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Student Success Center. College of Natural Sciences. Student Success Center (SSC). From acceptance to graduation and beyond Unique and holistic student experience Learning Purpose Connection. SSC Goals. Student development and high academic achievement
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Student Success Center College of Natural Sciences
Student Success Center (SSC) • From acceptance to graduation and beyond • Unique and holistic student experience • Learning • Purpose • Connection
SSC Goals Student development and high academic achievement Increased retention and graduation rates Diminished student, peer, faculty, and alumni isolation
SSC Program Breakdown Prospective/Incoming Students Current Students Outgoing Students/Alumni
Incoming Student Reception Started Fall 2013 384 Attended
Natural Sciences Residential Learning Community • 2014-2015 inaugural year • Hale Aloha • 26 spaces
Future Initiatives Mandatory Registration – Summer 2015 Hoa‘āina Program – Summer 2015 NatSci Ambassadors – Fall 2015
SSC Academic Advising Direct Contacts for Departments Cross-Trained in all CNS Majors
College-Department Integration Departments are primary contact Enforce Mandatory Advising
Streamlined Processes • Electronic Records • Online forms • Workflow Management • STAR Training
Future Initiatives NatSci Social Events – Fall 2014 Research or Internship Experiences – Fall 2014 Student Learning Communities/Mentorship Programs – Fall 2015 Academic and Career Development – Fall 2015
Graduation Reception Started Fall 2013
Future Initiatives Alumni “Brownbag” Events – Fall 2014 NatSci Alumni Chapters – Fall 2014
Exciting Developments • Department of Biology • ‘Oikela Advising Unit of the Year 2014 • Kathleen Normandin • Pakele Academic Advisor of the Year 2014