Student Activities Assessment

Student Activities
Goals/Outcomes
2000-2001

The purpose of Student Activities is to create co-curricular opportunities for students to be involved, have fun, develop leadership skills, and become better citizens.

Goal #1: Improve the quality of student activities.
Specific Action Steps	Measurable Outcomes
Develop an assessment and evaluation plan for student activities programs.	Student surveys and focus groups have been conducted for all major activities. A staff retreat to focus on issues of assessment and evaluation has been scheduled.
Improve student leader coordination and effectiveness.	The Student Activities Council President position was established. Stronger accountability mechanisms for student leaders have been put into place.
Review of current practices in light of clarified purpose statement.	Programs have been modified or eliminated to keep in line with stated purpose.
*Goal #2: Increase the number of students attending and participating in Student Activities.*
Specific Action Steps	Measurable Outcomes
Establish and increase production of committee generated publicity.	Publicity specialists have been appointed to all major committees.
Provide information about student activities opportunities to more students.	Presentations about involvement in activities and volunteer programs have been developed for future multiple use. They have been given to multiple FYE classes, FYE mentors, and other classes with a service requirement (e.g., sociology, social work). Engaging presentations have been incorporated into new student orientations.
Goal #3: Increase the number of activities.
Specific Action Steps	Measurable Outcomes
Establish a budget for the 2001-2002 academic year that reflects expansion and addition of programs.	Proposed budget was ratified by Student Fee Recommendation Committee. Purchased scholarships eliminated operating budget, allowing for more programming money.
Solicit interest and provide support for new student organizations.	Five new student organizations were established this past year. A fraternity colony is moving closer to gaining its international recognition.
Streamline funding for student organization (ARO) sponsored activities.	New forms have been created, the process simplified. As a result, more organizations received funding than in previous years.
Create new programs as part of the Volunteer Involvement Program.Three new project committees have been formed.	Three new project committees have been formed.
Goal #4: Reorganize staff structure.
Specific Action Steps	Measurable Outcomes
Fill all positions for the 2000-2001 academic year.	Late summer hires brought the department to full strength with qualified personnel.
Conduct search for permanent department director.	A candidate has been identified.
Establish a line of authority in the department.	The position of Assistant Director of Student Activities has been created; a search is underway.
Clarify staff responsibilities and compensations.	A job audits on all positions have been completed. The responsibilities for advising student Programming Board and Arts and Lectures has been incorporated into the Assistant Director position. Coordinator for the Diversity Center has become a 100% position, and fully under the auspices of Student Activities.
Create positive relationships with and training for student employees.	New student employee training programs have been established.
*Goal #5: Increase partnerships with other campus departments.*
Specific Action Steps	Measurable Outcomes
Clarify relationship with WSUSA (Student Government).	Newly revised and created positions provide clear responsibilities for activities and budgets. Plans for partnerships (including specific committee assignments) are underway.
Integrate with Shepherd Union staff and operations.	Student Activities has participated in Union-wide strategic planning and meetings. Director of Student Activities is also an Associate Director of the Shepherd Union.
Involve other departments in major campus event planning.	Steering Committees for Winter Leadership and Crystal Crest were drawn from students, faculty, and staff across campus. Specific efforts were made to include a diversity of departments, targeting areas usually not used (e.g., Development).
Involve other departments in Convocations and the newly created Arts and Lectures Program.	Partnerships with academic and other departments have generated increased attendance at Convocations and the selection of "co-curricular" speakers. A partnership with the Art Department for placement of art in the "Bridge" has been established.
Create the inter-department "Center for Civic Engagement."	A new umbrella organization has been created with the involvement of service-learning faculty and Vista volunteers.
Create a liaison with the Davis Campus	A number of events were held on the Davis Campus. A chair for both the Volunteer Involvement Program and the Student Programming Board are from the Davis Campus.
*Goal #6: Develop the Leadership Institute.*
Specific Action Steps	Measurable Outcomes
Create the Leadership Institute Visionary Committee.	Students, staff, and faculty from multiple campus departments have met together. The first accomplishment was the Winter Leadership Conference. This group is currently planning the Fall Leadership Conference with a greater focus on substantive leadership training.
Define Wildcat Scholar expectations and training programs.	Wildcat Scholar mentors have been redesignated as Leadership Development Directors.
Increase training opportunities for students.	Student leaders have been encouraged and supported in their efforts to attend training conferences. These have included campus conferences, state-wide academies, and regional and national conferences for student leaders in their fields.

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