A Monthly Newsletter Publication of NKU Student Affairs
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Student Conduct, Rights & Advocacy (SCRA), in partnership and collaboration with University Connect & Persist (UCAP), has developed a series of programs for faculty and staff across the University to help reduce barriers for student services and promote collaboration in support of challenging student circumstances. Led by Dr. Bob Alston, LaNighta Reid, and Toni Perkins, Care.Consult.Connect is a series of conversations to initiate discussions about how student care is coordinated among service aligned offices across the institution, help answer questions, and connect with other faculty and staff to reduce barriers for student support and services.
The series is currently three sessions, each focused on the issues students may be facing at that point in the semester. Each will be offered both live and via Zoom (simulcast), and may shift fully online depending on public health restrictions at the time. More information will be published closer to each session. These sessions are intended to be a collaborative learning experience for all interested faculty and staff.
Session #1 - Friday, September 10, 2021; 9:00am-10:00am; SU 302
Re-introducing the 'Gold Folder' and working through how it might be used to support students who demonstrate a care need
Session #2 - Friday, October 22, 2021; 9:00am-10:00am; UC 135
Post-midterm conversations with students, mental health support, and supporting student decisions around withdrawal and university processes.
Session #3 - Friday, November 19, 2021; 9:00am-10:00am; UC 135
Focus on circumstances for which a student might request an incomplete grade, retroactive late withdrawal, and other associated processes.
by Judy Welsh
Junior and Senior students from five area high schools spent four weeks in June and July living in University Suites on NKU’s campus and learning about college life. These students will be part of the Upward Bound program until they graduate from high school. After attending classes during the day, evenings gave them an opportunity to be creative in activities planned by our summer RA staff. Thursdays were spent going off campus and seeing historical sites such as Shaker Village and visiting several college campuses to help them make college choices.
At the end of the four weeks, all students participated in a symposium where they gave informative presentations based on a topic they chose and researched. Even those who were intimidated by the thought of public speaking were able to accomplish this goal. At the end of the program, students and their parents or guests attended a banquet and students received awards to honor their accomplishments. We will be continuing our work with these students and with new recruits as schools begin this fall.
Northern Kentucky University is sponsoring vaccine clinics over the next month to help the community get to 80% vaccination!
Thursday, Aug 19
Norse Commons 140
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Come get your vaccination while you get settled in your residence hall room!
Monday, Aug 23
University Center 204
(across from the bookstore)
11:00am - 1:00pm
Get involved at Victorfest and get your vaccine to protect your new community!
Thursday, Aug 26
Thursday, Sept 2
Thursday, Sept 9
Thursday, Sept 16
Thursday, Sept 23
Thursday, Sept 30
Student Union 323
(in the Center for Student Inclusiveness)
11:30am - 1:00pm
Engage with the staff in CSI and get your vaccine at the same time!
Monday, Aug 30
Student Union Ballroom
11:00am - 2:00pm
Vaccines will be available to all faculty, staff, dependents, and students!
Monday, Sept 20
Student Union Ballroom
10:00am - 1:00pm
Second doses of the vaccine will be available to those who received it during the Aug 30 vaccine event!
Don't forget to upload your vaccine information into myNKU. You could be eligible to win cash and other prizes. Refer to President Vaidya's email on August 10 for more information.
Student Union
Sunday: 1:00pm - 11:00pm
Monday - Thursday: 7:30am - 9:00pm
Friday: 7:30am - 9:00pm
Student Union website
Campus Recreation Center
Monday - Thursday: 6:30am - 11:00pm
Friday: 6:30am - 9:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday: 12:00pm - 9:00pm
Campus Recreation website
Health, Counseling, and Student Wellness
Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm
(last appointment at 4:00pm)
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Health, Counseling, and Student Wellness website
Bilal Clemons
Coordinator of African American Student Initiatives
Ashley Kroell
Membership Coordinator
Amara Marrero
AmeriCorps VISTA, LAMP Coordinator
M. Scott Patton
Director of University Housing
Brittany Jackson
Associate Director of Residence Life
Alex Collins
Residence Life Coordinator
Bernadette Sharpe
Residence Life Coordinator
Clem Thomas
Residence Life Coordinator
Colin Stepien
Assistant Residence Life Coordinator
Haley Jacobs
Assistant Residence Life Coordinator
Kennedy Drayton
Assistant Residence Life Coordinator
Patrick Warf
Assistant Residence Life Coordinator
Lauren Goodwin
Graduate Assistant for Housing Operations
Webster Ruiter
Graduate Assistant for Housing Operations
As we return to a Reimagined U this fall semester, we wanted to share some exciting news regarding our reimagined UCAP Lending Library.
The UCAP Lending Library is now permanently housed at Steely Library and will be referred to as:
UCAP Textbook Lending at Steely Library
Students will have access to a wide range of textbooks during Steely Library's regular business hours.
NEW this year -- there is no limit on the number of texts a student may borrow. First come, first served. As always, students are invited to meet with UCAP staff for an academic and financial wellness check at any time. UCAP staff will be available in Steely Library for several hours a day the first two weeks of the semester.
