The Primary Care Pathway Program (PCPP) is a partnership between the University …
The Primary Care Pathway Program (PCPP) is a partnership between the University of North Texas Health Science Center, University of North Texas, Midland College and Midland Memorial Hospital. The program seeks to provide physicians in the Midland-Odessa and West Texas region by offering an accelerated pathway from a community college to an osteopathic medical school. Students complete their first two years at Midland College, the third year at the University of North Texas, and the final four years at the University of North Texas Health Science Center-Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine. In addition to the accelerated curriculum, the program provides advisement and experiences to prepare students for the rigors of medical school. Ultimately, the program aims to recruit students who wish to practice in the Midland area.
DELIVERY FORMAT: The program is in-person only.
PROGRAM SCALE: Small-scale (reaches fewer than 10 percent of its target population)
DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Mike Kennedy, EdD at Mike.Kennedy@unthsc.edu or 817-735-5026
Jarvis has instituted a variety of programs to increase the affordability of …
Jarvis has instituted a variety of programs to increase the affordability of degree attainment and student completion.
Project Comeback is a one-time opportunity that affords stopped-out students a second chance at earning a degree. For qualifying students, prior balances are forgiven in order to increase the capacity of students to return to college and complete their degree without the onerous challenge of paying past and current debt. Balance forgiveness is contingent upon degree completion.
The current eligibility criteria includes: --current debt must be $10,000 or greater; --have a current GPA of 2.0 or greater; --be eligible to receive financial aid or pay out-of-pocket; and --have not been enrolled in college for at least 5 years.
DELIVERY FORMAT: The program has a hybrid format or has both online and in-person components.
PROGRAM SCALE: Small-scale (reaches fewer than 10 percent of its target population)
DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: Division of Enrollment Management
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Cleopatra Allen at callen@jarvis.edu or 9037304890
Project Maestros is a title V HSI grant funded program from the …
Project Maestros is a title V HSI grant funded program from the Department of Education. Project Maestros seeks to enhance the transfer student and teacher pipelines. Maestros provides transfer navigation for all prospective and incoming transfer students; this includes individual appointments and credit evaluation. Maestros supports pre-service teachers at Texas State University through professional development seminars focused on culture, community, and communication in the classroom. We offer certification exam test preparation options throughout the academic year as well. Maestros will be grant funded through AY 2023-2024 and efforts will be institutionalized by the Transfer Center and College of Education following grant funding.
DELIVERY FORMAT: The program has a hybrid format or has both online and in-person components.
PROGRAM SCALE: Medium-scale (reaches between 10 and 25 percent of its target population)
We created two writing instruction (WI) courses for each discipline where specific …
We created two writing instruction (WI) courses for each discipline where specific aspects of writing within that discipline were taught, practiced, and refined. We encouraged programs to have one WI course early in the curriculum and one later in the curriculum. We worked to align the University Writing Center and Library with these efforts. We offered grants, stipends, and learning experiences for faculty engaged in these efforts.
DELIVERY FORMAT: The program has a hybrid format or has both online and in-person components.
PROGRAM SCALE: Large-scale (reaches more than 25 percent of its intended target population)
RaiderReady offers four one-credit courses meant to help students transition and maintain …
RaiderReady offers four one-credit courses meant to help students transition and maintain success throughout college years and beyond. Our main course, RRP 1100 First Year Seminar, is designed to help students successfully manage the transition from high school to Texas Tech. RRP 1100 serves to acclimate, prepare, and guide students as they begin their academic journey at Texas Tech. The course assists students in developing academic success skills as they build relationships and community with their fellow Red Raiders. RRP 1100 encourages students to engage with campus and develop into well-rounded campus citizens.
DELIVERY FORMAT: The program has a hybrid format or has both online and in-person components.
PROGRAM SCALE: Medium-scale (reaches between 10 and 25 percent of its target population)
Ram Camp is an opportunity for incoming students to connect with the …
Ram Camp is an opportunity for incoming students to connect with the campus community, their peers, build community and sense of belonging before classes begin. New students learn to identify and respond to their individual needs based on an understanding of their present circumstances. During the experience new students will participate in large group group games, small group activities, and small group discussions. As a result of participating in Ram Camp, we hope new students will engage in opportunities that promote both a connection to the campus community and their peers.
