Institutional Effectiveness PlanReport and Resource Requests Presentation

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STUDENT AFFAIRSTexas AM University - Kingsville

• Institutional Effectiveness Plan/Report and
  Resource Requests Presentation
• Friday, April 13, 2007

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Division of Student AffairsPresentation Outline

• Mission Core Values
• Life Services Wellness
• Career Services
• Student Development Auxiliaries
• Special Programs
• Resource Requests

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Division of Student AffairsMission

• We create a selfless and collaborative
  environment to inspire students, foster personal
  growth, encourage community engagement, and
  promote global citizenship

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Division of Student Affairs Sets forth four
areas of emphasis that will guide the division in
achieving the University goals

• Foster an intellectually centered student culture
• Celebrate a sense of place and tradition
• Inspire a culture of service and responsibility
• Contribute to the Universitys learning
  environment

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Division of Student AffairsCore Values

• We value students as unique individuals
• We value the personal growth and development of
  our students
• We value the Javelina spirit
• We value our service to students
• We value professionalism

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Division of Student AffairsAccomplishments- Life
Services and Wellness

• 90 of Patient Surveys indicated 100
  satisfaction with Health Care
• Conducted CAS Program Audit/Review for Health
  Care Clinic
• 141 increase in career sessions conducted
  compared to 2004-05
• Peer Educator programming awarded Program of the
  Year
• Testing program completed implementation of
  computer-based testing site for TOEFL and GRE

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Division of Student AffairsLife Services and
Wellness Plans for Improvement Based on
Assessment Results

• As per CAS audit for Counseling, improve
  marketing strategies for all programs
• Conduct a BMI study to assess the nutritional
  habits across cultures
• As a result of CAS audit, develop cultural
  diversity training for all full-time staff and
  student employees
• Implement Binge Drinking Awareness Campaign for
  AY07
• Pursue off-campus testing of Accuplacer
• Revise patient satisfaction survey to identify
  areas within Health care that should be assessed

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Division of Student AffairsAccomplishments-
Career Services

• Initiated a South Texas Career Services
  Consortium
• Partnered with Student Activities to ensure
  parent knowledge base of career services,
  transition opportunities, and employer relations
• Designed a more streamlined electronic graduation
  survey with the assistance of OIR
• Began a marketing plan with a logo that sustains
  our commitment to students, career and life
  development
• Serve as a depository of material on student
  internships/cooperative education placements

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Division of Student AffairsCareer ServicesPlans
for Improvement Based on Assessment Results

• A Resource plan, student handbook, employer
  handbook, and advisor handbook will be compiled
  to provide uniform guidance and direction
• A Career Services Advisory Board will be created
• Begin to solidify consortium interviewing
  opportunities
• Undergo a complete Marketing Plan to enhance the
  branding efforts of the Career Services Center
• With the oversight of the OIR Office, complete
  the revamping of all survey instruments

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Student Development Auxiliaries

• Dean Of Students

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Dean Of StudentsAccomplishments

• Shuttle provided services to 2,644 students
• Collaborated with Financial Aid to present
  workshop Solving the Campus Retention Puzzle
• Work continued on the Honor Code
• Presented an audio conference on Emerging Issues
  in Judicial Affairs
• Dean continued as advisor to SGA
• Hosted Parent Component of Hoggie Days
• Filled 2 vacancies in the Post Office
• Hosted campus wide Customer Service workshop

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Dean of Students Plans For Improvement

• Enhance communication/use of technology (website,
  student handbook, brochures) with students,
  parents, campus community and external
  constituents
• Review/assess processes that are critical to
  student success/transition/engagement
• Full implementation of the Honor Code
• Increase student membership in departmental
  committees/initiatives

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Dean of StudentsImprovements Cont.

• Secure increase in funding for the Shuttle
  Service (Student Service Fee Funds)
• Request additional funds to upgrade equipment in
  the Post Office
• Continue to enhance programs offered by the
  various cultural celebration committees
• Increase opportunities to recognize / celebrate
  student achievement

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Student Activities

• Select Accomplishments
• AY 2005-2006

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Student ActivitiesAccomplishments

• Published Javelina Happenings listing majority
  of campus events for the semester
• Letters to Soldiers campaign by Inter-Sorority
  Council (70 letters)
• Bernie McGrenahan spoke on alcohol awareness to
  Greeks, athletes and others
• Initiated a new member education workshop for
  Greek organizations
• 1,756 students participated in Student
  Organizations, 175 students in Greek organizations

