president's report to parents

Shaping Lives of Purpose Through Transformational Learning

The Class of 2016

• 9,116 applications• 1,018 enrolled• Mean high school average:

94• 58% in top ten• Mean SAT – critical reading

+ math: 1333• International and diverse

class

Our Promise

Geneseo is committed

to providing a liberal and

liberating education that

transforms students’ lives.

Our Mission

• “… to develop socially responsible citizens with skills and values important to the pursuit of an enriched life and success in the world.”

• More than 55,000 alumni across the country, around the world

Middle States Reaccreditation: “Significant Accomplishments”

• Moving the mission forward by adopting activities that promote transformational learning

• Focus and strength of Student and Campus Life

Our Passion

• Transformational learning: experiences that integrate academic learning, civic engagement and personal/social development to educate the whole student.

• High impact learning enhances students’ cognitive powers, emotional well-being and civic development.

High Impact Practices • Engage students in knowledge

about a changing world

- study abroad programs in

20 countries

- summer international study in

Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin

America, including Rome,

Athens, Siena, Peru, Ghana,

China, Nicaragua and more

- 400 students (2011-12)

High Impact Practices

• Provide opportunities for students’ individual growth and development

- GOLD Program (Geneseo Opportunities for

Leadership Development)

High Impact Practices

• Empower students to combine their knowledge and individual growth in the service of community

High Impact Learning Experiences at Geneseo

• First-year seminars

• Service learning and community-based learning

• Learning communities – Dante House (2008) – Writers House (2009) – Eco House (2010)

• Study abroad

High Impact Learning Experiences at Geneseo

• Internships

• Senior theses

• Capstone courses

• Critical skills and writing- intensive seminars

High Impact Learning Experiences at Geneseo

• Undergraduate research

- publication and presentation

with faculty

- physical and social sciences

- GREAT Day 2012 (Geneseo Recognizing Excellence and Talent): 900 student participants

High Impact Learning Experiences at Geneseo

• Extreme learning courses:

- experiential community-based learning

- academic study

- service to the community

- “… a lot of people come here and leave and never learn about where they just were.” – Tobias Scott-Killian ’13, geography

Our Innovation

• The Center for Inquiry, Discovery and Leadership

• Nine student ambassadors; $5,000 stipends (endowed Ambassadorships)

• Scholarly and creative pursuits: life-changing and transformational

Center for Inquiry, Discovery and Leadership Ambassadorships

• The James Houston ’80 Ambassador in Innovation

• The Frank Vafier ’74 Ambassador in Leadership (2)

• The Edward Pettinella ’73 Ambassador in Business

•  The James N. Leary ’75 Ambassador in Leadership

Center for Inquiry, Discovery and Leadership Ambassadorships

• The John A. ’87 and Mary Grace ’84 Gleason Ambassador in Student Affairs

• The Gerard Gouvernet Ambassador in French Language and Culture

• The Community Advocates Ambassador in Community Engagement

• The Provost’s Ambassador in Diversity

Shaping Lives of Purpose:In Their Own Words

• Melissa Graham ’13 (Orchard Park, N.Y.)

- Community Advocates Ambassador

- Biology major; environmental studies and psychology minor

- Co-captain, women’s basketball

- RA, Ontario Hall

Shaping Lives of Purpose:In Their Own Words

• Thomas Decker ’14 (White Plains, N.Y.)

- Business Administration major

- Point guard, men’s basketball

- Finance Club

- Geneseo Knights Community Service

Shaping Lives of Purpose:In Their Own Words

• Nicole Coriddi ’13 (Rochester, N.Y.)

- Accounting major

- Intern, Elizabeth Arden

- President, Phi Kappa Pi sorority (Clio)

- Accounting Society

- GOLD program

- Study abroad: Greece and Italy

• Geneseo parent Stephen Smith (Aaron Smith ’14), CFO and senior executive vice president, Elizabeth Arden

Shaping Lives of Purpose:In Their Own Words

• Brent Sanderson ’13 (Fairport, N.Y.)

- Undergraduate research: North Atlantic starfish and Conesus Lake — Biology Professor Sid Bosch

- Biology major; pre-med concentration

- Geneseo First Response; team leader, GOLD mentor staff

Transforming the Campus

Active Construction Projects

• Most activity in four decades

• Money from the State University Construction Fund

• Academic and student life improvements

Monroe Residence Hall

• Major reconstruction for new up-to-date residential living

• New energy efficient windows, centrally located elevator and outside patio

• New floorings and ceilings; bathroom and bedroom upgrades

• Completion: January 2013

Athletic Stadium • New home for Geneseo Knights field

sports – men’s/women’s lacrosse and soccer, women’s field hockey plus intramurals

• 2,000-seat, lighted stadium; two synthetic turf fields; press box and VIP suite; spectator and athletic support buildings

• Catalyst for student activity/traditions

• Future site for outdoor commencement

• Completion: summer 2014

Bailey Hall

• Major renovation will house the Psychology, Sociology, Geography and Anthropology academic departments

• New faculty and department offices, research labs for “hard-edged” social sciences and general purpose classrooms.

• Completion: fall 2014

Letchworth Dining Hall • Building additions and cosmetic

upgrades for distinct styles of dining space and different dining atmospheres

• “Retail" style food delivery outlet (subs, grill, pizza, bakery, café) plus cuisine styles of traditional grill, vegetarian, Italian, Asian, gluten free and a bakery

• Additional space: meeting and seminar rooms

• Completion: spring 2014

Shaping Lives of Purpose

• $20 million toward $22 million goal

• National campaign launched September, 2011

• Regional events from Los Angeles to Boston

National Alumni Council • Historic initiative creates national

footprint for Geneseo

• Consolidates 18 regional alumni committees into single structure; focus on communication, events and career engagement

• Increased student -alumni connections — internships, mentoring, post-grad networking

Play Your Part

• State funding is now less than 20% of all-funds budget

• The Fund for Geneseo supports every academic department at Geneseo

• Private support makes transformational learning possible at Geneseo

Thank You! Your support makes a real and lasting difference in students’ lives.

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