The L.E.A.D. program focuses on expanding peer-to-peer and faculty mentor relationships and implementing intervention strategies for at-risk first-year students based on the self-exploration of the LASSI (Learning and Study Strategies Inventory) assessment results and LASSI learning modules. Goals of the program include: increased retention of at-risk first-year students by 20%, implementation of LASSI assessment and intervention strategies in the first-year experience (FYE) course and increased participation (80%) of at-risk first-year students in the mentoring program. Peer mentors work with the FYE faculty and professional advisers who advise students during their first year of college to build a relationship social capital network. Professional advisers and FYE faculty will also work with the first-year students to construct interventions as prescribed by the LASSI assessment and learning module. These interventions will assist students in their transition from high school to university life.

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: Rattler Success Center

CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Graciela Lopez-Fuentes at glopez@stmarytx.edu or (210) 436-3736