Jun 12, 2015
Shaping Lives of Purpose Through Transformational Learning
The Class of 2016
• 9,116 applications• 1,018 enrolled• Mean high school average:
94• 58% in top ten• Mean SAT – critical reading
+ math: 1333• International and diverse
class
Our Promise
Geneseo is committed
to providing a liberal and
liberating education that
transforms students’ lives.
Our Mission
• “… to develop socially responsible citizens with skills and values important to the pursuit of an enriched life and success in the world.”
• More than 55,000 alumni across the country, around the world
Middle States Reaccreditation: “Significant Accomplishments”
• Moving the mission forward by adopting activities that promote transformational learning
• Focus and strength of Student and Campus Life
Our Passion
• Transformational learning: experiences that integrate academic learning, civic engagement and personal/social development to educate the whole student.
• High impact learning enhances students’ cognitive powers, emotional well-being and civic development.
High Impact Practices • Engage students in knowledge
about a changing world
- study abroad programs in
20 countries
- summer international study in
Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin
America, including Rome,
Athens, Siena, Peru, Ghana,
China, Nicaragua and more
- 400 students (2011-12)
High Impact Practices
• Provide opportunities for students’ individual growth and development
- GOLD Program (Geneseo Opportunities for
Leadership Development)
High Impact Practices
• Empower students to combine their knowledge and individual growth in the service of community
High Impact Learning Experiences at Geneseo
• First-year seminars
• Service learning and community-based learning
• Learning communities – Dante House (2008) – Writers House (2009) – Eco House (2010)
• Study abroad
High Impact Learning Experiences at Geneseo
• Internships
• Senior theses
• Capstone courses
• Critical skills and writing- intensive seminars
High Impact Learning Experiences at Geneseo
• Undergraduate research
- publication and presentation
with faculty
- physical and social sciences
- GREAT Day 2012 (Geneseo Recognizing Excellence and Talent): 900 student participants
High Impact Learning Experiences at Geneseo
• Extreme learning courses:
- experiential community-based learning
- academic study
- service to the community
- “… a lot of people come here and leave and never learn about where they just were.” – Tobias Scott-Killian ’13, geography
Our Innovation
• The Center for Inquiry, Discovery and Leadership
• Nine student ambassadors; $5,000 stipends (endowed Ambassadorships)
• Scholarly and creative pursuits: life-changing and transformational
Center for Inquiry, Discovery and Leadership Ambassadorships
• The James Houston ’80 Ambassador in Innovation
• The Frank Vafier ’74 Ambassador in Leadership (2)
• The Edward Pettinella ’73 Ambassador in Business
• The James N. Leary ’75 Ambassador in Leadership
Center for Inquiry, Discovery and Leadership Ambassadorships
• The John A. ’87 and Mary Grace ’84 Gleason Ambassador in Student Affairs
• The Gerard Gouvernet Ambassador in French Language and Culture
• The Community Advocates Ambassador in Community Engagement
• The Provost’s Ambassador in Diversity
Shaping Lives of Purpose:In Their Own Words
• Melissa Graham ’13 (Orchard Park, N.Y.)
- Community Advocates Ambassador
- Biology major; environmental studies and psychology minor
- Co-captain, women’s basketball
- RA, Ontario Hall
Shaping Lives of Purpose:In Their Own Words
• Thomas Decker ’14 (White Plains, N.Y.)
- Business Administration major
- Point guard, men’s basketball
- Finance Club
- Geneseo Knights Community Service
Shaping Lives of Purpose:In Their Own Words
• Nicole Coriddi ’13 (Rochester, N.Y.)
- Accounting major
- Intern, Elizabeth Arden
- President, Phi Kappa Pi sorority (Clio)
- Accounting Society
- GOLD program
- Study abroad: Greece and Italy
• Geneseo parent Stephen Smith (Aaron Smith ’14), CFO and senior executive vice president, Elizabeth Arden
Shaping Lives of Purpose:In Their Own Words
• Brent Sanderson ’13 (Fairport, N.Y.)
- Undergraduate research: North Atlantic starfish and Conesus Lake — Biology Professor Sid Bosch
- Biology major; pre-med concentration
- Geneseo First Response; team leader, GOLD mentor staff
Transforming the Campus
Active Construction Projects
• Most activity in four decades
• Money from the State University Construction Fund
• Academic and student life improvements
Monroe Residence Hall
• Major reconstruction for new up-to-date residential living
• New energy efficient windows, centrally located elevator and outside patio
• New floorings and ceilings; bathroom and bedroom upgrades
• Completion: January 2013
Athletic Stadium • New home for Geneseo Knights field
sports – men’s/women’s lacrosse and soccer, women’s field hockey plus intramurals
• 2,000-seat, lighted stadium; two synthetic turf fields; press box and VIP suite; spectator and athletic support buildings
• Catalyst for student activity/traditions
• Future site for outdoor commencement
• Completion: summer 2014
Bailey Hall
• Major renovation will house the Psychology, Sociology, Geography and Anthropology academic departments
• New faculty and department offices, research labs for “hard-edged” social sciences and general purpose classrooms.
• Completion: fall 2014
Letchworth Dining Hall • Building additions and cosmetic
upgrades for distinct styles of dining space and different dining atmospheres
• “Retail" style food delivery outlet (subs, grill, pizza, bakery, café) plus cuisine styles of traditional grill, vegetarian, Italian, Asian, gluten free and a bakery
• Additional space: meeting and seminar rooms
• Completion: spring 2014
Shaping Lives of Purpose
• $20 million toward $22 million goal
• National campaign launched September, 2011
• Regional events from Los Angeles to Boston
National Alumni Council • Historic initiative creates national
footprint for Geneseo
• Consolidates 18 regional alumni committees into single structure; focus on communication, events and career engagement
• Increased student -alumni connections — internships, mentoring, post-grad networking
Play Your Part
• State funding is now less than 20% of all-funds budget
• The Fund for Geneseo supports every academic department at Geneseo
• Private support makes transformational learning possible at Geneseo
Thank You! Your support makes a real and lasting difference in students’ lives.
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