ANNUAL REPORT 2025-2026
ORIENTATION Increased new students feeling supported from their Peer Mentor by 11.5% Students completed Orientation feeling connected and confident NEW student-led sessions were highly effective and popular, specifically “FME and How to Pitch” CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Increased partnerships with Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving Received 27 applications for new clubs for the academic year. 7 new clubs were approved and established Supported 124 registered clubs and organizations, including 33 cultural, spiritual, and faith groups, 23 club sports, and 13 fraternity and sorority life groups Hosted roughly 1,000 student meetings and events Most highly attended event: BAPSA’s Night Market STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION Conducted monthly financial audits to improve financial accountability and prevent excess expenditures Absorbed the Babson College Dining Advisory Committee and created a stronger partnership with Babson College Dining Debuted a January Admit Representative to support and engage January-admitted students through orientation and programming CAMPUS ACTIVITIES BOARD Facilitated 4,600 student check-ins across 31 campus events throughout the academic year, demonstrating strong student engagement and participation Signature programs included: Spring Concert, which sold out with 1,013 tickets distributed, making it one of the year's most highly attended events Spring Day, a large-scale campus event that had clubs and organizations collaborating in a carnival with approximately 600 check-is Tailgate collaboration with Athletics, SGA, Babson College Dining, and the Office of Student Engagement, which attracted 605 student check-ins through a successful crosscampus partnership Fall and Spring Welcome Week Programming was well attended with each week having a series of programming for first years and transfers Recognition from NACA through awards in marketing and as well the Ken Bedini Student Leader Award for one of its long-time members FRATERNITY & SORORITY LIFE Hosted Lianne Kowiak of the Hazing Prevention Network for Prevention Training Panhellenic hosted a charity Powderpuff game raising ~$400 54 new members through formal recruitment; all member organizations to total OFFICE OF STUDENT ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMMING Collaborated with the Weisman Foundry to create special edition 3-D printed beavers for the Great Beaver Hunt 23 first-years and 9 seniors participated in our annual First Year Senior Retreat 746 students participated in our fall Late-Night Breakfast despite the rainy weather 17 students successfully completed the Babson Leadership Academy Over 100 students participated in our Reading Day: Finals De-Stress Fest collaboration with Wellness and Prevention Services & the Office of Belonging and Inclusion SENIOR CLASS COMMITTEE Babson Auction raised approximately $3,368 to provide Senior Week scholarships Successful Senior Week with 386 registrations Sold out Senior Ball Cruise (250 tickets sold)
The Office of Student Engagement had a strong year advancing student connection, engagement, and leadership development across campus. Orientation programs improved students' sense of support and confidence, while student organizations expanded with seven new clubs and nearly 1,000 meetings and events. The office supported 124 active organizations and strengthened partnerships across the institution. Signature programs, including Spring Concert, Spring Day, Welcome Week, and Late-Night Breakfast, engaged thousands of students and fostered a vibrant campus community. Student leadership groups enhanced governance, advocacy, philanthropy, and accountability through impactful initiatives and collaborations. Together, these efforts strengthened belonging and created meaningful opportunities for students throughout their Babson experience.
WHAT WE HEARD FROM STUDENTS! “[My Peer Mentor’s] understanding of our feelings, especially when we were tired, was so warm and I think she's the best Peer Mentor I could've possibly gotten.”
ORIENTATION
“Biggest takeaway is the self discovery I have achieved in these 10 weeks. Loved the close knit community and safe space for sharing perspectives.”
BABSON LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
“The close social bonds within the chapter create an environment where members naturally support one another through interview preparation, resume reviews, career advice, and personal mentorship.”
FRATERNITY & SORORITY LIFE
“This program helped me really reflect on the kind of leader I’ve been and the one I’m still striving to be.”