Lizette Bartholdi, Director of Academic AdvisingHeather Wallace, Academic Advisoracademicadvising@stkate.edu

CREATING AN INTRUSIVE ADVISING MODEL FOR HIGH RISK STUDENTSNACADA ANNUAL CONFERENCE CODE 670

Outline of ProgramWho we areIntrusive 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

Two campuses, St. Paul and Minneapolis, MN5,328 total students

associatebaccalaureate college for womenmastersdoctoral degrees

3,338 undergraduates including a Weekend College for non-traditional students

Two campuses, St. Paul and Minneapolis, MN5,328 total students

associatebaccalaureate college for womenmastersdoctoral degrees

3,338 undergraduates including a Weekend College for non-traditional students

Who we are , the institution

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 Women27.3 %

MulticulturalAverage age 2280% of First Year

students live on Campus

Founded in 1905 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet as a Catholic, liberal arts college for women in St. Paul.

2, 107 Women27.3 %

MulticulturalAverage age 2280% of First Year

students live on Campus

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.

Who we are, Mission-driven

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

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

Advising Tools We Use As Needed

EAST: Early Alert System Team

Online form for non-academic IssuesWeekly meeting for discussion of referred studentsTEAM consists of• Residence Life• Counseling• Deans of Student Affairs, Academic Affairs and

Multicultural Affairs• Directors of Academic Advising, Retention

Advising Tools We Use As Needed

Academic 411 Link on Class Roster Generates an email 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

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

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

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

Advising Tools for At-Risk Students

Gardner’s Your College Experience– Study Skills– Transition to College

StrengthsQuest– Positive Focus

Introduction to University Resources

Gardner’s Your College Experience– Study Skills– Transition to College

StrengthsQuest– Positive Focus

Introduction to University Resources

PACE SeminarTaught and advised by Academic Advisors.

2 elective credits

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

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

Advising Tools for At-Risk Students

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

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

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

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

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

Discussion? What works on your campus?

What are you considering that you might like feedback on?