In President’s Runey’s opening of school note, she mentioned that Forbes has recognized the Providence Campus among America’s

top colleges since 2011 while U.S. News & World Report now ranks JWU in 65th place on its best colleges list for north regional universities, up 19 places since 2012. These are tremendous accomplishments. How did they happen?

Student potential drove the change. At JWU we work to admit students who are driven to find success and, as staff members, we are committed to providing these students with the

skills and experiences necessary to fulfill their academic potential. That is what makes JWU so special; we believe in our students and provide them with academic challenges and a safe environment in which they can achieve their full potential. Now others are understanding the impact we have on the students who choose to call JWU home.

Each of you plays a critical role in developing the environment in which our students can unleash their full potential. In the past year, I have seen many examples in which you have strengthened and advanced our student experience:

• Launching the Wildcat Den and Off Campus Commuter Services• Defining the Wildcat Way• Developing outreaches to streamline sophomore student return to campus• Achieving 100% occupancy in residence halls• Increased commitment to health and wellness: updated dining centers, additional

mental health services and increased programming in The BRIDGE Center • Redesign of jwuLink and increased exposure of social media channels • Adding rowing and women’s ice hockey teams • Developing a robust set of club, recreation and intramural activities ranging from

rugby to ping pong• Investing in our facilities: residence hall improvements, new entrance/exit at

Harborside and new equipment in the fitness center • Revitalized commitment to Veterans

This took hours of commitment and coordination and, yet, I know you aren’t done. We are all aware that “Something Big is Happening” on campus. I urge you to catch the Wildcat Spirit and pass it on. JWU wouldn’t be the same university without you. I am sure that in May we will all reflect on how quickly this year has passed – don’t miss that opportunity to assist our students and add your fingerprints to “something big!”

Warm Regards,

Marie Bernardo-Sousa, L.P.D. Senior Vice President of Administration

Retention Isn’t

Something to Think

About Only in Spring

and Summer While JWU is only about five weeks into the new academic year, in terms of retention for the Fall Term, this time is critical. About now students truly reflect on their experiences and determine if they wish to stay or move on. To date, students have mainly been involved in transactions with the university – paying tuition, registering courses, choosing residence halls, etc. Focus must now be firmly shifted to creating that transformative experience which inspires intellectual curiosity and a sense of place and belonging. A critical component in moving from transactional to transformative is to engage and bring our campus to life.

Departments should be working to determine the most effective manner in which they can contribute to developing value and inspiring student development and growth. This may often involve collaboration among different areas; if so, don’t hesitate to reach out to colleagues. During Orientation, new students were told that, at JWU, community is not a noun but a verb requiring them to actively seek and inspire active citizenship. JWU team members must also model this behavior, take pride in the university and engage students in conversations that move beyond a transaction. Ask students how their day is, inquire about what they like on campus. These small conversations throughout the year can have a lasting impact.

FALL 2014NEWS FOR STUDENT SERVICES: Admissions, Auxiliary Services, Campus Safety & Security, Center for Academic Support, Facilities, Institutional Research, International Center, Student Academic & Financial Services, Student Affairs, and Student Communications

Connections

In Residential Life – Summer Means Training Who Are Our

Newest Wildcats?62% Female

38% Male

19% Transfer

81% First Time College

29 Different Majors

44 Different States

26 Different Countries

139 Athletes

Residential Life spends a good part of the summer coordinating various trainings beginning in July. In addition to learning the requirements for a specific role, emphasis is

placed on how staff can form relationships with residents to make JWU “home” for them.

The second annual ROAR, a live pep rally via video conferencing across the four campuses, was the culmination to (RA) training this year. In addition to cheering each other on, RAs from all campuses simultaneously danced “The Wobble” and shared in a count-down to the new academic year. As a surprise, the event ended with the four campus Directors of Residential Life, as well as Dameian Slocum, Ron Martel and Marie Bernardo-Sousa participating in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge to promote awareness and funding for the cause. Word has it the water was very cold!

ROAR 2014 Closes Out Resident Assistant Training

Posters made by Providence RAs to say hello to our campus colleagues during ROAR14!

Harbor View RA Lindsey Comer who was an RA in Charlotte last year!

Dameian Slocum, Tara McGee, Candace Dennig, and Ron Martel participating in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.

All campuses together on the projection screen – from top left clockwise, Providence, Denver, North Miami, and Charlotte.

