It’s a pleasure to write a brief note of introduction for the inaugural Student Development Newsletter. From a report on the efforts of the divisional assessment team to an account of a transcultural teaching experience in Finland, these articles will give you a sense of the varied activities and programs taking place in student development.

In addition to reading the articles, I ask that you take just few moments to navigate the web site to familiarize (or reacquaint) yourself with the departments and functional areas in the division. We take seriously our mission to enhance student learning and personal development and believe strongly that all members of the division have a special charge to provide and promote enriching co-curricular and extra-curricular learning experiences for our students.

Collaboration is so central to much of what we do at the College. As we move towards the adoption and implementation of a new strategic plan, we in Student Development look forward to working with all members of the Nazareth community to facilitate the development of the whole person and provide the kind of environment that helps our students achieve their potential.

Feel free to get in touch with me if you have questions or would like to share comments about the newsletter.

With very best wishes, 
Kevin Worthen
Vice President for Student Development

• Assessment Institute

  Administrators, faculty and student affairs professionals gathered at this conference to discuss techniques and approaches across outcomes assessment areas. Learn more.

• Bikes@Naz

  The Nazareth College Bike Project opened on September 19th, and the response from the community has been extraordinary. Learn more.

• Center for Student Success to be Established

  The new CSS will create support services for first year, transfer and upper class students. Learn more.

• LifePrep@Naz

  The LifePrep@Naz program gives students with developmental disabilities the opportunity to have a campus-based experience at Nazareth. Learn more.

• What's Happening in Residential Life...

  Res Life has spent five months reviewing and revamping their programming model. Learn more.

• Transcultural Teaching

  Donna Willome, Director of Student Health Services, recounts her experience of teaching Health Assessment at Laurea University in Finland. Learn more.

• Substance Use 101

  Are you aware that Nazareth College has a comprehensive alcohol and other drug prevention program on campus? We provide prevention education, support groups, and more. Learn more.

• Mental Health Awareness for Student Athletes

  Student athletes spent time examining their own personal stressors and developed a self care plan to help them manage stress and know when they need to seek support. Learn more.

• Birds of a Feather Really Can Stick Together

  This presentation on campus child care centers focused on the collaboration between Nazareth and St. John Fisher's early childhood programs. Learn more.

• Orientation Day of Service

  The Day of Service strives to bring student and community partners together to educate new students about the College's mission and tradition of community engagement. Learn more.

• Professional Activities in Student Development

  The members of the Student Development Division are professionally active both on and off campus. Learn More.