OSE Annual Report

2023 - 2024 Highlights

Creating Experiences, Building Connections

The Office of Student Engagement (OSE) and the MUSC Student Government Association (SGA) collaborated to host an enriching calendar of campus programming. This past year, our events ranged from educational workshops and wellness initiatives to social gatherings and cultural celebrations, all aimed at fostering a vibrant, inclusive community. Through these efforts, we strive to support the holistic development of our students, ensuring their experience at MUSC is not only educational but also personally fulfilling.

The following data in our annual report highlights the impact and reach of these diverse programs, reflecting our commitment to student engagement and community building.

• 91% Aggregate Satisfaction Rating for all 2023-2024 OSE and SGA Programs (avg. “Excellent” and “Very Good” ratings)
• 1470 students attended at least one OSE or SGA program in 2023-2024
• 45 % of the MUSC student population attended at least one OSE or SGA program in 2023-2024

Developing Student Leaders

In fall 2023, the Office of Student Engagement offered IP 773: Student Leadership Foundations for the second time. Guided by the MUSC Leadership Competencies, students engaged in a course curriculum that promoted deep personal reflection and group dialogue while covering a wide array of leadership topics. Students learned about their own leadership styles and how they work best with others in achieving team and organizational goals. Students also gained a deeper understanding of the connection between leadership, diversity and inclusion, and community engagement.

• Nine students, representing four academic colleges participated in IP 773.
• 4.8/5.0 rating on the following course evaluation metrics:
  o   “This elective course met my expectations”
  o   “Course activities contributed significantly to learning the course material"
  o   “The educators were effective teachers" 

Building Pathways to Success

On March 7 and 8, 2024, hundreds of high school students from Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester Counties visited MUSC’s downtown Charleston campus for Discover MUSC 2024.

The day featured an academic programs presentation, career fair, and professional lunch panel with current MUSC students.

By the Numbers

Envision Day – March 22, 2024

The University Student Ambassadors hosted their 2nd Annual Envision Day – a full-day, hands-on experience for undergraduate students and high school seniors interested in healthcare careers.

Envision Day 2024 was the first year high school students were invited to participate. In total, 50 prospective students attended, representing four (4) SC colleges or universities and eight (8) local high schools.

Colleges and Universities Represented

• Allen University
• Charleston Southern University
• University of South Carolina
  
  

Area High Schools Represented

• Academic Magnet High School
• Baptist Hill Middle High School
• Charleston County School of the Arts
• Daniel Jenkins High School
• Early College High School
• Luck Beckham High School
• R.B. Stall High School
• West Ashley High School
  
  

Service to our Community!

Each semester OSE and SGA collaborate with American Red Cross for a Student Blood Drive Challenge. Volunteers organize the drive and advocate for blood donor participation. We had 52 donor appointments and collected 46 Units of Blood.

The American Red Cross experienced an emergency blood shortage, and the nation faced the lowest number of people giving blood in 20 years. Blood and platelet donations were/are needed now to help alleviate the shortage and ensure lifesaving medical procedures are not delayed.

MUSC students served a total of 20,745 hours with the economic impact of $659,718 in 2023-2024!

Engage

Engage is MUSC’s student organization and leadership development database. It provides an easy way for students to manage all aspects of their organization online. Organization officers and advisors can use the "Manage Organization" button on their club's homepage to manage all aspects of the organization including:

• Creating and advertising events and meetings
• Collecting forms, applications, and surveys online
• Holding elections online
• Storing important organizational files online
• Messaging organization members
• Tracking attendance at events and meetings

Supporting Students and Promoting Well-being

The Office of Student Engagement (OSE) is dedicated to ensuring the well-being of our students through our comprehensive food assistance program. We provide gift cards that allow students to purchase essential food items and personal necessities, helping to alleviate financial stress and ensuring that no student goes hungry. Additionally, OSE offers emergency funding for students facing unforeseen financial hardships. Our goal is to support the diverse needs of our student community, fostering an environment where everyone can thrive. The following data showcases the impact and reach of these crucial support initiatives.

• 58 students supported through food assistance program
• 191 gift cards distributed
• $9,550 provided in food assistance
• $3,400 provided in emergency funding