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Division of Student Affairs �Faculty Senate Presentation

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Division of Student Affairs Departments

  • Athletics
  • Career Planning and Development (CPD)
  • Center for Student Leadership and Involvement (CSLI)
  • Counseling and Psychological Wellness (CPW)
  • Student Health Services
  • Office of Residential Life
  • Office of Services for Students with Disabilities (OSSD)
  • Office of the Dean of Students (DOS)
  • Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs (VPSA)

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Agenda

  • Student Behavior
  • Engaging Students
  • Career Opportunities

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Behavioral Assessment Team (BAT)�Overview

Multidisciplinary team from the OW community who work strategically and intentionally to provide support and resources to students of concern

Primary focus is to take a proactive approach in identifying students who are struggling and provide early intervention, resources and referrals

We lead with care, concern and compassion

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When to.....

Immediate Threat- call UPD first

    • Any immediate or time sensitive concern for student or others
    • Any immediate safety concern
    • Fill out a BAT form after contacting UPD

General concern- Fill out a BAT report

    • No immediate threat to self, others or general safety
    • For a student in distress to receive additional support
    • To discuss complex student issue

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Presence aka Panther Connect

  • Presence is a web and mobile software platform that connects the campus community to opportunities for involvement and information about upcoming events in one place.
  • On our campus our website that is hosted on Presence is called Panther Connect. 

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What Information is Available on Panther Connect?

  • All Student Government Association (SGA) recognized organizations have a page on Panther Connect under the Organizations link (top right on the web version). All approved upcoming events are displayed under the events link (top right on the web version). 
  • Any offices or departments interested in having a page/the ability to put events into Panther Connect should contact CSLI@oldwestbury.edu

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What Information is Available on Panther Connect?

  • The phone app allows users to see all organizations, upcoming events and the ability to add events to your calendar!
  • Any offices or departments interested in having a page/the ability to put events into Panther Connect should contact CSLI@oldwestbury.edu

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How to Access Panther Connect

  • All students/faculty/staff have an account and access to Panther Connect. 
  • Connect OW Portal – linked under Resources
  • Direct link – oldwestbury.presence.io
  • Modern Campus Presence App (NEW!)

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Get started on Handshake 

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  • SUNY Old Westbury is on Handshake!
  • It's the #1 way college students find jobs. 
  • Fortune 500 companies recruit students through Handshake, giving students access to jobs and internships not available anywhere else.

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Handshake continued...

  • Students can:
  • Create a profile (similar to LinkedIn) & highlight experiences & accomplishments
  • Follow companies they are interested in
  • Save searches, favorite companies, and jobs
  • Read and write career related advice on the "Explore questions & answers" page
  • Register for recruitment events, workshops, and career fairs

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Careerplanning@oldwestbury.edu

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Find us on MS Teams:

Career Planning & Development

Follow us:

ow_cpd

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On behalf of Student Affairs, thank you to Faculty Senate for this time!��Coming Attractions:�Faculty Resource Info Card�Multicultural Center