The student success programs included in the Improving retention/persistence collection have program goals related to supporting student retention and persistence.
Increasingly, students name food insecurity as a barrier to their success. St. …
Increasingly, students name food insecurity as a barrier to their success. St. Edward's University is committed to eliminating on-campus food insecurity. Through grant funding and donations from faculty, staff and alumni, we support peer-to-peer outreach about on-campus and community-based food resources, transporting students to nearby food resources, stocking the St. Edward's Monarchs Food Pantry, fulfilling weekly grocery requests, reducing food waste and providing emergency aid funds through HOOF (Hilltoppers Overcoming Obstacles Fund).
During the 2021-22 academic year, 750 St. Edward's students applied for emergency aid through the Hilltoppers Overcoming Obstacles Fund (HOOF); 95% of applicants cited food insecurity as the reason for their request. Additionally, the free, on-campus Monarchs Food Pantry is open every weekday afternoon. While open to the university community only, we anecdotally know that many of the students who access these resources do so to feed their families. Started by students for students, the Monarchs Food Pantry is maintained through Campus Ministry and supported through privately raised dollars and food donations. It is currently student volunteer-run with a paid student Food Pantry Operations Intern supervising. Additionally, St. Edward's has formal partnerships with two South Austin food pantries: St. Ignatius Martyr Catholic Church and Foundation Communities.
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: Dean of Students Office and Campus Ministry
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Connie Rey Rodriguez at connierr@stedwards.edu or 512-448-8408
Food for Thought is a partnership between Galveston College, Galveston County Food …
Food for Thought is a partnership between Galveston College, Galveston County Food Bank, and Catholic Charities USA. GC students access fresh produce, meats, and other groceries on the GC main campus and ATC off-campus site, enabling them to save money for other necessities and to maintain their focus on school.
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: 251
HOW TO ENROLL: Participants must scan a QR Code to apply online and enroll in this program or go to the link below to do the same.
WEBSITE TO APPLY: https://gc.edu/students/student-services/food.php
EVALUATION STATUS: Data related to program outcomes have been internally and externally collected in the past
PRELIMINARY OUTCOMES DATA: Prior to COVID-19 in the Spring of 2019 and during COVID-19 through the Spring of 2021, completion rates, pass rates, and success rates for the Food For Thought GC student cohort were slightly above the GC student body and withdrawal rates for the Food For Thought GC student cohort were slightly lower than the GC student body. The 2021 Trellis Research Student Financial Wellness Survey also indicated that only 21% of students had very low food insecurity, a decline from prior years.
DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: Student Life
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Randy Graves at rgraves@gc.edu or 409-944-1234
Foster Homeless Adopted Resources (FHAR) is a component of UTEP's holistic advising …
Foster Homeless Adopted Resources (FHAR) is a component of UTEP's holistic advising model designed to provide comprehensive academic and social wellness services to students who were adopted or aged out of foster care or are experiencing housing insecurity.
FHAR staff members assess students needs for social wellness services, address basic needs insecurities (food, housing, and transportation), provide crisis intervention and connect students to appropriate resources on campus and in the community.
UTEP students in crisis must manage various challenges that conflict with academic responsibilities. The FHAR program facilitates immediate, holistic institutional support, to ensure these students persist through to degree 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: 90
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: Advising and Student Services
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Heather Smith at hsmith@utep.edu or 9157475668
FLP is committed to developing the strengths of humble and ambitious first …
FLP is committed to developing the strengths of humble and ambitious first year students, so that they persist at the institution and in making a difference on campus and in the world. Students will deeply understand and explore The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership and the Social Change Model of Leadership. Students explore and analyze varying leadership behaviors and articulate their own values and vision. Student participants also employ an appreciation for other points of view, advancing their own views that guide relationships and decisions while at the university. Students apply observation, conflict management, dialogue and active listening techniques as a means of understanding and engaging with others. This semester-long exploratory cohort-based program consists of 14 workshops students attend as well as a day long leadership retreat. Students must attend the retreat as well as 5 of these core workshops in addition to 10 exploratory events outlined in the syllabus to expose them to the different co-curricular offerings at the institution. Students that successfully complete the program are honored at the end of the year.
