Mission
The mission of the Office of the Dean of Students is to educate students regarding the university’s expectations of behavior, to protect student’s rights, and to assure fairness and due process.
Summary Narrative
Develop a responsive student experience and engagement program
- Effectively advised the Student Government Association throughout the academic year.
- Presented on campus safety best practices at all PEAW courses.
Enhance the sustainability of auxiliary services
- Effectively supervised and managed financial budgets of over 8 million dollars for the following units: Donaghey Student Center, Campus Living, and Auxiliary Services (Dining and Bookstore).
- Increased revenue for the Donaghey Student Center, Campus Living, and, Campus Dining.
Enhance the recruitment, service, and engagement of and for UA Little Rock’s diverse student population
- Served as ex-officio member of the university’s Racial Barriers Committee.
Other
- Served as co-chair for the Policy Management Board.
- The unit continued to implement the student conduct process and advocate for students through various university processes.
- Assisted 33 students through efforts from the behavioral intervention team.
At A Glance
Assessment 1
Goal
Enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the student conduct process
Type of assessment (learning outcome or operational)
Operational assessment
Activity or experience being assessed
Student conduct process
Assessment artifact
Survey
Time period assessment was done
May – June 2023
Results
During the Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 semesters, students who participated in the student conduct process were sent a survey to evaluate the student conduct process. The survey was sent to 50 students. However, there was only a 14% (7/50) response rate to the survey. Below are the findings.
1. By participating in the student conduct process, I am able to listen and consider others and their viewpoints.
- Strongly Agree: 0%
- Agree: 43% (3/7)
- Neutral: 43% (3/7)
- Disagree: 14% (1/7)
- Strongly Disagree: 0%
2. By participating in the student conduct process, I understand how my actions affect others.
- Strongly Agree: 29% (2/7)
- Agree: 43% (3/7)
- Neutral: 29% (2/7)
- Disagree: 0%
- Strongly Disagree: 0%
3. By participating in the student conduct process, I am more likely to reflect on my decisions before taking action.
- Strongly Agree: 14% (1/7)
- Agree: 71% (5/7)
- Neutral: 0%
- Disagree: 14% (1/7)
- Strongly Disagree: 0%
4. By participating in the student conduct process, I gained a better understanding of my student rights and responsibilities at UA Little Rock.
- Strongly Agree: 43% (3/7)
- Agree: 43% (3/7)
- Neutral: 0%
- Disagree: 14% (1/7)
- Strongly Disagree: 0%
5. By participating in the student conduct process, I know where to find information about students’ policies and procedures.
- Strongly Agree: 14% (1/7)
- Agree: 57% (4/7)
- Neutral: 0%
- Disagree: 29% (2/7)
- Strongly Disagree: 0%
6. By participating in the student conduct process, I am more likely to identify and report violations of the Code of Student Conduct.
- Strongly Agree: 0%
- Agree: 29% (2/7)
- Neutral: 43% (3/7)
- Disagree: 14% (1/7)
- Strongly Disagree: 14% (1/7)
7. By participating in the student conduct process, I was informed of the meeting in a timely manner (via email).
- Strongly Agree: 86% (6/7)
- Agree: 14% (1/7)
- Neutral: 0%
- Disagree: 0%
- Strongly Disagree: 0%
8. By participating in the student conduct process, I was treated with respect.
- Strongly Agree: 14% (1/7)
- Agree: 57% (4/7)
- Neutral: 29% (2/7)
- Disagree: 0%
- Strongly Disagree: 0%
9. By participating in the student conduct process, I was able to give my version of the events (i.e. “my side of the story”).
- Strongly Agree: 14% (1/7)
- Agree: 57% (4/7)
- Neutral: 14% (1/7)
- Disagree: 14% (1/7)
- Strongly Disagree: 0%
10. By participating in the student conduct process, I was informed of the student conduct process, including the appeal process.
