Free Speech and Student Safety
Tuesday, September 17 │ 3:30–4:30 p.m.
Our students are actively engaged in issues they are passionate about and can sometimes be at odds with other students, policies, and procedures. Campuses across the country are faced with the challenges associated with free speech and, as evidenced in recent months, IU is no exception. Attend to learn more about how IU works to keep students and the IU community safe while supporting the right to free speech.
Presenters: Kathy Adams Reister, Associate Vice Provost for Student Life and Dean of Students; and Cedric Harris, Assistant Dean for Student Support and Bias Education
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Supporting Rural Students
Wednesday, October 23│ 3:30–4:30 p.m.
Like other underserved groups, rural students have unique strengths and challenges that affect their success at IU. This session will explore what defines "rural," the unique experiences and qualities of rural students, and strategies to support their success at IU.
Presenters: Colleen Rose, Director of Student Engagement, IU Center for Rural Engagement
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When Things Go Awry: Student Behavior and Conduct
Wednesday, November 13 │ 3:30–4:30 p.m.
College is a time students truly are transitioning into adulthood. This journey sometimes includes poor decision making—engaging in behaviors that violate policy, challenge community norms, or are self-destructive. Our conduct professionals will share behavior trends and how the conduct process supports student success and retention.
Presenters: Libby Spotts, Senior Associate Dean of Students, Director, Office of Student Conduct; Lisa Young, Associate Director of Care and Conduct, Residence Life; and Anna Krause, Associate Director, Office of Student Conduct
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What's the Buzz About Retention
Wednesday, February 5 │ 3:30–4:30 p.m.
Retention is everyone’s responsibility. Explore one office’s perspective and discover what the Office of Enrollment Management has learned about retention. Information shared will include the results of recent student exit surveys and other relevant data.
Presenters: Sarah Booher, Assistant Vice Provost and Executive Director of Retention, Office of Enrollment Management
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What's Up With Transfer Students
Wednesday, March 5 │ 3:30–4:30 p.m.
Students transfer to our campus from a variety of institutions: Other IU campuses, community colleges, in-state, out-of-state, and even international. They come from 4-year, 2-year, public, and private schools and bring with them a wealth of knowledge and experience. Learn about their challenges and some of the programs and resources built to support their experience.
Presenters: Shauna Melvin, Undergraduate Academic Advisor, College of Arts and Sciences; Kelly Waggoner, Associate Director Admissions; and Bailey Moss, Associate Director Transfer Initiatives, Office of First Year Experience
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A Balancing Act: The Student Athlete Experience
Wednesday, April 9 │ 3:30–4:30 p.m.
Student athletes have a different college experience than other students, and it has been evolving a great deal in recent years. Along with classes, they attend practices, workouts and games (often involving travel). In addition, new opportunities exist including the transfer portal and the ability to be compensated for name, image, and likeness. Hear from our colleagues who work with student athletes to understand the experiences of this unique population.
Presenters: Mattie White, Deputy Director of Athletics/SWA; Lisa Winters, Director for Leadership and Life Skills, IU Athletics; and Jason Gandhi, Project Management Coordinator, IU Athletics
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