2015-2016 Highlights

Dream Big

Division of Student Development
and Enrollment Services
We are UCF

Transformative Opportunities

Throughout my 23 years at UCF, one of my key goals has been student success and working to ensure that students who enter UCF are not the same students as they leave. Students should be wiser, more socially astute, diverse in their thinking and better prepared to build a brighter future for themselves and for our country and our world. Our learningcentered campus community offers enriching opportunities that prepare students to be bold, innovative and socially responsible. Students are encouraged to grow, succeed and excel.

The Division of Student Development and Enrollment Services provides students with the opportunity to learn, lead, live and engage. We know that education has the power to transform lives and students have the opportunity to succeed, it changes not only their lives, but the lives of their families and those around them.

In this year’s report – DREAM BIG – you’ll see many examples of how the division has successfully worked to improve the quality of the student experience. Thank you again for your continued support.

The best is yet to come! Go Knights! Charge On!

Dr. Maribeth Ehasz
Vice President
Student Development and Enrollment Services
Watch: UCF Student Life

Enrollment

UCF, one of the nation’s largest universities with more than 64,000 students, has grown in size, quality, diversity and reputation since its founding in 1963.

Enrollment Services, which covers admissions, financial assistance and outreach services, has disbursed millions of dollars in financial aid and welcomed thousands of students from all over the world. We remain focused on creating a community of diverse academic and civic leaders and empowering our students to succeed by adding value to the UCF experience

"Our goal is to ensure everyone has access to higher education. We provide students a pipeline from preschool to UCF, and we offer families the biggest bang for their buck."

Dr. Gordon D. Chavis Jr.
Associate Vice President for Enrollment Services
Quick Facts
Enrollment Services
  • 44% Ethnic Minority Enrollment
  • 89% Retention Rate for First-year Students
  • 40% Pell Eligible Students
Student Financial Assistance A2O – Access 2 Opportunities: SFA received over 11,200 applications, approximately 17% of the student body
Undergraduate Admissions More students send their SAT scores to UCF than any other Florida school

64,318

Total
UCF Enrollment Enrollment Services

48%

Of students graduate without debt *Compared to 33% nationally

77

National Merit Scholars Office of Undergraduate Admissions

$470 Million

Financial Aid
Disbursed Student Financial Assistance

Quality

1262 SAT, 27.8 ACT
4.02 GPA *Average Incoming Freshman

Diversity

152 Countries, 50 States
67 Florida Counties *Students come from:

Student Success

We remain dedicated to providing an applied learning approach that makes our community a positive environment for student success.

SDES is proud to provide countless services and resources aimed at the success of all Knights. With access to 30 offices offering learning opportunities through programs, activities and events that enrich the academic and social experience, our students have proven to be successful during their collegiate journey and beyond.

" Student success is in our DNA. We are using data to engage students, improve academic advising and scale student support. By enhancing the learning experience, we are better preparing our students for life after UCF."

Dr. DeLaine Priest
Associate Vice President for Student Success
Quick Facts
Career Services The Lockheed Martin College Work Experience Program employs over 600 students annually
Named one of the top 20 colleges career services centers in the U.S. by OnlineCollegePlan.com
Transfer and Transition Services U.S. News & World Report named UCF the No. 1 College in the U.S. in attracting transfer students, welcoming 7,331 in Fall 2016.
Veteran Academic Resource Center 396 student veterans earned degrees in 2016

$2.4M

Grants for first-generation, Low-Income students TRiO Center

31,181

Students Attended Pegasus Palooza First Year Experience

2,077

Students
Connected Student Accessibility Services

+34,000

Student Served Career Services

64.3%

Students took 30 or more credits UCF Think 30

30,046

Students Served Student Academic Resource Center

Student Life

The UCF experience is all about creating opportunities that last a lifetime.

From a state-of-the-art Recreation and Wellness Center and exciting housing communities to various cultural groups and volunteer projects, we continue to provide something for everyone inside and outside of the classroom. With more than 600 student clubs and organizations hosting various events and activities, UCF is filled with plenty of athletic, artistic and interesting ways to stay active and involved.

