Students on academic probation or academic suspension are provided zero-hour, course-based support …
Students on academic probation or academic suspension are provided zero-hour, course-based support for academic recovery. Course curriculum and activities align with activities that lead to academic success in the students' other courses. Students meet with an academic recovery coach, receive coordinated care from other offices such as counseling services, engage with tutors for coursework, and more. All support is available both in-person and virtually. UNIV 2001, for students on academic probation, and UNIV 3001, for students on academic suspension, are designed for students to regain good academic standing, thereby increasing credit accumulation, increasing GPA, and decreasing time to completion.
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: 1064
HOW TO ENROLL: All students not in good academic standing are able to enroll in the zero-hour course
EVALUATION STATUS: Data related to program outcomes are currently being internally and externally collected
DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: Academic Success Center
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Mary Catherine Breen at mxb079@shsu.edu or 936.294.3147
The Academic Success Center's embedded tutoring program provides equitable access to academic …
The Academic Success Center's embedded tutoring program provides equitable access to academic support by aligning support between the instructor, the tutor, and the course content. Embedded tutors provide support to students enrolled in gateway courses such as MATH 1314 College Algebra, CHEM 1411 General Chemistry I, MATH 1420 Calculus, and more. The Academic Success Center identifies potential equity gaps in end-of-course outcomes and provides scaffolded and aligned academic support using in- and out-of-class tutoring. Tutors provide in-class support during classroom practice and activities, particularly in active learning classrooms. Tutors provide out-of-class support in study groups, one-on-one tutoring sessions, and review sessions. Tutoring services are located in a centralized tutoring and mentoring center inside the campus library to provide access to connect students to different support services. All tutoring is also available online.
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: 1577
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 and externally collected
DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: Academic Success Center
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Mary Catherine Breen at mxb079@shsu.edu or 936.294.3147
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
SHSU is a partner of Navigate EAB and utilizes this technology as …
SHSU is a partner of Navigate EAB and utilizes this technology as our primary student success management system. The Coordinated Care Network is a function of Navigate EAB and has been employed at SHSU as a retention-based partnership across several divisions. The Coordinated Care Network supports student success by bridging institutional efforts in receiving and triaging student alerts and referrals through Campus Connect (Navigate EAB). When faculty or staff issue an alert or referral, Campus Connect is configured to enact a chain of technology driven events to connect the student with the expert department who then provides appropriate intervention. Additionally, we target high-needs students to submit an alert or referral on themselves to receive assistance with their particular need(s). Overall, students who are alerted through the Coordinated Care Network and/or self-alert process experience positive gains in credit completion, term GPA outcomes, and persistence rates.
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: 1469
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
The First-Gen Advisory Board collaborates to support first-gen students with programing and …
The First-Gen Advisory Board collaborates to support first-gen students with programing and mentoring. The board members also provide feedback on first-gen initiatives. All colleges are represented by an advisory board member. The majority of advisory board members are first-gen.
During its first year in existence, the board provided first-gen students with the following: - All colleges hosted a celebration during National First-Gen Week for its first-gen students that enabled students, faculty, and staff to engage in events that created a culture of awareness and understanding of the first-gen college student experience. - Planned and executed the inaugural First-Gen to Grad School event. Board members supported with a first-gen panel and round-table events led by first-gen staff and faculty. - Provided feedback on the First-Gen Center framework (mission, priorities, and vision), glide path for the next 3 years, and first-gen programming.
DELIVERY FORMAT: The program has both online and in-person components.
PROGRAM SCALE: Large-scale (reaches more than 25 percent of its intended target population)
PROGRAM OUTCOMES: Support 53% of students at SHSU who are first-generation. 2021 prior to the establishment of the Advisory Board - 2 events hosted by SHSU (TRiO and COE). 2022 after the establishment of the Advisory Board - 14 events hosted by SHSU to include all colleges celebrating its FG students. - 678 FG students participated in National FG week.
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Joe Contreras at jxc200@shsu.edu or 9362943003
Sam Houston State University (SHSU) established its First-Generation Center (FGC) on June …
Sam Houston State University (SHSU) established its First-Generation Center (FGC) on June 6, 2022, as 53% of its students are first-generation students. An SHSU student is considered first-generation if neither parent nor guardian earned a bachelor’s degree in the United States. The SHSU FGC is dedicated to helping first-generation students and their families navigate their university experience.
The FGC operates on the following PRIORITIES, nested under the SHSU priorities of its strategic plan: - Connect and engage the first-gen population to university resources and services. - Enhance an inclusive environment that promotes a sense of belonging and empowers first-gen students to succeed (Proud to be First-Generation). - Advance a culture of engagement and perseverance through first-gen programming. - Known for its commitment to first-gen student success in the State of Texas. - Identify, develop, and strengthen relationships with first-gen alumni, community group/organizations and other entities with a large first-gen focus to support first-gen students.
First-Generation students gain a community, have a transformative experience, and complete a bachelor’s degree.
DELIVERY FORMAT: The program has both online and in-person components.
PROGRAM SCALE: Large-scale (reaches more than 25 percent of its target population).
PROGRAM OUTCOMES: SHSU was recognized nationally (First-Scholars Network) for its commitment to first-generation student success during the FGC’s first year in existence, by the Center for First-generation Student Success (NASPA). To be selected as a First Scholars Network member, SHSU displayed a demonstrated commitment to improving experiences and advancing success for first-generation students.
- 1,165 one-on-one mentoring appointments with professional staff - Personally connected with 49% of first-gen freshmen (1555) - 32 first-gen programming events
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Joe Contreras at jxc200@shsu.edu or 9362943003
All UNIV 1101: Learning Frameworks courses include an embedded peer mentor. This …
All UNIV 1101: Learning Frameworks courses include an embedded peer mentor. This one-hour class meets two times per week: The first day each week the instructor and peer mentor are present, and students learn about science-based learning strategies, time management, personal strengths, career preparation, and resource use for academic and personal success. Peer mentors serve as role models and participate in the learning process on the first day of class each week. The second day instructors are not present by design to give students time to work on the assignment due that second day with other classmates and with support from the peer mentor. The peer mentor role in the second class day is to help with assignment questions, to help you make sense of academic and time management challenges from a peer mentor student perspective, and to recommend and assist students in using additional campus resources (tutors, professors, financial aid specialists, etc.) as students apply science-based learning strategies in pursuit of academic success in all of your classes. The peer mentor holds student office hours outside of class time similar to but at different times than the instructor's office hours. This allows for more and varied options for students to get advice on how to best apply topics discussed in the course, to assist in making an appropriate tutor appt. in a class they want support for, or to get advice on other campus resources.
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: 760
HOW TO ENROLL: First-Year Students must be advised to enroll in the course
EVALUATION STATUS: Data related to program outcomes are currently being internally collected
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