Skill development in and out of field of study example- conflict resolution and leadership skills Networking Opportunities Ability to get work experience and academic experience together Internships, Research and Assistantships $1.3 million over a lifetime

 Very diverse (ethnicity, age, background, 1 st gen)  Work outside of class (on or off campus)  Financial responsibilities  Help take care of family  Smaller class size o More likely to participate in class discussions o More likely to speak with an instructor outside of class  Are provided support and encouragement from peers and from institutional staff  Work harder in class than you thought you might o Application of theory o Write longer papers

 Seniors report having the following skills/experiences at a significantly higher level than their peers at other institutions:  have job related skills  write clearly  speak effectively  think critically  work well with others  use technology  experience diverse perspectives

Cognitive Factors Social Factors Institutional Factors The Student Experience Educational Policy Institute

Financial Aid The Student Experience Academic Rigor Quality of Learning Aptitude Content Knowledge Critical-Thinking Ability Technology Ability Study Skills Learning Skills Time Management Academic Related Extracurricular Activities Financial Issues Educational Legacy Attitude Toward Learning Religious Background Maturity Social Coping Skills Communication Skills Attitude Toward Others Cultural Values Expectations Goal Commitment Family Influence Peer Influence Social Lifestyle Recruitment & Admissions Student Services Academic Services Curriculum & Instruction Educational Policy Institute

Academic Roots Inadequate preparation Disinterest/boredom Motivational Roots Commitment level Perceived irrelevance of college experience Psychosocial Roots Social factors Emotional factors Financial Roots Inability (perceived inability) to afford college Perception that cost of college outweighs benefits Joe Cuseo, Marymont College

 Student Success Portal “Envision Your Success: It’s closer than you think!” Students self-refer through the portal to request assistance Faculty refer students they observe are struggling academically and/or not regularly attending class Initial outreach by Title V office includes assessing students’ needs and directing them to campus resources Students may elect to meet with a Student Success Coach

Student Success Workshops Success Coaching First Year Experience Courses Academic Advising Faculty Mentoring Referrals (e.g., Student Counseling, Disability Services, Student Affairs, Enrollment and Student Services) Student Success Clearinghouse Clearinghouse Student Success Portal ( Faculty or self-referral ) Student Success Portal ( Faculty or self-referral ) Academic Services (Tutoring)

Meets with undergraduate students to build rapport and help hone success skills, including: Time management Test anxiety Note taking Motivation Concentration Study skills Selecting main ideas Attitude

Open 6 days a week. For more information, please visit: Parker 100 Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences

MGT 1001: Mastering Student Success The course provides a general orientation to the functions and resources of the university and also provides a support group for students transitioning to college by examining problems common to the first-year experience. Attaining an appropriate balance between managing personal freedom and academic responsibility underlies all activities UNIV 1010: First Year Seminar Topics vary by semester and follow Farquhar College of Arts and Science’s annual theme An interactive first-year seminar, this course introduces students to fundamentals of scholarly life

Mentoring Online Peer Mentoring (Education) Academic Societies Peer Leaders (Farquhar College) Faculty Mentoring International Mentors

 FTCE Workshops  EyeQ Education Software  H&H General Knowledge materials  Individual FTCE success plan with advisor

 Clubs and Organizations  Greek Life  Residential Life and Housing  Career Development  Travel Study  Athletics  Honors Program  Financial Aid  Faculty Interaction  AND THE LIST GOES ON……

Jean Torres “When I began college, I thought I was fooling myself about even attending college. I thought that college would soon show me that I was a failure and I would never graduate…I will begin Dental School next year where I will continue my academic success and defy the odds by continuing to construct my extraordinary story. So my question is what is your story and are you willing to defy the odds? “

Cynthia Zamor “Success to me is not the number of awards I’ve won or the amount of people who are aware of what I’ve accomplished; it’s the simple fact that I am achieving everything that I’ve set out to do.”

Vicky Duclos “With someone by your side motivating you to succeed - and making sure you never put your gears in reverse – it is like having an accountability partner; someone to help me be successful.”

Chelsie Huntley “Knowing that there is always a guardian angel on campus who is willing and able to help, gives me the support I need to achieve my goals. I have been guided and positively motivated by my mentor. I feel blessed that my success is as important to her as it is to me. I would recommend that every student at NSU seek guidance from a faculty mentor so that they can witness this phenomenal experience.”

 Lua Hancock Project Director  Student Success/Title V  Student Success Portal success