DELIVERY FORMAT: The program is in-person only.
PROGRAM SCALE: Large-scale (reaches more than 25 percent of its intended target population)
DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: Division of Student Affairs
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Barbara Walker at bwalker3@txwes.edu or 817-531-6522
The Rams First Mentorship Program is a peer-to-peer mentoring program designed to …
The Rams First Mentorship Program is a peer-to-peer mentoring program designed to provide TXWES freshmen and current students with meaningful relationships with faculty and staff at Texas Wesleyan University. Our goal of the Rams First Mentoring Program is to provide all students with the knowledge, confidence and tools to grow their network and advance in their career endeavors.
DELIVERY FORMAT: The program is in-person only.
PROGRAM SCALE: Medium-scale (reaches between 10 and 25 percent of its target population)
DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: Texas Wesleyan University
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Tamika Johnson at tajohnson2@txwes.edu or 817-531-7587
The Rice Emerging Scholars Program (RESP) is an innovative, residential academic program …
The Rice Emerging Scholars Program (RESP) is an innovative, residential academic program designed to help first-year students prepare for the challenging pace, depth, and rigor of the STEM curricula at Rice. Unique among programs of its kind at highly selective institutions, RESP's approach to college transition and success is comprehensive, combining a rigorous six-week academic summer bridge program with personalized and holistic mentoring and support for the duration of the college experience.
RESP's mission is to ensure that students of high potential who attended under-resourced high schools, particularly low-income and first-generation students, persist, thrive, and graduate at the same rate as their peers, and that these students achieve their academic and professional aspirations as scientists and engineers.
RESP is designed to ensure that students who would most benefit from the program are not excluded due to cost. Accordingly, RESP Scholars attend the summer program at no cost and receive a stipend for their participation. They also enjoy a personalized array of mentoring and support services throughout their time at Rice.
In fulfilling its charge to help these students meet all the challenges they face, RESP comprehensively addresses their particular academic and navigational needs together with other challenges unique to students from underserved communities. And RESP stands with them from before they matriculate until after they graduate -- this is what it means to provide an environment in which students may "thrive."
DELIVERY FORMAT: The program is in-person only.
PROGRAM SCALE: Large-scale (reaches more than 25 percent of its intended target population)
The Rise as One for UT Tyler Students’ Success Project will: 1) …
The Rise as One for UT Tyler Students’ Success Project will: 1) implement a multilayered series of professional development opportunities for faculty and advisors, specifically targeting faculty teaching courses serving incoming first-time in college (FTIC) and transfer students, thereby promoting a growth mindset, increasing students’ sense of belonging, elevating engagement in academic courses, and supporting underprepared learners; and 2) implement new engaging virtual orientation experiences and onboarding opportunities for undergraduate students.
DELIVERY FORMAT: The program has a hybrid format or has both online and in-person components.
PROGRAM SCALE: Medium-scale (reaches between 10 and 25 percent of its target population)
DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: Student Success for Orientation, Academic Success for Professional Development
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Colleen Swain at cswain@uttyler.edu or 903.565.5898
The University of St. Thomas (UST) Rising Stars Internship Program is designed …
The University of St. Thomas (UST) Rising Stars Internship Program is designed to serve disadvantaged students with the resources they need to succeed in their academic endeavors while gaining hands-on experience to prepare them for the workforce upon graduation. Students in the Rising Stars program are paired with a corporate sponsor and work as an intern during the academic year to earn funds toward tuition. The funds from the internship, combined with the Rising Stars scholarship, and federal and state educational grants, allow students to attend UST with a little out-of-pocket cost for tuition.Through the Rising Stars program, students are empowered to reach their academic and personal goals by staying enrolled in and graduating from UST, along with developing the skills needed to be successful in a corporate environment. The Rising Stars Internship Program supports its students’ success through customized programming, professional development training, mentorship opportunities, and educational experiences.
