1. Creating an Intrusive Advising Model for High Risk Students NACADA Annual Conference CODE 670
Lizette Bartholdi, Director of Academic Advising
Heather Wallace, Academic Advisor

2. Intrusive Advising Tools We Use …For all our students
Outline of Program
Who we are
Intrusive Advising Tools We Use
…For all our students
Catherine Connection Folders
College Student Inventory
…As Needed
EAST
Academic 411
…For at-risk populations
PACE
Probation Students
…Other services
…Discussion

3. Who we are , the institution
 Two campuses, St. Paul and Minneapolis, MN
5,328 total students
associate
baccalaureate college for women
masters
doctoral degrees
3,338 undergraduates including a Weekend College for non-traditional students
St Catherine University is located on 2 campuses in the Twin Cities.
Our Minneapolis campus offers allied health degrees where both men and women can earn associate of arts and certificate degrees;
Our St. Paul campus offers a Baccalaureate program for women only;
Our graduate programs are offered to both men and women on both campuses in the areas of: Education,
Holistic Health Studies,
Library and Information Sciences,
Theology,
Social Work and
Organization Leadership;
Additionally, we offer doctoral degrees in Nursing and Physical Therapy

4. Who we are, the College for Women
Founded in 1905 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet as a Catholic, liberal arts college for women in St. Paul. 2, 107 Women 27.3 % Multicultural Average age 22 80% of First Year students live on Campus
27.3 % multicultural—highest in the region for small private..St Paul social service agencies have welcomed Hmong and Somali refugees, resulting in large populations of these groups.

5. Who we are, Mission-driven
St. Catherine University educates students to lead and influence. Inspired by its visionary founding in 1905 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, more than a century later the University serves diverse students, with a baccalaureate college for women at its heart and graduate and associate programs for women and men.
At all degree levels, St. Catherine integrates liberal arts and professional education within the Catholic tradition, emphasizing intellectual inquiry and social teaching, and challenging students to transformational leadership. Committed to excellence and opportunity, St. Catherine University develops ethical, reflective and socially responsible leaders, informed by the philosophy of the women’s college and the spirit of the founders.
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6. Advising Tools We Use with All Students
Catherine Connection Folder
Given to all incoming students and Academic Advisors
Links student development process to specific St. Kate’s events and resources both academic and co curricular
Advising Tool – program planning sheets enclosed
Created by student affairs

7. Advising Tools We Use with All Students
Noel Levitz: College Student Inventory
All first year students assigned to take assessment during first week
Provide a snap shot of students attitude and student’s perceived need for resources
Discussed at first advising meeting with student and The Reflective Woman instructor– during first 4 weeks of class
Advisor/Instructor refers to academic and student affairs resources

8. Advising Tools We Use As Needed
EAST: Early Alert System Team
Online form for non-academic Issues
Weekly meeting for discussion of referred students
TEAM consists of
Residence Life
Counseling
Deans of Student Affairs, Academic Affairs and Multicultural Affairs
Directors of Academic Advising, Retention

9. Advising Tools We Use As Needed
Academic 411
Link on Class Roster Generates an to student, CC Academic Advising
Reasons for academic concern:
*Academic Difficulty*Academic Integrity*Attitude*Early departures*Late arrivals *Incomplete or missing assignments *Lack of participation *ETC.
Recommended Actions to this student:
*Contact the O'Neill Center for Academic *Contact your academic advisor *Recommend you make an appointment with Academic Advising*Speak to instructor *Withdraw from this course

10. Advising Tools for At-Risk Students
How do we define “At Risk”?
ACT Composite below 20
High School grades in the low 2.0
range
Writing Sample showed signs of needing assistance in reading/writing
Shared Personal Information in Admissions Application

11. Advising Tools for At-Risk Students
Started in 2006 – retention went from low 70’s to 80% after adding this program
Early Orientation overnight program including:
Family program
Financial Aid Program
Former SOAR student panel
How is college different than high school
Registration
PACE Summer Orientation and Registration
LEAP and SOAR students attend

12. Advising Tools for At-Risk Students
Gardner’s Your College Experience
Study Skills
Transition to College
StrengthsQuest
Positive Focus
Introduction to University Resources
PACE Seminar
Taught and advised by Academic Advisors.
2 elective credits

13. Advising Tools for At-Risk Students
Students at moderate academic risk or who present non-academic concerns in admissions essay.
Limited to 3 courses their first semester
Special attention given to College Student Inventory
Working with student affairs to collaborate more with this population, gathering data on student success and retention
SOAR
Students

14. Advising Tools for At-Risk Students
For Highest Academic Risk First Year Students
Letter and contract inviting them to program
First Semester Classes
PACE Seminar
Paired Learning Community
The Reflective Woman
Building Reading and Writing Skills for College Success
One class selected by student
LEAP : Learning Enrichment and Advising Program

15. Advising Tools for At-Risk Students Probation Workshops
Created Mandatory Probation Workshops in 2008
Workshops developed from focus groups and student feedback
Workshops offered by both Academic and Student Affairs
Detailed tracking and follow up

16. Advising Tools for At-Risk Students Academic Success Workshops
Workshops held in Residence Halls open to all students
Setting Priorities & Managing Your Time
Approaching Faculty Successfully  
Overcoming Financial Stress
Lovin’ What You Have: Tips for Strengthening Your Emotional Wellbeing
Mandatory Meeting/Academic Self-Assessment…SMART Goal…

17. Other Support for At-Risk Students
Access and Success for Student Parents
Social Worker
MIPS:
Peer Mentors for all first year multicultural students
O’Neil Center for Academic Development
Math, Science and Writing Tutors
Disability Services
Career Development
Counseling

18. Discussion? What works on your campus?
What are you considering that you might like feedback on?