NEXT STEPS

CENTER STAFF

Kasey Urquidez,

Interim Assistant

Vice President for Student

Affairs and Dean of

Admissions

Ryan Burton-Romero

Assistant Director of

Admissions

Dolores Machado

Senior Coordinator, Next Steps

Center

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Our mission:

The Center provides admitted

undergraduate students with a

positive, seamless pre-

enrollment experience at the

University of Arizona.

Through collaboration with the

units and departments involved

in the pre-enrollment processes,

the Center creates a central

physical and virtual portal to UA

services and support.

Next Steps Center is designed for all domestic, admitted

freshman, transfer, readmitted and non-degree seeking

students.

To date:

12,070 have accessed the site

Dolores singlehandedly processed the cancellation or change

of orientation for over 2500 students!

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Student: Wilbur The Wildcat

Admission Classification: FRESHMAN

If you have questions about your classification, call

Admissions at (520) 621-3237

CHECKLIST ICON LEGEND

= needs attention

= complete

= just an FYI

If you apply for a deferral of the enrollment

deposit, your status will update the

following day. Deferrals cannot be approved

until Financial Aid information is available

in the spring. We will notify you when a

decision is made. In the meantime, you are

able to move forward and complete other

next steps.

STATUS STEP

Pay your Enrollment Deposit

Sign up for campus housing

(Apply NOW because campus housing is guaranteed for the academic year only if

you apply by March 1).

I am going to live off-campus and won’t be applying for campus housing

Off-campus housing information may be found here

Sign up for New Student Orientation

Take the Online Academic Tour

REQUIRED: Math Placement Test Information. Before taking the Math

Placement test, you need to know which test to take and other important

information. Please read important tips and FAQs about the Math Placement Test

Submit your immunization information to Campus Health Services

Download the requirement form

Immunization Holds: NONE

Need a meal plan? Click here to find out more.

http://nextsteps.arizona.edu

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Added items as needed:

ALEKS, Prop 300,

Freshman Survey, etc.

COMING SOON!

NEXT STEPS 2.0!

NEW Features to Include

- Why UA?

- Honors Admission & National Scholar Status

- Merit Awards and Scholarships

- Financial Aid and Arizona Assurance

information

-Residency

-Recruitment for clubs and organizations

- NEW tab for more resources

(including inks to campus employment,

parking, etc)

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COMING SOON!

NEXT STEPS 2.0!

Also to include

- Esque Opening!

- First login will feature a large scale

confetti-type welcome. BIG graphics.

―Welcome Wildcat!‖

-Opportunities to share the good news via

email!

-- Q&A box on each section

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COMING SOON!

NEXT STEPS 2.0!

MORE Features for Transfer Students!

- Transfer credit summary/number of units

-Cohort Specific Information aimed at students

involved in STU210 and Joint Admission

Got ideas?

Share them with Ryan or Dolores

today – version 2.0 live October 1.

Access for you to view this

information will be available in

UAccess Next Steps page.

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STUDENT TRANSITIONS AND

RETENTION PROGRAMS

Dr. Keith Humphrey

Assistant Vice President, Student Affairs

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STUDENT TRANSITIONS

New Student Services

Academic Success and Achievement

Leadership Programs

Transfer Student Services

Career Services

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NEW STUDENT SERVICES

Rachel Beech, Director

www.transitions.arizona.edu

New Student Orientation

Retention Outreach

Wildcat Welcome

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NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION

Stefanie Basij, Coordinator

2010 in Review

- Attendees to date: 6143

(expecting about 1,500 more freshmen!)

2011: A Year in Transition

- Focus on ―just in time‖ information

- Small steps

- Lots of consultation and feedback

- Preparing for a one-day model

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WILDCAT WELCOME

Grace Fama, Coordinator

Strong ties with Orientation

Timely programs and information

(more collaboration with UA community)

Big Events

- Move in: August 18-21

- Wildcat BBQ: August 20

- Bon Voyage Lunch: August 22

- Freshman Convocation: August 22

Continue to look for volunteers

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RETENTION OUTREACH

Jennifer Ludwig, Coordinator

Early Alert Course Based Outreach

-Targeted messaging and outreach to students

needing academic support

- Provide resources, connections to

services, links and a peer contact

- Courses involved in pilot: CHEM151,

SPAN102, TRAD104 (section 131 with Dr.

