Progress Tracker & Awards
Please Note: The initiatives listed on this tracker are not an exhaustive list, rather they represent the events and initiatives we intend to accomplish but may be subject to change.
Departments:
- National Affairs
- Disability Advocacy
- Title IX & Women's Initiatives
- Student Life
- FUEL
- LGBTQ+ Advocacy
- Sustainability
- Community Service
- Health & Wellness
- Academic Affairs
- Faith
- Race, Ethnicity, and International Engagement
- South Bend Engagement
- First-Gen Low-Income
- Campus Technology
- University Policy
- Campus Nutrition
- Student-Athlete Relations
Department of National Affairs & Political Engagement
Department Director: Ella Bussell
Contact: ebussell@nd.edu
Civic Engagement Series:
Organize a series of educational and participatory events designed to promote democratic engagement, enhance political literacy, and encourage healthy discourse around local, national, and international politics. This event series can feature panel discussions, workshops, and faculty guest speakers.
Status: Not Started
Council for Civic Engagement:
Continue the successful Council for Civic Engagement (CCE), a forum for political club leaders and student interest groups to engage in cross-partisan dialogue. The Council will meet regularly for discussions, collaborative projects, and team-building activities focused on increasing understanding across political divides.
Status: Not Started
Speaker Series on Political Engagement:
Host two speaker events—one in the Fall and one in the Spring—featuring local politicians, ND alumni, or national figures in office. These events will cover topics related to political engagement, leadership, and pathways to public service, inspiring students to become involved in the political process.
Status: Not Started
International Political Engagement:
Host an informational session to provide support and resources for international students and students who are new to voting in the United States.
Status: Not Started
Voter Outreach Initiative - South Bend:
Partner with ND Votes to extend voter engagement to the local South Bend community, especially targeting high school students and other underrepresented groups. The "Know Your Rights" presentations will inform participants about their rights and responsibilities as voters, with a particular focus on educating young voters about the importance of civic participation.
Status: Not Started
Absentee Voter Preparedness Series:
Prepare Notre Dame students to engage in the democratic process regardless of proximity to their home state. Keep students informed on voter registration, absentee ballot requests, and early voting deadlines. Cater to the large absentee voter population on campus, empowering students to cast ballots while continuing their studies.
Status: Not Started
Department of Diversity & Inclusion: Disability Advocacy
Department Director: Finley Shinnick
Contact: fshinnic@nd.edu
Accessibility on Websites
Collaborate with Notre Dame administration to include buildings’ accessibility features on the University Campus Map and lecture hall accessibility features on PATH/NOVO
Status: Not Started
Establish a Disabilities Study Minor
Following the launch of an Introduction to Disability Studies Course, work with Reilly Center to develop experiential learning courses, electives, and a capstone course to continue building the Disability Studies Minor.
Status: Not Started
Audio Enhancements in Classes:
Collaborate with the Office of Information Technology to increase the use of microphones in larger classrooms across Notre Dame to increase accessibility for students who are hard of hearing or have auditory processing disorders.
Status: Not Started
Admissions Page Highlighting Stories of Students with Disabilities:
In collaboration with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, add a new page to the Admissions website highlighting stories of current students with disabilities and providing information about campus accessibility resources to inform prospective students.
Status: Not Started
Building Incremental Improvement:
Identify and change minor building features contributing to physical access barriers including. Collect information on student immediate need to improve the University’s snow shoveling route and initiate student volunteer snow-sholveling services.
Status: Not Started
Disability Awareness Month Social Media Campaign:
Hold a Students with Disabilities Forum to identify opportunities for improvement at Notre Dame and highlight student’s stories. Host special lectures to promote disability education and run a month-long social media campaign to continually promote including and advocacy.
Status: Not Started
American Sign Language at Mass:
Hold Catholic Mass in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart with an American Sign Language Interpreter, open to students and community members.