DELIVERY FORMAT: The program has a hybrid format or has both online and in-person components.
PROGRAM SCALE: Large-scale (reaches more than 25 percent of its intended target population)
PROGRAM OUTCOMES: The retention rate for first generation/low S.E.S. students in the program exceeds 87%. Furthermore, there is an incremental increase in GPA of .10 for students that stay in the program.
DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: Marketing & University Relations
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Daniel Garcia at garciads@stthom.edu or 281-306-9579
The Rotunda Scholars Program is a one-year scholars program that aims to …
The Rotunda Scholars Program is a one-year scholars program that aims to help a cohort of first year students achieve early success at SMU by promoting academic achievement, personal excellence, and leadership. The program strives to help students transition to college and the SMU campus at large with holistic academic counseling, upperclassmen Peer Counselors, study hall, and exclusive events and programming. In addition to exclusive study spaces and programming, benefits include reserved seats in high demand courses as well as supplemental office hours with key faculty. Rotunda primarily serves students who are historically underserved and underrepresented at SMU. Our diverse and academically inclined cohort is comprised of first-generation college students, Pell eligible, minorities, those from rural backgrounds or other underrepresented individuals that would benefit from the enriching one-year program. Every student comes to college with different academic and lived experiences. Rotunda aims to help students have an equitable and empowering first year and beyond. The resources and support do not end after the first year. After they complete the one year program, they remain a part of our Rotunda community in which they can turn to for academic support, financial resources, job opportunities, and general guidance in hopes of aiding their ultimate goal, graduation.The core value of the Rotunda Scholars Program is to provide and promote an inclusive and equitable experience, through holistic support, and to be a home for our students. The core purpose of our program is to make an impact. We encourage our students to explore all opportunities, we empower them to challenge themselves and become their own educational advocates, and hope they will evolve into the trailblazers and world changers we know they are capable of becoming.
DELIVERY FORMAT: The program is in-person only.
PROGRAM SCALE: Medium-scale (reaches between 10 and 25 percent of its target population)
SOAR support first-time students to CTC in fall 2022, spring of 2023 …
SOAR support first-time students to CTC in fall 2022, spring of 2023 and fall of 2023. Additionally, workshops and sponsored programming for faculty, staff and students will be continued from the Planning Grant, but the focus will be on relationship-building with students using an equity and success mindset. Specific components of SOAR include: • Success mentoring to include direct aid for CTC students • Success and equity programming and support for CTC students • Campus Dialogues on equity, success and mentoring targeting students, faculty and staff • Directed and intentional student communication and assessment regarding the CTC experience
SOAR builds on CTC’s Planning Grant whereby a workshop series on success, equity and engagement for faculty and staff was held in order to collect valuable feedback about initiatives being pursued and those that should be pursued. SOAR also builds on the work of the Student Success Advisory Team (SSAT) who studied first time at CTC cohorts in fall of 2019, 2020 and 2021 and determined that CTC loses the first-time population in the fall or immediately following the fall and that over half of the cohort are part-time, do not access a Pell, and do not complete the classes that they initially enroll in. Intentional support for these students and the issues that they face and continued training to the faculty and staff who serve them are required.
DELIVERY FORMAT: The program has a hybrid format or has both online and in-person components.
PROGRAM SCALE: Medium-scale (reaches between 10 and 25 percent of its target population)
DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: Academic Success Center/ Student Success and Persistence
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Julie Starkey at jstarkey@ctcd.edu or 254-526-1450
The Texas College STEP (Summer Transition Enrichment Program) is a five-week summer …
The Texas College STEP (Summer Transition Enrichment Program) is a five-week summer residential program that prepares incoming freshmen to become successful in their chosen academic fields at Texas College. The program is designed to provide these students with an immersion experience illuminating the life of an effective college student from an academic and social perspective.
DELIVERY FORMAT: The program is in-person only.
PROGRAM SCALE: Large-scale (reaches more than 25 percent of its intended target population)
PROGRAM OUTCOMES: 75% of the students that enrolled in the Texas College STEP Program were retained in College and completed a 2-year or 4-year degree program. The program has been very beneficial to student enrichment and the retention of first year college students.
DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: Texas College Office of Admissions
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Mr. John Roberts or Ms. Joyce Allen at jallen@texascollege.edu or 9035938311
The Sanger Learning Center is the academic support hub for all UT-Austin …
The Sanger Learning Center is the academic support hub for all UT-Austin undergraduate students. Our goals include:
- Help students become effective learners. - Promote help-seeking behavior. - Provide professional development opportunities that prepare students for lives beyond the university.
Our services include appointment and drop-in tutoring across 70+ traditionally challenging courses. The center also offers Peer Academic Coaching for academic skills enhancement and Supplemental Instruction for challenging courses with peer-led study sessions. Additionally, the Public Speaking Center assists in speech development and delivery, and we offer Mathematics refreshers for calculus students. The Workshops and Outreach team conducts interactive workshops on various skills, including reading and studying effectively, time management, GRE preparation, and many more. Learning Specialists assist students in identifying academic needs and providing necessary resources. Finally, the center offers MCAT coaching for low-income and underserved student populations.
DELIVERY FORMAT: The program has a hybrid format or has both online and in-person components.
PROGRAM SCALE: Large-scale (reaches more than 25 percent of its intended target population)
DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: Undergraduate College
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Ray Acuna-Luna at slc@austin.utexas.edu or 512-471-3614
UTRGV has developed a model for student success partnerships that brings together …
UTRGV has developed a model for student success partnerships that brings together faculty alongside staff from our Center for Teaching Excellence, Center for Online Learning & Teaching with Technology, Learning Center, and Writing Center, with the goals of 1) analyzing student success data in key gatekeeper courses and 2) co-designing strategies and initiatives that will positively impact student persistence and completion. Faculty and Student Success staff work together to better understand students' unique needs and to determine how to best address them. Specific strategies implemented include integrated academic supports such as embedded peer collaborative learning, targeted professional development for faculty teaching gatekeeper courses, opportunities for trained student assistants to provide feedback to faculty on their course materials and pedagogical strategies, and "second chance" opportunities for students who haven't mastered course material to extend their semester by a few weeks in an effort to avoid having to re-enroll in the course the next semester.
DELIVERY FORMAT: The program has a hybrid format or has both online and in-person components.
PROGRAM SCALE: Medium-scale (reaches between 10 and 25 percent of its target population)
PROGRAM OUTCOMES: Preliminary grade data from Spring 2023 is trending in a positive direction year over year, with notable decreases in DFW rates in ENGL 1301 and MATH 1314. Preliminary data from student surveys has yielded positive feedback, as well, noting that students are experiencing a greater sense of understanding of course content and greater confidence to interact with peers and university resources. These early indicators are usually markers for persistence and retention.
DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: Office of Student Success
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Dr. Jonikka Charlton, Associate Provost of Student Success at jonikka.charlton@utrgv.edu or 956-665-7919
Seahawks SOAR (Strategic, Opportunity, Academic, Retention) is an in-depth leadership and retention …
Seahawks SOAR (Strategic, Opportunity, Academic, Retention) is an in-depth leadership and retention program delivered for incoming freshmen and sophomores to accelerate student success and increase retention rates. SOAR Guides—trained from the pedagogical approach of empathic and care-driven leadership—will focus on the social, emotional, and academic development of first-year and at-risk students to create a sense of belonging, commitment, and purpose to both Lamar State College Port Arthur and the community. SOAR will expand opportunity through quality mentoring and experiential learning to achieve and surpass the goals and strategies of the Lamar State College 2019-2029 strategic plan to provide access for potential students and ensure the success of students once they arrive on campus.
DELIVERY FORMAT: The program is in-person only.
PROGRAM SCALE: Medium-scale (reaches between 10 and 25 percent of its target population)
The Social and Behavioral Sciences (SBS) Career Talk Series initiative features events …
The Social and Behavioral Sciences (SBS) Career Talk Series initiative features events with guest speakers representing multiple fields of study within the Social and Behavioral Sciences department umbrella. The talks are not limited to students who take classes within the SBS Department, but rather are open to students throughout the college.
