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DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS

CONTENTS

From the Vice President 2

Student Development 4

Environment 6

Learning 8

2002 – 2003 Department Snapshots

Career Resource Center 10

Counseling Center 10

Dean of Students 11

Housing & Residence Education 11

J. Wayne Reitz Union 12

Student Financial Affairs 12

M I S S I O N

The Division of Student Affairs supports the academic mission of the University of Florida by

preparing students to assume roles of leadership, involvement and service as productive citizens in

a culturally diverse, technologically sophisticated and increasingly complex society. The Division

of Student Affairs facilitates and enhances the learning experience of the diverse campus

community through programs, services and partnerships.

The goals of the Division of Student Affairs include developing effective and efficient services and

programs for students through the various departments within Student Affairs; integrating

Student Affairs and Academic Affairs; directly involving students in the affairs of the institution;

encouraging a sense of community among students, faculty and staff; and increasing accessibility

to the University of Florida to a wide variety of persons.

This publication is available in an alternative print format upon request.

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MESSAGE

The University of Florida Division of Student Affairs is pleased to share A Year in Review: Helping Students Be Successful, the 2002 – 2003 academicyear annual report. Because of the various challenges related to closing out fiscal year budgets in our diverse departments, 2002 – 2003 data is the last complete data available for reporting purposes.

In 2002 – 2003, Student Affairs staff coordinated thousands of programs and services based on three guiding principles: Student Development,Environment, and Learning. Example programs that support these guiding principles are described in these sections. The Department Snapshots sectionincludes summarized annual reports from each of the Division of Student Affairs departments that help quantify and qualify the variety of programs andservices offered. While variations in programmatic efforts are evident when reviewing these sections, the overriding theme is Helping Students Be Successful.

The Division of Student Affairs is proud of its efforts to support the mission of the University. A key component of this success is the willingness of StudentAffairs staff to seek out and to forge partnerships with other academic and support units to ensure that UF students receive a well-rounded educational experiencethat will prepare them to be tomorrow’s leaders. Out-of-classroom educational and personal growth and development opportunities are abundant on this campus.We look forward to building on existing partnerships and to initiating new partnerships.

The 2002 – 2003 academic year marked the beginning of a two-year leadership transition for the Division of Student Affairs. I was appointed Interim Vice President for Student Affairs as a result of the untimely death of Dr. Jim Scott in February 2003. President Charles Young announced his retirement,which triggered a national search for a president during Summer 2003. J. Bernard Machen became president in October 2003. At this time, a national search is being conducted for the position of Vice President for Student Affairs.

In the coming months as the search for a permanent Vice President unfolds, we will continue to provide quality services and programs to our students. The senior leadership staff has used this transition period to begin a five-year strategic planning process. Aware that changes in leadership will impact this plan,the senior leadership team views the strategic plan as a dynamic working document that provides the foundation for our continued successes and serves to helpunite us toward a shared vision for the future.

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FROM THE VICE PRESIDENT

Dr. J. Michael Rollo

Dr. James E. Scott

Dr. J. Michael RolloInterim Vice President for Student AffairsSpring 2004

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Office of the VP for Student Affairs

Interim Vice President for Student AffairsDr. J. Michael Rollo

Interim Associate Vice President for Student AffairsDr. Rick Barth

Interim Assistant to the Vice President for Student AffairsSharon Blansett

Administrative AssistantLinda Nielsen

Executive SecretaryPriscilla Williams

Division of Student Affairs Offices

Career Resource CenterDr. Wayne Wallace, Director

Counseling CenterDr. Jaquelyn Resnick, Director

Dean of StudentsDr. Eugene Zdziarski, Dean

Housing & Residence EducationMr. Norbert Dunkel, Director

J. Wayne Reitz UnionMr. David Kratzer, Director

Student Financial AffairsMs. Karen Fooks, Director

STUDENT DEVELOPMENT

Student Development encompasses

promoting students’ intellectual, social,

career, and personal development

through programs, services, and

leadership opportunities as well as

involves students in the campus decision

making processes that impact student

life. Division of Student Affairs staff

engages students deliberately through

structured activities, interpersonal

relationships, and awards and recognition

to promote a sense of support and

acceptance on campus. Both group

and individual counseling services are

provided to students to assist them in

integrating their personal experiences

and academic learning.

