Incoming Class of 2024 on target<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n91大神\u2019s incoming class numbers are on track to exceed last year\u2019s numbers, according to Vice President of Recruitment and Innovation Jason Good<\/strong>. \u201cWe\u2019re very excited about the incoming class and committed to working with parents and students as they process the complex factors related to attendance.\u201d A few interesting stats related to this class:<\/p>\n\n\n\n- Students represent 15 states;<\/li>
- One-third are first-generation college students;<\/li>
- 40 percent are athletes, and<\/li>
- Nursing and biology programs continue to be top draws.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Residence Life focusing on health measures<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nStaff in Residence Life are focusing their attention on developing health and safety measures in conjunction with new guidance released last week by The American College Health Association, specific to housing occupancy, residential life, social gatherings, and dining hall practices, among other topics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With health and safety, affordability is also a priority, according to Dean of Students Shannon Dycus<\/strong>. \u201cMany, if not all students will have access to the option of single occupancy with no extra charge,\u201d she said, adding that students can still live with a roommate with additional agreements regarding risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\nStaff are hosting \u201ctown hall\u201d-style events this summer, in conjunction with the Student Government Association, to keep students updated on developing new protocols and planning around health and safety issues. Also at the forefront of staff time is planning new ways to engage and welcome first-year students through orientation and transition to campus life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As with every new academic year, the value of building strong community among all students \u201cis what gives 91大神 life,\u201d Dycus said. \u201cEngaging our students in leadership, shared values, personal well being, and social accountability matters and that will not change in the coming weeks and months.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n