As we welcome students back and usher in a new class, I hope you had a chance to reflect on your tremendous work to help prepare our campus, students and their families for the academic year; and that you celebrate what was accomplished in only a few months time. Your efforts culminated in a successful Wildcat Welcome. Thank you for your continued commitment to excellence.

Yet, our work has really just begun. We all own the student experience, from a students first step on campus to the final walk across the Commencement stage. Be attentive to student needseasing their

transition to college life and helping them meet academic goals through whatever support necessary. After all, our goal is the same as theirs: to see them graduate with a JWU degree.

We also have a responsibility to future Wildcats. In her State of the Campus Address, President Runey reminded us all of our role in the Admissions process and, specifically, the visitor experience. We must view our campus through the lens of prospective families and address issues swiftly. Not only is this our current students home, we want prospective students to see JWU as their future home. Consider both perspectives in your daily interactions and campus travels.

In September U.S. News & World Report ranked JWU Providence in 58th place on its best colleges list for north regional universitiesup 7 spots from last year. This growth is not only impressive, its important because the report predicts graduation rate based on student profile. JWUs graduation rate was projected to be 35% but we actually achieved 54%. Thats remarkable. With such dedicated staff engaging students in meaningful ways and preparing them to meet the challenges of todays world, its no surprise we continue to reach new heights. Just imagine JWU in the top 50 next year through your steadfast efforts I know we can get there.

There is so much happening at JWU thanks to you. Stay energized and excited about the work ahead; remember to celebrate successes along the way. Its a great year to be a Wildcat!

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

Welcome Back!

New Student Orientation & Support Programs rolled out a new initiative, Got Questions?, in which volunteer staff, faculty and students were stationed on the two campuses for the first two days of classes, serving as support for all new students wondering where to find a class, office, or building. Identified by balloons, pins or bright t-shirts, the campaign volunteers answered thousands of questions and helped many new students more easily navigate the first few days. The office will roll the campaign out for this winter term and already has received volunteer names for September 2016.

FALL 2015

ConnectionsNEWS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE & STUDENT SERVICES:Admissions, Auxiliary Services, Campus Safety & Security, Center for Academic Support, Facilities, Institutional Research, International Center, Printing & Mailing Services, Student Academic & Financial Services, Student Affairs, and Student Communications

"Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember. Involve me and I learn. " -Benjamin Franklin

JWUs Culinary Arts Museum Boasts Two New Exhibits

By Jennifer Marshall, administrative coordinator, Auxiliary Services

"Restaurant Branding" is a new temporary exhibit exploring identity, advertising and methods used to differentiate ones products, including an historical look at some iconic chicken restaurants, and the story of Kentucky Fried Chicken. JWUs own Chef Emeril Lagasse is featured, with all 19 of his cookbooks on display, as well as memorabilia from some of his twelve restaurants.

White House Vignettes, tells culinary stories of the U.S. presidents, drawing upon the museums unique collection of documents and artifacts, from Washington to Obama. The current vignettes showcase the Bill of Fare from Abraham Lincolns Second Inaugural Ball, a banquet Ulysses S. Grant attended in Bangor, Maine to celebrate the completion of a railroad line, the search for a chef at John F. Kennedys White House and First Lady Michelle Obamas healthy food initiatives.

Check Out JWU Activities

Want to catch a game, attend a guest lecture or just see what the students are doing? Stay up-to-date on JWU events through the JWU Events Calendar (http://events.jwu.edu/providence). This calendar feeds the event listings on the JWU App and in jwuLink. Have an activity or event youd like included? Use the link on the page to submit the information. Please note: anyone wishing to reserve space on campus must still follow all current procedures to do so; submitting an event request through events.jwu.edu does NOT fulfill steps to request space.

Did You Know? The average GPA of JWU's ResLife team is 3.48. 74% of the university's international population is enrolled at the Providence Campus. The country with the highest enrollment in Providence is PR China (27%) followed by South

Korea (13%) and Taiwan ROC (6%). You can now order anything to be customized to any JWU sport and/or logo from the JWU

Spirit Gear store (10% off basketball jerseys until December 2).

