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Student GovernmentAccomplishment Highlights 2011-2012

Photography by: Marina, Jessica Corriveau, Melissa Di Nardo, Rebecca Rempel, Sarah Rolles,

Nancy Simpson & Marilyn Warren

NEW STUDENT SPACE: Link Lounge

Official Opening:

April 15, 2011

NEW STUDENT SPACE: Link Lounge

The Student Government received over 25 requests from

students & staff to book the Link Lounge

for various events such as meetings,

presentations, award ceremonies, blood

pressure clinics and recruitment events.

IMPROVED: 11/12 Student Day Planner

More durable covers & better bindingMore portable size – went from 7x9 to 5x8Pockets on the inside front & back covers

to add class schedulesConsistent graphic design throughout the

book for a more professional look

IMPROVED: 11/12 Student Day PlannerMore durable Double-Sided Tabs which

are protected by the coversNew tabs for Monthly Calendars,

Contacts, Notes & each month from March – August so they are easier to findSignificant reduction in editorial content –

important information regarding College Services, Student Success & MyLoyalist.com are now on the tabs

IMPROVED: 11/12 Student Day Planner

Daily format instead of weekly in order to provide more writing spaceHourly timeslots from 7 am – 5 pm and

colour-coded events on the daily pagesUnnecessary stickers removed to provide

more helpful stickers such as Test, Assignment Due, etc.

NEW WALL OF ACHIEVEMENTS

The back hallway of the Shark Tank

Pub now features a timeline of Student

Government accomplishments all the way back to

1983!

FOOD SERVICE ADVISORY COMMITTEE PARTICIPATIONChris Barnim (Student President) & April Chamberlain (VP, Student Life) actively participated in the process of selecting a new Food Service contractor for the College, Aramark. They also helped to implement new food concepts such as Subway based on several student requests.

NEW OUTDOOR FURNISHINGS

This special Bike Rack was unveiled at the Official Opening

of the Skills Centre to announce the

addition of 4 bike racks on campus.

6 benches & 2 garbage

receptacles were also added in

various locations around campus.

NEW OUTDOOR FURNISHINGS

NEW & IMPROVED: LoyalistStudents.com New event calendar Students can “like” or share events on Facebook New photo section which: Displays event photos from 1996 & onAllows students to choose from various social media

options Better navigation & less scrolling Important information is better highlighted Coming Soon: new & updated Virtual Tours including

the Link Lounge & 2 shops in the Skills Centre

New Mobile Website: View events, photos & more on your mobile

phone!New Video Testimonials: Featured in summer enewsletters to increase

students’ excitement about attending Loyalist First video which was about Orientation Week

had 700 viewsNew Announcements Section on myLoyalist.com:Post notices about events & contests

IMPROVED: Online Communications

SOLD OUT EVENT: XXX Hypnotist Tony LeeWednesday, September 7

SOLD OUT EVENT: Ladies NightThursday, September 15

NEW PUB NIGHT FEATURESSpecial Backdrop & DJ Booth with a Club Appearance

NEW PUB NIGHT FEATURESSpecial Lighting & Video Screens Televising Live Dance Floor Action

SOLD OUT EVENT: Country Video Dance PartyThursday, September 29

PARTNERSHIP WITH ALUMNI ASSOCIATION: Dinner & An X-Rated Comedy ShowThursday, October 6

This event featured a Spaghetti

Dinner & Yuk Yuk’s Comedy

Show with Aaron Berg &

others!

IMPROVED STUDENT SPACES: Quiet Lounges

BeforeAfter

SOLD OUT EVENT: Super Halloween PubThursday, October 20

STUDENT GOVERNMENT IN COSTUME

Currently have over 500 fans!Link event photo galleries which has

increased traffic to the Page & communication between students (lots of comments & “likes”) Share campus news articles to increase

awareness of what the Student Government does

IMPROVED: Facebook.com/LoyalistStudents

NEW COMPUTER LAB: Pioneer Building SAL – P11

Based on student

feedback in past surveys, Information Technology

Services arranged for

this new open computer lab

for all students.

NEW EVENT: Tight & Bright Retro NightThursday, November 3

IMPROVED SURVEY RESPONSE RATE87% completed the 2011 Annual Survey –up by 12% compared to last year!

Link Lounge requires clocks and more electrical outlets

Electrical pull-down receptacles were installed in each Study Pod & outlets were installed by the Laptop Counter. Two clocks were also added.

STUDENT FEEDBACK: 2011 Annual Survey

STUDENT FEEDBACK: 2011 Annual SurveyBetter cell service around campus

Cell signal extenders were installed in the Shark Tank Pub & the 12/13 Student Government Board will be adding more in other locations.

NEW EVENT: Coors Light Cold PartyThursday, November 10

DONATION: United Way College Campaign

$1,000 contribution

helped Loyalist surpass its goal

($29,805 was raised in total)!

NEW EVENT: Host of Cash Cab

Thursday, November 24

Students had the chance of winning

up to $1,000 by correctly

answering quiz questions!

IMPROVED: Campus SafetyThe lights along the pathway behind the College

from the Residence area to the Shark Tank Pub have been updated to provide a safer route for students attending pub events.

The lights at the track & ball diamond area have been turned on every Monday & Wednesday from 6:30 – 9:30 pm for student recreation.

New cameras were installed in the Media & SOAR areas.

DONATION: Support A Students’ Child

$800 helped to purchase gifts for 33 children (15 families) of

Loyalist Students!

