Priority Implementation Plan

Priority Implementation Plan Update Fall 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 Implementation Recommendations 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 – Complete Student success factors identified Successful Students…Connect, Contribute, Explore, Graduate, Learn, Prepare Assessment tool finalized Leadership Team trained on use of tool Assessment – In Progress Units 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 – Complete Referral Guide is now on-line (www.vpss.ku.edu/referral/) Student success factors identified Successful Students…Connect, Contribute, Explore, Graduate, Learn, Prepare Communication – In Progress Group 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 Plans Group 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 Progress New university diversity statement reviewed Set & monitor recruitment goals Review climate at KU for underrepresented students Create a multicultural TLC Diversity – Future Plans New 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 Plans Explore additional sales opportunities Link with KUCR and others in grant projects Utilize existing staff in efforts GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL STUDENT SERVICES Grad/Prof – Complete/In Progress Link 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 Plans Create 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 Progress One-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 Progress ISIS team will: Create name & brand identity Determine physical location Develop service delivery model Develop training for staff ISIS – In Progress ISIS 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 - Complete New 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 Progress Enhance 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 Plans New, 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 - Complete SDC 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 Progress Send message students are expected to graduate Improve campus communication on retention Academic Success Week expansion “Adjunct” Advisors Retention – In Progress Utilize SAKU early alerts for students at risk New Math placement and support processes Develop assessment plan for retention efforts Retention – Future Plans Identify 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 - Complete New 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 – Complete Associate Program Director named, Program Director search underway Initial funding secured New RFP model for TLC selection developed TLCs – In Progress New 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 Plans Study 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 – Complete Wellness 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 Progress New Wellness Network within Student Success Campus walking initiative Expand Peer Health Educator program Enhance smoking prevention programs and policies Wellness – Future Plans New 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