Willie Makes A Mark for Wildcat WelcomeWillie was around during Wildcat Welcome – there were pawprints to prove it! As part of its ongoing engagement strategies, Student Communications sprayed Willie’s pawprints in high traffic locations on both campus. Intended simply as something fun, feedback was very positive and people worked hard to find all the different sets of prints. Word has it some are still visible!

Harborside Village staff Walking with new students to the Friedman Center.

Move-In 2014

Over 3,700 new and returning students were welcomed “home” into a residence hall this year. This year Residential Life also invited faculty to help greet first-year

students and their families. The faculty volunteers – Dean Michael Petrillose (Hospitality), Assistant Dean Robert (Bob) Fink (Hospitality), Chef Kevin Crawley, Chef Ronda Robotham, Chef Rob Lucier, Chef Francis Mullaney, Chef Valeria Molinelli, and Chef TJ Delle Donne were great.

Wildcat Welcome would not be successful without the hundreds of student volunteers from clubs, organizations, and teams who greeted families and assisted with carrying residents’ belongings to their rooms. Thank you to all student volunteers, as well as Student Involvement & Leadership for coordinating this program. What a great display of Wildcat Pride!

Move-In Volunteers at Harborside and Downcity

Facilities in High Gear Over the Summer

Each summer, JWU’s Facilities department undertakes major projects and thousands of hours in maintenance. Check out just some of the work done this year:• 2850 gallons of paint were used in residence halls• 600 new mattresses replaced old ones• 1000 9volt and 1200 AA batteries were installed in residence hall smoke detectors• 1,100 shower curtains replaced• 500 desk chairs were replaced • Over 3000 hours were spent making general repairs• Completion of the Commuter Den (located on the first level of the JWU Parking Garage)• Relocation of Campus Safety & Security Administrative and Crime Prevention offices to newly finished space on the first

level of the JWU Parking Garage• City Burger has gotten new furniture• The Downcity Starbucks has gotten a fresh coat of paint, new furniture and new fixtures• The Market Place and Snowden have gotten a paint refresh

Like many student services departments, Facilities proves there are no lazy days of summer at JWU!

Harbor View – A Gorgeous Renovation

As soon as residents departed in May, renovation work quickly began at Harbor View. Managed by Brian Lanoie in Facilities Management, this project included new bathrooms, flooring, lighting and paint in student rooms; and new ceilings, lighting, flooring, and paint in

hallways. The lobby and front desk area also received a refresh with new flooring, paint, and fixtures.

…And that’s just on the resident side! New office space was added for Dining Services and Auxiliary Services staff, along with conference/classroom space and a renovated multi-function room with lounge area, new audio visual technology, flexible furniture; all with views of Narragansett Bay.

The dining center was completely transformed with an upgraded kitchen, new serving lines, booth seating, café seating, new audio visual components and direct views to the outside. An enlarged outdoor patio area with landscaping and furniture now offers both residents and diners a spectacular view of the bay.

Be sure to stop in and check out the new and improved Harbor View!

Students Can Enjoy New 24/7 Online Tutoring Help

JWU has introduced SMARTHINKING a free online resource. Accessed through jwuLink, SMARTHINKING provides students with help for class homework and assignments, live tutorials to view in writing, math, business and other subjects and a full range of study resources, writing manuals, sample problems, research tools and study skills manuals.

Personal one-on-one counseling remains available through the Center for Academic Support, but this 24/7 online tool now provides an additional option when students need assistance.

Harborside Campus Entrance Improvements

Diane Riccitelli, student services training coordinator

Campus Safety & Security (CS&S) is proud of the addition of the Access Control Booths located at both entrances (Harborside Boulevard and Shipyard Street) on

the Harborside Campus. With the safety and security of all community members at the forefront of their planning, Captain LeRoy Rose explains that “the objective [of the booths] is to enhance and secure the Harborside Campus area as well as reduce theft from autos.”

The Harborside Blvd. entrance will be staffed 24 hours per day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. The Shipyard Street entrance will be staffed from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m.; however, vehicles can still exit from this location after 8 p.m. Faculty, staff and students must have their JWU parking permit to enter the campus. Employees and/or visitors without this permit will be allowed on campus and advised to get a permit or provided with a temporary visitors pass.

The booths will be staffed by student assistants and/or security officers to answer questions, provide information and direct visitors on campus. Computer screens will assist with monitoring activity on campus as well as traffic coming in and out via cameras that have been strategically placed around the Harborside Campus.