In this initiative, guest speakers share their past experiences as college students and discuss their journeys toward their current careers. During the presentations, students have the opportunity to engage with the guest speakers to ask questions and gain more insight into careers that may have previously been unknown to them.
The SBS Career Talk events have been implemented and supported by the entire SBS department, with each discipline providing guest speakers and instructors to help facilitate the events. The events are promoted by each discipline of the SBS Department as well as the college so that students taking classes outside of the SBS department are encouraged to attend the Career Talk events. Attending these events allows the students to earn participation credit they can use on their Alamo Experience transcripts.
DELIVERY FORMAT: The program has a hybrid format.
PROGRAM SCALE: Medium-scale (reaches between 10 and 25 percent of its target population)
DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: Social & Behavioral Sciences Department
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Dr. Joelle Nanivazo, Chair - Social & Behavioral Sciences Department at jnanivazo@alamo.edu or 210-486-2609
The Somos Unidos “ One Word Project" is a student success initiative …
The Somos Unidos “ One Word Project" is a student success initiative designed to accelerate mentor training and knowledge to support first-generation students and positively increase student retention and graduation rates. In partnership with the UIW FLIGHT Mentor Center, this project further expands UIWs ability to improve outcomes for first-generation students through curricular and co-curricular programming as well as professional development for faculty and staff. The intent is to create a sense of belonging for our students and methods to help students develop confidence and their own voices, ultimately strengthening retention rates amongst first-generation students. The Somos Unidos “ One Word Project seeks to raise the UIW retention rate to its institutional goal of 75% and close the gap each semester between these underserved populations and all other groups combined.
DELIVERY FORMAT: The program is in-person only.
PROGRAM SCALE: Medium-scale (reaches between 10 and 25 percent of its target population)
PROGRAM OUTCOMES: First-Generation Celebration Survey 64% of respondents identified as first-generation. 19% of respondents usually tell their classmates they are first generation, while 27% only reveal in relevant situations 63% of respondents felt their was more academic support than expected before starting at the university The most important services most helpful for first generation students were identified as celebration events, advising support, and financial aid support. A low awareness of support services for first generation students indicates the need for opportunities for the institution to increase efforts to help first generation students know what supports are available.
DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: Office of Student Success (website to be launched in Fall 2023)
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Dr. Monica Ayala Jimenez at monica.jimenez@uiwtx.edu or 210-805-3005
Sophomore Summit seeks to build the community of freshman at Criswell College …
Sophomore Summit seeks to build the community of freshman at Criswell College through fun activities, teaching, and building relationships by being removed from the rest of the world at Camp Bonita in Ruidoso, New Mexico.
DELIVERY FORMAT: The program is in-person only.
PROGRAM SCALE: Small-scale (reaches fewer than 10 percent of its target population)
DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: Student Services - Criswell College
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Roman Browning at rbrowning@criswell.edu or 2148181395
Our St. Thomas Promise is a huge opportunity allowing eligible students to …
Our St. Thomas Promise is a huge opportunity allowing eligible students to attend at no cost and will change their lives and financial situations! The program is right in line with the University of St. Thomas Catholic mission.
Eligibility Requirements
Incoming, first-time college students with a 3.4 or higher GPA* who are from families with annual incomes of $50,000 or less may take advantage of this offer; OR Incoming transfer students with a college GPA of 3.5 of higher who are from families with annual incomes of $50,000 or less may take advantage of this offer.
Eligible students must be a Texas resident and must file the FAFSA form and must be eligible for federal and state aid. UST’s FAFSA Code is 003654. This St. Thomas Promise of free tuition also includes free tutorial services plus a student success coach to help ensure a successful transition to college.
The St. Thomas Promise is renewable for up to four years, providing family income remains in the same qualifying range.
DELIVERY FORMAT: The program has a hybrid format or has both online and in-person components.
PROGRAM SCALE: Large-scale (reaches more than 25 percent of its intended target population)
DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Lynda McKendree at mckendla@stthom.edu or 713 525 2151
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