Students gathered in the Crown Room of the Levine Center for Wellness and Recreation on March 26 to discuss the results of a survey last year showing declining rates of satisfaction with officials from the Department of Student Life.

Students gathered to address the issue of student dissatisfaction during the March 27 Real Talk Student Life Forum.

Student Life officials heard concerns from students during the Real Talk Student Life Forum. From left: Dr. John Downey, dean of students; Eddie Young, director of Residence Life; Patrick Motter, director of campus recreation; Jill Perry, director of Student Health and Wellness Services; Pat Taft, director of the Center for Active Citizenship; Erin Fox, director of student activities; and Zach Thomas, director of diversity and inclusion.

Dr. Dean Downey, dean of students, opens the event by revealing that student satisfaction has dwindled.

Senior David Mason, one of two student moderators, asks for student comments.

Junior Sean Lindsey was the first to speak to the panel, offering his thoughts on weekend activities on campus.

Director of Residence Life Eddie Young responds to a question.

Senior Davis Tapp (left) raises concerns as juniors Sean Lindsey and Amanda Sloan look on.

Junior Lizzie Shepard shares her opinion on Student Life: “Queens may have been founded in 1857, but our mindsets don’t have to show it.”

Senior Anna Gibbs addresses the panel.

Junior David Barnes moderated the event, as well as senior David Mason (not pictured).

Sophomore Mona Atta discusses the role of RAs on campus.
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