building bridges for student success through collaboration & innovation
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Building Bridges for Student Success through Collaboration & Innovation. Ellen NeufeldtVice President for Student Engagement and Enrollment Services Dennis E. GregoryAssociate Professor of Higher Education - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Building Bridges for Student Success through Collaboration &
InnovationEllen Neufeldt Vice President for Student Engagement and Enrollment ServicesDennis E. Gregory Associate Professor of Higher EducationKate Broderick Faculty and External Relations Liaison, Office of Educational Accessibility
2012 SACSA Conference, Memphis, TN
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Program Overview• Introduction and Background of the Project
– President Broderick, 10 minutes• Student Success Center and Learning Commons project and
Philosophy– Ms. Broderick, 5 minutes
• Project Process and Theoretical Background– Dr. Gregory, 10 minutes
• Organization of the Division and Status of the Reorganization– Dr. Neufeldt, 20 minutes
• Group Discussion and Q&A – 13 minutes• Wrap up and Closure – 2 minutes
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The EpiphanyA new $15 million Student Success Center is approved
by the Virginia General Assembly!
Do we have the organization, structure and internal commitment to honor the building’s name?
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Introduction
• 2009-14 Strategic Plan• Student success is more than retention; it is
excellence in learning.
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Student Affairs Review• External review to assure that the Division and other
student support services are appropriate for a public, large, growing, ethnically diverse campus.
• A review of the – mission– Goals– Staffing– Financial– Organizational structure
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Student Affairs Review• Assess the effectiveness of essential services .• Recommendations for change
– organizational efficiency– service delivery– available staffing– support for offices and programs
• Improve cooperation and communication
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Background
This report, conducted by Keeling and Associates, used the most prominent theoretical frameworks and
innovate programs to provide us with a template from which an on-campus committee could develop a model
which worked best for ODU.
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Background
The president, along with a core committee: Developed a framework for this discussion
Appointed a diverse campus committee to work on the process
Purpose: to develop a model for submission to the University Community.
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Committee Organization & Scope
• What is the role of this group?• Is it an ongoing role?• What do you see as the role of the BOV member as
opposed to those who are University employees?• Should others be included (if an ongoing role)?• What are the risks?• What are the rewards?• How do we take advantage of the “Student Success”
approach in conjunction with Academic Affairs?
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Project Process and Theoretical Background
This group was charged to: Assess the external review, of all departments,
programs and services through which ODU provided personal and academic support to students.
Make recommendations to achieve the University’s goal of providing the highest quality student success programs.
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Project Process and Theoretical Background
The Committee examined the report from Keeling and Associates
Collected a wide variety of University documents and theoretical literature to use as the basis for making our assessment.
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Project Process and Theoretical Background
Connection of Students with ODU
The majority of FR/SO (72%) and JR/SR (74%) selected numbers 2, 3, and 4; however, the majority of GR (68%) selected numbers 3, 4, and 5.
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Project Process and Theoretical Background
The committee examined students’ :Relationships on campus, Connection to faculty, Perceived value of campus diversity, Perceptions of campus safety, Quality of educational programs, Customer service, ability to “Navigate the University,” and the overall quality of University Life.
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Project Process and Theoretical Background
Recommendations:• Create a core institutional focus on student success.• Tightly couple Institutional structure, mission, desired
outcomes, policy, strategy, programs and services, and assessment.
• Integrate existing institutional assets, eliminating fragmentation, and recruit strong leadership, revise the organization to include Enrollment Management with Student Life and academic and personal support services.
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Project Process and Theoretical Background
• The committee took these recommendations and examined a large amount of institutional data and the latest theoretical literature (Listed in reference List).
• We interviewed all of the individuals and constituencies which would be impacted by any recommendations.
• We sought comment from the entire university community and received many comments.
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Project Process and Theoretical Background
• We provided regular updates to the university community and were transparent regarding what had been described by the consultants, what background reports and literature were being used to frame the response, and the timeline for presentation of the results to the President.