International News

Join in as JWU Goes Global! The 6th annual JWU Goes Global week

takes place October 19-23. Events will

enhance academic and career pathways

in a global context and build cultural

awareness across campus, including:

Julissa Arce as keynote speaker,

Monday, October 19, 9:20am,

Schneider Auditorium. Addressing

many issues central to students

professional and personal

development, Arce will touch

upon her experience of being

undocumented as a child, rising to

Vice President at Goldman Sachs,

and her current position as Director

of Programs for Define American,

which is working to shift the U.S.

conversation around immigration,

identity and citizenship.

Study Abroad Fair, Wednesday,

October 21, 1-3pm, Pepsi Forum

World Carnival, Thursday, October

22, 6:30-8:30pm, Pepsi Forum.

Cultural showcase highlighting

games, dance and cuisine from

around the world.

For a more complete listing: www.

Facebook.com/JWUProvidenceIClub or

events.jwu.edu/providence

Danielle Hill, administrative services coordinator, Campus Safety & Security

JWU's C.A.R.E. team promotes sharing and coordination of information with appropriate JWU personnel concerning behavior of any student which appears to pose a risk of harm to self or others and develop strategies for early intervention. The team serves as a central network focused on detection and early intervention in any community situation involving a student experiencing extreme distress, which appears to be causing him/her to engage in harmful behavior.

Faculty and staff are key components to the safety and well-being of students and should contact a Care team member if it appears a student's behavior poses an imminent threat of harm to self or others.

Bookmarks are available to staff on the Campus Safety & Security page on the JWU website or click here.

We C.A.R.E.

Linda Garcia, OTEAM Leader

and JWU representative, along

with several representatives

from the other RI schools were

selected as the first cohort of

the R.I. Changemaker Fellowship

program. Senator Sheldon

Whitehouse congratulated the

fellows during an inauguration

ceremony that took place on

Monday, September 14.

READ MORE ABOUT THE

CHANGEMAKER FELLOWSHIP

HERE

Senator Whitehouse & Janet Raymond with the Changemaker Fellows.

(Linda Garcia is in purple and black in the middle front)

Changemaker Fellows Inaugurated by U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse

Crisis Aversion and Response Evaluation

Notes of Appreciation Kudos to the following employees for their dedication to our students and going the extra mile.

From a student who attended a daily tour

"I previously attended the Johnson & Wales tour in Providence, RI. The tour was greatly organized and eye-opening. I got to take a look at the TACO Center and learned tons of information on where my classes would be and how they would be set up. The tour really made me realize that I could definitely see myself in Johnson & Wales as a JWU Wildcat! I look forward to applying in the fall and seeing what the future holds!"

From William Priante, dean, Admissions to Arnold Lee, bus driver:

"Thank you again for your participation in Congressman Langevin's tour last week. You helped us make his visit a great one! I am always grateful for your assistance and amazing attitude."

From a prospective student to Taylor Hirsch, admissions officer

"I just wanted to thank you again for spending time with me today to explain more about the Johnson & Wales experience. You have inspired me so much, and I cannot wait until this school year starts so I can join more clubs and improve my GPA. I am one hundred percent in love and obsessed with Johnson & Wales! I hope to be a JWU Wildcat one day!"

From parents Sheri and Robert Bishop-Cotner, to Mike Skenyon, academic counselor, Harborside

"I wanted to take a moment and THANK YOU for all of your time and support for Robert. It means a great deal to us as parents that you were there for him when he needed, and that you provided him with so much he can now draw on for his future. Our hope has always been that Robert would find something he is good at and be able to support himself. He may not have made it as far as he has in two years without you being there for him."

If you would like to thank a colleague or share a note of appreciation from a student, co-worker, employee or manager in the next issue of Connections, please contact Diane Riccitelli (driccitelli@jwu.edu or ext. 4904).

JWU Administrative & Student Services Hall of Fame

Congratulations on your aCComplishment!

