Being a successful student is an engaging and multi-faceted task. At the University of Iowa, we ask our students to excel in and out of the classroom by fulfilling the Iowa Challenge. Through leadership programs, student engagement, and experiential learning, we encourage students to stretch their comfort zones and discover new friends, interests, passions, and talents. In the Division, we ensure that every Hawkeye has access to the tools and connections they need to make their University experience unique and complete.
Introduced during summer 2011, On Iowa! is a new immersion program for first-year students. The week-long initiative provides students with opportunities to: socialize and make new friends, discover Hawkeye traditions, and explore campus activities and student organizations. On Iowa! introduces students to the 47 Things they should do to achieve a complete and unique University experience.
Employment during college can actually contribute to student success on campus when meaningful connections between learning in the classroom and learning on the job are made evident. IOWA GROW™ uses brief, structured conversations between student employees and their supervisors to ensure that students recognize these learning connections. Learn more about the program here.
We all want to know if we’re helping students succeed – assessment is a key tool that helps us target our efforts, learn about their impact and make changes to best help students learn, grow, and develop during their time at Iowa. Access the Student Learning & Assessment pages to view assessment reports, access publications from other institutions, and get information to help you perform your own assessment of student learning.
Studies show that involved students have higher success rates. First-year students at The University of Iowa are asked to PICK ONE! outside organization or activity to engage in while at Iowa. The program creates a connected and complete university experience for students by encouraging them to meet new friends, discover new interests, learn valuable skills, and make a difference on campus.
At the Center for Student Leadership and Involvement, we provide services and assistance that foster student potential, and encourage involvement in the UI community as leaders and role models. We oversee a variety of leadership programs including Fraternity and Sorority Life, the Leadership Development Series, LeaderShape Iowa, the Student Leadership Institute, the 10,000 Hours Show, UI Volunteer Fairs, and more. [visit the site]
University of Iowa students succeed when they set goals for personal and educational excellence, and achieve them. As the main agency for student involvement on campus, Student Engagment is one of The Division's top priorities. We work with faculty and staff to ensure that students develop the skills and knowledge neccessary to excel in their future endeavors and promote an understanding of diversity, multiculturalism, responsibility, and leadership.
The Dean of Students Office supplies University of Iowa students with opportunities that enable academic and personal achievement. Through educationally-purposeful activities, services, recreation, and community building, we support students as they excel academically and stretch to get the most out of their UI experience.
