Student Affairs Service Code Definitions                                        2/20/2006                   

 

Academic Advising (GSSC)

            From academic year 01-02 to academic year 04-05 Academic Advising was used by several Student Affairs departments and GSSC.  From fall 05 forward Academic Advising will only used by GSSC to denote a formal academic meeting

 

Academic Coursework (CTC, CR, FHC, NASS, RL, SL)

            Students enrolled in courses taught or supported by student affairs staff, including internships for credit or fieldwork for credit

 

Academic Support (AAS, ESP-SSS, NASS)

Assistance with class selection, major/ minor status, degree and liberal arts requirements, academic standing, midterm grade reports, advising, and the student readiness inventory

 

AfterHours (UA)

A weekly Friday Night program presented in the University Union free of charge for NAU Students

 

BF Scholars Membership List (MSC)

From academic year 01-02 to academic year 04-05, the 19 students annually who are BF Scholar recipients, specific to the Multicultural Student Center

 

Career and Employment Activities (CR, CS, ESP-SSS, NASS)

Employer visits and one on one or group activities (e.g., Career Services outreach, NASS advising prior to referral to Career Services) that provide a broad overview of career and employment related information

 

Diversity (CS, MSC, RL, SL)

Programs or activities that attempt to broaden student understanding regarding issues associated with difference. Examples of these programs include those designed to educate students about various ethnic groups (e.g. cultural heritage week programs), promote international understanding, increase awareness about gay, lesbian, and bisexual issues, present diverse ways of perceiving world/societal issues, etc.

 

Educational Opportunity Centers (ESP)

            A former participant in an Educational Opportunity Center attending NAU in the semester noted in “Semester Code”

 

Educational Talent Search (ESP)

            A former Educational Talent Search participant attending NAU in the semester noted in “Semester Code”         

 

Financial (ESP-SSS, MSC, NASS)

Programs or activities designed to educate students on FAFSA/Financial Aid, budgeting, money management, financial planning, scholarship searches, visiting tribal representatives, emergency funds, or other financial topics

 

Fitness Programs Pass Membership List (CR)

Semester pass for purchase that allows access to supplemental recreation services such as group exercise or weight training

 

Health and Wellness Education (CR, NASS)

            Programs or activities designed to educate students on mental, physical, and emotional

health and well-being

 

Leadership/Citizenship (CS, ESP-SSS, MSC, RL, SL)

Programs and activities designed to promote and develop a variety of skill sets such as civic responsibility, community membership, decision-making, organizational skills, communication, critical thinking, ethics, supervision, etc.

 

Living/Learning Community (RL) Membership List

On-campus resident of a living and learning community AND/OR member of an on-campus Greek letter community; examples include Ed House resident, Sigma Chi fraternity member living in Mt View Hall

 

Native American Support Programs (NASS)

            Support programs for first year Native American students who participate in Native

American Orientation, Navajo Scholars Program (ended spring 2004), and/or Hopi Scholars program (ended spring 2004)

 

Nizhoni

            A former Nizhoni participant attending NAU in the semester noted in “Semester Code”

 

Orientation Leaders (NSP)

            Student employee of New Student Programs assigned to guide new students through orientation.

 

Other Education and Training (CR, ESP-SSS)

Programs or activities provided in educational topics not listed in Service Codes

 

Outdoor Recreation (CR)

            Programs, trips, and classes on/in the outdoors.  Prior to fall 2005, outdoors included students participating for credit; from fall 2005 forward students participating for credit will be accounted for under academic coursework

 

 

Peer Mentoring (CR, ESP-SSS, MSC, NASS)

Personal contacts students have with peers concerning personal or academic matters and general advice. These contacts are distinct from academic advising or career counseling in that they cover a broader range of topics/issues, but may include some advising and career counseling.

 

Personal Advising (CR, ESP-SSS, MSC, NASS)

Personal contacts students have with staff concerning non-academic matters or general advice.  These contacts are distinct from academic advising or career counseling in that they cover a broader range of topics/issues, but may include some advising and career counseling.

 

Resident Assistant Membership List (RL)

Student employee of Residence Life assigned to live among residents and assist a floor or wing with on-campus residents

 

Resident Membership List (RL)

On-campus resident

 

Resource/Computer Use (CS, ESP, MSC, NASS, RL)

Office use of computers/software, publications, internet/website, and other resources as well as contact with office staff for referrals and visiting representatives of community services

 

Retention Alert Program (SL) Membership List

Student who was successfully contacted in the DFW portion of the Retention Alert Program

 

Social Activity (ESP-SSS, NASS, RL, SL, UA)

Programs and/or activities designed to bring students together within a social environment/context. These programs include entertainment activities, social receptions, barbecues, dances, etc.

 

Sport Intramurals (CR) Membership List

Fee-based seasonal sports programs (e.g., soccer, basketball) for students

 

STAR Student (MSC) Membership List

Selected first year students who are contracted for two years to receive academic peer advising and other guidance toward graduation

 

Student Employees (All Units)

            Student employment distinguished by Work-Study, Student Wage, and Graduate Assistanceships who was employed in the noted “Service Unit” during the noted “Semester Code”

 

Student Organization (SL) Membership List

            This category indicates student membership in a registered student organization

 

Student Recognition (ESP-SSS, NASS, RL, SL)

Special awards or recognition given to students by units within Student Affairs; Awards/recognition include Gold Axe recipients, Who’s Who recipients, RA of the Year, etc.

 

Student Support Services

            A Student Support Services student in the semester noted in “Semester Code”

 

Student Support Services (ESP) Membership List

SSS provides academic support and educational services for eligible (low income, first generation, OR disabled AND a U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident) NAU students

 

Tutoring (ESP, RL)

Professional or peer academic assistance as it relates to specific classes, coursework, skills and homework

 

Upward Bound

            A former Upward Bound participant attending NAU in the semester noted in “Semester Code”

 

Upward Bound Math and Science

            A former Upward Bound Math and Science participant attending NAU in the semester noted in “Semester Code”

 

Volunteerism (CR, ESP, MSC, NSP, SL)

Programs, activities, or events that focus on service to the campus or the Flagstaff community; The activity may include a service learning component (orientation, service, and reflection) or simply a community service project done by individuals, groups of students, or student organizations. Programs may include neighborhood clean-up projects, the campus Adopt-A-Plot program, volunteering at a community agency, etc.

 

Wall Aquatic Center (CR)

Swimming/Diving/Pool programs, passes, and club use of the Wall Aquatic Center