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Recreational SportsAccomplishments

• Program Review conducted by Joe MacLean
• Continued Biggest Loser and Workout and Win
  programs
• Introduced Heart Trivia and Wheel of Fortune
  fitness programs
• Jav-A-Palooza was introduced Spring 2006 a
  Friday night evening of games, refreshments and
  more
• Rec Sports website revamped
• 3,334 students participated in events

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Memorial Student UnionAccomplishments

• Program Review conducted by Boyd Beckwith
• An employee newsletter was implemented
• MSU student employee training program was
  re-designed
• New furniture and equipment purchased
• New exterior doors were installed by Financial
  Aid Office and the cafeteria
• Wireless internet was made available in the
  Javelina Café
• ID card expanded to include Irma Lerma Rangel
  College of Pharmacy and Marc Cisneros Center for
  Young Children

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Student ActivitiesPlans for Improvement

• Strengthen Leadership Development Program
• Continue to enhance Orientation programs
• Assess services provided to organizations
• Continue to evolve student leadership in CAB
• Work with officers to strengthen Greek
  organizations
• Offer non-credit mini-courses
• Further develop community service component
• Increase student organization membership
• Increase student attendance at events

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Memorial Student UnionPlans for Improvement

• Window / repair replacement
• Improve the curb appeal of the east entrance to
  the building
• Assess services provided to MSU patrons including
  students and those booking the facility
• Review utilization of building space
• Participate in the Education Benchmarking
  Institute Program for the Student Union

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Recreational SportsPlans for Improvement

• Continue to enhance training of student staff
• Assess student needs and current trends to plan
  for new programs to offer
• Work on contingency plans for the anticipated
  increase in staff as the new Recreational Center
  is built
• Develop acquisition list for replacement of new
  equipment

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Residence Life

• Select Accomplishments
• AY 2005-2006

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Residence LifeAccomplishments

• Lewis Hall fire suppression system installed
• Completed implementation of BANNER in
  consultation with campus implementation team
• Deferred maintenance accounts were established to
  assist with hall facility needs
• New stoves and water heaters equipped with
  electric pilots were installed in Student Family
  Apartments
• 6,814 students participated in Res Life events
  (15.5 increase)
• 1,051 students resided on campus (86 less than
  previous Fall 2004)

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Plans for ImprovementProgramming Focus

• Enhance student transition to college
• Promote connectivity to the university
• Facilitate academic success
• Cement the feeling of belonging to a hall
  community/with responsibilities

• Widely advertise major campus events
• Collaborate w/LSW, Rec Sports, Student
  Activities, etc.
• Increase opportunities for student interaction
  with faculty

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Services Plans for Improvement

• Increase promotion of services available
• Assess delivery of internet services
• Review mechanism for reporting / follow-up of
  maintenance repairs
• Continue to improve custodial services
• Continue to stress customer service and other
  important topics in staff training
• Conduct student satisfaction survey

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FacilitiesPlans for Improvement

• Carpet replacement in Martin Hall
• Schedule for replacement of mattresses, chairs,
  and other furnishings
• Schedule for refurbishment of common areas
  (lobby, study rooms, kitchens, etc.)
• Address plumbing concerns in Turner-Bishop Hall
  bathrooms
• Continue remodeling of SFA units
• Upgrade staff apartments
• Renovation of Lewis Hall

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Processes/OtherPlans for Improvement

• Develop a new marketing plan to successfully
  promote the benefits of living on campus
• Work closely with Enrollment Management and
  Fiscal Affairs to provide a seamless recruitment
  / assignment / billing process
• Continue tradition of providing personalized
  service to hall residents
• Inform campus community of hall happenings /
  services provided
• Increase the visibility of the Residence Hall
  Association (RHA)

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Barnes Noble Bookstore
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Barnes NobleSelect Accomplishments

• Increased the diversity of merchandise available
  resulting in an increase in sales
• Significant increase in sales at the System
  Center in San Antonio
• Actively involved in Hoggie Days resulting in a
  20 increase in book reservations
• Hosted Textbook Coordinator Luncheon each
  semester to streamline textbook ordering process
• Offered 25 discount during Faculty/Staff
  Appreciation Day Students, faculty,
  administrators and some community leaders
  participated in a Read In reading selections
  from Walt Whitmans Leaves of Grass
• As part of Womens History Month, Rosa Parks,
  Margaret Sanger and Emily Dickinson were
  portrayed in vignettes by students
• Open on Saturdays from 12-5 during home football
  games

