Academic Support Center (ASC)
Writing consultants Mitchell Anderson ’23 and Bjorn Holtey ’23, along with director Kathy Evertz, recently presented a poster, titled “An Analysis of Our ‘What Did You Learn Today?’ Exit Surveys: Initial Observations,” at the International Writing Center Association conference in Vancouver, BC. The Prefect Program supported students in 29 courses this fall, a new record. Students booked and attended a total of 581 appointments in the Writing Center during fall term.
Career Center
The Career Center has been focused on connecting students to a wide variety of opportunities. Recruiters from the business and tech industries have been actively recruiting Carls, and several law schools have hosted information sessions with students. The annual research and internship symposium was a success with over 200 Carls presenting their summer experiences. During winter break, a couple hundred Carls spread out across the country to engage in one- to three-week externships.
First Gen Forward
This past fall, the First Gen Forward Steering Committee achieved another of their goals: to establish a first generation student organization. This goal was made possible by Victoria Bradjan’s (’25) leadership and commitment, with the support of the steering committee members. National First Gen Day (November 8th) was celebrated by hosting the 1Gen student organization’s grand kick-off, a tabling event, and a viewing of the First Generation documentary. More than 60 first-gen students attended the kick-off event to enjoy boba drinks and each other’s company. At the tabling event on November 8, 1Gen officers Victoria Bradjan, Taia Bush, and Diana De La Paz provided goodie bags to first gen students, which included inspirational stickers, a resource card, and a cookie.
Gender & Sexuality Center (GSC)
In October, the Gender & Sexuality Center welcomed its new assistant director, Dani Pérez (they/them). The GSC wrapped up LGBTQ+ History Month with collaborations with International Student Life and the Career Center, and celebrated Trans Empowerment Week on our newly relaunched Instagram account @carletongsc. The GSC finished off the term with our Rainbow Study Break where we celebrated the end of fall term with Chipotle.
International Student Life (ISL)
ISL’s new Assistant Director, Fatima Ramos, joined Carleton on December 5, 2022. ISL, MOC, and WOC+ had a group bowling night at the end of the fall term. During winter break, ISL hosted a luncheon and a few social events to bring students together who weren’t able to go home over the break.
Office of Accessibility Resources (OAR)
On the second, third, and fourth Thursdays during common time in January, the LTC and Office of Accessibility Resources (OAR) are co-sponsoring an hour-long book club group discussion focused on the book Disability Visibility, compiled and edited by Alice Wong. We will be discussing selected essays from the book over the three sessions. For more information about this co-sponsored event, please visit this link. You do not need to read the entire book. Each session will focus on 1-3 essays. If you are interested in attending and participating in the book discussion, please register by filling out this interest form.
Office of Health Promotion (OHP)
OHP has obtained a free subscription to RISE thru 2025 for Carleton College. The RISE app is an energy and sleep tracker app that combines automatic sleep tracking with other tools to help you understand your sleep and daily energy patterns. The RISE app can potentially help you understand your sleep debt, predict your energy levels, provide sleep advice, and serve as a planning tool. Any Carleton community member with a smartphone/device can download RISE for free.
Office of Intercultural Life (OIL)
OIL, in partnership with TRIO and the Career Center, wrapped up the Workshop Wednesdays series with a social hour and a session on navigating transitions for first year students. OIL Program Assistants hosted their second OIL Talk of the term, a Book talk with Teresa Peterson and Walter Labatte Jr., authors of Voices from Pejuhtazizi: Dakota Stories and Storytellers. OIL was pleased to support cultural organizations in their celebrations of Dia de los Muertos, Hmong New Year, and the inaugural Women of Color+ Brunch. OIL Peer Leaders celebrated their first-year mentees with a fun paint-n-sip event to end the term.
Onboarding Committee
The Onboarding Committee is eager to begin reimagining some aspects of the Division of Student Life Orientation Program. Innovations such as recorded content will be implemented in order to make in person and group activities more centered on colleague connections and bonding opportunities. The committee is also exploring ways to connect new staff to an online question board which will give them access to ask job related questions and review past forums which will help in their transition.
Peer Leader Committee
Following a robust committee retreat this December, the Peer Leader Committee is busy preparing for the Annual Peer Leader Winter Conference, which will take place on Saturday, January 7, 2023. The half day event is a personal and professional development opportunity for the nearly 200 Peer Leaders to explore a multitude of topics. The educational sessions will be led by Peer Leaders themselves as well as other College and community members.
Residential Life
Residential Life enjoyed the different pace that break provides. As part of closing in November, over 150 students left campus and another almost 100 students moved to different locations for Winter Term. When the college opened in January, approximately 150 students who were not on campus Fall Term returned. In addition to closing the buildings, preparing for opening, and coordinating move in and move out during break, Residential Life enjoyed working with RAs and hosting programs for approximately 140 students who were on campus during the break period.
Sexual Misconduct Prevention and Response (SMPR)
During Fall Term, SMPR hosted prevention programming, released our annual report to the community with the Title IX Lead Team, and provided support to students. In October, SMPR Peer Educators released a new program entitled “Boos, Baes, and Beginnings: Starting a Relationship” to prompt open discussion about healthy relationships and how they begin. In addition, Peer Educators and the Sexual Violence Prevention Coordinator modified and put on the “Consent and Boundaries” training with multiple student groups, including the CHOP frisbee team and Musser Hall. The Title IX Coordinator, along with the directors of SHAC and OHP presented the newly developed training: “Alcohol, Incapacitation, and Consent: Creating a Healthy Community” for athletes from the Tennis, Golf, Softball, Baseball, Track, and Cross Country teams, with a goal to have all varsity athletes receive the training by the end of the academic year.
Student Activities Office (SAO)
The Student Activities Office concluded fall term with a few of its signature programs, including the Carleton Winter Wardrobe, Bagel Study Break, and the opening of the Carleton Cupboard (food shelf) for winter break. The Winter Wardrobe set a new record, with a total of 503 students served and 695 items of clothing donated by parents, alumni and employees of the College. The Office also welcomed Cathy Osterman to the Student Activities team as a temporary Administrative Assistant.
Student Health and Counseling (SHAC)
SHAC said goodbye to APRN Betsy Lane-Getaz, who retired in December. The First Gen Circle collaboration between SHAC and the Career Center hosted Fall sessions and have three circles planned for winter term. First Gen Circle provides students with support, resources and treats. BIPOC Mental Health Collaborative welcomed new partner, Edwina Johnson. Lucy Baquero Oja, Kenneth Hanna, and Edwinna Johnson facilitated monthly BIPOC Mental Health and wellbeing support groups. SHAC Medical and Counseling accommodated an extraordinary number of crisis and same day students, and services were provided in-house or transferred to appropriate level of care.
Volunteer & Special Events Committee
The Division of Student Life End of Term Holiday Luncheon took place on December 1, 2022, in Great Hall. Along with enjoying a delicious meal together, staff made donations to the Adopt A Grandparent program and the Community Action Center. There was also a photo booth, trivia, and festive music.