Student Success Two Campuses –San Diego State University –University of Texas at El Paso Barriers Strategy

Consistent Key messages High impact involvement Roadmap for success Learning Communities Student Support Services Financial Aide\Scholarships Monitoring progress

Graduation Lifelong commitment to: –Leadership –Community Involvement –Global Citizenship –Health & Wellness –Sustainability –Lifelong learning –Alumni

Silos – unwillingness to work together Resources/budget Transfer Students/Non Traditional Students/First Generation Students/URM Academic Preparation – K-12 Support Services Communication

The Division of Student Affairs is a student and institutional centered partner in the SDSU learning community. Education is enhanced, both inside and outside the classroom, through quality support services and programs that advance student learning and personal development. Student Affairs proceeds from a “culture of evidence” approach to:

Academic Success Student Wellness and a Healthy Campus Global Community Leadership Development & Student Support Student Affairs is committed to these core operating principles: research-driven innovation, student engagement, academic partnerships resource development, campus and larger community development, and student success.

Leadership – Dr. Natalicio President 23 years Identity – Vision – Pride – Hispanic Serving Institution UNIV 1301 Learning Communities Student Service Building Graduation Study Abroad Community Outreach (EPCC, K-12) University College – Interdisciplinary Major

Deans/Associate Deans/Chairs Faculty Campus Safety Facilities Administration Development Community Parents

Academic Affairs and Student Affairs –Must work together or fail –Strategically find the gaps –Work in partnership to fill the gaps

Joint Strategic Planning Creating a culture of evidence –Data driven initiatives –Tinto – Interaction\Integration –Rendon - Validation –Astin – Involvement Telling our story Listening to other stories

Collaboration Joint Strategic Planning Culture of Evidence Tell our Story Listen to Gain Understanding Campus and Community Partnerships

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