At LSC-Houston North, we put students first. Each first-time college student enrolled …
At LSC-Houston North, we put students first. Each first-time college student enrolled in EDUC 1300 Learning Frameworks course receives a faculty mentor to help guide them through their first semester. Upon completing EDUC 1300, students can opt in to an America Mentor program and be assigned a faculty or staff mentor. Our mentors are devoted to guiding our students and steering them in the right direction.
Each mentor will provide the following benefits: Practical advice, encouragement, and academic support Learn from faculty experience Increase your social and academic confidence Become more empowered to make decisions Develop communication, personal, and study skills Develop strategies for dealing with both personal and academic issues Identify goals and establish a sense of direction Increase awareness on campus resources and wraparound services Increase engagement in campus activities and student organizations
Students and mentors review the program expectations.
Goal: To increase first-time in college students course completion and persistence. Goal: To increase faculty engagement towards student success. Target population: First-time in college students and at-risk students. Objective: To match a student with a mentor each 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)
DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: Office of Strategic Planning and Innovation Excellence
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Barry Horn at Barry.L.Horn@LoneStar.edu or 281-260-3561
Initially funded by a Title V grant for Hispanic-Serving Institutions from the …
Initially funded by a Title V grant for Hispanic-Serving Institutions from the US Department of Education, CASA is Connecting students to the campus community, Acclimating them to the rigors of academic life, helping them Succeed academically, and preparing them to Achieve and compete in college and beyond. The program guides students through the four CASA phases through three initiatives. Information Technology Enhanced Multidisciplinary Academic Learning Lounges (iMALLS) and the Center for Academic Advising and Transition (CAST) are designed to connect students to resources and opportunities to improve academic preparedness while Meaningfully Aligned Targeted Curriculum for Hispanic Students (MATCH) ensures students are receiving best-fit instruction based on proven methods. These three initiatives encompass twelve activities to engage students in research-based programs that facilitate in students a sense of belonging, influence, competence and efficacy. MATCH activities have assisted in increasing the number of students graduating with a degree or certificate within three years from a baseline of 14% to 26%. Hispanic completion was 25%. CAST tutoring and advising activities assisted in increasing the three-year transfer rate of students from a baseline of 6% to 12%. Hispanic transfer was 11%. iMALL activities have assisted in increasing the fall-to-fall persistence of FTIC fulltime students by 7% over the 2014 baseline of 50%. Hispanic student persistence was 61%.
DELIVERY FORMAT: The program has a hybrid format.
PROGRAM SCALE: Large-scale (reaches more than 25 percent of its intended target population)
APPROXIMATE PARTICIPANTS SERVED IN 2021-22: 2,400 as of May 2022
HOW TO ENROLL: All stakeholders have access to most of the activities in this program with the exception of Puente (MI Casa) and the English/Spanish Interpreter Program.
EVALUATION STATUS: Data related to program outcomes are currently being internally collected
DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: Lone Star College-North Harris Office of Academic Affairs
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Anne Albarelli at Anne.T.Albarelli@lonestar.edu or 281-618-5784
The Global GRIT Experience (GGE) has a mission to infuse the principles …
The Global GRIT Experience (GGE) has a mission to infuse the principles of grit mindset and behaviors into local and global communities. As a diverse campus, Lone Star College-Tomball seeks to be recognized as a leader in utilizing grit mindset to develop human potential. Some of the goals related to GGE are: make a difference in shifting negative experiences to positives experiences for students, create a Grit focused community that centers on redefining student abilities, support student success beyond college completion, make connection between policies and procedures and student needs in order to inform better practices, work with community partners to promote Grit within our students both on and off campus, create Grit mindset awareness and be a resource for other higher education institutions, increase student persistence, retention, and completion by 2% each academic year, and develop a Grit certification program for the LSC-Tomball community. The target population for GGE is all students enrolled at Lone Star College-Tomball. Additionally, we are seeking ways to increase participation with African American and Hispanic male students.
