Theresa Lyons, Director Student Transition and Retention

UAA 2017 Strategic Priorities  Priorities:  Instruction  Research  Educational Opportunity and Student Success  Community  Public Square (University of Alaska Anchorage Strategic Plan

CAS Professional Standards for Higher Education  Equity and Access  “Ensure physical and program access for persons with disabilities.”  “Must recognize the needs of distance learning students”  Diversity  “Must create and nurture environments that are welcoming to and bring together persons of diverse backgrounds.” (Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education. (2009). CAS professional standards for higher education (7 th ed.). Washington, DC: Author)

NSO Mission To facilitate the integration of new students and their families into the academic, intellectual, and social culture of the University of Alaska Anchorage in preparation for the university’s educational opportunities

Signature Programs  Howl Days  Answer Desks  UAA FUSION

Orientation Styles

Mandatory and Optional Sessions

Collaborations/Partnerships  University Partnerships  Dean of Students Office  NCBI Leadership Team  University Honors College  Disability Support Services  Enrollment Services  Veterans Financial Assistance  Student Union and Commuter Student Services  Student Health & Counseling  Student Affairs (MAP-WORKS)  Office of Sustainability  Residence Life  University Housing  Parking Services  All Colleges  Multicultural Center  Native Student Services  RRANN/NWDP  Office of International Affairs  Student Clubs and Greek Life  UA Scholars Program  University Partnerships (cont)  Student Life and Leadership  UAA Campus Bookstore  Advising and Testing Center  Consortium Library  Learning Resource Center  Career Services Center  Community Partnerships  Costco  Denali Alaskan  AK Native Charter School  Kids Corps, Inc.  Anchorage Parks and Rec  HOPE Worldwide  Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission  Food Bank of Alaska

Student Satisfaction  352 participants completed survey  96% indicated the Wolf Pack & staff made me feel welcome today  93% indicated their questions were adequately answered  96% indicated they learned about different academic resources on campus  Top 5 sessions at Howl Days:  Campus Tour, Resource Fair, Lunch Everyone Counts, College Meeting with Advisors  Top 5 Resources at UAA:  Academic Advisors, Bookstore, Financial Aid, Free Food, Health Center  Suggestions for Improvement:  Condense the schedule, Make it more interesting, More campus tour and advising

The Wolf Pack

Wolf Pack: Beyond Howl Days  Map Works  Preview Day  Kid’s to College  Tour Assistance  Compass Workshops  Juneteenth  Event Assistance  TRIO Programs

NSO: Commitment to Social Inclusion and Equity  POINTS OF PRIDE  We successfully meet the needs of those differently abled  NCBI Model is presented to new students at Howl Days  Staff Training includes multicultural competency  90% of all Wolf Pack Leaders complete the one-day NCBI Building Social Inclusion and Equity Workshop  Our staff reflects the diversity of the university community  Director serves on Steering Committee of the UAA/NCBI Team

Ongoing concerns at UAA  Students of Color feeling welcome throughout their experience at UAA  The value of social inclusion and equity at all levels of the institution  Lack of various ethnic studies  Leadership oppression  Processes and practices that are obstacles access to students  Will UAA emerge as a leader in the community and state in matters of social inclusion and equity?

Groups to consult concerning the Diversity Action Plan  All students (beyond student leaders and student groups)  Faith Based Organizations  Multicultural Community Organizations  University Police Department and the Anchorage Police Department  UAA/NCBI Leadership Team  College Deans

Thank you for the opportunity. Theresa Lyons (907)