The University of Florida Student Government (SG) represents

and acts in the interests of UF students. SG offices are housed in

the J. Wayne Reitz Union, and Dean of Students staff advises SG.

Many leadership opportunities for students are available each year

through SG’s three branches: Executive, Legislative, and Judicial.

SG student leaders work closely with Student Affairs staff to

provide opportunities for students to gain leadership skills and

experience while providing services focused on student life.

The faculty of the Counseling Center provides direct support to

student development by offering individual and group counseling

services to students. In addition, they serve a significant role as

consultants to faculty, staff and student groups to assist them

with issues that can interfere with successful matriculation at UF.

Elected and appointed student leadership positions are available

through affiliation with Greek life organizations. The Dean of

Students Office oversees Greek life on campus, which includes

54 fraternity and sorority organizations in the Panhellenic Council

(PC), Interfraternity Council (IFC), National Pan-Hellenic

Council (NPHC), and Multicultural Greek Council (MGC).

The Inter-Residence Hall Association (IHRA) and the Mayor’s

Council offer campus-wide student leadership opportunities to

students living in campus facilities. Opportunities to be elected

floor or section representatives to an Area Government or

Council in individual residence facilities are also offered.

Department of Housing and Residence Education staff advises

residence hall and Village Communities affiliated organizations.

The Department of Housing and Residence Education staff

addresses the specific needs and interests of first-year students

through combining academic, leadership, career, and academic

learning communities in the Leader Scholar Program at Trusler Hall.

IDEAL, (Informing and Developing Active and Emerging Leaders),

seeks to strengthen student leaders, link organizations and serve as a

resource and referral service to ensure the success of University of

Florida student organizations. IDEAL is supported and advised by the

Office of Student Activities staff in the J. Wayne Reitz Union.

Leadership Institutes, in both on and off campus venues, bring

students together to enhance leadership experiences and develop skills

in supportive environments. Programs like the Women’s Leadership

Conference (WLC) and Art of Leadership are examples of leadership

programs designed by Division of Student Affairs staff to bring students

together in a conference/workshop format for interaction and training.

The Office of Community Service is part of the Office of

Student Activities in the J. Wayne Reitz Union. Staff from

this office promotes community service involvement and

volunteerism. Multiple opportunities for students to participate

in service activities and develop invaluable life skills are listed on

the Volunteer Gateway link on the Office of Community Service

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Examples of Programs That Support Student Development

web site. The Volunteer Gateway link is part of a partnership

between UF, local nonprofit agencies, and local government agencies.

Students living in the Community Service Section Fletcher Hall,

a program supported by Department of Housing and Residence

Education, are also engaged in service learning activities.

Students participate in the Florida Alternative Breaks (FAB) program

advised by the Office of Student Activities in the J. Wayne Reitz

Union. The mission of this program is to provide opportunities

for students, faculty, and staff to immerse themselves in intensive

community service experiences outside of the local community in

an effort to heighten social awareness, advocate lifelong social action,

and build friendships in an alcohol and drug-free environment.

Dean of Students with assistance from Department of Housing and

Residence Education staff administer the Judicial Affairs process on

campus. The judicial process is designed to promote individual and

social responsibility. Alleged violations of the Student Code of

Conduct are addressed through procedures established to insure

fundamental fairness and provide an educational experience for all

participants. Staff involved in the judicial process assist students with

decision-making skills and conflict resolution. Issues related to

personal integrity, respect for others, and accepting responsibility and

consequences for one’s actions are integral features of the judicial

process. Student Affairs staff is actively engaged in consultation with

faculty and staff to assist with disruptive student behavior.

