Developmental Intervention Model Use for student or institution Can be planned or responsive Planned (Disable Student Services) Responsive (Teacher notices problem and alters teaching method)

Components of Development Intervention Model 1. Target of Intervention Focus on specific students, attitudes, behaviors and knowledge 2. Intervention Approach Address developmental issues and how it will help 3. Types of Intervention Planned Responsive

Mission Statement The institution of higher education and student affairs partners with students, faculty and staff to build a diverse and energetic learning community where faculty works with students to think critically, creatively and value independent thinkers, helping student develop skills for continued success and program completion.

Training Objective To prepare academic advisors on students and issues they face during their first year of college; how they adapt to academic readiness, handle development obstacles and transition within the higher education institution

What is Self Identity An understanding of all parts that make up yourself Describes your personality Answers: “Who am I”? “What is my purpose”? “Why am I here”?

Key Issues for New Students Sense of belonging Time management (new found freedom; responsible-turn in work, get to class on time, be prepared and participate). Handling stress and taking care of their emotional health Handling the academic workload Personal responsibility

Student Affairs Goal 1. To develop confidence 2. Assist and guide in managing emotions 3. Gain independence 4. Begin to develop interpersonal relationships 5. Guide students to explore their self-identity 6. Create a value system 7. Start to realize morals and values

Assessment Can be through verbal conversation -Trough technology programs -Presentations

What is our Focus? To familiarize new students with areas that help students with obstacles. We work with students to address how they perceive their academic readiness and the development obstacles they might face during the transition of higher education. Our focus is on areas that have an impact on a student’s individual development and their academic success: adjusting to college, first year professional development, living ethically and developing autonomy.

What should we focus on? Academic Readiness Development Obstacles Transition to Higher Education

Career Assessment One of the first things we do with new students is provide a career assessment to find out where the students interests are career wise and provide them with resources to research various careers that fall into their assessment category.

Use of Technology As a study tool Group Discussion Board Where students can go to retrieve their grade or communicate with teacher. Where advisors can go to see how the student is doing