Financial Aid is currently working to improve customer service and financial aid processes. The FAFSA for the 2017-18 Academic Year was made available on October 1, 2016. A campaign to encourage students to complete it is underway.
The Career and Professional Development Center is installing a system by Symplicity and is scheduled to go live January 12, 2017. Symplicity will allow electronic storage of information for employers and students, post job and internship openings, create resume books for majors and career fields, assist with career fair registration, and allow notes to be recorded for student progress. An additional focus is engaging students and working with faculty to become involved in the student's career development plan. Career coaches will be hired to assist students in building and preparing for their future. The Center's new location will allow better access to students and visitors. Interview rooms, computer stations, and literature resources will be available.
Office of Residence and Student Life update. All staff and Resident Assistants in Chandler Hall have been relocated to Combs Hall because of mold. The mold in Chandler Hall can be remedied by removing ducts and providing a deep cleaning. Updating existing residence halls will be reviewed for immediate change. Discussions were held regarding a Facilities Master Plan for buildings and implementing periodic maintenance checks. The Facilities Master Plan will be available for the January meeting to review capital construction needs and advocate for the needs with Legislatures when they reconvene in 2017.
Motion for adjournment of the Student Affairs Committee meeting was made by Regent Barfield and seconded by Regent Farris. The meeting was adjourned at 2:25 p.m.
Submitted by: ___ Approved by: ___
Francene Gilmer,
Interim Vice President for Student Affairs
Regent Ekumene Lysonge, Chairperson Student Affairs Committee
______ Approved with no corrections
______ Approved with corrections
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