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Office of
Student Affairs and Enrollment Services

Facilitating academic success and personal development of Nicholls students.

Goals

Division of Student Affairs

2008-2009 Goals

  1. Enroll a fall 2008 first-time freshman class of at least 1,250 students with an average ACT score equal to the national average.
  2. Increase by 1% the rate of first-time, full-time freshmen admitted for fall 2008 and retained for the spring semester 2009, when compared to the fall 2007 entering class.
  3. Increase the number of first-time scholarship students residing on campus for fall 2008 as compared to fall 2007.
  4. Maintain the number of first-time, full-time minority scholarship students enrolling fall 2008 as compared to fall 2007.
  5. Increase the number of international first-time freshmen by 10% (fall 2008 as compared to fall 2007).
  6. Increase the number of items receiving satisfaction rates which meet or exceed the national average rating for the Act Student Satisfaction Survey for 2008-2009 as compared to 2007-2008.
  7. Complete construction and successfully open the new residence halls.
  8. Complete the planning process for and fully implement the three phase campus crisis plan: education/prevention, response and recovery.
  9. Complete design and obtain all approvals for the new recreation center and begin construction spring 2009.
  10. Publish and distribute a Veterans Services brochure.
  11. Secure service learning collaboration agreements with Habitat for Humanity and the Maxine Giardina Charter School (located on campus).
  12. Secure professional staff development plans for all unclassified student affairs staff which addresses external and internal staff development activities.
  13. Increase membership and participation in the Diverse Association of Faculty and Staff, including student leaders.
  14. Continue development and implementation of the campus branding and marketing plan with an emphasis on auxiliary and student support services.
  15. Increase administrative support for the Cheerleader program.
  16. Reactivate the Red and Gray Program (student ambassador program).
  17. Develop and implement campus green program.
  18. Complete the design and implementation of step one of the renovation plan for the Student Union Ballroom, Plantation Suite, and nearby service and support areas for these facilities.
  19. Develop and implement landscape program for auxiliary service units.
  20. Complete year two of the renovation plan for two existing residence halls, Calecas and Ellender.
  21. Fill the Student Life Coordinator/Greek Advisor position.
  22. Implement campus action plan in response to Greek Assessment Program Report (result of Franklin Square initiative).
  23. Increase participation in the annual Student Leadership Seminar.
  24. Increase participation in International Student Services and activities.

2007-2008 Goals

  1. Enroll a fall 2007 first-time freshman class of at least 1,200 students with an average ACT score at least .1 higher than that of the fall 2006 entering class.
  2. Increase by 1% the rate of first-time, full-time freshmen admitted for fall 2007 and retained for the spring semester 2008, when compared to the fall 2006 entering class.
  3. Increase the number of first-time, full-time students accepting scholarship offers and enrolling in the University by 2% for fall 2007 as compared to fall 2006.
  4. Maintain or exceed the number of first-time, full-time minority scholarship students enrolling fall 2007 as compared to fall 2006.
  5. Establish an Enrollment Management Committee to provide guidance for development of campus recruitment and retention plans.
  6. Increase the number of items receiving satisfaction rates which meet or exceed the national average for the ACT Student Satisfaction Survey for 2007-2008 as compared to 2006-2007.
  7. Complete renovation of the Cafeteria.
  8. Complete renovation of the Bookstore.
  9. Initiate construction of new residence hall facilities and begin renovation of Ellender and Calecas Halls.
  10. Successfully assume management responsibility for the LaMaison complex.
  11. Secure land for and complete planning process for construction of the Recreation Center.
  12. Complete planning process for development of three phase campus crisis plan: education/prevention, response and recovery and begin implementation of plan.
  13. Distribute the University of Louisiana System College Loan Code of Conduct and review with appropriate employees.
  14. Review and develop campus action plan in response to Greek Assessment Program Report (Franklin Square).


2010-2011 Goals

The Division of Student Affairs is committed to offering programs and services that are aligned with Council for Advancement of Standards or other nationally recognized standards.

  • Complete modern facilities for all programs and service units inside the Division of Student Affairs including the centralized housing of area specific services.
  • Create a campus environment that enables the timely evolution and revision of services.
  • Have and maintain 24-hour state-of-the-art technology access for students, faculty, staff, alumni and other users of campus services.
  • Implement programs or services designed to meet or exceed university enrollment goals.
  • Meet or exceed national student satisfaction averages in every Student Affairs unit.
  • Increase outreach and marketing programs designed to improve community interest, participation and support of Nicholls State University.
  • Increase awareness and support of the Nicholls Creed.