FUTURE PERSPECTIVES STUDENT AFFAIRS. Division of 8/7/2013. H. Randall Bouknight Vice President for Student Affairs Lander University

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1 FUTURE PERSPECTIVES OF STUDENT AFFAIRS H. Randall Bouknight Vice President for Student Affairs Lander University Special Events Residence Life Homecoming Parents Day Welcome Week Wellness Center Counseling Disabilities & Health University Police Student Code of Conduct Campus Parking Division of Behavior Intervention Team Student Orientation STUDENT AFFAIRS Campus Dining Services Campus Recreation & Intramurals Spirit Team Dance, Cheerleaders, Mascot Student Government Association Career Services Multicultural Affairs Student Activities & Organizations Assessment Student Leadership Programs 1

2 UNIVERSITY COMMITTEES Academic Honor Council Admissions and Petitions Advisory Committee on the Disabled Athletics Committee Bloodborne Pathogens Committee Co-Curricular Programs Ethics in Research Animal Care and Use Human Subjects Experience Your Education (EYE) Program EXPO Orientation Advisory Financial Aid Scholarship Foundation Grants General Education Health Advisory Honorary Degree / Medallion UNIVERSITY COMMITTEES Honors Program International Program Study Abroad Multicultural Student Life Council National Collegiate Athletic Association Compliance Parking and Traffic Public Safety Retention Council Student Life Council Student Publications Teacher Preparation Executive Council Teacher Preparation Advisory Teacher Preparation Accreditation & Accountability Tenure and Promotion University Planning and Assessment 2

3 Board of Trustees President Vice President for Academic Affairs Vice President For Business & Administration Vice President for University Advancement Vice President for Student Affairs Vice President for Governmental Affairs Athletics Director FACTORS INFLUENCING CURRENT ISSUES AND FUTURE PERSPECTIVES IN STUDENT AFFAIRS Continued increases in Assessment & Accountability Decreasing Funding from State and National levels Rapid Changes in Society and Demographics Sustainability and Student Affairs Globalization and International Student Programs 3

4 ASSESSMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY Assessment of each area in Student Affairs Student Affairs goals tied to mission of university National, State, Professional Accrediting Associations Greater expectations of constituents Customer Service IMPACT OF DECREASED FUNDING ON STUDENT AFFAIRS Do more with less Rising cost to student for housing, food, books, etc. More collaboration within & outside of Student Affairs Reallocation of funding/dollars of services & programs as result of assessment results Be creative and innovative make a positive out of negative 4

5 RAPID CHANGES IN SOCIETY AFFECTING STUDENT AFFAIRS Demographic Family Students social and academic skill sets Technology Behavior Campus safety CHANGES CALL FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS TO: Integrate goals with mission of university Increased programs to promote civic responsibility and civility Address student behavior and campus safety Emphasis on career services to assist in educating, preparing, teaching students to enter workplace Develop programs for leadership and character development, ethical behavior. 5

6 DEFINING SUSTAINABILITY The ability to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. -United Nations, World Commission on Environment & Development INTEGRATING GREEN ARAMARK Higher Education Partnership Green Thread Environmental Stewardship Focus Dining Services Facilities Management Student, Campus & Community Focus Innovative Solutions 6

7 CURRENT INITIATIVES RECYCLING PROGRAM Cardboard Aluminum Plastic & Paper Yard Waste 7

8 GREEN CLEANING CLEANING PRODUCTS All Green Seal Certified except disinfectant Concentrate to minimize packaging TOOLS More efficient & ergonomic Reduction in water consumption Health & safety elevated with proper use EQUIPMENT Reduction in water & energy consumption Ergonomically designed Economically viable & efficient RESTROOM CONVERSIONS DISPENSER UNITS Sensor activated Reduces use by 70% Cost savings of $6,500 per year HAND WASHING Minimizes packaging Reduces custodial refill needs Reduces cost by 6% CORELESS PAPER TISSUE Reduces service intervals 95% less packaging waste Reduces storage space 8

9 DINING SERVICES TRAYLESS DINING SINGLE USE DISPENSERS WITH 100% RECYCLED NAPKINS STATE GROWN PRODUCE WHEN AVAILABLE TRANSPORTATION 9