Status: Not Started
Department of Gender Relations: Title IX & Women's Initiatives
Department Director: Julia Arulandu
Contact: jarulan2@nd.edu
Self Defense Classes:
In collaboration with the Notre Dame Police Department (NDPD), we offered self-defense classes for students focused on building confidence, awareness, and practical safety skills. A sign-up form was distributed in advance to ensure accessibility and strong participation.
Status: In Progress
Red Zone Awareness Week:
In collaboration with the Gender Relations Center and the Hall Presidents Council, Red Zone Awareness Week was expanded into a campus-wide initiative reaching students within their residence halls. Programming included a dorm-wide pledge campaign, tabling with awareness wristbands, and a competition incentivizing participation in prevention efforts such as Green Dot training.
Status: Not Started
Student Forum on Title IX:
We will host an open forum for Notre Dame students to discuss university enforcement of Title IX policies and support for survivors. The event fostered honest dialogue, increased transparency, and engaged students in conversations about accountability and campus culture.
Status: Not Started
Women’s History Month Programming:
In celebration of Women’s History Month, we hosted interactive events including a Post-it note reflection wall, a social media reel highlighting influential women, a Women-Owned Business Market, and a campus movie night featuring films centered on female leadership.
Status: Not Started
Women’s Health Series:
In collaboration with University Health Services, the Gender Relations Center, and the Department of Nutrition, this series offered educational sessions on topics such as the menstrual cycle, hormones and mood, nutrition, stress, reproductive health, sleep, and fitness. Each session included a presentation and open Q&A to support student learning in an inclusive environment.
Status: Not Started
Men Against Violence Campaign:
Collaborate with the Office of Institutional Equity to form a campaign with well-known male figures on campus as a call to action against violence on campus and beyond.
Status: Not Started
Student Forum on Title IX:
We will host an open forum for Notre Dame students to discuss university enforcement of Title IX policies and support for survivors. The event fostered honest dialogue, increased transparency, and engaged students in conversations about accountability and campus culture.
Status: Not Started
Loyal Daughters Lecture:
In collaboration with The Women’s Network and Hesburgh Women of Impact, the Loyal Daughters Lecture featured two distinguished Notre Dame leaders, Heather Christophersen and Sara Liebscher. Held on April 21, 2026, from 6–7 PM, this event highlighted their professional journeys and contributions as women in senior leadership at a Catholic university, offering inspiration and insight to students.
Status: Completed
Department of Student Life
Department Director: Laurel Hamilton
Contact: lhamilt2@nd.edu
Student Life Survey:
Develop, edit, and manage a survey for the student body to gather feedback regarding previous Student Life work, future policies and plans, and areas of Student Life that the Office of the Student Body President plans to address. Collect, review, and organize data to be presented to the Executive Cabinet, and other pertinent members of Student Government and administration.
Status: In progress
Flick on the Field:
Plan Notre Dame’s annual “Flick on the Field” movie night in Notre Dame Stadium in conjunction with Notre Dame Athletics and the Student Activities Office. Host an evening full of activities including a themed dinner in the dining halls, live music, lawn games, desserts, a screening of Notre Dame-favorite film Rudy, and more.
Status: Not Started
Student Skate Night:
Host a themed free skate event at Compton Ice Rink with snacks and activities. Poll the student body and Student Life department to select a theme to represent the event.
Status: Not Started
Merry Market:
In collaboration with the Department of South Bend Engagement, host a holiday market with local South Bend vendors, campus partner organizations, and Student Union branches featuring live entertainment, giveaways, free gift wrapping, and more.
Status: Not Started
Friendsgiving:
In a collaborative effort with the Department of Campus Nutrition and Campus Dining, organize the second annual “Friendsgiving” feast in the LaFortune Community Kitchen, featuring chef-curated dishes from various cultures.
Status: Not Started
Clip on the Court:
In a collaborative effort with Notre Dame Athletics, SAO, and SUB, hold an additional student screening event in a Notre Dame athletics facility, to close out the school year with festivities. Ideally Shrek, a movie known for its various references to pillars of Notre Dame student culture, or Hoosiers, which would tie into the Purcell Pavilion.