DELIVERY FORMAT: The program has a hybrid format.
PROGRAM SCALE: Large-scale (reaches more than 25 percent of its intended target population)
HOW TO ENROLL: All stakeholders have access to this program. As such, there is no enrollment process
EVALUATION STATUS: Data related to program outcomes have been internally collected in the past
DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: Office of Academic Affairs
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Katerina Wingfield at katerina.r.wingfield@lonestar.edu or 281-655-3618
SFA has identified student wellness and well-being as a critical basic need. …
SFA has identified student wellness and well-being as a critical basic need. To champion this, SFA established the Lumberjack Wellness Network. Founded upon the principles of the Seven Dimensions of Wellness, the Lumberjack Wellness Network was developed to educate the SFA community on student well-being. We empower faculty and staff to have meaningful and helpful conversations with students in need. We equip the community with tools, resources, and appropriate recommendations and referrals, connecting students to the help they need.
We will take the Network and the dimensions of wellness to the next level, with cutting-edge technology, ensuring our staff our current on all best practices and trends within mental health, and rethinking our current physical space to better meet our students' needs. This revision includes the upgrade of our current food pantry operations to include a refrigerator and freezer to allow us to begin offering fresh produce and frozen meats. It also includes breathing life to a currently unutilized green space to offer our campus community a space to relax, refocus, and re-center. It also focuses on the needs of our student-athletes to help them retain, progress, and graduate. This application includes collaboration from across campus, including the Dean of Students Office, Athletics, the Health and Wellness Hub, and Campus Recreation.
These initiatives will help to solidify and advance the Lumberjack Wellness Network. These initiatives will help us meet the needs of our students and help us continue to transition to a place or prevention and pre-intervention rather than reaction.
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: Dean of Students Office
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Dr. Andrew Dies at andrew.dies@sfasu.edu or 936.468.7249
The mission of the Male Excellence Network is to increase engagement, retention, …
The mission of the Male Excellence Network is to increase engagement, retention, success, and completion for Northeast Lakeview College male students. The Male Excellence Network program is a year-long cohort program that provides engaging, systematic, and holistic support for Northeast Lakeview College male students. The program will allow Northeast Lakeview College male students the opportunity to learn and apply skills that will empower them to achieve their academic, career, and life goals, as well as establish them as leaders among their peers.
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 Life
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Allen Anguiano at aanguiano40@alamo.edu or 210-486-5152
The Male Achievement Program is a student success program designed to promote …
The Male Achievement Program is a student success program designed to promote retention, persistence, academic performance and holistic wellbeing for Black, Indigenous, Latino/x, and men of color. The program is designed to address the needs of men of color by encouraging participants to exceed personally, professionally, and academically. The primary goal is to enable more men of color to successfully complete their education without interruption by providing support services, mentoring, and co-curricular activities.
DELIVERY FORMAT: The program has a hybrid format.
PROGRAM SCALE: Small-scale (reaches fewer than 10 percent of its target population)
APPROXIMATE PARTICIPANTS SERVED IN 2021-22: 256
HOW TO ENROLL: Participants are automatically enrolled in this program if they meet eligibility requirements
EVALUATION STATUS: Data related to program outcomes have been internally and externally collected in the past
DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: Dallas College
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Dina M. Sosa-Hegarty, Ed.D. at dsosa@dcccd.edu or 972-238-6398
The purpose of the MSI was to teach men to become leaders …
The purpose of the MSI was to teach men to become leaders within their families and communities. The mission of the group is to enhance and better male students at Galveston College by providing academic support along with professional and personal development. The MSI worked on efforts toward academic, personal, and professional initiatives to enhance the lives and experiences of the group membership as well as the greater campus community. These initiatives include but are not limited to, community service projects, conferences, on-campus workshops, networking events, and academic support tools.
DELIVERY FORMAT: The program is in-person only.
