1. Senior Staff Orientation: Student Affairs Session November 17, 2014

2. The Office of University Life Supports the mission of the State University by leading student affairs professionals and other members of the campus community to provide the highest quality student living/ learning environment. University Life is an office within Enrollment Management & Student Success. We provide professional development, promote best practices and lead policy development and education efforts. http://system.suny.edu/university-life/

3. Areas Covered by Office Athletics Child Care Services Disability Student Services Health Services International Student & Scholar Health Insurance National Voter Registration Act Compliance Personal Safety Student Assembly Student Concerns Student Leadership Development Student Recognition Awards Veteran’s Affairs Voter Registration

4. Overview Works with state-operated and community colleges Reviews and develops policies and procedures Point of contact for concerns/complaints Supports educational programs based on best practices Provide data/ guidance regarding legislative interests Works with internal and external constituents Serves as a liaison to various professional groups Assists leadership of the Student Assembly Support various subcommittees of the Board of Trustees, the University Faculty Senate, and the Faculty Council of Community Colleges

5. Office of University Life Paul Marthers Vice Provost for Enrollment Management & Student Success Lori Mould President, Student Assembly Member of the Board Cariann Quick Assistant Director of Student Affairs Programs Elizabeth Droz Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs *Gladys Gould Director, International Student/Scholar Health Ins Mary Stalker Coordinator for Child Care and Related Services Student Assembly Matthew Krush Graduate Student Assistant Esther Tejada Secretary I Lisa Kelsey Support Services Assistant Justin Shanley Graduate Student Assistant

6. Trustees Sponsor Campus President Campus Relationships

7. DOB OSC Community College State- Operated Statutory SED DASNY Legislature Governor’s Office SUNY System Administration (BOT) System Office Relationships

8. The Office plays a leadership role in policy formation & interpretation: Strategic Plan Committees University-wide Personal Safety Committee Child Care Advisory Committee Veteran & Active Military Advisory Council International Student Health Insurance Advisory Committee Domestic Student Health Insurance Workgroup SUNY Personal Safety Committee

9. Office of University Life Works with the following groups: Council of Chief Student Affairs Officers Council of Community Colleges Chief Student Affairs Officers Association of SUNY Counseling Center Directors Career Development Organization Chief Enrollment Officers – affiliation College Union and Campus Activities Professionals NYS Disability Services Council Fraternity and Sorority Affairs Officers Health Services Council Residence Life and Housing Administrators SUNY Athletic Conference SUNY College Admissions Professionals Student Conduct Association SUNY Student Assembly Veterans & Service member Organization

10. Serve as primary contact for campuses seeking technical assistance with student related policies – serve as an Ombudsperson Serve as the primary point of contact for parent/ student concerns: Chancellor’s Referrals Phone Inquiries Emails, Letters 400+ per year Management/ Assistance of Events and Award Programs: Chancellor’s Awards of Student Excellence Chancellor’s Award for Scholar Athlete Emerging Leaders Award Scharps Legal Essay Contest Becker Scholarship Outstanding Student Affairs Program Awards

11. SUNY Policies & Procedures www.suny.edu/sunypp - Category: Student Affairs

12. Compliance topics Range from Athletics Compliance to Environmental Health and Safety, To Records Management to Students Rights and Responsibilities For example, see Accessibility & Disability Services http://system.suny.edu/compliance/topics/accessibility/ SUNY Offices and Websites – SUNY Disability Services SUNY Guidebook Articles by Legal Counsel References to Best Practices & State Resource offices Website Accessibility http://system.suny.edu/compliance/topics/

13. Primary contact for information with regards to policy formation and implementation that impact students Collaborate with Legal Counsel, State Relations, Provost’s Office, Business Office Current Trending Topics: Health Affairs – Ebola, Tobacco-Free, Heroin/Opioids Abuse Compliance – Clery, Title IX, VAWA Student Health Insurance Veterans Sexual Assault Prevention & Campus Response Policy Formation/Legislation

14. Professional Development SUNY Personal Safety Committee -suicide prevention, hazing, disruptive student Heroin and Opioids prevention sessions Tobacco-Free regional meetings and events Student Assembly conferences Veterans Affairs Conference Child Care Regional Meetings and Conferences Listservs Collaboration and support of national conferences http://system.suny.edu/university-life/conferences/

15. Thank you!