Status: Not Started
Student Life Standards
All students deserve to have access to a vibrant dorm culture and inclusive community. While they may choose how involved they would like to be, all Notre Dame dorms should be held to the same standard through the Hall President’s Council to provide a certain number of events within the dorm and in collaboration with other dorms and student organizations on campus.
Status: Not Started
Department of First Undergraduate Experience in Leadership (FUEL)
Co-Directors: Danielle Arno and Joshua Gatesman
Contact: darno@nd.edu and jgatesma@nd.edu
Assemble the 2026 - 2027 FUEL Cohort:
Select a group of twenty to twenty five students to participate in the yearlong FUEL program through an application and interview process.
Status: Not Started
Assist FUELers in Understanding Student Union Through Presentations and Meetings:
Invite Student Union leaders to speak about their responsibilities and experiences within Notre Dame. Additionally, we will provide personal networking opportunities for FUELers to enhance relationships with student leaders.
Status: Not Started
Involve FUELers with Executive Cabinet Department Work:
Pair each first year with a department and department director to gain hands-on experience in the work of the Executive Cabinet. Follow-ups will occur with both the FUELers and Department Directors to ensure full participation.
Status: Not Started
Develop FUEL Subcommittees:
Create subcommittees based on individual interests. Each group will be responsible for hosting an event, project, or initiative by the end of the year to gain hands-on experience with the Student Union.
Status: Not Started
Provide FUELers Public Service Opportunities:
FUELers will be given opportunities to engage in community service throughout the year to engage first-year students with the South Bend community.
Status: Not Started
Enhance Professional Development of FUELers:
Hold at least two sessions on resume building, LinkedIn development, networking, and other professional development skills throughout the year. Additionally, we hope to provide opportunities for students to connect with career advising faculty or other relevant personnel to assist in preliminary career discernment.
Status: Not Started
Guide Post-FUEL Planning:
FUELers will be guided to reach out to potential campus leaders or mentors to assess possible leadership roles after their time in FUEL comes to a close.
Status: Not Started
Department of Gender Relations: LGBTQ+ Advocacy
Department Director: Cameron Jones
Contact: cjones42@nd.edu
Ally Training:
Work with the Gender Relations Center (GRC) to promote Ally training for students.
Status: Not Started
PrismND:
Reintegrate PrismND into the Student Union and give them a voice in the Executive Cabinet and Student Senate. Help PrismND secure funding from FMB to work with SUB and other groups on programming throughout the year.
Status: Not Started
Pridefest:
Host PrideFest alongside PrismND in the Spring to support LGBTQ+ students and their campus presence. Expand PrideFest events to be more open to the entire campus community and student body.
Status: Not Started
Community Engagement
Connect LGBTQ+ students to alumni groups and groups within the South Bend Community, such as ARC ND, PFLAG Michiana, and The LGBTQ Center, South Bend, to further strengthen LGBTQ+ advocacy on campus and the surrounding community.
Status: Not Started
Collaboration with University Leaders
Hold forums for LGBTQ+ students to express their concerns to University leaders in the Division of Student Affairs and Campus Ministry.
Status: Not Started
Representative Campus Presence
Increase collaboration with other student organizations to maintain a campus presence that engages with the entire student body, not exclusively LGBTQ+ students.
Status: Not Started
Department of Sustainability
Department Director: David Nagy
Contact: dnagy2@nd.edu
Sustainability Cup:
Provide students with the opportunity to engage in environmentally friendly initiatives through a sustainability-focused dorm competition. We plan to increase student awareness and participation in sustainable practices. Engages dorm sustainability commissioners to plan events and connect the department with the interests of the student body.
Status: Not Started
Reuse and Repurpose Clothing
Decrease textile waste from fast fashion by providing opportunities for students to donate or swap items. Increase participation in thrift events and offer workshops on mending and upcycling clothing.
