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Re: Making SB better- Idea Thread 2.0
DIR By: Chairman of the Board
Date: September 13, 2023, 10:33 am
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HTML https://news.stonybrook.edu/newsroom/press-release/general/bill-herrmann-appointed-vice-president-for-facilities-services-at-stony-brook-university/
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Re: Making SB better- Idea Thread 2.0
DIR By: Chairman of the Board
Date: September 13, 2023, 12:43 pm
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on a positive note- here's some improvement and good efforts on
the part of the U (albeit a small, small step):
HTML https://www.sbstatesman.com/2023/09/13/stony-brook-hosts-annual-wolfieland-carnival/
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Re: Making SB better- Idea Thread 2.0
DIR By: Chairman of the Board
Date: September 26, 2023, 6:53 pm
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some feedback from a new student:
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> Welcome Week was dull for me. Every freshman had to attend
mandatory events or else they would get an orientation hold on
SOLAR. Eating at the dining hall, rather than my own dinner
table, was jarring. You must have your Student ID card swiped
through a machine when you want to eat at any of the dining
locations. Regrettably, the food was consistently mediocre and
lacked quality. Day after day, the menu remained the same and
made me long for more variety. Luckily, you can visit off-campus
restaurants and try them with your friends if you start to hate
the food options on campus; it’s only a 20 minute walk to most
places.
>
> The dorm life I’ve always dreamt of has turned out to be just
that: a dream. I envisioned a clean living space, but
unfortunately, the dorms fell short of those expectations. Dirty
bathrooms and showers, as well as spots of mold latched onto the
carpets were unwelcome surprises that made it painful to
transition from what I was used to. If you decide to dorm, bring
lots of cleaning supplies and scent sprays to make your room
smell pleasant. I implore you to get an air humidifier and a
small vacuum, too.
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Re: Making SB better- Idea Thread 2.0
DIR By: Chairman of the Board
Date: September 29, 2023, 5:53 pm
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i hate that i have to complain about this... cmon people.
HTML https://www.linkedin.com/posts/stony-brook-university_sbutiful-activity-7113612645508726784-jTMF/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
its a friday in september and every photo of campus- in some,
the dead center of campus- and nary a person in sight. i guess
it's representative of reality...
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Re: Making SB better- Idea Thread 2.0
DIR By: ry1nik
Date: September 29, 2023, 6:41 pm
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--- Quote from: Chairman of the Board link ---
>
> i hate that i have to complain about this... cmon people.
HTML https://www.linkedin.com/posts/stony-brook-university_sbutiful-activity-7113612645508726784-jTMF/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
>
> its a friday in september and every photo of campus- in some,
the dead center of campus- and nary a person in sight. i guess
it's representative of reality...
>
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At least goose enrollment looks strong
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Re: Making SB better- Idea Thread 2.0
DIR By: Chairman of the Board
Date: October 6, 2023, 11:11 am
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Stony Brook University achieves record-high enrollment numbers
HTML https://www.sbstatesman.com/2023/10/04/stony-brook-university-achieves-record-high-enrollment-numbers/
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> Campus life has certainly become more lively as the university
welcomed its largest freshman class ever in the Fall 2023
semester. Alongside a rise in the number of applicants, Stony
Brook University has made strides in drawing more interest from
students locally, nationally and internationally.
>
> The University saw a significant 24.2% increase in
applications, with 55,633 applicants for the 2023-2024 academic
year. Last year, the university received 44,781 applications.
>
> Freshman application rates grew by 23.9%, with 50,435
applicants for the academic year. In contrast, there were 40,713
freshman applicants in the 2022-23 academic year.
>
> Mark Cortez, the executive director of admissions at Stony
Brook University, said that the University is making use of its
resources to ensure that student life can continue to thrive
while applications for admissions increase.
>
> Out-of-state student applications grew by 7.1%, as the
institution saw 9,451 out-of-state applicants for the 2023-2024
academic year. In contrast, the university had 8,826
out-of-state applicants in the year prior.
>
> The states with the most out-of-state applicants to the
University were New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts,
California, and Pennsylvania.
>
> Likewise, Stony Brook University saw its total international
student applications increase by 40.5%, with 4,636 international
applicants for the 2023-2024 academic year. The countries with
the most applicants were China, India, Uzbekistan, Pakistan and
Bangladesh.
