Division Accomplishments 2024–25
HEALTH & WELL-BEING
The college experience is supported by an environment that addresses all dimensions of wellness and develops strategies to enhance intellectual, physical, emotional, and social needs. UNCG provides community members with the knowledge, tools, and resources to support student well-being and minimize barriers to success. A variety of offices led wellness initiatives, including the Kaplan Center for Recreation & Wellness and Student Health Services. Among the programs and services to support holistic student wellness are Counseling & Psychological Services, Spartan Well-Being, fitness and wellness activities, Be Well Stay Well, and awareness training programs for students, faculty, staff, and Spartan families. A coordinated approach to enhancing well-being ensures students thrive in all aspects of their lives.
UNC Greensboro remains committed to supporting students’ well-being at every level, including basic needs like food and housing security, and emergency assistance. The Dean of Students Team connects students with resources to address disruptions affecting individual student’s plans for success. In 2024-2025, the Dean of Students Office received 186 requests for SAFE (emergency) funding, awarding $52,848 to 85 students. The Spartan Open Pantry also saw its fifth consecutive year of growth in utilization, distributing 73,554 pounds of food (an 11% increase) to students navigating food insecurity.
Faculty and staff play an instrumental role in supporting students’ mental health, well-being, and overall success. As campus community members, we can better support students by understanding the concerns students are facing and how these challenges impact learning. Common concerns include stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, financial stress, and difficulties with sleep. Some students struggle with food or housing insecurity and/or providing support to their families. Connecting students to resources such as Counseling & Psychological Services and the Dean of Students Office can provide support when students face a set of complex mental, social, and emotional demands while pursuing their education. Many support services and people are available to help students remain focused on their UNCG journey.
STUDENT SUCCESS & CAREER READINESS
UNCG offers students career-building opportunities to enhance skills, gain experience, and develop confidence, equipping them for success after graduation. Becoming career-ready means understanding one’s strengths, exploring opportunities, and developing professional habits valued by employers. Students engaged with Career and Professional Development programs and technologies in more than 14,000 engagements during the 2024-25 academic year. The student employee professional development program, Spartan Ready, structured connections between academic and campus employment experiences in preparation for meaningful careers and lives. A wide range of career readiness opportunities allowed students to build a strong resume, practice interview skills, and gain hands-on work experience, positioning students to stand out and step into their future with confidence.
The First-Generation Student Success Committee hosted 11 programs during the 2024–25 year designed to uplift and empower first-generation students, welcoming more than 300 participants across the events. The committee continued its distribution of first-generation graduation stoles in Fall 2024 and Spring 2025, celebrating students’ accomplishments of earning a college degree.
In Spring 2025, the committee partnered with Alumni Engagement to host UNCG’s first Alumni Panel of First-Generation Graduates, a new tradition in the making. This annual event is slated to return in Spring 2026.
Spartan Family Engagement had a strong year, highlighted by the launch of the Spartan Family Portal, expanded SOAR interactions, and the introduction of the Spartan Family of the Year recognition program. Family participation grew across multiple touchpoints, with 4,034 family members using the portal, 1,315 attending Spartan Family Weekend (a 34% increase from last year), and social media interactions rising 70%. The Parent and Family Advisory Council also awarded over $3,500 in student scholarships and supported campus initiatives, including the Career Closet, iBelong grants, and the Spartan Open Pantry, further strengthening connections between families and the UNCG community.
Student Engagement
The 2024–2025 academic year marked the full launch of the Spartan Experience, expanding to all five core competencies. Students engaged in events, service, employment, and other experiences that built career and life readiness skills. Participation nearly doubled from last year, with 13,906 unique students involved. Students represented every school and college, with the largest groups from Arts & Sciences, Business & Economics, and Health & Human Sciences. Many reached key milestones, including a senior who earned the program’s highest honor, the Spartan Experience Medallion. One student shared, “The Spartan Experience has been such an enriching opportunity to engage on campus, meet new people, and feel more connected to the Spartan Spirit.”
At UNC Greensboro, student involvement fuels community, growth, and belonging. Students can engage in departmental programs and join any of the more than 300 student organizations supported by Campus Activities and Programs, including academic clubs, intramurals, media groups, and fraternity/sorority life. Student-led events, service opportunities, and campus-wide traditions like Rawkin’ Welcome Weeks and Homecoming offer ways to connect, celebrate, and shape the Spartan experience.
Whether exploring new interests or deepening existing passions, students build meaningful relationships and find communities that reflect their goals and values. Participation in campus life also strengthens leadership, teamwork, and a sense of shared responsibility, giving students a vibrant college journey and a stronger sense of purpose and belonging.
At UNC Greensboro, fostering belonging is central to student success. Since 2019, the Division of Student Affairs has offered $500 iBelong Grants to empower students, faculty, and staff to create campus community building programs. In the 2024–25 academic year, more than 26 innovative projects strengthened engagement among students who shared academic and co-curricular interests, with students generating over 40% of all programs.
Initiatives ranged from the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ Peer Guide program for new students to a transfer student self-portrait project by the Division of Student Success which encouraged creative reflection on transition experiences. The iBelong Committee and Student Affairs capped the year with the iBelong Day Celebration, where over 240 campus community members recognized accomplishments, wrote appreciation letters, and shared stories.
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