Elaine Marchello), MATH124

Non Course Based Outreach

- Targeted messaging around

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RETENTION OUTREACH

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Jennifer Ludwig, Coordinator

Non Course Based Outreach

- Targeted messaging around service or

performance indicators

- Enrollment, bursar holds, financial aid,

withdrawals, registration, red flags, etc

- Timeliness of messaging

- General messaging for the entirety of the

freshman class

- Collaborate with key partners

as needed

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STUDENT AFFAIRS

OUTREACH FACILITATORS

Grace Fama, Coordinator

All alert messaging will come from

Outreach Facilitators

- Student employees trained to work with

students receiving messaging for specific

groups

- Arizona Assurance, Off Campus

Commuter Freshmen, students in

Early Alert Classes

Communications to students based

upon type of alerts received

- Personalized emails and phone calls

after 2 alerts

- Provide additional success strategies,

provide referrals

- Continual personalized follow up as

individuals receive additional alerts

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ACADEMIC SUCCESS

AND ACHIEVEMENT

Christine Salvesen, Director

www.transitions.arizona.edu

New Start Summer Program

MERITS Retention Program

Student Support Services

Arizona Assurance

Commencement

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NEW START SUMMER

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Mary Frances Kuper, Coordinator

Six week bridge program for

incoming freshmen students

- Students earn at least six units of

academic credit

- Peer led college success workshops

- Social and education programming

Rising Sun Leadership Program

Student Involvement Opportunities

Residential Component

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NEW START 2010

PARTICIPANT DETAILS

Increased the number of program

participants by 26%

193 participates were Arizona

Assurance Scholars

74% of students were first-

generation college students

Over $333,000 in financial aid and

scholarships awarded

Completion rate for Summer 2010

was 99.4%

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ARIZONA ASSURANCE

SCHOLARS

Dr. Arezu Corella, Assistant Director

Dr. Mary Irwin, Senior Coordinator

Eligibility and enrollment has

doubled since the first cohort

2010-2011 Cohort

- Over 1600 eligible

- Expected enrollment is 1100

Persistence of 08-09 and 09-10

cohort are 1-2% higher compared to

all freshmen

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ARIZONA ASSURANCE

SCHOLARS

FOUR YEAR EXPECTATIONS

First Year

- Participate in Focus on Success

- Participate in a first-year transition program

- Attend Meet Your Mentor event

- Meet with faculty/staff mentor twice a

semester

- Meet with Academic Advisor once a

semester

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ARIZONA ASSURANCE

SCHOLARS

FOUR YEAR EXPECTATIONS

Sophomore - Senior Year

- Complete specific Career Development

Certificate (CDC) Modules

-Attend one workshop related to CDC

Modules in fall and spring semesters

- Meet with Academic Advisor once a

semester (develop graduation plan in

sophomore year)

- Engage in an opportunity outside of class

room (internship, research, peer-advising)

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STUDENT SUPPORT

SERVICES/TRiO

Michelle McKelvey, Project Director

Robert McCune, Academic Retention Specialist

Cody Thompson, Academic Retention Specialist

Federally funded TRiO grant focused

on graduation

Designated to assist students who are

first-generation and/or low-income

and/or have a disability

Provides four year support services

for students

- Peer mentoring, common courses,

workshops, study groups, leadership and

career development, graduate/professional

school preparation and cultural enrichment

- Grant Aid – including summer scholarship

- Equipment for Loan

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STUDENT SUPPORT

SERVICES/TRiO

Freshman Year

- Peer mentors and workshops focusing on

transition to the university

- Skills coaches to assist in setting a strong

academic foundation

Sophomore Year

- Career development via building or

strengthening a resume, cover letter,

interviewing skills, and apply for internships

and/or community service opportunities

- Register for the ATLAS leadership program.

