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Priority Implementation Plan
UpdateFall 2003 – Priorities identified
December 2003 – Priority groups begin to meet to develop recommendations and reports
May/June 2004 – Reports submitted & Public review
Fall 2004 – Recommendations reviewed and implementation plans developed
Spring 2005 – Ongoing Implementation
ImplementationRecommendations put into common format and posted on-line (www.vpss.ku.edu/priorities/)
Implementation plans include start/end dates responsible offices & individuals
Associate Vice Provosts work with responsible offices and individuals in their areas
Regular updates will be provided to the KU community
ASSESSMENT
Assessment – CompleteStudent success factors identified
Successful Students…Connect, Contribute, Explore, Graduate, Learn, Prepare
Assessment tool finalized
Leadership Team trained on use of tool
Assessment – In ProgressUnits have begun assessments
Student success factors to be fully defined
Assessment to be completed annually, with each major service being assessed at least every three years
COMMUNICATION
Communication – CompleteReferral Guide is now on-line (www.vpss.ku.edu/referral/)
Student success factors identified
Successful Students…Connect, Contribute, Explore, Graduate, Learn, Prepare
Communication – In ProgressGroup being named to review functionality and set standards for web and printed publications throughout Student Success
Regular way to communicate “news and events” to Student Success staff
New faculty/staff welcome program and Student Success staff orientation
Communication – Future PlansGroup to review parental communications
Certain materials will be published in Spanish
Materials will be sure to indicate campus-specific information
Continued strategic planning on communication issues
DIVERSITY
Diversity – Complete/In ProgressNew university diversity statement reviewed
Set & monitor recruitment goals
Review climate at KU for underrepresented students
Create a multicultural TLC
Diversity – Future PlansNew minority retention efforts
Review needs of non-documented students
Work with faculty on academic inclusively
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Entrepreneurship – Complete/In Progress
New strategies identified by each department
Training on grant writing and development for Directors & staff
Partner with KUAA to have units track alums
Entrepreneurship – Future PlansExplore additional sales opportunities
Link with KUCR and others in grant projects
Utilize existing staff in efforts
GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL STUDENT SERVICES
Grad/Prof – Complete/In ProgressLink Student Success information into graduate program web sites & publications
Identify and/or create orientation programs
Offer Student Success assistance to graduate programs
Grad/Prof – Future PlansCreate new marketing scheme to communicate with graduate/professional students
Work with Student Involvement and Leadership Center to create activities of interest
Expand involvement opportunities through Graduate Professional Alliance
New scholarship information system
Help Desk/One-Stop
One-Stop – Complete & In ProgressOne-Stop work to be continued by new Integrated Student Information Services (ISIS) team
Michele Eodice & Tami Albin, Co-Chairs
Representatives from Bursar, Registrar, RESNET, Information Services, KU Info, Libraries, NTS, and students
ISIS – In ProgressISIS team will:
Create name & brand identity
Determine physical location
Develop service delivery model
Develop training for staff
ISIS – In ProgressISIS team will (continued):
Plan for continued technical and staff support
Integrate existing help desks and services
Assessment of success will occur after implementation
RECRUITMENT
Recruitment - CompleteNew communication plans for National Merit Commended students
Create new team of faculty/staff willing to help recruit in Lawrence and their hometowns
Coordinate with diversity plan to enhance recruitment of minority students
Recruitment – In ProgressEnhance scholarship packages to help reach 24 ACT average
Ease transfer issues for international students
Use student activities database for recruitment
Expand out-of-state recruitment efforts
Recruit Community College/Haskell honors students
Recruitment – Future PlansNew, streamlined application for admission, housing, and honors program
Link with Honors & Mt. Oread Scholars in recruitment
Designate scholarships for high-ability, first-generation students
RETENTION
Retention - CompleteSDC and SSD now Academic Achievement and Access Center – bringing together academic support functions
Students are now being notified of their advisor after summer orientation
Mary Ann Rasnak new PRE 101 coordinator
Retention – In ProgressSend message students are expected to graduate
Improve campus communication on retention
Academic Success Week expansion
“Adjunct” Advisors
Retention – In ProgressUtilize SAKU early alerts for students at risk
New Math placement and support processes
Develop assessment plan for retention efforts
Retention – Future PlansIdentify students in need (e.g. serial droppers, probation, denied to major, etc.)
“Milestones” progress system
New UNIV designation for academic support classes
Expansion of PRE 101 and 210
Expansion of KU Writing Center, tutoring services, and math support
STAFF DEVELOPMENT
Staff Development - CompleteNew standing committee being named to plan events – offices send a representative every-other-year, classified staff also represented
Existing programs (Diversity Training Institute, Team Olympics, etc.) to be continued
Hold January 13 for Professional Development Day
Staff Development – In Progress/Future Plans
Individualized professional development plans
New ideas – “Camp Success,” regular social gatherings, etc.
Spanish instruction for Student Success staff
New Student Success staff orientation
Take advantage of opportunities already offered at KU
THEMATIC LEARNING COMMUNITIES
TLCs – CompleteAssociate Program Director named, Program Director search underway
Initial funding secured
New RFP model for TLC selection developed
TLCs – In ProgressNew TLC advisory committee planned to assist in program advancement
More traditional TLCs for Fall and Upperclass TLCs planned
Expand marketing and assessment efforts
Expand training for Faculty Facilitators and Peer Educators
TLCs – Future PlansStudy expansion of residential TLCs
Study Spring TLCs, Upperclass TLCs
Expand course inclusions and themes
Review stipends of TLC Faculty Facilitators and Peer Educators
Review overall TLC funding
WELLNESS
Wellness – CompleteWellness Resource Center is new name for Health Education
Interactive web site on alcohol choices
Expand Better Bites and other campus healthy eating programs
Easier Recreation Center membership for faculty/staff
Wellness – In ProgressNew Wellness Network within Student Success
Campus walking initiative
Expand Peer Health Educator program
Enhance smoking prevention programs and policies
Wellness – Future PlansNew interactive wellness web site
Focus on alcohol-free programs/student organizations
New program to address eating disorders
Assess student behaviors and affects of Wellness activities
WRAP-UP
What’s Next?The work of the original priority groups is complete – THANKS for all your help and support!
Responsible departments and individuals will continue work on this year’s implementation
Questions?
Priority Implementation Plan