to the various assignments
determine whether or not the desired learning has occurred
for each student
TIER PROGRAM OUTCOME
The assessment results indicate that the activities set up for
the Tier 1 programs provide students with the opportunity to
learn the desired information to increase self-knowledge and
demonstrate it on the various assignments While students
in Tier 2 were able to demonstrate competence regarding
the various aspects of serving as a group as a member
participants sometimes struggled to identify areas of
diversity In Tier 3 participants could readily determine ways
to identify opportunities to utilize their personal strengths
to assist with three of the potential presented challenges
However a lack of understanding was demonstrated in termsof using strengths in the areas of delegation confrontation
and mediation This is likely partially due to the struggles
that students face with these skill sets in their daily lives For
the ldquoLeadership in Actionrdquo program students readily created
scenarios that connected with the initial three principles
of the programs However several concepts related to
ethical leadership including ldquobeing fairrdquo and ldquobeing lovingrdquo
presented some challenges for our students and may be
somewhat attributable to the fact that ldquofairrdquo and ldquolovingrdquo are
rather abstract concepts in comparison to the first
three tenets
LAUNCH Leaders Always Undertake New Challenges
The LAUNCH program provides student leaders with
information considered to be foundational and essential to
serving as an effective leader and beyond Since the creation of
LAUNCH over 350 student leaders have the training program
Following each LAUNCH weekend evaluations are collected
and compiled to determine the effectiveness of the program
in meeting the established outcomes A review of the data
for the past three LAUNCH programs indicates that at least
90 of the participants on average achieved the outcomes
Leadership Scholars Program
The Leadership Scholars Program (LSP) was created in
2010 providing participants with opportunities to increase
their leadership competence through both curricular and
co-curricular activities The program focuses on developing
student leaders of remarkable character who seek to become
agents for transformative change on campus and in their
future professions and communities
Each year the program seeks to enroll a cohort of approximately 20
incoming students Over the past three years the cohort size has been
27 (class of 2018) 19 (2017) and 19 (2016) The cohort size fluctuates
based on how many students choose to accept the scholarship and
attend JCU with 35 scholarships offered from a pool of over 200
applicants
The 2014 JCU Commencement saw the first cohort of LSP students
complete their degrees From the entering cohort in fall of 2010 75 o
the students persisted through graduation When reviewing the reasonfor program participant attrition students most commonly leave to
transfer to another institution in order to pursue a degree not provided
by John Carroll (eg pharmacy musical theater) A less frequent reaso
for student attrition is that some participants struggle to ldquofind their
footingrdquo and struggle with their inability to be elected or selected for
a formal leadership position on campus (eg Student Union senator
Resident Assistant)
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Coordinate and enhance leadership development efforts by
gathering together a committee of professionals around campu
who provide related opportunities to students
bull Begin to measure levels of campus engagement among
commuter students in organizations and activities other than
those provided by commuter services
bull Convene a campus wide meeting to discuss issues and services
relevant to the matriculation and ongoing success of transfer
students
bull Develop electronic messages related to engagement
opportunities to distribute to first year students after the
first six weeks of the fall semester
bull Increase the number of first-year students of color whoparticipate in Tier 1 leadership development programs
bull Help to successfully transition a new co-director of the
Leadership Scholarship Program into hisher role in the progra
bull Develop a follow-up leadership development piece for LAUNCH
(for Leadership Always Undertake New Challenges) participant
after they have transitioned into their leadership roles
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Coming from a high school that focused on leadership andentrepreneurship the leadership development programs
were perfect for me The tiers were focused on self-
discovery and how to handle being on a team I got the chance to know
my strengths and weakness and also to discuss leadership in the worl
of comics Leadership is everywhere if I look for it My freshman year
would have been an entirely diff erent experience if it wasnrsquot for the
leadership programs
- Marie Keita rsquo18 Participant in Tiered Leadership Programs
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Major Facility and Equipment Upgrades Provide
Improved Fitness and Sport Experiences
The Department of Recreation coordinated a number of
renovations and equipment upgrades this past year that
improved student faculty staff and community membersrsquo
experience in our facilities The first major project was the
installation of new flooring in the Fitness Studio where cyclingclasses yoga Zumba and other activities are conducted
giving the space a safer refreshed and modern look
The Corbo Room Improvement Task Force created spring
2014 addressed two necessary improvements including
additional Corbo Room equipment and new flooring in
the cardio area Throughout spring and summer 2015 the
Johnson Natatorium lap pool and diving well were repainted
and re-coated along with a new ultraviolet water treatment
system A new electronic scoreboard was installed which
will certainly improve the competition experience for teams
coaches and fans
Club Sport Members Active in Competition and
Service to Others
There are club sport teams at John Carroll with over 200
student participants The teams include Rowing Field
Hockey Hockey Womenrsquos Basketball Menrsquos Rugby Sailing
Ultimate Frisbee Menrsquos Volleyball Water Polo and Womenrsquos
Volleyball Funded in part by the Student Activity Fee
students manage all operational aspects of club sports
including fundraising membership recruitment and retention
practice and competition scheduling and travel Team
members are also involved in service on a regular basisSome of the programs they support are the Labre Project
Cleveland Clinicrsquos Lerner Center for Autism Project Linus
St Malachis Lunch Program and numerous service projects
offered through JCUrsquos Center for Service and Social Action
Pilot Shadow Program of Intramural Student
Supervisors Shows Promise
The intramural (IM) employees interested in becoming IM
Student Supervisors participated in a new staff development
and training program in which they were paired up to
shadow current IM Student Supervisors during evening or
weekend IM competitions The purpose of this opportunityis to nurture professional development leadership skills and
staff camaraderie as well as to provide on-the-job training
in regards to the duties and responsibilities of an IM Student
Supervisor This shadowing experience allowed for IM staff
to self-identify if they felt prepared to apply for IM Student
Supervisor positions for next year In addition it provided
current supervisors the opportunity to teach others about
the knowledge and skills they utilize in their position The
Department of Recreation will continue to build on this
program in the future
DATA POINTS
Intramural sports
Intramural sports have continued to thrive and excel
offering opportunity for exercise camaraderie and
an environment for creating meaningful relationships
with peers A total of 1963 individuals participated in
intramural sports in 2014-2015 with 901 being unique
participants There were a total of 1620 males and 343
females who engaged in intramural sports In 2013-2014
there was a total of 1794 participants (1415 males and 379
females) engaged in intramural sports
First-year student participation increased by 36 (376
Unique Individuals 2013-2014 511 Unique Individuals 2014-
2015)
First-year student intramural
participation increased by 3636
421
1963 1620 343
INTRAMURAL SPORT PARTICIPANTS
AVERAGE CORBO FITNESSROOM VISITORS PER DAY
Fitness Offerings
There was a 25 increase in student and staff participation
in fitness activities with an average of 289 participants per
week in 2014-2015 in comparison to 232 average participants
per week in 2013-2014
A Pilates and Stretch and Strengthen class have been added
to the list of fitness classes Corbo Fitness Room participation
for the 2014-2015 academic year averaged 421 visitors per
day with the highest participation of 525 visitors per day In
2013-2014 the average visits per day was 398
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RECREATION
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LOOKING AHEAD
bull Improve orientation training and recognition
efforts for all student staff through the previously
implemented team model Update our student
development model through online offerings new
technology and improved leadership strategies to
stimulate growth and self-awareness
bull Collaborate with different departments on
late night programming health and wellness
initiatives and special events to better meet our
students needs interests and to increase student
engagement Focus these initiatives primarily
at first-year students as well as first-time users(those who may not typically utilize our facilities
or services)
bull Provide risk management training for Club Sports
and Building Supervisor staff Utilize John Carroll
and Northeast Ohio resources so as to better
equip staff for emergency action plans responding
to crisies and dealing effectively with conflict
bull Continue to work towards enhancing technology
resources related to daily operations marketing
of services and programs and departmental
communications assessment and evaluation
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Being involved in the Rec department allowed
me to have two supervisor roles These
roles allowed me to have a great deal of
responsibility I was well respected by my peers seen as
a leader on campus and this makes me very proud The
leadership skills I developed will be something I treasure
and will be very valuable to me as I move forward in my
career I learned that I am a strong leader who has the
ability to stand up to her peers even when it is tough I
learned what it means to love your work because I truly
loved working for this department I found that I am
inspired by people around me who have a tremendously
strong work ethic
I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to work for
the Rec department and I know that if I had not had this
opportunity that my time at Carroll would have never been
the same and I would have never grown as a person as
much as I didrdquo
- Kylie Brooks rsquo15 Club Sport Supervisor and Student
Building Supervisor
Working for Intramurals (IM) has given me the identity
that every student searches for when entering a new
experience It has given me the opportunity to take a
better look at who I am as a person and has given me the
opportunity to make lasting relationships with people
who I would have never met had I not worked for the
department Working for IMrsquos is not just a job for me it
gives me my place at JCU
This position teaches me how to be a leader how tomotivate people and how to be confident in various
situations I learn to lead by example everywhere I
go because a person is always representing the Rec
department no matter whatrdquo
- Greg Olenick rsquo16 Intramural Supervisor
10 200 PARTICIPANTS
CLUB SPORT TEAMS
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
University Community Celebrates the
Re-opening of Murphy Hall
The re-opening of Murphy Hall in August 2014 was a major
accomplishment The newly renovated building impressed Murphy
residents as well as alumni faculty and staff who toured the hall
after a number of ribbon-cutting ceremonies Murphy residents
reported that they appreciated the enhanced community and
study space Since many of the residents had lived in the ldquooldrdquo
Murphy they were especially impressed with the improved
lighting the updated bathrooms and the private sinks
While there were some minor complications in the re-opening
related to electricity heating and cooling windows and paint
the overall re-opening process was seamless and exciting The
cross-divisional collaboration that brought this renovation to
completion was tremendous and a source of great pride for
all who participated The Silver Level LEED certification that
was achieved was a great way to conclude the project
Red Carpet Rolled Out for First-Year Students onMove-In Day
It was exciting to open the 2014-2015 academic year with
one of the largest first-year classes in recent history It was
also the first year where students were living in truly social
cohort communities In order to continue the celebration of
the large first year class First-Year Move-In Day was enhanced
to welcome our students with excitement The feedback from
parents was overwhelmingly positive with many of them
thanking staff members for their energy and assistance
Invaluable to the success of the day was the help of the ROTC
cadets Their hard work and limitless energy helped immensely
Newly Developed Room Change Process Policy a Success
The development and implementation of the comprehensive
room change process policy was an achievement for the
Office of Residence Life (ORL) The policy was shared
widely with students ORL Staff and parents to allow for
transparency and clearer communication The policy also
supported Resident Assistants (RAs) and professional staff
members in having a standard point of reference and specific
procedures to follow
Resident Ministry Program Offerings Expand
In addition to the fall semester First-Year Retreat the
Resident Ministers collaborated with students to offer the
Journey Retreat in the spring semester as well as a ldquoRootsrdquo
overnight outdoor retreat to explore intentional living The
Murphy Mass returned to the Murphy Chapel with increased
attendance at both the Mass (average of 40+) and social
afterwards in the Murphy atrium
ORL Staff Recognized at Northeast Ohio Resident
Assistant Conference
The JCU RA delegation was recognized as the ldquoMost Spiritedrdquo at the
Northeast Ohio RA Conference at Baldwin Wallace University Several
Residence Life staff members presented at the conference with two
RA presenters receiving recognition as one of the ldquoTop 10rdquo programs
DATA POINTS
Number of Residential Students
YEAR FALL SPRING
2010-2011 1708 1661
2011-2012 1789 1734
2012-2013 1786 1724
2013-2014 1657 1606
2014-2015 1755 1676
Murphy Hall closed for renovation
Community Development Activities Sponsored by
Resident Assistants
YEAR TOTAL TOTAL PARTICIPANTS
2013-2014 615 6485
2014-2015 727 5181
After having smaller than projected numbers of rising junior
and senior students sign up to live on campus for the 2015-2016
academic year those currently living on campus were surveyed
to learn more about their decision to live off campus The seven
question survey was sent to 475 residents with a response rate of
21 The most significant findings were
bull The greatest factor impacting the decision to live off
campus was finances (45) This was followed closely
by wanting to experience something different than the
residence halls (22) and wanting a greater sense of
independence (21)
bull Monthly rent for the majority of respondents (67) is
$350-$400 per person every month The question did not
ask respondents to quantify what was included in rent
so there are some unknowns Only 15 of respondents
indicated a rent higher than $400 per person every month
bull The most popular month to sign a lease was March
(29) Prior to February when the 2015-2016 Housing
Information became available 53 of the respondents
had signed leases The other 47 of respondents signed
leases in February and March The earliest a lease was
signed was in September (1)
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RESIDENCE LIFE
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bull Including themselves students reported the number
of people who they will be living off-campus with
Four people (33) followed by five people (19)
three people (16) and six people (14)
bull 76 are planning to live in University Heights Shaker
Heights (13) and South Euclid (9) are the other
two cities with the most respondents
These findings will inform messaging and timing of
information about housing for upper-class students This
data also indicates the need to continue to look at the cost
of living on-campus and how the benefits are explained in
relationship to that cost
While these qualitative findings include only one part of the data
collected they still provide strong insight into the residential
experience The data supports the amount of time effort and
resources devoted to developing and strengthening community It
also supports several key learning goals for students who live on
campus The data also clearly demonstrates the concerns about
facilities that have been at the forefront of the work done this
year by the ORL All of these insights will be better informed once
the compilation and analysis of the quantitative data is complete
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Review of ORL structure and staffing
bull Expand knowledge of and competency in academic
processes and procedures to better inform future
collaborations
bull Enhance education around issues pertaining to respect
including but not limited to vandalism safety interpersonal
violence and relationships with non-residence life staff
members serving the residential communities
STUDENT PERSPECTIVES
This was my third year at John Carroll University
and my first year living on campus The amount
of care and concern that I received from my Area
Coordinator Adrian Tamas and all of the Murphy RAs was
amazing I never thought that I would feel that comfortable
away from home but because of the staff in Murphy Hall I
now call John Carroll University home Itrsquos been a wonderfu
year as a resident in Murphy and I cannot wait for my next
and final year Thank you for everythingrdquo
- Ghada Abu Shaweesh rsquo16 Resident
ldquoThree years ago I was a sophomore who lived with great
tension and anxiety I had not yet developed the courage to
grow into the leader who I wanted to be on campus Then I
was selected to be a Resident Assistant From that moment
on I was on a path that would allow me to grow and develop
into a leader on campus a man for others and the person
who I ultimately desired to become I am beyond thankful for
my time with Residence Life The professional staff alongwith my fellow staff members and residents have left their
marks on me I will forever remember the time wersquove spent
together the laughter wersquove shared the critical moments
that have pushed us outside of our comfort zones and the
relationships wersquove cultivated From the bottom of my heart
thank yourdquo
- John Barrett rsquo15 Senior Resident Assistant
81 1621 PARTICIPANTS
RESIDENCE SATISFACTION SURVEY RESPONSE RATE
The ORL staff created a survey focused on the following
areas satisfaction with RA satisfaction with residence hall
space cleanliness and processes assessment of ability to
sleep and study learning as a result of living in a residence
hall and overall satisfaction While the quantitative portions
of the survey are not yet compiled and analyzed the
qualitative data was compiled and reviewed The overall
response rate was approximately 81 of 1621 residents who
received the survey
Some of the key findings
bull Residents overwhelmingly responded that the most
important lesson skill or value learned this year was
about relationships with others Residents described
relationships with roommates learning to live in
community and how to deal with people who were
different Skills and lessons related to living independently
(time management responsibility and accountability)
were the second most frequent responses
bull The respondents most frequently cited that the best
part of their residential experience was related to the
people with whom they lived their roommate and
or floormates Other frequent responses included the
sense of community the RA and the convenience ofliving on campus
bull Cleanliness and other facility issues were the main
concerns that residents cited when asked about what
they would like to see improved about on-campus
living Other frequent responses included the dining
hall loudness of fellow floor members and both the
enforcement of and lack of enforcement of residence
hall policies
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
New Late Night Program Collaborations
Streak the Center programs were held during fall 2014 and spring
2015 to provide students with opportunities to gather together
and participate in a variety of social programs including arts and
crafts entertainment movies food recreation relaxation music
and more This large scale event was made possible through
cross-departmental collaboration between the Office of Student
Activities Student Union Programming Board (SUPB) Orientation
and Leadership Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion
Counseling Center Violence Prevention and Action Center
Residence Life Health Education and Promotion Student Health
and Wellness Center and Recreation This event attracted over
550 students each semester it was held
Infusion of Intergroup Dialogue within iLead Program
The Office of Student Activities (OSA) in collaboration with the
Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion incorporated the ldquoCommon
Groundrdquo workshop within the iLead student organization training
program iLead a day-long leadership training opportunity for
student organizations operates with the goal of providing student
leaders an understanding of the nuts and bolts of running a successful
organization on campus The ldquoCommon Gorundrdquo training facilitated
by staff who are Intergroup Dialogue facilitators and students
who have completed the Intergroup Dialogue class in the fall
provided education on discrimination and oppression Seventy-four
student organization leaders representing 64 organizations were in
attendance at this training Of those who attended 69 completed
program evaluations In the evaluation students were asked to
identify one creative way they could apply what they learned in the
workshop into their organization The results are as follows
bull 31 stated they could raise awareness through discussionor activity and 27 stated by maintaining awareness and
working to make a difference
bull Other responses included education through information
and diversifying organization membership
bull The top three areas students reported they learned more
about during their experience at iLead were dealing with
discrimination advertising and funding policies
Student Leader Team created for Late Night Programming
The OSA developed a team of student leaders tasked with
assisting in the planning promotion and implementation oflate night programming events sponsored through the Office
of Student Activities Leaders were chosen from the current
student programmers that were already active Expectations were
established and provided to SUPB By January 2015 SUPB was
required to plan a reoccurring late night program on campus every
Friday and Saturday during the academic year between the hours
of 10 pm and midnight
DATA POINTS
bull SUPB held 13 additional programs in 2014-2015 with
an increase of 51 more participants in comparison
to the 2013-2014 academic year (66 programs with
8437 attendants in 2013-2014 79 programs with 12787
attendants in 2014-2015) Programs which were added
include Rock Out Your Room Meet the Greeks Step
Afrika and more
bull Comedian Dave Coulier performed duringHomecoming this year and was attended by
approximately 1000 students
bull The fall semester Welcome Back Concert sponsored by
SUPB board attracted 600 additional participants in the
2014-2015 academic year (300 in 2013 ndash 2014 900 in
2014-2015)
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Conduct an assessment of our current large-scale
programming needs to obtain an accurate pulse on the
types of social late-night programming students needand want Explore collaboration opportunities with other
programming departments like Recreation Residence
Life and Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion for
this project
bull Work with departments in Student Affairs and across the
university to identify event attendance tracking software
options to better track event participation
bull Develop a template to help map the university learning
goals to the activities of SUPB and student organizations
in order to create a new assessment plan
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Irsquom the current president of the Paranormal
Research Group The Student Activities
Office has definitely impacted my overall
JCU experience in a positive way The office gave us
the opportunity to strengthen the bonds within our
organization I learned a lot of leadership strategies with
the officersquos help I learned how to manage and finance an
organization while maintaining the fun factor of what an
organization should be [Student Organizations are] so
important to have because [they] allow students to conn
to each other and their community The office off ers a
one of a kind experience here at Carroll and is crucial [fo
students] to get the most out of JCUrdquo
- Bryan Mersol rsquo17 Student Organization President
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Student Feedback Leads to Increased Physician Hours
Anecdotal feedback over the past several years suggested
the need to increase the hours and days of the week that
physicians would see patients in order to better meet
studentsrsquo busy schedules The Student Health and Wellness
Survey was administered and results clearly supported
this need In recent years physicians came to campus on
Mondays (25 hrs) and Thursdays (25 hrs) for a total of fivehours With the new contract physician hours were increased
to eight hours a week on Mondays (4 hrs) and Fridays (4
hrs) As a result physician visits increased by 43 (536
physicians visits in 2013-2014 and 767 in 2014-2015) and
students are very pleased with this improved service
HealthSpot Installation Provides Additional Care
Options for Students
John Carroll is the first college in the United States to provide
physician appointments through a computerized kiosk
called the HealthSpot This technology is at the forefront of
revolutionary high-quality medical care Students are put inface-to-face contact with a healthcare professional via video
screen The kiosk comes equipped with everything they
would need to perform a variety of remote treatments under
the supervision of an on-site medical professional Some of
the common ailments that are able to be addressed through
HealthSpot are Allergies cold and flu cough sinus infections
rashes fever sore throats and more With the installation of
this technology the SHWC is now able to provide students
with medical care five days a week Since November 2014 a
total of 21 students have utilized the HealthSpot
New Contract with Cleveland Clinic Saves Center $15000The SHWC entered into a new contract with the Cleveland
Clinic physicians in an effort to reduce costs With this new
contract and subsequent change in physicians over $15000
in was saved in comparison to last year
Nurses Utilize Brief Motivational Interview Training to
Identify and Intervene with At-risk Students
To properly screen for and address high-risk behaviors in
students visiting the SHWC nurses participated in brief
motivational interview training Motivational interviewing
(MI) supports health behavior change by helping individuals
explore and resolve their ambivalence about change without
evoking resistance MI techniques can be incorporated into
routine patient care Additionally an MI screening form was
completed by 719 students during the spring 2015 semester
Students who screened positive for high-risk behaviors were
engaged in a brief motivational interview with a nurse and
received information to help strengthen their motivation to
change those unhealthy behaviors in order to achieve their
optimum level of wellness
DATA POINTS
The SHWC saw a 7 increase in unique individuals in 2014-2015 and
an overall increase of 10 in the total number of client visits (which
covers all SHWC services) Flu and allergy injections were both up
this year by 21 and 31 respectively
2013-2014 2014-2015
Client Visits 3133 3451
Unique Individuals 1228 1320
Physicians Visits 536 767
Van Runs 270 242
Nutritional Visits 185 123
Sent to Area Health Centers 103 202
STDHIV Clinic 84 46
Gynecological Visits 25 39
Travel Clinic Visits 93 62
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Explore options for obtaining an electronic medical
record program
bull Increase awareness and visibility of the HealthSpot as an
alternative quality health care treatment
bull Support the Universityrsquos learning goals and collaborate
with the student health and wellness group by developing
programs to promote students to be self-health advocates
based on data from the National Collegiate Health
Assessment survey
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working at the Health Center was the first job
I received on campus and it has become like a
second home to me I have had the opportunity to
learn about diff erent privacy policies and how they work in
a college setting as well as bits and pieces about the medical
field coupled with great experience along the way This
department provides students with the care they need to
continue to do well in other areas at JCU by making sure they
get the best care possible and allowing students to share their
problems in all realms of the health world whether physical
or mental They make it possible for all students to feel and
perform their best during their time at JCUrdquo
- Anna Lawler rsquo16 Work Study employee
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Opening of Relaxation Room
Research on college campuses demonstrates that stress
is the number one impediment for academic performance
and overall well-being Therefore the University Counseling
Center (UCC) collaborated with the Grasselli Library in
developing the Relaxation Room located in the Learning
Commons The room provides students with a quiet
welcoming space to learn about and practice a variety of
research-based mind and body stress-reduction techniques
It includes
bull A state-of-the-art massage recliner
bull Guided relaxation audio recordings
bull Computer-based biofeedback programs
bull Psycho-educational books and handouts
bull Yoga mats and meditation rugs
Students can use the Relaxation Roomrsquos resources by signing
up for specific time slots Individual consultation is also
provided for the biofeedback program so students can use itto its fullest potential
Outreach Initiativesrsquo Message is that Help is lsquoWithin
Reachrsquo at the UCC
A programmatic and marketing theme was developed for all
community outreach initiatives titled ldquoWithin Reachrdquo This
past year a total of 22 outreach initiatives offered under
this new marketing theme were offered to students faculty
and staff Programs focused on increasing awareness of
mental health issues among college students and promoting
help-seeking behavior One of the most successful programs
was a dinner and movie night featuring a speaker from theNational Alliance on Mental Illness with over 80 students in
attendance as well as several faculty and staff
Installation of Titanium Scheduling Software
For many years the UCC has used a paper system to collect
and reference student information when visits occur The new
database system Titanium allows the staff to electronically
store student records and access them quickly when
needed This technological solution is critically necessary
in streamlining operations to allow for a seamless client
experience for the students and a more effective working
environment for the UCC staff
DATA POINTS
Total Counseling Services Overall
A total of 254 students received counseling services for the
2014-2015 academic year (4 less students from 2013-2014)
Out of those students 649 (165) were female and 351
(89) were male The highest percentage of students seen
were freshmen at 265 (67) which is consistent with the
2013-2014 year
Most common reasons students visited the UCC in 2014-2015
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Provide staff orientation and training for new UCC
employees (interim director full-time counselor part-
time counselor) and trainees (two doctoral interns one
masterrsquos intern and one psychiatry resident)
bull Continue the implementation of Titanium Scheduling
Software and fully transition to electronic records
bull Expand outreach programming through the Relaxation
Room and the Within Reach event series
of visits are related to anxiety
(53 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to depression
(14 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to academics
(41 Decrease from 13-14)
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
I have had a wonderful experience with the
UCC and have encouraged other friends
who are struggling to go there too No
part of my experience has been negative and I look
forward to my sessions In the short time I have been
going I feel that I have already made tremendous
improvements My only suggestion for improving the
center is to continue to inform students of its resources
and how valuable it can berdquo
- Anonymous student UCC Satisfaction Survey
874
585
348
254 TOTAL STUDENTS THAT RECEIVEDCOUNSELING SERVICES
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Interpersonal Violence Reporting Increase
The Violence Prevention and Action Center (VPAC)
experienced a substantial increase in the amount of time
advocating for survivors of interpersonal violence along with
the total number of students reporting interpersonal violence
incidents in the 2014-2015 academic year These increases
indicate that the awareness of issues related to interpersonal
violence and the need for bystanders to identify and createempathy with those suffering has most likely increased as well
Large-scale Bystander Intervention Training
Conducted with 638 Rising Sophomores
In collaboration with the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
Recovery Resources Residence Life Dean of Students Office
and Health Promotion and Wellness the VPAC Coordinator
successfully conducted Bystander intervention Training
for 638 rising sophomore students Of those 638 students
46 were male and 54 female This training was made
mandatory as a part of the housing selection process
The purpose of this training was to teach students the
concept of bystander intervention A bystander is anyone
who observes an emergency or a situation in which it is
likely that someone could use help Bystander intervention
programs teach people to overcome their resistance to
checking in and helping out These programs have been
found to be very helpful on college campuses to thwart
sexual assault abusive alcohol consumption concerns about
suicide depression and eating disorders
Students also learn how to identify a continuum of
inappropriate sexual behaviors through experiential
activities designed to create empathy with those who have
experienced sexual or dating violence At the end of the
training students develop skills to intervene as a bystander
and make a commitment to intervene before during and
after an incident of sexual or dating violence
Peer Health Advocate Program Exceeds
Membership Goals
One of the VPACrsquos goals this year was to train 10 Peer
Health Advocates by April 2015 Peer Health Advocates are
tasked with educating the campus on a gamut of topics
associated with interpersonal violence including bullying
dating and relationship violence and more This goal was
met and exceeded in January 2015 when a total of 18 Peer
Health Advocates were trained An additional 10 Peer Health
Advocates were trained by Alex Leslie of the Cleveland Rape
Crisis Center in March 2015 ndash for a total of 38 Advocates Peer
Health Advocates facilitated three interpersonal violence
presentations to the following groups of student leaders
Fraternity and sorority new members Panhellenic Council
and participants in the LAUNCH leadership program a core
leadership training for students in prominent leadership
positions on campus
DATA POINTS
Educational Programming
Forty-two educational programs were provided to 1639 individuals
in fall 2014 covering topics such as alcohol sex and consent healthy
relationships and more Seventeen trainings were provided to 777
individuals in spring 2015 covering similar topics When comparing
to the previous year 51 more programs were held in 2014-2015
(39 programs 2013-2014 59 programs 2014-2015) and 40 more
individuals attended these programs (1731 2013-2014 2416 2014-2015)
Bystander Intervention Training
Participants who completed bystander intervention training
completed a survey developed by Recovery Resources to collect
demographic information as well as information related to bystander
behavioral intent and problem gambling knowledge Questions
measured behavioral intent and gambling knowledge Results of this
survey revealed
89
88
92
93
of participants reported feeling a sense of
responsibility to intervene in issues of substance
use sexual violence and mental health problems
of students understand the obstacles to
intervene in these issues
of students plan to use the skills they learned
from the training in the future
of students reported at least one action that they
planned on taking after the training
LOOKING AHEADbull Hire train and supervise a graduate assistant to assist
with programming and outreach initiatives that focus on
interpersonal violence and bystander intervention
bull Develop a new brand for the Violence Prevention and Action
Center including a new logo and brochure
bull Co-teach AR274 Peer Health Advocate Seminar created to
educate ten Peer Health Advocates
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working with Coordinator of the VPAC this the past year
has been a true joy I learned a variety of skills and about
several topics such as bystander intervention signs of
an abusive relationship substance abuse and how to help someone
in a crisis By the end of my senior year I was gave presentations on
my own to students around campus Working with VPAC has made
me a well-rounded student with a large desire to help others in any
way that I can She taught me to be an eff ective presenter and to be a
leader on campus The skills I learned will not only benefit me in my
future career but as a better member in societyrdquo
- Gina Paolini rsquo15 Peer Health Advocate
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KINGS OF THE OAC
A major trophy returned to JCUs campus for the first
time since the 2003-04 school year
John Carrolls all-around effort on the mens side earned the
Blue Streaks the OAC Mens All-Sports Trophy It was the fifth
time in program history John Carroll earned this prestigious
trophy The Men of Carroll finished with 83 points besting
second-place Mount Union who turned in 8025 points
A BUNDLE OF HONORS
Mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik might need to
build a new trophy case for all of his 2014-15 honors
The midfielder was named the 2014 Capital One Academic
All-Americareg of the Year for Division III mens soccer The
honor gave Potocnik his second-straight Capital One
Academic All-Americareg honor having been a second-team
selection in 2013 He became just the second Blue Streak to
earn this prestigious honor joining Mackenzie Griffin (softball
2013) This honor was just the tip of the iceberg for one of
the top players in JCU mens soccer history
Potocnik was one of six student-athletes nationally to be a
part of Northwestern Mutuals Inspiring Potential float in
the Tournament of Rosesreg Rose Parade
In addition Potocnik earned D3soccercom All-America
NSCAAContinental Tire All-Region All-Ohio All-OAC and
Academic All-OAC accolades Finally Potocnik was JCUs
male recipient of the Clyde Lamb Award given to the top
graduating male and female student-athletes at each of the
10 OAC institutions
HISTORY IN THE MAKING
John Carrolls mens tennis team celebrated a program
first this year The Blue Streaks made their first-ever
NCAA Tournament appearance
John Carroll qualified with a 5-4 win over Otterbein in the
championship match of the OAC Tournament John Carroll
would go on to beat Franciscan in the first round of the
NCAA Tournament before bowing out to Kenyon
The Blue Streaks had won five OAC titles prior but the OAC did
not have an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament until recently
NCAA APPEARANCESIn addition to the mens tennis team John Carroll
had three teams and seven individuals qualify for the
NCAA National Championship fields
JCUs football team made its second-straight NCAA
appearance John Carroll rolled past Centre 63-28 in the
first round and held on for a 14-12 win over Wheaton (Ill)
in the second round The Blue Streaks bowed out in the
quarterfinals with a 36-28 loss to the Purple Raiders
The mens basketball team earned its 13th-ever NCAA
Tournament bid The program earned a bid for the first timesince 2010 The womens basketball team earned its second-
straight and second-overall bid to the NCAA Tournament
field
Individually senior Dan Mirman repeated as an All-American
at 149 pounds for wrestling He became JCU wrestlings 106th
All-American Mirman had plenty of company at the NCAA
Wrestling National Championship as seniors Terner Gott and
Todd Gaydosh gave the Blue Streaks three competitors for
the first time since 2005
John Carroll had three members of the cross country team
qualify for the NCAA National Championships in seniorTadhg Karski sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson It marked the first time since 2004 that the
Blue Streaks sent three runners to the cross country NCAA
National Championship Senior Nick Williams qualified for
the NCAA Indoor Track and Field National Championships in
the 60m hurdles while senior Rocky Mitolo qualified for the
NCAA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships in
the shot put
ALL-AMERICANS
Brian Potocnik and Dan Mirman had plenty of company in the
All-American department
Football senior Aramis Greenwood was the most decorated
student-athlete when it came to All-American honors The
wide receiver made the prestigious AFCA Division III All-
America team becoming the first Blue Streak to do so since
2008 and just the eighth overall He would go on to garner
third team honors on the AP Little All-America Team and
honorable mention D3footballcom honors
In all four football players earned All-American honors with
junior offensive lineman Anthony Latina senior linebacker
Kevin Cope and senior quarterback Mark Myers earning
honors from D3footballcom
Senior right-hander Drew Doring earned second team
All-America honors from D3baseballcom and the ABCA
Rawlings He became the first JCU pitcher to earn All-
America honors since 1985
Sophomore Katlyn Spahar was accorded honorable mention
WBCA Division III All-America accolades for her outstanding
performance on the hardwood
INDIVIDUALSTEAMS
4QUALIFIED FOR NCAA NATIONAL
CHAMPIONSHIP FIELDS7
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ATHLETIC HIGHLIGHTS
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RIDING OFF INTO THE SUNSET
An era came to a close this school year as Kerry Volkmann
retired after being the mentor of the John Carroll wrestling
program since 1987
The Hall of Fame coach guided his charges to two national
titles and 47 All-American honors He started the year
winning his 300th dual match in the seasons opening
weekend with a 34-11 win over Niagara County Community
College at the Bob Del Rosa Duals
Over 200 former wrestlers football players coaches
teammates friends and fans of the JCU wrestling program
celebrated Volkmanns legacy in his last home dual
400 AND COUNTING
The OAC mens basketball 400-club inducted
its fifth member this year
John Carroll mens basketball head coach Mike Moran won
his 400th game at JCU with a 97-78 win over Ohio Northern
on December 10
Moran who just completed his 23rd year at JCU entered
the season 35th amongst active Division III coaches in total
wins He now ranks fourth all-time in wins amongst OAC
mens basketball coaching greats
In April Moran was honored by the GCBCA as the recipient
of the Dennis Lustig Golden Deeds Award for his long-time
contributions to basketball in the Cleveland-area
CENTURY MARK
A third coaching milestone occurred for JCUs coaches
this year Mens soccer head coach Hector Marinaro earned
his 100th win with a 3-0 shutout over Muskingum on senior
night
OAC TEAM SUCCESS
John Carroll celebrated a wide-array of achievements
at the team level within the OAC
The mens tennis team won its first OAC title since 2006
John Carroll earned a share of the regular-season crown
before edging Otterbein 5-4 in the championship match of
the OAC Tournament
The mens soccer team was unbeaten in the OAC regular-
season It marked the fifth undefeated and untied regular-
season by an OAC institution since 1984
On the mens side John Carroll had a slew of second-place
OAC finishes The football cross country and indoor track amp
field teams all captured solo possession of second-place in
the OAC The mens basketball and baseball teams tied for
second in their respective regular seasons
Mike Moran won
his 400th game
Menrsquos tennis team
won its first OAC
title since 2006
Hector Marinaro
earned his 100th w
Womens lacrosse
made its long-awai
debut
On the womens side the Blue Streaks volleyball team
returned to the championship match of the OAC Tournament
for the first time since 1995 The womens swimming amp diving
team was undefeated in OAC regular-season dual meets
OAC INDIVIDUAL SUCCESS
John Carroll had 10 individuals earn OAC titles
The womens swimming and diving team led the way with
seven Sophomore Margaret Zagrobelny junior Lindsey Fano
freshman Anne Crowley and senior Victoria Watson led the
way earning OAC gold in the 400-medley relay Watson
would go on to capture first in the 200-freestyle and as part
of the 400-free relay Fano would capture an individual title
in the 100-breast Watson was joined by freshman Megan
Hawk sophomore Amanda Casamatta and senior Katii
Sheffield on the OAC-champion 400-free relay
Senior Rocky Mitolo (shot put) and junior Adam North (long
jump) earned first-place finishes at the outdoor track amp field
championship
Senior Dan Mirman rounded out the titles taking first at
149-pounds in wrestling
THE INAUGURATION
The womens lacrosse team made its long-awaited debut
After having to outlast Clevelands winter weather the Blue
Streaks turned in a 20-10 win over Houghton on February 28
The team would go on to finish 10-5 and earn the No 2 seed
in the OAC Tournament
STELLAR COACHING
John Carroll is blessed with stellar coaching for its
student-athletes Two Blue Streak coaches were
recognized by their peers this year
Laura Rodeffer was named the OAC Volleyball Coach of the
Year She continues to have her Blue Streaks on the rise
Rodeffers team turned in a 23-7 record in 2014 and were in
the hunt for the OAC regular-season title until the last week
of the season
Shaun Keenan earned OAC Mens Tennis Coach of the Year
honors for helping guide the mens tennis team to one of the
best seasons in program history
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AMONG THE BEST IN THE
REGION AND OHIO
John Carroll had 29 student-athletes earn All-Region honors
while 17 added All-Ohio honors for the year
Baseball senior Drew Doring led the way The senior right-
hander was tabbed as the 2015 Mid-East Regional Pitcher of
the Year by both D3baseballcom and ABCARawlings
Note In elect sports it is possible to earn multiple All-Region and All-Ohio
honors so each student-athlete was counted once per sport they played
Additionally some sports do not have All-Region or All-Ohio honors
OAC MAJOR AWARD
WINNERS - PLAYERS
JCUs student-athletes were amongst the best in the
conference with six players taking home major awards
from the OAC
John Carroll had a trio of players on honors for their stellar
play on the pitch Senior Brian Potocnik was the Mens SoccerMidfielder of the Year while junior teammate Jimmy Mattina
was the Mens Soccer Defender of the Year On the womens
side senior Haley McDonald took home Goalkeeper of the
Year accolades
On the diamond senior Drew Doring was the Kent Tekulve
Pitcher of the Year He was the first JCU hurdler to earn this
honor since Luke Adkins in 2004
On the gridiron junior Kevin Cope was named the Gene
Slaughter Most Outstanding Linebacker It was the second-
straight year JCU has taken home the conferences top
linebacker honor On the hardwood sophomore KatlynSpahar gave JCU back-to-back Helen Ludwig Player of the
Year accolades
ALL-OAC HONORS
John Carroll had 136 student-athletes earn All-OAC
honors this year
Football led the way with a school-record 20 selections The
Blue Streaks picked up 22 honors from the outdoor track
and field teams with 12 from the men and 10 on the womens
side Mens indoor track and field (nine) baseball (eight) and
womens swimming and diving (eight) rounded out the top six
Note Each member of the swimming and diving team earning All-
OAC honors was counted once Each member of the track and field
team earning All-OAC honors was counted once for cross country
once for indoor and once for outdoor
HITTING THE BOOKS
As mentioned earlier mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik was
named the Capital One Academic All-Americareg of the Year for
Division III mens soccer He had an abundance of company as
numerous Blue Streaks really buckled down in the classroom
Football senior safety Brody Zangaro earned second team
Capital One Academic All-Americareg honors for the second
straight year On the district level Potocnik Zangaro and
baseball junior right-hander Aaron Lapaglia earned Capital
One Academic All-District accolades
Wrestling sophomore Sal Corrao and senior Todd Gaydosh
earned NWCA Scholar All-American honors Womens
swimming and diving junior Lindsey Fano was a CSCAA
Individual Scholar All-American Cross country senior Nicki
Bohrer sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson were named USTFCCCA All-Academic honorees
for cross country Rounding out the honors were seven
members of the softball team who all earned NFCA Scholar-
Athlete distinctions
Potocnik and softball senior right-hander Rachel Byrnes were
JCUs recipients of the Clyde Lamb Awards
Additionally 83 student-athletes were honored with
Academic All-OAC honors
Note Select honors from the Capital One Academic All-Americareg
program have not been released yet
83 STUDENT983085ATHLETES WERE HONORED
WITH ACADEMIC ALL983085OAC HONORS
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VISIONJohn Carroll University will graduate individuals of intellect and
character who lead and serve by engaging the world around them
and around the globe
MISSIONAs a Jesuit Catholic university John Carroll inspires individuals to excel
in learning leadership and service in the region and in the world
CORE VALUES
The Universityrsquos core values include a commitment to
learning in order to create
bull An environment of inquiry which embraces Jesuit
Catholic education as a search for truth where faith and
reason complement each other in learning In pursuit of
our educational mission the University welcomes the
perspectives and participation in our mission of faculty
staff students and alumni of all faiths and of no faith
bull A rigorous approach to scholarship that instills in our
graduates the knowledge eloquence sensitivity and
commitment to embrace and to live humane values
bull A campus committed to the intellectual spiritual
emotional and physical development of each student
bull An inclusive community where differing points of view
and experience are valued as opportunities for mutual
learning
bull A culture of service and excellence that permeates
every program and office
bull A commitment to sharing our gifts in service to each
other and the community
bull A campus that responds to demographic economic
and social challenges
bull An appreciation that our personal and collective
choices can build a more just world
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
The following initiatives are essential to the University
being recognized as a center of learning and service
bull Create a diverse community of faculty staff alumni
and friends dedicated to advancing the Universityrsquos
vision mission and core values
bull Create a learning community of outstanding teacher-scholars characterized by the commitment to
student achievement
bull Create a talented cohort of service-oriented staff
committed to achieving and being recognized as a
center of learning and service
bull Recruit enroll retain and graduate a talented
diverse student body prepared for todayrsquos global
reality and committed to learning leadership and
service that will engage the world
bull Secure resources necessary to foster an
extraordinary learning experience and promote John
Carrollrsquos mission as a Jesuit Catholic university
bull Assist in responding to demographic economic and
social challenges in our region in order to support
investment and employment opportunities and build
confidence in our shared future
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HEALTH AND WELLNESS
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DATA POINTS
What We Know Data on First-Year Studentsrsquo
Alcohol Consumption
We have completed our eighth year of collecting information
regarding alcohol consumption of first-year students through
AlcoholEdu AlcoholEdu incorporates the latest evidence-
based prevention methods to create a highly personalized
on-line education user experience that inspires students to
reflect on and consider changing their drinking behaviors
Pre and post-exams and behavioral surveys are administered
a total of three surveys At John Carroll it is mandatory for all
first-year students to complete this training
This year there was a 99 response rate This excellent
compliance rate can be attributed to increased communication
with the students non-completion sanctions and collaboration
with Resident Assistants Here are some key findings about our
first-year studentsrsquo alcohol consumption
bull The rate of high risk drinkers has decreased since
beginning this analysis in 2007 The rate of non-
drinkers has increased by 3 since 2007
bull Our first-year non-drinking students exceed those
reported by other Jesuit colleges and universities
Additionally rates of lightmoderate and high-risk
drinkers are lower than surveyed Jesuit counterparts
bull After completing the entire AlcoholEdu training 88
of students reported that the course prepared them
to make responsible decisions about drinking
Impact of Alcohol Education Classes
This past year 65 students were sanctioned to take an
alcohol education class due to violations of the Universityrsquosalcohol policy These classes included an emphasis on
bystander intervention as well as the Good Samaritan
Policy Students were asked to complete an assessment
after participating in the class With 51 of the 65 students
completing the assessment the response rate was 79 Here
are two of the main findings from this assessment
Health and Wellness Programs
Various health education programs were presented to nearly
1700 students Our alcohol awareness presentations are very
popular and highly requested by Resident Assistants and
student organizations Over 300 students participated in
alcohol awareness presentations and completed assessments
afterward Here are some of the findings
73
94
99
79
71
strongly agree that they can recognize the
signs of someone who is intoxicated
strongly agree that they are willing tointervene if they see someone who has had
too much to drink
strongly agree or agree that they learned
something about how frequently the average
the JCU student drinks
of students surveyed recognize the difference
between perceptions and actual drinking rates
of JCU students
listed the lsquoGood Samaritan Policyrsquo as a
correct response to identifying the name
of a specific policy
Wellness in the Stacks
students participated in Wellness in the Stacks
programming within the Library Learning
Commons Students participated in Pinterest
painting bamboo plant construction henna
tattoos making heart-healthy trail mix
aromatherapy therapy dogs and others and were providedwith stress-relief information When asked on a short survey
ldquowithin the last 12 months how would you rate the overall level
of stress you have experiencedrdquo 29 indicated tremendous or
more than average stress While 91 felt ldquoless stressed after
attending stress-freeWellness in the Stacksrdquo events
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Revise the BASICS health assessment for students who
violate the marijuanaother drug policy to better meet
their needs
bull Expand health promotion program offerings through
the implementation of initiatives developed solely by
Peer Health Advocates as a result of their coursework in
AR 274 Peer Health Advocate Seminar
bull Develop a comprehensive program to reduce alcohol-
related incidents off-campus in collaboration with
Residence Life
bull Increase fraternity and sorority membersrsquo knowledge of
high-risk drinking through risk reduction efforts
students were presented withvarious health education programs1700
OVER
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Staff Display Adaptability with Increased
Departmental Expectations and Staff Changes
This year brought significant challenges some new and some
persistent that truly pushed the JCU Police Department
(JCUPD) to its capacity Similar to years past JCUPD has
experienced significant officer turnover with six resignations
and two newly hired offi
cers Many police departments evenfor larger municipalities are dealing with a decrease in the
number and qualifications of job applicants The department
is working closely with Human Resources to recruit hire and
train well qualified individuals
Other challenges include the increased number of
background checks requested by students and university
employees This is a time consuming process for the front
office staff and was the fifth most frequent duty recorded
by the JCUPD this academic year Lastly given the federal
guidelines within the Campus SaVE Act and Title IX JCUPD
has new demands and expectations that also require much
investigative time and reporting
Despite these challenges the entire staff has responded with
the highest level of professionalism collaboration and vigor
It will be important for JCUPD to continue to reconsider
processes and departmental responsibilities in order to
respond as effectively as possible to these challenges
DATA POINTS
to JCUPD Compared to last year this
is a 47 increase in calls largely due
to adding new duties to the call list
In 2013-2014 there was only a 17
increase in calls
The top five reasons and their frequencies are as follows
1747 Admittance into roomfacility
1690 Building check
1078 Non-secured area
754 Maintenance concern
594 Background checksFingerprints
Criminal reports totaled 183 with the top reports listed as
32 Underage Persons Offenses (Alcohol)
32 Theft
22 Criminal mischief
Non-criminal reports totaled 180 with the top reports listed as
47 Illness ndash Transport
27 Auto Accident - Property Damage Only
18 Property - LostMissing
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Improve our training and capacity to perform
reporting and investigative functions related to
Title IX and interpersonal violence concerns
bull Enhance marketing and education regarding
JCUPD services to more fully realize and perpetuatethe credibility of the organization as a police
department serving all members of the JCU
community
bull Transition our current Incident Report form to an
Access database to enhance the tracking of incidents
and reporting functions
bull Review processes and responsibilities in light
of expectations and work force capacity
bull Identify and implement specialty areas for
our three sergeants
$450000
9674
was generated through the
sale of parking permits and
issuance of citationsIN REVENUE
Department Exceeds Revenue Expectations
Parking Manager Patti Taylor devoted a great deal of
time and effort into providing the Police Officers with
valuable information to assist with the identification of
parking violations Approximately $450000 in revenue
was generated through the sale of parking permits and
issuance of citations This is an increase of 89 from the
previous year
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Choral and Instrumental Performances
The annual choral and instrumental performances at JCU
were once again highlights of the department including the
Annual Sacred Music Concert in the fall and the Jazz Band
Concert in the spring Most especially the third and final
performance of the Intergenerational Choir was a superb
finale to the collaborative project between the Cleveland
Alzheimerrsquos Association the academic department of
Criminology and Sociology and student affairsrsquo Liturgical
Music and Musical Arts (LMMA) The choir a combination of
people with early-stage Alzheimerrsquos disease their caregivers
and our students gave a presentation of five songs under the
direction of Dr Cynthia Caporella LMMA Director at the 25th
annual Alzheimerrsquos disease educational event
The collaboration was also the end of a three-year research
project with goals of fighting the stigma of Alzheimerrsquos
disease and developing community amongst its participants
Drs Harris and Caporella had one article published in
2014 regarding this project and a new article is underwaythanks to the funding of a JCU Summer Faculty Research
Fellowship
Music and Prayer Collaboration Transforms Crowd
during Ignatian Heritage Week
The collaborative planning efforts between LMMA and
Campus Ministry resulted in a lunch time program titled
ldquoMusic Prayer and Reflection in the Jesuit Tradition
Caring for the Earthrdquo The image for the week surrounded
sustainability and carried with it a vision of caring for Godrsquos
creation Specifically the service joined readings around
this image with four pieces of music two of which werecontemporary pieces written by two local composers on the
faculty of the Cleveland Institute of Music One of the pieces
was a descriptive piece of a brook located east of Cleveland
that is supported by the Cleveland Museum of Natural
History A third piece from the movie ldquoThe Missionrdquo offered
a Jesuit connection in film media Many community members
in attendance described the experience as transformative
Assessment plans developed for music courses
In preparation for the inclusion of one credit Fine Arts
courses in the integrative core curriculum assessment
plans were developed and approved for courses in applied
music Rubrics were developed for each of the courses in
conjunction with the Core Director and the Associate Dean of
Arts and Sciences for the Humanities The Director of LMMA
is in the process of identifying instructors to teach the new
course offerings in music These new applied courses include
wind ensemble brass ensemble string ensemble applied
guitar and applied voice
DATA POINTS
During the past year student participation in the major vocal
and instrumental groups was as follows
25
30
16
28SCHOLACANTORUM
CHAPELENSEMBLE
PEP BAND
JAZZ BAND
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Offering the first ever JCU Applied Music Courses
available to the entire student body in spring 2016
bull Equipping the music room to offer digital performances
from online venues for the study of musical styles
performance techniques and comparative analysis
bull Working with the staff in the Office of Student
Engagement to expand opportunities for students to
experience fine arts performances offered throughout
Cleveland
bull Hiring and orienting a new Coordinator of the JCU Pep Band
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
I participated in Schola Cantorum and Chapel
Choir I had the opportunity to de-stress for a
few hours a week which was very important
since I had challenging coursework and multiple part-
time jobs and internships This helped me to focus on
spiritual and emotional wellness as well as academic
success I was also able to build strong relationships with
my fellow singers I believe that making music together
brings people closer in a way that few other activities
can and I certainly saw that in my experiences at JCU
The music department has important connections to
JCUrsquos mission values and Jesuit identity Though I
am not Catholic some of the pieces we learned helped
me learn about Jesuit and Christian history and my
participation in chapel choir kept me actively engaged inthe liturgy Additionally allowing students to participate
in extracurricular activities they enjoy is in keeping with
ldquocura personalisrdquo by encouraging students to develop in
all aspects of their lives not just academicallyrdquo
- Megan Boyk rsquo15 Schola Cantorum and Chapel Choir
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Creation of the LP 198 LAUNCH Credited Course
LAUNCH (Leaders Always Undertake New Challenges) is
a 1-3 credit course covering various topics related to the
methods or content of leadership not typically covered
in regular course offerings such as mission diversity and
inclusion ethical leadership and the building of personal
strengths In addition students receive core leadership
training necessary for success in prominent leadership
positions on campus
Commuter Student Section Added to AR120 Purpose
and Place - Exploring Campus Community and Self
AR120 is a course designed to assist first-year students with
the transition to college and to promote their engagement
in all facets of their educational experience The commuter
section of this course addressed challenges related to
commuting to campus getting connected to JCU resources
road safety and more A highlight regarding this particular
section is that it was held in a nontraditional classroom
setting in the newly renovated commuter lounge
Drawn to Leadership Program Reaches Different
Student Demographic
The Drawn to Leadership Program was targeted to JCU
Fantasy Gaming Club members This program offered a
different perspective to learn about leadership development
by focusing on the leadership concepts found in superhero-
based comic books and movies
DATA POINTS
Leadership Programs Engage Students in Developing
Values and Skills
A progressive four-tiered set of leadership programs is
offered to John Carroll students annually Each tier provides
students with the opportunity to develop a set of leadership
skills and knowledge and each successive program builds
upon the knowledge and skills cultivated in the prior tier
Tier programs meet for an hour per week for 4-6 meetings
depending on the program
Students are able to select from three programs in Tier1 ldquoLiving and Leadingrdquo ldquoReading and Leadingrdquo or ldquoTake
the Leading Rolerdquo These programs all focus on students
increasing their levels of self-awareness which will better
prepare them for leadership experiences Students who
complete one of the three Tier 1 programs are eligible to
participate in the Tier 2 ldquoAdvancing Leadershiprdquo program
which focuses on the experiences of participating students
as members of various groups and how they can influence
change as a group member without necessarily having a
formal leadership position Students who have completed
both the Tier 1 and 2 programs are eligible to participate in
the Tier 3 ldquoSharing Your Strengthsrdquo program This program
incorporates the Gallup organizationrsquos StrengthsQuest online
assessment which provides students with detailed reports
about their five personal strengths Students who complete
the Tier 1 2 and 3 programs are eligible to participate in the
Tier 4 ldquoLeadership in Actionrdquo program which focuses on
ethical decision making
The following participation counts have been recorded over
the past 3 academic years
PARTICIPATION COUNTS 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
Tier 1 57 66 75
Tier 2 42 51 69
Tier 3 31 37 24
Tier 4 22 22 25
66 INCREASE in commuter
service program participation
Commuter Student Programs
and Participation Increase
In the year 2013-2014 36 commuter service programs
were offered with 740 total participants This year 41
programs were provided to 1229 total participants Theresults show a 66 increase in overall commuter service
program participation with a 13 increase in total programs
offered Among those programs offered students were
able to attend a Cleveland Indians baseball game Cleveland
Cavaliers basketball game and several movie viewings
Program invitations were also sent to transfer students to
participate which had partial impact on the participation
increase
41 1229PROGRAMS PARTICIPANTS
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ORIENTATION amp LEADERSHIP
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Students in all tiered programs complete written assignments
and discuss them with their peers in a conversation
facilitated by a professional student affairs staff member
Assignments are collected and deposited in the Office of
Leadership Programs The Director of Leadership Programs
then assessment rubrics to the various assignments
determine whether or not the desired learning has occurred
for each student
TIER PROGRAM OUTCOME
The assessment results indicate that the activities set up for
the Tier 1 programs provide students with the opportunity to
learn the desired information to increase self-knowledge and
demonstrate it on the various assignments While students
in Tier 2 were able to demonstrate competence regarding
the various aspects of serving as a group as a member
participants sometimes struggled to identify areas of
diversity In Tier 3 participants could readily determine ways
to identify opportunities to utilize their personal strengths
to assist with three of the potential presented challenges
However a lack of understanding was demonstrated in termsof using strengths in the areas of delegation confrontation
and mediation This is likely partially due to the struggles
that students face with these skill sets in their daily lives For
the ldquoLeadership in Actionrdquo program students readily created
scenarios that connected with the initial three principles
of the programs However several concepts related to
ethical leadership including ldquobeing fairrdquo and ldquobeing lovingrdquo
presented some challenges for our students and may be
somewhat attributable to the fact that ldquofairrdquo and ldquolovingrdquo are
rather abstract concepts in comparison to the first
three tenets
LAUNCH Leaders Always Undertake New Challenges
The LAUNCH program provides student leaders with
information considered to be foundational and essential to
serving as an effective leader and beyond Since the creation of
LAUNCH over 350 student leaders have the training program
Following each LAUNCH weekend evaluations are collected
and compiled to determine the effectiveness of the program
in meeting the established outcomes A review of the data
for the past three LAUNCH programs indicates that at least
90 of the participants on average achieved the outcomes
Leadership Scholars Program
The Leadership Scholars Program (LSP) was created in
2010 providing participants with opportunities to increase
their leadership competence through both curricular and
co-curricular activities The program focuses on developing
student leaders of remarkable character who seek to become
agents for transformative change on campus and in their
future professions and communities
Each year the program seeks to enroll a cohort of approximately 20
incoming students Over the past three years the cohort size has been
27 (class of 2018) 19 (2017) and 19 (2016) The cohort size fluctuates
based on how many students choose to accept the scholarship and
attend JCU with 35 scholarships offered from a pool of over 200
applicants
The 2014 JCU Commencement saw the first cohort of LSP students
complete their degrees From the entering cohort in fall of 2010 75 o
the students persisted through graduation When reviewing the reasonfor program participant attrition students most commonly leave to
transfer to another institution in order to pursue a degree not provided
by John Carroll (eg pharmacy musical theater) A less frequent reaso
for student attrition is that some participants struggle to ldquofind their
footingrdquo and struggle with their inability to be elected or selected for
a formal leadership position on campus (eg Student Union senator
Resident Assistant)
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Coordinate and enhance leadership development efforts by
gathering together a committee of professionals around campu
who provide related opportunities to students
bull Begin to measure levels of campus engagement among
commuter students in organizations and activities other than
those provided by commuter services
bull Convene a campus wide meeting to discuss issues and services
relevant to the matriculation and ongoing success of transfer
students
bull Develop electronic messages related to engagement
opportunities to distribute to first year students after the
first six weeks of the fall semester
bull Increase the number of first-year students of color whoparticipate in Tier 1 leadership development programs
bull Help to successfully transition a new co-director of the
Leadership Scholarship Program into hisher role in the progra
bull Develop a follow-up leadership development piece for LAUNCH
(for Leadership Always Undertake New Challenges) participant
after they have transitioned into their leadership roles
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Coming from a high school that focused on leadership andentrepreneurship the leadership development programs
were perfect for me The tiers were focused on self-
discovery and how to handle being on a team I got the chance to know
my strengths and weakness and also to discuss leadership in the worl
of comics Leadership is everywhere if I look for it My freshman year
would have been an entirely diff erent experience if it wasnrsquot for the
leadership programs
- Marie Keita rsquo18 Participant in Tiered Leadership Programs
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Major Facility and Equipment Upgrades Provide
Improved Fitness and Sport Experiences
The Department of Recreation coordinated a number of
renovations and equipment upgrades this past year that
improved student faculty staff and community membersrsquo
experience in our facilities The first major project was the
installation of new flooring in the Fitness Studio where cyclingclasses yoga Zumba and other activities are conducted
giving the space a safer refreshed and modern look
The Corbo Room Improvement Task Force created spring
2014 addressed two necessary improvements including
additional Corbo Room equipment and new flooring in
the cardio area Throughout spring and summer 2015 the
Johnson Natatorium lap pool and diving well were repainted
and re-coated along with a new ultraviolet water treatment
system A new electronic scoreboard was installed which
will certainly improve the competition experience for teams
coaches and fans
Club Sport Members Active in Competition and
Service to Others
There are club sport teams at John Carroll with over 200
student participants The teams include Rowing Field
Hockey Hockey Womenrsquos Basketball Menrsquos Rugby Sailing
Ultimate Frisbee Menrsquos Volleyball Water Polo and Womenrsquos
Volleyball Funded in part by the Student Activity Fee
students manage all operational aspects of club sports
including fundraising membership recruitment and retention
practice and competition scheduling and travel Team
members are also involved in service on a regular basisSome of the programs they support are the Labre Project
Cleveland Clinicrsquos Lerner Center for Autism Project Linus
St Malachis Lunch Program and numerous service projects
offered through JCUrsquos Center for Service and Social Action
Pilot Shadow Program of Intramural Student
Supervisors Shows Promise
The intramural (IM) employees interested in becoming IM
Student Supervisors participated in a new staff development
and training program in which they were paired up to
shadow current IM Student Supervisors during evening or
weekend IM competitions The purpose of this opportunityis to nurture professional development leadership skills and
staff camaraderie as well as to provide on-the-job training
in regards to the duties and responsibilities of an IM Student
Supervisor This shadowing experience allowed for IM staff
to self-identify if they felt prepared to apply for IM Student
Supervisor positions for next year In addition it provided
current supervisors the opportunity to teach others about
the knowledge and skills they utilize in their position The
Department of Recreation will continue to build on this
program in the future
DATA POINTS
Intramural sports
Intramural sports have continued to thrive and excel
offering opportunity for exercise camaraderie and
an environment for creating meaningful relationships
with peers A total of 1963 individuals participated in
intramural sports in 2014-2015 with 901 being unique
participants There were a total of 1620 males and 343
females who engaged in intramural sports In 2013-2014
there was a total of 1794 participants (1415 males and 379
females) engaged in intramural sports
First-year student participation increased by 36 (376
Unique Individuals 2013-2014 511 Unique Individuals 2014-
2015)
First-year student intramural
participation increased by 3636
421
1963 1620 343
INTRAMURAL SPORT PARTICIPANTS
AVERAGE CORBO FITNESSROOM VISITORS PER DAY
Fitness Offerings
There was a 25 increase in student and staff participation
in fitness activities with an average of 289 participants per
week in 2014-2015 in comparison to 232 average participants
per week in 2013-2014
A Pilates and Stretch and Strengthen class have been added
to the list of fitness classes Corbo Fitness Room participation
for the 2014-2015 academic year averaged 421 visitors per
day with the highest participation of 525 visitors per day In
2013-2014 the average visits per day was 398
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RECREATION
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LOOKING AHEAD
bull Improve orientation training and recognition
efforts for all student staff through the previously
implemented team model Update our student
development model through online offerings new
technology and improved leadership strategies to
stimulate growth and self-awareness
bull Collaborate with different departments on
late night programming health and wellness
initiatives and special events to better meet our
students needs interests and to increase student
engagement Focus these initiatives primarily
at first-year students as well as first-time users(those who may not typically utilize our facilities
or services)
bull Provide risk management training for Club Sports
and Building Supervisor staff Utilize John Carroll
and Northeast Ohio resources so as to better
equip staff for emergency action plans responding
to crisies and dealing effectively with conflict
bull Continue to work towards enhancing technology
resources related to daily operations marketing
of services and programs and departmental
communications assessment and evaluation
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Being involved in the Rec department allowed
me to have two supervisor roles These
roles allowed me to have a great deal of
responsibility I was well respected by my peers seen as
a leader on campus and this makes me very proud The
leadership skills I developed will be something I treasure
and will be very valuable to me as I move forward in my
career I learned that I am a strong leader who has the
ability to stand up to her peers even when it is tough I
learned what it means to love your work because I truly
loved working for this department I found that I am
inspired by people around me who have a tremendously
strong work ethic
I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to work for
the Rec department and I know that if I had not had this
opportunity that my time at Carroll would have never been
the same and I would have never grown as a person as
much as I didrdquo
- Kylie Brooks rsquo15 Club Sport Supervisor and Student
Building Supervisor
Working for Intramurals (IM) has given me the identity
that every student searches for when entering a new
experience It has given me the opportunity to take a
better look at who I am as a person and has given me the
opportunity to make lasting relationships with people
who I would have never met had I not worked for the
department Working for IMrsquos is not just a job for me it
gives me my place at JCU
This position teaches me how to be a leader how tomotivate people and how to be confident in various
situations I learn to lead by example everywhere I
go because a person is always representing the Rec
department no matter whatrdquo
- Greg Olenick rsquo16 Intramural Supervisor
10 200 PARTICIPANTS
CLUB SPORT TEAMS
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
University Community Celebrates the
Re-opening of Murphy Hall
The re-opening of Murphy Hall in August 2014 was a major
accomplishment The newly renovated building impressed Murphy
residents as well as alumni faculty and staff who toured the hall
after a number of ribbon-cutting ceremonies Murphy residents
reported that they appreciated the enhanced community and
study space Since many of the residents had lived in the ldquooldrdquo
Murphy they were especially impressed with the improved
lighting the updated bathrooms and the private sinks
While there were some minor complications in the re-opening
related to electricity heating and cooling windows and paint
the overall re-opening process was seamless and exciting The
cross-divisional collaboration that brought this renovation to
completion was tremendous and a source of great pride for
all who participated The Silver Level LEED certification that
was achieved was a great way to conclude the project
Red Carpet Rolled Out for First-Year Students onMove-In Day
It was exciting to open the 2014-2015 academic year with
one of the largest first-year classes in recent history It was
also the first year where students were living in truly social
cohort communities In order to continue the celebration of
the large first year class First-Year Move-In Day was enhanced
to welcome our students with excitement The feedback from
parents was overwhelmingly positive with many of them
thanking staff members for their energy and assistance
Invaluable to the success of the day was the help of the ROTC
cadets Their hard work and limitless energy helped immensely
Newly Developed Room Change Process Policy a Success
The development and implementation of the comprehensive
room change process policy was an achievement for the
Office of Residence Life (ORL) The policy was shared
widely with students ORL Staff and parents to allow for
transparency and clearer communication The policy also
supported Resident Assistants (RAs) and professional staff
members in having a standard point of reference and specific
procedures to follow
Resident Ministry Program Offerings Expand
In addition to the fall semester First-Year Retreat the
Resident Ministers collaborated with students to offer the
Journey Retreat in the spring semester as well as a ldquoRootsrdquo
overnight outdoor retreat to explore intentional living The
Murphy Mass returned to the Murphy Chapel with increased
attendance at both the Mass (average of 40+) and social
afterwards in the Murphy atrium
ORL Staff Recognized at Northeast Ohio Resident
Assistant Conference
The JCU RA delegation was recognized as the ldquoMost Spiritedrdquo at the
Northeast Ohio RA Conference at Baldwin Wallace University Several
Residence Life staff members presented at the conference with two
RA presenters receiving recognition as one of the ldquoTop 10rdquo programs
DATA POINTS
Number of Residential Students
YEAR FALL SPRING
2010-2011 1708 1661
2011-2012 1789 1734
2012-2013 1786 1724
2013-2014 1657 1606
2014-2015 1755 1676
Murphy Hall closed for renovation
Community Development Activities Sponsored by
Resident Assistants
YEAR TOTAL TOTAL PARTICIPANTS
2013-2014 615 6485
2014-2015 727 5181
After having smaller than projected numbers of rising junior
and senior students sign up to live on campus for the 2015-2016
academic year those currently living on campus were surveyed
to learn more about their decision to live off campus The seven
question survey was sent to 475 residents with a response rate of
21 The most significant findings were
bull The greatest factor impacting the decision to live off
campus was finances (45) This was followed closely
by wanting to experience something different than the
residence halls (22) and wanting a greater sense of
independence (21)
bull Monthly rent for the majority of respondents (67) is
$350-$400 per person every month The question did not
ask respondents to quantify what was included in rent
so there are some unknowns Only 15 of respondents
indicated a rent higher than $400 per person every month
bull The most popular month to sign a lease was March
(29) Prior to February when the 2015-2016 Housing
Information became available 53 of the respondents
had signed leases The other 47 of respondents signed
leases in February and March The earliest a lease was
signed was in September (1)
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RESIDENCE LIFE
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bull Including themselves students reported the number
of people who they will be living off-campus with
Four people (33) followed by five people (19)
three people (16) and six people (14)
bull 76 are planning to live in University Heights Shaker
Heights (13) and South Euclid (9) are the other
two cities with the most respondents
These findings will inform messaging and timing of
information about housing for upper-class students This
data also indicates the need to continue to look at the cost
of living on-campus and how the benefits are explained in
relationship to that cost
While these qualitative findings include only one part of the data
collected they still provide strong insight into the residential
experience The data supports the amount of time effort and
resources devoted to developing and strengthening community It
also supports several key learning goals for students who live on
campus The data also clearly demonstrates the concerns about
facilities that have been at the forefront of the work done this
year by the ORL All of these insights will be better informed once
the compilation and analysis of the quantitative data is complete
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Review of ORL structure and staffing
bull Expand knowledge of and competency in academic
processes and procedures to better inform future
collaborations
bull Enhance education around issues pertaining to respect
including but not limited to vandalism safety interpersonal
violence and relationships with non-residence life staff
members serving the residential communities
STUDENT PERSPECTIVES
This was my third year at John Carroll University
and my first year living on campus The amount
of care and concern that I received from my Area
Coordinator Adrian Tamas and all of the Murphy RAs was
amazing I never thought that I would feel that comfortable
away from home but because of the staff in Murphy Hall I
now call John Carroll University home Itrsquos been a wonderfu
year as a resident in Murphy and I cannot wait for my next
and final year Thank you for everythingrdquo
- Ghada Abu Shaweesh rsquo16 Resident
ldquoThree years ago I was a sophomore who lived with great
tension and anxiety I had not yet developed the courage to
grow into the leader who I wanted to be on campus Then I
was selected to be a Resident Assistant From that moment
on I was on a path that would allow me to grow and develop
into a leader on campus a man for others and the person
who I ultimately desired to become I am beyond thankful for
my time with Residence Life The professional staff alongwith my fellow staff members and residents have left their
marks on me I will forever remember the time wersquove spent
together the laughter wersquove shared the critical moments
that have pushed us outside of our comfort zones and the
relationships wersquove cultivated From the bottom of my heart
thank yourdquo
- John Barrett rsquo15 Senior Resident Assistant
81 1621 PARTICIPANTS
RESIDENCE SATISFACTION SURVEY RESPONSE RATE
The ORL staff created a survey focused on the following
areas satisfaction with RA satisfaction with residence hall
space cleanliness and processes assessment of ability to
sleep and study learning as a result of living in a residence
hall and overall satisfaction While the quantitative portions
of the survey are not yet compiled and analyzed the
qualitative data was compiled and reviewed The overall
response rate was approximately 81 of 1621 residents who
received the survey
Some of the key findings
bull Residents overwhelmingly responded that the most
important lesson skill or value learned this year was
about relationships with others Residents described
relationships with roommates learning to live in
community and how to deal with people who were
different Skills and lessons related to living independently
(time management responsibility and accountability)
were the second most frequent responses
bull The respondents most frequently cited that the best
part of their residential experience was related to the
people with whom they lived their roommate and
or floormates Other frequent responses included the
sense of community the RA and the convenience ofliving on campus
bull Cleanliness and other facility issues were the main
concerns that residents cited when asked about what
they would like to see improved about on-campus
living Other frequent responses included the dining
hall loudness of fellow floor members and both the
enforcement of and lack of enforcement of residence
hall policies
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
New Late Night Program Collaborations
Streak the Center programs were held during fall 2014 and spring
2015 to provide students with opportunities to gather together
and participate in a variety of social programs including arts and
crafts entertainment movies food recreation relaxation music
and more This large scale event was made possible through
cross-departmental collaboration between the Office of Student
Activities Student Union Programming Board (SUPB) Orientation
and Leadership Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion
Counseling Center Violence Prevention and Action Center
Residence Life Health Education and Promotion Student Health
and Wellness Center and Recreation This event attracted over
550 students each semester it was held
Infusion of Intergroup Dialogue within iLead Program
The Office of Student Activities (OSA) in collaboration with the
Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion incorporated the ldquoCommon
Groundrdquo workshop within the iLead student organization training
program iLead a day-long leadership training opportunity for
student organizations operates with the goal of providing student
leaders an understanding of the nuts and bolts of running a successful
organization on campus The ldquoCommon Gorundrdquo training facilitated
by staff who are Intergroup Dialogue facilitators and students
who have completed the Intergroup Dialogue class in the fall
provided education on discrimination and oppression Seventy-four
student organization leaders representing 64 organizations were in
attendance at this training Of those who attended 69 completed
program evaluations In the evaluation students were asked to
identify one creative way they could apply what they learned in the
workshop into their organization The results are as follows
bull 31 stated they could raise awareness through discussionor activity and 27 stated by maintaining awareness and
working to make a difference
bull Other responses included education through information
and diversifying organization membership
bull The top three areas students reported they learned more
about during their experience at iLead were dealing with
discrimination advertising and funding policies
Student Leader Team created for Late Night Programming
The OSA developed a team of student leaders tasked with
assisting in the planning promotion and implementation oflate night programming events sponsored through the Office
of Student Activities Leaders were chosen from the current
student programmers that were already active Expectations were
established and provided to SUPB By January 2015 SUPB was
required to plan a reoccurring late night program on campus every
Friday and Saturday during the academic year between the hours
of 10 pm and midnight
DATA POINTS
bull SUPB held 13 additional programs in 2014-2015 with
an increase of 51 more participants in comparison
to the 2013-2014 academic year (66 programs with
8437 attendants in 2013-2014 79 programs with 12787
attendants in 2014-2015) Programs which were added
include Rock Out Your Room Meet the Greeks Step
Afrika and more
bull Comedian Dave Coulier performed duringHomecoming this year and was attended by
approximately 1000 students
bull The fall semester Welcome Back Concert sponsored by
SUPB board attracted 600 additional participants in the
2014-2015 academic year (300 in 2013 ndash 2014 900 in
2014-2015)
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Conduct an assessment of our current large-scale
programming needs to obtain an accurate pulse on the
types of social late-night programming students needand want Explore collaboration opportunities with other
programming departments like Recreation Residence
Life and Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion for
this project
bull Work with departments in Student Affairs and across the
university to identify event attendance tracking software
options to better track event participation
bull Develop a template to help map the university learning
goals to the activities of SUPB and student organizations
in order to create a new assessment plan
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Irsquom the current president of the Paranormal
Research Group The Student Activities
Office has definitely impacted my overall
JCU experience in a positive way The office gave us
the opportunity to strengthen the bonds within our
organization I learned a lot of leadership strategies with
the officersquos help I learned how to manage and finance an
organization while maintaining the fun factor of what an
organization should be [Student Organizations are] so
important to have because [they] allow students to conn
to each other and their community The office off ers a
one of a kind experience here at Carroll and is crucial [fo
students] to get the most out of JCUrdquo
- Bryan Mersol rsquo17 Student Organization President
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Student Feedback Leads to Increased Physician Hours
Anecdotal feedback over the past several years suggested
the need to increase the hours and days of the week that
physicians would see patients in order to better meet
studentsrsquo busy schedules The Student Health and Wellness
Survey was administered and results clearly supported
this need In recent years physicians came to campus on
Mondays (25 hrs) and Thursdays (25 hrs) for a total of fivehours With the new contract physician hours were increased
to eight hours a week on Mondays (4 hrs) and Fridays (4
hrs) As a result physician visits increased by 43 (536
physicians visits in 2013-2014 and 767 in 2014-2015) and
students are very pleased with this improved service
HealthSpot Installation Provides Additional Care
Options for Students
John Carroll is the first college in the United States to provide
physician appointments through a computerized kiosk
called the HealthSpot This technology is at the forefront of
revolutionary high-quality medical care Students are put inface-to-face contact with a healthcare professional via video
screen The kiosk comes equipped with everything they
would need to perform a variety of remote treatments under
the supervision of an on-site medical professional Some of
the common ailments that are able to be addressed through
HealthSpot are Allergies cold and flu cough sinus infections
rashes fever sore throats and more With the installation of
this technology the SHWC is now able to provide students
with medical care five days a week Since November 2014 a
total of 21 students have utilized the HealthSpot
New Contract with Cleveland Clinic Saves Center $15000The SHWC entered into a new contract with the Cleveland
Clinic physicians in an effort to reduce costs With this new
contract and subsequent change in physicians over $15000
in was saved in comparison to last year
Nurses Utilize Brief Motivational Interview Training to
Identify and Intervene with At-risk Students
To properly screen for and address high-risk behaviors in
students visiting the SHWC nurses participated in brief
motivational interview training Motivational interviewing
(MI) supports health behavior change by helping individuals
explore and resolve their ambivalence about change without
evoking resistance MI techniques can be incorporated into
routine patient care Additionally an MI screening form was
completed by 719 students during the spring 2015 semester
Students who screened positive for high-risk behaviors were
engaged in a brief motivational interview with a nurse and
received information to help strengthen their motivation to
change those unhealthy behaviors in order to achieve their
optimum level of wellness
DATA POINTS
The SHWC saw a 7 increase in unique individuals in 2014-2015 and
an overall increase of 10 in the total number of client visits (which
covers all SHWC services) Flu and allergy injections were both up
this year by 21 and 31 respectively
2013-2014 2014-2015
Client Visits 3133 3451
Unique Individuals 1228 1320
Physicians Visits 536 767
Van Runs 270 242
Nutritional Visits 185 123
Sent to Area Health Centers 103 202
STDHIV Clinic 84 46
Gynecological Visits 25 39
Travel Clinic Visits 93 62
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Explore options for obtaining an electronic medical
record program
bull Increase awareness and visibility of the HealthSpot as an
alternative quality health care treatment
bull Support the Universityrsquos learning goals and collaborate
with the student health and wellness group by developing
programs to promote students to be self-health advocates
based on data from the National Collegiate Health
Assessment survey
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working at the Health Center was the first job
I received on campus and it has become like a
second home to me I have had the opportunity to
learn about diff erent privacy policies and how they work in
a college setting as well as bits and pieces about the medical
field coupled with great experience along the way This
department provides students with the care they need to
continue to do well in other areas at JCU by making sure they
get the best care possible and allowing students to share their
problems in all realms of the health world whether physical
or mental They make it possible for all students to feel and
perform their best during their time at JCUrdquo
- Anna Lawler rsquo16 Work Study employee
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Opening of Relaxation Room
Research on college campuses demonstrates that stress
is the number one impediment for academic performance
and overall well-being Therefore the University Counseling
Center (UCC) collaborated with the Grasselli Library in
developing the Relaxation Room located in the Learning
Commons The room provides students with a quiet
welcoming space to learn about and practice a variety of
research-based mind and body stress-reduction techniques
It includes
bull A state-of-the-art massage recliner
bull Guided relaxation audio recordings
bull Computer-based biofeedback programs
bull Psycho-educational books and handouts
bull Yoga mats and meditation rugs
Students can use the Relaxation Roomrsquos resources by signing
up for specific time slots Individual consultation is also
provided for the biofeedback program so students can use itto its fullest potential
Outreach Initiativesrsquo Message is that Help is lsquoWithin
Reachrsquo at the UCC
A programmatic and marketing theme was developed for all
community outreach initiatives titled ldquoWithin Reachrdquo This
past year a total of 22 outreach initiatives offered under
this new marketing theme were offered to students faculty
and staff Programs focused on increasing awareness of
mental health issues among college students and promoting
help-seeking behavior One of the most successful programs
was a dinner and movie night featuring a speaker from theNational Alliance on Mental Illness with over 80 students in
attendance as well as several faculty and staff
Installation of Titanium Scheduling Software
For many years the UCC has used a paper system to collect
and reference student information when visits occur The new
database system Titanium allows the staff to electronically
store student records and access them quickly when
needed This technological solution is critically necessary
in streamlining operations to allow for a seamless client
experience for the students and a more effective working
environment for the UCC staff
DATA POINTS
Total Counseling Services Overall
A total of 254 students received counseling services for the
2014-2015 academic year (4 less students from 2013-2014)
Out of those students 649 (165) were female and 351
(89) were male The highest percentage of students seen
were freshmen at 265 (67) which is consistent with the
2013-2014 year
Most common reasons students visited the UCC in 2014-2015
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Provide staff orientation and training for new UCC
employees (interim director full-time counselor part-
time counselor) and trainees (two doctoral interns one
masterrsquos intern and one psychiatry resident)
bull Continue the implementation of Titanium Scheduling
Software and fully transition to electronic records
bull Expand outreach programming through the Relaxation
Room and the Within Reach event series
of visits are related to anxiety
(53 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to depression
(14 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to academics
(41 Decrease from 13-14)
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
I have had a wonderful experience with the
UCC and have encouraged other friends
who are struggling to go there too No
part of my experience has been negative and I look
forward to my sessions In the short time I have been
going I feel that I have already made tremendous
improvements My only suggestion for improving the
center is to continue to inform students of its resources
and how valuable it can berdquo
- Anonymous student UCC Satisfaction Survey
874
585
348
254 TOTAL STUDENTS THAT RECEIVEDCOUNSELING SERVICES
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Interpersonal Violence Reporting Increase
The Violence Prevention and Action Center (VPAC)
experienced a substantial increase in the amount of time
advocating for survivors of interpersonal violence along with
the total number of students reporting interpersonal violence
incidents in the 2014-2015 academic year These increases
indicate that the awareness of issues related to interpersonal
violence and the need for bystanders to identify and createempathy with those suffering has most likely increased as well
Large-scale Bystander Intervention Training
Conducted with 638 Rising Sophomores
In collaboration with the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
Recovery Resources Residence Life Dean of Students Office
and Health Promotion and Wellness the VPAC Coordinator
successfully conducted Bystander intervention Training
for 638 rising sophomore students Of those 638 students
46 were male and 54 female This training was made
mandatory as a part of the housing selection process
The purpose of this training was to teach students the
concept of bystander intervention A bystander is anyone
who observes an emergency or a situation in which it is
likely that someone could use help Bystander intervention
programs teach people to overcome their resistance to
checking in and helping out These programs have been
found to be very helpful on college campuses to thwart
sexual assault abusive alcohol consumption concerns about
suicide depression and eating disorders
Students also learn how to identify a continuum of
inappropriate sexual behaviors through experiential
activities designed to create empathy with those who have
experienced sexual or dating violence At the end of the
training students develop skills to intervene as a bystander
and make a commitment to intervene before during and
after an incident of sexual or dating violence
Peer Health Advocate Program Exceeds
Membership Goals
One of the VPACrsquos goals this year was to train 10 Peer
Health Advocates by April 2015 Peer Health Advocates are
tasked with educating the campus on a gamut of topics
associated with interpersonal violence including bullying
dating and relationship violence and more This goal was
met and exceeded in January 2015 when a total of 18 Peer
Health Advocates were trained An additional 10 Peer Health
Advocates were trained by Alex Leslie of the Cleveland Rape
Crisis Center in March 2015 ndash for a total of 38 Advocates Peer
Health Advocates facilitated three interpersonal violence
presentations to the following groups of student leaders
Fraternity and sorority new members Panhellenic Council
and participants in the LAUNCH leadership program a core
leadership training for students in prominent leadership
positions on campus
DATA POINTS
Educational Programming
Forty-two educational programs were provided to 1639 individuals
in fall 2014 covering topics such as alcohol sex and consent healthy
relationships and more Seventeen trainings were provided to 777
individuals in spring 2015 covering similar topics When comparing
to the previous year 51 more programs were held in 2014-2015
(39 programs 2013-2014 59 programs 2014-2015) and 40 more
individuals attended these programs (1731 2013-2014 2416 2014-2015)
Bystander Intervention Training
Participants who completed bystander intervention training
completed a survey developed by Recovery Resources to collect
demographic information as well as information related to bystander
behavioral intent and problem gambling knowledge Questions
measured behavioral intent and gambling knowledge Results of this
survey revealed
89
88
92
93
of participants reported feeling a sense of
responsibility to intervene in issues of substance
use sexual violence and mental health problems
of students understand the obstacles to
intervene in these issues
of students plan to use the skills they learned
from the training in the future
of students reported at least one action that they
planned on taking after the training
LOOKING AHEADbull Hire train and supervise a graduate assistant to assist
with programming and outreach initiatives that focus on
interpersonal violence and bystander intervention
bull Develop a new brand for the Violence Prevention and Action
Center including a new logo and brochure
bull Co-teach AR274 Peer Health Advocate Seminar created to
educate ten Peer Health Advocates
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working with Coordinator of the VPAC this the past year
has been a true joy I learned a variety of skills and about
several topics such as bystander intervention signs of
an abusive relationship substance abuse and how to help someone
in a crisis By the end of my senior year I was gave presentations on
my own to students around campus Working with VPAC has made
me a well-rounded student with a large desire to help others in any
way that I can She taught me to be an eff ective presenter and to be a
leader on campus The skills I learned will not only benefit me in my
future career but as a better member in societyrdquo
- Gina Paolini rsquo15 Peer Health Advocate
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KINGS OF THE OAC
A major trophy returned to JCUs campus for the first
time since the 2003-04 school year
John Carrolls all-around effort on the mens side earned the
Blue Streaks the OAC Mens All-Sports Trophy It was the fifth
time in program history John Carroll earned this prestigious
trophy The Men of Carroll finished with 83 points besting
second-place Mount Union who turned in 8025 points
A BUNDLE OF HONORS
Mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik might need to
build a new trophy case for all of his 2014-15 honors
The midfielder was named the 2014 Capital One Academic
All-Americareg of the Year for Division III mens soccer The
honor gave Potocnik his second-straight Capital One
Academic All-Americareg honor having been a second-team
selection in 2013 He became just the second Blue Streak to
earn this prestigious honor joining Mackenzie Griffin (softball
2013) This honor was just the tip of the iceberg for one of
the top players in JCU mens soccer history
Potocnik was one of six student-athletes nationally to be a
part of Northwestern Mutuals Inspiring Potential float in
the Tournament of Rosesreg Rose Parade
In addition Potocnik earned D3soccercom All-America
NSCAAContinental Tire All-Region All-Ohio All-OAC and
Academic All-OAC accolades Finally Potocnik was JCUs
male recipient of the Clyde Lamb Award given to the top
graduating male and female student-athletes at each of the
10 OAC institutions
HISTORY IN THE MAKING
John Carrolls mens tennis team celebrated a program
first this year The Blue Streaks made their first-ever
NCAA Tournament appearance
John Carroll qualified with a 5-4 win over Otterbein in the
championship match of the OAC Tournament John Carroll
would go on to beat Franciscan in the first round of the
NCAA Tournament before bowing out to Kenyon
The Blue Streaks had won five OAC titles prior but the OAC did
not have an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament until recently
NCAA APPEARANCESIn addition to the mens tennis team John Carroll
had three teams and seven individuals qualify for the
NCAA National Championship fields
JCUs football team made its second-straight NCAA
appearance John Carroll rolled past Centre 63-28 in the
first round and held on for a 14-12 win over Wheaton (Ill)
in the second round The Blue Streaks bowed out in the
quarterfinals with a 36-28 loss to the Purple Raiders
The mens basketball team earned its 13th-ever NCAA
Tournament bid The program earned a bid for the first timesince 2010 The womens basketball team earned its second-
straight and second-overall bid to the NCAA Tournament
field
Individually senior Dan Mirman repeated as an All-American
at 149 pounds for wrestling He became JCU wrestlings 106th
All-American Mirman had plenty of company at the NCAA
Wrestling National Championship as seniors Terner Gott and
Todd Gaydosh gave the Blue Streaks three competitors for
the first time since 2005
John Carroll had three members of the cross country team
qualify for the NCAA National Championships in seniorTadhg Karski sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson It marked the first time since 2004 that the
Blue Streaks sent three runners to the cross country NCAA
National Championship Senior Nick Williams qualified for
the NCAA Indoor Track and Field National Championships in
the 60m hurdles while senior Rocky Mitolo qualified for the
NCAA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships in
the shot put
ALL-AMERICANS
Brian Potocnik and Dan Mirman had plenty of company in the
All-American department
Football senior Aramis Greenwood was the most decorated
student-athlete when it came to All-American honors The
wide receiver made the prestigious AFCA Division III All-
America team becoming the first Blue Streak to do so since
2008 and just the eighth overall He would go on to garner
third team honors on the AP Little All-America Team and
honorable mention D3footballcom honors
In all four football players earned All-American honors with
junior offensive lineman Anthony Latina senior linebacker
Kevin Cope and senior quarterback Mark Myers earning
honors from D3footballcom
Senior right-hander Drew Doring earned second team
All-America honors from D3baseballcom and the ABCA
Rawlings He became the first JCU pitcher to earn All-
America honors since 1985
Sophomore Katlyn Spahar was accorded honorable mention
WBCA Division III All-America accolades for her outstanding
performance on the hardwood
INDIVIDUALSTEAMS
4QUALIFIED FOR NCAA NATIONAL
CHAMPIONSHIP FIELDS7
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ATHLETIC HIGHLIGHTS
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RIDING OFF INTO THE SUNSET
An era came to a close this school year as Kerry Volkmann
retired after being the mentor of the John Carroll wrestling
program since 1987
The Hall of Fame coach guided his charges to two national
titles and 47 All-American honors He started the year
winning his 300th dual match in the seasons opening
weekend with a 34-11 win over Niagara County Community
College at the Bob Del Rosa Duals
Over 200 former wrestlers football players coaches
teammates friends and fans of the JCU wrestling program
celebrated Volkmanns legacy in his last home dual
400 AND COUNTING
The OAC mens basketball 400-club inducted
its fifth member this year
John Carroll mens basketball head coach Mike Moran won
his 400th game at JCU with a 97-78 win over Ohio Northern
on December 10
Moran who just completed his 23rd year at JCU entered
the season 35th amongst active Division III coaches in total
wins He now ranks fourth all-time in wins amongst OAC
mens basketball coaching greats
In April Moran was honored by the GCBCA as the recipient
of the Dennis Lustig Golden Deeds Award for his long-time
contributions to basketball in the Cleveland-area
CENTURY MARK
A third coaching milestone occurred for JCUs coaches
this year Mens soccer head coach Hector Marinaro earned
his 100th win with a 3-0 shutout over Muskingum on senior
night
OAC TEAM SUCCESS
John Carroll celebrated a wide-array of achievements
at the team level within the OAC
The mens tennis team won its first OAC title since 2006
John Carroll earned a share of the regular-season crown
before edging Otterbein 5-4 in the championship match of
the OAC Tournament
The mens soccer team was unbeaten in the OAC regular-
season It marked the fifth undefeated and untied regular-
season by an OAC institution since 1984
On the mens side John Carroll had a slew of second-place
OAC finishes The football cross country and indoor track amp
field teams all captured solo possession of second-place in
the OAC The mens basketball and baseball teams tied for
second in their respective regular seasons
Mike Moran won
his 400th game
Menrsquos tennis team
won its first OAC
title since 2006
Hector Marinaro
earned his 100th w
Womens lacrosse
made its long-awai
debut
On the womens side the Blue Streaks volleyball team
returned to the championship match of the OAC Tournament
for the first time since 1995 The womens swimming amp diving
team was undefeated in OAC regular-season dual meets
OAC INDIVIDUAL SUCCESS
John Carroll had 10 individuals earn OAC titles
The womens swimming and diving team led the way with
seven Sophomore Margaret Zagrobelny junior Lindsey Fano
freshman Anne Crowley and senior Victoria Watson led the
way earning OAC gold in the 400-medley relay Watson
would go on to capture first in the 200-freestyle and as part
of the 400-free relay Fano would capture an individual title
in the 100-breast Watson was joined by freshman Megan
Hawk sophomore Amanda Casamatta and senior Katii
Sheffield on the OAC-champion 400-free relay
Senior Rocky Mitolo (shot put) and junior Adam North (long
jump) earned first-place finishes at the outdoor track amp field
championship
Senior Dan Mirman rounded out the titles taking first at
149-pounds in wrestling
THE INAUGURATION
The womens lacrosse team made its long-awaited debut
After having to outlast Clevelands winter weather the Blue
Streaks turned in a 20-10 win over Houghton on February 28
The team would go on to finish 10-5 and earn the No 2 seed
in the OAC Tournament
STELLAR COACHING
John Carroll is blessed with stellar coaching for its
student-athletes Two Blue Streak coaches were
recognized by their peers this year
Laura Rodeffer was named the OAC Volleyball Coach of the
Year She continues to have her Blue Streaks on the rise
Rodeffers team turned in a 23-7 record in 2014 and were in
the hunt for the OAC regular-season title until the last week
of the season
Shaun Keenan earned OAC Mens Tennis Coach of the Year
honors for helping guide the mens tennis team to one of the
best seasons in program history
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AMONG THE BEST IN THE
REGION AND OHIO
John Carroll had 29 student-athletes earn All-Region honors
while 17 added All-Ohio honors for the year
Baseball senior Drew Doring led the way The senior right-
hander was tabbed as the 2015 Mid-East Regional Pitcher of
the Year by both D3baseballcom and ABCARawlings
Note In elect sports it is possible to earn multiple All-Region and All-Ohio
honors so each student-athlete was counted once per sport they played
Additionally some sports do not have All-Region or All-Ohio honors
OAC MAJOR AWARD
WINNERS - PLAYERS
JCUs student-athletes were amongst the best in the
conference with six players taking home major awards
from the OAC
John Carroll had a trio of players on honors for their stellar
play on the pitch Senior Brian Potocnik was the Mens SoccerMidfielder of the Year while junior teammate Jimmy Mattina
was the Mens Soccer Defender of the Year On the womens
side senior Haley McDonald took home Goalkeeper of the
Year accolades
On the diamond senior Drew Doring was the Kent Tekulve
Pitcher of the Year He was the first JCU hurdler to earn this
honor since Luke Adkins in 2004
On the gridiron junior Kevin Cope was named the Gene
Slaughter Most Outstanding Linebacker It was the second-
straight year JCU has taken home the conferences top
linebacker honor On the hardwood sophomore KatlynSpahar gave JCU back-to-back Helen Ludwig Player of the
Year accolades
ALL-OAC HONORS
John Carroll had 136 student-athletes earn All-OAC
honors this year
Football led the way with a school-record 20 selections The
Blue Streaks picked up 22 honors from the outdoor track
and field teams with 12 from the men and 10 on the womens
side Mens indoor track and field (nine) baseball (eight) and
womens swimming and diving (eight) rounded out the top six
Note Each member of the swimming and diving team earning All-
OAC honors was counted once Each member of the track and field
team earning All-OAC honors was counted once for cross country
once for indoor and once for outdoor
HITTING THE BOOKS
As mentioned earlier mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik was
named the Capital One Academic All-Americareg of the Year for
Division III mens soccer He had an abundance of company as
numerous Blue Streaks really buckled down in the classroom
Football senior safety Brody Zangaro earned second team
Capital One Academic All-Americareg honors for the second
straight year On the district level Potocnik Zangaro and
baseball junior right-hander Aaron Lapaglia earned Capital
One Academic All-District accolades
Wrestling sophomore Sal Corrao and senior Todd Gaydosh
earned NWCA Scholar All-American honors Womens
swimming and diving junior Lindsey Fano was a CSCAA
Individual Scholar All-American Cross country senior Nicki
Bohrer sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson were named USTFCCCA All-Academic honorees
for cross country Rounding out the honors were seven
members of the softball team who all earned NFCA Scholar-
Athlete distinctions
Potocnik and softball senior right-hander Rachel Byrnes were
JCUs recipients of the Clyde Lamb Awards
Additionally 83 student-athletes were honored with
Academic All-OAC honors
Note Select honors from the Capital One Academic All-Americareg
program have not been released yet
83 STUDENT983085ATHLETES WERE HONORED
WITH ACADEMIC ALL983085OAC HONORS
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VISIONJohn Carroll University will graduate individuals of intellect and
character who lead and serve by engaging the world around them
and around the globe
MISSIONAs a Jesuit Catholic university John Carroll inspires individuals to excel
in learning leadership and service in the region and in the world
CORE VALUES
The Universityrsquos core values include a commitment to
learning in order to create
bull An environment of inquiry which embraces Jesuit
Catholic education as a search for truth where faith and
reason complement each other in learning In pursuit of
our educational mission the University welcomes the
perspectives and participation in our mission of faculty
staff students and alumni of all faiths and of no faith
bull A rigorous approach to scholarship that instills in our
graduates the knowledge eloquence sensitivity and
commitment to embrace and to live humane values
bull A campus committed to the intellectual spiritual
emotional and physical development of each student
bull An inclusive community where differing points of view
and experience are valued as opportunities for mutual
learning
bull A culture of service and excellence that permeates
every program and office
bull A commitment to sharing our gifts in service to each
other and the community
bull A campus that responds to demographic economic
and social challenges
bull An appreciation that our personal and collective
choices can build a more just world
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
The following initiatives are essential to the University
being recognized as a center of learning and service
bull Create a diverse community of faculty staff alumni
and friends dedicated to advancing the Universityrsquos
vision mission and core values
bull Create a learning community of outstanding teacher-scholars characterized by the commitment to
student achievement
bull Create a talented cohort of service-oriented staff
committed to achieving and being recognized as a
center of learning and service
bull Recruit enroll retain and graduate a talented
diverse student body prepared for todayrsquos global
reality and committed to learning leadership and
service that will engage the world
bull Secure resources necessary to foster an
extraordinary learning experience and promote John
Carrollrsquos mission as a Jesuit Catholic university
bull Assist in responding to demographic economic and
social challenges in our region in order to support
investment and employment opportunities and build
confidence in our shared future
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DATA POINTS
What We Know Data on First-Year Studentsrsquo
Alcohol Consumption
We have completed our eighth year of collecting information
regarding alcohol consumption of first-year students through
AlcoholEdu AlcoholEdu incorporates the latest evidence-
based prevention methods to create a highly personalized
on-line education user experience that inspires students to
reflect on and consider changing their drinking behaviors
Pre and post-exams and behavioral surveys are administered
a total of three surveys At John Carroll it is mandatory for all
first-year students to complete this training
This year there was a 99 response rate This excellent
compliance rate can be attributed to increased communication
with the students non-completion sanctions and collaboration
with Resident Assistants Here are some key findings about our
first-year studentsrsquo alcohol consumption
bull The rate of high risk drinkers has decreased since
beginning this analysis in 2007 The rate of non-
drinkers has increased by 3 since 2007
bull Our first-year non-drinking students exceed those
reported by other Jesuit colleges and universities
Additionally rates of lightmoderate and high-risk
drinkers are lower than surveyed Jesuit counterparts
bull After completing the entire AlcoholEdu training 88
of students reported that the course prepared them
to make responsible decisions about drinking
Impact of Alcohol Education Classes
This past year 65 students were sanctioned to take an
alcohol education class due to violations of the Universityrsquosalcohol policy These classes included an emphasis on
bystander intervention as well as the Good Samaritan
Policy Students were asked to complete an assessment
after participating in the class With 51 of the 65 students
completing the assessment the response rate was 79 Here
are two of the main findings from this assessment
Health and Wellness Programs
Various health education programs were presented to nearly
1700 students Our alcohol awareness presentations are very
popular and highly requested by Resident Assistants and
student organizations Over 300 students participated in
alcohol awareness presentations and completed assessments
afterward Here are some of the findings
73
94
99
79
71
strongly agree that they can recognize the
signs of someone who is intoxicated
strongly agree that they are willing tointervene if they see someone who has had
too much to drink
strongly agree or agree that they learned
something about how frequently the average
the JCU student drinks
of students surveyed recognize the difference
between perceptions and actual drinking rates
of JCU students
listed the lsquoGood Samaritan Policyrsquo as a
correct response to identifying the name
of a specific policy
Wellness in the Stacks
students participated in Wellness in the Stacks
programming within the Library Learning
Commons Students participated in Pinterest
painting bamboo plant construction henna
tattoos making heart-healthy trail mix
aromatherapy therapy dogs and others and were providedwith stress-relief information When asked on a short survey
ldquowithin the last 12 months how would you rate the overall level
of stress you have experiencedrdquo 29 indicated tremendous or
more than average stress While 91 felt ldquoless stressed after
attending stress-freeWellness in the Stacksrdquo events
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Revise the BASICS health assessment for students who
violate the marijuanaother drug policy to better meet
their needs
bull Expand health promotion program offerings through
the implementation of initiatives developed solely by
Peer Health Advocates as a result of their coursework in
AR 274 Peer Health Advocate Seminar
bull Develop a comprehensive program to reduce alcohol-
related incidents off-campus in collaboration with
Residence Life
bull Increase fraternity and sorority membersrsquo knowledge of
high-risk drinking through risk reduction efforts
students were presented withvarious health education programs1700
OVER
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Staff Display Adaptability with Increased
Departmental Expectations and Staff Changes
This year brought significant challenges some new and some
persistent that truly pushed the JCU Police Department
(JCUPD) to its capacity Similar to years past JCUPD has
experienced significant officer turnover with six resignations
and two newly hired offi
cers Many police departments evenfor larger municipalities are dealing with a decrease in the
number and qualifications of job applicants The department
is working closely with Human Resources to recruit hire and
train well qualified individuals
Other challenges include the increased number of
background checks requested by students and university
employees This is a time consuming process for the front
office staff and was the fifth most frequent duty recorded
by the JCUPD this academic year Lastly given the federal
guidelines within the Campus SaVE Act and Title IX JCUPD
has new demands and expectations that also require much
investigative time and reporting
Despite these challenges the entire staff has responded with
the highest level of professionalism collaboration and vigor
It will be important for JCUPD to continue to reconsider
processes and departmental responsibilities in order to
respond as effectively as possible to these challenges
DATA POINTS
to JCUPD Compared to last year this
is a 47 increase in calls largely due
to adding new duties to the call list
In 2013-2014 there was only a 17
increase in calls
The top five reasons and their frequencies are as follows
1747 Admittance into roomfacility
1690 Building check
1078 Non-secured area
754 Maintenance concern
594 Background checksFingerprints
Criminal reports totaled 183 with the top reports listed as
32 Underage Persons Offenses (Alcohol)
32 Theft
22 Criminal mischief
Non-criminal reports totaled 180 with the top reports listed as
47 Illness ndash Transport
27 Auto Accident - Property Damage Only
18 Property - LostMissing
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Improve our training and capacity to perform
reporting and investigative functions related to
Title IX and interpersonal violence concerns
bull Enhance marketing and education regarding
JCUPD services to more fully realize and perpetuatethe credibility of the organization as a police
department serving all members of the JCU
community
bull Transition our current Incident Report form to an
Access database to enhance the tracking of incidents
and reporting functions
bull Review processes and responsibilities in light
of expectations and work force capacity
bull Identify and implement specialty areas for
our three sergeants
$450000
9674
was generated through the
sale of parking permits and
issuance of citationsIN REVENUE
Department Exceeds Revenue Expectations
Parking Manager Patti Taylor devoted a great deal of
time and effort into providing the Police Officers with
valuable information to assist with the identification of
parking violations Approximately $450000 in revenue
was generated through the sale of parking permits and
issuance of citations This is an increase of 89 from the
previous year
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Choral and Instrumental Performances
The annual choral and instrumental performances at JCU
were once again highlights of the department including the
Annual Sacred Music Concert in the fall and the Jazz Band
Concert in the spring Most especially the third and final
performance of the Intergenerational Choir was a superb
finale to the collaborative project between the Cleveland
Alzheimerrsquos Association the academic department of
Criminology and Sociology and student affairsrsquo Liturgical
Music and Musical Arts (LMMA) The choir a combination of
people with early-stage Alzheimerrsquos disease their caregivers
and our students gave a presentation of five songs under the
direction of Dr Cynthia Caporella LMMA Director at the 25th
annual Alzheimerrsquos disease educational event
The collaboration was also the end of a three-year research
project with goals of fighting the stigma of Alzheimerrsquos
disease and developing community amongst its participants
Drs Harris and Caporella had one article published in
2014 regarding this project and a new article is underwaythanks to the funding of a JCU Summer Faculty Research
Fellowship
Music and Prayer Collaboration Transforms Crowd
during Ignatian Heritage Week
The collaborative planning efforts between LMMA and
Campus Ministry resulted in a lunch time program titled
ldquoMusic Prayer and Reflection in the Jesuit Tradition
Caring for the Earthrdquo The image for the week surrounded
sustainability and carried with it a vision of caring for Godrsquos
creation Specifically the service joined readings around
this image with four pieces of music two of which werecontemporary pieces written by two local composers on the
faculty of the Cleveland Institute of Music One of the pieces
was a descriptive piece of a brook located east of Cleveland
that is supported by the Cleveland Museum of Natural
History A third piece from the movie ldquoThe Missionrdquo offered
a Jesuit connection in film media Many community members
in attendance described the experience as transformative
Assessment plans developed for music courses
In preparation for the inclusion of one credit Fine Arts
courses in the integrative core curriculum assessment
plans were developed and approved for courses in applied
music Rubrics were developed for each of the courses in
conjunction with the Core Director and the Associate Dean of
Arts and Sciences for the Humanities The Director of LMMA
is in the process of identifying instructors to teach the new
course offerings in music These new applied courses include
wind ensemble brass ensemble string ensemble applied
guitar and applied voice
DATA POINTS
During the past year student participation in the major vocal
and instrumental groups was as follows
25
30
16
28SCHOLACANTORUM
CHAPELENSEMBLE
PEP BAND
JAZZ BAND
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Offering the first ever JCU Applied Music Courses
available to the entire student body in spring 2016
bull Equipping the music room to offer digital performances
from online venues for the study of musical styles
performance techniques and comparative analysis
bull Working with the staff in the Office of Student
Engagement to expand opportunities for students to
experience fine arts performances offered throughout
Cleveland
bull Hiring and orienting a new Coordinator of the JCU Pep Band
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
I participated in Schola Cantorum and Chapel
Choir I had the opportunity to de-stress for a
few hours a week which was very important
since I had challenging coursework and multiple part-
time jobs and internships This helped me to focus on
spiritual and emotional wellness as well as academic
success I was also able to build strong relationships with
my fellow singers I believe that making music together
brings people closer in a way that few other activities
can and I certainly saw that in my experiences at JCU
The music department has important connections to
JCUrsquos mission values and Jesuit identity Though I
am not Catholic some of the pieces we learned helped
me learn about Jesuit and Christian history and my
participation in chapel choir kept me actively engaged inthe liturgy Additionally allowing students to participate
in extracurricular activities they enjoy is in keeping with
ldquocura personalisrdquo by encouraging students to develop in
all aspects of their lives not just academicallyrdquo
- Megan Boyk rsquo15 Schola Cantorum and Chapel Choir
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Creation of the LP 198 LAUNCH Credited Course
LAUNCH (Leaders Always Undertake New Challenges) is
a 1-3 credit course covering various topics related to the
methods or content of leadership not typically covered
in regular course offerings such as mission diversity and
inclusion ethical leadership and the building of personal
strengths In addition students receive core leadership
training necessary for success in prominent leadership
positions on campus
Commuter Student Section Added to AR120 Purpose
and Place - Exploring Campus Community and Self
AR120 is a course designed to assist first-year students with
the transition to college and to promote their engagement
in all facets of their educational experience The commuter
section of this course addressed challenges related to
commuting to campus getting connected to JCU resources
road safety and more A highlight regarding this particular
section is that it was held in a nontraditional classroom
setting in the newly renovated commuter lounge
Drawn to Leadership Program Reaches Different
Student Demographic
The Drawn to Leadership Program was targeted to JCU
Fantasy Gaming Club members This program offered a
different perspective to learn about leadership development
by focusing on the leadership concepts found in superhero-
based comic books and movies
DATA POINTS
Leadership Programs Engage Students in Developing
Values and Skills
A progressive four-tiered set of leadership programs is
offered to John Carroll students annually Each tier provides
students with the opportunity to develop a set of leadership
skills and knowledge and each successive program builds
upon the knowledge and skills cultivated in the prior tier
Tier programs meet for an hour per week for 4-6 meetings
depending on the program
Students are able to select from three programs in Tier1 ldquoLiving and Leadingrdquo ldquoReading and Leadingrdquo or ldquoTake
the Leading Rolerdquo These programs all focus on students
increasing their levels of self-awareness which will better
prepare them for leadership experiences Students who
complete one of the three Tier 1 programs are eligible to
participate in the Tier 2 ldquoAdvancing Leadershiprdquo program
which focuses on the experiences of participating students
as members of various groups and how they can influence
change as a group member without necessarily having a
formal leadership position Students who have completed
both the Tier 1 and 2 programs are eligible to participate in
the Tier 3 ldquoSharing Your Strengthsrdquo program This program
incorporates the Gallup organizationrsquos StrengthsQuest online
assessment which provides students with detailed reports
about their five personal strengths Students who complete
the Tier 1 2 and 3 programs are eligible to participate in the
Tier 4 ldquoLeadership in Actionrdquo program which focuses on
ethical decision making
The following participation counts have been recorded over
the past 3 academic years
PARTICIPATION COUNTS 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
Tier 1 57 66 75
Tier 2 42 51 69
Tier 3 31 37 24
Tier 4 22 22 25
66 INCREASE in commuter
service program participation
Commuter Student Programs
and Participation Increase
In the year 2013-2014 36 commuter service programs
were offered with 740 total participants This year 41
programs were provided to 1229 total participants Theresults show a 66 increase in overall commuter service
program participation with a 13 increase in total programs
offered Among those programs offered students were
able to attend a Cleveland Indians baseball game Cleveland
Cavaliers basketball game and several movie viewings
Program invitations were also sent to transfer students to
participate which had partial impact on the participation
increase
41 1229PROGRAMS PARTICIPANTS
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ORIENTATION amp LEADERSHIP
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Students in all tiered programs complete written assignments
and discuss them with their peers in a conversation
facilitated by a professional student affairs staff member
Assignments are collected and deposited in the Office of
Leadership Programs The Director of Leadership Programs
then assessment rubrics to the various assignments
determine whether or not the desired learning has occurred
for each student
TIER PROGRAM OUTCOME
The assessment results indicate that the activities set up for
the Tier 1 programs provide students with the opportunity to
learn the desired information to increase self-knowledge and
demonstrate it on the various assignments While students
in Tier 2 were able to demonstrate competence regarding
the various aspects of serving as a group as a member
participants sometimes struggled to identify areas of
diversity In Tier 3 participants could readily determine ways
to identify opportunities to utilize their personal strengths
to assist with three of the potential presented challenges
However a lack of understanding was demonstrated in termsof using strengths in the areas of delegation confrontation
and mediation This is likely partially due to the struggles
that students face with these skill sets in their daily lives For
the ldquoLeadership in Actionrdquo program students readily created
scenarios that connected with the initial three principles
of the programs However several concepts related to
ethical leadership including ldquobeing fairrdquo and ldquobeing lovingrdquo
presented some challenges for our students and may be
somewhat attributable to the fact that ldquofairrdquo and ldquolovingrdquo are
rather abstract concepts in comparison to the first
three tenets
LAUNCH Leaders Always Undertake New Challenges
The LAUNCH program provides student leaders with
information considered to be foundational and essential to
serving as an effective leader and beyond Since the creation of
LAUNCH over 350 student leaders have the training program
Following each LAUNCH weekend evaluations are collected
and compiled to determine the effectiveness of the program
in meeting the established outcomes A review of the data
for the past three LAUNCH programs indicates that at least
90 of the participants on average achieved the outcomes
Leadership Scholars Program
The Leadership Scholars Program (LSP) was created in
2010 providing participants with opportunities to increase
their leadership competence through both curricular and
co-curricular activities The program focuses on developing
student leaders of remarkable character who seek to become
agents for transformative change on campus and in their
future professions and communities
Each year the program seeks to enroll a cohort of approximately 20
incoming students Over the past three years the cohort size has been
27 (class of 2018) 19 (2017) and 19 (2016) The cohort size fluctuates
based on how many students choose to accept the scholarship and
attend JCU with 35 scholarships offered from a pool of over 200
applicants
The 2014 JCU Commencement saw the first cohort of LSP students
complete their degrees From the entering cohort in fall of 2010 75 o
the students persisted through graduation When reviewing the reasonfor program participant attrition students most commonly leave to
transfer to another institution in order to pursue a degree not provided
by John Carroll (eg pharmacy musical theater) A less frequent reaso
for student attrition is that some participants struggle to ldquofind their
footingrdquo and struggle with their inability to be elected or selected for
a formal leadership position on campus (eg Student Union senator
Resident Assistant)
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Coordinate and enhance leadership development efforts by
gathering together a committee of professionals around campu
who provide related opportunities to students
bull Begin to measure levels of campus engagement among
commuter students in organizations and activities other than
those provided by commuter services
bull Convene a campus wide meeting to discuss issues and services
relevant to the matriculation and ongoing success of transfer
students
bull Develop electronic messages related to engagement
opportunities to distribute to first year students after the
first six weeks of the fall semester
bull Increase the number of first-year students of color whoparticipate in Tier 1 leadership development programs
bull Help to successfully transition a new co-director of the
Leadership Scholarship Program into hisher role in the progra
bull Develop a follow-up leadership development piece for LAUNCH
(for Leadership Always Undertake New Challenges) participant
after they have transitioned into their leadership roles
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Coming from a high school that focused on leadership andentrepreneurship the leadership development programs
were perfect for me The tiers were focused on self-
discovery and how to handle being on a team I got the chance to know
my strengths and weakness and also to discuss leadership in the worl
of comics Leadership is everywhere if I look for it My freshman year
would have been an entirely diff erent experience if it wasnrsquot for the
leadership programs
- Marie Keita rsquo18 Participant in Tiered Leadership Programs
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Major Facility and Equipment Upgrades Provide
Improved Fitness and Sport Experiences
The Department of Recreation coordinated a number of
renovations and equipment upgrades this past year that
improved student faculty staff and community membersrsquo
experience in our facilities The first major project was the
installation of new flooring in the Fitness Studio where cyclingclasses yoga Zumba and other activities are conducted
giving the space a safer refreshed and modern look
The Corbo Room Improvement Task Force created spring
2014 addressed two necessary improvements including
additional Corbo Room equipment and new flooring in
the cardio area Throughout spring and summer 2015 the
Johnson Natatorium lap pool and diving well were repainted
and re-coated along with a new ultraviolet water treatment
system A new electronic scoreboard was installed which
will certainly improve the competition experience for teams
coaches and fans
Club Sport Members Active in Competition and
Service to Others
There are club sport teams at John Carroll with over 200
student participants The teams include Rowing Field
Hockey Hockey Womenrsquos Basketball Menrsquos Rugby Sailing
Ultimate Frisbee Menrsquos Volleyball Water Polo and Womenrsquos
Volleyball Funded in part by the Student Activity Fee
students manage all operational aspects of club sports
including fundraising membership recruitment and retention
practice and competition scheduling and travel Team
members are also involved in service on a regular basisSome of the programs they support are the Labre Project
Cleveland Clinicrsquos Lerner Center for Autism Project Linus
St Malachis Lunch Program and numerous service projects
offered through JCUrsquos Center for Service and Social Action
Pilot Shadow Program of Intramural Student
Supervisors Shows Promise
The intramural (IM) employees interested in becoming IM
Student Supervisors participated in a new staff development
and training program in which they were paired up to
shadow current IM Student Supervisors during evening or
weekend IM competitions The purpose of this opportunityis to nurture professional development leadership skills and
staff camaraderie as well as to provide on-the-job training
in regards to the duties and responsibilities of an IM Student
Supervisor This shadowing experience allowed for IM staff
to self-identify if they felt prepared to apply for IM Student
Supervisor positions for next year In addition it provided
current supervisors the opportunity to teach others about
the knowledge and skills they utilize in their position The
Department of Recreation will continue to build on this
program in the future
DATA POINTS
Intramural sports
Intramural sports have continued to thrive and excel
offering opportunity for exercise camaraderie and
an environment for creating meaningful relationships
with peers A total of 1963 individuals participated in
intramural sports in 2014-2015 with 901 being unique
participants There were a total of 1620 males and 343
females who engaged in intramural sports In 2013-2014
there was a total of 1794 participants (1415 males and 379
females) engaged in intramural sports
First-year student participation increased by 36 (376
Unique Individuals 2013-2014 511 Unique Individuals 2014-
2015)
First-year student intramural
participation increased by 3636
421
1963 1620 343
INTRAMURAL SPORT PARTICIPANTS
AVERAGE CORBO FITNESSROOM VISITORS PER DAY
Fitness Offerings
There was a 25 increase in student and staff participation
in fitness activities with an average of 289 participants per
week in 2014-2015 in comparison to 232 average participants
per week in 2013-2014
A Pilates and Stretch and Strengthen class have been added
to the list of fitness classes Corbo Fitness Room participation
for the 2014-2015 academic year averaged 421 visitors per
day with the highest participation of 525 visitors per day In
2013-2014 the average visits per day was 398
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RECREATION
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LOOKING AHEAD
bull Improve orientation training and recognition
efforts for all student staff through the previously
implemented team model Update our student
development model through online offerings new
technology and improved leadership strategies to
stimulate growth and self-awareness
bull Collaborate with different departments on
late night programming health and wellness
initiatives and special events to better meet our
students needs interests and to increase student
engagement Focus these initiatives primarily
at first-year students as well as first-time users(those who may not typically utilize our facilities
or services)
bull Provide risk management training for Club Sports
and Building Supervisor staff Utilize John Carroll
and Northeast Ohio resources so as to better
equip staff for emergency action plans responding
to crisies and dealing effectively with conflict
bull Continue to work towards enhancing technology
resources related to daily operations marketing
of services and programs and departmental
communications assessment and evaluation
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Being involved in the Rec department allowed
me to have two supervisor roles These
roles allowed me to have a great deal of
responsibility I was well respected by my peers seen as
a leader on campus and this makes me very proud The
leadership skills I developed will be something I treasure
and will be very valuable to me as I move forward in my
career I learned that I am a strong leader who has the
ability to stand up to her peers even when it is tough I
learned what it means to love your work because I truly
loved working for this department I found that I am
inspired by people around me who have a tremendously
strong work ethic
I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to work for
the Rec department and I know that if I had not had this
opportunity that my time at Carroll would have never been
the same and I would have never grown as a person as
much as I didrdquo
- Kylie Brooks rsquo15 Club Sport Supervisor and Student
Building Supervisor
Working for Intramurals (IM) has given me the identity
that every student searches for when entering a new
experience It has given me the opportunity to take a
better look at who I am as a person and has given me the
opportunity to make lasting relationships with people
who I would have never met had I not worked for the
department Working for IMrsquos is not just a job for me it
gives me my place at JCU
This position teaches me how to be a leader how tomotivate people and how to be confident in various
situations I learn to lead by example everywhere I
go because a person is always representing the Rec
department no matter whatrdquo
- Greg Olenick rsquo16 Intramural Supervisor
10 200 PARTICIPANTS
CLUB SPORT TEAMS
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
University Community Celebrates the
Re-opening of Murphy Hall
The re-opening of Murphy Hall in August 2014 was a major
accomplishment The newly renovated building impressed Murphy
residents as well as alumni faculty and staff who toured the hall
after a number of ribbon-cutting ceremonies Murphy residents
reported that they appreciated the enhanced community and
study space Since many of the residents had lived in the ldquooldrdquo
Murphy they were especially impressed with the improved
lighting the updated bathrooms and the private sinks
While there were some minor complications in the re-opening
related to electricity heating and cooling windows and paint
the overall re-opening process was seamless and exciting The
cross-divisional collaboration that brought this renovation to
completion was tremendous and a source of great pride for
all who participated The Silver Level LEED certification that
was achieved was a great way to conclude the project
Red Carpet Rolled Out for First-Year Students onMove-In Day
It was exciting to open the 2014-2015 academic year with
one of the largest first-year classes in recent history It was
also the first year where students were living in truly social
cohort communities In order to continue the celebration of
the large first year class First-Year Move-In Day was enhanced
to welcome our students with excitement The feedback from
parents was overwhelmingly positive with many of them
thanking staff members for their energy and assistance
Invaluable to the success of the day was the help of the ROTC
cadets Their hard work and limitless energy helped immensely
Newly Developed Room Change Process Policy a Success
The development and implementation of the comprehensive
room change process policy was an achievement for the
Office of Residence Life (ORL) The policy was shared
widely with students ORL Staff and parents to allow for
transparency and clearer communication The policy also
supported Resident Assistants (RAs) and professional staff
members in having a standard point of reference and specific
procedures to follow
Resident Ministry Program Offerings Expand
In addition to the fall semester First-Year Retreat the
Resident Ministers collaborated with students to offer the
Journey Retreat in the spring semester as well as a ldquoRootsrdquo
overnight outdoor retreat to explore intentional living The
Murphy Mass returned to the Murphy Chapel with increased
attendance at both the Mass (average of 40+) and social
afterwards in the Murphy atrium
ORL Staff Recognized at Northeast Ohio Resident
Assistant Conference
The JCU RA delegation was recognized as the ldquoMost Spiritedrdquo at the
Northeast Ohio RA Conference at Baldwin Wallace University Several
Residence Life staff members presented at the conference with two
RA presenters receiving recognition as one of the ldquoTop 10rdquo programs
DATA POINTS
Number of Residential Students
YEAR FALL SPRING
2010-2011 1708 1661
2011-2012 1789 1734
2012-2013 1786 1724
2013-2014 1657 1606
2014-2015 1755 1676
Murphy Hall closed for renovation
Community Development Activities Sponsored by
Resident Assistants
YEAR TOTAL TOTAL PARTICIPANTS
2013-2014 615 6485
2014-2015 727 5181
After having smaller than projected numbers of rising junior
and senior students sign up to live on campus for the 2015-2016
academic year those currently living on campus were surveyed
to learn more about their decision to live off campus The seven
question survey was sent to 475 residents with a response rate of
21 The most significant findings were
bull The greatest factor impacting the decision to live off
campus was finances (45) This was followed closely
by wanting to experience something different than the
residence halls (22) and wanting a greater sense of
independence (21)
bull Monthly rent for the majority of respondents (67) is
$350-$400 per person every month The question did not
ask respondents to quantify what was included in rent
so there are some unknowns Only 15 of respondents
indicated a rent higher than $400 per person every month
bull The most popular month to sign a lease was March
(29) Prior to February when the 2015-2016 Housing
Information became available 53 of the respondents
had signed leases The other 47 of respondents signed
leases in February and March The earliest a lease was
signed was in September (1)
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RESIDENCE LIFE
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bull Including themselves students reported the number
of people who they will be living off-campus with
Four people (33) followed by five people (19)
three people (16) and six people (14)
bull 76 are planning to live in University Heights Shaker
Heights (13) and South Euclid (9) are the other
two cities with the most respondents
These findings will inform messaging and timing of
information about housing for upper-class students This
data also indicates the need to continue to look at the cost
of living on-campus and how the benefits are explained in
relationship to that cost
While these qualitative findings include only one part of the data
collected they still provide strong insight into the residential
experience The data supports the amount of time effort and
resources devoted to developing and strengthening community It
also supports several key learning goals for students who live on
campus The data also clearly demonstrates the concerns about
facilities that have been at the forefront of the work done this
year by the ORL All of these insights will be better informed once
the compilation and analysis of the quantitative data is complete
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Review of ORL structure and staffing
bull Expand knowledge of and competency in academic
processes and procedures to better inform future
collaborations
bull Enhance education around issues pertaining to respect
including but not limited to vandalism safety interpersonal
violence and relationships with non-residence life staff
members serving the residential communities
STUDENT PERSPECTIVES
This was my third year at John Carroll University
and my first year living on campus The amount
of care and concern that I received from my Area
Coordinator Adrian Tamas and all of the Murphy RAs was
amazing I never thought that I would feel that comfortable
away from home but because of the staff in Murphy Hall I
now call John Carroll University home Itrsquos been a wonderfu
year as a resident in Murphy and I cannot wait for my next
and final year Thank you for everythingrdquo
- Ghada Abu Shaweesh rsquo16 Resident
ldquoThree years ago I was a sophomore who lived with great
tension and anxiety I had not yet developed the courage to
grow into the leader who I wanted to be on campus Then I
was selected to be a Resident Assistant From that moment
on I was on a path that would allow me to grow and develop
into a leader on campus a man for others and the person
who I ultimately desired to become I am beyond thankful for
my time with Residence Life The professional staff alongwith my fellow staff members and residents have left their
marks on me I will forever remember the time wersquove spent
together the laughter wersquove shared the critical moments
that have pushed us outside of our comfort zones and the
relationships wersquove cultivated From the bottom of my heart
thank yourdquo
- John Barrett rsquo15 Senior Resident Assistant
81 1621 PARTICIPANTS
RESIDENCE SATISFACTION SURVEY RESPONSE RATE
The ORL staff created a survey focused on the following
areas satisfaction with RA satisfaction with residence hall
space cleanliness and processes assessment of ability to
sleep and study learning as a result of living in a residence
hall and overall satisfaction While the quantitative portions
of the survey are not yet compiled and analyzed the
qualitative data was compiled and reviewed The overall
response rate was approximately 81 of 1621 residents who
received the survey
Some of the key findings
bull Residents overwhelmingly responded that the most
important lesson skill or value learned this year was
about relationships with others Residents described
relationships with roommates learning to live in
community and how to deal with people who were
different Skills and lessons related to living independently
(time management responsibility and accountability)
were the second most frequent responses
bull The respondents most frequently cited that the best
part of their residential experience was related to the
people with whom they lived their roommate and
or floormates Other frequent responses included the
sense of community the RA and the convenience ofliving on campus
bull Cleanliness and other facility issues were the main
concerns that residents cited when asked about what
they would like to see improved about on-campus
living Other frequent responses included the dining
hall loudness of fellow floor members and both the
enforcement of and lack of enforcement of residence
hall policies
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
New Late Night Program Collaborations
Streak the Center programs were held during fall 2014 and spring
2015 to provide students with opportunities to gather together
and participate in a variety of social programs including arts and
crafts entertainment movies food recreation relaxation music
and more This large scale event was made possible through