Rose further comments, “We are excited to have them and think it will enhance the environment around the Harborside Campus.” He states that the booths provide a feeling of an enclosed campus which is an added bonus.

Wildcats Have Brand New Teams

Wrestling Wins Best of Brand Award

Athletics Wins GNAC Men's Commissioner's Cup

The Wildcats Wrestling team captured the 2014 National Wrestling Coaches Association Best of Brand Award for their highlight reel promotional video. Facing Rhode Island College, Minnesota and Iowa State in various rounds of voting, the ultimate win came against Cornell. Check out the video here. http://providence.jwuathletics.com/video/Wrestling_Video_Youtube

JWU Athletics has captured the Great Northeast Athletic Conference Men’s Commissioner’s Cup for the seventh straight season. Given annually to the top performing male and female athletic programs, the women’s teams notched a fourth place finish in the final standings. The Wildcats registered a total of 24 points in the Cup standings with the support of a Men’s Soccer title and GNAC Semifinal appearances by Baseball, Men’s Basketball and Men’s Tennis. The women were led by an appearance in the GNAC Championship match for Women’s Tennis and semifinal showings for Women’s Volleyball, Women’s Basketball and Softball.

JWU Athletics welcomes:• Women’s Golf, competing in 2014-15 as a

varsity sport.• Women’s Hockey, competing as a club in

2014-15 and as a varsity sport in 2015-16.• Women’s Rowing, starting in 2015-16 as a

varsity program.

WHAT IS YOUR JWU I.Q?

Name JWU Providence's oldest campus building***Find the answer on the last page of this issue!***

Dan Booth, director of athletic communications

Dan Booth, director of athletic communications

Lend Your Support By Becoming an iGrad Ambassador

Parking Permits Made

Easy for Students

This past summer, buying a parking permit became quicker and easier for students.

Gone were the days of waiting in line, most parking permit requests can now be purchased online at pvdparking.afford.com (NOTE: Cove residents must still visit Campus Safety & Security for a permit.) Students can complete the form, make an online payment and then designate either Downcity or Harborside SAFS as the location to pick up their permit 24 hours later.

As a reminder, students choosing to park in any JWU location must have a parking permit. Students choosing to only park in the JWU Garage, can pick up a free permit, for garage use only, in the Garage office.

iGrad is a full-service, online financial literacy advisory tool to help students learn how to make good choices regarding credit, borrowing and debt repayment. Since its launch, over 3,000 students have participated in the program. Student Academic & Financial Services (SAFS) needs help to keep this critical program going and present various modules of the program.

No specific knowledge is necessary to participate; SAFS provides training for all Ambassadors. Training and time commitment are not extensive. Ambassadors are asked to present two or three classes per term, each session lasting about one hour. The presentation consists of walking the group through the assigned iGrad module and facilitating any activities associated with it. To learn more, please contact Kathi Tavares (401-598-1728 or ktavares@jwu.edu.)

Have you ever wondered how you can personally support 2017: The Centennial Plan? Well, wonder no more – this is your chance!

Bridge Center Updates!

Announcing the Creation of BRIDGE Center International and Intercultural Engagement Grants

New International and Intercultural Engagement Grants encourage innovative projects bringing together student groups to collaborate on programming that reflects cross-cultural engagement, citizenship, and to support sustainable efforts that positively impact the JWU community. Proposals are funded for up to $300 per term and must be submitted jointly by two or more student clubs or organizations officially recognized by Student Involvement & Leadership. Faculty and staff can also apply. The Fall Term deadline has already passed, but contact Loren Intolubbe-Chmil for more information.

BRIDGE Center Resource Library

Check out the growing library related to many different areas of interculteral competency, education, and engagement.

Mike Waugh, international and intercultural programming coordinator

Commuting Wildcats Find a New Home in The Den

After months of planning and construction, the first students were welcomed to The Den, home of the Commuting Wildcats, on September 4. Before classes even started, new and returning commuters participated in activities, campus tours, and mingled with each

other to build friendships in anticipation of a great academic year.

Located in the JWU Parking Garage, at the corner of Richmond and Pine Streets, The Den boasts comfortable, flexible seating, multiple charging stations, three big screen televisions, and a large, retractable video screen and projector, along with Wi-Fi, a high-tech sound system and two Pharos printing stations. There is a kitchenette with a full-size stainless steel refrigerator and microwave, a toaster oven and Keurig. Open Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., during academic weeks, hours will be extended when possible.