Status: Not Started
Sustainability in AI and Technology
Educate campus community on the environmental impacts of AI and encourage responsible use from a sustainability perspective. Collaborate with the Department of Campus Technology and Office of Information Technology to encourage sustainability focused tech products and software.
Status: Not Started
Minimize Unecessary Electirical output
Implement reduced lighting plans during hours of low activity in campus buildings. Work with Residential Life as well as Utilities and Maintenance to promote sustainable lighting practices and encourage a restful environment during quiet hours.
Status: Not Started
Sustainability Network and Awareness:
Increase visibility of sustainability groups, events, and resources on campus. Expand upon existing networks in Student Government and administration. Provide information for the Notre Dame community to engage with opportunities in sustainability and learn about past efforts.
Status: Not Started
Department of Community Service
Department Director: Annabelle Leah
Contact: aleah@nd.edu
Back the Bend:
Back the Bend is the University’s largest Day of Service, during which Notre Dame students engage in meaningful service and solidarity with the South Bend community. Students have the opportunity to take organized transport to service projects with local community organizations, engaging with their community and building relationships in service outside of campus.
Status: Not Started
Volunteer Fair:
Host a volunteer fair at the beginning of each semester to expose students to the many service opportunities around South Bend. These fairs will serve to aggregate opportunities to serve the local community, connect students with local organizations directly, and ensure awareness throughout the school year.
Status: Not Started
High School Interns:
Provide an internship opportunity for several local high school students to join the Department of Community Service. This will serve as a mentorship and leadership opportunity for the high schoolers and provide the department with local insight and meaningful perspective.
Status: Not Started
Volunteer Database:
Build upon and increase awareness of the Volunteer Database. Additionally, streamline the process of community partners and campus service clubs submitting events to the database.
Status: Not Started
Accessibility:
Work with administrators and campus service clubs to help reduce barriers, such as transportation, to participation in service.
Status: Not Started
Donation-Based Service:
Increase impactful donation-based service opportunities, such as clothing and hygiene product drives, in collaboration with community organizations. Increase awareness and remove barriers to donating for these drives.
Status: Not Started
ND Labre Ministry:
Start a new service initiative that engages with the South Bend community while building relationships and faith. This will help to decrease transportation barriers to service for students, increase donation drives, and engage with other areas such as faith and sustainability.
Status: Not Started
Department of Health & Wellness
Department Director: Amelie Mayevskey
Contact: amayevsk@nd.edu
Brain Foods Week:
Partner with Campus Dining to bring "brain foods" into the dining hall for all three meals during the week. Raise awareness about brain foods and the benefits they bring, as well as providing students with these healthy options to enjoy during the week in both dining halls.
Status: Not Started
Steps to Wellness Week:
Co-sponsor a week promoting positive health practices, where each day in the week corresponds to one stage of the University’s Step-Care Model.
Status: Not Started
De-Stress Events Before Midterms and Finals:
Host events aimed toward offering healthy and fun resources, including free smoothies, to students during exam seasons to boost morale and improve overall wellness, as well as have on-the-go care packages available for pick-up in dorms during finals week.
Status: Not Started
Wellness Expo:
Host an event in collaboration with UHS, the UCC, and the McDonald Center for Student Well-Being to increase awareness of health and wellness-related resources on campus and how to access these resources and services.
Status: Not Started
Gather Student Feedback for Office of Student Health and Wellness:
Administer a survey to collect feedback about improvements students want to see from units within Student Health and Wellness, which encompasses the University Counseling Center, University Health Services, and McDonald Center for Student Well-Being.
Status: Not Started
Resource Education Campaign:
Raise awareness for the health and wellness resources on campus, especially TimelyCare, through a series of presentations, tabling, and a social media campaign.
Status: Not Started
Sleep Smart @ ND:
Work with the Sleep and Health Research Lab to educate Notre Dame students about circadian rhythms, promote healthy sleep habits, and support the development of long-term sleep wellness strategies.
