The Office of Student Life is excited to announce Jamartae Jackson as the inaugural Director of First-Generation and Limited-Low Income Student Programs. Jackson joined the IU community on January 13. “I’m extremely excited to be a member of the Hoosier family,” Jackson said. “Participating in the journey and development of first-generation college students gives me… Read more »
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Samantha Smith named AVP for Health and Well-Being
Samantha Smith, director of health promotion at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, has been named Associate Vice Provost for Health and Well-Being in the Office of Student Life, effective January 13, 2025. “As we work toward our vision of a premier and thriving student experience at IU Bloomington, health and well-being plays a critical… Read more »
Careers in Student Affairs Month Staff Spotlights 2024: Part 4
October is Careers in Student Affairs Month! To celebrate, the Office of Student Life is highlighting staff members from different teams and departments. Learn more about each staff member and their Student Life journey by reading the spotlights below. Missy Godsey Office of Student Life Finance Missy is a Finance Specialist for Office of Student… Read more »
Pre-election and post-election events at IU
The upcoming election is likely producing questions, curiosities, and emotions for students. We are fortunate to have a campus made up of many micro-communities where students will be able to engage in thoughtful conversations about the upcoming election and associated results. Check out opportunities to participate in election-related events and discussions from Student Life and… Read more »
Careers in Student Affairs Month Staff Spotlights 2024: Part 3
October is Careers in Student Affairs Month! To celebrate, the Office of Student Life is highlighting staff members from different teams and departments. Learn more about each staff member and their Student Life journey by reading the spotlights below. Jana Cox Student Advocates Office Jana is the Associate Director of the Student Advocates Office. Jana… Read more »
Careers in Student Affairs Month Staff Spotlights 2024: Part 2
October is Careers in Student Affairs Month! To celebrate, the Office of Student Life is highlighting staff members from different teams and departments. Learn more about each staff member and their Student Life journey by reading the spotlights below. Samantha Reitz Collegiate Recovery Community Samantha Reitz is the Collegiate Recovery Coordinator for the Collegiate Recovery… Read more »
Careers in Student Affairs Month Staff Spotlights 2024: Part 1
October is Careers in Student Affairs Month! To celebrate, the Office of Student Life is highlighting staff members from different teams and departments. Learn more about each staff member and their Student Life journey by reading the spotlights below. Molly Weiler Office for Sexual Violence Prevention and Victim Advocacy Molly Weiler is the Assistant Director… Read more »
IU Bloomington joins FirstGen Forward, aims to provide additional support for first-generation students
FirstGen Forward, a nonprofit organization formerly known as the Center for First-generation Student Success that works directly with institutions to serve first-generation college students, named Indiana University Bloomington as a member of their national network on August 1. IU Bloomington was selected as one of eighty new member institutions due to the university’s demonstrated commitment… Read more »