cross-departmental collaboration between the Office of Student
Activities Student Union Programming Board (SUPB) Orientation
and Leadership Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion
Counseling Center Violence Prevention and Action Center
Residence Life Health Education and Promotion Student Health
and Wellness Center and Recreation This event attracted over
550 students each semester it was held
Infusion of Intergroup Dialogue within iLead Program
The Office of Student Activities (OSA) in collaboration with the
Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion incorporated the ldquoCommon
Groundrdquo workshop within the iLead student organization training
program iLead a day-long leadership training opportunity for
student organizations operates with the goal of providing student
leaders an understanding of the nuts and bolts of running a successful
organization on campus The ldquoCommon Gorundrdquo training facilitated
by staff who are Intergroup Dialogue facilitators and students
who have completed the Intergroup Dialogue class in the fall
provided education on discrimination and oppression Seventy-four
student organization leaders representing 64 organizations were in
attendance at this training Of those who attended 69 completed
program evaluations In the evaluation students were asked to
identify one creative way they could apply what they learned in the
workshop into their organization The results are as follows
bull 31 stated they could raise awareness through discussionor activity and 27 stated by maintaining awareness and
working to make a difference
bull Other responses included education through information
and diversifying organization membership
bull The top three areas students reported they learned more
about during their experience at iLead were dealing with
discrimination advertising and funding policies
Student Leader Team created for Late Night Programming
The OSA developed a team of student leaders tasked with
assisting in the planning promotion and implementation oflate night programming events sponsored through the Office
of Student Activities Leaders were chosen from the current
student programmers that were already active Expectations were
established and provided to SUPB By January 2015 SUPB was
required to plan a reoccurring late night program on campus every
Friday and Saturday during the academic year between the hours
of 10 pm and midnight
DATA POINTS
bull SUPB held 13 additional programs in 2014-2015 with
an increase of 51 more participants in comparison
to the 2013-2014 academic year (66 programs with
8437 attendants in 2013-2014 79 programs with 12787
attendants in 2014-2015) Programs which were added
include Rock Out Your Room Meet the Greeks Step
Afrika and more
bull Comedian Dave Coulier performed duringHomecoming this year and was attended by
approximately 1000 students
bull The fall semester Welcome Back Concert sponsored by
SUPB board attracted 600 additional participants in the
2014-2015 academic year (300 in 2013 ndash 2014 900 in
2014-2015)
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Conduct an assessment of our current large-scale
programming needs to obtain an accurate pulse on the
types of social late-night programming students needand want Explore collaboration opportunities with other
programming departments like Recreation Residence
Life and Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion for
this project
bull Work with departments in Student Affairs and across the
university to identify event attendance tracking software
options to better track event participation
bull Develop a template to help map the university learning
goals to the activities of SUPB and student organizations
in order to create a new assessment plan
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Irsquom the current president of the Paranormal
Research Group The Student Activities
Office has definitely impacted my overall
JCU experience in a positive way The office gave us
the opportunity to strengthen the bonds within our
organization I learned a lot of leadership strategies with
the officersquos help I learned how to manage and finance an
organization while maintaining the fun factor of what an
organization should be [Student Organizations are] so
important to have because [they] allow students to conn
to each other and their community The office off ers a
one of a kind experience here at Carroll and is crucial [fo
students] to get the most out of JCUrdquo
- Bryan Mersol rsquo17 Student Organization President
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Student Feedback Leads to Increased Physician Hours
Anecdotal feedback over the past several years suggested
the need to increase the hours and days of the week that
physicians would see patients in order to better meet
studentsrsquo busy schedules The Student Health and Wellness
Survey was administered and results clearly supported
this need In recent years physicians came to campus on
Mondays (25 hrs) and Thursdays (25 hrs) for a total of fivehours With the new contract physician hours were increased
to eight hours a week on Mondays (4 hrs) and Fridays (4
hrs) As a result physician visits increased by 43 (536
physicians visits in 2013-2014 and 767 in 2014-2015) and
students are very pleased with this improved service
HealthSpot Installation Provides Additional Care
Options for Students
John Carroll is the first college in the United States to provide
physician appointments through a computerized kiosk
called the HealthSpot This technology is at the forefront of
revolutionary high-quality medical care Students are put inface-to-face contact with a healthcare professional via video
screen The kiosk comes equipped with everything they
would need to perform a variety of remote treatments under
the supervision of an on-site medical professional Some of
the common ailments that are able to be addressed through
HealthSpot are Allergies cold and flu cough sinus infections
rashes fever sore throats and more With the installation of
this technology the SHWC is now able to provide students
with medical care five days a week Since November 2014 a
total of 21 students have utilized the HealthSpot
New Contract with Cleveland Clinic Saves Center $15000The SHWC entered into a new contract with the Cleveland
Clinic physicians in an effort to reduce costs With this new
contract and subsequent change in physicians over $15000
in was saved in comparison to last year
Nurses Utilize Brief Motivational Interview Training to
Identify and Intervene with At-risk Students
To properly screen for and address high-risk behaviors in
students visiting the SHWC nurses participated in brief
motivational interview training Motivational interviewing
(MI) supports health behavior change by helping individuals
explore and resolve their ambivalence about change without
evoking resistance MI techniques can be incorporated into
routine patient care Additionally an MI screening form was
completed by 719 students during the spring 2015 semester
Students who screened positive for high-risk behaviors were
engaged in a brief motivational interview with a nurse and
received information to help strengthen their motivation to
change those unhealthy behaviors in order to achieve their
optimum level of wellness
DATA POINTS
The SHWC saw a 7 increase in unique individuals in 2014-2015 and
an overall increase of 10 in the total number of client visits (which
covers all SHWC services) Flu and allergy injections were both up
this year by 21 and 31 respectively
2013-2014 2014-2015
Client Visits 3133 3451
Unique Individuals 1228 1320
Physicians Visits 536 767
Van Runs 270 242
Nutritional Visits 185 123
Sent to Area Health Centers 103 202
STDHIV Clinic 84 46
Gynecological Visits 25 39
Travel Clinic Visits 93 62
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Explore options for obtaining an electronic medical
record program
bull Increase awareness and visibility of the HealthSpot as an
alternative quality health care treatment
bull Support the Universityrsquos learning goals and collaborate
with the student health and wellness group by developing
programs to promote students to be self-health advocates
based on data from the National Collegiate Health
Assessment survey
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working at the Health Center was the first job
I received on campus and it has become like a
second home to me I have had the opportunity to
learn about diff erent privacy policies and how they work in
a college setting as well as bits and pieces about the medical
field coupled with great experience along the way This
department provides students with the care they need to
continue to do well in other areas at JCU by making sure they
get the best care possible and allowing students to share their
problems in all realms of the health world whether physical
or mental They make it possible for all students to feel and
perform their best during their time at JCUrdquo
- Anna Lawler rsquo16 Work Study employee
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Opening of Relaxation Room
Research on college campuses demonstrates that stress
is the number one impediment for academic performance
and overall well-being Therefore the University Counseling
Center (UCC) collaborated with the Grasselli Library in
developing the Relaxation Room located in the Learning
Commons The room provides students with a quiet
welcoming space to learn about and practice a variety of
research-based mind and body stress-reduction techniques
It includes
bull A state-of-the-art massage recliner
bull Guided relaxation audio recordings
bull Computer-based biofeedback programs
bull Psycho-educational books and handouts
bull Yoga mats and meditation rugs
Students can use the Relaxation Roomrsquos resources by signing
up for specific time slots Individual consultation is also
provided for the biofeedback program so students can use itto its fullest potential
Outreach Initiativesrsquo Message is that Help is lsquoWithin
Reachrsquo at the UCC
A programmatic and marketing theme was developed for all
community outreach initiatives titled ldquoWithin Reachrdquo This
past year a total of 22 outreach initiatives offered under
this new marketing theme were offered to students faculty
and staff Programs focused on increasing awareness of
mental health issues among college students and promoting
help-seeking behavior One of the most successful programs
was a dinner and movie night featuring a speaker from theNational Alliance on Mental Illness with over 80 students in
attendance as well as several faculty and staff
Installation of Titanium Scheduling Software
For many years the UCC has used a paper system to collect
and reference student information when visits occur The new
database system Titanium allows the staff to electronically
store student records and access them quickly when
needed This technological solution is critically necessary
in streamlining operations to allow for a seamless client
experience for the students and a more effective working
environment for the UCC staff
DATA POINTS
Total Counseling Services Overall
A total of 254 students received counseling services for the
2014-2015 academic year (4 less students from 2013-2014)
Out of those students 649 (165) were female and 351
(89) were male The highest percentage of students seen
were freshmen at 265 (67) which is consistent with the
2013-2014 year
Most common reasons students visited the UCC in 2014-2015
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Provide staff orientation and training for new UCC
employees (interim director full-time counselor part-
time counselor) and trainees (two doctoral interns one
masterrsquos intern and one psychiatry resident)
bull Continue the implementation of Titanium Scheduling
Software and fully transition to electronic records
bull Expand outreach programming through the Relaxation
Room and the Within Reach event series
of visits are related to anxiety
(53 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to depression
(14 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to academics
(41 Decrease from 13-14)
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
I have had a wonderful experience with the
UCC and have encouraged other friends
who are struggling to go there too No
part of my experience has been negative and I look
forward to my sessions In the short time I have been
going I feel that I have already made tremendous
improvements My only suggestion for improving the
center is to continue to inform students of its resources
and how valuable it can berdquo
- Anonymous student UCC Satisfaction Survey
874
585
348
254 TOTAL STUDENTS THAT RECEIVEDCOUNSELING SERVICES
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Interpersonal Violence Reporting Increase
The Violence Prevention and Action Center (VPAC)
experienced a substantial increase in the amount of time
advocating for survivors of interpersonal violence along with
the total number of students reporting interpersonal violence
incidents in the 2014-2015 academic year These increases
indicate that the awareness of issues related to interpersonal
violence and the need for bystanders to identify and createempathy with those suffering has most likely increased as well
Large-scale Bystander Intervention Training
Conducted with 638 Rising Sophomores
In collaboration with the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
Recovery Resources Residence Life Dean of Students Office
and Health Promotion and Wellness the VPAC Coordinator
successfully conducted Bystander intervention Training
for 638 rising sophomore students Of those 638 students
46 were male and 54 female This training was made
mandatory as a part of the housing selection process
The purpose of this training was to teach students the
concept of bystander intervention A bystander is anyone
who observes an emergency or a situation in which it is
likely that someone could use help Bystander intervention
programs teach people to overcome their resistance to
checking in and helping out These programs have been
found to be very helpful on college campuses to thwart
sexual assault abusive alcohol consumption concerns about
suicide depression and eating disorders
Students also learn how to identify a continuum of
inappropriate sexual behaviors through experiential
activities designed to create empathy with those who have
experienced sexual or dating violence At the end of the
training students develop skills to intervene as a bystander
and make a commitment to intervene before during and
after an incident of sexual or dating violence
Peer Health Advocate Program Exceeds
Membership Goals
One of the VPACrsquos goals this year was to train 10 Peer
Health Advocates by April 2015 Peer Health Advocates are
tasked with educating the campus on a gamut of topics
associated with interpersonal violence including bullying
dating and relationship violence and more This goal was
met and exceeded in January 2015 when a total of 18 Peer
Health Advocates were trained An additional 10 Peer Health
Advocates were trained by Alex Leslie of the Cleveland Rape
Crisis Center in March 2015 ndash for a total of 38 Advocates Peer
Health Advocates facilitated three interpersonal violence
presentations to the following groups of student leaders
Fraternity and sorority new members Panhellenic Council
and participants in the LAUNCH leadership program a core
leadership training for students in prominent leadership
positions on campus
DATA POINTS
Educational Programming
Forty-two educational programs were provided to 1639 individuals
in fall 2014 covering topics such as alcohol sex and consent healthy
relationships and more Seventeen trainings were provided to 777
individuals in spring 2015 covering similar topics When comparing
to the previous year 51 more programs were held in 2014-2015
(39 programs 2013-2014 59 programs 2014-2015) and 40 more
individuals attended these programs (1731 2013-2014 2416 2014-2015)
Bystander Intervention Training
Participants who completed bystander intervention training
completed a survey developed by Recovery Resources to collect
demographic information as well as information related to bystander
behavioral intent and problem gambling knowledge Questions
measured behavioral intent and gambling knowledge Results of this
survey revealed
89
88
92
93
of participants reported feeling a sense of
responsibility to intervene in issues of substance
use sexual violence and mental health problems
of students understand the obstacles to
intervene in these issues
of students plan to use the skills they learned
from the training in the future
of students reported at least one action that they
planned on taking after the training
LOOKING AHEADbull Hire train and supervise a graduate assistant to assist
with programming and outreach initiatives that focus on
interpersonal violence and bystander intervention
bull Develop a new brand for the Violence Prevention and Action
Center including a new logo and brochure
bull Co-teach AR274 Peer Health Advocate Seminar created to
educate ten Peer Health Advocates
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working with Coordinator of the VPAC this the past year
has been a true joy I learned a variety of skills and about
several topics such as bystander intervention signs of
an abusive relationship substance abuse and how to help someone
in a crisis By the end of my senior year I was gave presentations on
my own to students around campus Working with VPAC has made
me a well-rounded student with a large desire to help others in any
way that I can She taught me to be an eff ective presenter and to be a
leader on campus The skills I learned will not only benefit me in my
future career but as a better member in societyrdquo
- Gina Paolini rsquo15 Peer Health Advocate
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KINGS OF THE OAC
A major trophy returned to JCUs campus for the first
time since the 2003-04 school year
John Carrolls all-around effort on the mens side earned the
Blue Streaks the OAC Mens All-Sports Trophy It was the fifth
time in program history John Carroll earned this prestigious
trophy The Men of Carroll finished with 83 points besting
second-place Mount Union who turned in 8025 points
A BUNDLE OF HONORS
Mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik might need to
build a new trophy case for all of his 2014-15 honors
The midfielder was named the 2014 Capital One Academic
All-Americareg of the Year for Division III mens soccer The
honor gave Potocnik his second-straight Capital One
Academic All-Americareg honor having been a second-team
selection in 2013 He became just the second Blue Streak to
earn this prestigious honor joining Mackenzie Griffin (softball
2013) This honor was just the tip of the iceberg for one of
the top players in JCU mens soccer history
Potocnik was one of six student-athletes nationally to be a
part of Northwestern Mutuals Inspiring Potential float in
the Tournament of Rosesreg Rose Parade
In addition Potocnik earned D3soccercom All-America
NSCAAContinental Tire All-Region All-Ohio All-OAC and
Academic All-OAC accolades Finally Potocnik was JCUs
male recipient of the Clyde Lamb Award given to the top
graduating male and female student-athletes at each of the
10 OAC institutions
HISTORY IN THE MAKING
John Carrolls mens tennis team celebrated a program
first this year The Blue Streaks made their first-ever
NCAA Tournament appearance
John Carroll qualified with a 5-4 win over Otterbein in the
championship match of the OAC Tournament John Carroll
would go on to beat Franciscan in the first round of the
NCAA Tournament before bowing out to Kenyon
The Blue Streaks had won five OAC titles prior but the OAC did
not have an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament until recently
NCAA APPEARANCESIn addition to the mens tennis team John Carroll
had three teams and seven individuals qualify for the
NCAA National Championship fields
JCUs football team made its second-straight NCAA
appearance John Carroll rolled past Centre 63-28 in the
first round and held on for a 14-12 win over Wheaton (Ill)
in the second round The Blue Streaks bowed out in the
quarterfinals with a 36-28 loss to the Purple Raiders
The mens basketball team earned its 13th-ever NCAA
Tournament bid The program earned a bid for the first timesince 2010 The womens basketball team earned its second-
straight and second-overall bid to the NCAA Tournament
field
Individually senior Dan Mirman repeated as an All-American
at 149 pounds for wrestling He became JCU wrestlings 106th
All-American Mirman had plenty of company at the NCAA
Wrestling National Championship as seniors Terner Gott and
Todd Gaydosh gave the Blue Streaks three competitors for
the first time since 2005
John Carroll had three members of the cross country team
qualify for the NCAA National Championships in seniorTadhg Karski sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson It marked the first time since 2004 that the
Blue Streaks sent three runners to the cross country NCAA
National Championship Senior Nick Williams qualified for
the NCAA Indoor Track and Field National Championships in
the 60m hurdles while senior Rocky Mitolo qualified for the
NCAA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships in
the shot put
ALL-AMERICANS
Brian Potocnik and Dan Mirman had plenty of company in the
All-American department
Football senior Aramis Greenwood was the most decorated
student-athlete when it came to All-American honors The
wide receiver made the prestigious AFCA Division III All-
America team becoming the first Blue Streak to do so since
2008 and just the eighth overall He would go on to garner
third team honors on the AP Little All-America Team and
honorable mention D3footballcom honors
In all four football players earned All-American honors with
junior offensive lineman Anthony Latina senior linebacker
Kevin Cope and senior quarterback Mark Myers earning
honors from D3footballcom
Senior right-hander Drew Doring earned second team
All-America honors from D3baseballcom and the ABCA
Rawlings He became the first JCU pitcher to earn All-
America honors since 1985
Sophomore Katlyn Spahar was accorded honorable mention
WBCA Division III All-America accolades for her outstanding
performance on the hardwood
INDIVIDUALSTEAMS
4QUALIFIED FOR NCAA NATIONAL
CHAMPIONSHIP FIELDS7
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ATHLETIC HIGHLIGHTS
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RIDING OFF INTO THE SUNSET
An era came to a close this school year as Kerry Volkmann
retired after being the mentor of the John Carroll wrestling
program since 1987
The Hall of Fame coach guided his charges to two national
titles and 47 All-American honors He started the year
winning his 300th dual match in the seasons opening
weekend with a 34-11 win over Niagara County Community
College at the Bob Del Rosa Duals
Over 200 former wrestlers football players coaches
teammates friends and fans of the JCU wrestling program
celebrated Volkmanns legacy in his last home dual
400 AND COUNTING
The OAC mens basketball 400-club inducted
its fifth member this year
John Carroll mens basketball head coach Mike Moran won
his 400th game at JCU with a 97-78 win over Ohio Northern
on December 10
Moran who just completed his 23rd year at JCU entered
the season 35th amongst active Division III coaches in total
wins He now ranks fourth all-time in wins amongst OAC
mens basketball coaching greats
In April Moran was honored by the GCBCA as the recipient
of the Dennis Lustig Golden Deeds Award for his long-time
contributions to basketball in the Cleveland-area
CENTURY MARK
A third coaching milestone occurred for JCUs coaches
this year Mens soccer head coach Hector Marinaro earned
his 100th win with a 3-0 shutout over Muskingum on senior
night
OAC TEAM SUCCESS
John Carroll celebrated a wide-array of achievements
at the team level within the OAC
The mens tennis team won its first OAC title since 2006
John Carroll earned a share of the regular-season crown
before edging Otterbein 5-4 in the championship match of
the OAC Tournament
The mens soccer team was unbeaten in the OAC regular-
season It marked the fifth undefeated and untied regular-
season by an OAC institution since 1984
On the mens side John Carroll had a slew of second-place
OAC finishes The football cross country and indoor track amp
field teams all captured solo possession of second-place in
the OAC The mens basketball and baseball teams tied for
second in their respective regular seasons
Mike Moran won
his 400th game
Menrsquos tennis team
won its first OAC
title since 2006
Hector Marinaro
earned his 100th w
Womens lacrosse
made its long-awai
debut
On the womens side the Blue Streaks volleyball team
returned to the championship match of the OAC Tournament
for the first time since 1995 The womens swimming amp diving
team was undefeated in OAC regular-season dual meets
OAC INDIVIDUAL SUCCESS
John Carroll had 10 individuals earn OAC titles
The womens swimming and diving team led the way with
seven Sophomore Margaret Zagrobelny junior Lindsey Fano
freshman Anne Crowley and senior Victoria Watson led the
way earning OAC gold in the 400-medley relay Watson
would go on to capture first in the 200-freestyle and as part
of the 400-free relay Fano would capture an individual title
in the 100-breast Watson was joined by freshman Megan
Hawk sophomore Amanda Casamatta and senior Katii
Sheffield on the OAC-champion 400-free relay
Senior Rocky Mitolo (shot put) and junior Adam North (long
jump) earned first-place finishes at the outdoor track amp field
championship
Senior Dan Mirman rounded out the titles taking first at
149-pounds in wrestling
THE INAUGURATION
The womens lacrosse team made its long-awaited debut
After having to outlast Clevelands winter weather the Blue
Streaks turned in a 20-10 win over Houghton on February 28
The team would go on to finish 10-5 and earn the No 2 seed
in the OAC Tournament
STELLAR COACHING
John Carroll is blessed with stellar coaching for its
student-athletes Two Blue Streak coaches were
recognized by their peers this year
Laura Rodeffer was named the OAC Volleyball Coach of the
Year She continues to have her Blue Streaks on the rise
Rodeffers team turned in a 23-7 record in 2014 and were in
the hunt for the OAC regular-season title until the last week
of the season
Shaun Keenan earned OAC Mens Tennis Coach of the Year
honors for helping guide the mens tennis team to one of the
best seasons in program history
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AMONG THE BEST IN THE
REGION AND OHIO
John Carroll had 29 student-athletes earn All-Region honors
while 17 added All-Ohio honors for the year
Baseball senior Drew Doring led the way The senior right-
hander was tabbed as the 2015 Mid-East Regional Pitcher of
the Year by both D3baseballcom and ABCARawlings
Note In elect sports it is possible to earn multiple All-Region and All-Ohio
honors so each student-athlete was counted once per sport they played
Additionally some sports do not have All-Region or All-Ohio honors
OAC MAJOR AWARD
WINNERS - PLAYERS
JCUs student-athletes were amongst the best in the
conference with six players taking home major awards
from the OAC
John Carroll had a trio of players on honors for their stellar
play on the pitch Senior Brian Potocnik was the Mens SoccerMidfielder of the Year while junior teammate Jimmy Mattina
was the Mens Soccer Defender of the Year On the womens
side senior Haley McDonald took home Goalkeeper of the
Year accolades
On the diamond senior Drew Doring was the Kent Tekulve
Pitcher of the Year He was the first JCU hurdler to earn this
honor since Luke Adkins in 2004
On the gridiron junior Kevin Cope was named the Gene
Slaughter Most Outstanding Linebacker It was the second-
straight year JCU has taken home the conferences top
linebacker honor On the hardwood sophomore KatlynSpahar gave JCU back-to-back Helen Ludwig Player of the
Year accolades
ALL-OAC HONORS
John Carroll had 136 student-athletes earn All-OAC
honors this year
Football led the way with a school-record 20 selections The
Blue Streaks picked up 22 honors from the outdoor track
and field teams with 12 from the men and 10 on the womens
side Mens indoor track and field (nine) baseball (eight) and
womens swimming and diving (eight) rounded out the top six
Note Each member of the swimming and diving team earning All-
OAC honors was counted once Each member of the track and field
team earning All-OAC honors was counted once for cross country
once for indoor and once for outdoor
HITTING THE BOOKS
As mentioned earlier mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik was
named the Capital One Academic All-Americareg of the Year for
Division III mens soccer He had an abundance of company as
numerous Blue Streaks really buckled down in the classroom
Football senior safety Brody Zangaro earned second team
Capital One Academic All-Americareg honors for the second
straight year On the district level Potocnik Zangaro and
baseball junior right-hander Aaron Lapaglia earned Capital
One Academic All-District accolades
Wrestling sophomore Sal Corrao and senior Todd Gaydosh
earned NWCA Scholar All-American honors Womens
swimming and diving junior Lindsey Fano was a CSCAA
Individual Scholar All-American Cross country senior Nicki
Bohrer sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson were named USTFCCCA All-Academic honorees
for cross country Rounding out the honors were seven
members of the softball team who all earned NFCA Scholar-
Athlete distinctions
Potocnik and softball senior right-hander Rachel Byrnes were
JCUs recipients of the Clyde Lamb Awards
Additionally 83 student-athletes were honored with
Academic All-OAC honors
Note Select honors from the Capital One Academic All-Americareg
program have not been released yet
83 STUDENT983085ATHLETES WERE HONORED
WITH ACADEMIC ALL983085OAC HONORS
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VISIONJohn Carroll University will graduate individuals of intellect and
character who lead and serve by engaging the world around them
and around the globe
MISSIONAs a Jesuit Catholic university John Carroll inspires individuals to excel
in learning leadership and service in the region and in the world
CORE VALUES
The Universityrsquos core values include a commitment to
learning in order to create
bull An environment of inquiry which embraces Jesuit
Catholic education as a search for truth where faith and
reason complement each other in learning In pursuit of
our educational mission the University welcomes the
perspectives and participation in our mission of faculty
staff students and alumni of all faiths and of no faith
bull A rigorous approach to scholarship that instills in our
graduates the knowledge eloquence sensitivity and
commitment to embrace and to live humane values
bull A campus committed to the intellectual spiritual
emotional and physical development of each student
bull An inclusive community where differing points of view
and experience are valued as opportunities for mutual
learning
bull A culture of service and excellence that permeates
every program and office
bull A commitment to sharing our gifts in service to each
other and the community
bull A campus that responds to demographic economic
and social challenges
bull An appreciation that our personal and collective
choices can build a more just world
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
The following initiatives are essential to the University
being recognized as a center of learning and service
bull Create a diverse community of faculty staff alumni
and friends dedicated to advancing the Universityrsquos
vision mission and core values
bull Create a learning community of outstanding teacher-scholars characterized by the commitment to
student achievement
bull Create a talented cohort of service-oriented staff
committed to achieving and being recognized as a
center of learning and service
bull Recruit enroll retain and graduate a talented
diverse student body prepared for todayrsquos global
reality and committed to learning leadership and
service that will engage the world
bull Secure resources necessary to foster an
extraordinary learning experience and promote John
Carrollrsquos mission as a Jesuit Catholic university
bull Assist in responding to demographic economic and
social challenges in our region in order to support
investment and employment opportunities and build
confidence in our shared future
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Staff Display Adaptability with Increased
Departmental Expectations and Staff Changes
This year brought significant challenges some new and some
persistent that truly pushed the JCU Police Department
(JCUPD) to its capacity Similar to years past JCUPD has
experienced significant officer turnover with six resignations
and two newly hired offi
cers Many police departments evenfor larger municipalities are dealing with a decrease in the
number and qualifications of job applicants The department
is working closely with Human Resources to recruit hire and
train well qualified individuals
Other challenges include the increased number of
background checks requested by students and university
employees This is a time consuming process for the front
office staff and was the fifth most frequent duty recorded
by the JCUPD this academic year Lastly given the federal
guidelines within the Campus SaVE Act and Title IX JCUPD
has new demands and expectations that also require much
investigative time and reporting
Despite these challenges the entire staff has responded with
the highest level of professionalism collaboration and vigor
It will be important for JCUPD to continue to reconsider
processes and departmental responsibilities in order to
respond as effectively as possible to these challenges
DATA POINTS
to JCUPD Compared to last year this
is a 47 increase in calls largely due
to adding new duties to the call list
In 2013-2014 there was only a 17
increase in calls
The top five reasons and their frequencies are as follows
1747 Admittance into roomfacility
1690 Building check
1078 Non-secured area
754 Maintenance concern
594 Background checksFingerprints
Criminal reports totaled 183 with the top reports listed as
32 Underage Persons Offenses (Alcohol)
32 Theft
22 Criminal mischief
Non-criminal reports totaled 180 with the top reports listed as
47 Illness ndash Transport
27 Auto Accident - Property Damage Only
18 Property - LostMissing
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Improve our training and capacity to perform
reporting and investigative functions related to
Title IX and interpersonal violence concerns
bull Enhance marketing and education regarding
JCUPD services to more fully realize and perpetuatethe credibility of the organization as a police
department serving all members of the JCU
community
bull Transition our current Incident Report form to an
Access database to enhance the tracking of incidents
and reporting functions
bull Review processes and responsibilities in light
of expectations and work force capacity
bull Identify and implement specialty areas for
our three sergeants
$450000
9674
was generated through the
sale of parking permits and
issuance of citationsIN REVENUE
Department Exceeds Revenue Expectations
Parking Manager Patti Taylor devoted a great deal of
time and effort into providing the Police Officers with
valuable information to assist with the identification of
parking violations Approximately $450000 in revenue
was generated through the sale of parking permits and
issuance of citations This is an increase of 89 from the
previous year
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Choral and Instrumental Performances
The annual choral and instrumental performances at JCU
were once again highlights of the department including the
Annual Sacred Music Concert in the fall and the Jazz Band
Concert in the spring Most especially the third and final
performance of the Intergenerational Choir was a superb
finale to the collaborative project between the Cleveland
Alzheimerrsquos Association the academic department of
Criminology and Sociology and student affairsrsquo Liturgical
Music and Musical Arts (LMMA) The choir a combination of
people with early-stage Alzheimerrsquos disease their caregivers
and our students gave a presentation of five songs under the
direction of Dr Cynthia Caporella LMMA Director at the 25th
annual Alzheimerrsquos disease educational event
The collaboration was also the end of a three-year research
project with goals of fighting the stigma of Alzheimerrsquos
disease and developing community amongst its participants
Drs Harris and Caporella had one article published in
2014 regarding this project and a new article is underwaythanks to the funding of a JCU Summer Faculty Research
Fellowship
Music and Prayer Collaboration Transforms Crowd
during Ignatian Heritage Week
The collaborative planning efforts between LMMA and
Campus Ministry resulted in a lunch time program titled
ldquoMusic Prayer and Reflection in the Jesuit Tradition
Caring for the Earthrdquo The image for the week surrounded
sustainability and carried with it a vision of caring for Godrsquos
creation Specifically the service joined readings around
this image with four pieces of music two of which werecontemporary pieces written by two local composers on the
faculty of the Cleveland Institute of Music One of the pieces
was a descriptive piece of a brook located east of Cleveland
that is supported by the Cleveland Museum of Natural
History A third piece from the movie ldquoThe Missionrdquo offered
a Jesuit connection in film media Many community members
in attendance described the experience as transformative
Assessment plans developed for music courses
In preparation for the inclusion of one credit Fine Arts
courses in the integrative core curriculum assessment
plans were developed and approved for courses in applied
music Rubrics were developed for each of the courses in
conjunction with the Core Director and the Associate Dean of
Arts and Sciences for the Humanities The Director of LMMA
is in the process of identifying instructors to teach the new
course offerings in music These new applied courses include
wind ensemble brass ensemble string ensemble applied
guitar and applied voice
DATA POINTS
During the past year student participation in the major vocal
and instrumental groups was as follows
25
30
16
28SCHOLACANTORUM
CHAPELENSEMBLE
PEP BAND
JAZZ BAND
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Offering the first ever JCU Applied Music Courses
available to the entire student body in spring 2016
bull Equipping the music room to offer digital performances
from online venues for the study of musical styles
performance techniques and comparative analysis
bull Working with the staff in the Office of Student
Engagement to expand opportunities for students to
experience fine arts performances offered throughout
Cleveland
bull Hiring and orienting a new Coordinator of the JCU Pep Band
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
I participated in Schola Cantorum and Chapel
Choir I had the opportunity to de-stress for a
few hours a week which was very important
since I had challenging coursework and multiple part-
time jobs and internships This helped me to focus on
spiritual and emotional wellness as well as academic
success I was also able to build strong relationships with
my fellow singers I believe that making music together
brings people closer in a way that few other activities
can and I certainly saw that in my experiences at JCU
The music department has important connections to
JCUrsquos mission values and Jesuit identity Though I
am not Catholic some of the pieces we learned helped
me learn about Jesuit and Christian history and my
participation in chapel choir kept me actively engaged inthe liturgy Additionally allowing students to participate
in extracurricular activities they enjoy is in keeping with
ldquocura personalisrdquo by encouraging students to develop in
all aspects of their lives not just academicallyrdquo
- Megan Boyk rsquo15 Schola Cantorum and Chapel Choir
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Creation of the LP 198 LAUNCH Credited Course
LAUNCH (Leaders Always Undertake New Challenges) is
a 1-3 credit course covering various topics related to the
methods or content of leadership not typically covered
in regular course offerings such as mission diversity and
inclusion ethical leadership and the building of personal
strengths In addition students receive core leadership
training necessary for success in prominent leadership
positions on campus
Commuter Student Section Added to AR120 Purpose
and Place - Exploring Campus Community and Self
AR120 is a course designed to assist first-year students with
the transition to college and to promote their engagement
in all facets of their educational experience The commuter
section of this course addressed challenges related to
commuting to campus getting connected to JCU resources
road safety and more A highlight regarding this particular
section is that it was held in a nontraditional classroom
setting in the newly renovated commuter lounge
Drawn to Leadership Program Reaches Different
Student Demographic
The Drawn to Leadership Program was targeted to JCU
Fantasy Gaming Club members This program offered a
different perspective to learn about leadership development
by focusing on the leadership concepts found in superhero-
based comic books and movies
DATA POINTS
Leadership Programs Engage Students in Developing
Values and Skills
A progressive four-tiered set of leadership programs is
offered to John Carroll students annually Each tier provides
students with the opportunity to develop a set of leadership
skills and knowledge and each successive program builds
upon the knowledge and skills cultivated in the prior tier
Tier programs meet for an hour per week for 4-6 meetings
depending on the program
Students are able to select from three programs in Tier1 ldquoLiving and Leadingrdquo ldquoReading and Leadingrdquo or ldquoTake
the Leading Rolerdquo These programs all focus on students
increasing their levels of self-awareness which will better
prepare them for leadership experiences Students who
complete one of the three Tier 1 programs are eligible to
participate in the Tier 2 ldquoAdvancing Leadershiprdquo program
which focuses on the experiences of participating students
as members of various groups and how they can influence
change as a group member without necessarily having a
formal leadership position Students who have completed
both the Tier 1 and 2 programs are eligible to participate in
the Tier 3 ldquoSharing Your Strengthsrdquo program This program
incorporates the Gallup organizationrsquos StrengthsQuest online
assessment which provides students with detailed reports
about their five personal strengths Students who complete
the Tier 1 2 and 3 programs are eligible to participate in the
Tier 4 ldquoLeadership in Actionrdquo program which focuses on
ethical decision making
The following participation counts have been recorded over
the past 3 academic years
PARTICIPATION COUNTS 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
Tier 1 57 66 75
Tier 2 42 51 69
Tier 3 31 37 24
Tier 4 22 22 25
66 INCREASE in commuter
service program participation
Commuter Student Programs
and Participation Increase
In the year 2013-2014 36 commuter service programs
were offered with 740 total participants This year 41
programs were provided to 1229 total participants Theresults show a 66 increase in overall commuter service
program participation with a 13 increase in total programs
offered Among those programs offered students were
able to attend a Cleveland Indians baseball game Cleveland
Cavaliers basketball game and several movie viewings
Program invitations were also sent to transfer students to
participate which had partial impact on the participation
increase
41 1229PROGRAMS PARTICIPANTS
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ORIENTATION amp LEADERSHIP
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Students in all tiered programs complete written assignments
and discuss them with their peers in a conversation
facilitated by a professional student affairs staff member
Assignments are collected and deposited in the Office of
Leadership Programs The Director of Leadership Programs
then assessment rubrics to the various assignments
determine whether or not the desired learning has occurred
for each student
TIER PROGRAM OUTCOME
The assessment results indicate that the activities set up for
the Tier 1 programs provide students with the opportunity to
learn the desired information to increase self-knowledge and
demonstrate it on the various assignments While students
in Tier 2 were able to demonstrate competence regarding
the various aspects of serving as a group as a member
participants sometimes struggled to identify areas of
diversity In Tier 3 participants could readily determine ways
to identify opportunities to utilize their personal strengths
to assist with three of the potential presented challenges
However a lack of understanding was demonstrated in termsof using strengths in the areas of delegation confrontation
and mediation This is likely partially due to the struggles
that students face with these skill sets in their daily lives For
the ldquoLeadership in Actionrdquo program students readily created
scenarios that connected with the initial three principles
of the programs However several concepts related to
ethical leadership including ldquobeing fairrdquo and ldquobeing lovingrdquo
presented some challenges for our students and may be
somewhat attributable to the fact that ldquofairrdquo and ldquolovingrdquo are
rather abstract concepts in comparison to the first
three tenets
LAUNCH Leaders Always Undertake New Challenges
The LAUNCH program provides student leaders with
information considered to be foundational and essential to
serving as an effective leader and beyond Since the creation of
LAUNCH over 350 student leaders have the training program
Following each LAUNCH weekend evaluations are collected
and compiled to determine the effectiveness of the program
in meeting the established outcomes A review of the data
for the past three LAUNCH programs indicates that at least
90 of the participants on average achieved the outcomes
Leadership Scholars Program
The Leadership Scholars Program (LSP) was created in
2010 providing participants with opportunities to increase
their leadership competence through both curricular and
co-curricular activities The program focuses on developing
student leaders of remarkable character who seek to become
agents for transformative change on campus and in their
future professions and communities
Each year the program seeks to enroll a cohort of approximately 20
incoming students Over the past three years the cohort size has been
27 (class of 2018) 19 (2017) and 19 (2016) The cohort size fluctuates
based on how many students choose to accept the scholarship and
attend JCU with 35 scholarships offered from a pool of over 200
applicants
The 2014 JCU Commencement saw the first cohort of LSP students
complete their degrees From the entering cohort in fall of 2010 75 o
the students persisted through graduation When reviewing the reasonfor program participant attrition students most commonly leave to
transfer to another institution in order to pursue a degree not provided
by John Carroll (eg pharmacy musical theater) A less frequent reaso
for student attrition is that some participants struggle to ldquofind their
footingrdquo and struggle with their inability to be elected or selected for
a formal leadership position on campus (eg Student Union senator
Resident Assistant)
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Coordinate and enhance leadership development efforts by
gathering together a committee of professionals around campu
who provide related opportunities to students
bull Begin to measure levels of campus engagement among
commuter students in organizations and activities other than
those provided by commuter services
bull Convene a campus wide meeting to discuss issues and services
relevant to the matriculation and ongoing success of transfer
students
bull Develop electronic messages related to engagement
opportunities to distribute to first year students after the
first six weeks of the fall semester
bull Increase the number of first-year students of color whoparticipate in Tier 1 leadership development programs
bull Help to successfully transition a new co-director of the
Leadership Scholarship Program into hisher role in the progra
bull Develop a follow-up leadership development piece for LAUNCH
(for Leadership Always Undertake New Challenges) participant
after they have transitioned into their leadership roles
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Coming from a high school that focused on leadership andentrepreneurship the leadership development programs
were perfect for me The tiers were focused on self-
discovery and how to handle being on a team I got the chance to know
my strengths and weakness and also to discuss leadership in the worl
of comics Leadership is everywhere if I look for it My freshman year
would have been an entirely diff erent experience if it wasnrsquot for the
leadership programs
- Marie Keita rsquo18 Participant in Tiered Leadership Programs
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Major Facility and Equipment Upgrades Provide
Improved Fitness and Sport Experiences
The Department of Recreation coordinated a number of
renovations and equipment upgrades this past year that
improved student faculty staff and community membersrsquo
experience in our facilities The first major project was the
installation of new flooring in the Fitness Studio where cyclingclasses yoga Zumba and other activities are conducted
giving the space a safer refreshed and modern look
The Corbo Room Improvement Task Force created spring
2014 addressed two necessary improvements including
additional Corbo Room equipment and new flooring in
the cardio area Throughout spring and summer 2015 the
Johnson Natatorium lap pool and diving well were repainted
and re-coated along with a new ultraviolet water treatment
system A new electronic scoreboard was installed which
will certainly improve the competition experience for teams
coaches and fans
Club Sport Members Active in Competition and
Service to Others
There are club sport teams at John Carroll with over 200
student participants The teams include Rowing Field
Hockey Hockey Womenrsquos Basketball Menrsquos Rugby Sailing
Ultimate Frisbee Menrsquos Volleyball Water Polo and Womenrsquos
Volleyball Funded in part by the Student Activity Fee
students manage all operational aspects of club sports
including fundraising membership recruitment and retention
practice and competition scheduling and travel Team
members are also involved in service on a regular basisSome of the programs they support are the Labre Project
Cleveland Clinicrsquos Lerner Center for Autism Project Linus
St Malachis Lunch Program and numerous service projects
offered through JCUrsquos Center for Service and Social Action
Pilot Shadow Program of Intramural Student
Supervisors Shows Promise
The intramural (IM) employees interested in becoming IM
Student Supervisors participated in a new staff development
and training program in which they were paired up to
shadow current IM Student Supervisors during evening or
weekend IM competitions The purpose of this opportunityis to nurture professional development leadership skills and
staff camaraderie as well as to provide on-the-job training
in regards to the duties and responsibilities of an IM Student
Supervisor This shadowing experience allowed for IM staff
to self-identify if they felt prepared to apply for IM Student
Supervisor positions for next year In addition it provided
current supervisors the opportunity to teach others about
the knowledge and skills they utilize in their position The
Department of Recreation will continue to build on this
program in the future
DATA POINTS
Intramural sports
Intramural sports have continued to thrive and excel
offering opportunity for exercise camaraderie and
an environment for creating meaningful relationships
with peers A total of 1963 individuals participated in
intramural sports in 2014-2015 with 901 being unique
participants There were a total of 1620 males and 343
females who engaged in intramural sports In 2013-2014
there was a total of 1794 participants (1415 males and 379
females) engaged in intramural sports
First-year student participation increased by 36 (376
Unique Individuals 2013-2014 511 Unique Individuals 2014-
2015)
First-year student intramural
participation increased by 3636
421
1963 1620 343
INTRAMURAL SPORT PARTICIPANTS
AVERAGE CORBO FITNESSROOM VISITORS PER DAY
Fitness Offerings
There was a 25 increase in student and staff participation
in fitness activities with an average of 289 participants per
week in 2014-2015 in comparison to 232 average participants
per week in 2013-2014
A Pilates and Stretch and Strengthen class have been added
to the list of fitness classes Corbo Fitness Room participation
for the 2014-2015 academic year averaged 421 visitors per
day with the highest participation of 525 visitors per day In
2013-2014 the average visits per day was 398
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RECREATION
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LOOKING AHEAD
bull Improve orientation training and recognition
efforts for all student staff through the previously
implemented team model Update our student
development model through online offerings new
technology and improved leadership strategies to
stimulate growth and self-awareness
bull Collaborate with different departments on
late night programming health and wellness
initiatives and special events to better meet our
students needs interests and to increase student
engagement Focus these initiatives primarily
at first-year students as well as first-time users(those who may not typically utilize our facilities
or services)
bull Provide risk management training for Club Sports
and Building Supervisor staff Utilize John Carroll
and Northeast Ohio resources so as to better
equip staff for emergency action plans responding
to crisies and dealing effectively with conflict
bull Continue to work towards enhancing technology
resources related to daily operations marketing
of services and programs and departmental
communications assessment and evaluation
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Being involved in the Rec department allowed
me to have two supervisor roles These
roles allowed me to have a great deal of
responsibility I was well respected by my peers seen as
a leader on campus and this makes me very proud The
leadership skills I developed will be something I treasure
and will be very valuable to me as I move forward in my
career I learned that I am a strong leader who has the
ability to stand up to her peers even when it is tough I
learned what it means to love your work because I truly
loved working for this department I found that I am
inspired by people around me who have a tremendously
strong work ethic
I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to work for
the Rec department and I know that if I had not had this
opportunity that my time at Carroll would have never been
the same and I would have never grown as a person as
much as I didrdquo
- Kylie Brooks rsquo15 Club Sport Supervisor and Student
Building Supervisor
Working for Intramurals (IM) has given me the identity
that every student searches for when entering a new
experience It has given me the opportunity to take a
better look at who I am as a person and has given me the
opportunity to make lasting relationships with people
who I would have never met had I not worked for the
department Working for IMrsquos is not just a job for me it
gives me my place at JCU
This position teaches me how to be a leader how tomotivate people and how to be confident in various
situations I learn to lead by example everywhere I
go because a person is always representing the Rec
department no matter whatrdquo
- Greg Olenick rsquo16 Intramural Supervisor
10 200 PARTICIPANTS
CLUB SPORT TEAMS
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
University Community Celebrates the
Re-opening of Murphy Hall
The re-opening of Murphy Hall in August 2014 was a major
accomplishment The newly renovated building impressed Murphy
residents as well as alumni faculty and staff who toured the hall
after a number of ribbon-cutting ceremonies Murphy residents
reported that they appreciated the enhanced community and
study space Since many of the residents had lived in the ldquooldrdquo
Murphy they were especially impressed with the improved
lighting the updated bathrooms and the private sinks
While there were some minor complications in the re-opening
related to electricity heating and cooling windows and paint
the overall re-opening process was seamless and exciting The
cross-divisional collaboration that brought this renovation to
completion was tremendous and a source of great pride for
all who participated The Silver Level LEED certification that
was achieved was a great way to conclude the project
Red Carpet Rolled Out for First-Year Students onMove-In Day
It was exciting to open the 2014-2015 academic year with
one of the largest first-year classes in recent history It was
also the first year where students were living in truly social
cohort communities In order to continue the celebration of
the large first year class First-Year Move-In Day was enhanced
to welcome our students with excitement The feedback from
parents was overwhelmingly positive with many of them
thanking staff members for their energy and assistance
Invaluable to the success of the day was the help of the ROTC
cadets Their hard work and limitless energy helped immensely
Newly Developed Room Change Process Policy a Success
The development and implementation of the comprehensive
room change process policy was an achievement for the
Office of Residence Life (ORL) The policy was shared
widely with students ORL Staff and parents to allow for
transparency and clearer communication The policy also
supported Resident Assistants (RAs) and professional staff
members in having a standard point of reference and specific
procedures to follow
Resident Ministry Program Offerings Expand
In addition to the fall semester First-Year Retreat the
Resident Ministers collaborated with students to offer the
Journey Retreat in the spring semester as well as a ldquoRootsrdquo
overnight outdoor retreat to explore intentional living The
Murphy Mass returned to the Murphy Chapel with increased
attendance at both the Mass (average of 40+) and social
afterwards in the Murphy atrium
ORL Staff Recognized at Northeast Ohio Resident
Assistant Conference
The JCU RA delegation was recognized as the ldquoMost Spiritedrdquo at the
Northeast Ohio RA Conference at Baldwin Wallace University Several
Residence Life staff members presented at the conference with two
RA presenters receiving recognition as one of the ldquoTop 10rdquo programs
DATA POINTS
Number of Residential Students
YEAR FALL SPRING
2010-2011 1708 1661
2011-2012 1789 1734
2012-2013 1786 1724
2013-2014 1657 1606
2014-2015 1755 1676
Murphy Hall closed for renovation
Community Development Activities Sponsored by
Resident Assistants
YEAR TOTAL TOTAL PARTICIPANTS
2013-2014 615 6485
2014-2015 727 5181
After having smaller than projected numbers of rising junior
and senior students sign up to live on campus for the 2015-2016
academic year those currently living on campus were surveyed
to learn more about their decision to live off campus The seven
question survey was sent to 475 residents with a response rate of
21 The most significant findings were
bull The greatest factor impacting the decision to live off
campus was finances (45) This was followed closely
by wanting to experience something different than the
residence halls (22) and wanting a greater sense of
independence (21)
bull Monthly rent for the majority of respondents (67) is
$350-$400 per person every month The question did not
ask respondents to quantify what was included in rent
so there are some unknowns Only 15 of respondents
indicated a rent higher than $400 per person every month
bull The most popular month to sign a lease was March
(29) Prior to February when the 2015-2016 Housing
Information became available 53 of the respondents
had signed leases The other 47 of respondents signed
leases in February and March The earliest a lease was
signed was in September (1)
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RESIDENCE LIFE
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bull Including themselves students reported the number
of people who they will be living off-campus with
Four people (33) followed by five people (19)
three people (16) and six people (14)
bull 76 are planning to live in University Heights Shaker
Heights (13) and South Euclid (9) are the other
two cities with the most respondents
These findings will inform messaging and timing of
information about housing for upper-class students This
data also indicates the need to continue to look at the cost
of living on-campus and how the benefits are explained in
relationship to that cost
While these qualitative findings include only one part of the data
collected they still provide strong insight into the residential
experience The data supports the amount of time effort and
resources devoted to developing and strengthening community It
also supports several key learning goals for students who live on
campus The data also clearly demonstrates the concerns about
facilities that have been at the forefront of the work done this
year by the ORL All of these insights will be better informed once
the compilation and analysis of the quantitative data is complete
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Review of ORL structure and staffing
bull Expand knowledge of and competency in academic
processes and procedures to better inform future
collaborations
bull Enhance education around issues pertaining to respect
including but not limited to vandalism safety interpersonal
violence and relationships with non-residence life staff
members serving the residential communities
STUDENT PERSPECTIVES
This was my third year at John Carroll University
and my first year living on campus The amount
of care and concern that I received from my Area
Coordinator Adrian Tamas and all of the Murphy RAs was
amazing I never thought that I would feel that comfortable
away from home but because of the staff in Murphy Hall I
now call John Carroll University home Itrsquos been a wonderfu
year as a resident in Murphy and I cannot wait for my next
and final year Thank you for everythingrdquo
- Ghada Abu Shaweesh rsquo16 Resident
ldquoThree years ago I was a sophomore who lived with great
tension and anxiety I had not yet developed the courage to
grow into the leader who I wanted to be on campus Then I
was selected to be a Resident Assistant From that moment
on I was on a path that would allow me to grow and develop
into a leader on campus a man for others and the person
who I ultimately desired to become I am beyond thankful for
my time with Residence Life The professional staff alongwith my fellow staff members and residents have left their
marks on me I will forever remember the time wersquove spent
together the laughter wersquove shared the critical moments
that have pushed us outside of our comfort zones and the
relationships wersquove cultivated From the bottom of my heart
thank yourdquo
- John Barrett rsquo15 Senior Resident Assistant
81 1621 PARTICIPANTS
RESIDENCE SATISFACTION SURVEY RESPONSE RATE
The ORL staff created a survey focused on the following
areas satisfaction with RA satisfaction with residence hall
space cleanliness and processes assessment of ability to
sleep and study learning as a result of living in a residence
hall and overall satisfaction While the quantitative portions
of the survey are not yet compiled and analyzed the
qualitative data was compiled and reviewed The overall
response rate was approximately 81 of 1621 residents who
received the survey
Some of the key findings
bull Residents overwhelmingly responded that the most
important lesson skill or value learned this year was
about relationships with others Residents described
relationships with roommates learning to live in
community and how to deal with people who were
different Skills and lessons related to living independently
(time management responsibility and accountability)
were the second most frequent responses
bull The respondents most frequently cited that the best
part of their residential experience was related to the
people with whom they lived their roommate and
or floormates Other frequent responses included the
sense of community the RA and the convenience ofliving on campus
bull Cleanliness and other facility issues were the main
concerns that residents cited when asked about what
they would like to see improved about on-campus
living Other frequent responses included the dining
hall loudness of fellow floor members and both the
enforcement of and lack of enforcement of residence
hall policies
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
New Late Night Program Collaborations
Streak the Center programs were held during fall 2014 and spring
2015 to provide students with opportunities to gather together
and participate in a variety of social programs including arts and
crafts entertainment movies food recreation relaxation music
and more This large scale event was made possible through
cross-departmental collaboration between the Office of Student
Activities Student Union Programming Board (SUPB) Orientation
and Leadership Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion
Counseling Center Violence Prevention and Action Center
Residence Life Health Education and Promotion Student Health
and Wellness Center and Recreation This event attracted over
550 students each semester it was held
Infusion of Intergroup Dialogue within iLead Program
The Office of Student Activities (OSA) in collaboration with the
Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion incorporated the ldquoCommon
Groundrdquo workshop within the iLead student organization training
program iLead a day-long leadership training opportunity for
student organizations operates with the goal of providing student
leaders an understanding of the nuts and bolts of running a successful
organization on campus The ldquoCommon Gorundrdquo training facilitated
by staff who are Intergroup Dialogue facilitators and students
who have completed the Intergroup Dialogue class in the fall
provided education on discrimination and oppression Seventy-four
student organization leaders representing 64 organizations were in
attendance at this training Of those who attended 69 completed
program evaluations In the evaluation students were asked to
identify one creative way they could apply what they learned in the
workshop into their organization The results are as follows
bull 31 stated they could raise awareness through discussionor activity and 27 stated by maintaining awareness and
working to make a difference
bull Other responses included education through information
and diversifying organization membership
bull The top three areas students reported they learned more
about during their experience at iLead were dealing with
discrimination advertising and funding policies
Student Leader Team created for Late Night Programming
The OSA developed a team of student leaders tasked with
assisting in the planning promotion and implementation oflate night programming events sponsored through the Office
of Student Activities Leaders were chosen from the current
student programmers that were already active Expectations were
established and provided to SUPB By January 2015 SUPB was
required to plan a reoccurring late night program on campus every
Friday and Saturday during the academic year between the hours
of 10 pm and midnight
DATA POINTS
bull SUPB held 13 additional programs in 2014-2015 with
an increase of 51 more participants in comparison
to the 2013-2014 academic year (66 programs with
8437 attendants in 2013-2014 79 programs with 12787
attendants in 2014-2015) Programs which were added
include Rock Out Your Room Meet the Greeks Step
Afrika and more
bull Comedian Dave Coulier performed duringHomecoming this year and was attended by
approximately 1000 students
bull The fall semester Welcome Back Concert sponsored by
SUPB board attracted 600 additional participants in the
2014-2015 academic year (300 in 2013 ndash 2014 900 in
2014-2015)
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Conduct an assessment of our current large-scale
programming needs to obtain an accurate pulse on the
types of social late-night programming students needand want Explore collaboration opportunities with other
programming departments like Recreation Residence
Life and Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion for
this project
bull Work with departments in Student Affairs and across the
university to identify event attendance tracking software
options to better track event participation
bull Develop a template to help map the university learning
goals to the activities of SUPB and student organizations
in order to create a new assessment plan
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Irsquom the current president of the Paranormal
Research Group The Student Activities
Office has definitely impacted my overall
JCU experience in a positive way The office gave us
the opportunity to strengthen the bonds within our
organization I learned a lot of leadership strategies with
the officersquos help I learned how to manage and finance an
organization while maintaining the fun factor of what an
organization should be [Student Organizations are] so
important to have because [they] allow students to conn
to each other and their community The office off ers a
one of a kind experience here at Carroll and is crucial [fo
students] to get the most out of JCUrdquo
- Bryan Mersol rsquo17 Student Organization President
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Student Feedback Leads to Increased Physician Hours
Anecdotal feedback over the past several years suggested
the need to increase the hours and days of the week that
physicians would see patients in order to better meet
studentsrsquo busy schedules The Student Health and Wellness
Survey was administered and results clearly supported
this need In recent years physicians came to campus on
Mondays (25 hrs) and Thursdays (25 hrs) for a total of fivehours With the new contract physician hours were increased
to eight hours a week on Mondays (4 hrs) and Fridays (4
hrs) As a result physician visits increased by 43 (536
physicians visits in 2013-2014 and 767 in 2014-2015) and
students are very pleased with this improved service
HealthSpot Installation Provides Additional Care
Options for Students
John Carroll is the first college in the United States to provide
physician appointments through a computerized kiosk
called the HealthSpot This technology is at the forefront of
revolutionary high-quality medical care Students are put inface-to-face contact with a healthcare professional via video
screen The kiosk comes equipped with everything they
would need to perform a variety of remote treatments under
the supervision of an on-site medical professional Some of
the common ailments that are able to be addressed through
HealthSpot are Allergies cold and flu cough sinus infections
rashes fever sore throats and more With the installation of
this technology the SHWC is now able to provide students
with medical care five days a week Since November 2014 a
total of 21 students have utilized the HealthSpot
New Contract with Cleveland Clinic Saves Center $15000The SHWC entered into a new contract with the Cleveland
Clinic physicians in an effort to reduce costs With this new
contract and subsequent change in physicians over $15000
in was saved in comparison to last year
Nurses Utilize Brief Motivational Interview Training to
Identify and Intervene with At-risk Students
To properly screen for and address high-risk behaviors in
students visiting the SHWC nurses participated in brief
motivational interview training Motivational interviewing
(MI) supports health behavior change by helping individuals
explore and resolve their ambivalence about change without
evoking resistance MI techniques can be incorporated into
routine patient care Additionally an MI screening form was
completed by 719 students during the spring 2015 semester
Students who screened positive for high-risk behaviors were
engaged in a brief motivational interview with a nurse and
received information to help strengthen their motivation to
change those unhealthy behaviors in order to achieve their
optimum level of wellness
DATA POINTS
The SHWC saw a 7 increase in unique individuals in 2014-2015 and
an overall increase of 10 in the total number of client visits (which
covers all SHWC services) Flu and allergy injections were both up
this year by 21 and 31 respectively
2013-2014 2014-2015
Client Visits 3133 3451
Unique Individuals 1228 1320
Physicians Visits 536 767
Van Runs 270 242
Nutritional Visits 185 123
Sent to Area Health Centers 103 202
STDHIV Clinic 84 46
Gynecological Visits 25 39
Travel Clinic Visits 93 62
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Explore options for obtaining an electronic medical
record program
bull Increase awareness and visibility of the HealthSpot as an
alternative quality health care treatment
bull Support the Universityrsquos learning goals and collaborate
with the student health and wellness group by developing
programs to promote students to be self-health advocates
based on data from the National Collegiate Health
Assessment survey
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working at the Health Center was the first job
I received on campus and it has become like a
second home to me I have had the opportunity to
learn about diff erent privacy policies and how they work in
a college setting as well as bits and pieces about the medical
field coupled with great experience along the way This
department provides students with the care they need to
continue to do well in other areas at JCU by making sure they
get the best care possible and allowing students to share their
problems in all realms of the health world whether physical
or mental They make it possible for all students to feel and
perform their best during their time at JCUrdquo
- Anna Lawler rsquo16 Work Study employee
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Opening of Relaxation Room
Research on college campuses demonstrates that stress
is the number one impediment for academic performance
and overall well-being Therefore the University Counseling
Center (UCC) collaborated with the Grasselli Library in
developing the Relaxation Room located in the Learning
Commons The room provides students with a quiet
welcoming space to learn about and practice a variety of
research-based mind and body stress-reduction techniques
It includes
bull A state-of-the-art massage recliner
bull Guided relaxation audio recordings
bull Computer-based biofeedback programs
bull Psycho-educational books and handouts
bull Yoga mats and meditation rugs
Students can use the Relaxation Roomrsquos resources by signing
up for specific time slots Individual consultation is also
provided for the biofeedback program so students can use itto its fullest potential
Outreach Initiativesrsquo Message is that Help is lsquoWithin
Reachrsquo at the UCC
A programmatic and marketing theme was developed for all
community outreach initiatives titled ldquoWithin Reachrdquo This
past year a total of 22 outreach initiatives offered under
this new marketing theme were offered to students faculty
and staff Programs focused on increasing awareness of
mental health issues among college students and promoting
help-seeking behavior One of the most successful programs
was a dinner and movie night featuring a speaker from theNational Alliance on Mental Illness with over 80 students in
attendance as well as several faculty and staff
Installation of Titanium Scheduling Software
For many years the UCC has used a paper system to collect
and reference student information when visits occur The new
database system Titanium allows the staff to electronically
store student records and access them quickly when
needed This technological solution is critically necessary
in streamlining operations to allow for a seamless client
experience for the students and a more effective working
environment for the UCC staff
DATA POINTS
Total Counseling Services Overall
A total of 254 students received counseling services for the
2014-2015 academic year (4 less students from 2013-2014)
Out of those students 649 (165) were female and 351
(89) were male The highest percentage of students seen
were freshmen at 265 (67) which is consistent with the
2013-2014 year
Most common reasons students visited the UCC in 2014-2015
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Provide staff orientation and training for new UCC
employees (interim director full-time counselor part-
time counselor) and trainees (two doctoral interns one
masterrsquos intern and one psychiatry resident)
bull Continue the implementation of Titanium Scheduling
Software and fully transition to electronic records
bull Expand outreach programming through the Relaxation
Room and the Within Reach event series
of visits are related to anxiety
(53 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to depression
(14 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to academics
(41 Decrease from 13-14)
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
I have had a wonderful experience with the
UCC and have encouraged other friends
who are struggling to go there too No
part of my experience has been negative and I look
forward to my sessions In the short time I have been
going I feel that I have already made tremendous
improvements My only suggestion for improving the
center is to continue to inform students of its resources
and how valuable it can berdquo
- Anonymous student UCC Satisfaction Survey
874
585
348
254 TOTAL STUDENTS THAT RECEIVEDCOUNSELING SERVICES
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Interpersonal Violence Reporting Increase
The Violence Prevention and Action Center (VPAC)
experienced a substantial increase in the amount of time
advocating for survivors of interpersonal violence along with
the total number of students reporting interpersonal violence
incidents in the 2014-2015 academic year These increases
indicate that the awareness of issues related to interpersonal
violence and the need for bystanders to identify and createempathy with those suffering has most likely increased as well
Large-scale Bystander Intervention Training
Conducted with 638 Rising Sophomores
In collaboration with the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
Recovery Resources Residence Life Dean of Students Office
and Health Promotion and Wellness the VPAC Coordinator
successfully conducted Bystander intervention Training
for 638 rising sophomore students Of those 638 students
46 were male and 54 female This training was made
mandatory as a part of the housing selection process
The purpose of this training was to teach students the
concept of bystander intervention A bystander is anyone
who observes an emergency or a situation in which it is
likely that someone could use help Bystander intervention
programs teach people to overcome their resistance to
checking in and helping out These programs have been
found to be very helpful on college campuses to thwart
sexual assault abusive alcohol consumption concerns about
suicide depression and eating disorders
Students also learn how to identify a continuum of
inappropriate sexual behaviors through experiential
activities designed to create empathy with those who have
experienced sexual or dating violence At the end of the
training students develop skills to intervene as a bystander
and make a commitment to intervene before during and
after an incident of sexual or dating violence
Peer Health Advocate Program Exceeds
Membership Goals
One of the VPACrsquos goals this year was to train 10 Peer
Health Advocates by April 2015 Peer Health Advocates are
tasked with educating the campus on a gamut of topics
associated with interpersonal violence including bullying
dating and relationship violence and more This goal was
met and exceeded in January 2015 when a total of 18 Peer
Health Advocates were trained An additional 10 Peer Health
Advocates were trained by Alex Leslie of the Cleveland Rape
Crisis Center in March 2015 ndash for a total of 38 Advocates Peer
Health Advocates facilitated three interpersonal violence
presentations to the following groups of student leaders
Fraternity and sorority new members Panhellenic Council
and participants in the LAUNCH leadership program a core
leadership training for students in prominent leadership
positions on campus
DATA POINTS
Educational Programming
Forty-two educational programs were provided to 1639 individuals
in fall 2014 covering topics such as alcohol sex and consent healthy
relationships and more Seventeen trainings were provided to 777
individuals in spring 2015 covering similar topics When comparing
to the previous year 51 more programs were held in 2014-2015
(39 programs 2013-2014 59 programs 2014-2015) and 40 more
individuals attended these programs (1731 2013-2014 2416 2014-2015)
Bystander Intervention Training
Participants who completed bystander intervention training
completed a survey developed by Recovery Resources to collect
demographic information as well as information related to bystander
behavioral intent and problem gambling knowledge Questions
measured behavioral intent and gambling knowledge Results of this
survey revealed
89
88
92
93
of participants reported feeling a sense of
responsibility to intervene in issues of substance
use sexual violence and mental health problems
of students understand the obstacles to
intervene in these issues
of students plan to use the skills they learned
from the training in the future
of students reported at least one action that they
planned on taking after the training
LOOKING AHEADbull Hire train and supervise a graduate assistant to assist
with programming and outreach initiatives that focus on
interpersonal violence and bystander intervention
bull Develop a new brand for the Violence Prevention and Action
Center including a new logo and brochure
bull Co-teach AR274 Peer Health Advocate Seminar created to
educate ten Peer Health Advocates
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working with Coordinator of the VPAC this the past year
has been a true joy I learned a variety of skills and about
several topics such as bystander intervention signs of
an abusive relationship substance abuse and how to help someone
in a crisis By the end of my senior year I was gave presentations on
my own to students around campus Working with VPAC has made
me a well-rounded student with a large desire to help others in any
way that I can She taught me to be an eff ective presenter and to be a
leader on campus The skills I learned will not only benefit me in my
future career but as a better member in societyrdquo
- Gina Paolini rsquo15 Peer Health Advocate
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KINGS OF THE OAC
A major trophy returned to JCUs campus for the first
time since the 2003-04 school year
John Carrolls all-around effort on the mens side earned the
Blue Streaks the OAC Mens All-Sports Trophy It was the fifth
time in program history John Carroll earned this prestigious
trophy The Men of Carroll finished with 83 points besting
second-place Mount Union who turned in 8025 points
A BUNDLE OF HONORS
Mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik might need to
build a new trophy case for all of his 2014-15 honors
The midfielder was named the 2014 Capital One Academic
All-Americareg of the Year for Division III mens soccer The
honor gave Potocnik his second-straight Capital One
Academic All-Americareg honor having been a second-team
selection in 2013 He became just the second Blue Streak to
earn this prestigious honor joining Mackenzie Griffin (softball
2013) This honor was just the tip of the iceberg for one of
the top players in JCU mens soccer history
Potocnik was one of six student-athletes nationally to be a
part of Northwestern Mutuals Inspiring Potential float in
the Tournament of Rosesreg Rose Parade
In addition Potocnik earned D3soccercom All-America
NSCAAContinental Tire All-Region All-Ohio All-OAC and
Academic All-OAC accolades Finally Potocnik was JCUs
male recipient of the Clyde Lamb Award given to the top
graduating male and female student-athletes at each of the
10 OAC institutions
HISTORY IN THE MAKING
John Carrolls mens tennis team celebrated a program
first this year The Blue Streaks made their first-ever
NCAA Tournament appearance
John Carroll qualified with a 5-4 win over Otterbein in the
championship match of the OAC Tournament John Carroll
would go on to beat Franciscan in the first round of the
NCAA Tournament before bowing out to Kenyon
The Blue Streaks had won five OAC titles prior but the OAC did
not have an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament until recently
NCAA APPEARANCESIn addition to the mens tennis team John Carroll
had three teams and seven individuals qualify for the
NCAA National Championship fields
JCUs football team made its second-straight NCAA
appearance John Carroll rolled past Centre 63-28 in the
first round and held on for a 14-12 win over Wheaton (Ill)
in the second round The Blue Streaks bowed out in the
quarterfinals with a 36-28 loss to the Purple Raiders
The mens basketball team earned its 13th-ever NCAA
Tournament bid The program earned a bid for the first timesince 2010 The womens basketball team earned its second-
straight and second-overall bid to the NCAA Tournament
field
Individually senior Dan Mirman repeated as an All-American
at 149 pounds for wrestling He became JCU wrestlings 106th
All-American Mirman had plenty of company at the NCAA
Wrestling National Championship as seniors Terner Gott and
Todd Gaydosh gave the Blue Streaks three competitors for
the first time since 2005
John Carroll had three members of the cross country team
qualify for the NCAA National Championships in seniorTadhg Karski sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson It marked the first time since 2004 that the
Blue Streaks sent three runners to the cross country NCAA
National Championship Senior Nick Williams qualified for
the NCAA Indoor Track and Field National Championships in
the 60m hurdles while senior Rocky Mitolo qualified for the
NCAA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships in
the shot put
ALL-AMERICANS
Brian Potocnik and Dan Mirman had plenty of company in the
All-American department
Football senior Aramis Greenwood was the most decorated
student-athlete when it came to All-American honors The
wide receiver made the prestigious AFCA Division III All-
America team becoming the first Blue Streak to do so since
2008 and just the eighth overall He would go on to garner
third team honors on the AP Little All-America Team and
honorable mention D3footballcom honors
In all four football players earned All-American honors with
junior offensive lineman Anthony Latina senior linebacker
Kevin Cope and senior quarterback Mark Myers earning
honors from D3footballcom
Senior right-hander Drew Doring earned second team
All-America honors from D3baseballcom and the ABCA
Rawlings He became the first JCU pitcher to earn All-
America honors since 1985
Sophomore Katlyn Spahar was accorded honorable mention
WBCA Division III All-America accolades for her outstanding
performance on the hardwood
INDIVIDUALSTEAMS
4QUALIFIED FOR NCAA NATIONAL
CHAMPIONSHIP FIELDS7
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ATHLETIC HIGHLIGHTS
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RIDING OFF INTO THE SUNSET
An era came to a close this school year as Kerry Volkmann
retired after being the mentor of the John Carroll wrestling
program since 1987
The Hall of Fame coach guided his charges to two national
titles and 47 All-American honors He started the year
winning his 300th dual match in the seasons opening
weekend with a 34-11 win over Niagara County Community
College at the Bob Del Rosa Duals
Over 200 former wrestlers football players coaches
teammates friends and fans of the JCU wrestling program
celebrated Volkmanns legacy in his last home dual
400 AND COUNTING
The OAC mens basketball 400-club inducted
its fifth member this year
John Carroll mens basketball head coach Mike Moran won
his 400th game at JCU with a 97-78 win over Ohio Northern
on December 10
Moran who just completed his 23rd year at JCU entered
the season 35th amongst active Division III coaches in total
wins He now ranks fourth all-time in wins amongst OAC
mens basketball coaching greats
In April Moran was honored by the GCBCA as the recipient
of the Dennis Lustig Golden Deeds Award for his long-time
contributions to basketball in the Cleveland-area
CENTURY MARK
A third coaching milestone occurred for JCUs coaches
this year Mens soccer head coach Hector Marinaro earned
his 100th win with a 3-0 shutout over Muskingum on senior
night
OAC TEAM SUCCESS
John Carroll celebrated a wide-array of achievements
at the team level within the OAC
The mens tennis team won its first OAC title since 2006
John Carroll earned a share of the regular-season crown
before edging Otterbein 5-4 in the championship match of
the OAC Tournament
The mens soccer team was unbeaten in the OAC regular-
season It marked the fifth undefeated and untied regular-
season by an OAC institution since 1984
On the mens side John Carroll had a slew of second-place
OAC finishes The football cross country and indoor track amp
field teams all captured solo possession of second-place in
the OAC The mens basketball and baseball teams tied for
second in their respective regular seasons
Mike Moran won
his 400th game
Menrsquos tennis team
won its first OAC
title since 2006
Hector Marinaro
earned his 100th w
Womens lacrosse
made its long-awai
debut
On the womens side the Blue Streaks volleyball team
returned to the championship match of the OAC Tournament
for the first time since 1995 The womens swimming amp diving
team was undefeated in OAC regular-season dual meets
OAC INDIVIDUAL SUCCESS
John Carroll had 10 individuals earn OAC titles
The womens swimming and diving team led the way with
seven Sophomore Margaret Zagrobelny junior Lindsey Fano
freshman Anne Crowley and senior Victoria Watson led the
way earning OAC gold in the 400-medley relay Watson
would go on to capture first in the 200-freestyle and as part
of the 400-free relay Fano would capture an individual title
in the 100-breast Watson was joined by freshman Megan
Hawk sophomore Amanda Casamatta and senior Katii
Sheffield on the OAC-champion 400-free relay
Senior Rocky Mitolo (shot put) and junior Adam North (long
jump) earned first-place finishes at the outdoor track amp field
championship
Senior Dan Mirman rounded out the titles taking first at
149-pounds in wrestling
THE INAUGURATION
The womens lacrosse team made its long-awaited debut
After having to outlast Clevelands winter weather the Blue
Streaks turned in a 20-10 win over Houghton on February 28
The team would go on to finish 10-5 and earn the No 2 seed
in the OAC Tournament
STELLAR COACHING
John Carroll is blessed with stellar coaching for its
student-athletes Two Blue Streak coaches were
recognized by their peers this year
Laura Rodeffer was named the OAC Volleyball Coach of the
Year She continues to have her Blue Streaks on the rise
Rodeffers team turned in a 23-7 record in 2014 and were in
the hunt for the OAC regular-season title until the last week
of the season
Shaun Keenan earned OAC Mens Tennis Coach of the Year
honors for helping guide the mens tennis team to one of the
best seasons in program history
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AMONG THE BEST IN THE
REGION AND OHIO
John Carroll had 29 student-athletes earn All-Region honors
while 17 added All-Ohio honors for the year
Baseball senior Drew Doring led the way The senior right-
hander was tabbed as the 2015 Mid-East Regional Pitcher of
the Year by both D3baseballcom and ABCARawlings
Note In elect sports it is possible to earn multiple All-Region and All-Ohio
honors so each student-athlete was counted once per sport they played
Additionally some sports do not have All-Region or All-Ohio honors
OAC MAJOR AWARD
WINNERS - PLAYERS
JCUs student-athletes were amongst the best in the
conference with six players taking home major awards
from the OAC
John Carroll had a trio of players on honors for their stellar
play on the pitch Senior Brian Potocnik was the Mens SoccerMidfielder of the Year while junior teammate Jimmy Mattina
was the Mens Soccer Defender of the Year On the womens
side senior Haley McDonald took home Goalkeeper of the
Year accolades
On the diamond senior Drew Doring was the Kent Tekulve
Pitcher of the Year He was the first JCU hurdler to earn this
honor since Luke Adkins in 2004
On the gridiron junior Kevin Cope was named the Gene
Slaughter Most Outstanding Linebacker It was the second-
straight year JCU has taken home the conferences top
linebacker honor On the hardwood sophomore KatlynSpahar gave JCU back-to-back Helen Ludwig Player of the
Year accolades
ALL-OAC HONORS
John Carroll had 136 student-athletes earn All-OAC
honors this year
Football led the way with a school-record 20 selections The
Blue Streaks picked up 22 honors from the outdoor track
and field teams with 12 from the men and 10 on the womens
side Mens indoor track and field (nine) baseball (eight) and
womens swimming and diving (eight) rounded out the top six
Note Each member of the swimming and diving team earning All-
OAC honors was counted once Each member of the track and field
team earning All-OAC honors was counted once for cross country
once for indoor and once for outdoor
HITTING THE BOOKS
As mentioned earlier mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik was
named the Capital One Academic All-Americareg of the Year for
Division III mens soccer He had an abundance of company as
numerous Blue Streaks really buckled down in the classroom
Football senior safety Brody Zangaro earned second team
Capital One Academic All-Americareg honors for the second
straight year On the district level Potocnik Zangaro and
baseball junior right-hander Aaron Lapaglia earned Capital
One Academic All-District accolades
Wrestling sophomore Sal Corrao and senior Todd Gaydosh
earned NWCA Scholar All-American honors Womens
swimming and diving junior Lindsey Fano was a CSCAA
Individual Scholar All-American Cross country senior Nicki
Bohrer sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson were named USTFCCCA All-Academic honorees
for cross country Rounding out the honors were seven
members of the softball team who all earned NFCA Scholar-
Athlete distinctions
Potocnik and softball senior right-hander Rachel Byrnes were
JCUs recipients of the Clyde Lamb Awards
Additionally 83 student-athletes were honored with
Academic All-OAC honors
Note Select honors from the Capital One Academic All-Americareg
program have not been released yet
83 STUDENT983085ATHLETES WERE HONORED
WITH ACADEMIC ALL983085OAC HONORS
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VISIONJohn Carroll University will graduate individuals of intellect and
character who lead and serve by engaging the world around them
and around the globe
MISSIONAs a Jesuit Catholic university John Carroll inspires individuals to excel
in learning leadership and service in the region and in the world
CORE VALUES
The Universityrsquos core values include a commitment to
learning in order to create
bull An environment of inquiry which embraces Jesuit
Catholic education as a search for truth where faith and
reason complement each other in learning In pursuit of
our educational mission the University welcomes the
perspectives and participation in our mission of faculty
staff students and alumni of all faiths and of no faith
bull A rigorous approach to scholarship that instills in our
graduates the knowledge eloquence sensitivity and
commitment to embrace and to live humane values
bull A campus committed to the intellectual spiritual
emotional and physical development of each student
bull An inclusive community where differing points of view
and experience are valued as opportunities for mutual
learning
bull A culture of service and excellence that permeates
every program and office
bull A commitment to sharing our gifts in service to each
other and the community
bull A campus that responds to demographic economic
and social challenges
bull An appreciation that our personal and collective
choices can build a more just world
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
The following initiatives are essential to the University
being recognized as a center of learning and service
bull Create a diverse community of faculty staff alumni
and friends dedicated to advancing the Universityrsquos
vision mission and core values
bull Create a learning community of outstanding teacher-scholars characterized by the commitment to
student achievement
bull Create a talented cohort of service-oriented staff
committed to achieving and being recognized as a
center of learning and service
bull Recruit enroll retain and graduate a talented
diverse student body prepared for todayrsquos global
reality and committed to learning leadership and
service that will engage the world
bull Secure resources necessary to foster an
extraordinary learning experience and promote John
Carrollrsquos mission as a Jesuit Catholic university
bull Assist in responding to demographic economic and
social challenges in our region in order to support
investment and employment opportunities and build
confidence in our shared future
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Staff Display Adaptability with Increased
Departmental Expectations and Staff Changes
This year brought significant challenges some new and some
persistent that truly pushed the JCU Police Department
(JCUPD) to its capacity Similar to years past JCUPD has
experienced significant officer turnover with six resignations
and two newly hired offi
cers Many police departments evenfor larger municipalities are dealing with a decrease in the
number and qualifications of job applicants The department
is working closely with Human Resources to recruit hire and
train well qualified individuals
Other challenges include the increased number of
background checks requested by students and university
employees This is a time consuming process for the front
office staff and was the fifth most frequent duty recorded
by the JCUPD this academic year Lastly given the federal
guidelines within the Campus SaVE Act and Title IX JCUPD
has new demands and expectations that also require much
investigative time and reporting
Despite these challenges the entire staff has responded with
the highest level of professionalism collaboration and vigor
It will be important for JCUPD to continue to reconsider
processes and departmental responsibilities in order to
respond as effectively as possible to these challenges
DATA POINTS
to JCUPD Compared to last year this
is a 47 increase in calls largely due
to adding new duties to the call list
In 2013-2014 there was only a 17
increase in calls
The top five reasons and their frequencies are as follows
1747 Admittance into roomfacility
1690 Building check
1078 Non-secured area
754 Maintenance concern
594 Background checksFingerprints
Criminal reports totaled 183 with the top reports listed as
32 Underage Persons Offenses (Alcohol)
32 Theft
22 Criminal mischief
Non-criminal reports totaled 180 with the top reports listed as
47 Illness ndash Transport
27 Auto Accident - Property Damage Only
18 Property - LostMissing
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Improve our training and capacity to perform
reporting and investigative functions related to
Title IX and interpersonal violence concerns
bull Enhance marketing and education regarding
JCUPD services to more fully realize and perpetuatethe credibility of the organization as a police
department serving all members of the JCU
community
bull Transition our current Incident Report form to an
Access database to enhance the tracking of incidents
and reporting functions
bull Review processes and responsibilities in light
of expectations and work force capacity
bull Identify and implement specialty areas for
our three sergeants
$450000
9674
was generated through the
sale of parking permits and
issuance of citationsIN REVENUE
Department Exceeds Revenue Expectations
Parking Manager Patti Taylor devoted a great deal of
time and effort into providing the Police Officers with
valuable information to assist with the identification of
parking violations Approximately $450000 in revenue
was generated through the sale of parking permits and
issuance of citations This is an increase of 89 from the
previous year
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Choral and Instrumental Performances
The annual choral and instrumental performances at JCU
were once again highlights of the department including the
Annual Sacred Music Concert in the fall and the Jazz Band
Concert in the spring Most especially the third and final
performance of the Intergenerational Choir was a superb
finale to the collaborative project between the Cleveland
Alzheimerrsquos Association the academic department of
Criminology and Sociology and student affairsrsquo Liturgical
Music and Musical Arts (LMMA) The choir a combination of
people with early-stage Alzheimerrsquos disease their caregivers
and our students gave a presentation of five songs under the
direction of Dr Cynthia Caporella LMMA Director at the 25th
annual Alzheimerrsquos disease educational event
The collaboration was also the end of a three-year research
project with goals of fighting the stigma of Alzheimerrsquos
disease and developing community amongst its participants
Drs Harris and Caporella had one article published in
2014 regarding this project and a new article is underwaythanks to the funding of a JCU Summer Faculty Research
Fellowship
Music and Prayer Collaboration Transforms Crowd
during Ignatian Heritage Week
The collaborative planning efforts between LMMA and
Campus Ministry resulted in a lunch time program titled
ldquoMusic Prayer and Reflection in the Jesuit Tradition
Caring for the Earthrdquo The image for the week surrounded
sustainability and carried with it a vision of caring for Godrsquos
creation Specifically the service joined readings around
this image with four pieces of music two of which werecontemporary pieces written by two local composers on the
faculty of the Cleveland Institute of Music One of the pieces
was a descriptive piece of a brook located east of Cleveland
that is supported by the Cleveland Museum of Natural
History A third piece from the movie ldquoThe Missionrdquo offered
a Jesuit connection in film media Many community members
in attendance described the experience as transformative
Assessment plans developed for music courses
In preparation for the inclusion of one credit Fine Arts
courses in the integrative core curriculum assessment
plans were developed and approved for courses in applied
music Rubrics were developed for each of the courses in
conjunction with the Core Director and the Associate Dean of
Arts and Sciences for the Humanities The Director of LMMA
is in the process of identifying instructors to teach the new
course offerings in music These new applied courses include
wind ensemble brass ensemble string ensemble applied
guitar and applied voice
DATA POINTS
During the past year student participation in the major vocal
and instrumental groups was as follows
25
30
16
28SCHOLACANTORUM
CHAPELENSEMBLE
PEP BAND
JAZZ BAND
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Offering the first ever JCU Applied Music Courses
available to the entire student body in spring 2016
bull Equipping the music room to offer digital performances
from online venues for the study of musical styles
performance techniques and comparative analysis
bull Working with the staff in the Office of Student
Engagement to expand opportunities for students to
experience fine arts performances offered throughout
Cleveland
bull Hiring and orienting a new Coordinator of the JCU Pep Band
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
I participated in Schola Cantorum and Chapel
Choir I had the opportunity to de-stress for a
few hours a week which was very important
since I had challenging coursework and multiple part-
time jobs and internships This helped me to focus on
spiritual and emotional wellness as well as academic
success I was also able to build strong relationships with
my fellow singers I believe that making music together
brings people closer in a way that few other activities
can and I certainly saw that in my experiences at JCU
The music department has important connections to
JCUrsquos mission values and Jesuit identity Though I
am not Catholic some of the pieces we learned helped
me learn about Jesuit and Christian history and my
participation in chapel choir kept me actively engaged inthe liturgy Additionally allowing students to participate
in extracurricular activities they enjoy is in keeping with
ldquocura personalisrdquo by encouraging students to develop in
all aspects of their lives not just academicallyrdquo
- Megan Boyk rsquo15 Schola Cantorum and Chapel Choir
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Creation of the LP 198 LAUNCH Credited Course
LAUNCH (Leaders Always Undertake New Challenges) is
a 1-3 credit course covering various topics related to the
methods or content of leadership not typically covered
in regular course offerings such as mission diversity and
inclusion ethical leadership and the building of personal
strengths In addition students receive core leadership
training necessary for success in prominent leadership
positions on campus
Commuter Student Section Added to AR120 Purpose
and Place - Exploring Campus Community and Self
AR120 is a course designed to assist first-year students with
the transition to college and to promote their engagement
in all facets of their educational experience The commuter
section of this course addressed challenges related to
commuting to campus getting connected to JCU resources
road safety and more A highlight regarding this particular
section is that it was held in a nontraditional classroom
setting in the newly renovated commuter lounge
Drawn to Leadership Program Reaches Different
Student Demographic
The Drawn to Leadership Program was targeted to JCU
Fantasy Gaming Club members This program offered a
different perspective to learn about leadership development
by focusing on the leadership concepts found in superhero-
based comic books and movies
DATA POINTS
Leadership Programs Engage Students in Developing
Values and Skills
A progressive four-tiered set of leadership programs is
offered to John Carroll students annually Each tier provides
students with the opportunity to develop a set of leadership
skills and knowledge and each successive program builds
upon the knowledge and skills cultivated in the prior tier
Tier programs meet for an hour per week for 4-6 meetings
depending on the program
Students are able to select from three programs in Tier1 ldquoLiving and Leadingrdquo ldquoReading and Leadingrdquo or ldquoTake
the Leading Rolerdquo These programs all focus on students
increasing their levels of self-awareness which will better
prepare them for leadership experiences Students who
complete one of the three Tier 1 programs are eligible to
participate in the Tier 2 ldquoAdvancing Leadershiprdquo program
which focuses on the experiences of participating students
as members of various groups and how they can influence
change as a group member without necessarily having a
formal leadership position Students who have completed
both the Tier 1 and 2 programs are eligible to participate in
the Tier 3 ldquoSharing Your Strengthsrdquo program This program
incorporates the Gallup organizationrsquos StrengthsQuest online
assessment which provides students with detailed reports
about their five personal strengths Students who complete
the Tier 1 2 and 3 programs are eligible to participate in the
Tier 4 ldquoLeadership in Actionrdquo program which focuses on
ethical decision making
The following participation counts have been recorded over
the past 3 academic years
PARTICIPATION COUNTS 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
Tier 1 57 66 75
Tier 2 42 51 69
Tier 3 31 37 24
Tier 4 22 22 25
66 INCREASE in commuter
service program participation
Commuter Student Programs
and Participation Increase
In the year 2013-2014 36 commuter service programs
were offered with 740 total participants This year 41
programs were provided to 1229 total participants Theresults show a 66 increase in overall commuter service
program participation with a 13 increase in total programs
offered Among those programs offered students were
able to attend a Cleveland Indians baseball game Cleveland
Cavaliers basketball game and several movie viewings
Program invitations were also sent to transfer students to
participate which had partial impact on the participation
increase
41 1229PROGRAMS PARTICIPANTS
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ORIENTATION amp LEADERSHIP
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Students in all tiered programs complete written assignments
and discuss them with their peers in a conversation
facilitated by a professional student affairs staff member
Assignments are collected and deposited in the Office of
Leadership Programs The Director of Leadership Programs
then assessment rubrics to the various assignments
determine whether or not the desired learning has occurred
for each student
TIER PROGRAM OUTCOME
The assessment results indicate that the activities set up for
the Tier 1 programs provide students with the opportunity to
learn the desired information to increase self-knowledge and
demonstrate it on the various assignments While students
in Tier 2 were able to demonstrate competence regarding
the various aspects of serving as a group as a member
participants sometimes struggled to identify areas of
diversity In Tier 3 participants could readily determine ways
to identify opportunities to utilize their personal strengths
to assist with three of the potential presented challenges
However a lack of understanding was demonstrated in termsof using strengths in the areas of delegation confrontation
and mediation This is likely partially due to the struggles
that students face with these skill sets in their daily lives For
the ldquoLeadership in Actionrdquo program students readily created
scenarios that connected with the initial three principles
of the programs However several concepts related to
ethical leadership including ldquobeing fairrdquo and ldquobeing lovingrdquo
presented some challenges for our students and may be
somewhat attributable to the fact that ldquofairrdquo and ldquolovingrdquo are
rather abstract concepts in comparison to the first
three tenets
LAUNCH Leaders Always Undertake New Challenges
The LAUNCH program provides student leaders with
information considered to be foundational and essential to
serving as an effective leader and beyond Since the creation of
LAUNCH over 350 student leaders have the training program
Following each LAUNCH weekend evaluations are collected
and compiled to determine the effectiveness of the program
in meeting the established outcomes A review of the data
for the past three LAUNCH programs indicates that at least
90 of the participants on average achieved the outcomes
Leadership Scholars Program
The Leadership Scholars Program (LSP) was created in
2010 providing participants with opportunities to increase
their leadership competence through both curricular and
co-curricular activities The program focuses on developing
student leaders of remarkable character who seek to become
agents for transformative change on campus and in their
future professions and communities
Each year the program seeks to enroll a cohort of approximately 20
incoming students Over the past three years the cohort size has been
27 (class of 2018) 19 (2017) and 19 (2016) The cohort size fluctuates
based on how many students choose to accept the scholarship and
attend JCU with 35 scholarships offered from a pool of over 200
applicants
The 2014 JCU Commencement saw the first cohort of LSP students
complete their degrees From the entering cohort in fall of 2010 75 o
the students persisted through graduation When reviewing the reasonfor program participant attrition students most commonly leave to
transfer to another institution in order to pursue a degree not provided
by John Carroll (eg pharmacy musical theater) A less frequent reaso
for student attrition is that some participants struggle to ldquofind their
footingrdquo and struggle with their inability to be elected or selected for
a formal leadership position on campus (eg Student Union senator
Resident Assistant)
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Coordinate and enhance leadership development efforts by
gathering together a committee of professionals around campu
who provide related opportunities to students
bull Begin to measure levels of campus engagement among
commuter students in organizations and activities other than
those provided by commuter services
bull Convene a campus wide meeting to discuss issues and services
relevant to the matriculation and ongoing success of transfer
students
bull Develop electronic messages related to engagement
opportunities to distribute to first year students after the
first six weeks of the fall semester
bull Increase the number of first-year students of color whoparticipate in Tier 1 leadership development programs
bull Help to successfully transition a new co-director of the
Leadership Scholarship Program into hisher role in the progra
bull Develop a follow-up leadership development piece for LAUNCH
(for Leadership Always Undertake New Challenges) participant
after they have transitioned into their leadership roles
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Coming from a high school that focused on leadership andentrepreneurship the leadership development programs
were perfect for me The tiers were focused on self-
discovery and how to handle being on a team I got the chance to know
my strengths and weakness and also to discuss leadership in the worl
of comics Leadership is everywhere if I look for it My freshman year
would have been an entirely diff erent experience if it wasnrsquot for the
leadership programs
- Marie Keita rsquo18 Participant in Tiered Leadership Programs
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Major Facility and Equipment Upgrades Provide
Improved Fitness and Sport Experiences
The Department of Recreation coordinated a number of
renovations and equipment upgrades this past year that
improved student faculty staff and community membersrsquo
experience in our facilities The first major project was the
installation of new flooring in the Fitness Studio where cyclingclasses yoga Zumba and other activities are conducted
giving the space a safer refreshed and modern look
The Corbo Room Improvement Task Force created spring
2014 addressed two necessary improvements including
additional Corbo Room equipment and new flooring in
the cardio area Throughout spring and summer 2015 the
Johnson Natatorium lap pool and diving well were repainted
and re-coated along with a new ultraviolet water treatment
system A new electronic scoreboard was installed which
will certainly improve the competition experience for teams
coaches and fans
Club Sport Members Active in Competition and
Service to Others
There are club sport teams at John Carroll with over 200
student participants The teams include Rowing Field
Hockey Hockey Womenrsquos Basketball Menrsquos Rugby Sailing
Ultimate Frisbee Menrsquos Volleyball Water Polo and Womenrsquos
Volleyball Funded in part by the Student Activity Fee
students manage all operational aspects of club sports
including fundraising membership recruitment and retention
practice and competition scheduling and travel Team
members are also involved in service on a regular basisSome of the programs they support are the Labre Project
Cleveland Clinicrsquos Lerner Center for Autism Project Linus
St Malachis Lunch Program and numerous service projects
offered through JCUrsquos Center for Service and Social Action
Pilot Shadow Program of Intramural Student
Supervisors Shows Promise
The intramural (IM) employees interested in becoming IM
Student Supervisors participated in a new staff development
and training program in which they were paired up to
shadow current IM Student Supervisors during evening or
weekend IM competitions The purpose of this opportunityis to nurture professional development leadership skills and
staff camaraderie as well as to provide on-the-job training
in regards to the duties and responsibilities of an IM Student
Supervisor This shadowing experience allowed for IM staff
to self-identify if they felt prepared to apply for IM Student
Supervisor positions for next year In addition it provided
current supervisors the opportunity to teach others about
the knowledge and skills they utilize in their position The
Department of Recreation will continue to build on this
program in the future
DATA POINTS
Intramural sports
Intramural sports have continued to thrive and excel
offering opportunity for exercise camaraderie and
an environment for creating meaningful relationships
with peers A total of 1963 individuals participated in
intramural sports in 2014-2015 with 901 being unique
participants There were a total of 1620 males and 343
females who engaged in intramural sports In 2013-2014
there was a total of 1794 participants (1415 males and 379
females) engaged in intramural sports
First-year student participation increased by 36 (376
Unique Individuals 2013-2014 511 Unique Individuals 2014-
2015)
First-year student intramural
participation increased by 3636
421
1963 1620 343
INTRAMURAL SPORT PARTICIPANTS
AVERAGE CORBO FITNESSROOM VISITORS PER DAY
Fitness Offerings
There was a 25 increase in student and staff participation
in fitness activities with an average of 289 participants per
week in 2014-2015 in comparison to 232 average participants
per week in 2013-2014
A Pilates and Stretch and Strengthen class have been added
to the list of fitness classes Corbo Fitness Room participation
for the 2014-2015 academic year averaged 421 visitors per
day with the highest participation of 525 visitors per day In
2013-2014 the average visits per day was 398
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RECREATION
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LOOKING AHEAD
bull Improve orientation training and recognition
efforts for all student staff through the previously
implemented team model Update our student
development model through online offerings new
technology and improved leadership strategies to
stimulate growth and self-awareness
bull Collaborate with different departments on
late night programming health and wellness
initiatives and special events to better meet our
students needs interests and to increase student
engagement Focus these initiatives primarily
at first-year students as well as first-time users(those who may not typically utilize our facilities
or services)
bull Provide risk management training for Club Sports
and Building Supervisor staff Utilize John Carroll
and Northeast Ohio resources so as to better
equip staff for emergency action plans responding
to crisies and dealing effectively with conflict
bull Continue to work towards enhancing technology
resources related to daily operations marketing
of services and programs and departmental
communications assessment and evaluation
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Being involved in the Rec department allowed
me to have two supervisor roles These
roles allowed me to have a great deal of
responsibility I was well respected by my peers seen as
a leader on campus and this makes me very proud The
leadership skills I developed will be something I treasure
and will be very valuable to me as I move forward in my
career I learned that I am a strong leader who has the
ability to stand up to her peers even when it is tough I
learned what it means to love your work because I truly
loved working for this department I found that I am
inspired by people around me who have a tremendously
strong work ethic
I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to work for
the Rec department and I know that if I had not had this
opportunity that my time at Carroll would have never been
the same and I would have never grown as a person as
much as I didrdquo
- Kylie Brooks rsquo15 Club Sport Supervisor and Student
Building Supervisor
Working for Intramurals (IM) has given me the identity
that every student searches for when entering a new
experience It has given me the opportunity to take a
better look at who I am as a person and has given me the
opportunity to make lasting relationships with people
who I would have never met had I not worked for the
department Working for IMrsquos is not just a job for me it
gives me my place at JCU
This position teaches me how to be a leader how tomotivate people and how to be confident in various
situations I learn to lead by example everywhere I
go because a person is always representing the Rec
department no matter whatrdquo
- Greg Olenick rsquo16 Intramural Supervisor
10 200 PARTICIPANTS
CLUB SPORT TEAMS
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
University Community Celebrates the
Re-opening of Murphy Hall
The re-opening of Murphy Hall in August 2014 was a major
accomplishment The newly renovated building impressed Murphy
residents as well as alumni faculty and staff who toured the hall
after a number of ribbon-cutting ceremonies Murphy residents
reported that they appreciated the enhanced community and
study space Since many of the residents had lived in the ldquooldrdquo
Murphy they were especially impressed with the improved
lighting the updated bathrooms and the private sinks
While there were some minor complications in the re-opening
related to electricity heating and cooling windows and paint
the overall re-opening process was seamless and exciting The
cross-divisional collaboration that brought this renovation to
completion was tremendous and a source of great pride for
all who participated The Silver Level LEED certification that
was achieved was a great way to conclude the project
Red Carpet Rolled Out for First-Year Students onMove-In Day
It was exciting to open the 2014-2015 academic year with
one of the largest first-year classes in recent history It was
also the first year where students were living in truly social
cohort communities In order to continue the celebration of
the large first year class First-Year Move-In Day was enhanced
to welcome our students with excitement The feedback from
parents was overwhelmingly positive with many of them
thanking staff members for their energy and assistance
Invaluable to the success of the day was the help of the ROTC
cadets Their hard work and limitless energy helped immensely
Newly Developed Room Change Process Policy a Success
The development and implementation of the comprehensive
room change process policy was an achievement for the
Office of Residence Life (ORL) The policy was shared
widely with students ORL Staff and parents to allow for
transparency and clearer communication The policy also
supported Resident Assistants (RAs) and professional staff
members in having a standard point of reference and specific
procedures to follow
Resident Ministry Program Offerings Expand
In addition to the fall semester First-Year Retreat the
Resident Ministers collaborated with students to offer the
Journey Retreat in the spring semester as well as a ldquoRootsrdquo
overnight outdoor retreat to explore intentional living The
Murphy Mass returned to the Murphy Chapel with increased
attendance at both the Mass (average of 40+) and social
afterwards in the Murphy atrium
ORL Staff Recognized at Northeast Ohio Resident
Assistant Conference
The JCU RA delegation was recognized as the ldquoMost Spiritedrdquo at the
Northeast Ohio RA Conference at Baldwin Wallace University Several
Residence Life staff members presented at the conference with two
RA presenters receiving recognition as one of the ldquoTop 10rdquo programs
DATA POINTS
Number of Residential Students
YEAR FALL SPRING
2010-2011 1708 1661
2011-2012 1789 1734
2012-2013 1786 1724
2013-2014 1657 1606
2014-2015 1755 1676
Murphy Hall closed for renovation
Community Development Activities Sponsored by
Resident Assistants
YEAR TOTAL TOTAL PARTICIPANTS
2013-2014 615 6485
2014-2015 727 5181
After having smaller than projected numbers of rising junior
and senior students sign up to live on campus for the 2015-2016
academic year those currently living on campus were surveyed
to learn more about their decision to live off campus The seven
question survey was sent to 475 residents with a response rate of
21 The most significant findings were
bull The greatest factor impacting the decision to live off
campus was finances (45) This was followed closely
by wanting to experience something different than the
residence halls (22) and wanting a greater sense of
independence (21)
bull Monthly rent for the majority of respondents (67) is
$350-$400 per person every month The question did not
ask respondents to quantify what was included in rent
so there are some unknowns Only 15 of respondents
indicated a rent higher than $400 per person every month
bull The most popular month to sign a lease was March
(29) Prior to February when the 2015-2016 Housing
Information became available 53 of the respondents
had signed leases The other 47 of respondents signed
leases in February and March The earliest a lease was
signed was in September (1)
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RESIDENCE LIFE
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bull Including themselves students reported the number
of people who they will be living off-campus with
Four people (33) followed by five people (19)
three people (16) and six people (14)
bull 76 are planning to live in University Heights Shaker
Heights (13) and South Euclid (9) are the other
two cities with the most respondents
These findings will inform messaging and timing of
information about housing for upper-class students This
data also indicates the need to continue to look at the cost
of living on-campus and how the benefits are explained in
relationship to that cost
While these qualitative findings include only one part of the data
collected they still provide strong insight into the residential
experience The data supports the amount of time effort and
resources devoted to developing and strengthening community It
also supports several key learning goals for students who live on
campus The data also clearly demonstrates the concerns about
facilities that have been at the forefront of the work done this
year by the ORL All of these insights will be better informed once
the compilation and analysis of the quantitative data is complete
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Review of ORL structure and staffing
bull Expand knowledge of and competency in academic
processes and procedures to better inform future
collaborations
bull Enhance education around issues pertaining to respect
including but not limited to vandalism safety interpersonal
violence and relationships with non-residence life staff
members serving the residential communities
STUDENT PERSPECTIVES
This was my third year at John Carroll University
and my first year living on campus The amount
of care and concern that I received from my Area
Coordinator Adrian Tamas and all of the Murphy RAs was
amazing I never thought that I would feel that comfortable
away from home but because of the staff in Murphy Hall I
now call John Carroll University home Itrsquos been a wonderfu
year as a resident in Murphy and I cannot wait for my next
and final year Thank you for everythingrdquo
- Ghada Abu Shaweesh rsquo16 Resident
ldquoThree years ago I was a sophomore who lived with great
tension and anxiety I had not yet developed the courage to
grow into the leader who I wanted to be on campus Then I
was selected to be a Resident Assistant From that moment
on I was on a path that would allow me to grow and develop
into a leader on campus a man for others and the person
who I ultimately desired to become I am beyond thankful for
my time with Residence Life The professional staff alongwith my fellow staff members and residents have left their
marks on me I will forever remember the time wersquove spent
together the laughter wersquove shared the critical moments
that have pushed us outside of our comfort zones and the
relationships wersquove cultivated From the bottom of my heart
thank yourdquo
- John Barrett rsquo15 Senior Resident Assistant
81 1621 PARTICIPANTS
RESIDENCE SATISFACTION SURVEY RESPONSE RATE
The ORL staff created a survey focused on the following
areas satisfaction with RA satisfaction with residence hall
space cleanliness and processes assessment of ability to
sleep and study learning as a result of living in a residence
hall and overall satisfaction While the quantitative portions
of the survey are not yet compiled and analyzed the
qualitative data was compiled and reviewed The overall
response rate was approximately 81 of 1621 residents who
received the survey
Some of the key findings
bull Residents overwhelmingly responded that the most
important lesson skill or value learned this year was
about relationships with others Residents described
relationships with roommates learning to live in
community and how to deal with people who were
different Skills and lessons related to living independently
(time management responsibility and accountability)
were the second most frequent responses
bull The respondents most frequently cited that the best
part of their residential experience was related to the
people with whom they lived their roommate and
or floormates Other frequent responses included the
sense of community the RA and the convenience ofliving on campus
bull Cleanliness and other facility issues were the main
concerns that residents cited when asked about what
they would like to see improved about on-campus
living Other frequent responses included the dining
hall loudness of fellow floor members and both the
enforcement of and lack of enforcement of residence
hall policies
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
New Late Night Program Collaborations
Streak the Center programs were held during fall 2014 and spring
2015 to provide students with opportunities to gather together
and participate in a variety of social programs including arts and
crafts entertainment movies food recreation relaxation music
and more This large scale event was made possible through
cross-departmental collaboration between the Office of Student
Activities Student Union Programming Board (SUPB) Orientation
and Leadership Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion
Counseling Center Violence Prevention and Action Center
Residence Life Health Education and Promotion Student Health
and Wellness Center and Recreation This event attracted over
550 students each semester it was held
Infusion of Intergroup Dialogue within iLead Program
The Office of Student Activities (OSA) in collaboration with the
Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion incorporated the ldquoCommon
Groundrdquo workshop within the iLead student organization training
program iLead a day-long leadership training opportunity for
student organizations operates with the goal of providing student
leaders an understanding of the nuts and bolts of running a successful
organization on campus The ldquoCommon Gorundrdquo training facilitated
by staff who are Intergroup Dialogue facilitators and students
who have completed the Intergroup Dialogue class in the fall
provided education on discrimination and oppression Seventy-four
student organization leaders representing 64 organizations were in
attendance at this training Of those who attended 69 completed
program evaluations In the evaluation students were asked to
identify one creative way they could apply what they learned in the
workshop into their organization The results are as follows
bull 31 stated they could raise awareness through discussionor activity and 27 stated by maintaining awareness and
working to make a difference
bull Other responses included education through information
and diversifying organization membership
bull The top three areas students reported they learned more
about during their experience at iLead were dealing with
discrimination advertising and funding policies
Student Leader Team created for Late Night Programming
The OSA developed a team of student leaders tasked with
assisting in the planning promotion and implementation oflate night programming events sponsored through the Office
of Student Activities Leaders were chosen from the current
student programmers that were already active Expectations were
established and provided to SUPB By January 2015 SUPB was
required to plan a reoccurring late night program on campus every
Friday and Saturday during the academic year between the hours
of 10 pm and midnight
DATA POINTS
bull SUPB held 13 additional programs in 2014-2015 with
an increase of 51 more participants in comparison
to the 2013-2014 academic year (66 programs with
8437 attendants in 2013-2014 79 programs with 12787
attendants in 2014-2015) Programs which were added
include Rock Out Your Room Meet the Greeks Step
Afrika and more
bull Comedian Dave Coulier performed duringHomecoming this year and was attended by
approximately 1000 students
bull The fall semester Welcome Back Concert sponsored by
SUPB board attracted 600 additional participants in the
2014-2015 academic year (300 in 2013 ndash 2014 900 in
2014-2015)
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Conduct an assessment of our current large-scale
programming needs to obtain an accurate pulse on the
types of social late-night programming students needand want Explore collaboration opportunities with other
programming departments like Recreation Residence
Life and Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion for
this project
bull Work with departments in Student Affairs and across the
university to identify event attendance tracking software
options to better track event participation
bull Develop a template to help map the university learning
goals to the activities of SUPB and student organizations
in order to create a new assessment plan
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Irsquom the current president of the Paranormal
Research Group The Student Activities
Office has definitely impacted my overall
JCU experience in a positive way The office gave us
the opportunity to strengthen the bonds within our
organization I learned a lot of leadership strategies with
the officersquos help I learned how to manage and finance an
organization while maintaining the fun factor of what an
organization should be [Student Organizations are] so
important to have because [they] allow students to conn
to each other and their community The office off ers a
one of a kind experience here at Carroll and is crucial [fo
students] to get the most out of JCUrdquo
- Bryan Mersol rsquo17 Student Organization President
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Student Feedback Leads to Increased Physician Hours
Anecdotal feedback over the past several years suggested
the need to increase the hours and days of the week that
physicians would see patients in order to better meet
studentsrsquo busy schedules The Student Health and Wellness
Survey was administered and results clearly supported
this need In recent years physicians came to campus on
Mondays (25 hrs) and Thursdays (25 hrs) for a total of fivehours With the new contract physician hours were increased
to eight hours a week on Mondays (4 hrs) and Fridays (4
hrs) As a result physician visits increased by 43 (536
physicians visits in 2013-2014 and 767 in 2014-2015) and
students are very pleased with this improved service
HealthSpot Installation Provides Additional Care
Options for Students
John Carroll is the first college in the United States to provide
physician appointments through a computerized kiosk
called the HealthSpot This technology is at the forefront of
revolutionary high-quality medical care Students are put inface-to-face contact with a healthcare professional via video
screen The kiosk comes equipped with everything they
would need to perform a variety of remote treatments under
the supervision of an on-site medical professional Some of
the common ailments that are able to be addressed through
HealthSpot are Allergies cold and flu cough sinus infections
rashes fever sore throats and more With the installation of
this technology the SHWC is now able to provide students
with medical care five days a week Since November 2014 a
total of 21 students have utilized the HealthSpot
New Contract with Cleveland Clinic Saves Center $15000The SHWC entered into a new contract with the Cleveland
Clinic physicians in an effort to reduce costs With this new
contract and subsequent change in physicians over $15000
in was saved in comparison to last year
Nurses Utilize Brief Motivational Interview Training to
Identify and Intervene with At-risk Students
To properly screen for and address high-risk behaviors in
students visiting the SHWC nurses participated in brief
motivational interview training Motivational interviewing
(MI) supports health behavior change by helping individuals
explore and resolve their ambivalence about change without
evoking resistance MI techniques can be incorporated into
routine patient care Additionally an MI screening form was
completed by 719 students during the spring 2015 semester
Students who screened positive for high-risk behaviors were
engaged in a brief motivational interview with a nurse and
received information to help strengthen their motivation to
change those unhealthy behaviors in order to achieve their
optimum level of wellness
DATA POINTS
The SHWC saw a 7 increase in unique individuals in 2014-2015 and
an overall increase of 10 in the total number of client visits (which
covers all SHWC services) Flu and allergy injections were both up
this year by 21 and 31 respectively
2013-2014 2014-2015
Client Visits 3133 3451
Unique Individuals 1228 1320
Physicians Visits 536 767
Van Runs 270 242
Nutritional Visits 185 123
Sent to Area Health Centers 103 202
STDHIV Clinic 84 46
Gynecological Visits 25 39
Travel Clinic Visits 93 62
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Explore options for obtaining an electronic medical
record program
bull Increase awareness and visibility of the HealthSpot as an
alternative quality health care treatment
bull Support the Universityrsquos learning goals and collaborate
with the student health and wellness group by developing
programs to promote students to be self-health advocates
based on data from the National Collegiate Health
Assessment survey
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working at the Health Center was the first job
I received on campus and it has become like a
second home to me I have had the opportunity to
learn about diff erent privacy policies and how they work in
a college setting as well as bits and pieces about the medical
field coupled with great experience along the way This
department provides students with the care they need to
continue to do well in other areas at JCU by making sure they
get the best care possible and allowing students to share their
problems in all realms of the health world whether physical
or mental They make it possible for all students to feel and
perform their best during their time at JCUrdquo
- Anna Lawler rsquo16 Work Study employee
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Opening of Relaxation Room
Research on college campuses demonstrates that stress
is the number one impediment for academic performance
and overall well-being Therefore the University Counseling
Center (UCC) collaborated with the Grasselli Library in
developing the Relaxation Room located in the Learning
Commons The room provides students with a quiet
welcoming space to learn about and practice a variety of
research-based mind and body stress-reduction techniques
It includes
bull A state-of-the-art massage recliner
bull Guided relaxation audio recordings
bull Computer-based biofeedback programs
bull Psycho-educational books and handouts
bull Yoga mats and meditation rugs
Students can use the Relaxation Roomrsquos resources by signing
up for specific time slots Individual consultation is also
provided for the biofeedback program so students can use itto its fullest potential
Outreach Initiativesrsquo Message is that Help is lsquoWithin
Reachrsquo at the UCC
A programmatic and marketing theme was developed for all
community outreach initiatives titled ldquoWithin Reachrdquo This
past year a total of 22 outreach initiatives offered under
this new marketing theme were offered to students faculty
and staff Programs focused on increasing awareness of
mental health issues among college students and promoting
help-seeking behavior One of the most successful programs
was a dinner and movie night featuring a speaker from theNational Alliance on Mental Illness with over 80 students in
attendance as well as several faculty and staff
Installation of Titanium Scheduling Software
For many years the UCC has used a paper system to collect
and reference student information when visits occur The new
database system Titanium allows the staff to electronically
store student records and access them quickly when
needed This technological solution is critically necessary
in streamlining operations to allow for a seamless client
experience for the students and a more effective working
environment for the UCC staff
DATA POINTS
Total Counseling Services Overall
A total of 254 students received counseling services for the
2014-2015 academic year (4 less students from 2013-2014)
Out of those students 649 (165) were female and 351
(89) were male The highest percentage of students seen
were freshmen at 265 (67) which is consistent with the
2013-2014 year
Most common reasons students visited the UCC in 2014-2015
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Provide staff orientation and training for new UCC
employees (interim director full-time counselor part-
time counselor) and trainees (two doctoral interns one
masterrsquos intern and one psychiatry resident)
bull Continue the implementation of Titanium Scheduling
Software and fully transition to electronic records
bull Expand outreach programming through the Relaxation
Room and the Within Reach event series
of visits are related to anxiety
(53 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to depression
(14 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to academics
(41 Decrease from 13-14)
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
I have had a wonderful experience with the
UCC and have encouraged other friends
who are struggling to go there too No
part of my experience has been negative and I look
forward to my sessions In the short time I have been
going I feel that I have already made tremendous
improvements My only suggestion for improving the
center is to continue to inform students of its resources
and how valuable it can berdquo
- Anonymous student UCC Satisfaction Survey
874
585
348
254 TOTAL STUDENTS THAT RECEIVEDCOUNSELING SERVICES
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Interpersonal Violence Reporting Increase
The Violence Prevention and Action Center (VPAC)
experienced a substantial increase in the amount of time
advocating for survivors of interpersonal violence along with
the total number of students reporting interpersonal violence
incidents in the 2014-2015 academic year These increases
indicate that the awareness of issues related to interpersonal
violence and the need for bystanders to identify and createempathy with those suffering has most likely increased as well
Large-scale Bystander Intervention Training
Conducted with 638 Rising Sophomores
In collaboration with the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
Recovery Resources Residence Life Dean of Students Office
and Health Promotion and Wellness the VPAC Coordinator
successfully conducted Bystander intervention Training
for 638 rising sophomore students Of those 638 students
46 were male and 54 female This training was made
mandatory as a part of the housing selection process
The purpose of this training was to teach students the
concept of bystander intervention A bystander is anyone
who observes an emergency or a situation in which it is
likely that someone could use help Bystander intervention
programs teach people to overcome their resistance to
checking in and helping out These programs have been
found to be very helpful on college campuses to thwart
sexual assault abusive alcohol consumption concerns about
suicide depression and eating disorders
Students also learn how to identify a continuum of
inappropriate sexual behaviors through experiential
activities designed to create empathy with those who have
experienced sexual or dating violence At the end of the
training students develop skills to intervene as a bystander
and make a commitment to intervene before during and
after an incident of sexual or dating violence
Peer Health Advocate Program Exceeds
Membership Goals
One of the VPACrsquos goals this year was to train 10 Peer
Health Advocates by April 2015 Peer Health Advocates are
tasked with educating the campus on a gamut of topics
associated with interpersonal violence including bullying
dating and relationship violence and more This goal was
met and exceeded in January 2015 when a total of 18 Peer
Health Advocates were trained An additional 10 Peer Health
Advocates were trained by Alex Leslie of the Cleveland Rape
Crisis Center in March 2015 ndash for a total of 38 Advocates Peer
Health Advocates facilitated three interpersonal violence
presentations to the following groups of student leaders
Fraternity and sorority new members Panhellenic Council
and participants in the LAUNCH leadership program a core
leadership training for students in prominent leadership
positions on campus
DATA POINTS
Educational Programming
Forty-two educational programs were provided to 1639 individuals
in fall 2014 covering topics such as alcohol sex and consent healthy
relationships and more Seventeen trainings were provided to 777
individuals in spring 2015 covering similar topics When comparing
to the previous year 51 more programs were held in 2014-2015
(39 programs 2013-2014 59 programs 2014-2015) and 40 more
individuals attended these programs (1731 2013-2014 2416 2014-2015)
Bystander Intervention Training
Participants who completed bystander intervention training
completed a survey developed by Recovery Resources to collect
demographic information as well as information related to bystander
behavioral intent and problem gambling knowledge Questions
measured behavioral intent and gambling knowledge Results of this
survey revealed
89
88
92
93
of participants reported feeling a sense of
responsibility to intervene in issues of substance
use sexual violence and mental health problems
of students understand the obstacles to
intervene in these issues
of students plan to use the skills they learned
from the training in the future
of students reported at least one action that they
planned on taking after the training
LOOKING AHEADbull Hire train and supervise a graduate assistant to assist
with programming and outreach initiatives that focus on
interpersonal violence and bystander intervention
bull Develop a new brand for the Violence Prevention and Action
Center including a new logo and brochure
bull Co-teach AR274 Peer Health Advocate Seminar created to
educate ten Peer Health Advocates
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working with Coordinator of the VPAC this the past year
has been a true joy I learned a variety of skills and about
several topics such as bystander intervention signs of
an abusive relationship substance abuse and how to help someone
in a crisis By the end of my senior year I was gave presentations on
my own to students around campus Working with VPAC has made
me a well-rounded student with a large desire to help others in any
way that I can She taught me to be an eff ective presenter and to be a
leader on campus The skills I learned will not only benefit me in my
future career but as a better member in societyrdquo
- Gina Paolini rsquo15 Peer Health Advocate
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KINGS OF THE OAC
A major trophy returned to JCUs campus for the first
time since the 2003-04 school year
John Carrolls all-around effort on the mens side earned the
Blue Streaks the OAC Mens All-Sports Trophy It was the fifth
time in program history John Carroll earned this prestigious
trophy The Men of Carroll finished with 83 points besting
second-place Mount Union who turned in 8025 points
A BUNDLE OF HONORS
Mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik might need to
build a new trophy case for all of his 2014-15 honors
The midfielder was named the 2014 Capital One Academic
All-Americareg of the Year for Division III mens soccer The
honor gave Potocnik his second-straight Capital One
Academic All-Americareg honor having been a second-team
selection in 2013 He became just the second Blue Streak to
earn this prestigious honor joining Mackenzie Griffin (softball
2013) This honor was just the tip of the iceberg for one of
the top players in JCU mens soccer history
Potocnik was one of six student-athletes nationally to be a
part of Northwestern Mutuals Inspiring Potential float in
the Tournament of Rosesreg Rose Parade
In addition Potocnik earned D3soccercom All-America
NSCAAContinental Tire All-Region All-Ohio All-OAC and
Academic All-OAC accolades Finally Potocnik was JCUs
male recipient of the Clyde Lamb Award given to the top
graduating male and female student-athletes at each of the
10 OAC institutions
HISTORY IN THE MAKING
John Carrolls mens tennis team celebrated a program
first this year The Blue Streaks made their first-ever
NCAA Tournament appearance
John Carroll qualified with a 5-4 win over Otterbein in the
championship match of the OAC Tournament John Carroll
would go on to beat Franciscan in the first round of the
NCAA Tournament before bowing out to Kenyon
The Blue Streaks had won five OAC titles prior but the OAC did
not have an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament until recently
NCAA APPEARANCESIn addition to the mens tennis team John Carroll
had three teams and seven individuals qualify for the
NCAA National Championship fields
JCUs football team made its second-straight NCAA
appearance John Carroll rolled past Centre 63-28 in the
first round and held on for a 14-12 win over Wheaton (Ill)
in the second round The Blue Streaks bowed out in the
quarterfinals with a 36-28 loss to the Purple Raiders
The mens basketball team earned its 13th-ever NCAA
Tournament bid The program earned a bid for the first timesince 2010 The womens basketball team earned its second-
straight and second-overall bid to the NCAA Tournament
field
Individually senior Dan Mirman repeated as an All-American
at 149 pounds for wrestling He became JCU wrestlings 106th
All-American Mirman had plenty of company at the NCAA
Wrestling National Championship as seniors Terner Gott and
Todd Gaydosh gave the Blue Streaks three competitors for
the first time since 2005
John Carroll had three members of the cross country team
qualify for the NCAA National Championships in seniorTadhg Karski sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson It marked the first time since 2004 that the
Blue Streaks sent three runners to the cross country NCAA
National Championship Senior Nick Williams qualified for
the NCAA Indoor Track and Field National Championships in
the 60m hurdles while senior Rocky Mitolo qualified for the
NCAA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships in
the shot put
ALL-AMERICANS
Brian Potocnik and Dan Mirman had plenty of company in the
All-American department
Football senior Aramis Greenwood was the most decorated
student-athlete when it came to All-American honors The
wide receiver made the prestigious AFCA Division III All-
America team becoming the first Blue Streak to do so since
2008 and just the eighth overall He would go on to garner
third team honors on the AP Little All-America Team and
honorable mention D3footballcom honors
In all four football players earned All-American honors with
junior offensive lineman Anthony Latina senior linebacker
Kevin Cope and senior quarterback Mark Myers earning
honors from D3footballcom
Senior right-hander Drew Doring earned second team
All-America honors from D3baseballcom and the ABCA
Rawlings He became the first JCU pitcher to earn All-
America honors since 1985
Sophomore Katlyn Spahar was accorded honorable mention
WBCA Division III All-America accolades for her outstanding
performance on the hardwood
INDIVIDUALSTEAMS
4QUALIFIED FOR NCAA NATIONAL
CHAMPIONSHIP FIELDS7
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ATHLETIC HIGHLIGHTS
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RIDING OFF INTO THE SUNSET
An era came to a close this school year as Kerry Volkmann
retired after being the mentor of the John Carroll wrestling
program since 1987
The Hall of Fame coach guided his charges to two national
titles and 47 All-American honors He started the year
winning his 300th dual match in the seasons opening
weekend with a 34-11 win over Niagara County Community
College at the Bob Del Rosa Duals
Over 200 former wrestlers football players coaches
teammates friends and fans of the JCU wrestling program
celebrated Volkmanns legacy in his last home dual
400 AND COUNTING
The OAC mens basketball 400-club inducted
its fifth member this year
John Carroll mens basketball head coach Mike Moran won
his 400th game at JCU with a 97-78 win over Ohio Northern
on December 10
Moran who just completed his 23rd year at JCU entered
the season 35th amongst active Division III coaches in total
wins He now ranks fourth all-time in wins amongst OAC
mens basketball coaching greats
In April Moran was honored by the GCBCA as the recipient
of the Dennis Lustig Golden Deeds Award for his long-time
contributions to basketball in the Cleveland-area
CENTURY MARK
A third coaching milestone occurred for JCUs coaches
this year Mens soccer head coach Hector Marinaro earned
his 100th win with a 3-0 shutout over Muskingum on senior
night
OAC TEAM SUCCESS
John Carroll celebrated a wide-array of achievements
at the team level within the OAC
The mens tennis team won its first OAC title since 2006
John Carroll earned a share of the regular-season crown
before edging Otterbein 5-4 in the championship match of
the OAC Tournament
The mens soccer team was unbeaten in the OAC regular-
season It marked the fifth undefeated and untied regular-
season by an OAC institution since 1984
On the mens side John Carroll had a slew of second-place
OAC finishes The football cross country and indoor track amp
field teams all captured solo possession of second-place in
the OAC The mens basketball and baseball teams tied for
second in their respective regular seasons
Mike Moran won
his 400th game
Menrsquos tennis team
won its first OAC
title since 2006
Hector Marinaro
earned his 100th w
Womens lacrosse
made its long-awai
debut
On the womens side the Blue Streaks volleyball team
returned to the championship match of the OAC Tournament
for the first time since 1995 The womens swimming amp diving
team was undefeated in OAC regular-season dual meets
OAC INDIVIDUAL SUCCESS
John Carroll had 10 individuals earn OAC titles
The womens swimming and diving team led the way with
seven Sophomore Margaret Zagrobelny junior Lindsey Fano
freshman Anne Crowley and senior Victoria Watson led the
way earning OAC gold in the 400-medley relay Watson
would go on to capture first in the 200-freestyle and as part
of the 400-free relay Fano would capture an individual title
in the 100-breast Watson was joined by freshman Megan
Hawk sophomore Amanda Casamatta and senior Katii
Sheffield on the OAC-champion 400-free relay
Senior Rocky Mitolo (shot put) and junior Adam North (long
jump) earned first-place finishes at the outdoor track amp field
championship
Senior Dan Mirman rounded out the titles taking first at
149-pounds in wrestling
THE INAUGURATION
The womens lacrosse team made its long-awaited debut
After having to outlast Clevelands winter weather the Blue
Streaks turned in a 20-10 win over Houghton on February 28
The team would go on to finish 10-5 and earn the No 2 seed
in the OAC Tournament
STELLAR COACHING
John Carroll is blessed with stellar coaching for its
student-athletes Two Blue Streak coaches were
recognized by their peers this year
Laura Rodeffer was named the OAC Volleyball Coach of the
Year She continues to have her Blue Streaks on the rise
Rodeffers team turned in a 23-7 record in 2014 and were in
the hunt for the OAC regular-season title until the last week
of the season
Shaun Keenan earned OAC Mens Tennis Coach of the Year
honors for helping guide the mens tennis team to one of the
best seasons in program history
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AMONG THE BEST IN THE
REGION AND OHIO
John Carroll had 29 student-athletes earn All-Region honors
while 17 added All-Ohio honors for the year
Baseball senior Drew Doring led the way The senior right-
hander was tabbed as the 2015 Mid-East Regional Pitcher of
the Year by both D3baseballcom and ABCARawlings
Note In elect sports it is possible to earn multiple All-Region and All-Ohio
honors so each student-athlete was counted once per sport they played
Additionally some sports do not have All-Region or All-Ohio honors
OAC MAJOR AWARD
WINNERS - PLAYERS
JCUs student-athletes were amongst the best in the
conference with six players taking home major awards
from the OAC
John Carroll had a trio of players on honors for their stellar
play on the pitch Senior Brian Potocnik was the Mens SoccerMidfielder of the Year while junior teammate Jimmy Mattina
was the Mens Soccer Defender of the Year On the womens
side senior Haley McDonald took home Goalkeeper of the
Year accolades
On the diamond senior Drew Doring was the Kent Tekulve
Pitcher of the Year He was the first JCU hurdler to earn this
honor since Luke Adkins in 2004
On the gridiron junior Kevin Cope was named the Gene
Slaughter Most Outstanding Linebacker It was the second-
straight year JCU has taken home the conferences top
linebacker honor On the hardwood sophomore KatlynSpahar gave JCU back-to-back Helen Ludwig Player of the
Year accolades
ALL-OAC HONORS
John Carroll had 136 student-athletes earn All-OAC
honors this year
Football led the way with a school-record 20 selections The
Blue Streaks picked up 22 honors from the outdoor track
and field teams with 12 from the men and 10 on the womens
side Mens indoor track and field (nine) baseball (eight) and
womens swimming and diving (eight) rounded out the top six
Note Each member of the swimming and diving team earning All-
OAC honors was counted once Each member of the track and field
team earning All-OAC honors was counted once for cross country
once for indoor and once for outdoor
HITTING THE BOOKS
As mentioned earlier mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik was
named the Capital One Academic All-Americareg of the Year for
Division III mens soccer He had an abundance of company as
numerous Blue Streaks really buckled down in the classroom
Football senior safety Brody Zangaro earned second team
Capital One Academic All-Americareg honors for the second
straight year On the district level Potocnik Zangaro and
baseball junior right-hander Aaron Lapaglia earned Capital
One Academic All-District accolades
Wrestling sophomore Sal Corrao and senior Todd Gaydosh
earned NWCA Scholar All-American honors Womens
swimming and diving junior Lindsey Fano was a CSCAA
Individual Scholar All-American Cross country senior Nicki
Bohrer sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson were named USTFCCCA All-Academic honorees