Status: Not Started
Fresh Cuts and Candid Conversations:
Partner with the Gender Relations Center, McDonald Center for Student Well-Being, and Student Health and Wellness to organize an event offering free haircuts and conversation to promote men's mental health on campus.
Status: Not Started
Clean Utensils, Clear Standards:
Work with Campus Dining and the Department of Campus Nutrition to maintain high standards of utensil cleanliness in dining halls.
Status: Not Started
Department of Academic Affairs
Department Director: Charles Sander
Contact: csande23@nd.edu
Academic Discernment Panel for First Year Students
At the beginning of the school year, host an Academic Discernment Panel, enabling First-Year Students to learn about the discernment process from the personal experiences of Upperclassmen.
Status: Not Started
Host the Annual Exploration Fair
Plan and host the Annual Exploration Fair in collaboration with the Center for University Advising.
Status: Not Started
Coordinate Initiatives Among Dorm Academic
Status: Not Started
Promote Course Insights
Status: Not Started
Expand Proseminar Courses
Status: Not Started
Advocate for the Development of a "Syllabus Bank"
Status: Not Started
Department of Faith
Department Co-Directors: Julian Mestousis
Contact: jmestous@nd.edu
Advent Season Outreach:
Organize tabling, a Student Mass, and a Grotto Gathering to help students reconnect with and rekindle their faith in light of the upcoming Christmas Season.
Status: Not Started
Lenten Season Outreach:
Organize a tabling campaign to inform students about the season of Lent and ways to reconnect with their faith. Also, hold a Student Mass at the Basilica and a Grotto Gathering before the Easter Season.
Status: Not Started
Annual Catholic Speaker Series:
The Catholic Speaker Series invites a prominent Catholic figure/speaker to Notre Dame to speak to and interact with the student body.
Status: Not Started
Holy Hoops:
Organize a fun community event where hall presidents can play a basketball game against the seminarian basketball team. Students are encouraged to come watch the game, support their classmates, and to participate in mass before the game.
Status: Not Started
Interfaith Dialogue:
Host interfaith discussions, led by experts and religious leaders, to enable dialogue between students of different faiths and backgrounds.
Status: Not Started
School Community Masses:
Increase the number of school masses and branch out to having more masses celebrated outside at the grotto. Also, aiming to have multiple class masses to help bring each year closer together.
Status: Not Started
Hallow Improvement:
Work with Hallow to streamline the process for ND students to redeem their free accounts.
Department of Diversity & Inclusion: Race, Ethnicity, and International Engagement
Department Director: Choja Osokopo
Contact: osokpo@nd.edu
Walk the Walk Week:
Following the full observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day in January, collaborate with the Office of the President to host a keynote speaker and a week of events dedicated to making Notre Dame a more inclusive place for people of all backgrounds, reflecting on progress to achieve equality, and facilitating a service project in South Bend.
Status: Not Started
Black Excellence Dinner:
Host a black tie formal dinner during Walk the Walk Week celebrating Black excellence in all aspects of Notre Dame campus life.
Status: Not Started
Cultural Relations Week - Kaleidoscope Parade:
Host a week of events and celebrations that highlights a variety of different backgrounds and seeks to promote multiculturalism, racial awareness, inclusivity, and productive dialogue on campus and nationwide.
Status: Not Started
International Student Mentorship Program:
Establish a mentorship program that will facilitate meaningful connections between current and incoming international students to help bolster the international community.
Status: Not Started
International Student Career Professional Development:
Empower international students with the knowledge to best apply themselves throughout their academic and professional endeavors by exposing them to international graduate students from different industries who will share how they navigated the recruitment process.
Status: Not Started
Wake Up the Echoes: Uplifting Student Stories:
Introduce a dynamic speaker series aimed at amplifying diverse and previously underrepresented voices within the Notre Dame community. Through collaboration with the Marketing Division of Undergraduate Admissions, this initiative seeks to empower students to share their authentic narratives and perspectives and encourage prospective underrepresented students to apply to Notre Dame.