PROGRAM SCALE: Small-scale (reaches fewer than 10 percent of its target population)
APPROXIMATE PARTICIPANTS SERVED IN 2021-22: 16
HOW TO ENROLL: Participants were selected after a application process
EVALUATION STATUS: Data related to program outcomes have been internally and externally collected in the past
DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: Galveston College
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Deon Botha at dbotha@gc.edu or 4099441222
The Male Alliance for a Rigorous, Transformative, and Interdisciplinary Approach to Learning …
The Male Alliance for a Rigorous, Transformative, and Interdisciplinary Approach to Learning (MARTIAL) is a Living Learning Community designed to improve the academic outcomes for African American men at UNT. Up to 20 incoming freshmen, known as MARTIAL Eagles, are invited to live together in Rawlins Hall while learning and leading together throughout their first year and beyond. This is primarily a first-year program during which participants enroll in a 3-hour first year seminar taught by program staff, prepare for classes during weekly group study sessions, and engage one another in a variety of community-building activities. Program staff work with students individually and in small groups, building relationships that foster trust so that they may walk alongside participants as they reach new milestones and work through inevitable challenges. Generally, the program aims to help students become familiar with campus, build a solid community of like-minded peers, and to reach their academic goal of graduating with a bachelor’s degree.
DELIVERY FORMAT: The program is in-person only.
PROGRAM SCALE: Small-scale (reaches fewer than 10 percent of its target population)
APPROXIMATE PARTICIPANTS SERVED IN 2021-22: 19
HOW TO ENROLL: Participants must apply to enroll in this program
WEBSITE TO APPLY: https://martialeagles.unt.edu
EVALUATION STATUS: Data related to program outcomes are currently being internally collected
This interactive & participatory full day Writing Workshop is a celebration of …
This interactive & participatory full day Writing Workshop is a celebration of English/Language Arts. Mr. Cork, the instructor, enthusiastically showcases the nuts and bolts of the writing process, as well as the essential tools required for ELA mastery and the joyful discovery of each young scholar’s unique voice as they pour it into their dynamic essays. Mr. Cork carefully explains ELA terminology that all eager young scholars must comprehend in order to capture the essence of self expression, while effortlessly executing campus and district expectations.
DELIVERY FORMAT: The program is in-person only.
PROGRAM SCALE: Small-scale (reaches fewer than 10 percent of its target population)
APPROXIMATE PARTICIPANTS SERVED IN 2021-22: 50-100
HOW TO ENROLL: All stakeholders have access to this program. As such, there is no enrollment process
EVALUATION STATUS: No data related to outcomes have been collected from this program
DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: COEHS
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Yolanda Willis at yolanda.willis@tamuc.edu or 2149543611
Men of Distinction at Lone Star College-Montgomery is a student success program …
Men of Distinction at Lone Star College-Montgomery is a student success program that creates opportunities for male students at Lone Star College from underrepresented backgrounds and marginalized communities to get connected to academic success resources, student engagement programs, guided degree planning support and professional mentors. The overall goal of the program is to establish academic cohorts that allow for opportunities to increase persistence and retention for students, foster a sense of belonging, as well as develop the necessary skills for career readiness and university transfer pathways.
DELIVERY FORMAT: The program is In-Person.
PROGRAM SCALE: Small-scale (reaches fewer than 10 percent of its target population)
PROGRAM OUTCOMES: MOD Students enrolled in ENGL 1301 averaged at 2.53 GPA compared to all other males not enrolled at 2.31 GPA. MOD Students retention rate was 88.3% vs 62.9% - all non-cohort- Black and Hispanic males.
DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: Division of Student Success, Office of the Dean of Student Services
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: menofdistinction@lonestar.edu Dr. Jerry Wallace, Dean of Student Services Lynnette Dempsey, Special Initiatives
The Baylor McNair Scholars Program aims to prepare low-income, first generation and …
The Baylor McNair Scholars Program aims to prepare low-income, first generation and other underrepresented undergraduate students in acquiring the knowledge, skills and capacities necessary to successfully navigate a path to a Ph.D. program following graduation from Baylor. The program prepares Undergraduate students for the rigors of Ph.D. studies through immersion in research and a variety of scholarly activities.