To see if a textbook is in circulation, click here.
To make an appointment with UCAP staff, click here.
Recall your childhood excitement as the first day of the new school year approached? Are you reminded of the anticipation and hope of new beginnings, or the opportunity to reconnect with friends? Do you still rejoice at the challenge and wonder of back to school shopping? These common feelings may also have been accompanied by apprehension, curiosity and even fear of the unknown. The emotional rollercoaster related to formal education as an adult learner is very similar. Consider the Fall 2021 semester as a fresh start! Hopefully the “Covid-19 pandemic” is behind us; you made it through and you are resilient!
Take a pause to set new personal, professional, financial, health and exercise goals. Establish time for reflection. Allow for flexibility and adjustments when the inevitable obstacle or set back occurs. Treat every day as a new start and an opportunity to shine! Challenge yourself with a fresh perspective and diverse opportunities. Embrace the unknown; encourage others while on your journey.
The counselors and nursing staff of NKU’s Health, Counseling & Student Wellness consider your mental health and physical wellbeing our primary focus and key components to your academic success. Start your journey with a call to the NKU’s HCSW office, conveniently located on campus for an in person or telehealth visit. It’s as simple as phoning the office at 859-572-5650 and saying “Hello, My name is……"
This summer University Housing has been hustling to create an amazing experience where you belong! With 11 new professional staff and over 40 new student staff members we have hit the ground running to bring fresh and innovative ideas to the community. Our returning staff have been undertaking a few monumental projects this summer including seeing the completion of a brand new residence hall, overseeing renovations to Norse Hall, and making plans to say goodbye to the Woodcrest community.
With all of the changes, our team is excited to meet you, hear about your experiences, and invest in your future. Look for Scott Patton, the new Director of University Housing, as he will be seeking opportunities to listen to your feedback and find ways to help enhance your experience at NKU.
Move in is an annual event featuring more than 100 volunteers who help to welcome students to Northern Kentucky University. Each volunteer has a particular role: working in the parking lots, directing students and their families to the right locations for check-in and move in, helping with sustainability efforts, handing out water, and other duties that help to make the move-in process as smooth as possible.
Volunteers are the largest part of the move-in process, other than the new students and their families! For participating, volunteers can move in early, receive a free t-shirt, and enjoy a free lunch on the day they volunteer. For more information, reach out to Brittany Jackson, Associate Director for Residence Life at jacksonb14@nku.edu.
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Welcome Ashley
Ashley Kroell is the new Membership Coordinator for the Department of Campus Recreation. She received her Bachelors' degree from Northern Kentucky University in 2020 with a degree in Exercise Science. Ashley is no stranger to Campus Recreation at NKU, as she worked there as a student for two years. In her spare time, Ashley is a volleyball coach for Norwood High School and a club volleyball coach for Greater Cincinnati Volleyball Club. Ashley has a passion for student development and is very excited to be starting her professional career at NKU!
Intramural Sports are Back!
We've all had our share of stress, so make sure to take time to have fun and get involved! Grab some colleagues and sign up for Intramural Sports!
Upcoming Sports Deadlines
Flag Football Preseason Tournament (Aug. 31)
Sand Volleyball (Sept. 1)
Flag Football (Sept. 7)
3v3 Soccer (Sept. 7)
3v3 Basketball (Sept. 7)
Casual Game Night (Sept. 14)
Register your team or yourself as a Free Agent on IMLeagues.
Personal Training Sale
Ready to Build a Better You?
Now is the time! Get 10% off all personal training packages from August 23 - September 30 with the promo code BUILDABETTERYOU#PT. Purchase your package online or at the Membership Services Desk in the Campus Rec Center.
Save the Date!
FUEL NKU has set the date for their FUEL NKU Thanksgiving event on Monday, November 22, 2021 from 5:00p-9:00p in the SU Ballroom. Look for more information soon!
African American Student Initiatives is excited for the Fall term. They have spent the summer planning and preparing for the R.O.C.K.S. cohort arrival.
Led by Greg Moore, new Interim Assistant Director for African American Student Initiatives, the office is excited to engage with students who want to stop by the office, connect with us on social media, and who reach out via email.
African American Student Initiatives will be partnering with the Center for Student Inclusiveness to plan a CSI Day Party on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at 3:00pm in the Amphitheater. We hope that you will join us for games, prizes, music, and a showcase of various performances.
African American Student Initiatives is also excited to welcome Bilal Clemons to the office. Bilal has previously worked for Thomas More University, Chatfield College, and (most recently) Gateway Community and Technical College. We are excited for everything he will bring to our students on campus.
Open Houses
Norse Violence Prevention will be having two open houses during the first two weeks of classes. Come to the Albright Health Center, Room 246 to meet the NVP team and student ambassadors and enjoy free cookies!
Open House Dates
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
12:00pm - 3:00pm
For more information about Norse Violence Prevention, please visit their website (https://inside.nku.edu/nvp.html)
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This newsletter was created by David Berland on behalf of NKU Student Affairs. Please direct questions, comments, or updates to berlandd1@nku.edu.
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