特殊的经验

住宿学习社区

Enhance the on-campus experience by creating residential living communities that provide students the opportunity to 参与 with small affinity groups.

第一年亮点

• 试点项目将于今年秋季启动，重点关注第一代学生, 正在收集营销材料
• Other potential programs include leadership, service and program-based opportunities

第二年亮点

• First Generation 学生 Program began and a new community gathering space is being established in Conrad Hall that will allow intellectual conversation, 社区建设等.
• 已经确定了其他项目, 包括户外探险和学校精神, 在接下来的两年里，每年都会发射一枚.
• The Residential Life webpage has been updated to include information regarding the RLCs 

文化活动系列

建立包括所有演出在内的LR文化活动系列, 演讲嘉宾, 为LR举办展览和展示活动.

第一年亮点

• 研究 of best practices along with a self-audit of programming has been completed and a recommendation for ticketing options, 将介绍编程机会和需求

第二年亮点

• A new space has been identified in the PE Monroe lobby to showcase our visual arts exhibits
• Shared marketing materials and a new process for defining events and dates are being established with a goal of launching the all inclusive “LR 文化活动系列 in 2022-23.

学生焦点组织结构

Revise LR organizational structure to ensure that we prioritize student learning and experiences throughout our operations.

第一年亮点

• 学生成功办公室 & Retention now reports directly to the provost and has physically moved to the Daniel Rhyne Building
• 成立研究生院以确保招生, 编程和学术诚信彼此无缝集成

第二年亮点

• 负责多元化的副总裁的新职位, 公平和包容是为了确保劳氏注重多样性, 股本, 以及在机构的各个方面的包容 
• The institution restructured all colleges to better align with workforce needs and best practices.

综合早期干预

Establish a comprehensive early-intervention program utilizing key metrics to improve retention and completion rates.

第一年亮点

• Established a care team to proactively identify and 参与 students in times of challenge or crisis

第二年亮点

• Recommendation for relocation of space was adopted and implemented to ensure that the 学生成功办公室 was in a central location with appropriate space for advising, 辅导, 培训课程.
• An advising council is being established that will not only strengthen the advising process for students but also provide a space for proactive trainings so students are identified early if they are in need of additional support.
• 全球网赌十大网站, 招生, and Academic Affairs have developed plans for enhanced onboarding and orientation of new students.

一年级经历的转变

Transition FYE utilizing best practice models that focus on acculturation and student learning experiences to enhance retention and academic success.

第一年亮点

• 完成对关键数据和财政年度实践的机构审查和比较
• Presented key goals and finding to the campus to gather feedback in preparation of a report to be presented to the appropriate committee

第二年亮点

• The initiative team working on the transformation of FYE has produced a document outlining recommended changes to the current program, 包括对现有财政年度课程的修改, 毕业典礼项目, 还有新学生的入职. The recommendations will be discussed among faculty groups and individuals during the 2021-2022 academic year.

参与式学生活动

Rethink and enhance student programming to increase opportunities for student 参与ment.

第一年亮点

• Expanded programming throughout campus with a focus on incorporating students desires with appropriate and adequate marketing
• Areas are working together to provide programming and to best utilize resources

第二年亮点

• All areas that plan student activities have been charged to rethink how we 参与 with students.
• All areas are now working together through a common calendar system and theme-based weeks to ensure that all parties are working together and students have an awareness of the programs.
• The institution has partnered with the City of Hickory to offer more programming throughout the community, 尤其是市区, 这样学生就能以多种方式参与其中.
• Renovations to both intercollegiate and intramural facilities have been made which include upgrades in Shuford Gymnasium, 达勒姆领域, 更衣室和全球网赌十大网站的高尔夫训练区.

校园总体规划

Develop an updated master plan to guide new construction and renovation projects.

第一年亮点

• 一份全面的总体规划将于3月提交给BOT
• Focus of the plan is not just on new and renovated buildings, but also space utilization

第二年的亮点-完成

一个全面的总体规划被创建并被接受. This plan focuses on creating new spaces, renovating spaces, and understanding how space is used.

现代化的生活空间

Modernize our campus housing options to provide a transformative experience that attracts students.

第一年亮点

• Invested in a new dining and lounge area for all students with a focus on the commuter population
• Established lighting throughout the exterior of campus to ensure a safe atmosphere

第二年亮点

• Fritz Conrad received new flooring, and new furniture lobby furniture was purchased. Additional study space is being incorporated for all students within this building.
• 所有宿舍都安装了升级的节能照明设备.
• A new outdoor patio was created to provide additional gathering space for students to host bands, 娱乐和建立社区.