Slides from the Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support Director's meeting on November 28, 2017.

2. Practice Flu Prevention
Flu shots are free for students
No-cost* for faculty/staff
Just walk in to the Center
for Health and
Well-Being!
*Student Health Services will provide the flu vaccine for faculty and
staff whose primary insurance is the BlueCross BlueShield state
health plan for a $0 co-payment. Please bring your insurance card
to get the vaccine at no cost to you. If you are not covered by the
state health plan, you can get the flu vaccine for $20.sa.sc.edu/shs/flu

3. Move More Carolina
The American Heart Association recommends
2½ hours of moderate physical activity per
week.
Physical Activity is anything that makes you
move your body and burn calories.
Being active can fit into any schedule and
lifestyle!
sa.sc.edu/shs/movemore

4. Become a USC Wellness Ambassador!
Wellness Ambassadors are university faculty and
staff members committed to health who serve as
champions for employee wellness.
Your role as a wellness ambassador includes:
• Onboard training with wellness resources provided
• At least one year of commitment
• Dedicated time to serve in your role
• Ability to partner with the Gamecocks LiveWell office to bring
wellness events to your department
• Be an active part of Gamecocks LiveWell programs and events
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Being passionate about health and wellness
Visit: sa.sc.edu/gamecockslw to sign up.
For questions, email livewell@mailbox.sc.edu or call 803-777-6518.

5. C.A.L.M. Oasis meditation space
Open Practice – patrons can practice in the space silently or use ear buds
to listen to guided meditations
Open Learning – structured mindfulness and meditation offerings
coordinated by trained facilitators
Midday Meditation: Monday/Wednesday/Friday – 11:20-11:40 a.m. and
Tuesday/Thursday – 12:30-12:50 p.m.
Recovery Meditation: Every Thursday – 4:30-5:30 p.m.

6. Pet a Pup
Come pet a pup, take a break from
your stress and enjoy some time with
these wonderful listeners!
Upcoming Dates:
(Center for Health and Well-Being Patio)
December 5

7. Cooking with
Gamecocks LiveWell
Cooking with Gamecocks LiveWell is a free cooking class offered to
USC faculty and staff. A registered dietitian provides knowledge of
nutrition and hands-on instruction for preparation of healthy,
balanced meals to fuel your body.
Dec. 7, 5:30-7 p.m.
Center for Health and Well-
Being Demonstration Kitchen
Register by November 30
sa.sc.edu/shs/cw/nutrition/recipes/

8. sa.sc.edu/shs/events
Cooking with Gamecocks LiveWell (for
faculty and staff)
December 7, 5:30–7 p.m., Center for Health
and Well-Being Demonstration Kitchen
Upcoming Student Health Services Events
Campus Connect: A Suicide Prevention
Training for Gatekeepers (for all)
November 29, 1–2:30 p.m.,
Center for Health and Well-Being Room 217
Gamecocks EatWell (for students)
Registration Deadline: November 28
December 5, 5:30–7 p.m., Center for Health
and Well-Being Demonstration Kitchen
Don’t forget to get your flu shot! (for all)
Walk-in to the Center for Health and Well-
Being
Women’s Self-Defense Class (for
students)
December 1, Noon – 4 p.m.,
Strom Room 116
Pet a Pup (for all)
December 5, 10 a.m. – noon, Patio in front
of the Center for Health and Well-Being

9. Chris Byrd & Pam Doran
Division Directors Meeting
November 28, 2017
Conflict of Interest and
Commitment Policy

10. Conflict of Interest and Commitment Policy
Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support
November 28, 2017

11. Conflicts of Interest and Commitment
Policy
University Policy BTRU 1.15, Conflicts of Interest was
revised October 12, 2017. Significant revisions include
the following:
• Defines conflicts of interest and conflicts of commitment.
• Describes activities required to be disclosed.
• “Umbrella” policy including faculty, staff, research and
board member disclosures.
• Refers to disclosure procedures based on the individual’s
role with the University referring to existing policies.
Establishes disclosure procedures for staff members.

