The Academic Achievers Program (AAP) was established in 1994. The program's mission is to recruit underrepresented students and increase retention and graduation rates. Members of the Academic Achievers Program are provided with an annual scholarship, tutoring, mentoring, time-management skill sessions, career guidance, and leadership skills. The Academic Achievers Program's support services are crucial to the students' ability to remain in college and successfully graduate from the University of Houston.

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: 74

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

WEBSITE TO APPLY: www.uh.edu/class/cmas

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

DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: Center for Mexican American and Latino/a Studies

CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Fely Aguilar at faguilar@uh.edu or 713-743-0914

The Academic Support Referral (ASR) acts as an early alert system which is designed to increase students' persistence and promote the development of the intellectual and affective domains to improve how students learn. The University of Houston, Clear Lake is committed to make certain that students, faculty and staff are aware of the educational and academic support programs offered to students and has implemented a retention program through the Academic Support Referral. This program is managed by the Student Success Center (SSC). I feel everyone at the university has a vested interest in student success.
The Academic Support Referral exemplifies how the University of Houston, Clear Lake is an academic community, in every sense of the word. We come together to support those who are in need of assistance and to support student learning.

The Academic Support Referral program allows faculty to be proactive and involved in assisting with the student retention efforts, through the early detection and intervention of students who are experiencing problems that may affect their academic performance.

Academic Support Referrals are for student(s) for which faculty has a concern(s) and/or do not feel that you as faculty can provide the additional out-of-class support the student may need. The Student Success Center will contact the student, share the faculty member's concern(s), and the SSC will provide recommendations. Students will receive an alert email once faculty submits an ASR due to the following concerns:
• Excessive absences
• Missing tests or assignments
• Failure to complete homework
• Classroom behavior
• Tardiness
• Low scores on tests/assignments/quizzes

After the request is sent, the Assistant Director of the Student Success Center will contact the student within 72business hours (the SSC will make multiple attempts to contact the student). In addition, the Student Success Center will notify you, the instructor, as well as the student on the plans we deem necessary to assist the student personally and/or academically.

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: Student Success Center

CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Jorge Tennin at tennin@uhcl.edu or 2812832454

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

The Center for Math & Statistics Support and the Writing & Reading Center at University of Houston-Downtown provides tutoring that educates, coaches, and empowers students to achieve their academic goals. In addition, the centers partners collaboratively with faculty and staff to guide students to become independent and successfully scholars.

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 are currently being internally collected

DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: UHD Academic Support Center

CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Isidro Grau, Ed.D. at graui@uhd.edu or (713) 221-8669

These learning communities pair a subject-intensive (math or English) UNIV Freshman Seminar course with a gateway course in the subject as a form of corequisite remediation that takes the place of developmental education to help students achieve the status of TSI Complete.

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: 200

HOW TO ENROLL: Participants are automatically enrolled in this program if they meet eligibility requirements

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

DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: Student Success Center

CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Beverly C Tomek at tomekb@uhv.edu or 361-570-4145

Embedded tutors (ETs) work closely with instructors for the duration of a course to help students understand course concepts and enhance student engagement. The tutor attends class meetings each week, and class attendance is based on the needs of the students and the structure of the class. In the classroom, the ET functions as a mentor and a model for successful academic strategies and habits. ETs are not classroom observers, teaching assistants, personal assistants to the instructor, or instructors. They have authority over students because instructors introduce them into courses. ETs follow the same “hands-off” rules as tutors in the Student Success Center (SSC): Help students understand materials, but don't do the work for them. Embedded tutors use “best practices” learned during the tutor training they receive at the beginning of the semester of employment. The tutors are intended to optimize classroom learning by working with individuals and small groups, including going over an assignment, reviewing a key lesson or skill, and preparing for exams. ETs also take on an advocacy and intermediary role with students, voicing concerns and ideas to the instructor based on student feedback. Their presence in the classroom enables students to better understand their instructor and the lessons. In addition, the tutor may hold study sessions for students outside of the designated class time. Instructors recommend their embedded tutor(s) from students that have previously taken their course and received an “A” or “A-” in the course. Currently, all of the ETs are assigned to courses in the College of Science and Engineering.

