Jumpstart!

UVU Student Life recently opened up their arms to embrace new Wolverines for Jumpstart 2008. Over 1,400 eager new students and their families flooded the UVU campus for orientation, where they were provided information on how to make a successful transition to university life. Veteran Wolverines provided tours of our beautiful campus, explained the ins and outs of school, and shared their wisdom and insights on how to thrive in academic and social affairs. The lucky newbies attended a series of informative presentations covering college-life and concerns, including Advising (Adam Black) and Student Right and Responsibilities (Bob Rasmussen). Proud parents also attended a lecture series discussing Financial Aid (JoAnna McCormick) and Transitions into Adulthood (Dr. Bill Erb).

Andrew Stone commented, “One major success of the program was the campus community coming together to support these orientations – we couldn’t have done it without everyone’s help.” A special pat on the back is deserved by all those involved in the planning and implementation of Jumpstart. This program is a fantastic example of the quality opportunities that make this university outstanding.

Here Comes the President!

Student Affairs would like to officially welcome Interim President Elizabeth Hitch to her new position at UVU. We are excited for our first year of University status to begin, and equally thrilled that President Hitch will be heading up the mighty Wolverines!

With a focus on student engagement, President Hitch will continue to push UVU to the forefront of educational opportunities. We are excited to support her and work toward our new horizons!

To find out more information about President Hitch, visit the UVU Office of the President.

A Place to Generate Success

Student success-centered departments will soon have a new, conveniently located and collaboration-friendly home in the space previously occupied by the UVSC library. Known as The Center for Student Success, this area will bring similar departments to a common geographic location and provide student-friendly access to frequently used services and departments. The Center will also enhance department collaboration and increase professional relationships and liaisons.

Among the many departments to be included in The Center for Student Success are College Success Studies, Career and Academic Counseling, Career Services and Student Employment, Prospective Student Services, Accommodative Services, and the Center for the Advancement of Leadership. A large Student Commons area will also be included, providing a space for students to study and connect with faculty and peers. The Center will also boast a hosting room, new dining area (similar to the LA Café), new and more accessible elevator, and a large corridor connecting to the Computer Science building.

Design and Program Development teams have been working for several months on the unique design planned for The Center for Student Success. The areas currently occupied by the Student Success departments will be used for the expansion of other campus departments and services.

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