The Access and Opportunity Portal (AOP) supports undergraduate funding requests that can …
The Access and Opportunity Portal (AOP) supports undergraduate funding requests that can include (but are not limited to) internship related expenses, test preparation, textbooks, course fees, financial emergencies, commencement regalia, technological supports and medical co-pays. The aim of this fund is to fill in the financial gaps that prevent students from fully participating in the Rice educational experience.
DELIVERY FORMAT: The program has a hybrid format or has both online and in-person components.
The Action Network for Equitable Wellbeing (ANEW) Action Lab is a cohort-based …
The Action Network for Equitable Wellbeing (ANEW) Action Lab is a cohort-based opportunity for institutions to identify and address gaps in wellbeing and flourishing among historically marginalized student groups. Alvin Community College is the first community college to participate in this exciting work facilitated by New York University, which is focused on addressing inequities to improve student retention and success.
The Action Lab focuses on laying the founding by equipping colleges and universities with tools to: • Build an understanding of the norms, processes, and structures that perpetuate inequities in wellbeing for a specific group of students • Establish and/or deepen collaboration across campus and with students with lived experience • Develop an initial theory of change • Pilot 1-3 specific concrete actions and generate learnings to inform scale and spread • Develop capacity to use data and assessment to inspire and drive improvement • Create a path forward to continue the work upon the conclusion of the Action Lab
DELIVERY FORMAT: The program is in-person only.
PROGRAM SCALE: Small-scale (reaches fewer than 10 percent of its target population)]
The Advising Students for Success project fall in line with the intent …
The Advising Students for Success project fall in line with the intent of the Accelerate Student Success Planning Grant. Through the Accelerate Student Success Planning Grant, our project will begin to improve our efforts of advising support to our students. Project Goals and Objectives: - Improve an advising model and move it to a student success model that is receptive to students (e.g. transfer students, specialized student populations (i.e. athletes, online/distance learners, etc.) and disciplines. - Increase retention and timely progress to degree benchmarks by leveraging technology platforms - Ease institutional barriers to ensure students can graduate in four years - Increase high impact practices by providing training for all student success coaches to promote student success - Post-completion goals (e.g., obtaining employment, continuing education, career advancement, economic development). We believe we are on track to accomplish many of the objectives.
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: Division of Enrollment and Student Services
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Dr. Emmanuel Lalande at Emmanuel.Lalande@cbshouston.edu or 8322520707
The purpose of this planning grant is to begin the expansion of …
The purpose of this planning grant is to begin the expansion of UHD's basic needs offerings for students to reduce the stress of managing personal and familial responsibilities in addition to their academics. Basic Needs services include, but are not limited to, access to food, technology, mental and physical health services, emergency housing, and emergency funding. Ultimately, the basic needs initiative is part of UHD's multi-prong student success effort to increase retention and graduation.
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: Student Success and Student Life
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Lynette Cook-Francis at lcookfrancis@uhd.edu or 7132215804
In order to ensure all students are prepared for success at SHSU, …
In order to ensure all students are prepared for success at SHSU, beginning in Fall '23 all incoming first-time freshmen will be required to arrive a full week early to participate in a set of programming designed to accomplish three goals: Provide comprehensive, thorough academic preparation; build a sense of community; ensure each first-year student has a secure sense of mental health and well-being.
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: Student Affairs
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Brandon Cooper at mbc004@shsu.edu or 936-294-3465
The BCWC is a place where all readers, writers, and speakers are …
The BCWC is a place where all readers, writers, and speakers are encouraged to develop efficacy with rhetorical literacies. Our mission is to provide a space where every student can become a more confident reader, writer, and speaker, and we realize this mission through our workshops, events, and one-on-one consultations as well as our ongoing partnerships with faculty and staff. This mission is informed by our core values: collaboration and equity.
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)
Texas Southern University envisions the advancement and attainment of goals for this …
Texas Southern University envisions the advancement and attainment of goals for this sector of students by responding to the national and statewide data to re-enroll students from the 36 million current SCND population, reaching out with tailored programs and policies to meet their needs.
Texas Southern University caters to non-traditional undergraduate and graduate students who have excellent potential to complete a degree but need flexibility, opportunity, and accessibility to various completion options.
The TSU College of Transdisciplinary Studies programs affords students the opportunity to pursue transdisciplinary studies by selecting from a variety of degree programs that target vital local, national, and global workforce opportunities.
8 Bachelor's Degrees and 4 Master's Degrees have been developed.
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: College of Transdisciplinary Studies
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Dr. Aisha Morris-Moultry at completeu@tsu.edu or 713.313.1262
Complete U at TSU is geared toward recruiting students from five community …
Complete U at TSU is geared toward recruiting students from five community colleges partners, including: Alvin Community College, College of the Mainland, Galveston College, Houston Community College, and Lone Star College to assist students with successfully transferring into Texas Southern University and completing their baccalaureate degree. Students from these institutions are supported through orientation/onboarding, scholarships, and career planning.
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: College of Transdisciplinary Studies
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Aisha Morris Moultry, Pharm.D., Ph.D., M.S. at aisha.moultry@tsu.edu or (713) 313-1262
This program is to help academically underprepared students to complete their college …
This program is to help academically underprepared students to complete their college level Math and English courses within the first two semesters. This is a cohort model where students stay together through their courses. In addition they receive mandatory tutoring and academic coaching that are free of charge. The Early Alert system is also included in this model, and the academic support specialists keep in touch with the students throughout the entire semester.
