Georgia Southern University has received even more national recognition from the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA). Eagle Engage, the University’s portal for featured student events and involvement opportunities as well as student organizations and service opportunities, was chosen as a 2023-24 Excellence Award winner (Silver Level) in the Assessment, Persistence, Data Analytics category.
The Division of Student Affairs has been leading efforts since 2021 to better engage and track student involvement at Georgia Southern and this award is reflective of a University-wide commitment to exactly that.
“Student engagement in co-curricular activities such as events, involvement in registered student organizations, and other activities is correlated with student success,” said Vice President for Student Affairs Shay Little, Ph.D. “Students who participate in those events and activities report a higher sense of belonging at Georgia Southern as well.”
In 2022-2023, 76% of Georgia Southern students participated in co-curricular activities and events.
“When students do participate, they are more successful academically,” Little noted.
In the last three years, the University has received four awards from the NASPA Excellence Awards.
“Eagle Engage and the University’s efforts to proactively involve students in events, activities, service and other experiences speaks to how intentional Georgia Southern is and the passion we have about students getting involved,” said Ken Gassiot, Ph.D, associate vice president for student development. “We’re using assessment and data as tools to show the impact engaging in campus events and community service can have on the student experience.”