Since opening, The Den has seen high traffic and Off-Campus Student Services (OCSS) expects traffic to remain steady as more students visit and use the space as a commuter hub. A variety of programs are planned, including movie showings, game tournaments and more. Off-campus and commuter students can join the Commuter Network through the Involvement Network on jwuLink. Look for commuters to make a stronger presence at events with Commuting Wildcat teams for the Family Weekend Parade, the Res Life Dodge Ball Tournaments, and Battle of the Campus.

Melissa Frost, administrative assistant

Welcome to JWUAdmissions (Providence)• Russell DeSimone, admissions presenter• Robyn Ryan, admissions officer• Andrea VanWormer, admissions records assistant

Athletics• Kim Camara, head softball coach• Andrew Cass, assistant women's volleyball coach• Rich DiLascio, assistant men's basketball coach• Michael Eade, assistant men's soccer coach• Nicole Girard, assistant women's basketball coach• Jenna Juron, assistant women's basketball coach• Lindsay Langella, assistant women's lacrosse coach• Brian Leiter, assistant men's & women's cross country coach• Colin Lenhardt, assistant wrestling coach• Maria Lewis, head women's ice hockey coach• Bill McLean, head women's rowing coach• Barbara Ornazian, administrative assistant• Nancy Somera, head women's volleyball coach

Campus Dining• Rafael Adames-Grullon, counter help, Starbucks• Sarah Bingham, cafe/market shift supervisor, Starbucks• Jeremy Bodden, kitchen shift supervisor, Harbor View • Michael Brown, cook, Snowden• Danielle DaCruz, kitchen shift supervisor• Christopher Drummond, campus dining assistant manager• Juan Joniaux, supervisor, Red Sauce• Graham Mann, vending services assistant delivery driver• Nicole Pensabene, assistant manager, Snowden• William Snodgrass III, cafeteria shift supervisor, We Proudly Serve

Campus Safety & Security• Gerald Sylvia, patrol officer• Ronnie Vasquez-Rivas, patrol officer

Facilities Management• Mark Harrison, HVAC mechanic• Tyler Luiz, warehouse worker• Robert Taylor, vice president of facilities and construction management

Residential Life • Rony Mathew, residence director, Renaissance Hall• Tammy Mulrooney, residence director, East & West Halls

Student Academic & Financial Services• Erika D'Arezzo, registration associate, Harborside Campus• Alaina Pacheco, financial aid officer, Harborside Campus

Student Involvement & Leadership• Toubee Yang, assistant director of student involvement & leadership for fraternity & sorority life

University AdmissionsAdmissions Representatives:• Paul Kahi, California (San Diego, Orange County and Inland Empire)• Carla Holness, Southeast Florida and Miami/Dade County• Patricia Longmoore, Central and Eastern Florida• Denetia Lyans, Michigan• Rachel McCarthy, Metro Boston and North Shore• Tara Parker, Kentucky and Tennessee• Gregory Swenson, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa and Northern Wisconsin• Stacey Thomas, Washington DC and Northern Virginia• Jonathan Vantassel, social media coordinator

Radisson Hotel Providence Airport• Cody Ludwig, bartender• Rosa Velez, bartender

Conferences•Christopher Harwood and Susan Mayo, of the Office of Emergency Management, served as the evaluators for Exercise Summer Solstice 2014 in August; a hurricane responce exercise sponsored by the Providence Emergency Management Agency with participation from the RI Emergency Management Agency, the RI Department of Health and FEMA Region I.

• Elizabeth Briggs, LMFT, Counseling Services and Korina Ramsland, Gender Equity presented on June 19 at the 2014 1st Annual Day One Conference: Connecting to Create a Future Free of Sexual Violence.

• Michael Waugh, Bridge Center and Professor Emily Spitzman will present on the Identity Dialogues program at the Northern New England TESOL conference at the SIT Graduate Institute in Brattleboro, VT on November 8.