PARTNERSHIP WITH ARAMARK: Bikes for Tykes

Student Government Members & Aramark

Staff helped assemble 2 children’s

pedal bikes for Big Brothers, Big Sisters.

PARTNERSHIP WITH ARAMARK: Bikes for Tykes

The bikes were provided to a

family in need in the Quinte Area.

NEW PROMOTIONS: I The Shark Tank PubWinter Semester Promotional Items for Students:

T-shirts Wristbands Event Magnets Weekly

Tabletents

NEW PROMOTIONS: Sexual HealthBusiness Cards, Tabletents & Monthly

Calendars featuring:Be Healthy & STI Free: Get yourself tested at the Loyalist Student Health CentreEnewsletter promoting:

NEW! Belleville & Quinte West Community Health Centre’s Sexual Health Clinic

NEW EVENTS:Fridays from 12-3 pm

Featuring:Free PoolMoosehead PrizesRock Music

NEW ENVIRONMENTAL EVENTS: You’ve Been Mugged

350 Students received a Go Green Travel Mug on February 1st & 2nd which included a coupon for a free or discounted beverage, courtesy of Aramark!

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND: Host of Cash CabThursday, February 2 – 14% increase in attendance compared

to November’s show!

Students had the chance of winning up to $1,000 by correctly answering

questions regarding Loyalist College!

STUDENT FEEDBACK: Cash Cab’s Customized ShowCash Cab was amazing!The customized questions worked well

and it got students thinking about things around the college.I like how he used people’s names from

the school.I really enjoyed the show.I definitely think he’s a great act & would

love to see him more next year.

IMPROVED: Student Fitness Centre

Before

After

IMPROVED: Student Fitness CentreNew entrance to facilitate the future installation of a Central ElevatorBetter lighting & ventilationMore useable space for floor exercisesNew heavy-lifting space in the old Aboriginal Resource CentreNew frosted glass windowsNew plasma TVs and cubby spaceNew equipment including elliptical cross-trainers, rowing machines & various weightlifting machines

IMPROVED: Student Fitness Centre

A Grand Re-Opening was held on Thursday,

February 16

NEW FITNESS CENTRE INITIATIVE

Based on

student feedback

from past

surveys

LOYALIST TALENT FEATURED: Open MicThursday, February 16

11 Loyalist Student Acts

performed including a

Comedian & Rapper!

39% attendance increase

compared to previous year’s

Open Mic

IMPROVED WINTER ELECTION PARTICIPATIONCompared to the Winter 2011 Election, there was a:27% increase in election interest43% increase in candidate participation62% increase in voter turnout

NEW HYDRATION STATIONS

9 new Hydration Stations were installed based on student feedback from Surveys.

In only 2 years, the Student Government has phased in 15 campus-wide Hydration Stations!!

NEW HYDRATION STATIONS

Pioneer Building: Northeast entranceFirst Floor: Outside Public

Relations Lab 1N1 Beside Print Shop

1H24 Between 1L7 &

Elevator 1L33 Area

Second Floor: 2N9A Area Beside Shipping &

Receiving 2L6 Across from Dean’s

Office 2L25Third Floor: 3N14 Area

DONATION: Spread The Net Bed Nets Against Malaria

Over $1500 was raised through:

Pub Night Fundraisers (Dinner & An X-Rated Comedy Show in October & Yuk Yuk’s

with Much Video On Trial Comedians in February)I Shark Tank Pub

T-Shirt Sale

The money will help to purchase over 150 bed nets for children & families in Africa!

CONGRATULATIONS TO: Three Members on Receiving Leadership Awards!

Chris Barnim (Student President), Dan Vanden Broek (Residence Leader) & Lise Rouleau (Board of Governors, Student Leader)

received Student Leadership Awards at the Spring Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, March 6!

NEW EVENT: ABC “Anything But Clothes” Night

This Thursday, March 22

Students’ #1 Voted Theme Night from

the Summer Survey!

SPONSORSHIPS: Rainbow Group & Disability Services

The Student Government made a donation of $250 to help the Rainbow Group sell pink t-shirts in support of their Anti-Bullying Campaign.The Student Government will also be co-sponsoring an upcoming Reading & Writing Tools Workshop, The 7 Secrets to SUCCESS for “Smart Yet Scattered” Students on Wednesday, March 28th from 7-8:30 pm in Alumni Hall.

Rebecca van Haarlem (Health Sciences Leader)Natasha Pereira (First Year Leader)Chris Barnim

(Student President)Chris Detering

(Media Studies Leader)Allyee Mulvihill

(Human Studies Leader)

CONGRATULATIONS TO: this year’s Student Government Leaders!!!

Dan Vanden Broek (Residence Leader)

April Chamberlain (Vice-President, Student Life)

Marcus Curle (Building Sciences & Skills

Leader)

Lise Rouleau (Board of Governors,

Student Leader)

Dalton Sanderson (Justice Studies Leader)Robert Hoekstra

(Bioscience & Business Leader)

CONGRATULATIONS TO: this year’s Student Government Leaders!!!

Chris Detering (Student President)

Kate Moffatt (Vice-President, Student Life)

INTRODUCING: the 2012-2013 Student Government Executive

INTRODUCING: the 2012-2013 Student Government School Leaders

Rebecca Floris (Health Sciences Leader)

Melissa Bates (Human Studies Leader)

Katarina Mousseau (Justice Studies Leader)

Meaghan Martindale (Media Studies Leader)

Elizabeth Kryschuk (Bioscience & Business Leader)

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