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 are currently being internally collected

DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: Student Success Center

CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Dorsey Thomas at Thomasdo@uhcl.edu or 2812832450

Gator Gateway is an interactive multi-day interactive program held on-campus designed to help students become more comfortable with their transition to UHD. The campus community collectively develops programming that provides students with campus resources to ensure their first-year is successful. Students learn how to be successful, interact with faculty and staff from your intended major, hear more about student activities, connect with other new students, and engage in classroom activities. Additional programming includes:
-participate in interactive activities that will help them become acclimated to the university
-interact with a peer mentor that serves as their guide during the experience
-get an inside look at UHD classes through classroom experiences
-meet and interact with other new students as well as UHD faculty and staff
-hear from UHD leadership and alumni
-learn tips for success and see first-hand all of the academic support programs and services UHD provides; discover more about financial literacy and how to pay for college
-explore campus on student-led tours and activities
-participate in conference-style sessions where students can choose to attend presentations from departments they want to learn more about

DELIVERY FORMAT: The program is in-person only.

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

HOW TO ENROLL: Students must attend Part one of Orientation, Gator Ready

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

DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: Student Transitions

CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Courtney Lundgren at lundgrenc@uhd.edu or 713-221-8097

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

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 Scholar Enrichment Program (SEP) includes the TC Energy Summer Scholars Academy (SSA) and 1 credit hour supplemental instruction workshops supporting freshman level STEM courses. Low-income students from predominately minority serving high schools are recruited through site visits to their campuses, information sessions, email, and phone calls. All eligible students, however, are welcome to apply. During the SSA, students complete Calculus 1 and receive instruction in chemistry and college success. In the fall, students transition into the SEP where they receive continued mentoring, are placed in Collaborative Learning Groups for their STEM classes, and participate in career development activities. SSA students are encouraged to take on leadership roles as tutors, peer facilitators, and mentors as they advance through their studies. All students at the University are welcome to enroll in the SEP workshops that utilize peer facilitators to guide students through team-based problem-solving sessions to master challenging course material. Between 900-1000 students per semester enroll. The program is supported in part by a National Science Foundation Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation grant, the University of Houston, TC Energy, Conoco Phillips, Halliburton, and alumni donors.

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: 2320

HOW TO ENROLL: Students apply for the Summer Scholars Academy and to serve as mentors, tutors, and peer facilitators for the program. Students self-enroll into the supplementary instruction workshops.

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

DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Donna Pattison at dpattison@uh.edu or 713-240-8933

This course is required of all FTIC freshmen. It includes material on college success, a service learning project, and requirements to attend academic, health-related, and social events on campus. It also includes a financial literacy component and a unit on budgeting.

For students who are TSI-incomplete in math or English/reading, there are special sections of this course that include content-specific remediation. Those special sections are linked to gateway math and English courses and take the place of traditional remedial/developmental education.

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: 500

HOW TO ENROLL: Participants are automatically enrolled in this program if they meet eligibility requirements

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

DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: Student Success

CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Beverly C Tomek at tomekb@uhv.edu or 361-570-4145

The Success Coaching Program is designed to help both undergraduate and graduate students develop their academic skills by matching their individual learning style and academic needs with effective strategies to meet their course requirements at UHCL. Students participating in this program have 2 options: requesting a one-time session to work on a particular skill, or meeting for multiple sessions on a weekly or as-needed basis. Students opting for a one-time session are assigned based on schedule and skills requested to an available coach. Students choosing to meet on a continual basis meet first with the Assistant Director to best determine individual academic needs and goals and then meet regularly with a Success Coach. The student's Success Coach coordinates a skill development plan with the student utilizing material from the student's current courses. Students are able to schedule their initial appointment by emailing or calling the office phone. After the student's initial appointment students can then schedule their own appointments at their convenience.

The skills that a Success Coach and students may develop include, but are not limited to, organization and time/task management, academic reading speed and strategy, note taking methods, test-taking strategy, critical thinking, and public speaking. The students' academic progress in these skills is monitored throughout the semester by their Success Coach. Success Coaches also offer students practical help with digital tools such as Blackboard and file sharing/editing in Google Drive for facilitating group work. Coaching sessions are available face-to-face or online via Blackboard Collaborate or Zoom as needed.