for cross country Rounding out the honors were seven
members of the softball team who all earned NFCA Scholar-
Athlete distinctions
Potocnik and softball senior right-hander Rachel Byrnes were
JCUs recipients of the Clyde Lamb Awards
Additionally 83 student-athletes were honored with
Academic All-OAC honors
Note Select honors from the Capital One Academic All-Americareg
program have not been released yet
83 STUDENT983085ATHLETES WERE HONORED
WITH ACADEMIC ALL983085OAC HONORS
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VISIONJohn Carroll University will graduate individuals of intellect and
character who lead and serve by engaging the world around them
and around the globe
MISSIONAs a Jesuit Catholic university John Carroll inspires individuals to excel
in learning leadership and service in the region and in the world
CORE VALUES
The Universityrsquos core values include a commitment to
learning in order to create
bull An environment of inquiry which embraces Jesuit
Catholic education as a search for truth where faith and
reason complement each other in learning In pursuit of
our educational mission the University welcomes the
perspectives and participation in our mission of faculty
staff students and alumni of all faiths and of no faith
bull A rigorous approach to scholarship that instills in our
graduates the knowledge eloquence sensitivity and
commitment to embrace and to live humane values
bull A campus committed to the intellectual spiritual
emotional and physical development of each student
bull An inclusive community where differing points of view
and experience are valued as opportunities for mutual
learning
bull A culture of service and excellence that permeates
every program and office
bull A commitment to sharing our gifts in service to each
other and the community
bull A campus that responds to demographic economic
and social challenges
bull An appreciation that our personal and collective
choices can build a more just world
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
The following initiatives are essential to the University
being recognized as a center of learning and service
bull Create a diverse community of faculty staff alumni
and friends dedicated to advancing the Universityrsquos
vision mission and core values
bull Create a learning community of outstanding teacher-scholars characterized by the commitment to
student achievement
bull Create a talented cohort of service-oriented staff
committed to achieving and being recognized as a
center of learning and service
bull Recruit enroll retain and graduate a talented
diverse student body prepared for todayrsquos global
reality and committed to learning leadership and
service that will engage the world
bull Secure resources necessary to foster an
extraordinary learning experience and promote John
Carrollrsquos mission as a Jesuit Catholic university
bull Assist in responding to demographic economic and
social challenges in our region in order to support
investment and employment opportunities and build
confidence in our shared future
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Choral and Instrumental Performances
The annual choral and instrumental performances at JCU
were once again highlights of the department including the
Annual Sacred Music Concert in the fall and the Jazz Band
Concert in the spring Most especially the third and final
performance of the Intergenerational Choir was a superb
finale to the collaborative project between the Cleveland
Alzheimerrsquos Association the academic department of
Criminology and Sociology and student affairsrsquo Liturgical
Music and Musical Arts (LMMA) The choir a combination of
people with early-stage Alzheimerrsquos disease their caregivers
and our students gave a presentation of five songs under the
direction of Dr Cynthia Caporella LMMA Director at the 25th
annual Alzheimerrsquos disease educational event
The collaboration was also the end of a three-year research
project with goals of fighting the stigma of Alzheimerrsquos
disease and developing community amongst its participants
Drs Harris and Caporella had one article published in
2014 regarding this project and a new article is underwaythanks to the funding of a JCU Summer Faculty Research
Fellowship
Music and Prayer Collaboration Transforms Crowd
during Ignatian Heritage Week
The collaborative planning efforts between LMMA and
Campus Ministry resulted in a lunch time program titled
ldquoMusic Prayer and Reflection in the Jesuit Tradition
Caring for the Earthrdquo The image for the week surrounded
sustainability and carried with it a vision of caring for Godrsquos
creation Specifically the service joined readings around
this image with four pieces of music two of which werecontemporary pieces written by two local composers on the
faculty of the Cleveland Institute of Music One of the pieces
was a descriptive piece of a brook located east of Cleveland
that is supported by the Cleveland Museum of Natural
History A third piece from the movie ldquoThe Missionrdquo offered
a Jesuit connection in film media Many community members
in attendance described the experience as transformative
Assessment plans developed for music courses
In preparation for the inclusion of one credit Fine Arts
courses in the integrative core curriculum assessment
plans were developed and approved for courses in applied
music Rubrics were developed for each of the courses in
conjunction with the Core Director and the Associate Dean of
Arts and Sciences for the Humanities The Director of LMMA
is in the process of identifying instructors to teach the new
course offerings in music These new applied courses include
wind ensemble brass ensemble string ensemble applied
guitar and applied voice
DATA POINTS
During the past year student participation in the major vocal
and instrumental groups was as follows
25
30
16
28SCHOLACANTORUM
CHAPELENSEMBLE
PEP BAND
JAZZ BAND
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Offering the first ever JCU Applied Music Courses
available to the entire student body in spring 2016
bull Equipping the music room to offer digital performances
from online venues for the study of musical styles
performance techniques and comparative analysis
bull Working with the staff in the Office of Student
Engagement to expand opportunities for students to
experience fine arts performances offered throughout
Cleveland
bull Hiring and orienting a new Coordinator of the JCU Pep Band
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
I participated in Schola Cantorum and Chapel
Choir I had the opportunity to de-stress for a
few hours a week which was very important
since I had challenging coursework and multiple part-
time jobs and internships This helped me to focus on
spiritual and emotional wellness as well as academic
success I was also able to build strong relationships with
my fellow singers I believe that making music together
brings people closer in a way that few other activities
can and I certainly saw that in my experiences at JCU
The music department has important connections to
JCUrsquos mission values and Jesuit identity Though I
am not Catholic some of the pieces we learned helped
me learn about Jesuit and Christian history and my
participation in chapel choir kept me actively engaged inthe liturgy Additionally allowing students to participate
in extracurricular activities they enjoy is in keeping with
ldquocura personalisrdquo by encouraging students to develop in
all aspects of their lives not just academicallyrdquo
- Megan Boyk rsquo15 Schola Cantorum and Chapel Choir
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Creation of the LP 198 LAUNCH Credited Course
LAUNCH (Leaders Always Undertake New Challenges) is
a 1-3 credit course covering various topics related to the
methods or content of leadership not typically covered
in regular course offerings such as mission diversity and
inclusion ethical leadership and the building of personal
strengths In addition students receive core leadership
training necessary for success in prominent leadership
positions on campus
Commuter Student Section Added to AR120 Purpose
and Place - Exploring Campus Community and Self
AR120 is a course designed to assist first-year students with
the transition to college and to promote their engagement
in all facets of their educational experience The commuter
section of this course addressed challenges related to
commuting to campus getting connected to JCU resources
road safety and more A highlight regarding this particular
section is that it was held in a nontraditional classroom
setting in the newly renovated commuter lounge
Drawn to Leadership Program Reaches Different
Student Demographic
The Drawn to Leadership Program was targeted to JCU
Fantasy Gaming Club members This program offered a
different perspective to learn about leadership development
by focusing on the leadership concepts found in superhero-
based comic books and movies
DATA POINTS
Leadership Programs Engage Students in Developing
Values and Skills
A progressive four-tiered set of leadership programs is
offered to John Carroll students annually Each tier provides
students with the opportunity to develop a set of leadership
skills and knowledge and each successive program builds
upon the knowledge and skills cultivated in the prior tier
Tier programs meet for an hour per week for 4-6 meetings
depending on the program
Students are able to select from three programs in Tier1 ldquoLiving and Leadingrdquo ldquoReading and Leadingrdquo or ldquoTake
the Leading Rolerdquo These programs all focus on students
increasing their levels of self-awareness which will better
prepare them for leadership experiences Students who
complete one of the three Tier 1 programs are eligible to
participate in the Tier 2 ldquoAdvancing Leadershiprdquo program
which focuses on the experiences of participating students
as members of various groups and how they can influence
change as a group member without necessarily having a
formal leadership position Students who have completed
both the Tier 1 and 2 programs are eligible to participate in
the Tier 3 ldquoSharing Your Strengthsrdquo program This program
incorporates the Gallup organizationrsquos StrengthsQuest online
assessment which provides students with detailed reports
about their five personal strengths Students who complete
the Tier 1 2 and 3 programs are eligible to participate in the
Tier 4 ldquoLeadership in Actionrdquo program which focuses on
ethical decision making
The following participation counts have been recorded over
the past 3 academic years
PARTICIPATION COUNTS 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
Tier 1 57 66 75
Tier 2 42 51 69
Tier 3 31 37 24
Tier 4 22 22 25
66 INCREASE in commuter
service program participation
Commuter Student Programs
and Participation Increase
In the year 2013-2014 36 commuter service programs
were offered with 740 total participants This year 41
programs were provided to 1229 total participants Theresults show a 66 increase in overall commuter service
program participation with a 13 increase in total programs
offered Among those programs offered students were
able to attend a Cleveland Indians baseball game Cleveland
Cavaliers basketball game and several movie viewings
Program invitations were also sent to transfer students to
participate which had partial impact on the participation
increase
41 1229PROGRAMS PARTICIPANTS
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ORIENTATION amp LEADERSHIP
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Students in all tiered programs complete written assignments
and discuss them with their peers in a conversation
facilitated by a professional student affairs staff member
Assignments are collected and deposited in the Office of
Leadership Programs The Director of Leadership Programs
then assessment rubrics to the various assignments
determine whether or not the desired learning has occurred
for each student
TIER PROGRAM OUTCOME
The assessment results indicate that the activities set up for
the Tier 1 programs provide students with the opportunity to
learn the desired information to increase self-knowledge and
demonstrate it on the various assignments While students
in Tier 2 were able to demonstrate competence regarding
the various aspects of serving as a group as a member
participants sometimes struggled to identify areas of
diversity In Tier 3 participants could readily determine ways
to identify opportunities to utilize their personal strengths
to assist with three of the potential presented challenges
However a lack of understanding was demonstrated in termsof using strengths in the areas of delegation confrontation
and mediation This is likely partially due to the struggles
that students face with these skill sets in their daily lives For
the ldquoLeadership in Actionrdquo program students readily created
scenarios that connected with the initial three principles
of the programs However several concepts related to
ethical leadership including ldquobeing fairrdquo and ldquobeing lovingrdquo
presented some challenges for our students and may be
somewhat attributable to the fact that ldquofairrdquo and ldquolovingrdquo are
rather abstract concepts in comparison to the first
three tenets
LAUNCH Leaders Always Undertake New Challenges
The LAUNCH program provides student leaders with
information considered to be foundational and essential to
serving as an effective leader and beyond Since the creation of
LAUNCH over 350 student leaders have the training program
Following each LAUNCH weekend evaluations are collected
and compiled to determine the effectiveness of the program
in meeting the established outcomes A review of the data
for the past three LAUNCH programs indicates that at least
90 of the participants on average achieved the outcomes
Leadership Scholars Program
The Leadership Scholars Program (LSP) was created in
2010 providing participants with opportunities to increase
their leadership competence through both curricular and
co-curricular activities The program focuses on developing
student leaders of remarkable character who seek to become
agents for transformative change on campus and in their
future professions and communities
Each year the program seeks to enroll a cohort of approximately 20
incoming students Over the past three years the cohort size has been
27 (class of 2018) 19 (2017) and 19 (2016) The cohort size fluctuates
based on how many students choose to accept the scholarship and
attend JCU with 35 scholarships offered from a pool of over 200
applicants
The 2014 JCU Commencement saw the first cohort of LSP students
complete their degrees From the entering cohort in fall of 2010 75 o
the students persisted through graduation When reviewing the reasonfor program participant attrition students most commonly leave to
transfer to another institution in order to pursue a degree not provided
by John Carroll (eg pharmacy musical theater) A less frequent reaso
for student attrition is that some participants struggle to ldquofind their
footingrdquo and struggle with their inability to be elected or selected for
a formal leadership position on campus (eg Student Union senator
Resident Assistant)
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Coordinate and enhance leadership development efforts by
gathering together a committee of professionals around campu
who provide related opportunities to students
bull Begin to measure levels of campus engagement among
commuter students in organizations and activities other than
those provided by commuter services
bull Convene a campus wide meeting to discuss issues and services
relevant to the matriculation and ongoing success of transfer
students
bull Develop electronic messages related to engagement
opportunities to distribute to first year students after the
first six weeks of the fall semester
bull Increase the number of first-year students of color whoparticipate in Tier 1 leadership development programs
bull Help to successfully transition a new co-director of the
Leadership Scholarship Program into hisher role in the progra
bull Develop a follow-up leadership development piece for LAUNCH
(for Leadership Always Undertake New Challenges) participant
after they have transitioned into their leadership roles
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Coming from a high school that focused on leadership andentrepreneurship the leadership development programs
were perfect for me The tiers were focused on self-
discovery and how to handle being on a team I got the chance to know
my strengths and weakness and also to discuss leadership in the worl
of comics Leadership is everywhere if I look for it My freshman year
would have been an entirely diff erent experience if it wasnrsquot for the
leadership programs
- Marie Keita rsquo18 Participant in Tiered Leadership Programs
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Major Facility and Equipment Upgrades Provide
Improved Fitness and Sport Experiences
The Department of Recreation coordinated a number of
renovations and equipment upgrades this past year that
improved student faculty staff and community membersrsquo
experience in our facilities The first major project was the
installation of new flooring in the Fitness Studio where cyclingclasses yoga Zumba and other activities are conducted
giving the space a safer refreshed and modern look
The Corbo Room Improvement Task Force created spring
2014 addressed two necessary improvements including
additional Corbo Room equipment and new flooring in
the cardio area Throughout spring and summer 2015 the
Johnson Natatorium lap pool and diving well were repainted
and re-coated along with a new ultraviolet water treatment
system A new electronic scoreboard was installed which
will certainly improve the competition experience for teams
coaches and fans
Club Sport Members Active in Competition and
Service to Others
There are club sport teams at John Carroll with over 200
student participants The teams include Rowing Field
Hockey Hockey Womenrsquos Basketball Menrsquos Rugby Sailing
Ultimate Frisbee Menrsquos Volleyball Water Polo and Womenrsquos
Volleyball Funded in part by the Student Activity Fee
students manage all operational aspects of club sports
including fundraising membership recruitment and retention
practice and competition scheduling and travel Team
members are also involved in service on a regular basisSome of the programs they support are the Labre Project
Cleveland Clinicrsquos Lerner Center for Autism Project Linus
St Malachis Lunch Program and numerous service projects
offered through JCUrsquos Center for Service and Social Action
Pilot Shadow Program of Intramural Student
Supervisors Shows Promise
The intramural (IM) employees interested in becoming IM
Student Supervisors participated in a new staff development
and training program in which they were paired up to
shadow current IM Student Supervisors during evening or
weekend IM competitions The purpose of this opportunityis to nurture professional development leadership skills and
staff camaraderie as well as to provide on-the-job training
in regards to the duties and responsibilities of an IM Student
Supervisor This shadowing experience allowed for IM staff
to self-identify if they felt prepared to apply for IM Student
Supervisor positions for next year In addition it provided
current supervisors the opportunity to teach others about
the knowledge and skills they utilize in their position The
Department of Recreation will continue to build on this
program in the future
DATA POINTS
Intramural sports
Intramural sports have continued to thrive and excel
offering opportunity for exercise camaraderie and
an environment for creating meaningful relationships
with peers A total of 1963 individuals participated in
intramural sports in 2014-2015 with 901 being unique
participants There were a total of 1620 males and 343
females who engaged in intramural sports In 2013-2014
there was a total of 1794 participants (1415 males and 379
females) engaged in intramural sports
First-year student participation increased by 36 (376
Unique Individuals 2013-2014 511 Unique Individuals 2014-
2015)
First-year student intramural
participation increased by 3636
421
1963 1620 343
INTRAMURAL SPORT PARTICIPANTS
AVERAGE CORBO FITNESSROOM VISITORS PER DAY
Fitness Offerings
There was a 25 increase in student and staff participation
in fitness activities with an average of 289 participants per
week in 2014-2015 in comparison to 232 average participants
per week in 2013-2014
A Pilates and Stretch and Strengthen class have been added
to the list of fitness classes Corbo Fitness Room participation
for the 2014-2015 academic year averaged 421 visitors per
day with the highest participation of 525 visitors per day In
2013-2014 the average visits per day was 398
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RECREATION
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LOOKING AHEAD
bull Improve orientation training and recognition
efforts for all student staff through the previously
implemented team model Update our student
development model through online offerings new
technology and improved leadership strategies to
stimulate growth and self-awareness
bull Collaborate with different departments on
late night programming health and wellness
initiatives and special events to better meet our
students needs interests and to increase student
engagement Focus these initiatives primarily
at first-year students as well as first-time users(those who may not typically utilize our facilities
or services)
bull Provide risk management training for Club Sports
and Building Supervisor staff Utilize John Carroll
and Northeast Ohio resources so as to better
equip staff for emergency action plans responding
to crisies and dealing effectively with conflict
bull Continue to work towards enhancing technology
resources related to daily operations marketing
of services and programs and departmental
communications assessment and evaluation
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Being involved in the Rec department allowed
me to have two supervisor roles These
roles allowed me to have a great deal of
responsibility I was well respected by my peers seen as
a leader on campus and this makes me very proud The
leadership skills I developed will be something I treasure
and will be very valuable to me as I move forward in my
career I learned that I am a strong leader who has the
ability to stand up to her peers even when it is tough I
learned what it means to love your work because I truly
loved working for this department I found that I am
inspired by people around me who have a tremendously
strong work ethic
I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to work for
the Rec department and I know that if I had not had this
opportunity that my time at Carroll would have never been
the same and I would have never grown as a person as
much as I didrdquo
- Kylie Brooks rsquo15 Club Sport Supervisor and Student
Building Supervisor
Working for Intramurals (IM) has given me the identity
that every student searches for when entering a new
experience It has given me the opportunity to take a
better look at who I am as a person and has given me the
opportunity to make lasting relationships with people
who I would have never met had I not worked for the
department Working for IMrsquos is not just a job for me it
gives me my place at JCU
This position teaches me how to be a leader how tomotivate people and how to be confident in various
situations I learn to lead by example everywhere I
go because a person is always representing the Rec
department no matter whatrdquo
- Greg Olenick rsquo16 Intramural Supervisor
10 200 PARTICIPANTS
CLUB SPORT TEAMS
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
University Community Celebrates the
Re-opening of Murphy Hall
The re-opening of Murphy Hall in August 2014 was a major
accomplishment The newly renovated building impressed Murphy
residents as well as alumni faculty and staff who toured the hall
after a number of ribbon-cutting ceremonies Murphy residents
reported that they appreciated the enhanced community and
study space Since many of the residents had lived in the ldquooldrdquo
Murphy they were especially impressed with the improved
lighting the updated bathrooms and the private sinks
While there were some minor complications in the re-opening
related to electricity heating and cooling windows and paint
the overall re-opening process was seamless and exciting The
cross-divisional collaboration that brought this renovation to
completion was tremendous and a source of great pride for
all who participated The Silver Level LEED certification that
was achieved was a great way to conclude the project
Red Carpet Rolled Out for First-Year Students onMove-In Day
It was exciting to open the 2014-2015 academic year with
one of the largest first-year classes in recent history It was
also the first year where students were living in truly social
cohort communities In order to continue the celebration of
the large first year class First-Year Move-In Day was enhanced
to welcome our students with excitement The feedback from
parents was overwhelmingly positive with many of them
thanking staff members for their energy and assistance
Invaluable to the success of the day was the help of the ROTC
cadets Their hard work and limitless energy helped immensely
Newly Developed Room Change Process Policy a Success
The development and implementation of the comprehensive
room change process policy was an achievement for the
Office of Residence Life (ORL) The policy was shared
widely with students ORL Staff and parents to allow for
transparency and clearer communication The policy also
supported Resident Assistants (RAs) and professional staff
members in having a standard point of reference and specific
procedures to follow
Resident Ministry Program Offerings Expand
In addition to the fall semester First-Year Retreat the
Resident Ministers collaborated with students to offer the
Journey Retreat in the spring semester as well as a ldquoRootsrdquo
overnight outdoor retreat to explore intentional living The
Murphy Mass returned to the Murphy Chapel with increased
attendance at both the Mass (average of 40+) and social
afterwards in the Murphy atrium
ORL Staff Recognized at Northeast Ohio Resident
Assistant Conference
The JCU RA delegation was recognized as the ldquoMost Spiritedrdquo at the
Northeast Ohio RA Conference at Baldwin Wallace University Several
Residence Life staff members presented at the conference with two
RA presenters receiving recognition as one of the ldquoTop 10rdquo programs
DATA POINTS
Number of Residential Students
YEAR FALL SPRING
2010-2011 1708 1661
2011-2012 1789 1734
2012-2013 1786 1724
2013-2014 1657 1606
2014-2015 1755 1676
Murphy Hall closed for renovation
Community Development Activities Sponsored by
Resident Assistants
YEAR TOTAL TOTAL PARTICIPANTS
2013-2014 615 6485
2014-2015 727 5181
After having smaller than projected numbers of rising junior
and senior students sign up to live on campus for the 2015-2016
academic year those currently living on campus were surveyed
to learn more about their decision to live off campus The seven
question survey was sent to 475 residents with a response rate of
21 The most significant findings were
bull The greatest factor impacting the decision to live off
campus was finances (45) This was followed closely
by wanting to experience something different than the
residence halls (22) and wanting a greater sense of
independence (21)
bull Monthly rent for the majority of respondents (67) is
$350-$400 per person every month The question did not
ask respondents to quantify what was included in rent
so there are some unknowns Only 15 of respondents
indicated a rent higher than $400 per person every month
bull The most popular month to sign a lease was March
(29) Prior to February when the 2015-2016 Housing
Information became available 53 of the respondents
had signed leases The other 47 of respondents signed
leases in February and March The earliest a lease was
signed was in September (1)
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RESIDENCE LIFE
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bull Including themselves students reported the number
of people who they will be living off-campus with
Four people (33) followed by five people (19)
three people (16) and six people (14)
bull 76 are planning to live in University Heights Shaker
Heights (13) and South Euclid (9) are the other
two cities with the most respondents
These findings will inform messaging and timing of
information about housing for upper-class students This
data also indicates the need to continue to look at the cost
of living on-campus and how the benefits are explained in
relationship to that cost
While these qualitative findings include only one part of the data
collected they still provide strong insight into the residential
experience The data supports the amount of time effort and
resources devoted to developing and strengthening community It
also supports several key learning goals for students who live on
campus The data also clearly demonstrates the concerns about
facilities that have been at the forefront of the work done this
year by the ORL All of these insights will be better informed once
the compilation and analysis of the quantitative data is complete
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Review of ORL structure and staffing
bull Expand knowledge of and competency in academic
processes and procedures to better inform future
collaborations
bull Enhance education around issues pertaining to respect
including but not limited to vandalism safety interpersonal
violence and relationships with non-residence life staff
members serving the residential communities
STUDENT PERSPECTIVES
This was my third year at John Carroll University
and my first year living on campus The amount
of care and concern that I received from my Area
Coordinator Adrian Tamas and all of the Murphy RAs was
amazing I never thought that I would feel that comfortable
away from home but because of the staff in Murphy Hall I
now call John Carroll University home Itrsquos been a wonderfu
year as a resident in Murphy and I cannot wait for my next
and final year Thank you for everythingrdquo
- Ghada Abu Shaweesh rsquo16 Resident
ldquoThree years ago I was a sophomore who lived with great
tension and anxiety I had not yet developed the courage to
grow into the leader who I wanted to be on campus Then I
was selected to be a Resident Assistant From that moment
on I was on a path that would allow me to grow and develop
into a leader on campus a man for others and the person
who I ultimately desired to become I am beyond thankful for
my time with Residence Life The professional staff alongwith my fellow staff members and residents have left their
marks on me I will forever remember the time wersquove spent
together the laughter wersquove shared the critical moments
that have pushed us outside of our comfort zones and the
relationships wersquove cultivated From the bottom of my heart
thank yourdquo
- John Barrett rsquo15 Senior Resident Assistant
81 1621 PARTICIPANTS
RESIDENCE SATISFACTION SURVEY RESPONSE RATE
The ORL staff created a survey focused on the following
areas satisfaction with RA satisfaction with residence hall
space cleanliness and processes assessment of ability to
sleep and study learning as a result of living in a residence
hall and overall satisfaction While the quantitative portions
of the survey are not yet compiled and analyzed the
qualitative data was compiled and reviewed The overall
response rate was approximately 81 of 1621 residents who
received the survey
Some of the key findings
bull Residents overwhelmingly responded that the most
important lesson skill or value learned this year was
about relationships with others Residents described
relationships with roommates learning to live in
community and how to deal with people who were
different Skills and lessons related to living independently
(time management responsibility and accountability)
were the second most frequent responses
bull The respondents most frequently cited that the best
part of their residential experience was related to the
people with whom they lived their roommate and
or floormates Other frequent responses included the
sense of community the RA and the convenience ofliving on campus
bull Cleanliness and other facility issues were the main
concerns that residents cited when asked about what
they would like to see improved about on-campus
living Other frequent responses included the dining
hall loudness of fellow floor members and both the
enforcement of and lack of enforcement of residence
hall policies
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
New Late Night Program Collaborations
Streak the Center programs were held during fall 2014 and spring
2015 to provide students with opportunities to gather together
and participate in a variety of social programs including arts and
crafts entertainment movies food recreation relaxation music
and more This large scale event was made possible through
cross-departmental collaboration between the Office of Student
Activities Student Union Programming Board (SUPB) Orientation
and Leadership Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion
Counseling Center Violence Prevention and Action Center
Residence Life Health Education and Promotion Student Health
and Wellness Center and Recreation This event attracted over
550 students each semester it was held
Infusion of Intergroup Dialogue within iLead Program
The Office of Student Activities (OSA) in collaboration with the
Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion incorporated the ldquoCommon
Groundrdquo workshop within the iLead student organization training
program iLead a day-long leadership training opportunity for
student organizations operates with the goal of providing student
leaders an understanding of the nuts and bolts of running a successful
organization on campus The ldquoCommon Gorundrdquo training facilitated
by staff who are Intergroup Dialogue facilitators and students
who have completed the Intergroup Dialogue class in the fall
provided education on discrimination and oppression Seventy-four
student organization leaders representing 64 organizations were in
attendance at this training Of those who attended 69 completed
program evaluations In the evaluation students were asked to
identify one creative way they could apply what they learned in the
workshop into their organization The results are as follows
bull 31 stated they could raise awareness through discussionor activity and 27 stated by maintaining awareness and
working to make a difference
bull Other responses included education through information
and diversifying organization membership
bull The top three areas students reported they learned more
about during their experience at iLead were dealing with
discrimination advertising and funding policies
Student Leader Team created for Late Night Programming
The OSA developed a team of student leaders tasked with
assisting in the planning promotion and implementation oflate night programming events sponsored through the Office
of Student Activities Leaders were chosen from the current
student programmers that were already active Expectations were
established and provided to SUPB By January 2015 SUPB was
required to plan a reoccurring late night program on campus every
Friday and Saturday during the academic year between the hours
of 10 pm and midnight
DATA POINTS
bull SUPB held 13 additional programs in 2014-2015 with
an increase of 51 more participants in comparison
to the 2013-2014 academic year (66 programs with
8437 attendants in 2013-2014 79 programs with 12787
attendants in 2014-2015) Programs which were added
include Rock Out Your Room Meet the Greeks Step
Afrika and more
bull Comedian Dave Coulier performed duringHomecoming this year and was attended by
approximately 1000 students
bull The fall semester Welcome Back Concert sponsored by
SUPB board attracted 600 additional participants in the
2014-2015 academic year (300 in 2013 ndash 2014 900 in
2014-2015)
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Conduct an assessment of our current large-scale
programming needs to obtain an accurate pulse on the
types of social late-night programming students needand want Explore collaboration opportunities with other
programming departments like Recreation Residence
Life and Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion for
this project
bull Work with departments in Student Affairs and across the
university to identify event attendance tracking software
options to better track event participation
bull Develop a template to help map the university learning
goals to the activities of SUPB and student organizations
in order to create a new assessment plan
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Irsquom the current president of the Paranormal
Research Group The Student Activities
Office has definitely impacted my overall
JCU experience in a positive way The office gave us
the opportunity to strengthen the bonds within our
organization I learned a lot of leadership strategies with
the officersquos help I learned how to manage and finance an
organization while maintaining the fun factor of what an
organization should be [Student Organizations are] so
important to have because [they] allow students to conn
to each other and their community The office off ers a
one of a kind experience here at Carroll and is crucial [fo
students] to get the most out of JCUrdquo
- Bryan Mersol rsquo17 Student Organization President
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Student Feedback Leads to Increased Physician Hours
Anecdotal feedback over the past several years suggested
the need to increase the hours and days of the week that
physicians would see patients in order to better meet
studentsrsquo busy schedules The Student Health and Wellness
Survey was administered and results clearly supported
this need In recent years physicians came to campus on
Mondays (25 hrs) and Thursdays (25 hrs) for a total of fivehours With the new contract physician hours were increased
to eight hours a week on Mondays (4 hrs) and Fridays (4
hrs) As a result physician visits increased by 43 (536
physicians visits in 2013-2014 and 767 in 2014-2015) and
students are very pleased with this improved service
HealthSpot Installation Provides Additional Care
Options for Students
John Carroll is the first college in the United States to provide
physician appointments through a computerized kiosk
called the HealthSpot This technology is at the forefront of
revolutionary high-quality medical care Students are put inface-to-face contact with a healthcare professional via video
screen The kiosk comes equipped with everything they
would need to perform a variety of remote treatments under
the supervision of an on-site medical professional Some of
the common ailments that are able to be addressed through
HealthSpot are Allergies cold and flu cough sinus infections
rashes fever sore throats and more With the installation of
this technology the SHWC is now able to provide students
with medical care five days a week Since November 2014 a
total of 21 students have utilized the HealthSpot
New Contract with Cleveland Clinic Saves Center $15000The SHWC entered into a new contract with the Cleveland
Clinic physicians in an effort to reduce costs With this new
contract and subsequent change in physicians over $15000
in was saved in comparison to last year
Nurses Utilize Brief Motivational Interview Training to
Identify and Intervene with At-risk Students
To properly screen for and address high-risk behaviors in
students visiting the SHWC nurses participated in brief
motivational interview training Motivational interviewing
(MI) supports health behavior change by helping individuals
explore and resolve their ambivalence about change without
evoking resistance MI techniques can be incorporated into
routine patient care Additionally an MI screening form was
completed by 719 students during the spring 2015 semester
Students who screened positive for high-risk behaviors were
engaged in a brief motivational interview with a nurse and
received information to help strengthen their motivation to
change those unhealthy behaviors in order to achieve their
optimum level of wellness
DATA POINTS
The SHWC saw a 7 increase in unique individuals in 2014-2015 and
an overall increase of 10 in the total number of client visits (which
covers all SHWC services) Flu and allergy injections were both up
this year by 21 and 31 respectively
2013-2014 2014-2015
Client Visits 3133 3451
Unique Individuals 1228 1320
Physicians Visits 536 767
Van Runs 270 242
Nutritional Visits 185 123
Sent to Area Health Centers 103 202
STDHIV Clinic 84 46
Gynecological Visits 25 39
Travel Clinic Visits 93 62
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Explore options for obtaining an electronic medical
record program
bull Increase awareness and visibility of the HealthSpot as an
alternative quality health care treatment
bull Support the Universityrsquos learning goals and collaborate
with the student health and wellness group by developing
programs to promote students to be self-health advocates
based on data from the National Collegiate Health
Assessment survey
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working at the Health Center was the first job
I received on campus and it has become like a
second home to me I have had the opportunity to
learn about diff erent privacy policies and how they work in
a college setting as well as bits and pieces about the medical
field coupled with great experience along the way This
department provides students with the care they need to
continue to do well in other areas at JCU by making sure they
get the best care possible and allowing students to share their
problems in all realms of the health world whether physical
or mental They make it possible for all students to feel and
perform their best during their time at JCUrdquo
- Anna Lawler rsquo16 Work Study employee
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Opening of Relaxation Room
Research on college campuses demonstrates that stress
is the number one impediment for academic performance
and overall well-being Therefore the University Counseling
Center (UCC) collaborated with the Grasselli Library in
developing the Relaxation Room located in the Learning
Commons The room provides students with a quiet
welcoming space to learn about and practice a variety of
research-based mind and body stress-reduction techniques
It includes
bull A state-of-the-art massage recliner
bull Guided relaxation audio recordings
bull Computer-based biofeedback programs
bull Psycho-educational books and handouts
bull Yoga mats and meditation rugs
Students can use the Relaxation Roomrsquos resources by signing
up for specific time slots Individual consultation is also
provided for the biofeedback program so students can use itto its fullest potential
Outreach Initiativesrsquo Message is that Help is lsquoWithin
Reachrsquo at the UCC
A programmatic and marketing theme was developed for all
community outreach initiatives titled ldquoWithin Reachrdquo This
past year a total of 22 outreach initiatives offered under
this new marketing theme were offered to students faculty
and staff Programs focused on increasing awareness of
mental health issues among college students and promoting
help-seeking behavior One of the most successful programs
was a dinner and movie night featuring a speaker from theNational Alliance on Mental Illness with over 80 students in
attendance as well as several faculty and staff
Installation of Titanium Scheduling Software
For many years the UCC has used a paper system to collect
and reference student information when visits occur The new
database system Titanium allows the staff to electronically
store student records and access them quickly when
needed This technological solution is critically necessary
in streamlining operations to allow for a seamless client
experience for the students and a more effective working
environment for the UCC staff
DATA POINTS
Total Counseling Services Overall
A total of 254 students received counseling services for the
2014-2015 academic year (4 less students from 2013-2014)
Out of those students 649 (165) were female and 351
(89) were male The highest percentage of students seen
were freshmen at 265 (67) which is consistent with the
2013-2014 year
Most common reasons students visited the UCC in 2014-2015
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Provide staff orientation and training for new UCC
employees (interim director full-time counselor part-
time counselor) and trainees (two doctoral interns one
masterrsquos intern and one psychiatry resident)
bull Continue the implementation of Titanium Scheduling
Software and fully transition to electronic records
bull Expand outreach programming through the Relaxation
Room and the Within Reach event series
of visits are related to anxiety
(53 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to depression
(14 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to academics
(41 Decrease from 13-14)
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
I have had a wonderful experience with the
UCC and have encouraged other friends
who are struggling to go there too No
part of my experience has been negative and I look
forward to my sessions In the short time I have been
going I feel that I have already made tremendous
improvements My only suggestion for improving the
center is to continue to inform students of its resources
and how valuable it can berdquo
- Anonymous student UCC Satisfaction Survey
874
585
348
254 TOTAL STUDENTS THAT RECEIVEDCOUNSELING SERVICES
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Interpersonal Violence Reporting Increase
The Violence Prevention and Action Center (VPAC)
experienced a substantial increase in the amount of time
advocating for survivors of interpersonal violence along with
the total number of students reporting interpersonal violence
incidents in the 2014-2015 academic year These increases
indicate that the awareness of issues related to interpersonal
violence and the need for bystanders to identify and createempathy with those suffering has most likely increased as well
Large-scale Bystander Intervention Training
Conducted with 638 Rising Sophomores
In collaboration with the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
Recovery Resources Residence Life Dean of Students Office
and Health Promotion and Wellness the VPAC Coordinator
successfully conducted Bystander intervention Training
for 638 rising sophomore students Of those 638 students
46 were male and 54 female This training was made
mandatory as a part of the housing selection process
The purpose of this training was to teach students the
concept of bystander intervention A bystander is anyone
who observes an emergency or a situation in which it is
likely that someone could use help Bystander intervention
programs teach people to overcome their resistance to
checking in and helping out These programs have been
found to be very helpful on college campuses to thwart
sexual assault abusive alcohol consumption concerns about
suicide depression and eating disorders
Students also learn how to identify a continuum of
inappropriate sexual behaviors through experiential
activities designed to create empathy with those who have
experienced sexual or dating violence At the end of the
training students develop skills to intervene as a bystander
and make a commitment to intervene before during and
after an incident of sexual or dating violence
Peer Health Advocate Program Exceeds
Membership Goals
One of the VPACrsquos goals this year was to train 10 Peer
Health Advocates by April 2015 Peer Health Advocates are
tasked with educating the campus on a gamut of topics
associated with interpersonal violence including bullying
dating and relationship violence and more This goal was
met and exceeded in January 2015 when a total of 18 Peer
Health Advocates were trained An additional 10 Peer Health
Advocates were trained by Alex Leslie of the Cleveland Rape
Crisis Center in March 2015 ndash for a total of 38 Advocates Peer
Health Advocates facilitated three interpersonal violence
presentations to the following groups of student leaders
Fraternity and sorority new members Panhellenic Council
and participants in the LAUNCH leadership program a core
leadership training for students in prominent leadership
positions on campus
DATA POINTS
Educational Programming
Forty-two educational programs were provided to 1639 individuals
in fall 2014 covering topics such as alcohol sex and consent healthy
relationships and more Seventeen trainings were provided to 777
individuals in spring 2015 covering similar topics When comparing
to the previous year 51 more programs were held in 2014-2015
(39 programs 2013-2014 59 programs 2014-2015) and 40 more
individuals attended these programs (1731 2013-2014 2416 2014-2015)
Bystander Intervention Training
Participants who completed bystander intervention training
completed a survey developed by Recovery Resources to collect
demographic information as well as information related to bystander
behavioral intent and problem gambling knowledge Questions
measured behavioral intent and gambling knowledge Results of this
survey revealed
89
88
92
93
of participants reported feeling a sense of
responsibility to intervene in issues of substance
use sexual violence and mental health problems
of students understand the obstacles to
intervene in these issues
of students plan to use the skills they learned
from the training in the future
of students reported at least one action that they
planned on taking after the training
LOOKING AHEADbull Hire train and supervise a graduate assistant to assist
with programming and outreach initiatives that focus on
interpersonal violence and bystander intervention
bull Develop a new brand for the Violence Prevention and Action
Center including a new logo and brochure
bull Co-teach AR274 Peer Health Advocate Seminar created to
educate ten Peer Health Advocates
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working with Coordinator of the VPAC this the past year
has been a true joy I learned a variety of skills and about
several topics such as bystander intervention signs of
an abusive relationship substance abuse and how to help someone
in a crisis By the end of my senior year I was gave presentations on
my own to students around campus Working with VPAC has made
me a well-rounded student with a large desire to help others in any
way that I can She taught me to be an eff ective presenter and to be a
leader on campus The skills I learned will not only benefit me in my
future career but as a better member in societyrdquo
- Gina Paolini rsquo15 Peer Health Advocate
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KINGS OF THE OAC
A major trophy returned to JCUs campus for the first
time since the 2003-04 school year
John Carrolls all-around effort on the mens side earned the
Blue Streaks the OAC Mens All-Sports Trophy It was the fifth
time in program history John Carroll earned this prestigious
trophy The Men of Carroll finished with 83 points besting
second-place Mount Union who turned in 8025 points
A BUNDLE OF HONORS
Mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik might need to
build a new trophy case for all of his 2014-15 honors
The midfielder was named the 2014 Capital One Academic
All-Americareg of the Year for Division III mens soccer The
honor gave Potocnik his second-straight Capital One
Academic All-Americareg honor having been a second-team
selection in 2013 He became just the second Blue Streak to
earn this prestigious honor joining Mackenzie Griffin (softball
2013) This honor was just the tip of the iceberg for one of
the top players in JCU mens soccer history
Potocnik was one of six student-athletes nationally to be a
part of Northwestern Mutuals Inspiring Potential float in
the Tournament of Rosesreg Rose Parade
In addition Potocnik earned D3soccercom All-America
NSCAAContinental Tire All-Region All-Ohio All-OAC and
Academic All-OAC accolades Finally Potocnik was JCUs
male recipient of the Clyde Lamb Award given to the top
graduating male and female student-athletes at each of the
10 OAC institutions
HISTORY IN THE MAKING
John Carrolls mens tennis team celebrated a program
first this year The Blue Streaks made their first-ever
NCAA Tournament appearance
John Carroll qualified with a 5-4 win over Otterbein in the
championship match of the OAC Tournament John Carroll
would go on to beat Franciscan in the first round of the
NCAA Tournament before bowing out to Kenyon
The Blue Streaks had won five OAC titles prior but the OAC did
not have an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament until recently
NCAA APPEARANCESIn addition to the mens tennis team John Carroll
had three teams and seven individuals qualify for the
NCAA National Championship fields
JCUs football team made its second-straight NCAA
appearance John Carroll rolled past Centre 63-28 in the
first round and held on for a 14-12 win over Wheaton (Ill)
in the second round The Blue Streaks bowed out in the
quarterfinals with a 36-28 loss to the Purple Raiders
The mens basketball team earned its 13th-ever NCAA
Tournament bid The program earned a bid for the first timesince 2010 The womens basketball team earned its second-
straight and second-overall bid to the NCAA Tournament
field
Individually senior Dan Mirman repeated as an All-American
at 149 pounds for wrestling He became JCU wrestlings 106th
All-American Mirman had plenty of company at the NCAA
Wrestling National Championship as seniors Terner Gott and
Todd Gaydosh gave the Blue Streaks three competitors for
the first time since 2005
John Carroll had three members of the cross country team
qualify for the NCAA National Championships in seniorTadhg Karski sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson It marked the first time since 2004 that the
Blue Streaks sent three runners to the cross country NCAA
National Championship Senior Nick Williams qualified for
the NCAA Indoor Track and Field National Championships in
the 60m hurdles while senior Rocky Mitolo qualified for the
NCAA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships in
the shot put
ALL-AMERICANS
Brian Potocnik and Dan Mirman had plenty of company in the
All-American department
Football senior Aramis Greenwood was the most decorated
student-athlete when it came to All-American honors The
wide receiver made the prestigious AFCA Division III All-
America team becoming the first Blue Streak to do so since
2008 and just the eighth overall He would go on to garner
third team honors on the AP Little All-America Team and
honorable mention D3footballcom honors
In all four football players earned All-American honors with
junior offensive lineman Anthony Latina senior linebacker
Kevin Cope and senior quarterback Mark Myers earning
honors from D3footballcom
Senior right-hander Drew Doring earned second team
All-America honors from D3baseballcom and the ABCA
Rawlings He became the first JCU pitcher to earn All-
America honors since 1985
Sophomore Katlyn Spahar was accorded honorable mention
WBCA Division III All-America accolades for her outstanding
performance on the hardwood
INDIVIDUALSTEAMS
4QUALIFIED FOR NCAA NATIONAL
CHAMPIONSHIP FIELDS7
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ATHLETIC HIGHLIGHTS
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RIDING OFF INTO THE SUNSET
An era came to a close this school year as Kerry Volkmann
retired after being the mentor of the John Carroll wrestling
program since 1987
The Hall of Fame coach guided his charges to two national
titles and 47 All-American honors He started the year
winning his 300th dual match in the seasons opening
weekend with a 34-11 win over Niagara County Community
College at the Bob Del Rosa Duals
Over 200 former wrestlers football players coaches
teammates friends and fans of the JCU wrestling program
celebrated Volkmanns legacy in his last home dual
400 AND COUNTING
The OAC mens basketball 400-club inducted
its fifth member this year
John Carroll mens basketball head coach Mike Moran won
his 400th game at JCU with a 97-78 win over Ohio Northern
on December 10
Moran who just completed his 23rd year at JCU entered
the season 35th amongst active Division III coaches in total
wins He now ranks fourth all-time in wins amongst OAC
mens basketball coaching greats
In April Moran was honored by the GCBCA as the recipient
of the Dennis Lustig Golden Deeds Award for his long-time
contributions to basketball in the Cleveland-area
CENTURY MARK
A third coaching milestone occurred for JCUs coaches
this year Mens soccer head coach Hector Marinaro earned
his 100th win with a 3-0 shutout over Muskingum on senior
night
OAC TEAM SUCCESS
John Carroll celebrated a wide-array of achievements
at the team level within the OAC
The mens tennis team won its first OAC title since 2006
John Carroll earned a share of the regular-season crown
before edging Otterbein 5-4 in the championship match of
the OAC Tournament
The mens soccer team was unbeaten in the OAC regular-
season It marked the fifth undefeated and untied regular-
season by an OAC institution since 1984
On the mens side John Carroll had a slew of second-place
OAC finishes The football cross country and indoor track amp
field teams all captured solo possession of second-place in
the OAC The mens basketball and baseball teams tied for
second in their respective regular seasons
Mike Moran won
his 400th game
Menrsquos tennis team
won its first OAC
title since 2006
Hector Marinaro
earned his 100th w
Womens lacrosse
made its long-awai
debut
On the womens side the Blue Streaks volleyball team
returned to the championship match of the OAC Tournament
for the first time since 1995 The womens swimming amp diving
team was undefeated in OAC regular-season dual meets
OAC INDIVIDUAL SUCCESS
John Carroll had 10 individuals earn OAC titles
The womens swimming and diving team led the way with
seven Sophomore Margaret Zagrobelny junior Lindsey Fano
freshman Anne Crowley and senior Victoria Watson led the
way earning OAC gold in the 400-medley relay Watson
would go on to capture first in the 200-freestyle and as part
of the 400-free relay Fano would capture an individual title
in the 100-breast Watson was joined by freshman Megan
Hawk sophomore Amanda Casamatta and senior Katii
Sheffield on the OAC-champion 400-free relay
Senior Rocky Mitolo (shot put) and junior Adam North (long
jump) earned first-place finishes at the outdoor track amp field
championship
Senior Dan Mirman rounded out the titles taking first at
149-pounds in wrestling
THE INAUGURATION
The womens lacrosse team made its long-awaited debut
After having to outlast Clevelands winter weather the Blue
Streaks turned in a 20-10 win over Houghton on February 28
The team would go on to finish 10-5 and earn the No 2 seed
in the OAC Tournament
STELLAR COACHING
John Carroll is blessed with stellar coaching for its
student-athletes Two Blue Streak coaches were
recognized by their peers this year
Laura Rodeffer was named the OAC Volleyball Coach of the
Year She continues to have her Blue Streaks on the rise
Rodeffers team turned in a 23-7 record in 2014 and were in
the hunt for the OAC regular-season title until the last week
of the season
Shaun Keenan earned OAC Mens Tennis Coach of the Year
honors for helping guide the mens tennis team to one of the
best seasons in program history
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AMONG THE BEST IN THE
REGION AND OHIO
John Carroll had 29 student-athletes earn All-Region honors
while 17 added All-Ohio honors for the year
Baseball senior Drew Doring led the way The senior right-
hander was tabbed as the 2015 Mid-East Regional Pitcher of
the Year by both D3baseballcom and ABCARawlings
Note In elect sports it is possible to earn multiple All-Region and All-Ohio
honors so each student-athlete was counted once per sport they played
Additionally some sports do not have All-Region or All-Ohio honors
OAC MAJOR AWARD
WINNERS - PLAYERS
JCUs student-athletes were amongst the best in the
conference with six players taking home major awards
from the OAC
John Carroll had a trio of players on honors for their stellar
play on the pitch Senior Brian Potocnik was the Mens SoccerMidfielder of the Year while junior teammate Jimmy Mattina
was the Mens Soccer Defender of the Year On the womens
side senior Haley McDonald took home Goalkeeper of the
Year accolades
On the diamond senior Drew Doring was the Kent Tekulve
Pitcher of the Year He was the first JCU hurdler to earn this
honor since Luke Adkins in 2004
On the gridiron junior Kevin Cope was named the Gene
Slaughter Most Outstanding Linebacker It was the second-
straight year JCU has taken home the conferences top
linebacker honor On the hardwood sophomore KatlynSpahar gave JCU back-to-back Helen Ludwig Player of the
Year accolades
ALL-OAC HONORS
John Carroll had 136 student-athletes earn All-OAC
honors this year
Football led the way with a school-record 20 selections The
Blue Streaks picked up 22 honors from the outdoor track
and field teams with 12 from the men and 10 on the womens
side Mens indoor track and field (nine) baseball (eight) and
womens swimming and diving (eight) rounded out the top six
Note Each member of the swimming and diving team earning All-
OAC honors was counted once Each member of the track and field
team earning All-OAC honors was counted once for cross country
once for indoor and once for outdoor
HITTING THE BOOKS
As mentioned earlier mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik was
named the Capital One Academic All-Americareg of the Year for
Division III mens soccer He had an abundance of company as
numerous Blue Streaks really buckled down in the classroom
Football senior safety Brody Zangaro earned second team
Capital One Academic All-Americareg honors for the second
straight year On the district level Potocnik Zangaro and
baseball junior right-hander Aaron Lapaglia earned Capital
One Academic All-District accolades
Wrestling sophomore Sal Corrao and senior Todd Gaydosh
earned NWCA Scholar All-American honors Womens
swimming and diving junior Lindsey Fano was a CSCAA
Individual Scholar All-American Cross country senior Nicki
Bohrer sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson were named USTFCCCA All-Academic honorees
for cross country Rounding out the honors were seven
members of the softball team who all earned NFCA Scholar-
Athlete distinctions
Potocnik and softball senior right-hander Rachel Byrnes were
JCUs recipients of the Clyde Lamb Awards
Additionally 83 student-athletes were honored with
Academic All-OAC honors
Note Select honors from the Capital One Academic All-Americareg
program have not been released yet
83 STUDENT983085ATHLETES WERE HONORED
WITH ACADEMIC ALL983085OAC HONORS
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VISIONJohn Carroll University will graduate individuals of intellect and
character who lead and serve by engaging the world around them
and around the globe
MISSIONAs a Jesuit Catholic university John Carroll inspires individuals to excel
in learning leadership and service in the region and in the world
CORE VALUES
The Universityrsquos core values include a commitment to
learning in order to create
bull An environment of inquiry which embraces Jesuit
Catholic education as a search for truth where faith and
reason complement each other in learning In pursuit of
our educational mission the University welcomes the
perspectives and participation in our mission of faculty
staff students and alumni of all faiths and of no faith
bull A rigorous approach to scholarship that instills in our
graduates the knowledge eloquence sensitivity and
commitment to embrace and to live humane values
bull A campus committed to the intellectual spiritual
emotional and physical development of each student
bull An inclusive community where differing points of view
and experience are valued as opportunities for mutual
learning
bull A culture of service and excellence that permeates
every program and office
bull A commitment to sharing our gifts in service to each
other and the community
bull A campus that responds to demographic economic
and social challenges
bull An appreciation that our personal and collective
choices can build a more just world
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
The following initiatives are essential to the University
being recognized as a center of learning and service
bull Create a diverse community of faculty staff alumni
and friends dedicated to advancing the Universityrsquos
vision mission and core values
bull Create a learning community of outstanding teacher-scholars characterized by the commitment to
student achievement
bull Create a talented cohort of service-oriented staff
committed to achieving and being recognized as a
center of learning and service
bull Recruit enroll retain and graduate a talented
diverse student body prepared for todayrsquos global
reality and committed to learning leadership and
service that will engage the world
bull Secure resources necessary to foster an
extraordinary learning experience and promote John
Carrollrsquos mission as a Jesuit Catholic university
bull Assist in responding to demographic economic and
social challenges in our region in order to support
investment and employment opportunities and build
confidence in our shared future
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Choral and Instrumental Performances
The annual choral and instrumental performances at JCU
were once again highlights of the department including the
Annual Sacred Music Concert in the fall and the Jazz Band
Concert in the spring Most especially the third and final
performance of the Intergenerational Choir was a superb
finale to the collaborative project between the Cleveland
Alzheimerrsquos Association the academic department of
Criminology and Sociology and student affairsrsquo Liturgical
Music and Musical Arts (LMMA) The choir a combination of
people with early-stage Alzheimerrsquos disease their caregivers
and our students gave a presentation of five songs under the
direction of Dr Cynthia Caporella LMMA Director at the 25th
annual Alzheimerrsquos disease educational event
The collaboration was also the end of a three-year research
project with goals of fighting the stigma of Alzheimerrsquos
disease and developing community amongst its participants
Drs Harris and Caporella had one article published in
2014 regarding this project and a new article is underwaythanks to the funding of a JCU Summer Faculty Research
Fellowship
Music and Prayer Collaboration Transforms Crowd
during Ignatian Heritage Week
The collaborative planning efforts between LMMA and
Campus Ministry resulted in a lunch time program titled
ldquoMusic Prayer and Reflection in the Jesuit Tradition
Caring for the Earthrdquo The image for the week surrounded
sustainability and carried with it a vision of caring for Godrsquos
creation Specifically the service joined readings around
this image with four pieces of music two of which werecontemporary pieces written by two local composers on the
faculty of the Cleveland Institute of Music One of the pieces
was a descriptive piece of a brook located east of Cleveland
that is supported by the Cleveland Museum of Natural
History A third piece from the movie ldquoThe Missionrdquo offered
a Jesuit connection in film media Many community members
in attendance described the experience as transformative
Assessment plans developed for music courses
In preparation for the inclusion of one credit Fine Arts
courses in the integrative core curriculum assessment
plans were developed and approved for courses in applied
music Rubrics were developed for each of the courses in
conjunction with the Core Director and the Associate Dean of
Arts and Sciences for the Humanities The Director of LMMA
is in the process of identifying instructors to teach the new
course offerings in music These new applied courses include
wind ensemble brass ensemble string ensemble applied
guitar and applied voice
DATA POINTS
During the past year student participation in the major vocal
and instrumental groups was as follows
25
30
16
28SCHOLACANTORUM
CHAPELENSEMBLE
PEP BAND
JAZZ BAND
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Offering the first ever JCU Applied Music Courses
available to the entire student body in spring 2016
bull Equipping the music room to offer digital performances
from online venues for the study of musical styles
performance techniques and comparative analysis
bull Working with the staff in the Office of Student
Engagement to expand opportunities for students to
experience fine arts performances offered throughout
Cleveland
bull Hiring and orienting a new Coordinator of the JCU Pep Band
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
I participated in Schola Cantorum and Chapel
Choir I had the opportunity to de-stress for a
few hours a week which was very important
since I had challenging coursework and multiple part-
time jobs and internships This helped me to focus on
spiritual and emotional wellness as well as academic
success I was also able to build strong relationships with
my fellow singers I believe that making music together
brings people closer in a way that few other activities
can and I certainly saw that in my experiences at JCU
The music department has important connections to
JCUrsquos mission values and Jesuit identity Though I
am not Catholic some of the pieces we learned helped
me learn about Jesuit and Christian history and my
participation in chapel choir kept me actively engaged inthe liturgy Additionally allowing students to participate
in extracurricular activities they enjoy is in keeping with
ldquocura personalisrdquo by encouraging students to develop in
all aspects of their lives not just academicallyrdquo
- Megan Boyk rsquo15 Schola Cantorum and Chapel Choir
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Creation of the LP 198 LAUNCH Credited Course
LAUNCH (Leaders Always Undertake New Challenges) is
a 1-3 credit course covering various topics related to the
methods or content of leadership not typically covered
in regular course offerings such as mission diversity and
inclusion ethical leadership and the building of personal
strengths In addition students receive core leadership
training necessary for success in prominent leadership
positions on campus
Commuter Student Section Added to AR120 Purpose
and Place - Exploring Campus Community and Self
AR120 is a course designed to assist first-year students with
the transition to college and to promote their engagement
in all facets of their educational experience The commuter
section of this course addressed challenges related to
commuting to campus getting connected to JCU resources
road safety and more A highlight regarding this particular
section is that it was held in a nontraditional classroom
setting in the newly renovated commuter lounge
Drawn to Leadership Program Reaches Different
Student Demographic
The Drawn to Leadership Program was targeted to JCU
Fantasy Gaming Club members This program offered a
different perspective to learn about leadership development
by focusing on the leadership concepts found in superhero-
based comic books and movies
DATA POINTS
Leadership Programs Engage Students in Developing
Values and Skills
A progressive four-tiered set of leadership programs is
offered to John Carroll students annually Each tier provides
students with the opportunity to develop a set of leadership
skills and knowledge and each successive program builds
upon the knowledge and skills cultivated in the prior tier
Tier programs meet for an hour per week for 4-6 meetings
depending on the program
Students are able to select from three programs in Tier1 ldquoLiving and Leadingrdquo ldquoReading and Leadingrdquo or ldquoTake
the Leading Rolerdquo These programs all focus on students
increasing their levels of self-awareness which will better
prepare them for leadership experiences Students who
complete one of the three Tier 1 programs are eligible to
participate in the Tier 2 ldquoAdvancing Leadershiprdquo program
which focuses on the experiences of participating students
as members of various groups and how they can influence
change as a group member without necessarily having a
formal leadership position Students who have completed
both the Tier 1 and 2 programs are eligible to participate in
the Tier 3 ldquoSharing Your Strengthsrdquo program This program
incorporates the Gallup organizationrsquos StrengthsQuest online
assessment which provides students with detailed reports
about their five personal strengths Students who complete
the Tier 1 2 and 3 programs are eligible to participate in the
Tier 4 ldquoLeadership in Actionrdquo program which focuses on
ethical decision making
The following participation counts have been recorded over
the past 3 academic years
PARTICIPATION COUNTS 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
Tier 1 57 66 75
Tier 2 42 51 69
Tier 3 31 37 24
Tier 4 22 22 25
66 INCREASE in commuter
service program participation
Commuter Student Programs
and Participation Increase
In the year 2013-2014 36 commuter service programs
were offered with 740 total participants This year 41
programs were provided to 1229 total participants Theresults show a 66 increase in overall commuter service
program participation with a 13 increase in total programs
offered Among those programs offered students were
able to attend a Cleveland Indians baseball game Cleveland
Cavaliers basketball game and several movie viewings
Program invitations were also sent to transfer students to
participate which had partial impact on the participation
increase
41 1229PROGRAMS PARTICIPANTS
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ORIENTATION amp LEADERSHIP
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Students in all tiered programs complete written assignments
and discuss them with their peers in a conversation
facilitated by a professional student affairs staff member
Assignments are collected and deposited in the Office of
Leadership Programs The Director of Leadership Programs
then assessment rubrics to the various assignments
determine whether or not the desired learning has occurred
for each student
TIER PROGRAM OUTCOME
The assessment results indicate that the activities set up for
the Tier 1 programs provide students with the opportunity to
learn the desired information to increase self-knowledge and
demonstrate it on the various assignments While students
in Tier 2 were able to demonstrate competence regarding
the various aspects of serving as a group as a member
participants sometimes struggled to identify areas of
diversity In Tier 3 participants could readily determine ways
to identify opportunities to utilize their personal strengths
to assist with three of the potential presented challenges
However a lack of understanding was demonstrated in termsof using strengths in the areas of delegation confrontation
and mediation This is likely partially due to the struggles
that students face with these skill sets in their daily lives For
the ldquoLeadership in Actionrdquo program students readily created
scenarios that connected with the initial three principles
of the programs However several concepts related to
ethical leadership including ldquobeing fairrdquo and ldquobeing lovingrdquo
presented some challenges for our students and may be
somewhat attributable to the fact that ldquofairrdquo and ldquolovingrdquo are
rather abstract concepts in comparison to the first
three tenets
LAUNCH Leaders Always Undertake New Challenges
The LAUNCH program provides student leaders with
information considered to be foundational and essential to
serving as an effective leader and beyond Since the creation of
LAUNCH over 350 student leaders have the training program
Following each LAUNCH weekend evaluations are collected
and compiled to determine the effectiveness of the program
in meeting the established outcomes A review of the data
for the past three LAUNCH programs indicates that at least
90 of the participants on average achieved the outcomes
Leadership Scholars Program
The Leadership Scholars Program (LSP) was created in
2010 providing participants with opportunities to increase
their leadership competence through both curricular and
co-curricular activities The program focuses on developing
student leaders of remarkable character who seek to become
agents for transformative change on campus and in their
future professions and communities
Each year the program seeks to enroll a cohort of approximately 20
incoming students Over the past three years the cohort size has been
27 (class of 2018) 19 (2017) and 19 (2016) The cohort size fluctuates
based on how many students choose to accept the scholarship and
attend JCU with 35 scholarships offered from a pool of over 200
applicants
The 2014 JCU Commencement saw the first cohort of LSP students
complete their degrees From the entering cohort in fall of 2010 75 o
the students persisted through graduation When reviewing the reasonfor program participant attrition students most commonly leave to
transfer to another institution in order to pursue a degree not provided
by John Carroll (eg pharmacy musical theater) A less frequent reaso
for student attrition is that some participants struggle to ldquofind their
footingrdquo and struggle with their inability to be elected or selected for
a formal leadership position on campus (eg Student Union senator
Resident Assistant)
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Coordinate and enhance leadership development efforts by
gathering together a committee of professionals around campu
who provide related opportunities to students
bull Begin to measure levels of campus engagement among
commuter students in organizations and activities other than
those provided by commuter services
bull Convene a campus wide meeting to discuss issues and services
relevant to the matriculation and ongoing success of transfer
students
bull Develop electronic messages related to engagement
opportunities to distribute to first year students after the
first six weeks of the fall semester
bull Increase the number of first-year students of color whoparticipate in Tier 1 leadership development programs
bull Help to successfully transition a new co-director of the
Leadership Scholarship Program into hisher role in the progra
bull Develop a follow-up leadership development piece for LAUNCH
(for Leadership Always Undertake New Challenges) participant
after they have transitioned into their leadership roles
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Coming from a high school that focused on leadership andentrepreneurship the leadership development programs
were perfect for me The tiers were focused on self-
discovery and how to handle being on a team I got the chance to know
my strengths and weakness and also to discuss leadership in the worl
of comics Leadership is everywhere if I look for it My freshman year
would have been an entirely diff erent experience if it wasnrsquot for the
leadership programs
- Marie Keita rsquo18 Participant in Tiered Leadership Programs
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Major Facility and Equipment Upgrades Provide
Improved Fitness and Sport Experiences
The Department of Recreation coordinated a number of
renovations and equipment upgrades this past year that
improved student faculty staff and community membersrsquo
experience in our facilities The first major project was the
installation of new flooring in the Fitness Studio where cyclingclasses yoga Zumba and other activities are conducted
giving the space a safer refreshed and modern look
The Corbo Room Improvement Task Force created spring
2014 addressed two necessary improvements including
additional Corbo Room equipment and new flooring in
the cardio area Throughout spring and summer 2015 the
Johnson Natatorium lap pool and diving well were repainted
and re-coated along with a new ultraviolet water treatment
system A new electronic scoreboard was installed which
will certainly improve the competition experience for teams
coaches and fans
Club Sport Members Active in Competition and
Service to Others
There are club sport teams at John Carroll with over 200
student participants The teams include Rowing Field
Hockey Hockey Womenrsquos Basketball Menrsquos Rugby Sailing
Ultimate Frisbee Menrsquos Volleyball Water Polo and Womenrsquos
Volleyball Funded in part by the Student Activity Fee
students manage all operational aspects of club sports
including fundraising membership recruitment and retention
practice and competition scheduling and travel Team
members are also involved in service on a regular basisSome of the programs they support are the Labre Project
Cleveland Clinicrsquos Lerner Center for Autism Project Linus
St Malachis Lunch Program and numerous service projects
offered through JCUrsquos Center for Service and Social Action
Pilot Shadow Program of Intramural Student
Supervisors Shows Promise
The intramural (IM) employees interested in becoming IM
Student Supervisors participated in a new staff development
and training program in which they were paired up to
shadow current IM Student Supervisors during evening or
weekend IM competitions The purpose of this opportunityis to nurture professional development leadership skills and
staff camaraderie as well as to provide on-the-job training
in regards to the duties and responsibilities of an IM Student
Supervisor This shadowing experience allowed for IM staff
to self-identify if they felt prepared to apply for IM Student
Supervisor positions for next year In addition it provided
current supervisors the opportunity to teach others about
the knowledge and skills they utilize in their position The
Department of Recreation will continue to build on this
program in the future
DATA POINTS
Intramural sports
Intramural sports have continued to thrive and excel
offering opportunity for exercise camaraderie and
an environment for creating meaningful relationships
with peers A total of 1963 individuals participated in
intramural sports in 2014-2015 with 901 being unique
participants There were a total of 1620 males and 343
females who engaged in intramural sports In 2013-2014
there was a total of 1794 participants (1415 males and 379
females) engaged in intramural sports
First-year student participation increased by 36 (376
Unique Individuals 2013-2014 511 Unique Individuals 2014-
2015)
First-year student intramural
participation increased by 3636
421
1963 1620 343
INTRAMURAL SPORT PARTICIPANTS
AVERAGE CORBO FITNESSROOM VISITORS PER DAY
Fitness Offerings
There was a 25 increase in student and staff participation
in fitness activities with an average of 289 participants per
week in 2014-2015 in comparison to 232 average participants
per week in 2013-2014
A Pilates and Stretch and Strengthen class have been added
to the list of fitness classes Corbo Fitness Room participation
for the 2014-2015 academic year averaged 421 visitors per
day with the highest participation of 525 visitors per day In
2013-2014 the average visits per day was 398
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RECREATION
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LOOKING AHEAD
bull Improve orientation training and recognition
efforts for all student staff through the previously
implemented team model Update our student
development model through online offerings new
technology and improved leadership strategies to
stimulate growth and self-awareness
bull Collaborate with different departments on
late night programming health and wellness
initiatives and special events to better meet our
students needs interests and to increase student
engagement Focus these initiatives primarily
at first-year students as well as first-time users(those who may not typically utilize our facilities
or services)
bull Provide risk management training for Club Sports
and Building Supervisor staff Utilize John Carroll
and Northeast Ohio resources so as to better
equip staff for emergency action plans responding
to crisies and dealing effectively with conflict
bull Continue to work towards enhancing technology
resources related to daily operations marketing
of services and programs and departmental
communications assessment and evaluation
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Being involved in the Rec department allowed
me to have two supervisor roles These
roles allowed me to have a great deal of
responsibility I was well respected by my peers seen as
a leader on campus and this makes me very proud The
leadership skills I developed will be something I treasure
and will be very valuable to me as I move forward in my
career I learned that I am a strong leader who has the
ability to stand up to her peers even when it is tough I
learned what it means to love your work because I truly
loved working for this department I found that I am
inspired by people around me who have a tremendously
strong work ethic
I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to work for
the Rec department and I know that if I had not had this
opportunity that my time at Carroll would have never been
the same and I would have never grown as a person as
much as I didrdquo
- Kylie Brooks rsquo15 Club Sport Supervisor and Student
Building Supervisor
Working for Intramurals (IM) has given me the identity
that every student searches for when entering a new
experience It has given me the opportunity to take a
better look at who I am as a person and has given me the
opportunity to make lasting relationships with people
who I would have never met had I not worked for the
department Working for IMrsquos is not just a job for me it
gives me my place at JCU
This position teaches me how to be a leader how tomotivate people and how to be confident in various
situations I learn to lead by example everywhere I
go because a person is always representing the Rec
department no matter whatrdquo
- Greg Olenick rsquo16 Intramural Supervisor
10 200 PARTICIPANTS
CLUB SPORT TEAMS
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
University Community Celebrates the
Re-opening of Murphy Hall
The re-opening of Murphy Hall in August 2014 was a major
accomplishment The newly renovated building impressed Murphy
residents as well as alumni faculty and staff who toured the hall
after a number of ribbon-cutting ceremonies Murphy residents
reported that they appreciated the enhanced community and
study space Since many of the residents had lived in the ldquooldrdquo
Murphy they were especially impressed with the improved
lighting the updated bathrooms and the private sinks
While there were some minor complications in the re-opening
related to electricity heating and cooling windows and paint
the overall re-opening process was seamless and exciting The
cross-divisional collaboration that brought this renovation to
completion was tremendous and a source of great pride for
all who participated The Silver Level LEED certification that
was achieved was a great way to conclude the project
Red Carpet Rolled Out for First-Year Students onMove-In Day
It was exciting to open the 2014-2015 academic year with
one of the largest first-year classes in recent history It was
also the first year where students were living in truly social
cohort communities In order to continue the celebration of
the large first year class First-Year Move-In Day was enhanced
to welcome our students with excitement The feedback from
parents was overwhelmingly positive with many of them
thanking staff members for their energy and assistance
Invaluable to the success of the day was the help of the ROTC
cadets Their hard work and limitless energy helped immensely
Newly Developed Room Change Process Policy a Success
The development and implementation of the comprehensive
room change process policy was an achievement for the
Office of Residence Life (ORL) The policy was shared
widely with students ORL Staff and parents to allow for
transparency and clearer communication The policy also
supported Resident Assistants (RAs) and professional staff
members in having a standard point of reference and specific
procedures to follow
Resident Ministry Program Offerings Expand
In addition to the fall semester First-Year Retreat the
Resident Ministers collaborated with students to offer the
Journey Retreat in the spring semester as well as a ldquoRootsrdquo
overnight outdoor retreat to explore intentional living The
Murphy Mass returned to the Murphy Chapel with increased
attendance at both the Mass (average of 40+) and social
afterwards in the Murphy atrium
ORL Staff Recognized at Northeast Ohio Resident
Assistant Conference
The JCU RA delegation was recognized as the ldquoMost Spiritedrdquo at the
Northeast Ohio RA Conference at Baldwin Wallace University Several
Residence Life staff members presented at the conference with two
RA presenters receiving recognition as one of the ldquoTop 10rdquo programs
DATA POINTS
Number of Residential Students
YEAR FALL SPRING
2010-2011 1708 1661
2011-2012 1789 1734
2012-2013 1786 1724
2013-2014 1657 1606
2014-2015 1755 1676
Murphy Hall closed for renovation
Community Development Activities Sponsored by
Resident Assistants
YEAR TOTAL TOTAL PARTICIPANTS
2013-2014 615 6485
2014-2015 727 5181
After having smaller than projected numbers of rising junior
and senior students sign up to live on campus for the 2015-2016
academic year those currently living on campus were surveyed
to learn more about their decision to live off campus The seven
question survey was sent to 475 residents with a response rate of
21 The most significant findings were
bull The greatest factor impacting the decision to live off
campus was finances (45) This was followed closely
by wanting to experience something different than the
residence halls (22) and wanting a greater sense of
independence (21)
bull Monthly rent for the majority of respondents (67) is
$350-$400 per person every month The question did not
ask respondents to quantify what was included in rent
so there are some unknowns Only 15 of respondents
indicated a rent higher than $400 per person every month
bull The most popular month to sign a lease was March
(29) Prior to February when the 2015-2016 Housing
Information became available 53 of the respondents
had signed leases The other 47 of respondents signed
leases in February and March The earliest a lease was
signed was in September (1)
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RESIDENCE LIFE
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bull Including themselves students reported the number
of people who they will be living off-campus with
Four people (33) followed by five people (19)
three people (16) and six people (14)
bull 76 are planning to live in University Heights Shaker
Heights (13) and South Euclid (9) are the other
two cities with the most respondents
These findings will inform messaging and timing of
information about housing for upper-class students This
data also indicates the need to continue to look at the cost
of living on-campus and how the benefits are explained in
relationship to that cost
While these qualitative findings include only one part of the data
collected they still provide strong insight into the residential
experience The data supports the amount of time effort and
resources devoted to developing and strengthening community It
also supports several key learning goals for students who live on
campus The data also clearly demonstrates the concerns about
facilities that have been at the forefront of the work done this
year by the ORL All of these insights will be better informed once
the compilation and analysis of the quantitative data is complete
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Review of ORL structure and staffing
bull Expand knowledge of and competency in academic
processes and procedures to better inform future
collaborations
bull Enhance education around issues pertaining to respect
including but not limited to vandalism safety interpersonal
violence and relationships with non-residence life staff
members serving the residential communities
STUDENT PERSPECTIVES
This was my third year at John Carroll University
and my first year living on campus The amount
of care and concern that I received from my Area
Coordinator Adrian Tamas and all of the Murphy RAs was
amazing I never thought that I would feel that comfortable
away from home but because of the staff in Murphy Hall I
now call John Carroll University home Itrsquos been a wonderfu
year as a resident in Murphy and I cannot wait for my next
and final year Thank you for everythingrdquo
- Ghada Abu Shaweesh rsquo16 Resident
ldquoThree years ago I was a sophomore who lived with great
tension and anxiety I had not yet developed the courage to
grow into the leader who I wanted to be on campus Then I
was selected to be a Resident Assistant From that moment
on I was on a path that would allow me to grow and develop
into a leader on campus a man for others and the person
who I ultimately desired to become I am beyond thankful for
my time with Residence Life The professional staff alongwith my fellow staff members and residents have left their
marks on me I will forever remember the time wersquove spent
together the laughter wersquove shared the critical moments
that have pushed us outside of our comfort zones and the
relationships wersquove cultivated From the bottom of my heart
thank yourdquo
- John Barrett rsquo15 Senior Resident Assistant
81 1621 PARTICIPANTS
RESIDENCE SATISFACTION SURVEY RESPONSE RATE
The ORL staff created a survey focused on the following
areas satisfaction with RA satisfaction with residence hall
space cleanliness and processes assessment of ability to
sleep and study learning as a result of living in a residence
hall and overall satisfaction While the quantitative portions
of the survey are not yet compiled and analyzed the
qualitative data was compiled and reviewed The overall
response rate was approximately 81 of 1621 residents who
received the survey
Some of the key findings
bull Residents overwhelmingly responded that the most
important lesson skill or value learned this year was
about relationships with others Residents described
relationships with roommates learning to live in
community and how to deal with people who were
different Skills and lessons related to living independently
(time management responsibility and accountability)
were the second most frequent responses
bull The respondents most frequently cited that the best
part of their residential experience was related to the
people with whom they lived their roommate and
or floormates Other frequent responses included the
sense of community the RA and the convenience ofliving on campus
bull Cleanliness and other facility issues were the main
concerns that residents cited when asked about what
they would like to see improved about on-campus
living Other frequent responses included the dining
hall loudness of fellow floor members and both the
enforcement of and lack of enforcement of residence
hall policies
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
New Late Night Program Collaborations
Streak the Center programs were held during fall 2014 and spring
2015 to provide students with opportunities to gather together
and participate in a variety of social programs including arts and
crafts entertainment movies food recreation relaxation music
and more This large scale event was made possible through
cross-departmental collaboration between the Office of Student
Activities Student Union Programming Board (SUPB) Orientation
and Leadership Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion
Counseling Center Violence Prevention and Action Center
Residence Life Health Education and Promotion Student Health
and Wellness Center and Recreation This event attracted over
550 students each semester it was held
Infusion of Intergroup Dialogue within iLead Program
The Office of Student Activities (OSA) in collaboration with the
Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion incorporated the ldquoCommon
Groundrdquo workshop within the iLead student organization training
program iLead a day-long leadership training opportunity for
student organizations operates with the goal of providing student
leaders an understanding of the nuts and bolts of running a successful
organization on campus The ldquoCommon Gorundrdquo training facilitated
by staff who are Intergroup Dialogue facilitators and students
who have completed the Intergroup Dialogue class in the fall
provided education on discrimination and oppression Seventy-four
student organization leaders representing 64 organizations were in
attendance at this training Of those who attended 69 completed
program evaluations In the evaluation students were asked to
identify one creative way they could apply what they learned in the
workshop into their organization The results are as follows
bull 31 stated they could raise awareness through discussionor activity and 27 stated by maintaining awareness and
working to make a difference
bull Other responses included education through information
and diversifying organization membership
bull The top three areas students reported they learned more
about during their experience at iLead were dealing with
discrimination advertising and funding policies
Student Leader Team created for Late Night Programming
The OSA developed a team of student leaders tasked with
assisting in the planning promotion and implementation oflate night programming events sponsored through the Office
of Student Activities Leaders were chosen from the current
student programmers that were already active Expectations were
established and provided to SUPB By January 2015 SUPB was
required to plan a reoccurring late night program on campus every
Friday and Saturday during the academic year between the hours
of 10 pm and midnight
DATA POINTS
bull SUPB held 13 additional programs in 2014-2015 with
an increase of 51 more participants in comparison
to the 2013-2014 academic year (66 programs with
8437 attendants in 2013-2014 79 programs with 12787
attendants in 2014-2015) Programs which were added
include Rock Out Your Room Meet the Greeks Step
Afrika and more
bull Comedian Dave Coulier performed duringHomecoming this year and was attended by
approximately 1000 students
bull The fall semester Welcome Back Concert sponsored by
SUPB board attracted 600 additional participants in the
2014-2015 academic year (300 in 2013 ndash 2014 900 in
2014-2015)
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Conduct an assessment of our current large-scale
programming needs to obtain an accurate pulse on the
types of social late-night programming students needand want Explore collaboration opportunities with other
programming departments like Recreation Residence
Life and Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion for
this project
bull Work with departments in Student Affairs and across the
university to identify event attendance tracking software
options to better track event participation
bull Develop a template to help map the university learning
goals to the activities of SUPB and student organizations
in order to create a new assessment plan
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Irsquom the current president of the Paranormal
Research Group The Student Activities
Office has definitely impacted my overall
JCU experience in a positive way The office gave us
the opportunity to strengthen the bonds within our
organization I learned a lot of leadership strategies with
the officersquos help I learned how to manage and finance an
organization while maintaining the fun factor of what an
organization should be [Student Organizations are] so
important to have because [they] allow students to conn
to each other and their community The office off ers a
one of a kind experience here at Carroll and is crucial [fo
students] to get the most out of JCUrdquo
- Bryan Mersol rsquo17 Student Organization President
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Student Feedback Leads to Increased Physician Hours
Anecdotal feedback over the past several years suggested
the need to increase the hours and days of the week that
physicians would see patients in order to better meet
studentsrsquo busy schedules The Student Health and Wellness
Survey was administered and results clearly supported
this need In recent years physicians came to campus on
Mondays (25 hrs) and Thursdays (25 hrs) for a total of fivehours With the new contract physician hours were increased
to eight hours a week on Mondays (4 hrs) and Fridays (4
hrs) As a result physician visits increased by 43 (536
physicians visits in 2013-2014 and 767 in 2014-2015) and
students are very pleased with this improved service
HealthSpot Installation Provides Additional Care
Options for Students
John Carroll is the first college in the United States to provide
physician appointments through a computerized kiosk
called the HealthSpot This technology is at the forefront of
revolutionary high-quality medical care Students are put inface-to-face contact with a healthcare professional via video
screen The kiosk comes equipped with everything they
would need to perform a variety of remote treatments under
the supervision of an on-site medical professional Some of
the common ailments that are able to be addressed through
HealthSpot are Allergies cold and flu cough sinus infections
rashes fever sore throats and more With the installation of
this technology the SHWC is now able to provide students
with medical care five days a week Since November 2014 a
total of 21 students have utilized the HealthSpot
New Contract with Cleveland Clinic Saves Center $15000The SHWC entered into a new contract with the Cleveland
Clinic physicians in an effort to reduce costs With this new
contract and subsequent change in physicians over $15000
in was saved in comparison to last year
Nurses Utilize Brief Motivational Interview Training to
Identify and Intervene with At-risk Students
To properly screen for and address high-risk behaviors in
students visiting the SHWC nurses participated in brief
motivational interview training Motivational interviewing
(MI) supports health behavior change by helping individuals
explore and resolve their ambivalence about change without
evoking resistance MI techniques can be incorporated into
routine patient care Additionally an MI screening form was
completed by 719 students during the spring 2015 semester
Students who screened positive for high-risk behaviors were
engaged in a brief motivational interview with a nurse and
received information to help strengthen their motivation to
change those unhealthy behaviors in order to achieve their
optimum level of wellness
DATA POINTS
The SHWC saw a 7 increase in unique individuals in 2014-2015 and
an overall increase of 10 in the total number of client visits (which
covers all SHWC services) Flu and allergy injections were both up
this year by 21 and 31 respectively
2013-2014 2014-2015
Client Visits 3133 3451
Unique Individuals 1228 1320
Physicians Visits 536 767
Van Runs 270 242
Nutritional Visits 185 123
Sent to Area Health Centers 103 202
STDHIV Clinic 84 46
Gynecological Visits 25 39
Travel Clinic Visits 93 62
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Explore options for obtaining an electronic medical
record program
bull Increase awareness and visibility of the HealthSpot as an
alternative quality health care treatment
bull Support the Universityrsquos learning goals and collaborate
with the student health and wellness group by developing
programs to promote students to be self-health advocates
based on data from the National Collegiate Health
Assessment survey
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working at the Health Center was the first job
I received on campus and it has become like a
second home to me I have had the opportunity to
learn about diff erent privacy policies and how they work in
a college setting as well as bits and pieces about the medical
field coupled with great experience along the way This
department provides students with the care they need to
continue to do well in other areas at JCU by making sure they
get the best care possible and allowing students to share their
problems in all realms of the health world whether physical
or mental They make it possible for all students to feel and
perform their best during their time at JCUrdquo
- Anna Lawler rsquo16 Work Study employee
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Opening of Relaxation Room
Research on college campuses demonstrates that stress
is the number one impediment for academic performance
and overall well-being Therefore the University Counseling
Center (UCC) collaborated with the Grasselli Library in
developing the Relaxation Room located in the Learning
Commons The room provides students with a quiet
welcoming space to learn about and practice a variety of
research-based mind and body stress-reduction techniques
It includes
bull A state-of-the-art massage recliner
bull Guided relaxation audio recordings
bull Computer-based biofeedback programs
bull Psycho-educational books and handouts
bull Yoga mats and meditation rugs
Students can use the Relaxation Roomrsquos resources by signing
up for specific time slots Individual consultation is also
provided for the biofeedback program so students can use itto its fullest potential
Outreach Initiativesrsquo Message is that Help is lsquoWithin
Reachrsquo at the UCC
A programmatic and marketing theme was developed for all
community outreach initiatives titled ldquoWithin Reachrdquo This
past year a total of 22 outreach initiatives offered under
this new marketing theme were offered to students faculty
and staff Programs focused on increasing awareness of
mental health issues among college students and promoting
help-seeking behavior One of the most successful programs
was a dinner and movie night featuring a speaker from theNational Alliance on Mental Illness with over 80 students in
attendance as well as several faculty and staff
Installation of Titanium Scheduling Software
For many years the UCC has used a paper system to collect
and reference student information when visits occur The new
database system Titanium allows the staff to electronically
store student records and access them quickly when
needed This technological solution is critically necessary
in streamlining operations to allow for a seamless client
experience for the students and a more effective working
environment for the UCC staff
DATA POINTS
Total Counseling Services Overall
A total of 254 students received counseling services for the
2014-2015 academic year (4 less students from 2013-2014)
Out of those students 649 (165) were female and 351
(89) were male The highest percentage of students seen
were freshmen at 265 (67) which is consistent with the
2013-2014 year
Most common reasons students visited the UCC in 2014-2015
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Provide staff orientation and training for new UCC
employees (interim director full-time counselor part-
time counselor) and trainees (two doctoral interns one
masterrsquos intern and one psychiatry resident)
bull Continue the implementation of Titanium Scheduling
Software and fully transition to electronic records
bull Expand outreach programming through the Relaxation
Room and the Within Reach event series
of visits are related to anxiety
(53 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to depression
(14 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to academics
(41 Decrease from 13-14)
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
I have had a wonderful experience with the
UCC and have encouraged other friends
who are struggling to go there too No
part of my experience has been negative and I look
forward to my sessions In the short time I have been
going I feel that I have already made tremendous
improvements My only suggestion for improving the
center is to continue to inform students of its resources
and how valuable it can berdquo
- Anonymous student UCC Satisfaction Survey
874
585
348
254 TOTAL STUDENTS THAT RECEIVEDCOUNSELING SERVICES
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Interpersonal Violence Reporting Increase
The Violence Prevention and Action Center (VPAC)
experienced a substantial increase in the amount of time
advocating for survivors of interpersonal violence along with
the total number of students reporting interpersonal violence
incidents in the 2014-2015 academic year These increases
indicate that the awareness of issues related to interpersonal
violence and the need for bystanders to identify and createempathy with those suffering has most likely increased as well
Large-scale Bystander Intervention Training
Conducted with 638 Rising Sophomores
In collaboration with the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
Recovery Resources Residence Life Dean of Students Office
and Health Promotion and Wellness the VPAC Coordinator
successfully conducted Bystander intervention Training
for 638 rising sophomore students Of those 638 students
46 were male and 54 female This training was made
mandatory as a part of the housing selection process
The purpose of this training was to teach students the
concept of bystander intervention A bystander is anyone
who observes an emergency or a situation in which it is
likely that someone could use help Bystander intervention
programs teach people to overcome their resistance to
checking in and helping out These programs have been
found to be very helpful on college campuses to thwart
sexual assault abusive alcohol consumption concerns about
suicide depression and eating disorders
Students also learn how to identify a continuum of
inappropriate sexual behaviors through experiential
activities designed to create empathy with those who have
experienced sexual or dating violence At the end of the
training students develop skills to intervene as a bystander
and make a commitment to intervene before during and
after an incident of sexual or dating violence
Peer Health Advocate Program Exceeds
Membership Goals
One of the VPACrsquos goals this year was to train 10 Peer
Health Advocates by April 2015 Peer Health Advocates are
tasked with educating the campus on a gamut of topics
associated with interpersonal violence including bullying
dating and relationship violence and more This goal was
met and exceeded in January 2015 when a total of 18 Peer
Health Advocates were trained An additional 10 Peer Health
Advocates were trained by Alex Leslie of the Cleveland Rape
Crisis Center in March 2015 ndash for a total of 38 Advocates Peer
Health Advocates facilitated three interpersonal violence
presentations to the following groups of student leaders
Fraternity and sorority new members Panhellenic Council
and participants in the LAUNCH leadership program a core
leadership training for students in prominent leadership
positions on campus
DATA POINTS
Educational Programming
Forty-two educational programs were provided to 1639 individuals
in fall 2014 covering topics such as alcohol sex and consent healthy
relationships and more Seventeen trainings were provided to 777
individuals in spring 2015 covering similar topics When comparing
to the previous year 51 more programs were held in 2014-2015
(39 programs 2013-2014 59 programs 2014-2015) and 40 more
individuals attended these programs (1731 2013-2014 2416 2014-2015)
Bystander Intervention Training
Participants who completed bystander intervention training
completed a survey developed by Recovery Resources to collect
demographic information as well as information related to bystander
behavioral intent and problem gambling knowledge Questions
measured behavioral intent and gambling knowledge Results of this
survey revealed
89
88
92
93
of participants reported feeling a sense of
responsibility to intervene in issues of substance
use sexual violence and mental health problems
of students understand the obstacles to
intervene in these issues
of students plan to use the skills they learned
from the training in the future
of students reported at least one action that they
planned on taking after the training
LOOKING AHEADbull Hire train and supervise a graduate assistant to assist
with programming and outreach initiatives that focus on
interpersonal violence and bystander intervention
bull Develop a new brand for the Violence Prevention and Action
Center including a new logo and brochure
bull Co-teach AR274 Peer Health Advocate Seminar created to
educate ten Peer Health Advocates
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working with Coordinator of the VPAC this the past year
has been a true joy I learned a variety of skills and about
several topics such as bystander intervention signs of
an abusive relationship substance abuse and how to help someone
in a crisis By the end of my senior year I was gave presentations on
my own to students around campus Working with VPAC has made
me a well-rounded student with a large desire to help others in any
way that I can She taught me to be an eff ective presenter and to be a
leader on campus The skills I learned will not only benefit me in my
future career but as a better member in societyrdquo
- Gina Paolini rsquo15 Peer Health Advocate
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KINGS OF THE OAC
A major trophy returned to JCUs campus for the first
time since the 2003-04 school year
John Carrolls all-around effort on the mens side earned the
Blue Streaks the OAC Mens All-Sports Trophy It was the fifth
time in program history John Carroll earned this prestigious
trophy The Men of Carroll finished with 83 points besting
second-place Mount Union who turned in 8025 points
A BUNDLE OF HONORS
Mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik might need to
build a new trophy case for all of his 2014-15 honors
The midfielder was named the 2014 Capital One Academic
All-Americareg of the Year for Division III mens soccer The
honor gave Potocnik his second-straight Capital One
Academic All-Americareg honor having been a second-team
selection in 2013 He became just the second Blue Streak to
earn this prestigious honor joining Mackenzie Griffin (softball
2013) This honor was just the tip of the iceberg for one of
the top players in JCU mens soccer history
Potocnik was one of six student-athletes nationally to be a
part of Northwestern Mutuals Inspiring Potential float in
the Tournament of Rosesreg Rose Parade
In addition Potocnik earned D3soccercom All-America
NSCAAContinental Tire All-Region All-Ohio All-OAC and
Academic All-OAC accolades Finally Potocnik was JCUs
male recipient of the Clyde Lamb Award given to the top
graduating male and female student-athletes at each of the
10 OAC institutions
HISTORY IN THE MAKING
John Carrolls mens tennis team celebrated a program
first this year The Blue Streaks made their first-ever
NCAA Tournament appearance
John Carroll qualified with a 5-4 win over Otterbein in the
championship match of the OAC Tournament John Carroll
would go on to beat Franciscan in the first round of the
NCAA Tournament before bowing out to Kenyon
The Blue Streaks had won five OAC titles prior but the OAC did
not have an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament until recently
NCAA APPEARANCESIn addition to the mens tennis team John Carroll
had three teams and seven individuals qualify for the
NCAA National Championship fields
JCUs football team made its second-straight NCAA
appearance John Carroll rolled past Centre 63-28 in the
first round and held on for a 14-12 win over Wheaton (Ill)
in the second round The Blue Streaks bowed out in the
quarterfinals with a 36-28 loss to the Purple Raiders
The mens basketball team earned its 13th-ever NCAA
Tournament bid The program earned a bid for the first timesince 2010 The womens basketball team earned its second-
straight and second-overall bid to the NCAA Tournament
field
Individually senior Dan Mirman repeated as an All-American
at 149 pounds for wrestling He became JCU wrestlings 106th
All-American Mirman had plenty of company at the NCAA
Wrestling National Championship as seniors Terner Gott and
Todd Gaydosh gave the Blue Streaks three competitors for
the first time since 2005
John Carroll had three members of the cross country team
qualify for the NCAA National Championships in seniorTadhg Karski sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson It marked the first time since 2004 that the
Blue Streaks sent three runners to the cross country NCAA
National Championship Senior Nick Williams qualified for
the NCAA Indoor Track and Field National Championships in
the 60m hurdles while senior Rocky Mitolo qualified for the
NCAA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships in
the shot put
ALL-AMERICANS
Brian Potocnik and Dan Mirman had plenty of company in the
All-American department
Football senior Aramis Greenwood was the most decorated
student-athlete when it came to All-American honors The
wide receiver made the prestigious AFCA Division III All-
America team becoming the first Blue Streak to do so since
2008 and just the eighth overall He would go on to garner
third team honors on the AP Little All-America Team and
honorable mention D3footballcom honors
In all four football players earned All-American honors with
junior offensive lineman Anthony Latina senior linebacker
Kevin Cope and senior quarterback Mark Myers earning
honors from D3footballcom
Senior right-hander Drew Doring earned second team
All-America honors from D3baseballcom and the ABCA
Rawlings He became the first JCU pitcher to earn All-
America honors since 1985
Sophomore Katlyn Spahar was accorded honorable mention
WBCA Division III All-America accolades for her outstanding
performance on the hardwood
INDIVIDUALSTEAMS
4QUALIFIED FOR NCAA NATIONAL
CHAMPIONSHIP FIELDS7
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ATHLETIC HIGHLIGHTS
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RIDING OFF INTO THE SUNSET
An era came to a close this school year as Kerry Volkmann
retired after being the mentor of the John Carroll wrestling
program since 1987
The Hall of Fame coach guided his charges to two national
titles and 47 All-American honors He started the year
winning his 300th dual match in the seasons opening
weekend with a 34-11 win over Niagara County Community
College at the Bob Del Rosa Duals
Over 200 former wrestlers football players coaches
teammates friends and fans of the JCU wrestling program
celebrated Volkmanns legacy in his last home dual
400 AND COUNTING
The OAC mens basketball 400-club inducted
its fifth member this year
John Carroll mens basketball head coach Mike Moran won
his 400th game at JCU with a 97-78 win over Ohio Northern
on December 10
Moran who just completed his 23rd year at JCU entered
the season 35th amongst active Division III coaches in total
wins He now ranks fourth all-time in wins amongst OAC
mens basketball coaching greats
In April Moran was honored by the GCBCA as the recipient
of the Dennis Lustig Golden Deeds Award for his long-time
contributions to basketball in the Cleveland-area
CENTURY MARK
A third coaching milestone occurred for JCUs coaches
this year Mens soccer head coach Hector Marinaro earned
his 100th win with a 3-0 shutout over Muskingum on senior
night
OAC TEAM SUCCESS
John Carroll celebrated a wide-array of achievements
at the team level within the OAC
The mens tennis team won its first OAC title since 2006
John Carroll earned a share of the regular-season crown
before edging Otterbein 5-4 in the championship match of
the OAC Tournament
The mens soccer team was unbeaten in the OAC regular-
season It marked the fifth undefeated and untied regular-
season by an OAC institution since 1984
On the mens side John Carroll had a slew of second-place
OAC finishes The football cross country and indoor track amp
field teams all captured solo possession of second-place in
the OAC The mens basketball and baseball teams tied for
second in their respective regular seasons
Mike Moran won
his 400th game
Menrsquos tennis team
won its first OAC
title since 2006
Hector Marinaro
earned his 100th w
Womens lacrosse
made its long-awai
debut
On the womens side the Blue Streaks volleyball team
returned to the championship match of the OAC Tournament
for the first time since 1995 The womens swimming amp diving
team was undefeated in OAC regular-season dual meets
OAC INDIVIDUAL SUCCESS
John Carroll had 10 individuals earn OAC titles
The womens swimming and diving team led the way with
seven Sophomore Margaret Zagrobelny junior Lindsey Fano
freshman Anne Crowley and senior Victoria Watson led the
way earning OAC gold in the 400-medley relay Watson
would go on to capture first in the 200-freestyle and as part
of the 400-free relay Fano would capture an individual title
in the 100-breast Watson was joined by freshman Megan
Hawk sophomore Amanda Casamatta and senior Katii
Sheffield on the OAC-champion 400-free relay
Senior Rocky Mitolo (shot put) and junior Adam North (long
jump) earned first-place finishes at the outdoor track amp field
championship
Senior Dan Mirman rounded out the titles taking first at
149-pounds in wrestling
THE INAUGURATION
The womens lacrosse team made its long-awaited debut
After having to outlast Clevelands winter weather the Blue
Streaks turned in a 20-10 win over Houghton on February 28
The team would go on to finish 10-5 and earn the No 2 seed
in the OAC Tournament
STELLAR COACHING
John Carroll is blessed with stellar coaching for its
student-athletes Two Blue Streak coaches were
recognized by their peers this year
Laura Rodeffer was named the OAC Volleyball Coach of the
Year She continues to have her Blue Streaks on the rise
Rodeffers team turned in a 23-7 record in 2014 and were in
the hunt for the OAC regular-season title until the last week
of the season
Shaun Keenan earned OAC Mens Tennis Coach of the Year
honors for helping guide the mens tennis team to one of the
best seasons in program history
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AMONG THE BEST IN THE
REGION AND OHIO
John Carroll had 29 student-athletes earn All-Region honors
while 17 added All-Ohio honors for the year
Baseball senior Drew Doring led the way The senior right-
hander was tabbed as the 2015 Mid-East Regional Pitcher of
the Year by both D3baseballcom and ABCARawlings
Note In elect sports it is possible to earn multiple All-Region and All-Ohio
honors so each student-athlete was counted once per sport they played
Additionally some sports do not have All-Region or All-Ohio honors
OAC MAJOR AWARD
WINNERS - PLAYERS
JCUs student-athletes were amongst the best in the
conference with six players taking home major awards
from the OAC
John Carroll had a trio of players on honors for their stellar
play on the pitch Senior Brian Potocnik was the Mens SoccerMidfielder of the Year while junior teammate Jimmy Mattina
was the Mens Soccer Defender of the Year On the womens
side senior Haley McDonald took home Goalkeeper of the
Year accolades
On the diamond senior Drew Doring was the Kent Tekulve
Pitcher of the Year He was the first JCU hurdler to earn this
honor since Luke Adkins in 2004
On the gridiron junior Kevin Cope was named the Gene
Slaughter Most Outstanding Linebacker It was the second-
straight year JCU has taken home the conferences top
linebacker honor On the hardwood sophomore KatlynSpahar gave JCU back-to-back Helen Ludwig Player of the
Year accolades
ALL-OAC HONORS
John Carroll had 136 student-athletes earn All-OAC
honors this year
Football led the way with a school-record 20 selections The
Blue Streaks picked up 22 honors from the outdoor track
and field teams with 12 from the men and 10 on the womens
side Mens indoor track and field (nine) baseball (eight) and
womens swimming and diving (eight) rounded out the top six
Note Each member of the swimming and diving team earning All-
OAC honors was counted once Each member of the track and field
team earning All-OAC honors was counted once for cross country
once for indoor and once for outdoor
HITTING THE BOOKS
As mentioned earlier mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik was
named the Capital One Academic All-Americareg of the Year for
Division III mens soccer He had an abundance of company as
numerous Blue Streaks really buckled down in the classroom
Football senior safety Brody Zangaro earned second team
Capital One Academic All-Americareg honors for the second
straight year On the district level Potocnik Zangaro and
baseball junior right-hander Aaron Lapaglia earned Capital
One Academic All-District accolades
Wrestling sophomore Sal Corrao and senior Todd Gaydosh
earned NWCA Scholar All-American honors Womens
swimming and diving junior Lindsey Fano was a CSCAA
Individual Scholar All-American Cross country senior Nicki
Bohrer sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson were named USTFCCCA All-Academic honorees
for cross country Rounding out the honors were seven
members of the softball team who all earned NFCA Scholar-
Athlete distinctions
Potocnik and softball senior right-hander Rachel Byrnes were
JCUs recipients of the Clyde Lamb Awards
Additionally 83 student-athletes were honored with
Academic All-OAC honors
Note Select honors from the Capital One Academic All-Americareg
program have not been released yet
83 STUDENT983085ATHLETES WERE HONORED
WITH ACADEMIC ALL983085OAC HONORS
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VISIONJohn Carroll University will graduate individuals of intellect and
character who lead and serve by engaging the world around them
and around the globe
MISSIONAs a Jesuit Catholic university John Carroll inspires individuals to excel
in learning leadership and service in the region and in the world
CORE VALUES
The Universityrsquos core values include a commitment to
learning in order to create
bull An environment of inquiry which embraces Jesuit
Catholic education as a search for truth where faith and
reason complement each other in learning In pursuit of
our educational mission the University welcomes the
perspectives and participation in our mission of faculty
staff students and alumni of all faiths and of no faith
bull A rigorous approach to scholarship that instills in our
graduates the knowledge eloquence sensitivity and
commitment to embrace and to live humane values
bull A campus committed to the intellectual spiritual
emotional and physical development of each student
bull An inclusive community where differing points of view
and experience are valued as opportunities for mutual
learning
bull A culture of service and excellence that permeates
every program and office
bull A commitment to sharing our gifts in service to each
other and the community
bull A campus that responds to demographic economic
and social challenges
bull An appreciation that our personal and collective
choices can build a more just world
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
The following initiatives are essential to the University
being recognized as a center of learning and service
bull Create a diverse community of faculty staff alumni
and friends dedicated to advancing the Universityrsquos
vision mission and core values
bull Create a learning community of outstanding teacher-scholars characterized by the commitment to
student achievement
bull Create a talented cohort of service-oriented staff
committed to achieving and being recognized as a
center of learning and service
bull Recruit enroll retain and graduate a talented
diverse student body prepared for todayrsquos global
reality and committed to learning leadership and
service that will engage the world
bull Secure resources necessary to foster an
extraordinary learning experience and promote John
Carrollrsquos mission as a Jesuit Catholic university
bull Assist in responding to demographic economic and
social challenges in our region in order to support
investment and employment opportunities and build
confidence in our shared future
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Creation of the LP 198 LAUNCH Credited Course
LAUNCH (Leaders Always Undertake New Challenges) is
a 1-3 credit course covering various topics related to the
methods or content of leadership not typically covered
in regular course offerings such as mission diversity and
inclusion ethical leadership and the building of personal
strengths In addition students receive core leadership
training necessary for success in prominent leadership
positions on campus
Commuter Student Section Added to AR120 Purpose
and Place - Exploring Campus Community and Self
AR120 is a course designed to assist first-year students with
the transition to college and to promote their engagement
in all facets of their educational experience The commuter
section of this course addressed challenges related to
commuting to campus getting connected to JCU resources
road safety and more A highlight regarding this particular
section is that it was held in a nontraditional classroom
setting in the newly renovated commuter lounge
Drawn to Leadership Program Reaches Different
Student Demographic
The Drawn to Leadership Program was targeted to JCU
Fantasy Gaming Club members This program offered a
different perspective to learn about leadership development
by focusing on the leadership concepts found in superhero-
based comic books and movies
DATA POINTS
Leadership Programs Engage Students in Developing
Values and Skills
A progressive four-tiered set of leadership programs is
offered to John Carroll students annually Each tier provides
students with the opportunity to develop a set of leadership
skills and knowledge and each successive program builds
upon the knowledge and skills cultivated in the prior tier
Tier programs meet for an hour per week for 4-6 meetings
depending on the program
Students are able to select from three programs in Tier1 ldquoLiving and Leadingrdquo ldquoReading and Leadingrdquo or ldquoTake
the Leading Rolerdquo These programs all focus on students
increasing their levels of self-awareness which will better
prepare them for leadership experiences Students who
complete one of the three Tier 1 programs are eligible to
participate in the Tier 2 ldquoAdvancing Leadershiprdquo program
which focuses on the experiences of participating students
as members of various groups and how they can influence
change as a group member without necessarily having a
formal leadership position Students who have completed
both the Tier 1 and 2 programs are eligible to participate in
the Tier 3 ldquoSharing Your Strengthsrdquo program This program
incorporates the Gallup organizationrsquos StrengthsQuest online
assessment which provides students with detailed reports
about their five personal strengths Students who complete
the Tier 1 2 and 3 programs are eligible to participate in the
Tier 4 ldquoLeadership in Actionrdquo program which focuses on
ethical decision making
The following participation counts have been recorded over
the past 3 academic years
PARTICIPATION COUNTS 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
Tier 1 57 66 75
Tier 2 42 51 69
Tier 3 31 37 24
Tier 4 22 22 25
66 INCREASE in commuter
service program participation
Commuter Student Programs
and Participation Increase
In the year 2013-2014 36 commuter service programs
were offered with 740 total participants This year 41
programs were provided to 1229 total participants Theresults show a 66 increase in overall commuter service
program participation with a 13 increase in total programs
offered Among those programs offered students were
able to attend a Cleveland Indians baseball game Cleveland
Cavaliers basketball game and several movie viewings
Program invitations were also sent to transfer students to
participate which had partial impact on the participation
increase
41 1229PROGRAMS PARTICIPANTS
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ORIENTATION amp LEADERSHIP
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Students in all tiered programs complete written assignments
and discuss them with their peers in a conversation
facilitated by a professional student affairs staff member
Assignments are collected and deposited in the Office of
Leadership Programs The Director of Leadership Programs
then assessment rubrics to the various assignments
determine whether or not the desired learning has occurred
for each student
TIER PROGRAM OUTCOME
The assessment results indicate that the activities set up for
the Tier 1 programs provide students with the opportunity to
learn the desired information to increase self-knowledge and
demonstrate it on the various assignments While students
in Tier 2 were able to demonstrate competence regarding
the various aspects of serving as a group as a member
participants sometimes struggled to identify areas of
diversity In Tier 3 participants could readily determine ways
to identify opportunities to utilize their personal strengths
to assist with three of the potential presented challenges
However a lack of understanding was demonstrated in termsof using strengths in the areas of delegation confrontation
and mediation This is likely partially due to the struggles
that students face with these skill sets in their daily lives For
the ldquoLeadership in Actionrdquo program students readily created
scenarios that connected with the initial three principles
of the programs However several concepts related to
ethical leadership including ldquobeing fairrdquo and ldquobeing lovingrdquo
presented some challenges for our students and may be
somewhat attributable to the fact that ldquofairrdquo and ldquolovingrdquo are
rather abstract concepts in comparison to the first
three tenets
LAUNCH Leaders Always Undertake New Challenges
The LAUNCH program provides student leaders with
information considered to be foundational and essential to
serving as an effective leader and beyond Since the creation of
LAUNCH over 350 student leaders have the training program
Following each LAUNCH weekend evaluations are collected
and compiled to determine the effectiveness of the program
in meeting the established outcomes A review of the data
for the past three LAUNCH programs indicates that at least
90 of the participants on average achieved the outcomes
Leadership Scholars Program
The Leadership Scholars Program (LSP) was created in
2010 providing participants with opportunities to increase
their leadership competence through both curricular and
co-curricular activities The program focuses on developing
student leaders of remarkable character who seek to become
agents for transformative change on campus and in their
future professions and communities
Each year the program seeks to enroll a cohort of approximately 20
incoming students Over the past three years the cohort size has been
27 (class of 2018) 19 (2017) and 19 (2016) The cohort size fluctuates
based on how many students choose to accept the scholarship and
attend JCU with 35 scholarships offered from a pool of over 200
applicants
The 2014 JCU Commencement saw the first cohort of LSP students
complete their degrees From the entering cohort in fall of 2010 75 o
the students persisted through graduation When reviewing the reasonfor program participant attrition students most commonly leave to
transfer to another institution in order to pursue a degree not provided
by John Carroll (eg pharmacy musical theater) A less frequent reaso
for student attrition is that some participants struggle to ldquofind their
footingrdquo and struggle with their inability to be elected or selected for
a formal leadership position on campus (eg Student Union senator
Resident Assistant)
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Coordinate and enhance leadership development efforts by
gathering together a committee of professionals around campu
who provide related opportunities to students
bull Begin to measure levels of campus engagement among
commuter students in organizations and activities other than
those provided by commuter services
bull Convene a campus wide meeting to discuss issues and services
relevant to the matriculation and ongoing success of transfer
students
bull Develop electronic messages related to engagement
opportunities to distribute to first year students after the
first six weeks of the fall semester
bull Increase the number of first-year students of color whoparticipate in Tier 1 leadership development programs
bull Help to successfully transition a new co-director of the
Leadership Scholarship Program into hisher role in the progra
bull Develop a follow-up leadership development piece for LAUNCH
(for Leadership Always Undertake New Challenges) participant
after they have transitioned into their leadership roles
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Coming from a high school that focused on leadership andentrepreneurship the leadership development programs
were perfect for me The tiers were focused on self-
discovery and how to handle being on a team I got the chance to know
my strengths and weakness and also to discuss leadership in the worl
of comics Leadership is everywhere if I look for it My freshman year
would have been an entirely diff erent experience if it wasnrsquot for the
leadership programs
- Marie Keita rsquo18 Participant in Tiered Leadership Programs
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Major Facility and Equipment Upgrades Provide
Improved Fitness and Sport Experiences
The Department of Recreation coordinated a number of
renovations and equipment upgrades this past year that
improved student faculty staff and community membersrsquo
experience in our facilities The first major project was the
installation of new flooring in the Fitness Studio where cyclingclasses yoga Zumba and other activities are conducted
giving the space a safer refreshed and modern look
The Corbo Room Improvement Task Force created spring
2014 addressed two necessary improvements including
additional Corbo Room equipment and new flooring in
the cardio area Throughout spring and summer 2015 the
Johnson Natatorium lap pool and diving well were repainted
and re-coated along with a new ultraviolet water treatment
system A new electronic scoreboard was installed which
will certainly improve the competition experience for teams
coaches and fans
Club Sport Members Active in Competition and
Service to Others
There are club sport teams at John Carroll with over 200
student participants The teams include Rowing Field
Hockey Hockey Womenrsquos Basketball Menrsquos Rugby Sailing
Ultimate Frisbee Menrsquos Volleyball Water Polo and Womenrsquos
Volleyball Funded in part by the Student Activity Fee
students manage all operational aspects of club sports
including fundraising membership recruitment and retention
practice and competition scheduling and travel Team
members are also involved in service on a regular basisSome of the programs they support are the Labre Project
Cleveland Clinicrsquos Lerner Center for Autism Project Linus
St Malachis Lunch Program and numerous service projects
offered through JCUrsquos Center for Service and Social Action
Pilot Shadow Program of Intramural Student
Supervisors Shows Promise
The intramural (IM) employees interested in becoming IM
Student Supervisors participated in a new staff development
and training program in which they were paired up to
shadow current IM Student Supervisors during evening or
weekend IM competitions The purpose of this opportunityis to nurture professional development leadership skills and
staff camaraderie as well as to provide on-the-job training
in regards to the duties and responsibilities of an IM Student
Supervisor This shadowing experience allowed for IM staff
to self-identify if they felt prepared to apply for IM Student
Supervisor positions for next year In addition it provided
current supervisors the opportunity to teach others about
the knowledge and skills they utilize in their position The
Department of Recreation will continue to build on this
program in the future
DATA POINTS
Intramural sports
Intramural sports have continued to thrive and excel
offering opportunity for exercise camaraderie and
an environment for creating meaningful relationships
with peers A total of 1963 individuals participated in
intramural sports in 2014-2015 with 901 being unique
participants There were a total of 1620 males and 343
females who engaged in intramural sports In 2013-2014
there was a total of 1794 participants (1415 males and 379
females) engaged in intramural sports
First-year student participation increased by 36 (376
Unique Individuals 2013-2014 511 Unique Individuals 2014-
2015)
First-year student intramural
participation increased by 3636
421
1963 1620 343
INTRAMURAL SPORT PARTICIPANTS
AVERAGE CORBO FITNESSROOM VISITORS PER DAY
Fitness Offerings
There was a 25 increase in student and staff participation
in fitness activities with an average of 289 participants per
week in 2014-2015 in comparison to 232 average participants
per week in 2013-2014
A Pilates and Stretch and Strengthen class have been added
to the list of fitness classes Corbo Fitness Room participation
for the 2014-2015 academic year averaged 421 visitors per
day with the highest participation of 525 visitors per day In
2013-2014 the average visits per day was 398
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RECREATION
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LOOKING AHEAD
bull Improve orientation training and recognition
efforts for all student staff through the previously
implemented team model Update our student
development model through online offerings new
technology and improved leadership strategies to
stimulate growth and self-awareness
bull Collaborate with different departments on
late night programming health and wellness
initiatives and special events to better meet our
students needs interests and to increase student
engagement Focus these initiatives primarily
at first-year students as well as first-time users(those who may not typically utilize our facilities
or services)
bull Provide risk management training for Club Sports
and Building Supervisor staff Utilize John Carroll
and Northeast Ohio resources so as to better
equip staff for emergency action plans responding
to crisies and dealing effectively with conflict
bull Continue to work towards enhancing technology
resources related to daily operations marketing
of services and programs and departmental
communications assessment and evaluation
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Being involved in the Rec department allowed
me to have two supervisor roles These
roles allowed me to have a great deal of
responsibility I was well respected by my peers seen as
a leader on campus and this makes me very proud The
leadership skills I developed will be something I treasure
and will be very valuable to me as I move forward in my
career I learned that I am a strong leader who has the
ability to stand up to her peers even when it is tough I
learned what it means to love your work because I truly
loved working for this department I found that I am
inspired by people around me who have a tremendously
strong work ethic
I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to work for
the Rec department and I know that if I had not had this
opportunity that my time at Carroll would have never been
the same and I would have never grown as a person as
much as I didrdquo
- Kylie Brooks rsquo15 Club Sport Supervisor and Student
Building Supervisor
Working for Intramurals (IM) has given me the identity
that every student searches for when entering a new
experience It has given me the opportunity to take a
better look at who I am as a person and has given me the
opportunity to make lasting relationships with people
who I would have never met had I not worked for the
department Working for IMrsquos is not just a job for me it
gives me my place at JCU
This position teaches me how to be a leader how tomotivate people and how to be confident in various
situations I learn to lead by example everywhere I
go because a person is always representing the Rec
department no matter whatrdquo
- Greg Olenick rsquo16 Intramural Supervisor
10 200 PARTICIPANTS
CLUB SPORT TEAMS
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
University Community Celebrates the
Re-opening of Murphy Hall
The re-opening of Murphy Hall in August 2014 was a major
accomplishment The newly renovated building impressed Murphy
residents as well as alumni faculty and staff who toured the hall
after a number of ribbon-cutting ceremonies Murphy residents
reported that they appreciated the enhanced community and
study space Since many of the residents had lived in the ldquooldrdquo
Murphy they were especially impressed with the improved
lighting the updated bathrooms and the private sinks
While there were some minor complications in the re-opening
related to electricity heating and cooling windows and paint
the overall re-opening process was seamless and exciting The
cross-divisional collaboration that brought this renovation to
completion was tremendous and a source of great pride for
all who participated The Silver Level LEED certification that
was achieved was a great way to conclude the project
Red Carpet Rolled Out for First-Year Students onMove-In Day
It was exciting to open the 2014-2015 academic year with
one of the largest first-year classes in recent history It was
also the first year where students were living in truly social
cohort communities In order to continue the celebration of
the large first year class First-Year Move-In Day was enhanced
to welcome our students with excitement The feedback from
parents was overwhelmingly positive with many of them
thanking staff members for their energy and assistance
Invaluable to the success of the day was the help of the ROTC
cadets Their hard work and limitless energy helped immensely
Newly Developed Room Change Process Policy a Success
The development and implementation of the comprehensive
room change process policy was an achievement for the
Office of Residence Life (ORL) The policy was shared
widely with students ORL Staff and parents to allow for
transparency and clearer communication The policy also
supported Resident Assistants (RAs) and professional staff
members in having a standard point of reference and specific
procedures to follow
Resident Ministry Program Offerings Expand
In addition to the fall semester First-Year Retreat the
Resident Ministers collaborated with students to offer the
Journey Retreat in the spring semester as well as a ldquoRootsrdquo
overnight outdoor retreat to explore intentional living The
Murphy Mass returned to the Murphy Chapel with increased
attendance at both the Mass (average of 40+) and social
afterwards in the Murphy atrium
ORL Staff Recognized at Northeast Ohio Resident
Assistant Conference
The JCU RA delegation was recognized as the ldquoMost Spiritedrdquo at the
Northeast Ohio RA Conference at Baldwin Wallace University Several
Residence Life staff members presented at the conference with two
RA presenters receiving recognition as one of the ldquoTop 10rdquo programs
DATA POINTS
Number of Residential Students
YEAR FALL SPRING
2010-2011 1708 1661
2011-2012 1789 1734
2012-2013 1786 1724
2013-2014 1657 1606
2014-2015 1755 1676
Murphy Hall closed for renovation
Community Development Activities Sponsored by
Resident Assistants
YEAR TOTAL TOTAL PARTICIPANTS
2013-2014 615 6485
2014-2015 727 5181
After having smaller than projected numbers of rising junior
and senior students sign up to live on campus for the 2015-2016
academic year those currently living on campus were surveyed
to learn more about their decision to live off campus The seven
question survey was sent to 475 residents with a response rate of
21 The most significant findings were
bull The greatest factor impacting the decision to live off
campus was finances (45) This was followed closely
by wanting to experience something different than the
residence halls (22) and wanting a greater sense of
independence (21)
bull Monthly rent for the majority of respondents (67) is
$350-$400 per person every month The question did not
ask respondents to quantify what was included in rent
so there are some unknowns Only 15 of respondents
indicated a rent higher than $400 per person every month
bull The most popular month to sign a lease was March
(29) Prior to February when the 2015-2016 Housing
Information became available 53 of the respondents
had signed leases The other 47 of respondents signed
leases in February and March The earliest a lease was
signed was in September (1)
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RESIDENCE LIFE
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bull Including themselves students reported the number
of people who they will be living off-campus with
Four people (33) followed by five people (19)
three people (16) and six people (14)
bull 76 are planning to live in University Heights Shaker
Heights (13) and South Euclid (9) are the other
two cities with the most respondents
These findings will inform messaging and timing of
information about housing for upper-class students This
data also indicates the need to continue to look at the cost
of living on-campus and how the benefits are explained in
relationship to that cost
While these qualitative findings include only one part of the data
collected they still provide strong insight into the residential
experience The data supports the amount of time effort and
resources devoted to developing and strengthening community It
also supports several key learning goals for students who live on
campus The data also clearly demonstrates the concerns about
facilities that have been at the forefront of the work done this
year by the ORL All of these insights will be better informed once
the compilation and analysis of the quantitative data is complete
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Review of ORL structure and staffing
bull Expand knowledge of and competency in academic
processes and procedures to better inform future
collaborations
bull Enhance education around issues pertaining to respect
including but not limited to vandalism safety interpersonal
violence and relationships with non-residence life staff
members serving the residential communities
STUDENT PERSPECTIVES
This was my third year at John Carroll University
and my first year living on campus The amount
of care and concern that I received from my Area
Coordinator Adrian Tamas and all of the Murphy RAs was
amazing I never thought that I would feel that comfortable
away from home but because of the staff in Murphy Hall I
now call John Carroll University home Itrsquos been a wonderfu
year as a resident in Murphy and I cannot wait for my next
and final year Thank you for everythingrdquo
- Ghada Abu Shaweesh rsquo16 Resident
ldquoThree years ago I was a sophomore who lived with great
tension and anxiety I had not yet developed the courage to
grow into the leader who I wanted to be on campus Then I
was selected to be a Resident Assistant From that moment
on I was on a path that would allow me to grow and develop
into a leader on campus a man for others and the person
who I ultimately desired to become I am beyond thankful for
my time with Residence Life The professional staff alongwith my fellow staff members and residents have left their
marks on me I will forever remember the time wersquove spent
together the laughter wersquove shared the critical moments
that have pushed us outside of our comfort zones and the
relationships wersquove cultivated From the bottom of my heart
thank yourdquo
- John Barrett rsquo15 Senior Resident Assistant
81 1621 PARTICIPANTS
RESIDENCE SATISFACTION SURVEY RESPONSE RATE
The ORL staff created a survey focused on the following
areas satisfaction with RA satisfaction with residence hall
space cleanliness and processes assessment of ability to
sleep and study learning as a result of living in a residence
hall and overall satisfaction While the quantitative portions
of the survey are not yet compiled and analyzed the
qualitative data was compiled and reviewed The overall
response rate was approximately 81 of 1621 residents who
received the survey
Some of the key findings
bull Residents overwhelmingly responded that the most
important lesson skill or value learned this year was
about relationships with others Residents described
relationships with roommates learning to live in
community and how to deal with people who were
different Skills and lessons related to living independently
(time management responsibility and accountability)
were the second most frequent responses
bull The respondents most frequently cited that the best
part of their residential experience was related to the
people with whom they lived their roommate and
or floormates Other frequent responses included the
sense of community the RA and the convenience ofliving on campus
bull Cleanliness and other facility issues were the main
concerns that residents cited when asked about what
they would like to see improved about on-campus
living Other frequent responses included the dining
hall loudness of fellow floor members and both the
enforcement of and lack of enforcement of residence
hall policies
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
New Late Night Program Collaborations
Streak the Center programs were held during fall 2014 and spring
2015 to provide students with opportunities to gather together
and participate in a variety of social programs including arts and
crafts entertainment movies food recreation relaxation music
and more This large scale event was made possible through
cross-departmental collaboration between the Office of Student
Activities Student Union Programming Board (SUPB) Orientation
and Leadership Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion
Counseling Center Violence Prevention and Action Center
Residence Life Health Education and Promotion Student Health
and Wellness Center and Recreation This event attracted over
550 students each semester it was held
Infusion of Intergroup Dialogue within iLead Program
The Office of Student Activities (OSA) in collaboration with the
Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion incorporated the ldquoCommon
Groundrdquo workshop within the iLead student organization training
program iLead a day-long leadership training opportunity for
student organizations operates with the goal of providing student
leaders an understanding of the nuts and bolts of running a successful
organization on campus The ldquoCommon Gorundrdquo training facilitated
by staff who are Intergroup Dialogue facilitators and students
who have completed the Intergroup Dialogue class in the fall
provided education on discrimination and oppression Seventy-four
student organization leaders representing 64 organizations were in
attendance at this training Of those who attended 69 completed
program evaluations In the evaluation students were asked to
identify one creative way they could apply what they learned in the
workshop into their organization The results are as follows
bull 31 stated they could raise awareness through discussionor activity and 27 stated by maintaining awareness and
working to make a difference
bull Other responses included education through information
and diversifying organization membership
bull The top three areas students reported they learned more
about during their experience at iLead were dealing with
discrimination advertising and funding policies
Student Leader Team created for Late Night Programming
The OSA developed a team of student leaders tasked with
assisting in the planning promotion and implementation oflate night programming events sponsored through the Office
of Student Activities Leaders were chosen from the current
student programmers that were already active Expectations were
established and provided to SUPB By January 2015 SUPB was
required to plan a reoccurring late night program on campus every
Friday and Saturday during the academic year between the hours
of 10 pm and midnight
DATA POINTS
bull SUPB held 13 additional programs in 2014-2015 with
an increase of 51 more participants in comparison
to the 2013-2014 academic year (66 programs with
8437 attendants in 2013-2014 79 programs with 12787
attendants in 2014-2015) Programs which were added
include Rock Out Your Room Meet the Greeks Step
Afrika and more
bull Comedian Dave Coulier performed duringHomecoming this year and was attended by
approximately 1000 students
bull The fall semester Welcome Back Concert sponsored by
SUPB board attracted 600 additional participants in the
2014-2015 academic year (300 in 2013 ndash 2014 900 in
2014-2015)
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Conduct an assessment of our current large-scale
programming needs to obtain an accurate pulse on the
types of social late-night programming students needand want Explore collaboration opportunities with other
programming departments like Recreation Residence
Life and Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion for
this project
bull Work with departments in Student Affairs and across the
university to identify event attendance tracking software
options to better track event participation
bull Develop a template to help map the university learning
goals to the activities of SUPB and student organizations
in order to create a new assessment plan
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Irsquom the current president of the Paranormal
Research Group The Student Activities
Office has definitely impacted my overall
JCU experience in a positive way The office gave us
the opportunity to strengthen the bonds within our
organization I learned a lot of leadership strategies with
the officersquos help I learned how to manage and finance an
organization while maintaining the fun factor of what an
organization should be [Student Organizations are] so
important to have because [they] allow students to conn
to each other and their community The office off ers a
one of a kind experience here at Carroll and is crucial [fo
students] to get the most out of JCUrdquo
- Bryan Mersol rsquo17 Student Organization President
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Student Feedback Leads to Increased Physician Hours
Anecdotal feedback over the past several years suggested
the need to increase the hours and days of the week that
physicians would see patients in order to better meet
studentsrsquo busy schedules The Student Health and Wellness
Survey was administered and results clearly supported
this need In recent years physicians came to campus on
Mondays (25 hrs) and Thursdays (25 hrs) for a total of fivehours With the new contract physician hours were increased
to eight hours a week on Mondays (4 hrs) and Fridays (4
hrs) As a result physician visits increased by 43 (536
physicians visits in 2013-2014 and 767 in 2014-2015) and
students are very pleased with this improved service
HealthSpot Installation Provides Additional Care
Options for Students
John Carroll is the first college in the United States to provide
physician appointments through a computerized kiosk
called the HealthSpot This technology is at the forefront of
revolutionary high-quality medical care Students are put inface-to-face contact with a healthcare professional via video
screen The kiosk comes equipped with everything they
would need to perform a variety of remote treatments under
the supervision of an on-site medical professional Some of
the common ailments that are able to be addressed through
HealthSpot are Allergies cold and flu cough sinus infections
rashes fever sore throats and more With the installation of
this technology the SHWC is now able to provide students
with medical care five days a week Since November 2014 a
total of 21 students have utilized the HealthSpot
New Contract with Cleveland Clinic Saves Center $15000The SHWC entered into a new contract with the Cleveland
Clinic physicians in an effort to reduce costs With this new
contract and subsequent change in physicians over $15000
in was saved in comparison to last year
Nurses Utilize Brief Motivational Interview Training to
Identify and Intervene with At-risk Students
To properly screen for and address high-risk behaviors in
students visiting the SHWC nurses participated in brief
motivational interview training Motivational interviewing
(MI) supports health behavior change by helping individuals
explore and resolve their ambivalence about change without
evoking resistance MI techniques can be incorporated into
routine patient care Additionally an MI screening form was
completed by 719 students during the spring 2015 semester
Students who screened positive for high-risk behaviors were
engaged in a brief motivational interview with a nurse and
received information to help strengthen their motivation to