Lorna Holliday, student services information specialist, was recognized for her contribution and collaboration with the Trimdata/Follett Bookstore book voucher project at IT's Completed Project Celebration.

Kristin Zosa Puleo, museum event and program coordinator, was selected by the RI Foundation to be a mentee as part of their 2015-2016 Nonprofit Emerging Leaders Program.

Campus Safety & Security recognized the hard work and dedication of the following individuals: Bryan Hull, sergeant, Above & Beyond Award Jeffery Robinson, corporal, Ironman Award and Certificate of Commendation Steven Barrett, officer, Chief Peter Postoian Award "Staff Member of the Year" Jason Palmer, officer, Certificate of Commendation Gerald Sylvia, officer, Certificate of Commendation

Did You Know? By Kim Camara-Harvey, head softball coach

The 2015 softball Wildcats won the GNAC Championship and won a NCAA tournament game for the 1st time in school history.

Our Wildcat softball student-athletes have the 15th highest GPA in Division III Softball in the country.

You can follow JWU Softball on Facebook at Johnson & Wales Softball.

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Spotlight on ...RESIDENTIAL LIFE

JWU's Residence Hall Staff - Making a Building Into a Home

At the end of regular work hours, most JWU staff leave campus and head home. The staff who manage JWU residence halls, however, have a much shorter commute home they are already there.

Front Desk Managers, while full-time undergraduate or graduate students, are not required to live on campus. This student assistant position monitors the front desk, daily services, and access in the residence halls. Resident Assistants (RAs) and Head Resident Assistants (HRAs) are undergraduate students required to live on-campus and assigned to a particular floor within a hall. RAs are the first contact with students and work with them to create and maintain an atmosphere that fosters meaningful educational opportunities as well as valuable personal growth experiences. HRAs, assist in the management of hall staff, primarily on their assigned floor.

Graduate Assistants (GAs) live on campus and are full-time graduate students. Working under the direction of an Area Coordinator (AC) or Resident Director (RD), the GA assists with student concerns, provides administrative support and participates in the emergency on-call rotation. Resident Directors live on-campus and typically manage and maintain an individual residence hall, including all aspects of community development. Area Coordinators, who live on campus, manage and maintain multiple student residence halls overseeing all aspects of hall community development including the supervision of staff, facilities management, and creation of engaged residential communities.

These staff members have the energy, passion and skill to work with JWUs over 3,700 resident students. While managing everyday building operations, their primary focus remains on creating a community and truly helping residents make JWU their home away from home.

Pet Friendly HousingBy Kathryn Howell, resident director, Harborside Village

This year, Harborside Village welcomed a new kind of resident in Building F, some furry friends, including a hamster, a rabbit, two dogs, and three cats. As part of the new pet-friendly housing initiative, these animals can be spotted in the green space soaking in the sunshine, going for a walk, or even attending various outdoor programming events. Along with Harborside Village, Washington Apartments and Snowden Hall also offer some pet-friendly housing rooms. Students bringing their pets on campus agree to policies indicating which types of pets are allowed and their life in the halls.

Nugget with owner Alexandra

iGrads New Feature Scholarship Center

By Joelle Perrone, student loan default coordinator

JWUs online financial literacy tool, iGrad, now includes the iGrad Scholarship Center. Sourced primarily from professional associations, community organizations, non-profits, foundations and the like, the scholarships are regularly reviewed for accuracy and compliance. Students can search the entire database with one click and there are customizable filters to help reduce search time. To make it even easier, entries are arranged by deadline date so time wont be wasted viewing scholarships that have expired. Students can find iGrad on the financial tab in jwuLink.

Encourage students to take advantage of this new feature!

uSucceed A New Tool to Assist in Retention

By Jane Hanna, director of academic counseling and Kim Buxton-Hamel, director of student academic and financial services, Harborside

USucceed is an early alert, retention, and advising system implemented for wide-spread use in September. In the system, each student has a personal network of instructors, staff, and campus resources available. Instructors and academic advisors/counselors can track students who might be struggling academically through an early warning system by raising a flag. Based on a specific flag assigned to the student, the student will be contacted as needed.

