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Student Success. Priority Implementation Plan. Update. Fall 2003 – Priorities identified December 2003 – Priority groups begin to meet to develop recommendations and reports May/June 2004 – Reports submitted & Public review
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Student Success PriorityImplementation Plan
Update • Fall 2003 – Priorities identified • December 2003 – Priority groups begin to meet to develop recommendations and reports • May/June 2004 – Reports submitted & Public review • Fall 2004 – Recommendations reviewed and implementation plans developed • Spring 2005 – Ongoing Implementation
Implementation • Recommendations put into common format and posted on-line (www.vpss.ku.edu/priorities/) • Implementation plans include start/end dates responsible offices & individuals • Associate Vice Provosts work with responsible offices and individuals in their areas • Regular updates will be provided to the KU community
Student Success ASSESSMENT
Assessment – Complete • Student success factors identified • Successful Students…Connect, Contribute, Explore, Graduate, Learn, Prepare • Assessment tool finalized • Leadership Team trained on use of tool
Assessment – In Progress • Units have begun assessments • Student success factors to be fully defined • Assessment to be completed annually, with each major service being assessed at least every three years
Student Success COMMUNICATION
Communication – Complete • Referral Guide is now on-line (www.vpss.ku.edu/referral/) • Student success factors identified • Successful Students…Connect, Contribute, Explore, Graduate, Learn, Prepare
Communication – In Progress • Group being named to review functionality and set standards for web and printed publications throughout Student Success • Regular way to communicate “news and events” to Student Success staff • New faculty/staff welcome program and Student Success staff orientation
Communication – Future Plans • Group to review parental communications • Certain materials will be published in Spanish • Materials will be sure to indicate campus-specific information • Continued strategic planning on communication issues
Student Success DIVERSITY
Diversity – Complete/In Progress • New university diversity statement reviewed • Set & monitor recruitment goals • Review climate at KU for underrepresented students • Create a multicultural TLC
Diversity – Future Plans • New minority retention efforts • Review needs of non-documented students • Work with faculty on academic inclusively
Student Success ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Entrepreneurship – Complete/In Progress • New strategies identified by each department • Training on grant writing and development for Directors & staff • Partner with KUAA to have units track alums
Entrepreneurship – Future Plans • Explore additional sales opportunities • Link with KUCR and others in grant projects • Utilize existing staff in efforts
Student Success GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL STUDENT SERVICES
Grad/Prof – Complete/In Progress • Link Student Success information into graduate program web sites & publications • Identify and/or create orientation programs • Offer Student Success assistance to graduate programs
Grad/Prof – Future Plans • Create new marketing scheme to communicate with graduate/professional students • Work with Student Involvement and Leadership Center to create activities of interest • Expand involvement opportunities through Graduate Professional Alliance • New scholarship information system
Student Success Help Desk/One-Stop
One-Stop – Complete & In Progress • One-Stop work to be continued by new Integrated Student Information Services (ISIS) team • Michele Eodice & Tami Albin, Co-Chairs • Representatives from Bursar, Registrar, RESNET, Information Services, KU Info, Libraries, NTS, and students
ISIS – In Progress • ISIS team will: • Create name & brand identity • Determine physical location • Develop service delivery model • Develop training for staff
ISIS – In Progress • ISIS team will (continued): • Plan for continued technical and staff support • Integrate existing help desks and services • Assessment of success will occur after implementation
Student Success RECRUITMENT
Recruitment - Complete • New communication plans for National Merit Commended students • Create new team of faculty/staff willing to help recruit in Lawrence and their hometowns • Coordinate with diversity plan to enhance recruitment of minority students
Recruitment – In Progress • Enhance scholarship packages to help reach 24 ACT average • Ease transfer issues for international students • Use student activities database for recruitment • Expand out-of-state recruitment efforts • Recruit Community College/Haskell honors students
Recruitment – Future Plans • New, streamlined application for admission, housing, and honors program • Link with Honors & Mt. Oread Scholars in recruitment • Designate scholarships for high-ability, first-generation students
Student Success RETENTION
Retention - Complete • SDC and SSD now Academic Achievement and Access Center – bringing together academic support functions • Students are now being notified of their advisor after summer orientation • Mary Ann Rasnak new PRE 101 coordinator
Retention – In Progress • Send message students are expected to graduate • Improve campus communication on retention • Academic Success Week expansion • “Adjunct” Advisors
Retention – In Progress • Utilize SAKU early alerts for students at risk • New Math placement and support processes • Develop assessment plan for retention efforts
Retention – Future Plans • Identify students in need (e.g. serial droppers, probation, denied to major, etc.) • “Milestones” progress system • New UNIV designation for academic support classes • Expansion of PRE 101 and 210 • Expansion of KU Writing Center, tutoring services, and math support
Student Success STAFF DEVELOPMENT
Staff Development - Complete • New standing committee being named to plan events – offices send a representative every-other-year, classified staff also represented • Existing programs (Diversity Training Institute, Team Olympics, etc.) to be continued • Hold January 13 for Professional Development Day
Staff Development – In Progress/Future Plans • Individualized professional development plans • New ideas – “Camp Success,” regular social gatherings, etc. • Spanish instruction for Student Success staff • New Student Success staff orientation • Take advantage of opportunities already offered at KU
Student Success THEMATIC LEARNING COMMUNITIES
TLCs – Complete • Associate Program Director named, Program Director search underway • Initial funding secured • New RFP model for TLC selection developed
TLCs – In Progress • New TLC advisory committee planned to assist in program advancement • More traditional TLCs for Fall and Upperclass TLCs planned • Expand marketing and assessment efforts • Expand training for Faculty Facilitators and Peer Educators
TLCs – Future Plans • Study expansion of residential TLCs • Study Spring TLCs, Upperclass TLCs • Expand course inclusions and themes • Review stipends of TLC Faculty Facilitators and Peer Educators • Review overall TLC funding
Student Success WELLNESS
Wellness – Complete • Wellness Resource Center is new name for Health Education • Interactive web site on alcohol choices • Expand Better Bites and other campus healthy eating programs • Easier Recreation Center membership for faculty/staff
Wellness – In Progress • New Wellness Network within Student Success • Campus walking initiative • Expand Peer Health Educator program • Enhance smoking prevention programs and policies
Wellness – Future Plans • New interactive wellness web site • Focus on alcohol-free programs/student organizations • New program to address eating disorders • Assess student behaviors and affects of Wellness activities
Student Success WRAP-UP
What’s Next? • The work of the original priority groups is complete – THANKS for all your help and support! • Responsible departments and individuals will continue work on this year’s implementation • Questions?
Student Success PriorityImplementation Plan