Academic coaching is an interactive process that focuses on the personal relationship …
Academic coaching is an interactive process that focuses on the personal relationship created between student and coach. An academic coach helps students navigate obstacles they may encounter during their academic career by using individualized and holistic approaches. They guide students in understanding and adapting their learning behavior by challenging students to think about personal and/or professional goals as related to academic/educational goals. Academic coaches help empower students to take responsibility for your own learning.
• Help students thrive by adopting a holistic and transformational approach. • To help students become self-reflective and determine a path toward success. • Equip and empower students to be able to identify context-specific methods, processes, and integrated strategic approaches to learning, problem-solving, motivation, and time management. • To provide Academic Coaches with campus wide support as they identify trending barriers students face. • To encourage intentional departmental and hopefully systemic change with awareness of barriers faced by subpopulations of our students.
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: UTRGV Learning Center
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Dr. Leslie Kimberling Jones at leslie.jones@utrgv.edu or 956 882-7059
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
DREAMS Week (Dedication, Responsibility, Engagement, Academics, Motivation, and Success) is a zero …
DREAMS Week (Dedication, Responsibility, Engagement, Academics, Motivation, and Success) is a zero week orientation program required of all new students and transfer students with less than 15 successful credit hours. The program began as part of Title V grant activities in 2021. The goal of the program is for students to feel comfortable in their environment, know how to access resources, be introduced to faculty and staff, and be engaged in student life activities while developing academic skills to be successful in college. Each activity falls under one of the target areas represented by the DREAMS acronym. The program covers use of technology, cultural diversity, financial literacy, team building, note taking and study skills, academic and organizational skills, career planning, clubs and organizations, campus tours, and non-academic support services. Student life activities are held throughout the days to help students become acclimated to their campus and engage with other students, faculty, and staff. The program utilizes student mentors to help new students identify people on their campus that can be a resource as they start college. Howard College history and tradition is also covered so that students can begin to understand and relate to being a Hawk. Students are asked to bring their laptop with them but are provided with needed supplies throughout the program. Students are required to stay throughout the day and lunch is provided. The program concludes with a campus "Block Party" that includes all students, faculty, and staff. The Block Party provides lunch, outdoor student activities, music, and more!
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: Lauren Barber at lbarber@howardcollege.edu or 432-264-5024
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
Early College High School transfer student initiatives focus on degree attainment with …
Early College High School transfer student initiatives focus on degree attainment with a specific focus on graduating with less debt. To promote degree completion, the program will involve establishing monthly development seminars, parent workshops, social engagement opportunities, financial aid packaging, and data analytics. While this program is administered by a manager, programmatic elements are developed in collaboration with departments across campus.
The Entering Student Experience supports UTEP students in their first 45 credit …
The Entering Student Experience supports UTEP students in their first 45 credit hours to build a foundation for their academic excellence and professional success. ESE fosters an inclusive environment to ensure students from diverse backgrounds have a meaningful transition to UTEP.
DELIVERY FORMAT: The program is in-person only.
PROGRAM SCALE: Large-scale (reaches more than 25 percent of its intended target population)
PROGRAM OUTCOMES: The impact of UNIV 1301 is greater on the first-term retentions of students. The impact is that students who take UNIV 1301 are 1.37 times more likely to be retained for high risk students.
DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: Office of the Provost
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Denise Lujan, Ed.D. at cdlujan@utep.edu or (915) 747-6521
FYE's Mission The First-Year Experience Program (FYE) is committed to supporting first-year-in-college-students …
FYE's Mission The First-Year Experience Program (FYE) is committed to supporting first-year-in-college-students through peer mentorship as they transition into university life. FYE Peer Mentors meet with students one-on-one to provide academic, social, and personal support in order to enhance student success.
FYE's Goals Connecting incoming first-year students with student leaders who can provide guidance from experience to make their first year a positive experience.
Equipping first-year-in-college students with knowledge and access to resources.
Facilitating first-year student exploration in their academic studies.
Fostering a sense of campus community and belonging for first-year students.