- Strongly Agree: 43% (3/7)
- Agree: 57% (4/7)
- Neutral: 0%
- Disagree: 0%
- Strongly Disagree: 0%
Continuous improvement process
Modified notification documents to add online links to the university’s policies such the student handbook and academic offenses. Additionally, during the administrative meetings, the hearing officer will spend more time reviewing and discussing each student’s rights and responsibilities.
WHEN: Aug 1, 2023
Assessment 2
Alignment with UA Little Rock Goal
Increase student access to transformative educational experiences that are affordable, versatile, and relevant.
Alignment with Student Affairs Goal
Develop a responsive student experience and engagement program
Goal
To provide students graduating with an opportunity to share feedback regarding areas important to their student success.
Type of assessment (learning outcome or operational)
Operational assessment
Activity or experience being assessed
The overall experience of graduating students
Assessment artifact
Survey
Time period assessment was done
Fall 2022 and Spring 2023
Results
During the Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 semesters, eligible graduating students were given the opportunity to complete a graduation survey. The total number of students surveyed was 131. Below are the findings.
Overall, how satisfied are you with UA Little Rock?*
- Very Satisfied: 45% (59/131)
- Satisfied: 49% (64/131)
- Neutral: 5% (7/131)
- Dissatisfied: 0%
- Very Dissatisfied: 1% (1/131)
Academic majors /programs offered
- Most important: 76% (100/131)
- Moderately Important: 18% (24/131)
- Neutral: 3% (4/131)
- Somewhat Important: 2% (3/131)
- Least Important: 1%
Faculty Reputation
- Most important: 26% (34/131)
- Moderately Important: 37% (48/131)
- Neutral: 26% (34/131)
- Somewhat Important: 5% (7/131)
- Least Important: 2% (3/131)
- No response: 4% (5/131)
Geographical location of campus
- Most important: 31% (41/131)
- Moderately Important: 34% (45/131)
- Neutral: 21% (27/131)
- Somewhat Important: 5% (7/131)
- Least Important: 5% (7/131)
- No response: 3% (4/131)
Affordable Cost
- Most important: 47% (62/131)
- Moderately Important: 34% (44/131)
- Neutral: 15% (19/131)
- Somewhat Important: 1.5% (2/131)
- Least Important: 1.5% (2/131)
- No response: 1% (1/131)
Scholarships
- Most important: 47% (61/131)
- Moderately Important: 20% (26/131)
- Neutral: 24% (31/131)
- Somewhat Important: 4% (5/131)
- Least Important: 5% (7/131)
- No response: 1% (1/131)
Sports
- Most important: 8% (11/131)
- Moderately Important: 7% (9/131)
- Neutral: 28% (37/131
- Somewhat Important: 6% (8/131)
- Least Important: 50% (65/131)
- No response: 1% (1/131)
Were you the first person in your immediate family to graduate from college?
- Yes: 47% (61/131)
- No: 53% (70/131)
Which of the following resources did you use that positively impacted your ability to graduate? Below are the most popular resources.
- CARE Team
- BlackBoard Student Support
- Financial Aid & Scholarships
- Student Retention Initiatives
- TRIO Student Support Services
- Ottenheimer Library
- Health Services
- International Student Services
- Counseling Services
- Multicultural Center
- DCSTEM Student Lab
- CBHHS Center for Student and Career Services
- CHASSE Student Success Center
- Dean of Students
- Disability Resource Center
Was there a particular activity, class, program, or person at UA Little Rock that helped you persist in completing your academic degree/objective?
- Yes: 52% (68/131)
- No: 48% (63/131)
Will you be employed at the time of graduation?
- Yes: 50% (66/131)
- No: 50% (65/131)
Within one year of graduation will you continue your education?
- Yes: 41% (54/131)
- Unsure: 38% (50/131)
- No: 21% (27/131)
If you were given a chance to do it over again, would you attend UA Little Rock?
- Yes: 92% (120/131)
- No: 8% (11/131)
Please list three things you believe would improve UA Little Rock in the box below. Below are the themes.