change those unhealthy behaviors in order to achieve their
optimum level of wellness
DATA POINTS
The SHWC saw a 7 increase in unique individuals in 2014-2015 and
an overall increase of 10 in the total number of client visits (which
covers all SHWC services) Flu and allergy injections were both up
this year by 21 and 31 respectively
2013-2014 2014-2015
Client Visits 3133 3451
Unique Individuals 1228 1320
Physicians Visits 536 767
Van Runs 270 242
Nutritional Visits 185 123
Sent to Area Health Centers 103 202
STDHIV Clinic 84 46
Gynecological Visits 25 39
Travel Clinic Visits 93 62
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Explore options for obtaining an electronic medical
record program
bull Increase awareness and visibility of the HealthSpot as an
alternative quality health care treatment
bull Support the Universityrsquos learning goals and collaborate
with the student health and wellness group by developing
programs to promote students to be self-health advocates
based on data from the National Collegiate Health
Assessment survey
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working at the Health Center was the first job
I received on campus and it has become like a
second home to me I have had the opportunity to
learn about diff erent privacy policies and how they work in
a college setting as well as bits and pieces about the medical
field coupled with great experience along the way This
department provides students with the care they need to
continue to do well in other areas at JCU by making sure they
get the best care possible and allowing students to share their
problems in all realms of the health world whether physical
or mental They make it possible for all students to feel and
perform their best during their time at JCUrdquo
- Anna Lawler rsquo16 Work Study employee
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Opening of Relaxation Room
Research on college campuses demonstrates that stress
is the number one impediment for academic performance
and overall well-being Therefore the University Counseling
Center (UCC) collaborated with the Grasselli Library in
developing the Relaxation Room located in the Learning
Commons The room provides students with a quiet
welcoming space to learn about and practice a variety of
research-based mind and body stress-reduction techniques
It includes
bull A state-of-the-art massage recliner
bull Guided relaxation audio recordings
bull Computer-based biofeedback programs
bull Psycho-educational books and handouts
bull Yoga mats and meditation rugs
Students can use the Relaxation Roomrsquos resources by signing
up for specific time slots Individual consultation is also
provided for the biofeedback program so students can use itto its fullest potential
Outreach Initiativesrsquo Message is that Help is lsquoWithin
Reachrsquo at the UCC
A programmatic and marketing theme was developed for all
community outreach initiatives titled ldquoWithin Reachrdquo This
past year a total of 22 outreach initiatives offered under
this new marketing theme were offered to students faculty
and staff Programs focused on increasing awareness of
mental health issues among college students and promoting
help-seeking behavior One of the most successful programs
was a dinner and movie night featuring a speaker from theNational Alliance on Mental Illness with over 80 students in
attendance as well as several faculty and staff
Installation of Titanium Scheduling Software
For many years the UCC has used a paper system to collect
and reference student information when visits occur The new
database system Titanium allows the staff to electronically
store student records and access them quickly when
needed This technological solution is critically necessary
in streamlining operations to allow for a seamless client
experience for the students and a more effective working
environment for the UCC staff
DATA POINTS
Total Counseling Services Overall
A total of 254 students received counseling services for the
2014-2015 academic year (4 less students from 2013-2014)
Out of those students 649 (165) were female and 351
(89) were male The highest percentage of students seen
were freshmen at 265 (67) which is consistent with the
2013-2014 year
Most common reasons students visited the UCC in 2014-2015
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Provide staff orientation and training for new UCC
employees (interim director full-time counselor part-
time counselor) and trainees (two doctoral interns one
masterrsquos intern and one psychiatry resident)
bull Continue the implementation of Titanium Scheduling
Software and fully transition to electronic records
bull Expand outreach programming through the Relaxation
Room and the Within Reach event series
of visits are related to anxiety
(53 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to depression
(14 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to academics
(41 Decrease from 13-14)
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
I have had a wonderful experience with the
UCC and have encouraged other friends
who are struggling to go there too No
part of my experience has been negative and I look
forward to my sessions In the short time I have been
going I feel that I have already made tremendous
improvements My only suggestion for improving the
center is to continue to inform students of its resources
and how valuable it can berdquo
- Anonymous student UCC Satisfaction Survey
874
585
348
254 TOTAL STUDENTS THAT RECEIVEDCOUNSELING SERVICES
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Interpersonal Violence Reporting Increase
The Violence Prevention and Action Center (VPAC)
experienced a substantial increase in the amount of time
advocating for survivors of interpersonal violence along with
the total number of students reporting interpersonal violence
incidents in the 2014-2015 academic year These increases
indicate that the awareness of issues related to interpersonal
violence and the need for bystanders to identify and createempathy with those suffering has most likely increased as well
Large-scale Bystander Intervention Training
Conducted with 638 Rising Sophomores
In collaboration with the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
Recovery Resources Residence Life Dean of Students Office
and Health Promotion and Wellness the VPAC Coordinator
successfully conducted Bystander intervention Training
for 638 rising sophomore students Of those 638 students
46 were male and 54 female This training was made
mandatory as a part of the housing selection process
The purpose of this training was to teach students the
concept of bystander intervention A bystander is anyone
who observes an emergency or a situation in which it is
likely that someone could use help Bystander intervention
programs teach people to overcome their resistance to
checking in and helping out These programs have been
found to be very helpful on college campuses to thwart
sexual assault abusive alcohol consumption concerns about
suicide depression and eating disorders
Students also learn how to identify a continuum of
inappropriate sexual behaviors through experiential
activities designed to create empathy with those who have
experienced sexual or dating violence At the end of the
training students develop skills to intervene as a bystander
and make a commitment to intervene before during and
after an incident of sexual or dating violence
Peer Health Advocate Program Exceeds
Membership Goals
One of the VPACrsquos goals this year was to train 10 Peer
Health Advocates by April 2015 Peer Health Advocates are
tasked with educating the campus on a gamut of topics
associated with interpersonal violence including bullying
dating and relationship violence and more This goal was
met and exceeded in January 2015 when a total of 18 Peer
Health Advocates were trained An additional 10 Peer Health
Advocates were trained by Alex Leslie of the Cleveland Rape
Crisis Center in March 2015 ndash for a total of 38 Advocates Peer
Health Advocates facilitated three interpersonal violence
presentations to the following groups of student leaders
Fraternity and sorority new members Panhellenic Council
and participants in the LAUNCH leadership program a core
leadership training for students in prominent leadership
positions on campus
DATA POINTS
Educational Programming
Forty-two educational programs were provided to 1639 individuals
in fall 2014 covering topics such as alcohol sex and consent healthy
relationships and more Seventeen trainings were provided to 777
individuals in spring 2015 covering similar topics When comparing
to the previous year 51 more programs were held in 2014-2015
(39 programs 2013-2014 59 programs 2014-2015) and 40 more
individuals attended these programs (1731 2013-2014 2416 2014-2015)
Bystander Intervention Training
Participants who completed bystander intervention training
completed a survey developed by Recovery Resources to collect
demographic information as well as information related to bystander
behavioral intent and problem gambling knowledge Questions
measured behavioral intent and gambling knowledge Results of this
survey revealed
89
88
92
93
of participants reported feeling a sense of
responsibility to intervene in issues of substance
use sexual violence and mental health problems
of students understand the obstacles to
intervene in these issues
of students plan to use the skills they learned
from the training in the future
of students reported at least one action that they
planned on taking after the training
LOOKING AHEADbull Hire train and supervise a graduate assistant to assist
with programming and outreach initiatives that focus on
interpersonal violence and bystander intervention
bull Develop a new brand for the Violence Prevention and Action
Center including a new logo and brochure
bull Co-teach AR274 Peer Health Advocate Seminar created to
educate ten Peer Health Advocates
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working with Coordinator of the VPAC this the past year
has been a true joy I learned a variety of skills and about
several topics such as bystander intervention signs of
an abusive relationship substance abuse and how to help someone
in a crisis By the end of my senior year I was gave presentations on
my own to students around campus Working with VPAC has made
me a well-rounded student with a large desire to help others in any
way that I can She taught me to be an eff ective presenter and to be a
leader on campus The skills I learned will not only benefit me in my
future career but as a better member in societyrdquo
- Gina Paolini rsquo15 Peer Health Advocate
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KINGS OF THE OAC
A major trophy returned to JCUs campus for the first
time since the 2003-04 school year
John Carrolls all-around effort on the mens side earned the
Blue Streaks the OAC Mens All-Sports Trophy It was the fifth
time in program history John Carroll earned this prestigious
trophy The Men of Carroll finished with 83 points besting
second-place Mount Union who turned in 8025 points
A BUNDLE OF HONORS
Mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik might need to
build a new trophy case for all of his 2014-15 honors
The midfielder was named the 2014 Capital One Academic
All-Americareg of the Year for Division III mens soccer The
honor gave Potocnik his second-straight Capital One
Academic All-Americareg honor having been a second-team
selection in 2013 He became just the second Blue Streak to
earn this prestigious honor joining Mackenzie Griffin (softball
2013) This honor was just the tip of the iceberg for one of
the top players in JCU mens soccer history
Potocnik was one of six student-athletes nationally to be a
part of Northwestern Mutuals Inspiring Potential float in
the Tournament of Rosesreg Rose Parade
In addition Potocnik earned D3soccercom All-America
NSCAAContinental Tire All-Region All-Ohio All-OAC and
Academic All-OAC accolades Finally Potocnik was JCUs
male recipient of the Clyde Lamb Award given to the top
graduating male and female student-athletes at each of the
10 OAC institutions
HISTORY IN THE MAKING
John Carrolls mens tennis team celebrated a program
first this year The Blue Streaks made their first-ever
NCAA Tournament appearance
John Carroll qualified with a 5-4 win over Otterbein in the
championship match of the OAC Tournament John Carroll
would go on to beat Franciscan in the first round of the
NCAA Tournament before bowing out to Kenyon
The Blue Streaks had won five OAC titles prior but the OAC did
not have an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament until recently
NCAA APPEARANCESIn addition to the mens tennis team John Carroll
had three teams and seven individuals qualify for the
NCAA National Championship fields
JCUs football team made its second-straight NCAA
appearance John Carroll rolled past Centre 63-28 in the
first round and held on for a 14-12 win over Wheaton (Ill)
in the second round The Blue Streaks bowed out in the
quarterfinals with a 36-28 loss to the Purple Raiders
The mens basketball team earned its 13th-ever NCAA
Tournament bid The program earned a bid for the first timesince 2010 The womens basketball team earned its second-
straight and second-overall bid to the NCAA Tournament
field
Individually senior Dan Mirman repeated as an All-American
at 149 pounds for wrestling He became JCU wrestlings 106th
All-American Mirman had plenty of company at the NCAA
Wrestling National Championship as seniors Terner Gott and
Todd Gaydosh gave the Blue Streaks three competitors for
the first time since 2005
John Carroll had three members of the cross country team
qualify for the NCAA National Championships in seniorTadhg Karski sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson It marked the first time since 2004 that the
Blue Streaks sent three runners to the cross country NCAA
National Championship Senior Nick Williams qualified for
the NCAA Indoor Track and Field National Championships in
the 60m hurdles while senior Rocky Mitolo qualified for the
NCAA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships in
the shot put
ALL-AMERICANS
Brian Potocnik and Dan Mirman had plenty of company in the
All-American department
Football senior Aramis Greenwood was the most decorated
student-athlete when it came to All-American honors The
wide receiver made the prestigious AFCA Division III All-
America team becoming the first Blue Streak to do so since
2008 and just the eighth overall He would go on to garner
third team honors on the AP Little All-America Team and
honorable mention D3footballcom honors
In all four football players earned All-American honors with
junior offensive lineman Anthony Latina senior linebacker
Kevin Cope and senior quarterback Mark Myers earning
honors from D3footballcom
Senior right-hander Drew Doring earned second team
All-America honors from D3baseballcom and the ABCA
Rawlings He became the first JCU pitcher to earn All-
America honors since 1985
Sophomore Katlyn Spahar was accorded honorable mention
WBCA Division III All-America accolades for her outstanding
performance on the hardwood
INDIVIDUALSTEAMS
4QUALIFIED FOR NCAA NATIONAL
CHAMPIONSHIP FIELDS7
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ATHLETIC HIGHLIGHTS
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RIDING OFF INTO THE SUNSET
An era came to a close this school year as Kerry Volkmann
retired after being the mentor of the John Carroll wrestling
program since 1987
The Hall of Fame coach guided his charges to two national
titles and 47 All-American honors He started the year
winning his 300th dual match in the seasons opening
weekend with a 34-11 win over Niagara County Community
College at the Bob Del Rosa Duals
Over 200 former wrestlers football players coaches
teammates friends and fans of the JCU wrestling program
celebrated Volkmanns legacy in his last home dual
400 AND COUNTING
The OAC mens basketball 400-club inducted
its fifth member this year
John Carroll mens basketball head coach Mike Moran won
his 400th game at JCU with a 97-78 win over Ohio Northern
on December 10
Moran who just completed his 23rd year at JCU entered
the season 35th amongst active Division III coaches in total
wins He now ranks fourth all-time in wins amongst OAC
mens basketball coaching greats
In April Moran was honored by the GCBCA as the recipient
of the Dennis Lustig Golden Deeds Award for his long-time
contributions to basketball in the Cleveland-area
CENTURY MARK
A third coaching milestone occurred for JCUs coaches
this year Mens soccer head coach Hector Marinaro earned
his 100th win with a 3-0 shutout over Muskingum on senior
night
OAC TEAM SUCCESS
John Carroll celebrated a wide-array of achievements
at the team level within the OAC
The mens tennis team won its first OAC title since 2006
John Carroll earned a share of the regular-season crown
before edging Otterbein 5-4 in the championship match of
the OAC Tournament
The mens soccer team was unbeaten in the OAC regular-
season It marked the fifth undefeated and untied regular-
season by an OAC institution since 1984
On the mens side John Carroll had a slew of second-place
OAC finishes The football cross country and indoor track amp
field teams all captured solo possession of second-place in
the OAC The mens basketball and baseball teams tied for
second in their respective regular seasons
Mike Moran won
his 400th game
Menrsquos tennis team
won its first OAC
title since 2006
Hector Marinaro
earned his 100th w
Womens lacrosse
made its long-awai
debut
On the womens side the Blue Streaks volleyball team
returned to the championship match of the OAC Tournament
for the first time since 1995 The womens swimming amp diving
team was undefeated in OAC regular-season dual meets
OAC INDIVIDUAL SUCCESS
John Carroll had 10 individuals earn OAC titles
The womens swimming and diving team led the way with
seven Sophomore Margaret Zagrobelny junior Lindsey Fano
freshman Anne Crowley and senior Victoria Watson led the
way earning OAC gold in the 400-medley relay Watson
would go on to capture first in the 200-freestyle and as part
of the 400-free relay Fano would capture an individual title
in the 100-breast Watson was joined by freshman Megan
Hawk sophomore Amanda Casamatta and senior Katii
Sheffield on the OAC-champion 400-free relay
Senior Rocky Mitolo (shot put) and junior Adam North (long
jump) earned first-place finishes at the outdoor track amp field
championship
Senior Dan Mirman rounded out the titles taking first at
149-pounds in wrestling
THE INAUGURATION
The womens lacrosse team made its long-awaited debut
After having to outlast Clevelands winter weather the Blue
Streaks turned in a 20-10 win over Houghton on February 28
The team would go on to finish 10-5 and earn the No 2 seed
in the OAC Tournament
STELLAR COACHING
John Carroll is blessed with stellar coaching for its
student-athletes Two Blue Streak coaches were
recognized by their peers this year
Laura Rodeffer was named the OAC Volleyball Coach of the
Year She continues to have her Blue Streaks on the rise
Rodeffers team turned in a 23-7 record in 2014 and were in
the hunt for the OAC regular-season title until the last week
of the season
Shaun Keenan earned OAC Mens Tennis Coach of the Year
honors for helping guide the mens tennis team to one of the
best seasons in program history
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AMONG THE BEST IN THE
REGION AND OHIO
John Carroll had 29 student-athletes earn All-Region honors
while 17 added All-Ohio honors for the year
Baseball senior Drew Doring led the way The senior right-
hander was tabbed as the 2015 Mid-East Regional Pitcher of
the Year by both D3baseballcom and ABCARawlings
Note In elect sports it is possible to earn multiple All-Region and All-Ohio
honors so each student-athlete was counted once per sport they played
Additionally some sports do not have All-Region or All-Ohio honors
OAC MAJOR AWARD
WINNERS - PLAYERS
JCUs student-athletes were amongst the best in the
conference with six players taking home major awards
from the OAC
John Carroll had a trio of players on honors for their stellar
play on the pitch Senior Brian Potocnik was the Mens SoccerMidfielder of the Year while junior teammate Jimmy Mattina
was the Mens Soccer Defender of the Year On the womens
side senior Haley McDonald took home Goalkeeper of the
Year accolades
On the diamond senior Drew Doring was the Kent Tekulve
Pitcher of the Year He was the first JCU hurdler to earn this
honor since Luke Adkins in 2004
On the gridiron junior Kevin Cope was named the Gene
Slaughter Most Outstanding Linebacker It was the second-
straight year JCU has taken home the conferences top
linebacker honor On the hardwood sophomore KatlynSpahar gave JCU back-to-back Helen Ludwig Player of the
Year accolades
ALL-OAC HONORS
John Carroll had 136 student-athletes earn All-OAC
honors this year
Football led the way with a school-record 20 selections The
Blue Streaks picked up 22 honors from the outdoor track
and field teams with 12 from the men and 10 on the womens
side Mens indoor track and field (nine) baseball (eight) and
womens swimming and diving (eight) rounded out the top six
Note Each member of the swimming and diving team earning All-
OAC honors was counted once Each member of the track and field
team earning All-OAC honors was counted once for cross country
once for indoor and once for outdoor
HITTING THE BOOKS
As mentioned earlier mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik was
named the Capital One Academic All-Americareg of the Year for
Division III mens soccer He had an abundance of company as
numerous Blue Streaks really buckled down in the classroom
Football senior safety Brody Zangaro earned second team
Capital One Academic All-Americareg honors for the second
straight year On the district level Potocnik Zangaro and
baseball junior right-hander Aaron Lapaglia earned Capital
One Academic All-District accolades
Wrestling sophomore Sal Corrao and senior Todd Gaydosh
earned NWCA Scholar All-American honors Womens
swimming and diving junior Lindsey Fano was a CSCAA
Individual Scholar All-American Cross country senior Nicki
Bohrer sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson were named USTFCCCA All-Academic honorees
for cross country Rounding out the honors were seven
members of the softball team who all earned NFCA Scholar-
Athlete distinctions
Potocnik and softball senior right-hander Rachel Byrnes were
JCUs recipients of the Clyde Lamb Awards
Additionally 83 student-athletes were honored with
Academic All-OAC honors
Note Select honors from the Capital One Academic All-Americareg
program have not been released yet
83 STUDENT983085ATHLETES WERE HONORED
WITH ACADEMIC ALL983085OAC HONORS
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VISIONJohn Carroll University will graduate individuals of intellect and
character who lead and serve by engaging the world around them
and around the globe
MISSIONAs a Jesuit Catholic university John Carroll inspires individuals to excel
in learning leadership and service in the region and in the world
CORE VALUES
The Universityrsquos core values include a commitment to
learning in order to create
bull An environment of inquiry which embraces Jesuit
Catholic education as a search for truth where faith and
reason complement each other in learning In pursuit of
our educational mission the University welcomes the
perspectives and participation in our mission of faculty
staff students and alumni of all faiths and of no faith
bull A rigorous approach to scholarship that instills in our
graduates the knowledge eloquence sensitivity and
commitment to embrace and to live humane values
bull A campus committed to the intellectual spiritual
emotional and physical development of each student
bull An inclusive community where differing points of view
and experience are valued as opportunities for mutual
learning
bull A culture of service and excellence that permeates
every program and office
bull A commitment to sharing our gifts in service to each
other and the community
bull A campus that responds to demographic economic
and social challenges
bull An appreciation that our personal and collective
choices can build a more just world
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
The following initiatives are essential to the University
being recognized as a center of learning and service
bull Create a diverse community of faculty staff alumni
and friends dedicated to advancing the Universityrsquos
vision mission and core values
bull Create a learning community of outstanding teacher-scholars characterized by the commitment to
student achievement
bull Create a talented cohort of service-oriented staff
committed to achieving and being recognized as a
center of learning and service
bull Recruit enroll retain and graduate a talented
diverse student body prepared for todayrsquos global
reality and committed to learning leadership and
service that will engage the world
bull Secure resources necessary to foster an
extraordinary learning experience and promote John
Carrollrsquos mission as a Jesuit Catholic university
bull Assist in responding to demographic economic and
social challenges in our region in order to support
investment and employment opportunities and build
confidence in our shared future
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Creation of the LP 198 LAUNCH Credited Course
LAUNCH (Leaders Always Undertake New Challenges) is
a 1-3 credit course covering various topics related to the
methods or content of leadership not typically covered
in regular course offerings such as mission diversity and
inclusion ethical leadership and the building of personal
strengths In addition students receive core leadership
training necessary for success in prominent leadership
positions on campus
Commuter Student Section Added to AR120 Purpose
and Place - Exploring Campus Community and Self
AR120 is a course designed to assist first-year students with
the transition to college and to promote their engagement
in all facets of their educational experience The commuter
section of this course addressed challenges related to
commuting to campus getting connected to JCU resources
road safety and more A highlight regarding this particular
section is that it was held in a nontraditional classroom
setting in the newly renovated commuter lounge
Drawn to Leadership Program Reaches Different
Student Demographic
The Drawn to Leadership Program was targeted to JCU
Fantasy Gaming Club members This program offered a
different perspective to learn about leadership development
by focusing on the leadership concepts found in superhero-
based comic books and movies
DATA POINTS
Leadership Programs Engage Students in Developing
Values and Skills
A progressive four-tiered set of leadership programs is
offered to John Carroll students annually Each tier provides
students with the opportunity to develop a set of leadership
skills and knowledge and each successive program builds
upon the knowledge and skills cultivated in the prior tier
Tier programs meet for an hour per week for 4-6 meetings
depending on the program
Students are able to select from three programs in Tier1 ldquoLiving and Leadingrdquo ldquoReading and Leadingrdquo or ldquoTake
the Leading Rolerdquo These programs all focus on students
increasing their levels of self-awareness which will better
prepare them for leadership experiences Students who
complete one of the three Tier 1 programs are eligible to
participate in the Tier 2 ldquoAdvancing Leadershiprdquo program
which focuses on the experiences of participating students
as members of various groups and how they can influence
change as a group member without necessarily having a
formal leadership position Students who have completed
both the Tier 1 and 2 programs are eligible to participate in
the Tier 3 ldquoSharing Your Strengthsrdquo program This program
incorporates the Gallup organizationrsquos StrengthsQuest online
assessment which provides students with detailed reports
about their five personal strengths Students who complete
the Tier 1 2 and 3 programs are eligible to participate in the
Tier 4 ldquoLeadership in Actionrdquo program which focuses on
ethical decision making
The following participation counts have been recorded over
the past 3 academic years
PARTICIPATION COUNTS 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
Tier 1 57 66 75
Tier 2 42 51 69
Tier 3 31 37 24
Tier 4 22 22 25
66 INCREASE in commuter
service program participation
Commuter Student Programs
and Participation Increase
In the year 2013-2014 36 commuter service programs
were offered with 740 total participants This year 41
programs were provided to 1229 total participants Theresults show a 66 increase in overall commuter service
program participation with a 13 increase in total programs
offered Among those programs offered students were
able to attend a Cleveland Indians baseball game Cleveland
Cavaliers basketball game and several movie viewings
Program invitations were also sent to transfer students to
participate which had partial impact on the participation
increase
41 1229PROGRAMS PARTICIPANTS
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ORIENTATION amp LEADERSHIP
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Students in all tiered programs complete written assignments
and discuss them with their peers in a conversation
facilitated by a professional student affairs staff member
Assignments are collected and deposited in the Office of
Leadership Programs The Director of Leadership Programs
then assessment rubrics to the various assignments
determine whether or not the desired learning has occurred
for each student
TIER PROGRAM OUTCOME
The assessment results indicate that the activities set up for
the Tier 1 programs provide students with the opportunity to
learn the desired information to increase self-knowledge and
demonstrate it on the various assignments While students
in Tier 2 were able to demonstrate competence regarding
the various aspects of serving as a group as a member
participants sometimes struggled to identify areas of
diversity In Tier 3 participants could readily determine ways
to identify opportunities to utilize their personal strengths
to assist with three of the potential presented challenges
However a lack of understanding was demonstrated in termsof using strengths in the areas of delegation confrontation
and mediation This is likely partially due to the struggles
that students face with these skill sets in their daily lives For
the ldquoLeadership in Actionrdquo program students readily created
scenarios that connected with the initial three principles
of the programs However several concepts related to
ethical leadership including ldquobeing fairrdquo and ldquobeing lovingrdquo
presented some challenges for our students and may be
somewhat attributable to the fact that ldquofairrdquo and ldquolovingrdquo are
rather abstract concepts in comparison to the first
three tenets
LAUNCH Leaders Always Undertake New Challenges
The LAUNCH program provides student leaders with
information considered to be foundational and essential to
serving as an effective leader and beyond Since the creation of
LAUNCH over 350 student leaders have the training program
Following each LAUNCH weekend evaluations are collected
and compiled to determine the effectiveness of the program
in meeting the established outcomes A review of the data
for the past three LAUNCH programs indicates that at least
90 of the participants on average achieved the outcomes
Leadership Scholars Program
The Leadership Scholars Program (LSP) was created in
2010 providing participants with opportunities to increase
their leadership competence through both curricular and
co-curricular activities The program focuses on developing
student leaders of remarkable character who seek to become
agents for transformative change on campus and in their
future professions and communities
Each year the program seeks to enroll a cohort of approximately 20
incoming students Over the past three years the cohort size has been
27 (class of 2018) 19 (2017) and 19 (2016) The cohort size fluctuates
based on how many students choose to accept the scholarship and
attend JCU with 35 scholarships offered from a pool of over 200
applicants
The 2014 JCU Commencement saw the first cohort of LSP students
complete their degrees From the entering cohort in fall of 2010 75 o
the students persisted through graduation When reviewing the reasonfor program participant attrition students most commonly leave to
transfer to another institution in order to pursue a degree not provided
by John Carroll (eg pharmacy musical theater) A less frequent reaso
for student attrition is that some participants struggle to ldquofind their
footingrdquo and struggle with their inability to be elected or selected for
a formal leadership position on campus (eg Student Union senator
Resident Assistant)
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Coordinate and enhance leadership development efforts by
gathering together a committee of professionals around campu
who provide related opportunities to students
bull Begin to measure levels of campus engagement among
commuter students in organizations and activities other than
those provided by commuter services
bull Convene a campus wide meeting to discuss issues and services
relevant to the matriculation and ongoing success of transfer
students
bull Develop electronic messages related to engagement
opportunities to distribute to first year students after the
first six weeks of the fall semester
bull Increase the number of first-year students of color whoparticipate in Tier 1 leadership development programs
bull Help to successfully transition a new co-director of the
Leadership Scholarship Program into hisher role in the progra
bull Develop a follow-up leadership development piece for LAUNCH
(for Leadership Always Undertake New Challenges) participant
after they have transitioned into their leadership roles
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Coming from a high school that focused on leadership andentrepreneurship the leadership development programs
were perfect for me The tiers were focused on self-
discovery and how to handle being on a team I got the chance to know
my strengths and weakness and also to discuss leadership in the worl
of comics Leadership is everywhere if I look for it My freshman year
would have been an entirely diff erent experience if it wasnrsquot for the
leadership programs
- Marie Keita rsquo18 Participant in Tiered Leadership Programs
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Major Facility and Equipment Upgrades Provide
Improved Fitness and Sport Experiences
The Department of Recreation coordinated a number of
renovations and equipment upgrades this past year that
improved student faculty staff and community membersrsquo
experience in our facilities The first major project was the
installation of new flooring in the Fitness Studio where cyclingclasses yoga Zumba and other activities are conducted
giving the space a safer refreshed and modern look
The Corbo Room Improvement Task Force created spring
2014 addressed two necessary improvements including
additional Corbo Room equipment and new flooring in
the cardio area Throughout spring and summer 2015 the
Johnson Natatorium lap pool and diving well were repainted
and re-coated along with a new ultraviolet water treatment
system A new electronic scoreboard was installed which
will certainly improve the competition experience for teams
coaches and fans
Club Sport Members Active in Competition and
Service to Others
There are club sport teams at John Carroll with over 200
student participants The teams include Rowing Field
Hockey Hockey Womenrsquos Basketball Menrsquos Rugby Sailing
Ultimate Frisbee Menrsquos Volleyball Water Polo and Womenrsquos
Volleyball Funded in part by the Student Activity Fee
students manage all operational aspects of club sports
including fundraising membership recruitment and retention
practice and competition scheduling and travel Team
members are also involved in service on a regular basisSome of the programs they support are the Labre Project
Cleveland Clinicrsquos Lerner Center for Autism Project Linus
St Malachis Lunch Program and numerous service projects
offered through JCUrsquos Center for Service and Social Action
Pilot Shadow Program of Intramural Student
Supervisors Shows Promise
The intramural (IM) employees interested in becoming IM
Student Supervisors participated in a new staff development
and training program in which they were paired up to
shadow current IM Student Supervisors during evening or
weekend IM competitions The purpose of this opportunityis to nurture professional development leadership skills and
staff camaraderie as well as to provide on-the-job training
in regards to the duties and responsibilities of an IM Student
Supervisor This shadowing experience allowed for IM staff
to self-identify if they felt prepared to apply for IM Student
Supervisor positions for next year In addition it provided
current supervisors the opportunity to teach others about
the knowledge and skills they utilize in their position The
Department of Recreation will continue to build on this
program in the future
DATA POINTS
Intramural sports
Intramural sports have continued to thrive and excel
offering opportunity for exercise camaraderie and
an environment for creating meaningful relationships
with peers A total of 1963 individuals participated in
intramural sports in 2014-2015 with 901 being unique
participants There were a total of 1620 males and 343
females who engaged in intramural sports In 2013-2014
there was a total of 1794 participants (1415 males and 379
females) engaged in intramural sports
First-year student participation increased by 36 (376
Unique Individuals 2013-2014 511 Unique Individuals 2014-
2015)
First-year student intramural
participation increased by 3636
421
1963 1620 343
INTRAMURAL SPORT PARTICIPANTS
AVERAGE CORBO FITNESSROOM VISITORS PER DAY
Fitness Offerings
There was a 25 increase in student and staff participation
in fitness activities with an average of 289 participants per
week in 2014-2015 in comparison to 232 average participants
per week in 2013-2014
A Pilates and Stretch and Strengthen class have been added
to the list of fitness classes Corbo Fitness Room participation
for the 2014-2015 academic year averaged 421 visitors per
day with the highest participation of 525 visitors per day In
2013-2014 the average visits per day was 398
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RECREATION
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LOOKING AHEAD
bull Improve orientation training and recognition
efforts for all student staff through the previously
implemented team model Update our student
development model through online offerings new
technology and improved leadership strategies to
stimulate growth and self-awareness
bull Collaborate with different departments on
late night programming health and wellness
initiatives and special events to better meet our
students needs interests and to increase student
engagement Focus these initiatives primarily
at first-year students as well as first-time users(those who may not typically utilize our facilities
or services)
bull Provide risk management training for Club Sports
and Building Supervisor staff Utilize John Carroll
and Northeast Ohio resources so as to better
equip staff for emergency action plans responding
to crisies and dealing effectively with conflict
bull Continue to work towards enhancing technology
resources related to daily operations marketing
of services and programs and departmental
communications assessment and evaluation
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Being involved in the Rec department allowed
me to have two supervisor roles These
roles allowed me to have a great deal of
responsibility I was well respected by my peers seen as
a leader on campus and this makes me very proud The
leadership skills I developed will be something I treasure
and will be very valuable to me as I move forward in my
career I learned that I am a strong leader who has the
ability to stand up to her peers even when it is tough I
learned what it means to love your work because I truly
loved working for this department I found that I am
inspired by people around me who have a tremendously
strong work ethic
I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to work for
the Rec department and I know that if I had not had this
opportunity that my time at Carroll would have never been
the same and I would have never grown as a person as
much as I didrdquo
- Kylie Brooks rsquo15 Club Sport Supervisor and Student
Building Supervisor
Working for Intramurals (IM) has given me the identity
that every student searches for when entering a new
experience It has given me the opportunity to take a
better look at who I am as a person and has given me the
opportunity to make lasting relationships with people
who I would have never met had I not worked for the
department Working for IMrsquos is not just a job for me it
gives me my place at JCU
This position teaches me how to be a leader how tomotivate people and how to be confident in various
situations I learn to lead by example everywhere I
go because a person is always representing the Rec
department no matter whatrdquo
- Greg Olenick rsquo16 Intramural Supervisor
10 200 PARTICIPANTS
CLUB SPORT TEAMS
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
University Community Celebrates the
Re-opening of Murphy Hall
The re-opening of Murphy Hall in August 2014 was a major
accomplishment The newly renovated building impressed Murphy
residents as well as alumni faculty and staff who toured the hall
after a number of ribbon-cutting ceremonies Murphy residents
reported that they appreciated the enhanced community and
study space Since many of the residents had lived in the ldquooldrdquo
Murphy they were especially impressed with the improved
lighting the updated bathrooms and the private sinks
While there were some minor complications in the re-opening
related to electricity heating and cooling windows and paint
the overall re-opening process was seamless and exciting The
cross-divisional collaboration that brought this renovation to
completion was tremendous and a source of great pride for
all who participated The Silver Level LEED certification that
was achieved was a great way to conclude the project
Red Carpet Rolled Out for First-Year Students onMove-In Day
It was exciting to open the 2014-2015 academic year with
one of the largest first-year classes in recent history It was
also the first year where students were living in truly social
cohort communities In order to continue the celebration of
the large first year class First-Year Move-In Day was enhanced
to welcome our students with excitement The feedback from
parents was overwhelmingly positive with many of them
thanking staff members for their energy and assistance
Invaluable to the success of the day was the help of the ROTC
cadets Their hard work and limitless energy helped immensely
Newly Developed Room Change Process Policy a Success
The development and implementation of the comprehensive
room change process policy was an achievement for the
Office of Residence Life (ORL) The policy was shared
widely with students ORL Staff and parents to allow for
transparency and clearer communication The policy also
supported Resident Assistants (RAs) and professional staff
members in having a standard point of reference and specific
procedures to follow
Resident Ministry Program Offerings Expand
In addition to the fall semester First-Year Retreat the
Resident Ministers collaborated with students to offer the
Journey Retreat in the spring semester as well as a ldquoRootsrdquo
overnight outdoor retreat to explore intentional living The
Murphy Mass returned to the Murphy Chapel with increased
attendance at both the Mass (average of 40+) and social
afterwards in the Murphy atrium
ORL Staff Recognized at Northeast Ohio Resident
Assistant Conference
The JCU RA delegation was recognized as the ldquoMost Spiritedrdquo at the
Northeast Ohio RA Conference at Baldwin Wallace University Several
Residence Life staff members presented at the conference with two
RA presenters receiving recognition as one of the ldquoTop 10rdquo programs
DATA POINTS
Number of Residential Students
YEAR FALL SPRING
2010-2011 1708 1661
2011-2012 1789 1734
2012-2013 1786 1724
2013-2014 1657 1606
2014-2015 1755 1676
Murphy Hall closed for renovation
Community Development Activities Sponsored by
Resident Assistants
YEAR TOTAL TOTAL PARTICIPANTS
2013-2014 615 6485
2014-2015 727 5181
After having smaller than projected numbers of rising junior
and senior students sign up to live on campus for the 2015-2016
academic year those currently living on campus were surveyed
to learn more about their decision to live off campus The seven
question survey was sent to 475 residents with a response rate of
21 The most significant findings were
bull The greatest factor impacting the decision to live off
campus was finances (45) This was followed closely
by wanting to experience something different than the
residence halls (22) and wanting a greater sense of
independence (21)
bull Monthly rent for the majority of respondents (67) is
$350-$400 per person every month The question did not
ask respondents to quantify what was included in rent
so there are some unknowns Only 15 of respondents
indicated a rent higher than $400 per person every month
bull The most popular month to sign a lease was March
(29) Prior to February when the 2015-2016 Housing
Information became available 53 of the respondents
had signed leases The other 47 of respondents signed
leases in February and March The earliest a lease was
signed was in September (1)
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RESIDENCE LIFE
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bull Including themselves students reported the number
of people who they will be living off-campus with
Four people (33) followed by five people (19)
three people (16) and six people (14)
bull 76 are planning to live in University Heights Shaker
Heights (13) and South Euclid (9) are the other
two cities with the most respondents
These findings will inform messaging and timing of
information about housing for upper-class students This
data also indicates the need to continue to look at the cost
of living on-campus and how the benefits are explained in
relationship to that cost
While these qualitative findings include only one part of the data
collected they still provide strong insight into the residential
experience The data supports the amount of time effort and
resources devoted to developing and strengthening community It
also supports several key learning goals for students who live on
campus The data also clearly demonstrates the concerns about
facilities that have been at the forefront of the work done this
year by the ORL All of these insights will be better informed once
the compilation and analysis of the quantitative data is complete
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Review of ORL structure and staffing
bull Expand knowledge of and competency in academic
processes and procedures to better inform future
collaborations
bull Enhance education around issues pertaining to respect
including but not limited to vandalism safety interpersonal
violence and relationships with non-residence life staff
members serving the residential communities
STUDENT PERSPECTIVES
This was my third year at John Carroll University
and my first year living on campus The amount
of care and concern that I received from my Area
Coordinator Adrian Tamas and all of the Murphy RAs was
amazing I never thought that I would feel that comfortable
away from home but because of the staff in Murphy Hall I
now call John Carroll University home Itrsquos been a wonderfu
year as a resident in Murphy and I cannot wait for my next
and final year Thank you for everythingrdquo
- Ghada Abu Shaweesh rsquo16 Resident
ldquoThree years ago I was a sophomore who lived with great
tension and anxiety I had not yet developed the courage to
grow into the leader who I wanted to be on campus Then I
was selected to be a Resident Assistant From that moment
on I was on a path that would allow me to grow and develop
into a leader on campus a man for others and the person
who I ultimately desired to become I am beyond thankful for
my time with Residence Life The professional staff alongwith my fellow staff members and residents have left their
marks on me I will forever remember the time wersquove spent
together the laughter wersquove shared the critical moments
that have pushed us outside of our comfort zones and the
relationships wersquove cultivated From the bottom of my heart
thank yourdquo
- John Barrett rsquo15 Senior Resident Assistant
81 1621 PARTICIPANTS
RESIDENCE SATISFACTION SURVEY RESPONSE RATE
The ORL staff created a survey focused on the following
areas satisfaction with RA satisfaction with residence hall
space cleanliness and processes assessment of ability to
sleep and study learning as a result of living in a residence
hall and overall satisfaction While the quantitative portions
of the survey are not yet compiled and analyzed the
qualitative data was compiled and reviewed The overall
response rate was approximately 81 of 1621 residents who
received the survey
Some of the key findings
bull Residents overwhelmingly responded that the most
important lesson skill or value learned this year was
about relationships with others Residents described
relationships with roommates learning to live in
community and how to deal with people who were
different Skills and lessons related to living independently
(time management responsibility and accountability)
were the second most frequent responses
bull The respondents most frequently cited that the best
part of their residential experience was related to the
people with whom they lived their roommate and
or floormates Other frequent responses included the
sense of community the RA and the convenience ofliving on campus
bull Cleanliness and other facility issues were the main
concerns that residents cited when asked about what
they would like to see improved about on-campus
living Other frequent responses included the dining
hall loudness of fellow floor members and both the
enforcement of and lack of enforcement of residence
hall policies
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
New Late Night Program Collaborations
Streak the Center programs were held during fall 2014 and spring
2015 to provide students with opportunities to gather together
and participate in a variety of social programs including arts and
crafts entertainment movies food recreation relaxation music
and more This large scale event was made possible through
cross-departmental collaboration between the Office of Student
Activities Student Union Programming Board (SUPB) Orientation
and Leadership Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion
Counseling Center Violence Prevention and Action Center
Residence Life Health Education and Promotion Student Health
and Wellness Center and Recreation This event attracted over
550 students each semester it was held
Infusion of Intergroup Dialogue within iLead Program
The Office of Student Activities (OSA) in collaboration with the
Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion incorporated the ldquoCommon
Groundrdquo workshop within the iLead student organization training
program iLead a day-long leadership training opportunity for
student organizations operates with the goal of providing student
leaders an understanding of the nuts and bolts of running a successful
organization on campus The ldquoCommon Gorundrdquo training facilitated
by staff who are Intergroup Dialogue facilitators and students
who have completed the Intergroup Dialogue class in the fall
provided education on discrimination and oppression Seventy-four
student organization leaders representing 64 organizations were in
attendance at this training Of those who attended 69 completed
program evaluations In the evaluation students were asked to
identify one creative way they could apply what they learned in the
workshop into their organization The results are as follows
bull 31 stated they could raise awareness through discussionor activity and 27 stated by maintaining awareness and
working to make a difference
bull Other responses included education through information
and diversifying organization membership
bull The top three areas students reported they learned more
about during their experience at iLead were dealing with
discrimination advertising and funding policies
Student Leader Team created for Late Night Programming
The OSA developed a team of student leaders tasked with
assisting in the planning promotion and implementation oflate night programming events sponsored through the Office
of Student Activities Leaders were chosen from the current
student programmers that were already active Expectations were
established and provided to SUPB By January 2015 SUPB was
required to plan a reoccurring late night program on campus every
Friday and Saturday during the academic year between the hours
of 10 pm and midnight
DATA POINTS
bull SUPB held 13 additional programs in 2014-2015 with
an increase of 51 more participants in comparison
to the 2013-2014 academic year (66 programs with
8437 attendants in 2013-2014 79 programs with 12787
attendants in 2014-2015) Programs which were added
include Rock Out Your Room Meet the Greeks Step
Afrika and more
bull Comedian Dave Coulier performed duringHomecoming this year and was attended by
approximately 1000 students
bull The fall semester Welcome Back Concert sponsored by
SUPB board attracted 600 additional participants in the
2014-2015 academic year (300 in 2013 ndash 2014 900 in
2014-2015)
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Conduct an assessment of our current large-scale
programming needs to obtain an accurate pulse on the
types of social late-night programming students needand want Explore collaboration opportunities with other
programming departments like Recreation Residence
Life and Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion for
this project
bull Work with departments in Student Affairs and across the
university to identify event attendance tracking software
options to better track event participation
bull Develop a template to help map the university learning
goals to the activities of SUPB and student organizations
in order to create a new assessment plan
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Irsquom the current president of the Paranormal
Research Group The Student Activities
Office has definitely impacted my overall
JCU experience in a positive way The office gave us
the opportunity to strengthen the bonds within our
organization I learned a lot of leadership strategies with
the officersquos help I learned how to manage and finance an
organization while maintaining the fun factor of what an
organization should be [Student Organizations are] so
important to have because [they] allow students to conn
to each other and their community The office off ers a
one of a kind experience here at Carroll and is crucial [fo
students] to get the most out of JCUrdquo
- Bryan Mersol rsquo17 Student Organization President
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Student Feedback Leads to Increased Physician Hours
Anecdotal feedback over the past several years suggested
the need to increase the hours and days of the week that
physicians would see patients in order to better meet
studentsrsquo busy schedules The Student Health and Wellness
Survey was administered and results clearly supported
this need In recent years physicians came to campus on
Mondays (25 hrs) and Thursdays (25 hrs) for a total of fivehours With the new contract physician hours were increased
to eight hours a week on Mondays (4 hrs) and Fridays (4
hrs) As a result physician visits increased by 43 (536
physicians visits in 2013-2014 and 767 in 2014-2015) and
students are very pleased with this improved service
HealthSpot Installation Provides Additional Care
Options for Students
John Carroll is the first college in the United States to provide
physician appointments through a computerized kiosk
called the HealthSpot This technology is at the forefront of
revolutionary high-quality medical care Students are put inface-to-face contact with a healthcare professional via video
screen The kiosk comes equipped with everything they
would need to perform a variety of remote treatments under
the supervision of an on-site medical professional Some of
the common ailments that are able to be addressed through
HealthSpot are Allergies cold and flu cough sinus infections
rashes fever sore throats and more With the installation of
this technology the SHWC is now able to provide students
with medical care five days a week Since November 2014 a
total of 21 students have utilized the HealthSpot
New Contract with Cleveland Clinic Saves Center $15000The SHWC entered into a new contract with the Cleveland
Clinic physicians in an effort to reduce costs With this new
contract and subsequent change in physicians over $15000
in was saved in comparison to last year
Nurses Utilize Brief Motivational Interview Training to
Identify and Intervene with At-risk Students
To properly screen for and address high-risk behaviors in
students visiting the SHWC nurses participated in brief
motivational interview training Motivational interviewing
(MI) supports health behavior change by helping individuals
explore and resolve their ambivalence about change without
evoking resistance MI techniques can be incorporated into
routine patient care Additionally an MI screening form was
completed by 719 students during the spring 2015 semester
Students who screened positive for high-risk behaviors were
engaged in a brief motivational interview with a nurse and
received information to help strengthen their motivation to
change those unhealthy behaviors in order to achieve their
optimum level of wellness
DATA POINTS
The SHWC saw a 7 increase in unique individuals in 2014-2015 and
an overall increase of 10 in the total number of client visits (which
covers all SHWC services) Flu and allergy injections were both up
this year by 21 and 31 respectively
2013-2014 2014-2015
Client Visits 3133 3451
Unique Individuals 1228 1320
Physicians Visits 536 767
Van Runs 270 242
Nutritional Visits 185 123
Sent to Area Health Centers 103 202
STDHIV Clinic 84 46
Gynecological Visits 25 39
Travel Clinic Visits 93 62
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Explore options for obtaining an electronic medical
record program
bull Increase awareness and visibility of the HealthSpot as an
alternative quality health care treatment
bull Support the Universityrsquos learning goals and collaborate
with the student health and wellness group by developing
programs to promote students to be self-health advocates
based on data from the National Collegiate Health
Assessment survey
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working at the Health Center was the first job
I received on campus and it has become like a
second home to me I have had the opportunity to
learn about diff erent privacy policies and how they work in
a college setting as well as bits and pieces about the medical
field coupled with great experience along the way This
department provides students with the care they need to
continue to do well in other areas at JCU by making sure they
get the best care possible and allowing students to share their
problems in all realms of the health world whether physical
or mental They make it possible for all students to feel and
perform their best during their time at JCUrdquo
- Anna Lawler rsquo16 Work Study employee
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Opening of Relaxation Room
Research on college campuses demonstrates that stress
is the number one impediment for academic performance
and overall well-being Therefore the University Counseling
Center (UCC) collaborated with the Grasselli Library in
developing the Relaxation Room located in the Learning
Commons The room provides students with a quiet
welcoming space to learn about and practice a variety of
research-based mind and body stress-reduction techniques
It includes
bull A state-of-the-art massage recliner
bull Guided relaxation audio recordings
bull Computer-based biofeedback programs
bull Psycho-educational books and handouts
bull Yoga mats and meditation rugs
Students can use the Relaxation Roomrsquos resources by signing
up for specific time slots Individual consultation is also
provided for the biofeedback program so students can use itto its fullest potential
Outreach Initiativesrsquo Message is that Help is lsquoWithin
Reachrsquo at the UCC
A programmatic and marketing theme was developed for all
community outreach initiatives titled ldquoWithin Reachrdquo This
past year a total of 22 outreach initiatives offered under
this new marketing theme were offered to students faculty
and staff Programs focused on increasing awareness of
mental health issues among college students and promoting
help-seeking behavior One of the most successful programs
was a dinner and movie night featuring a speaker from theNational Alliance on Mental Illness with over 80 students in
attendance as well as several faculty and staff
Installation of Titanium Scheduling Software
For many years the UCC has used a paper system to collect
and reference student information when visits occur The new
database system Titanium allows the staff to electronically
store student records and access them quickly when
needed This technological solution is critically necessary
in streamlining operations to allow for a seamless client
experience for the students and a more effective working
environment for the UCC staff
DATA POINTS
Total Counseling Services Overall
A total of 254 students received counseling services for the
2014-2015 academic year (4 less students from 2013-2014)
Out of those students 649 (165) were female and 351
(89) were male The highest percentage of students seen
were freshmen at 265 (67) which is consistent with the
2013-2014 year
Most common reasons students visited the UCC in 2014-2015
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Provide staff orientation and training for new UCC
employees (interim director full-time counselor part-
time counselor) and trainees (two doctoral interns one
masterrsquos intern and one psychiatry resident)
bull Continue the implementation of Titanium Scheduling
Software and fully transition to electronic records
bull Expand outreach programming through the Relaxation
Room and the Within Reach event series
of visits are related to anxiety
(53 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to depression
(14 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to academics
(41 Decrease from 13-14)
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
I have had a wonderful experience with the
UCC and have encouraged other friends
who are struggling to go there too No
part of my experience has been negative and I look
forward to my sessions In the short time I have been
going I feel that I have already made tremendous
improvements My only suggestion for improving the
center is to continue to inform students of its resources
and how valuable it can berdquo
- Anonymous student UCC Satisfaction Survey
874
585
348
254 TOTAL STUDENTS THAT RECEIVEDCOUNSELING SERVICES
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Interpersonal Violence Reporting Increase
The Violence Prevention and Action Center (VPAC)
experienced a substantial increase in the amount of time
advocating for survivors of interpersonal violence along with
the total number of students reporting interpersonal violence
incidents in the 2014-2015 academic year These increases
indicate that the awareness of issues related to interpersonal
violence and the need for bystanders to identify and createempathy with those suffering has most likely increased as well
Large-scale Bystander Intervention Training
Conducted with 638 Rising Sophomores
In collaboration with the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
Recovery Resources Residence Life Dean of Students Office
and Health Promotion and Wellness the VPAC Coordinator
successfully conducted Bystander intervention Training
for 638 rising sophomore students Of those 638 students
46 were male and 54 female This training was made
mandatory as a part of the housing selection process
The purpose of this training was to teach students the
concept of bystander intervention A bystander is anyone
who observes an emergency or a situation in which it is
likely that someone could use help Bystander intervention
programs teach people to overcome their resistance to
checking in and helping out These programs have been
found to be very helpful on college campuses to thwart
sexual assault abusive alcohol consumption concerns about
suicide depression and eating disorders
Students also learn how to identify a continuum of
inappropriate sexual behaviors through experiential
activities designed to create empathy with those who have
experienced sexual or dating violence At the end of the
training students develop skills to intervene as a bystander
and make a commitment to intervene before during and
after an incident of sexual or dating violence
Peer Health Advocate Program Exceeds
Membership Goals
One of the VPACrsquos goals this year was to train 10 Peer
Health Advocates by April 2015 Peer Health Advocates are
tasked with educating the campus on a gamut of topics
associated with interpersonal violence including bullying
dating and relationship violence and more This goal was
met and exceeded in January 2015 when a total of 18 Peer
Health Advocates were trained An additional 10 Peer Health
Advocates were trained by Alex Leslie of the Cleveland Rape
Crisis Center in March 2015 ndash for a total of 38 Advocates Peer
Health Advocates facilitated three interpersonal violence
presentations to the following groups of student leaders
Fraternity and sorority new members Panhellenic Council
and participants in the LAUNCH leadership program a core
leadership training for students in prominent leadership
positions on campus
DATA POINTS
Educational Programming
Forty-two educational programs were provided to 1639 individuals
in fall 2014 covering topics such as alcohol sex and consent healthy
relationships and more Seventeen trainings were provided to 777
individuals in spring 2015 covering similar topics When comparing
to the previous year 51 more programs were held in 2014-2015
(39 programs 2013-2014 59 programs 2014-2015) and 40 more
individuals attended these programs (1731 2013-2014 2416 2014-2015)
Bystander Intervention Training
Participants who completed bystander intervention training
completed a survey developed by Recovery Resources to collect
demographic information as well as information related to bystander
behavioral intent and problem gambling knowledge Questions
measured behavioral intent and gambling knowledge Results of this
survey revealed
89
88
92
93
of participants reported feeling a sense of
responsibility to intervene in issues of substance
use sexual violence and mental health problems
of students understand the obstacles to
intervene in these issues
of students plan to use the skills they learned
from the training in the future
of students reported at least one action that they
planned on taking after the training
LOOKING AHEADbull Hire train and supervise a graduate assistant to assist
with programming and outreach initiatives that focus on
interpersonal violence and bystander intervention
bull Develop a new brand for the Violence Prevention and Action
Center including a new logo and brochure
bull Co-teach AR274 Peer Health Advocate Seminar created to
educate ten Peer Health Advocates
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working with Coordinator of the VPAC this the past year
has been a true joy I learned a variety of skills and about
several topics such as bystander intervention signs of
an abusive relationship substance abuse and how to help someone
in a crisis By the end of my senior year I was gave presentations on
my own to students around campus Working with VPAC has made
me a well-rounded student with a large desire to help others in any
way that I can She taught me to be an eff ective presenter and to be a
leader on campus The skills I learned will not only benefit me in my
future career but as a better member in societyrdquo
- Gina Paolini rsquo15 Peer Health Advocate
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KINGS OF THE OAC
A major trophy returned to JCUs campus for the first
time since the 2003-04 school year
John Carrolls all-around effort on the mens side earned the
Blue Streaks the OAC Mens All-Sports Trophy It was the fifth
time in program history John Carroll earned this prestigious
trophy The Men of Carroll finished with 83 points besting
second-place Mount Union who turned in 8025 points
A BUNDLE OF HONORS
Mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik might need to
build a new trophy case for all of his 2014-15 honors
The midfielder was named the 2014 Capital One Academic
All-Americareg of the Year for Division III mens soccer The
honor gave Potocnik his second-straight Capital One
Academic All-Americareg honor having been a second-team
selection in 2013 He became just the second Blue Streak to
earn this prestigious honor joining Mackenzie Griffin (softball
2013) This honor was just the tip of the iceberg for one of
the top players in JCU mens soccer history
Potocnik was one of six student-athletes nationally to be a
part of Northwestern Mutuals Inspiring Potential float in
the Tournament of Rosesreg Rose Parade
In addition Potocnik earned D3soccercom All-America
NSCAAContinental Tire All-Region All-Ohio All-OAC and
Academic All-OAC accolades Finally Potocnik was JCUs
male recipient of the Clyde Lamb Award given to the top
graduating male and female student-athletes at each of the
10 OAC institutions
HISTORY IN THE MAKING
John Carrolls mens tennis team celebrated a program
first this year The Blue Streaks made their first-ever
NCAA Tournament appearance
John Carroll qualified with a 5-4 win over Otterbein in the
championship match of the OAC Tournament John Carroll
would go on to beat Franciscan in the first round of the
NCAA Tournament before bowing out to Kenyon
The Blue Streaks had won five OAC titles prior but the OAC did
not have an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament until recently
NCAA APPEARANCESIn addition to the mens tennis team John Carroll
had three teams and seven individuals qualify for the
NCAA National Championship fields
JCUs football team made its second-straight NCAA
appearance John Carroll rolled past Centre 63-28 in the
first round and held on for a 14-12 win over Wheaton (Ill)
in the second round The Blue Streaks bowed out in the
quarterfinals with a 36-28 loss to the Purple Raiders
The mens basketball team earned its 13th-ever NCAA
Tournament bid The program earned a bid for the first timesince 2010 The womens basketball team earned its second-
straight and second-overall bid to the NCAA Tournament
field
Individually senior Dan Mirman repeated as an All-American
at 149 pounds for wrestling He became JCU wrestlings 106th
All-American Mirman had plenty of company at the NCAA
Wrestling National Championship as seniors Terner Gott and
Todd Gaydosh gave the Blue Streaks three competitors for
the first time since 2005
John Carroll had three members of the cross country team
qualify for the NCAA National Championships in seniorTadhg Karski sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson It marked the first time since 2004 that the
Blue Streaks sent three runners to the cross country NCAA
National Championship Senior Nick Williams qualified for
the NCAA Indoor Track and Field National Championships in
the 60m hurdles while senior Rocky Mitolo qualified for the
NCAA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships in
the shot put
ALL-AMERICANS
Brian Potocnik and Dan Mirman had plenty of company in the
All-American department
Football senior Aramis Greenwood was the most decorated
student-athlete when it came to All-American honors The
wide receiver made the prestigious AFCA Division III All-
America team becoming the first Blue Streak to do so since
2008 and just the eighth overall He would go on to garner
third team honors on the AP Little All-America Team and
honorable mention D3footballcom honors
In all four football players earned All-American honors with
junior offensive lineman Anthony Latina senior linebacker
Kevin Cope and senior quarterback Mark Myers earning
honors from D3footballcom
Senior right-hander Drew Doring earned second team
All-America honors from D3baseballcom and the ABCA
Rawlings He became the first JCU pitcher to earn All-
America honors since 1985
Sophomore Katlyn Spahar was accorded honorable mention
WBCA Division III All-America accolades for her outstanding
performance on the hardwood
INDIVIDUALSTEAMS
4QUALIFIED FOR NCAA NATIONAL
CHAMPIONSHIP FIELDS7
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ATHLETIC HIGHLIGHTS
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RIDING OFF INTO THE SUNSET
An era came to a close this school year as Kerry Volkmann
retired after being the mentor of the John Carroll wrestling
program since 1987
The Hall of Fame coach guided his charges to two national
titles and 47 All-American honors He started the year
winning his 300th dual match in the seasons opening
weekend with a 34-11 win over Niagara County Community
College at the Bob Del Rosa Duals
Over 200 former wrestlers football players coaches
teammates friends and fans of the JCU wrestling program
celebrated Volkmanns legacy in his last home dual
400 AND COUNTING
The OAC mens basketball 400-club inducted
its fifth member this year
John Carroll mens basketball head coach Mike Moran won
his 400th game at JCU with a 97-78 win over Ohio Northern
on December 10
Moran who just completed his 23rd year at JCU entered
the season 35th amongst active Division III coaches in total
wins He now ranks fourth all-time in wins amongst OAC
mens basketball coaching greats
In April Moran was honored by the GCBCA as the recipient
of the Dennis Lustig Golden Deeds Award for his long-time
contributions to basketball in the Cleveland-area
CENTURY MARK
A third coaching milestone occurred for JCUs coaches
this year Mens soccer head coach Hector Marinaro earned
his 100th win with a 3-0 shutout over Muskingum on senior
night
OAC TEAM SUCCESS
John Carroll celebrated a wide-array of achievements
at the team level within the OAC
The mens tennis team won its first OAC title since 2006
John Carroll earned a share of the regular-season crown
before edging Otterbein 5-4 in the championship match of
the OAC Tournament
The mens soccer team was unbeaten in the OAC regular-
season It marked the fifth undefeated and untied regular-
season by an OAC institution since 1984
On the mens side John Carroll had a slew of second-place
OAC finishes The football cross country and indoor track amp
field teams all captured solo possession of second-place in
the OAC The mens basketball and baseball teams tied for
second in their respective regular seasons
Mike Moran won
his 400th game
Menrsquos tennis team
won its first OAC
title since 2006
Hector Marinaro
earned his 100th w
Womens lacrosse
made its long-awai
debut
On the womens side the Blue Streaks volleyball team
returned to the championship match of the OAC Tournament
for the first time since 1995 The womens swimming amp diving
team was undefeated in OAC regular-season dual meets
OAC INDIVIDUAL SUCCESS
John Carroll had 10 individuals earn OAC titles
The womens swimming and diving team led the way with
seven Sophomore Margaret Zagrobelny junior Lindsey Fano
freshman Anne Crowley and senior Victoria Watson led the
way earning OAC gold in the 400-medley relay Watson
would go on to capture first in the 200-freestyle and as part
of the 400-free relay Fano would capture an individual title
in the 100-breast Watson was joined by freshman Megan
Hawk sophomore Amanda Casamatta and senior Katii
Sheffield on the OAC-champion 400-free relay
Senior Rocky Mitolo (shot put) and junior Adam North (long
jump) earned first-place finishes at the outdoor track amp field
championship
Senior Dan Mirman rounded out the titles taking first at
149-pounds in wrestling
THE INAUGURATION
The womens lacrosse team made its long-awaited debut
After having to outlast Clevelands winter weather the Blue
Streaks turned in a 20-10 win over Houghton on February 28
The team would go on to finish 10-5 and earn the No 2 seed
in the OAC Tournament
STELLAR COACHING
John Carroll is blessed with stellar coaching for its
student-athletes Two Blue Streak coaches were
recognized by their peers this year
Laura Rodeffer was named the OAC Volleyball Coach of the
Year She continues to have her Blue Streaks on the rise
Rodeffers team turned in a 23-7 record in 2014 and were in
the hunt for the OAC regular-season title until the last week
of the season
Shaun Keenan earned OAC Mens Tennis Coach of the Year
honors for helping guide the mens tennis team to one of the
best seasons in program history
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AMONG THE BEST IN THE
REGION AND OHIO
John Carroll had 29 student-athletes earn All-Region honors
while 17 added All-Ohio honors for the year
Baseball senior Drew Doring led the way The senior right-
hander was tabbed as the 2015 Mid-East Regional Pitcher of
the Year by both D3baseballcom and ABCARawlings
Note In elect sports it is possible to earn multiple All-Region and All-Ohio
honors so each student-athlete was counted once per sport they played
Additionally some sports do not have All-Region or All-Ohio honors
OAC MAJOR AWARD
WINNERS - PLAYERS
JCUs student-athletes were amongst the best in the
conference with six players taking home major awards
from the OAC
John Carroll had a trio of players on honors for their stellar
play on the pitch Senior Brian Potocnik was the Mens SoccerMidfielder of the Year while junior teammate Jimmy Mattina
was the Mens Soccer Defender of the Year On the womens
side senior Haley McDonald took home Goalkeeper of the
Year accolades
On the diamond senior Drew Doring was the Kent Tekulve
Pitcher of the Year He was the first JCU hurdler to earn this
honor since Luke Adkins in 2004
On the gridiron junior Kevin Cope was named the Gene
Slaughter Most Outstanding Linebacker It was the second-
straight year JCU has taken home the conferences top
linebacker honor On the hardwood sophomore KatlynSpahar gave JCU back-to-back Helen Ludwig Player of the
Year accolades
ALL-OAC HONORS
John Carroll had 136 student-athletes earn All-OAC
honors this year
Football led the way with a school-record 20 selections The
Blue Streaks picked up 22 honors from the outdoor track
and field teams with 12 from the men and 10 on the womens
side Mens indoor track and field (nine) baseball (eight) and
womens swimming and diving (eight) rounded out the top six
Note Each member of the swimming and diving team earning All-
OAC honors was counted once Each member of the track and field
team earning All-OAC honors was counted once for cross country
once for indoor and once for outdoor
HITTING THE BOOKS
As mentioned earlier mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik was
named the Capital One Academic All-Americareg of the Year for
Division III mens soccer He had an abundance of company as
numerous Blue Streaks really buckled down in the classroom
Football senior safety Brody Zangaro earned second team
Capital One Academic All-Americareg honors for the second
straight year On the district level Potocnik Zangaro and
baseball junior right-hander Aaron Lapaglia earned Capital
One Academic All-District accolades
Wrestling sophomore Sal Corrao and senior Todd Gaydosh
earned NWCA Scholar All-American honors Womens
swimming and diving junior Lindsey Fano was a CSCAA
Individual Scholar All-American Cross country senior Nicki
Bohrer sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson were named USTFCCCA All-Academic honorees
for cross country Rounding out the honors were seven
members of the softball team who all earned NFCA Scholar-
Athlete distinctions
Potocnik and softball senior right-hander Rachel Byrnes were
JCUs recipients of the Clyde Lamb Awards
Additionally 83 student-athletes were honored with
Academic All-OAC honors
Note Select honors from the Capital One Academic All-Americareg
program have not been released yet
83 STUDENT983085ATHLETES WERE HONORED
WITH ACADEMIC ALL983085OAC HONORS
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VISIONJohn Carroll University will graduate individuals of intellect and
character who lead and serve by engaging the world around them
and around the globe
MISSIONAs a Jesuit Catholic university John Carroll inspires individuals to excel
in learning leadership and service in the region and in the world
CORE VALUES
The Universityrsquos core values include a commitment to
learning in order to create
bull An environment of inquiry which embraces Jesuit
Catholic education as a search for truth where faith and
reason complement each other in learning In pursuit of
our educational mission the University welcomes the
perspectives and participation in our mission of faculty
staff students and alumni of all faiths and of no faith
bull A rigorous approach to scholarship that instills in our
graduates the knowledge eloquence sensitivity and
commitment to embrace and to live humane values
bull A campus committed to the intellectual spiritual
emotional and physical development of each student
bull An inclusive community where differing points of view
and experience are valued as opportunities for mutual
learning
bull A culture of service and excellence that permeates
every program and office
bull A commitment to sharing our gifts in service to each
other and the community
bull A campus that responds to demographic economic
and social challenges
bull An appreciation that our personal and collective
choices can build a more just world
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
The following initiatives are essential to the University
being recognized as a center of learning and service
bull Create a diverse community of faculty staff alumni
and friends dedicated to advancing the Universityrsquos
vision mission and core values
bull Create a learning community of outstanding teacher-scholars characterized by the commitment to
student achievement
bull Create a talented cohort of service-oriented staff
committed to achieving and being recognized as a
center of learning and service
bull Recruit enroll retain and graduate a talented
diverse student body prepared for todayrsquos global
reality and committed to learning leadership and
service that will engage the world
bull Secure resources necessary to foster an
extraordinary learning experience and promote John
Carrollrsquos mission as a Jesuit Catholic university
bull Assist in responding to demographic economic and
social challenges in our region in order to support
investment and employment opportunities and build
confidence in our shared future
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ORIENTATION amp LEADERSHIP
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Students in all tiered programs complete written assignments
and discuss them with their peers in a conversation
facilitated by a professional student affairs staff member
Assignments are collected and deposited in the Office of
Leadership Programs The Director of Leadership Programs
then assessment rubrics to the various assignments
determine whether or not the desired learning has occurred
for each student
TIER PROGRAM OUTCOME
The assessment results indicate that the activities set up for
the Tier 1 programs provide students with the opportunity to
learn the desired information to increase self-knowledge and
demonstrate it on the various assignments While students
in Tier 2 were able to demonstrate competence regarding
the various aspects of serving as a group as a member
participants sometimes struggled to identify areas of
diversity In Tier 3 participants could readily determine ways
to identify opportunities to utilize their personal strengths
to assist with three of the potential presented challenges
However a lack of understanding was demonstrated in termsof using strengths in the areas of delegation confrontation
and mediation This is likely partially due to the struggles
that students face with these skill sets in their daily lives For
the ldquoLeadership in Actionrdquo program students readily created
scenarios that connected with the initial three principles
of the programs However several concepts related to
ethical leadership including ldquobeing fairrdquo and ldquobeing lovingrdquo
presented some challenges for our students and may be
somewhat attributable to the fact that ldquofairrdquo and ldquolovingrdquo are
rather abstract concepts in comparison to the first
three tenets
LAUNCH Leaders Always Undertake New Challenges
The LAUNCH program provides student leaders with
information considered to be foundational and essential to
serving as an effective leader and beyond Since the creation of
LAUNCH over 350 student leaders have the training program
Following each LAUNCH weekend evaluations are collected
and compiled to determine the effectiveness of the program
in meeting the established outcomes A review of the data
for the past three LAUNCH programs indicates that at least
90 of the participants on average achieved the outcomes
Leadership Scholars Program
The Leadership Scholars Program (LSP) was created in
2010 providing participants with opportunities to increase
their leadership competence through both curricular and
co-curricular activities The program focuses on developing
student leaders of remarkable character who seek to become
agents for transformative change on campus and in their
future professions and communities
Each year the program seeks to enroll a cohort of approximately 20
incoming students Over the past three years the cohort size has been
27 (class of 2018) 19 (2017) and 19 (2016) The cohort size fluctuates
based on how many students choose to accept the scholarship and
attend JCU with 35 scholarships offered from a pool of over 200
applicants
The 2014 JCU Commencement saw the first cohort of LSP students
complete their degrees From the entering cohort in fall of 2010 75 o
the students persisted through graduation When reviewing the reasonfor program participant attrition students most commonly leave to
transfer to another institution in order to pursue a degree not provided
by John Carroll (eg pharmacy musical theater) A less frequent reaso
for student attrition is that some participants struggle to ldquofind their
footingrdquo and struggle with their inability to be elected or selected for
a formal leadership position on campus (eg Student Union senator
Resident Assistant)
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Coordinate and enhance leadership development efforts by
gathering together a committee of professionals around campu
who provide related opportunities to students
bull Begin to measure levels of campus engagement among
commuter students in organizations and activities other than
those provided by commuter services
bull Convene a campus wide meeting to discuss issues and services
relevant to the matriculation and ongoing success of transfer
students
bull Develop electronic messages related to engagement
opportunities to distribute to first year students after the
first six weeks of the fall semester
bull Increase the number of first-year students of color whoparticipate in Tier 1 leadership development programs
bull Help to successfully transition a new co-director of the
Leadership Scholarship Program into hisher role in the progra
bull Develop a follow-up leadership development piece for LAUNCH
(for Leadership Always Undertake New Challenges) participant
after they have transitioned into their leadership roles
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Coming from a high school that focused on leadership andentrepreneurship the leadership development programs
were perfect for me The tiers were focused on self-
discovery and how to handle being on a team I got the chance to know
my strengths and weakness and also to discuss leadership in the worl
of comics Leadership is everywhere if I look for it My freshman year
would have been an entirely diff erent experience if it wasnrsquot for the
leadership programs
- Marie Keita rsquo18 Participant in Tiered Leadership Programs
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Major Facility and Equipment Upgrades Provide
Improved Fitness and Sport Experiences
The Department of Recreation coordinated a number of
renovations and equipment upgrades this past year that
improved student faculty staff and community membersrsquo
experience in our facilities The first major project was the
installation of new flooring in the Fitness Studio where cyclingclasses yoga Zumba and other activities are conducted
giving the space a safer refreshed and modern look
The Corbo Room Improvement Task Force created spring
2014 addressed two necessary improvements including
additional Corbo Room equipment and new flooring in
the cardio area Throughout spring and summer 2015 the
Johnson Natatorium lap pool and diving well were repainted
and re-coated along with a new ultraviolet water treatment
system A new electronic scoreboard was installed which
will certainly improve the competition experience for teams
coaches and fans
Club Sport Members Active in Competition and
Service to Others
There are club sport teams at John Carroll with over 200
student participants The teams include Rowing Field
Hockey Hockey Womenrsquos Basketball Menrsquos Rugby Sailing
Ultimate Frisbee Menrsquos Volleyball Water Polo and Womenrsquos
Volleyball Funded in part by the Student Activity Fee
students manage all operational aspects of club sports
including fundraising membership recruitment and retention
practice and competition scheduling and travel Team
members are also involved in service on a regular basisSome of the programs they support are the Labre Project
Cleveland Clinicrsquos Lerner Center for Autism Project Linus
St Malachis Lunch Program and numerous service projects
offered through JCUrsquos Center for Service and Social Action
Pilot Shadow Program of Intramural Student
Supervisors Shows Promise
The intramural (IM) employees interested in becoming IM
Student Supervisors participated in a new staff development
and training program in which they were paired up to
shadow current IM Student Supervisors during evening or
weekend IM competitions The purpose of this opportunityis to nurture professional development leadership skills and
staff camaraderie as well as to provide on-the-job training
in regards to the duties and responsibilities of an IM Student
Supervisor This shadowing experience allowed for IM staff
to self-identify if they felt prepared to apply for IM Student
Supervisor positions for next year In addition it provided
current supervisors the opportunity to teach others about
the knowledge and skills they utilize in their position The
Department of Recreation will continue to build on this
program in the future
DATA POINTS
Intramural sports
Intramural sports have continued to thrive and excel
offering opportunity for exercise camaraderie and
an environment for creating meaningful relationships
with peers A total of 1963 individuals participated in
intramural sports in 2014-2015 with 901 being unique
participants There were a total of 1620 males and 343
females who engaged in intramural sports In 2013-2014
there was a total of 1794 participants (1415 males and 379
females) engaged in intramural sports
First-year student participation increased by 36 (376
Unique Individuals 2013-2014 511 Unique Individuals 2014-
2015)
First-year student intramural
participation increased by 3636
421
1963 1620 343
INTRAMURAL SPORT PARTICIPANTS
AVERAGE CORBO FITNESSROOM VISITORS PER DAY
Fitness Offerings
There was a 25 increase in student and staff participation
in fitness activities with an average of 289 participants per
week in 2014-2015 in comparison to 232 average participants
per week in 2013-2014
A Pilates and Stretch and Strengthen class have been added
to the list of fitness classes Corbo Fitness Room participation
for the 2014-2015 academic year averaged 421 visitors per
day with the highest participation of 525 visitors per day In
2013-2014 the average visits per day was 398
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RECREATION
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LOOKING AHEAD
bull Improve orientation training and recognition
efforts for all student staff through the previously
implemented team model Update our student
development model through online offerings new
technology and improved leadership strategies to
stimulate growth and self-awareness
bull Collaborate with different departments on
late night programming health and wellness
initiatives and special events to better meet our
students needs interests and to increase student
engagement Focus these initiatives primarily
at first-year students as well as first-time users(those who may not typically utilize our facilities
or services)
bull Provide risk management training for Club Sports
and Building Supervisor staff Utilize John Carroll
and Northeast Ohio resources so as to better
equip staff for emergency action plans responding
to crisies and dealing effectively with conflict
bull Continue to work towards enhancing technology
resources related to daily operations marketing
of services and programs and departmental
communications assessment and evaluation
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Being involved in the Rec department allowed
me to have two supervisor roles These
roles allowed me to have a great deal of
responsibility I was well respected by my peers seen as
a leader on campus and this makes me very proud The
leadership skills I developed will be something I treasure
and will be very valuable to me as I move forward in my
career I learned that I am a strong leader who has the
ability to stand up to her peers even when it is tough I
learned what it means to love your work because I truly
loved working for this department I found that I am
inspired by people around me who have a tremendously
strong work ethic
I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to work for
the Rec department and I know that if I had not had this
opportunity that my time at Carroll would have never been
the same and I would have never grown as a person as
much as I didrdquo
- Kylie Brooks rsquo15 Club Sport Supervisor and Student
Building Supervisor
Working for Intramurals (IM) has given me the identity
that every student searches for when entering a new
experience It has given me the opportunity to take a
better look at who I am as a person and has given me the
opportunity to make lasting relationships with people
who I would have never met had I not worked for the
department Working for IMrsquos is not just a job for me it
gives me my place at JCU
This position teaches me how to be a leader how tomotivate people and how to be confident in various
situations I learn to lead by example everywhere I
go because a person is always representing the Rec
department no matter whatrdquo
- Greg Olenick rsquo16 Intramural Supervisor
10 200 PARTICIPANTS
CLUB SPORT TEAMS
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
University Community Celebrates the
Re-opening of Murphy Hall
The re-opening of Murphy Hall in August 2014 was a major
accomplishment The newly renovated building impressed Murphy
residents as well as alumni faculty and staff who toured the hall
after a number of ribbon-cutting ceremonies Murphy residents
reported that they appreciated the enhanced community and
study space Since many of the residents had lived in the ldquooldrdquo
Murphy they were especially impressed with the improved
lighting the updated bathrooms and the private sinks
While there were some minor complications in the re-opening
related to electricity heating and cooling windows and paint
the overall re-opening process was seamless and exciting The
cross-divisional collaboration that brought this renovation to
completion was tremendous and a source of great pride for
all who participated The Silver Level LEED certification that
was achieved was a great way to conclude the project
Red Carpet Rolled Out for First-Year Students onMove-In Day
It was exciting to open the 2014-2015 academic year with
one of the largest first-year classes in recent history It was
also the first year where students were living in truly social
cohort communities In order to continue the celebration of
the large first year class First-Year Move-In Day was enhanced
to welcome our students with excitement The feedback from
parents was overwhelmingly positive with many of them
thanking staff members for their energy and assistance
Invaluable to the success of the day was the help of the ROTC
cadets Their hard work and limitless energy helped immensely
Newly Developed Room Change Process Policy a Success
The development and implementation of the comprehensive
room change process policy was an achievement for the
Office of Residence Life (ORL) The policy was shared
widely with students ORL Staff and parents to allow for
transparency and clearer communication The policy also
supported Resident Assistants (RAs) and professional staff
members in having a standard point of reference and specific
procedures to follow
Resident Ministry Program Offerings Expand
In addition to the fall semester First-Year Retreat the
Resident Ministers collaborated with students to offer the
Journey Retreat in the spring semester as well as a ldquoRootsrdquo
overnight outdoor retreat to explore intentional living The
Murphy Mass returned to the Murphy Chapel with increased
attendance at both the Mass (average of 40+) and social
afterwards in the Murphy atrium
ORL Staff Recognized at Northeast Ohio Resident
Assistant Conference
The JCU RA delegation was recognized as the ldquoMost Spiritedrdquo at the
Northeast Ohio RA Conference at Baldwin Wallace University Several
Residence Life staff members presented at the conference with two
RA presenters receiving recognition as one of the ldquoTop 10rdquo programs
DATA POINTS
Number of Residential Students
YEAR FALL SPRING
2010-2011 1708 1661
2011-2012 1789 1734
2012-2013 1786 1724
2013-2014 1657 1606
2014-2015 1755 1676
Murphy Hall closed for renovation
Community Development Activities Sponsored by
Resident Assistants
YEAR TOTAL TOTAL PARTICIPANTS
2013-2014 615 6485
2014-2015 727 5181
After having smaller than projected numbers of rising junior
and senior students sign up to live on campus for the 2015-2016
academic year those currently living on campus were surveyed
to learn more about their decision to live off campus The seven
question survey was sent to 475 residents with a response rate of
21 The most significant findings were
bull The greatest factor impacting the decision to live off
campus was finances (45) This was followed closely
by wanting to experience something different than the
residence halls (22) and wanting a greater sense of
independence (21)
bull Monthly rent for the majority of respondents (67) is
$350-$400 per person every month The question did not
ask respondents to quantify what was included in rent
so there are some unknowns Only 15 of respondents
indicated a rent higher than $400 per person every month
bull The most popular month to sign a lease was March
(29) Prior to February when the 2015-2016 Housing
Information became available 53 of the respondents
had signed leases The other 47 of respondents signed
leases in February and March The earliest a lease was
signed was in September (1)
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RESIDENCE LIFE
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bull Including themselves students reported the number
of people who they will be living off-campus with
Four people (33) followed by five people (19)
three people (16) and six people (14)
bull 76 are planning to live in University Heights Shaker
Heights (13) and South Euclid (9) are the other
two cities with the most respondents
These findings will inform messaging and timing of
information about housing for upper-class students This
data also indicates the need to continue to look at the cost
of living on-campus and how the benefits are explained in
relationship to that cost
While these qualitative findings include only one part of the data
collected they still provide strong insight into the residential
experience The data supports the amount of time effort and
resources devoted to developing and strengthening community It
also supports several key learning goals for students who live on
campus The data also clearly demonstrates the concerns about
facilities that have been at the forefront of the work done this
year by the ORL All of these insights will be better informed once
the compilation and analysis of the quantitative data is complete
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Review of ORL structure and staffing
bull Expand knowledge of and competency in academic
processes and procedures to better inform future
collaborations
bull Enhance education around issues pertaining to respect
including but not limited to vandalism safety interpersonal
violence and relationships with non-residence life staff
members serving the residential communities
STUDENT PERSPECTIVES
This was my third year at John Carroll University
and my first year living on campus The amount
of care and concern that I received from my Area
Coordinator Adrian Tamas and all of the Murphy RAs was
amazing I never thought that I would feel that comfortable
away from home but because of the staff in Murphy Hall I
now call John Carroll University home Itrsquos been a wonderfu
year as a resident in Murphy and I cannot wait for my next
and final year Thank you for everythingrdquo
- Ghada Abu Shaweesh rsquo16 Resident
ldquoThree years ago I was a sophomore who lived with great
tension and anxiety I had not yet developed the courage to
grow into the leader who I wanted to be on campus Then I
was selected to be a Resident Assistant From that moment
on I was on a path that would allow me to grow and develop
into a leader on campus a man for others and the person
who I ultimately desired to become I am beyond thankful for
my time with Residence Life The professional staff alongwith my fellow staff members and residents have left their
marks on me I will forever remember the time wersquove spent
together the laughter wersquove shared the critical moments
that have pushed us outside of our comfort zones and the
relationships wersquove cultivated From the bottom of my heart
thank yourdquo
- John Barrett rsquo15 Senior Resident Assistant
81 1621 PARTICIPANTS
RESIDENCE SATISFACTION SURVEY RESPONSE RATE
The ORL staff created a survey focused on the following
areas satisfaction with RA satisfaction with residence hall
space cleanliness and processes assessment of ability to
sleep and study learning as a result of living in a residence
hall and overall satisfaction While the quantitative portions
of the survey are not yet compiled and analyzed the
qualitative data was compiled and reviewed The overall
response rate was approximately 81 of 1621 residents who
received the survey
Some of the key findings
bull Residents overwhelmingly responded that the most
important lesson skill or value learned this year was
about relationships with others Residents described
relationships with roommates learning to live in
community and how to deal with people who were
different Skills and lessons related to living independently
(time management responsibility and accountability)
were the second most frequent responses
bull The respondents most frequently cited that the best
part of their residential experience was related to the
people with whom they lived their roommate and
or floormates Other frequent responses included the
sense of community the RA and the convenience ofliving on campus
bull Cleanliness and other facility issues were the main
concerns that residents cited when asked about what
they would like to see improved about on-campus
living Other frequent responses included the dining
hall loudness of fellow floor members and both the
enforcement of and lack of enforcement of residence
hall policies
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
New Late Night Program Collaborations
Streak the Center programs were held during fall 2014 and spring
2015 to provide students with opportunities to gather together
and participate in a variety of social programs including arts and
crafts entertainment movies food recreation relaxation music
and more This large scale event was made possible through
cross-departmental collaboration between the Office of Student
Activities Student Union Programming Board (SUPB) Orientation
and Leadership Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion
Counseling Center Violence Prevention and Action Center
Residence Life Health Education and Promotion Student Health
and Wellness Center and Recreation This event attracted over
550 students each semester it was held
Infusion of Intergroup Dialogue within iLead Program
The Office of Student Activities (OSA) in collaboration with the
Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion incorporated the ldquoCommon
Groundrdquo workshop within the iLead student organization training
program iLead a day-long leadership training opportunity for
student organizations operates with the goal of providing student
leaders an understanding of the nuts and bolts of running a successful
organization on campus The ldquoCommon Gorundrdquo training facilitated
by staff who are Intergroup Dialogue facilitators and students
who have completed the Intergroup Dialogue class in the fall
provided education on discrimination and oppression Seventy-four
student organization leaders representing 64 organizations were in
attendance at this training Of those who attended 69 completed
program evaluations In the evaluation students were asked to
identify one creative way they could apply what they learned in the
workshop into their organization The results are as follows
bull 31 stated they could raise awareness through discussionor activity and 27 stated by maintaining awareness and
working to make a difference
bull Other responses included education through information
and diversifying organization membership
bull The top three areas students reported they learned more
about during their experience at iLead were dealing with
discrimination advertising and funding policies
Student Leader Team created for Late Night Programming
The OSA developed a team of student leaders tasked with
assisting in the planning promotion and implementation oflate night programming events sponsored through the Office
of Student Activities Leaders were chosen from the current
student programmers that were already active Expectations were
established and provided to SUPB By January 2015 SUPB was
required to plan a reoccurring late night program on campus every
Friday and Saturday during the academic year between the hours
of 10 pm and midnight
DATA POINTS
bull SUPB held 13 additional programs in 2014-2015 with
an increase of 51 more participants in comparison
to the 2013-2014 academic year (66 programs with
8437 attendants in 2013-2014 79 programs with 12787
attendants in 2014-2015) Programs which were added
include Rock Out Your Room Meet the Greeks Step
Afrika and more
bull Comedian Dave Coulier performed duringHomecoming this year and was attended by
approximately 1000 students
bull The fall semester Welcome Back Concert sponsored by
SUPB board attracted 600 additional participants in the
2014-2015 academic year (300 in 2013 ndash 2014 900 in
2014-2015)
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Conduct an assessment of our current large-scale
programming needs to obtain an accurate pulse on the
types of social late-night programming students needand want Explore collaboration opportunities with other
programming departments like Recreation Residence
Life and Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion for
this project
bull Work with departments in Student Affairs and across the
university to identify event attendance tracking software
options to better track event participation
bull Develop a template to help map the university learning
goals to the activities of SUPB and student organizations
in order to create a new assessment plan
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Irsquom the current president of the Paranormal
Research Group The Student Activities
Office has definitely impacted my overall
JCU experience in a positive way The office gave us
the opportunity to strengthen the bonds within our
organization I learned a lot of leadership strategies with
the officersquos help I learned how to manage and finance an
organization while maintaining the fun factor of what an
organization should be [Student Organizations are] so
important to have because [they] allow students to conn
to each other and their community The office off ers a
one of a kind experience here at Carroll and is crucial [fo
students] to get the most out of JCUrdquo
- Bryan Mersol rsquo17 Student Organization President
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Student Feedback Leads to Increased Physician Hours
Anecdotal feedback over the past several years suggested
the need to increase the hours and days of the week that
physicians would see patients in order to better meet
studentsrsquo busy schedules The Student Health and Wellness
Survey was administered and results clearly supported
this need In recent years physicians came to campus on
Mondays (25 hrs) and Thursdays (25 hrs) for a total of fivehours With the new contract physician hours were increased
to eight hours a week on Mondays (4 hrs) and Fridays (4
hrs) As a result physician visits increased by 43 (536
physicians visits in 2013-2014 and 767 in 2014-2015) and
students are very pleased with this improved service
HealthSpot Installation Provides Additional Care
Options for Students
John Carroll is the first college in the United States to provide
physician appointments through a computerized kiosk
called the HealthSpot This technology is at the forefront of
revolutionary high-quality medical care Students are put inface-to-face contact with a healthcare professional via video
screen The kiosk comes equipped with everything they
would need to perform a variety of remote treatments under
the supervision of an on-site medical professional Some of
the common ailments that are able to be addressed through
HealthSpot are Allergies cold and flu cough sinus infections
rashes fever sore throats and more With the installation of
this technology the SHWC is now able to provide students
with medical care five days a week Since November 2014 a
total of 21 students have utilized the HealthSpot
New Contract with Cleveland Clinic Saves Center $15000The SHWC entered into a new contract with the Cleveland
Clinic physicians in an effort to reduce costs With this new
contract and subsequent change in physicians over $15000
in was saved in comparison to last year
Nurses Utilize Brief Motivational Interview Training to
Identify and Intervene with At-risk Students
To properly screen for and address high-risk behaviors in
students visiting the SHWC nurses participated in brief
motivational interview training Motivational interviewing
(MI) supports health behavior change by helping individuals
explore and resolve their ambivalence about change without
evoking resistance MI techniques can be incorporated into
routine patient care Additionally an MI screening form was
completed by 719 students during the spring 2015 semester
Students who screened positive for high-risk behaviors were
engaged in a brief motivational interview with a nurse and
received information to help strengthen their motivation to
change those unhealthy behaviors in order to achieve their
optimum level of wellness
DATA POINTS
The SHWC saw a 7 increase in unique individuals in 2014-2015 and
an overall increase of 10 in the total number of client visits (which
covers all SHWC services) Flu and allergy injections were both up
this year by 21 and 31 respectively
2013-2014 2014-2015
Client Visits 3133 3451
Unique Individuals 1228 1320
Physicians Visits 536 767
Van Runs 270 242
Nutritional Visits 185 123
Sent to Area Health Centers 103 202
STDHIV Clinic 84 46
Gynecological Visits 25 39
Travel Clinic Visits 93 62
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Explore options for obtaining an electronic medical
record program
bull Increase awareness and visibility of the HealthSpot as an
alternative quality health care treatment
bull Support the Universityrsquos learning goals and collaborate
with the student health and wellness group by developing
programs to promote students to be self-health advocates
based on data from the National Collegiate Health
Assessment survey
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working at the Health Center was the first job
I received on campus and it has become like a
second home to me I have had the opportunity to
learn about diff erent privacy policies and how they work in
a college setting as well as bits and pieces about the medical
field coupled with great experience along the way This
department provides students with the care they need to
continue to do well in other areas at JCU by making sure they
get the best care possible and allowing students to share their
problems in all realms of the health world whether physical
or mental They make it possible for all students to feel and
perform their best during their time at JCUrdquo
- Anna Lawler rsquo16 Work Study employee
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Opening of Relaxation Room
Research on college campuses demonstrates that stress
is the number one impediment for academic performance
and overall well-being Therefore the University Counseling
Center (UCC) collaborated with the Grasselli Library in
developing the Relaxation Room located in the Learning
Commons The room provides students with a quiet
welcoming space to learn about and practice a variety of
research-based mind and body stress-reduction techniques
It includes
bull A state-of-the-art massage recliner
bull Guided relaxation audio recordings
bull Computer-based biofeedback programs
bull Psycho-educational books and handouts
bull Yoga mats and meditation rugs
Students can use the Relaxation Roomrsquos resources by signing
up for specific time slots Individual consultation is also
provided for the biofeedback program so students can use itto its fullest potential
Outreach Initiativesrsquo Message is that Help is lsquoWithin
Reachrsquo at the UCC
A programmatic and marketing theme was developed for all
community outreach initiatives titled ldquoWithin Reachrdquo This
past year a total of 22 outreach initiatives offered under
this new marketing theme were offered to students faculty
and staff Programs focused on increasing awareness of
mental health issues among college students and promoting
help-seeking behavior One of the most successful programs
was a dinner and movie night featuring a speaker from theNational Alliance on Mental Illness with over 80 students in
attendance as well as several faculty and staff
Installation of Titanium Scheduling Software
For many years the UCC has used a paper system to collect
and reference student information when visits occur The new
database system Titanium allows the staff to electronically
store student records and access them quickly when
needed This technological solution is critically necessary
in streamlining operations to allow for a seamless client
experience for the students and a more effective working
environment for the UCC staff
DATA POINTS
Total Counseling Services Overall
A total of 254 students received counseling services for the
2014-2015 academic year (4 less students from 2013-2014)
Out of those students 649 (165) were female and 351
(89) were male The highest percentage of students seen
were freshmen at 265 (67) which is consistent with the
2013-2014 year
Most common reasons students visited the UCC in 2014-2015
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Provide staff orientation and training for new UCC
employees (interim director full-time counselor part-
time counselor) and trainees (two doctoral interns one
masterrsquos intern and one psychiatry resident)
bull Continue the implementation of Titanium Scheduling
Software and fully transition to electronic records
bull Expand outreach programming through the Relaxation
Room and the Within Reach event series
of visits are related to anxiety
(53 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to depression
(14 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to academics
(41 Decrease from 13-14)
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
I have had a wonderful experience with the
UCC and have encouraged other friends
who are struggling to go there too No
part of my experience has been negative and I look
forward to my sessions In the short time I have been
going I feel that I have already made tremendous
improvements My only suggestion for improving the
center is to continue to inform students of its resources
and how valuable it can berdquo
- Anonymous student UCC Satisfaction Survey
874
585
348
254 TOTAL STUDENTS THAT RECEIVEDCOUNSELING SERVICES
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Interpersonal Violence Reporting Increase
The Violence Prevention and Action Center (VPAC)
experienced a substantial increase in the amount of time
advocating for survivors of interpersonal violence along with
the total number of students reporting interpersonal violence
incidents in the 2014-2015 academic year These increases
indicate that the awareness of issues related to interpersonal
violence and the need for bystanders to identify and createempathy with those suffering has most likely increased as well
Large-scale Bystander Intervention Training
Conducted with 638 Rising Sophomores
In collaboration with the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
Recovery Resources Residence Life Dean of Students Office
and Health Promotion and Wellness the VPAC Coordinator
successfully conducted Bystander intervention Training
for 638 rising sophomore students Of those 638 students
46 were male and 54 female This training was made
mandatory as a part of the housing selection process
The purpose of this training was to teach students the
concept of bystander intervention A bystander is anyone
who observes an emergency or a situation in which it is
likely that someone could use help Bystander intervention
programs teach people to overcome their resistance to
checking in and helping out These programs have been
found to be very helpful on college campuses to thwart
sexual assault abusive alcohol consumption concerns about
suicide depression and eating disorders
Students also learn how to identify a continuum of
inappropriate sexual behaviors through experiential
activities designed to create empathy with those who have
experienced sexual or dating violence At the end of the
training students develop skills to intervene as a bystander
and make a commitment to intervene before during and
after an incident of sexual or dating violence
Peer Health Advocate Program Exceeds
Membership Goals
One of the VPACrsquos goals this year was to train 10 Peer
Health Advocates by April 2015 Peer Health Advocates are
tasked with educating the campus on a gamut of topics
associated with interpersonal violence including bullying
dating and relationship violence and more This goal was
met and exceeded in January 2015 when a total of 18 Peer
Health Advocates were trained An additional 10 Peer Health
Advocates were trained by Alex Leslie of the Cleveland Rape
Crisis Center in March 2015 ndash for a total of 38 Advocates Peer
Health Advocates facilitated three interpersonal violence
presentations to the following groups of student leaders
Fraternity and sorority new members Panhellenic Council
and participants in the LAUNCH leadership program a core
leadership training for students in prominent leadership
positions on campus
DATA POINTS
Educational Programming
Forty-two educational programs were provided to 1639 individuals
in fall 2014 covering topics such as alcohol sex and consent healthy
relationships and more Seventeen trainings were provided to 777
individuals in spring 2015 covering similar topics When comparing
to the previous year 51 more programs were held in 2014-2015
(39 programs 2013-2014 59 programs 2014-2015) and 40 more
individuals attended these programs (1731 2013-2014 2416 2014-2015)
Bystander Intervention Training
Participants who completed bystander intervention training
completed a survey developed by Recovery Resources to collect
demographic information as well as information related to bystander
behavioral intent and problem gambling knowledge Questions
measured behavioral intent and gambling knowledge Results of this
survey revealed
89
88
92
93
of participants reported feeling a sense of
responsibility to intervene in issues of substance
use sexual violence and mental health problems
of students understand the obstacles to
intervene in these issues
of students plan to use the skills they learned
from the training in the future
of students reported at least one action that they
planned on taking after the training
LOOKING AHEADbull Hire train and supervise a graduate assistant to assist
with programming and outreach initiatives that focus on
interpersonal violence and bystander intervention
bull Develop a new brand for the Violence Prevention and Action
Center including a new logo and brochure
bull Co-teach AR274 Peer Health Advocate Seminar created to
educate ten Peer Health Advocates
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working with Coordinator of the VPAC this the past year
has been a true joy I learned a variety of skills and about
several topics such as bystander intervention signs of
an abusive relationship substance abuse and how to help someone
in a crisis By the end of my senior year I was gave presentations on
my own to students around campus Working with VPAC has made
me a well-rounded student with a large desire to help others in any
way that I can She taught me to be an eff ective presenter and to be a
leader on campus The skills I learned will not only benefit me in my
future career but as a better member in societyrdquo
- Gina Paolini rsquo15 Peer Health Advocate
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KINGS OF THE OAC
A major trophy returned to JCUs campus for the first
time since the 2003-04 school year
John Carrolls all-around effort on the mens side earned the
Blue Streaks the OAC Mens All-Sports Trophy It was the fifth
time in program history John Carroll earned this prestigious
trophy The Men of Carroll finished with 83 points besting
second-place Mount Union who turned in 8025 points
A BUNDLE OF HONORS
Mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik might need to
build a new trophy case for all of his 2014-15 honors
The midfielder was named the 2014 Capital One Academic
All-Americareg of the Year for Division III mens soccer The
honor gave Potocnik his second-straight Capital One
Academic All-Americareg honor having been a second-team
selection in 2013 He became just the second Blue Streak to
earn this prestigious honor joining Mackenzie Griffin (softball
2013) This honor was just the tip of the iceberg for one of
the top players in JCU mens soccer history
Potocnik was one of six student-athletes nationally to be a
part of Northwestern Mutuals Inspiring Potential float in
the Tournament of Rosesreg Rose Parade
In addition Potocnik earned D3soccercom All-America
NSCAAContinental Tire All-Region All-Ohio All-OAC and
Academic All-OAC accolades Finally Potocnik was JCUs
male recipient of the Clyde Lamb Award given to the top
graduating male and female student-athletes at each of the
10 OAC institutions
HISTORY IN THE MAKING
John Carrolls mens tennis team celebrated a program
first this year The Blue Streaks made their first-ever
NCAA Tournament appearance
John Carroll qualified with a 5-4 win over Otterbein in the
championship match of the OAC Tournament John Carroll
would go on to beat Franciscan in the first round of the
NCAA Tournament before bowing out to Kenyon
The Blue Streaks had won five OAC titles prior but the OAC did
not have an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament until recently
NCAA APPEARANCESIn addition to the mens tennis team John Carroll
had three teams and seven individuals qualify for the
NCAA National Championship fields
JCUs football team made its second-straight NCAA
appearance John Carroll rolled past Centre 63-28 in the
first round and held on for a 14-12 win over Wheaton (Ill)
in the second round The Blue Streaks bowed out in the
quarterfinals with a 36-28 loss to the Purple Raiders
The mens basketball team earned its 13th-ever NCAA
Tournament bid The program earned a bid for the first timesince 2010 The womens basketball team earned its second-
straight and second-overall bid to the NCAA Tournament
field
Individually senior Dan Mirman repeated as an All-American
at 149 pounds for wrestling He became JCU wrestlings 106th
All-American Mirman had plenty of company at the NCAA
Wrestling National Championship as seniors Terner Gott and
Todd Gaydosh gave the Blue Streaks three competitors for
the first time since 2005
John Carroll had three members of the cross country team
qualify for the NCAA National Championships in seniorTadhg Karski sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson It marked the first time since 2004 that the
Blue Streaks sent three runners to the cross country NCAA
National Championship Senior Nick Williams qualified for
the NCAA Indoor Track and Field National Championships in
the 60m hurdles while senior Rocky Mitolo qualified for the
NCAA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships in
the shot put
ALL-AMERICANS
Brian Potocnik and Dan Mirman had plenty of company in the
All-American department
Football senior Aramis Greenwood was the most decorated
student-athlete when it came to All-American honors The
wide receiver made the prestigious AFCA Division III All-
America team becoming the first Blue Streak to do so since
2008 and just the eighth overall He would go on to garner
third team honors on the AP Little All-America Team and
honorable mention D3footballcom honors
In all four football players earned All-American honors with
junior offensive lineman Anthony Latina senior linebacker
Kevin Cope and senior quarterback Mark Myers earning
honors from D3footballcom
Senior right-hander Drew Doring earned second team
All-America honors from D3baseballcom and the ABCA
Rawlings He became the first JCU pitcher to earn All-
America honors since 1985
Sophomore Katlyn Spahar was accorded honorable mention
WBCA Division III All-America accolades for her outstanding
performance on the hardwood
INDIVIDUALSTEAMS
4QUALIFIED FOR NCAA NATIONAL
CHAMPIONSHIP FIELDS7
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ATHLETIC HIGHLIGHTS
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RIDING OFF INTO THE SUNSET
An era came to a close this school year as Kerry Volkmann
retired after being the mentor of the John Carroll wrestling
program since 1987
The Hall of Fame coach guided his charges to two national
titles and 47 All-American honors He started the year
winning his 300th dual match in the seasons opening
weekend with a 34-11 win over Niagara County Community
College at the Bob Del Rosa Duals
Over 200 former wrestlers football players coaches
teammates friends and fans of the JCU wrestling program
celebrated Volkmanns legacy in his last home dual
400 AND COUNTING
The OAC mens basketball 400-club inducted
its fifth member this year
John Carroll mens basketball head coach Mike Moran won
his 400th game at JCU with a 97-78 win over Ohio Northern
on December 10
Moran who just completed his 23rd year at JCU entered
the season 35th amongst active Division III coaches in total
wins He now ranks fourth all-time in wins amongst OAC
mens basketball coaching greats
In April Moran was honored by the GCBCA as the recipient
of the Dennis Lustig Golden Deeds Award for his long-time
contributions to basketball in the Cleveland-area
CENTURY MARK
A third coaching milestone occurred for JCUs coaches
this year Mens soccer head coach Hector Marinaro earned
his 100th win with a 3-0 shutout over Muskingum on senior
night
OAC TEAM SUCCESS
John Carroll celebrated a wide-array of achievements
at the team level within the OAC
The mens tennis team won its first OAC title since 2006
John Carroll earned a share of the regular-season crown
before edging Otterbein 5-4 in the championship match of
the OAC Tournament
The mens soccer team was unbeaten in the OAC regular-
season It marked the fifth undefeated and untied regular-
season by an OAC institution since 1984
On the mens side John Carroll had a slew of second-place
OAC finishes The football cross country and indoor track amp
field teams all captured solo possession of second-place in
the OAC The mens basketball and baseball teams tied for
second in their respective regular seasons
Mike Moran won
his 400th game
Menrsquos tennis team
won its first OAC
title since 2006
Hector Marinaro
earned his 100th w
Womens lacrosse
made its long-awai
debut
On the womens side the Blue Streaks volleyball team
returned to the championship match of the OAC Tournament
for the first time since 1995 The womens swimming amp diving
team was undefeated in OAC regular-season dual meets
OAC INDIVIDUAL SUCCESS
John Carroll had 10 individuals earn OAC titles
The womens swimming and diving team led the way with
seven Sophomore Margaret Zagrobelny junior Lindsey Fano
freshman Anne Crowley and senior Victoria Watson led the
way earning OAC gold in the 400-medley relay Watson
would go on to capture first in the 200-freestyle and as part
of the 400-free relay Fano would capture an individual title
in the 100-breast Watson was joined by freshman Megan
Hawk sophomore Amanda Casamatta and senior Katii
Sheffield on the OAC-champion 400-free relay
Senior Rocky Mitolo (shot put) and junior Adam North (long
jump) earned first-place finishes at the outdoor track amp field
championship
Senior Dan Mirman rounded out the titles taking first at
149-pounds in wrestling
THE INAUGURATION
The womens lacrosse team made its long-awaited debut
After having to outlast Clevelands winter weather the Blue
Streaks turned in a 20-10 win over Houghton on February 28
The team would go on to finish 10-5 and earn the No 2 seed
in the OAC Tournament
STELLAR COACHING
John Carroll is blessed with stellar coaching for its
student-athletes Two Blue Streak coaches were
recognized by their peers this year
Laura Rodeffer was named the OAC Volleyball Coach of the
Year She continues to have her Blue Streaks on the rise
Rodeffers team turned in a 23-7 record in 2014 and were in
the hunt for the OAC regular-season title until the last week
of the season
Shaun Keenan earned OAC Mens Tennis Coach of the Year
honors for helping guide the mens tennis team to one of the
best seasons in program history
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AMONG THE BEST IN THE
REGION AND OHIO
John Carroll had 29 student-athletes earn All-Region honors
while 17 added All-Ohio honors for the year
Baseball senior Drew Doring led the way The senior right-
hander was tabbed as the 2015 Mid-East Regional Pitcher of
the Year by both D3baseballcom and ABCARawlings
Note In elect sports it is possible to earn multiple All-Region and All-Ohio
honors so each student-athlete was counted once per sport they played
Additionally some sports do not have All-Region or All-Ohio honors
OAC MAJOR AWARD
WINNERS - PLAYERS
JCUs student-athletes were amongst the best in the
conference with six players taking home major awards
from the OAC
John Carroll had a trio of players on honors for their stellar
play on the pitch Senior Brian Potocnik was the Mens SoccerMidfielder of the Year while junior teammate Jimmy Mattina
was the Mens Soccer Defender of the Year On the womens
side senior Haley McDonald took home Goalkeeper of the
Year accolades
On the diamond senior Drew Doring was the Kent Tekulve
Pitcher of the Year He was the first JCU hurdler to earn this
honor since Luke Adkins in 2004
On the gridiron junior Kevin Cope was named the Gene
Slaughter Most Outstanding Linebacker It was the second-
straight year JCU has taken home the conferences top
linebacker honor On the hardwood sophomore KatlynSpahar gave JCU back-to-back Helen Ludwig Player of the
Year accolades
ALL-OAC HONORS
John Carroll had 136 student-athletes earn All-OAC
honors this year
Football led the way with a school-record 20 selections The
Blue Streaks picked up 22 honors from the outdoor track
and field teams with 12 from the men and 10 on the womens
side Mens indoor track and field (nine) baseball (eight) and
womens swimming and diving (eight) rounded out the top six
Note Each member of the swimming and diving team earning All-
OAC honors was counted once Each member of the track and field
team earning All-OAC honors was counted once for cross country
once for indoor and once for outdoor
HITTING THE BOOKS
As mentioned earlier mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik was
named the Capital One Academic All-Americareg of the Year for
Division III mens soccer He had an abundance of company as
numerous Blue Streaks really buckled down in the classroom
Football senior safety Brody Zangaro earned second team
Capital One Academic All-Americareg honors for the second
straight year On the district level Potocnik Zangaro and
baseball junior right-hander Aaron Lapaglia earned Capital
One Academic All-District accolades
Wrestling sophomore Sal Corrao and senior Todd Gaydosh
earned NWCA Scholar All-American honors Womens
swimming and diving junior Lindsey Fano was a CSCAA
Individual Scholar All-American Cross country senior Nicki
Bohrer sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson were named USTFCCCA All-Academic honorees
for cross country Rounding out the honors were seven
members of the softball team who all earned NFCA Scholar-
Athlete distinctions
Potocnik and softball senior right-hander Rachel Byrnes were
JCUs recipients of the Clyde Lamb Awards
Additionally 83 student-athletes were honored with
Academic All-OAC honors
Note Select honors from the Capital One Academic All-Americareg
program have not been released yet
83 STUDENT983085ATHLETES WERE HONORED
WITH ACADEMIC ALL983085OAC HONORS
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VISIONJohn Carroll University will graduate individuals of intellect and
character who lead and serve by engaging the world around them
and around the globe
MISSIONAs a Jesuit Catholic university John Carroll inspires individuals to excel
in learning leadership and service in the region and in the world
CORE VALUES
The Universityrsquos core values include a commitment to
learning in order to create
bull An environment of inquiry which embraces Jesuit
Catholic education as a search for truth where faith and
reason complement each other in learning In pursuit of
our educational mission the University welcomes the
perspectives and participation in our mission of faculty
staff students and alumni of all faiths and of no faith
bull A rigorous approach to scholarship that instills in our
graduates the knowledge eloquence sensitivity and
commitment to embrace and to live humane values
bull A campus committed to the intellectual spiritual
emotional and physical development of each student
bull An inclusive community where differing points of view
and experience are valued as opportunities for mutual
learning
bull A culture of service and excellence that permeates
every program and office
bull A commitment to sharing our gifts in service to each
other and the community
bull A campus that responds to demographic economic
and social challenges
bull An appreciation that our personal and collective
choices can build a more just world
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
The following initiatives are essential to the University
being recognized as a center of learning and service
bull Create a diverse community of faculty staff alumni
and friends dedicated to advancing the Universityrsquos
vision mission and core values
bull Create a learning community of outstanding teacher-scholars characterized by the commitment to
student achievement
bull Create a talented cohort of service-oriented staff
committed to achieving and being recognized as a
center of learning and service
bull Recruit enroll retain and graduate a talented
diverse student body prepared for todayrsquos global
reality and committed to learning leadership and
service that will engage the world
bull Secure resources necessary to foster an
extraordinary learning experience and promote John
Carrollrsquos mission as a Jesuit Catholic university
bull Assist in responding to demographic economic and
social challenges in our region in order to support
investment and employment opportunities and build
confidence in our shared future
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Students in all tiered programs complete written assignments
and discuss them with their peers in a conversation
facilitated by a professional student affairs staff member
Assignments are collected and deposited in the Office of
Leadership Programs The Director of Leadership Programs
then assessment rubrics to the various assignments
determine whether or not the desired learning has occurred
for each student
TIER PROGRAM OUTCOME
The assessment results indicate that the activities set up for
the Tier 1 programs provide students with the opportunity to
learn the desired information to increase self-knowledge and
demonstrate it on the various assignments While students
in Tier 2 were able to demonstrate competence regarding
the various aspects of serving as a group as a member
participants sometimes struggled to identify areas of
diversity In Tier 3 participants could readily determine ways
to identify opportunities to utilize their personal strengths
to assist with three of the potential presented challenges
However a lack of understanding was demonstrated in termsof using strengths in the areas of delegation confrontation
and mediation This is likely partially due to the struggles
that students face with these skill sets in their daily lives For
the ldquoLeadership in Actionrdquo program students readily created
scenarios that connected with the initial three principles
of the programs However several concepts related to
ethical leadership including ldquobeing fairrdquo and ldquobeing lovingrdquo
presented some challenges for our students and may be
somewhat attributable to the fact that ldquofairrdquo and ldquolovingrdquo are
rather abstract concepts in comparison to the first
three tenets
LAUNCH Leaders Always Undertake New Challenges
The LAUNCH program provides student leaders with
information considered to be foundational and essential to
serving as an effective leader and beyond Since the creation of
LAUNCH over 350 student leaders have the training program
Following each LAUNCH weekend evaluations are collected
and compiled to determine the effectiveness of the program
in meeting the established outcomes A review of the data
for the past three LAUNCH programs indicates that at least
90 of the participants on average achieved the outcomes
Leadership Scholars Program
The Leadership Scholars Program (LSP) was created in
2010 providing participants with opportunities to increase
their leadership competence through both curricular and
co-curricular activities The program focuses on developing
student leaders of remarkable character who seek to become
agents for transformative change on campus and in their
future professions and communities
Each year the program seeks to enroll a cohort of approximately 20
incoming students Over the past three years the cohort size has been
27 (class of 2018) 19 (2017) and 19 (2016) The cohort size fluctuates
based on how many students choose to accept the scholarship and
attend JCU with 35 scholarships offered from a pool of over 200
applicants
The 2014 JCU Commencement saw the first cohort of LSP students
complete their degrees From the entering cohort in fall of 2010 75 o
the students persisted through graduation When reviewing the reasonfor program participant attrition students most commonly leave to
transfer to another institution in order to pursue a degree not provided
by John Carroll (eg pharmacy musical theater) A less frequent reaso
for student attrition is that some participants struggle to ldquofind their
footingrdquo and struggle with their inability to be elected or selected for
a formal leadership position on campus (eg Student Union senator
Resident Assistant)
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Coordinate and enhance leadership development efforts by
gathering together a committee of professionals around campu
who provide related opportunities to students
bull Begin to measure levels of campus engagement among
commuter students in organizations and activities other than
those provided by commuter services
bull Convene a campus wide meeting to discuss issues and services
relevant to the matriculation and ongoing success of transfer
students
bull Develop electronic messages related to engagement
opportunities to distribute to first year students after the
first six weeks of the fall semester
bull Increase the number of first-year students of color whoparticipate in Tier 1 leadership development programs
bull Help to successfully transition a new co-director of the
Leadership Scholarship Program into hisher role in the progra
bull Develop a follow-up leadership development piece for LAUNCH
(for Leadership Always Undertake New Challenges) participant
after they have transitioned into their leadership roles
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Coming from a high school that focused on leadership andentrepreneurship the leadership development programs
were perfect for me The tiers were focused on self-
discovery and how to handle being on a team I got the chance to know
my strengths and weakness and also to discuss leadership in the worl
of comics Leadership is everywhere if I look for it My freshman year
would have been an entirely diff erent experience if it wasnrsquot for the
leadership programs
- Marie Keita rsquo18 Participant in Tiered Leadership Programs
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Major Facility and Equipment Upgrades Provide
Improved Fitness and Sport Experiences
The Department of Recreation coordinated a number of
renovations and equipment upgrades this past year that
improved student faculty staff and community membersrsquo
experience in our facilities The first major project was the
installation of new flooring in the Fitness Studio where cyclingclasses yoga Zumba and other activities are conducted
giving the space a safer refreshed and modern look
The Corbo Room Improvement Task Force created spring
2014 addressed two necessary improvements including
additional Corbo Room equipment and new flooring in
the cardio area Throughout spring and summer 2015 the
Johnson Natatorium lap pool and diving well were repainted
and re-coated along with a new ultraviolet water treatment
system A new electronic scoreboard was installed which
will certainly improve the competition experience for teams
coaches and fans
Club Sport Members Active in Competition and
Service to Others
There are club sport teams at John Carroll with over 200
student participants The teams include Rowing Field
Hockey Hockey Womenrsquos Basketball Menrsquos Rugby Sailing
Ultimate Frisbee Menrsquos Volleyball Water Polo and Womenrsquos
Volleyball Funded in part by the Student Activity Fee
students manage all operational aspects of club sports
including fundraising membership recruitment and retention
practice and competition scheduling and travel Team
members are also involved in service on a regular basisSome of the programs they support are the Labre Project
Cleveland Clinicrsquos Lerner Center for Autism Project Linus
St Malachis Lunch Program and numerous service projects
offered through JCUrsquos Center for Service and Social Action
Pilot Shadow Program of Intramural Student
Supervisors Shows Promise
The intramural (IM) employees interested in becoming IM
Student Supervisors participated in a new staff development
and training program in which they were paired up to
shadow current IM Student Supervisors during evening or
weekend IM competitions The purpose of this opportunityis to nurture professional development leadership skills and
staff camaraderie as well as to provide on-the-job training
in regards to the duties and responsibilities of an IM Student
Supervisor This shadowing experience allowed for IM staff
to self-identify if they felt prepared to apply for IM Student
Supervisor positions for next year In addition it provided
current supervisors the opportunity to teach others about
the knowledge and skills they utilize in their position The
Department of Recreation will continue to build on this
program in the future
DATA POINTS
Intramural sports
Intramural sports have continued to thrive and excel
offering opportunity for exercise camaraderie and
an environment for creating meaningful relationships
with peers A total of 1963 individuals participated in
intramural sports in 2014-2015 with 901 being unique
participants There were a total of 1620 males and 343
females who engaged in intramural sports In 2013-2014
there was a total of 1794 participants (1415 males and 379
females) engaged in intramural sports
First-year student participation increased by 36 (376
Unique Individuals 2013-2014 511 Unique Individuals 2014-
2015)
First-year student intramural
participation increased by 3636
421
1963 1620 343
INTRAMURAL SPORT PARTICIPANTS
AVERAGE CORBO FITNESSROOM VISITORS PER DAY
Fitness Offerings
There was a 25 increase in student and staff participation
in fitness activities with an average of 289 participants per
week in 2014-2015 in comparison to 232 average participants
per week in 2013-2014
A Pilates and Stretch and Strengthen class have been added
to the list of fitness classes Corbo Fitness Room participation
for the 2014-2015 academic year averaged 421 visitors per
day with the highest participation of 525 visitors per day In
2013-2014 the average visits per day was 398
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RECREATION
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LOOKING AHEAD
bull Improve orientation training and recognition
efforts for all student staff through the previously
implemented team model Update our student
development model through online offerings new
technology and improved leadership strategies to
stimulate growth and self-awareness
bull Collaborate with different departments on
late night programming health and wellness
initiatives and special events to better meet our
students needs interests and to increase student
engagement Focus these initiatives primarily
at first-year students as well as first-time users(those who may not typically utilize our facilities
or services)
bull Provide risk management training for Club Sports
and Building Supervisor staff Utilize John Carroll
and Northeast Ohio resources so as to better
equip staff for emergency action plans responding
to crisies and dealing effectively with conflict
bull Continue to work towards enhancing technology
resources related to daily operations marketing
of services and programs and departmental
communications assessment and evaluation
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Being involved in the Rec department allowed
me to have two supervisor roles These
roles allowed me to have a great deal of
responsibility I was well respected by my peers seen as
a leader on campus and this makes me very proud The
leadership skills I developed will be something I treasure
and will be very valuable to me as I move forward in my
career I learned that I am a strong leader who has the
ability to stand up to her peers even when it is tough I
learned what it means to love your work because I truly
loved working for this department I found that I am
inspired by people around me who have a tremendously
strong work ethic
I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to work for
the Rec department and I know that if I had not had this
opportunity that my time at Carroll would have never been
the same and I would have never grown as a person as
much as I didrdquo
- Kylie Brooks rsquo15 Club Sport Supervisor and Student
Building Supervisor
Working for Intramurals (IM) has given me the identity
that every student searches for when entering a new
experience It has given me the opportunity to take a
better look at who I am as a person and has given me the
opportunity to make lasting relationships with people
who I would have never met had I not worked for the
department Working for IMrsquos is not just a job for me it
gives me my place at JCU
This position teaches me how to be a leader how tomotivate people and how to be confident in various
situations I learn to lead by example everywhere I
go because a person is always representing the Rec
department no matter whatrdquo
- Greg Olenick rsquo16 Intramural Supervisor
10 200 PARTICIPANTS
CLUB SPORT TEAMS
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
University Community Celebrates the
Re-opening of Murphy Hall
The re-opening of Murphy Hall in August 2014 was a major
accomplishment The newly renovated building impressed Murphy
residents as well as alumni faculty and staff who toured the hall
after a number of ribbon-cutting ceremonies Murphy residents
reported that they appreciated the enhanced community and
study space Since many of the residents had lived in the ldquooldrdquo
Murphy they were especially impressed with the improved
lighting the updated bathrooms and the private sinks
While there were some minor complications in the re-opening
related to electricity heating and cooling windows and paint
the overall re-opening process was seamless and exciting The
cross-divisional collaboration that brought this renovation to
completion was tremendous and a source of great pride for
all who participated The Silver Level LEED certification that
was achieved was a great way to conclude the project
Red Carpet Rolled Out for First-Year Students onMove-In Day
It was exciting to open the 2014-2015 academic year with
one of the largest first-year classes in recent history It was
also the first year where students were living in truly social
cohort communities In order to continue the celebration of
the large first year class First-Year Move-In Day was enhanced
to welcome our students with excitement The feedback from
parents was overwhelmingly positive with many of them
thanking staff members for their energy and assistance
Invaluable to the success of the day was the help of the ROTC
cadets Their hard work and limitless energy helped immensely
Newly Developed Room Change Process Policy a Success
The development and implementation of the comprehensive
room change process policy was an achievement for the
Office of Residence Life (ORL) The policy was shared
widely with students ORL Staff and parents to allow for
transparency and clearer communication The policy also
supported Resident Assistants (RAs) and professional staff
members in having a standard point of reference and specific
procedures to follow
Resident Ministry Program Offerings Expand
In addition to the fall semester First-Year Retreat the
Resident Ministers collaborated with students to offer the
Journey Retreat in the spring semester as well as a ldquoRootsrdquo
overnight outdoor retreat to explore intentional living The
Murphy Mass returned to the Murphy Chapel with increased
attendance at both the Mass (average of 40+) and social
afterwards in the Murphy atrium
ORL Staff Recognized at Northeast Ohio Resident
Assistant Conference
The JCU RA delegation was recognized as the ldquoMost Spiritedrdquo at the
Northeast Ohio RA Conference at Baldwin Wallace University Several
Residence Life staff members presented at the conference with two
RA presenters receiving recognition as one of the ldquoTop 10rdquo programs
DATA POINTS
Number of Residential Students
YEAR FALL SPRING
2010-2011 1708 1661
2011-2012 1789 1734
2012-2013 1786 1724
2013-2014 1657 1606
2014-2015 1755 1676
Murphy Hall closed for renovation
Community Development Activities Sponsored by
Resident Assistants
YEAR TOTAL TOTAL PARTICIPANTS
2013-2014 615 6485
2014-2015 727 5181
After having smaller than projected numbers of rising junior
and senior students sign up to live on campus for the 2015-2016
academic year those currently living on campus were surveyed
to learn more about their decision to live off campus The seven
question survey was sent to 475 residents with a response rate of
21 The most significant findings were
bull The greatest factor impacting the decision to live off
campus was finances (45) This was followed closely
by wanting to experience something different than the
residence halls (22) and wanting a greater sense of
independence (21)
bull Monthly rent for the majority of respondents (67) is
$350-$400 per person every month The question did not
ask respondents to quantify what was included in rent
so there are some unknowns Only 15 of respondents
indicated a rent higher than $400 per person every month
bull The most popular month to sign a lease was March
(29) Prior to February when the 2015-2016 Housing
Information became available 53 of the respondents
had signed leases The other 47 of respondents signed
leases in February and March The earliest a lease was
signed was in September (1)
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RESIDENCE LIFE
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bull Including themselves students reported the number
of people who they will be living off-campus with
Four people (33) followed by five people (19)
three people (16) and six people (14)
bull 76 are planning to live in University Heights Shaker
Heights (13) and South Euclid (9) are the other
two cities with the most respondents
These findings will inform messaging and timing of
information about housing for upper-class students This
data also indicates the need to continue to look at the cost
of living on-campus and how the benefits are explained in
relationship to that cost
While these qualitative findings include only one part of the data
collected they still provide strong insight into the residential
experience The data supports the amount of time effort and
resources devoted to developing and strengthening community It
also supports several key learning goals for students who live on
campus The data also clearly demonstrates the concerns about
facilities that have been at the forefront of the work done this
year by the ORL All of these insights will be better informed once
the compilation and analysis of the quantitative data is complete
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Review of ORL structure and staffing
bull Expand knowledge of and competency in academic
processes and procedures to better inform future
collaborations
bull Enhance education around issues pertaining to respect
including but not limited to vandalism safety interpersonal
violence and relationships with non-residence life staff
members serving the residential communities
STUDENT PERSPECTIVES
This was my third year at John Carroll University
and my first year living on campus The amount
of care and concern that I received from my Area
Coordinator Adrian Tamas and all of the Murphy RAs was
amazing I never thought that I would feel that comfortable
away from home but because of the staff in Murphy Hall I
now call John Carroll University home Itrsquos been a wonderfu
year as a resident in Murphy and I cannot wait for my next
and final year Thank you for everythingrdquo
- Ghada Abu Shaweesh rsquo16 Resident
ldquoThree years ago I was a sophomore who lived with great
tension and anxiety I had not yet developed the courage to
grow into the leader who I wanted to be on campus Then I
was selected to be a Resident Assistant From that moment
on I was on a path that would allow me to grow and develop
into a leader on campus a man for others and the person
who I ultimately desired to become I am beyond thankful for
my time with Residence Life The professional staff alongwith my fellow staff members and residents have left their
marks on me I will forever remember the time wersquove spent
together the laughter wersquove shared the critical moments
that have pushed us outside of our comfort zones and the
relationships wersquove cultivated From the bottom of my heart
thank yourdquo
- John Barrett rsquo15 Senior Resident Assistant
81 1621 PARTICIPANTS
RESIDENCE SATISFACTION SURVEY RESPONSE RATE
The ORL staff created a survey focused on the following
areas satisfaction with RA satisfaction with residence hall
space cleanliness and processes assessment of ability to
sleep and study learning as a result of living in a residence
hall and overall satisfaction While the quantitative portions
of the survey are not yet compiled and analyzed the
qualitative data was compiled and reviewed The overall
response rate was approximately 81 of 1621 residents who
received the survey
Some of the key findings
bull Residents overwhelmingly responded that the most
important lesson skill or value learned this year was
about relationships with others Residents described
relationships with roommates learning to live in
community and how to deal with people who were
different Skills and lessons related to living independently
(time management responsibility and accountability)
were the second most frequent responses
bull The respondents most frequently cited that the best
part of their residential experience was related to the
people with whom they lived their roommate and
or floormates Other frequent responses included the
sense of community the RA and the convenience ofliving on campus
bull Cleanliness and other facility issues were the main
concerns that residents cited when asked about what
they would like to see improved about on-campus
living Other frequent responses included the dining
hall loudness of fellow floor members and both the
enforcement of and lack of enforcement of residence
hall policies
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
New Late Night Program Collaborations
Streak the Center programs were held during fall 2014 and spring
2015 to provide students with opportunities to gather together
and participate in a variety of social programs including arts and
crafts entertainment movies food recreation relaxation music
and more This large scale event was made possible through
cross-departmental collaboration between the Office of Student
Activities Student Union Programming Board (SUPB) Orientation
and Leadership Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion
Counseling Center Violence Prevention and Action Center
Residence Life Health Education and Promotion Student Health
and Wellness Center and Recreation This event attracted over
550 students each semester it was held
Infusion of Intergroup Dialogue within iLead Program
The Office of Student Activities (OSA) in collaboration with the
Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion incorporated the ldquoCommon
Groundrdquo workshop within the iLead student organization training
program iLead a day-long leadership training opportunity for
student organizations operates with the goal of providing student
leaders an understanding of the nuts and bolts of running a successful
organization on campus The ldquoCommon Gorundrdquo training facilitated
by staff who are Intergroup Dialogue facilitators and students
who have completed the Intergroup Dialogue class in the fall
provided education on discrimination and oppression Seventy-four
student organization leaders representing 64 organizations were in
attendance at this training Of those who attended 69 completed
program evaluations In the evaluation students were asked to
identify one creative way they could apply what they learned in the
workshop into their organization The results are as follows
bull 31 stated they could raise awareness through discussionor activity and 27 stated by maintaining awareness and
working to make a difference
bull Other responses included education through information
