iNTER-DEPARTMENTAL INITIATIVES
Student Learning Team (SLT)

Initiatives | Resources

This website is intended for those who wish to learn more about what the Division of Student Affairs' Student Learning Team does, its make-up and its outcomes. We welcome feedback from UNC-Chapel Hill's students, faculty, and staff , as well as colleagues from across the country. You may contact us at: survey@listserv.unc.edu.

MISSION
The Student Learning Team, composed of Student Affairs professionals, works on the philosophy of promoting seamless learning environments for undergraduate and graduate students. In so doing, the Student Learning Team:

• involves faculty and students in its attempt to develop stronger learning communities;
• designs and supports collaborative efforts of students, faculty and staff so that students can integrate knowledge and experience in and out of the classroom;
• cultivates partnerships-in-learning;
• promotes the integration of knowledge and experience, encouraging students to develop to their fullest potential;
• provides pertinent information to students, faculty and staff; and
• serves as educators of faculty and staff colleagues, as well as students, in the implementation of the Student Learning Imperative (http://www.acpa.nche.edu/sli/htm) and other learning philosophies.

HISTORY
In the Summer of 1997, the Student Learning Team was created in an attempt to more intentionally focus the work of Student Affairs on student learning and corresponding learning outcomes. Initially, the team examined initiatives that could assist with this goal. Keeping in mind the University's Intellectual Climate Task Force Report (1997), the team began by focusing on improving the first year experience, conducting an environmental assessment, offering alternative programming, and designing outcomes assessment. The team has met monthly each academic year and refocused its goals over the summers. A more specific review of history can be found in the section entitled initiatives/accomplishments.

VISION/PLANS/GOALS
Now that the framework for the Student Learning Team has been established, and aspects of its work have been tested, members of the Student Learning Team are in the process of creating a vision and plan for the next five years, 2001-2005. This vision will focus on providing students with extraordinary experiences that will help to bridge a gap often found between learning inside and outside the classroom. It will include a focus on learning outcomes and assessment that demonstrate the value of said learning, and will involve those who help to ensure successful experiences; peers, faculty and staff. This vision, along with corresponding plans and goals, will be posted on this site when completed.

TEAM MEMBERSHIP
Dr. Cynthia Wolf Johnson, Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Learning
Mr. Jay Anhorn, Director of Greek Affairs
Ms. Nancy Bolish, Assistant Director for Programming, Carolina Union
Mr. John Mendoza Brodeur, Associate Director, Carolina Leadership Development
Ms. Virginia Carson, JD, Director, Campus Y
Mr. Jon Curtis, Assistant Director for Student Activities, Carolina Union
Ms. Sue Gray, Associate Director, Student Health Services and Director, Center for Healthy Student Behaviors
Ms. Shirley Hunter, Director, Orientation
Mr. David Jones, Assistant Director, Housing and Residential Education
Mr. Don Luse, Director, Carolina Union
Ms. Vergie Taylor, Assistant Director, University Career Services

Former Members:
Dr. Ron Binder, Director of Greek Affairs
Mr. Al Calarco, Associate Director, Housing and Residential Education
Ms. Zenobia Hatcher-Wilson, Director, Campus Y