1. Supporting Students of Color from Orientation to Commencement Teresa L. Clounch, Ed.D. Associate Dean of Students/Director of Multicultural Affairs Baker University Brett L. Bruner, M.S. Director of Persistence & Retention Fort Hays State University 2014 Collaborating for Student Success: Student Development & Academics Conference Bethany College | Lindsborg, KS

2. Overview of Session  Learning Outcomes  Literature Review  Who are our students?  Fort Hays State University example  Baker University example  How do you learn more about the students you serve?  Promising Practices  Fort Hays State University  Baker University  Application to Your Campus – Closing Q&A – Reflection

3. Learning Outcomes By participating in this educational session, participants will be able to:  Identify 1 new strategy related to supporting students of color  Articulate the importance of understanding institutional student demographics

4. Introductions Dr. Teresa L. Clounch  Educational Background:Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration University of Kansas M.S. in Student Personnel Administration Emporia State University B.S. Business Administration Emporia State University  Associate Dean of Students/Director of Multicultural Affairs – Baker University  Multicultural Affairs  Student Life  Fraternity & Sorority Life  Student Conduct

5. Introductions Baker University  Private, residential, liberal arts institution  Affiliated with the United Methodist Church  4 campuses  College of Arts & Sciences/Undergraduate School of Education – Baldwin City  School of Nursing – Topeka  Graduate School of Education – Kansas City & Wichita  School of Professional & Graduate Studies – Kansas City & Wichita  On-campus student population College of Arts & Sciences ~850 students  Additional campuses & programs ~2,250

6. Introductions Brett L. Bruner  Educational Background:M.S. in College Student Personnel Administration University of Central Missouri B.S. in Business Administration Emporia State University  Director of Persistence & Retention – Fort Hays State University  New Student Orientation  First Year Experience & Transition Programs  Family Engagement  Transfer Year Experience  Student Retention Initiatives

7. Introductions Fort Hays State University  State-supported, regional, public institution  3 modalities  Traditional on-campus ~4500 students  Virtual College ~5000 students  China partnership institutions ~1000 students  Academic Colleges  College of Arts & Sciences  College of Business & Entrepreneurship  College of Education & Technology  College of Health & Life Sciences  Graduate School

8. Literature Review Self-Determination Theory (SDT)  Edward L. Deci and Richard M. Ryan 1985  Meta-theory for framing motivational studies  Represents a broad framework for the study of human motivation & personality.  Comprised of 5 mini-theories  Cognitive Evaluation Theory (CET) = Intrinsic motivation  Organismic Integration Theory (OIT) = Extrinsic motivation/internalization  Causality Orientations Theory (COT) = Orientation toward environments  Basic Psychological Needs Theory (BPNT) = Psychological needs, health & well-being  Goal Contents Theory (CGT) = Intrinsic and extrinsic goal impact on motivation & wellness  Source: Self Determination Theory: An approach to human motivation and personality. http://www.selfdereminationtheoyr.org/theory

9. Literature Review Factors that Motivate High-Achieving Underserved Students of Color to Succeed  Hispanic high-achieving students – motivated by external & internal factors  African-American high-achieving students – motivated extrinsically & intrinsically  Motivation is multidimensional  Parents’ ability to positively affect student’s motivation  Important to look at the high-achieving & successful students, rather than relying on the reverse data of those not retained Shiroma, K. (2013). Factors that motivate high-achieving underserved students of color to succeed in college: Preliminary findings. NASPA Student Affairs Partnering with Academic Affairs Knowledge Community Newsletter – Synergy.

10. Who are Our Students? Fort Hays State University  Students of Color semesterly reporting – Graduate Assistant for Persistence & Retention  Student cohorts (degree-seeking, on-campus, FR-SR) as of Fall 2013:  Hispanic students:339  Black (not of Hispanic origin) students:115  Asian/Pacific Islander students:31  Native American/Alaskan Native students:19

11. Who are Our Students? Fort Hays State University  What do we know about our students?  Fall 2013 Students of Color Data Report – Key Highlights  Hispanic student population reached critical mass in Spring 2010  Hispanic students are more likely to attend college full-time & come from the state of Kansas  Black (not of Hispanic origin) students has not reached critical mass but appears to be growing slowly  More Black (not of Hispanic origin) students begin their FHSU career as first-year transfer, rather than transfer students.  Majority of Black (not of Hispanic origin) students are from outside the state of Kansas – although in-state is trending upward.

12. Who are Our Students? Fort Hays State University  What do we know about our students?  Fall 2013 ENGAGE College – Key Highlights  High self-perceptions of General Determination  Lower self-perceptions than student cohort as a whole in:  Academic Self-Confidence  Social Activity  Steadiness

13. Who are Our Students? Baker University  Students of Color reporting from 2013-2014 Fact Book ~ Office of Institutional Research  Student cohorts (degree-seeking, on campus FR-SR) as of Fall 2013:  Hispanic Students43  Black or African American86  Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander5  Asian7  American Indian or Alaska Native27  Two or more races9  Race or ethnicity unknown49

14. Who are YOUR Students?  What data are you missing to make the most informed decisions regarding your institution’s students of color? INSTEAD OF…  What’s the easiest accessible/most readily available data?

15. Promising Practices Fort Hays State University  Tiger STRIPES: Freshman & Transfer Pre-Enrollment Programs  1-day (freshman) & ½ day (transfer) summer orientation programs  Publications printed in English & Spanish  Parent & family handbook  Family Calendar  Family Breakout Session in Spanish – Q&A en Espanol  Facilitated by Multicultural Admissions Counselor & a Parent/Family Orientation Leader (fluency in Spanish)

16. Promising Practices Fort Hays State University  Horizons Multicultural Student Pre-Orientation Program  3-day fall pre-orientation experience  Key focus areas:  Academic transition, engagement & preparation  Social integration & engagement  Mentoring development  Year-round transition components  1-on-1 peer mentoring  Dedicated section of UNIV 101 Freshman Seminar course  Common reading experiences  Co-curricular trips – Nicodemus, Brown vs. Board of Education Museum, Negro Leagues Baseball & Jazz Museums

17. Promising Practices Baker University  Ladies Who Lunch  Gather to discuss the hot topics pertaining to women  Open to all women  Men of Merit  Sessions for undergraduate men of color  Mentoring and peer mentoring  Baker Outreach Network (BON)  Retention Committee  Mid-term progress  Enrollment followup  Contact with students via individual contact

18. Promising Practices Area Institutions  University of Kansas – HAWK Link Program  HAWK Link Guides assist students through their college transition  Academic Advising  Financial Aid  PRE101 Orientation Seminar  Tutoring & Mentoring  http://www2.ku.edu/~oma/hawklink/  Emporia State University – Mosaic of ESU  Diversity Retreat  Brings students from all walks of life to learn about the power of diversity  Hands-on activities and deep conversations  http://www.emporia.edu/getinvolved/oma/programs-and-services/mosaic.html

19. Promising Practices Roundtable Sharing  What promising practices do you have on your campus?

20. Supporting Students of Color from Orientation to Commencement Teresa L. Clounch, Ed.D. Associate Dean of Students/Director of Multicultural Affairs | Baker Universiity teresa.clounch@bakeru.edu Brett L. Bruner, M.S. Director of Persistence & Retention | Fort Hays State University blbruner@fhsu.edu 2014 Collaborating for Student Success: Student Development & Academics Conference Bethany College | Lindsborg, KS