Congratulations• Valentino(Val) DiPippo, facilities management, and Sharon Cote, school of hospitality, were married in June• Scott Emby, patrol officer and his wife on the birth of their daughter, Kristy Noel, in June• Irene Knott, crime prevention and outreach officer was engaged to Stephen Adams in September• Sergio Marroquin, facilities management, and his wife Carolina on the birth of their son, Julian Andres, in May• Kristin Pendergast, academic counselor and her husband Michael on the birth of their daughter, Katherine Estelle, in August

Farewell & Best WishesCampus Safety & Security• Daryl Pfeiffer, patrol officer

Student Financial Services• Jim Olick, senior financial aid systems analyst

Student Involvement & Leadership• Meagan Sage, associate director of student engagement

Promotions, Position or Location ChangesCenter for Academic Support• Reports to Joe Barresi Jr., associate dean of counseling, health & wellness

Campus Dining• Justin Clair, manager, Market Place• Jesse Miranda, manager, Snowden• Julio Webster, kitchen shift supervisor, Market Place

Student Academic Financial Services• Lynn Robinson, vice-president

Transportation• Michelle Banson, transportation services coordinator• Mark Ferri, transportation supervisor

JWU Wildcat Gear Online Store

The new JWU Spirit Gear website is live. Check it out - it's a great place to buy all of your Wildcat gear!

http://www.jwuspiritgear.com/

New Student Orientation and FYE Set the Stage for a Great Transition to JWU!

Kelly Dunn, director of new student orientation

JWU’s campus was alive this summer as the university welcomed close to 2,200 new students and their families to orientation

programs providing them with with information, resources, and experiences to help make their transition a successful one.

While this is a time of tremendous excitement for students, it is important to also remember that they experience feelings of uneasiness. Throughout the program, students are urged to stretch out of their comfort zone and try new things. This is part of being a Wildcat and joining JWU’s unique community. In her welcome, Senior Vice President of Administration, Dr. Marie Bernardo-Sousa asked students to take a selfie with the student next to them. She then challenged the students to make sure to keep in touch with their new friend throughout their time on campus. This selfie exercise was celebrated by President Runey at Convocation on September 8.

It takes the efforts of over 200 staff and students to make each New Student Orientation session a success. Ultimately students and their families remarked that they learned a lot and left the program excited for the fall, ready to attend classes, and felt more like a Wildcat than when they first arrived.

When planning the 2014 First Year Experience (FYE) Program, the goal was clear – develop a program that best supports

new student transition to JWU. With the pre-term portion of the program completed, the department feels they are on their way to achieving their goals based on the positive feedback from students.

This year’s 85 participants arrived on campus before the main move-in event and were involved in activities, such as an interactive scavenger hunt, designed to get them comfortable with the campus. Other events allowed them to engage and connect with each other and their FYE leaders, various faculty and staff, including a personal lunch with their academic dean.

At three different times during the Fall Term, FYE leaders will meet with their student groups to discuss any concerns, share tips, and remind students about available resources and services. With such a great start, hopes are high that FYE 2014 will meet its goals and be a positive factor in a student’s transition to college life.

Orientation Ignites Excitement Revamped First Year Experience Paying Off

College rankings have the goal of assisting aspiring college students navigate the college selection process. Are they accomplishing the goal? A recent

survey conducted by the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) revealed that over 80% of respondents who were admissions counselors at all levels (college and high school) agreed or somewhat agreed that rankings created confusion for students and families. Are these college rankings fact or fabrication? A key element for all rankings is to determine how each defines “best” and not solely rely on the single ranking number provided, understand sources of data, how data is manipulated as well as the value judgments made in determining the rankings.

U.S. News & World Report rankings for Johnson & Wales University over the past four years have been #84 in 2012; #82 in 2013; #74 in 2014; and #65 in the most recent 2015 rankings out of approximately 180 North Regional Universities ranked each year. The U.S. News ranking methodology provides a detailed explanation of how the rankings are created including that graduation and retention rates account for 30% of the score. Graduation rates are also incorporated into the ranking score using a value-add approach that compares the actual graduation rate to a predicted rate that is based on student characteristics. Cultivating a student body with the capacity to excel in its programs as well as having an emphasis to provide new learning opportunities and enhanced experiences for students is a strategic focus that has created significant improvements in both retention and graduation rates at JWU. In addition to the improved graduation rate, JWU’s actual graduation rate is significantly greater than its predicted rate, again providing a positive impact to the ranking score. The improvement in JWU’s U.S. News ranking reflects the university’s strategic focus on student success.