Students can also receive kudos for excelling in an academic course, showing academic improvement and/or achieving good academic standing. They can schedule appointments and receive confirmations when the appointment is made. In the future, students will be able to sign in for their SAFS appointments through a kiosk system notifying the academic counselor or financial planner that the student has arrived.

New Information Technology Web Site & DiscountsVisit it.jwu.edu for email, cable TV, wireless, network, gaming, printing & more info!

Find FREE and discounted hardware & software offers!

If you have a JWU technology question, concern or issue, remember to contact the IT Service Desk for real-time assistance.

Burritos are a Hit!Students spoke and Campus Dining listened! Market Place, located in John Hazen White, has been transformed to house a convenience store, modeled after Harborside s Liberty Market, and build-your-own-burrito bar, BYOB, with caf-style seating and lounge area. Burritos, burrito bowls and salads have a fixed price and can be purchased through student meal plans, flex dollars or a la carte. Check the JWU App for current hours.

From Sep 9 -26, BYOB sold:

2,937:Chicken Burritos

1,178:Pork Burritos

1,421:Beef Burritos

216:Vegetarian Burritos

2,648:Chicken Bowls

1,045:Pork Bowls

1,368:Beef Bowls

291:Vegetarian Bowls

169:Chicken Salad

46:Pork Salad

43:Beef Salad

51:Vegetarian Salad

By the Numb3rs

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New Academic Programs for 2016By Heidi McClarnon, admissions training

specialist

Are you in the know when it comes to JWUs newest offerings? These will be available to new, on-campus students beginning Fall 2016.

Undergraduate

Cyber Threat Intelligence & Defense B.S.

English: Writing and Literature B.S.

Equine Science B.S.

Health Science B.S.

Informatics B.S.

Political Science B.S.

Graduate

Teacher Education (Elementary/Elementary Special Education) M.Ed.

Teacher Education (Business/Secondary Special Education) M.Ed.

Information Security/Assurance M.S.

You can learn more about these programs by visiting www.jwu.edu and selecting academics.

New Chicken Burger at City Burger this year!

Chicken Burger

Lightly breaded chicken breast, fried and topped with roasted garlic mayonnaise, served on a fresh seeded bun with cool green leaf lettuce and vine ripe tomato.

Join Campus Dining for Wildcat Wednesday

Mark your calendar! Every Wildcat Wednesday is celebrated at one of the dining halls with decorations, specialty cupcakes or cookies. Wildcat Willie might even stop by for lunch! Show your staff ID on one of the Wildcat Wednesday locations below and be entered to win a complimentary meal swipe*.

November 4 Harbor View December 2 Market Place January 6 Snowden Dining *Winner will be drawn at the end of the

day on the Wildcat Wednesday. Meal Swipe can be used at an All You Care to Eat location (Snowden Dining or Harbor View) or for a Combo Value Meal at all other locations (City Burger, Red Sauce Pizza & Pasta, Liberty Market or Market Place BYOB).

Questions about dining in any of the dining

centers? Email us at feedback.dining@jwu.edu

JWU Promotes Good Health at the Good Life Expo

At the Good Life Expo on September 23, 646 JWU students, faculty and staff met with approximately 50 vendors and JWU stakeholders, representing the American Cancer Society, Gloria Gemma Foundation, Capitol Chiropractic, Performance Food Group, Massage Envy, Rock Spot Climbing, and Tobacco Free RI, among others. There were aerobics, CPR and self-defense demonstrations along with the opportunity to visit with therapy dogs.

