1	New Faculty Orientation Penn State Students and the Role of Student Affairs August 2007 Vicky L. Triponey, Ph.D. Vice President for Student Affairs
2	Demographic Data Penn State Number of Students at University Park 42,914 at the Commonwealth campuses 31,632 at Great Valley, Penn Tech, Dickinson, and Hershey 9,175 TOTAL 83,721 (Fall 2006)
3	"Comparison to National Averages" Comparison to National Averages
4	"Other Demographic Data" Other Demographic Data
5	"The first-year class entering Fall..." The first-year class entering Fall 2006 were mostly born in 1988 “Google” has always been a verb, and text messaging is their email. Madden has always been a game, not a Superbowl-winning coach. Most of them never had the chance to eat bad airline food. Television stations have never concluded the broadcast day with the national anthem. A stained blue dress is as famous to their generation as a third-rate burglary was to their parents.
6	"Increased commitments to social and..." Increased commitments to social and civic responsibility Greater participation in community service Increased interest in politics and increasingly polarized in political orientations Decrease in support of military spending Decrease in interaction across racial/ethnic groups (CIRP, 2006 & 2007)
7	"Raising a family and succeeding..." Raising a family and succeeding financially rated most highly among life goals Achieving “A” averages in high school at record high, while boredom increases Increasing expectation to work during college to help pay for college Decreased high school drinking (CIRP, 2006 & 2007)
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10	What Employers Seek in College Grads
11	Hi-Tech Impact … In the News Employers Complain about communication skills (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Feb 2005) “Bosses say biggest failing among college graduates is inability to speak and write effectively.” Researchers link use of Internet to social isolation (Stanford Report, Feb 2005) “Compared to those who do not use the Internet frequently, those who do spend a whopping 70 minutes less daily interacting with family.”
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13	"Focus on educational and developmental..." Focus on educational and developmental outcomes - both in and out of class Need “integration of all domains of learning and involvement of all educators, regardless of their campus role” Cocurricular learning occurs through many opportunities and experiences Student centeredness - an environment that focuses on learning as a holistic activity (King & Baxter Magolda, 1996; NASPA & ACPA, 2004)
14	"“" “I truly believe students must be our top priority, and this is why Penn State must be a model of a student-centered university. As a learning community, we must put our students and their development at the heart of all we do.”
15	"Learning Centered" Learning Centered Put learning first– educational and developmental outcomes Redefine goals in terms of students and what they learn rather than content-centered education Focus on learning as a holistic activity both in and out of the classroom Design programs and services to foster growth and development Committed to excellence in teaching
16	"“The greatest impact appears..." “The greatest impact appears to stem from students’ total level of campus engagement, particularly when academic, interpersonal, extracurricular involvements are mutually reinforcing, and relevant to a particular educational outcome.”
17	"Engagement" Engagement Student involvement in and out of the classroom Time and effort students expend increases learning Institution’s allocations and efforts to encourage students’ participation in and benefit from meaningful engagement (Kuh, Kinzie, & Whitt, 2005)
18	"Accessibility and service – meet..." Accessibility and service – meet the legitimate needs of learners, make time for students Community – belonging, connectedness, shared purpose, civility Inclusivity – attentive to varying needs of students, acknowledge and celebrate differences Feedback and assessment – systematic assessment of student learning
19	"Faculty-student interaction outside the classroom" Faculty-student interaction outside the classroom Student involvement in and out of the classroom – time on task On-campus employment (15 hours or less) Importance of peer group, feeling a sense of belonging and connectedness to campus
20	What We Know About Penn State Students Findings from Student Affairs Research and Assessment
21	"Overall Satisfaction" Overall Satisfaction Percent who would choose Penn State again
22	"Satisfaction with Instruction" Satisfaction with Instruction (by percent)
23	"Percent Who Did Not Skip..." Percent Who Did Not Skip a Class (in an average week)
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29	"Civic Engagement" Civic Engagement
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31	Selected Sources Astin, A. (1993). What Matters in College? Four Critical Years Revisited. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. Cooperative Institutional Research Program (2004). The American Freshman: National Norms for Fall 2004. Los Angeles: Higher Education Research Institute. King, P. & Baxter Magolda, M. (1996). Developmental Perspective on Learning. Journal of College Student Development, 37, 163-173. Kuh, G.D., Kinzie, J., Schuh, J.H., Whitt, E.J. (2005). Assessing Conditions to Enhance Educational Effectiveness. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. Light, R.L. (2001). Making the Most of College: Students Speak their Minds. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press. Pascarella, E.T. & Terenzini, P.T. (2005). How College Affects Students: A Third Decade of Research. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. Student Affairs Research and Assessment. www.sa.psu.edu/sara/
32	"Mission" Mission The Division of Student Affairs cultivates student intellectual and personal development by promoting engagement in teaching and learning, academic success, and integration into the Penn State community.
33	"To enhance the student experience..." To enhance the student experience by fostering learning both inside and outside the classroom and by providing caring support services To build a greater sense of community; one that is inclusive, cohesive, and caring To prepare students to be effective, ethical leaders and active citizens who can make a positive difference in their communities
34	"Provide quality services for students..." Provide quality services for students at University Park and across the Commonwealth Promote student engagement in their educational experiences and the University community Improve the co-curriculum through purposeful education
35	"Center for Student Engagement (..." Center for Student Engagement (CSE) Center for Student Activities & Programming (CSA & P) and Student Programming Association Student Activity Fee allocation process (FAB) Greek Pride New student government (UPUA) Cocurricular learning outcomes Non-credit bearing certificates Student services at the campuses First-Year Experience Community building efforts Engaged Student Affairs staff Health services and counseling building
36	"Faculty Participation" Faculty Participation Talk and interact with students outside of class Participate in living-learning programs, clubs and organizations, campus activities, student events Create on-campus employment opportunities Encourage students to participate in cocurricular opportunities Take a student to lunch or host a dinner Provide at least “one person to care”
37	"Faculty Participation" Faculty Participation Engage students in research projects and classroom teaching Communicate high expectations and provide individual feedback Provide opportunities for peer interaction in the classroom Utilize the Student Newspaper Readership program in your classes Discuss students’ goals/plans for co-curricular learning Engage in public scholarship/service learning
38	"Career Services" Career Services Center for Ethics and Religious Affairs Center for Student Activities & Programming Center for Student Engagement Center for Women Students Counseling and Psychological Services Fraternity & Sorority Life Judicial Affairs LGBTA Student Resource Center Paul Robeson Cultural Center Residence Life University Health Services Unions and Student Activities
39	Presentation Slides www.sa.psu.edu/faculty Student Affairs Web site http://www.sa.psu.edu/