Forbes ranks the top 650 four-year institutions in the United States. JWU made the Forbes list of Top Colleges for 2015. The Forbes methodology reveals specific details about how their ranking is calculated including such things as student satisfaction, post-grad success, student debt, academic success and, like the U.S. News rankings, graduation and retention rates. Graduation and retention rates account for 22.5% of the Forbes ranking score. Forbes uses a value add (actual vs. predicted) approach for both graduation and retention rate calculation.

JWU was ranked #48 in the Go Local Super Ranking of Top New England Colleges. Methodology for this ranking shows that a large number of unnamed variables are combined using a “propriety” formula. The ranking appears to be a “numbers stew” with limited information provided about methodology that allows users to evaluate sources of data or the value judgments made by publishers.

College rankings: fact or fabrication? Review the methodology, recognize the data sources, and understand the value judgments. Rankings collapse large amounts of complex data into a single data point which does not explain context. Understanding how the rank is determined will help you make the determination.

College Rankings: Fact or Fabrication?

Did You Know?Meals can be purchased by staff and faculty for $6.75, and all locations accept cash or credit cards*

• Harbor View

• Red Sauce Pizza & Pasta

• Snowden Dining

• Market Place Dining*

• City Burger

Hours, menus, and nutritional information for the dining sites can be found on the JWU app, JWU website, jwuLink or

contact Liz Han in Campus Dining at 598-4383 or ehan@jwu.edu for more information.

*Market Place Dining does not accept credit cards

George Rezendes, director of institutional research

Culinary Arts Museum is Back in Business and Better Than Ever

Social Media ZoneAre you a novice user of social media? Want to know more?

We have just the program for you!

Here's what participants are saying about the new Employee Development Institute program,

The Big Three: Facebook, Twitter & Instagram

Presenter: Sierra Barter, social media coordinator, Student Communications

"I took a social media course before and I honestly learned more through this 3 1/2 hour session than I did in the entire course. The way Sierra broke everything down was extremely helpful."

"I learned all about hashtags and the different types of social media out there."

"Sierra was outstanding and engaging."

"I learned much more about how JWU is involved in social media."

Don't be left out. To find out about an upcoming session, contact the Employee Development Institute at 598-1562 or email employeedevelopment@jwu.edu

Check out the newest collections at the Culinary Arts Museum.

There is a newly redesigned Chef's Gallery, featuring celebrity chefs, such as Emeril, Lorena Garcia, Martin Yan, and Julia Child. The newest exhibit is "Sweet Success", a collection of items found during the inventory project. The focus is on the Agora Ice Cream Parlor, an 1896 New York landmark, the Salois Dairy, a 20th century family business that opereated in Pawtucket, and Sweenor's Chocolates, a Rhode Island company that has been run by the Sweenors for four generations.

The museum is open Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Admission is $7 for adults, $6 for seniors, $2 for children 5-18, and free for kids under five. JWU staff,faculty,alumni, and students are free with their JWU ID.

Johnson & Wales UniversityHall of Fame

Congratulations!

• The Radisson Hotel Providence Airport moved up in the Trip Advisor ranking from 4th to 3rd and was awarded the 2014 Certificate of Excellence.

• Sierra Barter who was recognized on September 30 with a YWCA Rhode Island Women of Achievement Award. Recognized nationally, these awards bring attention to the accomplishment of women in industry, culture and public service in local communicates. Selection criteria focuses on exceptional skills, leadership and mentoring; breaking new ground or old barriers; and being agents of positive change and inspiring others. Sierra’s nomination and selection were primarily based on her work as the co-founder of the Providence Lady Project, an organization dedicated to connecting and showcasing women and their accomplishments.

• The Johnson & Wales University Center for Physician Assistant Studies renovation project has been selected as the recipient of a 2014 Providence Preservation Society Rehabilitation Award.

• Cheryl Shatz has been appointed to a Customer Advisory Board at Ellucian, serving the Degree Works community. Cheryl was selected from a large pool of applicants, and is being asked to serve a term of one year through June of 2015.

Notes of Appreciation

JWU Alumni to Edna Collette, student services associate

I started in the School of Technology in '05 and earned an associates in Computer Graphics and New Media. I then realized that pursuing a bachelor's in Computer Graphics was not for me and I transferred to the College of Business. I have an associates in Business Admin and a Bachelor's in Management with a Concentration in Operations (hence the extra year.)