FYE's Values Teamwork - supporting one another professionally and personally and student leaders in their growth
Collaboration - working with individuals and other campus programs to enhance the student experience
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 Development, Leadership, Belonging, and Academic Support Programs
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Demetrius Johnson at demetrius.johnson@utsa.edu or 2104583072
Recognizing the importance of STEM education in preparing the increasingly diverse generations …
Recognizing the importance of STEM education in preparing the increasingly diverse generations that will make up the American workforce, this project strives to generate STEM student success at Texas State University (TXST) for Hispanic and Low Income (HLI) students who will become our next scientific and technical professionals. There are four primary activities designed to address persistent challenges in STEM education and career attainment for HLI students. Activity 1 will create a Peer Education Program with Success Coaches that will serve all incoming HLI freshman and transfer students in their first year at TXST who are identified through a predictive analytics factor-specific model as needing high-support during their transition to college. Activity 2 will improve the transfer navigation process and increase transfer matriculation to TXST through creation of a Transfer Articulation and Navigation Center. Center staff will initiate new transfer articulation agreements with 2-year HSIs, produce an online repository of course equivalency guides and other information pertinent for transfer students, and provide direct student transfer advising to facilitate the transfer process. Activity 3 will create a STEM Workforce Advisory Council to build collaborations with STEM employers leading to expanded Co-Op and work-based experiences for HLI STEM students; additionally, a new Work-based Experience Preparatory program will be implemented to provide targeted students with professional development improving their competitiveness for employment upon graduation. Activity 4 will provide professional development in culturally responsive teaching methods for STEM faculty teaching core courses that will enable faculty to make lasting changes to their instructional methods to improve HLI students' success.
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)
To meet the challenge expressed by demographic and enrollment changes, Texas A&M …
To meet the challenge expressed by demographic and enrollment changes, Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi has created the intensive transfer pathway program (IPP) focusing on both Del Mar College and Coastal Bend College to actively market and host services to community college students in academic pathway programs. This program provides on-campus outreach and advising sessions each semester as well as immersive visit programs at TAMUCC to facilitate enrollment, advising, and transition from the two-year to the four-year institution. This program is facilitated through activities planned and executed by the Office of Recruitment and Admissions under the guidance of the Division of Enrollment Management.
Students selected in the cohort (up to 80 each year) will receive $ 1,000 each fall and spring to help support their transitional activities and ease the their cost burden as new transfer students. The students in each cohort will be required to participate in the engagement activities and meet satisfactory academic and enrollment requirements. Student success will be measured relative to their persistence from the initial year of transfer to the second.
DELIVERY FORMAT: The program is in-person only.
PROGRAM SCALE: Medium-scale (reaches between 10 and 25 percent of its target population)
DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: Division of Enrollment Management, Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Dr. Andy Benoit at andy.benoit@tamucc.edu or 361-825-5951
The focus of the project at Lamar State College Orange (LSCO) is …
The focus of the project at Lamar State College Orange (LSCO) is to plan for the creation and expansion of support for students outside of the classroom. Our campus is working to remove barriers for our students and allow them to focus on their course work. Areas of focus include creation of on campus solutions for health care and mental health, academic support programs, peer tutoring and supplemental instruction programming models, expansion of career services and related services, student academic and behavioral alert system, creation of the on-campus food pantry, providing programs to assist first generation student population, and TSI (Texas Success Initiative) prep courses for current and prospective students within in local independent school districts.
DELIVERY FORMAT: The program has a hybrid format.
PROGRAM SCALE: Medium-scale (reaches between 10 and 25 percent of its target population)
The Major Declaration Ceremony celebrates the culmination of the student's completion of …
The Major Declaration Ceremony celebrates the culmination of the student's completion of their freshman year. They dress up and are awarded a cord to hold on to until they graduate their senior year.
DELIVERY FORMAT: The program is in-person only.
PROGRAM SCALE: Small-scale (reaches fewer than 10 percent of its target population)
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
"Power Up + Tech Up Program aims to equip students with the …
"Power Up + Tech Up Program aims to equip students with the power (soft) and technical skills that will empower them to initiate well-paying and rewarding careers. The program features online, self-paced training programs that lead to certifications and industry-recognized credentials in power and technical skills. Students access these programs free of charge through our partnerships with CareerSpots, Revature (a tech talent firm), Google and Coursera.
Power Up + Tech Up aims to provide a co-curricular opportunity for transfer students to gain power skills experience and industry-recognized credentials and articulate these skills as they land their first jobs upon graduation. Objectives of the Power Up + Tech Up Program include increased knowledge and awareness of power skills, an increase in participation in technical skills training and certification programs by the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) students by twenty percent, and an 80% employment rate of Power Up + Tech Up students within the first three months of graduation.
