C.R.A.S.H. is a faculty development program that lasts over the course of one school year. The program begins with a 3-day workshop aimed at teaching faculty culturally relevant pedagogy. At the end of the 3-day workshop faculty choose an inquiry project to run in one of their courses that involves making a specific pedagogical change and collecting data on that pedagogical change. Over the fall semester the faculty teach the course with the pedagogical change and collect data on the effectiveness of the change. In the spring semester they analyze and interpret their data and then present their project to an audience of their peers.

One goal of this program is to increase the use of culturally relevant and inclusive teaching practices so that students feel a greater sense of community and belonging as well as reach higher learning gains in their courses. A secondary goal of this program is to increase the use of systematic inquiry of pedagogical techniques in courses across campus. By increasing the use of systematic inquiry faculty will gain more insight into their own teaching practices and their students learning so that they are able to better serve the population of students that they have.

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: 33

HOW TO ENROLL: Participants must apply to enroll in this program

EVALUATION STATUS: Data related to program outcomes are currently being internally collected

DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: Faculty Learning Commons

CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Heather Lehto at heather.lehto@angelo.edu or 3254866990

DELIVERY FORMAT: The program is in-person only.

PROGRAM SCALE: Large-scale (reaches more than 25 percent of its intended target population)

PROGRAM OUTCOMES: As part of the FYE program, Honors students take one of our diverse and engaging FYE courses, each taught by a fantastic professor in a small group setting of 18-25 students. They will also gain a built-in community through an attached Learning Community Group (LCG), led by two upper-classmen. These peer mentors guide their students though the first semester adjustment period and integrating them into the Honors and Texas Tech communities.

DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: Honors College

CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Lindsay Harper, Ed.D. at Lindsay.Harper@ttu.edu or (806) 742-1828

Finances can be overwhelming and stressful. When your money starts to work for you instead of you working for your money, you begin to see the impact on your financial wellness. Managing money can be challenging, but we're committed to helping you reach your financial goals by providing you with the tools and knowledge to succeed during your time at Angelo State and into your future. Students have access to iGrad, a financial wellness platform that provides students with courses, tools, webinars and articles on personal finance topics.

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: Norris-Vincent College of Business

CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Christabel Romine at christabel.romine@angelo.edu or 325-486-6599

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

DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: https://www.depts.ttu.edu/diversity/

CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Brandon Cruz at Brandon1.cruz@ttu.edu or 8063840987

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

The Priddy Foundation Scholars Program provides scholarships for first generation students, in addition to supporting students throughout their four years of education at Midwestern State University. Opportunities for "The Priddy Scholars" include student success workshops, career planning assistance and study abroad. Program activities include the following:

First year: Reside in a first-year residence hall. Participate in a first-year learning community. Participate in weekly meetings covering topics such as time management, money management, working with up to date technology, and study skills. Complete an interest inventory and work with the professional staff in the Career Management Center to select a major.

Sophomore year: Reside in a scholar community in Legacy Hall. Select and complete a community service project as a group. Work with the Career Management Center on career options.

Junior and senior years: Participate in study abroad. Participate in undergraduate research or a creative arts endeavor. Participate in an internship. Work with the Career Management Center on resume building, post-graduation transitions.

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: 52

HOW TO ENROLL: Participants must apply to enroll in this program

WEBSITE TO APPLY: https://msutexas.edu/priddyscholars/priddyscholarinfo.php

EVALUATION STATUS: Data related to program outcomes are currently being internally collected

DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: MOSAIC Cross-Cultural Center

CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Cammie Dean, M.E.d at cammie.dean@msutexas.edu or 940-397-4500

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)

DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: Student Engagement

CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Diana Wilkinson at raiderready@ttu.edu or 806-742-5928

Ram Round-Up is a three day, two night transition camp for incoming students. This camp takes place the summer before their first year. During this event, incoming students focus on building relationships with their peers, upperclassmen, faculty, and staff, while learning about what it means to be part of the Angelo State University RamFam.

DELIVERY FORMAT: The program is in-person only.

PROGRAM SCALE: Large-scale (reaches more than 25 percent of its intended target population)

APPROXIMATE PARTICIPANTS SERVED IN 2021-22: 340

HOW TO ENROLL: Participants must apply to enroll in this program

WEBSITE TO APPLY: angelo.edu/ramready

EVALUATION STATUS: Data related to program outcomes are currently being internally collected

DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: Vice President of Student Affairs

CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Jessica Gooch at jgooch@angelo.edu or 325.486.6311

The STEP Learning Assistants (LAs) Program in the Teaching, Learning & Professional Development Center (TLPDC) began in Fall 2019 and was adapted for remote instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic. LAs returned to face to face classrooms in Spring of 2022. As of May 2022, the STEP Program had 67 LAs across six STEM course sections, in three departments involving approximately 1500 students at TTU. Learning Assistants offer a student persistence/retention strategy that complements other resources on campus. LAs attend the course and are directed by Instructors of Record during applied problem-solving portions of the class. They provide real-time, hands-on learning assistance for enrolled students. The LAs are provided pedagogical training and are supervised by the TLPDC at Texas Tech University. Learning Assistants have been shown to increase student persistence by lowering DFW rates among all LA-course enrolled students (Loes, Saichaie & Pascarella, 2017), as well as a reduction in DFW rates for underrepresented groups (Alzen, Langdon, Otero 2017). Additional research shows improved outcomes for the LAs themselves, as compared to their non-LA peers (Otero 2015). The STEP LA Program continues to grow in popularity among students, faculty and administration at Texas Tech University.

