Division of Student Affairs Assessment

The Division of Student Affairs at Siena College serves as a resource, advocate and partner for student learning.

The Student Affairs Assessment Team advances this mission by supporting our division in the development and implementation of assessment plans, which effectively evaluate and enhance student learning and experiences that occur as a result of participation in our programs and services.

Specifically, we provide:

Workshops to build assessment skills
Assistance in completing annual administrative assessment plans and reports
Support in developing assessment tools
Pre-implementation review of assessment tools
Help in effectively utilizing assessment results to enhance programs and services
A central resource for inter-departmental resource sharing

We provide customized, personalized and collaborative support based on each department’s needs, determined in consultation with department directors.

2012-2013 Student Affairs Assessment Team

Mr. Adam Casler, Residential Life
Dr. Mary Lou D'Allegro, Institutional Effectiveness
Sr. Sue Dunn, Student Affairs
Dr. Joy Galarneau, Student Affairs
Ms. Christa Grant, Damietta Cross-Cultural Center
Dr. Nathan Pruitt, Center for Counseling and Student Development

2012-2015

Division of Student Affairs Student Learning Outcomes

A sampling of what we’re teaching our students:

To choose behaviors that promote personal and community health and safety
To put their faith into action
Communication, conflict resolution skills, leadership, and teamwork skills
That embracing diversity, engaging in interfaith dialogue and advocating for social justice are Catholic Franciscan values
Self-advocacy skills
Coping skills
The knowledge and skills needed to be cross-culturally competent
To demonstrate and apply the knowledge and skills needed to advocate for social justice in a culturally diverse world
Event planning skills
Customer service skills
To apply their knowledge of the DORS values to their personal choices, interpersonal interactions and co-curricular pursuits
How to recognize and challenge societal and institutional injustices
How to appropriately access campus resources
How to recognize, report and prevent violence
How to advocate for gender equality
Risk management, emergency preparedness, and life safety skills
To explore different cultures, ideas and beliefs
Key aspects of Franciscan leadership and how to apply these
That their uniqueness and differences are valued by and enrich the Siena community