Creating an Intrusive Advising Model for High Risk Students NACADA Annual Conference CODE 670

1. Creating an Intrusive Advising Model for High Risk StudentsNACADA Annual Conference CODE 670 Lizette Bartholdi, Director of Academic Advising Heather Wallace, Academic Advisor academicadvising@stkate.edu

2. Outline of Program Who we are Intrusive Advising Tools We Use • …For all our students • Catherine Connection Folders • College Student Inventory • …As Needed • EAST • Academic 411 • …For at-risk populations • PACE • Probation Students • …Other services • …Discussion

3. Who we are , the institution •  Two campuses, St. Paul and Minneapolis, MN • 5,328 total students • associate • baccalaureate college for women • masters • doctoral degrees • 3,338 undergraduates including a Weekend College for non-traditional students

4. Who we are, the College for Women Founded in 1905 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet as a Catholic, liberal arts college for women in St. Paul. 2, 107 Women 27.3 % Multicultural Average age 22 80% of First Year students live on Campus

5. Who we are, Mission-driven St. Catherine University educates students to lead and influence. Inspired by its visionary founding in 1905 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, more than a century later the University serves diverse students, with a baccalaureate college for women at its heartand graduate and associate programs for women and men. At all degree levels, St. Catherine integrates liberal arts and professional education within the Catholic tradition, emphasizing intellectual inquiry and social teaching, and challenging students to transformational leadership. Committed to excellence and opportunity, St. Catherine University develops ethical, reflective and socially responsible leaders, informed by the philosophy of the women’s college and the spirit of the founders.

6. Advising Tools We Use with All Students Catherine Connection Folder Given to all incoming students and Academic Advisors Links student development process to specific St. Kate’s events and resources both academic and co curricular Advising Tool – program planning sheets enclosed Created by student affairs

7. Advising Tools We Use with All Students Noel Levitz: College Student Inventory All first year students assigned to take assessment during first week Provide a snap shot of students attitude and student’s perceived need for resources Discussed at first advising meeting with student and The Reflective Woman instructor– during first 4 weeks of class Advisor/Instructor refers to academic and student affairs resources

8. Advising Tools We Use As Needed • EAST: Early Alert System Team • Online form for non-academic Issues • Weekly meeting for discussion of referred students • TEAM consists of • Residence Life • Counseling • Deans of Student Affairs, Academic Affairs and Multicultural Affairs • Directors of Academic Advising, Retention

9. Advising Tools We Use As Needed Academic 411 • Link on Class Roster Generates an email to student, CC Academic Advising • Reasons for academic concern: *Academic Difficulty*Academic Integrity*Attitude*Early departures*Late arrivals *Incomplete or missing assignments *Lack of participation *ETC. • Recommended Actions to this student: • *Contact the O'Neill Center for Academic *Contact your academic advisor *Recommend you make an appointment with Academic Advising*Speak to instructor *Withdraw from this course

10. Advising Tools for At-Risk Students How do we define “At Risk”? ACT Composite below 20 High School grades in the low 2.0 range Writing Sample showed signs of needing assistance in reading/writing Shared Personal Information in Admissions Application

11. Started in 2006 – retention went from low 70’s to 80% after adding this program • Early Orientation overnight program including: • Family program • Financial Aid Program • Former SOAR student panel • How is college different than high school • Registration Advising Tools for At-Risk Students PACE Summer Orientation and Registration LEAP and SOAR students attend

12. Gardner’s Your College Experience • Study Skills • Transition to College • StrengthsQuest • Positive Focus • Introduction to University Resources Advising Tools for At-Risk Students PACE Seminar Taught and advised by Academic Advisors. 2 elective credits

13. Students at moderate academic risk or who present non-academic concerns in admissions essay. • Limited to 3 courses their first semester • Special attention given to College Student Inventory • Working with student affairs to collaborate more with this population, gathering data on student success and retention Advising Tools for At-Risk Students SOAR Students

14. For Highest Academic Risk First Year Students • Letter and contract inviting them to program • First Semester Classes • PACE Seminar • Paired Learning Community • The Reflective Woman • Building Reading and Writing Skills for College Success • One class selected by student Advising Tools for At-Risk Students LEAP : Learning Enrichment and Advising Program

15. Advising Tools for At-Risk Students Probation Workshops Created Mandatory Probation Workshops in 2008 Workshops developed from focus groups and student feedback Workshops offered by both Academic and Student Affairs Detailed tracking and follow up

16. Advising Tools for At-Risk Students Academic Success Workshops Workshops held in Residence Halls open to all students Setting Priorities & Managing Your Time Approaching Faculty Successfully   Overcoming Financial Stress Lovin’ What You Have: Tips for Strengthening Your Emotional Wellbeing

17. Other Support for At-Risk Students • Access and Success for Student Parents • Social Worker • MIPS: • Peer Mentors for all first year multicultural students • O’Neil Center for Academic Development • Math, Science and Writing Tutors • Disability Services • Career Development • Counseling

18. Discussion? What works on your campus? What are you considering that you might like feedback on?