• After several months of work, we provided a comprehensive set of recommendations to President Broderick.
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Learning Commons and Student Success
Mission• Facilitate the student success by providing learning-
centered environment with associated technology that supports the relevant and effective pedagogy and research need of the students.
• An innovative, engaging environment offering students the tools to connect, discover and succeed both inside and outside the classrooms.
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Learning Commons and Student Success
Goals and Objectives• Provide attractive and effective workspaces in a convenient location
that encourages debate, discussion, collaboration between student, librarians, faculty, and other Learning Commons partners.
• Provide easy access to expertise and resources by integrating Library, IT and University College services that help students develop skills to improve academic personal and professional success.
• Provide modern and advanced technology resources that foster student creativity and experimentation.
• Provide a means and structure for the continuous exchange and coordination of information and practices for course instruction, faculty and student development, Library and IT services and University College Programs.
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Governance Team
In the Fall of 2009, the Governance Team created six sub-committees:
1. Training 2. Technology 3. Consolidated Services4. Staffing5. Security6. Identity and Marketing
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Pre-Construction Research & Recommendations
• Space to be centrally located• Include café or full cafeteria • Tutoring • Technology support• Include practice presentation/group collaboration rooms• Traditional library services
Next Steps• Students surveyed• Faculty forums held
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Leading the Change
• Listen and learn• Create inclusive process• Respect internal and external constituents• Examine data • Study best practices• Create a culture of assessment
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Navigating the Change Process
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The Change Process• Designated Unit Leaders• Began to cultivate partnerships • Brought in consultant to begin change process and
strategic planning• Created an assessment committee• Conducted individual and group interviews• Formed outline of the plan with unit leaders and
assessment committee• Created division organization chart and assessment plan • Form overall strategies/outcomes
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Four Major Themes
• Student Success• Recruitment• Engagement• Active Learning
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Partnership
• Student Success Committee• Enrollment Steering Group
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Core Values• Exemplary Service• Collaboration• Diversity/Inclusivity• Student Success
• Learning
• Innovation
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VisionStudent Engagement & Enrollment Services will be the
pre-eminent model for engaging every student to achieve success.
MissionAs a student-centered educational partner, Student
Engagement & Enrollment Services impacts the learning environment through an innovative signature experience
that seamlessly connects recruitment, engagement, active learning and student success.
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Strategic Goals1. Strategically lead enrollment management through dynamic
recruitment and retention practices that facilitate student success.
2. Develop intentional opportunities for meaningful connections to the university.
3. Collaboratively impact learning through integrated, developmentally appropriate educational experiences.
4. Deliver comprehensive services through the use of innovative practices and relevant technology.
5. Effectively prioritize and utilize resources (human, financial and physical) to support programs and services.
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Bring Relevance
• University Strategic Plan• National Learning Standards (CAS)• Virginia Higher Education Opportunity Act
(6-year plan)
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SEES Strategic GoalsMeasurable Outcomes
• Collaboratively impact learning through integrated, developmentally appropriate educational experiences.
• Develop an integrated wellness model to empower students to maintain a balanced lifestyle and to create a healthy and safe campus for all members of the ODU community.
– 6-year Plan Priorities: D, E5– CAS Learning Domains: 1, 3, 6
• Promote educationally-purposeful opportunities that encourage ODU students to develop and enhance critical-thinking abilities.
– 6-year Plan Priorities: D, E5, E6– CAS Learning Domains: 1, 2
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University MissionStrategic Plan
SEESMission/Goals
SEES OfficeMission/Goals
Outcomes/Objectives
Measures/Findings
Action Plan/Analysis
Plan
Assess
Improve
Continuous Improvement
University Assessment Cycle
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Questions?
What questions do you have regarding our process that may
benefit your campus?
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Conclusion
How do you implement such a program on your campus?• Having a creative and innovative leader is Critical.• Creating a Student Success Focus in your Strategic Plan
is Crucial.• Seek buy-in from all aspects of your University
Community.