Division of Student Affairs Updates

We are excited to share our 2024-25 Annual Report with our students, parents, colleagues and friends. We appreciate your support! Two versions included below. Click the button for the option that works best for you.

Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity Raises Over $40,000 for Cancer Research The men of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity (FIJI) at VCU dedicated months to planning and executing a week of philanthropy, culminating in an exceptional golf tournament that collectively raised $42,101 for the Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center. Driven by a desire to make a profound impact […]

Virginia Commonwealth University had the distinct honor of hosting the IMPACT Conference from February 27 through March 1, 2025. As the largest annual conference dedicated to college student civic engagement—encompassing community service, service-learning, community-based research, and social action—IMPACT brings together students, administrators, faculty, AmeriCorps members, VISTAs, and nonprofit professionals. It’s a unique opportunity to share […]

VCU Recreation and Well-Being (RecWell) continued to be a cornerstone of student engagement and well-being at VCU in FY25, with remarkable growth and impact across facilities, programs, and health promotion. Across all RecWell facilities, there were 632,419 instances of facility usage, serving 15,155 unique students in addition to students who participated in other RecWell programming. […]

For the past two decades, the VCU Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) has been shaping the next generation of leaders through a unique blend of leadership exploration, hands-on experience, and community building. A highly selective, one-year leadership development and scholarship program, ELP is designed to help first-year students grow into strong, confident leaders on campus and […]

In response to student feedback requesting greater transparency in decision-making, the Division of Student Affairs (DSA) established the Student Leadership Executive Board (SLEB) in spring 2024. In its second year, this vital group serves as the primary conduit for dialogue between VCU students and university administrators, particularly the Vice President for Student Affairs, amplifying student […]

In Richmond, EMS response time averages 6 minutes for life-threatening emergencies, but survival chances drop 7–10% each minute CPR and defibrillation are delayed. Having trained responders nearby can significantly increase survival rates. In January 2024, VCU Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) secured grant funding to expand the AEDs, naloxone, and bleeding control stations across campus, […]

On March 27, 2025, Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) proudly hosted the “Gear Up for College” event. This collaborative, day-long initiative brought together VCU Student Accessibility and Educational Opportunity (SAEO), Level Up Virginia, and ACE-IT, with vital support from various campus partners, including the Division of Student Affairs, Orientation, the School of Education Admissions, VCU Admissions, […]

Aiming to enhance the experience for students who use its services, Student Accessibility and Educational Opportunity (SAEO) implemented a new software system in spring 2025. The new system, called AIMS (Accessible Information Management System), was driven by ongoing assessment work, according to Dr. Chris Parthemos, associate director. “Our motivation to explore such a change was […]

In the fall of 2024, Virginia Commonwealth University and the Division of Student Affairs were proud to release a new Civic Engagement Plan. This plan aims to strengthen VCU’s infrastructure for civic engagement, broaden participation in democratic processes, and cultivate a campus environment where all students are encouraged to listen, learn, and act in ways […]