and diversifying organization membership
bull The top three areas students reported they learned more
about during their experience at iLead were dealing with
discrimination advertising and funding policies
Student Leader Team created for Late Night Programming
The OSA developed a team of student leaders tasked with
assisting in the planning promotion and implementation oflate night programming events sponsored through the Office
of Student Activities Leaders were chosen from the current
student programmers that were already active Expectations were
established and provided to SUPB By January 2015 SUPB was
required to plan a reoccurring late night program on campus every
Friday and Saturday during the academic year between the hours
of 10 pm and midnight
DATA POINTS
bull SUPB held 13 additional programs in 2014-2015 with
an increase of 51 more participants in comparison
to the 2013-2014 academic year (66 programs with
8437 attendants in 2013-2014 79 programs with 12787
attendants in 2014-2015) Programs which were added
include Rock Out Your Room Meet the Greeks Step
Afrika and more
bull Comedian Dave Coulier performed duringHomecoming this year and was attended by
approximately 1000 students
bull The fall semester Welcome Back Concert sponsored by
SUPB board attracted 600 additional participants in the
2014-2015 academic year (300 in 2013 ndash 2014 900 in
2014-2015)
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Conduct an assessment of our current large-scale
programming needs to obtain an accurate pulse on the
types of social late-night programming students needand want Explore collaboration opportunities with other
programming departments like Recreation Residence
Life and Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion for
this project
bull Work with departments in Student Affairs and across the
university to identify event attendance tracking software
options to better track event participation
bull Develop a template to help map the university learning
goals to the activities of SUPB and student organizations
in order to create a new assessment plan
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Irsquom the current president of the Paranormal
Research Group The Student Activities
Office has definitely impacted my overall
JCU experience in a positive way The office gave us
the opportunity to strengthen the bonds within our
organization I learned a lot of leadership strategies with
the officersquos help I learned how to manage and finance an
organization while maintaining the fun factor of what an
organization should be [Student Organizations are] so
important to have because [they] allow students to conn
to each other and their community The office off ers a
one of a kind experience here at Carroll and is crucial [fo
students] to get the most out of JCUrdquo
- Bryan Mersol rsquo17 Student Organization President
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Student Feedback Leads to Increased Physician Hours
Anecdotal feedback over the past several years suggested
the need to increase the hours and days of the week that
physicians would see patients in order to better meet
studentsrsquo busy schedules The Student Health and Wellness
Survey was administered and results clearly supported
this need In recent years physicians came to campus on
Mondays (25 hrs) and Thursdays (25 hrs) for a total of fivehours With the new contract physician hours were increased
to eight hours a week on Mondays (4 hrs) and Fridays (4
hrs) As a result physician visits increased by 43 (536
physicians visits in 2013-2014 and 767 in 2014-2015) and
students are very pleased with this improved service
HealthSpot Installation Provides Additional Care
Options for Students
John Carroll is the first college in the United States to provide
physician appointments through a computerized kiosk
called the HealthSpot This technology is at the forefront of
revolutionary high-quality medical care Students are put inface-to-face contact with a healthcare professional via video
screen The kiosk comes equipped with everything they
would need to perform a variety of remote treatments under
the supervision of an on-site medical professional Some of
the common ailments that are able to be addressed through
HealthSpot are Allergies cold and flu cough sinus infections
rashes fever sore throats and more With the installation of
this technology the SHWC is now able to provide students
with medical care five days a week Since November 2014 a
total of 21 students have utilized the HealthSpot
New Contract with Cleveland Clinic Saves Center $15000The SHWC entered into a new contract with the Cleveland
Clinic physicians in an effort to reduce costs With this new
contract and subsequent change in physicians over $15000
in was saved in comparison to last year
Nurses Utilize Brief Motivational Interview Training to
Identify and Intervene with At-risk Students
To properly screen for and address high-risk behaviors in
students visiting the SHWC nurses participated in brief
motivational interview training Motivational interviewing
(MI) supports health behavior change by helping individuals
explore and resolve their ambivalence about change without
evoking resistance MI techniques can be incorporated into
routine patient care Additionally an MI screening form was
completed by 719 students during the spring 2015 semester
Students who screened positive for high-risk behaviors were
engaged in a brief motivational interview with a nurse and
received information to help strengthen their motivation to
change those unhealthy behaviors in order to achieve their
optimum level of wellness
DATA POINTS
The SHWC saw a 7 increase in unique individuals in 2014-2015 and
an overall increase of 10 in the total number of client visits (which
covers all SHWC services) Flu and allergy injections were both up
this year by 21 and 31 respectively
2013-2014 2014-2015
Client Visits 3133 3451
Unique Individuals 1228 1320
Physicians Visits 536 767
Van Runs 270 242
Nutritional Visits 185 123
Sent to Area Health Centers 103 202
STDHIV Clinic 84 46
Gynecological Visits 25 39
Travel Clinic Visits 93 62
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Explore options for obtaining an electronic medical
record program
bull Increase awareness and visibility of the HealthSpot as an
alternative quality health care treatment
bull Support the Universityrsquos learning goals and collaborate
with the student health and wellness group by developing
programs to promote students to be self-health advocates
based on data from the National Collegiate Health
Assessment survey
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working at the Health Center was the first job
I received on campus and it has become like a
second home to me I have had the opportunity to
learn about diff erent privacy policies and how they work in
a college setting as well as bits and pieces about the medical
field coupled with great experience along the way This
department provides students with the care they need to
continue to do well in other areas at JCU by making sure they
get the best care possible and allowing students to share their
problems in all realms of the health world whether physical
or mental They make it possible for all students to feel and
perform their best during their time at JCUrdquo
- Anna Lawler rsquo16 Work Study employee
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Opening of Relaxation Room
Research on college campuses demonstrates that stress
is the number one impediment for academic performance
and overall well-being Therefore the University Counseling
Center (UCC) collaborated with the Grasselli Library in
developing the Relaxation Room located in the Learning
Commons The room provides students with a quiet
welcoming space to learn about and practice a variety of
research-based mind and body stress-reduction techniques
It includes
bull A state-of-the-art massage recliner
bull Guided relaxation audio recordings
bull Computer-based biofeedback programs
bull Psycho-educational books and handouts
bull Yoga mats and meditation rugs
Students can use the Relaxation Roomrsquos resources by signing
up for specific time slots Individual consultation is also
provided for the biofeedback program so students can use itto its fullest potential
Outreach Initiativesrsquo Message is that Help is lsquoWithin
Reachrsquo at the UCC
A programmatic and marketing theme was developed for all
community outreach initiatives titled ldquoWithin Reachrdquo This
past year a total of 22 outreach initiatives offered under
this new marketing theme were offered to students faculty
and staff Programs focused on increasing awareness of
mental health issues among college students and promoting
help-seeking behavior One of the most successful programs
was a dinner and movie night featuring a speaker from theNational Alliance on Mental Illness with over 80 students in
attendance as well as several faculty and staff
Installation of Titanium Scheduling Software
For many years the UCC has used a paper system to collect
and reference student information when visits occur The new
database system Titanium allows the staff to electronically
store student records and access them quickly when
needed This technological solution is critically necessary
in streamlining operations to allow for a seamless client
experience for the students and a more effective working
environment for the UCC staff
DATA POINTS
Total Counseling Services Overall
A total of 254 students received counseling services for the
2014-2015 academic year (4 less students from 2013-2014)
Out of those students 649 (165) were female and 351
(89) were male The highest percentage of students seen
were freshmen at 265 (67) which is consistent with the
2013-2014 year
Most common reasons students visited the UCC in 2014-2015
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Provide staff orientation and training for new UCC
employees (interim director full-time counselor part-
time counselor) and trainees (two doctoral interns one
masterrsquos intern and one psychiatry resident)
bull Continue the implementation of Titanium Scheduling
Software and fully transition to electronic records
bull Expand outreach programming through the Relaxation
Room and the Within Reach event series
of visits are related to anxiety
(53 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to depression
(14 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to academics
(41 Decrease from 13-14)
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
I have had a wonderful experience with the
UCC and have encouraged other friends
who are struggling to go there too No
part of my experience has been negative and I look
forward to my sessions In the short time I have been
going I feel that I have already made tremendous
improvements My only suggestion for improving the
center is to continue to inform students of its resources
and how valuable it can berdquo
- Anonymous student UCC Satisfaction Survey
874
585
348
254 TOTAL STUDENTS THAT RECEIVEDCOUNSELING SERVICES
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Interpersonal Violence Reporting Increase
The Violence Prevention and Action Center (VPAC)
experienced a substantial increase in the amount of time
advocating for survivors of interpersonal violence along with
the total number of students reporting interpersonal violence
incidents in the 2014-2015 academic year These increases
indicate that the awareness of issues related to interpersonal
violence and the need for bystanders to identify and createempathy with those suffering has most likely increased as well
Large-scale Bystander Intervention Training
Conducted with 638 Rising Sophomores
In collaboration with the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
Recovery Resources Residence Life Dean of Students Office
and Health Promotion and Wellness the VPAC Coordinator
successfully conducted Bystander intervention Training
for 638 rising sophomore students Of those 638 students
46 were male and 54 female This training was made
mandatory as a part of the housing selection process
The purpose of this training was to teach students the
concept of bystander intervention A bystander is anyone
who observes an emergency or a situation in which it is
likely that someone could use help Bystander intervention
programs teach people to overcome their resistance to
checking in and helping out These programs have been
found to be very helpful on college campuses to thwart
sexual assault abusive alcohol consumption concerns about
suicide depression and eating disorders
Students also learn how to identify a continuum of
inappropriate sexual behaviors through experiential
activities designed to create empathy with those who have
experienced sexual or dating violence At the end of the
training students develop skills to intervene as a bystander
and make a commitment to intervene before during and
after an incident of sexual or dating violence
Peer Health Advocate Program Exceeds
Membership Goals
One of the VPACrsquos goals this year was to train 10 Peer
Health Advocates by April 2015 Peer Health Advocates are
tasked with educating the campus on a gamut of topics
associated with interpersonal violence including bullying
dating and relationship violence and more This goal was
met and exceeded in January 2015 when a total of 18 Peer
Health Advocates were trained An additional 10 Peer Health
Advocates were trained by Alex Leslie of the Cleveland Rape
Crisis Center in March 2015 ndash for a total of 38 Advocates Peer
Health Advocates facilitated three interpersonal violence
presentations to the following groups of student leaders
Fraternity and sorority new members Panhellenic Council
and participants in the LAUNCH leadership program a core
leadership training for students in prominent leadership
positions on campus
DATA POINTS
Educational Programming
Forty-two educational programs were provided to 1639 individuals
in fall 2014 covering topics such as alcohol sex and consent healthy
relationships and more Seventeen trainings were provided to 777
individuals in spring 2015 covering similar topics When comparing
to the previous year 51 more programs were held in 2014-2015
(39 programs 2013-2014 59 programs 2014-2015) and 40 more
individuals attended these programs (1731 2013-2014 2416 2014-2015)
Bystander Intervention Training
Participants who completed bystander intervention training
completed a survey developed by Recovery Resources to collect
demographic information as well as information related to bystander
behavioral intent and problem gambling knowledge Questions
measured behavioral intent and gambling knowledge Results of this
survey revealed
89
88
92
93
of participants reported feeling a sense of
responsibility to intervene in issues of substance
use sexual violence and mental health problems
of students understand the obstacles to
intervene in these issues
of students plan to use the skills they learned
from the training in the future
of students reported at least one action that they
planned on taking after the training
LOOKING AHEADbull Hire train and supervise a graduate assistant to assist
with programming and outreach initiatives that focus on
interpersonal violence and bystander intervention
bull Develop a new brand for the Violence Prevention and Action
Center including a new logo and brochure
bull Co-teach AR274 Peer Health Advocate Seminar created to
educate ten Peer Health Advocates
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working with Coordinator of the VPAC this the past year
has been a true joy I learned a variety of skills and about
several topics such as bystander intervention signs of
an abusive relationship substance abuse and how to help someone
in a crisis By the end of my senior year I was gave presentations on
my own to students around campus Working with VPAC has made
me a well-rounded student with a large desire to help others in any
way that I can She taught me to be an eff ective presenter and to be a
leader on campus The skills I learned will not only benefit me in my
future career but as a better member in societyrdquo
- Gina Paolini rsquo15 Peer Health Advocate
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KINGS OF THE OAC
A major trophy returned to JCUs campus for the first
time since the 2003-04 school year
John Carrolls all-around effort on the mens side earned the
Blue Streaks the OAC Mens All-Sports Trophy It was the fifth
time in program history John Carroll earned this prestigious
trophy The Men of Carroll finished with 83 points besting
second-place Mount Union who turned in 8025 points
A BUNDLE OF HONORS
Mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik might need to
build a new trophy case for all of his 2014-15 honors
The midfielder was named the 2014 Capital One Academic
All-Americareg of the Year for Division III mens soccer The
honor gave Potocnik his second-straight Capital One
Academic All-Americareg honor having been a second-team
selection in 2013 He became just the second Blue Streak to
earn this prestigious honor joining Mackenzie Griffin (softball
2013) This honor was just the tip of the iceberg for one of
the top players in JCU mens soccer history
Potocnik was one of six student-athletes nationally to be a
part of Northwestern Mutuals Inspiring Potential float in
the Tournament of Rosesreg Rose Parade
In addition Potocnik earned D3soccercom All-America
NSCAAContinental Tire All-Region All-Ohio All-OAC and
Academic All-OAC accolades Finally Potocnik was JCUs
male recipient of the Clyde Lamb Award given to the top
graduating male and female student-athletes at each of the
10 OAC institutions
HISTORY IN THE MAKING
John Carrolls mens tennis team celebrated a program
first this year The Blue Streaks made their first-ever
NCAA Tournament appearance
John Carroll qualified with a 5-4 win over Otterbein in the
championship match of the OAC Tournament John Carroll
would go on to beat Franciscan in the first round of the
NCAA Tournament before bowing out to Kenyon
The Blue Streaks had won five OAC titles prior but the OAC did
not have an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament until recently
NCAA APPEARANCESIn addition to the mens tennis team John Carroll
had three teams and seven individuals qualify for the
NCAA National Championship fields
JCUs football team made its second-straight NCAA
appearance John Carroll rolled past Centre 63-28 in the
first round and held on for a 14-12 win over Wheaton (Ill)
in the second round The Blue Streaks bowed out in the
quarterfinals with a 36-28 loss to the Purple Raiders
The mens basketball team earned its 13th-ever NCAA
Tournament bid The program earned a bid for the first timesince 2010 The womens basketball team earned its second-
straight and second-overall bid to the NCAA Tournament
field
Individually senior Dan Mirman repeated as an All-American
at 149 pounds for wrestling He became JCU wrestlings 106th
All-American Mirman had plenty of company at the NCAA
Wrestling National Championship as seniors Terner Gott and
Todd Gaydosh gave the Blue Streaks three competitors for
the first time since 2005
John Carroll had three members of the cross country team
qualify for the NCAA National Championships in seniorTadhg Karski sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson It marked the first time since 2004 that the
Blue Streaks sent three runners to the cross country NCAA
National Championship Senior Nick Williams qualified for
the NCAA Indoor Track and Field National Championships in
the 60m hurdles while senior Rocky Mitolo qualified for the
NCAA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships in
the shot put
ALL-AMERICANS
Brian Potocnik and Dan Mirman had plenty of company in the
All-American department
Football senior Aramis Greenwood was the most decorated
student-athlete when it came to All-American honors The
wide receiver made the prestigious AFCA Division III All-
America team becoming the first Blue Streak to do so since
2008 and just the eighth overall He would go on to garner
third team honors on the AP Little All-America Team and
honorable mention D3footballcom honors
In all four football players earned All-American honors with
junior offensive lineman Anthony Latina senior linebacker
Kevin Cope and senior quarterback Mark Myers earning
honors from D3footballcom
Senior right-hander Drew Doring earned second team
All-America honors from D3baseballcom and the ABCA
Rawlings He became the first JCU pitcher to earn All-
America honors since 1985
Sophomore Katlyn Spahar was accorded honorable mention
WBCA Division III All-America accolades for her outstanding
performance on the hardwood
INDIVIDUALSTEAMS
4QUALIFIED FOR NCAA NATIONAL
CHAMPIONSHIP FIELDS7
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ATHLETIC HIGHLIGHTS
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RIDING OFF INTO THE SUNSET
An era came to a close this school year as Kerry Volkmann
retired after being the mentor of the John Carroll wrestling
program since 1987
The Hall of Fame coach guided his charges to two national
titles and 47 All-American honors He started the year
winning his 300th dual match in the seasons opening
weekend with a 34-11 win over Niagara County Community
College at the Bob Del Rosa Duals
Over 200 former wrestlers football players coaches
teammates friends and fans of the JCU wrestling program
celebrated Volkmanns legacy in his last home dual
400 AND COUNTING
The OAC mens basketball 400-club inducted
its fifth member this year
John Carroll mens basketball head coach Mike Moran won
his 400th game at JCU with a 97-78 win over Ohio Northern
on December 10
Moran who just completed his 23rd year at JCU entered
the season 35th amongst active Division III coaches in total
wins He now ranks fourth all-time in wins amongst OAC
mens basketball coaching greats
In April Moran was honored by the GCBCA as the recipient
of the Dennis Lustig Golden Deeds Award for his long-time
contributions to basketball in the Cleveland-area
CENTURY MARK
A third coaching milestone occurred for JCUs coaches
this year Mens soccer head coach Hector Marinaro earned
his 100th win with a 3-0 shutout over Muskingum on senior
night
OAC TEAM SUCCESS
John Carroll celebrated a wide-array of achievements
at the team level within the OAC
The mens tennis team won its first OAC title since 2006
John Carroll earned a share of the regular-season crown
before edging Otterbein 5-4 in the championship match of
the OAC Tournament
The mens soccer team was unbeaten in the OAC regular-
season It marked the fifth undefeated and untied regular-
season by an OAC institution since 1984
On the mens side John Carroll had a slew of second-place
OAC finishes The football cross country and indoor track amp
field teams all captured solo possession of second-place in
the OAC The mens basketball and baseball teams tied for
second in their respective regular seasons
Mike Moran won
his 400th game
Menrsquos tennis team
won its first OAC
title since 2006
Hector Marinaro
earned his 100th w
Womens lacrosse
made its long-awai
debut
On the womens side the Blue Streaks volleyball team
returned to the championship match of the OAC Tournament
for the first time since 1995 The womens swimming amp diving
team was undefeated in OAC regular-season dual meets
OAC INDIVIDUAL SUCCESS
John Carroll had 10 individuals earn OAC titles
The womens swimming and diving team led the way with
seven Sophomore Margaret Zagrobelny junior Lindsey Fano
freshman Anne Crowley and senior Victoria Watson led the
way earning OAC gold in the 400-medley relay Watson
would go on to capture first in the 200-freestyle and as part
of the 400-free relay Fano would capture an individual title
in the 100-breast Watson was joined by freshman Megan
Hawk sophomore Amanda Casamatta and senior Katii
Sheffield on the OAC-champion 400-free relay
Senior Rocky Mitolo (shot put) and junior Adam North (long
jump) earned first-place finishes at the outdoor track amp field
championship
Senior Dan Mirman rounded out the titles taking first at
149-pounds in wrestling
THE INAUGURATION
The womens lacrosse team made its long-awaited debut
After having to outlast Clevelands winter weather the Blue
Streaks turned in a 20-10 win over Houghton on February 28
The team would go on to finish 10-5 and earn the No 2 seed
in the OAC Tournament
STELLAR COACHING
John Carroll is blessed with stellar coaching for its
student-athletes Two Blue Streak coaches were
recognized by their peers this year
Laura Rodeffer was named the OAC Volleyball Coach of the
Year She continues to have her Blue Streaks on the rise
Rodeffers team turned in a 23-7 record in 2014 and were in
the hunt for the OAC regular-season title until the last week
of the season
Shaun Keenan earned OAC Mens Tennis Coach of the Year
honors for helping guide the mens tennis team to one of the
best seasons in program history
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AMONG THE BEST IN THE
REGION AND OHIO
John Carroll had 29 student-athletes earn All-Region honors
while 17 added All-Ohio honors for the year
Baseball senior Drew Doring led the way The senior right-
hander was tabbed as the 2015 Mid-East Regional Pitcher of
the Year by both D3baseballcom and ABCARawlings
Note In elect sports it is possible to earn multiple All-Region and All-Ohio
honors so each student-athlete was counted once per sport they played
Additionally some sports do not have All-Region or All-Ohio honors
OAC MAJOR AWARD
WINNERS - PLAYERS
JCUs student-athletes were amongst the best in the
conference with six players taking home major awards
from the OAC
John Carroll had a trio of players on honors for their stellar
play on the pitch Senior Brian Potocnik was the Mens SoccerMidfielder of the Year while junior teammate Jimmy Mattina
was the Mens Soccer Defender of the Year On the womens
side senior Haley McDonald took home Goalkeeper of the
Year accolades
On the diamond senior Drew Doring was the Kent Tekulve
Pitcher of the Year He was the first JCU hurdler to earn this
honor since Luke Adkins in 2004
On the gridiron junior Kevin Cope was named the Gene
Slaughter Most Outstanding Linebacker It was the second-
straight year JCU has taken home the conferences top
linebacker honor On the hardwood sophomore KatlynSpahar gave JCU back-to-back Helen Ludwig Player of the
Year accolades
ALL-OAC HONORS
John Carroll had 136 student-athletes earn All-OAC
honors this year
Football led the way with a school-record 20 selections The
Blue Streaks picked up 22 honors from the outdoor track
and field teams with 12 from the men and 10 on the womens
side Mens indoor track and field (nine) baseball (eight) and
womens swimming and diving (eight) rounded out the top six
Note Each member of the swimming and diving team earning All-
OAC honors was counted once Each member of the track and field
team earning All-OAC honors was counted once for cross country
once for indoor and once for outdoor
HITTING THE BOOKS
As mentioned earlier mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik was
named the Capital One Academic All-Americareg of the Year for
Division III mens soccer He had an abundance of company as
numerous Blue Streaks really buckled down in the classroom
Football senior safety Brody Zangaro earned second team
Capital One Academic All-Americareg honors for the second
straight year On the district level Potocnik Zangaro and
baseball junior right-hander Aaron Lapaglia earned Capital
One Academic All-District accolades
Wrestling sophomore Sal Corrao and senior Todd Gaydosh
earned NWCA Scholar All-American honors Womens
swimming and diving junior Lindsey Fano was a CSCAA
Individual Scholar All-American Cross country senior Nicki
Bohrer sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson were named USTFCCCA All-Academic honorees
for cross country Rounding out the honors were seven
members of the softball team who all earned NFCA Scholar-
Athlete distinctions
Potocnik and softball senior right-hander Rachel Byrnes were
JCUs recipients of the Clyde Lamb Awards
Additionally 83 student-athletes were honored with
Academic All-OAC honors
Note Select honors from the Capital One Academic All-Americareg
program have not been released yet
83 STUDENT983085ATHLETES WERE HONORED
WITH ACADEMIC ALL983085OAC HONORS
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VISIONJohn Carroll University will graduate individuals of intellect and
character who lead and serve by engaging the world around them
and around the globe
MISSIONAs a Jesuit Catholic university John Carroll inspires individuals to excel
in learning leadership and service in the region and in the world
CORE VALUES
The Universityrsquos core values include a commitment to
learning in order to create
bull An environment of inquiry which embraces Jesuit
Catholic education as a search for truth where faith and
reason complement each other in learning In pursuit of
our educational mission the University welcomes the
perspectives and participation in our mission of faculty
staff students and alumni of all faiths and of no faith
bull A rigorous approach to scholarship that instills in our
graduates the knowledge eloquence sensitivity and
commitment to embrace and to live humane values
bull A campus committed to the intellectual spiritual
emotional and physical development of each student
bull An inclusive community where differing points of view
and experience are valued as opportunities for mutual
learning
bull A culture of service and excellence that permeates
every program and office
bull A commitment to sharing our gifts in service to each
other and the community
bull A campus that responds to demographic economic
and social challenges
bull An appreciation that our personal and collective
choices can build a more just world
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
The following initiatives are essential to the University
being recognized as a center of learning and service
bull Create a diverse community of faculty staff alumni
and friends dedicated to advancing the Universityrsquos
vision mission and core values
bull Create a learning community of outstanding teacher-scholars characterized by the commitment to
student achievement
bull Create a talented cohort of service-oriented staff
committed to achieving and being recognized as a
center of learning and service
bull Recruit enroll retain and graduate a talented
diverse student body prepared for todayrsquos global
reality and committed to learning leadership and
service that will engage the world
bull Secure resources necessary to foster an
extraordinary learning experience and promote John
Carrollrsquos mission as a Jesuit Catholic university
bull Assist in responding to demographic economic and
social challenges in our region in order to support
investment and employment opportunities and build
confidence in our shared future
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Major Facility and Equipment Upgrades Provide
Improved Fitness and Sport Experiences
The Department of Recreation coordinated a number of
renovations and equipment upgrades this past year that
improved student faculty staff and community membersrsquo
experience in our facilities The first major project was the
installation of new flooring in the Fitness Studio where cyclingclasses yoga Zumba and other activities are conducted
giving the space a safer refreshed and modern look
The Corbo Room Improvement Task Force created spring
2014 addressed two necessary improvements including
additional Corbo Room equipment and new flooring in
the cardio area Throughout spring and summer 2015 the
Johnson Natatorium lap pool and diving well were repainted
and re-coated along with a new ultraviolet water treatment
system A new electronic scoreboard was installed which
will certainly improve the competition experience for teams
coaches and fans
Club Sport Members Active in Competition and
Service to Others
There are club sport teams at John Carroll with over 200
student participants The teams include Rowing Field
Hockey Hockey Womenrsquos Basketball Menrsquos Rugby Sailing
Ultimate Frisbee Menrsquos Volleyball Water Polo and Womenrsquos
Volleyball Funded in part by the Student Activity Fee
students manage all operational aspects of club sports
including fundraising membership recruitment and retention
practice and competition scheduling and travel Team
members are also involved in service on a regular basisSome of the programs they support are the Labre Project
Cleveland Clinicrsquos Lerner Center for Autism Project Linus
St Malachis Lunch Program and numerous service projects
offered through JCUrsquos Center for Service and Social Action
Pilot Shadow Program of Intramural Student
Supervisors Shows Promise
The intramural (IM) employees interested in becoming IM
Student Supervisors participated in a new staff development
and training program in which they were paired up to
shadow current IM Student Supervisors during evening or
weekend IM competitions The purpose of this opportunityis to nurture professional development leadership skills and
staff camaraderie as well as to provide on-the-job training
in regards to the duties and responsibilities of an IM Student
Supervisor This shadowing experience allowed for IM staff
to self-identify if they felt prepared to apply for IM Student
Supervisor positions for next year In addition it provided
current supervisors the opportunity to teach others about
the knowledge and skills they utilize in their position The
Department of Recreation will continue to build on this
program in the future
DATA POINTS
Intramural sports
Intramural sports have continued to thrive and excel
offering opportunity for exercise camaraderie and
an environment for creating meaningful relationships
with peers A total of 1963 individuals participated in
intramural sports in 2014-2015 with 901 being unique
participants There were a total of 1620 males and 343
females who engaged in intramural sports In 2013-2014
there was a total of 1794 participants (1415 males and 379
females) engaged in intramural sports
First-year student participation increased by 36 (376
Unique Individuals 2013-2014 511 Unique Individuals 2014-
2015)
First-year student intramural
participation increased by 3636
421
1963 1620 343
INTRAMURAL SPORT PARTICIPANTS
AVERAGE CORBO FITNESSROOM VISITORS PER DAY
Fitness Offerings
There was a 25 increase in student and staff participation
in fitness activities with an average of 289 participants per
week in 2014-2015 in comparison to 232 average participants
per week in 2013-2014
A Pilates and Stretch and Strengthen class have been added
to the list of fitness classes Corbo Fitness Room participation
for the 2014-2015 academic year averaged 421 visitors per
day with the highest participation of 525 visitors per day In
2013-2014 the average visits per day was 398
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RECREATION
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LOOKING AHEAD
bull Improve orientation training and recognition
efforts for all student staff through the previously
implemented team model Update our student
development model through online offerings new
technology and improved leadership strategies to
stimulate growth and self-awareness
bull Collaborate with different departments on
late night programming health and wellness
initiatives and special events to better meet our
students needs interests and to increase student
engagement Focus these initiatives primarily
at first-year students as well as first-time users(those who may not typically utilize our facilities
or services)
bull Provide risk management training for Club Sports
and Building Supervisor staff Utilize John Carroll
and Northeast Ohio resources so as to better
equip staff for emergency action plans responding
to crisies and dealing effectively with conflict
bull Continue to work towards enhancing technology
resources related to daily operations marketing
of services and programs and departmental
communications assessment and evaluation
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Being involved in the Rec department allowed
me to have two supervisor roles These
roles allowed me to have a great deal of
responsibility I was well respected by my peers seen as
a leader on campus and this makes me very proud The
leadership skills I developed will be something I treasure
and will be very valuable to me as I move forward in my
career I learned that I am a strong leader who has the
ability to stand up to her peers even when it is tough I
learned what it means to love your work because I truly
loved working for this department I found that I am
inspired by people around me who have a tremendously
strong work ethic
I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to work for
the Rec department and I know that if I had not had this
opportunity that my time at Carroll would have never been
the same and I would have never grown as a person as
much as I didrdquo
- Kylie Brooks rsquo15 Club Sport Supervisor and Student
Building Supervisor
Working for Intramurals (IM) has given me the identity
that every student searches for when entering a new
experience It has given me the opportunity to take a
better look at who I am as a person and has given me the
opportunity to make lasting relationships with people
who I would have never met had I not worked for the
department Working for IMrsquos is not just a job for me it
gives me my place at JCU
This position teaches me how to be a leader how tomotivate people and how to be confident in various
situations I learn to lead by example everywhere I
go because a person is always representing the Rec
department no matter whatrdquo
- Greg Olenick rsquo16 Intramural Supervisor
10 200 PARTICIPANTS
CLUB SPORT TEAMS
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
University Community Celebrates the
Re-opening of Murphy Hall
The re-opening of Murphy Hall in August 2014 was a major
accomplishment The newly renovated building impressed Murphy
residents as well as alumni faculty and staff who toured the hall
after a number of ribbon-cutting ceremonies Murphy residents
reported that they appreciated the enhanced community and
study space Since many of the residents had lived in the ldquooldrdquo
Murphy they were especially impressed with the improved
lighting the updated bathrooms and the private sinks
While there were some minor complications in the re-opening
related to electricity heating and cooling windows and paint
the overall re-opening process was seamless and exciting The
cross-divisional collaboration that brought this renovation to
completion was tremendous and a source of great pride for
all who participated The Silver Level LEED certification that
was achieved was a great way to conclude the project
Red Carpet Rolled Out for First-Year Students onMove-In Day
It was exciting to open the 2014-2015 academic year with
one of the largest first-year classes in recent history It was
also the first year where students were living in truly social
cohort communities In order to continue the celebration of
the large first year class First-Year Move-In Day was enhanced
to welcome our students with excitement The feedback from
parents was overwhelmingly positive with many of them
thanking staff members for their energy and assistance
Invaluable to the success of the day was the help of the ROTC
cadets Their hard work and limitless energy helped immensely
Newly Developed Room Change Process Policy a Success
The development and implementation of the comprehensive
room change process policy was an achievement for the
Office of Residence Life (ORL) The policy was shared
widely with students ORL Staff and parents to allow for
transparency and clearer communication The policy also
supported Resident Assistants (RAs) and professional staff
members in having a standard point of reference and specific
procedures to follow
Resident Ministry Program Offerings Expand
In addition to the fall semester First-Year Retreat the
Resident Ministers collaborated with students to offer the
Journey Retreat in the spring semester as well as a ldquoRootsrdquo
overnight outdoor retreat to explore intentional living The
Murphy Mass returned to the Murphy Chapel with increased
attendance at both the Mass (average of 40+) and social
afterwards in the Murphy atrium
ORL Staff Recognized at Northeast Ohio Resident
Assistant Conference
The JCU RA delegation was recognized as the ldquoMost Spiritedrdquo at the
Northeast Ohio RA Conference at Baldwin Wallace University Several
Residence Life staff members presented at the conference with two
RA presenters receiving recognition as one of the ldquoTop 10rdquo programs
DATA POINTS
Number of Residential Students
YEAR FALL SPRING
2010-2011 1708 1661
2011-2012 1789 1734
2012-2013 1786 1724
2013-2014 1657 1606
2014-2015 1755 1676
Murphy Hall closed for renovation
Community Development Activities Sponsored by
Resident Assistants
YEAR TOTAL TOTAL PARTICIPANTS
2013-2014 615 6485
2014-2015 727 5181
After having smaller than projected numbers of rising junior
and senior students sign up to live on campus for the 2015-2016
academic year those currently living on campus were surveyed
to learn more about their decision to live off campus The seven
question survey was sent to 475 residents with a response rate of
21 The most significant findings were
bull The greatest factor impacting the decision to live off
campus was finances (45) This was followed closely
by wanting to experience something different than the
residence halls (22) and wanting a greater sense of
independence (21)
bull Monthly rent for the majority of respondents (67) is
$350-$400 per person every month The question did not
ask respondents to quantify what was included in rent
so there are some unknowns Only 15 of respondents
indicated a rent higher than $400 per person every month
bull The most popular month to sign a lease was March
(29) Prior to February when the 2015-2016 Housing
Information became available 53 of the respondents
had signed leases The other 47 of respondents signed
leases in February and March The earliest a lease was
signed was in September (1)
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RESIDENCE LIFE
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bull Including themselves students reported the number
of people who they will be living off-campus with
Four people (33) followed by five people (19)
three people (16) and six people (14)
bull 76 are planning to live in University Heights Shaker
Heights (13) and South Euclid (9) are the other
two cities with the most respondents
These findings will inform messaging and timing of
information about housing for upper-class students This
data also indicates the need to continue to look at the cost
of living on-campus and how the benefits are explained in
relationship to that cost
While these qualitative findings include only one part of the data
collected they still provide strong insight into the residential
experience The data supports the amount of time effort and
resources devoted to developing and strengthening community It
also supports several key learning goals for students who live on
campus The data also clearly demonstrates the concerns about
facilities that have been at the forefront of the work done this
year by the ORL All of these insights will be better informed once
the compilation and analysis of the quantitative data is complete
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Review of ORL structure and staffing
bull Expand knowledge of and competency in academic
processes and procedures to better inform future
collaborations
bull Enhance education around issues pertaining to respect
including but not limited to vandalism safety interpersonal
violence and relationships with non-residence life staff
members serving the residential communities
STUDENT PERSPECTIVES
This was my third year at John Carroll University
and my first year living on campus The amount
of care and concern that I received from my Area
Coordinator Adrian Tamas and all of the Murphy RAs was
amazing I never thought that I would feel that comfortable
away from home but because of the staff in Murphy Hall I
now call John Carroll University home Itrsquos been a wonderfu
year as a resident in Murphy and I cannot wait for my next
and final year Thank you for everythingrdquo
- Ghada Abu Shaweesh rsquo16 Resident
ldquoThree years ago I was a sophomore who lived with great
tension and anxiety I had not yet developed the courage to
grow into the leader who I wanted to be on campus Then I
was selected to be a Resident Assistant From that moment
on I was on a path that would allow me to grow and develop
into a leader on campus a man for others and the person
who I ultimately desired to become I am beyond thankful for
my time with Residence Life The professional staff alongwith my fellow staff members and residents have left their
marks on me I will forever remember the time wersquove spent
together the laughter wersquove shared the critical moments
that have pushed us outside of our comfort zones and the
relationships wersquove cultivated From the bottom of my heart
thank yourdquo
- John Barrett rsquo15 Senior Resident Assistant
81 1621 PARTICIPANTS
RESIDENCE SATISFACTION SURVEY RESPONSE RATE
The ORL staff created a survey focused on the following
areas satisfaction with RA satisfaction with residence hall
space cleanliness and processes assessment of ability to
sleep and study learning as a result of living in a residence
hall and overall satisfaction While the quantitative portions
of the survey are not yet compiled and analyzed the
qualitative data was compiled and reviewed The overall
response rate was approximately 81 of 1621 residents who
received the survey
Some of the key findings
bull Residents overwhelmingly responded that the most
important lesson skill or value learned this year was
about relationships with others Residents described
relationships with roommates learning to live in
community and how to deal with people who were
different Skills and lessons related to living independently
(time management responsibility and accountability)
were the second most frequent responses
bull The respondents most frequently cited that the best
part of their residential experience was related to the
people with whom they lived their roommate and
or floormates Other frequent responses included the
sense of community the RA and the convenience ofliving on campus
bull Cleanliness and other facility issues were the main
concerns that residents cited when asked about what
they would like to see improved about on-campus
living Other frequent responses included the dining
hall loudness of fellow floor members and both the
enforcement of and lack of enforcement of residence
hall policies
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
New Late Night Program Collaborations
Streak the Center programs were held during fall 2014 and spring
2015 to provide students with opportunities to gather together
and participate in a variety of social programs including arts and
crafts entertainment movies food recreation relaxation music
and more This large scale event was made possible through
cross-departmental collaboration between the Office of Student
Activities Student Union Programming Board (SUPB) Orientation
and Leadership Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion
Counseling Center Violence Prevention and Action Center
Residence Life Health Education and Promotion Student Health
and Wellness Center and Recreation This event attracted over
550 students each semester it was held
Infusion of Intergroup Dialogue within iLead Program
The Office of Student Activities (OSA) in collaboration with the
Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion incorporated the ldquoCommon
Groundrdquo workshop within the iLead student organization training
program iLead a day-long leadership training opportunity for
student organizations operates with the goal of providing student
leaders an understanding of the nuts and bolts of running a successful
organization on campus The ldquoCommon Gorundrdquo training facilitated
by staff who are Intergroup Dialogue facilitators and students
who have completed the Intergroup Dialogue class in the fall
provided education on discrimination and oppression Seventy-four
student organization leaders representing 64 organizations were in
attendance at this training Of those who attended 69 completed
program evaluations In the evaluation students were asked to
identify one creative way they could apply what they learned in the
workshop into their organization The results are as follows
bull 31 stated they could raise awareness through discussionor activity and 27 stated by maintaining awareness and
working to make a difference
bull Other responses included education through information
and diversifying organization membership
bull The top three areas students reported they learned more
about during their experience at iLead were dealing with
discrimination advertising and funding policies
Student Leader Team created for Late Night Programming
The OSA developed a team of student leaders tasked with
assisting in the planning promotion and implementation oflate night programming events sponsored through the Office
of Student Activities Leaders were chosen from the current
student programmers that were already active Expectations were
established and provided to SUPB By January 2015 SUPB was
required to plan a reoccurring late night program on campus every
Friday and Saturday during the academic year between the hours
of 10 pm and midnight
DATA POINTS
bull SUPB held 13 additional programs in 2014-2015 with
an increase of 51 more participants in comparison
to the 2013-2014 academic year (66 programs with
8437 attendants in 2013-2014 79 programs with 12787
attendants in 2014-2015) Programs which were added
include Rock Out Your Room Meet the Greeks Step
Afrika and more
bull Comedian Dave Coulier performed duringHomecoming this year and was attended by
approximately 1000 students
bull The fall semester Welcome Back Concert sponsored by
SUPB board attracted 600 additional participants in the
2014-2015 academic year (300 in 2013 ndash 2014 900 in
2014-2015)
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Conduct an assessment of our current large-scale
programming needs to obtain an accurate pulse on the
types of social late-night programming students needand want Explore collaboration opportunities with other
programming departments like Recreation Residence
Life and Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion for
this project
bull Work with departments in Student Affairs and across the
university to identify event attendance tracking software
options to better track event participation
bull Develop a template to help map the university learning
goals to the activities of SUPB and student organizations
in order to create a new assessment plan
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Irsquom the current president of the Paranormal
Research Group The Student Activities
Office has definitely impacted my overall
JCU experience in a positive way The office gave us
the opportunity to strengthen the bonds within our
organization I learned a lot of leadership strategies with
the officersquos help I learned how to manage and finance an
organization while maintaining the fun factor of what an
organization should be [Student Organizations are] so
important to have because [they] allow students to conn
to each other and their community The office off ers a
one of a kind experience here at Carroll and is crucial [fo
students] to get the most out of JCUrdquo
- Bryan Mersol rsquo17 Student Organization President
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Student Feedback Leads to Increased Physician Hours
Anecdotal feedback over the past several years suggested
the need to increase the hours and days of the week that
physicians would see patients in order to better meet
studentsrsquo busy schedules The Student Health and Wellness
Survey was administered and results clearly supported
this need In recent years physicians came to campus on
Mondays (25 hrs) and Thursdays (25 hrs) for a total of fivehours With the new contract physician hours were increased
to eight hours a week on Mondays (4 hrs) and Fridays (4
hrs) As a result physician visits increased by 43 (536
physicians visits in 2013-2014 and 767 in 2014-2015) and
students are very pleased with this improved service
HealthSpot Installation Provides Additional Care
Options for Students
John Carroll is the first college in the United States to provide
physician appointments through a computerized kiosk
called the HealthSpot This technology is at the forefront of
revolutionary high-quality medical care Students are put inface-to-face contact with a healthcare professional via video
screen The kiosk comes equipped with everything they
would need to perform a variety of remote treatments under
the supervision of an on-site medical professional Some of
the common ailments that are able to be addressed through
HealthSpot are Allergies cold and flu cough sinus infections
rashes fever sore throats and more With the installation of
this technology the SHWC is now able to provide students
with medical care five days a week Since November 2014 a
total of 21 students have utilized the HealthSpot
New Contract with Cleveland Clinic Saves Center $15000The SHWC entered into a new contract with the Cleveland
Clinic physicians in an effort to reduce costs With this new
contract and subsequent change in physicians over $15000
in was saved in comparison to last year
Nurses Utilize Brief Motivational Interview Training to
Identify and Intervene with At-risk Students
To properly screen for and address high-risk behaviors in
students visiting the SHWC nurses participated in brief
motivational interview training Motivational interviewing
(MI) supports health behavior change by helping individuals
explore and resolve their ambivalence about change without
evoking resistance MI techniques can be incorporated into
routine patient care Additionally an MI screening form was
completed by 719 students during the spring 2015 semester
Students who screened positive for high-risk behaviors were
engaged in a brief motivational interview with a nurse and
received information to help strengthen their motivation to
change those unhealthy behaviors in order to achieve their
optimum level of wellness
DATA POINTS
The SHWC saw a 7 increase in unique individuals in 2014-2015 and
an overall increase of 10 in the total number of client visits (which
covers all SHWC services) Flu and allergy injections were both up
this year by 21 and 31 respectively
2013-2014 2014-2015
Client Visits 3133 3451
Unique Individuals 1228 1320
Physicians Visits 536 767
Van Runs 270 242
Nutritional Visits 185 123
Sent to Area Health Centers 103 202
STDHIV Clinic 84 46
Gynecological Visits 25 39
Travel Clinic Visits 93 62
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Explore options for obtaining an electronic medical
record program
bull Increase awareness and visibility of the HealthSpot as an
alternative quality health care treatment
bull Support the Universityrsquos learning goals and collaborate
with the student health and wellness group by developing
programs to promote students to be self-health advocates
based on data from the National Collegiate Health
Assessment survey
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working at the Health Center was the first job
I received on campus and it has become like a
second home to me I have had the opportunity to
learn about diff erent privacy policies and how they work in
a college setting as well as bits and pieces about the medical
field coupled with great experience along the way This
department provides students with the care they need to
continue to do well in other areas at JCU by making sure they
get the best care possible and allowing students to share their
problems in all realms of the health world whether physical
or mental They make it possible for all students to feel and
perform their best during their time at JCUrdquo
- Anna Lawler rsquo16 Work Study employee
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Opening of Relaxation Room
Research on college campuses demonstrates that stress
is the number one impediment for academic performance
and overall well-being Therefore the University Counseling
Center (UCC) collaborated with the Grasselli Library in
developing the Relaxation Room located in the Learning
Commons The room provides students with a quiet
welcoming space to learn about and practice a variety of
research-based mind and body stress-reduction techniques
It includes
bull A state-of-the-art massage recliner
bull Guided relaxation audio recordings
bull Computer-based biofeedback programs
bull Psycho-educational books and handouts
bull Yoga mats and meditation rugs
Students can use the Relaxation Roomrsquos resources by signing
up for specific time slots Individual consultation is also
provided for the biofeedback program so students can use itto its fullest potential
Outreach Initiativesrsquo Message is that Help is lsquoWithin
Reachrsquo at the UCC
A programmatic and marketing theme was developed for all
community outreach initiatives titled ldquoWithin Reachrdquo This
past year a total of 22 outreach initiatives offered under
this new marketing theme were offered to students faculty
and staff Programs focused on increasing awareness of
mental health issues among college students and promoting
help-seeking behavior One of the most successful programs
was a dinner and movie night featuring a speaker from theNational Alliance on Mental Illness with over 80 students in
attendance as well as several faculty and staff
Installation of Titanium Scheduling Software
For many years the UCC has used a paper system to collect
and reference student information when visits occur The new
database system Titanium allows the staff to electronically
store student records and access them quickly when
needed This technological solution is critically necessary
in streamlining operations to allow for a seamless client
experience for the students and a more effective working
environment for the UCC staff
DATA POINTS
Total Counseling Services Overall
A total of 254 students received counseling services for the
2014-2015 academic year (4 less students from 2013-2014)
Out of those students 649 (165) were female and 351
(89) were male The highest percentage of students seen
were freshmen at 265 (67) which is consistent with the
2013-2014 year
Most common reasons students visited the UCC in 2014-2015
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Provide staff orientation and training for new UCC
employees (interim director full-time counselor part-
time counselor) and trainees (two doctoral interns one
masterrsquos intern and one psychiatry resident)
bull Continue the implementation of Titanium Scheduling
Software and fully transition to electronic records
bull Expand outreach programming through the Relaxation
Room and the Within Reach event series
of visits are related to anxiety
(53 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to depression
(14 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to academics
(41 Decrease from 13-14)
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
I have had a wonderful experience with the
UCC and have encouraged other friends
who are struggling to go there too No
part of my experience has been negative and I look
forward to my sessions In the short time I have been
going I feel that I have already made tremendous
improvements My only suggestion for improving the
center is to continue to inform students of its resources
and how valuable it can berdquo
- Anonymous student UCC Satisfaction Survey
874
585
348
254 TOTAL STUDENTS THAT RECEIVEDCOUNSELING SERVICES
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Interpersonal Violence Reporting Increase
The Violence Prevention and Action Center (VPAC)
experienced a substantial increase in the amount of time
advocating for survivors of interpersonal violence along with
the total number of students reporting interpersonal violence
incidents in the 2014-2015 academic year These increases
indicate that the awareness of issues related to interpersonal
violence and the need for bystanders to identify and createempathy with those suffering has most likely increased as well
Large-scale Bystander Intervention Training
Conducted with 638 Rising Sophomores
In collaboration with the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
Recovery Resources Residence Life Dean of Students Office
and Health Promotion and Wellness the VPAC Coordinator
successfully conducted Bystander intervention Training
for 638 rising sophomore students Of those 638 students
46 were male and 54 female This training was made
mandatory as a part of the housing selection process
The purpose of this training was to teach students the
concept of bystander intervention A bystander is anyone
who observes an emergency or a situation in which it is
likely that someone could use help Bystander intervention
programs teach people to overcome their resistance to
checking in and helping out These programs have been
found to be very helpful on college campuses to thwart
sexual assault abusive alcohol consumption concerns about
suicide depression and eating disorders
Students also learn how to identify a continuum of
inappropriate sexual behaviors through experiential
activities designed to create empathy with those who have
experienced sexual or dating violence At the end of the
training students develop skills to intervene as a bystander
and make a commitment to intervene before during and
after an incident of sexual or dating violence
Peer Health Advocate Program Exceeds
Membership Goals
One of the VPACrsquos goals this year was to train 10 Peer
Health Advocates by April 2015 Peer Health Advocates are
tasked with educating the campus on a gamut of topics
associated with interpersonal violence including bullying
dating and relationship violence and more This goal was
met and exceeded in January 2015 when a total of 18 Peer
Health Advocates were trained An additional 10 Peer Health
Advocates were trained by Alex Leslie of the Cleveland Rape
Crisis Center in March 2015 ndash for a total of 38 Advocates Peer
Health Advocates facilitated three interpersonal violence
presentations to the following groups of student leaders
Fraternity and sorority new members Panhellenic Council
and participants in the LAUNCH leadership program a core
leadership training for students in prominent leadership
positions on campus
DATA POINTS
Educational Programming
Forty-two educational programs were provided to 1639 individuals
in fall 2014 covering topics such as alcohol sex and consent healthy
relationships and more Seventeen trainings were provided to 777
individuals in spring 2015 covering similar topics When comparing
to the previous year 51 more programs were held in 2014-2015
(39 programs 2013-2014 59 programs 2014-2015) and 40 more
individuals attended these programs (1731 2013-2014 2416 2014-2015)
Bystander Intervention Training
Participants who completed bystander intervention training
completed a survey developed by Recovery Resources to collect
demographic information as well as information related to bystander
behavioral intent and problem gambling knowledge Questions
measured behavioral intent and gambling knowledge Results of this
survey revealed
89
88
92
93
of participants reported feeling a sense of
responsibility to intervene in issues of substance
use sexual violence and mental health problems
of students understand the obstacles to
intervene in these issues
of students plan to use the skills they learned
from the training in the future
of students reported at least one action that they
planned on taking after the training
LOOKING AHEADbull Hire train and supervise a graduate assistant to assist
with programming and outreach initiatives that focus on
interpersonal violence and bystander intervention
bull Develop a new brand for the Violence Prevention and Action
Center including a new logo and brochure
bull Co-teach AR274 Peer Health Advocate Seminar created to
educate ten Peer Health Advocates
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working with Coordinator of the VPAC this the past year
has been a true joy I learned a variety of skills and about
several topics such as bystander intervention signs of
an abusive relationship substance abuse and how to help someone
in a crisis By the end of my senior year I was gave presentations on
my own to students around campus Working with VPAC has made
me a well-rounded student with a large desire to help others in any
way that I can She taught me to be an eff ective presenter and to be a
leader on campus The skills I learned will not only benefit me in my
future career but as a better member in societyrdquo
- Gina Paolini rsquo15 Peer Health Advocate
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KINGS OF THE OAC
A major trophy returned to JCUs campus for the first
time since the 2003-04 school year
John Carrolls all-around effort on the mens side earned the
Blue Streaks the OAC Mens All-Sports Trophy It was the fifth
time in program history John Carroll earned this prestigious
trophy The Men of Carroll finished with 83 points besting
second-place Mount Union who turned in 8025 points
A BUNDLE OF HONORS
Mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik might need to
build a new trophy case for all of his 2014-15 honors
The midfielder was named the 2014 Capital One Academic
All-Americareg of the Year for Division III mens soccer The
honor gave Potocnik his second-straight Capital One
Academic All-Americareg honor having been a second-team
selection in 2013 He became just the second Blue Streak to
earn this prestigious honor joining Mackenzie Griffin (softball
2013) This honor was just the tip of the iceberg for one of
the top players in JCU mens soccer history
Potocnik was one of six student-athletes nationally to be a
part of Northwestern Mutuals Inspiring Potential float in
the Tournament of Rosesreg Rose Parade
In addition Potocnik earned D3soccercom All-America
NSCAAContinental Tire All-Region All-Ohio All-OAC and
Academic All-OAC accolades Finally Potocnik was JCUs
male recipient of the Clyde Lamb Award given to the top
graduating male and female student-athletes at each of the
10 OAC institutions
HISTORY IN THE MAKING
John Carrolls mens tennis team celebrated a program
first this year The Blue Streaks made their first-ever
NCAA Tournament appearance
John Carroll qualified with a 5-4 win over Otterbein in the
championship match of the OAC Tournament John Carroll
would go on to beat Franciscan in the first round of the
NCAA Tournament before bowing out to Kenyon
The Blue Streaks had won five OAC titles prior but the OAC did
not have an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament until recently
NCAA APPEARANCESIn addition to the mens tennis team John Carroll
had three teams and seven individuals qualify for the
NCAA National Championship fields
JCUs football team made its second-straight NCAA
appearance John Carroll rolled past Centre 63-28 in the
first round and held on for a 14-12 win over Wheaton (Ill)
in the second round The Blue Streaks bowed out in the
quarterfinals with a 36-28 loss to the Purple Raiders
The mens basketball team earned its 13th-ever NCAA
Tournament bid The program earned a bid for the first timesince 2010 The womens basketball team earned its second-
straight and second-overall bid to the NCAA Tournament
field
Individually senior Dan Mirman repeated as an All-American
at 149 pounds for wrestling He became JCU wrestlings 106th
All-American Mirman had plenty of company at the NCAA
Wrestling National Championship as seniors Terner Gott and
Todd Gaydosh gave the Blue Streaks three competitors for
the first time since 2005
John Carroll had three members of the cross country team
qualify for the NCAA National Championships in seniorTadhg Karski sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson It marked the first time since 2004 that the
Blue Streaks sent three runners to the cross country NCAA
National Championship Senior Nick Williams qualified for
the NCAA Indoor Track and Field National Championships in
the 60m hurdles while senior Rocky Mitolo qualified for the
NCAA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships in
the shot put
ALL-AMERICANS
Brian Potocnik and Dan Mirman had plenty of company in the
All-American department
Football senior Aramis Greenwood was the most decorated
student-athlete when it came to All-American honors The
wide receiver made the prestigious AFCA Division III All-
America team becoming the first Blue Streak to do so since
2008 and just the eighth overall He would go on to garner
third team honors on the AP Little All-America Team and
honorable mention D3footballcom honors
In all four football players earned All-American honors with
junior offensive lineman Anthony Latina senior linebacker
Kevin Cope and senior quarterback Mark Myers earning
honors from D3footballcom
Senior right-hander Drew Doring earned second team
All-America honors from D3baseballcom and the ABCA
Rawlings He became the first JCU pitcher to earn All-
America honors since 1985
Sophomore Katlyn Spahar was accorded honorable mention
WBCA Division III All-America accolades for her outstanding
performance on the hardwood
INDIVIDUALSTEAMS
4QUALIFIED FOR NCAA NATIONAL
CHAMPIONSHIP FIELDS7
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ATHLETIC HIGHLIGHTS
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RIDING OFF INTO THE SUNSET
An era came to a close this school year as Kerry Volkmann
retired after being the mentor of the John Carroll wrestling
program since 1987
The Hall of Fame coach guided his charges to two national
titles and 47 All-American honors He started the year
winning his 300th dual match in the seasons opening
weekend with a 34-11 win over Niagara County Community
College at the Bob Del Rosa Duals
Over 200 former wrestlers football players coaches
teammates friends and fans of the JCU wrestling program
celebrated Volkmanns legacy in his last home dual
400 AND COUNTING
The OAC mens basketball 400-club inducted
its fifth member this year
John Carroll mens basketball head coach Mike Moran won
his 400th game at JCU with a 97-78 win over Ohio Northern
on December 10
Moran who just completed his 23rd year at JCU entered
the season 35th amongst active Division III coaches in total
wins He now ranks fourth all-time in wins amongst OAC
mens basketball coaching greats
In April Moran was honored by the GCBCA as the recipient
of the Dennis Lustig Golden Deeds Award for his long-time
contributions to basketball in the Cleveland-area
CENTURY MARK
A third coaching milestone occurred for JCUs coaches
this year Mens soccer head coach Hector Marinaro earned
his 100th win with a 3-0 shutout over Muskingum on senior
night
OAC TEAM SUCCESS
John Carroll celebrated a wide-array of achievements
at the team level within the OAC
The mens tennis team won its first OAC title since 2006
John Carroll earned a share of the regular-season crown
before edging Otterbein 5-4 in the championship match of
the OAC Tournament
The mens soccer team was unbeaten in the OAC regular-
season It marked the fifth undefeated and untied regular-
season by an OAC institution since 1984
On the mens side John Carroll had a slew of second-place
OAC finishes The football cross country and indoor track amp
field teams all captured solo possession of second-place in
the OAC The mens basketball and baseball teams tied for
second in their respective regular seasons
Mike Moran won
his 400th game
Menrsquos tennis team
won its first OAC
title since 2006
Hector Marinaro
earned his 100th w
Womens lacrosse
made its long-awai
debut
On the womens side the Blue Streaks volleyball team
returned to the championship match of the OAC Tournament
for the first time since 1995 The womens swimming amp diving
team was undefeated in OAC regular-season dual meets
OAC INDIVIDUAL SUCCESS
John Carroll had 10 individuals earn OAC titles
The womens swimming and diving team led the way with
seven Sophomore Margaret Zagrobelny junior Lindsey Fano
freshman Anne Crowley and senior Victoria Watson led the
way earning OAC gold in the 400-medley relay Watson
would go on to capture first in the 200-freestyle and as part
of the 400-free relay Fano would capture an individual title
in the 100-breast Watson was joined by freshman Megan
Hawk sophomore Amanda Casamatta and senior Katii
Sheffield on the OAC-champion 400-free relay
Senior Rocky Mitolo (shot put) and junior Adam North (long
jump) earned first-place finishes at the outdoor track amp field
championship
Senior Dan Mirman rounded out the titles taking first at
149-pounds in wrestling
THE INAUGURATION
The womens lacrosse team made its long-awaited debut
After having to outlast Clevelands winter weather the Blue
Streaks turned in a 20-10 win over Houghton on February 28
The team would go on to finish 10-5 and earn the No 2 seed
in the OAC Tournament
STELLAR COACHING
John Carroll is blessed with stellar coaching for its
student-athletes Two Blue Streak coaches were
recognized by their peers this year
Laura Rodeffer was named the OAC Volleyball Coach of the
Year She continues to have her Blue Streaks on the rise
Rodeffers team turned in a 23-7 record in 2014 and were in
the hunt for the OAC regular-season title until the last week
of the season
Shaun Keenan earned OAC Mens Tennis Coach of the Year
honors for helping guide the mens tennis team to one of the
best seasons in program history
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AMONG THE BEST IN THE
REGION AND OHIO
John Carroll had 29 student-athletes earn All-Region honors
while 17 added All-Ohio honors for the year
Baseball senior Drew Doring led the way The senior right-
hander was tabbed as the 2015 Mid-East Regional Pitcher of
the Year by both D3baseballcom and ABCARawlings
Note In elect sports it is possible to earn multiple All-Region and All-Ohio
honors so each student-athlete was counted once per sport they played
Additionally some sports do not have All-Region or All-Ohio honors
OAC MAJOR AWARD
WINNERS - PLAYERS
JCUs student-athletes were amongst the best in the
conference with six players taking home major awards
from the OAC
John Carroll had a trio of players on honors for their stellar
play on the pitch Senior Brian Potocnik was the Mens SoccerMidfielder of the Year while junior teammate Jimmy Mattina
was the Mens Soccer Defender of the Year On the womens
side senior Haley McDonald took home Goalkeeper of the
Year accolades
On the diamond senior Drew Doring was the Kent Tekulve
Pitcher of the Year He was the first JCU hurdler to earn this
honor since Luke Adkins in 2004
On the gridiron junior Kevin Cope was named the Gene
Slaughter Most Outstanding Linebacker It was the second-
straight year JCU has taken home the conferences top
linebacker honor On the hardwood sophomore KatlynSpahar gave JCU back-to-back Helen Ludwig Player of the
Year accolades
ALL-OAC HONORS
John Carroll had 136 student-athletes earn All-OAC
honors this year
Football led the way with a school-record 20 selections The
Blue Streaks picked up 22 honors from the outdoor track
and field teams with 12 from the men and 10 on the womens
side Mens indoor track and field (nine) baseball (eight) and
womens swimming and diving (eight) rounded out the top six
Note Each member of the swimming and diving team earning All-
OAC honors was counted once Each member of the track and field
team earning All-OAC honors was counted once for cross country
once for indoor and once for outdoor
HITTING THE BOOKS
As mentioned earlier mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik was
named the Capital One Academic All-Americareg of the Year for
Division III mens soccer He had an abundance of company as
numerous Blue Streaks really buckled down in the classroom
Football senior safety Brody Zangaro earned second team
Capital One Academic All-Americareg honors for the second
straight year On the district level Potocnik Zangaro and
baseball junior right-hander Aaron Lapaglia earned Capital
One Academic All-District accolades
Wrestling sophomore Sal Corrao and senior Todd Gaydosh
earned NWCA Scholar All-American honors Womens
swimming and diving junior Lindsey Fano was a CSCAA
Individual Scholar All-American Cross country senior Nicki
Bohrer sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson were named USTFCCCA All-Academic honorees
for cross country Rounding out the honors were seven
members of the softball team who all earned NFCA Scholar-
Athlete distinctions
Potocnik and softball senior right-hander Rachel Byrnes were
JCUs recipients of the Clyde Lamb Awards
Additionally 83 student-athletes were honored with
Academic All-OAC honors
Note Select honors from the Capital One Academic All-Americareg
program have not been released yet
83 STUDENT983085ATHLETES WERE HONORED
WITH ACADEMIC ALL983085OAC HONORS
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VISIONJohn Carroll University will graduate individuals of intellect and
character who lead and serve by engaging the world around them
and around the globe
MISSIONAs a Jesuit Catholic university John Carroll inspires individuals to excel
in learning leadership and service in the region and in the world
CORE VALUES
The Universityrsquos core values include a commitment to
learning in order to create
bull An environment of inquiry which embraces Jesuit
Catholic education as a search for truth where faith and
reason complement each other in learning In pursuit of
our educational mission the University welcomes the
perspectives and participation in our mission of faculty
staff students and alumni of all faiths and of no faith
bull A rigorous approach to scholarship that instills in our
graduates the knowledge eloquence sensitivity and
commitment to embrace and to live humane values
bull A campus committed to the intellectual spiritual
emotional and physical development of each student
bull An inclusive community where differing points of view
and experience are valued as opportunities for mutual
learning
bull A culture of service and excellence that permeates
every program and office
bull A commitment to sharing our gifts in service to each
other and the community
bull A campus that responds to demographic economic
and social challenges
bull An appreciation that our personal and collective
choices can build a more just world
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
The following initiatives are essential to the University
being recognized as a center of learning and service
bull Create a diverse community of faculty staff alumni
and friends dedicated to advancing the Universityrsquos
vision mission and core values
bull Create a learning community of outstanding teacher-scholars characterized by the commitment to
student achievement
bull Create a talented cohort of service-oriented staff
committed to achieving and being recognized as a
center of learning and service
bull Recruit enroll retain and graduate a talented
diverse student body prepared for todayrsquos global
reality and committed to learning leadership and
service that will engage the world
bull Secure resources necessary to foster an
extraordinary learning experience and promote John
Carrollrsquos mission as a Jesuit Catholic university
bull Assist in responding to demographic economic and
social challenges in our region in order to support
investment and employment opportunities and build
confidence in our shared future
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Major Facility and Equipment Upgrades Provide
Improved Fitness and Sport Experiences
The Department of Recreation coordinated a number of
renovations and equipment upgrades this past year that
improved student faculty staff and community membersrsquo
experience in our facilities The first major project was the
installation of new flooring in the Fitness Studio where cyclingclasses yoga Zumba and other activities are conducted
giving the space a safer refreshed and modern look
The Corbo Room Improvement Task Force created spring
2014 addressed two necessary improvements including
additional Corbo Room equipment and new flooring in
the cardio area Throughout spring and summer 2015 the
Johnson Natatorium lap pool and diving well were repainted
and re-coated along with a new ultraviolet water treatment
system A new electronic scoreboard was installed which
will certainly improve the competition experience for teams
coaches and fans
Club Sport Members Active in Competition and
Service to Others
There are club sport teams at John Carroll with over 200
student participants The teams include Rowing Field
Hockey Hockey Womenrsquos Basketball Menrsquos Rugby Sailing
Ultimate Frisbee Menrsquos Volleyball Water Polo and Womenrsquos
Volleyball Funded in part by the Student Activity Fee
students manage all operational aspects of club sports
including fundraising membership recruitment and retention
practice and competition scheduling and travel Team
members are also involved in service on a regular basisSome of the programs they support are the Labre Project
Cleveland Clinicrsquos Lerner Center for Autism Project Linus
St Malachis Lunch Program and numerous service projects
offered through JCUrsquos Center for Service and Social Action
Pilot Shadow Program of Intramural Student
Supervisors Shows Promise
The intramural (IM) employees interested in becoming IM
Student Supervisors participated in a new staff development
and training program in which they were paired up to
shadow current IM Student Supervisors during evening or
weekend IM competitions The purpose of this opportunityis to nurture professional development leadership skills and
staff camaraderie as well as to provide on-the-job training
in regards to the duties and responsibilities of an IM Student
Supervisor This shadowing experience allowed for IM staff
to self-identify if they felt prepared to apply for IM Student
Supervisor positions for next year In addition it provided
current supervisors the opportunity to teach others about
the knowledge and skills they utilize in their position The
Department of Recreation will continue to build on this
program in the future
DATA POINTS
Intramural sports
Intramural sports have continued to thrive and excel
offering opportunity for exercise camaraderie and
an environment for creating meaningful relationships
with peers A total of 1963 individuals participated in
intramural sports in 2014-2015 with 901 being unique
participants There were a total of 1620 males and 343
females who engaged in intramural sports In 2013-2014
there was a total of 1794 participants (1415 males and 379
females) engaged in intramural sports
First-year student participation increased by 36 (376
Unique Individuals 2013-2014 511 Unique Individuals 2014-
2015)
First-year student intramural
participation increased by 3636
421
1963 1620 343
INTRAMURAL SPORT PARTICIPANTS
AVERAGE CORBO FITNESSROOM VISITORS PER DAY
Fitness Offerings
There was a 25 increase in student and staff participation
in fitness activities with an average of 289 participants per
week in 2014-2015 in comparison to 232 average participants
per week in 2013-2014
A Pilates and Stretch and Strengthen class have been added
to the list of fitness classes Corbo Fitness Room participation
for the 2014-2015 academic year averaged 421 visitors per
day with the highest participation of 525 visitors per day In
2013-2014 the average visits per day was 398
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RECREATION
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LOOKING AHEAD
bull Improve orientation training and recognition
efforts for all student staff through the previously
implemented team model Update our student
development model through online offerings new
technology and improved leadership strategies to
stimulate growth and self-awareness
bull Collaborate with different departments on
late night programming health and wellness
initiatives and special events to better meet our
students needs interests and to increase student
engagement Focus these initiatives primarily
at first-year students as well as first-time users(those who may not typically utilize our facilities
or services)
bull Provide risk management training for Club Sports
and Building Supervisor staff Utilize John Carroll
and Northeast Ohio resources so as to better
equip staff for emergency action plans responding
to crisies and dealing effectively with conflict
bull Continue to work towards enhancing technology
resources related to daily operations marketing
of services and programs and departmental
communications assessment and evaluation
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Being involved in the Rec department allowed
me to have two supervisor roles These
roles allowed me to have a great deal of
responsibility I was well respected by my peers seen as
a leader on campus and this makes me very proud The
leadership skills I developed will be something I treasure
and will be very valuable to me as I move forward in my
career I learned that I am a strong leader who has the
ability to stand up to her peers even when it is tough I
learned what it means to love your work because I truly
loved working for this department I found that I am
inspired by people around me who have a tremendously
strong work ethic
I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to work for
the Rec department and I know that if I had not had this
opportunity that my time at Carroll would have never been
the same and I would have never grown as a person as
much as I didrdquo
- Kylie Brooks rsquo15 Club Sport Supervisor and Student
Building Supervisor
Working for Intramurals (IM) has given me the identity
that every student searches for when entering a new
experience It has given me the opportunity to take a
better look at who I am as a person and has given me the
opportunity to make lasting relationships with people
who I would have never met had I not worked for the
department Working for IMrsquos is not just a job for me it
gives me my place at JCU
This position teaches me how to be a leader how tomotivate people and how to be confident in various
situations I learn to lead by example everywhere I
go because a person is always representing the Rec
department no matter whatrdquo
- Greg Olenick rsquo16 Intramural Supervisor
10 200 PARTICIPANTS
CLUB SPORT TEAMS
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
University Community Celebrates the
Re-opening of Murphy Hall
The re-opening of Murphy Hall in August 2014 was a major
accomplishment The newly renovated building impressed Murphy
residents as well as alumni faculty and staff who toured the hall
after a number of ribbon-cutting ceremonies Murphy residents
reported that they appreciated the enhanced community and
study space Since many of the residents had lived in the ldquooldrdquo
Murphy they were especially impressed with the improved
lighting the updated bathrooms and the private sinks
While there were some minor complications in the re-opening
related to electricity heating and cooling windows and paint
the overall re-opening process was seamless and exciting The
cross-divisional collaboration that brought this renovation to
completion was tremendous and a source of great pride for
all who participated The Silver Level LEED certification that
was achieved was a great way to conclude the project
Red Carpet Rolled Out for First-Year Students onMove-In Day
It was exciting to open the 2014-2015 academic year with
one of the largest first-year classes in recent history It was
also the first year where students were living in truly social
cohort communities In order to continue the celebration of
the large first year class First-Year Move-In Day was enhanced
to welcome our students with excitement The feedback from
parents was overwhelmingly positive with many of them
thanking staff members for their energy and assistance
Invaluable to the success of the day was the help of the ROTC
cadets Their hard work and limitless energy helped immensely
Newly Developed Room Change Process Policy a Success
The development and implementation of the comprehensive
room change process policy was an achievement for the
Office of Residence Life (ORL) The policy was shared
widely with students ORL Staff and parents to allow for
transparency and clearer communication The policy also
supported Resident Assistants (RAs) and professional staff
members in having a standard point of reference and specific
procedures to follow
Resident Ministry Program Offerings Expand
In addition to the fall semester First-Year Retreat the
Resident Ministers collaborated with students to offer the
Journey Retreat in the spring semester as well as a ldquoRootsrdquo
overnight outdoor retreat to explore intentional living The
Murphy Mass returned to the Murphy Chapel with increased
attendance at both the Mass (average of 40+) and social
afterwards in the Murphy atrium
ORL Staff Recognized at Northeast Ohio Resident
Assistant Conference
The JCU RA delegation was recognized as the ldquoMost Spiritedrdquo at the
Northeast Ohio RA Conference at Baldwin Wallace University Several
Residence Life staff members presented at the conference with two
RA presenters receiving recognition as one of the ldquoTop 10rdquo programs
DATA POINTS
Number of Residential Students
YEAR FALL SPRING
2010-2011 1708 1661
2011-2012 1789 1734
2012-2013 1786 1724
2013-2014 1657 1606
2014-2015 1755 1676
Murphy Hall closed for renovation
Community Development Activities Sponsored by
Resident Assistants
YEAR TOTAL TOTAL PARTICIPANTS
2013-2014 615 6485
2014-2015 727 5181
After having smaller than projected numbers of rising junior
and senior students sign up to live on campus for the 2015-2016
academic year those currently living on campus were surveyed
to learn more about their decision to live off campus The seven
question survey was sent to 475 residents with a response rate of
21 The most significant findings were
bull The greatest factor impacting the decision to live off
campus was finances (45) This was followed closely
by wanting to experience something different than the
residence halls (22) and wanting a greater sense of
independence (21)
bull Monthly rent for the majority of respondents (67) is
$350-$400 per person every month The question did not
ask respondents to quantify what was included in rent
so there are some unknowns Only 15 of respondents
indicated a rent higher than $400 per person every month
bull The most popular month to sign a lease was March
(29) Prior to February when the 2015-2016 Housing
Information became available 53 of the respondents
had signed leases The other 47 of respondents signed
leases in February and March The earliest a lease was
signed was in September (1)
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RESIDENCE LIFE
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bull Including themselves students reported the number
of people who they will be living off-campus with
Four people (33) followed by five people (19)
three people (16) and six people (14)
bull 76 are planning to live in University Heights Shaker
Heights (13) and South Euclid (9) are the other
two cities with the most respondents
These findings will inform messaging and timing of
information about housing for upper-class students This
data also indicates the need to continue to look at the cost
of living on-campus and how the benefits are explained in
relationship to that cost
While these qualitative findings include only one part of the data
collected they still provide strong insight into the residential
experience The data supports the amount of time effort and
resources devoted to developing and strengthening community It
also supports several key learning goals for students who live on
campus The data also clearly demonstrates the concerns about
facilities that have been at the forefront of the work done this
year by the ORL All of these insights will be better informed once
the compilation and analysis of the quantitative data is complete
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Review of ORL structure and staffing
bull Expand knowledge of and competency in academic
processes and procedures to better inform future
collaborations
bull Enhance education around issues pertaining to respect
including but not limited to vandalism safety interpersonal
violence and relationships with non-residence life staff
members serving the residential communities
STUDENT PERSPECTIVES
This was my third year at John Carroll University
and my first year living on campus The amount
of care and concern that I received from my Area
Coordinator Adrian Tamas and all of the Murphy RAs was
amazing I never thought that I would feel that comfortable
away from home but because of the staff in Murphy Hall I
now call John Carroll University home Itrsquos been a wonderfu
year as a resident in Murphy and I cannot wait for my next
and final year Thank you for everythingrdquo
- Ghada Abu Shaweesh rsquo16 Resident
ldquoThree years ago I was a sophomore who lived with great
tension and anxiety I had not yet developed the courage to
grow into the leader who I wanted to be on campus Then I
was selected to be a Resident Assistant From that moment
on I was on a path that would allow me to grow and develop
into a leader on campus a man for others and the person
who I ultimately desired to become I am beyond thankful for
my time with Residence Life The professional staff alongwith my fellow staff members and residents have left their
marks on me I will forever remember the time wersquove spent
together the laughter wersquove shared the critical moments
that have pushed us outside of our comfort zones and the
relationships wersquove cultivated From the bottom of my heart
thank yourdquo
- John Barrett rsquo15 Senior Resident Assistant
81 1621 PARTICIPANTS
RESIDENCE SATISFACTION SURVEY RESPONSE RATE
The ORL staff created a survey focused on the following
areas satisfaction with RA satisfaction with residence hall
space cleanliness and processes assessment of ability to
sleep and study learning as a result of living in a residence
hall and overall satisfaction While the quantitative portions
of the survey are not yet compiled and analyzed the
qualitative data was compiled and reviewed The overall
response rate was approximately 81 of 1621 residents who
received the survey
Some of the key findings
bull Residents overwhelmingly responded that the most
important lesson skill or value learned this year was
about relationships with others Residents described
relationships with roommates learning to live in
community and how to deal with people who were
different Skills and lessons related to living independently
(time management responsibility and accountability)
were the second most frequent responses
bull The respondents most frequently cited that the best
part of their residential experience was related to the
people with whom they lived their roommate and
or floormates Other frequent responses included the
sense of community the RA and the convenience ofliving on campus
bull Cleanliness and other facility issues were the main
concerns that residents cited when asked about what
they would like to see improved about on-campus
living Other frequent responses included the dining
hall loudness of fellow floor members and both the
enforcement of and lack of enforcement of residence
hall policies
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
New Late Night Program Collaborations
Streak the Center programs were held during fall 2014 and spring
2015 to provide students with opportunities to gather together
and participate in a variety of social programs including arts and
crafts entertainment movies food recreation relaxation music
and more This large scale event was made possible through
cross-departmental collaboration between the Office of Student
Activities Student Union Programming Board (SUPB) Orientation
and Leadership Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion
Counseling Center Violence Prevention and Action Center
Residence Life Health Education and Promotion Student Health
and Wellness Center and Recreation This event attracted over
550 students each semester it was held
Infusion of Intergroup Dialogue within iLead Program
The Office of Student Activities (OSA) in collaboration with the
Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion incorporated the ldquoCommon
Groundrdquo workshop within the iLead student organization training
program iLead a day-long leadership training opportunity for
student organizations operates with the goal of providing student
leaders an understanding of the nuts and bolts of running a successful
organization on campus The ldquoCommon Gorundrdquo training facilitated
by staff who are Intergroup Dialogue facilitators and students
who have completed the Intergroup Dialogue class in the fall
provided education on discrimination and oppression Seventy-four
student organization leaders representing 64 organizations were in
attendance at this training Of those who attended 69 completed
program evaluations In the evaluation students were asked to
identify one creative way they could apply what they learned in the
workshop into their organization The results are as follows
bull 31 stated they could raise awareness through discussionor activity and 27 stated by maintaining awareness and
working to make a difference
bull Other responses included education through information
and diversifying organization membership
bull The top three areas students reported they learned more
about during their experience at iLead were dealing with
discrimination advertising and funding policies
Student Leader Team created for Late Night Programming
The OSA developed a team of student leaders tasked with
assisting in the planning promotion and implementation oflate night programming events sponsored through the Office
of Student Activities Leaders were chosen from the current
student programmers that were already active Expectations were
established and provided to SUPB By January 2015 SUPB was
required to plan a reoccurring late night program on campus every
Friday and Saturday during the academic year between the hours
of 10 pm and midnight
DATA POINTS
bull SUPB held 13 additional programs in 2014-2015 with
an increase of 51 more participants in comparison
to the 2013-2014 academic year (66 programs with
8437 attendants in 2013-2014 79 programs with 12787
attendants in 2014-2015) Programs which were added
include Rock Out Your Room Meet the Greeks Step
Afrika and more
bull Comedian Dave Coulier performed duringHomecoming this year and was attended by
approximately 1000 students
bull The fall semester Welcome Back Concert sponsored by
SUPB board attracted 600 additional participants in the
2014-2015 academic year (300 in 2013 ndash 2014 900 in
2014-2015)
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Conduct an assessment of our current large-scale
programming needs to obtain an accurate pulse on the
types of social late-night programming students needand want Explore collaboration opportunities with other
programming departments like Recreation Residence
Life and Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion for
this project
bull Work with departments in Student Affairs and across the
university to identify event attendance tracking software
options to better track event participation
bull Develop a template to help map the university learning
goals to the activities of SUPB and student organizations
in order to create a new assessment plan
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Irsquom the current president of the Paranormal
Research Group The Student Activities
Office has definitely impacted my overall
JCU experience in a positive way The office gave us
the opportunity to strengthen the bonds within our
organization I learned a lot of leadership strategies with
the officersquos help I learned how to manage and finance an
organization while maintaining the fun factor of what an
organization should be [Student Organizations are] so
important to have because [they] allow students to conn
to each other and their community The office off ers a
one of a kind experience here at Carroll and is crucial [fo
students] to get the most out of JCUrdquo
- Bryan Mersol rsquo17 Student Organization President
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Student Feedback Leads to Increased Physician Hours
Anecdotal feedback over the past several years suggested
the need to increase the hours and days of the week that
physicians would see patients in order to better meet
studentsrsquo busy schedules The Student Health and Wellness
Survey was administered and results clearly supported
this need In recent years physicians came to campus on
Mondays (25 hrs) and Thursdays (25 hrs) for a total of fivehours With the new contract physician hours were increased
to eight hours a week on Mondays (4 hrs) and Fridays (4
hrs) As a result physician visits increased by 43 (536
physicians visits in 2013-2014 and 767 in 2014-2015) and
students are very pleased with this improved service
HealthSpot Installation Provides Additional Care
Options for Students
John Carroll is the first college in the United States to provide
physician appointments through a computerized kiosk
called the HealthSpot This technology is at the forefront of
revolutionary high-quality medical care Students are put inface-to-face contact with a healthcare professional via video
screen The kiosk comes equipped with everything they
would need to perform a variety of remote treatments under
the supervision of an on-site medical professional Some of
the common ailments that are able to be addressed through
HealthSpot are Allergies cold and flu cough sinus infections
rashes fever sore throats and more With the installation of
this technology the SHWC is now able to provide students
with medical care five days a week Since November 2014 a
total of 21 students have utilized the HealthSpot
New Contract with Cleveland Clinic Saves Center $15000The SHWC entered into a new contract with the Cleveland
Clinic physicians in an effort to reduce costs With this new
contract and subsequent change in physicians over $15000
in was saved in comparison to last year
Nurses Utilize Brief Motivational Interview Training to
Identify and Intervene with At-risk Students
To properly screen for and address high-risk behaviors in
students visiting the SHWC nurses participated in brief
motivational interview training Motivational interviewing
(MI) supports health behavior change by helping individuals
explore and resolve their ambivalence about change without
evoking resistance MI techniques can be incorporated into
routine patient care Additionally an MI screening form was
completed by 719 students during the spring 2015 semester
Students who screened positive for high-risk behaviors were
engaged in a brief motivational interview with a nurse and
received information to help strengthen their motivation to
change those unhealthy behaviors in order to achieve their
optimum level of wellness
DATA POINTS
The SHWC saw a 7 increase in unique individuals in 2014-2015 and
an overall increase of 10 in the total number of client visits (which
covers all SHWC services) Flu and allergy injections were both up
this year by 21 and 31 respectively
2013-2014 2014-2015
Client Visits 3133 3451
Unique Individuals 1228 1320
Physicians Visits 536 767
Van Runs 270 242
Nutritional Visits 185 123
Sent to Area Health Centers 103 202
STDHIV Clinic 84 46
Gynecological Visits 25 39
Travel Clinic Visits 93 62
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Explore options for obtaining an electronic medical
record program
bull Increase awareness and visibility of the HealthSpot as an
alternative quality health care treatment
bull Support the Universityrsquos learning goals and collaborate
with the student health and wellness group by developing
programs to promote students to be self-health advocates
based on data from the National Collegiate Health
Assessment survey
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working at the Health Center was the first job
I received on campus and it has become like a
second home to me I have had the opportunity to
learn about diff erent privacy policies and how they work in
a college setting as well as bits and pieces about the medical
field coupled with great experience along the way This
department provides students with the care they need to
continue to do well in other areas at JCU by making sure they
get the best care possible and allowing students to share their
problems in all realms of the health world whether physical
or mental They make it possible for all students to feel and
perform their best during their time at JCUrdquo
- Anna Lawler rsquo16 Work Study employee
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Opening of Relaxation Room
Research on college campuses demonstrates that stress
is the number one impediment for academic performance
and overall well-being Therefore the University Counseling
Center (UCC) collaborated with the Grasselli Library in
developing the Relaxation Room located in the Learning
Commons The room provides students with a quiet
welcoming space to learn about and practice a variety of
research-based mind and body stress-reduction techniques
It includes
bull A state-of-the-art massage recliner
bull Guided relaxation audio recordings
bull Computer-based biofeedback programs
bull Psycho-educational books and handouts
bull Yoga mats and meditation rugs
Students can use the Relaxation Roomrsquos resources by signing
up for specific time slots Individual consultation is also
provided for the biofeedback program so students can use itto its fullest potential
Outreach Initiativesrsquo Message is that Help is lsquoWithin
Reachrsquo at the UCC
A programmatic and marketing theme was developed for all
community outreach initiatives titled ldquoWithin Reachrdquo This
past year a total of 22 outreach initiatives offered under
this new marketing theme were offered to students faculty
and staff Programs focused on increasing awareness of
mental health issues among college students and promoting
help-seeking behavior One of the most successful programs
was a dinner and movie night featuring a speaker from theNational Alliance on Mental Illness with over 80 students in
attendance as well as several faculty and staff
Installation of Titanium Scheduling Software
For many years the UCC has used a paper system to collect
and reference student information when visits occur The new
database system Titanium allows the staff to electronically
store student records and access them quickly when
needed This technological solution is critically necessary
in streamlining operations to allow for a seamless client
experience for the students and a more effective working
environment for the UCC staff
DATA POINTS
Total Counseling Services Overall
A total of 254 students received counseling services for the
2014-2015 academic year (4 less students from 2013-2014)
Out of those students 649 (165) were female and 351
(89) were male The highest percentage of students seen
were freshmen at 265 (67) which is consistent with the
2013-2014 year
Most common reasons students visited the UCC in 2014-2015
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Provide staff orientation and training for new UCC
employees (interim director full-time counselor part-
time counselor) and trainees (two doctoral interns one
masterrsquos intern and one psychiatry resident)
bull Continue the implementation of Titanium Scheduling
Software and fully transition to electronic records
bull Expand outreach programming through the Relaxation
Room and the Within Reach event series
of visits are related to anxiety
(53 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to depression
(14 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to academics
(41 Decrease from 13-14)
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
I have had a wonderful experience with the
UCC and have encouraged other friends
who are struggling to go there too No
part of my experience has been negative and I look
forward to my sessions In the short time I have been
going I feel that I have already made tremendous
improvements My only suggestion for improving the
center is to continue to inform students of its resources
and how valuable it can berdquo
- Anonymous student UCC Satisfaction Survey
874
585
348
254 TOTAL STUDENTS THAT RECEIVEDCOUNSELING SERVICES
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Interpersonal Violence Reporting Increase
The Violence Prevention and Action Center (VPAC)
experienced a substantial increase in the amount of time
advocating for survivors of interpersonal violence along with
the total number of students reporting interpersonal violence
incidents in the 2014-2015 academic year These increases
indicate that the awareness of issues related to interpersonal
violence and the need for bystanders to identify and createempathy with those suffering has most likely increased as well
Large-scale Bystander Intervention Training
Conducted with 638 Rising Sophomores
In collaboration with the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
Recovery Resources Residence Life Dean of Students Office
and Health Promotion and Wellness the VPAC Coordinator
successfully conducted Bystander intervention Training
for 638 rising sophomore students Of those 638 students
46 were male and 54 female This training was made
mandatory as a part of the housing selection process
The purpose of this training was to teach students the
concept of bystander intervention A bystander is anyone
who observes an emergency or a situation in which it is
likely that someone could use help Bystander intervention
programs teach people to overcome their resistance to
checking in and helping out These programs have been
found to be very helpful on college campuses to thwart
sexual assault abusive alcohol consumption concerns about
suicide depression and eating disorders
Students also learn how to identify a continuum of
inappropriate sexual behaviors through experiential
activities designed to create empathy with those who have
experienced sexual or dating violence At the end of the
training students develop skills to intervene as a bystander
and make a commitment to intervene before during and
after an incident of sexual or dating violence
Peer Health Advocate Program Exceeds
Membership Goals
One of the VPACrsquos goals this year was to train 10 Peer
Health Advocates by April 2015 Peer Health Advocates are
tasked with educating the campus on a gamut of topics
associated with interpersonal violence including bullying
dating and relationship violence and more This goal was
met and exceeded in January 2015 when a total of 18 Peer
Health Advocates were trained An additional 10 Peer Health
Advocates were trained by Alex Leslie of the Cleveland Rape
Crisis Center in March 2015 ndash for a total of 38 Advocates Peer
Health Advocates facilitated three interpersonal violence
presentations to the following groups of student leaders
Fraternity and sorority new members Panhellenic Council
and participants in the LAUNCH leadership program a core
leadership training for students in prominent leadership
positions on campus
DATA POINTS
Educational Programming
Forty-two educational programs were provided to 1639 individuals
in fall 2014 covering topics such as alcohol sex and consent healthy
relationships and more Seventeen trainings were provided to 777
individuals in spring 2015 covering similar topics When comparing
to the previous year 51 more programs were held in 2014-2015
(39 programs 2013-2014 59 programs 2014-2015) and 40 more
individuals attended these programs (1731 2013-2014 2416 2014-2015)
Bystander Intervention Training
Participants who completed bystander intervention training
completed a survey developed by Recovery Resources to collect
demographic information as well as information related to bystander
behavioral intent and problem gambling knowledge Questions
measured behavioral intent and gambling knowledge Results of this
survey revealed
89
88
92
93
of participants reported feeling a sense of
responsibility to intervene in issues of substance
use sexual violence and mental health problems
of students understand the obstacles to
intervene in these issues
of students plan to use the skills they learned
from the training in the future
of students reported at least one action that they
planned on taking after the training
LOOKING AHEADbull Hire train and supervise a graduate assistant to assist
with programming and outreach initiatives that focus on
interpersonal violence and bystander intervention
bull Develop a new brand for the Violence Prevention and Action
Center including a new logo and brochure
bull Co-teach AR274 Peer Health Advocate Seminar created to
educate ten Peer Health Advocates
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working with Coordinator of the VPAC this the past year
has been a true joy I learned a variety of skills and about
several topics such as bystander intervention signs of
an abusive relationship substance abuse and how to help someone
in a crisis By the end of my senior year I was gave presentations on
my own to students around campus Working with VPAC has made
me a well-rounded student with a large desire to help others in any
way that I can She taught me to be an eff ective presenter and to be a
leader on campus The skills I learned will not only benefit me in my
future career but as a better member in societyrdquo
- Gina Paolini rsquo15 Peer Health Advocate
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KINGS OF THE OAC
A major trophy returned to JCUs campus for the first
time since the 2003-04 school year
John Carrolls all-around effort on the mens side earned the
Blue Streaks the OAC Mens All-Sports Trophy It was the fifth
time in program history John Carroll earned this prestigious
trophy The Men of Carroll finished with 83 points besting
second-place Mount Union who turned in 8025 points
A BUNDLE OF HONORS
Mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik might need to
build a new trophy case for all of his 2014-15 honors
The midfielder was named the 2014 Capital One Academic
All-Americareg of the Year for Division III mens soccer The
honor gave Potocnik his second-straight Capital One
Academic All-Americareg honor having been a second-team
selection in 2013 He became just the second Blue Streak to
earn this prestigious honor joining Mackenzie Griffin (softball
2013) This honor was just the tip of the iceberg for one of
the top players in JCU mens soccer history
Potocnik was one of six student-athletes nationally to be a
part of Northwestern Mutuals Inspiring Potential float in
the Tournament of Rosesreg Rose Parade
In addition Potocnik earned D3soccercom All-America
NSCAAContinental Tire All-Region All-Ohio All-OAC and
Academic All-OAC accolades Finally Potocnik was JCUs
male recipient of the Clyde Lamb Award given to the top
graduating male and female student-athletes at each of the
10 OAC institutions
HISTORY IN THE MAKING
John Carrolls mens tennis team celebrated a program
first this year The Blue Streaks made their first-ever
NCAA Tournament appearance
John Carroll qualified with a 5-4 win over Otterbein in the
championship match of the OAC Tournament John Carroll
would go on to beat Franciscan in the first round of the
NCAA Tournament before bowing out to Kenyon
The Blue Streaks had won five OAC titles prior but the OAC did
not have an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament until recently
NCAA APPEARANCESIn addition to the mens tennis team John Carroll
had three teams and seven individuals qualify for the
NCAA National Championship fields
JCUs football team made its second-straight NCAA
appearance John Carroll rolled past Centre 63-28 in the
first round and held on for a 14-12 win over Wheaton (Ill)
in the second round The Blue Streaks bowed out in the
quarterfinals with a 36-28 loss to the Purple Raiders
The mens basketball team earned its 13th-ever NCAA
Tournament bid The program earned a bid for the first timesince 2010 The womens basketball team earned its second-
straight and second-overall bid to the NCAA Tournament
field
Individually senior Dan Mirman repeated as an All-American
at 149 pounds for wrestling He became JCU wrestlings 106th
All-American Mirman had plenty of company at the NCAA
Wrestling National Championship as seniors Terner Gott and
Todd Gaydosh gave the Blue Streaks three competitors for
the first time since 2005
John Carroll had three members of the cross country team
qualify for the NCAA National Championships in seniorTadhg Karski sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson It marked the first time since 2004 that the
Blue Streaks sent three runners to the cross country NCAA
National Championship Senior Nick Williams qualified for
the NCAA Indoor Track and Field National Championships in
the 60m hurdles while senior Rocky Mitolo qualified for the
NCAA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships in
the shot put
ALL-AMERICANS
Brian Potocnik and Dan Mirman had plenty of company in the
All-American department
Football senior Aramis Greenwood was the most decorated
student-athlete when it came to All-American honors The
wide receiver made the prestigious AFCA Division III All-
America team becoming the first Blue Streak to do so since
2008 and just the eighth overall He would go on to garner
third team honors on the AP Little All-America Team and
honorable mention D3footballcom honors
In all four football players earned All-American honors with
junior offensive lineman Anthony Latina senior linebacker
Kevin Cope and senior quarterback Mark Myers earning
honors from D3footballcom
Senior right-hander Drew Doring earned second team
All-America honors from D3baseballcom and the ABCA
Rawlings He became the first JCU pitcher to earn All-
America honors since 1985
Sophomore Katlyn Spahar was accorded honorable mention
WBCA Division III All-America accolades for her outstanding
performance on the hardwood
INDIVIDUALSTEAMS
4QUALIFIED FOR NCAA NATIONAL
CHAMPIONSHIP FIELDS7
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ATHLETIC HIGHLIGHTS
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RIDING OFF INTO THE SUNSET
An era came to a close this school year as Kerry Volkmann
retired after being the mentor of the John Carroll wrestling
program since 1987
The Hall of Fame coach guided his charges to two national
titles and 47 All-American honors He started the year
winning his 300th dual match in the seasons opening
weekend with a 34-11 win over Niagara County Community
College at the Bob Del Rosa Duals
Over 200 former wrestlers football players coaches
teammates friends and fans of the JCU wrestling program
celebrated Volkmanns legacy in his last home dual
400 AND COUNTING
The OAC mens basketball 400-club inducted
its fifth member this year
John Carroll mens basketball head coach Mike Moran won
his 400th game at JCU with a 97-78 win over Ohio Northern
on December 10
Moran who just completed his 23rd year at JCU entered
the season 35th amongst active Division III coaches in total
wins He now ranks fourth all-time in wins amongst OAC
mens basketball coaching greats
In April Moran was honored by the GCBCA as the recipient
of the Dennis Lustig Golden Deeds Award for his long-time
contributions to basketball in the Cleveland-area
CENTURY MARK
A third coaching milestone occurred for JCUs coaches
this year Mens soccer head coach Hector Marinaro earned
his 100th win with a 3-0 shutout over Muskingum on senior
night
OAC TEAM SUCCESS
John Carroll celebrated a wide-array of achievements
at the team level within the OAC
The mens tennis team won its first OAC title since 2006
John Carroll earned a share of the regular-season crown
before edging Otterbein 5-4 in the championship match of
the OAC Tournament
The mens soccer team was unbeaten in the OAC regular-
season It marked the fifth undefeated and untied regular-
season by an OAC institution since 1984
On the mens side John Carroll had a slew of second-place
OAC finishes The football cross country and indoor track amp
field teams all captured solo possession of second-place in
the OAC The mens basketball and baseball teams tied for
second in their respective regular seasons
Mike Moran won
his 400th game
Menrsquos tennis team
won its first OAC
title since 2006
Hector Marinaro
earned his 100th w
Womens lacrosse
made its long-awai
debut
On the womens side the Blue Streaks volleyball team
returned to the championship match of the OAC Tournament
for the first time since 1995 The womens swimming amp diving
team was undefeated in OAC regular-season dual meets
OAC INDIVIDUAL SUCCESS
John Carroll had 10 individuals earn OAC titles
The womens swimming and diving team led the way with
seven Sophomore Margaret Zagrobelny junior Lindsey Fano
freshman Anne Crowley and senior Victoria Watson led the
way earning OAC gold in the 400-medley relay Watson
would go on to capture first in the 200-freestyle and as part
of the 400-free relay Fano would capture an individual title
in the 100-breast Watson was joined by freshman Megan
Hawk sophomore Amanda Casamatta and senior Katii
Sheffield on the OAC-champion 400-free relay
Senior Rocky Mitolo (shot put) and junior Adam North (long
jump) earned first-place finishes at the outdoor track amp field
championship
Senior Dan Mirman rounded out the titles taking first at
149-pounds in wrestling
THE INAUGURATION
The womens lacrosse team made its long-awaited debut
After having to outlast Clevelands winter weather the Blue
Streaks turned in a 20-10 win over Houghton on February 28
The team would go on to finish 10-5 and earn the No 2 seed
in the OAC Tournament
STELLAR COACHING
John Carroll is blessed with stellar coaching for its
student-athletes Two Blue Streak coaches were
recognized by their peers this year
Laura Rodeffer was named the OAC Volleyball Coach of the
Year She continues to have her Blue Streaks on the rise
Rodeffers team turned in a 23-7 record in 2014 and were in
the hunt for the OAC regular-season title until the last week
of the season
Shaun Keenan earned OAC Mens Tennis Coach of the Year
honors for helping guide the mens tennis team to one of the
best seasons in program history
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AMONG THE BEST IN THE
REGION AND OHIO
John Carroll had 29 student-athletes earn All-Region honors
while 17 added All-Ohio honors for the year
Baseball senior Drew Doring led the way The senior right-
hander was tabbed as the 2015 Mid-East Regional Pitcher of
the Year by both D3baseballcom and ABCARawlings
Note In elect sports it is possible to earn multiple All-Region and All-Ohio
honors so each student-athlete was counted once per sport they played
Additionally some sports do not have All-Region or All-Ohio honors
OAC MAJOR AWARD
WINNERS - PLAYERS
JCUs student-athletes were amongst the best in the
conference with six players taking home major awards
from the OAC
John Carroll had a trio of players on honors for their stellar
play on the pitch Senior Brian Potocnik was the Mens SoccerMidfielder of the Year while junior teammate Jimmy Mattina
was the Mens Soccer Defender of the Year On the womens
side senior Haley McDonald took home Goalkeeper of the
Year accolades
On the diamond senior Drew Doring was the Kent Tekulve
Pitcher of the Year He was the first JCU hurdler to earn this
honor since Luke Adkins in 2004
On the gridiron junior Kevin Cope was named the Gene
Slaughter Most Outstanding Linebacker It was the second-
straight year JCU has taken home the conferences top
linebacker honor On the hardwood sophomore KatlynSpahar gave JCU back-to-back Helen Ludwig Player of the
Year accolades
ALL-OAC HONORS
John Carroll had 136 student-athletes earn All-OAC
honors this year
Football led the way with a school-record 20 selections The
Blue Streaks picked up 22 honors from the outdoor track
and field teams with 12 from the men and 10 on the womens
side Mens indoor track and field (nine) baseball (eight) and
womens swimming and diving (eight) rounded out the top six
Note Each member of the swimming and diving team earning All-
OAC honors was counted once Each member of the track and field
team earning All-OAC honors was counted once for cross country
once for indoor and once for outdoor
HITTING THE BOOKS
As mentioned earlier mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik was
named the Capital One Academic All-Americareg of the Year for
Division III mens soccer He had an abundance of company as
numerous Blue Streaks really buckled down in the classroom
Football senior safety Brody Zangaro earned second team
Capital One Academic All-Americareg honors for the second
straight year On the district level Potocnik Zangaro and
baseball junior right-hander Aaron Lapaglia earned Capital
One Academic All-District accolades
Wrestling sophomore Sal Corrao and senior Todd Gaydosh
earned NWCA Scholar All-American honors Womens
swimming and diving junior Lindsey Fano was a CSCAA
Individual Scholar All-American Cross country senior Nicki
Bohrer sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson were named USTFCCCA All-Academic honorees
for cross country Rounding out the honors were seven
members of the softball team who all earned NFCA Scholar-
Athlete distinctions
Potocnik and softball senior right-hander Rachel Byrnes were
JCUs recipients of the Clyde Lamb Awards
Additionally 83 student-athletes were honored with
Academic All-OAC honors
Note Select honors from the Capital One Academic All-Americareg
program have not been released yet
83 STUDENT983085ATHLETES WERE HONORED
WITH ACADEMIC ALL983085OAC HONORS
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VISIONJohn Carroll University will graduate individuals of intellect and
character who lead and serve by engaging the world around them
and around the globe
MISSIONAs a Jesuit Catholic university John Carroll inspires individuals to excel
in learning leadership and service in the region and in the world
CORE VALUES
The Universityrsquos core values include a commitment to
learning in order to create
bull An environment of inquiry which embraces Jesuit
Catholic education as a search for truth where faith and
reason complement each other in learning In pursuit of
our educational mission the University welcomes the
perspectives and participation in our mission of faculty
staff students and alumni of all faiths and of no faith
bull A rigorous approach to scholarship that instills in our
graduates the knowledge eloquence sensitivity and
commitment to embrace and to live humane values
bull A campus committed to the intellectual spiritual
emotional and physical development of each student
bull An inclusive community where differing points of view
and experience are valued as opportunities for mutual
learning
bull A culture of service and excellence that permeates
every program and office
bull A commitment to sharing our gifts in service to each
other and the community
bull A campus that responds to demographic economic
and social challenges
bull An appreciation that our personal and collective
choices can build a more just world
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
The following initiatives are essential to the University
being recognized as a center of learning and service
bull Create a diverse community of faculty staff alumni
and friends dedicated to advancing the Universityrsquos
vision mission and core values
bull Create a learning community of outstanding teacher-scholars characterized by the commitment to
student achievement
bull Create a talented cohort of service-oriented staff
committed to achieving and being recognized as a
center of learning and service
bull Recruit enroll retain and graduate a talented
diverse student body prepared for todayrsquos global
reality and committed to learning leadership and
service that will engage the world
bull Secure resources necessary to foster an
extraordinary learning experience and promote John
Carrollrsquos mission as a Jesuit Catholic university
bull Assist in responding to demographic economic and
social challenges in our region in order to support
investment and employment opportunities and build
confidence in our shared future
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RECREATION
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LOOKING AHEAD
bull Improve orientation training and recognition
efforts for all student staff through the previously
implemented team model Update our student
development model through online offerings new
technology and improved leadership strategies to
stimulate growth and self-awareness
bull Collaborate with different departments on
late night programming health and wellness
initiatives and special events to better meet our
students needs interests and to increase student
engagement Focus these initiatives primarily
at first-year students as well as first-time users(those who may not typically utilize our facilities
or services)
bull Provide risk management training for Club Sports
and Building Supervisor staff Utilize John Carroll
and Northeast Ohio resources so as to better
equip staff for emergency action plans responding
to crisies and dealing effectively with conflict
bull Continue to work towards enhancing technology
resources related to daily operations marketing
of services and programs and departmental
communications assessment and evaluation
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Being involved in the Rec department allowed
me to have two supervisor roles These
roles allowed me to have a great deal of
responsibility I was well respected by my peers seen as
a leader on campus and this makes me very proud The
leadership skills I developed will be something I treasure
and will be very valuable to me as I move forward in my
career I learned that I am a strong leader who has the
ability to stand up to her peers even when it is tough I
learned what it means to love your work because I truly
loved working for this department I found that I am
inspired by people around me who have a tremendously
strong work ethic
I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to work for
the Rec department and I know that if I had not had this
opportunity that my time at Carroll would have never been
the same and I would have never grown as a person as
much as I didrdquo
- Kylie Brooks rsquo15 Club Sport Supervisor and Student
Building Supervisor
Working for Intramurals (IM) has given me the identity
that every student searches for when entering a new
experience It has given me the opportunity to take a
better look at who I am as a person and has given me the
opportunity to make lasting relationships with people
who I would have never met had I not worked for the
department Working for IMrsquos is not just a job for me it
gives me my place at JCU
This position teaches me how to be a leader how tomotivate people and how to be confident in various
situations I learn to lead by example everywhere I
go because a person is always representing the Rec
department no matter whatrdquo
- Greg Olenick rsquo16 Intramural Supervisor
10 200 PARTICIPANTS
CLUB SPORT TEAMS
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
University Community Celebrates the
Re-opening of Murphy Hall
The re-opening of Murphy Hall in August 2014 was a major
accomplishment The newly renovated building impressed Murphy
residents as well as alumni faculty and staff who toured the hall
after a number of ribbon-cutting ceremonies Murphy residents
reported that they appreciated the enhanced community and
study space Since many of the residents had lived in the ldquooldrdquo
Murphy they were especially impressed with the improved
lighting the updated bathrooms and the private sinks
While there were some minor complications in the re-opening
related to electricity heating and cooling windows and paint
the overall re-opening process was seamless and exciting The
cross-divisional collaboration that brought this renovation to
completion was tremendous and a source of great pride for
all who participated The Silver Level LEED certification that
was achieved was a great way to conclude the project
Red Carpet Rolled Out for First-Year Students onMove-In Day
It was exciting to open the 2014-2015 academic year with
one of the largest first-year classes in recent history It was
also the first year where students were living in truly social
cohort communities In order to continue the celebration of
the large first year class First-Year Move-In Day was enhanced
to welcome our students with excitement The feedback from
parents was overwhelmingly positive with many of them
thanking staff members for their energy and assistance
Invaluable to the success of the day was the help of the ROTC
cadets Their hard work and limitless energy helped immensely
Newly Developed Room Change Process Policy a Success
The development and implementation of the comprehensive
room change process policy was an achievement for the
Office of Residence Life (ORL) The policy was shared
widely with students ORL Staff and parents to allow for
transparency and clearer communication The policy also
supported Resident Assistants (RAs) and professional staff
members in having a standard point of reference and specific
procedures to follow
Resident Ministry Program Offerings Expand
In addition to the fall semester First-Year Retreat the
Resident Ministers collaborated with students to offer the
Journey Retreat in the spring semester as well as a ldquoRootsrdquo
overnight outdoor retreat to explore intentional living The
Murphy Mass returned to the Murphy Chapel with increased
attendance at both the Mass (average of 40+) and social
afterwards in the Murphy atrium
ORL Staff Recognized at Northeast Ohio Resident
Assistant Conference
The JCU RA delegation was recognized as the ldquoMost Spiritedrdquo at the
Northeast Ohio RA Conference at Baldwin Wallace University Several
Residence Life staff members presented at the conference with two
RA presenters receiving recognition as one of the ldquoTop 10rdquo programs
DATA POINTS
Number of Residential Students
YEAR FALL SPRING
2010-2011 1708 1661
2011-2012 1789 1734
2012-2013 1786 1724
2013-2014 1657 1606
2014-2015 1755 1676
Murphy Hall closed for renovation
Community Development Activities Sponsored by
Resident Assistants
YEAR TOTAL TOTAL PARTICIPANTS
2013-2014 615 6485
2014-2015 727 5181
After having smaller than projected numbers of rising junior
and senior students sign up to live on campus for the 2015-2016
academic year those currently living on campus were surveyed
to learn more about their decision to live off campus The seven
question survey was sent to 475 residents with a response rate of
21 The most significant findings were
bull The greatest factor impacting the decision to live off
campus was finances (45) This was followed closely
by wanting to experience something different than the
residence halls (22) and wanting a greater sense of
independence (21)
bull Monthly rent for the majority of respondents (67) is
$350-$400 per person every month The question did not
ask respondents to quantify what was included in rent
so there are some unknowns Only 15 of respondents
indicated a rent higher than $400 per person every month
bull The most popular month to sign a lease was March
(29) Prior to February when the 2015-2016 Housing
Information became available 53 of the respondents
had signed leases The other 47 of respondents signed
leases in February and March The earliest a lease was
signed was in September (1)
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RESIDENCE LIFE
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bull Including themselves students reported the number
of people who they will be living off-campus with
Four people (33) followed by five people (19)
three people (16) and six people (14)
bull 76 are planning to live in University Heights Shaker
Heights (13) and South Euclid (9) are the other
two cities with the most respondents
These findings will inform messaging and timing of
information about housing for upper-class students This
data also indicates the need to continue to look at the cost
of living on-campus and how the benefits are explained in
relationship to that cost
While these qualitative findings include only one part of the data
collected they still provide strong insight into the residential
experience The data supports the amount of time effort and
resources devoted to developing and strengthening community It
also supports several key learning goals for students who live on
campus The data also clearly demonstrates the concerns about
facilities that have been at the forefront of the work done this
year by the ORL All of these insights will be better informed once
the compilation and analysis of the quantitative data is complete
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Review of ORL structure and staffing
bull Expand knowledge of and competency in academic
processes and procedures to better inform future
collaborations
bull Enhance education around issues pertaining to respect
including but not limited to vandalism safety interpersonal
violence and relationships with non-residence life staff
members serving the residential communities
STUDENT PERSPECTIVES
This was my third year at John Carroll University
and my first year living on campus The amount
of care and concern that I received from my Area
Coordinator Adrian Tamas and all of the Murphy RAs was
amazing I never thought that I would feel that comfortable
away from home but because of the staff in Murphy Hall I
now call John Carroll University home Itrsquos been a wonderfu
year as a resident in Murphy and I cannot wait for my next
and final year Thank you for everythingrdquo
- Ghada Abu Shaweesh rsquo16 Resident
ldquoThree years ago I was a sophomore who lived with great
tension and anxiety I had not yet developed the courage to
grow into the leader who I wanted to be on campus Then I
was selected to be a Resident Assistant From that moment
on I was on a path that would allow me to grow and develop
into a leader on campus a man for others and the person
who I ultimately desired to become I am beyond thankful for
my time with Residence Life The professional staff alongwith my fellow staff members and residents have left their
marks on me I will forever remember the time wersquove spent
together the laughter wersquove shared the critical moments
that have pushed us outside of our comfort zones and the
relationships wersquove cultivated From the bottom of my heart
thank yourdquo
- John Barrett rsquo15 Senior Resident Assistant
81 1621 PARTICIPANTS
RESIDENCE SATISFACTION SURVEY RESPONSE RATE
The ORL staff created a survey focused on the following
areas satisfaction with RA satisfaction with residence hall
space cleanliness and processes assessment of ability to
sleep and study learning as a result of living in a residence
hall and overall satisfaction While the quantitative portions
of the survey are not yet compiled and analyzed the
qualitative data was compiled and reviewed The overall
response rate was approximately 81 of 1621 residents who
received the survey
Some of the key findings
bull Residents overwhelmingly responded that the most
important lesson skill or value learned this year was
about relationships with others Residents described
relationships with roommates learning to live in
community and how to deal with people who were
different Skills and lessons related to living independently
(time management responsibility and accountability)
were the second most frequent responses
bull The respondents most frequently cited that the best
part of their residential experience was related to the
people with whom they lived their roommate and
or floormates Other frequent responses included the
sense of community the RA and the convenience ofliving on campus
bull Cleanliness and other facility issues were the main
concerns that residents cited when asked about what
they would like to see improved about on-campus
living Other frequent responses included the dining
hall loudness of fellow floor members and both the
enforcement of and lack of enforcement of residence
hall policies
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
New Late Night Program Collaborations
Streak the Center programs were held during fall 2014 and spring
2015 to provide students with opportunities to gather together
and participate in a variety of social programs including arts and
crafts entertainment movies food recreation relaxation music
and more This large scale event was made possible through
cross-departmental collaboration between the Office of Student
Activities Student Union Programming Board (SUPB) Orientation
and Leadership Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion
Counseling Center Violence Prevention and Action Center
Residence Life Health Education and Promotion Student Health
and Wellness Center and Recreation This event attracted over
550 students each semester it was held
Infusion of Intergroup Dialogue within iLead Program
The Office of Student Activities (OSA) in collaboration with the
Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion incorporated the ldquoCommon
Groundrdquo workshop within the iLead student organization training
program iLead a day-long leadership training opportunity for
student organizations operates with the goal of providing student
leaders an understanding of the nuts and bolts of running a successful
organization on campus The ldquoCommon Gorundrdquo training facilitated
by staff who are Intergroup Dialogue facilitators and students
who have completed the Intergroup Dialogue class in the fall
provided education on discrimination and oppression Seventy-four
student organization leaders representing 64 organizations were in
attendance at this training Of those who attended 69 completed
program evaluations In the evaluation students were asked to
identify one creative way they could apply what they learned in the
workshop into their organization The results are as follows
bull 31 stated they could raise awareness through discussionor activity and 27 stated by maintaining awareness and
working to make a difference
bull Other responses included education through information
and diversifying organization membership
bull The top three areas students reported they learned more
about during their experience at iLead were dealing with
discrimination advertising and funding policies
Student Leader Team created for Late Night Programming
The OSA developed a team of student leaders tasked with
assisting in the planning promotion and implementation oflate night programming events sponsored through the Office
of Student Activities Leaders were chosen from the current
student programmers that were already active Expectations were
established and provided to SUPB By January 2015 SUPB was
required to plan a reoccurring late night program on campus every
Friday and Saturday during the academic year between the hours
of 10 pm and midnight
DATA POINTS
bull SUPB held 13 additional programs in 2014-2015 with
an increase of 51 more participants in comparison
to the 2013-2014 academic year (66 programs with
8437 attendants in 2013-2014 79 programs with 12787
attendants in 2014-2015) Programs which were added
include Rock Out Your Room Meet the Greeks Step
Afrika and more
bull Comedian Dave Coulier performed duringHomecoming this year and was attended by
approximately 1000 students
bull The fall semester Welcome Back Concert sponsored by
SUPB board attracted 600 additional participants in the
2014-2015 academic year (300 in 2013 ndash 2014 900 in
2014-2015)
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Conduct an assessment of our current large-scale
programming needs to obtain an accurate pulse on the
types of social late-night programming students needand want Explore collaboration opportunities with other
programming departments like Recreation Residence
Life and Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion for
this project
bull Work with departments in Student Affairs and across the
university to identify event attendance tracking software
options to better track event participation
bull Develop a template to help map the university learning
goals to the activities of SUPB and student organizations
in order to create a new assessment plan
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Irsquom the current president of the Paranormal
Research Group The Student Activities
Office has definitely impacted my overall
JCU experience in a positive way The office gave us
the opportunity to strengthen the bonds within our
organization I learned a lot of leadership strategies with
the officersquos help I learned how to manage and finance an
organization while maintaining the fun factor of what an
organization should be [Student Organizations are] so
important to have because [they] allow students to conn
to each other and their community The office off ers a
one of a kind experience here at Carroll and is crucial [fo
students] to get the most out of JCUrdquo
- Bryan Mersol rsquo17 Student Organization President
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Student Feedback Leads to Increased Physician Hours
Anecdotal feedback over the past several years suggested
the need to increase the hours and days of the week that
physicians would see patients in order to better meet
studentsrsquo busy schedules The Student Health and Wellness
Survey was administered and results clearly supported
this need In recent years physicians came to campus on
Mondays (25 hrs) and Thursdays (25 hrs) for a total of fivehours With the new contract physician hours were increased
to eight hours a week on Mondays (4 hrs) and Fridays (4
hrs) As a result physician visits increased by 43 (536
physicians visits in 2013-2014 and 767 in 2014-2015) and
students are very pleased with this improved service
HealthSpot Installation Provides Additional Care
Options for Students
John Carroll is the first college in the United States to provide
physician appointments through a computerized kiosk
called the HealthSpot This technology is at the forefront of
revolutionary high-quality medical care Students are put inface-to-face contact with a healthcare professional via video
screen The kiosk comes equipped with everything they
would need to perform a variety of remote treatments under
the supervision of an on-site medical professional Some of
the common ailments that are able to be addressed through
HealthSpot are Allergies cold and flu cough sinus infections
rashes fever sore throats and more With the installation of
this technology the SHWC is now able to provide students
with medical care five days a week Since November 2014 a
total of 21 students have utilized the HealthSpot
New Contract with Cleveland Clinic Saves Center $15000The SHWC entered into a new contract with the Cleveland
Clinic physicians in an effort to reduce costs With this new
contract and subsequent change in physicians over $15000
in was saved in comparison to last year
Nurses Utilize Brief Motivational Interview Training to
Identify and Intervene with At-risk Students
To properly screen for and address high-risk behaviors in
students visiting the SHWC nurses participated in brief
motivational interview training Motivational interviewing
(MI) supports health behavior change by helping individuals
explore and resolve their ambivalence about change without
evoking resistance MI techniques can be incorporated into
routine patient care Additionally an MI screening form was
completed by 719 students during the spring 2015 semester
Students who screened positive for high-risk behaviors were
engaged in a brief motivational interview with a nurse and
received information to help strengthen their motivation to
change those unhealthy behaviors in order to achieve their
optimum level of wellness
DATA POINTS
The SHWC saw a 7 increase in unique individuals in 2014-2015 and
an overall increase of 10 in the total number of client visits (which
covers all SHWC services) Flu and allergy injections were both up
this year by 21 and 31 respectively
2013-2014 2014-2015
Client Visits 3133 3451
Unique Individuals 1228 1320
Physicians Visits 536 767
Van Runs 270 242
Nutritional Visits 185 123
Sent to Area Health Centers 103 202
STDHIV Clinic 84 46
Gynecological Visits 25 39
Travel Clinic Visits 93 62
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Explore options for obtaining an electronic medical
record program
bull Increase awareness and visibility of the HealthSpot as an
alternative quality health care treatment
bull Support the Universityrsquos learning goals and collaborate
with the student health and wellness group by developing
programs to promote students to be self-health advocates
based on data from the National Collegiate Health
Assessment survey
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working at the Health Center was the first job
I received on campus and it has become like a
second home to me I have had the opportunity to
learn about diff erent privacy policies and how they work in
a college setting as well as bits and pieces about the medical
field coupled with great experience along the way This
department provides students with the care they need to
continue to do well in other areas at JCU by making sure they
get the best care possible and allowing students to share their
problems in all realms of the health world whether physical
or mental They make it possible for all students to feel and
perform their best during their time at JCUrdquo
- Anna Lawler rsquo16 Work Study employee
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Opening of Relaxation Room
Research on college campuses demonstrates that stress
is the number one impediment for academic performance
and overall well-being Therefore the University Counseling
Center (UCC) collaborated with the Grasselli Library in
developing the Relaxation Room located in the Learning
Commons The room provides students with a quiet
welcoming space to learn about and practice a variety of
research-based mind and body stress-reduction techniques
It includes
bull A state-of-the-art massage recliner
bull Guided relaxation audio recordings
bull Computer-based biofeedback programs
bull Psycho-educational books and handouts
bull Yoga mats and meditation rugs
Students can use the Relaxation Roomrsquos resources by signing
up for specific time slots Individual consultation is also
provided for the biofeedback program so students can use itto its fullest potential
Outreach Initiativesrsquo Message is that Help is lsquoWithin
Reachrsquo at the UCC
A programmatic and marketing theme was developed for all
community outreach initiatives titled ldquoWithin Reachrdquo This
past year a total of 22 outreach initiatives offered under
this new marketing theme were offered to students faculty
and staff Programs focused on increasing awareness of
mental health issues among college students and promoting
help-seeking behavior One of the most successful programs
was a dinner and movie night featuring a speaker from theNational Alliance on Mental Illness with over 80 students in
attendance as well as several faculty and staff
Installation of Titanium Scheduling Software
For many years the UCC has used a paper system to collect
and reference student information when visits occur The new
database system Titanium allows the staff to electronically
store student records and access them quickly when
needed This technological solution is critically necessary
in streamlining operations to allow for a seamless client
experience for the students and a more effective working
environment for the UCC staff
DATA POINTS
Total Counseling Services Overall
A total of 254 students received counseling services for the
2014-2015 academic year (4 less students from 2013-2014)
Out of those students 649 (165) were female and 351
(89) were male The highest percentage of students seen
were freshmen at 265 (67) which is consistent with the
2013-2014 year
Most common reasons students visited the UCC in 2014-2015
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Provide staff orientation and training for new UCC
employees (interim director full-time counselor part-
time counselor) and trainees (two doctoral interns one
masterrsquos intern and one psychiatry resident)
bull Continue the implementation of Titanium Scheduling
Software and fully transition to electronic records
bull Expand outreach programming through the Relaxation
Room and the Within Reach event series
of visits are related to anxiety
(53 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to depression
(14 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to academics
(41 Decrease from 13-14)
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
I have had a wonderful experience with the
UCC and have encouraged other friends
who are struggling to go there too No
part of my experience has been negative and I look
forward to my sessions In the short time I have been
going I feel that I have already made tremendous
improvements My only suggestion for improving the
center is to continue to inform students of its resources
and how valuable it can berdquo
- Anonymous student UCC Satisfaction Survey
874
585
348
254 TOTAL STUDENTS THAT RECEIVEDCOUNSELING SERVICES
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Interpersonal Violence Reporting Increase
The Violence Prevention and Action Center (VPAC)
experienced a substantial increase in the amount of time
advocating for survivors of interpersonal violence along with
the total number of students reporting interpersonal violence
incidents in the 2014-2015 academic year These increases
indicate that the awareness of issues related to interpersonal
violence and the need for bystanders to identify and createempathy with those suffering has most likely increased as well
Large-scale Bystander Intervention Training
Conducted with 638 Rising Sophomores
In collaboration with the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
Recovery Resources Residence Life Dean of Students Office
and Health Promotion and Wellness the VPAC Coordinator
successfully conducted Bystander intervention Training
for 638 rising sophomore students Of those 638 students
46 were male and 54 female This training was made
mandatory as a part of the housing selection process
The purpose of this training was to teach students the
concept of bystander intervention A bystander is anyone
who observes an emergency or a situation in which it is
likely that someone could use help Bystander intervention
programs teach people to overcome their resistance to
checking in and helping out These programs have been
found to be very helpful on college campuses to thwart
sexual assault abusive alcohol consumption concerns about
suicide depression and eating disorders
Students also learn how to identify a continuum of
inappropriate sexual behaviors through experiential
activities designed to create empathy with those who have
experienced sexual or dating violence At the end of the
training students develop skills to intervene as a bystander
and make a commitment to intervene before during and
after an incident of sexual or dating violence
Peer Health Advocate Program Exceeds
Membership Goals
One of the VPACrsquos goals this year was to train 10 Peer
Health Advocates by April 2015 Peer Health Advocates are
tasked with educating the campus on a gamut of topics
associated with interpersonal violence including bullying
dating and relationship violence and more This goal was
met and exceeded in January 2015 when a total of 18 Peer
Health Advocates were trained An additional 10 Peer Health
Advocates were trained by Alex Leslie of the Cleveland Rape
Crisis Center in March 2015 ndash for a total of 38 Advocates Peer
Health Advocates facilitated three interpersonal violence
presentations to the following groups of student leaders
Fraternity and sorority new members Panhellenic Council
and participants in the LAUNCH leadership program a core
leadership training for students in prominent leadership
positions on campus
DATA POINTS
Educational Programming
Forty-two educational programs were provided to 1639 individuals
in fall 2014 covering topics such as alcohol sex and consent healthy
relationships and more Seventeen trainings were provided to 777
individuals in spring 2015 covering similar topics When comparing
to the previous year 51 more programs were held in 2014-2015
(39 programs 2013-2014 59 programs 2014-2015) and 40 more
individuals attended these programs (1731 2013-2014 2416 2014-2015)
Bystander Intervention Training
Participants who completed bystander intervention training
completed a survey developed by Recovery Resources to collect
demographic information as well as information related to bystander
behavioral intent and problem gambling knowledge Questions
measured behavioral intent and gambling knowledge Results of this
survey revealed
89
88
92
93
of participants reported feeling a sense of
responsibility to intervene in issues of substance
use sexual violence and mental health problems
of students understand the obstacles to
intervene in these issues
of students plan to use the skills they learned
from the training in the future
of students reported at least one action that they
planned on taking after the training
LOOKING AHEADbull Hire train and supervise a graduate assistant to assist
with programming and outreach initiatives that focus on
interpersonal violence and bystander intervention
bull Develop a new brand for the Violence Prevention and Action
Center including a new logo and brochure
bull Co-teach AR274 Peer Health Advocate Seminar created to
educate ten Peer Health Advocates
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working with Coordinator of the VPAC this the past year
has been a true joy I learned a variety of skills and about
several topics such as bystander intervention signs of
an abusive relationship substance abuse and how to help someone
in a crisis By the end of my senior year I was gave presentations on
my own to students around campus Working with VPAC has made
me a well-rounded student with a large desire to help others in any
way that I can She taught me to be an eff ective presenter and to be a
leader on campus The skills I learned will not only benefit me in my
future career but as a better member in societyrdquo
- Gina Paolini rsquo15 Peer Health Advocate
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KINGS OF THE OAC
A major trophy returned to JCUs campus for the first
time since the 2003-04 school year
John Carrolls all-around effort on the mens side earned the
Blue Streaks the OAC Mens All-Sports Trophy It was the fifth
time in program history John Carroll earned this prestigious
trophy The Men of Carroll finished with 83 points besting
second-place Mount Union who turned in 8025 points
A BUNDLE OF HONORS
Mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik might need to
build a new trophy case for all of his 2014-15 honors
The midfielder was named the 2014 Capital One Academic
All-Americareg of the Year for Division III mens soccer The
honor gave Potocnik his second-straight Capital One
Academic All-Americareg honor having been a second-team
selection in 2013 He became just the second Blue Streak to
earn this prestigious honor joining Mackenzie Griffin (softball
2013) This honor was just the tip of the iceberg for one of
the top players in JCU mens soccer history
Potocnik was one of six student-athletes nationally to be a
part of Northwestern Mutuals Inspiring Potential float in
the Tournament of Rosesreg Rose Parade
In addition Potocnik earned D3soccercom All-America
NSCAAContinental Tire All-Region All-Ohio All-OAC and
Academic All-OAC accolades Finally Potocnik was JCUs
male recipient of the Clyde Lamb Award given to the top
graduating male and female student-athletes at each of the
10 OAC institutions
HISTORY IN THE MAKING
John Carrolls mens tennis team celebrated a program
first this year The Blue Streaks made their first-ever
NCAA Tournament appearance
John Carroll qualified with a 5-4 win over Otterbein in the
championship match of the OAC Tournament John Carroll
would go on to beat Franciscan in the first round of the
NCAA Tournament before bowing out to Kenyon
The Blue Streaks had won five OAC titles prior but the OAC did
not have an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament until recently
NCAA APPEARANCESIn addition to the mens tennis team John Carroll
had three teams and seven individuals qualify for the
NCAA National Championship fields
JCUs football team made its second-straight NCAA
appearance John Carroll rolled past Centre 63-28 in the
first round and held on for a 14-12 win over Wheaton (Ill)
in the second round The Blue Streaks bowed out in the
