Keeping students involved and connected with the Lynn University community is a primary goal for the Center for Student Involvement. Each year, the Student Involvement team helps students transition easily into college life, connect with their peers and get involved on campus. Beginning Fall 2023, students will have the opportunity to build those relationships and make long-lasting connections through Lynn Blueprint—a private app giving students their own one-stop shop for getting involved at Lynn.
"When a student first starts college, much of their time is spent in the classroom. But the college experience involves much more than learning about their chosen major," said Meagan Elsberry, assistant dean of students. "It's also about growing personally."
The Student Involvement team helps students embrace the college experience by supporting them both academically and personally. The team schedules daily on-campus events, acts as advisors for student-led clubs and organizations, and helps connect students with like-minded peers.
The new Blueprint app will create a sense of unity and supports Lynn's longtime mission of enhancing a student's sense of belonging. Students can utilize the platform's chat functionality, explore the student-only event calendar and join organizations across campus. They can also discover leadership opportunities and customize their profile with interests and hobbies.
"We wanted a way for students to get involved easily," said Elsberry. "Blueprint does just that. It's a much-needed hub for students to connect with us and each other."
One exciting addition to Blueprint's interactive dashboard is Lynn's co-curricular transcript, which allows students to document and track their professional experiences gained outside the classroom. Many of these experiences and career readiness skills, such as leadership, critical thinking and teamwork, are highly sought after by employers. Blueprint keeps students on track with their career goals and helps them develop their future portfolio.
"When a student is ready to graduate, we want them to leave Lynn with a toolkit of competencies they can use in their future career," said Garrett Horejsi, director of Student Involvement. "Blueprint allows them to see their current skills and explore the ones they need."
The Center for Student Involvement will onboard incoming and returning students into Blueprint during the Fall 2023 semester. Students are encouraged to check their Lynn email about the Blueprint kickoff event happening on Sept. 6.