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 Orientation, Leadership and Engagement
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Nicholas Hudson, Ed.D. at nicholas.hudson@tamiu.edu or 9563262280
Freshmen Leaders On Campus (FLOC) strives to promote freshmen involvement, community service, …
Freshmen Leaders On Campus (FLOC) strives to promote freshmen involvement, community service, and campus pride and represent freshmen in Student Governance and other leadership roles at the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA). FLOC is open to all first-time-in-college first year students. The goals of FLOC are: to promote leadership development and skills building; to increase student confidence in themselves and their leadership abilities; to connect students to on-campus involvement opportunities; and to create camaraderie and strong relationships among participants to enhance social well-being.
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: 50
HOW TO ENROLL: Participants must apply to enroll in this program
WEBSITE TO APPLY: https://mavorgs.campuslabs.com/engage/submitter/form/start/544292
EVALUATION STATUS: Data related to program outcomes are currently being internally and externally collected
DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: Follett Student Leadership Center
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Becka Shetty at becka.shetty@uta.edu or 817-272-3211
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)
GenJacks is a program for first-generation college students, those whose parents or …
GenJacks is a program for first-generation college students, those whose parents or guardians didn't graduate from a four-year university. GenJacks is an extended learning community that provides support and resources to help first-generation students be successful and stay in college.
The GenJacks program provides mentorship, student success courses, academic support resources, career planning, and experiential learning beyond the classroom through internships and community-based projects.
Students who participate in the program have enhanced faculty and professional academic advisor support, higher GPAs, a cohesive curriculum with linked courses in the cohorts, a higher level of student engagement and social belonging, and higher satisfaction with their college experience.
Students in the GenJacks program must:
-attend the Summer Leadership Academy -participate in the academic learning community and take SFAS 1101 (The New Lumberjack Experience, a first-year experience course) -complete career and professional development through SFAS 1110 and SFAS 2150 -and meet monthly with mentors.
DELIVERY FORMAT: The program is in-person only.
PROGRAM SCALE: Small-scale (reaches fewer than 10 percent of its target population)
PROGRAM OUTCOMES: Data shows that the GenJacks program increases retention and graduation rates by providing transformational experiences.
The one-year retention rate of GenJacks students is 87% compared to 72% for other first-gen students and 81% for students who are not first-generation.
The 6-year graduation rate of GenJacks students is 76% compared to 51% for first-generation students not supported by the program and 59% for students who are not first-generation.
DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: Student Success Center
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Raquel Skidmore at skidmorerr@sfasu.edu or 936-468-6232
Our award winning global programs provide students with access to affordable education …
Our award winning global programs provide students with access to affordable education abroad opportunities in Cape Town, SA; Beijing, China; Mexico City, Mexico; and Dubai and Abu Dhabi, UAE. Over 80% of our students identify as Black (55%) and Latino (25%), thus creating an opportunity to engage international learning with other students of color in some of the most rapidly changing cities in the world.
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: 600
HOW TO ENROLL: Participants must apply to enroll in this program
WEBSITE TO APPLY: https://diversity.utexas.edu/globalleadership/
EVALUATION STATUS: Data related to program outcomes have been internally collected in the past
DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: The Division of Diversity and Community Engagement
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Devin Walker at devinwalker@austin.utexas.edu
GradUP is our commitment to the success of every Lone Star College-University …
GradUP is our commitment to the success of every Lone Star College-University Park student from the time they apply to the time they graduate. We invest in student success by continuously improving our student services, launching innovative, student-focused initiatives, and prioritizing professional development and training opportunities for our faculty and staff. Our message to students is: “You commit, We commit, You graduate”. LSC-University Park is empowered to accomplish our GradUP goals; our faculty, staff and administration are committed to advancing graduation rates to 50% for our first-time in college (FTIC), full time students. It’s our culture to provide all students with access to support and resources to help them overcome barriers and achieve success and completion. By focusing and measuring results on smaller groups, the college can ensure that its plans and actions will lead to growth and success for all students.GradUP promotes the value of earning an associate degree or certificate, including a shorter and less expensive academic journey, and seamless transfer of credits to four-year institutions. In addition, the program communicates the value of alternative academic schedules – like the 3x20 degree plan, which allows students to take 20 hours annually for three years to earn their associate degree. GradUP has become a guidepost for the college’s dedicated administration, faculty, staff and, most important, students. Ingrained in the very culture of LSC-University Park, GradUP continues to grow and push the needle on student success.