10 LANDER UNIVERSITY SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES Replaced the old T12 Fluorescent lights with the new Energy Efficient T8 and T5 Fluorescent Lights. Replaced the old Mercury Vapor Bulbs with Compact Fluorescent and LED Bulbs. Replaced all Thermostats that contain Mercury with Digital Thermostats that have programmable set points. LANDER UNIVERSITY SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES Replaced old outdated HVAC replaced with B.A.C. controls to a Head-end with ability to schedule and use set points. Using Wireless Thermostats in buildings without HVAC controls so we can schedule and use set points on HVAC equipment via the wireless network. Changing the summer schedule to a 4 day work week to save on utilities for all buildings. 10

11 LANDER UNIVERSITY SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES Recycling all of the cardboard, paper and aluminum that is used on campus. Recycling all of the old HVAC equipment that we replaced, getting copper, aluminum & metal. All cleaning supplies are environmentally friendly (green). SUSTAINABILITY NEW RESIDENCE HALL CONSTRUCTION Davis & Floyd, Inc. is the engineering firm for Lander University s new residence hall which is scheduled to open in August The following concepts & equipment will be utilized in the design in order to provide a high-performance building that minimizes energy consumption. 11

12 PLUMBING The design will incorporate 1.5 GPM shower heads instead of the code maximum flow of 2.5 GPM for a 40% savings over standard design Dual flush toilets Domestic hot water efficiency Water use HVAC Variable Refrigerant Volume Technology LIGHTING High Performance Lighting SUSTAINABILITY NEW RESIDENCE HALL CONSTRUCTION LANDER UNIVERSITY STUDENT SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES WASTE & RECYCLING Students are Encouraged to: Recycle paper, bottles, cans, cardboard & batteries Reduce paper margins in order to decrease the length of printed documents & double-sided print when possible Reuse paper that has text on only one side Encouraged to keep scrap paper near printers and copiers 12

13 LANDER UNIVERSITY STUDENT SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES WASTE & RECYCLING Students are Encouraged to: Use reusable bags when shopping or buying lunch, supplies, etc. Have reusable mugs, dishware & silverware for use in the room/kitchen Do not purchase bottled water Use paper that contains at least 30% post-consumer recycled content 50% if possible ENERGY & WATER CONSERVATION 13

14 WASTE & RECYCLING Have at least one designated recycling bin & recycle paper, bottles, cans, cardboard & batteries. Reduce paper margins in order to decrease the length of printed documents and/or print doublesided when possible. Reuse paper that has text on only one side. We keep scrap paper piles near our printer and/or copier. WASTE & RECYCLING Use reusable bags when shopping or buying lunch, supplies, etc. Have reusable mugs, dishware & silverware for use in our room/kitchen. Do not purchase bottled water. Use paper that contains at least 30% postconsumer recycled content. 14

15 WASTE & RECYCLING Do not purchase cardboard & plastic boxed meals. Use paper that contains 50% or greater postconsumer recycled content. Conducted a waste audit of our personal trash & recycling to see what items we are throwing away the most, and have taken steps to reduce our waste. ENERGY & WATER CONSERVATION ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO: Make a conscious effort to turn off all lights when leaving rooms & while sleeping. This includes common areas such as restrooms, common rooms & kitchens. Make an effort to tightly turn off faucets & showers and to report any leaks to the Office of Housing. Use Compact Fluorescent Light bulbs (CFLs) in desk lamps. Try to minimize water use (shower for 10-min or less, don t leave the sink faucet running, etc.) Take the stairs instead of the elevator if possible. 15

16 ENERGY & WATER CONSERVATION ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO: Use power strips & switch them off at night and/or unplug all appliances/chargers when not in use. Have a pitcher of water the refrigerator for shared use. Shut off computers and/or manually send computers into energy-saving mode (standby or hibernate) when not in use. Purchase Energy Star rated appliances (printers, microwaves, etc.) Invest in a Smart Power Strip to help manage vampire energy use. TRANSPORTATION & CLIMATE ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO: Walk or bike to locations less then 1.5 miles from the residence hall Carpool with friends to go to the grocery store, dinner, etc Take a carbon footprint quiz ( Use the campus shuttle as a primary means of transportation around campus Sign up for a ride share program Consider green hotel options when traveling 16

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