"We promote a healthy campus community of wellness, fitness and social activities. Our housing community provides an experience created for student success."

Dr. Sharon Ekern
Associate Vice President for Administration and Student Life
Quick Facts
Student Union Partnership with Student Academic Resource Center where peer tutors and supplemental instruction leaders provide reviews during finals week. More than 24,762 students participated in 2016.
Creative School for Children Received $11,000 grant from KaBoom
Wellness and Health Promotion Services Reached over 1,500 students through two semesters of programing for the "It’s On Us" campaign

1,028,845

Annual Visits Recreation and Wellness Center

$18M

Planned Expansion & Renovation Student Union

26,754 lbs.

Food Distributed Knights Helping Knights Pantry

540,000

Annual Visitors Student Union

91.9%

Retention rate for students visiting 11+ times Recreation and Wellness Center

89.1%

Retained students living on-campus Housing and
Residence Life

Student Engagement and
Leadership Development

The cultural, leadership and personal development and growth of students is our top priority.

By embracing the tenets of the UCF Creed, we are developing leaders, increasing student engagement and promoting collaboration that fosters excellence. By sustaining partnerships on campus and in the Central Florida city-state, SDES is empowering students to succeed by adding value to their education.

"We are committed to diversity and inclusion by providing support and engaging students in outreach programs and services."

Dr. Kerry Welch
Associate Vice President for Student Engagement & Leadership Development
Quick Facts
Office of Student Involvement Designated a Civic Learning and Democratic Engagement Lead Initiative Campus by the National Association for Student Personnel Administrators
Fraternity and Sorority Life Received six-year, $620,000 grant from Florida Bureau of Family Services to implement "Green Dot Strategy" bystander intervention program
Multicultural Academic Support Services Supports student success by assisting multicultural and first-generation students in their transition to UCF. The annual National Male Student Success Conference is attended by national and international experts.

96.5%

Retention Rate for Greek Community Fraternity and Sorority Life

4.17 + 96.7%

GPA and Retention Rate Lead Scholars Academy

$1,001,678

RAISED BY KNIGHT-THON Office of Student Involvement

Top 50

LGBTQ-Friendly University Social Justice and Advocacy

300+

Participants in
"Excellence in action" Multicultural Services

17

STUDENTS ACCEPTED BY CLINTON FOUNDATION Lead Scholars Academy

Student Health And
Responsibilities

The care and well-being of our students is at the core of our division. By building a culture of integrity and unity, we are ensuring higher academic performance.

Our offices work to promote wellness by increasing awareness of student health and encouraging positive lifestyle choices and decision-making skills. Through the services SDES provides, we have assisted thousands of students in achieving academic and personal success at UCF.

Quick Facts
Counseling and Psychological Services 1,100+ students participated in the "Field of Memories" suicide prevention program
Student Health Services & Wellness and Health Promotion Services UCF ranked as one of the nation's 26 healthiest colleges by the Trojan Sexual Health Report Card
Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities Hosted Higher Education Case Management Association national conference: "Charting the Course: Navigation Contemporary Risk"

82,604

Student Patient Appointments Student Health Services

$130,991.02

Financial benefit to students Student Legal Services

UCF Cares Day

530 students and 13 departments Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities

93%

Graduation success rate: highest in public division I Academic Services for Student-Athletes

13,667

Students completed academic integrity course Integrity and Ethical Development

22,352

Student Appointments Counseling & Psychological ServiceS

Black Lives Matter

“Tonight, let’s all say strongly, firmly, without reservation -- Black Lives Matter.” — John C. Hitt, UCF President

More than 500 students, staff, faculty and university leaders gathered on July 13 in the Student Union for the Black Lives Matter event. The focus of the event was to educate the community about the Black Lives Matter movement and to show solidarity for those affected by acts of senseless violence.