12. Staff Conflicts of Interest and Commitment
Disclosure Process
• Introducing a new conflict of interest disclosure
process for staff that will complement the current
faculty process. Both processes will occur in parallel
in January.
• Reviewed with President’s Executive Cabinet and
Academic Council of Deans.
• Chancellors, Deans and Vice President’s have
appointed COI Authorized Reviewers that determine
whether a management plan is required.

13. Staff Conflicts of Interest and Commitment
Disclosure Process
Why are we doing this?
• Board requested
• Provide transparency and protect the University
from unnecessary risks
• Raise awareness of conflict issues and assist in
establishing mitigation procedures
• Provide the same type of disclosures for staff that
we currently provide for faculty

14. Staff Conflicts of Interest and Commitment
Disclosure Process
Who will be required to report?
• We will initially target those with the highest risk:
hiring and purchasing authority
• First year pilot will include supervisors and staff with
purchasing approval authority (~1,600 of 5,440)

15. Staff Conflicts of Interest and Commitment
Disclosure Process
What will staff be asked to disclose?
• Outside employment
• Family members with financial interests related to
their institutional responsibilities
• Work or business interest with an organization that
conducts business with USC
• Personal relationships that could influence or
appear to influence administrative decisions

16. Conflicts of Interest and Commitment
Draft Policy
How will the process be implemented?
• The faculty system (AIRS) has been modified for staff
reporting
• Disclosures will route to COI Authorized Reviewers
• Where needed, management plans will be developed
and reviewed by the unit head and HR
• HR and Audit & Advisory Services is providing
training to support the implementation

17. Conflicts of Interest and Commitment
Draft Policy
Timeline:
• Policy was approved by the Board in October
• Units have identified COI Authorized Reviewers
• Training and communications to staff and Authorized
Reviewers – Late November/December
• Implement annual disclosure reporting – January
2018

18. Questions?

19. Dr. Dennis Pruitt
Division Directors Meeting
November 28, 2017
Remarks

20. Ross Lordo, Student Body President
Division Directors Meeting
November 28, 2017
Our Union: A Vision for a
New Home

21. Our Union:
A Vision For a New Home

22. Institution Enrollment Last S/F Addition
University of Kentucky 30,720 2018
University of Mississippi 23,838 2018
University of Tennessee 24,214 2017
University of Florida 52,519 2016
University of Alabama 37,100 2014
Texas A&M University 57,934 2012
Louisiana State University 28,865 2011
University of Missouri 30,671 2010
University of Georgia 34,752 2009
Mississippi State University 20,429 2008
Auburn University 27,287 2008
Vanderbilt University 11,815 2005
University of Arkansas 26,754 2000
University of South Carolina 34,684 1976

23. 20000
22000
24000
26000
28000
30000
32000
34000
36000
1970 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 2015 2020
TotalnumberofStudentsonUSCColumbiaCampus
Year
Columbia Enrollment Total
31%

25. 0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
2016 SEC Union Facility S/F Per Student
Council for Academic Standards Recommendation =
10 s/f per student

26. 1,576,667
2,150,000
2,384,271
2,499,086
2,608,237
2,267,234
1,500,000
1,700,000
1,900,000
2,100,000
2,300,000
2,500,000
2,700,000
2,900,000
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Russell House Traffic Counts

27. 297
492
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
2007 2017
Student Organization Growth
The Student Organizations have grown yet the space to hold
them has remained constant
66%

28. 7716
9331
8650
7786
8763 8745 8593
1496
2031 2066
2569 2663
2154
3604
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
7000
8000
9000
10000
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
Facility Usage
RHUU Facility Bookings Student Org Academic Space Use
Since 2006-2007…
470% In Student Org Academic Space Use!

29. UofSC 2010 Master Plan
The 2010 Master Plan
recommended additional student
life and indoor recreation activity as
part of the reuse of the Carolina
Coliseum.

