Winter 2011 - Pitt-Johnstown Home Page - University of Pittsburgh
Winter 2011 - Pitt-Johnstown Home Page - University of Pittsburgh
Winter 2011 - Pitt-Johnstown Home Page - University of Pittsburgh
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A New Dimension <strong>of</strong> Excellence – Theme IITO STRENGTHEN A HIGH QUALITY AND SUPPORTIVECAMPUS EXPERIENCE AND ENVIRONMENT…THAT FOSTERS STUDENT SUCCESSAND ACTIVE ENGAGEMENT IN THE REAL WORLD.This is <strong>Pitt</strong>-<strong>Johnstown</strong>’s third cycle <strong>of</strong> students participating in all facets <strong>of</strong> the RealWorldAction Program. During the Fall Term, first-year students completed 577 plans in at least one<strong>of</strong> the four components, an increase <strong>of</strong> 10% from 2010. Overall 1,983 students have been activelyengaged in at least one aspect <strong>of</strong> the RealWorld Action Program, which is on par with lastyear’s rate <strong>of</strong> involvement for the Fall Term.Our student organizations completed a total <strong>of</strong> approximately 6,191 hours <strong>of</strong> communityservice working with a total <strong>of</strong> 35 different community agencies, such as the American RedCross, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Conemaugh Hospital, and the YWCA, raisingmore than $3,400 in donations. In addition, 172 hours <strong>of</strong> service unrelated to a particularpartnership were reported, bringing the total to 6,363 hours. Overall, 613 students were activelyengaged with these agencies in community service – 21.5% <strong>of</strong> our student population, anincrease from 14% in fall 2010.Specific projects <strong>of</strong> special interest included:The Habitat for Humanity Trip to Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canadaduring the summer (August 6-14, <strong>2011</strong>), involved six students from <strong>Pitt</strong>-<strong>Johnstown</strong>.During their time in Charlottetown, they worked with the Charlottetown Habitat forHumanity affiliate in the construction <strong>of</strong> a complex <strong>of</strong> 3 homes in partnership withvolunteers and the families-to-be <strong>of</strong> the homes. They worked 10-hour days beginningaround 7 or 8 a.m. and lasting until 5 or 6 p.m., totaling 300 total hours <strong>of</strong> service by theteam. They performed a multitude <strong>of</strong> different tasks, including building frames andwalls, putting up drywall, adding insulation, siding, shingling, and installing windowsand doors. In their <strong>of</strong>f time, they toured the small town <strong>of</strong> Charlottetown.The <strong>Pitt</strong>-<strong>Johnstown</strong> Sororities (Alpha Sigma Alpha, Alpha Gamma Delta, Phi SigmaSigma and Kappa Zeta) sponsored this year’s 4 th annual Salix Head Start ChristmasParty for 47 children on December 9. The students purchased gifts for the children,donated meals from their meal plans to provide food at the party, helped Santa Clausdistribute out the gifts, and played games with the children.The four-day orientation model that was implemented in 2008-2009 continues toprovide incoming students with a program aligned with the four Program Plans <strong>of</strong> theRealWorld Action Program. Students attended sessions on Financial Management,Career Exploration, Critical Thinking & Decision Making, and Diversity. Sessionsreceived an average 92% satisfaction rating, which is on par with last year’s ratings.12
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