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 and externally collected
DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: Lone Star College-University Park college-wide program
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Keri Porter at Keri.M.Porter@lonestar.edu or 281-401-5364
The Graduation Help Desk helps ensure every student graduates. Any member of …
The Graduation Help Desk helps ensure every student graduates. Any member of the UTA community can contact the Graduation Help Desk to assist students. The Academic Success Center staff supports all students by addressing complex academic and non-academic issues that hinder students' academic performance or path to graduation. The Graduation Help Desk has impacted both practice and procedure at the University of Texas at Arlington. Practice and procedure have been impacted through routine partnership with academic departments and the advising community to begin preparing students for timely degree completion earlier in their academic career. Partnerships with the Office of the Registrar, Office of Financial Aid, Student Money Management Center have also contributed to an increase in degree progression and completion.
DELIVERY FORMAT: The program is online only.
PROGRAM SCALE: Small-scale (reaches fewer than 10 percent of its target population)
DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: Academic Success Center/Division of Student Success
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Melissa Smith at Melissa.Smith@uta.edu or 8172720317
Grayson Cares is an umbrella program in the Counseling and Social Services …
Grayson Cares is an umbrella program in the Counseling and Social Services Department that addresses the holistic needs of all students. The student, counselor, and social worker intern work together to seek resources needed to overcome barriers to success. Staff assists students in connecting to resources available on campus and in the community. Students seek social services for many reasons. Reasons why a student may want to seek social services through Grayson Cares: -campus food pantry -food assistance for family -childcare and transportation assistance -emergency student aid -gas voucher program -off-campus housing -utility assistance -medication assistance -personal counseling
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: 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 are currently being internally and externally collected
DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: Counseling and Social Services
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Dr. Molly Harris at harrism@grayson.edu or 903.463.8714
The Writing Center provides detailed, tailored support for academic and professional writing …
The Writing Center provides detailed, tailored support for academic and professional writing to Grayson College students. The Writing Center features two in-person locations in the Denison and Van Alstyne campuses. Students visiting the in-person locations have access to consultants, computers, and writing-specific programs designed to support their needs. The Writing Center also offers online support. Students can receive tailored feedback on their writing synchronously, through Zoom consultations with our tutors, as well as asynchronously, through detailed feedback on their submitted work. In all locations, students can receive support for their writing at any stage in the process. Our trained consultants ask open-ended questions and offer constructive feedback to improve students’ writing in a wide range of disciplines. Moreover, the Writing Center also supports students’ writing through writing groups, workshops, and asynchronous support courses. The latter includes TSI Exam preparation and Plagiarism Prevention modules.
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: Arts and Humanities Pathway
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Aidan Holtan at holtana@grayson.edu or (903) 463-8697
All students are expected to select a Pathway and program map within …
All students are expected to select a Pathway and program map within their first semester. Students are monitored to stay on their path and take the course in the sequence prescribed such as taking college level math within the first semester. Career exploration is available to help students select a program if they don't know what they want to do. Student success coaches are assigned to students excluding dual credit students.
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: 7,000
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 and externally collected
DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: Administrative Team
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Pamela Anglin at panglin@parisjc.edu or 903-782-0330
HSI L.E.A.D.S. Program is designed to provide support and encouragement for Hispanic …
HSI L.E.A.D.S. Program is designed to provide support and encouragement for Hispanic and low-income students at Temple College (Temple) to pursue high-paying, high-demand, STEM careers in the central Texas region. The Program, funded by the U.S. Department of Education Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI)- Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and Articulation Programs, proposed to increase the number of Hispanic and other low-income students attaining STEM degrees and credentials using a two-pronged approach to create a culture of STEM that:
1. Starts students in Grades K-12 with STEM coursework and providing supports until degree completion at Temple and/or transfer to another degree-granting institution.
2. Creates a STEM workplace culture through enhanced hands-on STEM activities, increased professional development for Temple faculty, and STEM employer engagement.
Click on the “Learn More for Details” button on our webpage to visit our Google Site for additional information.
DELIVERY FORMAT: The program is in-person only.
