Dec. 10, 2018

Vice President for Student Affairs

• Student Government recently partnered with Dining Services on a new program called "Swipe it Forward." The program invited students to donate up to two leftover swipes from their meal plan to Comets in need. If you suspect a student is dealing with food insecurity, please refer them to the Dean of Students office for assistance. The program will be maintained throughout the spring semester.
• The VPSA office is continuing to work with HR on the market review. HR is in the process of requesting additional information from peer institutions to ensure proper matching of job duties and minimum requirements. More information will be provided once it is available. If you have further questions, please reach out to Liz Ramirez.

Athletics

• Dec. 21: Men's basketball vs. Austin College, 1 p.m., Activity Center.
• Dec. 28: Women's basketball vs. Covenant, 5 p.m., Activity Center.
• Dec. 29: Women's basketball vs. Berry, 5 p.m., Activity Center.

Dean of Students

Community Standards and Conduct

• New cases for the week of Nov. 26: Academic dishonesty (44), misconduct (7).

Health & Wellness Initiatives

Counseling Center

• Clinical services/sessions for the week of Nov. 26: Consultation and counseling (105), initial and follow up evaluation (22), crisis interventions (31), psychiatric evaluation and follow up (40), group and couple counseling (71), WPATH (1), testing (1), eating disorder assessment (1), outreach (4).
• Center for Students in Recovery services for the week of Nov. 26: Individual sessions (2). Group meetings: Nourish (1), creative recovery (1), 12 steppers (1), refuge recovery (1), weekly volunteer activity (1), outreach (15), recovery support contacts (43).

University Recreation

• Congratulation to Chris McAlpine, who is now the associate director of facility operations.

Student Engagement Initiatives

Student Development

• Dec. 10: Late Night Final Exam Breakfast, 10 p.m.-12 a.m., Dining Hall West.
• Jan. 16: Spring Organization Fair, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., VCB Atrium. Registered student organizations, sponsored student organizations and club sports organizations are invited to participate; they may sign up here.

Student Volunteerism

• Dec. 14: Comfy blankets for kids, 10-11:30 a.m., Galaxy Rooms B & C. Pre-registration required.

Student Transition Initiatives

Student Transition Programs

• Dec. 10: Transfer Orientation spring 2019 hold removal date.

Military and Veteran Center

• Dec. 17: Veteran Cord Ceremony, 7 p.m., Galaxy Rooms. Graduating student veterans should RSVP at this link.

International Center

Education Abroad

• Dec. 13: Exchange mobility workshop, 10 a.m., SSB 3.107.
• Dec. 14: Pre-departure orientation, 9:30 a.m., SSB 3.107.

Intercultural Programs

• Welcome to Tamara West who was hired as a program coordinator. Tamara formerly worked in Residential Camp & Conference Services. She starts Dec. 12.