quarterfinals with a 36-28 loss to the Purple Raiders
The mens basketball team earned its 13th-ever NCAA
Tournament bid The program earned a bid for the first timesince 2010 The womens basketball team earned its second-
straight and second-overall bid to the NCAA Tournament
field
Individually senior Dan Mirman repeated as an All-American
at 149 pounds for wrestling He became JCU wrestlings 106th
All-American Mirman had plenty of company at the NCAA
Wrestling National Championship as seniors Terner Gott and
Todd Gaydosh gave the Blue Streaks three competitors for
the first time since 2005
John Carroll had three members of the cross country team
qualify for the NCAA National Championships in seniorTadhg Karski sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson It marked the first time since 2004 that the
Blue Streaks sent three runners to the cross country NCAA
National Championship Senior Nick Williams qualified for
the NCAA Indoor Track and Field National Championships in
the 60m hurdles while senior Rocky Mitolo qualified for the
NCAA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships in
the shot put
ALL-AMERICANS
Brian Potocnik and Dan Mirman had plenty of company in the
All-American department
Football senior Aramis Greenwood was the most decorated
student-athlete when it came to All-American honors The
wide receiver made the prestigious AFCA Division III All-
America team becoming the first Blue Streak to do so since
2008 and just the eighth overall He would go on to garner
third team honors on the AP Little All-America Team and
honorable mention D3footballcom honors
In all four football players earned All-American honors with
junior offensive lineman Anthony Latina senior linebacker
Kevin Cope and senior quarterback Mark Myers earning
honors from D3footballcom
Senior right-hander Drew Doring earned second team
All-America honors from D3baseballcom and the ABCA
Rawlings He became the first JCU pitcher to earn All-
America honors since 1985
Sophomore Katlyn Spahar was accorded honorable mention
WBCA Division III All-America accolades for her outstanding
performance on the hardwood
INDIVIDUALSTEAMS
4QUALIFIED FOR NCAA NATIONAL
CHAMPIONSHIP FIELDS7
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ATHLETIC HIGHLIGHTS
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RIDING OFF INTO THE SUNSET
An era came to a close this school year as Kerry Volkmann
retired after being the mentor of the John Carroll wrestling
program since 1987
The Hall of Fame coach guided his charges to two national
titles and 47 All-American honors He started the year
winning his 300th dual match in the seasons opening
weekend with a 34-11 win over Niagara County Community
College at the Bob Del Rosa Duals
Over 200 former wrestlers football players coaches
teammates friends and fans of the JCU wrestling program
celebrated Volkmanns legacy in his last home dual
400 AND COUNTING
The OAC mens basketball 400-club inducted
its fifth member this year
John Carroll mens basketball head coach Mike Moran won
his 400th game at JCU with a 97-78 win over Ohio Northern
on December 10
Moran who just completed his 23rd year at JCU entered
the season 35th amongst active Division III coaches in total
wins He now ranks fourth all-time in wins amongst OAC
mens basketball coaching greats
In April Moran was honored by the GCBCA as the recipient
of the Dennis Lustig Golden Deeds Award for his long-time
contributions to basketball in the Cleveland-area
CENTURY MARK
A third coaching milestone occurred for JCUs coaches
this year Mens soccer head coach Hector Marinaro earned
his 100th win with a 3-0 shutout over Muskingum on senior
night
OAC TEAM SUCCESS
John Carroll celebrated a wide-array of achievements
at the team level within the OAC
The mens tennis team won its first OAC title since 2006
John Carroll earned a share of the regular-season crown
before edging Otterbein 5-4 in the championship match of
the OAC Tournament
The mens soccer team was unbeaten in the OAC regular-
season It marked the fifth undefeated and untied regular-
season by an OAC institution since 1984
On the mens side John Carroll had a slew of second-place
OAC finishes The football cross country and indoor track amp
field teams all captured solo possession of second-place in
the OAC The mens basketball and baseball teams tied for
second in their respective regular seasons
Mike Moran won
his 400th game
Menrsquos tennis team
won its first OAC
title since 2006
Hector Marinaro
earned his 100th w
Womens lacrosse
made its long-awai
debut
On the womens side the Blue Streaks volleyball team
returned to the championship match of the OAC Tournament
for the first time since 1995 The womens swimming amp diving
team was undefeated in OAC regular-season dual meets
OAC INDIVIDUAL SUCCESS
John Carroll had 10 individuals earn OAC titles
The womens swimming and diving team led the way with
seven Sophomore Margaret Zagrobelny junior Lindsey Fano
freshman Anne Crowley and senior Victoria Watson led the
way earning OAC gold in the 400-medley relay Watson
would go on to capture first in the 200-freestyle and as part
of the 400-free relay Fano would capture an individual title
in the 100-breast Watson was joined by freshman Megan
Hawk sophomore Amanda Casamatta and senior Katii
Sheffield on the OAC-champion 400-free relay
Senior Rocky Mitolo (shot put) and junior Adam North (long
jump) earned first-place finishes at the outdoor track amp field
championship
Senior Dan Mirman rounded out the titles taking first at
149-pounds in wrestling
THE INAUGURATION
The womens lacrosse team made its long-awaited debut
After having to outlast Clevelands winter weather the Blue
Streaks turned in a 20-10 win over Houghton on February 28
The team would go on to finish 10-5 and earn the No 2 seed
in the OAC Tournament
STELLAR COACHING
John Carroll is blessed with stellar coaching for its
student-athletes Two Blue Streak coaches were
recognized by their peers this year
Laura Rodeffer was named the OAC Volleyball Coach of the
Year She continues to have her Blue Streaks on the rise
Rodeffers team turned in a 23-7 record in 2014 and were in
the hunt for the OAC regular-season title until the last week
of the season
Shaun Keenan earned OAC Mens Tennis Coach of the Year
honors for helping guide the mens tennis team to one of the
best seasons in program history
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AMONG THE BEST IN THE
REGION AND OHIO
John Carroll had 29 student-athletes earn All-Region honors
while 17 added All-Ohio honors for the year
Baseball senior Drew Doring led the way The senior right-
hander was tabbed as the 2015 Mid-East Regional Pitcher of
the Year by both D3baseballcom and ABCARawlings
Note In elect sports it is possible to earn multiple All-Region and All-Ohio
honors so each student-athlete was counted once per sport they played
Additionally some sports do not have All-Region or All-Ohio honors
OAC MAJOR AWARD
WINNERS - PLAYERS
JCUs student-athletes were amongst the best in the
conference with six players taking home major awards
from the OAC
John Carroll had a trio of players on honors for their stellar
play on the pitch Senior Brian Potocnik was the Mens SoccerMidfielder of the Year while junior teammate Jimmy Mattina
was the Mens Soccer Defender of the Year On the womens
side senior Haley McDonald took home Goalkeeper of the
Year accolades
On the diamond senior Drew Doring was the Kent Tekulve
Pitcher of the Year He was the first JCU hurdler to earn this
honor since Luke Adkins in 2004
On the gridiron junior Kevin Cope was named the Gene
Slaughter Most Outstanding Linebacker It was the second-
straight year JCU has taken home the conferences top
linebacker honor On the hardwood sophomore KatlynSpahar gave JCU back-to-back Helen Ludwig Player of the
Year accolades
ALL-OAC HONORS
John Carroll had 136 student-athletes earn All-OAC
honors this year
Football led the way with a school-record 20 selections The
Blue Streaks picked up 22 honors from the outdoor track
and field teams with 12 from the men and 10 on the womens
side Mens indoor track and field (nine) baseball (eight) and
womens swimming and diving (eight) rounded out the top six
Note Each member of the swimming and diving team earning All-
OAC honors was counted once Each member of the track and field
team earning All-OAC honors was counted once for cross country
once for indoor and once for outdoor
HITTING THE BOOKS
As mentioned earlier mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik was
named the Capital One Academic All-Americareg of the Year for
Division III mens soccer He had an abundance of company as
numerous Blue Streaks really buckled down in the classroom
Football senior safety Brody Zangaro earned second team
Capital One Academic All-Americareg honors for the second
straight year On the district level Potocnik Zangaro and
baseball junior right-hander Aaron Lapaglia earned Capital
One Academic All-District accolades
Wrestling sophomore Sal Corrao and senior Todd Gaydosh
earned NWCA Scholar All-American honors Womens
swimming and diving junior Lindsey Fano was a CSCAA
Individual Scholar All-American Cross country senior Nicki
Bohrer sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson were named USTFCCCA All-Academic honorees
for cross country Rounding out the honors were seven
members of the softball team who all earned NFCA Scholar-
Athlete distinctions
Potocnik and softball senior right-hander Rachel Byrnes were
JCUs recipients of the Clyde Lamb Awards
Additionally 83 student-athletes were honored with
Academic All-OAC honors
Note Select honors from the Capital One Academic All-Americareg
program have not been released yet
83 STUDENT983085ATHLETES WERE HONORED
WITH ACADEMIC ALL983085OAC HONORS
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VISIONJohn Carroll University will graduate individuals of intellect and
character who lead and serve by engaging the world around them
and around the globe
MISSIONAs a Jesuit Catholic university John Carroll inspires individuals to excel
in learning leadership and service in the region and in the world
CORE VALUES
The Universityrsquos core values include a commitment to
learning in order to create
bull An environment of inquiry which embraces Jesuit
Catholic education as a search for truth where faith and
reason complement each other in learning In pursuit of
our educational mission the University welcomes the
perspectives and participation in our mission of faculty
staff students and alumni of all faiths and of no faith
bull A rigorous approach to scholarship that instills in our
graduates the knowledge eloquence sensitivity and
commitment to embrace and to live humane values
bull A campus committed to the intellectual spiritual
emotional and physical development of each student
bull An inclusive community where differing points of view
and experience are valued as opportunities for mutual
learning
bull A culture of service and excellence that permeates
every program and office
bull A commitment to sharing our gifts in service to each
other and the community
bull A campus that responds to demographic economic
and social challenges
bull An appreciation that our personal and collective
choices can build a more just world
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
The following initiatives are essential to the University
being recognized as a center of learning and service
bull Create a diverse community of faculty staff alumni
and friends dedicated to advancing the Universityrsquos
vision mission and core values
bull Create a learning community of outstanding teacher-scholars characterized by the commitment to
student achievement
bull Create a talented cohort of service-oriented staff
committed to achieving and being recognized as a
center of learning and service
bull Recruit enroll retain and graduate a talented
diverse student body prepared for todayrsquos global
reality and committed to learning leadership and
service that will engage the world
bull Secure resources necessary to foster an
extraordinary learning experience and promote John
Carrollrsquos mission as a Jesuit Catholic university
bull Assist in responding to demographic economic and
social challenges in our region in order to support
investment and employment opportunities and build
confidence in our shared future
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LOOKING AHEAD
bull Improve orientation training and recognition
efforts for all student staff through the previously
implemented team model Update our student
development model through online offerings new
technology and improved leadership strategies to
stimulate growth and self-awareness
bull Collaborate with different departments on
late night programming health and wellness
initiatives and special events to better meet our
students needs interests and to increase student
engagement Focus these initiatives primarily
at first-year students as well as first-time users(those who may not typically utilize our facilities
or services)
bull Provide risk management training for Club Sports
and Building Supervisor staff Utilize John Carroll
and Northeast Ohio resources so as to better
equip staff for emergency action plans responding
to crisies and dealing effectively with conflict
bull Continue to work towards enhancing technology
resources related to daily operations marketing
of services and programs and departmental
communications assessment and evaluation
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Being involved in the Rec department allowed
me to have two supervisor roles These
roles allowed me to have a great deal of
responsibility I was well respected by my peers seen as
a leader on campus and this makes me very proud The
leadership skills I developed will be something I treasure
and will be very valuable to me as I move forward in my
career I learned that I am a strong leader who has the
ability to stand up to her peers even when it is tough I
learned what it means to love your work because I truly
loved working for this department I found that I am
inspired by people around me who have a tremendously
strong work ethic
I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to work for
the Rec department and I know that if I had not had this
opportunity that my time at Carroll would have never been
the same and I would have never grown as a person as
much as I didrdquo
- Kylie Brooks rsquo15 Club Sport Supervisor and Student
Building Supervisor
Working for Intramurals (IM) has given me the identity
that every student searches for when entering a new
experience It has given me the opportunity to take a
better look at who I am as a person and has given me the
opportunity to make lasting relationships with people
who I would have never met had I not worked for the
department Working for IMrsquos is not just a job for me it
gives me my place at JCU
This position teaches me how to be a leader how tomotivate people and how to be confident in various
situations I learn to lead by example everywhere I
go because a person is always representing the Rec
department no matter whatrdquo
- Greg Olenick rsquo16 Intramural Supervisor
10 200 PARTICIPANTS
CLUB SPORT TEAMS
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
University Community Celebrates the
Re-opening of Murphy Hall
The re-opening of Murphy Hall in August 2014 was a major
accomplishment The newly renovated building impressed Murphy
residents as well as alumni faculty and staff who toured the hall
after a number of ribbon-cutting ceremonies Murphy residents
reported that they appreciated the enhanced community and
study space Since many of the residents had lived in the ldquooldrdquo
Murphy they were especially impressed with the improved
lighting the updated bathrooms and the private sinks
While there were some minor complications in the re-opening
related to electricity heating and cooling windows and paint
the overall re-opening process was seamless and exciting The
cross-divisional collaboration that brought this renovation to
completion was tremendous and a source of great pride for
all who participated The Silver Level LEED certification that
was achieved was a great way to conclude the project
Red Carpet Rolled Out for First-Year Students onMove-In Day
It was exciting to open the 2014-2015 academic year with
one of the largest first-year classes in recent history It was
also the first year where students were living in truly social
cohort communities In order to continue the celebration of
the large first year class First-Year Move-In Day was enhanced
to welcome our students with excitement The feedback from
parents was overwhelmingly positive with many of them
thanking staff members for their energy and assistance
Invaluable to the success of the day was the help of the ROTC
cadets Their hard work and limitless energy helped immensely
Newly Developed Room Change Process Policy a Success
The development and implementation of the comprehensive
room change process policy was an achievement for the
Office of Residence Life (ORL) The policy was shared
widely with students ORL Staff and parents to allow for
transparency and clearer communication The policy also
supported Resident Assistants (RAs) and professional staff
members in having a standard point of reference and specific
procedures to follow
Resident Ministry Program Offerings Expand
In addition to the fall semester First-Year Retreat the
Resident Ministers collaborated with students to offer the
Journey Retreat in the spring semester as well as a ldquoRootsrdquo
overnight outdoor retreat to explore intentional living The
Murphy Mass returned to the Murphy Chapel with increased
attendance at both the Mass (average of 40+) and social
afterwards in the Murphy atrium
ORL Staff Recognized at Northeast Ohio Resident
Assistant Conference
The JCU RA delegation was recognized as the ldquoMost Spiritedrdquo at the
Northeast Ohio RA Conference at Baldwin Wallace University Several
Residence Life staff members presented at the conference with two
RA presenters receiving recognition as one of the ldquoTop 10rdquo programs
DATA POINTS
Number of Residential Students
YEAR FALL SPRING
2010-2011 1708 1661
2011-2012 1789 1734
2012-2013 1786 1724
2013-2014 1657 1606
2014-2015 1755 1676
Murphy Hall closed for renovation
Community Development Activities Sponsored by
Resident Assistants
YEAR TOTAL TOTAL PARTICIPANTS
2013-2014 615 6485
2014-2015 727 5181
After having smaller than projected numbers of rising junior
and senior students sign up to live on campus for the 2015-2016
academic year those currently living on campus were surveyed
to learn more about their decision to live off campus The seven
question survey was sent to 475 residents with a response rate of
21 The most significant findings were
bull The greatest factor impacting the decision to live off
campus was finances (45) This was followed closely
by wanting to experience something different than the
residence halls (22) and wanting a greater sense of
independence (21)
bull Monthly rent for the majority of respondents (67) is
$350-$400 per person every month The question did not
ask respondents to quantify what was included in rent
so there are some unknowns Only 15 of respondents
indicated a rent higher than $400 per person every month
bull The most popular month to sign a lease was March
(29) Prior to February when the 2015-2016 Housing
Information became available 53 of the respondents
had signed leases The other 47 of respondents signed
leases in February and March The earliest a lease was
signed was in September (1)
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RESIDENCE LIFE
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bull Including themselves students reported the number
of people who they will be living off-campus with
Four people (33) followed by five people (19)
three people (16) and six people (14)
bull 76 are planning to live in University Heights Shaker
Heights (13) and South Euclid (9) are the other
two cities with the most respondents
These findings will inform messaging and timing of
information about housing for upper-class students This
data also indicates the need to continue to look at the cost
of living on-campus and how the benefits are explained in
relationship to that cost
While these qualitative findings include only one part of the data
collected they still provide strong insight into the residential
experience The data supports the amount of time effort and
resources devoted to developing and strengthening community It
also supports several key learning goals for students who live on
campus The data also clearly demonstrates the concerns about
facilities that have been at the forefront of the work done this
year by the ORL All of these insights will be better informed once
the compilation and analysis of the quantitative data is complete
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Review of ORL structure and staffing
bull Expand knowledge of and competency in academic
processes and procedures to better inform future
collaborations
bull Enhance education around issues pertaining to respect
including but not limited to vandalism safety interpersonal
violence and relationships with non-residence life staff
members serving the residential communities
STUDENT PERSPECTIVES
This was my third year at John Carroll University
and my first year living on campus The amount
of care and concern that I received from my Area
Coordinator Adrian Tamas and all of the Murphy RAs was
amazing I never thought that I would feel that comfortable
away from home but because of the staff in Murphy Hall I
now call John Carroll University home Itrsquos been a wonderfu
year as a resident in Murphy and I cannot wait for my next
and final year Thank you for everythingrdquo
- Ghada Abu Shaweesh rsquo16 Resident
ldquoThree years ago I was a sophomore who lived with great
tension and anxiety I had not yet developed the courage to
grow into the leader who I wanted to be on campus Then I
was selected to be a Resident Assistant From that moment
on I was on a path that would allow me to grow and develop
into a leader on campus a man for others and the person
who I ultimately desired to become I am beyond thankful for
my time with Residence Life The professional staff alongwith my fellow staff members and residents have left their
marks on me I will forever remember the time wersquove spent
together the laughter wersquove shared the critical moments
that have pushed us outside of our comfort zones and the
relationships wersquove cultivated From the bottom of my heart
thank yourdquo
- John Barrett rsquo15 Senior Resident Assistant
81 1621 PARTICIPANTS
RESIDENCE SATISFACTION SURVEY RESPONSE RATE
The ORL staff created a survey focused on the following
areas satisfaction with RA satisfaction with residence hall
space cleanliness and processes assessment of ability to
sleep and study learning as a result of living in a residence
hall and overall satisfaction While the quantitative portions
of the survey are not yet compiled and analyzed the
qualitative data was compiled and reviewed The overall
response rate was approximately 81 of 1621 residents who
received the survey
Some of the key findings
bull Residents overwhelmingly responded that the most
important lesson skill or value learned this year was
about relationships with others Residents described
relationships with roommates learning to live in
community and how to deal with people who were
different Skills and lessons related to living independently
(time management responsibility and accountability)
were the second most frequent responses
bull The respondents most frequently cited that the best
part of their residential experience was related to the
people with whom they lived their roommate and
or floormates Other frequent responses included the
sense of community the RA and the convenience ofliving on campus
bull Cleanliness and other facility issues were the main
concerns that residents cited when asked about what
they would like to see improved about on-campus
living Other frequent responses included the dining
hall loudness of fellow floor members and both the
enforcement of and lack of enforcement of residence
hall policies
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
New Late Night Program Collaborations
Streak the Center programs were held during fall 2014 and spring
2015 to provide students with opportunities to gather together
and participate in a variety of social programs including arts and
crafts entertainment movies food recreation relaxation music
and more This large scale event was made possible through
cross-departmental collaboration between the Office of Student
Activities Student Union Programming Board (SUPB) Orientation
and Leadership Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion
Counseling Center Violence Prevention and Action Center
Residence Life Health Education and Promotion Student Health
and Wellness Center and Recreation This event attracted over
550 students each semester it was held
Infusion of Intergroup Dialogue within iLead Program
The Office of Student Activities (OSA) in collaboration with the
Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion incorporated the ldquoCommon
Groundrdquo workshop within the iLead student organization training
program iLead a day-long leadership training opportunity for
student organizations operates with the goal of providing student
leaders an understanding of the nuts and bolts of running a successful
organization on campus The ldquoCommon Gorundrdquo training facilitated
by staff who are Intergroup Dialogue facilitators and students
who have completed the Intergroup Dialogue class in the fall
provided education on discrimination and oppression Seventy-four
student organization leaders representing 64 organizations were in
attendance at this training Of those who attended 69 completed
program evaluations In the evaluation students were asked to
identify one creative way they could apply what they learned in the
workshop into their organization The results are as follows
bull 31 stated they could raise awareness through discussionor activity and 27 stated by maintaining awareness and
working to make a difference
bull Other responses included education through information
and diversifying organization membership
bull The top three areas students reported they learned more
about during their experience at iLead were dealing with
discrimination advertising and funding policies
Student Leader Team created for Late Night Programming
The OSA developed a team of student leaders tasked with
assisting in the planning promotion and implementation oflate night programming events sponsored through the Office
of Student Activities Leaders were chosen from the current
student programmers that were already active Expectations were
established and provided to SUPB By January 2015 SUPB was
required to plan a reoccurring late night program on campus every
Friday and Saturday during the academic year between the hours
of 10 pm and midnight
DATA POINTS
bull SUPB held 13 additional programs in 2014-2015 with
an increase of 51 more participants in comparison
to the 2013-2014 academic year (66 programs with
8437 attendants in 2013-2014 79 programs with 12787
attendants in 2014-2015) Programs which were added
include Rock Out Your Room Meet the Greeks Step
Afrika and more
bull Comedian Dave Coulier performed duringHomecoming this year and was attended by
approximately 1000 students
bull The fall semester Welcome Back Concert sponsored by
SUPB board attracted 600 additional participants in the
2014-2015 academic year (300 in 2013 ndash 2014 900 in
2014-2015)
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Conduct an assessment of our current large-scale
programming needs to obtain an accurate pulse on the
types of social late-night programming students needand want Explore collaboration opportunities with other
programming departments like Recreation Residence
Life and Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion for
this project
bull Work with departments in Student Affairs and across the
university to identify event attendance tracking software
options to better track event participation
bull Develop a template to help map the university learning
goals to the activities of SUPB and student organizations
in order to create a new assessment plan
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Irsquom the current president of the Paranormal
Research Group The Student Activities
Office has definitely impacted my overall
JCU experience in a positive way The office gave us
the opportunity to strengthen the bonds within our
organization I learned a lot of leadership strategies with
the officersquos help I learned how to manage and finance an
organization while maintaining the fun factor of what an
organization should be [Student Organizations are] so
important to have because [they] allow students to conn
to each other and their community The office off ers a
one of a kind experience here at Carroll and is crucial [fo
students] to get the most out of JCUrdquo
- Bryan Mersol rsquo17 Student Organization President
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Student Feedback Leads to Increased Physician Hours
Anecdotal feedback over the past several years suggested
the need to increase the hours and days of the week that
physicians would see patients in order to better meet
studentsrsquo busy schedules The Student Health and Wellness
Survey was administered and results clearly supported
this need In recent years physicians came to campus on
Mondays (25 hrs) and Thursdays (25 hrs) for a total of fivehours With the new contract physician hours were increased
to eight hours a week on Mondays (4 hrs) and Fridays (4
hrs) As a result physician visits increased by 43 (536
physicians visits in 2013-2014 and 767 in 2014-2015) and
students are very pleased with this improved service
HealthSpot Installation Provides Additional Care
Options for Students
John Carroll is the first college in the United States to provide
physician appointments through a computerized kiosk
called the HealthSpot This technology is at the forefront of
revolutionary high-quality medical care Students are put inface-to-face contact with a healthcare professional via video
screen The kiosk comes equipped with everything they
would need to perform a variety of remote treatments under
the supervision of an on-site medical professional Some of
the common ailments that are able to be addressed through
HealthSpot are Allergies cold and flu cough sinus infections
rashes fever sore throats and more With the installation of
this technology the SHWC is now able to provide students
with medical care five days a week Since November 2014 a
total of 21 students have utilized the HealthSpot
New Contract with Cleveland Clinic Saves Center $15000The SHWC entered into a new contract with the Cleveland
Clinic physicians in an effort to reduce costs With this new
contract and subsequent change in physicians over $15000
in was saved in comparison to last year
Nurses Utilize Brief Motivational Interview Training to
Identify and Intervene with At-risk Students
To properly screen for and address high-risk behaviors in
students visiting the SHWC nurses participated in brief
motivational interview training Motivational interviewing
(MI) supports health behavior change by helping individuals
explore and resolve their ambivalence about change without
evoking resistance MI techniques can be incorporated into
routine patient care Additionally an MI screening form was
completed by 719 students during the spring 2015 semester
Students who screened positive for high-risk behaviors were
engaged in a brief motivational interview with a nurse and
received information to help strengthen their motivation to
change those unhealthy behaviors in order to achieve their
optimum level of wellness
DATA POINTS
The SHWC saw a 7 increase in unique individuals in 2014-2015 and
an overall increase of 10 in the total number of client visits (which
covers all SHWC services) Flu and allergy injections were both up
this year by 21 and 31 respectively
2013-2014 2014-2015
Client Visits 3133 3451
Unique Individuals 1228 1320
Physicians Visits 536 767
Van Runs 270 242
Nutritional Visits 185 123
Sent to Area Health Centers 103 202
STDHIV Clinic 84 46
Gynecological Visits 25 39
Travel Clinic Visits 93 62
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Explore options for obtaining an electronic medical
record program
bull Increase awareness and visibility of the HealthSpot as an
alternative quality health care treatment
bull Support the Universityrsquos learning goals and collaborate
with the student health and wellness group by developing
programs to promote students to be self-health advocates
based on data from the National Collegiate Health
Assessment survey
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working at the Health Center was the first job
I received on campus and it has become like a
second home to me I have had the opportunity to
learn about diff erent privacy policies and how they work in
a college setting as well as bits and pieces about the medical
field coupled with great experience along the way This
department provides students with the care they need to
continue to do well in other areas at JCU by making sure they
get the best care possible and allowing students to share their
problems in all realms of the health world whether physical
or mental They make it possible for all students to feel and
perform their best during their time at JCUrdquo
- Anna Lawler rsquo16 Work Study employee
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Opening of Relaxation Room
Research on college campuses demonstrates that stress
is the number one impediment for academic performance
and overall well-being Therefore the University Counseling
Center (UCC) collaborated with the Grasselli Library in
developing the Relaxation Room located in the Learning
Commons The room provides students with a quiet
welcoming space to learn about and practice a variety of
research-based mind and body stress-reduction techniques
It includes
bull A state-of-the-art massage recliner
bull Guided relaxation audio recordings
bull Computer-based biofeedback programs
bull Psycho-educational books and handouts
bull Yoga mats and meditation rugs
Students can use the Relaxation Roomrsquos resources by signing
up for specific time slots Individual consultation is also
provided for the biofeedback program so students can use itto its fullest potential
Outreach Initiativesrsquo Message is that Help is lsquoWithin
Reachrsquo at the UCC
A programmatic and marketing theme was developed for all
community outreach initiatives titled ldquoWithin Reachrdquo This
past year a total of 22 outreach initiatives offered under
this new marketing theme were offered to students faculty
and staff Programs focused on increasing awareness of
mental health issues among college students and promoting
help-seeking behavior One of the most successful programs
was a dinner and movie night featuring a speaker from theNational Alliance on Mental Illness with over 80 students in
attendance as well as several faculty and staff
Installation of Titanium Scheduling Software
For many years the UCC has used a paper system to collect
and reference student information when visits occur The new
database system Titanium allows the staff to electronically
store student records and access them quickly when
needed This technological solution is critically necessary
in streamlining operations to allow for a seamless client
experience for the students and a more effective working
environment for the UCC staff
DATA POINTS
Total Counseling Services Overall
A total of 254 students received counseling services for the
2014-2015 academic year (4 less students from 2013-2014)
Out of those students 649 (165) were female and 351
(89) were male The highest percentage of students seen
were freshmen at 265 (67) which is consistent with the
2013-2014 year
Most common reasons students visited the UCC in 2014-2015
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Provide staff orientation and training for new UCC
employees (interim director full-time counselor part-
time counselor) and trainees (two doctoral interns one
masterrsquos intern and one psychiatry resident)
bull Continue the implementation of Titanium Scheduling
Software and fully transition to electronic records
bull Expand outreach programming through the Relaxation
Room and the Within Reach event series
of visits are related to anxiety
(53 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to depression
(14 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to academics
(41 Decrease from 13-14)
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
I have had a wonderful experience with the
UCC and have encouraged other friends
who are struggling to go there too No
part of my experience has been negative and I look
forward to my sessions In the short time I have been
going I feel that I have already made tremendous
improvements My only suggestion for improving the
center is to continue to inform students of its resources
and how valuable it can berdquo
- Anonymous student UCC Satisfaction Survey
874
585
348
254 TOTAL STUDENTS THAT RECEIVEDCOUNSELING SERVICES
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Interpersonal Violence Reporting Increase
The Violence Prevention and Action Center (VPAC)
experienced a substantial increase in the amount of time
advocating for survivors of interpersonal violence along with
the total number of students reporting interpersonal violence
incidents in the 2014-2015 academic year These increases
indicate that the awareness of issues related to interpersonal
violence and the need for bystanders to identify and createempathy with those suffering has most likely increased as well
Large-scale Bystander Intervention Training
Conducted with 638 Rising Sophomores
In collaboration with the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
Recovery Resources Residence Life Dean of Students Office
and Health Promotion and Wellness the VPAC Coordinator
successfully conducted Bystander intervention Training
for 638 rising sophomore students Of those 638 students
46 were male and 54 female This training was made
mandatory as a part of the housing selection process
The purpose of this training was to teach students the
concept of bystander intervention A bystander is anyone
who observes an emergency or a situation in which it is
likely that someone could use help Bystander intervention
programs teach people to overcome their resistance to
checking in and helping out These programs have been
found to be very helpful on college campuses to thwart
sexual assault abusive alcohol consumption concerns about
suicide depression and eating disorders
Students also learn how to identify a continuum of
inappropriate sexual behaviors through experiential
activities designed to create empathy with those who have
experienced sexual or dating violence At the end of the
training students develop skills to intervene as a bystander
and make a commitment to intervene before during and
after an incident of sexual or dating violence
Peer Health Advocate Program Exceeds
Membership Goals
One of the VPACrsquos goals this year was to train 10 Peer
Health Advocates by April 2015 Peer Health Advocates are
tasked with educating the campus on a gamut of topics
associated with interpersonal violence including bullying
dating and relationship violence and more This goal was
met and exceeded in January 2015 when a total of 18 Peer
Health Advocates were trained An additional 10 Peer Health
Advocates were trained by Alex Leslie of the Cleveland Rape
Crisis Center in March 2015 ndash for a total of 38 Advocates Peer
Health Advocates facilitated three interpersonal violence
presentations to the following groups of student leaders
Fraternity and sorority new members Panhellenic Council
and participants in the LAUNCH leadership program a core
leadership training for students in prominent leadership
positions on campus
DATA POINTS
Educational Programming
Forty-two educational programs were provided to 1639 individuals
in fall 2014 covering topics such as alcohol sex and consent healthy
relationships and more Seventeen trainings were provided to 777
individuals in spring 2015 covering similar topics When comparing
to the previous year 51 more programs were held in 2014-2015
(39 programs 2013-2014 59 programs 2014-2015) and 40 more
individuals attended these programs (1731 2013-2014 2416 2014-2015)
Bystander Intervention Training
Participants who completed bystander intervention training
completed a survey developed by Recovery Resources to collect
demographic information as well as information related to bystander
behavioral intent and problem gambling knowledge Questions
measured behavioral intent and gambling knowledge Results of this
survey revealed
89
88
92
93
of participants reported feeling a sense of
responsibility to intervene in issues of substance
use sexual violence and mental health problems
of students understand the obstacles to
intervene in these issues
of students plan to use the skills they learned
from the training in the future
of students reported at least one action that they
planned on taking after the training
LOOKING AHEADbull Hire train and supervise a graduate assistant to assist
with programming and outreach initiatives that focus on
interpersonal violence and bystander intervention
bull Develop a new brand for the Violence Prevention and Action
Center including a new logo and brochure
bull Co-teach AR274 Peer Health Advocate Seminar created to
educate ten Peer Health Advocates
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working with Coordinator of the VPAC this the past year
has been a true joy I learned a variety of skills and about
several topics such as bystander intervention signs of
an abusive relationship substance abuse and how to help someone
in a crisis By the end of my senior year I was gave presentations on
my own to students around campus Working with VPAC has made
me a well-rounded student with a large desire to help others in any
way that I can She taught me to be an eff ective presenter and to be a
leader on campus The skills I learned will not only benefit me in my
future career but as a better member in societyrdquo
- Gina Paolini rsquo15 Peer Health Advocate
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KINGS OF THE OAC
A major trophy returned to JCUs campus for the first
time since the 2003-04 school year
John Carrolls all-around effort on the mens side earned the
Blue Streaks the OAC Mens All-Sports Trophy It was the fifth
time in program history John Carroll earned this prestigious
trophy The Men of Carroll finished with 83 points besting
second-place Mount Union who turned in 8025 points
A BUNDLE OF HONORS
Mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik might need to
build a new trophy case for all of his 2014-15 honors
The midfielder was named the 2014 Capital One Academic
All-Americareg of the Year for Division III mens soccer The
honor gave Potocnik his second-straight Capital One
Academic All-Americareg honor having been a second-team
selection in 2013 He became just the second Blue Streak to
earn this prestigious honor joining Mackenzie Griffin (softball
2013) This honor was just the tip of the iceberg for one of
the top players in JCU mens soccer history
Potocnik was one of six student-athletes nationally to be a
part of Northwestern Mutuals Inspiring Potential float in
the Tournament of Rosesreg Rose Parade
In addition Potocnik earned D3soccercom All-America
NSCAAContinental Tire All-Region All-Ohio All-OAC and
Academic All-OAC accolades Finally Potocnik was JCUs
male recipient of the Clyde Lamb Award given to the top
graduating male and female student-athletes at each of the
10 OAC institutions
HISTORY IN THE MAKING
John Carrolls mens tennis team celebrated a program
first this year The Blue Streaks made their first-ever
NCAA Tournament appearance
John Carroll qualified with a 5-4 win over Otterbein in the
championship match of the OAC Tournament John Carroll
would go on to beat Franciscan in the first round of the
NCAA Tournament before bowing out to Kenyon
The Blue Streaks had won five OAC titles prior but the OAC did
not have an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament until recently
NCAA APPEARANCESIn addition to the mens tennis team John Carroll
had three teams and seven individuals qualify for the
NCAA National Championship fields
JCUs football team made its second-straight NCAA
appearance John Carroll rolled past Centre 63-28 in the
first round and held on for a 14-12 win over Wheaton (Ill)
in the second round The Blue Streaks bowed out in the
quarterfinals with a 36-28 loss to the Purple Raiders
The mens basketball team earned its 13th-ever NCAA
Tournament bid The program earned a bid for the first timesince 2010 The womens basketball team earned its second-
straight and second-overall bid to the NCAA Tournament
field
Individually senior Dan Mirman repeated as an All-American
at 149 pounds for wrestling He became JCU wrestlings 106th
All-American Mirman had plenty of company at the NCAA
Wrestling National Championship as seniors Terner Gott and
Todd Gaydosh gave the Blue Streaks three competitors for
the first time since 2005
John Carroll had three members of the cross country team
qualify for the NCAA National Championships in seniorTadhg Karski sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson It marked the first time since 2004 that the
Blue Streaks sent three runners to the cross country NCAA
National Championship Senior Nick Williams qualified for
the NCAA Indoor Track and Field National Championships in
the 60m hurdles while senior Rocky Mitolo qualified for the
NCAA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships in
the shot put
ALL-AMERICANS
Brian Potocnik and Dan Mirman had plenty of company in the
All-American department
Football senior Aramis Greenwood was the most decorated
student-athlete when it came to All-American honors The
wide receiver made the prestigious AFCA Division III All-
America team becoming the first Blue Streak to do so since
2008 and just the eighth overall He would go on to garner
third team honors on the AP Little All-America Team and
honorable mention D3footballcom honors
In all four football players earned All-American honors with
junior offensive lineman Anthony Latina senior linebacker
Kevin Cope and senior quarterback Mark Myers earning
honors from D3footballcom
Senior right-hander Drew Doring earned second team
All-America honors from D3baseballcom and the ABCA
Rawlings He became the first JCU pitcher to earn All-
America honors since 1985
Sophomore Katlyn Spahar was accorded honorable mention
WBCA Division III All-America accolades for her outstanding
performance on the hardwood
INDIVIDUALSTEAMS
4QUALIFIED FOR NCAA NATIONAL
CHAMPIONSHIP FIELDS7
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ATHLETIC HIGHLIGHTS
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RIDING OFF INTO THE SUNSET
An era came to a close this school year as Kerry Volkmann
retired after being the mentor of the John Carroll wrestling
program since 1987
The Hall of Fame coach guided his charges to two national
titles and 47 All-American honors He started the year
winning his 300th dual match in the seasons opening
weekend with a 34-11 win over Niagara County Community
College at the Bob Del Rosa Duals
Over 200 former wrestlers football players coaches
teammates friends and fans of the JCU wrestling program
celebrated Volkmanns legacy in his last home dual
400 AND COUNTING
The OAC mens basketball 400-club inducted
its fifth member this year
John Carroll mens basketball head coach Mike Moran won
his 400th game at JCU with a 97-78 win over Ohio Northern
on December 10
Moran who just completed his 23rd year at JCU entered
the season 35th amongst active Division III coaches in total
wins He now ranks fourth all-time in wins amongst OAC
mens basketball coaching greats
In April Moran was honored by the GCBCA as the recipient
of the Dennis Lustig Golden Deeds Award for his long-time
contributions to basketball in the Cleveland-area
CENTURY MARK
A third coaching milestone occurred for JCUs coaches
this year Mens soccer head coach Hector Marinaro earned
his 100th win with a 3-0 shutout over Muskingum on senior
night
OAC TEAM SUCCESS
John Carroll celebrated a wide-array of achievements
at the team level within the OAC
The mens tennis team won its first OAC title since 2006
John Carroll earned a share of the regular-season crown
before edging Otterbein 5-4 in the championship match of
the OAC Tournament
The mens soccer team was unbeaten in the OAC regular-
season It marked the fifth undefeated and untied regular-
season by an OAC institution since 1984
On the mens side John Carroll had a slew of second-place
OAC finishes The football cross country and indoor track amp
field teams all captured solo possession of second-place in
the OAC The mens basketball and baseball teams tied for
second in their respective regular seasons
Mike Moran won
his 400th game
Menrsquos tennis team
won its first OAC
title since 2006
Hector Marinaro
earned his 100th w
Womens lacrosse
made its long-awai
debut
On the womens side the Blue Streaks volleyball team
returned to the championship match of the OAC Tournament
for the first time since 1995 The womens swimming amp diving
team was undefeated in OAC regular-season dual meets
OAC INDIVIDUAL SUCCESS
John Carroll had 10 individuals earn OAC titles
The womens swimming and diving team led the way with
seven Sophomore Margaret Zagrobelny junior Lindsey Fano
freshman Anne Crowley and senior Victoria Watson led the
way earning OAC gold in the 400-medley relay Watson
would go on to capture first in the 200-freestyle and as part
of the 400-free relay Fano would capture an individual title
in the 100-breast Watson was joined by freshman Megan
Hawk sophomore Amanda Casamatta and senior Katii
Sheffield on the OAC-champion 400-free relay
Senior Rocky Mitolo (shot put) and junior Adam North (long
jump) earned first-place finishes at the outdoor track amp field
championship
Senior Dan Mirman rounded out the titles taking first at
149-pounds in wrestling
THE INAUGURATION
The womens lacrosse team made its long-awaited debut
After having to outlast Clevelands winter weather the Blue
Streaks turned in a 20-10 win over Houghton on February 28
The team would go on to finish 10-5 and earn the No 2 seed
in the OAC Tournament
STELLAR COACHING
John Carroll is blessed with stellar coaching for its
student-athletes Two Blue Streak coaches were
recognized by their peers this year
Laura Rodeffer was named the OAC Volleyball Coach of the
Year She continues to have her Blue Streaks on the rise
Rodeffers team turned in a 23-7 record in 2014 and were in
the hunt for the OAC regular-season title until the last week
of the season
Shaun Keenan earned OAC Mens Tennis Coach of the Year
honors for helping guide the mens tennis team to one of the
best seasons in program history
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AMONG THE BEST IN THE
REGION AND OHIO
John Carroll had 29 student-athletes earn All-Region honors
while 17 added All-Ohio honors for the year
Baseball senior Drew Doring led the way The senior right-
hander was tabbed as the 2015 Mid-East Regional Pitcher of
the Year by both D3baseballcom and ABCARawlings
Note In elect sports it is possible to earn multiple All-Region and All-Ohio
honors so each student-athlete was counted once per sport they played
Additionally some sports do not have All-Region or All-Ohio honors
OAC MAJOR AWARD
WINNERS - PLAYERS
JCUs student-athletes were amongst the best in the
conference with six players taking home major awards
from the OAC
John Carroll had a trio of players on honors for their stellar
play on the pitch Senior Brian Potocnik was the Mens SoccerMidfielder of the Year while junior teammate Jimmy Mattina
was the Mens Soccer Defender of the Year On the womens
side senior Haley McDonald took home Goalkeeper of the
Year accolades
On the diamond senior Drew Doring was the Kent Tekulve
Pitcher of the Year He was the first JCU hurdler to earn this
honor since Luke Adkins in 2004
On the gridiron junior Kevin Cope was named the Gene
Slaughter Most Outstanding Linebacker It was the second-
straight year JCU has taken home the conferences top
linebacker honor On the hardwood sophomore KatlynSpahar gave JCU back-to-back Helen Ludwig Player of the
Year accolades
ALL-OAC HONORS
John Carroll had 136 student-athletes earn All-OAC
honors this year
Football led the way with a school-record 20 selections The
Blue Streaks picked up 22 honors from the outdoor track
and field teams with 12 from the men and 10 on the womens
side Mens indoor track and field (nine) baseball (eight) and
womens swimming and diving (eight) rounded out the top six
Note Each member of the swimming and diving team earning All-
OAC honors was counted once Each member of the track and field
team earning All-OAC honors was counted once for cross country
once for indoor and once for outdoor
HITTING THE BOOKS
As mentioned earlier mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik was
named the Capital One Academic All-Americareg of the Year for
Division III mens soccer He had an abundance of company as
numerous Blue Streaks really buckled down in the classroom
Football senior safety Brody Zangaro earned second team
Capital One Academic All-Americareg honors for the second
straight year On the district level Potocnik Zangaro and
baseball junior right-hander Aaron Lapaglia earned Capital
One Academic All-District accolades
Wrestling sophomore Sal Corrao and senior Todd Gaydosh
earned NWCA Scholar All-American honors Womens
swimming and diving junior Lindsey Fano was a CSCAA
Individual Scholar All-American Cross country senior Nicki
Bohrer sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson were named USTFCCCA All-Academic honorees
for cross country Rounding out the honors were seven
members of the softball team who all earned NFCA Scholar-
Athlete distinctions
Potocnik and softball senior right-hander Rachel Byrnes were
JCUs recipients of the Clyde Lamb Awards
Additionally 83 student-athletes were honored with
Academic All-OAC honors
Note Select honors from the Capital One Academic All-Americareg
program have not been released yet
83 STUDENT983085ATHLETES WERE HONORED
WITH ACADEMIC ALL983085OAC HONORS
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VISIONJohn Carroll University will graduate individuals of intellect and
character who lead and serve by engaging the world around them
and around the globe
MISSIONAs a Jesuit Catholic university John Carroll inspires individuals to excel
in learning leadership and service in the region and in the world
CORE VALUES
The Universityrsquos core values include a commitment to
learning in order to create
bull An environment of inquiry which embraces Jesuit
Catholic education as a search for truth where faith and
reason complement each other in learning In pursuit of
our educational mission the University welcomes the
perspectives and participation in our mission of faculty
staff students and alumni of all faiths and of no faith
bull A rigorous approach to scholarship that instills in our
graduates the knowledge eloquence sensitivity and
commitment to embrace and to live humane values
bull A campus committed to the intellectual spiritual
emotional and physical development of each student
bull An inclusive community where differing points of view
and experience are valued as opportunities for mutual
learning
bull A culture of service and excellence that permeates
every program and office
bull A commitment to sharing our gifts in service to each
other and the community
bull A campus that responds to demographic economic
and social challenges
bull An appreciation that our personal and collective
choices can build a more just world
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
The following initiatives are essential to the University
being recognized as a center of learning and service
bull Create a diverse community of faculty staff alumni
and friends dedicated to advancing the Universityrsquos
vision mission and core values
bull Create a learning community of outstanding teacher-scholars characterized by the commitment to
student achievement
bull Create a talented cohort of service-oriented staff
committed to achieving and being recognized as a
center of learning and service
bull Recruit enroll retain and graduate a talented
diverse student body prepared for todayrsquos global
reality and committed to learning leadership and
service that will engage the world
bull Secure resources necessary to foster an
extraordinary learning experience and promote John
Carrollrsquos mission as a Jesuit Catholic university
bull Assist in responding to demographic economic and
social challenges in our region in order to support
investment and employment opportunities and build
confidence in our shared future
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
University Community Celebrates the
Re-opening of Murphy Hall
The re-opening of Murphy Hall in August 2014 was a major
accomplishment The newly renovated building impressed Murphy
residents as well as alumni faculty and staff who toured the hall
after a number of ribbon-cutting ceremonies Murphy residents
reported that they appreciated the enhanced community and
study space Since many of the residents had lived in the ldquooldrdquo
Murphy they were especially impressed with the improved
lighting the updated bathrooms and the private sinks
While there were some minor complications in the re-opening
related to electricity heating and cooling windows and paint
the overall re-opening process was seamless and exciting The
cross-divisional collaboration that brought this renovation to
completion was tremendous and a source of great pride for
all who participated The Silver Level LEED certification that
was achieved was a great way to conclude the project
Red Carpet Rolled Out for First-Year Students onMove-In Day
It was exciting to open the 2014-2015 academic year with
one of the largest first-year classes in recent history It was
also the first year where students were living in truly social
cohort communities In order to continue the celebration of
the large first year class First-Year Move-In Day was enhanced
to welcome our students with excitement The feedback from
parents was overwhelmingly positive with many of them
thanking staff members for their energy and assistance
Invaluable to the success of the day was the help of the ROTC
cadets Their hard work and limitless energy helped immensely
Newly Developed Room Change Process Policy a Success
The development and implementation of the comprehensive
room change process policy was an achievement for the
Office of Residence Life (ORL) The policy was shared
widely with students ORL Staff and parents to allow for
transparency and clearer communication The policy also
supported Resident Assistants (RAs) and professional staff
members in having a standard point of reference and specific
procedures to follow
Resident Ministry Program Offerings Expand
In addition to the fall semester First-Year Retreat the
Resident Ministers collaborated with students to offer the
Journey Retreat in the spring semester as well as a ldquoRootsrdquo
overnight outdoor retreat to explore intentional living The
Murphy Mass returned to the Murphy Chapel with increased
attendance at both the Mass (average of 40+) and social
afterwards in the Murphy atrium
ORL Staff Recognized at Northeast Ohio Resident
Assistant Conference
The JCU RA delegation was recognized as the ldquoMost Spiritedrdquo at the
Northeast Ohio RA Conference at Baldwin Wallace University Several
Residence Life staff members presented at the conference with two
RA presenters receiving recognition as one of the ldquoTop 10rdquo programs
DATA POINTS
Number of Residential Students
YEAR FALL SPRING
2010-2011 1708 1661
2011-2012 1789 1734
2012-2013 1786 1724
2013-2014 1657 1606
2014-2015 1755 1676
Murphy Hall closed for renovation
Community Development Activities Sponsored by
Resident Assistants
YEAR TOTAL TOTAL PARTICIPANTS
2013-2014 615 6485
2014-2015 727 5181
After having smaller than projected numbers of rising junior
and senior students sign up to live on campus for the 2015-2016
academic year those currently living on campus were surveyed
to learn more about their decision to live off campus The seven
question survey was sent to 475 residents with a response rate of
21 The most significant findings were
bull The greatest factor impacting the decision to live off
campus was finances (45) This was followed closely
by wanting to experience something different than the
residence halls (22) and wanting a greater sense of
independence (21)
bull Monthly rent for the majority of respondents (67) is
$350-$400 per person every month The question did not
ask respondents to quantify what was included in rent
so there are some unknowns Only 15 of respondents
indicated a rent higher than $400 per person every month
bull The most popular month to sign a lease was March
(29) Prior to February when the 2015-2016 Housing
Information became available 53 of the respondents
had signed leases The other 47 of respondents signed
leases in February and March The earliest a lease was
signed was in September (1)
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RESIDENCE LIFE
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bull Including themselves students reported the number
of people who they will be living off-campus with
Four people (33) followed by five people (19)
three people (16) and six people (14)
bull 76 are planning to live in University Heights Shaker
Heights (13) and South Euclid (9) are the other
two cities with the most respondents
These findings will inform messaging and timing of
information about housing for upper-class students This
data also indicates the need to continue to look at the cost
of living on-campus and how the benefits are explained in
relationship to that cost
While these qualitative findings include only one part of the data
collected they still provide strong insight into the residential
experience The data supports the amount of time effort and
resources devoted to developing and strengthening community It
also supports several key learning goals for students who live on
campus The data also clearly demonstrates the concerns about
facilities that have been at the forefront of the work done this
year by the ORL All of these insights will be better informed once
the compilation and analysis of the quantitative data is complete
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Review of ORL structure and staffing
bull Expand knowledge of and competency in academic
processes and procedures to better inform future
collaborations
bull Enhance education around issues pertaining to respect
including but not limited to vandalism safety interpersonal
violence and relationships with non-residence life staff
members serving the residential communities
STUDENT PERSPECTIVES
This was my third year at John Carroll University
and my first year living on campus The amount
of care and concern that I received from my Area
Coordinator Adrian Tamas and all of the Murphy RAs was
amazing I never thought that I would feel that comfortable
away from home but because of the staff in Murphy Hall I
now call John Carroll University home Itrsquos been a wonderfu
year as a resident in Murphy and I cannot wait for my next
and final year Thank you for everythingrdquo
- Ghada Abu Shaweesh rsquo16 Resident
ldquoThree years ago I was a sophomore who lived with great
tension and anxiety I had not yet developed the courage to
grow into the leader who I wanted to be on campus Then I
was selected to be a Resident Assistant From that moment
on I was on a path that would allow me to grow and develop
into a leader on campus a man for others and the person
who I ultimately desired to become I am beyond thankful for
my time with Residence Life The professional staff alongwith my fellow staff members and residents have left their
marks on me I will forever remember the time wersquove spent
together the laughter wersquove shared the critical moments
that have pushed us outside of our comfort zones and the
relationships wersquove cultivated From the bottom of my heart
thank yourdquo
- John Barrett rsquo15 Senior Resident Assistant
81 1621 PARTICIPANTS
RESIDENCE SATISFACTION SURVEY RESPONSE RATE
The ORL staff created a survey focused on the following
areas satisfaction with RA satisfaction with residence hall
space cleanliness and processes assessment of ability to
sleep and study learning as a result of living in a residence
hall and overall satisfaction While the quantitative portions
of the survey are not yet compiled and analyzed the
qualitative data was compiled and reviewed The overall
response rate was approximately 81 of 1621 residents who
received the survey
Some of the key findings
bull Residents overwhelmingly responded that the most
important lesson skill or value learned this year was
about relationships with others Residents described
relationships with roommates learning to live in
community and how to deal with people who were
different Skills and lessons related to living independently
(time management responsibility and accountability)
were the second most frequent responses
bull The respondents most frequently cited that the best
part of their residential experience was related to the
people with whom they lived their roommate and
or floormates Other frequent responses included the
sense of community the RA and the convenience ofliving on campus
bull Cleanliness and other facility issues were the main
concerns that residents cited when asked about what
they would like to see improved about on-campus
living Other frequent responses included the dining
hall loudness of fellow floor members and both the
enforcement of and lack of enforcement of residence
hall policies
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
New Late Night Program Collaborations
Streak the Center programs were held during fall 2014 and spring
2015 to provide students with opportunities to gather together
and participate in a variety of social programs including arts and
crafts entertainment movies food recreation relaxation music
and more This large scale event was made possible through
cross-departmental collaboration between the Office of Student
Activities Student Union Programming Board (SUPB) Orientation
and Leadership Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion
Counseling Center Violence Prevention and Action Center
Residence Life Health Education and Promotion Student Health
and Wellness Center and Recreation This event attracted over
550 students each semester it was held
Infusion of Intergroup Dialogue within iLead Program
The Office of Student Activities (OSA) in collaboration with the
Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion incorporated the ldquoCommon
Groundrdquo workshop within the iLead student organization training
program iLead a day-long leadership training opportunity for
student organizations operates with the goal of providing student
leaders an understanding of the nuts and bolts of running a successful
organization on campus The ldquoCommon Gorundrdquo training facilitated
by staff who are Intergroup Dialogue facilitators and students
who have completed the Intergroup Dialogue class in the fall
provided education on discrimination and oppression Seventy-four
student organization leaders representing 64 organizations were in
attendance at this training Of those who attended 69 completed
program evaluations In the evaluation students were asked to
identify one creative way they could apply what they learned in the
workshop into their organization The results are as follows
bull 31 stated they could raise awareness through discussionor activity and 27 stated by maintaining awareness and
working to make a difference
bull Other responses included education through information
and diversifying organization membership
bull The top three areas students reported they learned more
about during their experience at iLead were dealing with
discrimination advertising and funding policies
Student Leader Team created for Late Night Programming
The OSA developed a team of student leaders tasked with
assisting in the planning promotion and implementation oflate night programming events sponsored through the Office
of Student Activities Leaders were chosen from the current
student programmers that were already active Expectations were
established and provided to SUPB By January 2015 SUPB was
required to plan a reoccurring late night program on campus every
Friday and Saturday during the academic year between the hours
of 10 pm and midnight
DATA POINTS
bull SUPB held 13 additional programs in 2014-2015 with
an increase of 51 more participants in comparison
to the 2013-2014 academic year (66 programs with
8437 attendants in 2013-2014 79 programs with 12787
attendants in 2014-2015) Programs which were added
include Rock Out Your Room Meet the Greeks Step
Afrika and more
bull Comedian Dave Coulier performed duringHomecoming this year and was attended by
approximately 1000 students
bull The fall semester Welcome Back Concert sponsored by
SUPB board attracted 600 additional participants in the
2014-2015 academic year (300 in 2013 ndash 2014 900 in
2014-2015)
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Conduct an assessment of our current large-scale
programming needs to obtain an accurate pulse on the
types of social late-night programming students needand want Explore collaboration opportunities with other
programming departments like Recreation Residence
Life and Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion for
this project
bull Work with departments in Student Affairs and across the
university to identify event attendance tracking software
options to better track event participation
bull Develop a template to help map the university learning
goals to the activities of SUPB and student organizations
in order to create a new assessment plan
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Irsquom the current president of the Paranormal
Research Group The Student Activities
Office has definitely impacted my overall
JCU experience in a positive way The office gave us
the opportunity to strengthen the bonds within our
organization I learned a lot of leadership strategies with
the officersquos help I learned how to manage and finance an
organization while maintaining the fun factor of what an
organization should be [Student Organizations are] so
important to have because [they] allow students to conn
to each other and their community The office off ers a
one of a kind experience here at Carroll and is crucial [fo
students] to get the most out of JCUrdquo
- Bryan Mersol rsquo17 Student Organization President
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Student Feedback Leads to Increased Physician Hours
Anecdotal feedback over the past several years suggested
the need to increase the hours and days of the week that
physicians would see patients in order to better meet
studentsrsquo busy schedules The Student Health and Wellness
Survey was administered and results clearly supported
this need In recent years physicians came to campus on
Mondays (25 hrs) and Thursdays (25 hrs) for a total of fivehours With the new contract physician hours were increased
to eight hours a week on Mondays (4 hrs) and Fridays (4
hrs) As a result physician visits increased by 43 (536
physicians visits in 2013-2014 and 767 in 2014-2015) and
students are very pleased with this improved service
HealthSpot Installation Provides Additional Care
Options for Students
John Carroll is the first college in the United States to provide
physician appointments through a computerized kiosk
called the HealthSpot This technology is at the forefront of
revolutionary high-quality medical care Students are put inface-to-face contact with a healthcare professional via video
screen The kiosk comes equipped with everything they
would need to perform a variety of remote treatments under
the supervision of an on-site medical professional Some of
the common ailments that are able to be addressed through
HealthSpot are Allergies cold and flu cough sinus infections
rashes fever sore throats and more With the installation of
this technology the SHWC is now able to provide students
with medical care five days a week Since November 2014 a
total of 21 students have utilized the HealthSpot
New Contract with Cleveland Clinic Saves Center $15000The SHWC entered into a new contract with the Cleveland
Clinic physicians in an effort to reduce costs With this new
contract and subsequent change in physicians over $15000
in was saved in comparison to last year
Nurses Utilize Brief Motivational Interview Training to
Identify and Intervene with At-risk Students
To properly screen for and address high-risk behaviors in
students visiting the SHWC nurses participated in brief
motivational interview training Motivational interviewing
(MI) supports health behavior change by helping individuals
explore and resolve their ambivalence about change without
evoking resistance MI techniques can be incorporated into
routine patient care Additionally an MI screening form was
completed by 719 students during the spring 2015 semester
Students who screened positive for high-risk behaviors were
engaged in a brief motivational interview with a nurse and
received information to help strengthen their motivation to
change those unhealthy behaviors in order to achieve their
optimum level of wellness
DATA POINTS
The SHWC saw a 7 increase in unique individuals in 2014-2015 and
an overall increase of 10 in the total number of client visits (which
covers all SHWC services) Flu and allergy injections were both up
this year by 21 and 31 respectively
2013-2014 2014-2015
Client Visits 3133 3451
Unique Individuals 1228 1320
Physicians Visits 536 767
Van Runs 270 242
Nutritional Visits 185 123
Sent to Area Health Centers 103 202
STDHIV Clinic 84 46
Gynecological Visits 25 39
Travel Clinic Visits 93 62
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Explore options for obtaining an electronic medical
record program
bull Increase awareness and visibility of the HealthSpot as an
alternative quality health care treatment
bull Support the Universityrsquos learning goals and collaborate
with the student health and wellness group by developing
programs to promote students to be self-health advocates
based on data from the National Collegiate Health
Assessment survey
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working at the Health Center was the first job
I received on campus and it has become like a
second home to me I have had the opportunity to
learn about diff erent privacy policies and how they work in
a college setting as well as bits and pieces about the medical
field coupled with great experience along the way This
department provides students with the care they need to
continue to do well in other areas at JCU by making sure they
get the best care possible and allowing students to share their
problems in all realms of the health world whether physical
or mental They make it possible for all students to feel and
perform their best during their time at JCUrdquo
- Anna Lawler rsquo16 Work Study employee
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Opening of Relaxation Room
Research on college campuses demonstrates that stress
is the number one impediment for academic performance
and overall well-being Therefore the University Counseling
Center (UCC) collaborated with the Grasselli Library in
developing the Relaxation Room located in the Learning
Commons The room provides students with a quiet
welcoming space to learn about and practice a variety of
research-based mind and body stress-reduction techniques
It includes
bull A state-of-the-art massage recliner
bull Guided relaxation audio recordings
bull Computer-based biofeedback programs
bull Psycho-educational books and handouts
bull Yoga mats and meditation rugs
Students can use the Relaxation Roomrsquos resources by signing
up for specific time slots Individual consultation is also
provided for the biofeedback program so students can use itto its fullest potential
Outreach Initiativesrsquo Message is that Help is lsquoWithin
Reachrsquo at the UCC
A programmatic and marketing theme was developed for all
community outreach initiatives titled ldquoWithin Reachrdquo This
past year a total of 22 outreach initiatives offered under
this new marketing theme were offered to students faculty
and staff Programs focused on increasing awareness of
mental health issues among college students and promoting
help-seeking behavior One of the most successful programs
was a dinner and movie night featuring a speaker from theNational Alliance on Mental Illness with over 80 students in
attendance as well as several faculty and staff
Installation of Titanium Scheduling Software
For many years the UCC has used a paper system to collect
and reference student information when visits occur The new
database system Titanium allows the staff to electronically
store student records and access them quickly when
needed This technological solution is critically necessary
in streamlining operations to allow for a seamless client
experience for the students and a more effective working
environment for the UCC staff
DATA POINTS
Total Counseling Services Overall
A total of 254 students received counseling services for the
2014-2015 academic year (4 less students from 2013-2014)
Out of those students 649 (165) were female and 351
(89) were male The highest percentage of students seen
were freshmen at 265 (67) which is consistent with the
2013-2014 year
Most common reasons students visited the UCC in 2014-2015
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Provide staff orientation and training for new UCC
employees (interim director full-time counselor part-
time counselor) and trainees (two doctoral interns one
masterrsquos intern and one psychiatry resident)
bull Continue the implementation of Titanium Scheduling
Software and fully transition to electronic records
bull Expand outreach programming through the Relaxation
Room and the Within Reach event series
of visits are related to anxiety
(53 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to depression
(14 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to academics
(41 Decrease from 13-14)
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
I have had a wonderful experience with the
UCC and have encouraged other friends
who are struggling to go there too No
part of my experience has been negative and I look
forward to my sessions In the short time I have been
going I feel that I have already made tremendous
improvements My only suggestion for improving the
center is to continue to inform students of its resources
and how valuable it can berdquo
- Anonymous student UCC Satisfaction Survey
874
585
348
254 TOTAL STUDENTS THAT RECEIVEDCOUNSELING SERVICES
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Interpersonal Violence Reporting Increase
The Violence Prevention and Action Center (VPAC)
experienced a substantial increase in the amount of time
advocating for survivors of interpersonal violence along with
the total number of students reporting interpersonal violence
incidents in the 2014-2015 academic year These increases
indicate that the awareness of issues related to interpersonal
violence and the need for bystanders to identify and createempathy with those suffering has most likely increased as well
Large-scale Bystander Intervention Training
Conducted with 638 Rising Sophomores
In collaboration with the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
Recovery Resources Residence Life Dean of Students Office
and Health Promotion and Wellness the VPAC Coordinator
successfully conducted Bystander intervention Training
for 638 rising sophomore students Of those 638 students
46 were male and 54 female This training was made
mandatory as a part of the housing selection process
The purpose of this training was to teach students the
concept of bystander intervention A bystander is anyone
who observes an emergency or a situation in which it is
likely that someone could use help Bystander intervention
programs teach people to overcome their resistance to
checking in and helping out These programs have been
found to be very helpful on college campuses to thwart
sexual assault abusive alcohol consumption concerns about
suicide depression and eating disorders
Students also learn how to identify a continuum of
inappropriate sexual behaviors through experiential
activities designed to create empathy with those who have
experienced sexual or dating violence At the end of the
training students develop skills to intervene as a bystander
and make a commitment to intervene before during and
after an incident of sexual or dating violence
Peer Health Advocate Program Exceeds
Membership Goals
One of the VPACrsquos goals this year was to train 10 Peer
Health Advocates by April 2015 Peer Health Advocates are
tasked with educating the campus on a gamut of topics
associated with interpersonal violence including bullying
dating and relationship violence and more This goal was
met and exceeded in January 2015 when a total of 18 Peer
Health Advocates were trained An additional 10 Peer Health
Advocates were trained by Alex Leslie of the Cleveland Rape
Crisis Center in March 2015 ndash for a total of 38 Advocates Peer
Health Advocates facilitated three interpersonal violence
presentations to the following groups of student leaders
Fraternity and sorority new members Panhellenic Council
and participants in the LAUNCH leadership program a core
leadership training for students in prominent leadership
positions on campus
DATA POINTS
Educational Programming
Forty-two educational programs were provided to 1639 individuals
in fall 2014 covering topics such as alcohol sex and consent healthy
relationships and more Seventeen trainings were provided to 777
individuals in spring 2015 covering similar topics When comparing
to the previous year 51 more programs were held in 2014-2015
(39 programs 2013-2014 59 programs 2014-2015) and 40 more
individuals attended these programs (1731 2013-2014 2416 2014-2015)
Bystander Intervention Training
Participants who completed bystander intervention training
completed a survey developed by Recovery Resources to collect
demographic information as well as information related to bystander
behavioral intent and problem gambling knowledge Questions
measured behavioral intent and gambling knowledge Results of this
survey revealed
89
88
92
93
of participants reported feeling a sense of
responsibility to intervene in issues of substance
use sexual violence and mental health problems
of students understand the obstacles to
intervene in these issues
of students plan to use the skills they learned
from the training in the future
of students reported at least one action that they
planned on taking after the training
LOOKING AHEADbull Hire train and supervise a graduate assistant to assist
with programming and outreach initiatives that focus on
interpersonal violence and bystander intervention
bull Develop a new brand for the Violence Prevention and Action
Center including a new logo and brochure
bull Co-teach AR274 Peer Health Advocate Seminar created to
educate ten Peer Health Advocates
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working with Coordinator of the VPAC this the past year
has been a true joy I learned a variety of skills and about
several topics such as bystander intervention signs of
an abusive relationship substance abuse and how to help someone
in a crisis By the end of my senior year I was gave presentations on
my own to students around campus Working with VPAC has made
me a well-rounded student with a large desire to help others in any
way that I can She taught me to be an eff ective presenter and to be a
leader on campus The skills I learned will not only benefit me in my
future career but as a better member in societyrdquo
- Gina Paolini rsquo15 Peer Health Advocate
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KINGS OF THE OAC
A major trophy returned to JCUs campus for the first
time since the 2003-04 school year
John Carrolls all-around effort on the mens side earned the
Blue Streaks the OAC Mens All-Sports Trophy It was the fifth
time in program history John Carroll earned this prestigious
trophy The Men of Carroll finished with 83 points besting
second-place Mount Union who turned in 8025 points
A BUNDLE OF HONORS
Mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik might need to
build a new trophy case for all of his 2014-15 honors
The midfielder was named the 2014 Capital One Academic
All-Americareg of the Year for Division III mens soccer The
honor gave Potocnik his second-straight Capital One
Academic All-Americareg honor having been a second-team
selection in 2013 He became just the second Blue Streak to
earn this prestigious honor joining Mackenzie Griffin (softball
2013) This honor was just the tip of the iceberg for one of
the top players in JCU mens soccer history
Potocnik was one of six student-athletes nationally to be a
part of Northwestern Mutuals Inspiring Potential float in
the Tournament of Rosesreg Rose Parade
In addition Potocnik earned D3soccercom All-America
NSCAAContinental Tire All-Region All-Ohio All-OAC and
Academic All-OAC accolades Finally Potocnik was JCUs
male recipient of the Clyde Lamb Award given to the top
graduating male and female student-athletes at each of the
10 OAC institutions
HISTORY IN THE MAKING
John Carrolls mens tennis team celebrated a program
first this year The Blue Streaks made their first-ever
NCAA Tournament appearance
John Carroll qualified with a 5-4 win over Otterbein in the
championship match of the OAC Tournament John Carroll
would go on to beat Franciscan in the first round of the
NCAA Tournament before bowing out to Kenyon
The Blue Streaks had won five OAC titles prior but the OAC did
not have an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament until recently
NCAA APPEARANCESIn addition to the mens tennis team John Carroll
had three teams and seven individuals qualify for the
NCAA National Championship fields
JCUs football team made its second-straight NCAA
appearance John Carroll rolled past Centre 63-28 in the
first round and held on for a 14-12 win over Wheaton (Ill)
in the second round The Blue Streaks bowed out in the
quarterfinals with a 36-28 loss to the Purple Raiders
The mens basketball team earned its 13th-ever NCAA
Tournament bid The program earned a bid for the first timesince 2010 The womens basketball team earned its second-
straight and second-overall bid to the NCAA Tournament
field
Individually senior Dan Mirman repeated as an All-American
at 149 pounds for wrestling He became JCU wrestlings 106th
All-American Mirman had plenty of company at the NCAA
Wrestling National Championship as seniors Terner Gott and
Todd Gaydosh gave the Blue Streaks three competitors for
the first time since 2005
John Carroll had three members of the cross country team
qualify for the NCAA National Championships in seniorTadhg Karski sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson It marked the first time since 2004 that the
Blue Streaks sent three runners to the cross country NCAA
National Championship Senior Nick Williams qualified for
the NCAA Indoor Track and Field National Championships in
the 60m hurdles while senior Rocky Mitolo qualified for the
NCAA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships in
the shot put
ALL-AMERICANS
Brian Potocnik and Dan Mirman had plenty of company in the
All-American department
Football senior Aramis Greenwood was the most decorated
student-athlete when it came to All-American honors The
wide receiver made the prestigious AFCA Division III All-
America team becoming the first Blue Streak to do so since
2008 and just the eighth overall He would go on to garner
third team honors on the AP Little All-America Team and
honorable mention D3footballcom honors
In all four football players earned All-American honors with
junior offensive lineman Anthony Latina senior linebacker
Kevin Cope and senior quarterback Mark Myers earning
honors from D3footballcom
Senior right-hander Drew Doring earned second team
All-America honors from D3baseballcom and the ABCA
Rawlings He became the first JCU pitcher to earn All-
America honors since 1985
Sophomore Katlyn Spahar was accorded honorable mention
WBCA Division III All-America accolades for her outstanding
performance on the hardwood
INDIVIDUALSTEAMS
4QUALIFIED FOR NCAA NATIONAL
CHAMPIONSHIP FIELDS7
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ATHLETIC HIGHLIGHTS
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RIDING OFF INTO THE SUNSET
An era came to a close this school year as Kerry Volkmann
retired after being the mentor of the John Carroll wrestling
program since 1987
The Hall of Fame coach guided his charges to two national
titles and 47 All-American honors He started the year
winning his 300th dual match in the seasons opening
weekend with a 34-11 win over Niagara County Community
College at the Bob Del Rosa Duals
Over 200 former wrestlers football players coaches
teammates friends and fans of the JCU wrestling program
celebrated Volkmanns legacy in his last home dual
400 AND COUNTING
The OAC mens basketball 400-club inducted
its fifth member this year
John Carroll mens basketball head coach Mike Moran won
his 400th game at JCU with a 97-78 win over Ohio Northern
on December 10
Moran who just completed his 23rd year at JCU entered
the season 35th amongst active Division III coaches in total
wins He now ranks fourth all-time in wins amongst OAC
mens basketball coaching greats
In April Moran was honored by the GCBCA as the recipient
of the Dennis Lustig Golden Deeds Award for his long-time
contributions to basketball in the Cleveland-area
CENTURY MARK
A third coaching milestone occurred for JCUs coaches
this year Mens soccer head coach Hector Marinaro earned
his 100th win with a 3-0 shutout over Muskingum on senior
night
OAC TEAM SUCCESS
John Carroll celebrated a wide-array of achievements
at the team level within the OAC
The mens tennis team won its first OAC title since 2006
John Carroll earned a share of the regular-season crown
before edging Otterbein 5-4 in the championship match of
the OAC Tournament
The mens soccer team was unbeaten in the OAC regular-
season It marked the fifth undefeated and untied regular-
season by an OAC institution since 1984
On the mens side John Carroll had a slew of second-place
OAC finishes The football cross country and indoor track amp
field teams all captured solo possession of second-place in
the OAC The mens basketball and baseball teams tied for
second in their respective regular seasons
Mike Moran won
his 400th game
Menrsquos tennis team
won its first OAC
title since 2006
Hector Marinaro
earned his 100th w
Womens lacrosse
made its long-awai
debut
On the womens side the Blue Streaks volleyball team
returned to the championship match of the OAC Tournament
for the first time since 1995 The womens swimming amp diving
team was undefeated in OAC regular-season dual meets
OAC INDIVIDUAL SUCCESS
John Carroll had 10 individuals earn OAC titles
The womens swimming and diving team led the way with
seven Sophomore Margaret Zagrobelny junior Lindsey Fano
freshman Anne Crowley and senior Victoria Watson led the
way earning OAC gold in the 400-medley relay Watson
would go on to capture first in the 200-freestyle and as part
of the 400-free relay Fano would capture an individual title
in the 100-breast Watson was joined by freshman Megan
Hawk sophomore Amanda Casamatta and senior Katii
Sheffield on the OAC-champion 400-free relay
Senior Rocky Mitolo (shot put) and junior Adam North (long
jump) earned first-place finishes at the outdoor track amp field
championship
Senior Dan Mirman rounded out the titles taking first at
149-pounds in wrestling
THE INAUGURATION
The womens lacrosse team made its long-awaited debut
After having to outlast Clevelands winter weather the Blue
Streaks turned in a 20-10 win over Houghton on February 28
The team would go on to finish 10-5 and earn the No 2 seed
in the OAC Tournament
STELLAR COACHING
John Carroll is blessed with stellar coaching for its
student-athletes Two Blue Streak coaches were
recognized by their peers this year
Laura Rodeffer was named the OAC Volleyball Coach of the
Year She continues to have her Blue Streaks on the rise
Rodeffers team turned in a 23-7 record in 2014 and were in
the hunt for the OAC regular-season title until the last week
of the season
Shaun Keenan earned OAC Mens Tennis Coach of the Year
honors for helping guide the mens tennis team to one of the
best seasons in program history
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AMONG THE BEST IN THE
REGION AND OHIO
John Carroll had 29 student-athletes earn All-Region honors
while 17 added All-Ohio honors for the year
Baseball senior Drew Doring led the way The senior right-
hander was tabbed as the 2015 Mid-East Regional Pitcher of
the Year by both D3baseballcom and ABCARawlings
Note In elect sports it is possible to earn multiple All-Region and All-Ohio
honors so each student-athlete was counted once per sport they played
Additionally some sports do not have All-Region or All-Ohio honors
OAC MAJOR AWARD
WINNERS - PLAYERS
JCUs student-athletes were amongst the best in the
conference with six players taking home major awards
from the OAC
John Carroll had a trio of players on honors for their stellar
play on the pitch Senior Brian Potocnik was the Mens SoccerMidfielder of the Year while junior teammate Jimmy Mattina
was the Mens Soccer Defender of the Year On the womens
side senior Haley McDonald took home Goalkeeper of the
Year accolades
On the diamond senior Drew Doring was the Kent Tekulve
Pitcher of the Year He was the first JCU hurdler to earn this
honor since Luke Adkins in 2004
On the gridiron junior Kevin Cope was named the Gene
Slaughter Most Outstanding Linebacker It was the second-
straight year JCU has taken home the conferences top
linebacker honor On the hardwood sophomore KatlynSpahar gave JCU back-to-back Helen Ludwig Player of the
Year accolades
ALL-OAC HONORS
John Carroll had 136 student-athletes earn All-OAC
honors this year
Football led the way with a school-record 20 selections The
Blue Streaks picked up 22 honors from the outdoor track
and field teams with 12 from the men and 10 on the womens
side Mens indoor track and field (nine) baseball (eight) and
womens swimming and diving (eight) rounded out the top six
Note Each member of the swimming and diving team earning All-
OAC honors was counted once Each member of the track and field
team earning All-OAC honors was counted once for cross country
once for indoor and once for outdoor
HITTING THE BOOKS
As mentioned earlier mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik was
named the Capital One Academic All-Americareg of the Year for
Division III mens soccer He had an abundance of company as
numerous Blue Streaks really buckled down in the classroom
Football senior safety Brody Zangaro earned second team
Capital One Academic All-Americareg honors for the second
straight year On the district level Potocnik Zangaro and
baseball junior right-hander Aaron Lapaglia earned Capital
One Academic All-District accolades
Wrestling sophomore Sal Corrao and senior Todd Gaydosh
earned NWCA Scholar All-American honors Womens
swimming and diving junior Lindsey Fano was a CSCAA
Individual Scholar All-American Cross country senior Nicki
Bohrer sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson were named USTFCCCA All-Academic honorees
for cross country Rounding out the honors were seven
members of the softball team who all earned NFCA Scholar-
Athlete distinctions
Potocnik and softball senior right-hander Rachel Byrnes were
JCUs recipients of the Clyde Lamb Awards
Additionally 83 student-athletes were honored with
Academic All-OAC honors
Note Select honors from the Capital One Academic All-Americareg
program have not been released yet
83 STUDENT983085ATHLETES WERE HONORED
WITH ACADEMIC ALL983085OAC HONORS
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VISIONJohn Carroll University will graduate individuals of intellect and
character who lead and serve by engaging the world around them
and around the globe
MISSIONAs a Jesuit Catholic university John Carroll inspires individuals to excel
in learning leadership and service in the region and in the world
CORE VALUES
The Universityrsquos core values include a commitment to
learning in order to create
bull An environment of inquiry which embraces Jesuit
Catholic education as a search for truth where faith and
reason complement each other in learning In pursuit of
our educational mission the University welcomes the
perspectives and participation in our mission of faculty
staff students and alumni of all faiths and of no faith
bull A rigorous approach to scholarship that instills in our
graduates the knowledge eloquence sensitivity and
commitment to embrace and to live humane values
bull A campus committed to the intellectual spiritual
emotional and physical development of each student
bull An inclusive community where differing points of view
and experience are valued as opportunities for mutual
learning
bull A culture of service and excellence that permeates
every program and office
bull A commitment to sharing our gifts in service to each
other and the community
bull A campus that responds to demographic economic
and social challenges
bull An appreciation that our personal and collective
choices can build a more just world
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
The following initiatives are essential to the University
being recognized as a center of learning and service
bull Create a diverse community of faculty staff alumni
and friends dedicated to advancing the Universityrsquos
vision mission and core values
bull Create a learning community of outstanding teacher-scholars characterized by the commitment to
student achievement
bull Create a talented cohort of service-oriented staff
committed to achieving and being recognized as a
center of learning and service
bull Recruit enroll retain and graduate a talented
diverse student body prepared for todayrsquos global
reality and committed to learning leadership and
service that will engage the world
bull Secure resources necessary to foster an
extraordinary learning experience and promote John
Carrollrsquos mission as a Jesuit Catholic university
bull Assist in responding to demographic economic and
social challenges in our region in order to support
investment and employment opportunities and build
confidence in our shared future
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
University Community Celebrates the
Re-opening of Murphy Hall
The re-opening of Murphy Hall in August 2014 was a major
accomplishment The newly renovated building impressed Murphy
residents as well as alumni faculty and staff who toured the hall
after a number of ribbon-cutting ceremonies Murphy residents
reported that they appreciated the enhanced community and
study space Since many of the residents had lived in the ldquooldrdquo
Murphy they were especially impressed with the improved
lighting the updated bathrooms and the private sinks
While there were some minor complications in the re-opening
related to electricity heating and cooling windows and paint
the overall re-opening process was seamless and exciting The
cross-divisional collaboration that brought this renovation to
completion was tremendous and a source of great pride for
all who participated The Silver Level LEED certification that
was achieved was a great way to conclude the project
Red Carpet Rolled Out for First-Year Students onMove-In Day
It was exciting to open the 2014-2015 academic year with
one of the largest first-year classes in recent history It was
also the first year where students were living in truly social
cohort communities In order to continue the celebration of
the large first year class First-Year Move-In Day was enhanced
to welcome our students with excitement The feedback from
parents was overwhelmingly positive with many of them
thanking staff members for their energy and assistance
Invaluable to the success of the day was the help of the ROTC
cadets Their hard work and limitless energy helped immensely
Newly Developed Room Change Process Policy a Success
The development and implementation of the comprehensive
room change process policy was an achievement for the
Office of Residence Life (ORL) The policy was shared
widely with students ORL Staff and parents to allow for
transparency and clearer communication The policy also
supported Resident Assistants (RAs) and professional staff
members in having a standard point of reference and specific
procedures to follow
Resident Ministry Program Offerings Expand
In addition to the fall semester First-Year Retreat the
Resident Ministers collaborated with students to offer the
Journey Retreat in the spring semester as well as a ldquoRootsrdquo
overnight outdoor retreat to explore intentional living The
Murphy Mass returned to the Murphy Chapel with increased
attendance at both the Mass (average of 40+) and social
afterwards in the Murphy atrium
ORL Staff Recognized at Northeast Ohio Resident
Assistant Conference
The JCU RA delegation was recognized as the ldquoMost Spiritedrdquo at the
Northeast Ohio RA Conference at Baldwin Wallace University Several
Residence Life staff members presented at the conference with two
RA presenters receiving recognition as one of the ldquoTop 10rdquo programs
DATA POINTS
Number of Residential Students
YEAR FALL SPRING
2010-2011 1708 1661
2011-2012 1789 1734
2012-2013 1786 1724
2013-2014 1657 1606
2014-2015 1755 1676
Murphy Hall closed for renovation
Community Development Activities Sponsored by
Resident Assistants
YEAR TOTAL TOTAL PARTICIPANTS
2013-2014 615 6485
2014-2015 727 5181
After having smaller than projected numbers of rising junior
and senior students sign up to live on campus for the 2015-2016
academic year those currently living on campus were surveyed
to learn more about their decision to live off campus The seven
question survey was sent to 475 residents with a response rate of
21 The most significant findings were
bull The greatest factor impacting the decision to live off
campus was finances (45) This was followed closely
by wanting to experience something different than the
residence halls (22) and wanting a greater sense of
independence (21)
bull Monthly rent for the majority of respondents (67) is
$350-$400 per person every month The question did not
ask respondents to quantify what was included in rent
so there are some unknowns Only 15 of respondents
indicated a rent higher than $400 per person every month
bull The most popular month to sign a lease was March
(29) Prior to February when the 2015-2016 Housing
Information became available 53 of the respondents
had signed leases The other 47 of respondents signed
leases in February and March The earliest a lease was
signed was in September (1)
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RESIDENCE LIFE
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bull Including themselves students reported the number
of people who they will be living off-campus with
Four people (33) followed by five people (19)
three people (16) and six people (14)
bull 76 are planning to live in University Heights Shaker
Heights (13) and South Euclid (9) are the other
two cities with the most respondents
These findings will inform messaging and timing of
information about housing for upper-class students This
data also indicates the need to continue to look at the cost
of living on-campus and how the benefits are explained in
relationship to that cost
While these qualitative findings include only one part of the data
collected they still provide strong insight into the residential
experience The data supports the amount of time effort and
resources devoted to developing and strengthening community It
also supports several key learning goals for students who live on
campus The data also clearly demonstrates the concerns about
facilities that have been at the forefront of the work done this
year by the ORL All of these insights will be better informed once
the compilation and analysis of the quantitative data is complete
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Review of ORL structure and staffing
bull Expand knowledge of and competency in academic
processes and procedures to better inform future
collaborations
bull Enhance education around issues pertaining to respect
including but not limited to vandalism safety interpersonal
violence and relationships with non-residence life staff
members serving the residential communities
STUDENT PERSPECTIVES
This was my third year at John Carroll University
and my first year living on campus The amount
of care and concern that I received from my Area
Coordinator Adrian Tamas and all of the Murphy RAs was
amazing I never thought that I would feel that comfortable
away from home but because of the staff in Murphy Hall I
now call John Carroll University home Itrsquos been a wonderfu
year as a resident in Murphy and I cannot wait for my next
and final year Thank you for everythingrdquo
- Ghada Abu Shaweesh rsquo16 Resident
ldquoThree years ago I was a sophomore who lived with great
tension and anxiety I had not yet developed the courage to
grow into the leader who I wanted to be on campus Then I
was selected to be a Resident Assistant From that moment
on I was on a path that would allow me to grow and develop
into a leader on campus a man for others and the person
who I ultimately desired to become I am beyond thankful for
my time with Residence Life The professional staff alongwith my fellow staff members and residents have left their
marks on me I will forever remember the time wersquove spent
together the laughter wersquove shared the critical moments
that have pushed us outside of our comfort zones and the
relationships wersquove cultivated From the bottom of my heart
thank yourdquo
- John Barrett rsquo15 Senior Resident Assistant
81 1621 PARTICIPANTS
RESIDENCE SATISFACTION SURVEY RESPONSE RATE
The ORL staff created a survey focused on the following
areas satisfaction with RA satisfaction with residence hall
space cleanliness and processes assessment of ability to
sleep and study learning as a result of living in a residence
hall and overall satisfaction While the quantitative portions
of the survey are not yet compiled and analyzed the
qualitative data was compiled and reviewed The overall
response rate was approximately 81 of 1621 residents who
received the survey
Some of the key findings
bull Residents overwhelmingly responded that the most
important lesson skill or value learned this year was
about relationships with others Residents described
relationships with roommates learning to live in
community and how to deal with people who were
different Skills and lessons related to living independently
(time management responsibility and accountability)
were the second most frequent responses
bull The respondents most frequently cited that the best
part of their residential experience was related to the
people with whom they lived their roommate and
or floormates Other frequent responses included the
sense of community the RA and the convenience ofliving on campus
bull Cleanliness and other facility issues were the main
concerns that residents cited when asked about what
they would like to see improved about on-campus
living Other frequent responses included the dining
hall loudness of fellow floor members and both the
enforcement of and lack of enforcement of residence
hall policies
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
New Late Night Program Collaborations
Streak the Center programs were held during fall 2014 and spring
2015 to provide students with opportunities to gather together
and participate in a variety of social programs including arts and
crafts entertainment movies food recreation relaxation music
and more This large scale event was made possible through
cross-departmental collaboration between the Office of Student
Activities Student Union Programming Board (SUPB) Orientation
and Leadership Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion
Counseling Center Violence Prevention and Action Center
Residence Life Health Education and Promotion Student Health
and Wellness Center and Recreation This event attracted over
550 students each semester it was held
Infusion of Intergroup Dialogue within iLead Program
The Office of Student Activities (OSA) in collaboration with the
Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion incorporated the ldquoCommon
Groundrdquo workshop within the iLead student organization training
program iLead a day-long leadership training opportunity for
student organizations operates with the goal of providing student
leaders an understanding of the nuts and bolts of running a successful
organization on campus The ldquoCommon Gorundrdquo training facilitated
by staff who are Intergroup Dialogue facilitators and students
who have completed the Intergroup Dialogue class in the fall
provided education on discrimination and oppression Seventy-four
student organization leaders representing 64 organizations were in
attendance at this training Of those who attended 69 completed
program evaluations In the evaluation students were asked to
identify one creative way they could apply what they learned in the
workshop into their organization The results are as follows
bull 31 stated they could raise awareness through discussionor activity and 27 stated by maintaining awareness and
working to make a difference
bull Other responses included education through information
and diversifying organization membership
bull The top three areas students reported they learned more
about during their experience at iLead were dealing with
discrimination advertising and funding policies
Student Leader Team created for Late Night Programming
The OSA developed a team of student leaders tasked with
assisting in the planning promotion and implementation oflate night programming events sponsored through the Office
of Student Activities Leaders were chosen from the current
student programmers that were already active Expectations were
established and provided to SUPB By January 2015 SUPB was
required to plan a reoccurring late night program on campus every
Friday and Saturday during the academic year between the hours
of 10 pm and midnight
DATA POINTS
bull SUPB held 13 additional programs in 2014-2015 with
an increase of 51 more participants in comparison
to the 2013-2014 academic year (66 programs with
8437 attendants in 2013-2014 79 programs with 12787
attendants in 2014-2015) Programs which were added
include Rock Out Your Room Meet the Greeks Step
Afrika and more
bull Comedian Dave Coulier performed duringHomecoming this year and was attended by
approximately 1000 students
bull The fall semester Welcome Back Concert sponsored by
SUPB board attracted 600 additional participants in the
2014-2015 academic year (300 in 2013 ndash 2014 900 in
2014-2015)
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Conduct an assessment of our current large-scale
programming needs to obtain an accurate pulse on the
types of social late-night programming students needand want Explore collaboration opportunities with other
programming departments like Recreation Residence
Life and Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion for
this project
bull Work with departments in Student Affairs and across the
university to identify event attendance tracking software
options to better track event participation
bull Develop a template to help map the university learning
goals to the activities of SUPB and student organizations
in order to create a new assessment plan
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Irsquom the current president of the Paranormal
Research Group The Student Activities
Office has definitely impacted my overall
JCU experience in a positive way The office gave us
the opportunity to strengthen the bonds within our
organization I learned a lot of leadership strategies with
the officersquos help I learned how to manage and finance an
organization while maintaining the fun factor of what an
organization should be [Student Organizations are] so
important to have because [they] allow students to conn
to each other and their community The office off ers a
one of a kind experience here at Carroll and is crucial [fo
students] to get the most out of JCUrdquo
- Bryan Mersol rsquo17 Student Organization President
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Student Feedback Leads to Increased Physician Hours
Anecdotal feedback over the past several years suggested
the need to increase the hours and days of the week that
physicians would see patients in order to better meet
studentsrsquo busy schedules The Student Health and Wellness
Survey was administered and results clearly supported
this need In recent years physicians came to campus on
Mondays (25 hrs) and Thursdays (25 hrs) for a total of fivehours With the new contract physician hours were increased
to eight hours a week on Mondays (4 hrs) and Fridays (4
hrs) As a result physician visits increased by 43 (536
physicians visits in 2013-2014 and 767 in 2014-2015) and
students are very pleased with this improved service
HealthSpot Installation Provides Additional Care
Options for Students
John Carroll is the first college in the United States to provide
physician appointments through a computerized kiosk
called the HealthSpot This technology is at the forefront of
revolutionary high-quality medical care Students are put inface-to-face contact with a healthcare professional via video
screen The kiosk comes equipped with everything they
would need to perform a variety of remote treatments under
the supervision of an on-site medical professional Some of
the common ailments that are able to be addressed through
HealthSpot are Allergies cold and flu cough sinus infections
rashes fever sore throats and more With the installation of
this technology the SHWC is now able to provide students
with medical care five days a week Since November 2014 a
total of 21 students have utilized the HealthSpot
New Contract with Cleveland Clinic Saves Center $15000The SHWC entered into a new contract with the Cleveland
Clinic physicians in an effort to reduce costs With this new
contract and subsequent change in physicians over $15000
in was saved in comparison to last year
Nurses Utilize Brief Motivational Interview Training to
Identify and Intervene with At-risk Students
To properly screen for and address high-risk behaviors in
students visiting the SHWC nurses participated in brief
motivational interview training Motivational interviewing
(MI) supports health behavior change by helping individuals
explore and resolve their ambivalence about change without
evoking resistance MI techniques can be incorporated into
routine patient care Additionally an MI screening form was
completed by 719 students during the spring 2015 semester
Students who screened positive for high-risk behaviors were
engaged in a brief motivational interview with a nurse and
received information to help strengthen their motivation to
change those unhealthy behaviors in order to achieve their
optimum level of wellness
DATA POINTS
The SHWC saw a 7 increase in unique individuals in 2014-2015 and
an overall increase of 10 in the total number of client visits (which
covers all SHWC services) Flu and allergy injections were both up
this year by 21 and 31 respectively
2013-2014 2014-2015
Client Visits 3133 3451
Unique Individuals 1228 1320
Physicians Visits 536 767
Van Runs 270 242
Nutritional Visits 185 123
Sent to Area Health Centers 103 202
STDHIV Clinic 84 46
Gynecological Visits 25 39
Travel Clinic Visits 93 62
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Explore options for obtaining an electronic medical
record program
bull Increase awareness and visibility of the HealthSpot as an
alternative quality health care treatment
bull Support the Universityrsquos learning goals and collaborate
with the student health and wellness group by developing
programs to promote students to be self-health advocates
based on data from the National Collegiate Health
Assessment survey
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working at the Health Center was the first job
I received on campus and it has become like a
second home to me I have had the opportunity to
learn about diff erent privacy policies and how they work in
a college setting as well as bits and pieces about the medical
field coupled with great experience along the way This
department provides students with the care they need to
continue to do well in other areas at JCU by making sure they
get the best care possible and allowing students to share their
problems in all realms of the health world whether physical
or mental They make it possible for all students to feel and
perform their best during their time at JCUrdquo
- Anna Lawler rsquo16 Work Study employee
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Opening of Relaxation Room
Research on college campuses demonstrates that stress
is the number one impediment for academic performance
and overall well-being Therefore the University Counseling
Center (UCC) collaborated with the Grasselli Library in
developing the Relaxation Room located in the Learning
Commons The room provides students with a quiet
welcoming space to learn about and practice a variety of
research-based mind and body stress-reduction techniques
It includes
bull A state-of-the-art massage recliner
bull Guided relaxation audio recordings
bull Computer-based biofeedback programs
bull Psycho-educational books and handouts
bull Yoga mats and meditation rugs
Students can use the Relaxation Roomrsquos resources by signing
up for specific time slots Individual consultation is also
provided for the biofeedback program so students can use itto its fullest potential
Outreach Initiativesrsquo Message is that Help is lsquoWithin
Reachrsquo at the UCC
A programmatic and marketing theme was developed for all
community outreach initiatives titled ldquoWithin Reachrdquo This
past year a total of 22 outreach initiatives offered under
this new marketing theme were offered to students faculty
and staff Programs focused on increasing awareness of
mental health issues among college students and promoting
help-seeking behavior One of the most successful programs
was a dinner and movie night featuring a speaker from theNational Alliance on Mental Illness with over 80 students in
attendance as well as several faculty and staff
Installation of Titanium Scheduling Software
For many years the UCC has used a paper system to collect
and reference student information when visits occur The new
database system Titanium allows the staff to electronically
store student records and access them quickly when
needed This technological solution is critically necessary
in streamlining operations to allow for a seamless client
experience for the students and a more effective working
environment for the UCC staff
DATA POINTS
Total Counseling Services Overall
A total of 254 students received counseling services for the
2014-2015 academic year (4 less students from 2013-2014)
Out of those students 649 (165) were female and 351
(89) were male The highest percentage of students seen
were freshmen at 265 (67) which is consistent with the
2013-2014 year
Most common reasons students visited the UCC in 2014-2015
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Provide staff orientation and training for new UCC
employees (interim director full-time counselor part-
time counselor) and trainees (two doctoral interns one
masterrsquos intern and one psychiatry resident)
bull Continue the implementation of Titanium Scheduling
Software and fully transition to electronic records
bull Expand outreach programming through the Relaxation
Room and the Within Reach event series
of visits are related to anxiety
(53 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to depression
(14 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to academics
(41 Decrease from 13-14)
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
I have had a wonderful experience with the
UCC and have encouraged other friends
who are struggling to go there too No
part of my experience has been negative and I look
forward to my sessions In the short time I have been
going I feel that I have already made tremendous
improvements My only suggestion for improving the
center is to continue to inform students of its resources
and how valuable it can berdquo
- Anonymous student UCC Satisfaction Survey
874
585
348
254 TOTAL STUDENTS THAT RECEIVEDCOUNSELING SERVICES
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Interpersonal Violence Reporting Increase
The Violence Prevention and Action Center (VPAC)
experienced a substantial increase in the amount of time
advocating for survivors of interpersonal violence along with
the total number of students reporting interpersonal violence
incidents in the 2014-2015 academic year These increases
indicate that the awareness of issues related to interpersonal
violence and the need for bystanders to identify and createempathy with those suffering has most likely increased as well
Large-scale Bystander Intervention Training
Conducted with 638 Rising Sophomores
In collaboration with the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
Recovery Resources Residence Life Dean of Students Office
and Health Promotion and Wellness the VPAC Coordinator
successfully conducted Bystander intervention Training
for 638 rising sophomore students Of those 638 students
46 were male and 54 female This training was made
mandatory as a part of the housing selection process
The purpose of this training was to teach students the
concept of bystander intervention A bystander is anyone
who observes an emergency or a situation in which it is
likely that someone could use help Bystander intervention
programs teach people to overcome their resistance to
checking in and helping out These programs have been
found to be very helpful on college campuses to thwart
sexual assault abusive alcohol consumption concerns about
suicide depression and eating disorders
Students also learn how to identify a continuum of
inappropriate sexual behaviors through experiential
activities designed to create empathy with those who have
experienced sexual or dating violence At the end of the
training students develop skills to intervene as a bystander
and make a commitment to intervene before during and
after an incident of sexual or dating violence
Peer Health Advocate Program Exceeds
Membership Goals
One of the VPACrsquos goals this year was to train 10 Peer
Health Advocates by April 2015 Peer Health Advocates are
tasked with educating the campus on a gamut of topics
associated with interpersonal violence including bullying
dating and relationship violence and more This goal was
met and exceeded in January 2015 when a total of 18 Peer
Health Advocates were trained An additional 10 Peer Health
Advocates were trained by Alex Leslie of the Cleveland Rape
Crisis Center in March 2015 ndash for a total of 38 Advocates Peer
Health Advocates facilitated three interpersonal violence
presentations to the following groups of student leaders
Fraternity and sorority new members Panhellenic Council
and participants in the LAUNCH leadership program a core
leadership training for students in prominent leadership
positions on campus
DATA POINTS
Educational Programming
Forty-two educational programs were provided to 1639 individuals
in fall 2014 covering topics such as alcohol sex and consent healthy
relationships and more Seventeen trainings were provided to 777
individuals in spring 2015 covering similar topics When comparing
to the previous year 51 more programs were held in 2014-2015
(39 programs 2013-2014 59 programs 2014-2015) and 40 more
individuals attended these programs (1731 2013-2014 2416 2014-2015)
Bystander Intervention Training
Participants who completed bystander intervention training
completed a survey developed by Recovery Resources to collect
demographic information as well as information related to bystander
behavioral intent and problem gambling knowledge Questions
measured behavioral intent and gambling knowledge Results of this
survey revealed
89
88
92
93
of participants reported feeling a sense of
responsibility to intervene in issues of substance
use sexual violence and mental health problems
of students understand the obstacles to
intervene in these issues
of students plan to use the skills they learned
from the training in the future
of students reported at least one action that they
planned on taking after the training
LOOKING AHEADbull Hire train and supervise a graduate assistant to assist
with programming and outreach initiatives that focus on
interpersonal violence and bystander intervention
bull Develop a new brand for the Violence Prevention and Action
Center including a new logo and brochure
bull Co-teach AR274 Peer Health Advocate Seminar created to
educate ten Peer Health Advocates
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working with Coordinator of the VPAC this the past year
has been a true joy I learned a variety of skills and about
several topics such as bystander intervention signs of
an abusive relationship substance abuse and how to help someone
in a crisis By the end of my senior year I was gave presentations on
my own to students around campus Working with VPAC has made
me a well-rounded student with a large desire to help others in any
way that I can She taught me to be an eff ective presenter and to be a
leader on campus The skills I learned will not only benefit me in my
future career but as a better member in societyrdquo
- Gina Paolini rsquo15 Peer Health Advocate
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KINGS OF THE OAC
A major trophy returned to JCUs campus for the first
time since the 2003-04 school year
John Carrolls all-around effort on the mens side earned the
Blue Streaks the OAC Mens All-Sports Trophy It was the fifth
time in program history John Carroll earned this prestigious
trophy The Men of Carroll finished with 83 points besting
second-place Mount Union who turned in 8025 points
A BUNDLE OF HONORS
Mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik might need to
build a new trophy case for all of his 2014-15 honors
The midfielder was named the 2014 Capital One Academic
All-Americareg of the Year for Division III mens soccer The
honor gave Potocnik his second-straight Capital One
Academic All-Americareg honor having been a second-team
selection in 2013 He became just the second Blue Streak to
earn this prestigious honor joining Mackenzie Griffin (softball
2013) This honor was just the tip of the iceberg for one of
the top players in JCU mens soccer history
Potocnik was one of six student-athletes nationally to be a
part of Northwestern Mutuals Inspiring Potential float in
the Tournament of Rosesreg Rose Parade
In addition Potocnik earned D3soccercom All-America
NSCAAContinental Tire All-Region All-Ohio All-OAC and
Academic All-OAC accolades Finally Potocnik was JCUs
male recipient of the Clyde Lamb Award given to the top
graduating male and female student-athletes at each of the
10 OAC institutions
HISTORY IN THE MAKING
John Carrolls mens tennis team celebrated a program
first this year The Blue Streaks made their first-ever
NCAA Tournament appearance
John Carroll qualified with a 5-4 win over Otterbein in the
championship match of the OAC Tournament John Carroll
would go on to beat Franciscan in the first round of the
NCAA Tournament before bowing out to Kenyon
The Blue Streaks had won five OAC titles prior but the OAC did
not have an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament until recently
NCAA APPEARANCESIn addition to the mens tennis team John Carroll
had three teams and seven individuals qualify for the
NCAA National Championship fields
JCUs football team made its second-straight NCAA
appearance John Carroll rolled past Centre 63-28 in the
first round and held on for a 14-12 win over Wheaton (Ill)
in the second round The Blue Streaks bowed out in the
quarterfinals with a 36-28 loss to the Purple Raiders
The mens basketball team earned its 13th-ever NCAA
Tournament bid The program earned a bid for the first timesince 2010 The womens basketball team earned its second-
straight and second-overall bid to the NCAA Tournament
field
Individually senior Dan Mirman repeated as an All-American
at 149 pounds for wrestling He became JCU wrestlings 106th
All-American Mirman had plenty of company at the NCAA
Wrestling National Championship as seniors Terner Gott and
Todd Gaydosh gave the Blue Streaks three competitors for
the first time since 2005
John Carroll had three members of the cross country team
qualify for the NCAA National Championships in seniorTadhg Karski sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson It marked the first time since 2004 that the
Blue Streaks sent three runners to the cross country NCAA
National Championship Senior Nick Williams qualified for
the NCAA Indoor Track and Field National Championships in
the 60m hurdles while senior Rocky Mitolo qualified for the
NCAA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships in
the shot put
ALL-AMERICANS
Brian Potocnik and Dan Mirman had plenty of company in the
All-American department
Football senior Aramis Greenwood was the most decorated
student-athlete when it came to All-American honors The
wide receiver made the prestigious AFCA Division III All-
America team becoming the first Blue Streak to do so since
2008 and just the eighth overall He would go on to garner
third team honors on the AP Little All-America Team and
honorable mention D3footballcom honors
In all four football players earned All-American honors with
junior offensive lineman Anthony Latina senior linebacker
Kevin Cope and senior quarterback Mark Myers earning
honors from D3footballcom
Senior right-hander Drew Doring earned second team
All-America honors from D3baseballcom and the ABCA
Rawlings He became the first JCU pitcher to earn All-
America honors since 1985
Sophomore Katlyn Spahar was accorded honorable mention
WBCA Division III All-America accolades for her outstanding
performance on the hardwood
INDIVIDUALSTEAMS
4QUALIFIED FOR NCAA NATIONAL
CHAMPIONSHIP FIELDS7
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ATHLETIC HIGHLIGHTS
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RIDING OFF INTO THE SUNSET
An era came to a close this school year as Kerry Volkmann
retired after being the mentor of the John Carroll wrestling
program since 1987
The Hall of Fame coach guided his charges to two national
titles and 47 All-American honors He started the year
winning his 300th dual match in the seasons opening
weekend with a 34-11 win over Niagara County Community
College at the Bob Del Rosa Duals
Over 200 former wrestlers football players coaches
teammates friends and fans of the JCU wrestling program
celebrated Volkmanns legacy in his last home dual
400 AND COUNTING
The OAC mens basketball 400-club inducted
its fifth member this year
John Carroll mens basketball head coach Mike Moran won
his 400th game at JCU with a 97-78 win over Ohio Northern
on December 10
Moran who just completed his 23rd year at JCU entered
the season 35th amongst active Division III coaches in total
wins He now ranks fourth all-time in wins amongst OAC
mens basketball coaching greats
In April Moran was honored by the GCBCA as the recipient
of the Dennis Lustig Golden Deeds Award for his long-time
contributions to basketball in the Cleveland-area
CENTURY MARK
A third coaching milestone occurred for JCUs coaches
this year Mens soccer head coach Hector Marinaro earned
his 100th win with a 3-0 shutout over Muskingum on senior
night
OAC TEAM SUCCESS
John Carroll celebrated a wide-array of achievements
at the team level within the OAC
The mens tennis team won its first OAC title since 2006
John Carroll earned a share of the regular-season crown
before edging Otterbein 5-4 in the championship match of
the OAC Tournament
The mens soccer team was unbeaten in the OAC regular-
season It marked the fifth undefeated and untied regular-
season by an OAC institution since 1984
On the mens side John Carroll had a slew of second-place
OAC finishes The football cross country and indoor track amp
field teams all captured solo possession of second-place in
the OAC The mens basketball and baseball teams tied for
second in their respective regular seasons
Mike Moran won
his 400th game
Menrsquos tennis team
won its first OAC
title since 2006
Hector Marinaro
earned his 100th w
Womens lacrosse
made its long-awai
debut
On the womens side the Blue Streaks volleyball team
returned to the championship match of the OAC Tournament
for the first time since 1995 The womens swimming amp diving
team was undefeated in OAC regular-season dual meets
OAC INDIVIDUAL SUCCESS
John Carroll had 10 individuals earn OAC titles
The womens swimming and diving team led the way with
seven Sophomore Margaret Zagrobelny junior Lindsey Fano
freshman Anne Crowley and senior Victoria Watson led the
way earning OAC gold in the 400-medley relay Watson
would go on to capture first in the 200-freestyle and as part
of the 400-free relay Fano would capture an individual title
in the 100-breast Watson was joined by freshman Megan
Hawk sophomore Amanda Casamatta and senior Katii
Sheffield on the OAC-champion 400-free relay
Senior Rocky Mitolo (shot put) and junior Adam North (long
jump) earned first-place finishes at the outdoor track amp field
championship
Senior Dan Mirman rounded out the titles taking first at
149-pounds in wrestling
THE INAUGURATION
The womens lacrosse team made its long-awaited debut
After having to outlast Clevelands winter weather the Blue
Streaks turned in a 20-10 win over Houghton on February 28
The team would go on to finish 10-5 and earn the No 2 seed
in the OAC Tournament
STELLAR COACHING
John Carroll is blessed with stellar coaching for its
student-athletes Two Blue Streak coaches were
recognized by their peers this year
Laura Rodeffer was named the OAC Volleyball Coach of the
Year She continues to have her Blue Streaks on the rise
Rodeffers team turned in a 23-7 record in 2014 and were in
the hunt for the OAC regular-season title until the last week
of the season
Shaun Keenan earned OAC Mens Tennis Coach of the Year
honors for helping guide the mens tennis team to one of the
best seasons in program history
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AMONG THE BEST IN THE
REGION AND OHIO
John Carroll had 29 student-athletes earn All-Region honors
while 17 added All-Ohio honors for the year
Baseball senior Drew Doring led the way The senior right-
hander was tabbed as the 2015 Mid-East Regional Pitcher of
the Year by both D3baseballcom and ABCARawlings
Note In elect sports it is possible to earn multiple All-Region and All-Ohio
honors so each student-athlete was counted once per sport they played
Additionally some sports do not have All-Region or All-Ohio honors
OAC MAJOR AWARD
WINNERS - PLAYERS
JCUs student-athletes were amongst the best in the
conference with six players taking home major awards
from the OAC
John Carroll had a trio of players on honors for their stellar
play on the pitch Senior Brian Potocnik was the Mens SoccerMidfielder of the Year while junior teammate Jimmy Mattina
was the Mens Soccer Defender of the Year On the womens
side senior Haley McDonald took home Goalkeeper of the
Year accolades
On the diamond senior Drew Doring was the Kent Tekulve
Pitcher of the Year He was the first JCU hurdler to earn this
honor since Luke Adkins in 2004
On the gridiron junior Kevin Cope was named the Gene
Slaughter Most Outstanding Linebacker It was the second-
straight year JCU has taken home the conferences top
linebacker honor On the hardwood sophomore KatlynSpahar gave JCU back-to-back Helen Ludwig Player of the
Year accolades
ALL-OAC HONORS
John Carroll had 136 student-athletes earn All-OAC
honors this year
Football led the way with a school-record 20 selections The
Blue Streaks picked up 22 honors from the outdoor track
and field teams with 12 from the men and 10 on the womens
side Mens indoor track and field (nine) baseball (eight) and
womens swimming and diving (eight) rounded out the top six
Note Each member of the swimming and diving team earning All-
OAC honors was counted once Each member of the track and field
team earning All-OAC honors was counted once for cross country
once for indoor and once for outdoor
HITTING THE BOOKS
As mentioned earlier mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik was
named the Capital One Academic All-Americareg of the Year for
Division III mens soccer He had an abundance of company as
numerous Blue Streaks really buckled down in the classroom
Football senior safety Brody Zangaro earned second team
Capital One Academic All-Americareg honors for the second
straight year On the district level Potocnik Zangaro and
baseball junior right-hander Aaron Lapaglia earned Capital
One Academic All-District accolades
Wrestling sophomore Sal Corrao and senior Todd Gaydosh
earned NWCA Scholar All-American honors Womens
swimming and diving junior Lindsey Fano was a CSCAA
Individual Scholar All-American Cross country senior Nicki
Bohrer sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson were named USTFCCCA All-Academic honorees
for cross country Rounding out the honors were seven
members of the softball team who all earned NFCA Scholar-
Athlete distinctions
Potocnik and softball senior right-hander Rachel Byrnes were
JCUs recipients of the Clyde Lamb Awards
Additionally 83 student-athletes were honored with
Academic All-OAC honors
Note Select honors from the Capital One Academic All-Americareg
program have not been released yet
83 STUDENT983085ATHLETES WERE HONORED
WITH ACADEMIC ALL983085OAC HONORS
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VISIONJohn Carroll University will graduate individuals of intellect and
character who lead and serve by engaging the world around them
and around the globe
MISSIONAs a Jesuit Catholic university John Carroll inspires individuals to excel
in learning leadership and service in the region and in the world
CORE VALUES
The Universityrsquos core values include a commitment to
learning in order to create
bull An environment of inquiry which embraces Jesuit
Catholic education as a search for truth where faith and
reason complement each other in learning In pursuit of
our educational mission the University welcomes the
perspectives and participation in our mission of faculty
staff students and alumni of all faiths and of no faith
bull A rigorous approach to scholarship that instills in our
graduates the knowledge eloquence sensitivity and
commitment to embrace and to live humane values
bull A campus committed to the intellectual spiritual
emotional and physical development of each student
bull An inclusive community where differing points of view
and experience are valued as opportunities for mutual
learning
bull A culture of service and excellence that permeates
every program and office
bull A commitment to sharing our gifts in service to each
other and the community
bull A campus that responds to demographic economic
and social challenges
bull An appreciation that our personal and collective
choices can build a more just world
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
The following initiatives are essential to the University
being recognized as a center of learning and service
bull Create a diverse community of faculty staff alumni
and friends dedicated to advancing the Universityrsquos
vision mission and core values
bull Create a learning community of outstanding teacher-scholars characterized by the commitment to
student achievement
bull Create a talented cohort of service-oriented staff
committed to achieving and being recognized as a
center of learning and service
bull Recruit enroll retain and graduate a talented
diverse student body prepared for todayrsquos global
reality and committed to learning leadership and
service that will engage the world
bull Secure resources necessary to foster an
extraordinary learning experience and promote John
Carrollrsquos mission as a Jesuit Catholic university
bull Assist in responding to demographic economic and
social challenges in our region in order to support
investment and employment opportunities and build
confidence in our shared future
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RESIDENCE LIFE
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bull Including themselves students reported the number
of people who they will be living off-campus with
Four people (33) followed by five people (19)
three people (16) and six people (14)
bull 76 are planning to live in University Heights Shaker
Heights (13) and South Euclid (9) are the other
two cities with the most respondents
These findings will inform messaging and timing of
information about housing for upper-class students This
data also indicates the need to continue to look at the cost
of living on-campus and how the benefits are explained in
relationship to that cost
While these qualitative findings include only one part of the data
collected they still provide strong insight into the residential
experience The data supports the amount of time effort and
resources devoted to developing and strengthening community It
also supports several key learning goals for students who live on
campus The data also clearly demonstrates the concerns about
facilities that have been at the forefront of the work done this
year by the ORL All of these insights will be better informed once
the compilation and analysis of the quantitative data is complete
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Review of ORL structure and staffing
bull Expand knowledge of and competency in academic
processes and procedures to better inform future
collaborations
bull Enhance education around issues pertaining to respect
including but not limited to vandalism safety interpersonal
violence and relationships with non-residence life staff
members serving the residential communities
STUDENT PERSPECTIVES
This was my third year at John Carroll University
and my first year living on campus The amount
of care and concern that I received from my Area
Coordinator Adrian Tamas and all of the Murphy RAs was
amazing I never thought that I would feel that comfortable
away from home but because of the staff in Murphy Hall I
now call John Carroll University home Itrsquos been a wonderfu
year as a resident in Murphy and I cannot wait for my next
and final year Thank you for everythingrdquo
- Ghada Abu Shaweesh rsquo16 Resident
ldquoThree years ago I was a sophomore who lived with great
tension and anxiety I had not yet developed the courage to
grow into the leader who I wanted to be on campus Then I
was selected to be a Resident Assistant From that moment
on I was on a path that would allow me to grow and develop
into a leader on campus a man for others and the person
who I ultimately desired to become I am beyond thankful for
my time with Residence Life The professional staff alongwith my fellow staff members and residents have left their
marks on me I will forever remember the time wersquove spent
together the laughter wersquove shared the critical moments
that have pushed us outside of our comfort zones and the
relationships wersquove cultivated From the bottom of my heart
thank yourdquo
- John Barrett rsquo15 Senior Resident Assistant
81 1621 PARTICIPANTS
RESIDENCE SATISFACTION SURVEY RESPONSE RATE
The ORL staff created a survey focused on the following
areas satisfaction with RA satisfaction with residence hall
space cleanliness and processes assessment of ability to
sleep and study learning as a result of living in a residence
hall and overall satisfaction While the quantitative portions
of the survey are not yet compiled and analyzed the
qualitative data was compiled and reviewed The overall
response rate was approximately 81 of 1621 residents who
received the survey
Some of the key findings
bull Residents overwhelmingly responded that the most
important lesson skill or value learned this year was
about relationships with others Residents described
relationships with roommates learning to live in
community and how to deal with people who were
different Skills and lessons related to living independently
(time management responsibility and accountability)
were the second most frequent responses
bull The respondents most frequently cited that the best
part of their residential experience was related to the
people with whom they lived their roommate and
or floormates Other frequent responses included the
sense of community the RA and the convenience ofliving on campus
bull Cleanliness and other facility issues were the main
concerns that residents cited when asked about what
they would like to see improved about on-campus
living Other frequent responses included the dining
hall loudness of fellow floor members and both the
enforcement of and lack of enforcement of residence
hall policies
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
New Late Night Program Collaborations
Streak the Center programs were held during fall 2014 and spring
2015 to provide students with opportunities to gather together
and participate in a variety of social programs including arts and
crafts entertainment movies food recreation relaxation music
and more This large scale event was made possible through
cross-departmental collaboration between the Office of Student
Activities Student Union Programming Board (SUPB) Orientation
and Leadership Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion
Counseling Center Violence Prevention and Action Center
Residence Life Health Education and Promotion Student Health
and Wellness Center and Recreation This event attracted over
550 students each semester it was held
Infusion of Intergroup Dialogue within iLead Program
The Office of Student Activities (OSA) in collaboration with the
Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion incorporated the ldquoCommon
Groundrdquo workshop within the iLead student organization training
program iLead a day-long leadership training opportunity for
student organizations operates with the goal of providing student
leaders an understanding of the nuts and bolts of running a successful
organization on campus The ldquoCommon Gorundrdquo training facilitated
by staff who are Intergroup Dialogue facilitators and students
who have completed the Intergroup Dialogue class in the fall
provided education on discrimination and oppression Seventy-four
student organization leaders representing 64 organizations were in
attendance at this training Of those who attended 69 completed
program evaluations In the evaluation students were asked to
identify one creative way they could apply what they learned in the
workshop into their organization The results are as follows
bull 31 stated they could raise awareness through discussionor activity and 27 stated by maintaining awareness and
working to make a difference
bull Other responses included education through information
and diversifying organization membership
bull The top three areas students reported they learned more
about during their experience at iLead were dealing with
discrimination advertising and funding policies
Student Leader Team created for Late Night Programming
The OSA developed a team of student leaders tasked with
assisting in the planning promotion and implementation oflate night programming events sponsored through the Office
of Student Activities Leaders were chosen from the current
student programmers that were already active Expectations were
established and provided to SUPB By January 2015 SUPB was
required to plan a reoccurring late night program on campus every
Friday and Saturday during the academic year between the hours
of 10 pm and midnight
DATA POINTS
bull SUPB held 13 additional programs in 2014-2015 with
an increase of 51 more participants in comparison
to the 2013-2014 academic year (66 programs with
8437 attendants in 2013-2014 79 programs with 12787
attendants in 2014-2015) Programs which were added
include Rock Out Your Room Meet the Greeks Step
Afrika and more
bull Comedian Dave Coulier performed duringHomecoming this year and was attended by
approximately 1000 students
bull The fall semester Welcome Back Concert sponsored by
SUPB board attracted 600 additional participants in the
2014-2015 academic year (300 in 2013 ndash 2014 900 in
2014-2015)
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Conduct an assessment of our current large-scale
programming needs to obtain an accurate pulse on the
types of social late-night programming students needand want Explore collaboration opportunities with other
programming departments like Recreation Residence
Life and Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion for
this project
bull Work with departments in Student Affairs and across the
university to identify event attendance tracking software
options to better track event participation
bull Develop a template to help map the university learning
goals to the activities of SUPB and student organizations
in order to create a new assessment plan
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Irsquom the current president of the Paranormal
Research Group The Student Activities
Office has definitely impacted my overall
JCU experience in a positive way The office gave us
the opportunity to strengthen the bonds within our
organization I learned a lot of leadership strategies with
the officersquos help I learned how to manage and finance an
organization while maintaining the fun factor of what an
organization should be [Student Organizations are] so
important to have because [they] allow students to conn
to each other and their community The office off ers a
one of a kind experience here at Carroll and is crucial [fo
students] to get the most out of JCUrdquo
- Bryan Mersol rsquo17 Student Organization President
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Student Feedback Leads to Increased Physician Hours
Anecdotal feedback over the past several years suggested
the need to increase the hours and days of the week that
physicians would see patients in order to better meet
studentsrsquo busy schedules The Student Health and Wellness
Survey was administered and results clearly supported
this need In recent years physicians came to campus on
Mondays (25 hrs) and Thursdays (25 hrs) for a total of fivehours With the new contract physician hours were increased
to eight hours a week on Mondays (4 hrs) and Fridays (4
hrs) As a result physician visits increased by 43 (536
physicians visits in 2013-2014 and 767 in 2014-2015) and
students are very pleased with this improved service
HealthSpot Installation Provides Additional Care
Options for Students
John Carroll is the first college in the United States to provide
physician appointments through a computerized kiosk
called the HealthSpot This technology is at the forefront of
revolutionary high-quality medical care Students are put inface-to-face contact with a healthcare professional via video
screen The kiosk comes equipped with everything they
would need to perform a variety of remote treatments under
the supervision of an on-site medical professional Some of
the common ailments that are able to be addressed through
HealthSpot are Allergies cold and flu cough sinus infections
rashes fever sore throats and more With the installation of
this technology the SHWC is now able to provide students
with medical care five days a week Since November 2014 a
total of 21 students have utilized the HealthSpot
New Contract with Cleveland Clinic Saves Center $15000The SHWC entered into a new contract with the Cleveland
Clinic physicians in an effort to reduce costs With this new
contract and subsequent change in physicians over $15000
in was saved in comparison to last year
Nurses Utilize Brief Motivational Interview Training to
Identify and Intervene with At-risk Students
To properly screen for and address high-risk behaviors in
students visiting the SHWC nurses participated in brief
motivational interview training Motivational interviewing
(MI) supports health behavior change by helping individuals
explore and resolve their ambivalence about change without
evoking resistance MI techniques can be incorporated into
routine patient care Additionally an MI screening form was
completed by 719 students during the spring 2015 semester
Students who screened positive for high-risk behaviors were
engaged in a brief motivational interview with a nurse and
received information to help strengthen their motivation to
change those unhealthy behaviors in order to achieve their
optimum level of wellness
DATA POINTS
The SHWC saw a 7 increase in unique individuals in 2014-2015 and
an overall increase of 10 in the total number of client visits (which
covers all SHWC services) Flu and allergy injections were both up
this year by 21 and 31 respectively
2013-2014 2014-2015
Client Visits 3133 3451
Unique Individuals 1228 1320
Physicians Visits 536 767
Van Runs 270 242
Nutritional Visits 185 123
Sent to Area Health Centers 103 202
STDHIV Clinic 84 46
Gynecological Visits 25 39
Travel Clinic Visits 93 62
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Explore options for obtaining an electronic medical
record program
bull Increase awareness and visibility of the HealthSpot as an
alternative quality health care treatment
bull Support the Universityrsquos learning goals and collaborate
with the student health and wellness group by developing
programs to promote students to be self-health advocates
based on data from the National Collegiate Health
Assessment survey
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working at the Health Center was the first job
I received on campus and it has become like a
second home to me I have had the opportunity to
learn about diff erent privacy policies and how they work in
a college setting as well as bits and pieces about the medical
field coupled with great experience along the way This
department provides students with the care they need to
continue to do well in other areas at JCU by making sure they
get the best care possible and allowing students to share their
problems in all realms of the health world whether physical
or mental They make it possible for all students to feel and
perform their best during their time at JCUrdquo
- Anna Lawler rsquo16 Work Study employee
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Opening of Relaxation Room
Research on college campuses demonstrates that stress
is the number one impediment for academic performance
and overall well-being Therefore the University Counseling
Center (UCC) collaborated with the Grasselli Library in
developing the Relaxation Room located in the Learning
Commons The room provides students with a quiet
welcoming space to learn about and practice a variety of
research-based mind and body stress-reduction techniques
It includes
bull A state-of-the-art massage recliner
bull Guided relaxation audio recordings
bull Computer-based biofeedback programs
bull Psycho-educational books and handouts
bull Yoga mats and meditation rugs
Students can use the Relaxation Roomrsquos resources by signing
up for specific time slots Individual consultation is also
provided for the biofeedback program so students can use itto its fullest potential
Outreach Initiativesrsquo Message is that Help is lsquoWithin
Reachrsquo at the UCC
A programmatic and marketing theme was developed for all
community outreach initiatives titled ldquoWithin Reachrdquo This
past year a total of 22 outreach initiatives offered under
this new marketing theme were offered to students faculty
and staff Programs focused on increasing awareness of
mental health issues among college students and promoting
help-seeking behavior One of the most successful programs
was a dinner and movie night featuring a speaker from theNational Alliance on Mental Illness with over 80 students in
attendance as well as several faculty and staff
Installation of Titanium Scheduling Software
For many years the UCC has used a paper system to collect
and reference student information when visits occur The new
database system Titanium allows the staff to electronically
store student records and access them quickly when
needed This technological solution is critically necessary
in streamlining operations to allow for a seamless client
experience for the students and a more effective working
environment for the UCC staff
DATA POINTS
Total Counseling Services Overall
A total of 254 students received counseling services for the
2014-2015 academic year (4 less students from 2013-2014)
Out of those students 649 (165) were female and 351
(89) were male The highest percentage of students seen
were freshmen at 265 (67) which is consistent with the
2013-2014 year
Most common reasons students visited the UCC in 2014-2015
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Provide staff orientation and training for new UCC
employees (interim director full-time counselor part-
time counselor) and trainees (two doctoral interns one
masterrsquos intern and one psychiatry resident)
bull Continue the implementation of Titanium Scheduling
Software and fully transition to electronic records
bull Expand outreach programming through the Relaxation
Room and the Within Reach event series
of visits are related to anxiety
(53 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to depression
(14 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to academics
(41 Decrease from 13-14)
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
I have had a wonderful experience with the
UCC and have encouraged other friends
who are struggling to go there too No
part of my experience has been negative and I look
forward to my sessions In the short time I have been
going I feel that I have already made tremendous
improvements My only suggestion for improving the
center is to continue to inform students of its resources
and how valuable it can berdquo
- Anonymous student UCC Satisfaction Survey
874
585
348
254 TOTAL STUDENTS THAT RECEIVEDCOUNSELING SERVICES
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Interpersonal Violence Reporting Increase
The Violence Prevention and Action Center (VPAC)
experienced a substantial increase in the amount of time
advocating for survivors of interpersonal violence along with
the total number of students reporting interpersonal violence
incidents in the 2014-2015 academic year These increases
indicate that the awareness of issues related to interpersonal
violence and the need for bystanders to identify and createempathy with those suffering has most likely increased as well
Large-scale Bystander Intervention Training
Conducted with 638 Rising Sophomores
In collaboration with the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
Recovery Resources Residence Life Dean of Students Office
and Health Promotion and Wellness the VPAC Coordinator
successfully conducted Bystander intervention Training
for 638 rising sophomore students Of those 638 students
46 were male and 54 female This training was made
mandatory as a part of the housing selection process
The purpose of this training was to teach students the
concept of bystander intervention A bystander is anyone
who observes an emergency or a situation in which it is
likely that someone could use help Bystander intervention
programs teach people to overcome their resistance to
checking in and helping out These programs have been
found to be very helpful on college campuses to thwart
sexual assault abusive alcohol consumption concerns about
suicide depression and eating disorders
Students also learn how to identify a continuum of
inappropriate sexual behaviors through experiential
activities designed to create empathy with those who have
experienced sexual or dating violence At the end of the
training students develop skills to intervene as a bystander
and make a commitment to intervene before during and
after an incident of sexual or dating violence
Peer Health Advocate Program Exceeds
Membership Goals
One of the VPACrsquos goals this year was to train 10 Peer
Health Advocates by April 2015 Peer Health Advocates are
tasked with educating the campus on a gamut of topics
associated with interpersonal violence including bullying
dating and relationship violence and more This goal was
met and exceeded in January 2015 when a total of 18 Peer