Status: Not Started
Department of South Bend Engagement
Department Director: Marcel Mangan
Contact: mmangan3@nd.edu
South Bend Monthly Digest:
Provide a monthly source of information about arts and culture, restaurants, and events in the South Bend area. This will be a reliable space for students to learn about local events and highlighted businesses that embody the vibrant culture of South Bend.
Status: Not Started
High School Internship Program:
Select local high school students to serve as interns on the Department of South Bend Engagement. They will provide valuable local insights and perspectives while receiving mentorship and leadership opportunities by connecting with department members.
Status: Not Started
South Bend Farmer’s Market:
A campus farmer’s market in conjunction with the South Bend Farmer’s Market where students can purchase food, fresh produce, flowers, art, jewelry, and other goods made by local vendors and farmers in South Bend. This will foster engagement with local businesses and promote interaction with the South Bend community.
Status: Not Started
South Bend Coffee Shop:
Host an event to support local coffee businesses, allowing students to taste different roasts from local coffee shops, cafés, and coffee companies in the South Bend area. Students will also be able to purchase books.
Status: Not Started
Promotion of South Bend Restaurant Week:
Promote South Bend’s annual Winter Restaurant Week through Student Government's Instagram and email communication. This will encourage students to learn more about local restaurants and enjoy cheaper prices during the week.
Status: Not Started
South Bend Student Dining Pass:
Promote engagement with different South Bend restaurants by providing discounts to local establishments. Consistent and constant use of the dining pass will enter one into a raffle for different prizes.
Status: Not Started
Taste of South Bend:
Organize a display of various local restaurants and vendors to showcase different cultural cuisines and celebrate the diversity of South Bend. Students can walk to different food booths to receive free tastings from each restaurant.
Status: Not Started
Book Buddies with St. Joe County Public Library:
Host multiple events with the St. Joe County Public Library where athlete-volunteers from Notre Dame will read, make a craft, and share a snack with children attendees. Promotes literacy in the overall South Bend Community
Status: Not Started
South Bend Civic Engagement Panel:
Host a panel discussion comprised of local city council members and politicians to speak on issues surrounding civic engagement and local politics. Members of the Notre Dame community are invited to engage in conversation with the panel.
Status: Not Started
High School Voter Registration and Civic Engagement Panel:
Collaborate with La Casa de Amistad to organize a panel to help local high school juniors and seniors register to vote and learn the importance of civic engagement.
Status: Not Started
Department of Diversity & Inclusion: First Generation Low Income
Department Director: Charissa Mhango
Contact: cmhango@nd.edu
Golden Generation Dinners:
Host one dinner per semester celebrating FGLI students, in collaboration with TLP and OSE. The fall dinner will feature dancing and socialization, while the spring dinner will include a keynote speaker highlighting FGLI success.
Status: Not Started
Football 101 Event:
Enhance the Football 101 program by adding game-day etiquette tips, giveaways, and a student-athlete panel with FGLI representation.
Status: Not Started
Golden Generation - FGLI Week Pins:
Distribute FGLI pride pins to all colleges, scholars programs, and student lounges during FGLI Week to build visibility and community.
Status: Not Started
FGLI Information Series:
Organize sessions on financial aid, study abroad, taxes, and life after graduation specifically for FGLI students. These will offer practical knowledge and connect students to on-campus resources.
Status: Not Started
Welcome Weekend FGLI Support:
Collaborate with Welcome Weekend staff to create events and programming designed to support and welcome incoming FGLI students and their families.
Status: Not Started
Department of Campus Technology & Innovation
Department Director: Connor Rezner
Contact: crezner@nd.edu
ND AI:
Continue to collaborate with the Office of Information Technology to further the development of “ND AI”, a machine learning tool that transforms the ways in which students access information about Notre Dame in an engaging, digestible way. Incorporate information about clubs, career development, and building hours into its database.
Status: Not Started
Tutoring Database:
Collaborate with the Department of Academic Affairs to consolidate the current ATLAS guide into a more accessible, consolidated, and easy-to-navigate database.
