Campus dining halls help students build social connections that foster academic resilience, according to a new data analysis led by the Division of Student Affairs.
Inclusion
We foster the development and preservation of an inclusive community characterized by cultural understanding and student engagement. We are committed to the recruitment and retention of a diverse staff that reflects the students we serve and are dedicated to providing intentional experiences where students learn from each other.
When Reverend Katrina Jenkins was hired as the assistant dean of faith and spirituality in Off-Campus Life and Community Initiatives (OCLCI) in the Dean of Students Office, she immediately brought a new focus to interfaith organizing across the Rutgers—New Brunswick community. Soon after her hiring, Jenkins also began promoting something less familiar to students, staff, and faculty: labyrinth activities and workshops.
Spring is arriving early this winter, as the New Brunswick Community Farmers Market will be hosting a pop-up at the Busch Student Center International Student Lounge on Wednesday, February 26, from 11 A.M. - 3 P.M. The pop-up will feature fresh food and produce, goods from local vendors, and information about student-centered resources in the Division of Student Affairs.
Graduate students at Rutgers University—New Brunswick are a key part of our university campus: they contribute to cutting-edge research, teach and grade important university classes, and may even serve as full-time staff members at Rutgers, too. Balancing academic and parenting responsibilities is not easy. That's where the Graduate Student Affinity Group Supporting Parents and Caregivers at Rutgers (SPCR) fits in.
In December 2023, Amy Vojta, an Assistant Dean in Fraternity and Sorority Affairs in the Division of Student Affairs, was recognized by the Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors (AFA) with the Dr. Robert H. Shaffer Award. In her twenty-eight-year career with the Division of Student Affairs, Vojta has received eleven awards and currently serves as president of the Central New Jersey Alumane Panhellenic Association. Read more about Amy's work at Rutgers here!
While Rutgers’ Division One sports teams in football, basketball, and other sports often capture the spotlight, student-athletes also thrive in Recreation’s intramural sports program, as well as its club sports program, which includes over 57 student-led organizations that compete against colleges and universities across the nation. These organizations foster camaraderie and community between their members as they compete for regional and national titles. A prime example is the Men’s Club Soccer, which has been rejuvenated in the post-pandemic years under new student leadership.
On an unseasonably warm December morning, more than 2,000 runners participated in the Rutgers Big Chill 5K to benefit Winter Wishes, an annual holiday-themed event that provides clothing and toys to children ages 3-5 in New Brunswick preschool programs, and the Rutgers Student Food Pantry, which provides food to Rutgers students experiencing food insecurities.
The Division of Student Affairs works to create an environment of inclusion that respects and affirms the inherent dignity, value, and uniqueness of all individuals, communities, and perspectives.