Leadership. Wellness. Advocacy. Student Affairs focuses on providing Jags with the opportunities, programs and resources to have a unique college experience.
Through our efforts, students have the space and support to take charge, speak up for themselves and learn how to take care of their mental, physical and emotional health. Take a look at how Student Affairs impacted our students this fall.
Making memories on campus
- Fall Weeks of Welcome saw a total attendance of 12,900+ students at events that spanned the first two weeks of school.
- 128 teams competed in the 15 th Annual IU Indianapolis Regatta, with over 550 racers participating in this university tradition. Over 5,000 attendees showed up to the Indianapolis Canal to cheer our teams on and enjoy the festival in Military Park.
- CAPS reached 325 students during Suicide Prevention Awareness Month by hosting several events throughout September to educate students on this important topic.
Finding community
- 37 new student organizations were established.
- 370 students participated in the monthlong Sober October Challenge.
- Campus Recreation saw a 6 percent increase in students who played Intramurals.
- The Student Activities Programming Board (SAPB) had a great student turnout for their signature events. 537 Jags attended “First Night” during WOW and 170 students took part in Regatta’s Flick n’ Float.
Creating impact for others
- The inaugural Jaguar 5K and Mental Health Mile raised $3,449 for IU Indianapolis’s Collegiate Recovery Community scholarships and saw 214 walk/run to support the cause.
- The six chapters of IU Indianapolis’s College Panhellenic Council collectively raised $1,100 for their national philanthropy, Circle of Sisterhood, which helps to eliminate educational barriers for women. This is the largest amount raised for their philanthropy in recent years.
Putting student health and wellness first
- Campus Health partnered with local organization PATH4YOU to provide students with a variety of contraceptive options and access to all forms of birth control.
- 216 doses of Naloxone, the opioid overdose reversal drug, were distributed; 117 of which were through the campus’ 24/7 NaloxBox.
- 241 free HIV/STI tests were provided to students thanks to monthly Know Your Status events and coordination with community partners.
