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