Welcome to JWUAdmissions Delainey Broggi, admissions classroom presenter Christie Craddock, admissions representative, Central and Western Ohio Keith Cullen, admissions representative, Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi Jeffrey DiGiacomo, admissions representative, Southern New Jersey Matthew Elden II, admissions classroom presenter Jennifer Felmley, admissions classroom presenter Taylor Hirsch, admissions officer Brittany McKeown, admissions representative, Central and Southern Illinois Karma Montoya, admissions representative, Oakland, Berkeley, Sacramento and Northern California Jill Naughton, admissions representative, San Francisco, Fresno and San Jose, California James Olick Jr., director of admissions systems and operations Valerie Smith, admissions representative, Delaware and Southeastern Pennsylvania

Athletics Ryan Dzierzawski, assistant coach, men's soccer Quentin Chaffee, sailing coach Chris Flint, head coach, women's soccer Johan Giraldo, assistant coach, women's soccer Zaphaniah Halsey, assistant coach, women's rowing Nicole Higginbotham, assistant coach, women's soccer Ashley Olson, assistant coach, women's softball Michael Reed, assistant coach, men's basketball Stephanie Walker, assistant coach, field hockey Raymond Zdrodowski, assistant athletic trainer Natalie Zitek, assistant coach, women's hockey

Campus Dining Tina Bruno, shift supervisor, Starbucks Harborside Corey Campbell, assistant manager, Snowden Christina Godfrey, assistant manager, The Commissary Bakery Emily Martinez, shift supervisor, Red Sauce Keven Rodriguez, shift supervisor, Market Place BYOB Emquet Saint-Louis, dishwasher, Red Sauce Brittany Templar, counter help, Starbucks Downcity

Campus Safety & Security Ariana Alves, patrol officer Carmine Cairo, patrol officer Lauren Deliz, patrol officer Brenden Dohoney, patrol officer Joseph MacGregor, patrol officer Wilson Perez Jr., patrol officer Ronald Xavier, patrol officer

Center for Academic Support Richard Fava, professional tutor Matthew Ferraro, professional tutor Elizabeth Foulke, professional tutor Gary Haro, professional tutor Jake Lyle, professional tutor Mary Ann Canning McComiskey, director Shannon Sermini, professional tutor Chong Yang, center assistant

Counseling Services Jennifer Pretsch, clinical counselor

Facilities Management Pablo Gano, grounds crew Jeannea Jones, director of facilities maintenance management systems Elijah Parker, maintenance Ryan Pettis, maintenance Michelle Plouffe, automotive inventory control specialist

New Student Orientation & Support Programs Krystal Ristaino, associate director of parent and family relations

Off-Campus Student Services Elizabeth Ali, associate director of off-campus living

Printing & Mailing Services Brandon Mabardi, mail clerk

Radisson Hotel Providence Airport William Diaz, night auditor supervisor, Radisson Emily Lopez, assistant banquet manager

Residential Life Jeffrey Kaine, associate director of residential education Neven Kraguljevic, director of residential life David Lewis Jr., associate director student housing operations Mary Nunez, residence director, Harbor View

Student Academic and Financial Services Colleen Grey, student services associate, Transfer & Testing team Scott Nelson, curriculum associate Anne Proulx, student services information specialist Karen Sevilla, senior academic counselor, Harborside Alexis Tobias, curriculum associate Susan Wilks, student services associate, Transfer & Testing team

Student Involvement & Leadership Meagan Pepper, assistant director of community development Transportation Services Harold Moore, bus driver Sherri-Ann Rose, bus driver Anthony Teixeira Jr., bus driver

Promotions, Position and/or Location ChangesAdmissions Rick Daniels, director admissions guest experience Andrea Van Wormer, international records coordinator

Campus Dining Ashley Archibald, assistant manager, Wildcat Caf Maria Del Mar Kim, assistant manager, Starbucks, Downcity Lisa DiMauro, dining room attendant, Harbor View Tessa Greenwood, shift supervisor, Liberty Market Carlos "Kae" McCraney, manager, Wildcat Caf Courtney Newcomer, assistant manager, Starbucks, Harborside Justin Shayer, assistant manager, Red Sauce Julio Webster, assistant manager, Market Place, BYOB