The Power Up + Tech Up Program targets transfer students from UTA’s three largest college partners—Collin College, Dallas College, and Tarrant County College. UTA has excellent relationships with all three colleges and will continue to strengthen the connection through the enhanced services provided to these students participating in the program. Students from all majors will be encouraged to participate. "
DELIVERY FORMAT: The program has a hybrid format.
PROGRAM SCALE: Small-scale (reaches fewer than 10 percent of its target population)
DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: Office of the Provost
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Pranesh Aswath at aswath@exchange.uta.edu or 817-272-2103
The Primary Care Pathway Program (PCPP) is a partnership between the University …
The Primary Care Pathway Program (PCPP) is a partnership between the University of North Texas Health Science Center, University of North Texas, Midland College and Midland Memorial Hospital. The program seeks to provide physicians in the Midland-Odessa and West Texas region by offering an accelerated pathway from a community college to an osteopathic medical school. Students complete their first two years at Midland College, the third year at the University of North Texas, and the final four years at the University of North Texas Health Science Center-Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine. In addition to the accelerated curriculum, the program provides advisement and experiences to prepare students for the rigors of medical school. Ultimately, the program aims to recruit students who wish to practice in the Midland area.
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: Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Mike Kennedy, EdD at Mike.Kennedy@unthsc.edu or 817-735-5026
Project Maestros is a title V HSI grant funded program from the …
Project Maestros is a title V HSI grant funded program from the Department of Education. Project Maestros seeks to enhance the transfer student and teacher pipelines. Maestros provides transfer navigation for all prospective and incoming transfer students; this includes individual appointments and credit evaluation. Maestros supports pre-service teachers at Texas State University through professional development seminars focused on culture, community, and communication in the classroom. We offer certification exam test preparation options throughout the academic year as well. Maestros will be grant funded through AY 2023-2024 and efforts will be institutionalized by the Transfer Center and College of Education following grant funding.
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)
We created two writing instruction (WI) courses for each discipline where specific …
We created two writing instruction (WI) courses for each discipline where specific aspects of writing within that discipline were taught, practiced, and refined. We encouraged programs to have one WI course early in the curriculum and one later in the curriculum. We worked to align the University Writing Center and Library with these efforts. We offered grants, stipends, and learning experiences for faculty engaged in these efforts.
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)
The Rise as One for UT Tyler Students’ Success Project will: 1) …
The Rise as One for UT Tyler Students’ Success Project will: 1) implement a multilayered series of professional development opportunities for faculty and advisors, specifically targeting faculty teaching courses serving incoming first-time in college (FTIC) and transfer students, thereby promoting a growth mindset, increasing students’ sense of belonging, elevating engagement in academic courses, and supporting underprepared learners; and 2) implement new engaging virtual orientation experiences and onboarding opportunities for undergraduate students.
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 Success for Orientation, Academic Success for Professional Development
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Colleen Swain at cswain@uttyler.edu or 903.565.5898
The Texas College STEP (Summer Transition Enrichment Program) is a five-week summer …
The Texas College STEP (Summer Transition Enrichment Program) is a five-week summer residential program that prepares incoming freshmen to become successful in their chosen academic fields at Texas College. The program is designed to provide these students with an immersion experience illuminating the life of an effective college student from an academic and social perspective.
DELIVERY FORMAT: The program is in-person only.
PROGRAM SCALE: Large-scale (reaches more than 25 percent of its intended target population)
PROGRAM OUTCOMES: 75% of the students that enrolled in the Texas College STEP Program were retained in College and completed a 2-year or 4-year degree program. The program has been very beneficial to student enrichment and the retention of first year college students.
DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: Texas College Office of Admissions
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Mr. John Roberts or Ms. Joyce Allen at jallen@texascollege.edu or 9035938311
Sophomore Summit seeks to build the community of freshman at Criswell College …
Sophomore Summit seeks to build the community of freshman at Criswell College through fun activities, teaching, and building relationships by being removed from the rest of the world at Camp Bonita in Ruidoso, New Mexico.
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: Student Services - Criswell College
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Roman Browning at rbrowning@criswell.edu or 2148181395
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