31. Talley Student Center
NC State University
2009
Begins the design
process
Breaks ground
2011 2011
Implements first
student fee
2015
Talley Student
Center Opens

32. Student Center
University of Kentucky
2012
Implements Student
Fee
Construction begins
2014 2015
Design process for
phase 1 begins
2018
Anticipated Opening

33. Feasibility Study
UNC Chapel Hill
PROJECT GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Based on student and staff workshops, we established
these considerations and characteristics for the project.
• Diversity and inclusivity are core tenants
• Foster a greater sense of campus
community and student connectivity
• A building of distinction, that is modern with a respect
for tradition
• Adaptable and flexible
• Reflects spirit and aspiration
• Forward thinking

34. Case Studies- Fee Structure
Kentucky NC State UNC-Charlotte
Year 1 $92 $80 $90
Year 2 $98 $100 $100
Year 3 $125.25 $290 $250
Year 4 $125.25 $290 $250
Total Cost $201 Million
New Building
$127 Million
New Building
$37.9 Million
Renovation

35. Taken from Student Leader Breakfast

36. Affordable Programming
Event Venue Price
Sorority Recruitment
Orientation
Convention Center > $100,000
NPHC Step Show Colonial Life $25,000
Fraternity Recruitment
Orientation
Convention Center > $1,500
Dance Marathon Strom Thurmond Fitness
and Wellness Center
Requested > $10,000
Various Alumni Center Ballroom $3,000

37. Ballroom Cost for Outside
Event
Price
AV Package $230
Operations Fee $135
Podium $12
Room Fee $345
AV Tech Staffing per hour $56
Stage $160
Wireless Microphone System $116
Wireless pointer $8
Ballroom Cost for Student
Organizations
Price
AV Package $173
Operations Fee $108
Podium $12
Room Fee $345
AV Tech Staffing per hour $56
Stage $80
Wireless Microphone System $46
Wireless pointer $6

38. Source: Alcohol Edu

39. Source: Alcohol Edu

40. Five Key
Elements of
College
Unions
Student-
Centered
Culture
Dynamic
Spaces
Pathways to
Success
Collaboration
Connection
Source: ACUI Summer 2017 Catalog

41. Institution Enrollment Last S/F Addition
University of Kentucky 30,720 2018
University of Mississippi 23,838 2018
University of Tennessee 24,214 2017
University of Florida 52,519 2016
University of Alabama 37,100 2014
Texas A&M University 57,934 2012
Louisiana State University 28,865 2011
University of Missouri 30,671 2010
University of Georgia 34,752 2009
Mississippi State University 20,429 2008
Auburn University 27,287 2008
Vanderbilt University 11,815 2005
University of Arkansas 26,754 2000
University of South Carolina 34,684 1976

42. Next Steps:
Feasibility
Study
• Identify Architects and Designers
• Create Our Collective Vision
Campus
Visits
• Site Visit: NC State, University of Kentucky, University of Florida
• Select Date
Moving
Forward
• Union Steering Committee
• Financial Structure (Fees, Development, State)

44. Stacey Bradley
Division Directors Meeting
November 28, 2017
USC and You
First-Year Retention Survey

45. Why Did We Survey?
• Provide real-time interventions to at-risk
students
• Gather summary data to inform our practices
and policies

46. Survey Overview
• Partnered with the Education Advisory Board (EAB)
• 37 questions predictive of student success
– EAB’s analysis, USC’s analysis
• Academic, Financial, Social, Community and Living
• Likert Scale: 1 (strongly disagree) to 6 (strongly agree)
• Sent to each student from their first-year advisors

47. Survey Overview
Questions predictive of completing 30 credits and earning >= 3.0 GPA
I will do well in my hardest class
I am highly motivated to maintain a GPA of at least 3.0
I finish my homework assignments on time
I have skipped classes this semester
I am participating in student organizations this semester

48. Completion Rates
• Target Completion Rate: 50%
• Freshmen: 2,965 of 5,875 50.47%
• Gateway Transfers: 96 of 265 36.23%