>
> “I have noticed an increase of students, specifically when I
am going to get food [at the dining halls] the lines are
significantly longer,” Titus said. “When I am going to class
there are more people walking around to and from class.”
>
>
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Re: Making SB better- Idea Thread 2.0
DIR By: Chairman of the Board
Date: October 6, 2023, 11:14 am
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SBU not part of new funding programs for students
HTML https://www.sbstatesman.com/2023/10/05/sbu-not-part-of-new-funding-programs-for-students/
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> SUNY colleges and universities have experienced a drop in
enrollment rates by 6% in their four-year institutions within
the last 10 years. A combination of reasons — including
financial stress, mental health issues and a lack of access to
resources — have led to this rapid decline.
>
> In an effort to prevent further decline, SUNY Chancellor John
B. King Jr. has plans to implement two new programs —
Accelerate, Complete, and Engage (ACE) and Accelerated Study in
Associate Programs (ASAP). First implemented by CUNY schools,
they will assist students in working toward graduation by
providing more accessible resources.
>
> Stony Brook did not appear among the 25 listed participating
campuses; at this time, the Office of Financial Aid has declined
to comment, as the information about the future of this program
is still unknown.
>
>
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Re: Making SB better- Idea Thread 2.0
DIR By: Chairman of the Board
Date: October 6, 2023, 11:16 am
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Stony Brook University Appoints Wendy Pearson Vice President for
Strategic Initiatives
HTML https://news.stonybrook.edu/newsroom/press-release/general/stony-brook-university-appoints-wendy-pearson-vice-president-for-strategic-initiatives/
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>
> Pearson will report to Stony Brook President Maurie McInnis
and work in close partnership with campus leaders and partners
to identify and advance Stony Brook’s institutional priorities.
Important goals include ensuring implementation and assessment
of the recently completed strategic plan, taking the lead in
developing an overall plan for our Southampton campus, and
assisting in supporting our work as anchor institution for The
New York Climate Exchange on Governors Island in New York City.
>
>
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Re: Making SB better- Idea Thread 2.0
DIR By: ry1nik
Date: October 6, 2023, 11:27 am
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--- Quote from: Chairman of the Board link ---
>
> Stony Brook University achieves record-high enrollment numbers
>
HTML https://www.sbstatesman.com/2023/10/04/stony-brook-university-achieves-record-high-enrollment-numbers/
>
> [quote]Campus life has certainly become more lively as the
university welcomed its largest freshman class ever in the Fall
2023 semester. Alongside a rise in the number of applicants,
Stony Brook University has made strides in drawing more interest
from students locally, nationally and internationally.
>
> The University saw a significant 24.2% increase in
applications, with 55,633 applicants for the 2023-2024 academic
year. Last year, the university received 44,781 applications.
>
> Freshman application rates grew by 23.9%, with 50,435
applicants for the academic year. In contrast, there were 40,713
freshman applicants in the 2022-23 academic year.
>
> Mark Cortez, the executive director of admissions at Stony
Brook University, said that the University is making use of its
resources to ensure that student life can continue to thrive
while applications for admissions increase.
>
> Out-of-state student applications grew by 7.1%, as the
institution saw 9,451 out-of-state applicants for the 2023-2024
academic year. In contrast, the university had 8,826
out-of-state applicants in the year prior.
>
> The states with the most out-of-state applicants to the
University were New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts,
California, and Pennsylvania.
>
> Likewise, Stony Brook University saw its total international
student applications increase by 40.5%, with 4,636 international
applicants for the 2023-2024 academic year. The countries with
the most applicants were China, India, Uzbekistan, Pakistan and
Bangladesh.
>
> “I have noticed an increase of students, specifically when I
am going to get food [at the dining halls] the lines are
significantly longer,” Titus said. “When I am going to class
there are more people walking around to and from class.”
>
>
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[/quote]
While I enjoy college football, these numbers are more support
for the idea that a successful football program does NOT lead to
better outcomes for the university. FBS? Absolutely no need for
it.
#Post#: 40673--------------------------------------------------
Re: Making SB better- Idea Thread 2.0
DIR By: Chairman of the Board
Date: October 6, 2023, 1:25 pm
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yeah. i dont have any benchmark here but 55k applications is
gigantic. both expressed as a percentage of growth from the
prior year, and also as a percentage of how many students are
admitted yearly.
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