Student Affairs Newsblog

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Cody Kangas

Executive Director, Career Services

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As universities continue to navigate the evolving landscape of higher education, the integration of a campus career ecosystem that emphasizes return on investment (ROI) is becoming increasingly critical. According to Rebekah Pare the career development department’s role has evolved beyond just placing students in jobs after graduation. Today, it is a core component of student success, institutional reputation, and long-term outcomes. A career ecosystem that prioritizes ROI helps to ensure that students are not only academically prepared but also strategically positioned to succeed in the workforce. This works to maximize the University’s value proposition to students, employers, and alumni.

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Anna McClatchy, EdD

Assistant Dean of Student Success and Director of the Waino Wahtera Center for Student Success

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On December 17, 2024, a handful of offices processed several thousand grades. For many students, this resulted in a sigh of relief, or even celebration, but for some this news may not have been as joyous. On average, 100 students receive academic suspensions at the end of each semester. Of those 100 or so students, 50 percent of them appeal their suspension to the Scholastic Standards Committee. Nearly half of those appeals are approved each semester. The remaining students must sit out on suspension. Suspension terms last for one semester plus summer semester, or for an entire academic year.

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Danielle Meirow

Director of Student Leadership and Involvement

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Michigan Tech is currently home to 249 student organizations with 14 additional groups in the process of forming. These organizations contribute significantly to campus life and help to create a sense of belonging for many Huskies. During the 2023-2024 academic year alone, Student Leadership and Involvement oversaw over 180 travel requests, 600 event submissions, and $410,000 of allocated funding on behalf of student groups. This is no small feat, and we would not be able to do so without the support of advisors who provide day-to-day mentorship to each of our registered student organizations on campus.