49. Intervention Team
UAC – Drew Newton
Housing – Keith Ellis
Financial Aid – Joey Derrick
Student Success Center – Dana Jablonski
Leadership & Service Center – Ambra Hiott
Enrollment Mgmt Analytics – Nikki Knutson
U101 – Dan Friedman (Survey Promotion)

50. Intervention Plan
Question Intervention Lead Intervention
I know who my first-year academic advisor is First-Year Advising Advisor outreach email introduction
I know how to add and drop classes First-Year Advising Follow-up email to explain the process
I know how to make an advising appointment First-Year Advising Follow-up email to explain the process
I am satisfied with the major I selected First-Year Advising (If very low) Request a one-on-one conversation; (If moderate) discuss in fa
I am comfortable approaching my professors and teaching assistants with questions and concernsStudent Success Follow-up email with alternative resources (e.g., supplemental instruction)
I have career goals N/A Informational question, can be used with other responses to frame a conve
I know where to get help if I'm struggling in a class Student Success Follow-up email with suggested resources; in-person if their score is very lo
I understand my course materials Student Success Same as question in row 8; look at all three responses and suggest a holist
I will do well in my hardest class Student Success Same as question in row 8; look at all three responses and suggest a holist
I have control over my academic success at USC First-Year Advising In-person conversation with first year advisor
I get to my classes on time N/A Informational, but we should keep an eye on the aggregate responses beca
I am motivated to maintain a GPA of at least 3.0 First-Year Advising Very low: request an in-person meeting with the student
I intend to complete 15 credit hours per semester First-Year Advising If no: Request an in-person meeting with the student, or, using the rest of t
I finish my homework assignments on time Student Success Follow-up email or phone call to suggest a peer consultation or another res
Getting a college degree is important to me First-Year Advising Request in-person conversation
I have skipped classes this semester Student Success or First-Year AdvisingLow number of skipped classes: Student Success; High number of skipped c
I belong at USC Housing Res Life Coordinator will speak with the student in person
I am coming back to USC next semester. First-Year Advising In-person conversation (we will likely flag these students in other questions
I am proud to be a USC student Housing Res Life Coordinator will speak with the student in person
I plan to spend most or all of my weekends on campus N/A We can consider this in the context of other responses (e.g., homesickness,
I know where to get help if I'm struggling with personal issues Housing Res Life Coordinator will speak with the student in person and then possibly
My current level of homesickness is low Housing Res Life Coordinator
At least one [University Name] faculty or staff member has taken an interest in my successN/A Informational - But share all 'no' responses with U101
I like where I live Housing Res Life Coordinator
I get along with my roommate(s) Housing Res Life Coordinator
I enjoy my classes N/A Informational for first-year advisors
I am participating in student organizations this semester Housing Res Life Coordinator in-person conversation; supplemental information for fi
I am getting at least 7 hours of sleep most nights Housing Res Life Coordinator will speak to the student and then triage depending on
I have felt overwhelmed by my classes this semester First-Year Advising TBD on the appropriate intervention (email or in-person). Different colleges
I have felt overwhelmed in my personal life this semester Housing Res life conversation with potential referral to BIT or counseling
My costs for next semester will be covered Financial Aid Review with FAFSA, payment plan information; contact students; adjust aid
I believe that a degree from USC is a worthwhile investment N/A Informational. Comment: this is similar to "I am proud to be a USC student"
I consider how much I need before deciding how much money to borrow to pay for college Financial Aid Follow-up email with suggested resources
I need help in managing my student loans Financial Aid Follow-up email with suggested resources
I need help in managing my day-to-day finances Student Success Provide resources for financial literacy training and suggest an in-person ap
On average, do you work a total of more than 20 hours per week (combining all of your jobs)?Student Success Request in-person conversation
What would you change about your experience at USC so far? Review responses - BIT for highly concerning responses; Housing, L&SC for