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)

PROGRAM OUTCOMES: • 77% of students were removed from probation, cont. probation and remained in good standing that utilized coaching.
• Success Coaching was reflective of the ethnic diversity seen at UHCL in services to underserved and minority populations.

DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: The Student Success Center

CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Dr. Jorge Tennin at Tennin@uhcl.edu or 2812832454

Supplemental Instruction offers students in gateway courses with high Drop/Fail/Withdraw rates an opportunity for individualized and small-group instruction led by a peer. SI leaders are students who have already taken the course and earned an A. As an SI, they attend the course like a regular student, where their job is to model excellent classroom behavior as a student, including effective note taking. They also serve as peer tutors, and they lead review and study sessions for students.

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: 200

HOW TO ENROLL: Students in high Drop/Fail/Withdraw gateway courses that have an SI are automatically part of the program.

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

DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: Student Success Center

CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Beverly Tomek at tomekb@uhv.edu or 3615704145

The Enhanced Culture of Tutoring project will build an innovative campus-wide culture of tutoring through which all undergraduate students understand the academic gains that can be achieved through targeted academic improvement. Our approach centers on the primary focus area of developing Academic Supports by reinforcing our existing traditional tutoring services by 1) adopting an engaging, flexible, remote, on-demand, app-based tutoring format; 2) expanding course-based weekly group tutoring; and 3) developing faculty advocacy for the vital role that out-of-class tutoring plays in the success of their students.

Establishing a culture of tutoring at UH through this three-pronged approach will ensure sustainability of the cultural shift and accelerate persistence and success in key courses, leading to measurably increased retention and graduation rates.

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: We have found that students who participated in the Knack tutoring app or group tutoring during Spring 2023 were more likely to pass their courses than those who did not participate in tutoring.

DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: Undergraduate Student Success

CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Melissa Pierson at mpierson@uh.edu or 713-743-4961

Student success is a key strategic goal at UH as we strive to create a learning environment in which student success can be ensured. Toward this end, UHin4 was launched in 2014 to create an institutional culture consistent with four-year graduation expectations and deploy tools that enable students to graduate on time. This initiative is a partnership with students that provides a comprehensive graduation plan. A cornerstone of UHin4 is the Freshman Four-Year Graduation Plan that outlines responsibilities of both students and the University in achieving timely college completion. Initial student eligibility requirements include admission to a four-year major or as an undeclared major and enrollment in at least 15 hours at the University of Houston during the first fall semester of attendance. To maintain eligibility and meet ongoing responsibilities, students are required to successfully complete a minimum of 30 semester credit hours per year toward their degree, remain in good academic standing, meet with an advisor each semester, select courses consistent with degree requirements, provide notification of course unavailability, and monitor their degree progress. University responsibilities include delivery of courses needed for four-year degree completion, providing updated Four-Year Academic Maps that reflect current degree requirements in a recommended sequence over eight semesters, ensuring advisor availability, providing degree monitoring tools, and making appropriate course substitutions to allow timely graduation as needed. The graduation agreement also includes a guarantee that students who have maintained eligibility and fulfilled their responsibilities under the plan but do not graduate in four years will pay no tuition beyond four years if the University is responsible for the delay. Students who sign-up for the graduation plan receive access to the Fixed Four-Year Tuition plan which guarantees the same tuition rate for four consecutive academic years from the initial fall term of enrollment.

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: 10,301

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

WEBSITE TO APPLY: https://uh.edu/provost/students/new-coogs/uhin4/index

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

PRELIMINARY OUTCOMES DATA: Since 2014, UHin4 participants have consistently had a higher 1-year retention rate and higher first-year credit hour completion than the overall FTIC cohort. Of all the 4-year graduates in 2021, 82% were UHin4 participants. The FTIC 4-year graduation rate has increased from 23% in 2014 when UHin4 was launched to 45% in 2021.

DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: Office of the Provost

CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Teri Longacre at elkins@uh.edu or 713-907-3072