Status: Not Started
ND Mobile App:
Centralize information by improving the ND Mobile App. Incorporate the sacrament database, tutoring database, volunteer database, and ND AI into the application
Status: Not Started
Department of University Policy
Department Co-Directors: Sarah Burton
Contact: sburton3@nd.edu
Campus Pathways:
Address and fix walkways around campus that suffer from drainage issues to allow for cleaner and dryer pathways for students to travel on during inclement weather. Address and fix running and walking paths around campus to ensure that students do not have to travel on uneven/bumpy paths in the dark, increasing the likelihood of injury.
Status: Not Started
Campus Water Quality:
Addressing and fixing the water quality issues found within several academic buildings (Hayes-Healy, O’Shaughnessy Hall, etc.) to ensure that students have access to quality drinking water.
Status: Not Started
RecSports Facilities Improvements:
Continuing improvements within campus athletics facilities, including adding a wider variety of weight-lifting machines in campus gyms to ensure that there is a fair balance of accessible and available equipment for every individual.
Status: Not Started
Washing, Drying, and Other Dorm Improvements:
Work with Residential Life to ensure effective installation and student satisfaction with new washing and drying equipment installed over summer per previous administration's policies. Gather student feedback on dorm conditions and work towards equity amongst all of the dorms to ensure that amenities are standardized and fair for every on-campus resident.
Status: Not Started
Department of Campus Nutrition
Department Director: Lindsey Lark
Contact: llark@nd.edu
Expand Meal Plan Options:
Expand the Block 180 Meal Plan to Juniors, while ensuring students are informed of their meal plan options.
Status: Not Started
Grab n Go in Duncan Student Center:
Install a Grab n Go station in Duncan Student Center to provide students with convenient access to a selection of beverages, sandwiches, and snacks near major academic hotspots on campus.
Status: Not Started
Expand Grab n Go:
Expand and refine Grab n Go selections by increasing the breadth of options, enhancing the value of each tap, and offering expanded hours.
Status: Not Started
Late Dining Options:
Increase the availability of campus late dining options.
Allergy-Free Sections in Dining Halls:
Create consistent allergy-free sections in both South and North Dining Halls that are free of the top 9 allergens, offering the same diverse selection of exclusive foods on section-specific plates to prevent cross-contamination.
Provide fresh-cut fruit throughout the day and introduce a rotating selection of fresh berries each week.
Tastings and Experimental Dishes:
Incorporate student suggestions into dining hall menus by having chefs create trial dishes and gather feedback during experimental tastings to determine if they should be added to the homestyle rotation.
Continue Food Committee Meetings:
Increase student dialogue with Campus Dining by organizing frequent meetings between Campus Nutrition department members and the Campus Dining staff to further the dining wants and needs of the entire student body.
Department of Student-Athlete Relations
Department Director: Camden Skutnik
Contact: cstutnick@nd.edu
Attendance Tracking for Sports and Dorm Competitions:
Increase awareness and attendance at sporting events and promote engagement in dorm competitions by developing a system that tracks attendance, rewarding participation with points and prizes.
Status: Not Started
Summer Programming and Career Development for Athletes:
Assist student-athletes with summer programming by offering career development resources such as information about internship opportunities, job placements, and professional training, in collaboration with the Center for Career Development.
Status: Not Started
Academic Resource Hub for Student-Athletes:
Create a comprehensive academic resource hub that supports student-athletes’ academic success and provides resources tailored to their needs, in collaboration with Academic Services for Student-Athletes.
Status: Not Started
Student-Athletes as Intramural Coaches:
Provide student-athletes with an opportunity to be involved in intramural sports while also offering leadership and mentorship to non-athletes.
Dorm Student-Athlete Representatives:
Increase engagement between student-athletes and the broader student body through student-athlete representatives in each dorm.
Collaborative Charity Events:
Collaborate with the Student-Athlete Advisory Council to engage student-athletes and non-athletes in community service and charity events that contribute to a positive campus culture and serve the local community.