Assessment and Improvements – Page 2

The Mount Vernon Campus Student Experience

Center for Student EngagementMarch 30, 2018May 16, 2018Leave a comment

by Maria Silva (mariasilva@gwu.edu) and Ty Miranda (tmiranda@gwu.edu)

In fall 2017, the Mount Vernon Campus conducted a survey to evaluate student satisfaction on campus. Students were surveyed over five days about Mount Vernon campus resources. For each day, surveyors polled participants in five different locations across the Mount Vernon Campus: Eckles Library, the Academic Building, West Hall, Somers Hall, Ames, and the central campus Quad. In addition, respondents were offered popcorn in exchange for their time and the individually collected responses were all anonymous. ...continue reading "The Mount Vernon Campus Student Experience"

GW International Connections: Increasing Integration and Retention

Center for Student EngagementFebruary 23, 2018May 11, 2018Leave a comment

by Thomas Germain (tgermain@gwu.edu)

As international student enrollment continues to increase every year, higher education institutions in America are continuously challenged to design initiatives and programs to support this student population. With more than 4,000 international students enrolled, the George Washington University has risen to this challenge. Within the Center for Student Engagement (CSE), the Community Support and Leadership (CSL) team aims to support international students through advising, orientation sessions, and community building efforts.

In 2017, after an in-depth analysis of market basket institutions and a review of GW international student assessment data, the CSL team found two key issues reported by students: ...continue reading "GW International Connections: Increasing Integration and Retention"

Programs for First-Generation Students at GW

Center for Student EngagementDecember 13, 2017May 11, 2018Leave a comment

by Bridgette Behling (bbehling@gwu.edu)

The Center for Student Engagement (CSE) is committed to transforming the student experience and empowering students through leadership, advising and community building. After testing a few pilot programs to support first-generation students in the 2015-2016 year, staff in GW’s Center for Student Engagement launched a portfolio of programs for first-gen students in the 2016-2017 academic year. GW’s definition for first-generation students is aligned with the Common Application definition: an individual neither of whose parents completed a bachelor’s degree. Staff in the CSE support first-generation student success and believe there are simple measures that can be taken to provide this population with support that will positively impact their retention and make a difference in their student experience. ...continue reading "Programs for First-Generation Students at GW"

Mental Health and the Outdoors

Center for Student EngagementDecember 13, 2017May 14, 2018Leave a comment

by Lin Philpott (philpott@gwu.edu)

Recently staff from GW’s Center for Student Engagement and Mental Health Services presented at the Active Minds Conference in Washington, D.C., about the benefits of integrated services between outdoor adventure programs and university counseling. Below are highlights from the presentation. ...continue reading "Mental Health and the Outdoors"

District Downstairs Year One Usage

Center for Student EngagementOctober 18, 2017May 11, 2018Leave a comment

by David Marquis (dmarquis@gwu.edu)

After a major renovation incorporating and expanding three existing buildings, GW opened District House in August 2016. District House is a 900-bed residence hall that offers communal spaces and retail dining on its lower two levels. The lower two levels of student space and retail dining are open to the public and managed by the Center for Student Engagement. The first year managing the District House communal space, which includes bookable conference rooms, modular furniture, a dance studio, a bike storage room, and a student food pantry, was by all accounts a success. The number of bookings, the amount of time the spaces were in use, the number of individuals and organizations impacted, and the caliber of experience offered to clients all show positive outcomes upon review. ...continue reading "District Downstairs Year One Usage"

Student Organization Resources Evaluation Results

Kaitlyn SchmittSeptember 20, 2017May 14, 2018Leave a comment

In April 2017, 259 student leaders responded to the Student Organization Resources Evaluation survey. The Center for Student Engagement (CSE) used that data to make improvements to resources for student organizations, including online resources, advising, and the Excellence in Leadership Seminar (ELS). ...continue reading "Student Organization Resources Evaluation Results"