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The Pa thway to Su ccess

The Pa thway to Su ccess. Goal 1 – Initiative 5. Develop Programs for Parents and Families. The Pathway to Success. Introduction & Purpose.

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The Pa thway to Su ccess

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  1. The Pathway to Success Goal 1 – Initiative 5 Develop Programs for Parents and Families

  2. The Pathway to Success Introduction & Purpose • Centralizes and increases the University’s interaction with parents and siblings, who are an invaluable resource in helping to keep students in college. • Special significance to first-generation college parents.

  3. The Pathway to Success Methods • Utilizing a staff member to serve as a Parent Advisor, increasing communication, developing a Parent and Families website and companion Facebook page. • Conducting an annual Parent Survey exploring expectations, needs and opinions. • Expanding Family Day to include academic units, student organizations and targeted programming for younger siblings.

  4. The Pathway to Success Benchmarks • Participation in Annual Parent Survey • Attendance at Family Day (families registered) • Increased traffic on Parent and Families website • Members on Parent Facebook page • Contact at Parent Tent during Move-In • Reach of ParentLink

  5. The Pathway to Success Discussion • Continue what is working (website, social media, e-card series, parent survey, ParentLink, welcome letter, and Family Day) • Additions – Sycamore Hoopla, break transportation and an online Parent and Families Guide to Indiana State

  6. The Pathway to Success Summary This initiative has been successful in engaging parents and younger siblings with Indiana State, especially first-generation college families. While we serve only a small percentage of ISU parents (primarily first-year parents), the impact we have is high.

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