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)
MSI is a jam-packed five-week program held during the month of July …
MSI is a jam-packed five-week program held during the month of July exclusively for incoming freshmen students at the University of St. Thomas. The Institute helps our newest Celts prepare for the rigors of UST. When not in class, students build meaningful friendships with fellow incoming freshmen as well as with established Mendenhall Mentors by going on excursions around Houston and activities beyond the classroom.
By the end of July, students will have completed 6 elective credit hours, will have received a head start applying to on-campus jobs, and will be more confident in their abilities to thrive at UST.
Ms. Mendenhall, who founded MSI 15 years ago, gives 30 students in the Institute a $1,000 per semester for up to 8 semesters scholarship. These scholarships are distributed based on need and participation in the program.
DELIVERY FORMAT: The program is in-person only.
PROGRAM SCALE: Small-scale (reaches fewer than 10 percent of its target population)
PROGRAM OUTCOMES: We have found that students who participate in Mendenhall retain at a significantly higher rate than their peers. Our Mendenhallers retain at about a 94% rate and go on to graduate higher than their peers as well. Additionally, our students assume leadership roles more regularly than their peers because of their level of comfort with the institution.
DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: Amanda Villanueva, Dean of Students Office
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Amanda Villanueva at ingersa@stthom.edu or 713-525-3512
Men of Valor M.O.V.E. creates opportunities for young men of color and …
Men of Valor M.O.V.E. creates opportunities for young men of color and increases representation in various professional fields. MOVE members are young men of color who have recently graduated from high school and participate in a year-long, residency-style experience in which they provide mentoring to first-year college students while receiving robust coaching and professional development and gaining valuable experience.
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: Student Affairs
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Isaac Williams at iwilliams@texascollege.edu or 9035938311
The mental Health Awareness Training CErT program is based on the UHCL …
The mental Health Awareness Training CErT program is based on the UHCL Counseling and Mental Health Center's mission, “Connect, Empower, Thrive”. The "Connect, Empower, refer, and Thrive (CErT)", training is a research-based program for UHCL students, faculty, and staff on recognizing signs of mental health issues, connecting to resources, preventing poor mental health outcomes, and ensuring student retention and success. The 2-3-hour training contains modules separately targeting faculty/staff; general students and student leaders; veterans; and students seeking teacher certification. The main learning objectives for this training are for participants to learn to identify emerging signs and symptoms of mental health concerns, be able to distinguish skillful ways to intervene with individuals who are experiencing mental health concerns and make referrals to appropriate services, and be able to identify at least two ways to engage in self-care.
DELIVERY FORMAT: The program has a hybrid format or has both online and in-person components.
PROGRAM SCALE: Unknown
DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: UHCL Counseling and Mental Health Center
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Cynthia Cook at cert@uhcl.edu or 2812832580
Jarvis Christian University (JCU) Counseling Services is rethinking our approach amid an …
Jarvis Christian University (JCU) Counseling Services is rethinking our approach amid an influx of student mental health demands during the mental health crisis, post the COVID-19 pandemic. Supporting and understanding our students' needs is critical, therefore Counseling Services increased the number of outreach activities and one-on-one counseling sessions with students. In March of 2023, 82% of the students who participated in the Healthy Minds Study stated that students' mental and emotional well-being is a priority on campus.
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: The Office of Counseling Services
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Dr. Kishia James at kjames@jarvis.edu or 9037304890
The Mental Health and Financial Support for the Underserved Students in South …
The Mental Health and Financial Support for the Underserved Students in South Texas program supports students' sense of belonging by providing behavioral health support, career/goal-setting counseling, and financial support to address the primary threats to students' persistence, and/or hesitancy to return for their degree.
