By the Numbers: Faculty Breakdown

Demonstrating Impact Across Campus: By the Numbers

The following engagement metrics demonstrate our impact measured across McMaster’s academic Faculties and Programs. While these numbers do not represent all of our touchpoints with students throughout the year, they present a high-level overview of our strategic efforts to provide a holistic, personalized suite of services and supports for McMaster’s student communities. 

• In addition to the numbers reflected, the Access Program strategically integrates into offerings across Student Affairs and recruitment events such as May@Mac.

• Appointment numbers this year reflect off-campus students only and do not include one-on-one numbers from students living in residence.
• The increase in attendance from 11,987 attendees in 2021–2022 to 30,000+ attendance in 2022–2023 demonstrates the impact of McMaster’s return to campus and overall collaboration and partnership through the Orientation Committee model.
• With the integration of the First-Year Transition and Experience portfolio into the Student Success Centre, this year’s numbers include first-year academic skills programs such as Mac101, Welcome Week workshops and Archway events. Grad student participation in the attendance reflects initiatives focused on first-year students but open to all students.

• The Writing and Academic Skills portfolio has strategically focused on personalization, prioritizing one-on-one appointments and delivery of custom workshops. With the integration of First-Year Transition and Experience into the Student Success Centre, offerings such as Mac101, Welcome Week workshops and Archway events are also now reflected in a different portfolio.
• Increase in graduate student numbers is reflective of the Strategic Alignment Fund project in partnership with the School of Graduate Studies, Faculty and Program partners and the Graduate Students Association (GSA).
• Custom workshops delivered to 1,490 students in the following courses and/or area: MATLS4LB2, SOCSCI1T03, COMM1EO3, Indigenous Student Services, MSc Physiotherapy Program, Child Life & Pediatric Psychosocial Care Program, School of Nursing, LABRST 1A03E, Honours B.S.W. Program, MSc Physiotherapy Program, PT Prac, and ART 4EP3. 

• There were significant increases in engagement with international and incoming exchange students, with a 22% increase in overall appointments and a 57% increase in event attendance.
• Immigration advising continues to be a core offering, supporting students with study permits, post-graduate work permits (PGWP), visas and other issues related to status in Canada. 
• The highest engagement events included the Soccer Headquarters in the newly launched International and Exchange Student Experience Lounge and the end-of-the-year Multicultural Showcase.

• Career counselling and advising appointments increased by 5% and event attendance by 14% overall. 
• Graduate student engagement and usage also increased across almost all Faculties due to a Strategic Alignment Fund project through the Office of the Provost, delivered in partnership with the School of Graduate Studies, Faculty stakeholders and the Graduate Students Association. 
• Taking a holistic approach to increasing access to employment for undergraduate students, graduate students and alumni, Career Access Professional Services (CAPS) facilitated 145 CAPS and 124 International Student Work Opportunity (ISWO) placements. 
• Additionally, in 2022, 1,128 alumni career appointments were delivered in partnership with Alumni Association. Of these appointments, 78% were undergraduate and 22% were graduate alumni. 

• This year’s numbers represent 1,000+ co-curricular experiential placements overall, including embedded supports throughout programming and delivery, such as with MCYU, Political Science 4AL3 and CityLab.
• Experiential and global learning are combined to support fostering global citizenship locally, nationally and globally, with 114 students awarded the Global Experience Award.
• In partnership with the community, there was high engagement at the Online Community Engagement and Volunteer Fair and 700 applications to volunteer positions.

• Financial wellness continues to be a top stressor facing students, impacting their success in school and life.
• This year’s numbers document significant increases in both appointment and event engagement, especially high for initiatives through Financial Literacy Month and Tax Season with the Tax Squad volunteer team.
• This year’s tax support resulted in 1,260 tax returns filed and $3.6 million in benefits and credits for the community.