We collaborated with the College of Arts and Letters to host a reception for parents prior to the University Bands Concert.  Parents embraced the opportunity to be on campus to enjoy a showcase of student talent.  This “test” of whether parents will attend a weeknight social activity was a success and will lead us to invite them back to campus for more interaction.

We collaborated with many campus departments to prepare content for an online transfer student orientation and the on-campus freshmen orientation that will help our new students soar into the 16-17 academic year with the tools they need for success. 

NSPP and the Recruitment team got to work together very closely for a special few months.  Those relationships are strong and will continue to lead to great work across divisions and mutual admiration.

 

2.     Brought over 260 employers to campus to engage, inform and recruit students for internships and professional employment. Notable companies include: Sony Pictures, 21st Century FOX, NASA, Cedars-Sinai, and Google. 

 

3.     Held a variety of specialized events, such as the Criminal Justice Career Fair; a three course Etiquette Luncheon led by a certified Etiquette expert; and “Breaking into the Innovation Economy,”  an all-day series of panels and presentations featuring distinguished Latinx speakers, in conjunction with the professional networking site, BeVisible.soy.

 

4.     Eagle iJobs, the online career service platform we provide for campus, had over 7,000 job and internship postings, all targeted to our students. Additionally, more than 300 on-campus and work-study student employment positions were posted.

 

5.     Our On-Campus Interview program held approximately 20 full days of interviews for recent graduates and alumni, with major companies including Aerojet Rocketdyne, BDO, MGO CPAs and Advisors, and LADWP. 

 

6.     Provided educational and developmental career presentations to over 60 classes, 30 student organization and department-sponsored career events, and 10 campus orientations, linking college to career, and fostering a collaborative campus culture. 

 

7.     Hosted the bi-annual CSU Career Leadership Roundtable, welcoming to our campus Career Center Directors from 15 other CSU’s to coordinate and lead career services throughout the CSU. 

·         Implemented Standards of Excellence program which evaluates the fraternities and sororities as well as provides recognition for the organizations. 

·         Community grew to 600 members.

·         Provided training and leadership development for over 300 members (from new members to established leaders).

·         Underwent expansion efforts in Panhellenic Association and will be welcoming Delta Phi Epsilon in the fall.

·         The Fraternity & Sorority Life Coordinator and four student leaders attended AFLV West in San Diego (Association of Fraternal Leadership & Values) 

 

Campus Involvement 

·         Golden Eagle Week programming served over 500 students to welcome them to Cal State LA during their first week of school.

·         Completed two off campus community service trips and once on campus community service project to give back to the local Los Angeles community.

·         Executed the first ever Golden Moment Talent Showcase to highlight the amazing musical talent our Cal State LA students have.

·         Served 700 students through two finals week Moonlight Breakfast events.

·         Presented at the NASPA 2016 Multicultural Institute.

·         Over 300 in attendance at our alcohol alternative Halloween programming, Harvest Festival, in Fall.

·         Took students to Beauty and the Beast at Pantages Theater, Cirque De Solei at Dodgers Stadium, and Horseback Riding to the Hollywood sign. 

·         Engaged 63 students in volunteer work through our P3- Play Promote Participate program. 

·         Celebrated Mardi Gras with over 300 students on a multi-level event showcasing the history and fun of the traditional New Orleans celebration. 

·         Built community amongst the first year class through a yearlong Freshmen Activities Board, a group of students planning events and programs for the Freshmen class to aid with successful transition and retention to second year.

Clubs and Organizations 

·         Granted university recognition to 140 student organizations, 25 of which were new groups this year. 

·         Collected, reviewed, and processed 1588 Event Registration Forms for club and organization activities and event.

·         Recognized 8 student organizations at the annual Student Leader Awards. 

Leadership Programs 

·         27 students completed the Leadership Exploration & Advancement Program.

·         14 students completed the Leader Project.

·         273 students attended U-Lead workshops over the 2015-2016 academic year, with 12 completing the certificate program. 

·         We hired a new Student Development Coordinator who will oversee all CSI leadership programs and club and organization recognition/development. 

 

Betty Kennedy, the Associate Director for Business Operations and Facilities had a busy year making changes to many of our administrative processes including moving towards a mobile check in process that we will implement this fall.  The Housing Office facility was in need of renovations for many years.  Betty worked diligently to provide all staff members with new desks and better storage solutions.  Betty and her team were able to accomplish numerous changes in processes and protocols that allow us to provide more seamless and supportive service to our students.  Thanks to all of their hard work, we remained at 97% occupancy and already have an extensive waiting list for next year.  We shifted priority for first time freshman and sophomores to support the greatest student needs for housing.  Betty and her team made concerted communication efforts to provide juniors and seniors adequate notice to make alternate plans. Supported this effort with an Apartment Resource Fair, bringing in area rental agencies and creating a comprehensive local listing of available complexes. 

Mark Facio, the Assistant Director for Facilities was busy with projects, team management and development and redeveloping our key system, which included changing and updating all of the lock systems in our entire portfolio. They also completed a WiFi upgrade, addressed preventative maintenance issues, and have nearly completed the security camera upgrade that includes updated and additional security cameras.  His entire team worked tirelessly to provide the best facilities for our students.

 

The Residence Life team worked through some challenges as the Associate Director, Rebecca Palmer transitioned into the Director role and one of the Resident Directors left her position to move on to other adventures.  However, as Donyet King stepped in to take on the Associate Director role, the entire team continued to provide amazing programs and educational support for their residents.  The Resident Director team developed a new programming model that allowed their staff to be more effective and intentional in developing community and supporting student development.  Donyet has taken on the charge of creating the new black scholars program, the Halisi Living-Learning Community.  We are excited about this new program and how it will support Black students on campus.

 

Also, look for updates as we will soon announce our new Associate Director for Residence Life!