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1 Strategies that Promote Success Among First-Year Hispanic Males
Katie Suhajda Robert Morris University Illinois Vice President for Academic Administration

2 Robert Morris University Illinois
Career-focused Institution Offer stackable degrees Associate Degree to Master Degree Located in urban environment Downtown Chicago, Illinois Hispanic-Serving Institution 28% Hispanic Attend main campus

3 RMU’s First-Year Hispanic Male Profile
PELL-eligible Less than 20 years old Zero transfer hours Non-athlete Works hours per week Graduate of Chicago public high school High school GPA between Lives in Chicago Commutes to RMU

4 Faculty Diverse faculty FYE 101 course Faculty development days
Freshmen faculty selection Weekly graded assignment Week 4 cumulative checkpoint Office & tutoring hours

5 Advising – Academic & Financial
Advisors work together in same office Open door policy Bilingual advisors Academic Advisors Weekly contact after orientation Works directly with students Plans courses Meets quarterly with students Financial Advisors Creates financial plans every three quarters Works to create best financial plan Accessibility

6 Freshmen Year Cohort model 1st quarter Average class size
EBL100 – College as a Career Two major courses Average class size 25-30

7 Matriculation to Sophomore Year

8 Majors

9 Summary Career-focused programs Focus on student
Achievable, stackable degrees Urban environment location


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