I was the supervisor of security at the Providence Place Mall while I was in college until just shortly after graduation, then I took the position at Commerce. I have been here for 4 years and have worked my way up to the lead position. I have obtained a personal lines producer's license in Massachusetts and New York while at Commerce and I might be taking a stab at an underwriting job in the near future here. I fully attribute it to the start I had at JWU. They gave me the confidence and training I needed to excel at a large insurance company. The education is only worth what you put into it. I worked very hard to get all A's and B's and now it is starting to pay off at only 27 years old.

Please feel free to share my experience with any students that you provide guidance too. I am very proud to be a JWU Alumni and the education that JWU provides is really second to none. -Cory Longchamps '10

From Sister Patricia Deasy to President Runey:Dear Ms. Runey,

My Community, Holy Union Sisters, had meetings at the Radisson Hotel from August 5 to August 8. The instructors and students worked so hard and were so gracious that our visits and meetings were comfortable and enhanced.

The food was delicious, varied and attractively arranged. The servers were attentive and eager to help. And there was no texting or chatting! The rooms were comfortable and kept so clean.

The managers, Jose Estrompa, Jo-Anne Abad, and Greg Donovan were always available and ensured that all went well.

As a guidance counselor I know the dedicated work needed to have such success. Johnson & Wales University has made such a wonderful impression on all our sisters. Many Blessings.

Snapshots

STUDENT INVOLVEMENT & LEADERSHIP• Two “Storify” Stories were created to capture Wildcat Weekend. They can be found here: https://storify.com/JWURIActivities/jwupvdwelcome-2014 https://storify.com/JWUProvidence/jwupvdwelcome?utm_source=t.co&awesm=sfy.co_drAQ&utm_medium=sfy.co-twitter&utm_ content=storify-pingback&utm_campaign=

• Student Involvement Night: New and returning students were able to network and learn more about 80 clubs/organizations, four fraternity and sorority councils, and seven departments at Student Involvement Night. Student Organizations reported on average they received 60-90 signups of perspective students per club.

AUXILIARY SERVICES

• The Auxiliary Services Team has moved their offices to Harbor View.

CAMPUS DINING

• Weybossett Street Lounge now open late with takeout food options. Open 8 p.m. to midnight, 7 days a week.

STUDENT ACADEMIC SERVICES

• Inactive records has relocated from the John Hazen White Center to the Student Services Center.

CAMPUS SAFETY & SECURITY

• Acquired a new John Deere Gator patrol vehicle for the Harborside Campus.

• Campus Safety & Security received 2014 IACIEA Certificate of Accreditation.

• Campus Safety & Security Administration and Crime Prevention & Community Outreach has moved to new office space in the parking garage next to The Den.

• Crime Prevention & Community Outreach Unit will conduct several programs (Street Smarts, Residence Hall Safety, S.A.F.E. and Project ID) this fall. These programs, and many more, are offered to students, staff, and faculty. For more information contact Officer Irene Knott at x2947.

Gender Equity Center Strengthens It's Stand Against Personal Violence

In August, the Center co-sponsored the RI Green Dot Institute with Day One three-day conference at the Radisson Hotel. Covered by the Providence Journal, the conference furthered efforts in preventing power-based personal violence. With 10 new staff members trained, the program continues to gain strength in supporting the university’s position against violence. Staff who wish to learn more about the Green Dot Power-Based Personal Violence Prevention Strategies can contact Korina at kramsland@jwu.edu.

Wildcat WelcomeWildcat Welcome was a great success. It all started with Move In on Sept. 6 and concluded with "Big Buck Bingo" on Sept. 13.

53:Clubs, organizations, and athletic teams who helped move in new students

1207:Student volunteers who worked on Wildcat Weekend (80 clubs, 4 councils and 7 departments)

13:Events sponsored by Student Involvement & Leadership over 8 days

3800:Students who participated in Wildcat Weekend events

1376:People who attended comedy night featuring Marlon Wayans

400:Free servings of frozen yogurt distributed on the first day of classes at the First Day Froyo event

200+:Students who sampled local cuisine on Food Truck Night

376:People who set up blankets and chairs to watch the movie "Neighbors" on "Drive In Movie Night" (co-sponsored by Residential Life and the University Involvement Board)

300:Students who battled it out in the giant laser tag dome

450:Students played for $7000 in prizes in the first ever "Big Bucks Bingo" event

Thanks to everyone who helped make Wildcat Welcome successful. We are off to a great start!

By the Numb3rs

Korina Ramsland, director of gender equity

Admissions annually recruits approximately 5,200 undergraduate domestic and international students across the four campuses. In Admissions, a group of recruiters

comprises a special team dedicated to sharing the message about JWU’s unique education.