PROGRAM SCALE: Medium-scale (reaches between 10 and 25 percent of its target population)
Hand In Hand Support Program is a student success program designed to …
Hand In Hand Support Program is a student success program designed to promote retention, persistence, academic performance, and holistic well-being for students who have experienced foster care and other out-of-home experiences by providing a continuous system of support and resources. The program is administered by a Senior Manager and 7 Program Advocates, who work with a network of internal and external champions to address students' complicated needs for financial security, academic coaching, and emotional support for students aging out of foster care. Participating scholars receive professional guidance, educational support, and mentoring to ensure their retention from connection to completion.
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: 511
HOW TO ENROLL: Participants are automatically enrolled in this program if they meet eligibility requirements
EVALUATION STATUS: Data related to program outcomes have been internally collected in the past
DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: Dallas College
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Dina Sosa-Hegarty, Ed.D. at dsosa@dcccd.edu or 972-378-6398
The center is an innovative academic community consisting of professors, administrators, graduate, …
The center is an innovative academic community consisting of professors, administrators, graduate, and undergraduate students committed to contributing to your academic success and acclimation to the University of Texas at Austin. As a part of this program, you will have access to an interconnected array of programs and services. Sweatt Center students are able to combine the best features of the university (world-class faculty, first-rate research facilities, competitive athletics) with the kind of small community that you would find at highly-competitive private colleges and HBCU’s. Students within the Sweatt Center are able to take advantage of the following: -weekly empowerment meetings (“Power Hours”) with FREE FOOD -Collegiate Black Male Retreat -study abroad opportunities in Dubai/Abu Dhabi, Ghana, and South Africa -paid summer internships with Sweatt Center partners -free academic tutoring in popular courses; Wall Street exposure trip -AMP’d Mentorship Program -College For A Day event -academic advising, resumes, mock interview, and career counseling -Black Male Education Research Collection -Black Student-Athlete Summit
DELIVERY FORMAT: The program is in-person only.
PROGRAM SCALE: Medium-scale (reaches between 10 and 25 percent of its 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: The Division of Diversity and Community Engagement
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Devin Walker at devinwalker@austin.utexas.edu or 323-309-2432
The Holistic Exploration of Careers by Hands-on Opportunities (HECHO) program is a …
The Holistic Exploration of Careers by Hands-on Opportunities (HECHO) program is a comprehensive career preparedness initiative that includes hands-on learning opportunities for first generation and economically disadvantaged students. HECHO is a Spanish word meaning “made” or “done.” HECHO at TLU is designed to ensure first generation and economically disadvantaged students make progress toward career preparedness through personal exploration and experiential learning via an asset/strength-based program. This program is three-fold: 1) a focus on personal skills and strengths identification, followed by 2) hands-on career preparedness activities, and 3) faculty training on StrengthsFinder with course integration.
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 DEI
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Dr. David A. Ortiz at dortiz@tlu.edu or 8303052412
The Honors Program at the University of Texas at Tyler provides specialized …
The Honors Program at the University of Texas at Tyler provides specialized content and programming for high achieving and intellectually curious students at our university. Academically, the program emphasizes small, unique courses with engaged faculty and rigorous undergraduate research. The Honors Program is made up of a diverse, motivated community of students that reflect the population and people of the East Texas region. We seek out and encourage intellectual curiosity, academic opportunity, and community engagement.
DELIVERY FORMAT: The program is in-person only.
APPROXIMATE PARTICIPANTS SERVED IN 2021-22: 160
HOW TO ENROLL: Participants must apply to enroll in this program
WEBSITE TO APPLY: https://www.uttyler.edu/honors/apply/
EVALUATION STATUS: Data related to program outcomes are currently being internally collected
First-year students at Texas A&M participate in Hullabaloo U – Texas A&M’s …
First-year students at Texas A&M participate in Hullabaloo U – Texas A&M’s first-year experience course. Participation in a Hullabaloo U section helps first-year students develop skills to achieve academic and personal goals, take advantage of campus resources, develop community and a sense of belonging, and be equipped to contribute to our respectful and inclusive Aggie community. Every Hullabaloo U section is led by a faculty or staff instructor and an undergraduate peer mentor. Sections are limited to less than 30 first-year students. While there are a number of courses certified as a Hullabaloo U course, all share overarching common outcomes and a common student success curriculum.
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: 12,000
HOW TO ENROLL: First-year students register for a Hullabaloo U course when they register for first semester courses.
EVALUATION STATUS: Data related to program outcomes are currently being internally collected
DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: Office for Student Success
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Meredith Malnar at meredithm@tamu.edu or 9798451331
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