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ENVIRONMENT

The concept of environment

encompasses both a sense of

community felt by members of

the community as well as physical

facilities and green space on

campus. Students learn best

when they are provided with

facilities that provide healthy,

supportive, inclusive environments

that offer opportunities for

leadership, personal growth,

learning, and social interaction.

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New Student Programs including Preview freshmen

orientation and transfer student orientation as well as the

Weeks of Welcome (WOW!) coordinated from the

Dean of Students Office welcome new students to the

UF community and help to establish the expectation of

an inclusive, supportive community. The Dean of

Students staff also coordinates student assemblies in the

fall including Gatorfest, the Black Student Assembly,

the Asian Student Assembly, the Hispanic Student

Assembly, the Gay Student Assembly, and the Students

with Disabilities Assembly.

The Dean of Students Office promotes awareness,

understanding of differences, and collaboration of

cross-cultural groups. Multicultural and Diversity

Affairs including the Institute of Black Culture (IBC),

the Institute of Hispanic and Latino Cultures, and the

Asian Student Union are advised by Dean of Students

staff. Disability Resources including the Vocal Eyes

program is located in the Dean of Students Office.

Gator Nights! coordinated by the Office of Student

Activities in the J. Wayne Reitz Union is an alternative

programming option for UF students on Friday nights.

Designed to provide alternative, non-alcohol programming

for UF students, Gator Nights! programs include free

movies, bands, dances, and recreational activities. Joining

forces with the Division of Student Affairs in this effort is

the Division of Recreational Sports, which offers

extended hours at the Southwest Rec Center.

In support of the internationalization of the UF campus,

Department of Housing and Residence Education staff

has joined staff from the UF International Center to

establish the International House at Weaver Hall. This

program encourages and supports the acquisition of

international perspectives and multiculturalism through

providing a living/learning environment for exchange

students and UF students.

Faculty from the Counseling Center host and facilitate

the Cultural Diversity Lunch Series. This program

provides a forum for exploration and discussion of

diversity issues that impact the campus environment.

Examples of Programs That Support Environment and a Sense of Community

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Examples of Physical Environments Managed bythe Division of Student Affairs

The Department of Housing and Residence

Education staff maintains 155 buildings with

2,781,320 square feet of space. 7,500 students live in

single student housing and 1,700 students and their

families live in Village Communities. Living environments

include traditional residence halls, suite facilities, and

apartment facilities. Residence facilities include student

living areas, classrooms, study space, and space for

small group and large group programs.

The J. Wayne Reitz Union staff manages a 275,000

square foot multi-purpose facility including meeting

rooms, offices, commercial facilities, food service

facilities, informal meeting space for students, and

large group facilities including two ballrooms and an

auditorium.

The Office of Student Activities in the J. Wayne Reitz

Union is responsible for coordinating the permitting

process related to student activities occurring in various

outside venues including the JWRU North Lawn,

Broward Beach, and Turlington Plaza, to name a few.

LEARNING

Student learning is a cumulative

process that occurs over an extended

period of time in many different

settings. Students learn from many

and varied experiences and the better

the balance between curricular and

co-curricular activities, the more

students gain. The Division of

Student Affairs bridges the boundaries

between inside and outside class

activities of students through

forging collaborative partnerships

with faculty and others to enhance

student learning.

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All Division of Student Affairs departments support the

academic mission of the university. Additionally, the efforts

of Student Affairs staff figure prominently in support of four

out of five key elements of “Enhancing the Undergraduate

Experience at the University of Florida,” a document

produced by the Office of the Provost.

� Internships with Government Agencies, Non-Profit

Organizations, and Businesses. The Career Resource

Center is listed as the contact for students seeking internships.

� Volunteer Service to the Community, State and Nation.