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STUDENT SUPPORT

SERVICES/TRiO

Junior Year

- Graduate/professional school preparation

Senior Year

- The Life After College workshops give

graduating seniors a look at what to expect

after graduation

Transfer Students and Adult Learners

- Provided support by a transfer peer advisor

through participation in one-on-ones and

various workshops and activities

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MERITS RETENTION

PROGRAM

Coordinator - VACANT

Freshman retention program open to

all first time freshman students

- Includes weekly workshops and one-on-one

meetings with a peer advisor

- Scholarships are also available

MERITS include several targeted

retention programs

- 360 (African American Student Affairs),

EDGE (Asian American Student Affairs), and

First Year Scholars (Native American Student

Affairs)

- It is a primary retention program for Arizona

Assurance Scholars

Space still available in MERITS for fall

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LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS

www.leadershipandsocialchange.org

Dr. Corey Seemiller, Program Director

Tina Neil, Senior Coordinator

Tom Murray, Coordinator

Justin Strohmeyer, Graduate Assistant

Brent Williams, Graduate Assistant

2 levels of certificates offered in seven themed

tracks plus a self-directed program.

Students can attend workshops over several weeks

or all in one day with Leadership Days—ideal for the

busy student.

Only $10 per certificate!

ATLAS can also create tailored certificate series for

specific groups.

With ATLAS Workshops on Demand, we can bring

any workshop to your group for only $25!

13 different 1-3 credit lower and upper division

courses Fall 2010.

Courses housed in Higher Education and

Educational Leadership.

Students can participate in Leadership Internships

and Preceptorships.

Students can use courses for a thematic minor in

leadership.

HED 201: Foundations of Leadership-3 credits

Spaces still available

National Collegiate Leadership Conference

- February 18-20, 2011

- Call for Programs: Due October 30

- Only $50 if registered by January 19

Leadership & Involvement Transcript

- Documents students’ extracurricular involvement

- Free to use; $5 for an official copy

Arizona Blue Chip Program

- 4 year co-curricular leadership development program

- 5 themes: arts, eco, global, service, and social

entrepreneurship

- Apply online; $300 per year

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TRANSFER

STUDENT SERVICES

Jeanais Brodie, Coordinator

Barbara Elgutaa, Transition Facilitator

Mara Carlos, Graduate Assistant

Kendra Corey, Graduate Assistant

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TRANSFER

STUDENT SERVICES

Our Purpose:

We make transfer students’ transition to the

UA smooth and successful – by addressing

and respecting their unique needs.

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TRANSFER

STUDENT SERVICES

What we do

- Access

- Transition

- Retention

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TRANSFER

STUDENT SERVICES

ACCESS

We help facilitate transfer access to

the UA by

- Providing information to prospective

transfer students

- Connecting them to academic advisors and

appropriate offices or resources

- Skype connections with staff

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TRANSFER

STUDENT SERVICES

TRANSITION

Once a transfer student has been

admitted to UA we assist with

- Enrollment and registration questions

- Connecting to academic advisors and

campus resources

- Assist and teach them how to navigate

various campus processes and systems

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TRANSFER

STUDENT SERVICES

RETENTION

Get them connected and engaged in

campus life

-Transfer outreach facilitators

- Transfer Honor Society – Tau Sigma

- Transfer Student Association

- National Student Exchange Program

(available for ALL students!)

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TRANSFER

STUDENT SERVICES

WHERE TO FIND US

Student Union Memorial Center

Fourth Floor inside Center for

Student Involvement and Leadership

COMING JANUARY 2011!

New Transfer Student Center across

from VETS Center

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CAREER SERVICES

Eileen McGarry, Director

Lizzie Schloss, Associate Director

Bill Ruggierllo, Assistant Director

Cyndy Watson, Assistant Director

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CAREER SERVICES

Goals for the year

- Increase partnerships with colleges

- Increase employers recruiting on campus

- Be explicit about our role in retention and

graduation

THANK YOU FOR

YOUR PARTNERSHIPS!

Together, we make student

success happen!

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