Health Advocates were trained An additional 10 Peer Health
Advocates were trained by Alex Leslie of the Cleveland Rape
Crisis Center in March 2015 ndash for a total of 38 Advocates Peer
Health Advocates facilitated three interpersonal violence
presentations to the following groups of student leaders
Fraternity and sorority new members Panhellenic Council
and participants in the LAUNCH leadership program a core
leadership training for students in prominent leadership
positions on campus
DATA POINTS
Educational Programming
Forty-two educational programs were provided to 1639 individuals
in fall 2014 covering topics such as alcohol sex and consent healthy
relationships and more Seventeen trainings were provided to 777
individuals in spring 2015 covering similar topics When comparing
to the previous year 51 more programs were held in 2014-2015
(39 programs 2013-2014 59 programs 2014-2015) and 40 more
individuals attended these programs (1731 2013-2014 2416 2014-2015)
Bystander Intervention Training
Participants who completed bystander intervention training
completed a survey developed by Recovery Resources to collect
demographic information as well as information related to bystander
behavioral intent and problem gambling knowledge Questions
measured behavioral intent and gambling knowledge Results of this
survey revealed
89
88
92
93
of participants reported feeling a sense of
responsibility to intervene in issues of substance
use sexual violence and mental health problems
of students understand the obstacles to
intervene in these issues
of students plan to use the skills they learned
from the training in the future
of students reported at least one action that they
planned on taking after the training
LOOKING AHEADbull Hire train and supervise a graduate assistant to assist
with programming and outreach initiatives that focus on
interpersonal violence and bystander intervention
bull Develop a new brand for the Violence Prevention and Action
Center including a new logo and brochure
bull Co-teach AR274 Peer Health Advocate Seminar created to
educate ten Peer Health Advocates
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working with Coordinator of the VPAC this the past year
has been a true joy I learned a variety of skills and about
several topics such as bystander intervention signs of
an abusive relationship substance abuse and how to help someone
in a crisis By the end of my senior year I was gave presentations on
my own to students around campus Working with VPAC has made
me a well-rounded student with a large desire to help others in any
way that I can She taught me to be an eff ective presenter and to be a
leader on campus The skills I learned will not only benefit me in my
future career but as a better member in societyrdquo
- Gina Paolini rsquo15 Peer Health Advocate
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KINGS OF THE OAC
A major trophy returned to JCUs campus for the first
time since the 2003-04 school year
John Carrolls all-around effort on the mens side earned the
Blue Streaks the OAC Mens All-Sports Trophy It was the fifth
time in program history John Carroll earned this prestigious
trophy The Men of Carroll finished with 83 points besting
second-place Mount Union who turned in 8025 points
A BUNDLE OF HONORS
Mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik might need to
build a new trophy case for all of his 2014-15 honors
The midfielder was named the 2014 Capital One Academic
All-Americareg of the Year for Division III mens soccer The
honor gave Potocnik his second-straight Capital One
Academic All-Americareg honor having been a second-team
selection in 2013 He became just the second Blue Streak to
earn this prestigious honor joining Mackenzie Griffin (softball
2013) This honor was just the tip of the iceberg for one of
the top players in JCU mens soccer history
Potocnik was one of six student-athletes nationally to be a
part of Northwestern Mutuals Inspiring Potential float in
the Tournament of Rosesreg Rose Parade
In addition Potocnik earned D3soccercom All-America
NSCAAContinental Tire All-Region All-Ohio All-OAC and
Academic All-OAC accolades Finally Potocnik was JCUs
male recipient of the Clyde Lamb Award given to the top
graduating male and female student-athletes at each of the
10 OAC institutions
HISTORY IN THE MAKING
John Carrolls mens tennis team celebrated a program
first this year The Blue Streaks made their first-ever
NCAA Tournament appearance
John Carroll qualified with a 5-4 win over Otterbein in the
championship match of the OAC Tournament John Carroll
would go on to beat Franciscan in the first round of the
NCAA Tournament before bowing out to Kenyon
The Blue Streaks had won five OAC titles prior but the OAC did
not have an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament until recently
NCAA APPEARANCESIn addition to the mens tennis team John Carroll
had three teams and seven individuals qualify for the
NCAA National Championship fields
JCUs football team made its second-straight NCAA
appearance John Carroll rolled past Centre 63-28 in the
first round and held on for a 14-12 win over Wheaton (Ill)
in the second round The Blue Streaks bowed out in the
quarterfinals with a 36-28 loss to the Purple Raiders
The mens basketball team earned its 13th-ever NCAA
Tournament bid The program earned a bid for the first timesince 2010 The womens basketball team earned its second-
straight and second-overall bid to the NCAA Tournament
field
Individually senior Dan Mirman repeated as an All-American
at 149 pounds for wrestling He became JCU wrestlings 106th
All-American Mirman had plenty of company at the NCAA
Wrestling National Championship as seniors Terner Gott and
Todd Gaydosh gave the Blue Streaks three competitors for
the first time since 2005
John Carroll had three members of the cross country team
qualify for the NCAA National Championships in seniorTadhg Karski sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson It marked the first time since 2004 that the
Blue Streaks sent three runners to the cross country NCAA
National Championship Senior Nick Williams qualified for
the NCAA Indoor Track and Field National Championships in
the 60m hurdles while senior Rocky Mitolo qualified for the
NCAA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships in
the shot put
ALL-AMERICANS
Brian Potocnik and Dan Mirman had plenty of company in the
All-American department
Football senior Aramis Greenwood was the most decorated
student-athlete when it came to All-American honors The
wide receiver made the prestigious AFCA Division III All-
America team becoming the first Blue Streak to do so since
2008 and just the eighth overall He would go on to garner
third team honors on the AP Little All-America Team and
honorable mention D3footballcom honors
In all four football players earned All-American honors with
junior offensive lineman Anthony Latina senior linebacker
Kevin Cope and senior quarterback Mark Myers earning
honors from D3footballcom
Senior right-hander Drew Doring earned second team
All-America honors from D3baseballcom and the ABCA
Rawlings He became the first JCU pitcher to earn All-
America honors since 1985
Sophomore Katlyn Spahar was accorded honorable mention
WBCA Division III All-America accolades for her outstanding
performance on the hardwood
INDIVIDUALSTEAMS
4QUALIFIED FOR NCAA NATIONAL
CHAMPIONSHIP FIELDS7
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ATHLETIC HIGHLIGHTS
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RIDING OFF INTO THE SUNSET
An era came to a close this school year as Kerry Volkmann
retired after being the mentor of the John Carroll wrestling
program since 1987
The Hall of Fame coach guided his charges to two national
titles and 47 All-American honors He started the year
winning his 300th dual match in the seasons opening
weekend with a 34-11 win over Niagara County Community
College at the Bob Del Rosa Duals
Over 200 former wrestlers football players coaches
teammates friends and fans of the JCU wrestling program
celebrated Volkmanns legacy in his last home dual
400 AND COUNTING
The OAC mens basketball 400-club inducted
its fifth member this year
John Carroll mens basketball head coach Mike Moran won
his 400th game at JCU with a 97-78 win over Ohio Northern
on December 10
Moran who just completed his 23rd year at JCU entered
the season 35th amongst active Division III coaches in total
wins He now ranks fourth all-time in wins amongst OAC
mens basketball coaching greats
In April Moran was honored by the GCBCA as the recipient
of the Dennis Lustig Golden Deeds Award for his long-time
contributions to basketball in the Cleveland-area
CENTURY MARK
A third coaching milestone occurred for JCUs coaches
this year Mens soccer head coach Hector Marinaro earned
his 100th win with a 3-0 shutout over Muskingum on senior
night
OAC TEAM SUCCESS
John Carroll celebrated a wide-array of achievements
at the team level within the OAC
The mens tennis team won its first OAC title since 2006
John Carroll earned a share of the regular-season crown
before edging Otterbein 5-4 in the championship match of
the OAC Tournament
The mens soccer team was unbeaten in the OAC regular-
season It marked the fifth undefeated and untied regular-
season by an OAC institution since 1984
On the mens side John Carroll had a slew of second-place
OAC finishes The football cross country and indoor track amp
field teams all captured solo possession of second-place in
the OAC The mens basketball and baseball teams tied for
second in their respective regular seasons
Mike Moran won
his 400th game
Menrsquos tennis team
won its first OAC
title since 2006
Hector Marinaro
earned his 100th w
Womens lacrosse
made its long-awai
debut
On the womens side the Blue Streaks volleyball team
returned to the championship match of the OAC Tournament
for the first time since 1995 The womens swimming amp diving
team was undefeated in OAC regular-season dual meets
OAC INDIVIDUAL SUCCESS
John Carroll had 10 individuals earn OAC titles
The womens swimming and diving team led the way with
seven Sophomore Margaret Zagrobelny junior Lindsey Fano
freshman Anne Crowley and senior Victoria Watson led the
way earning OAC gold in the 400-medley relay Watson
would go on to capture first in the 200-freestyle and as part
of the 400-free relay Fano would capture an individual title
in the 100-breast Watson was joined by freshman Megan
Hawk sophomore Amanda Casamatta and senior Katii
Sheffield on the OAC-champion 400-free relay
Senior Rocky Mitolo (shot put) and junior Adam North (long
jump) earned first-place finishes at the outdoor track amp field
championship
Senior Dan Mirman rounded out the titles taking first at
149-pounds in wrestling
THE INAUGURATION
The womens lacrosse team made its long-awaited debut
After having to outlast Clevelands winter weather the Blue
Streaks turned in a 20-10 win over Houghton on February 28
The team would go on to finish 10-5 and earn the No 2 seed
in the OAC Tournament
STELLAR COACHING
John Carroll is blessed with stellar coaching for its
student-athletes Two Blue Streak coaches were
recognized by their peers this year
Laura Rodeffer was named the OAC Volleyball Coach of the
Year She continues to have her Blue Streaks on the rise
Rodeffers team turned in a 23-7 record in 2014 and were in
the hunt for the OAC regular-season title until the last week
of the season
Shaun Keenan earned OAC Mens Tennis Coach of the Year
honors for helping guide the mens tennis team to one of the
best seasons in program history
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AMONG THE BEST IN THE
REGION AND OHIO
John Carroll had 29 student-athletes earn All-Region honors
while 17 added All-Ohio honors for the year
Baseball senior Drew Doring led the way The senior right-
hander was tabbed as the 2015 Mid-East Regional Pitcher of
the Year by both D3baseballcom and ABCARawlings
Note In elect sports it is possible to earn multiple All-Region and All-Ohio
honors so each student-athlete was counted once per sport they played
Additionally some sports do not have All-Region or All-Ohio honors
OAC MAJOR AWARD
WINNERS - PLAYERS
JCUs student-athletes were amongst the best in the
conference with six players taking home major awards
from the OAC
John Carroll had a trio of players on honors for their stellar
play on the pitch Senior Brian Potocnik was the Mens SoccerMidfielder of the Year while junior teammate Jimmy Mattina
was the Mens Soccer Defender of the Year On the womens
side senior Haley McDonald took home Goalkeeper of the
Year accolades
On the diamond senior Drew Doring was the Kent Tekulve
Pitcher of the Year He was the first JCU hurdler to earn this
honor since Luke Adkins in 2004
On the gridiron junior Kevin Cope was named the Gene
Slaughter Most Outstanding Linebacker It was the second-
straight year JCU has taken home the conferences top
linebacker honor On the hardwood sophomore KatlynSpahar gave JCU back-to-back Helen Ludwig Player of the
Year accolades
ALL-OAC HONORS
John Carroll had 136 student-athletes earn All-OAC
honors this year
Football led the way with a school-record 20 selections The
Blue Streaks picked up 22 honors from the outdoor track
and field teams with 12 from the men and 10 on the womens
side Mens indoor track and field (nine) baseball (eight) and
womens swimming and diving (eight) rounded out the top six
Note Each member of the swimming and diving team earning All-
OAC honors was counted once Each member of the track and field
team earning All-OAC honors was counted once for cross country
once for indoor and once for outdoor
HITTING THE BOOKS
As mentioned earlier mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik was
named the Capital One Academic All-Americareg of the Year for
Division III mens soccer He had an abundance of company as
numerous Blue Streaks really buckled down in the classroom
Football senior safety Brody Zangaro earned second team
Capital One Academic All-Americareg honors for the second
straight year On the district level Potocnik Zangaro and
baseball junior right-hander Aaron Lapaglia earned Capital
One Academic All-District accolades
Wrestling sophomore Sal Corrao and senior Todd Gaydosh
earned NWCA Scholar All-American honors Womens
swimming and diving junior Lindsey Fano was a CSCAA
Individual Scholar All-American Cross country senior Nicki
Bohrer sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson were named USTFCCCA All-Academic honorees
for cross country Rounding out the honors were seven
members of the softball team who all earned NFCA Scholar-
Athlete distinctions
Potocnik and softball senior right-hander Rachel Byrnes were
JCUs recipients of the Clyde Lamb Awards
Additionally 83 student-athletes were honored with
Academic All-OAC honors
Note Select honors from the Capital One Academic All-Americareg
program have not been released yet
83 STUDENT983085ATHLETES WERE HONORED
WITH ACADEMIC ALL983085OAC HONORS
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VISIONJohn Carroll University will graduate individuals of intellect and
character who lead and serve by engaging the world around them
and around the globe
MISSIONAs a Jesuit Catholic university John Carroll inspires individuals to excel
in learning leadership and service in the region and in the world
CORE VALUES
The Universityrsquos core values include a commitment to
learning in order to create
bull An environment of inquiry which embraces Jesuit
Catholic education as a search for truth where faith and
reason complement each other in learning In pursuit of
our educational mission the University welcomes the
perspectives and participation in our mission of faculty
staff students and alumni of all faiths and of no faith
bull A rigorous approach to scholarship that instills in our
graduates the knowledge eloquence sensitivity and
commitment to embrace and to live humane values
bull A campus committed to the intellectual spiritual
emotional and physical development of each student
bull An inclusive community where differing points of view
and experience are valued as opportunities for mutual
learning
bull A culture of service and excellence that permeates
every program and office
bull A commitment to sharing our gifts in service to each
other and the community
bull A campus that responds to demographic economic
and social challenges
bull An appreciation that our personal and collective
choices can build a more just world
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
The following initiatives are essential to the University
being recognized as a center of learning and service
bull Create a diverse community of faculty staff alumni
and friends dedicated to advancing the Universityrsquos
vision mission and core values
bull Create a learning community of outstanding teacher-scholars characterized by the commitment to
student achievement
bull Create a talented cohort of service-oriented staff
committed to achieving and being recognized as a
center of learning and service
bull Recruit enroll retain and graduate a talented
diverse student body prepared for todayrsquos global
reality and committed to learning leadership and
service that will engage the world
bull Secure resources necessary to foster an
extraordinary learning experience and promote John
Carrollrsquos mission as a Jesuit Catholic university
bull Assist in responding to demographic economic and
social challenges in our region in order to support
investment and employment opportunities and build
confidence in our shared future
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bull Including themselves students reported the number
of people who they will be living off-campus with
Four people (33) followed by five people (19)
three people (16) and six people (14)
bull 76 are planning to live in University Heights Shaker
Heights (13) and South Euclid (9) are the other
two cities with the most respondents
These findings will inform messaging and timing of
information about housing for upper-class students This
data also indicates the need to continue to look at the cost
of living on-campus and how the benefits are explained in
relationship to that cost
While these qualitative findings include only one part of the data
collected they still provide strong insight into the residential
experience The data supports the amount of time effort and
resources devoted to developing and strengthening community It
also supports several key learning goals for students who live on
campus The data also clearly demonstrates the concerns about
facilities that have been at the forefront of the work done this
year by the ORL All of these insights will be better informed once
the compilation and analysis of the quantitative data is complete
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Review of ORL structure and staffing
bull Expand knowledge of and competency in academic
processes and procedures to better inform future
collaborations
bull Enhance education around issues pertaining to respect
including but not limited to vandalism safety interpersonal
violence and relationships with non-residence life staff
members serving the residential communities
STUDENT PERSPECTIVES
This was my third year at John Carroll University
and my first year living on campus The amount
of care and concern that I received from my Area
Coordinator Adrian Tamas and all of the Murphy RAs was
amazing I never thought that I would feel that comfortable
away from home but because of the staff in Murphy Hall I
now call John Carroll University home Itrsquos been a wonderfu
year as a resident in Murphy and I cannot wait for my next
and final year Thank you for everythingrdquo
- Ghada Abu Shaweesh rsquo16 Resident
ldquoThree years ago I was a sophomore who lived with great
tension and anxiety I had not yet developed the courage to
grow into the leader who I wanted to be on campus Then I
was selected to be a Resident Assistant From that moment
on I was on a path that would allow me to grow and develop
into a leader on campus a man for others and the person
who I ultimately desired to become I am beyond thankful for
my time with Residence Life The professional staff alongwith my fellow staff members and residents have left their
marks on me I will forever remember the time wersquove spent
together the laughter wersquove shared the critical moments
that have pushed us outside of our comfort zones and the
relationships wersquove cultivated From the bottom of my heart
thank yourdquo
- John Barrett rsquo15 Senior Resident Assistant
81 1621 PARTICIPANTS
RESIDENCE SATISFACTION SURVEY RESPONSE RATE
The ORL staff created a survey focused on the following
areas satisfaction with RA satisfaction with residence hall
space cleanliness and processes assessment of ability to
sleep and study learning as a result of living in a residence
hall and overall satisfaction While the quantitative portions
of the survey are not yet compiled and analyzed the
qualitative data was compiled and reviewed The overall
response rate was approximately 81 of 1621 residents who
received the survey
Some of the key findings
bull Residents overwhelmingly responded that the most
important lesson skill or value learned this year was
about relationships with others Residents described
relationships with roommates learning to live in
community and how to deal with people who were
different Skills and lessons related to living independently
(time management responsibility and accountability)
were the second most frequent responses
bull The respondents most frequently cited that the best
part of their residential experience was related to the
people with whom they lived their roommate and
or floormates Other frequent responses included the
sense of community the RA and the convenience ofliving on campus
bull Cleanliness and other facility issues were the main
concerns that residents cited when asked about what
they would like to see improved about on-campus
living Other frequent responses included the dining
hall loudness of fellow floor members and both the
enforcement of and lack of enforcement of residence
hall policies
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
New Late Night Program Collaborations
Streak the Center programs were held during fall 2014 and spring
2015 to provide students with opportunities to gather together
and participate in a variety of social programs including arts and
crafts entertainment movies food recreation relaxation music
and more This large scale event was made possible through
cross-departmental collaboration between the Office of Student
Activities Student Union Programming Board (SUPB) Orientation
and Leadership Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion
Counseling Center Violence Prevention and Action Center
Residence Life Health Education and Promotion Student Health
and Wellness Center and Recreation This event attracted over
550 students each semester it was held
Infusion of Intergroup Dialogue within iLead Program
The Office of Student Activities (OSA) in collaboration with the
Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion incorporated the ldquoCommon
Groundrdquo workshop within the iLead student organization training
program iLead a day-long leadership training opportunity for
student organizations operates with the goal of providing student
leaders an understanding of the nuts and bolts of running a successful
organization on campus The ldquoCommon Gorundrdquo training facilitated
by staff who are Intergroup Dialogue facilitators and students
who have completed the Intergroup Dialogue class in the fall
provided education on discrimination and oppression Seventy-four
student organization leaders representing 64 organizations were in
attendance at this training Of those who attended 69 completed
program evaluations In the evaluation students were asked to
identify one creative way they could apply what they learned in the
workshop into their organization The results are as follows
bull 31 stated they could raise awareness through discussionor activity and 27 stated by maintaining awareness and
working to make a difference
bull Other responses included education through information
and diversifying organization membership
bull The top three areas students reported they learned more
about during their experience at iLead were dealing with
discrimination advertising and funding policies
Student Leader Team created for Late Night Programming
The OSA developed a team of student leaders tasked with
assisting in the planning promotion and implementation oflate night programming events sponsored through the Office
of Student Activities Leaders were chosen from the current
student programmers that were already active Expectations were
established and provided to SUPB By January 2015 SUPB was
required to plan a reoccurring late night program on campus every
Friday and Saturday during the academic year between the hours
of 10 pm and midnight
DATA POINTS
bull SUPB held 13 additional programs in 2014-2015 with
an increase of 51 more participants in comparison
to the 2013-2014 academic year (66 programs with
8437 attendants in 2013-2014 79 programs with 12787
attendants in 2014-2015) Programs which were added
include Rock Out Your Room Meet the Greeks Step
Afrika and more
bull Comedian Dave Coulier performed duringHomecoming this year and was attended by
approximately 1000 students
bull The fall semester Welcome Back Concert sponsored by
SUPB board attracted 600 additional participants in the
2014-2015 academic year (300 in 2013 ndash 2014 900 in
2014-2015)
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Conduct an assessment of our current large-scale
programming needs to obtain an accurate pulse on the
types of social late-night programming students needand want Explore collaboration opportunities with other
programming departments like Recreation Residence
Life and Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion for
this project
bull Work with departments in Student Affairs and across the
university to identify event attendance tracking software
options to better track event participation
bull Develop a template to help map the university learning
goals to the activities of SUPB and student organizations
in order to create a new assessment plan
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Irsquom the current president of the Paranormal
Research Group The Student Activities
Office has definitely impacted my overall
JCU experience in a positive way The office gave us
the opportunity to strengthen the bonds within our
organization I learned a lot of leadership strategies with
the officersquos help I learned how to manage and finance an
organization while maintaining the fun factor of what an
organization should be [Student Organizations are] so
important to have because [they] allow students to conn
to each other and their community The office off ers a
one of a kind experience here at Carroll and is crucial [fo
students] to get the most out of JCUrdquo
- Bryan Mersol rsquo17 Student Organization President
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Student Feedback Leads to Increased Physician Hours
Anecdotal feedback over the past several years suggested
the need to increase the hours and days of the week that
physicians would see patients in order to better meet
studentsrsquo busy schedules The Student Health and Wellness
Survey was administered and results clearly supported
this need In recent years physicians came to campus on
Mondays (25 hrs) and Thursdays (25 hrs) for a total of fivehours With the new contract physician hours were increased
to eight hours a week on Mondays (4 hrs) and Fridays (4
hrs) As a result physician visits increased by 43 (536
physicians visits in 2013-2014 and 767 in 2014-2015) and
students are very pleased with this improved service
HealthSpot Installation Provides Additional Care
Options for Students
John Carroll is the first college in the United States to provide
physician appointments through a computerized kiosk
called the HealthSpot This technology is at the forefront of
revolutionary high-quality medical care Students are put inface-to-face contact with a healthcare professional via video
screen The kiosk comes equipped with everything they
would need to perform a variety of remote treatments under
the supervision of an on-site medical professional Some of
the common ailments that are able to be addressed through
HealthSpot are Allergies cold and flu cough sinus infections
rashes fever sore throats and more With the installation of
this technology the SHWC is now able to provide students
with medical care five days a week Since November 2014 a
total of 21 students have utilized the HealthSpot
New Contract with Cleveland Clinic Saves Center $15000The SHWC entered into a new contract with the Cleveland
Clinic physicians in an effort to reduce costs With this new
contract and subsequent change in physicians over $15000
in was saved in comparison to last year
Nurses Utilize Brief Motivational Interview Training to
Identify and Intervene with At-risk Students
To properly screen for and address high-risk behaviors in
students visiting the SHWC nurses participated in brief
motivational interview training Motivational interviewing
(MI) supports health behavior change by helping individuals
explore and resolve their ambivalence about change without
evoking resistance MI techniques can be incorporated into
routine patient care Additionally an MI screening form was
completed by 719 students during the spring 2015 semester
Students who screened positive for high-risk behaviors were
engaged in a brief motivational interview with a nurse and
received information to help strengthen their motivation to
change those unhealthy behaviors in order to achieve their
optimum level of wellness
DATA POINTS
The SHWC saw a 7 increase in unique individuals in 2014-2015 and
an overall increase of 10 in the total number of client visits (which
covers all SHWC services) Flu and allergy injections were both up
this year by 21 and 31 respectively
2013-2014 2014-2015
Client Visits 3133 3451
Unique Individuals 1228 1320
Physicians Visits 536 767
Van Runs 270 242
Nutritional Visits 185 123
Sent to Area Health Centers 103 202
STDHIV Clinic 84 46
Gynecological Visits 25 39
Travel Clinic Visits 93 62
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Explore options for obtaining an electronic medical
record program
bull Increase awareness and visibility of the HealthSpot as an
alternative quality health care treatment
bull Support the Universityrsquos learning goals and collaborate
with the student health and wellness group by developing
programs to promote students to be self-health advocates
based on data from the National Collegiate Health
Assessment survey
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working at the Health Center was the first job
I received on campus and it has become like a
second home to me I have had the opportunity to
learn about diff erent privacy policies and how they work in
a college setting as well as bits and pieces about the medical
field coupled with great experience along the way This
department provides students with the care they need to
continue to do well in other areas at JCU by making sure they
get the best care possible and allowing students to share their
problems in all realms of the health world whether physical
or mental They make it possible for all students to feel and
perform their best during their time at JCUrdquo
- Anna Lawler rsquo16 Work Study employee
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Opening of Relaxation Room
Research on college campuses demonstrates that stress
is the number one impediment for academic performance
and overall well-being Therefore the University Counseling
Center (UCC) collaborated with the Grasselli Library in
developing the Relaxation Room located in the Learning
Commons The room provides students with a quiet
welcoming space to learn about and practice a variety of
research-based mind and body stress-reduction techniques
It includes
bull A state-of-the-art massage recliner
bull Guided relaxation audio recordings
bull Computer-based biofeedback programs
bull Psycho-educational books and handouts
bull Yoga mats and meditation rugs
Students can use the Relaxation Roomrsquos resources by signing
up for specific time slots Individual consultation is also
provided for the biofeedback program so students can use itto its fullest potential
Outreach Initiativesrsquo Message is that Help is lsquoWithin
Reachrsquo at the UCC
A programmatic and marketing theme was developed for all
community outreach initiatives titled ldquoWithin Reachrdquo This
past year a total of 22 outreach initiatives offered under
this new marketing theme were offered to students faculty
and staff Programs focused on increasing awareness of
mental health issues among college students and promoting
help-seeking behavior One of the most successful programs
was a dinner and movie night featuring a speaker from theNational Alliance on Mental Illness with over 80 students in
attendance as well as several faculty and staff
Installation of Titanium Scheduling Software
For many years the UCC has used a paper system to collect
and reference student information when visits occur The new
database system Titanium allows the staff to electronically
store student records and access them quickly when
needed This technological solution is critically necessary
in streamlining operations to allow for a seamless client
experience for the students and a more effective working
environment for the UCC staff
DATA POINTS
Total Counseling Services Overall
A total of 254 students received counseling services for the
2014-2015 academic year (4 less students from 2013-2014)
Out of those students 649 (165) were female and 351
(89) were male The highest percentage of students seen
were freshmen at 265 (67) which is consistent with the
2013-2014 year
Most common reasons students visited the UCC in 2014-2015
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Provide staff orientation and training for new UCC
employees (interim director full-time counselor part-
time counselor) and trainees (two doctoral interns one
masterrsquos intern and one psychiatry resident)
bull Continue the implementation of Titanium Scheduling
Software and fully transition to electronic records
bull Expand outreach programming through the Relaxation
Room and the Within Reach event series
of visits are related to anxiety
(53 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to depression
(14 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to academics
(41 Decrease from 13-14)
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
I have had a wonderful experience with the
UCC and have encouraged other friends
who are struggling to go there too No
part of my experience has been negative and I look
forward to my sessions In the short time I have been
going I feel that I have already made tremendous
improvements My only suggestion for improving the
center is to continue to inform students of its resources
and how valuable it can berdquo
- Anonymous student UCC Satisfaction Survey
874
585
348
254 TOTAL STUDENTS THAT RECEIVEDCOUNSELING SERVICES
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Interpersonal Violence Reporting Increase
The Violence Prevention and Action Center (VPAC)
experienced a substantial increase in the amount of time
advocating for survivors of interpersonal violence along with
the total number of students reporting interpersonal violence
incidents in the 2014-2015 academic year These increases
indicate that the awareness of issues related to interpersonal
violence and the need for bystanders to identify and createempathy with those suffering has most likely increased as well
Large-scale Bystander Intervention Training
Conducted with 638 Rising Sophomores
In collaboration with the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
Recovery Resources Residence Life Dean of Students Office
and Health Promotion and Wellness the VPAC Coordinator
successfully conducted Bystander intervention Training
for 638 rising sophomore students Of those 638 students
46 were male and 54 female This training was made
mandatory as a part of the housing selection process
The purpose of this training was to teach students the
concept of bystander intervention A bystander is anyone
who observes an emergency or a situation in which it is
likely that someone could use help Bystander intervention
programs teach people to overcome their resistance to
checking in and helping out These programs have been
found to be very helpful on college campuses to thwart
sexual assault abusive alcohol consumption concerns about
suicide depression and eating disorders
Students also learn how to identify a continuum of
inappropriate sexual behaviors through experiential
activities designed to create empathy with those who have
experienced sexual or dating violence At the end of the
training students develop skills to intervene as a bystander
and make a commitment to intervene before during and
after an incident of sexual or dating violence
Peer Health Advocate Program Exceeds
Membership Goals
One of the VPACrsquos goals this year was to train 10 Peer
Health Advocates by April 2015 Peer Health Advocates are
tasked with educating the campus on a gamut of topics
associated with interpersonal violence including bullying
dating and relationship violence and more This goal was
met and exceeded in January 2015 when a total of 18 Peer
Health Advocates were trained An additional 10 Peer Health
Advocates were trained by Alex Leslie of the Cleveland Rape
Crisis Center in March 2015 ndash for a total of 38 Advocates Peer
Health Advocates facilitated three interpersonal violence
presentations to the following groups of student leaders
Fraternity and sorority new members Panhellenic Council
and participants in the LAUNCH leadership program a core
leadership training for students in prominent leadership
positions on campus
DATA POINTS
Educational Programming
Forty-two educational programs were provided to 1639 individuals
in fall 2014 covering topics such as alcohol sex and consent healthy
relationships and more Seventeen trainings were provided to 777
individuals in spring 2015 covering similar topics When comparing
to the previous year 51 more programs were held in 2014-2015
(39 programs 2013-2014 59 programs 2014-2015) and 40 more
individuals attended these programs (1731 2013-2014 2416 2014-2015)
Bystander Intervention Training
Participants who completed bystander intervention training
completed a survey developed by Recovery Resources to collect
demographic information as well as information related to bystander
behavioral intent and problem gambling knowledge Questions
measured behavioral intent and gambling knowledge Results of this
survey revealed
89
88
92
93
of participants reported feeling a sense of
responsibility to intervene in issues of substance
use sexual violence and mental health problems
of students understand the obstacles to
intervene in these issues
of students plan to use the skills they learned
from the training in the future
of students reported at least one action that they
planned on taking after the training
LOOKING AHEADbull Hire train and supervise a graduate assistant to assist
with programming and outreach initiatives that focus on
interpersonal violence and bystander intervention
bull Develop a new brand for the Violence Prevention and Action
Center including a new logo and brochure
bull Co-teach AR274 Peer Health Advocate Seminar created to
educate ten Peer Health Advocates
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working with Coordinator of the VPAC this the past year
has been a true joy I learned a variety of skills and about
several topics such as bystander intervention signs of
an abusive relationship substance abuse and how to help someone
in a crisis By the end of my senior year I was gave presentations on
my own to students around campus Working with VPAC has made
me a well-rounded student with a large desire to help others in any
way that I can She taught me to be an eff ective presenter and to be a
leader on campus The skills I learned will not only benefit me in my
future career but as a better member in societyrdquo
- Gina Paolini rsquo15 Peer Health Advocate
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KINGS OF THE OAC
A major trophy returned to JCUs campus for the first
time since the 2003-04 school year
John Carrolls all-around effort on the mens side earned the
Blue Streaks the OAC Mens All-Sports Trophy It was the fifth
time in program history John Carroll earned this prestigious
trophy The Men of Carroll finished with 83 points besting
second-place Mount Union who turned in 8025 points
A BUNDLE OF HONORS
Mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik might need to
build a new trophy case for all of his 2014-15 honors
The midfielder was named the 2014 Capital One Academic
All-Americareg of the Year for Division III mens soccer The
honor gave Potocnik his second-straight Capital One
Academic All-Americareg honor having been a second-team
selection in 2013 He became just the second Blue Streak to
earn this prestigious honor joining Mackenzie Griffin (softball
2013) This honor was just the tip of the iceberg for one of
the top players in JCU mens soccer history
Potocnik was one of six student-athletes nationally to be a
part of Northwestern Mutuals Inspiring Potential float in
the Tournament of Rosesreg Rose Parade
In addition Potocnik earned D3soccercom All-America
NSCAAContinental Tire All-Region All-Ohio All-OAC and
Academic All-OAC accolades Finally Potocnik was JCUs
male recipient of the Clyde Lamb Award given to the top
graduating male and female student-athletes at each of the
10 OAC institutions
HISTORY IN THE MAKING
John Carrolls mens tennis team celebrated a program
first this year The Blue Streaks made their first-ever
NCAA Tournament appearance
John Carroll qualified with a 5-4 win over Otterbein in the
championship match of the OAC Tournament John Carroll
would go on to beat Franciscan in the first round of the
NCAA Tournament before bowing out to Kenyon
The Blue Streaks had won five OAC titles prior but the OAC did
not have an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament until recently
NCAA APPEARANCESIn addition to the mens tennis team John Carroll
had three teams and seven individuals qualify for the
NCAA National Championship fields
JCUs football team made its second-straight NCAA
appearance John Carroll rolled past Centre 63-28 in the
first round and held on for a 14-12 win over Wheaton (Ill)
in the second round The Blue Streaks bowed out in the
quarterfinals with a 36-28 loss to the Purple Raiders
The mens basketball team earned its 13th-ever NCAA
Tournament bid The program earned a bid for the first timesince 2010 The womens basketball team earned its second-
straight and second-overall bid to the NCAA Tournament
field
Individually senior Dan Mirman repeated as an All-American
at 149 pounds for wrestling He became JCU wrestlings 106th
All-American Mirman had plenty of company at the NCAA
Wrestling National Championship as seniors Terner Gott and
Todd Gaydosh gave the Blue Streaks three competitors for
the first time since 2005
John Carroll had three members of the cross country team
qualify for the NCAA National Championships in seniorTadhg Karski sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson It marked the first time since 2004 that the
Blue Streaks sent three runners to the cross country NCAA
National Championship Senior Nick Williams qualified for
the NCAA Indoor Track and Field National Championships in
the 60m hurdles while senior Rocky Mitolo qualified for the
NCAA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships in
the shot put
ALL-AMERICANS
Brian Potocnik and Dan Mirman had plenty of company in the
All-American department
Football senior Aramis Greenwood was the most decorated
student-athlete when it came to All-American honors The
wide receiver made the prestigious AFCA Division III All-
America team becoming the first Blue Streak to do so since
2008 and just the eighth overall He would go on to garner
third team honors on the AP Little All-America Team and
honorable mention D3footballcom honors
In all four football players earned All-American honors with
junior offensive lineman Anthony Latina senior linebacker
Kevin Cope and senior quarterback Mark Myers earning
honors from D3footballcom
Senior right-hander Drew Doring earned second team
All-America honors from D3baseballcom and the ABCA
Rawlings He became the first JCU pitcher to earn All-
America honors since 1985
Sophomore Katlyn Spahar was accorded honorable mention
WBCA Division III All-America accolades for her outstanding
performance on the hardwood
INDIVIDUALSTEAMS
4QUALIFIED FOR NCAA NATIONAL
CHAMPIONSHIP FIELDS7
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ATHLETIC HIGHLIGHTS
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RIDING OFF INTO THE SUNSET
An era came to a close this school year as Kerry Volkmann
retired after being the mentor of the John Carroll wrestling
program since 1987
The Hall of Fame coach guided his charges to two national
titles and 47 All-American honors He started the year
winning his 300th dual match in the seasons opening
weekend with a 34-11 win over Niagara County Community
College at the Bob Del Rosa Duals
Over 200 former wrestlers football players coaches
teammates friends and fans of the JCU wrestling program
celebrated Volkmanns legacy in his last home dual
400 AND COUNTING
The OAC mens basketball 400-club inducted
its fifth member this year
John Carroll mens basketball head coach Mike Moran won
his 400th game at JCU with a 97-78 win over Ohio Northern
on December 10
Moran who just completed his 23rd year at JCU entered
the season 35th amongst active Division III coaches in total
wins He now ranks fourth all-time in wins amongst OAC
mens basketball coaching greats
In April Moran was honored by the GCBCA as the recipient
of the Dennis Lustig Golden Deeds Award for his long-time
contributions to basketball in the Cleveland-area
CENTURY MARK
A third coaching milestone occurred for JCUs coaches
this year Mens soccer head coach Hector Marinaro earned
his 100th win with a 3-0 shutout over Muskingum on senior
night
OAC TEAM SUCCESS
John Carroll celebrated a wide-array of achievements
at the team level within the OAC
The mens tennis team won its first OAC title since 2006
John Carroll earned a share of the regular-season crown
before edging Otterbein 5-4 in the championship match of
the OAC Tournament
The mens soccer team was unbeaten in the OAC regular-
season It marked the fifth undefeated and untied regular-
season by an OAC institution since 1984
On the mens side John Carroll had a slew of second-place
OAC finishes The football cross country and indoor track amp
field teams all captured solo possession of second-place in
the OAC The mens basketball and baseball teams tied for
second in their respective regular seasons
Mike Moran won
his 400th game
Menrsquos tennis team
won its first OAC
title since 2006
Hector Marinaro
earned his 100th w
Womens lacrosse
made its long-awai
debut
On the womens side the Blue Streaks volleyball team
returned to the championship match of the OAC Tournament
for the first time since 1995 The womens swimming amp diving
team was undefeated in OAC regular-season dual meets
OAC INDIVIDUAL SUCCESS
John Carroll had 10 individuals earn OAC titles
The womens swimming and diving team led the way with
seven Sophomore Margaret Zagrobelny junior Lindsey Fano
freshman Anne Crowley and senior Victoria Watson led the
way earning OAC gold in the 400-medley relay Watson
would go on to capture first in the 200-freestyle and as part
of the 400-free relay Fano would capture an individual title
in the 100-breast Watson was joined by freshman Megan
Hawk sophomore Amanda Casamatta and senior Katii
Sheffield on the OAC-champion 400-free relay
Senior Rocky Mitolo (shot put) and junior Adam North (long
jump) earned first-place finishes at the outdoor track amp field
championship
Senior Dan Mirman rounded out the titles taking first at
149-pounds in wrestling
THE INAUGURATION
The womens lacrosse team made its long-awaited debut
After having to outlast Clevelands winter weather the Blue
Streaks turned in a 20-10 win over Houghton on February 28
The team would go on to finish 10-5 and earn the No 2 seed
in the OAC Tournament
STELLAR COACHING
John Carroll is blessed with stellar coaching for its
student-athletes Two Blue Streak coaches were
recognized by their peers this year
Laura Rodeffer was named the OAC Volleyball Coach of the
Year She continues to have her Blue Streaks on the rise
Rodeffers team turned in a 23-7 record in 2014 and were in
the hunt for the OAC regular-season title until the last week
of the season
Shaun Keenan earned OAC Mens Tennis Coach of the Year
honors for helping guide the mens tennis team to one of the
best seasons in program history
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AMONG THE BEST IN THE
REGION AND OHIO
John Carroll had 29 student-athletes earn All-Region honors
while 17 added All-Ohio honors for the year
Baseball senior Drew Doring led the way The senior right-
hander was tabbed as the 2015 Mid-East Regional Pitcher of
the Year by both D3baseballcom and ABCARawlings
Note In elect sports it is possible to earn multiple All-Region and All-Ohio
honors so each student-athlete was counted once per sport they played
Additionally some sports do not have All-Region or All-Ohio honors
OAC MAJOR AWARD
WINNERS - PLAYERS
JCUs student-athletes were amongst the best in the
conference with six players taking home major awards
from the OAC
John Carroll had a trio of players on honors for their stellar
play on the pitch Senior Brian Potocnik was the Mens SoccerMidfielder of the Year while junior teammate Jimmy Mattina
was the Mens Soccer Defender of the Year On the womens
side senior Haley McDonald took home Goalkeeper of the
Year accolades
On the diamond senior Drew Doring was the Kent Tekulve
Pitcher of the Year He was the first JCU hurdler to earn this
honor since Luke Adkins in 2004
On the gridiron junior Kevin Cope was named the Gene
Slaughter Most Outstanding Linebacker It was the second-
straight year JCU has taken home the conferences top
linebacker honor On the hardwood sophomore KatlynSpahar gave JCU back-to-back Helen Ludwig Player of the
Year accolades
ALL-OAC HONORS
John Carroll had 136 student-athletes earn All-OAC
honors this year
Football led the way with a school-record 20 selections The
Blue Streaks picked up 22 honors from the outdoor track
and field teams with 12 from the men and 10 on the womens
side Mens indoor track and field (nine) baseball (eight) and
womens swimming and diving (eight) rounded out the top six
Note Each member of the swimming and diving team earning All-
OAC honors was counted once Each member of the track and field
team earning All-OAC honors was counted once for cross country
once for indoor and once for outdoor
HITTING THE BOOKS
As mentioned earlier mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik was
named the Capital One Academic All-Americareg of the Year for
Division III mens soccer He had an abundance of company as
numerous Blue Streaks really buckled down in the classroom
Football senior safety Brody Zangaro earned second team
Capital One Academic All-Americareg honors for the second
straight year On the district level Potocnik Zangaro and
baseball junior right-hander Aaron Lapaglia earned Capital
One Academic All-District accolades
Wrestling sophomore Sal Corrao and senior Todd Gaydosh
earned NWCA Scholar All-American honors Womens
swimming and diving junior Lindsey Fano was a CSCAA
Individual Scholar All-American Cross country senior Nicki
Bohrer sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson were named USTFCCCA All-Academic honorees
for cross country Rounding out the honors were seven
members of the softball team who all earned NFCA Scholar-
Athlete distinctions
Potocnik and softball senior right-hander Rachel Byrnes were
JCUs recipients of the Clyde Lamb Awards
Additionally 83 student-athletes were honored with
Academic All-OAC honors
Note Select honors from the Capital One Academic All-Americareg
program have not been released yet
83 STUDENT983085ATHLETES WERE HONORED
WITH ACADEMIC ALL983085OAC HONORS
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VISIONJohn Carroll University will graduate individuals of intellect and
character who lead and serve by engaging the world around them
and around the globe
MISSIONAs a Jesuit Catholic university John Carroll inspires individuals to excel
in learning leadership and service in the region and in the world
CORE VALUES
The Universityrsquos core values include a commitment to
learning in order to create
bull An environment of inquiry which embraces Jesuit
Catholic education as a search for truth where faith and
reason complement each other in learning In pursuit of
our educational mission the University welcomes the
perspectives and participation in our mission of faculty
staff students and alumni of all faiths and of no faith
bull A rigorous approach to scholarship that instills in our
graduates the knowledge eloquence sensitivity and
commitment to embrace and to live humane values
bull A campus committed to the intellectual spiritual
emotional and physical development of each student
bull An inclusive community where differing points of view
and experience are valued as opportunities for mutual
learning
bull A culture of service and excellence that permeates
every program and office
bull A commitment to sharing our gifts in service to each
other and the community
bull A campus that responds to demographic economic
and social challenges
bull An appreciation that our personal and collective
choices can build a more just world
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
The following initiatives are essential to the University
being recognized as a center of learning and service
bull Create a diverse community of faculty staff alumni
and friends dedicated to advancing the Universityrsquos
vision mission and core values
bull Create a learning community of outstanding teacher-scholars characterized by the commitment to
student achievement
bull Create a talented cohort of service-oriented staff
committed to achieving and being recognized as a
center of learning and service
bull Recruit enroll retain and graduate a talented
diverse student body prepared for todayrsquos global
reality and committed to learning leadership and
service that will engage the world
bull Secure resources necessary to foster an
extraordinary learning experience and promote John
Carrollrsquos mission as a Jesuit Catholic university
bull Assist in responding to demographic economic and
social challenges in our region in order to support
investment and employment opportunities and build
confidence in our shared future
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
New Late Night Program Collaborations
Streak the Center programs were held during fall 2014 and spring
2015 to provide students with opportunities to gather together
and participate in a variety of social programs including arts and
crafts entertainment movies food recreation relaxation music
and more This large scale event was made possible through
cross-departmental collaboration between the Office of Student
Activities Student Union Programming Board (SUPB) Orientation
and Leadership Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion
Counseling Center Violence Prevention and Action Center
Residence Life Health Education and Promotion Student Health
and Wellness Center and Recreation This event attracted over
550 students each semester it was held
Infusion of Intergroup Dialogue within iLead Program
The Office of Student Activities (OSA) in collaboration with the
Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion incorporated the ldquoCommon
Groundrdquo workshop within the iLead student organization training
program iLead a day-long leadership training opportunity for
student organizations operates with the goal of providing student
leaders an understanding of the nuts and bolts of running a successful
organization on campus The ldquoCommon Gorundrdquo training facilitated
by staff who are Intergroup Dialogue facilitators and students
who have completed the Intergroup Dialogue class in the fall
provided education on discrimination and oppression Seventy-four
student organization leaders representing 64 organizations were in
attendance at this training Of those who attended 69 completed
program evaluations In the evaluation students were asked to
identify one creative way they could apply what they learned in the
workshop into their organization The results are as follows
bull 31 stated they could raise awareness through discussionor activity and 27 stated by maintaining awareness and
working to make a difference
bull Other responses included education through information
and diversifying organization membership
bull The top three areas students reported they learned more
about during their experience at iLead were dealing with
discrimination advertising and funding policies
Student Leader Team created for Late Night Programming
The OSA developed a team of student leaders tasked with
assisting in the planning promotion and implementation oflate night programming events sponsored through the Office
of Student Activities Leaders were chosen from the current
student programmers that were already active Expectations were
established and provided to SUPB By January 2015 SUPB was
required to plan a reoccurring late night program on campus every
Friday and Saturday during the academic year between the hours
of 10 pm and midnight
DATA POINTS
bull SUPB held 13 additional programs in 2014-2015 with
an increase of 51 more participants in comparison
to the 2013-2014 academic year (66 programs with
8437 attendants in 2013-2014 79 programs with 12787
attendants in 2014-2015) Programs which were added
include Rock Out Your Room Meet the Greeks Step
Afrika and more
bull Comedian Dave Coulier performed duringHomecoming this year and was attended by
approximately 1000 students
bull The fall semester Welcome Back Concert sponsored by
SUPB board attracted 600 additional participants in the
2014-2015 academic year (300 in 2013 ndash 2014 900 in
2014-2015)
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Conduct an assessment of our current large-scale
programming needs to obtain an accurate pulse on the
types of social late-night programming students needand want Explore collaboration opportunities with other
programming departments like Recreation Residence
Life and Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion for
this project
bull Work with departments in Student Affairs and across the
university to identify event attendance tracking software
options to better track event participation
bull Develop a template to help map the university learning
goals to the activities of SUPB and student organizations
in order to create a new assessment plan
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Irsquom the current president of the Paranormal
Research Group The Student Activities
Office has definitely impacted my overall
JCU experience in a positive way The office gave us
the opportunity to strengthen the bonds within our
organization I learned a lot of leadership strategies with
the officersquos help I learned how to manage and finance an
organization while maintaining the fun factor of what an
organization should be [Student Organizations are] so
important to have because [they] allow students to conn
to each other and their community The office off ers a
one of a kind experience here at Carroll and is crucial [fo
students] to get the most out of JCUrdquo
- Bryan Mersol rsquo17 Student Organization President
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Student Feedback Leads to Increased Physician Hours
Anecdotal feedback over the past several years suggested
the need to increase the hours and days of the week that
physicians would see patients in order to better meet
studentsrsquo busy schedules The Student Health and Wellness
Survey was administered and results clearly supported
this need In recent years physicians came to campus on
Mondays (25 hrs) and Thursdays (25 hrs) for a total of fivehours With the new contract physician hours were increased
to eight hours a week on Mondays (4 hrs) and Fridays (4
hrs) As a result physician visits increased by 43 (536
physicians visits in 2013-2014 and 767 in 2014-2015) and
students are very pleased with this improved service
HealthSpot Installation Provides Additional Care
Options for Students
John Carroll is the first college in the United States to provide
physician appointments through a computerized kiosk
called the HealthSpot This technology is at the forefront of
revolutionary high-quality medical care Students are put inface-to-face contact with a healthcare professional via video
screen The kiosk comes equipped with everything they
would need to perform a variety of remote treatments under
the supervision of an on-site medical professional Some of
the common ailments that are able to be addressed through
HealthSpot are Allergies cold and flu cough sinus infections
rashes fever sore throats and more With the installation of
this technology the SHWC is now able to provide students
with medical care five days a week Since November 2014 a
total of 21 students have utilized the HealthSpot
New Contract with Cleveland Clinic Saves Center $15000The SHWC entered into a new contract with the Cleveland
Clinic physicians in an effort to reduce costs With this new
contract and subsequent change in physicians over $15000
in was saved in comparison to last year
Nurses Utilize Brief Motivational Interview Training to
Identify and Intervene with At-risk Students
To properly screen for and address high-risk behaviors in
students visiting the SHWC nurses participated in brief
motivational interview training Motivational interviewing
(MI) supports health behavior change by helping individuals
explore and resolve their ambivalence about change without
evoking resistance MI techniques can be incorporated into
routine patient care Additionally an MI screening form was
completed by 719 students during the spring 2015 semester
Students who screened positive for high-risk behaviors were
engaged in a brief motivational interview with a nurse and
received information to help strengthen their motivation to
change those unhealthy behaviors in order to achieve their
optimum level of wellness
DATA POINTS
The SHWC saw a 7 increase in unique individuals in 2014-2015 and
an overall increase of 10 in the total number of client visits (which
covers all SHWC services) Flu and allergy injections were both up
this year by 21 and 31 respectively
2013-2014 2014-2015
Client Visits 3133 3451
Unique Individuals 1228 1320
Physicians Visits 536 767
Van Runs 270 242
Nutritional Visits 185 123
Sent to Area Health Centers 103 202
STDHIV Clinic 84 46
Gynecological Visits 25 39
Travel Clinic Visits 93 62
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Explore options for obtaining an electronic medical
record program
bull Increase awareness and visibility of the HealthSpot as an
alternative quality health care treatment
bull Support the Universityrsquos learning goals and collaborate
with the student health and wellness group by developing
programs to promote students to be self-health advocates
based on data from the National Collegiate Health
Assessment survey
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working at the Health Center was the first job
I received on campus and it has become like a
second home to me I have had the opportunity to
learn about diff erent privacy policies and how they work in
a college setting as well as bits and pieces about the medical
field coupled with great experience along the way This
department provides students with the care they need to
continue to do well in other areas at JCU by making sure they
get the best care possible and allowing students to share their
problems in all realms of the health world whether physical
or mental They make it possible for all students to feel and
perform their best during their time at JCUrdquo
- Anna Lawler rsquo16 Work Study employee
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Opening of Relaxation Room
Research on college campuses demonstrates that stress
is the number one impediment for academic performance
and overall well-being Therefore the University Counseling
Center (UCC) collaborated with the Grasselli Library in
developing the Relaxation Room located in the Learning
Commons The room provides students with a quiet
welcoming space to learn about and practice a variety of
research-based mind and body stress-reduction techniques
It includes
bull A state-of-the-art massage recliner
bull Guided relaxation audio recordings
bull Computer-based biofeedback programs
bull Psycho-educational books and handouts
bull Yoga mats and meditation rugs
Students can use the Relaxation Roomrsquos resources by signing
up for specific time slots Individual consultation is also
provided for the biofeedback program so students can use itto its fullest potential
Outreach Initiativesrsquo Message is that Help is lsquoWithin
Reachrsquo at the UCC
A programmatic and marketing theme was developed for all
community outreach initiatives titled ldquoWithin Reachrdquo This
past year a total of 22 outreach initiatives offered under
this new marketing theme were offered to students faculty
and staff Programs focused on increasing awareness of
mental health issues among college students and promoting
help-seeking behavior One of the most successful programs
was a dinner and movie night featuring a speaker from theNational Alliance on Mental Illness with over 80 students in
attendance as well as several faculty and staff
Installation of Titanium Scheduling Software
For many years the UCC has used a paper system to collect
and reference student information when visits occur The new
database system Titanium allows the staff to electronically
store student records and access them quickly when
needed This technological solution is critically necessary
in streamlining operations to allow for a seamless client
experience for the students and a more effective working
environment for the UCC staff
DATA POINTS
Total Counseling Services Overall
A total of 254 students received counseling services for the
2014-2015 academic year (4 less students from 2013-2014)
Out of those students 649 (165) were female and 351
(89) were male The highest percentage of students seen
were freshmen at 265 (67) which is consistent with the
2013-2014 year
Most common reasons students visited the UCC in 2014-2015
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Provide staff orientation and training for new UCC
employees (interim director full-time counselor part-
time counselor) and trainees (two doctoral interns one
masterrsquos intern and one psychiatry resident)
bull Continue the implementation of Titanium Scheduling
Software and fully transition to electronic records
bull Expand outreach programming through the Relaxation
Room and the Within Reach event series
of visits are related to anxiety
(53 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to depression
(14 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to academics
(41 Decrease from 13-14)
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
I have had a wonderful experience with the
UCC and have encouraged other friends
who are struggling to go there too No
part of my experience has been negative and I look
forward to my sessions In the short time I have been
going I feel that I have already made tremendous
improvements My only suggestion for improving the
center is to continue to inform students of its resources
and how valuable it can berdquo
- Anonymous student UCC Satisfaction Survey
874
585
348
254 TOTAL STUDENTS THAT RECEIVEDCOUNSELING SERVICES
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Interpersonal Violence Reporting Increase
The Violence Prevention and Action Center (VPAC)
experienced a substantial increase in the amount of time
advocating for survivors of interpersonal violence along with
the total number of students reporting interpersonal violence
incidents in the 2014-2015 academic year These increases
indicate that the awareness of issues related to interpersonal
violence and the need for bystanders to identify and createempathy with those suffering has most likely increased as well
Large-scale Bystander Intervention Training
Conducted with 638 Rising Sophomores
In collaboration with the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
Recovery Resources Residence Life Dean of Students Office
and Health Promotion and Wellness the VPAC Coordinator
successfully conducted Bystander intervention Training
for 638 rising sophomore students Of those 638 students
46 were male and 54 female This training was made
mandatory as a part of the housing selection process
The purpose of this training was to teach students the
concept of bystander intervention A bystander is anyone
who observes an emergency or a situation in which it is
likely that someone could use help Bystander intervention
programs teach people to overcome their resistance to
checking in and helping out These programs have been
found to be very helpful on college campuses to thwart
sexual assault abusive alcohol consumption concerns about
suicide depression and eating disorders
Students also learn how to identify a continuum of
inappropriate sexual behaviors through experiential
activities designed to create empathy with those who have
experienced sexual or dating violence At the end of the
training students develop skills to intervene as a bystander
and make a commitment to intervene before during and
after an incident of sexual or dating violence
Peer Health Advocate Program Exceeds
Membership Goals
One of the VPACrsquos goals this year was to train 10 Peer
Health Advocates by April 2015 Peer Health Advocates are
tasked with educating the campus on a gamut of topics
associated with interpersonal violence including bullying
dating and relationship violence and more This goal was
met and exceeded in January 2015 when a total of 18 Peer
Health Advocates were trained An additional 10 Peer Health
Advocates were trained by Alex Leslie of the Cleveland Rape
Crisis Center in March 2015 ndash for a total of 38 Advocates Peer
Health Advocates facilitated three interpersonal violence
presentations to the following groups of student leaders
Fraternity and sorority new members Panhellenic Council
and participants in the LAUNCH leadership program a core
leadership training for students in prominent leadership
positions on campus
DATA POINTS
Educational Programming
Forty-two educational programs were provided to 1639 individuals
in fall 2014 covering topics such as alcohol sex and consent healthy
relationships and more Seventeen trainings were provided to 777
individuals in spring 2015 covering similar topics When comparing
to the previous year 51 more programs were held in 2014-2015
(39 programs 2013-2014 59 programs 2014-2015) and 40 more
individuals attended these programs (1731 2013-2014 2416 2014-2015)
Bystander Intervention Training
Participants who completed bystander intervention training
completed a survey developed by Recovery Resources to collect
demographic information as well as information related to bystander
behavioral intent and problem gambling knowledge Questions
measured behavioral intent and gambling knowledge Results of this
survey revealed
89
88
92
93
of participants reported feeling a sense of
responsibility to intervene in issues of substance
use sexual violence and mental health problems
of students understand the obstacles to
intervene in these issues
of students plan to use the skills they learned
from the training in the future
of students reported at least one action that they
planned on taking after the training
LOOKING AHEADbull Hire train and supervise a graduate assistant to assist
with programming and outreach initiatives that focus on
interpersonal violence and bystander intervention
bull Develop a new brand for the Violence Prevention and Action
Center including a new logo and brochure
bull Co-teach AR274 Peer Health Advocate Seminar created to
educate ten Peer Health Advocates
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working with Coordinator of the VPAC this the past year
has been a true joy I learned a variety of skills and about
several topics such as bystander intervention signs of
an abusive relationship substance abuse and how to help someone
in a crisis By the end of my senior year I was gave presentations on
my own to students around campus Working with VPAC has made
me a well-rounded student with a large desire to help others in any
way that I can She taught me to be an eff ective presenter and to be a
leader on campus The skills I learned will not only benefit me in my
future career but as a better member in societyrdquo
- Gina Paolini rsquo15 Peer Health Advocate
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KINGS OF THE OAC
A major trophy returned to JCUs campus for the first
time since the 2003-04 school year
John Carrolls all-around effort on the mens side earned the
Blue Streaks the OAC Mens All-Sports Trophy It was the fifth
time in program history John Carroll earned this prestigious
trophy The Men of Carroll finished with 83 points besting
second-place Mount Union who turned in 8025 points
A BUNDLE OF HONORS
Mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik might need to
build a new trophy case for all of his 2014-15 honors
The midfielder was named the 2014 Capital One Academic
All-Americareg of the Year for Division III mens soccer The
honor gave Potocnik his second-straight Capital One
Academic All-Americareg honor having been a second-team
selection in 2013 He became just the second Blue Streak to
earn this prestigious honor joining Mackenzie Griffin (softball
2013) This honor was just the tip of the iceberg for one of
the top players in JCU mens soccer history
Potocnik was one of six student-athletes nationally to be a
part of Northwestern Mutuals Inspiring Potential float in
the Tournament of Rosesreg Rose Parade
In addition Potocnik earned D3soccercom All-America
NSCAAContinental Tire All-Region All-Ohio All-OAC and
Academic All-OAC accolades Finally Potocnik was JCUs
male recipient of the Clyde Lamb Award given to the top
graduating male and female student-athletes at each of the
10 OAC institutions
HISTORY IN THE MAKING
John Carrolls mens tennis team celebrated a program
first this year The Blue Streaks made their first-ever
NCAA Tournament appearance
John Carroll qualified with a 5-4 win over Otterbein in the
championship match of the OAC Tournament John Carroll
would go on to beat Franciscan in the first round of the
NCAA Tournament before bowing out to Kenyon
The Blue Streaks had won five OAC titles prior but the OAC did
not have an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament until recently
NCAA APPEARANCESIn addition to the mens tennis team John Carroll
had three teams and seven individuals qualify for the
NCAA National Championship fields
JCUs football team made its second-straight NCAA
appearance John Carroll rolled past Centre 63-28 in the
first round and held on for a 14-12 win over Wheaton (Ill)
in the second round The Blue Streaks bowed out in the
quarterfinals with a 36-28 loss to the Purple Raiders
The mens basketball team earned its 13th-ever NCAA
Tournament bid The program earned a bid for the first timesince 2010 The womens basketball team earned its second-
straight and second-overall bid to the NCAA Tournament
field
Individually senior Dan Mirman repeated as an All-American
at 149 pounds for wrestling He became JCU wrestlings 106th
All-American Mirman had plenty of company at the NCAA
Wrestling National Championship as seniors Terner Gott and
Todd Gaydosh gave the Blue Streaks three competitors for
the first time since 2005
John Carroll had three members of the cross country team
qualify for the NCAA National Championships in seniorTadhg Karski sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson It marked the first time since 2004 that the
Blue Streaks sent three runners to the cross country NCAA
National Championship Senior Nick Williams qualified for
the NCAA Indoor Track and Field National Championships in
the 60m hurdles while senior Rocky Mitolo qualified for the
NCAA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships in
the shot put
ALL-AMERICANS
Brian Potocnik and Dan Mirman had plenty of company in the
All-American department
Football senior Aramis Greenwood was the most decorated
student-athlete when it came to All-American honors The
wide receiver made the prestigious AFCA Division III All-
America team becoming the first Blue Streak to do so since
2008 and just the eighth overall He would go on to garner
third team honors on the AP Little All-America Team and
honorable mention D3footballcom honors
In all four football players earned All-American honors with
junior offensive lineman Anthony Latina senior linebacker
Kevin Cope and senior quarterback Mark Myers earning
honors from D3footballcom
Senior right-hander Drew Doring earned second team
All-America honors from D3baseballcom and the ABCA
Rawlings He became the first JCU pitcher to earn All-
America honors since 1985
Sophomore Katlyn Spahar was accorded honorable mention
WBCA Division III All-America accolades for her outstanding
performance on the hardwood
INDIVIDUALSTEAMS
4QUALIFIED FOR NCAA NATIONAL
CHAMPIONSHIP FIELDS7
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ATHLETIC HIGHLIGHTS
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RIDING OFF INTO THE SUNSET
An era came to a close this school year as Kerry Volkmann
retired after being the mentor of the John Carroll wrestling
program since 1987
The Hall of Fame coach guided his charges to two national
titles and 47 All-American honors He started the year
winning his 300th dual match in the seasons opening
weekend with a 34-11 win over Niagara County Community
College at the Bob Del Rosa Duals
Over 200 former wrestlers football players coaches
teammates friends and fans of the JCU wrestling program
celebrated Volkmanns legacy in his last home dual
400 AND COUNTING
The OAC mens basketball 400-club inducted
its fifth member this year
John Carroll mens basketball head coach Mike Moran won
his 400th game at JCU with a 97-78 win over Ohio Northern
on December 10
Moran who just completed his 23rd year at JCU entered
the season 35th amongst active Division III coaches in total
wins He now ranks fourth all-time in wins amongst OAC
mens basketball coaching greats
In April Moran was honored by the GCBCA as the recipient
of the Dennis Lustig Golden Deeds Award for his long-time
contributions to basketball in the Cleveland-area
CENTURY MARK
A third coaching milestone occurred for JCUs coaches
this year Mens soccer head coach Hector Marinaro earned
his 100th win with a 3-0 shutout over Muskingum on senior
night
OAC TEAM SUCCESS
John Carroll celebrated a wide-array of achievements
at the team level within the OAC
The mens tennis team won its first OAC title since 2006
John Carroll earned a share of the regular-season crown
before edging Otterbein 5-4 in the championship match of
the OAC Tournament
The mens soccer team was unbeaten in the OAC regular-
season It marked the fifth undefeated and untied regular-
season by an OAC institution since 1984
On the mens side John Carroll had a slew of second-place
OAC finishes The football cross country and indoor track amp
field teams all captured solo possession of second-place in
the OAC The mens basketball and baseball teams tied for
second in their respective regular seasons
Mike Moran won
his 400th game
Menrsquos tennis team
won its first OAC
title since 2006
Hector Marinaro
earned his 100th w
Womens lacrosse
made its long-awai
debut
On the womens side the Blue Streaks volleyball team
returned to the championship match of the OAC Tournament
for the first time since 1995 The womens swimming amp diving
team was undefeated in OAC regular-season dual meets
OAC INDIVIDUAL SUCCESS
John Carroll had 10 individuals earn OAC titles
The womens swimming and diving team led the way with
seven Sophomore Margaret Zagrobelny junior Lindsey Fano
freshman Anne Crowley and senior Victoria Watson led the
way earning OAC gold in the 400-medley relay Watson
would go on to capture first in the 200-freestyle and as part
of the 400-free relay Fano would capture an individual title
in the 100-breast Watson was joined by freshman Megan
Hawk sophomore Amanda Casamatta and senior Katii
Sheffield on the OAC-champion 400-free relay
Senior Rocky Mitolo (shot put) and junior Adam North (long
jump) earned first-place finishes at the outdoor track amp field
championship
Senior Dan Mirman rounded out the titles taking first at
149-pounds in wrestling
THE INAUGURATION
The womens lacrosse team made its long-awaited debut
After having to outlast Clevelands winter weather the Blue
Streaks turned in a 20-10 win over Houghton on February 28
The team would go on to finish 10-5 and earn the No 2 seed
in the OAC Tournament
STELLAR COACHING
John Carroll is blessed with stellar coaching for its
student-athletes Two Blue Streak coaches were
recognized by their peers this year
Laura Rodeffer was named the OAC Volleyball Coach of the
Year She continues to have her Blue Streaks on the rise
Rodeffers team turned in a 23-7 record in 2014 and were in
the hunt for the OAC regular-season title until the last week
of the season
Shaun Keenan earned OAC Mens Tennis Coach of the Year
honors for helping guide the mens tennis team to one of the
best seasons in program history
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AMONG THE BEST IN THE
REGION AND OHIO
John Carroll had 29 student-athletes earn All-Region honors
while 17 added All-Ohio honors for the year
Baseball senior Drew Doring led the way The senior right-
hander was tabbed as the 2015 Mid-East Regional Pitcher of
the Year by both D3baseballcom and ABCARawlings
Note In elect sports it is possible to earn multiple All-Region and All-Ohio
honors so each student-athlete was counted once per sport they played
Additionally some sports do not have All-Region or All-Ohio honors
OAC MAJOR AWARD
WINNERS - PLAYERS
JCUs student-athletes were amongst the best in the
conference with six players taking home major awards
from the OAC
John Carroll had a trio of players on honors for their stellar
play on the pitch Senior Brian Potocnik was the Mens SoccerMidfielder of the Year while junior teammate Jimmy Mattina
was the Mens Soccer Defender of the Year On the womens
side senior Haley McDonald took home Goalkeeper of the
Year accolades
On the diamond senior Drew Doring was the Kent Tekulve
Pitcher of the Year He was the first JCU hurdler to earn this
honor since Luke Adkins in 2004
On the gridiron junior Kevin Cope was named the Gene
Slaughter Most Outstanding Linebacker It was the second-
straight year JCU has taken home the conferences top
linebacker honor On the hardwood sophomore KatlynSpahar gave JCU back-to-back Helen Ludwig Player of the
Year accolades
ALL-OAC HONORS
John Carroll had 136 student-athletes earn All-OAC
honors this year
Football led the way with a school-record 20 selections The
Blue Streaks picked up 22 honors from the outdoor track
and field teams with 12 from the men and 10 on the womens
side Mens indoor track and field (nine) baseball (eight) and
womens swimming and diving (eight) rounded out the top six
Note Each member of the swimming and diving team earning All-
OAC honors was counted once Each member of the track and field
team earning All-OAC honors was counted once for cross country
once for indoor and once for outdoor
HITTING THE BOOKS
As mentioned earlier mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik was
named the Capital One Academic All-Americareg of the Year for
Division III mens soccer He had an abundance of company as
numerous Blue Streaks really buckled down in the classroom
Football senior safety Brody Zangaro earned second team
Capital One Academic All-Americareg honors for the second
straight year On the district level Potocnik Zangaro and
baseball junior right-hander Aaron Lapaglia earned Capital
One Academic All-District accolades
Wrestling sophomore Sal Corrao and senior Todd Gaydosh
earned NWCA Scholar All-American honors Womens
swimming and diving junior Lindsey Fano was a CSCAA
Individual Scholar All-American Cross country senior Nicki
Bohrer sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson were named USTFCCCA All-Academic honorees
for cross country Rounding out the honors were seven
members of the softball team who all earned NFCA Scholar-
Athlete distinctions
Potocnik and softball senior right-hander Rachel Byrnes were
JCUs recipients of the Clyde Lamb Awards
Additionally 83 student-athletes were honored with
Academic All-OAC honors
Note Select honors from the Capital One Academic All-Americareg
program have not been released yet
83 STUDENT983085ATHLETES WERE HONORED
WITH ACADEMIC ALL983085OAC HONORS
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VISIONJohn Carroll University will graduate individuals of intellect and
character who lead and serve by engaging the world around them
and around the globe
MISSIONAs a Jesuit Catholic university John Carroll inspires individuals to excel
in learning leadership and service in the region and in the world
CORE VALUES
The Universityrsquos core values include a commitment to
learning in order to create
bull An environment of inquiry which embraces Jesuit
Catholic education as a search for truth where faith and
reason complement each other in learning In pursuit of
our educational mission the University welcomes the
perspectives and participation in our mission of faculty
staff students and alumni of all faiths and of no faith
bull A rigorous approach to scholarship that instills in our
graduates the knowledge eloquence sensitivity and
commitment to embrace and to live humane values
bull A campus committed to the intellectual spiritual
emotional and physical development of each student
bull An inclusive community where differing points of view
and experience are valued as opportunities for mutual
learning
bull A culture of service and excellence that permeates
every program and office
bull A commitment to sharing our gifts in service to each
other and the community
bull A campus that responds to demographic economic
and social challenges
bull An appreciation that our personal and collective
choices can build a more just world
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
The following initiatives are essential to the University
being recognized as a center of learning and service
bull Create a diverse community of faculty staff alumni
and friends dedicated to advancing the Universityrsquos
vision mission and core values
bull Create a learning community of outstanding teacher-scholars characterized by the commitment to
student achievement
bull Create a talented cohort of service-oriented staff
committed to achieving and being recognized as a
center of learning and service
bull Recruit enroll retain and graduate a talented
diverse student body prepared for todayrsquos global
reality and committed to learning leadership and
service that will engage the world
bull Secure resources necessary to foster an
extraordinary learning experience and promote John
Carrollrsquos mission as a Jesuit Catholic university
bull Assist in responding to demographic economic and
social challenges in our region in order to support
investment and employment opportunities and build
confidence in our shared future
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
New Late Night Program Collaborations
Streak the Center programs were held during fall 2014 and spring
2015 to provide students with opportunities to gather together
and participate in a variety of social programs including arts and
crafts entertainment movies food recreation relaxation music
and more This large scale event was made possible through
cross-departmental collaboration between the Office of Student
Activities Student Union Programming Board (SUPB) Orientation
and Leadership Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion
Counseling Center Violence Prevention and Action Center
Residence Life Health Education and Promotion Student Health
and Wellness Center and Recreation This event attracted over
550 students each semester it was held
Infusion of Intergroup Dialogue within iLead Program
The Office of Student Activities (OSA) in collaboration with the
Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion incorporated the ldquoCommon
Groundrdquo workshop within the iLead student organization training
program iLead a day-long leadership training opportunity for
student organizations operates with the goal of providing student
leaders an understanding of the nuts and bolts of running a successful
organization on campus The ldquoCommon Gorundrdquo training facilitated
by staff who are Intergroup Dialogue facilitators and students
who have completed the Intergroup Dialogue class in the fall
provided education on discrimination and oppression Seventy-four
student organization leaders representing 64 organizations were in
attendance at this training Of those who attended 69 completed
program evaluations In the evaluation students were asked to
identify one creative way they could apply what they learned in the
workshop into their organization The results are as follows
bull 31 stated they could raise awareness through discussionor activity and 27 stated by maintaining awareness and
working to make a difference
bull Other responses included education through information
and diversifying organization membership
bull The top three areas students reported they learned more
about during their experience at iLead were dealing with
discrimination advertising and funding policies
Student Leader Team created for Late Night Programming
The OSA developed a team of student leaders tasked with
assisting in the planning promotion and implementation oflate night programming events sponsored through the Office
of Student Activities Leaders were chosen from the current
student programmers that were already active Expectations were
established and provided to SUPB By January 2015 SUPB was
required to plan a reoccurring late night program on campus every
Friday and Saturday during the academic year between the hours
of 10 pm and midnight
DATA POINTS
bull SUPB held 13 additional programs in 2014-2015 with
an increase of 51 more participants in comparison
to the 2013-2014 academic year (66 programs with
8437 attendants in 2013-2014 79 programs with 12787
attendants in 2014-2015) Programs which were added
include Rock Out Your Room Meet the Greeks Step
Afrika and more
bull Comedian Dave Coulier performed duringHomecoming this year and was attended by
approximately 1000 students
bull The fall semester Welcome Back Concert sponsored by
SUPB board attracted 600 additional participants in the
2014-2015 academic year (300 in 2013 ndash 2014 900 in
2014-2015)
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Conduct an assessment of our current large-scale
programming needs to obtain an accurate pulse on the
types of social late-night programming students needand want Explore collaboration opportunities with other
programming departments like Recreation Residence
Life and Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion for
this project
bull Work with departments in Student Affairs and across the
university to identify event attendance tracking software
options to better track event participation
bull Develop a template to help map the university learning
goals to the activities of SUPB and student organizations
in order to create a new assessment plan
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Irsquom the current president of the Paranormal
Research Group The Student Activities
Office has definitely impacted my overall
JCU experience in a positive way The office gave us
the opportunity to strengthen the bonds within our
organization I learned a lot of leadership strategies with
the officersquos help I learned how to manage and finance an
organization while maintaining the fun factor of what an
organization should be [Student Organizations are] so
important to have because [they] allow students to conn
to each other and their community The office off ers a
one of a kind experience here at Carroll and is crucial [fo
students] to get the most out of JCUrdquo
- Bryan Mersol rsquo17 Student Organization President
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Student Feedback Leads to Increased Physician Hours
Anecdotal feedback over the past several years suggested
the need to increase the hours and days of the week that
physicians would see patients in order to better meet
studentsrsquo busy schedules The Student Health and Wellness
Survey was administered and results clearly supported
this need In recent years physicians came to campus on
Mondays (25 hrs) and Thursdays (25 hrs) for a total of fivehours With the new contract physician hours were increased
to eight hours a week on Mondays (4 hrs) and Fridays (4
hrs) As a result physician visits increased by 43 (536
physicians visits in 2013-2014 and 767 in 2014-2015) and
students are very pleased with this improved service
HealthSpot Installation Provides Additional Care
Options for Students
John Carroll is the first college in the United States to provide
physician appointments through a computerized kiosk
called the HealthSpot This technology is at the forefront of
revolutionary high-quality medical care Students are put inface-to-face contact with a healthcare professional via video
screen The kiosk comes equipped with everything they
would need to perform a variety of remote treatments under
the supervision of an on-site medical professional Some of
the common ailments that are able to be addressed through
HealthSpot are Allergies cold and flu cough sinus infections
rashes fever sore throats and more With the installation of
this technology the SHWC is now able to provide students
with medical care five days a week Since November 2014 a
total of 21 students have utilized the HealthSpot
New Contract with Cleveland Clinic Saves Center $15000The SHWC entered into a new contract with the Cleveland
Clinic physicians in an effort to reduce costs With this new
contract and subsequent change in physicians over $15000
in was saved in comparison to last year
Nurses Utilize Brief Motivational Interview Training to
Identify and Intervene with At-risk Students
To properly screen for and address high-risk behaviors in
students visiting the SHWC nurses participated in brief
motivational interview training Motivational interviewing
(MI) supports health behavior change by helping individuals
explore and resolve their ambivalence about change without
evoking resistance MI techniques can be incorporated into
routine patient care Additionally an MI screening form was
completed by 719 students during the spring 2015 semester
Students who screened positive for high-risk behaviors were
engaged in a brief motivational interview with a nurse and
received information to help strengthen their motivation to
change those unhealthy behaviors in order to achieve their
optimum level of wellness
DATA POINTS
The SHWC saw a 7 increase in unique individuals in 2014-2015 and
an overall increase of 10 in the total number of client visits (which
covers all SHWC services) Flu and allergy injections were both up
this year by 21 and 31 respectively
2013-2014 2014-2015
Client Visits 3133 3451
Unique Individuals 1228 1320
Physicians Visits 536 767
Van Runs 270 242
Nutritional Visits 185 123
Sent to Area Health Centers 103 202
STDHIV Clinic 84 46
Gynecological Visits 25 39
Travel Clinic Visits 93 62
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Explore options for obtaining an electronic medical
record program
bull Increase awareness and visibility of the HealthSpot as an
alternative quality health care treatment
bull Support the Universityrsquos learning goals and collaborate
with the student health and wellness group by developing
programs to promote students to be self-health advocates
based on data from the National Collegiate Health
Assessment survey
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working at the Health Center was the first job
I received on campus and it has become like a
second home to me I have had the opportunity to
learn about diff erent privacy policies and how they work in
a college setting as well as bits and pieces about the medical
field coupled with great experience along the way This
department provides students with the care they need to
continue to do well in other areas at JCU by making sure they
get the best care possible and allowing students to share their
problems in all realms of the health world whether physical
or mental They make it possible for all students to feel and
perform their best during their time at JCUrdquo
- Anna Lawler rsquo16 Work Study employee
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Opening of Relaxation Room
Research on college campuses demonstrates that stress
is the number one impediment for academic performance
and overall well-being Therefore the University Counseling
Center (UCC) collaborated with the Grasselli Library in
developing the Relaxation Room located in the Learning
Commons The room provides students with a quiet
welcoming space to learn about and practice a variety of
research-based mind and body stress-reduction techniques
It includes
bull A state-of-the-art massage recliner
bull Guided relaxation audio recordings
bull Computer-based biofeedback programs
bull Psycho-educational books and handouts
bull Yoga mats and meditation rugs
Students can use the Relaxation Roomrsquos resources by signing
up for specific time slots Individual consultation is also
provided for the biofeedback program so students can use itto its fullest potential
Outreach Initiativesrsquo Message is that Help is lsquoWithin
Reachrsquo at the UCC
A programmatic and marketing theme was developed for all
community outreach initiatives titled ldquoWithin Reachrdquo This
past year a total of 22 outreach initiatives offered under
this new marketing theme were offered to students faculty
and staff Programs focused on increasing awareness of
mental health issues among college students and promoting
help-seeking behavior One of the most successful programs
was a dinner and movie night featuring a speaker from theNational Alliance on Mental Illness with over 80 students in
attendance as well as several faculty and staff
Installation of Titanium Scheduling Software
For many years the UCC has used a paper system to collect
and reference student information when visits occur The new
database system Titanium allows the staff to electronically
store student records and access them quickly when
needed This technological solution is critically necessary
in streamlining operations to allow for a seamless client
experience for the students and a more effective working
environment for the UCC staff
DATA POINTS
Total Counseling Services Overall
A total of 254 students received counseling services for the
2014-2015 academic year (4 less students from 2013-2014)
Out of those students 649 (165) were female and 351
(89) were male The highest percentage of students seen
were freshmen at 265 (67) which is consistent with the
2013-2014 year
Most common reasons students visited the UCC in 2014-2015
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Provide staff orientation and training for new UCC
employees (interim director full-time counselor part-
time counselor) and trainees (two doctoral interns one
masterrsquos intern and one psychiatry resident)
bull Continue the implementation of Titanium Scheduling
Software and fully transition to electronic records
bull Expand outreach programming through the Relaxation
Room and the Within Reach event series
of visits are related to anxiety
(53 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to depression
(14 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to academics
(41 Decrease from 13-14)
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
I have had a wonderful experience with the
UCC and have encouraged other friends
who are struggling to go there too No
part of my experience has been negative and I look
forward to my sessions In the short time I have been
going I feel that I have already made tremendous
improvements My only suggestion for improving the
center is to continue to inform students of its resources
and how valuable it can berdquo
- Anonymous student UCC Satisfaction Survey
874
585
348
254 TOTAL STUDENTS THAT RECEIVEDCOUNSELING SERVICES
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Interpersonal Violence Reporting Increase
The Violence Prevention and Action Center (VPAC)
experienced a substantial increase in the amount of time
advocating for survivors of interpersonal violence along with
the total number of students reporting interpersonal violence
incidents in the 2014-2015 academic year These increases
indicate that the awareness of issues related to interpersonal
violence and the need for bystanders to identify and createempathy with those suffering has most likely increased as well
Large-scale Bystander Intervention Training
Conducted with 638 Rising Sophomores
In collaboration with the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
Recovery Resources Residence Life Dean of Students Office
and Health Promotion and Wellness the VPAC Coordinator
successfully conducted Bystander intervention Training
for 638 rising sophomore students Of those 638 students
46 were male and 54 female This training was made
mandatory as a part of the housing selection process
The purpose of this training was to teach students the
concept of bystander intervention A bystander is anyone
who observes an emergency or a situation in which it is
likely that someone could use help Bystander intervention
programs teach people to overcome their resistance to
checking in and helping out These programs have been
found to be very helpful on college campuses to thwart
sexual assault abusive alcohol consumption concerns about
suicide depression and eating disorders
Students also learn how to identify a continuum of
inappropriate sexual behaviors through experiential
activities designed to create empathy with those who have
experienced sexual or dating violence At the end of the
training students develop skills to intervene as a bystander
and make a commitment to intervene before during and
after an incident of sexual or dating violence
Peer Health Advocate Program Exceeds
Membership Goals
One of the VPACrsquos goals this year was to train 10 Peer
Health Advocates by April 2015 Peer Health Advocates are
tasked with educating the campus on a gamut of topics
associated with interpersonal violence including bullying
dating and relationship violence and more This goal was
met and exceeded in January 2015 when a total of 18 Peer
Health Advocates were trained An additional 10 Peer Health
Advocates were trained by Alex Leslie of the Cleveland Rape
Crisis Center in March 2015 ndash for a total of 38 Advocates Peer
Health Advocates facilitated three interpersonal violence
presentations to the following groups of student leaders
Fraternity and sorority new members Panhellenic Council
and participants in the LAUNCH leadership program a core
leadership training for students in prominent leadership
positions on campus
DATA POINTS
Educational Programming
Forty-two educational programs were provided to 1639 individuals
in fall 2014 covering topics such as alcohol sex and consent healthy
relationships and more Seventeen trainings were provided to 777
individuals in spring 2015 covering similar topics When comparing
to the previous year 51 more programs were held in 2014-2015
(39 programs 2013-2014 59 programs 2014-2015) and 40 more
individuals attended these programs (1731 2013-2014 2416 2014-2015)
Bystander Intervention Training
Participants who completed bystander intervention training
completed a survey developed by Recovery Resources to collect
demographic information as well as information related to bystander
behavioral intent and problem gambling knowledge Questions
measured behavioral intent and gambling knowledge Results of this
survey revealed
89
88
92
93
of participants reported feeling a sense of
responsibility to intervene in issues of substance
use sexual violence and mental health problems
of students understand the obstacles to
intervene in these issues
of students plan to use the skills they learned
from the training in the future
of students reported at least one action that they
planned on taking after the training
LOOKING AHEADbull Hire train and supervise a graduate assistant to assist
with programming and outreach initiatives that focus on
interpersonal violence and bystander intervention
bull Develop a new brand for the Violence Prevention and Action
Center including a new logo and brochure
bull Co-teach AR274 Peer Health Advocate Seminar created to
educate ten Peer Health Advocates
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working with Coordinator of the VPAC this the past year
has been a true joy I learned a variety of skills and about
several topics such as bystander intervention signs of
an abusive relationship substance abuse and how to help someone
in a crisis By the end of my senior year I was gave presentations on
my own to students around campus Working with VPAC has made
me a well-rounded student with a large desire to help others in any
way that I can She taught me to be an eff ective presenter and to be a
leader on campus The skills I learned will not only benefit me in my
future career but as a better member in societyrdquo
- Gina Paolini rsquo15 Peer Health Advocate
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KINGS OF THE OAC
A major trophy returned to JCUs campus for the first
time since the 2003-04 school year
John Carrolls all-around effort on the mens side earned the
Blue Streaks the OAC Mens All-Sports Trophy It was the fifth
time in program history John Carroll earned this prestigious
trophy The Men of Carroll finished with 83 points besting
second-place Mount Union who turned in 8025 points
A BUNDLE OF HONORS
Mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik might need to
build a new trophy case for all of his 2014-15 honors
The midfielder was named the 2014 Capital One Academic
All-Americareg of the Year for Division III mens soccer The
honor gave Potocnik his second-straight Capital One
Academic All-Americareg honor having been a second-team
selection in 2013 He became just the second Blue Streak to
earn this prestigious honor joining Mackenzie Griffin (softball
2013) This honor was just the tip of the iceberg for one of
the top players in JCU mens soccer history
Potocnik was one of six student-athletes nationally to be a
part of Northwestern Mutuals Inspiring Potential float in
the Tournament of Rosesreg Rose Parade
In addition Potocnik earned D3soccercom All-America
NSCAAContinental Tire All-Region All-Ohio All-OAC and
Academic All-OAC accolades Finally Potocnik was JCUs
male recipient of the Clyde Lamb Award given to the top
graduating male and female student-athletes at each of the
10 OAC institutions
HISTORY IN THE MAKING
John Carrolls mens tennis team celebrated a program
first this year The Blue Streaks made their first-ever
NCAA Tournament appearance
John Carroll qualified with a 5-4 win over Otterbein in the
championship match of the OAC Tournament John Carroll
would go on to beat Franciscan in the first round of the
NCAA Tournament before bowing out to Kenyon
The Blue Streaks had won five OAC titles prior but the OAC did
not have an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament until recently
NCAA APPEARANCESIn addition to the mens tennis team John Carroll
had three teams and seven individuals qualify for the
NCAA National Championship fields
JCUs football team made its second-straight NCAA
appearance John Carroll rolled past Centre 63-28 in the
first round and held on for a 14-12 win over Wheaton (Ill)
in the second round The Blue Streaks bowed out in the
quarterfinals with a 36-28 loss to the Purple Raiders
The mens basketball team earned its 13th-ever NCAA
Tournament bid The program earned a bid for the first timesince 2010 The womens basketball team earned its second-
straight and second-overall bid to the NCAA Tournament
field
Individually senior Dan Mirman repeated as an All-American
at 149 pounds for wrestling He became JCU wrestlings 106th
All-American Mirman had plenty of company at the NCAA
Wrestling National Championship as seniors Terner Gott and
Todd Gaydosh gave the Blue Streaks three competitors for
the first time since 2005
John Carroll had three members of the cross country team
qualify for the NCAA National Championships in seniorTadhg Karski sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson It marked the first time since 2004 that the
Blue Streaks sent three runners to the cross country NCAA
National Championship Senior Nick Williams qualified for
the NCAA Indoor Track and Field National Championships in
the 60m hurdles while senior Rocky Mitolo qualified for the
NCAA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships in
the shot put
ALL-AMERICANS
Brian Potocnik and Dan Mirman had plenty of company in the
All-American department
Football senior Aramis Greenwood was the most decorated
student-athlete when it came to All-American honors The
wide receiver made the prestigious AFCA Division III All-
America team becoming the first Blue Streak to do so since
2008 and just the eighth overall He would go on to garner
third team honors on the AP Little All-America Team and
honorable mention D3footballcom honors
In all four football players earned All-American honors with
junior offensive lineman Anthony Latina senior linebacker
Kevin Cope and senior quarterback Mark Myers earning
honors from D3footballcom
Senior right-hander Drew Doring earned second team
All-America honors from D3baseballcom and the ABCA
Rawlings He became the first JCU pitcher to earn All-
America honors since 1985
Sophomore Katlyn Spahar was accorded honorable mention
WBCA Division III All-America accolades for her outstanding
performance on the hardwood
INDIVIDUALSTEAMS
4QUALIFIED FOR NCAA NATIONAL
CHAMPIONSHIP FIELDS7
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ATHLETIC HIGHLIGHTS
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RIDING OFF INTO THE SUNSET
An era came to a close this school year as Kerry Volkmann
retired after being the mentor of the John Carroll wrestling
program since 1987
The Hall of Fame coach guided his charges to two national
titles and 47 All-American honors He started the year
winning his 300th dual match in the seasons opening
weekend with a 34-11 win over Niagara County Community
College at the Bob Del Rosa Duals
Over 200 former wrestlers football players coaches
teammates friends and fans of the JCU wrestling program
celebrated Volkmanns legacy in his last home dual
400 AND COUNTING
The OAC mens basketball 400-club inducted
its fifth member this year
John Carroll mens basketball head coach Mike Moran won
his 400th game at JCU with a 97-78 win over Ohio Northern
on December 10
Moran who just completed his 23rd year at JCU entered
the season 35th amongst active Division III coaches in total
wins He now ranks fourth all-time in wins amongst OAC
mens basketball coaching greats
In April Moran was honored by the GCBCA as the recipient
of the Dennis Lustig Golden Deeds Award for his long-time
contributions to basketball in the Cleveland-area
CENTURY MARK
A third coaching milestone occurred for JCUs coaches
this year Mens soccer head coach Hector Marinaro earned
his 100th win with a 3-0 shutout over Muskingum on senior
night
OAC TEAM SUCCESS
John Carroll celebrated a wide-array of achievements
at the team level within the OAC
The mens tennis team won its first OAC title since 2006
John Carroll earned a share of the regular-season crown
before edging Otterbein 5-4 in the championship match of
the OAC Tournament
The mens soccer team was unbeaten in the OAC regular-
season It marked the fifth undefeated and untied regular-
season by an OAC institution since 1984
On the mens side John Carroll had a slew of second-place
OAC finishes The football cross country and indoor track amp
field teams all captured solo possession of second-place in
the OAC The mens basketball and baseball teams tied for
second in their respective regular seasons
Mike Moran won
his 400th game
Menrsquos tennis team
won its first OAC
title since 2006
Hector Marinaro
earned his 100th w
Womens lacrosse
made its long-awai
debut
On the womens side the Blue Streaks volleyball team
returned to the championship match of the OAC Tournament
for the first time since 1995 The womens swimming amp diving
team was undefeated in OAC regular-season dual meets
OAC INDIVIDUAL SUCCESS
John Carroll had 10 individuals earn OAC titles
The womens swimming and diving team led the way with
seven Sophomore Margaret Zagrobelny junior Lindsey Fano
freshman Anne Crowley and senior Victoria Watson led the
way earning OAC gold in the 400-medley relay Watson
would go on to capture first in the 200-freestyle and as part
of the 400-free relay Fano would capture an individual title
in the 100-breast Watson was joined by freshman Megan
Hawk sophomore Amanda Casamatta and senior Katii
Sheffield on the OAC-champion 400-free relay
Senior Rocky Mitolo (shot put) and junior Adam North (long
jump) earned first-place finishes at the outdoor track amp field
championship
Senior Dan Mirman rounded out the titles taking first at
149-pounds in wrestling
THE INAUGURATION
The womens lacrosse team made its long-awaited debut
After having to outlast Clevelands winter weather the Blue
Streaks turned in a 20-10 win over Houghton on February 28
The team would go on to finish 10-5 and earn the No 2 seed
in the OAC Tournament
STELLAR COACHING
John Carroll is blessed with stellar coaching for its
student-athletes Two Blue Streak coaches were
recognized by their peers this year
Laura Rodeffer was named the OAC Volleyball Coach of the
Year She continues to have her Blue Streaks on the rise
Rodeffers team turned in a 23-7 record in 2014 and were in
the hunt for the OAC regular-season title until the last week
of the season
Shaun Keenan earned OAC Mens Tennis Coach of the Year
honors for helping guide the mens tennis team to one of the
best seasons in program history
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AMONG THE BEST IN THE
REGION AND OHIO
John Carroll had 29 student-athletes earn All-Region honors
while 17 added All-Ohio honors for the year
Baseball senior Drew Doring led the way The senior right-
hander was tabbed as the 2015 Mid-East Regional Pitcher of
the Year by both D3baseballcom and ABCARawlings
Note In elect sports it is possible to earn multiple All-Region and All-Ohio
honors so each student-athlete was counted once per sport they played
Additionally some sports do not have All-Region or All-Ohio honors
OAC MAJOR AWARD
WINNERS - PLAYERS
JCUs student-athletes were amongst the best in the
conference with six players taking home major awards
from the OAC
John Carroll had a trio of players on honors for their stellar
play on the pitch Senior Brian Potocnik was the Mens SoccerMidfielder of the Year while junior teammate Jimmy Mattina
was the Mens Soccer Defender of the Year On the womens
side senior Haley McDonald took home Goalkeeper of the
Year accolades
On the diamond senior Drew Doring was the Kent Tekulve
Pitcher of the Year He was the first JCU hurdler to earn this
honor since Luke Adkins in 2004
On the gridiron junior Kevin Cope was named the Gene
Slaughter Most Outstanding Linebacker It was the second-
straight year JCU has taken home the conferences top
linebacker honor On the hardwood sophomore KatlynSpahar gave JCU back-to-back Helen Ludwig Player of the
Year accolades
ALL-OAC HONORS
John Carroll had 136 student-athletes earn All-OAC
honors this year
Football led the way with a school-record 20 selections The
Blue Streaks picked up 22 honors from the outdoor track
and field teams with 12 from the men and 10 on the womens
side Mens indoor track and field (nine) baseball (eight) and
womens swimming and diving (eight) rounded out the top six
Note Each member of the swimming and diving team earning All-
OAC honors was counted once Each member of the track and field
team earning All-OAC honors was counted once for cross country
once for indoor and once for outdoor
HITTING THE BOOKS
As mentioned earlier mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik was
named the Capital One Academic All-Americareg of the Year for
Division III mens soccer He had an abundance of company as
numerous Blue Streaks really buckled down in the classroom
Football senior safety Brody Zangaro earned second team
Capital One Academic All-Americareg honors for the second
straight year On the district level Potocnik Zangaro and
baseball junior right-hander Aaron Lapaglia earned Capital
One Academic All-District accolades
Wrestling sophomore Sal Corrao and senior Todd Gaydosh
earned NWCA Scholar All-American honors Womens
swimming and diving junior Lindsey Fano was a CSCAA
Individual Scholar All-American Cross country senior Nicki
Bohrer sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson were named USTFCCCA All-Academic honorees
for cross country Rounding out the honors were seven
members of the softball team who all earned NFCA Scholar-
Athlete distinctions
Potocnik and softball senior right-hander Rachel Byrnes were
JCUs recipients of the Clyde Lamb Awards
Additionally 83 student-athletes were honored with
Academic All-OAC honors
Note Select honors from the Capital One Academic All-Americareg
program have not been released yet
83 STUDENT983085ATHLETES WERE HONORED
WITH ACADEMIC ALL983085OAC HONORS
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VISIONJohn Carroll University will graduate individuals of intellect and
character who lead and serve by engaging the world around them
and around the globe
MISSIONAs a Jesuit Catholic university John Carroll inspires individuals to excel
in learning leadership and service in the region and in the world
CORE VALUES
The Universityrsquos core values include a commitment to
learning in order to create
bull An environment of inquiry which embraces Jesuit
Catholic education as a search for truth where faith and
reason complement each other in learning In pursuit of
our educational mission the University welcomes the
perspectives and participation in our mission of faculty
staff students and alumni of all faiths and of no faith
bull A rigorous approach to scholarship that instills in our
graduates the knowledge eloquence sensitivity and
commitment to embrace and to live humane values
bull A campus committed to the intellectual spiritual
emotional and physical development of each student
bull An inclusive community where differing points of view
and experience are valued as opportunities for mutual
learning
bull A culture of service and excellence that permeates
every program and office
bull A commitment to sharing our gifts in service to each
other and the community
bull A campus that responds to demographic economic
and social challenges
bull An appreciation that our personal and collective
choices can build a more just world
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
The following initiatives are essential to the University
being recognized as a center of learning and service
bull Create a diverse community of faculty staff alumni
and friends dedicated to advancing the Universityrsquos
vision mission and core values
bull Create a learning community of outstanding teacher-scholars characterized by the commitment to
student achievement
bull Create a talented cohort of service-oriented staff
committed to achieving and being recognized as a
center of learning and service
bull Recruit enroll retain and graduate a talented
diverse student body prepared for todayrsquos global
reality and committed to learning leadership and
service that will engage the world
bull Secure resources necessary to foster an
extraordinary learning experience and promote John
Carrollrsquos mission as a Jesuit Catholic university
bull Assist in responding to demographic economic and
social challenges in our region in order to support
investment and employment opportunities and build
confidence in our shared future
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Student Feedback Leads to Increased Physician Hours
Anecdotal feedback over the past several years suggested
the need to increase the hours and days of the week that
physicians would see patients in order to better meet
studentsrsquo busy schedules The Student Health and Wellness
Survey was administered and results clearly supported
this need In recent years physicians came to campus on
Mondays (25 hrs) and Thursdays (25 hrs) for a total of fivehours With the new contract physician hours were increased
to eight hours a week on Mondays (4 hrs) and Fridays (4
hrs) As a result physician visits increased by 43 (536
physicians visits in 2013-2014 and 767 in 2014-2015) and
students are very pleased with this improved service
HealthSpot Installation Provides Additional Care
Options for Students
John Carroll is the first college in the United States to provide
physician appointments through a computerized kiosk
called the HealthSpot This technology is at the forefront of
revolutionary high-quality medical care Students are put inface-to-face contact with a healthcare professional via video
screen The kiosk comes equipped with everything they
would need to perform a variety of remote treatments under
the supervision of an on-site medical professional Some of
the common ailments that are able to be addressed through
HealthSpot are Allergies cold and flu cough sinus infections
rashes fever sore throats and more With the installation of
this technology the SHWC is now able to provide students
with medical care five days a week Since November 2014 a
total of 21 students have utilized the HealthSpot
New Contract with Cleveland Clinic Saves Center $15000The SHWC entered into a new contract with the Cleveland
Clinic physicians in an effort to reduce costs With this new
contract and subsequent change in physicians over $15000
in was saved in comparison to last year
Nurses Utilize Brief Motivational Interview Training to
Identify and Intervene with At-risk Students
To properly screen for and address high-risk behaviors in
students visiting the SHWC nurses participated in brief
motivational interview training Motivational interviewing
(MI) supports health behavior change by helping individuals
explore and resolve their ambivalence about change without
evoking resistance MI techniques can be incorporated into
routine patient care Additionally an MI screening form was
completed by 719 students during the spring 2015 semester
Students who screened positive for high-risk behaviors were
engaged in a brief motivational interview with a nurse and
received information to help strengthen their motivation to
change those unhealthy behaviors in order to achieve their
optimum level of wellness
DATA POINTS
The SHWC saw a 7 increase in unique individuals in 2014-2015 and
an overall increase of 10 in the total number of client visits (which
covers all SHWC services) Flu and allergy injections were both up
this year by 21 and 31 respectively
2013-2014 2014-2015
Client Visits 3133 3451
Unique Individuals 1228 1320
Physicians Visits 536 767
Van Runs 270 242
Nutritional Visits 185 123
Sent to Area Health Centers 103 202
STDHIV Clinic 84 46
Gynecological Visits 25 39
Travel Clinic Visits 93 62
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Explore options for obtaining an electronic medical
record program
bull Increase awareness and visibility of the HealthSpot as an
alternative quality health care treatment
bull Support the Universityrsquos learning goals and collaborate
with the student health and wellness group by developing
programs to promote students to be self-health advocates
based on data from the National Collegiate Health
Assessment survey
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working at the Health Center was the first job
I received on campus and it has become like a
second home to me I have had the opportunity to
learn about diff erent privacy policies and how they work in
a college setting as well as bits and pieces about the medical
field coupled with great experience along the way This
department provides students with the care they need to
continue to do well in other areas at JCU by making sure they
get the best care possible and allowing students to share their
problems in all realms of the health world whether physical
or mental They make it possible for all students to feel and
perform their best during their time at JCUrdquo
- Anna Lawler rsquo16 Work Study employee
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Opening of Relaxation Room
Research on college campuses demonstrates that stress
is the number one impediment for academic performance
and overall well-being Therefore the University Counseling
Center (UCC) collaborated with the Grasselli Library in
developing the Relaxation Room located in the Learning
Commons The room provides students with a quiet
welcoming space to learn about and practice a variety of
research-based mind and body stress-reduction techniques
It includes
bull A state-of-the-art massage recliner
bull Guided relaxation audio recordings
bull Computer-based biofeedback programs
bull Psycho-educational books and handouts
bull Yoga mats and meditation rugs
Students can use the Relaxation Roomrsquos resources by signing
up for specific time slots Individual consultation is also
provided for the biofeedback program so students can use itto its fullest potential
Outreach Initiativesrsquo Message is that Help is lsquoWithin
Reachrsquo at the UCC
A programmatic and marketing theme was developed for all
community outreach initiatives titled ldquoWithin Reachrdquo This
past year a total of 22 outreach initiatives offered under
this new marketing theme were offered to students faculty
and staff Programs focused on increasing awareness of
mental health issues among college students and promoting
help-seeking behavior One of the most successful programs
was a dinner and movie night featuring a speaker from theNational Alliance on Mental Illness with over 80 students in
attendance as well as several faculty and staff
Installation of Titanium Scheduling Software
For many years the UCC has used a paper system to collect
and reference student information when visits occur The new
database system Titanium allows the staff to electronically
store student records and access them quickly when
needed This technological solution is critically necessary
in streamlining operations to allow for a seamless client
experience for the students and a more effective working
environment for the UCC staff
DATA POINTS
Total Counseling Services Overall
A total of 254 students received counseling services for the
2014-2015 academic year (4 less students from 2013-2014)
Out of those students 649 (165) were female and 351
(89) were male The highest percentage of students seen
were freshmen at 265 (67) which is consistent with the
2013-2014 year
Most common reasons students visited the UCC in 2014-2015
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Provide staff orientation and training for new UCC
employees (interim director full-time counselor part-
time counselor) and trainees (two doctoral interns one
masterrsquos intern and one psychiatry resident)
bull Continue the implementation of Titanium Scheduling
Software and fully transition to electronic records
bull Expand outreach programming through the Relaxation
Room and the Within Reach event series
of visits are related to anxiety
(53 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to depression
(14 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to academics
(41 Decrease from 13-14)
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
I have had a wonderful experience with the
UCC and have encouraged other friends
who are struggling to go there too No
part of my experience has been negative and I look
forward to my sessions In the short time I have been
going I feel that I have already made tremendous
improvements My only suggestion for improving the
center is to continue to inform students of its resources
and how valuable it can berdquo
- Anonymous student UCC Satisfaction Survey
874
585
348
254 TOTAL STUDENTS THAT RECEIVEDCOUNSELING SERVICES
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Interpersonal Violence Reporting Increase
The Violence Prevention and Action Center (VPAC)
experienced a substantial increase in the amount of time
advocating for survivors of interpersonal violence along with
the total number of students reporting interpersonal violence
incidents in the 2014-2015 academic year These increases
indicate that the awareness of issues related to interpersonal
violence and the need for bystanders to identify and createempathy with those suffering has most likely increased as well
Large-scale Bystander Intervention Training
Conducted with 638 Rising Sophomores
In collaboration with the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
Recovery Resources Residence Life Dean of Students Office
and Health Promotion and Wellness the VPAC Coordinator
successfully conducted Bystander intervention Training
for 638 rising sophomore students Of those 638 students
46 were male and 54 female This training was made
mandatory as a part of the housing selection process
The purpose of this training was to teach students the
concept of bystander intervention A bystander is anyone
who observes an emergency or a situation in which it is
likely that someone could use help Bystander intervention
programs teach people to overcome their resistance to
checking in and helping out These programs have been
found to be very helpful on college campuses to thwart
sexual assault abusive alcohol consumption concerns about
suicide depression and eating disorders
Students also learn how to identify a continuum of
inappropriate sexual behaviors through experiential
activities designed to create empathy with those who have
experienced sexual or dating violence At the end of the
training students develop skills to intervene as a bystander
and make a commitment to intervene before during and
after an incident of sexual or dating violence
Peer Health Advocate Program Exceeds
Membership Goals
One of the VPACrsquos goals this year was to train 10 Peer
Health Advocates by April 2015 Peer Health Advocates are
tasked with educating the campus on a gamut of topics
associated with interpersonal violence including bullying
dating and relationship violence and more This goal was
met and exceeded in January 2015 when a total of 18 Peer
Health Advocates were trained An additional 10 Peer Health
Advocates were trained by Alex Leslie of the Cleveland Rape
Crisis Center in March 2015 ndash for a total of 38 Advocates Peer
Health Advocates facilitated three interpersonal violence
presentations to the following groups of student leaders
Fraternity and sorority new members Panhellenic Council
and participants in the LAUNCH leadership program a core
leadership training for students in prominent leadership
positions on campus
DATA POINTS
Educational Programming
Forty-two educational programs were provided to 1639 individuals
in fall 2014 covering topics such as alcohol sex and consent healthy
relationships and more Seventeen trainings were provided to 777
individuals in spring 2015 covering similar topics When comparing
to the previous year 51 more programs were held in 2014-2015
(39 programs 2013-2014 59 programs 2014-2015) and 40 more
individuals attended these programs (1731 2013-2014 2416 2014-2015)
Bystander Intervention Training
Participants who completed bystander intervention training
completed a survey developed by Recovery Resources to collect
demographic information as well as information related to bystander
behavioral intent and problem gambling knowledge Questions
measured behavioral intent and gambling knowledge Results of this
survey revealed
89
88
92
93
of participants reported feeling a sense of
responsibility to intervene in issues of substance
use sexual violence and mental health problems
of students understand the obstacles to
intervene in these issues
of students plan to use the skills they learned
from the training in the future
of students reported at least one action that they
planned on taking after the training
LOOKING AHEADbull Hire train and supervise a graduate assistant to assist
with programming and outreach initiatives that focus on
interpersonal violence and bystander intervention
bull Develop a new brand for the Violence Prevention and Action
Center including a new logo and brochure
bull Co-teach AR274 Peer Health Advocate Seminar created to
educate ten Peer Health Advocates
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working with Coordinator of the VPAC this the past year
has been a true joy I learned a variety of skills and about
several topics such as bystander intervention signs of
an abusive relationship substance abuse and how to help someone
in a crisis By the end of my senior year I was gave presentations on
my own to students around campus Working with VPAC has made
me a well-rounded student with a large desire to help others in any
way that I can She taught me to be an eff ective presenter and to be a
leader on campus The skills I learned will not only benefit me in my
future career but as a better member in societyrdquo
- Gina Paolini rsquo15 Peer Health Advocate
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KINGS OF THE OAC
A major trophy returned to JCUs campus for the first
time since the 2003-04 school year
John Carrolls all-around effort on the mens side earned the
Blue Streaks the OAC Mens All-Sports Trophy It was the fifth
time in program history John Carroll earned this prestigious
trophy The Men of Carroll finished with 83 points besting
second-place Mount Union who turned in 8025 points
A BUNDLE OF HONORS
Mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik might need to
build a new trophy case for all of his 2014-15 honors
The midfielder was named the 2014 Capital One Academic
All-Americareg of the Year for Division III mens soccer The
honor gave Potocnik his second-straight Capital One
Academic All-Americareg honor having been a second-team
selection in 2013 He became just the second Blue Streak to
earn this prestigious honor joining Mackenzie Griffin (softball
2013) This honor was just the tip of the iceberg for one of
the top players in JCU mens soccer history
Potocnik was one of six student-athletes nationally to be a
part of Northwestern Mutuals Inspiring Potential float in
the Tournament of Rosesreg Rose Parade
In addition Potocnik earned D3soccercom All-America
NSCAAContinental Tire All-Region All-Ohio All-OAC and
Academic All-OAC accolades Finally Potocnik was JCUs
male recipient of the Clyde Lamb Award given to the top
graduating male and female student-athletes at each of the
10 OAC institutions
HISTORY IN THE MAKING
John Carrolls mens tennis team celebrated a program
first this year The Blue Streaks made their first-ever
NCAA Tournament appearance
John Carroll qualified with a 5-4 win over Otterbein in the
championship match of the OAC Tournament John Carroll
would go on to beat Franciscan in the first round of the
NCAA Tournament before bowing out to Kenyon
The Blue Streaks had won five OAC titles prior but the OAC did
not have an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament until recently
NCAA APPEARANCESIn addition to the mens tennis team John Carroll
had three teams and seven individuals qualify for the
NCAA National Championship fields
JCUs football team made its second-straight NCAA
appearance John Carroll rolled past Centre 63-28 in the
first round and held on for a 14-12 win over Wheaton (Ill)
in the second round The Blue Streaks bowed out in the
quarterfinals with a 36-28 loss to the Purple Raiders
The mens basketball team earned its 13th-ever NCAA
Tournament bid The program earned a bid for the first timesince 2010 The womens basketball team earned its second-
straight and second-overall bid to the NCAA Tournament
field
Individually senior Dan Mirman repeated as an All-American
at 149 pounds for wrestling He became JCU wrestlings 106th
All-American Mirman had plenty of company at the NCAA
Wrestling National Championship as seniors Terner Gott and
Todd Gaydosh gave the Blue Streaks three competitors for
the first time since 2005
John Carroll had three members of the cross country team
qualify for the NCAA National Championships in seniorTadhg Karski sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson It marked the first time since 2004 that the
Blue Streaks sent three runners to the cross country NCAA
National Championship Senior Nick Williams qualified for
the NCAA Indoor Track and Field National Championships in
the 60m hurdles while senior Rocky Mitolo qualified for the
NCAA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships in
the shot put
ALL-AMERICANS
Brian Potocnik and Dan Mirman had plenty of company in the
All-American department
Football senior Aramis Greenwood was the most decorated
student-athlete when it came to All-American honors The
wide receiver made the prestigious AFCA Division III All-
America team becoming the first Blue Streak to do so since
2008 and just the eighth overall He would go on to garner
third team honors on the AP Little All-America Team and
honorable mention D3footballcom honors
In all four football players earned All-American honors with
junior offensive lineman Anthony Latina senior linebacker
Kevin Cope and senior quarterback Mark Myers earning
honors from D3footballcom
Senior right-hander Drew Doring earned second team
All-America honors from D3baseballcom and the ABCA
Rawlings He became the first JCU pitcher to earn All-
America honors since 1985
Sophomore Katlyn Spahar was accorded honorable mention
WBCA Division III All-America accolades for her outstanding
performance on the hardwood
INDIVIDUALSTEAMS
4QUALIFIED FOR NCAA NATIONAL
CHAMPIONSHIP FIELDS7
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ATHLETIC HIGHLIGHTS
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RIDING OFF INTO THE SUNSET
An era came to a close this school year as Kerry Volkmann
retired after being the mentor of the John Carroll wrestling
program since 1987
The Hall of Fame coach guided his charges to two national
titles and 47 All-American honors He started the year
winning his 300th dual match in the seasons opening
weekend with a 34-11 win over Niagara County Community
College at the Bob Del Rosa Duals
Over 200 former wrestlers football players coaches
teammates friends and fans of the JCU wrestling program
celebrated Volkmanns legacy in his last home dual
400 AND COUNTING
The OAC mens basketball 400-club inducted
its fifth member this year
John Carroll mens basketball head coach Mike Moran won
his 400th game at JCU with a 97-78 win over Ohio Northern
on December 10
Moran who just completed his 23rd year at JCU entered
the season 35th amongst active Division III coaches in total
wins He now ranks fourth all-time in wins amongst OAC
mens basketball coaching greats
In April Moran was honored by the GCBCA as the recipient
of the Dennis Lustig Golden Deeds Award for his long-time
contributions to basketball in the Cleveland-area
CENTURY MARK
A third coaching milestone occurred for JCUs coaches
this year Mens soccer head coach Hector Marinaro earned
his 100th win with a 3-0 shutout over Muskingum on senior
night
OAC TEAM SUCCESS
John Carroll celebrated a wide-array of achievements
at the team level within the OAC
The mens tennis team won its first OAC title since 2006
John Carroll earned a share of the regular-season crown
before edging Otterbein 5-4 in the championship match of
the OAC Tournament
The mens soccer team was unbeaten in the OAC regular-
season It marked the fifth undefeated and untied regular-
season by an OAC institution since 1984
On the mens side John Carroll had a slew of second-place
OAC finishes The football cross country and indoor track amp
field teams all captured solo possession of second-place in
the OAC The mens basketball and baseball teams tied for
second in their respective regular seasons
Mike Moran won
his 400th game
Menrsquos tennis team
won its first OAC
title since 2006
Hector Marinaro
earned his 100th w
Womens lacrosse
made its long-awai
debut
On the womens side the Blue Streaks volleyball team
returned to the championship match of the OAC Tournament
for the first time since 1995 The womens swimming amp diving
team was undefeated in OAC regular-season dual meets
OAC INDIVIDUAL SUCCESS
John Carroll had 10 individuals earn OAC titles
The womens swimming and diving team led the way with
seven Sophomore Margaret Zagrobelny junior Lindsey Fano
freshman Anne Crowley and senior Victoria Watson led the
way earning OAC gold in the 400-medley relay Watson
would go on to capture first in the 200-freestyle and as part
of the 400-free relay Fano would capture an individual title
in the 100-breast Watson was joined by freshman Megan
Hawk sophomore Amanda Casamatta and senior Katii
Sheffield on the OAC-champion 400-free relay
Senior Rocky Mitolo (shot put) and junior Adam North (long
jump) earned first-place finishes at the outdoor track amp field
championship
Senior Dan Mirman rounded out the titles taking first at
149-pounds in wrestling
THE INAUGURATION
The womens lacrosse team made its long-awaited debut
After having to outlast Clevelands winter weather the Blue
Streaks turned in a 20-10 win over Houghton on February 28
The team would go on to finish 10-5 and earn the No 2 seed
in the OAC Tournament
STELLAR COACHING
John Carroll is blessed with stellar coaching for its
student-athletes Two Blue Streak coaches were
recognized by their peers this year
Laura Rodeffer was named the OAC Volleyball Coach of the
Year She continues to have her Blue Streaks on the rise
Rodeffers team turned in a 23-7 record in 2014 and were in
the hunt for the OAC regular-season title until the last week
of the season
Shaun Keenan earned OAC Mens Tennis Coach of the Year
honors for helping guide the mens tennis team to one of the
best seasons in program history
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AMONG THE BEST IN THE
REGION AND OHIO
John Carroll had 29 student-athletes earn All-Region honors
while 17 added All-Ohio honors for the year
Baseball senior Drew Doring led the way The senior right-
hander was tabbed as the 2015 Mid-East Regional Pitcher of
the Year by both D3baseballcom and ABCARawlings
Note In elect sports it is possible to earn multiple All-Region and All-Ohio
honors so each student-athlete was counted once per sport they played
Additionally some sports do not have All-Region or All-Ohio honors
OAC MAJOR AWARD
WINNERS - PLAYERS
JCUs student-athletes were amongst the best in the
conference with six players taking home major awards
from the OAC
John Carroll had a trio of players on honors for their stellar
play on the pitch Senior Brian Potocnik was the Mens SoccerMidfielder of the Year while junior teammate Jimmy Mattina
was the Mens Soccer Defender of the Year On the womens
side senior Haley McDonald took home Goalkeeper of the
Year accolades
On the diamond senior Drew Doring was the Kent Tekulve
Pitcher of the Year He was the first JCU hurdler to earn this
honor since Luke Adkins in 2004
On the gridiron junior Kevin Cope was named the Gene
Slaughter Most Outstanding Linebacker It was the second-
straight year JCU has taken home the conferences top
linebacker honor On the hardwood sophomore KatlynSpahar gave JCU back-to-back Helen Ludwig Player of the
Year accolades
ALL-OAC HONORS
John Carroll had 136 student-athletes earn All-OAC
honors this year
Football led the way with a school-record 20 selections The
Blue Streaks picked up 22 honors from the outdoor track
and field teams with 12 from the men and 10 on the womens
side Mens indoor track and field (nine) baseball (eight) and
womens swimming and diving (eight) rounded out the top six
Note Each member of the swimming and diving team earning All-
OAC honors was counted once Each member of the track and field
team earning All-OAC honors was counted once for cross country
once for indoor and once for outdoor
HITTING THE BOOKS
As mentioned earlier mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik was
named the Capital One Academic All-Americareg of the Year for
Division III mens soccer He had an abundance of company as
numerous Blue Streaks really buckled down in the classroom
Football senior safety Brody Zangaro earned second team
Capital One Academic All-Americareg honors for the second
straight year On the district level Potocnik Zangaro and
baseball junior right-hander Aaron Lapaglia earned Capital
One Academic All-District accolades
Wrestling sophomore Sal Corrao and senior Todd Gaydosh
earned NWCA Scholar All-American honors Womens
swimming and diving junior Lindsey Fano was a CSCAA
Individual Scholar All-American Cross country senior Nicki
Bohrer sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson were named USTFCCCA All-Academic honorees
for cross country Rounding out the honors were seven
members of the softball team who all earned NFCA Scholar-
Athlete distinctions
Potocnik and softball senior right-hander Rachel Byrnes were
JCUs recipients of the Clyde Lamb Awards
Additionally 83 student-athletes were honored with
Academic All-OAC honors
Note Select honors from the Capital One Academic All-Americareg
program have not been released yet
83 STUDENT983085ATHLETES WERE HONORED
WITH ACADEMIC ALL983085OAC HONORS
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VISIONJohn Carroll University will graduate individuals of intellect and
character who lead and serve by engaging the world around them
and around the globe
MISSIONAs a Jesuit Catholic university John Carroll inspires individuals to excel
in learning leadership and service in the region and in the world
CORE VALUES
The Universityrsquos core values include a commitment to
learning in order to create
bull An environment of inquiry which embraces Jesuit
Catholic education as a search for truth where faith and
reason complement each other in learning In pursuit of
our educational mission the University welcomes the
perspectives and participation in our mission of faculty
staff students and alumni of all faiths and of no faith
bull A rigorous approach to scholarship that instills in our
graduates the knowledge eloquence sensitivity and
commitment to embrace and to live humane values
bull A campus committed to the intellectual spiritual
emotional and physical development of each student
bull An inclusive community where differing points of view
and experience are valued as opportunities for mutual
learning
bull A culture of service and excellence that permeates
every program and office
bull A commitment to sharing our gifts in service to each
other and the community
bull A campus that responds to demographic economic
and social challenges
bull An appreciation that our personal and collective
choices can build a more just world
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
The following initiatives are essential to the University
being recognized as a center of learning and service
bull Create a diverse community of faculty staff alumni
and friends dedicated to advancing the Universityrsquos
vision mission and core values
bull Create a learning community of outstanding teacher-scholars characterized by the commitment to
student achievement
bull Create a talented cohort of service-oriented staff
committed to achieving and being recognized as a
center of learning and service
bull Recruit enroll retain and graduate a talented
diverse student body prepared for todayrsquos global
reality and committed to learning leadership and
service that will engage the world
bull Secure resources necessary to foster an
extraordinary learning experience and promote John
Carrollrsquos mission as a Jesuit Catholic university
bull Assist in responding to demographic economic and
social challenges in our region in order to support
investment and employment opportunities and build
confidence in our shared future
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Student Feedback Leads to Increased Physician Hours
Anecdotal feedback over the past several years suggested
the need to increase the hours and days of the week that
physicians would see patients in order to better meet
studentsrsquo busy schedules The Student Health and Wellness
Survey was administered and results clearly supported
this need In recent years physicians came to campus on
Mondays (25 hrs) and Thursdays (25 hrs) for a total of fivehours With the new contract physician hours were increased
to eight hours a week on Mondays (4 hrs) and Fridays (4
hrs) As a result physician visits increased by 43 (536
physicians visits in 2013-2014 and 767 in 2014-2015) and
students are very pleased with this improved service
HealthSpot Installation Provides Additional Care
Options for Students
John Carroll is the first college in the United States to provide
physician appointments through a computerized kiosk
called the HealthSpot This technology is at the forefront of
revolutionary high-quality medical care Students are put inface-to-face contact with a healthcare professional via video
screen The kiosk comes equipped with everything they
would need to perform a variety of remote treatments under
the supervision of an on-site medical professional Some of
the common ailments that are able to be addressed through
HealthSpot are Allergies cold and flu cough sinus infections
rashes fever sore throats and more With the installation of
this technology the SHWC is now able to provide students
with medical care five days a week Since November 2014 a
total of 21 students have utilized the HealthSpot
New Contract with Cleveland Clinic Saves Center $15000The SHWC entered into a new contract with the Cleveland
Clinic physicians in an effort to reduce costs With this new
contract and subsequent change in physicians over $15000
in was saved in comparison to last year
Nurses Utilize Brief Motivational Interview Training to
Identify and Intervene with At-risk Students
To properly screen for and address high-risk behaviors in
students visiting the SHWC nurses participated in brief
motivational interview training Motivational interviewing
(MI) supports health behavior change by helping individuals
explore and resolve their ambivalence about change without
evoking resistance MI techniques can be incorporated into
routine patient care Additionally an MI screening form was
completed by 719 students during the spring 2015 semester
Students who screened positive for high-risk behaviors were
engaged in a brief motivational interview with a nurse and
received information to help strengthen their motivation to
change those unhealthy behaviors in order to achieve their
optimum level of wellness
DATA POINTS
The SHWC saw a 7 increase in unique individuals in 2014-2015 and
an overall increase of 10 in the total number of client visits (which
covers all SHWC services) Flu and allergy injections were both up
this year by 21 and 31 respectively
2013-2014 2014-2015
Client Visits 3133 3451
Unique Individuals 1228 1320
Physicians Visits 536 767
Van Runs 270 242
Nutritional Visits 185 123
Sent to Area Health Centers 103 202
STDHIV Clinic 84 46
Gynecological Visits 25 39
Travel Clinic Visits 93 62
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Explore options for obtaining an electronic medical
record program
bull Increase awareness and visibility of the HealthSpot as an
alternative quality health care treatment
bull Support the Universityrsquos learning goals and collaborate
with the student health and wellness group by developing
programs to promote students to be self-health advocates
based on data from the National Collegiate Health
Assessment survey
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working at the Health Center was the first job
I received on campus and it has become like a
second home to me I have had the opportunity to
learn about diff erent privacy policies and how they work in
a college setting as well as bits and pieces about the medical
field coupled with great experience along the way This
department provides students with the care they need to
continue to do well in other areas at JCU by making sure they
get the best care possible and allowing students to share their
problems in all realms of the health world whether physical
or mental They make it possible for all students to feel and
perform their best during their time at JCUrdquo
- Anna Lawler rsquo16 Work Study employee
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Opening of Relaxation Room
Research on college campuses demonstrates that stress
is the number one impediment for academic performance
and overall well-being Therefore the University Counseling
Center (UCC) collaborated with the Grasselli Library in
developing the Relaxation Room located in the Learning
Commons The room provides students with a quiet
welcoming space to learn about and practice a variety of
research-based mind and body stress-reduction techniques
It includes
bull A state-of-the-art massage recliner
bull Guided relaxation audio recordings
bull Computer-based biofeedback programs
bull Psycho-educational books and handouts
bull Yoga mats and meditation rugs
Students can use the Relaxation Roomrsquos resources by signing
up for specific time slots Individual consultation is also
provided for the biofeedback program so students can use itto its fullest potential
Outreach Initiativesrsquo Message is that Help is lsquoWithin
Reachrsquo at the UCC
A programmatic and marketing theme was developed for all
community outreach initiatives titled ldquoWithin Reachrdquo This
past year a total of 22 outreach initiatives offered under
this new marketing theme were offered to students faculty
and staff Programs focused on increasing awareness of
mental health issues among college students and promoting
help-seeking behavior One of the most successful programs
was a dinner and movie night featuring a speaker from theNational Alliance on Mental Illness with over 80 students in
attendance as well as several faculty and staff
Installation of Titanium Scheduling Software
For many years the UCC has used a paper system to collect
and reference student information when visits occur The new
database system Titanium allows the staff to electronically
store student records and access them quickly when
needed This technological solution is critically necessary
in streamlining operations to allow for a seamless client
experience for the students and a more effective working
environment for the UCC staff
DATA POINTS
Total Counseling Services Overall
A total of 254 students received counseling services for the
2014-2015 academic year (4 less students from 2013-2014)
Out of those students 649 (165) were female and 351
(89) were male The highest percentage of students seen
were freshmen at 265 (67) which is consistent with the
2013-2014 year
Most common reasons students visited the UCC in 2014-2015
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Provide staff orientation and training for new UCC
employees (interim director full-time counselor part-
time counselor) and trainees (two doctoral interns one
masterrsquos intern and one psychiatry resident)
bull Continue the implementation of Titanium Scheduling
Software and fully transition to electronic records
bull Expand outreach programming through the Relaxation
Room and the Within Reach event series
of visits are related to anxiety
(53 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to depression
(14 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to academics
(41 Decrease from 13-14)
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
I have had a wonderful experience with the
UCC and have encouraged other friends
who are struggling to go there too No
part of my experience has been negative and I look
forward to my sessions In the short time I have been
going I feel that I have already made tremendous
improvements My only suggestion for improving the
center is to continue to inform students of its resources
and how valuable it can berdquo
- Anonymous student UCC Satisfaction Survey
874
585
348
254 TOTAL STUDENTS THAT RECEIVEDCOUNSELING SERVICES
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Interpersonal Violence Reporting Increase
The Violence Prevention and Action Center (VPAC)
experienced a substantial increase in the amount of time
advocating for survivors of interpersonal violence along with
the total number of students reporting interpersonal violence
incidents in the 2014-2015 academic year These increases
indicate that the awareness of issues related to interpersonal
violence and the need for bystanders to identify and createempathy with those suffering has most likely increased as well
Large-scale Bystander Intervention Training
Conducted with 638 Rising Sophomores
In collaboration with the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
Recovery Resources Residence Life Dean of Students Office
and Health Promotion and Wellness the VPAC Coordinator
successfully conducted Bystander intervention Training
for 638 rising sophomore students Of those 638 students
46 were male and 54 female This training was made
mandatory as a part of the housing selection process
The purpose of this training was to teach students the
concept of bystander intervention A bystander is anyone
who observes an emergency or a situation in which it is
likely that someone could use help Bystander intervention
programs teach people to overcome their resistance to
checking in and helping out These programs have been
found to be very helpful on college campuses to thwart
sexual assault abusive alcohol consumption concerns about
suicide depression and eating disorders
Students also learn how to identify a continuum of
inappropriate sexual behaviors through experiential
activities designed to create empathy with those who have
experienced sexual or dating violence At the end of the
training students develop skills to intervene as a bystander
and make a commitment to intervene before during and
after an incident of sexual or dating violence
Peer Health Advocate Program Exceeds
Membership Goals
One of the VPACrsquos goals this year was to train 10 Peer
Health Advocates by April 2015 Peer Health Advocates are
tasked with educating the campus on a gamut of topics
associated with interpersonal violence including bullying
dating and relationship violence and more This goal was
met and exceeded in January 2015 when a total of 18 Peer
Health Advocates were trained An additional 10 Peer Health
Advocates were trained by Alex Leslie of the Cleveland Rape
Crisis Center in March 2015 ndash for a total of 38 Advocates Peer
Health Advocates facilitated three interpersonal violence
presentations to the following groups of student leaders
Fraternity and sorority new members Panhellenic Council
and participants in the LAUNCH leadership program a core
leadership training for students in prominent leadership
positions on campus
DATA POINTS
Educational Programming
Forty-two educational programs were provided to 1639 individuals
in fall 2014 covering topics such as alcohol sex and consent healthy
relationships and more Seventeen trainings were provided to 777
individuals in spring 2015 covering similar topics When comparing
to the previous year 51 more programs were held in 2014-2015
(39 programs 2013-2014 59 programs 2014-2015) and 40 more
individuals attended these programs (1731 2013-2014 2416 2014-2015)
Bystander Intervention Training
Participants who completed bystander intervention training
completed a survey developed by Recovery Resources to collect
demographic information as well as information related to bystander
behavioral intent and problem gambling knowledge Questions
measured behavioral intent and gambling knowledge Results of this
survey revealed
89
88
92
93
of participants reported feeling a sense of
responsibility to intervene in issues of substance
use sexual violence and mental health problems
of students understand the obstacles to
intervene in these issues
of students plan to use the skills they learned
from the training in the future
of students reported at least one action that they
planned on taking after the training
LOOKING AHEADbull Hire train and supervise a graduate assistant to assist