The Office of Community Service at the J. Wayne Reitz

Union is listed as the contact for students seeking volunteer

opportunities. Additionally, the Community Service

Section in Fletcher Hall in the Department of Housing

and Residence Education is a learning community

committed to volunteer service.

� Overseas Study. The UF International Center (UFIC)

coordinates overseas study. In partnership with the UFIC,

the Department of Housing and Residence Education

created the International House at Weaver Hall to

support exchange students from other countries and UF

students planning for or returning from overseas studies.

� Leadership. The Office of Student Activities in the J.

Wayne Reitz Union is listed as the main contact for

students seeking leadership opportunities on campus.

Examples of Programs That Enhance Learning

The Department of Housing and Residence Education staff

have joined forces with the Honors Program staff to offer the

Honors Residential College at Hume Hall, a fully integrated,

residentially based, academic community where an Honors

faculty member lives in the community and Honors students

are taught on site by Honors faculty.

The Department of Housing and Residence Education

staff and the staff from the Career Resource Center have developed

the Career Exploration Community at Graham Hall to provide

a supportive and interactive environment where residents can

explore interests, abilities, potential majors, and careers.

Faculty-in-Residence programs exist in the Honors Residential

College at Hume Hall, Beaty Towers, and Lakeside Residential

Complex.

The Career Resource Center staff has developed Gator

Launch to enhance student exposure to and experiential

knowledge of various work environments for sophomore and

first-semester minority students. Students are matched with

working professionals (mentors) in their field of interest.

SFA Resource Center at Student Financial Affairs enables

students via computer access to research and apply for financial

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aid including scholarships and part-time jobs. Also available on

the SFA web site is Financial Aid 101, a financial aid primer

to inform students of the availability of aid to support their

educational pursuits.

J. Wayne Reitz Union staff organizes and lead adventure

and leisure based trips to promote learning about the activity,

others, and oneself through the Travel & Recreation Program

(TRiP). Programs like TRiP encourage respect for the

outdoors, willingness to learn new skills and to meet new

people. Leisure Courses are also offered which provide

students a stress-free way to enhance their knowledge outside

of the classroom.

ASPIRE targets the needs of African American students in

support of achieving academic success. Faculty from the

Counseling Center provide programs and consultation that

promote the recruitment, retention, and graduation of African

American students.

Reitz Scholars Program recognizes and encourages outstanding

academic achievement, leadership, and service among undergraduate

students through a mentoring and scholarship program supported

by Division of Student Affairs staff.

SNAPSHOTS

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CAREER RESOURCE CENTER

General CRC Visitors 123,907

CRC Library Visitors 73,364

Visits to the Web Site 13,581,645

Individual Career Counseling 1,031

On-Call Advising & Walk-ins 3,815

Resumé Medic — Number of Critiques 1,652

Gator Launch Participants 34

CRC Classes 270 students in 8 sections

Mock Interviews 325

CRC Outreach Programs 201 presentations with 10,271 participants

Cooperative Education Participants 90

On-Campus InterviewsEmployers Visiting 309

Students Interviewed 7,673

Career Day ProgramsEmployer Participation 609

Student Participation 12,387

COUNSELING CENTER

Student Clients 1,460

Counseling Hours 9,864

Counseling Groups Offered 29

Most Frequent Presenting ProblemsRelationship Issues 48%

Stress/Anxiety 37%

Depression 29%

Career/Major Choice/Future Goals 23%

Academic Progress 22%

OutreachParticipants in Outreach Programs 8,806

Consultation Contacts 6,876

Contact Hours 18,407

TrainingPre-doctoral Interns (APA accredited internship) 5

Post-doctoral Counseling Associates 3

Other (Pre-practicum, Practicum, etc.) 16

Academic, Teaching, and University ServiceAcademic Courses Taught 12

Guest Lectures in Credit Classes 29

Ph.D. Committees 18

Masters Committees 2

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DEAN OF STUDENTS OFFICE

Disability ResourcesStudents with disabilities registered for services 1,100

Accommodated testing 2,960 exams

Greek LifeGreek membership 4,500 (14% of undergrads)