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: Student Conduct and Community Engagement
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Mayra Hernandez at mghernandez@tamiu.edu or 956-326-2288
Mentor Tech, also known as the Lauro Cavazos and Ophelia Powell-Malone Mentorship …
Mentor Tech, also known as the Lauro Cavazos and Ophelia Powell-Malone Mentorship Program ( MT), supports undergraduate and graduate students’ successful transition and continuation in college through mentoring relationships by pairing protégés (students) with university staff, faculty, and graduate students (mentors). Through these relationships, students gain university insight, personal & academic support networks, and professional development. Founded in 2002 and named after Dr. Lauro Cavazos and Ophelia Powell-Malone, Mentor Tech, was originally established to meet the mentoring needs of minoritized students, today, the program continues to serve the specific needs of first-generation, minoritized, and/or marginalized students. Mentor Tech intends for students to expand their network of support at Texas Tech by engaging with a faculty, staff, or graduate student mentor. Furthermore, the protégé and mentor work together to create a plan of action for the student's college journey based on their goals and aspirations.
DELIVERY FORMAT: The program has a hybrid format.
PROGRAM SCALE: Small-scale (reaches fewer than 10 percent of its target population)
APPROXIMATE PARTICIPANTS SERVED IN 2021-22: 162
HOW TO ENROLL: Participants must apply to enroll in this program
WEBSITE TO APPLY: https://www.depts.ttu.edu/mentortech/
EVALUATION STATUS: Data related to program outcomes are currently being internally collected
This initiative aims to harness the effectiveness of evidence-informed interventions to target …
This initiative aims to harness the effectiveness of evidence-informed interventions to target mood-related concerns. The goal is to provide campus-wide, multi-modal instruction and engagement in mindfulness, stress reduction, emotional intelligence, and Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training. This initiative consists of interactive video-based instruction, live workshops, curated on-demand campus reflection/relaxation spaces, self-help resources (individual and utilization in academic classes), campus focused MHFA, and an invited expert speaker or panel event. The expanded dissemination of prevention-focused skills training will serve as a buffer against more severe psychological distress and behavioral concerns, allow students to more fully engage in their academic pursuits/interpersonal relationships, as well as assist the participants in better identifying options to assist those experiencing psychological or emotional distress. These interventions are targeted for both the general student population and numerous smaller student populations that benefit from additional support/attention.
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: Counseling Center/ Texas State University
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Richard A. Martinez at ram309@txstate.edu or 512-245-2208
Mustangs Roundup is a once-in-a-lifetime extended orientation program designed specifically for the …
Mustangs Roundup is a once-in-a-lifetime extended orientation program designed specifically for the new students at Midwestern State University. For three amazing days, all incoming students will immerse themselves in MSU’s traditions, learn how to get involved, get to know incoming and upper-class students in your academic college, and get connected to their faculty and staff! Our commitment to helping you succeed begins the minute you set foot on campus, where new friends, faculty, and staff will guide the transition in becoming Mustangs.
DELIVERY FORMAT: The program is in-person only.
PROGRAM SCALE: Medium-scale (reaches between 10 and 25 percent of its target population)
APPROXIMATE PARTICIPANTS SERVED IN 2021-22: 500
HOW TO ENROLL: All stakeholders have access to this program. As such, there is no enrollment process
EVALUATION STATUS: Data related to program outcomes have been internally collected in the past
DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: Student Leadership and Involvement
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Mario Ramirez at mario.ramirez@msutexas.edu or 9403973033
NLC Connect seeks to mitigate enrollment barriers, promoting the retention and graduation …
NLC Connect seeks to mitigate enrollment barriers, promoting the retention and graduation of the College's part-time students. Monthly phone outreach, supplemented by emails/mailings, provides information on campus resources and connects students with wraparound services to address social, emotional, and educational barriers. Additionally, NLC Connect provides basic needs grants to address immediate welfare needs, reducing transportation, housing, and childcare barriers that stall academic persistence.
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: Northeast Lakeview College
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Cristela Garcia at cgarcia1411@alamo.edu or 2104865179
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