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: Since the 2017 implementation of the co-requisite model, Math success rates went from 20% to 65% and English success rates went from 35% to 70% average.
DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: General Education and Academic Support
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Nadezhda Nazarenko at nnazarenko@alvincollege.edu or 281-756-3725
For the past year, San Jacinto College has redesigned our onboarding and …
For the past year, San Jacinto College has redesigned our onboarding and advising processes to include a focus on holistic student supports, appreciative advising and a newly established division of student support services. As we continue the work of enhancing how we support our students and the technologies used during such supports, this project will allow us to build up our efforts to integrate holistic and appreciative student support. The scope of this project includes: 1. The professional production of informational videos to support our redesign and advising efforts. 2. The development of outreach materials to create awareness around Mental Health, Accessibility Services, Food Markets and Student Engagement. 3. A site visit to research other institutions' advising and student support services model. This visit and study will produce a more intentional collaborative experience between our advisors and students leading to an increase in student retention and success rates.
DELIVERY FORMAT: The program has a hybrid format.
PROGRAM SCALE: Large-scale (reaches more than 25 percent of its intended target population)
DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: Student Support Services
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Tanesha Antoine at Tanesha.Antoine@sjcd.edu or 2819986150
College of the Mainland's (COM) SSAP grant is a dedicated initiative aimed …
College of the Mainland's (COM) SSAP grant is a dedicated initiative aimed at recognizing and meeting the basic needs of students while equipping faculty and staff with the necessary skills to identify and support those in need. This grant focuses on enhancing the overall well-being and academic success of students, particularly those facing financial hardships or personal challenges that may hinder their learning experience.
Through the grant, COM can implement programs and services that address essential needs such as food, housing, healthcare, and mental health support. It also provides specialized training to faculty and staff to develop a better understanding of the signs and indicators of students in distress. With this training, educators can intervene early and provide appropriate assistance, ensuring student receive the necessary help and resources to overcome obstacles and achieve their educational goals.
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: Dean of Students Office
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Dr. Kris Kimbark at kkimbark@com.edu or 4099381211
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
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
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
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
Owl Access seeks to improve the transition experience of first-generation college students …
Owl Access seeks to improve the transition experience of first-generation college students and their families. Our goal is to support first-generation college students by building a network of community members and to encourage the positive self-identification of those who are the first in their families to attend college and/or students from low-income communities. Owl Access will be a 2.5-day college transition program that focuses on providing first-generation and/or low-income new students a head start on college adjustment. Throughout Owl Access, students will connect with faculty, staff, and peer leaders to help them understand how to navigate Rice, and their college experience, including topics such as academics, financial aid, social engagement, health and wellbeing, and other on-campus opportunities. Owl Access will also introduce families to our campus resources and provide families with the information and tools they need to support their student’s success at Rice. This part of the program will be a 1.5-day program that will introduce families to our campus resources and provide families with the information and tools they need to support their student’s success at Rice.
DELIVERY FORMAT: The program is in-person only.
PROGRAM SCALE: Large-scale (reaches more than 25 percent of its intended target population)
As food insecurity becomes a growing concern for college campuses, Rice is …
As food insecurity becomes a growing concern for college campuses, Rice is proud to join the efforts of campus food pantries nationwide. The Pantry operates on a good faith basis and is an anonymous resource for all students, faculty, staff, and community members. It is our goal to ensure The Pantry is a space where individuals feel welcome and that this is an accessible resource.
DELIVERY FORMAT: The program is in-person only.
PROGRAM SCALE: Small-scale (reaches fewer than 10 percent of its target population)
PROGRAM OUTCOMES: The anonymous student surveys allow our office to receive up to date feedback from our repeat community members and new users. The findings display the needs of our community members and their experience when utilizing the service. We are able to use the evaluations to ensure that our goal for the space is being maintained and upheld to the accessibility standard.
DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: The Office of Student Success Initiatives
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Chelsea Blake at cb106@rice.edu or 713-348-7478
Peer Mentors have successfully completed the Learning Frameworks course and now work …
Peer Mentors have successfully completed the Learning Frameworks course and now work closely with the First-Year Seminar instructor to provide peer mentoring and instructional support to one section of the Learning Frameworks's first-year and transfer students. Coordinating with an assigned Learning Frameworks faculty member to prepare for each weekly lesson, peer mentors serve as liaisons between students and faculty. Peer mentors are also clearinghouses for student success resources and campus events. They exemplify critical thinking by modeling class assignments, assessing weekly writing assignments, and facilitating small group discussions. During weekly peer mentor-student conversations about academic success tips, co-curricular opportunities, and targeted workshops, they create an atmosphere of trust, responsibility, and encouragement with students.
The First-Year Seminar Peer Mentor Program also benefits peer mentor cohorts. Peer mentors develop leadership skills vital to college and professional success; receive mentorship from faculty supervisors; create a close community within their cohort through shared trainings and experiences; cultivate fairness by engaging in challenging assumptions about cross- and intra-cultural diversity; and participate in professional development opportunities such as presenting at academic conferences, moderating First-Year Seminar events, and networking with campus and community leaders.
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: College of Human Sciences and Humanities
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Anne Gessler at gessler@uhcl.edu or 281-283-3471
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 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
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