51. Interventions
First-Year Advisors
Intervention lead for 10 questions, primarily related to academic behavior
759 notes logged in EAB Pathfinder with the note reason “FYA Intervention”
666 unique first-year students
 523 students received an outreach e-mail that contained resources (in some colleges, connected
the student with drop-in hours)
 Outreach focused on informing the student who his/her advisor is; how to add/drop
classes; how to navigate feeling overwhelmed in courses; reiterating course-specific support
 65 unique students were asked to come in and chat in person
 Outreach focused on having conversations related to satisfaction with major; intention to
complete 15 hours each semester/maintain a 3.0; feeling overwhelmed in courses
 78 students have advisement session notes that attribute back to the survey
 Many notes related to course adjustment, college adjustment at large, or potential major
change. Strategies noted include reviewing the SI/tutoring schedules, helping the student
make course adjustments before the WF deadline, and discussing major change.

52. Interventions
Financial Aid
Intervention lead for 3 questions related to costs and borrowing
400 students disagreed or strongly disagreed to “My costs will be covered
for next semester.”
59 Pell grant students were identified as potential institutional grant
awardees
• 37 resident students were awarded institutional grant funds –
average of $1,227 per student
Many still had balance due for fall semester when award was made
• Review of non-resident Pell students will be conducted

53. Interventions
Housing
Intervention lead for 9 questions related to adjustment or community
• Responded to approx. 100 moderate to high level concerns
• Homesickness, not connecting with others, desire to transfer,
roommate issues
• Goal: Listen and connect with appropriate resources across
campus
• Counseling Center, Leadership & Service, Advisor
• Responded to 40-50 low level concerns per building
• Minor adjustment issues, minor roommate issues
• Often alleviated with staff member conversation

54. Interventions
Student Success Center
Intervention lead for 6 questions, primarily related to course-specific help
or financial literacy
• Students w/ 1 Flag received an e-mail about services
• 501 students received email
• 260 students opened email
• 103 students attended Success Consultation or Peer Tutoring/Writing Appt.
• Students w/ 2-3 Flags received an e-mail encouraging students to schedule a
success consultation
• 119 students received email
• 74 students opened email
• 27 attended either a Success Consultation or Peer Tutoring/Writing Appt.

55. Interventions
Student Success Center (Cont.)
Intervention lead for 6 questions, primarily related to course-specific help
or financial literacy
• Students w/ 4+ Flags received an e-mail & a phone call encouraging students to
schedule a success consultation
• 6 students received an email and phone call
• 2 of these students attended Success Consultation in October
• 5/6 declined appointment at time of call

56. Summary Findings
Overall
 99% agreed or strongly agreed to “I am motivated to achieve a 3.0.”
 91% strongly agreed to “Getting a college degree is important to me.”
Pell/Non-Pell
 I plan to spend all or most of my weekends on campus
Pell 4.32 Non-Pell 4.74 (-.42)
 My costs for next semester will be covered
Pell 4.30 Non-Pell 4.73 (-.43)
 I consider how much I need before deciding how much money to borrow
Pell 4.76 Non-Pell 4.19 (+.56)

57. Selected Summary Findings
College/School responses to overall responses
I am satisfied with the major I selected.
Overall: 4.77
Arts and Sciences: 4.35 (-.42)
College of Education: 5.34 (+.57)
My current level of homesickness is low.
Overall: 4.42
College of Education: 4.04 (-.38)
College of Engineering & Computing: 4.65 (+.23)

58. Selected Summary Findings
College/School responses to overall responses
I am participating in student organizations this semester.
Overall: 4.68
Engineering & Computing: 4.29 (-.39)
Information & Communications: 5.16 (+.48)
I consider how much I need before deciding how much to
borrow to pay for college.
Overall: 4.30
Moore School of Business: 4.10 (-.20)
School of Music: 5.02 (+.73)

59. Selected Summary Findings
Residence Halls
 I like where I live.
Bates 37% disagreement (n=19)
Bates West 14% disagreement (n=139)
 I am participating in student organizations this semester.
Bates 26% disagreement (n=19)
Aspyre 20% disagreement (n=79)
 I get to my classes on time.
Overall 5.60
Park Place 5.17 (n=65)

60. QUESTIONS?