with programming and outreach initiatives that focus on
interpersonal violence and bystander intervention
bull Develop a new brand for the Violence Prevention and Action
Center including a new logo and brochure
bull Co-teach AR274 Peer Health Advocate Seminar created to
educate ten Peer Health Advocates
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working with Coordinator of the VPAC this the past year
has been a true joy I learned a variety of skills and about
several topics such as bystander intervention signs of
an abusive relationship substance abuse and how to help someone
in a crisis By the end of my senior year I was gave presentations on
my own to students around campus Working with VPAC has made
me a well-rounded student with a large desire to help others in any
way that I can She taught me to be an eff ective presenter and to be a
leader on campus The skills I learned will not only benefit me in my
future career but as a better member in societyrdquo
- Gina Paolini rsquo15 Peer Health Advocate
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KINGS OF THE OAC
A major trophy returned to JCUs campus for the first
time since the 2003-04 school year
John Carrolls all-around effort on the mens side earned the
Blue Streaks the OAC Mens All-Sports Trophy It was the fifth
time in program history John Carroll earned this prestigious
trophy The Men of Carroll finished with 83 points besting
second-place Mount Union who turned in 8025 points
A BUNDLE OF HONORS
Mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik might need to
build a new trophy case for all of his 2014-15 honors
The midfielder was named the 2014 Capital One Academic
All-Americareg of the Year for Division III mens soccer The
honor gave Potocnik his second-straight Capital One
Academic All-Americareg honor having been a second-team
selection in 2013 He became just the second Blue Streak to
earn this prestigious honor joining Mackenzie Griffin (softball
2013) This honor was just the tip of the iceberg for one of
the top players in JCU mens soccer history
Potocnik was one of six student-athletes nationally to be a
part of Northwestern Mutuals Inspiring Potential float in
the Tournament of Rosesreg Rose Parade
In addition Potocnik earned D3soccercom All-America
NSCAAContinental Tire All-Region All-Ohio All-OAC and
Academic All-OAC accolades Finally Potocnik was JCUs
male recipient of the Clyde Lamb Award given to the top
graduating male and female student-athletes at each of the
10 OAC institutions
HISTORY IN THE MAKING
John Carrolls mens tennis team celebrated a program
first this year The Blue Streaks made their first-ever
NCAA Tournament appearance
John Carroll qualified with a 5-4 win over Otterbein in the
championship match of the OAC Tournament John Carroll
would go on to beat Franciscan in the first round of the
NCAA Tournament before bowing out to Kenyon
The Blue Streaks had won five OAC titles prior but the OAC did
not have an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament until recently
NCAA APPEARANCESIn addition to the mens tennis team John Carroll
had three teams and seven individuals qualify for the
NCAA National Championship fields
JCUs football team made its second-straight NCAA
appearance John Carroll rolled past Centre 63-28 in the
first round and held on for a 14-12 win over Wheaton (Ill)
in the second round The Blue Streaks bowed out in the
quarterfinals with a 36-28 loss to the Purple Raiders
The mens basketball team earned its 13th-ever NCAA
Tournament bid The program earned a bid for the first timesince 2010 The womens basketball team earned its second-
straight and second-overall bid to the NCAA Tournament
field
Individually senior Dan Mirman repeated as an All-American
at 149 pounds for wrestling He became JCU wrestlings 106th
All-American Mirman had plenty of company at the NCAA
Wrestling National Championship as seniors Terner Gott and
Todd Gaydosh gave the Blue Streaks three competitors for
the first time since 2005
John Carroll had three members of the cross country team
qualify for the NCAA National Championships in seniorTadhg Karski sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson It marked the first time since 2004 that the
Blue Streaks sent three runners to the cross country NCAA
National Championship Senior Nick Williams qualified for
the NCAA Indoor Track and Field National Championships in
the 60m hurdles while senior Rocky Mitolo qualified for the
NCAA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships in
the shot put
ALL-AMERICANS
Brian Potocnik and Dan Mirman had plenty of company in the
All-American department
Football senior Aramis Greenwood was the most decorated
student-athlete when it came to All-American honors The
wide receiver made the prestigious AFCA Division III All-
America team becoming the first Blue Streak to do so since
2008 and just the eighth overall He would go on to garner
third team honors on the AP Little All-America Team and
honorable mention D3footballcom honors
In all four football players earned All-American honors with
junior offensive lineman Anthony Latina senior linebacker
Kevin Cope and senior quarterback Mark Myers earning
honors from D3footballcom
Senior right-hander Drew Doring earned second team
All-America honors from D3baseballcom and the ABCA
Rawlings He became the first JCU pitcher to earn All-
America honors since 1985
Sophomore Katlyn Spahar was accorded honorable mention
WBCA Division III All-America accolades for her outstanding
performance on the hardwood
INDIVIDUALSTEAMS
4QUALIFIED FOR NCAA NATIONAL
CHAMPIONSHIP FIELDS7
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ATHLETIC HIGHLIGHTS
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RIDING OFF INTO THE SUNSET
An era came to a close this school year as Kerry Volkmann
retired after being the mentor of the John Carroll wrestling
program since 1987
The Hall of Fame coach guided his charges to two national
titles and 47 All-American honors He started the year
winning his 300th dual match in the seasons opening
weekend with a 34-11 win over Niagara County Community
College at the Bob Del Rosa Duals
Over 200 former wrestlers football players coaches
teammates friends and fans of the JCU wrestling program
celebrated Volkmanns legacy in his last home dual
400 AND COUNTING
The OAC mens basketball 400-club inducted
its fifth member this year
John Carroll mens basketball head coach Mike Moran won
his 400th game at JCU with a 97-78 win over Ohio Northern
on December 10
Moran who just completed his 23rd year at JCU entered
the season 35th amongst active Division III coaches in total
wins He now ranks fourth all-time in wins amongst OAC
mens basketball coaching greats
In April Moran was honored by the GCBCA as the recipient
of the Dennis Lustig Golden Deeds Award for his long-time
contributions to basketball in the Cleveland-area
CENTURY MARK
A third coaching milestone occurred for JCUs coaches
this year Mens soccer head coach Hector Marinaro earned
his 100th win with a 3-0 shutout over Muskingum on senior
night
OAC TEAM SUCCESS
John Carroll celebrated a wide-array of achievements
at the team level within the OAC
The mens tennis team won its first OAC title since 2006
John Carroll earned a share of the regular-season crown
before edging Otterbein 5-4 in the championship match of
the OAC Tournament
The mens soccer team was unbeaten in the OAC regular-
season It marked the fifth undefeated and untied regular-
season by an OAC institution since 1984
On the mens side John Carroll had a slew of second-place
OAC finishes The football cross country and indoor track amp
field teams all captured solo possession of second-place in
the OAC The mens basketball and baseball teams tied for
second in their respective regular seasons
Mike Moran won
his 400th game
Menrsquos tennis team
won its first OAC
title since 2006
Hector Marinaro
earned his 100th w
Womens lacrosse
made its long-awai
debut
On the womens side the Blue Streaks volleyball team
returned to the championship match of the OAC Tournament
for the first time since 1995 The womens swimming amp diving
team was undefeated in OAC regular-season dual meets
OAC INDIVIDUAL SUCCESS
John Carroll had 10 individuals earn OAC titles
The womens swimming and diving team led the way with
seven Sophomore Margaret Zagrobelny junior Lindsey Fano
freshman Anne Crowley and senior Victoria Watson led the
way earning OAC gold in the 400-medley relay Watson
would go on to capture first in the 200-freestyle and as part
of the 400-free relay Fano would capture an individual title
in the 100-breast Watson was joined by freshman Megan
Hawk sophomore Amanda Casamatta and senior Katii
Sheffield on the OAC-champion 400-free relay
Senior Rocky Mitolo (shot put) and junior Adam North (long
jump) earned first-place finishes at the outdoor track amp field
championship
Senior Dan Mirman rounded out the titles taking first at
149-pounds in wrestling
THE INAUGURATION
The womens lacrosse team made its long-awaited debut
After having to outlast Clevelands winter weather the Blue
Streaks turned in a 20-10 win over Houghton on February 28
The team would go on to finish 10-5 and earn the No 2 seed
in the OAC Tournament
STELLAR COACHING
John Carroll is blessed with stellar coaching for its
student-athletes Two Blue Streak coaches were
recognized by their peers this year
Laura Rodeffer was named the OAC Volleyball Coach of the
Year She continues to have her Blue Streaks on the rise
Rodeffers team turned in a 23-7 record in 2014 and were in
the hunt for the OAC regular-season title until the last week
of the season
Shaun Keenan earned OAC Mens Tennis Coach of the Year
honors for helping guide the mens tennis team to one of the
best seasons in program history
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AMONG THE BEST IN THE
REGION AND OHIO
John Carroll had 29 student-athletes earn All-Region honors
while 17 added All-Ohio honors for the year
Baseball senior Drew Doring led the way The senior right-
hander was tabbed as the 2015 Mid-East Regional Pitcher of
the Year by both D3baseballcom and ABCARawlings
Note In elect sports it is possible to earn multiple All-Region and All-Ohio
honors so each student-athlete was counted once per sport they played
Additionally some sports do not have All-Region or All-Ohio honors
OAC MAJOR AWARD
WINNERS - PLAYERS
JCUs student-athletes were amongst the best in the
conference with six players taking home major awards
from the OAC
John Carroll had a trio of players on honors for their stellar
play on the pitch Senior Brian Potocnik was the Mens SoccerMidfielder of the Year while junior teammate Jimmy Mattina
was the Mens Soccer Defender of the Year On the womens
side senior Haley McDonald took home Goalkeeper of the
Year accolades
On the diamond senior Drew Doring was the Kent Tekulve
Pitcher of the Year He was the first JCU hurdler to earn this
honor since Luke Adkins in 2004
On the gridiron junior Kevin Cope was named the Gene
Slaughter Most Outstanding Linebacker It was the second-
straight year JCU has taken home the conferences top
linebacker honor On the hardwood sophomore KatlynSpahar gave JCU back-to-back Helen Ludwig Player of the
Year accolades
ALL-OAC HONORS
John Carroll had 136 student-athletes earn All-OAC
honors this year
Football led the way with a school-record 20 selections The
Blue Streaks picked up 22 honors from the outdoor track
and field teams with 12 from the men and 10 on the womens
side Mens indoor track and field (nine) baseball (eight) and
womens swimming and diving (eight) rounded out the top six
Note Each member of the swimming and diving team earning All-
OAC honors was counted once Each member of the track and field
team earning All-OAC honors was counted once for cross country
once for indoor and once for outdoor
HITTING THE BOOKS
As mentioned earlier mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik was
named the Capital One Academic All-Americareg of the Year for
Division III mens soccer He had an abundance of company as
numerous Blue Streaks really buckled down in the classroom
Football senior safety Brody Zangaro earned second team
Capital One Academic All-Americareg honors for the second
straight year On the district level Potocnik Zangaro and
baseball junior right-hander Aaron Lapaglia earned Capital
One Academic All-District accolades
Wrestling sophomore Sal Corrao and senior Todd Gaydosh
earned NWCA Scholar All-American honors Womens
swimming and diving junior Lindsey Fano was a CSCAA
Individual Scholar All-American Cross country senior Nicki
Bohrer sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson were named USTFCCCA All-Academic honorees
for cross country Rounding out the honors were seven
members of the softball team who all earned NFCA Scholar-
Athlete distinctions
Potocnik and softball senior right-hander Rachel Byrnes were
JCUs recipients of the Clyde Lamb Awards
Additionally 83 student-athletes were honored with
Academic All-OAC honors
Note Select honors from the Capital One Academic All-Americareg
program have not been released yet
83 STUDENT983085ATHLETES WERE HONORED
WITH ACADEMIC ALL983085OAC HONORS
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VISIONJohn Carroll University will graduate individuals of intellect and
character who lead and serve by engaging the world around them
and around the globe
MISSIONAs a Jesuit Catholic university John Carroll inspires individuals to excel
in learning leadership and service in the region and in the world
CORE VALUES
The Universityrsquos core values include a commitment to
learning in order to create
bull An environment of inquiry which embraces Jesuit
Catholic education as a search for truth where faith and
reason complement each other in learning In pursuit of
our educational mission the University welcomes the
perspectives and participation in our mission of faculty
staff students and alumni of all faiths and of no faith
bull A rigorous approach to scholarship that instills in our
graduates the knowledge eloquence sensitivity and
commitment to embrace and to live humane values
bull A campus committed to the intellectual spiritual
emotional and physical development of each student
bull An inclusive community where differing points of view
and experience are valued as opportunities for mutual
learning
bull A culture of service and excellence that permeates
every program and office
bull A commitment to sharing our gifts in service to each
other and the community
bull A campus that responds to demographic economic
and social challenges
bull An appreciation that our personal and collective
choices can build a more just world
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
The following initiatives are essential to the University
being recognized as a center of learning and service
bull Create a diverse community of faculty staff alumni
and friends dedicated to advancing the Universityrsquos
vision mission and core values
bull Create a learning community of outstanding teacher-scholars characterized by the commitment to
student achievement
bull Create a talented cohort of service-oriented staff
committed to achieving and being recognized as a
center of learning and service
bull Recruit enroll retain and graduate a talented
diverse student body prepared for todayrsquos global
reality and committed to learning leadership and
service that will engage the world
bull Secure resources necessary to foster an
extraordinary learning experience and promote John
Carrollrsquos mission as a Jesuit Catholic university
bull Assist in responding to demographic economic and
social challenges in our region in order to support
investment and employment opportunities and build
confidence in our shared future
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Opening of Relaxation Room
Research on college campuses demonstrates that stress
is the number one impediment for academic performance
and overall well-being Therefore the University Counseling
Center (UCC) collaborated with the Grasselli Library in
developing the Relaxation Room located in the Learning
Commons The room provides students with a quiet
welcoming space to learn about and practice a variety of
research-based mind and body stress-reduction techniques
It includes
bull A state-of-the-art massage recliner
bull Guided relaxation audio recordings
bull Computer-based biofeedback programs
bull Psycho-educational books and handouts
bull Yoga mats and meditation rugs
Students can use the Relaxation Roomrsquos resources by signing
up for specific time slots Individual consultation is also
provided for the biofeedback program so students can use itto its fullest potential
Outreach Initiativesrsquo Message is that Help is lsquoWithin
Reachrsquo at the UCC
A programmatic and marketing theme was developed for all
community outreach initiatives titled ldquoWithin Reachrdquo This
past year a total of 22 outreach initiatives offered under
this new marketing theme were offered to students faculty
and staff Programs focused on increasing awareness of
mental health issues among college students and promoting
help-seeking behavior One of the most successful programs
was a dinner and movie night featuring a speaker from theNational Alliance on Mental Illness with over 80 students in
attendance as well as several faculty and staff
Installation of Titanium Scheduling Software
For many years the UCC has used a paper system to collect
and reference student information when visits occur The new
database system Titanium allows the staff to electronically
store student records and access them quickly when
needed This technological solution is critically necessary
in streamlining operations to allow for a seamless client
experience for the students and a more effective working
environment for the UCC staff
DATA POINTS
Total Counseling Services Overall
A total of 254 students received counseling services for the
2014-2015 academic year (4 less students from 2013-2014)
Out of those students 649 (165) were female and 351
(89) were male The highest percentage of students seen
were freshmen at 265 (67) which is consistent with the
2013-2014 year
Most common reasons students visited the UCC in 2014-2015
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Provide staff orientation and training for new UCC
employees (interim director full-time counselor part-
time counselor) and trainees (two doctoral interns one
masterrsquos intern and one psychiatry resident)
bull Continue the implementation of Titanium Scheduling
Software and fully transition to electronic records
bull Expand outreach programming through the Relaxation
Room and the Within Reach event series
of visits are related to anxiety
(53 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to depression
(14 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to academics
(41 Decrease from 13-14)
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
I have had a wonderful experience with the
UCC and have encouraged other friends
who are struggling to go there too No
part of my experience has been negative and I look
forward to my sessions In the short time I have been
going I feel that I have already made tremendous
improvements My only suggestion for improving the
center is to continue to inform students of its resources
and how valuable it can berdquo
- Anonymous student UCC Satisfaction Survey
874
585
348
254 TOTAL STUDENTS THAT RECEIVEDCOUNSELING SERVICES
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Interpersonal Violence Reporting Increase
The Violence Prevention and Action Center (VPAC)
experienced a substantial increase in the amount of time
advocating for survivors of interpersonal violence along with
the total number of students reporting interpersonal violence
incidents in the 2014-2015 academic year These increases
indicate that the awareness of issues related to interpersonal
violence and the need for bystanders to identify and createempathy with those suffering has most likely increased as well
Large-scale Bystander Intervention Training
Conducted with 638 Rising Sophomores
In collaboration with the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
Recovery Resources Residence Life Dean of Students Office
and Health Promotion and Wellness the VPAC Coordinator
successfully conducted Bystander intervention Training
for 638 rising sophomore students Of those 638 students
46 were male and 54 female This training was made
mandatory as a part of the housing selection process
The purpose of this training was to teach students the
concept of bystander intervention A bystander is anyone
who observes an emergency or a situation in which it is
likely that someone could use help Bystander intervention
programs teach people to overcome their resistance to
checking in and helping out These programs have been
found to be very helpful on college campuses to thwart
sexual assault abusive alcohol consumption concerns about
suicide depression and eating disorders
Students also learn how to identify a continuum of
inappropriate sexual behaviors through experiential
activities designed to create empathy with those who have
experienced sexual or dating violence At the end of the
training students develop skills to intervene as a bystander
and make a commitment to intervene before during and
after an incident of sexual or dating violence
Peer Health Advocate Program Exceeds
Membership Goals
One of the VPACrsquos goals this year was to train 10 Peer
Health Advocates by April 2015 Peer Health Advocates are
tasked with educating the campus on a gamut of topics
associated with interpersonal violence including bullying
dating and relationship violence and more This goal was
met and exceeded in January 2015 when a total of 18 Peer
Health Advocates were trained An additional 10 Peer Health
Advocates were trained by Alex Leslie of the Cleveland Rape
Crisis Center in March 2015 ndash for a total of 38 Advocates Peer
Health Advocates facilitated three interpersonal violence
presentations to the following groups of student leaders
Fraternity and sorority new members Panhellenic Council
and participants in the LAUNCH leadership program a core
leadership training for students in prominent leadership
positions on campus
DATA POINTS
Educational Programming
Forty-two educational programs were provided to 1639 individuals
in fall 2014 covering topics such as alcohol sex and consent healthy
relationships and more Seventeen trainings were provided to 777
individuals in spring 2015 covering similar topics When comparing
to the previous year 51 more programs were held in 2014-2015
(39 programs 2013-2014 59 programs 2014-2015) and 40 more
individuals attended these programs (1731 2013-2014 2416 2014-2015)
Bystander Intervention Training
Participants who completed bystander intervention training
completed a survey developed by Recovery Resources to collect
demographic information as well as information related to bystander
behavioral intent and problem gambling knowledge Questions
measured behavioral intent and gambling knowledge Results of this
survey revealed
89
88
92
93
of participants reported feeling a sense of
responsibility to intervene in issues of substance
use sexual violence and mental health problems
of students understand the obstacles to
intervene in these issues
of students plan to use the skills they learned
from the training in the future
of students reported at least one action that they
planned on taking after the training
LOOKING AHEADbull Hire train and supervise a graduate assistant to assist
with programming and outreach initiatives that focus on
interpersonal violence and bystander intervention
bull Develop a new brand for the Violence Prevention and Action
Center including a new logo and brochure
bull Co-teach AR274 Peer Health Advocate Seminar created to
educate ten Peer Health Advocates
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working with Coordinator of the VPAC this the past year
has been a true joy I learned a variety of skills and about
several topics such as bystander intervention signs of
an abusive relationship substance abuse and how to help someone
in a crisis By the end of my senior year I was gave presentations on
my own to students around campus Working with VPAC has made
me a well-rounded student with a large desire to help others in any
way that I can She taught me to be an eff ective presenter and to be a
leader on campus The skills I learned will not only benefit me in my
future career but as a better member in societyrdquo
- Gina Paolini rsquo15 Peer Health Advocate
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KINGS OF THE OAC
A major trophy returned to JCUs campus for the first
time since the 2003-04 school year
John Carrolls all-around effort on the mens side earned the
Blue Streaks the OAC Mens All-Sports Trophy It was the fifth
time in program history John Carroll earned this prestigious
trophy The Men of Carroll finished with 83 points besting
second-place Mount Union who turned in 8025 points
A BUNDLE OF HONORS
Mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik might need to
build a new trophy case for all of his 2014-15 honors
The midfielder was named the 2014 Capital One Academic
All-Americareg of the Year for Division III mens soccer The
honor gave Potocnik his second-straight Capital One
Academic All-Americareg honor having been a second-team
selection in 2013 He became just the second Blue Streak to
earn this prestigious honor joining Mackenzie Griffin (softball
2013) This honor was just the tip of the iceberg for one of
the top players in JCU mens soccer history
Potocnik was one of six student-athletes nationally to be a
part of Northwestern Mutuals Inspiring Potential float in
the Tournament of Rosesreg Rose Parade
In addition Potocnik earned D3soccercom All-America
NSCAAContinental Tire All-Region All-Ohio All-OAC and
Academic All-OAC accolades Finally Potocnik was JCUs
male recipient of the Clyde Lamb Award given to the top
graduating male and female student-athletes at each of the
10 OAC institutions
HISTORY IN THE MAKING
John Carrolls mens tennis team celebrated a program
first this year The Blue Streaks made their first-ever
NCAA Tournament appearance
John Carroll qualified with a 5-4 win over Otterbein in the
championship match of the OAC Tournament John Carroll
would go on to beat Franciscan in the first round of the
NCAA Tournament before bowing out to Kenyon
The Blue Streaks had won five OAC titles prior but the OAC did
not have an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament until recently
NCAA APPEARANCESIn addition to the mens tennis team John Carroll
had three teams and seven individuals qualify for the
NCAA National Championship fields
JCUs football team made its second-straight NCAA
appearance John Carroll rolled past Centre 63-28 in the
first round and held on for a 14-12 win over Wheaton (Ill)
in the second round The Blue Streaks bowed out in the
quarterfinals with a 36-28 loss to the Purple Raiders
The mens basketball team earned its 13th-ever NCAA
Tournament bid The program earned a bid for the first timesince 2010 The womens basketball team earned its second-
straight and second-overall bid to the NCAA Tournament
field
Individually senior Dan Mirman repeated as an All-American
at 149 pounds for wrestling He became JCU wrestlings 106th
All-American Mirman had plenty of company at the NCAA
Wrestling National Championship as seniors Terner Gott and
Todd Gaydosh gave the Blue Streaks three competitors for
the first time since 2005
John Carroll had three members of the cross country team
qualify for the NCAA National Championships in seniorTadhg Karski sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson It marked the first time since 2004 that the
Blue Streaks sent three runners to the cross country NCAA
National Championship Senior Nick Williams qualified for
the NCAA Indoor Track and Field National Championships in
the 60m hurdles while senior Rocky Mitolo qualified for the
NCAA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships in
the shot put
ALL-AMERICANS
Brian Potocnik and Dan Mirman had plenty of company in the
All-American department
Football senior Aramis Greenwood was the most decorated
student-athlete when it came to All-American honors The
wide receiver made the prestigious AFCA Division III All-
America team becoming the first Blue Streak to do so since
2008 and just the eighth overall He would go on to garner
third team honors on the AP Little All-America Team and
honorable mention D3footballcom honors
In all four football players earned All-American honors with
junior offensive lineman Anthony Latina senior linebacker
Kevin Cope and senior quarterback Mark Myers earning
honors from D3footballcom
Senior right-hander Drew Doring earned second team
All-America honors from D3baseballcom and the ABCA
Rawlings He became the first JCU pitcher to earn All-
America honors since 1985
Sophomore Katlyn Spahar was accorded honorable mention
WBCA Division III All-America accolades for her outstanding
performance on the hardwood
INDIVIDUALSTEAMS
4QUALIFIED FOR NCAA NATIONAL
CHAMPIONSHIP FIELDS7
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ATHLETIC HIGHLIGHTS
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RIDING OFF INTO THE SUNSET
An era came to a close this school year as Kerry Volkmann
retired after being the mentor of the John Carroll wrestling
program since 1987
The Hall of Fame coach guided his charges to two national
titles and 47 All-American honors He started the year
winning his 300th dual match in the seasons opening
weekend with a 34-11 win over Niagara County Community
College at the Bob Del Rosa Duals
Over 200 former wrestlers football players coaches
teammates friends and fans of the JCU wrestling program
celebrated Volkmanns legacy in his last home dual
400 AND COUNTING
The OAC mens basketball 400-club inducted
its fifth member this year
John Carroll mens basketball head coach Mike Moran won
his 400th game at JCU with a 97-78 win over Ohio Northern
on December 10
Moran who just completed his 23rd year at JCU entered
the season 35th amongst active Division III coaches in total
wins He now ranks fourth all-time in wins amongst OAC
mens basketball coaching greats
In April Moran was honored by the GCBCA as the recipient
of the Dennis Lustig Golden Deeds Award for his long-time
contributions to basketball in the Cleveland-area
CENTURY MARK
A third coaching milestone occurred for JCUs coaches
this year Mens soccer head coach Hector Marinaro earned
his 100th win with a 3-0 shutout over Muskingum on senior
night
OAC TEAM SUCCESS
John Carroll celebrated a wide-array of achievements
at the team level within the OAC
The mens tennis team won its first OAC title since 2006
John Carroll earned a share of the regular-season crown
before edging Otterbein 5-4 in the championship match of
the OAC Tournament
The mens soccer team was unbeaten in the OAC regular-
season It marked the fifth undefeated and untied regular-
season by an OAC institution since 1984
On the mens side John Carroll had a slew of second-place
OAC finishes The football cross country and indoor track amp
field teams all captured solo possession of second-place in
the OAC The mens basketball and baseball teams tied for
second in their respective regular seasons
Mike Moran won
his 400th game
Menrsquos tennis team
won its first OAC
title since 2006
Hector Marinaro
earned his 100th w
Womens lacrosse
made its long-awai
debut
On the womens side the Blue Streaks volleyball team
returned to the championship match of the OAC Tournament
for the first time since 1995 The womens swimming amp diving
team was undefeated in OAC regular-season dual meets
OAC INDIVIDUAL SUCCESS
John Carroll had 10 individuals earn OAC titles
The womens swimming and diving team led the way with
seven Sophomore Margaret Zagrobelny junior Lindsey Fano
freshman Anne Crowley and senior Victoria Watson led the
way earning OAC gold in the 400-medley relay Watson
would go on to capture first in the 200-freestyle and as part
of the 400-free relay Fano would capture an individual title
in the 100-breast Watson was joined by freshman Megan
Hawk sophomore Amanda Casamatta and senior Katii
Sheffield on the OAC-champion 400-free relay
Senior Rocky Mitolo (shot put) and junior Adam North (long
jump) earned first-place finishes at the outdoor track amp field
championship
Senior Dan Mirman rounded out the titles taking first at
149-pounds in wrestling
THE INAUGURATION
The womens lacrosse team made its long-awaited debut
After having to outlast Clevelands winter weather the Blue
Streaks turned in a 20-10 win over Houghton on February 28
The team would go on to finish 10-5 and earn the No 2 seed
in the OAC Tournament
STELLAR COACHING
John Carroll is blessed with stellar coaching for its
student-athletes Two Blue Streak coaches were
recognized by their peers this year
Laura Rodeffer was named the OAC Volleyball Coach of the
Year She continues to have her Blue Streaks on the rise
Rodeffers team turned in a 23-7 record in 2014 and were in
the hunt for the OAC regular-season title until the last week
of the season
Shaun Keenan earned OAC Mens Tennis Coach of the Year
honors for helping guide the mens tennis team to one of the
best seasons in program history
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AMONG THE BEST IN THE
REGION AND OHIO
John Carroll had 29 student-athletes earn All-Region honors
while 17 added All-Ohio honors for the year
Baseball senior Drew Doring led the way The senior right-
hander was tabbed as the 2015 Mid-East Regional Pitcher of
the Year by both D3baseballcom and ABCARawlings
Note In elect sports it is possible to earn multiple All-Region and All-Ohio
honors so each student-athlete was counted once per sport they played
Additionally some sports do not have All-Region or All-Ohio honors
OAC MAJOR AWARD
WINNERS - PLAYERS
JCUs student-athletes were amongst the best in the
conference with six players taking home major awards
from the OAC
John Carroll had a trio of players on honors for their stellar
play on the pitch Senior Brian Potocnik was the Mens SoccerMidfielder of the Year while junior teammate Jimmy Mattina
was the Mens Soccer Defender of the Year On the womens
side senior Haley McDonald took home Goalkeeper of the
Year accolades
On the diamond senior Drew Doring was the Kent Tekulve
Pitcher of the Year He was the first JCU hurdler to earn this
honor since Luke Adkins in 2004
On the gridiron junior Kevin Cope was named the Gene
Slaughter Most Outstanding Linebacker It was the second-
straight year JCU has taken home the conferences top
linebacker honor On the hardwood sophomore KatlynSpahar gave JCU back-to-back Helen Ludwig Player of the
Year accolades
ALL-OAC HONORS
John Carroll had 136 student-athletes earn All-OAC
honors this year
Football led the way with a school-record 20 selections The
Blue Streaks picked up 22 honors from the outdoor track
and field teams with 12 from the men and 10 on the womens
side Mens indoor track and field (nine) baseball (eight) and
womens swimming and diving (eight) rounded out the top six
Note Each member of the swimming and diving team earning All-
OAC honors was counted once Each member of the track and field
team earning All-OAC honors was counted once for cross country
once for indoor and once for outdoor
HITTING THE BOOKS
As mentioned earlier mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik was
named the Capital One Academic All-Americareg of the Year for
Division III mens soccer He had an abundance of company as
numerous Blue Streaks really buckled down in the classroom
Football senior safety Brody Zangaro earned second team
Capital One Academic All-Americareg honors for the second
straight year On the district level Potocnik Zangaro and
baseball junior right-hander Aaron Lapaglia earned Capital
One Academic All-District accolades
Wrestling sophomore Sal Corrao and senior Todd Gaydosh
earned NWCA Scholar All-American honors Womens
swimming and diving junior Lindsey Fano was a CSCAA
Individual Scholar All-American Cross country senior Nicki
Bohrer sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson were named USTFCCCA All-Academic honorees
for cross country Rounding out the honors were seven
members of the softball team who all earned NFCA Scholar-
Athlete distinctions
Potocnik and softball senior right-hander Rachel Byrnes were
JCUs recipients of the Clyde Lamb Awards
Additionally 83 student-athletes were honored with
Academic All-OAC honors
Note Select honors from the Capital One Academic All-Americareg
program have not been released yet
83 STUDENT983085ATHLETES WERE HONORED
WITH ACADEMIC ALL983085OAC HONORS
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VISIONJohn Carroll University will graduate individuals of intellect and
character who lead and serve by engaging the world around them
and around the globe
MISSIONAs a Jesuit Catholic university John Carroll inspires individuals to excel
in learning leadership and service in the region and in the world
CORE VALUES
The Universityrsquos core values include a commitment to
learning in order to create
bull An environment of inquiry which embraces Jesuit
Catholic education as a search for truth where faith and
reason complement each other in learning In pursuit of
our educational mission the University welcomes the
perspectives and participation in our mission of faculty
staff students and alumni of all faiths and of no faith
bull A rigorous approach to scholarship that instills in our
graduates the knowledge eloquence sensitivity and
commitment to embrace and to live humane values
bull A campus committed to the intellectual spiritual
emotional and physical development of each student
bull An inclusive community where differing points of view
and experience are valued as opportunities for mutual
learning
bull A culture of service and excellence that permeates
every program and office
bull A commitment to sharing our gifts in service to each
other and the community
bull A campus that responds to demographic economic
and social challenges
bull An appreciation that our personal and collective
choices can build a more just world
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
The following initiatives are essential to the University
being recognized as a center of learning and service
bull Create a diverse community of faculty staff alumni
and friends dedicated to advancing the Universityrsquos
vision mission and core values
bull Create a learning community of outstanding teacher-scholars characterized by the commitment to
student achievement
bull Create a talented cohort of service-oriented staff
committed to achieving and being recognized as a
center of learning and service
bull Recruit enroll retain and graduate a talented
diverse student body prepared for todayrsquos global
reality and committed to learning leadership and
service that will engage the world
bull Secure resources necessary to foster an
extraordinary learning experience and promote John
Carrollrsquos mission as a Jesuit Catholic university
bull Assist in responding to demographic economic and
social challenges in our region in order to support
investment and employment opportunities and build
confidence in our shared future
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Opening of Relaxation Room
Research on college campuses demonstrates that stress
is the number one impediment for academic performance
and overall well-being Therefore the University Counseling
Center (UCC) collaborated with the Grasselli Library in
developing the Relaxation Room located in the Learning
Commons The room provides students with a quiet
welcoming space to learn about and practice a variety of
research-based mind and body stress-reduction techniques
It includes
bull A state-of-the-art massage recliner
bull Guided relaxation audio recordings
bull Computer-based biofeedback programs
bull Psycho-educational books and handouts
bull Yoga mats and meditation rugs
Students can use the Relaxation Roomrsquos resources by signing
up for specific time slots Individual consultation is also
provided for the biofeedback program so students can use itto its fullest potential
Outreach Initiativesrsquo Message is that Help is lsquoWithin
Reachrsquo at the UCC
A programmatic and marketing theme was developed for all
community outreach initiatives titled ldquoWithin Reachrdquo This
past year a total of 22 outreach initiatives offered under
this new marketing theme were offered to students faculty
and staff Programs focused on increasing awareness of
mental health issues among college students and promoting
help-seeking behavior One of the most successful programs
was a dinner and movie night featuring a speaker from theNational Alliance on Mental Illness with over 80 students in
attendance as well as several faculty and staff
Installation of Titanium Scheduling Software
For many years the UCC has used a paper system to collect
and reference student information when visits occur The new
database system Titanium allows the staff to electronically
store student records and access them quickly when
needed This technological solution is critically necessary
in streamlining operations to allow for a seamless client
experience for the students and a more effective working
environment for the UCC staff
DATA POINTS
Total Counseling Services Overall
A total of 254 students received counseling services for the
2014-2015 academic year (4 less students from 2013-2014)
Out of those students 649 (165) were female and 351
(89) were male The highest percentage of students seen
were freshmen at 265 (67) which is consistent with the
2013-2014 year
Most common reasons students visited the UCC in 2014-2015
LOOKING AHEAD
bull Provide staff orientation and training for new UCC
employees (interim director full-time counselor part-
time counselor) and trainees (two doctoral interns one
masterrsquos intern and one psychiatry resident)
bull Continue the implementation of Titanium Scheduling
Software and fully transition to electronic records
bull Expand outreach programming through the Relaxation
Room and the Within Reach event series
of visits are related to anxiety
(53 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to depression
(14 Increase from 13-14)
of visits are related to academics
(41 Decrease from 13-14)
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
I have had a wonderful experience with the
UCC and have encouraged other friends
who are struggling to go there too No
part of my experience has been negative and I look
forward to my sessions In the short time I have been
going I feel that I have already made tremendous
improvements My only suggestion for improving the
center is to continue to inform students of its resources
and how valuable it can berdquo
- Anonymous student UCC Satisfaction Survey
874
585
348
254 TOTAL STUDENTS THAT RECEIVEDCOUNSELING SERVICES
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Interpersonal Violence Reporting Increase
The Violence Prevention and Action Center (VPAC)
experienced a substantial increase in the amount of time
advocating for survivors of interpersonal violence along with
the total number of students reporting interpersonal violence
incidents in the 2014-2015 academic year These increases
indicate that the awareness of issues related to interpersonal
violence and the need for bystanders to identify and createempathy with those suffering has most likely increased as well
Large-scale Bystander Intervention Training
Conducted with 638 Rising Sophomores
In collaboration with the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
Recovery Resources Residence Life Dean of Students Office
and Health Promotion and Wellness the VPAC Coordinator
successfully conducted Bystander intervention Training
for 638 rising sophomore students Of those 638 students
46 were male and 54 female This training was made
mandatory as a part of the housing selection process
The purpose of this training was to teach students the
concept of bystander intervention A bystander is anyone
who observes an emergency or a situation in which it is
likely that someone could use help Bystander intervention
programs teach people to overcome their resistance to
checking in and helping out These programs have been
found to be very helpful on college campuses to thwart
sexual assault abusive alcohol consumption concerns about
suicide depression and eating disorders
Students also learn how to identify a continuum of
inappropriate sexual behaviors through experiential
activities designed to create empathy with those who have
experienced sexual or dating violence At the end of the
training students develop skills to intervene as a bystander
and make a commitment to intervene before during and
after an incident of sexual or dating violence
Peer Health Advocate Program Exceeds
Membership Goals
One of the VPACrsquos goals this year was to train 10 Peer
Health Advocates by April 2015 Peer Health Advocates are
tasked with educating the campus on a gamut of topics
associated with interpersonal violence including bullying
dating and relationship violence and more This goal was
met and exceeded in January 2015 when a total of 18 Peer
Health Advocates were trained An additional 10 Peer Health
Advocates were trained by Alex Leslie of the Cleveland Rape
Crisis Center in March 2015 ndash for a total of 38 Advocates Peer
Health Advocates facilitated three interpersonal violence
presentations to the following groups of student leaders
Fraternity and sorority new members Panhellenic Council
and participants in the LAUNCH leadership program a core
leadership training for students in prominent leadership
positions on campus
DATA POINTS
Educational Programming
Forty-two educational programs were provided to 1639 individuals
in fall 2014 covering topics such as alcohol sex and consent healthy
relationships and more Seventeen trainings were provided to 777
individuals in spring 2015 covering similar topics When comparing
to the previous year 51 more programs were held in 2014-2015
(39 programs 2013-2014 59 programs 2014-2015) and 40 more
individuals attended these programs (1731 2013-2014 2416 2014-2015)
Bystander Intervention Training
Participants who completed bystander intervention training
completed a survey developed by Recovery Resources to collect
demographic information as well as information related to bystander
behavioral intent and problem gambling knowledge Questions
measured behavioral intent and gambling knowledge Results of this
survey revealed
89
88
92
93
of participants reported feeling a sense of
responsibility to intervene in issues of substance
use sexual violence and mental health problems
of students understand the obstacles to
intervene in these issues
of students plan to use the skills they learned
from the training in the future
of students reported at least one action that they
planned on taking after the training
LOOKING AHEADbull Hire train and supervise a graduate assistant to assist
with programming and outreach initiatives that focus on
interpersonal violence and bystander intervention
bull Develop a new brand for the Violence Prevention and Action
Center including a new logo and brochure
bull Co-teach AR274 Peer Health Advocate Seminar created to
educate ten Peer Health Advocates
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working with Coordinator of the VPAC this the past year
has been a true joy I learned a variety of skills and about
several topics such as bystander intervention signs of
an abusive relationship substance abuse and how to help someone
in a crisis By the end of my senior year I was gave presentations on
my own to students around campus Working with VPAC has made
me a well-rounded student with a large desire to help others in any
way that I can She taught me to be an eff ective presenter and to be a
leader on campus The skills I learned will not only benefit me in my
future career but as a better member in societyrdquo
- Gina Paolini rsquo15 Peer Health Advocate
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KINGS OF THE OAC
A major trophy returned to JCUs campus for the first
time since the 2003-04 school year
John Carrolls all-around effort on the mens side earned the
Blue Streaks the OAC Mens All-Sports Trophy It was the fifth
time in program history John Carroll earned this prestigious
trophy The Men of Carroll finished with 83 points besting
second-place Mount Union who turned in 8025 points
A BUNDLE OF HONORS
Mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik might need to
build a new trophy case for all of his 2014-15 honors
The midfielder was named the 2014 Capital One Academic
All-Americareg of the Year for Division III mens soccer The
honor gave Potocnik his second-straight Capital One
Academic All-Americareg honor having been a second-team
selection in 2013 He became just the second Blue Streak to
earn this prestigious honor joining Mackenzie Griffin (softball
2013) This honor was just the tip of the iceberg for one of
the top players in JCU mens soccer history
Potocnik was one of six student-athletes nationally to be a
part of Northwestern Mutuals Inspiring Potential float in
the Tournament of Rosesreg Rose Parade
In addition Potocnik earned D3soccercom All-America
NSCAAContinental Tire All-Region All-Ohio All-OAC and
Academic All-OAC accolades Finally Potocnik was JCUs
male recipient of the Clyde Lamb Award given to the top
graduating male and female student-athletes at each of the
10 OAC institutions
HISTORY IN THE MAKING
John Carrolls mens tennis team celebrated a program
first this year The Blue Streaks made their first-ever
NCAA Tournament appearance
John Carroll qualified with a 5-4 win over Otterbein in the
championship match of the OAC Tournament John Carroll
would go on to beat Franciscan in the first round of the
NCAA Tournament before bowing out to Kenyon
The Blue Streaks had won five OAC titles prior but the OAC did
not have an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament until recently
NCAA APPEARANCESIn addition to the mens tennis team John Carroll
had three teams and seven individuals qualify for the
NCAA National Championship fields
JCUs football team made its second-straight NCAA
appearance John Carroll rolled past Centre 63-28 in the
first round and held on for a 14-12 win over Wheaton (Ill)
in the second round The Blue Streaks bowed out in the
quarterfinals with a 36-28 loss to the Purple Raiders
The mens basketball team earned its 13th-ever NCAA
Tournament bid The program earned a bid for the first timesince 2010 The womens basketball team earned its second-
straight and second-overall bid to the NCAA Tournament
field
Individually senior Dan Mirman repeated as an All-American
at 149 pounds for wrestling He became JCU wrestlings 106th
All-American Mirman had plenty of company at the NCAA
Wrestling National Championship as seniors Terner Gott and
Todd Gaydosh gave the Blue Streaks three competitors for
the first time since 2005
John Carroll had three members of the cross country team
qualify for the NCAA National Championships in seniorTadhg Karski sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson It marked the first time since 2004 that the
Blue Streaks sent three runners to the cross country NCAA
National Championship Senior Nick Williams qualified for
the NCAA Indoor Track and Field National Championships in
the 60m hurdles while senior Rocky Mitolo qualified for the
NCAA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships in
the shot put
ALL-AMERICANS
Brian Potocnik and Dan Mirman had plenty of company in the
All-American department
Football senior Aramis Greenwood was the most decorated
student-athlete when it came to All-American honors The
wide receiver made the prestigious AFCA Division III All-
America team becoming the first Blue Streak to do so since
2008 and just the eighth overall He would go on to garner
third team honors on the AP Little All-America Team and
honorable mention D3footballcom honors
In all four football players earned All-American honors with
junior offensive lineman Anthony Latina senior linebacker
Kevin Cope and senior quarterback Mark Myers earning
honors from D3footballcom
Senior right-hander Drew Doring earned second team
All-America honors from D3baseballcom and the ABCA
Rawlings He became the first JCU pitcher to earn All-
America honors since 1985
Sophomore Katlyn Spahar was accorded honorable mention
WBCA Division III All-America accolades for her outstanding
performance on the hardwood
INDIVIDUALSTEAMS
4QUALIFIED FOR NCAA NATIONAL
CHAMPIONSHIP FIELDS7
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RIDING OFF INTO THE SUNSET
An era came to a close this school year as Kerry Volkmann
retired after being the mentor of the John Carroll wrestling
program since 1987
The Hall of Fame coach guided his charges to two national
titles and 47 All-American honors He started the year
winning his 300th dual match in the seasons opening
weekend with a 34-11 win over Niagara County Community
College at the Bob Del Rosa Duals
Over 200 former wrestlers football players coaches
teammates friends and fans of the JCU wrestling program
celebrated Volkmanns legacy in his last home dual
400 AND COUNTING
The OAC mens basketball 400-club inducted
its fifth member this year
John Carroll mens basketball head coach Mike Moran won
his 400th game at JCU with a 97-78 win over Ohio Northern
on December 10
Moran who just completed his 23rd year at JCU entered
the season 35th amongst active Division III coaches in total
wins He now ranks fourth all-time in wins amongst OAC
mens basketball coaching greats
In April Moran was honored by the GCBCA as the recipient
of the Dennis Lustig Golden Deeds Award for his long-time
contributions to basketball in the Cleveland-area
CENTURY MARK
A third coaching milestone occurred for JCUs coaches
this year Mens soccer head coach Hector Marinaro earned
his 100th win with a 3-0 shutout over Muskingum on senior
night
OAC TEAM SUCCESS
John Carroll celebrated a wide-array of achievements
at the team level within the OAC
The mens tennis team won its first OAC title since 2006
John Carroll earned a share of the regular-season crown
before edging Otterbein 5-4 in the championship match of
the OAC Tournament
The mens soccer team was unbeaten in the OAC regular-
season It marked the fifth undefeated and untied regular-
season by an OAC institution since 1984
On the mens side John Carroll had a slew of second-place
OAC finishes The football cross country and indoor track amp
field teams all captured solo possession of second-place in
the OAC The mens basketball and baseball teams tied for
second in their respective regular seasons
Mike Moran won
his 400th game
Menrsquos tennis team
won its first OAC
title since 2006
Hector Marinaro
earned his 100th w
Womens lacrosse
made its long-awai
debut
On the womens side the Blue Streaks volleyball team
returned to the championship match of the OAC Tournament
for the first time since 1995 The womens swimming amp diving
team was undefeated in OAC regular-season dual meets
OAC INDIVIDUAL SUCCESS
John Carroll had 10 individuals earn OAC titles
The womens swimming and diving team led the way with
seven Sophomore Margaret Zagrobelny junior Lindsey Fano
freshman Anne Crowley and senior Victoria Watson led the
way earning OAC gold in the 400-medley relay Watson
would go on to capture first in the 200-freestyle and as part
of the 400-free relay Fano would capture an individual title
in the 100-breast Watson was joined by freshman Megan
Hawk sophomore Amanda Casamatta and senior Katii
Sheffield on the OAC-champion 400-free relay
Senior Rocky Mitolo (shot put) and junior Adam North (long
jump) earned first-place finishes at the outdoor track amp field
championship
Senior Dan Mirman rounded out the titles taking first at
149-pounds in wrestling
THE INAUGURATION
The womens lacrosse team made its long-awaited debut
After having to outlast Clevelands winter weather the Blue
Streaks turned in a 20-10 win over Houghton on February 28
The team would go on to finish 10-5 and earn the No 2 seed
in the OAC Tournament
STELLAR COACHING
John Carroll is blessed with stellar coaching for its
student-athletes Two Blue Streak coaches were
recognized by their peers this year
Laura Rodeffer was named the OAC Volleyball Coach of the
Year She continues to have her Blue Streaks on the rise
Rodeffers team turned in a 23-7 record in 2014 and were in
the hunt for the OAC regular-season title until the last week
of the season
Shaun Keenan earned OAC Mens Tennis Coach of the Year
honors for helping guide the mens tennis team to one of the
best seasons in program history
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AMONG THE BEST IN THE
REGION AND OHIO
John Carroll had 29 student-athletes earn All-Region honors
while 17 added All-Ohio honors for the year
Baseball senior Drew Doring led the way The senior right-
hander was tabbed as the 2015 Mid-East Regional Pitcher of
the Year by both D3baseballcom and ABCARawlings
Note In elect sports it is possible to earn multiple All-Region and All-Ohio
honors so each student-athlete was counted once per sport they played
Additionally some sports do not have All-Region or All-Ohio honors
OAC MAJOR AWARD
WINNERS - PLAYERS
JCUs student-athletes were amongst the best in the
conference with six players taking home major awards
from the OAC
John Carroll had a trio of players on honors for their stellar
play on the pitch Senior Brian Potocnik was the Mens SoccerMidfielder of the Year while junior teammate Jimmy Mattina
was the Mens Soccer Defender of the Year On the womens
side senior Haley McDonald took home Goalkeeper of the
Year accolades
On the diamond senior Drew Doring was the Kent Tekulve
Pitcher of the Year He was the first JCU hurdler to earn this
honor since Luke Adkins in 2004
On the gridiron junior Kevin Cope was named the Gene
Slaughter Most Outstanding Linebacker It was the second-
straight year JCU has taken home the conferences top
linebacker honor On the hardwood sophomore KatlynSpahar gave JCU back-to-back Helen Ludwig Player of the
Year accolades
ALL-OAC HONORS
John Carroll had 136 student-athletes earn All-OAC
honors this year
Football led the way with a school-record 20 selections The
Blue Streaks picked up 22 honors from the outdoor track
and field teams with 12 from the men and 10 on the womens
side Mens indoor track and field (nine) baseball (eight) and
womens swimming and diving (eight) rounded out the top six
Note Each member of the swimming and diving team earning All-
OAC honors was counted once Each member of the track and field
team earning All-OAC honors was counted once for cross country
once for indoor and once for outdoor
HITTING THE BOOKS
As mentioned earlier mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik was
named the Capital One Academic All-Americareg of the Year for
Division III mens soccer He had an abundance of company as
numerous Blue Streaks really buckled down in the classroom
Football senior safety Brody Zangaro earned second team
Capital One Academic All-Americareg honors for the second
straight year On the district level Potocnik Zangaro and
baseball junior right-hander Aaron Lapaglia earned Capital
One Academic All-District accolades
Wrestling sophomore Sal Corrao and senior Todd Gaydosh
earned NWCA Scholar All-American honors Womens
swimming and diving junior Lindsey Fano was a CSCAA
Individual Scholar All-American Cross country senior Nicki
Bohrer sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson were named USTFCCCA All-Academic honorees
for cross country Rounding out the honors were seven
members of the softball team who all earned NFCA Scholar-
Athlete distinctions
Potocnik and softball senior right-hander Rachel Byrnes were
JCUs recipients of the Clyde Lamb Awards
Additionally 83 student-athletes were honored with
Academic All-OAC honors
Note Select honors from the Capital One Academic All-Americareg
program have not been released yet
83 STUDENT983085ATHLETES WERE HONORED
WITH ACADEMIC ALL983085OAC HONORS
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VISIONJohn Carroll University will graduate individuals of intellect and
character who lead and serve by engaging the world around them
and around the globe
MISSIONAs a Jesuit Catholic university John Carroll inspires individuals to excel
in learning leadership and service in the region and in the world
CORE VALUES
The Universityrsquos core values include a commitment to
learning in order to create
bull An environment of inquiry which embraces Jesuit
Catholic education as a search for truth where faith and
reason complement each other in learning In pursuit of
our educational mission the University welcomes the
perspectives and participation in our mission of faculty
staff students and alumni of all faiths and of no faith
bull A rigorous approach to scholarship that instills in our
graduates the knowledge eloquence sensitivity and
commitment to embrace and to live humane values
bull A campus committed to the intellectual spiritual
emotional and physical development of each student
bull An inclusive community where differing points of view
and experience are valued as opportunities for mutual
learning
bull A culture of service and excellence that permeates
every program and office
bull A commitment to sharing our gifts in service to each
other and the community
bull A campus that responds to demographic economic
and social challenges
bull An appreciation that our personal and collective
choices can build a more just world
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
The following initiatives are essential to the University
being recognized as a center of learning and service
bull Create a diverse community of faculty staff alumni
and friends dedicated to advancing the Universityrsquos
vision mission and core values
bull Create a learning community of outstanding teacher-scholars characterized by the commitment to
student achievement
bull Create a talented cohort of service-oriented staff
committed to achieving and being recognized as a
center of learning and service
bull Recruit enroll retain and graduate a talented
diverse student body prepared for todayrsquos global
reality and committed to learning leadership and
service that will engage the world
bull Secure resources necessary to foster an
extraordinary learning experience and promote John
Carrollrsquos mission as a Jesuit Catholic university
bull Assist in responding to demographic economic and
social challenges in our region in order to support
investment and employment opportunities and build
confidence in our shared future
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Interpersonal Violence Reporting Increase
The Violence Prevention and Action Center (VPAC)
experienced a substantial increase in the amount of time
advocating for survivors of interpersonal violence along with
the total number of students reporting interpersonal violence
incidents in the 2014-2015 academic year These increases
indicate that the awareness of issues related to interpersonal
violence and the need for bystanders to identify and createempathy with those suffering has most likely increased as well
Large-scale Bystander Intervention Training
Conducted with 638 Rising Sophomores
In collaboration with the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
Recovery Resources Residence Life Dean of Students Office
and Health Promotion and Wellness the VPAC Coordinator
successfully conducted Bystander intervention Training
for 638 rising sophomore students Of those 638 students
46 were male and 54 female This training was made
mandatory as a part of the housing selection process
The purpose of this training was to teach students the
concept of bystander intervention A bystander is anyone
who observes an emergency or a situation in which it is
likely that someone could use help Bystander intervention
programs teach people to overcome their resistance to
checking in and helping out These programs have been
found to be very helpful on college campuses to thwart
sexual assault abusive alcohol consumption concerns about
suicide depression and eating disorders
Students also learn how to identify a continuum of
inappropriate sexual behaviors through experiential
activities designed to create empathy with those who have
experienced sexual or dating violence At the end of the
training students develop skills to intervene as a bystander
and make a commitment to intervene before during and
after an incident of sexual or dating violence
Peer Health Advocate Program Exceeds
Membership Goals
One of the VPACrsquos goals this year was to train 10 Peer
Health Advocates by April 2015 Peer Health Advocates are
tasked with educating the campus on a gamut of topics
associated with interpersonal violence including bullying
dating and relationship violence and more This goal was
met and exceeded in January 2015 when a total of 18 Peer
Health Advocates were trained An additional 10 Peer Health
Advocates were trained by Alex Leslie of the Cleveland Rape
Crisis Center in March 2015 ndash for a total of 38 Advocates Peer
Health Advocates facilitated three interpersonal violence
presentations to the following groups of student leaders
Fraternity and sorority new members Panhellenic Council
and participants in the LAUNCH leadership program a core
leadership training for students in prominent leadership
positions on campus
DATA POINTS
Educational Programming
Forty-two educational programs were provided to 1639 individuals
in fall 2014 covering topics such as alcohol sex and consent healthy
relationships and more Seventeen trainings were provided to 777
individuals in spring 2015 covering similar topics When comparing
to the previous year 51 more programs were held in 2014-2015
(39 programs 2013-2014 59 programs 2014-2015) and 40 more
individuals attended these programs (1731 2013-2014 2416 2014-2015)
Bystander Intervention Training
Participants who completed bystander intervention training
completed a survey developed by Recovery Resources to collect
demographic information as well as information related to bystander
behavioral intent and problem gambling knowledge Questions
measured behavioral intent and gambling knowledge Results of this
survey revealed
89
88
92
93
of participants reported feeling a sense of
responsibility to intervene in issues of substance
use sexual violence and mental health problems
of students understand the obstacles to
intervene in these issues
of students plan to use the skills they learned
from the training in the future
of students reported at least one action that they
planned on taking after the training
LOOKING AHEADbull Hire train and supervise a graduate assistant to assist
with programming and outreach initiatives that focus on
interpersonal violence and bystander intervention
bull Develop a new brand for the Violence Prevention and Action
Center including a new logo and brochure
bull Co-teach AR274 Peer Health Advocate Seminar created to
educate ten Peer Health Advocates
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working with Coordinator of the VPAC this the past year
has been a true joy I learned a variety of skills and about
several topics such as bystander intervention signs of
an abusive relationship substance abuse and how to help someone
in a crisis By the end of my senior year I was gave presentations on
my own to students around campus Working with VPAC has made
me a well-rounded student with a large desire to help others in any
way that I can She taught me to be an eff ective presenter and to be a
leader on campus The skills I learned will not only benefit me in my
future career but as a better member in societyrdquo
- Gina Paolini rsquo15 Peer Health Advocate
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KINGS OF THE OAC
A major trophy returned to JCUs campus for the first
time since the 2003-04 school year
John Carrolls all-around effort on the mens side earned the
Blue Streaks the OAC Mens All-Sports Trophy It was the fifth
time in program history John Carroll earned this prestigious
trophy The Men of Carroll finished with 83 points besting
second-place Mount Union who turned in 8025 points
A BUNDLE OF HONORS
Mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik might need to
build a new trophy case for all of his 2014-15 honors
The midfielder was named the 2014 Capital One Academic
All-Americareg of the Year for Division III mens soccer The
honor gave Potocnik his second-straight Capital One
Academic All-Americareg honor having been a second-team
selection in 2013 He became just the second Blue Streak to
earn this prestigious honor joining Mackenzie Griffin (softball
2013) This honor was just the tip of the iceberg for one of
the top players in JCU mens soccer history
Potocnik was one of six student-athletes nationally to be a
part of Northwestern Mutuals Inspiring Potential float in
the Tournament of Rosesreg Rose Parade
In addition Potocnik earned D3soccercom All-America
NSCAAContinental Tire All-Region All-Ohio All-OAC and
Academic All-OAC accolades Finally Potocnik was JCUs
male recipient of the Clyde Lamb Award given to the top
graduating male and female student-athletes at each of the
10 OAC institutions
HISTORY IN THE MAKING
John Carrolls mens tennis team celebrated a program
first this year The Blue Streaks made their first-ever
NCAA Tournament appearance
John Carroll qualified with a 5-4 win over Otterbein in the
championship match of the OAC Tournament John Carroll
would go on to beat Franciscan in the first round of the
NCAA Tournament before bowing out to Kenyon
The Blue Streaks had won five OAC titles prior but the OAC did
not have an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament until recently
NCAA APPEARANCESIn addition to the mens tennis team John Carroll
had three teams and seven individuals qualify for the
NCAA National Championship fields
JCUs football team made its second-straight NCAA
appearance John Carroll rolled past Centre 63-28 in the
first round and held on for a 14-12 win over Wheaton (Ill)
in the second round The Blue Streaks bowed out in the
quarterfinals with a 36-28 loss to the Purple Raiders
The mens basketball team earned its 13th-ever NCAA
Tournament bid The program earned a bid for the first timesince 2010 The womens basketball team earned its second-
straight and second-overall bid to the NCAA Tournament
field
Individually senior Dan Mirman repeated as an All-American
at 149 pounds for wrestling He became JCU wrestlings 106th
All-American Mirman had plenty of company at the NCAA
Wrestling National Championship as seniors Terner Gott and
Todd Gaydosh gave the Blue Streaks three competitors for
the first time since 2005
John Carroll had three members of the cross country team
qualify for the NCAA National Championships in seniorTadhg Karski sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson It marked the first time since 2004 that the
Blue Streaks sent three runners to the cross country NCAA
National Championship Senior Nick Williams qualified for
the NCAA Indoor Track and Field National Championships in
the 60m hurdles while senior Rocky Mitolo qualified for the
NCAA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships in
the shot put
ALL-AMERICANS
Brian Potocnik and Dan Mirman had plenty of company in the
All-American department
Football senior Aramis Greenwood was the most decorated
student-athlete when it came to All-American honors The
wide receiver made the prestigious AFCA Division III All-
America team becoming the first Blue Streak to do so since
2008 and just the eighth overall He would go on to garner
third team honors on the AP Little All-America Team and
honorable mention D3footballcom honors
In all four football players earned All-American honors with
junior offensive lineman Anthony Latina senior linebacker
Kevin Cope and senior quarterback Mark Myers earning
honors from D3footballcom
Senior right-hander Drew Doring earned second team
All-America honors from D3baseballcom and the ABCA
Rawlings He became the first JCU pitcher to earn All-
America honors since 1985
Sophomore Katlyn Spahar was accorded honorable mention
WBCA Division III All-America accolades for her outstanding
performance on the hardwood
INDIVIDUALSTEAMS
4QUALIFIED FOR NCAA NATIONAL
CHAMPIONSHIP FIELDS7
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ATHLETIC HIGHLIGHTS
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RIDING OFF INTO THE SUNSET
An era came to a close this school year as Kerry Volkmann
retired after being the mentor of the John Carroll wrestling
program since 1987
The Hall of Fame coach guided his charges to two national
titles and 47 All-American honors He started the year
winning his 300th dual match in the seasons opening
weekend with a 34-11 win over Niagara County Community
College at the Bob Del Rosa Duals
Over 200 former wrestlers football players coaches
teammates friends and fans of the JCU wrestling program
celebrated Volkmanns legacy in his last home dual
400 AND COUNTING
The OAC mens basketball 400-club inducted
its fifth member this year
John Carroll mens basketball head coach Mike Moran won
his 400th game at JCU with a 97-78 win over Ohio Northern
on December 10
Moran who just completed his 23rd year at JCU entered
the season 35th amongst active Division III coaches in total
wins He now ranks fourth all-time in wins amongst OAC
mens basketball coaching greats
In April Moran was honored by the GCBCA as the recipient
of the Dennis Lustig Golden Deeds Award for his long-time
contributions to basketball in the Cleveland-area
CENTURY MARK
A third coaching milestone occurred for JCUs coaches
this year Mens soccer head coach Hector Marinaro earned
his 100th win with a 3-0 shutout over Muskingum on senior
night
OAC TEAM SUCCESS
John Carroll celebrated a wide-array of achievements
at the team level within the OAC
The mens tennis team won its first OAC title since 2006
John Carroll earned a share of the regular-season crown
before edging Otterbein 5-4 in the championship match of
the OAC Tournament
The mens soccer team was unbeaten in the OAC regular-
season It marked the fifth undefeated and untied regular-
season by an OAC institution since 1984
On the mens side John Carroll had a slew of second-place
OAC finishes The football cross country and indoor track amp
field teams all captured solo possession of second-place in
the OAC The mens basketball and baseball teams tied for
second in their respective regular seasons
Mike Moran won
his 400th game
Menrsquos tennis team
won its first OAC
title since 2006
Hector Marinaro
earned his 100th w
Womens lacrosse
made its long-awai
debut
On the womens side the Blue Streaks volleyball team
returned to the championship match of the OAC Tournament
for the first time since 1995 The womens swimming amp diving
team was undefeated in OAC regular-season dual meets
OAC INDIVIDUAL SUCCESS
John Carroll had 10 individuals earn OAC titles
The womens swimming and diving team led the way with
seven Sophomore Margaret Zagrobelny junior Lindsey Fano
freshman Anne Crowley and senior Victoria Watson led the
way earning OAC gold in the 400-medley relay Watson
would go on to capture first in the 200-freestyle and as part
of the 400-free relay Fano would capture an individual title
in the 100-breast Watson was joined by freshman Megan
Hawk sophomore Amanda Casamatta and senior Katii
Sheffield on the OAC-champion 400-free relay
Senior Rocky Mitolo (shot put) and junior Adam North (long
jump) earned first-place finishes at the outdoor track amp field
championship
Senior Dan Mirman rounded out the titles taking first at
149-pounds in wrestling
THE INAUGURATION
The womens lacrosse team made its long-awaited debut
After having to outlast Clevelands winter weather the Blue
Streaks turned in a 20-10 win over Houghton on February 28
The team would go on to finish 10-5 and earn the No 2 seed
in the OAC Tournament
STELLAR COACHING
John Carroll is blessed with stellar coaching for its
student-athletes Two Blue Streak coaches were
recognized by their peers this year
Laura Rodeffer was named the OAC Volleyball Coach of the
Year She continues to have her Blue Streaks on the rise
Rodeffers team turned in a 23-7 record in 2014 and were in
the hunt for the OAC regular-season title until the last week
of the season
Shaun Keenan earned OAC Mens Tennis Coach of the Year
honors for helping guide the mens tennis team to one of the
best seasons in program history
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AMONG THE BEST IN THE
REGION AND OHIO
John Carroll had 29 student-athletes earn All-Region honors
while 17 added All-Ohio honors for the year
Baseball senior Drew Doring led the way The senior right-
hander was tabbed as the 2015 Mid-East Regional Pitcher of
the Year by both D3baseballcom and ABCARawlings
Note In elect sports it is possible to earn multiple All-Region and All-Ohio
honors so each student-athlete was counted once per sport they played
Additionally some sports do not have All-Region or All-Ohio honors
OAC MAJOR AWARD
WINNERS - PLAYERS
JCUs student-athletes were amongst the best in the
conference with six players taking home major awards
from the OAC
John Carroll had a trio of players on honors for their stellar
play on the pitch Senior Brian Potocnik was the Mens SoccerMidfielder of the Year while junior teammate Jimmy Mattina
was the Mens Soccer Defender of the Year On the womens
side senior Haley McDonald took home Goalkeeper of the
Year accolades
On the diamond senior Drew Doring was the Kent Tekulve
Pitcher of the Year He was the first JCU hurdler to earn this
honor since Luke Adkins in 2004
On the gridiron junior Kevin Cope was named the Gene
Slaughter Most Outstanding Linebacker It was the second-
straight year JCU has taken home the conferences top
linebacker honor On the hardwood sophomore KatlynSpahar gave JCU back-to-back Helen Ludwig Player of the
Year accolades
ALL-OAC HONORS
John Carroll had 136 student-athletes earn All-OAC
honors this year
Football led the way with a school-record 20 selections The
Blue Streaks picked up 22 honors from the outdoor track
and field teams with 12 from the men and 10 on the womens
side Mens indoor track and field (nine) baseball (eight) and
womens swimming and diving (eight) rounded out the top six
Note Each member of the swimming and diving team earning All-
OAC honors was counted once Each member of the track and field
team earning All-OAC honors was counted once for cross country
once for indoor and once for outdoor
HITTING THE BOOKS
As mentioned earlier mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik was
named the Capital One Academic All-Americareg of the Year for
Division III mens soccer He had an abundance of company as
numerous Blue Streaks really buckled down in the classroom
Football senior safety Brody Zangaro earned second team
Capital One Academic All-Americareg honors for the second
straight year On the district level Potocnik Zangaro and
baseball junior right-hander Aaron Lapaglia earned Capital
One Academic All-District accolades
Wrestling sophomore Sal Corrao and senior Todd Gaydosh
earned NWCA Scholar All-American honors Womens
swimming and diving junior Lindsey Fano was a CSCAA
Individual Scholar All-American Cross country senior Nicki
Bohrer sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson were named USTFCCCA All-Academic honorees
for cross country Rounding out the honors were seven
members of the softball team who all earned NFCA Scholar-
Athlete distinctions
Potocnik and softball senior right-hander Rachel Byrnes were
JCUs recipients of the Clyde Lamb Awards
Additionally 83 student-athletes were honored with
Academic All-OAC honors
Note Select honors from the Capital One Academic All-Americareg
program have not been released yet
83 STUDENT983085ATHLETES WERE HONORED
WITH ACADEMIC ALL983085OAC HONORS
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VISIONJohn Carroll University will graduate individuals of intellect and
character who lead and serve by engaging the world around them
and around the globe
MISSIONAs a Jesuit Catholic university John Carroll inspires individuals to excel
in learning leadership and service in the region and in the world
CORE VALUES
The Universityrsquos core values include a commitment to
learning in order to create
bull An environment of inquiry which embraces Jesuit
Catholic education as a search for truth where faith and
reason complement each other in learning In pursuit of
our educational mission the University welcomes the
perspectives and participation in our mission of faculty
staff students and alumni of all faiths and of no faith
bull A rigorous approach to scholarship that instills in our
graduates the knowledge eloquence sensitivity and
commitment to embrace and to live humane values
bull A campus committed to the intellectual spiritual
emotional and physical development of each student
bull An inclusive community where differing points of view
and experience are valued as opportunities for mutual
learning
bull A culture of service and excellence that permeates
every program and office
bull A commitment to sharing our gifts in service to each
other and the community
bull A campus that responds to demographic economic
and social challenges
bull An appreciation that our personal and collective
choices can build a more just world
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
The following initiatives are essential to the University
being recognized as a center of learning and service
bull Create a diverse community of faculty staff alumni
and friends dedicated to advancing the Universityrsquos
vision mission and core values
bull Create a learning community of outstanding teacher-scholars characterized by the commitment to
student achievement
bull Create a talented cohort of service-oriented staff
committed to achieving and being recognized as a
center of learning and service
bull Recruit enroll retain and graduate a talented
diverse student body prepared for todayrsquos global
reality and committed to learning leadership and
service that will engage the world
bull Secure resources necessary to foster an
extraordinary learning experience and promote John
Carrollrsquos mission as a Jesuit Catholic university
bull Assist in responding to demographic economic and
social challenges in our region in order to support
investment and employment opportunities and build
confidence in our shared future
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Interpersonal Violence Reporting Increase
The Violence Prevention and Action Center (VPAC)
experienced a substantial increase in the amount of time
advocating for survivors of interpersonal violence along with
the total number of students reporting interpersonal violence
incidents in the 2014-2015 academic year These increases
indicate that the awareness of issues related to interpersonal
violence and the need for bystanders to identify and createempathy with those suffering has most likely increased as well
Large-scale Bystander Intervention Training
Conducted with 638 Rising Sophomores
In collaboration with the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
Recovery Resources Residence Life Dean of Students Office
and Health Promotion and Wellness the VPAC Coordinator
successfully conducted Bystander intervention Training
for 638 rising sophomore students Of those 638 students
46 were male and 54 female This training was made
mandatory as a part of the housing selection process
The purpose of this training was to teach students the
concept of bystander intervention A bystander is anyone
who observes an emergency or a situation in which it is
likely that someone could use help Bystander intervention
programs teach people to overcome their resistance to
checking in and helping out These programs have been
found to be very helpful on college campuses to thwart
sexual assault abusive alcohol consumption concerns about
suicide depression and eating disorders
Students also learn how to identify a continuum of
inappropriate sexual behaviors through experiential
activities designed to create empathy with those who have
experienced sexual or dating violence At the end of the
training students develop skills to intervene as a bystander
and make a commitment to intervene before during and
after an incident of sexual or dating violence
Peer Health Advocate Program Exceeds
Membership Goals
One of the VPACrsquos goals this year was to train 10 Peer
Health Advocates by April 2015 Peer Health Advocates are
tasked with educating the campus on a gamut of topics
associated with interpersonal violence including bullying
dating and relationship violence and more This goal was
met and exceeded in January 2015 when a total of 18 Peer
Health Advocates were trained An additional 10 Peer Health
Advocates were trained by Alex Leslie of the Cleveland Rape
Crisis Center in March 2015 ndash for a total of 38 Advocates Peer
Health Advocates facilitated three interpersonal violence
presentations to the following groups of student leaders
Fraternity and sorority new members Panhellenic Council
and participants in the LAUNCH leadership program a core
leadership training for students in prominent leadership
positions on campus
DATA POINTS
Educational Programming
Forty-two educational programs were provided to 1639 individuals
in fall 2014 covering topics such as alcohol sex and consent healthy
relationships and more Seventeen trainings were provided to 777
individuals in spring 2015 covering similar topics When comparing
to the previous year 51 more programs were held in 2014-2015
(39 programs 2013-2014 59 programs 2014-2015) and 40 more
individuals attended these programs (1731 2013-2014 2416 2014-2015)
Bystander Intervention Training
Participants who completed bystander intervention training
completed a survey developed by Recovery Resources to collect
demographic information as well as information related to bystander
behavioral intent and problem gambling knowledge Questions
measured behavioral intent and gambling knowledge Results of this
survey revealed
89
88
92
93
of participants reported feeling a sense of
responsibility to intervene in issues of substance
use sexual violence and mental health problems
of students understand the obstacles to
intervene in these issues
of students plan to use the skills they learned
from the training in the future
of students reported at least one action that they
planned on taking after the training
LOOKING AHEADbull Hire train and supervise a graduate assistant to assist
with programming and outreach initiatives that focus on
interpersonal violence and bystander intervention
bull Develop a new brand for the Violence Prevention and Action
Center including a new logo and brochure
bull Co-teach AR274 Peer Health Advocate Seminar created to
educate ten Peer Health Advocates
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Working with Coordinator of the VPAC this the past year
has been a true joy I learned a variety of skills and about
several topics such as bystander intervention signs of
an abusive relationship substance abuse and how to help someone
in a crisis By the end of my senior year I was gave presentations on
my own to students around campus Working with VPAC has made
me a well-rounded student with a large desire to help others in any
way that I can She taught me to be an eff ective presenter and to be a
leader on campus The skills I learned will not only benefit me in my
future career but as a better member in societyrdquo
- Gina Paolini rsquo15 Peer Health Advocate
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KINGS OF THE OAC
A major trophy returned to JCUs campus for the first
time since the 2003-04 school year
John Carrolls all-around effort on the mens side earned the
Blue Streaks the OAC Mens All-Sports Trophy It was the fifth
time in program history John Carroll earned this prestigious
trophy The Men of Carroll finished with 83 points besting
second-place Mount Union who turned in 8025 points
A BUNDLE OF HONORS
Mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik might need to
build a new trophy case for all of his 2014-15 honors
The midfielder was named the 2014 Capital One Academic
All-Americareg of the Year for Division III mens soccer The
honor gave Potocnik his second-straight Capital One
Academic All-Americareg honor having been a second-team
selection in 2013 He became just the second Blue Streak to
earn this prestigious honor joining Mackenzie Griffin (softball
2013) This honor was just the tip of the iceberg for one of
the top players in JCU mens soccer history
Potocnik was one of six student-athletes nationally to be a
part of Northwestern Mutuals Inspiring Potential float in
the Tournament of Rosesreg Rose Parade
In addition Potocnik earned D3soccercom All-America
NSCAAContinental Tire All-Region All-Ohio All-OAC and
Academic All-OAC accolades Finally Potocnik was JCUs
male recipient of the Clyde Lamb Award given to the top
graduating male and female student-athletes at each of the
10 OAC institutions
HISTORY IN THE MAKING
John Carrolls mens tennis team celebrated a program
first this year The Blue Streaks made their first-ever
NCAA Tournament appearance
John Carroll qualified with a 5-4 win over Otterbein in the
championship match of the OAC Tournament John Carroll
would go on to beat Franciscan in the first round of the
NCAA Tournament before bowing out to Kenyon
The Blue Streaks had won five OAC titles prior but the OAC did
not have an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament until recently
NCAA APPEARANCESIn addition to the mens tennis team John Carroll
had three teams and seven individuals qualify for the
NCAA National Championship fields
JCUs football team made its second-straight NCAA
appearance John Carroll rolled past Centre 63-28 in the
first round and held on for a 14-12 win over Wheaton (Ill)
in the second round The Blue Streaks bowed out in the
quarterfinals with a 36-28 loss to the Purple Raiders
The mens basketball team earned its 13th-ever NCAA
Tournament bid The program earned a bid for the first timesince 2010 The womens basketball team earned its second-
straight and second-overall bid to the NCAA Tournament
field
Individually senior Dan Mirman repeated as an All-American
at 149 pounds for wrestling He became JCU wrestlings 106th
All-American Mirman had plenty of company at the NCAA
Wrestling National Championship as seniors Terner Gott and
Todd Gaydosh gave the Blue Streaks three competitors for
the first time since 2005
John Carroll had three members of the cross country team
qualify for the NCAA National Championships in seniorTadhg Karski sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson It marked the first time since 2004 that the
Blue Streaks sent three runners to the cross country NCAA
National Championship Senior Nick Williams qualified for
the NCAA Indoor Track and Field National Championships in
the 60m hurdles while senior Rocky Mitolo qualified for the
NCAA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships in
the shot put
ALL-AMERICANS
Brian Potocnik and Dan Mirman had plenty of company in the
All-American department
Football senior Aramis Greenwood was the most decorated
student-athlete when it came to All-American honors The
wide receiver made the prestigious AFCA Division III All-
America team becoming the first Blue Streak to do so since
2008 and just the eighth overall He would go on to garner
third team honors on the AP Little All-America Team and
honorable mention D3footballcom honors
In all four football players earned All-American honors with
junior offensive lineman Anthony Latina senior linebacker
Kevin Cope and senior quarterback Mark Myers earning
honors from D3footballcom
Senior right-hander Drew Doring earned second team
All-America honors from D3baseballcom and the ABCA
Rawlings He became the first JCU pitcher to earn All-
America honors since 1985
Sophomore Katlyn Spahar was accorded honorable mention
WBCA Division III All-America accolades for her outstanding
performance on the hardwood
INDIVIDUALSTEAMS
4QUALIFIED FOR NCAA NATIONAL
CHAMPIONSHIP FIELDS7
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ATHLETIC HIGHLIGHTS
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RIDING OFF INTO THE SUNSET
An era came to a close this school year as Kerry Volkmann
retired after being the mentor of the John Carroll wrestling
program since 1987
The Hall of Fame coach guided his charges to two national
titles and 47 All-American honors He started the year
winning his 300th dual match in the seasons opening
weekend with a 34-11 win over Niagara County Community
College at the Bob Del Rosa Duals
Over 200 former wrestlers football players coaches
teammates friends and fans of the JCU wrestling program
celebrated Volkmanns legacy in his last home dual
400 AND COUNTING
The OAC mens basketball 400-club inducted
its fifth member this year
John Carroll mens basketball head coach Mike Moran won
his 400th game at JCU with a 97-78 win over Ohio Northern
on December 10
Moran who just completed his 23rd year at JCU entered
the season 35th amongst active Division III coaches in total
wins He now ranks fourth all-time in wins amongst OAC
mens basketball coaching greats
In April Moran was honored by the GCBCA as the recipient
of the Dennis Lustig Golden Deeds Award for his long-time
contributions to basketball in the Cleveland-area
CENTURY MARK
A third coaching milestone occurred for JCUs coaches
this year Mens soccer head coach Hector Marinaro earned
his 100th win with a 3-0 shutout over Muskingum on senior
night
OAC TEAM SUCCESS
John Carroll celebrated a wide-array of achievements
at the team level within the OAC
The mens tennis team won its first OAC title since 2006
John Carroll earned a share of the regular-season crown
before edging Otterbein 5-4 in the championship match of
the OAC Tournament
The mens soccer team was unbeaten in the OAC regular-
season It marked the fifth undefeated and untied regular-
season by an OAC institution since 1984
On the mens side John Carroll had a slew of second-place
OAC finishes The football cross country and indoor track amp
field teams all captured solo possession of second-place in
the OAC The mens basketball and baseball teams tied for
second in their respective regular seasons
Mike Moran won
his 400th game
Menrsquos tennis team
won its first OAC
title since 2006
Hector Marinaro
earned his 100th w
Womens lacrosse
made its long-awai
debut
On the womens side the Blue Streaks volleyball team
returned to the championship match of the OAC Tournament
for the first time since 1995 The womens swimming amp diving
team was undefeated in OAC regular-season dual meets
OAC INDIVIDUAL SUCCESS
John Carroll had 10 individuals earn OAC titles
The womens swimming and diving team led the way with
seven Sophomore Margaret Zagrobelny junior Lindsey Fano
freshman Anne Crowley and senior Victoria Watson led the
way earning OAC gold in the 400-medley relay Watson
would go on to capture first in the 200-freestyle and as part
of the 400-free relay Fano would capture an individual title
in the 100-breast Watson was joined by freshman Megan
Hawk sophomore Amanda Casamatta and senior Katii
Sheffield on the OAC-champion 400-free relay
Senior Rocky Mitolo (shot put) and junior Adam North (long
jump) earned first-place finishes at the outdoor track amp field
championship
Senior Dan Mirman rounded out the titles taking first at
149-pounds in wrestling
THE INAUGURATION
The womens lacrosse team made its long-awaited debut
After having to outlast Clevelands winter weather the Blue
Streaks turned in a 20-10 win over Houghton on February 28
The team would go on to finish 10-5 and earn the No 2 seed
in the OAC Tournament
STELLAR COACHING
John Carroll is blessed with stellar coaching for its
student-athletes Two Blue Streak coaches were
recognized by their peers this year
Laura Rodeffer was named the OAC Volleyball Coach of the
Year She continues to have her Blue Streaks on the rise
Rodeffers team turned in a 23-7 record in 2014 and were in
the hunt for the OAC regular-season title until the last week
of the season
Shaun Keenan earned OAC Mens Tennis Coach of the Year
honors for helping guide the mens tennis team to one of the
best seasons in program history
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AMONG THE BEST IN THE
REGION AND OHIO
John Carroll had 29 student-athletes earn All-Region honors
while 17 added All-Ohio honors for the year
Baseball senior Drew Doring led the way The senior right-
hander was tabbed as the 2015 Mid-East Regional Pitcher of
the Year by both D3baseballcom and ABCARawlings
Note In elect sports it is possible to earn multiple All-Region and All-Ohio
honors so each student-athlete was counted once per sport they played
Additionally some sports do not have All-Region or All-Ohio honors
OAC MAJOR AWARD
WINNERS - PLAYERS
JCUs student-athletes were amongst the best in the
conference with six players taking home major awards
from the OAC
John Carroll had a trio of players on honors for their stellar
play on the pitch Senior Brian Potocnik was the Mens SoccerMidfielder of the Year while junior teammate Jimmy Mattina
was the Mens Soccer Defender of the Year On the womens
side senior Haley McDonald took home Goalkeeper of the
Year accolades
On the diamond senior Drew Doring was the Kent Tekulve
Pitcher of the Year He was the first JCU hurdler to earn this
honor since Luke Adkins in 2004
On the gridiron junior Kevin Cope was named the Gene
Slaughter Most Outstanding Linebacker It was the second-
straight year JCU has taken home the conferences top
linebacker honor On the hardwood sophomore KatlynSpahar gave JCU back-to-back Helen Ludwig Player of the
Year accolades
ALL-OAC HONORS
John Carroll had 136 student-athletes earn All-OAC
honors this year
Football led the way with a school-record 20 selections The
Blue Streaks picked up 22 honors from the outdoor track
and field teams with 12 from the men and 10 on the womens
side Mens indoor track and field (nine) baseball (eight) and
womens swimming and diving (eight) rounded out the top six
Note Each member of the swimming and diving team earning All-
OAC honors was counted once Each member of the track and field
team earning All-OAC honors was counted once for cross country
once for indoor and once for outdoor
HITTING THE BOOKS
As mentioned earlier mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik was
named the Capital One Academic All-Americareg of the Year for
Division III mens soccer He had an abundance of company as
numerous Blue Streaks really buckled down in the classroom
Football senior safety Brody Zangaro earned second team
Capital One Academic All-Americareg honors for the second
straight year On the district level Potocnik Zangaro and
baseball junior right-hander Aaron Lapaglia earned Capital
One Academic All-District accolades
Wrestling sophomore Sal Corrao and senior Todd Gaydosh
earned NWCA Scholar All-American honors Womens
swimming and diving junior Lindsey Fano was a CSCAA
Individual Scholar All-American Cross country senior Nicki
Bohrer sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson were named USTFCCCA All-Academic honorees
for cross country Rounding out the honors were seven
members of the softball team who all earned NFCA Scholar-
Athlete distinctions
Potocnik and softball senior right-hander Rachel Byrnes were
JCUs recipients of the Clyde Lamb Awards
Additionally 83 student-athletes were honored with
Academic All-OAC honors
Note Select honors from the Capital One Academic All-Americareg
program have not been released yet
83 STUDENT983085ATHLETES WERE HONORED
WITH ACADEMIC ALL983085OAC HONORS
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VISIONJohn Carroll University will graduate individuals of intellect and
character who lead and serve by engaging the world around them
and around the globe
MISSIONAs a Jesuit Catholic university John Carroll inspires individuals to excel
in learning leadership and service in the region and in the world
CORE VALUES
The Universityrsquos core values include a commitment to
learning in order to create
bull An environment of inquiry which embraces Jesuit
Catholic education as a search for truth where faith and
reason complement each other in learning In pursuit of
our educational mission the University welcomes the
perspectives and participation in our mission of faculty
staff students and alumni of all faiths and of no faith
bull A rigorous approach to scholarship that instills in our
graduates the knowledge eloquence sensitivity and
commitment to embrace and to live humane values
bull A campus committed to the intellectual spiritual
emotional and physical development of each student
bull An inclusive community where differing points of view
and experience are valued as opportunities for mutual
learning
bull A culture of service and excellence that permeates
every program and office
bull A commitment to sharing our gifts in service to each
other and the community
bull A campus that responds to demographic economic
and social challenges
bull An appreciation that our personal and collective
choices can build a more just world
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
The following initiatives are essential to the University
being recognized as a center of learning and service
bull Create a diverse community of faculty staff alumni
and friends dedicated to advancing the Universityrsquos
vision mission and core values
bull Create a learning community of outstanding teacher-scholars characterized by the commitment to
student achievement
bull Create a talented cohort of service-oriented staff
committed to achieving and being recognized as a
center of learning and service
bull Recruit enroll retain and graduate a talented
diverse student body prepared for todayrsquos global
reality and committed to learning leadership and
service that will engage the world
bull Secure resources necessary to foster an
extraordinary learning experience and promote John
Carrollrsquos mission as a Jesuit Catholic university
bull Assist in responding to demographic economic and
social challenges in our region in order to support
investment and employment opportunities and build
confidence in our shared future
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KINGS OF THE OAC
A major trophy returned to JCUs campus for the first
time since the 2003-04 school year
John Carrolls all-around effort on the mens side earned the
Blue Streaks the OAC Mens All-Sports Trophy It was the fifth
time in program history John Carroll earned this prestigious
trophy The Men of Carroll finished with 83 points besting
second-place Mount Union who turned in 8025 points
A BUNDLE OF HONORS
Mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik might need to
build a new trophy case for all of his 2014-15 honors
The midfielder was named the 2014 Capital One Academic
All-Americareg of the Year for Division III mens soccer The
honor gave Potocnik his second-straight Capital One
Academic All-Americareg honor having been a second-team
selection in 2013 He became just the second Blue Streak to
earn this prestigious honor joining Mackenzie Griffin (softball
2013) This honor was just the tip of the iceberg for one of
the top players in JCU mens soccer history
Potocnik was one of six student-athletes nationally to be a
part of Northwestern Mutuals Inspiring Potential float in
the Tournament of Rosesreg Rose Parade
In addition Potocnik earned D3soccercom All-America
NSCAAContinental Tire All-Region All-Ohio All-OAC and
Academic All-OAC accolades Finally Potocnik was JCUs
male recipient of the Clyde Lamb Award given to the top
graduating male and female student-athletes at each of the
10 OAC institutions
HISTORY IN THE MAKING
John Carrolls mens tennis team celebrated a program
first this year The Blue Streaks made their first-ever
NCAA Tournament appearance
John Carroll qualified with a 5-4 win over Otterbein in the
championship match of the OAC Tournament John Carroll
would go on to beat Franciscan in the first round of the
NCAA Tournament before bowing out to Kenyon
The Blue Streaks had won five OAC titles prior but the OAC did
not have an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament until recently
NCAA APPEARANCESIn addition to the mens tennis team John Carroll
had three teams and seven individuals qualify for the
NCAA National Championship fields
JCUs football team made its second-straight NCAA
appearance John Carroll rolled past Centre 63-28 in the
first round and held on for a 14-12 win over Wheaton (Ill)
in the second round The Blue Streaks bowed out in the
quarterfinals with a 36-28 loss to the Purple Raiders
The mens basketball team earned its 13th-ever NCAA
Tournament bid The program earned a bid for the first timesince 2010 The womens basketball team earned its second-
straight and second-overall bid to the NCAA Tournament
field
Individually senior Dan Mirman repeated as an All-American
at 149 pounds for wrestling He became JCU wrestlings 106th
All-American Mirman had plenty of company at the NCAA
Wrestling National Championship as seniors Terner Gott and
Todd Gaydosh gave the Blue Streaks three competitors for
the first time since 2005
John Carroll had three members of the cross country team
qualify for the NCAA National Championships in seniorTadhg Karski sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson It marked the first time since 2004 that the
Blue Streaks sent three runners to the cross country NCAA
National Championship Senior Nick Williams qualified for
the NCAA Indoor Track and Field National Championships in
the 60m hurdles while senior Rocky Mitolo qualified for the
NCAA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships in
the shot put
ALL-AMERICANS
Brian Potocnik and Dan Mirman had plenty of company in the
All-American department
Football senior Aramis Greenwood was the most decorated
student-athlete when it came to All-American honors The
wide receiver made the prestigious AFCA Division III All-
America team becoming the first Blue Streak to do so since
2008 and just the eighth overall He would go on to garner
third team honors on the AP Little All-America Team and
honorable mention D3footballcom honors
In all four football players earned All-American honors with
junior offensive lineman Anthony Latina senior linebacker
Kevin Cope and senior quarterback Mark Myers earning
honors from D3footballcom
Senior right-hander Drew Doring earned second team
All-America honors from D3baseballcom and the ABCA
Rawlings He became the first JCU pitcher to earn All-
America honors since 1985
Sophomore Katlyn Spahar was accorded honorable mention
WBCA Division III All-America accolades for her outstanding
performance on the hardwood
INDIVIDUALSTEAMS
4QUALIFIED FOR NCAA NATIONAL
CHAMPIONSHIP FIELDS7
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ATHLETIC HIGHLIGHTS
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RIDING OFF INTO THE SUNSET
An era came to a close this school year as Kerry Volkmann
retired after being the mentor of the John Carroll wrestling
program since 1987
The Hall of Fame coach guided his charges to two national
titles and 47 All-American honors He started the year
winning his 300th dual match in the seasons opening
weekend with a 34-11 win over Niagara County Community
College at the Bob Del Rosa Duals
Over 200 former wrestlers football players coaches
teammates friends and fans of the JCU wrestling program
celebrated Volkmanns legacy in his last home dual
400 AND COUNTING
The OAC mens basketball 400-club inducted
its fifth member this year
John Carroll mens basketball head coach Mike Moran won
his 400th game at JCU with a 97-78 win over Ohio Northern
on December 10
Moran who just completed his 23rd year at JCU entered
the season 35th amongst active Division III coaches in total
wins He now ranks fourth all-time in wins amongst OAC
mens basketball coaching greats
In April Moran was honored by the GCBCA as the recipient
of the Dennis Lustig Golden Deeds Award for his long-time
contributions to basketball in the Cleveland-area
CENTURY MARK
A third coaching milestone occurred for JCUs coaches
this year Mens soccer head coach Hector Marinaro earned
his 100th win with a 3-0 shutout over Muskingum on senior
night
OAC TEAM SUCCESS
John Carroll celebrated a wide-array of achievements
at the team level within the OAC
The mens tennis team won its first OAC title since 2006
John Carroll earned a share of the regular-season crown
before edging Otterbein 5-4 in the championship match of
the OAC Tournament
The mens soccer team was unbeaten in the OAC regular-
season It marked the fifth undefeated and untied regular-
season by an OAC institution since 1984
On the mens side John Carroll had a slew of second-place
OAC finishes The football cross country and indoor track amp
field teams all captured solo possession of second-place in
the OAC The mens basketball and baseball teams tied for
second in their respective regular seasons
Mike Moran won
his 400th game
Menrsquos tennis team
won its first OAC
title since 2006
Hector Marinaro
earned his 100th w
Womens lacrosse
made its long-awai
debut
On the womens side the Blue Streaks volleyball team
returned to the championship match of the OAC Tournament
for the first time since 1995 The womens swimming amp diving
team was undefeated in OAC regular-season dual meets
OAC INDIVIDUAL SUCCESS
John Carroll had 10 individuals earn OAC titles
The womens swimming and diving team led the way with
seven Sophomore Margaret Zagrobelny junior Lindsey Fano
freshman Anne Crowley and senior Victoria Watson led the
way earning OAC gold in the 400-medley relay Watson
would go on to capture first in the 200-freestyle and as part
of the 400-free relay Fano would capture an individual title
in the 100-breast Watson was joined by freshman Megan
Hawk sophomore Amanda Casamatta and senior Katii
Sheffield on the OAC-champion 400-free relay
Senior Rocky Mitolo (shot put) and junior Adam North (long
jump) earned first-place finishes at the outdoor track amp field
championship
Senior Dan Mirman rounded out the titles taking first at
149-pounds in wrestling
THE INAUGURATION
The womens lacrosse team made its long-awaited debut
After having to outlast Clevelands winter weather the Blue
Streaks turned in a 20-10 win over Houghton on February 28
The team would go on to finish 10-5 and earn the No 2 seed
in the OAC Tournament
STELLAR COACHING
John Carroll is blessed with stellar coaching for its
student-athletes Two Blue Streak coaches were
recognized by their peers this year
Laura Rodeffer was named the OAC Volleyball Coach of the
Year She continues to have her Blue Streaks on the rise
Rodeffers team turned in a 23-7 record in 2014 and were in
the hunt for the OAC regular-season title until the last week
of the season
Shaun Keenan earned OAC Mens Tennis Coach of the Year
honors for helping guide the mens tennis team to one of the
best seasons in program history
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AMONG THE BEST IN THE
REGION AND OHIO
John Carroll had 29 student-athletes earn All-Region honors
while 17 added All-Ohio honors for the year
Baseball senior Drew Doring led the way The senior right-
hander was tabbed as the 2015 Mid-East Regional Pitcher of
the Year by both D3baseballcom and ABCARawlings
Note In elect sports it is possible to earn multiple All-Region and All-Ohio
honors so each student-athlete was counted once per sport they played
Additionally some sports do not have All-Region or All-Ohio honors
OAC MAJOR AWARD
WINNERS - PLAYERS
JCUs student-athletes were amongst the best in the
conference with six players taking home major awards
from the OAC
John Carroll had a trio of players on honors for their stellar
play on the pitch Senior Brian Potocnik was the Mens SoccerMidfielder of the Year while junior teammate Jimmy Mattina
was the Mens Soccer Defender of the Year On the womens
side senior Haley McDonald took home Goalkeeper of the
Year accolades
On the diamond senior Drew Doring was the Kent Tekulve
Pitcher of the Year He was the first JCU hurdler to earn this
honor since Luke Adkins in 2004
On the gridiron junior Kevin Cope was named the Gene
Slaughter Most Outstanding Linebacker It was the second-
straight year JCU has taken home the conferences top
linebacker honor On the hardwood sophomore KatlynSpahar gave JCU back-to-back Helen Ludwig Player of the
Year accolades
ALL-OAC HONORS
John Carroll had 136 student-athletes earn All-OAC
honors this year
Football led the way with a school-record 20 selections The
Blue Streaks picked up 22 honors from the outdoor track
and field teams with 12 from the men and 10 on the womens
side Mens indoor track and field (nine) baseball (eight) and
womens swimming and diving (eight) rounded out the top six
Note Each member of the swimming and diving team earning All-
OAC honors was counted once Each member of the track and field
team earning All-OAC honors was counted once for cross country
once for indoor and once for outdoor
HITTING THE BOOKS
As mentioned earlier mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik was
named the Capital One Academic All-Americareg of the Year for
Division III mens soccer He had an abundance of company as
numerous Blue Streaks really buckled down in the classroom
Football senior safety Brody Zangaro earned second team
Capital One Academic All-Americareg honors for the second
straight year On the district level Potocnik Zangaro and
baseball junior right-hander Aaron Lapaglia earned Capital
One Academic All-District accolades
Wrestling sophomore Sal Corrao and senior Todd Gaydosh
earned NWCA Scholar All-American honors Womens
swimming and diving junior Lindsey Fano was a CSCAA
Individual Scholar All-American Cross country senior Nicki
Bohrer sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson were named USTFCCCA All-Academic honorees
for cross country Rounding out the honors were seven
members of the softball team who all earned NFCA Scholar-
Athlete distinctions
Potocnik and softball senior right-hander Rachel Byrnes were
JCUs recipients of the Clyde Lamb Awards
Additionally 83 student-athletes were honored with
Academic All-OAC honors
Note Select honors from the Capital One Academic All-Americareg
program have not been released yet
83 STUDENT983085ATHLETES WERE HONORED
WITH ACADEMIC ALL983085OAC HONORS
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VISIONJohn Carroll University will graduate individuals of intellect and
character who lead and serve by engaging the world around them
and around the globe
MISSIONAs a Jesuit Catholic university John Carroll inspires individuals to excel
in learning leadership and service in the region and in the world
CORE VALUES
The Universityrsquos core values include a commitment to
learning in order to create
bull An environment of inquiry which embraces Jesuit
Catholic education as a search for truth where faith and
reason complement each other in learning In pursuit of
our educational mission the University welcomes the
perspectives and participation in our mission of faculty
staff students and alumni of all faiths and of no faith
bull A rigorous approach to scholarship that instills in our
graduates the knowledge eloquence sensitivity and
commitment to embrace and to live humane values
bull A campus committed to the intellectual spiritual
emotional and physical development of each student
bull An inclusive community where differing points of view
and experience are valued as opportunities for mutual
learning
bull A culture of service and excellence that permeates
every program and office
bull A commitment to sharing our gifts in service to each
other and the community
bull A campus that responds to demographic economic
and social challenges
bull An appreciation that our personal and collective
choices can build a more just world
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
The following initiatives are essential to the University
being recognized as a center of learning and service
bull Create a diverse community of faculty staff alumni
and friends dedicated to advancing the Universityrsquos
vision mission and core values
bull Create a learning community of outstanding teacher-scholars characterized by the commitment to
student achievement
bull Create a talented cohort of service-oriented staff
committed to achieving and being recognized as a
center of learning and service
bull Recruit enroll retain and graduate a talented
diverse student body prepared for todayrsquos global
reality and committed to learning leadership and
service that will engage the world
bull Secure resources necessary to foster an
extraordinary learning experience and promote John
Carrollrsquos mission as a Jesuit Catholic university
bull Assist in responding to demographic economic and
social challenges in our region in order to support
investment and employment opportunities and build
confidence in our shared future
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KINGS OF THE OAC
A major trophy returned to JCUs campus for the first
time since the 2003-04 school year
John Carrolls all-around effort on the mens side earned the
Blue Streaks the OAC Mens All-Sports Trophy It was the fifth
time in program history John Carroll earned this prestigious
trophy The Men of Carroll finished with 83 points besting
second-place Mount Union who turned in 8025 points
A BUNDLE OF HONORS
Mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik might need to
build a new trophy case for all of his 2014-15 honors
The midfielder was named the 2014 Capital One Academic
All-Americareg of the Year for Division III mens soccer The
honor gave Potocnik his second-straight Capital One
Academic All-Americareg honor having been a second-team
selection in 2013 He became just the second Blue Streak to
earn this prestigious honor joining Mackenzie Griffin (softball
2013) This honor was just the tip of the iceberg for one of
the top players in JCU mens soccer history
Potocnik was one of six student-athletes nationally to be a
part of Northwestern Mutuals Inspiring Potential float in
the Tournament of Rosesreg Rose Parade
In addition Potocnik earned D3soccercom All-America
NSCAAContinental Tire All-Region All-Ohio All-OAC and
Academic All-OAC accolades Finally Potocnik was JCUs
male recipient of the Clyde Lamb Award given to the top
graduating male and female student-athletes at each of the
10 OAC institutions
HISTORY IN THE MAKING
John Carrolls mens tennis team celebrated a program
first this year The Blue Streaks made their first-ever
NCAA Tournament appearance
John Carroll qualified with a 5-4 win over Otterbein in the
championship match of the OAC Tournament John Carroll
would go on to beat Franciscan in the first round of the
NCAA Tournament before bowing out to Kenyon
The Blue Streaks had won five OAC titles prior but the OAC did
not have an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament until recently
NCAA APPEARANCESIn addition to the mens tennis team John Carroll
had three teams and seven individuals qualify for the
NCAA National Championship fields
JCUs football team made its second-straight NCAA
appearance John Carroll rolled past Centre 63-28 in the
first round and held on for a 14-12 win over Wheaton (Ill)
in the second round The Blue Streaks bowed out in the
quarterfinals with a 36-28 loss to the Purple Raiders
The mens basketball team earned its 13th-ever NCAA
Tournament bid The program earned a bid for the first timesince 2010 The womens basketball team earned its second-
straight and second-overall bid to the NCAA Tournament
field
Individually senior Dan Mirman repeated as an All-American
at 149 pounds for wrestling He became JCU wrestlings 106th
All-American Mirman had plenty of company at the NCAA
Wrestling National Championship as seniors Terner Gott and
Todd Gaydosh gave the Blue Streaks three competitors for
the first time since 2005
John Carroll had three members of the cross country team
qualify for the NCAA National Championships in seniorTadhg Karski sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson It marked the first time since 2004 that the
Blue Streaks sent three runners to the cross country NCAA
National Championship Senior Nick Williams qualified for
the NCAA Indoor Track and Field National Championships in
the 60m hurdles while senior Rocky Mitolo qualified for the
NCAA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships in
the shot put
ALL-AMERICANS
Brian Potocnik and Dan Mirman had plenty of company in the
All-American department
Football senior Aramis Greenwood was the most decorated
student-athlete when it came to All-American honors The
wide receiver made the prestigious AFCA Division III All-
America team becoming the first Blue Streak to do so since
2008 and just the eighth overall He would go on to garner
third team honors on the AP Little All-America Team and
honorable mention D3footballcom honors
In all four football players earned All-American honors with
junior offensive lineman Anthony Latina senior linebacker
Kevin Cope and senior quarterback Mark Myers earning
honors from D3footballcom
Senior right-hander Drew Doring earned second team
All-America honors from D3baseballcom and the ABCA
Rawlings He became the first JCU pitcher to earn All-
America honors since 1985
Sophomore Katlyn Spahar was accorded honorable mention
WBCA Division III All-America accolades for her outstanding
performance on the hardwood
INDIVIDUALSTEAMS
4QUALIFIED FOR NCAA NATIONAL
CHAMPIONSHIP FIELDS7
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ATHLETIC HIGHLIGHTS
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RIDING OFF INTO THE SUNSET
An era came to a close this school year as Kerry Volkmann
retired after being the mentor of the John Carroll wrestling
program since 1987
The Hall of Fame coach guided his charges to two national
titles and 47 All-American honors He started the year
winning his 300th dual match in the seasons opening
weekend with a 34-11 win over Niagara County Community
College at the Bob Del Rosa Duals
Over 200 former wrestlers football players coaches
teammates friends and fans of the JCU wrestling program
celebrated Volkmanns legacy in his last home dual
400 AND COUNTING
The OAC mens basketball 400-club inducted
its fifth member this year
John Carroll mens basketball head coach Mike Moran won
his 400th game at JCU with a 97-78 win over Ohio Northern
on December 10
Moran who just completed his 23rd year at JCU entered
the season 35th amongst active Division III coaches in total
wins He now ranks fourth all-time in wins amongst OAC
mens basketball coaching greats
In April Moran was honored by the GCBCA as the recipient
of the Dennis Lustig Golden Deeds Award for his long-time
contributions to basketball in the Cleveland-area
CENTURY MARK
A third coaching milestone occurred for JCUs coaches
this year Mens soccer head coach Hector Marinaro earned
his 100th win with a 3-0 shutout over Muskingum on senior
night
OAC TEAM SUCCESS
John Carroll celebrated a wide-array of achievements
at the team level within the OAC
The mens tennis team won its first OAC title since 2006
John Carroll earned a share of the regular-season crown
before edging Otterbein 5-4 in the championship match of
the OAC Tournament
The mens soccer team was unbeaten in the OAC regular-
season It marked the fifth undefeated and untied regular-
season by an OAC institution since 1984
On the mens side John Carroll had a slew of second-place
OAC finishes The football cross country and indoor track amp
field teams all captured solo possession of second-place in
the OAC The mens basketball and baseball teams tied for
second in their respective regular seasons
Mike Moran won
his 400th game
Menrsquos tennis team
won its first OAC
title since 2006
Hector Marinaro
earned his 100th w
Womens lacrosse
made its long-awai
debut
On the womens side the Blue Streaks volleyball team
returned to the championship match of the OAC Tournament
for the first time since 1995 The womens swimming amp diving
team was undefeated in OAC regular-season dual meets
OAC INDIVIDUAL SUCCESS
John Carroll had 10 individuals earn OAC titles
The womens swimming and diving team led the way with
seven Sophomore Margaret Zagrobelny junior Lindsey Fano
freshman Anne Crowley and senior Victoria Watson led the
way earning OAC gold in the 400-medley relay Watson
would go on to capture first in the 200-freestyle and as part
of the 400-free relay Fano would capture an individual title
in the 100-breast Watson was joined by freshman Megan
Hawk sophomore Amanda Casamatta and senior Katii
Sheffield on the OAC-champion 400-free relay
Senior Rocky Mitolo (shot put) and junior Adam North (long
jump) earned first-place finishes at the outdoor track amp field
championship
Senior Dan Mirman rounded out the titles taking first at
149-pounds in wrestling
THE INAUGURATION
The womens lacrosse team made its long-awaited debut
After having to outlast Clevelands winter weather the Blue
Streaks turned in a 20-10 win over Houghton on February 28
The team would go on to finish 10-5 and earn the No 2 seed
in the OAC Tournament
STELLAR COACHING
John Carroll is blessed with stellar coaching for its
student-athletes Two Blue Streak coaches were
recognized by their peers this year
Laura Rodeffer was named the OAC Volleyball Coach of the
Year She continues to have her Blue Streaks on the rise
Rodeffers team turned in a 23-7 record in 2014 and were in
the hunt for the OAC regular-season title until the last week
of the season
Shaun Keenan earned OAC Mens Tennis Coach of the Year
honors for helping guide the mens tennis team to one of the
best seasons in program history
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AMONG THE BEST IN THE
REGION AND OHIO
John Carroll had 29 student-athletes earn All-Region honors
while 17 added All-Ohio honors for the year
Baseball senior Drew Doring led the way The senior right-
hander was tabbed as the 2015 Mid-East Regional Pitcher of
the Year by both D3baseballcom and ABCARawlings
Note In elect sports it is possible to earn multiple All-Region and All-Ohio
honors so each student-athlete was counted once per sport they played
Additionally some sports do not have All-Region or All-Ohio honors
OAC MAJOR AWARD
WINNERS - PLAYERS
JCUs student-athletes were amongst the best in the
conference with six players taking home major awards
from the OAC
John Carroll had a trio of players on honors for their stellar
play on the pitch Senior Brian Potocnik was the Mens SoccerMidfielder of the Year while junior teammate Jimmy Mattina
was the Mens Soccer Defender of the Year On the womens
side senior Haley McDonald took home Goalkeeper of the
Year accolades
On the diamond senior Drew Doring was the Kent Tekulve
Pitcher of the Year He was the first JCU hurdler to earn this
honor since Luke Adkins in 2004
On the gridiron junior Kevin Cope was named the Gene
Slaughter Most Outstanding Linebacker It was the second-
straight year JCU has taken home the conferences top
linebacker honor On the hardwood sophomore KatlynSpahar gave JCU back-to-back Helen Ludwig Player of the
Year accolades
ALL-OAC HONORS
John Carroll had 136 student-athletes earn All-OAC
honors this year
Football led the way with a school-record 20 selections The
Blue Streaks picked up 22 honors from the outdoor track
and field teams with 12 from the men and 10 on the womens
side Mens indoor track and field (nine) baseball (eight) and
womens swimming and diving (eight) rounded out the top six
Note Each member of the swimming and diving team earning All-
OAC honors was counted once Each member of the track and field
team earning All-OAC honors was counted once for cross country
once for indoor and once for outdoor
HITTING THE BOOKS
As mentioned earlier mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik was
named the Capital One Academic All-Americareg of the Year for
Division III mens soccer He had an abundance of company as
numerous Blue Streaks really buckled down in the classroom
Football senior safety Brody Zangaro earned second team
Capital One Academic All-Americareg honors for the second
straight year On the district level Potocnik Zangaro and
baseball junior right-hander Aaron Lapaglia earned Capital
One Academic All-District accolades
Wrestling sophomore Sal Corrao and senior Todd Gaydosh
earned NWCA Scholar All-American honors Womens
swimming and diving junior Lindsey Fano was a CSCAA
Individual Scholar All-American Cross country senior Nicki
Bohrer sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson were named USTFCCCA All-Academic honorees
for cross country Rounding out the honors were seven
members of the softball team who all earned NFCA Scholar-
Athlete distinctions
Potocnik and softball senior right-hander Rachel Byrnes were
JCUs recipients of the Clyde Lamb Awards
Additionally 83 student-athletes were honored with
Academic All-OAC honors
Note Select honors from the Capital One Academic All-Americareg
program have not been released yet
83 STUDENT983085ATHLETES WERE HONORED
WITH ACADEMIC ALL983085OAC HONORS
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VISIONJohn Carroll University will graduate individuals of intellect and
character who lead and serve by engaging the world around them
and around the globe
MISSIONAs a Jesuit Catholic university John Carroll inspires individuals to excel
in learning leadership and service in the region and in the world
CORE VALUES
The Universityrsquos core values include a commitment to
learning in order to create
bull An environment of inquiry which embraces Jesuit
Catholic education as a search for truth where faith and
reason complement each other in learning In pursuit of
our educational mission the University welcomes the
perspectives and participation in our mission of faculty
staff students and alumni of all faiths and of no faith
bull A rigorous approach to scholarship that instills in our
graduates the knowledge eloquence sensitivity and
commitment to embrace and to live humane values
bull A campus committed to the intellectual spiritual
emotional and physical development of each student
bull An inclusive community where differing points of view
and experience are valued as opportunities for mutual
learning
bull A culture of service and excellence that permeates
every program and office
bull A commitment to sharing our gifts in service to each
other and the community
bull A campus that responds to demographic economic
and social challenges
bull An appreciation that our personal and collective
choices can build a more just world
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
The following initiatives are essential to the University
being recognized as a center of learning and service
bull Create a diverse community of faculty staff alumni
and friends dedicated to advancing the Universityrsquos
vision mission and core values
bull Create a learning community of outstanding teacher-scholars characterized by the commitment to
student achievement
bull Create a talented cohort of service-oriented staff
committed to achieving and being recognized as a
center of learning and service
bull Recruit enroll retain and graduate a talented
diverse student body prepared for todayrsquos global
reality and committed to learning leadership and
service that will engage the world
bull Secure resources necessary to foster an
extraordinary learning experience and promote John
Carrollrsquos mission as a Jesuit Catholic university
bull Assist in responding to demographic economic and
social challenges in our region in order to support
investment and employment opportunities and build
confidence in our shared future
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ATHLETIC HIGHLIGHTS
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RIDING OFF INTO THE SUNSET
An era came to a close this school year as Kerry Volkmann
retired after being the mentor of the John Carroll wrestling
program since 1987
The Hall of Fame coach guided his charges to two national
titles and 47 All-American honors He started the year
winning his 300th dual match in the seasons opening
weekend with a 34-11 win over Niagara County Community
College at the Bob Del Rosa Duals
Over 200 former wrestlers football players coaches
teammates friends and fans of the JCU wrestling program
celebrated Volkmanns legacy in his last home dual
400 AND COUNTING
The OAC mens basketball 400-club inducted
its fifth member this year
John Carroll mens basketball head coach Mike Moran won
his 400th game at JCU with a 97-78 win over Ohio Northern
on December 10
Moran who just completed his 23rd year at JCU entered
the season 35th amongst active Division III coaches in total
wins He now ranks fourth all-time in wins amongst OAC
mens basketball coaching greats
In April Moran was honored by the GCBCA as the recipient
of the Dennis Lustig Golden Deeds Award for his long-time
contributions to basketball in the Cleveland-area
CENTURY MARK
A third coaching milestone occurred for JCUs coaches
this year Mens soccer head coach Hector Marinaro earned
his 100th win with a 3-0 shutout over Muskingum on senior
night
OAC TEAM SUCCESS
John Carroll celebrated a wide-array of achievements
at the team level within the OAC
The mens tennis team won its first OAC title since 2006
John Carroll earned a share of the regular-season crown
before edging Otterbein 5-4 in the championship match of
the OAC Tournament
The mens soccer team was unbeaten in the OAC regular-
season It marked the fifth undefeated and untied regular-
season by an OAC institution since 1984
On the mens side John Carroll had a slew of second-place
OAC finishes The football cross country and indoor track amp
field teams all captured solo possession of second-place in
the OAC The mens basketball and baseball teams tied for
second in their respective regular seasons
Mike Moran won
his 400th game
Menrsquos tennis team
won its first OAC
title since 2006
Hector Marinaro
earned his 100th w
Womens lacrosse
made its long-awai
debut
On the womens side the Blue Streaks volleyball team
returned to the championship match of the OAC Tournament
for the first time since 1995 The womens swimming amp diving
team was undefeated in OAC regular-season dual meets
OAC INDIVIDUAL SUCCESS
John Carroll had 10 individuals earn OAC titles
The womens swimming and diving team led the way with
seven Sophomore Margaret Zagrobelny junior Lindsey Fano
freshman Anne Crowley and senior Victoria Watson led the
way earning OAC gold in the 400-medley relay Watson
would go on to capture first in the 200-freestyle and as part
of the 400-free relay Fano would capture an individual title
in the 100-breast Watson was joined by freshman Megan
Hawk sophomore Amanda Casamatta and senior Katii
Sheffield on the OAC-champion 400-free relay
Senior Rocky Mitolo (shot put) and junior Adam North (long
jump) earned first-place finishes at the outdoor track amp field
championship
Senior Dan Mirman rounded out the titles taking first at
149-pounds in wrestling
THE INAUGURATION
The womens lacrosse team made its long-awaited debut
After having to outlast Clevelands winter weather the Blue
Streaks turned in a 20-10 win over Houghton on February 28
The team would go on to finish 10-5 and earn the No 2 seed
in the OAC Tournament
STELLAR COACHING
John Carroll is blessed with stellar coaching for its
student-athletes Two Blue Streak coaches were
recognized by their peers this year
Laura Rodeffer was named the OAC Volleyball Coach of the
Year She continues to have her Blue Streaks on the rise
Rodeffers team turned in a 23-7 record in 2014 and were in
the hunt for the OAC regular-season title until the last week
of the season
Shaun Keenan earned OAC Mens Tennis Coach of the Year
honors for helping guide the mens tennis team to one of the
best seasons in program history
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AMONG THE BEST IN THE
REGION AND OHIO
John Carroll had 29 student-athletes earn All-Region honors
while 17 added All-Ohio honors for the year
Baseball senior Drew Doring led the way The senior right-
hander was tabbed as the 2015 Mid-East Regional Pitcher of
the Year by both D3baseballcom and ABCARawlings
Note In elect sports it is possible to earn multiple All-Region and All-Ohio
honors so each student-athlete was counted once per sport they played
Additionally some sports do not have All-Region or All-Ohio honors
OAC MAJOR AWARD
WINNERS - PLAYERS
JCUs student-athletes were amongst the best in the
conference with six players taking home major awards
from the OAC
John Carroll had a trio of players on honors for their stellar
play on the pitch Senior Brian Potocnik was the Mens SoccerMidfielder of the Year while junior teammate Jimmy Mattina
was the Mens Soccer Defender of the Year On the womens
side senior Haley McDonald took home Goalkeeper of the
Year accolades
On the diamond senior Drew Doring was the Kent Tekulve
Pitcher of the Year He was the first JCU hurdler to earn this
honor since Luke Adkins in 2004
On the gridiron junior Kevin Cope was named the Gene
Slaughter Most Outstanding Linebacker It was the second-
straight year JCU has taken home the conferences top
linebacker honor On the hardwood sophomore KatlynSpahar gave JCU back-to-back Helen Ludwig Player of the
Year accolades
ALL-OAC HONORS
John Carroll had 136 student-athletes earn All-OAC
honors this year
Football led the way with a school-record 20 selections The
Blue Streaks picked up 22 honors from the outdoor track
and field teams with 12 from the men and 10 on the womens
side Mens indoor track and field (nine) baseball (eight) and
womens swimming and diving (eight) rounded out the top six
Note Each member of the swimming and diving team earning All-
OAC honors was counted once Each member of the track and field
team earning All-OAC honors was counted once for cross country
once for indoor and once for outdoor
HITTING THE BOOKS
As mentioned earlier mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik was
named the Capital One Academic All-Americareg of the Year for
Division III mens soccer He had an abundance of company as
numerous Blue Streaks really buckled down in the classroom
Football senior safety Brody Zangaro earned second team
Capital One Academic All-Americareg honors for the second
straight year On the district level Potocnik Zangaro and
baseball junior right-hander Aaron Lapaglia earned Capital
One Academic All-District accolades
Wrestling sophomore Sal Corrao and senior Todd Gaydosh
earned NWCA Scholar All-American honors Womens
swimming and diving junior Lindsey Fano was a CSCAA
Individual Scholar All-American Cross country senior Nicki
Bohrer sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson were named USTFCCCA All-Academic honorees
for cross country Rounding out the honors were seven
members of the softball team who all earned NFCA Scholar-
Athlete distinctions
Potocnik and softball senior right-hander Rachel Byrnes were
JCUs recipients of the Clyde Lamb Awards
Additionally 83 student-athletes were honored with
Academic All-OAC honors
Note Select honors from the Capital One Academic All-Americareg
program have not been released yet
83 STUDENT983085ATHLETES WERE HONORED
WITH ACADEMIC ALL983085OAC HONORS
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httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljcu-student-affairs-annual-report 5758
VISIONJohn Carroll University will graduate individuals of intellect and
character who lead and serve by engaging the world around them
and around the globe
MISSIONAs a Jesuit Catholic university John Carroll inspires individuals to excel
in learning leadership and service in the region and in the world
CORE VALUES
The Universityrsquos core values include a commitment to
learning in order to create
bull An environment of inquiry which embraces Jesuit
Catholic education as a search for truth where faith and
reason complement each other in learning In pursuit of
our educational mission the University welcomes the
perspectives and participation in our mission of faculty
staff students and alumni of all faiths and of no faith
bull A rigorous approach to scholarship that instills in our
graduates the knowledge eloquence sensitivity and
commitment to embrace and to live humane values
bull A campus committed to the intellectual spiritual
emotional and physical development of each student
bull An inclusive community where differing points of view
and experience are valued as opportunities for mutual
learning
bull A culture of service and excellence that permeates
every program and office
bull A commitment to sharing our gifts in service to each
other and the community
bull A campus that responds to demographic economic
and social challenges
bull An appreciation that our personal and collective
choices can build a more just world
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
The following initiatives are essential to the University
being recognized as a center of learning and service
bull Create a diverse community of faculty staff alumni
and friends dedicated to advancing the Universityrsquos
vision mission and core values
bull Create a learning community of outstanding teacher-scholars characterized by the commitment to
student achievement
bull Create a talented cohort of service-oriented staff
committed to achieving and being recognized as a
center of learning and service
bull Recruit enroll retain and graduate a talented
diverse student body prepared for todayrsquos global
reality and committed to learning leadership and
service that will engage the world
bull Secure resources necessary to foster an
extraordinary learning experience and promote John
Carrollrsquos mission as a Jesuit Catholic university
bull Assist in responding to demographic economic and
social challenges in our region in order to support
investment and employment opportunities and build
confidence in our shared future
8202019 JCU Student Affairs Annual Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljcu-student-affairs-annual-report 5858
8202019 JCU Student Affairs Annual Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljcu-student-affairs-annual-report 5558
RIDING OFF INTO THE SUNSET
An era came to a close this school year as Kerry Volkmann
retired after being the mentor of the John Carroll wrestling
program since 1987
The Hall of Fame coach guided his charges to two national
titles and 47 All-American honors He started the year
winning his 300th dual match in the seasons opening
weekend with a 34-11 win over Niagara County Community
College at the Bob Del Rosa Duals
Over 200 former wrestlers football players coaches
teammates friends and fans of the JCU wrestling program
celebrated Volkmanns legacy in his last home dual
400 AND COUNTING
The OAC mens basketball 400-club inducted
its fifth member this year
John Carroll mens basketball head coach Mike Moran won
his 400th game at JCU with a 97-78 win over Ohio Northern
on December 10
Moran who just completed his 23rd year at JCU entered
the season 35th amongst active Division III coaches in total
wins He now ranks fourth all-time in wins amongst OAC
mens basketball coaching greats
In April Moran was honored by the GCBCA as the recipient
of the Dennis Lustig Golden Deeds Award for his long-time
contributions to basketball in the Cleveland-area
CENTURY MARK
A third coaching milestone occurred for JCUs coaches
this year Mens soccer head coach Hector Marinaro earned
his 100th win with a 3-0 shutout over Muskingum on senior
night
OAC TEAM SUCCESS
John Carroll celebrated a wide-array of achievements
at the team level within the OAC
The mens tennis team won its first OAC title since 2006
John Carroll earned a share of the regular-season crown
before edging Otterbein 5-4 in the championship match of
the OAC Tournament
The mens soccer team was unbeaten in the OAC regular-
season It marked the fifth undefeated and untied regular-
season by an OAC institution since 1984
On the mens side John Carroll had a slew of second-place
OAC finishes The football cross country and indoor track amp
field teams all captured solo possession of second-place in
the OAC The mens basketball and baseball teams tied for
second in their respective regular seasons
Mike Moran won
his 400th game
Menrsquos tennis team
won its first OAC
title since 2006
Hector Marinaro
earned his 100th w
Womens lacrosse
made its long-awai
debut
On the womens side the Blue Streaks volleyball team
returned to the championship match of the OAC Tournament
for the first time since 1995 The womens swimming amp diving
team was undefeated in OAC regular-season dual meets
OAC INDIVIDUAL SUCCESS
John Carroll had 10 individuals earn OAC titles
The womens swimming and diving team led the way with
seven Sophomore Margaret Zagrobelny junior Lindsey Fano
freshman Anne Crowley and senior Victoria Watson led the
way earning OAC gold in the 400-medley relay Watson
would go on to capture first in the 200-freestyle and as part
of the 400-free relay Fano would capture an individual title
in the 100-breast Watson was joined by freshman Megan
Hawk sophomore Amanda Casamatta and senior Katii
Sheffield on the OAC-champion 400-free relay
Senior Rocky Mitolo (shot put) and junior Adam North (long
jump) earned first-place finishes at the outdoor track amp field
championship
Senior Dan Mirman rounded out the titles taking first at
149-pounds in wrestling
THE INAUGURATION
The womens lacrosse team made its long-awaited debut
After having to outlast Clevelands winter weather the Blue
Streaks turned in a 20-10 win over Houghton on February 28
The team would go on to finish 10-5 and earn the No 2 seed
in the OAC Tournament
STELLAR COACHING
John Carroll is blessed with stellar coaching for its
student-athletes Two Blue Streak coaches were
recognized by their peers this year
Laura Rodeffer was named the OAC Volleyball Coach of the
Year She continues to have her Blue Streaks on the rise
Rodeffers team turned in a 23-7 record in 2014 and were in
the hunt for the OAC regular-season title until the last week
of the season
Shaun Keenan earned OAC Mens Tennis Coach of the Year
honors for helping guide the mens tennis team to one of the
best seasons in program history
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httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljcu-student-affairs-annual-report 5658
AMONG THE BEST IN THE
REGION AND OHIO
John Carroll had 29 student-athletes earn All-Region honors
while 17 added All-Ohio honors for the year
Baseball senior Drew Doring led the way The senior right-
hander was tabbed as the 2015 Mid-East Regional Pitcher of
the Year by both D3baseballcom and ABCARawlings
Note In elect sports it is possible to earn multiple All-Region and All-Ohio
honors so each student-athlete was counted once per sport they played
Additionally some sports do not have All-Region or All-Ohio honors
OAC MAJOR AWARD
WINNERS - PLAYERS
JCUs student-athletes were amongst the best in the
conference with six players taking home major awards
from the OAC
John Carroll had a trio of players on honors for their stellar
play on the pitch Senior Brian Potocnik was the Mens SoccerMidfielder of the Year while junior teammate Jimmy Mattina
was the Mens Soccer Defender of the Year On the womens
side senior Haley McDonald took home Goalkeeper of the
Year accolades
On the diamond senior Drew Doring was the Kent Tekulve
Pitcher of the Year He was the first JCU hurdler to earn this
honor since Luke Adkins in 2004
On the gridiron junior Kevin Cope was named the Gene
Slaughter Most Outstanding Linebacker It was the second-
straight year JCU has taken home the conferences top
linebacker honor On the hardwood sophomore KatlynSpahar gave JCU back-to-back Helen Ludwig Player of the
Year accolades
ALL-OAC HONORS
John Carroll had 136 student-athletes earn All-OAC
honors this year
Football led the way with a school-record 20 selections The
Blue Streaks picked up 22 honors from the outdoor track
and field teams with 12 from the men and 10 on the womens
side Mens indoor track and field (nine) baseball (eight) and
womens swimming and diving (eight) rounded out the top six
Note Each member of the swimming and diving team earning All-
OAC honors was counted once Each member of the track and field
team earning All-OAC honors was counted once for cross country
once for indoor and once for outdoor
HITTING THE BOOKS
As mentioned earlier mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik was
named the Capital One Academic All-Americareg of the Year for
Division III mens soccer He had an abundance of company as
numerous Blue Streaks really buckled down in the classroom
Football senior safety Brody Zangaro earned second team
Capital One Academic All-Americareg honors for the second
straight year On the district level Potocnik Zangaro and
baseball junior right-hander Aaron Lapaglia earned Capital
One Academic All-District accolades
Wrestling sophomore Sal Corrao and senior Todd Gaydosh
earned NWCA Scholar All-American honors Womens
swimming and diving junior Lindsey Fano was a CSCAA
Individual Scholar All-American Cross country senior Nicki
Bohrer sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson were named USTFCCCA All-Academic honorees
for cross country Rounding out the honors were seven
members of the softball team who all earned NFCA Scholar-
Athlete distinctions
Potocnik and softball senior right-hander Rachel Byrnes were
JCUs recipients of the Clyde Lamb Awards
Additionally 83 student-athletes were honored with
Academic All-OAC honors
Note Select honors from the Capital One Academic All-Americareg
program have not been released yet
83 STUDENT983085ATHLETES WERE HONORED
WITH ACADEMIC ALL983085OAC HONORS
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VISIONJohn Carroll University will graduate individuals of intellect and
character who lead and serve by engaging the world around them
and around the globe
MISSIONAs a Jesuit Catholic university John Carroll inspires individuals to excel
in learning leadership and service in the region and in the world
CORE VALUES
The Universityrsquos core values include a commitment to
learning in order to create
bull An environment of inquiry which embraces Jesuit
Catholic education as a search for truth where faith and
reason complement each other in learning In pursuit of
our educational mission the University welcomes the
perspectives and participation in our mission of faculty
staff students and alumni of all faiths and of no faith
bull A rigorous approach to scholarship that instills in our
graduates the knowledge eloquence sensitivity and
commitment to embrace and to live humane values
bull A campus committed to the intellectual spiritual
emotional and physical development of each student
bull An inclusive community where differing points of view
and experience are valued as opportunities for mutual
learning
bull A culture of service and excellence that permeates
every program and office
bull A commitment to sharing our gifts in service to each
other and the community
bull A campus that responds to demographic economic
and social challenges
bull An appreciation that our personal and collective
choices can build a more just world
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
The following initiatives are essential to the University
being recognized as a center of learning and service
bull Create a diverse community of faculty staff alumni
and friends dedicated to advancing the Universityrsquos
vision mission and core values
bull Create a learning community of outstanding teacher-scholars characterized by the commitment to
student achievement
bull Create a talented cohort of service-oriented staff
committed to achieving and being recognized as a
center of learning and service
bull Recruit enroll retain and graduate a talented
diverse student body prepared for todayrsquos global
reality and committed to learning leadership and
service that will engage the world
bull Secure resources necessary to foster an
extraordinary learning experience and promote John
Carrollrsquos mission as a Jesuit Catholic university
bull Assist in responding to demographic economic and
social challenges in our region in order to support
investment and employment opportunities and build
confidence in our shared future
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8202019 JCU Student Affairs Annual Report
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AMONG THE BEST IN THE
REGION AND OHIO
John Carroll had 29 student-athletes earn All-Region honors
while 17 added All-Ohio honors for the year
Baseball senior Drew Doring led the way The senior right-
hander was tabbed as the 2015 Mid-East Regional Pitcher of
the Year by both D3baseballcom and ABCARawlings
Note In elect sports it is possible to earn multiple All-Region and All-Ohio
honors so each student-athlete was counted once per sport they played
Additionally some sports do not have All-Region or All-Ohio honors
OAC MAJOR AWARD
WINNERS - PLAYERS
JCUs student-athletes were amongst the best in the
conference with six players taking home major awards
from the OAC
John Carroll had a trio of players on honors for their stellar
play on the pitch Senior Brian Potocnik was the Mens SoccerMidfielder of the Year while junior teammate Jimmy Mattina
was the Mens Soccer Defender of the Year On the womens
side senior Haley McDonald took home Goalkeeper of the
Year accolades
On the diamond senior Drew Doring was the Kent Tekulve
Pitcher of the Year He was the first JCU hurdler to earn this
honor since Luke Adkins in 2004
On the gridiron junior Kevin Cope was named the Gene
Slaughter Most Outstanding Linebacker It was the second-
straight year JCU has taken home the conferences top
linebacker honor On the hardwood sophomore KatlynSpahar gave JCU back-to-back Helen Ludwig Player of the
Year accolades
ALL-OAC HONORS
John Carroll had 136 student-athletes earn All-OAC
honors this year
Football led the way with a school-record 20 selections The
Blue Streaks picked up 22 honors from the outdoor track
and field teams with 12 from the men and 10 on the womens
side Mens indoor track and field (nine) baseball (eight) and
womens swimming and diving (eight) rounded out the top six
Note Each member of the swimming and diving team earning All-
OAC honors was counted once Each member of the track and field
team earning All-OAC honors was counted once for cross country
once for indoor and once for outdoor
HITTING THE BOOKS
As mentioned earlier mens soccer senior Brian Potocnik was
named the Capital One Academic All-Americareg of the Year for
Division III mens soccer He had an abundance of company as
numerous Blue Streaks really buckled down in the classroom
Football senior safety Brody Zangaro earned second team
Capital One Academic All-Americareg honors for the second
straight year On the district level Potocnik Zangaro and
baseball junior right-hander Aaron Lapaglia earned Capital
One Academic All-District accolades
Wrestling sophomore Sal Corrao and senior Todd Gaydosh
earned NWCA Scholar All-American honors Womens
swimming and diving junior Lindsey Fano was a CSCAA
Individual Scholar All-American Cross country senior Nicki
Bohrer sophomore Becky Rohwer and freshman Elliot
Thorkelson were named USTFCCCA All-Academic honorees
for cross country Rounding out the honors were seven
members of the softball team who all earned NFCA Scholar-
Athlete distinctions
Potocnik and softball senior right-hander Rachel Byrnes were
JCUs recipients of the Clyde Lamb Awards
Additionally 83 student-athletes were honored with
Academic All-OAC honors
Note Select honors from the Capital One Academic All-Americareg
program have not been released yet
83 STUDENT983085ATHLETES WERE HONORED
WITH ACADEMIC ALL983085OAC HONORS
8202019 JCU Student Affairs Annual Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljcu-student-affairs-annual-report 5758
VISIONJohn Carroll University will graduate individuals of intellect and
character who lead and serve by engaging the world around them
and around the globe
MISSIONAs a Jesuit Catholic university John Carroll inspires individuals to excel
in learning leadership and service in the region and in the world
CORE VALUES
The Universityrsquos core values include a commitment to
learning in order to create
bull An environment of inquiry which embraces Jesuit
Catholic education as a search for truth where faith and
reason complement each other in learning In pursuit of
our educational mission the University welcomes the
perspectives and participation in our mission of faculty
staff students and alumni of all faiths and of no faith
bull A rigorous approach to scholarship that instills in our
graduates the knowledge eloquence sensitivity and
commitment to embrace and to live humane values
bull A campus committed to the intellectual spiritual
emotional and physical development of each student
bull An inclusive community where differing points of view
and experience are valued as opportunities for mutual
learning
bull A culture of service and excellence that permeates
every program and office
bull A commitment to sharing our gifts in service to each
other and the community
bull A campus that responds to demographic economic
and social challenges
bull An appreciation that our personal and collective
choices can build a more just world
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
The following initiatives are essential to the University
being recognized as a center of learning and service
bull Create a diverse community of faculty staff alumni
and friends dedicated to advancing the Universityrsquos
vision mission and core values
bull Create a learning community of outstanding teacher-scholars characterized by the commitment to
student achievement
bull Create a talented cohort of service-oriented staff
committed to achieving and being recognized as a
center of learning and service
bull Recruit enroll retain and graduate a talented
diverse student body prepared for todayrsquos global
reality and committed to learning leadership and
service that will engage the world
bull Secure resources necessary to foster an
extraordinary learning experience and promote John
Carrollrsquos mission as a Jesuit Catholic university
bull Assist in responding to demographic economic and
social challenges in our region in order to support
investment and employment opportunities and build
confidence in our shared future
8202019 JCU Student Affairs Annual Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljcu-student-affairs-annual-report 5858
8202019 JCU Student Affairs Annual Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljcu-student-affairs-annual-report 5758
VISIONJohn Carroll University will graduate individuals of intellect and
character who lead and serve by engaging the world around them
and around the globe
MISSIONAs a Jesuit Catholic university John Carroll inspires individuals to excel
in learning leadership and service in the region and in the world
CORE VALUES
The Universityrsquos core values include a commitment to
learning in order to create
bull An environment of inquiry which embraces Jesuit
Catholic education as a search for truth where faith and
reason complement each other in learning In pursuit of
our educational mission the University welcomes the
perspectives and participation in our mission of faculty
staff students and alumni of all faiths and of no faith
bull A rigorous approach to scholarship that instills in our
graduates the knowledge eloquence sensitivity and
commitment to embrace and to live humane values
bull A campus committed to the intellectual spiritual
emotional and physical development of each student
bull An inclusive community where differing points of view
and experience are valued as opportunities for mutual
learning
bull A culture of service and excellence that permeates
every program and office
bull A commitment to sharing our gifts in service to each
other and the community
bull A campus that responds to demographic economic
and social challenges
bull An appreciation that our personal and collective
choices can build a more just world
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
The following initiatives are essential to the University
being recognized as a center of learning and service
bull Create a diverse community of faculty staff alumni
and friends dedicated to advancing the Universityrsquos
vision mission and core values
bull Create a learning community of outstanding teacher-scholars characterized by the commitment to
student achievement
bull Create a talented cohort of service-oriented staff
committed to achieving and being recognized as a
center of learning and service
bull Recruit enroll retain and graduate a talented
diverse student body prepared for todayrsquos global
reality and committed to learning leadership and
service that will engage the world
bull Secure resources necessary to foster an
extraordinary learning experience and promote John
Carrollrsquos mission as a Jesuit Catholic university
bull Assist in responding to demographic economic and
social challenges in our region in order to support
investment and employment opportunities and build
confidence in our shared future
8202019 JCU Student Affairs Annual Report
httpslidepdfcomreaderfulljcu-student-affairs-annual-report 5858