Chapters 54

Governing Counsels Advised 4

Judicial AffairsAverage Cases per year 900

Dean Certification 1,500

Admissions Conduct Reviews 400

Multicultural & Diversity Affairs Multicultural Student Groups Advised 8

Affiliated Multicultural Student Groups over 40

Institute of Black Culture

Institute of Hispanic & Latino Cultures

New Student ProgramsPreview Freshmen Orientation 22 sessions/6,772 students/

10,900 family members

Transfer Orientation 7 sessions/1,730 students

Student Government – official advisorFinance Office $9.5 million annual budget/50,000 financial transactions

Student Legal Services 4 full-time attorneys serving 4,700 student clients annually

HOUSING AND RESIDENCE EDUCATION

Fiscal Year Budget $31.6 million

Facilities Maintained 155

Employees 315 full-time, 415 part-time

Single Student HousingStandard Capacity 7,351

Expanded Capacity 7,551

Average Fall Occupancy 102 - 103%

Square Footage Maintained 1,924,690

Rental Rates *$882 - 2,625/student, per semester*Rates include furnished rooms, all utilities, high speed computer connection, local telephone service,CATV, and general maintenance and custodial services.

Graduate/Family HousingNumber of Apartments 980

Square Footage Maintained 856,630

Average Occupancy 99%

Rental Rates **$302 - 526/month

**Rates include local telephone service, cable television, water, and sewage but not electric/gas.

Staff Programs Presented in Facilities 1,826

Student Leader Programs Presented in Facilities 350

SNAPSHOTS

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J. WAYNE REITZ UNION

Fiscal Year Budget $5,416,729

Employees 76 full-time, 205 part-time

Reservations Office 18,431 reservations for 77,877 event hours

Hotel 60.4% occupancy rate / 12,753 events

University Box Office Sold 80,000 tickets worth $1 million / Staffed over 100 events

Office of Student ActivitiesCollege Bowl Number 2 nationally in CBI;

number 1 regionally in CBI, ACF, and NAQT

Gator Nights! 45,223 participants

TRiP Coordinated 38 trips for 288 participants

Office of Community Service Gateway logged 168,212 volunteer hours of service by students

Office of Community Service Gateway logged 75,416 volunteer hours of service by student organizations

Arts & Crafts Center 3,286 daily users/615 memberships

Reitz Union Board Presented 27 programs to 5,599 participants in addition to Gator Nights!

RUB Film 263 film showings with 5,454 in attendance

Graphics 431 promotional materials produced including 27 web pages

Leisure Courses 196 classes offered to 1,745 participants

Spinal Tech Production assistance for 510 events

IDEAL 165 student organizations participated in the Student Organization Fair

Service Ambassadors 10 workshops created for student organizations

the gallery 18 exhibits with 175 artists

Student Activities Center 863 student organization registrations processed; 1,830 events permitted

SG Productions 14 concerts

ACCENT Speakers Bureau 4 speakers, including President Bill Clinton

STUDENT FINANCIAL AFFAIRS

Total Aid Disbursed $325,135,512

Total Aid Recipients (unduplicated) 42,190

Total Aid Applicants 46,570

Percentage of Enrolled Students who Received Aid 72%

Need-Based Aid Disbursed $110,362,026

Non-Need-Based Aid Disbursed $214,773,486

Breakdown By Type of FundsScholarships (including waivers) $125,805,130

Grants $43,779,786

Loans $143,283,822

Employment $12,266,774

Breakdown By Source of FundsFederal $162,019,557 (50%)

State $101,312,531 (31%)

Institutional $46,557,129 (14%)

Private $15,246,295 (5%)

DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS

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