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: 3000

HOW TO ENROLL: No barrier to entry for students enrolled in LA-staffed courses benefit. LAs must Apply to serve as an LA

EVALUATION STATUS: Data related to program outcomes are currently being internally collected

DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: Teaching, Learning & Professional Development Program

CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Dr. Ken Griffith at ken.griffith@ttu.edu or 8068344865

SWAG (Students with a Goal) Program Mission Statement- Is to promote lifelong student success by providing innovative resources to ASU students. We are committed to helping students picture, plan, prepare, and pursue their academic goals to become successful students and professionals. The program will help students explore different learning processes by helping them access their own study routines, model new strategies and put new skills into practice. The objectives of the program are: 1) Assist students to Enhance strategies with- Time Management, Organization, Note-Taking, Study skills, Reading comprehension and Test-taking tips; 2) Assist with the students biggest concerns- Finances (scholarship research information), Homesickness ( getting involved on campus) Grades; and 3) SWAG offers students the opportunity to picture, plan, prepare, and pursue their academic goals through one-on-one 30 minutes sessions with an ASU academic coach. The student will attend sessions throughout the semester to create and track implementation of an academic success plan based on the students individual needs. The student sets goals for the semester, predict what grades they would like to make in the class, and create a strategy on getting the grade they predict. The program's target population includes Freshman, First Generation students, academic probation students, and athletes.

DELIVERY FORMAT: The program has a hybrid format.

PROGRAM SCALE: Medium-scale (reaches between 10 and 25 percent of its target population)

APPROXIMATE PARTICIPANTS SERVED IN 2021-22: 194

HOW TO ENROLL: Student is invited to join

EVALUATION STATUS: Data related to program outcomes are currently being internally collected

DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: Freshman College/ Center of Academic Excellence

CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Joyce Michelle Grooms Reed at joyce.reed@angelo.edu or 325-486-6513

The Student Support Services (SSS) program is designed to assist undergraduate students who are first generation, low-income, or who have disabilities. The goal is to facilitate good academic standing, retention, and graduation of undergraduate students at Midwestern State University. SSS participants receive academic tutoring; advice and assistance in postsecondary course selection; information on Federal student financial aid (FAFSA) programs, including resources for locating public and private scholarships; assistance in completing financial aid applications; workshops designed to improve financial and economic literacy, including financial planning for postsecondary education; engagement in a peer mentoring program; and activities designed to assist participants in applying for admission to and obtaining financial assistance for enrollment in graduate or professional programs. Student Support Services is a part of a nationwide network of TRIO programs funded by the U.S. Department of Education. The program is open to accepted and enrolled Midwestern State University undergraduates who meet the eligibility criteria. The Director of Student Support Services reports directly to the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs.

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: 165

HOW TO ENROLL: Participants must apply to enroll in this program

WEBSITE TO APPLY: https://msutexas.edu/student-support-services/

EVALUATION STATUS: Data related to program outcomes have been internally collected in the past

DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: Department of Academic Affairs

CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Dr. Lisa S. Estrada-Hamby at lisa.hamby@msutexas.edu or 940-397-4076

The TECHniques Center is the only program of its kind in Texas and one of only five in the entire nation. A fee-based program, we provide supplemental academic support services through one-on-one, regularly scheduled tutoring and academic counseling for students diagnosed with a specific learning disability, ADD/ADHD, and/or autism spectrum disorders. We individually match students and tutors to provide excellent academic support and accountability. In addition, tutors receive extensive training that leads to their tutor certification through the College Reading and Learning Association. The goal of the program is to help students build independent learning and self-advocacy skills so they can meet their educational goals. To achieve this success, the majority of our students will meet with their tutor five hours per week. This is typically scheduled as one hour per day during operating hours. Students will also meet with their Academic Counselor once per week for 30 minutes. This level of contact helps with content acquisition, accountability, planning, prioritizing, and time management.

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: 185

HOW TO ENROLL: Participants must apply to enroll in this program

WEBSITE TO APPLY: https://www.depts.ttu.edu/techniques/applicationprocess.php

EVALUATION STATUS: Data related to program outcomes have been internally collected in the past

PRELIMINARY OUTCOMES DATA: The TECHniques Center Program aims to help students with a historically low retention rate (30-60%) due to learning disabilities, ADD/ADHD, and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder succeed in college. Our average retention rate semester over semester to Texas Tech University is 97-99%.

DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: Student Disability Services, Texas Tech University

CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Sharon Betzold at sharon.betzold@ttu.edu or 8067421822

Honors College students have the unique advantage of experiencing an intellectually and socially vibrant environment while having access to the vast resources of a major research university at Texas Tech. Honors College students simultaneously benefit from being with others of the same intellectual preparation and commitment while enjoying the advantages of a university environment actively engaged in exploring all areas of human interest and concern.

All students who are admitted to Texas Tech and the Honors College also enroll in a disciplinary college and pursue one or more of the 150+ available majors and concentrations, including one major housed within the Honors College, Honors Sciences & the Humanities. Their education is the result of the integration of all colleges at TTU, including the Honors College, and cultivates the talents and interests of Honors College students while meeting their changing needs as they develop academically and socially.

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: Office of the Dean, Honors College

CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Dr. Robert Peaslee, Associate Dean, at robert.peaslee@ttu.edu or (806) 742-1828.

Located in Moffett Library, The Office of Tutoring and Academic Support Programs (TASP) offers a variety of resources designed to help students meet the demands of the college classroom. Our programs include tutoring, supplemental instruction, the first-year seminars, undecided advising, and support for students on probation or suspension. Our mission is to provide the necessary support to help students achieve academic success.

DELIVERY FORMAT: The program has a hybrid format.

PROGRAM SCALE: No, we do not have plans to change the program within the next two years.

HOW TO ENROLL: All stakeholders have access to this program. As such, there is no enrollment process

EVALUATION STATUS: Data related to program outcomes are currently being internally collected

DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: Academic Affairs

CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Ashley Campana Hurst at ashley.hurst@msutexas.edu or 940-397-4544

DELIVERY FORMAT: The program is in-person only.

PROGRAM SCALE: Medium-scale (reaches between 10 and 25 percent of its target population)

PROGRAM OUTCOMES: The Undergraduate Research Scholars (URS) program offers Day 1 paid research to any Honors undergraduate student -- from all majors -- by partnering students with research-active faculty at the TTU and TTUHSC campuses. Honors students can follow their passions, delve more deeply into their field, or try a new academic pursuit through a formal mentoring relationship with faculty. URS is a two-semester (or longer) commitment. The program begins September 1 and culminates in the spring with a mandatory presentation in the TTU Undergraduate Research Conference.

DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: Honors College

CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Robert Peaslee, Ph.D. at robert.peaslee@ttu.edu or (806) 742-1828

The Angelo State University Veterans Educational and Transitional Services (VETS) Center is responsible for the administration of US Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) Educational Benefits and supporting the administration of other military service related benefits like tuition assistance and the state of Texas Hazlewood Exemption. It is a team of veterans and university administrators whose secondary missions are taking care of our VETS Center's student clientele, to include their development both academically and personally, as well as providing collaborative assistance in support of our students and the university in general to the other sections of Student Affairs, the Faculty and Academic Affairs Division, the External Affairs Division, and the Finance Division.

The VETS Center endeavors to live up to our university’s core values every day. We expect integrity both from our employees and our student clientele and when shortcomings are identified, we mentor our people on the best ways to do and be better in the future. The military (both those active and those that have completed their contracted service) live in an incredibly diverse environment. This continues in the VETS Center. We work to develop our clientele to be part of an organization, and as a team we care most about what the individual can do to help the team succeed. Higher education is a pathway that can change the future, not just for our students, but their families as well. When our students graduate and move on to their careers, we know we have made an impact on their lives.

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: 1417

HOW TO ENROLL: All stakeholders have access to this program. As such, there is no enrollment process

EVALUATION STATUS: Data related to program outcomes are currently being internally collected

PRELIMINARY OUTCOMES DATA: The average first-year retention rate of VETS Center students is 68.7%, roughly 12 percentage points higher than that of the overall student body. VETS Center students also have a six-year graduation rate of 57.5%, compared to an institutional average of 37%.

DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: Affiliated Military and Veteran Education Services

CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Phillip Nichelson at phillip.nichelson@angelo.edu or 3254866618

"University Advising's mission is to partner with students, parents, and the community to facilitate autonomy, foster independence and develop opportunities to engage in and refine the academic advising experience. We strive to engage with students, refine academic and career goals, and advise for deliberate and goal-oriented academic progress. Whether you are exploring majors, considering health-related careers, or need a partner to facilitate your academic success plan, University Advising is here." "The majority of eXplore students declare their best-fit major within three semesters. Students who declare a major after exploration tend to persist within those majors at rates higher than those who did not explore majors."

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: Students declare within 3 semesters

DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: University Advising

CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Catherine Nutter, Ph.D. at catherine.nutter@ttu.edu or 8067422189