UCF President John C. Hitt, First Lady Martha Hitt, Vice President Maribeth Ehasz and Athletics Director Danny White were among those who attended the Black Lives Matter vigil that was sponsored by several student groups. Members of UCF's Police Department marched in with the event organizers. President Hitt spoke during the peaceful event that featured students leading prayers, singing and sharing their thoughts as they questioned how the violence could have happened and what this means for our community.

#BlackLivesMatter

Pulse

“ ... I tell our LGBTQ, students, faculty, staff, and alumni this: You are not alone. Your university stands with you.” — John C. Hitt, UCF President

Forty-nine innocent lives, including UCF Knights Juan Ramon Guerrero and Christopher Andrew Leinonen, were taken on June 12 at the tragic Pulse nightclub shooting. Ramon Guerrero was a prefinance major and Leinonen earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Psychology.

The days following the Pulse nightclub tragedy were very challenging for our students, faculty and staff. It was stressful and tremendously emotional. However, in the midst of uncertainty, anger and confusion, our community showed love and courage.

To support our grieving campus community, we held numerous events to honor the lives of those lost and injured. UCF Counseling and Psychological Services and UCF Cares provided support services and triaged hundreds of calls, emails and face-to-face meetings from concerned and anxious parents and families.

#orlandostrong

DEPARTMENT AND UNIT AWARDS

Awards & Recognition

Departmental accreditations, awards, highly regarded activities, and specific programs externally recognized

Department
 Highlight
Student Development and Enrollment Services
 SDES recognized by the UCF Police Department as they celebrated year of success and dedication
Student Development and Enrollment Services
 Volunteer activities included 157,804 total hours
Student Development and Enrollment Services
 The Parent and Family Fund awarded 21 grants totaling $100,000 to benefit 19 SDES departments in funding a range of programs and events designed to positively impact student success and engagement at UCF.
Student Development and Enrollment Services
 Knights Give Back, an annual day of volunteer service in Central Florida, celebrated its 10th anniversary.
Student Development and Enrollment Services
 On March 31, the Student Success Collaborative Campus (SSCC) launched a celebration to announce the new tool to help monitor and improve student success. UCF has partnered with the Education Advisory Board to implement SSCC.
Student Development and Enrollment Services
 UCF was ranked one of the nation's healthiest colleges by Greatist.com for its athletic recreational and nutritional options.
Inclusive Education Services
 Students in IES collectively completed 30 university courses
LEAD Scholars Academy
 Six National Merit students are in LSA.
Undergraduate Admissions
 Launched The Common App, an online tool to help students apply to college using a single application
Department
 Highlight
Recreation and Wellness Center
 UCF Kite-boarding Knights won the national championship in Cape Hatteras, NC and UCF's Wakeboarding team won its third national championship title in four years.
First Year Experience
 The Orientation Team won third place in Song/Skit/Step/Dance Competition at the Southern Regional Orientation Workshop.
Social Justice and Advocacy
 More than 500 students participated in 2016 Social Justice Week, a series of interactive events to bring awareness to social issues.
Student Academic Resource Center
 Recognized as one of the top 100 CLEP Test Centers in the nation for the 11th consecutive year
Transfer and Transition Services
 Received the Statewide Exemplary Practices award by the Association of Florida Colleges, Student Development Commission
University Testing Center
 Administered 13,693 institutional, state and national standardized tests
Social Justice and Advocacy
 Total of 2,007 (including 14 Pride Chats) campus conversations on various social justice issues in 2016: Spring - 12 sessions with 700 in attendance, Summer - five sessions with 618 in attendance, Fall - 20 sessions with 689 in attendance
Career Services
 612 students participated in the Lockheed Martin College Work Experience Program with more than $6 million earned.
SDES TRiO Programs
 Awarded two Department of Education Talent Search grants totaling over $2M to support first generation and low-income students
Fraternity and Sorority Life
 Four-year graduation rate is 10 points higher and the six-year graduation rate is 15 points higher than the UCF total graduation rates.

About SDES

Mission, Values
& Division Overview

Organization

Departments
& Offices

SDES Leadership

Vice President's Office
& Leadership Team