Campus Safety & Security Major Michael Quinn, chief security officer Captain LeRoy Rose, Jr, director of campus safety & security Captain John Sexton, assistant director of campus safety & security Danielle Hill, administrative services coordinator

Experiental Education & Career Services Bianca Fiocco, experiential education coordinator

International Student Services Wesley Roy, director of international student services

Residential Life Adam Cairns, assistant director of student housing placement Melissa DePalma, assistant director of student housing systems

Student Academic and Financial Services Sharon Bannister, financial aid and planning officer, Harborside Nancy Hayward, curriculum systems associate Heather Medeiros, financial aid and planning officer, Downcity Sarah Reese, assistant director of financial aid

Transportation Services Doreen Anella, supervisor

University Administration Tara McGee, executive assistant to the senior vice-president of administration

CongratulationsCampus Safety & Security William Jones, sergeant, on his marriage to Christina, on September 13. Shaun McKenna, patrol officer, on his marriage to Amy, on July 26. William Rigney, patrol officer, on his marriage to Kim, on July 3.

Student Conduct Diana Proto, assistant director of student conduct, on her marriage to Adam, on September 25.

Farewell & Best WishesAuxiliary Services Erin Crane, administrative assistant Elizabeth Han, administrative assistant, Campus Dining

Campus Safety & Security Travis Mollo, patrol officer

Student Academic Services Rachel Breton, curriculum associate

Student International Services Katie Gilbertson, director of international student services

Study Abroad Logan Gauby, study abroad advisor

Transportation Services Patricia DeCosta, bus driver

ConferencesCampus Safety & Security Christopher Harwood, director of emergency management, presented on Emergency Management on a College Campus at a RI Preparedness Conference at CCRI on August 26.

New Student Orientation Kelly Dunn, director of new student orientation, served on a Client Leadership Programs Panel for the RI Career Development Association on August 17.

RetirementsAnnie Cridge, retired on August 3. Annie proudly exemplified JWU with her loyalty, trust and honesty in all matters relevant to her 50 years of service. She will be greatly missed.

Florence Eaton, Professional tutor of English and Spanish at the Center for Academic Support retired in June after 29 years of dedicated service. Sincere, compassionate and a dear friend to many, her encouraging style led many students to seek her guidance.

Elaine Petronio, international housing coordinator of the International Center, retired on July 31 after 23 years of service. Throughout her career she helped over 5000 international students find their RI home and was commonly referred to as the international mom.

The Chef Connection Ken Watt, executive chef, Auxiliary Services

1 pound Butternut Squash, peeled and diced 1 pound Fresh Kale, remove large stems and chop to pieces 2 ounces Roasted Pumpkin Seeds1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil4 ounces Cranberry Vinaigrette (Recipe Below) teaspoon Kosher Salt1 pinch Black Pepper

Place oil and butternut squash in a bowl, toss to coat and season with salt and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast at 350 oven for 30 minutes or until tender and golden brown.

Remove from heat and toss with cranberry vinaigrette. Once blended, add kale and toss. Garnish with toasted pumpkin seeds.

TIP: You may also use Sweet Potato instead of the Butternut Squash

Cranberry Vinaigrette cup Whole Cranberries (fresh or frozen) cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil ounce Shallots, peeled and diced 3 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar3 tablespoons Pure Honey teaspoon Kosher Salt1 pinch Black Pepper

Add all ingredients in food processor and pulse until thoroughly blended.

Roasted Squash and Kale Salad Serves 10

Congressman Langevins Tour of The Campus

(Left to Right) Sarah Levesque (student tour host), Congressman Langevin, Jim Richard, and

William Priante

On World Suicide Prevention Day, Professor Santos and students present videos and posters

to help spread the word that JWU cares about their students. You can check out videos here

and here

Student Involvement Night

The ResLife staff participated in team building

9/11 Remembrance

Gaebe Commons Wildcat Welcome

During the months of July and August, Res Life trained nearly 150 student and professional

staff members

Enjoying a moment with Wildcat Willie at convocation

Students moving in at Wildcat Welcome

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