Imagine that a commute to work could be a few hours by car – or even a plane ride. When scheduling a meeting with a manager, it could be in a different time zone. Seeing a JWU campus happens only once or twice a year. Speaking or collaborating with a colleague happens most often by email. This is the daily life of an admissions representative. To spread the word about JWU, Admissions relies on a network of 48 domestic and four international admissions representatives, 14 campus-based specialty recruiters, and 15 student roadrunners (current JWU students employed for one term).

Domestic Admissions Representatives (reps) meet with high school and college students within their local community. While it is no surprise that there are recruiters living throughout the East Coast, not everyone may realize that there are also JWU employees living in Texas, California or Michigan.

On a daily basis, rep activities include conducting high school classroom presentations, meeting students through guidance visits and exhibiting at college fairs and student organization conferences. In addition, reps and specialty recruiters meet with prospective transfer students at community colleges. Whenever possible, admissions reps also engage with alumni from their region; in fact, 19 of the 52 domestic and international reps are alumni. While these activities are generally the same for international recruiters, their work is based around scheduled trips to a target region of the world.

Both domestic and international representatives are expected to provide customer service to prospective students and their families through various follow-up activities, such as phone calls and emails. Throughout the year, numerous targeted outreach campaigns are designed to gauge a student’s level of interest in JWU, encouraging them to visit campus and generally helping to move them through the process from applying for admission to enrollment.

Rest assured that by the second week of September each year, this team is out there beating the pavement each day to ensure that JWU is represented and to bring the next group of Wildcats to campus. While not often seen on campus, they are a vital part of the JWU team!

Spotlight on ...ADMISSIONS FIELD RECRUITERS... IT TAKES A TEAM!

The JWU Admissions Recruiter Network

By the Numb3rs

The Team:

48:Domestic representatives throughout the U.S.

4:International representatives

14:Campus-based specialty recruiters

15:Student road-runners

Last year activity:

13,631:Classroom presentations

4,200:High schools visited

2,729:College fairs attended

3,602:Guidance visits

90%:Domestic activity is dedicated to the high school market

10%:Domestic activity is dedicated to the transfer/military market

Over 350 students, staff, and faculty attended the October 1 Wellness Fair, meeting with 10 JWU stakeholders and 34 outside vendors, including

the American Heart Association, Freshpoint Connecticut, Save the Bay, Capitol Chiropractic, Roger Williams Medical Center, and the Rhode Island Department of Health-Tobacco Control. Activities included a self-defense demonstration by the Mixed Martial Arts Club, a smoothie sampling by the JWU Nutrition Society, and a workout with Debbie Becker from Residential Life. Freshpoint Connecticut distributed local, fresh apples to attendees, and Wildcat Willie made an appearance every hour to distribute Wellness Fair T-shirts.

The JWU Health and Wellness Committee conducted a survey at the event to see if students, faculty, and staff support a tobacco free campus policy. With a total of 195 participants, 88% indicated they would support a tobacco-free campus. This information will support further research into developing a proposal regarding tobacco on campus.

Health & Wellness Fair

JWU Recycling Gets Greener on Harborside

With the start of the Fall Term, new recycling containers became a permanent part of some Harborside Campus common areas.

Harborside Village Green added four additional trash and recycling container locations on the green space. The new Harbor View patio was beautifully designed to include eight trash and recycling containers that match the furniture.

JWU’s recycling rate for 2013 was 42%, which continues the five year trend of improvement.

Do your part – look for the green recycle container before tossing your trash.

Coming Soon... The Chef Connection

New students learning about the various clubs and organizations at Student Involvement Night. Assistant Director Toubee Yang taking selfies with

Fraternity and Sorority Life students during Move In.

The University Involvement Board giving out free iced coffee and iced tea at their recruitment event –

“Coffee and Tea with UIB.”

CONNECTIONS PHOTO ALBUM

Members of Student Involvement & Leadership staff taking a selfie with comedian

Marlon Wayans.

A: The Richmond Building. Built in 1876 in the high Victorian style, historical records indicate it was used for many years as offices and small retail spaces. Today it houses the Faculty Resource Center, some of IT, Student Communications, Employee Development and the Providence Police substation. By the way, if you guessed Xavier – you were close. The older buildings of the Xavier complex were built in 1888.