- Cost/Affordability
- More Parking
- Events
- More Scholarships
- Upgraded Technology
- Better Communication between Faculty/Staff/Administration and Students
- More food options
- More certificate options
- More hybrid options
- Campus Childcare/Daycare
Continuous improvement process
Modified notification documents to add online links to the university’s policies such the student handbook and academic offenses. Additionally, during the administrative meetings, the hearing officer will spend more time reviewing and discussing each student’s rights and responsibilities.
WHEN: Aug 1, 2023
Assessment 3
Alignment with UA Little Rock Goal
Strengthen educational attainment through academic programs leading to social and economic mobility and the achievement of students’ aspirational goals.
Alignment with Student Affairs Goal
Develop a responsive student experience and engagement program
Goal
To provide PEAW 1300 students training on campus safety awareness.
Type of assessment (learning outcome or operational)
Learning outcome: Knowledge acquisition/construction/integration and application
Activity or experience being assessed
Campus Safety Awareness Training
Assessment artifact
Survey
Time period assessment was done
Fall 2022 and Spring 2023
Results
During Fall 2022, the dean of students presented to 245 students. During Spring 2023, the dean of students presented to 36 students. The total number of students presented in AY2022-23 was 281. Below are the findings.
The presenter(s) was well-informed on the topic
- 4.90 average score
The presenter(s) communicated effectively.
- 4.83 average score
The presentation materials were helpful.
- 4.84 average score
The overall quality of the presentation.
- 4.81 average score
What suggestions do you have for this presenter(s)? Below are the themes:
- “Presentation was good”, “No suggestions”, or “Everything was good”
- “Add more images and graphics”
- “Present less statistics”
- “Find video specific to a school setting”
- “Give a little more time for notes”
- “Have a longer class discussion”
What was the best part of this presentation? Below are the selected themes:
- “All of the information” or “Good information”
- “Watching the video”
- “Feeling safer at the campus”
- “Giving police number and information”
What is the UA Little Rock Public Safety Phone Number?
- 93% (276/281) of students answered the “501-916-3400”, while 5 students answered “501-916-3000”.
Doing nothing greatly decreases your chances of survival. So when in an active shooter situation, I should?
- 2% (5/281) of students answered “Avoid Quick Movements and Do Not Ask Questions”
- (6/281) of students answered “If possible, Call 911 and Remain Calm”
- 14% (39/281) of students answered “Avoid, Deny, Defend (A.D.D. Method)
- 83% (232/281) of students answered, “All of the Above” [Correct Answer]
An active shooting and mass killing can occur at any time and to anyone. An active shooter uses firearms, randomly selects victims, is unpredictable, and?
- 1% (1/281) of students answered “is angry and seeks revenge”
- 1% (1/281) of students answered “is male”
- 3% (9/281) of students answered “may have an untreated mental illness”
- 95% (269/281) of students answered, “a and b” (“angry and seeks revenge” and “may have an untreated mental illness”) [Correct Answer]
The active shooter video was?
- 12% (34/281) of students answered “Decent information and a good use of my time”
- 5% (13/281) of students answered “I knew most of the information already and not a good use of my time”
- 83% (234/281) of students answered “Very informative and worth my time”
Name one thing you learned from the Active Shooter presentation?
- “Avoid, Deny, Defend (A.D.D. Method)”
- “Be aware of your surroundings and have a plan”
- “Call DPS”
- “That I should always have an escape route in mind. This will remind me I should always scan the classroom.”
- “How to defend myself with an active or mass shooter in the building.”
- “I learned that it is important to always know your exits wherever you go whether it be on campus or not. In case of emergency, this is
- important and I haven’t been doing this.”
- “I learned how to protect myself in a shooting and what actions to follow if I find myself in a dangerous position. I also learned public safety
- contact information.”
- “Active Shooters are more prevalent than I thought”
Continuous improvement process
The presenter updated the presentation to reflect the student feedback from questions 5, 10, and 11.
