From the Desk of the Vice President for Student Engagement & Enrollment Services
• Successfully executed a capstone course for parents ( with a 100 % recommendation rate from those who participated !)
• Secured re-accreditation for Student Health Services
• Expanded testing services within Counseling Services
• Achieved success at the Fall Career Internship Fair with over 900 student attendees
• Secured nearly $ 1 million to support a targeted male student experience
• Approaching the opening of our new Student Recreation and Well-Being Center
Dear SEES Team ,
Greetings and happy holidays ! I am grateful for the incredible impact each of you has made in our Old Dominion University community .
Reflecting on my first six months , I have witnessed your dedication , passion , and collective efforts in recruiting , retaining , and graduating our Monarchs . I enjoyed visiting your departments and gaining insight into your roles , talents , and expertise . One thing is clear – we are capable of transformative impact , and I am honored to be part of this dedicated team .
This semester , together as Student Engagement & Enrollment Services , we continued to transform the student experience :
• Brought in a new first-year class with a historic number of valedictorians and salutatorians
• Initiated our division ' s strategic planning process
• Delivered numerous signature experiences , including impactful events like orientation , Freshman Service Experience , Freshman Summer Institute , Move-In , The Monarch Experience , and Monarchs Give Back
Your dedication and passion are the heartbeat of our work . Our strategic enrollment decisions , including a lowered admit rate and increased retention rates , reflect your commitment to student success . Looking ahead to the new year , I ask that you continue to innovate and shape a future where every Monarch is able to thrive .
As we transition to the winter break , I extend my deepest appreciation to each of you . Your commitment propels us forward , and I wish you and your loved ones a season filled with joy !
Brandi Hephner LaBanc Vice President for Student Engagement & Enrollment Services
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