S h e p h e r d S u c c e s s A c a d e m y F o c u s i n g o n t h e n e w u n d e r g r a d u a t e s t u d e n t

Consideration is given for: Academic Major

ACT/SAT Math & Reading sub-scores

19 ACT Composite or Lower

2.5 High School GPA or Lower

950 SAT Composite or Lower

Consideration is given for: Commuter or Residential student

Pell Eligibility

S T U D E N T D E M O G R A P H I C :

75% Accepted Students 25% Provisionally Accepted Students

W H O W A S I N V I T E D

A N D W H O P A R T I C I P A T E D ?

• P E R S O N A L S U C C E S S C O A C H

• N A V I G A T E F I R S T S E M E S T E R S U C C E S S F U L L Y

• A C T O N T H E P L A N • W E E K L Y C H E C K - I N

• C R E A T I O N O F S U C C E S S P L A N

| A C T | S U C C E E D

94% OF STUDENTS WERE SATISFIED WITH THE PROGRAM

| C O N N E C T | P L A N

T I M E M A N A G E M E N T STUDY TIPS & MANAGEMENT

W E L C O M E INTRODUCTION TO SSA

G O A L S E T T I N G OVERVIEW OF SEMESTER

C A M P U S R E S O U R C E S UNDERSTANDING OF CAMPUS

L E A R N I N G S T Y L E S MAKING THE MOST OF THE CLASSROOM

W E E K L Y T O P I C S

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B U I L D I N G R A P P O R T W I T H P R O F E S S O R S WHAT MAKES AN ‘A’ STUDENT

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R E V I E W G O A L S CHECK-IN/EDIT

P R E - A D V I S I N G PROCESS OF PLANNING CLASSES

M I D T E R M G R A D E S REVIEW OF GRADES & SPEAKER SERIES

A P P S F O R F I N A L S SCHOLARSHIPS AND HELPFUL APPS

P R O C R A S T I N A T I O N BREAKING THE HABIT

N O M E E T I N G THANKSGIVING BREAK

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F i r s t S e m e s t e r R e s u l t s S h e p h e r d S u c c e s s A c a d e m y

S S A P E R C E I V E D C O N F I D E N C E L E V E L S

Time Management Exam Prep Study Habits Critical Thinking SkillsPre-Test 57% 14% 11% 46%Post-Test 89% 79% 93% 82%

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S S A A S S E S S M E N T T A B L E

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(36 student sample) Non-SSA

(36 student sample) Undecided

(23 student sample)

Number of students who withdrew during the Fall

2017 semester 0 2 0

S S A A S S E S S M E N T T A B L E

SSA

(36 student sample) Non-SSA

(36 student sample) Undecided

(23 student sample)

Persistence Rate Fall 2017 - Spring 2018

88% (4 students did not persist)

77% (8 students did not persist)

80% (3 students did not persist)

S S A A S S E S S M E N T T A B L E

SSA (36 student sample)

Non-SSA (36 student sample)

Undecided (23 student sample)

Number of continuing students on probation

16% (6 students)

19% (7 students)

30% (7 students)

S S A A S S E S S M E N T T A B L E

SSA (36 student sample)

Non-SSA (36 student sample)

Undecided (23 student sample)

Number of students with a ‘D’, ‘F’, or ‘IF’ at

MIDTERM

66% (24 students)

72% (26 students)

73% (17 students)

Number of students with a ‘D’, ‘F’, or ‘IF’ at end of

term

55% (20 students)

69% (25 students)

60% (14 students)

S S A A S S E S S M E N T C O N C L U S I O N S

• SSA students had the highest retention rate • SSA students had the least amount of students starting Spring

2018 on probation • SSA students were less likely to have a ‘D’, ‘F’, or ‘IF’ at

midterm or at end of term • SSA students were more likely to bring their ‘D’, ‘F’, or ‘IF’ at

midterm up to a ‘C’ at end of term

F I R S T S E M E S T E R R E S U L T S

96% of students said that their experience in the SSA made their

transition to college easier

ACADEMIC STANDINGS:

6 continuing students are on academic probation and will continue

meeting with the Success Coach for Spring 2018

88% of students persisted from Fall 2017 – Spring 2018

90% stated that the midterm success plan helped boost their final overall

grade for the class

Half of the SSA Cohort had 2.75 GPA or higher

82% of continuing students are in good standing

S T U D E N T T E S T I M O N I A L S

“I'm glad I participated in the SSA (Shepherd Success Academy) because it definitely played a big role in my first semester freshman year. Specifically, I found my success coach to be extremely helpful. Words can't explain my gratitude for her and all she's done. She's always willing to help whether it be academic or just to talk. Most importantly what I loved about this program is that my coach and all the other coaches genuinely are invested in you and interested in the success of your academic career. They want the best for you.” – Mya, Class 2021

“My first semester was daunting. From living in a dorm, to meeting new people, and of course studying. Luckily through SSA, I met amazing people that were experiencing the same thing for the first time. SSA gave me the confidence to not be shy and ask for help. I also had a success coach that taught me the value of communication, determination, and effort needed to accomplish my goals in and out of the classroom.” – Shelby, Class of 2021

S T U D E N T T E S T I M O N I A L S

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