This was our first lightning round meeting. A list of different topics was circulated in advance, listing which topics would be covered at which tables. After updates from President Weiss, we all got up and went to tables with topics that were of personal interest to us. Presentations lasted 15 minutes, after which we had 5 minutes to move to another table. We did three of these sessions in a row. The topics are listed below.
| Table | Leader | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grace Reynolds | Living Learning Communities In August 2012, the student houses on the 600 block of Monroe Street re-opened as 13 distinct Living Learning Communities (LLCs). The purpose of the LLC program is to provide students with an opportunity to explore an academic topic or discipline outside the boundaries of the traditional classroom setting. Join us for a short overview of the LLC program to date and plans for the future. Questions and suggestions welcome! |
| 2 | Courtney Bentley and Chris Koch |
IT Services you may not know about Did you know that your department can get customized software training? How about technology purchasing assistance? Find out about these and other under- utilized services that ITS offers. |
| 3 | Katherine Butler |
How to get your IT project approved: the new ITS project process Do you have an important project with a technology component? Learn about the process that was created to make this the easiest part of your project. |
| 4 | Paul J. McLoughlin |
Addressing Alcohol and Drug Abuse on Campus The Alcohol and Other Drug Standing Committee (AODSC) has focused its efforts on high-risk drinking and the negative implications of these behaviors on the Lafayette community. The AODSC is working to reduce dangerous and negative outcomes of excessive alcohol use, including blackouts, hospital transports, vandalism, harm to self or peers, and violations of the College’s code of conduct. In this session you will hear about some of the preliminary plans of the AODSC and have an opportunity to make suggestions to this on-going and important work. |
| 5 | John O’Keefe | Project Update: The current status of ITS projects Learn about the current status of the portal and unified communications projects, as well as other ongoing work by ITS. |
| 6 | Matt Hyde | Admissions 101: Data & Voice Enjoy a quick dunk into the competitive landscape of selective college admissions and gain a better understanding of Lafayette’s approach to crafting new classes of Leopards. |
| 7 | Steve Schafer | New Policies: How You Might Be Affected Did you know that soon you will be able to receive your travel reimbursements electronically? The College has modified some of the policies related to travel, expense reimbursement, and purchasing, among others. Come learn about the new policies and some related enhancements that will be available to employees for things like payroll direct deposit processing. |
| 8 | Rosie Bukics | The Posse Foundation The Posse Foundation is a national organization that identifies exceptional student leaders from urban high schools who are typically overlooked by standard college admissions processes. Lafayette College has been involved in the program every year since 2002, accepting our first 11-student posse from New York City in 2002 and our first 11-student posse from Washington DC in 2006. There are typically 80 Posse students on campus and they contribute significantly to our campus in a variety of ways, ably assisted in their journeys by a committed group of faculty and administrators. |
| 9 | John McKnight |
The Kaleidoscope Program and other Intercultural Development Initiatives The Kaleidoscope social justice peer education group encourages student leaders to take an active role in campus education with issues of multiculturalism, equity and social justice. Learn more about who they are and what they do. |
| 10 | Kylie Bailin and Elaine Stomber |
What can the library do for you? Come learn about the various services that the library can provide to administrators, faculty, and students. |
| 11 | Hannah Stewart- Gambino and Erica D’Agastino |
LAF360: The Student Experience Initiative LAFAYETTE 360 is a comprehensive new program designed to connect students’ daily lives in ways that increase academic success, enhance a sense of individual fulfillment, provide for a rich social life full of tradition and connection to the College, and promote active participation in a community of values. Laf360 will cover the full four-year arc of a student’s career, with steadily rising expectations for the level of independence and responsibility he or she demonstrates from matriculation through graduation. Please join us for a brief discussion of the work over the spring semester. Ask questions, provide feedback, and/or offer your insights from your perspective at the College. |
| 12 | Gene Kelly | Safe Zone As a LGBTQ person, it is sometimes difficult to determine who are your allies. At times you may worry about whether or not you can disclose your identity or if you may “slip up” and unintentionally come out when that wasn’t your intention. Learn more about why allies and the visible support they provide helps create a welcoming campus climate at this session. |
| 13 | Chuck Crawford |
Employee Benefits Learn the programs you can take advantage of as a Lafayette College employee – from the biggest to the smallest. |
| 14 | Linda Arra | Class of 2012 Graduate Outcomes Report Learn what our most recent graduating class is up to, how they obtained their positions, and how we use the information that is collected on each graduating class. |
| 15 | Jim Dicker | Capital Campaign Update Learn about the key elements of the campaign goals, where we are to date, and how the funds raised will support the College’s strategic plan. |
| 16 | Pam Brewer | New Student Orientation Come hear about Lafayette’s New Student Orientation, its history as well as our most recent 2012 program, and our high level preliminary vision for the future. Brainstorm with Pam Brewer, who has been a part of the committee since 1988, ideas for 2013 and beyond, and find out how you can get involved in this very important Lafayette community program. |