Each of the three departments of the Memorial Union (Student Media, Student Leadership and Involvement and MU Services and Facilities) are required to produce an annual assessment report as well as an annual highlight report which are presented to Vice Provost Larry Roper. Those reports are attached. Here is an overview:
MU SERVICES AND FACILITIES:
The Memorial Union annually takes part in a nationwide assessment of student unions. The MU traditionally rates within the top 5% nationally compared to other unions. This last year we were ranked number one nationwide in the areas of:
- College Union is Student Oriented
- Promoting Events on Campus
- Dining Service
- Union Staff
- Overall Program Effectiveness
Students did indicate that we could do a better job on keeping the students Informed about events and services offered by the union. We interpret this as needing more social media presence, which is beginning to happen through most MU program areas.
Last year the Memorial Union organization started to look at developing a matrix that would analyze programs in three areas: Scope, Efficiency and Impact. With the verity of work produced by the 23 units of the organization the process of developing the matrix takes time and testing to make sure we are creating accurate, useful data.
Student Media completed a comprehensive external review last year and finding highlights included:
Policies/Procedures-outdated/cumbersome/inaccurate
- USMC SOP Updated and Approved November 2012
- Handbooks to be updated digitally
- Strategic plan finalized and approved September 2012
Professional Skills-some professional skill sets incomplete/inadequate/underdeveloped
- Editorial Content Coordinator-Fall 2011
- Development-focus on entire department
- Broadcast Coordinator-Summer 2012
- FM/TV Assistant Spring 2012
- Director hired June 2010
- Barometer Assistant January 2013-position changes-digital handbooks
Practicum-Professionals and students overload
- Maximum of 30 students per term with no TA
- Multimedia requirements
- Community awareness trainings
- Developing standardized training for publication
Assessment reports are available at this password protected site: Assessment and Highlight Reports