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Barnes NobleFuture Plans

• Utilize email and other means to inform students
  and the campus community about sales and
  promotions
• Create a Bookstore Advisory Committee by Fall
  2006
• Introduce Red Shirt our exclusive Barnes Noble
  clothing brand
• Conduct book buybacks at remote locations around
  the campus
• Utilize vendors to assist with giveaways and
  prizes during book buyback
• Achieve 90 of next term adoptions prior to start
  of final exams
• Develop process for enrollment feed
• Implement registration integration

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Sodexho Food Service
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SodexhoSelect Accomplishments

• Moved Pizza Hut to Javelina Café area and added a
  salad bar
• Developed and opened Starbucks Coffee Shop (also
  lunch specials and bakery selections)
• Added credit card acceptance ability in retail
  areas and also available for catering
• Retail sales up 12
• Continued to support campus events (Res Lifes
  Fun-in-Sun, CAB events, Food Handler Permit
  classes, etc.)
• Named 2006 Sodexho Gold Account for perfect
  scores on companys safety and sanitation program
  audit
• Implemented new Sodexho HUB accounting system

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SodexhoFuture Plans

• Implementation of new Sodexho marketing plan
• Develop new tiered Catering Manual and catering
  options
• Implement Sodexho plan for voluntary board sales
• Continue to offer pace changers, specialty night
  menus and other meal enhancements in board
  operation
• Implement new Sodexho online customer
  satisfaction survey program

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Special Programs
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Special Programs 2005-2006Funds Awarded

• 414,316
• 222,916
• 345,417
• 276,822
• 89,528
• 246,536
• 204,000
• 8,000
• 85,000
• 30,474
• 1,923,009

• HEP
• UBMS
• CAMP
• SSS
• CCAMPIS
• McNair
• EOC
• GRE Resource Center
• THECB
• General Account
• TOTAL for 2005-2006
• Talent Search (submitted March 2006) 9/1/06
  received 880,000 for 4 years

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HEP/GED ProgramAccomplishments/Challenges

• 40 transferred to TAMUK
• Expanded services via EOC program coordination to
  small groups of GED students
• 84 referred to Testing - 7392 revenue to LSW
• New Skill Assessment Modules Implemented
• HEP served a total of 101 students in 2005-2006
• Focused on strengthening relationships between
  local agencies, e.g., Texas Workforce, Dept. of
  Human Services, Housing Authority

• Increase student engagement utilizing GED 21st
  Century Software
• Increase the number of HEP graduates
• Hire Outreach Coordinator to recruit
• Increase instructional space update facilities
• Develop and Implement plan for child care and
  transportation
• Implement evening component 2006-2007

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Upward Bound Math Science ProgramAccomplishment
s/Challenges

• 24 UBMS students were administered ACT 2005-2006
  with overall average of 17.59
• Attempt to provide year-round follow-up services
  for subsequent year
• Intensive Math Science Curriculum in the summer
  and academically focused Saturday meetings
  throughout the academic year
• Provide all costs for first semester at TAMUK

• UBMS served 52 students in 2005-2006 from 6
  target schools Academy, Alice, Bishop, Riviera,
  Robstown San Diego
• 100 UBMS students GPA increased. Overall
  co-hort GPA 3.69 which reflects 3.5 increase
• 355 students served since 1999
• 95 of UBMS graduates applied for admission to
  higher education and 85 chose TAMUK
• Since 1999, 76 or 117 students are still
  persisting in higher education

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College Assistance Migrant ProgramAccomplishments
/Challenges

• Continuing to serve the migrant population -
  historically the lowest attainment rate in the
  U.S.
• Maintaining current level of service with
  increasing tuition costs and level funding
• 91 of qualified migrants in 2005-2006 have ACT
  composite scores below 16.4

• 417 students served since 1999
• 132 students currently enrolled at TAMUK
• 74 1st year retention rate
• 51 TAMUK graduates
• Over 30,000 given out in stipends in 2005-2006
• Generated revenue for Room and Board in the
  amount of 105,100

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Educational Opportunity CenterAccomplishments/Cha
llenges

• 333 accepted/enrolled in post secondary programs,
  269 were TAMUK stop outs students
• The program will coordinate heavily with
  registrars office to contact all 1st year non
  returning students at TAMUK

• Top 10 and second five-year grant award
• Provided services for 1002 participants, 68 were
  low income and 1st generation.
• 549 college-ready participants were provided
  career and academic counseling
• A total of 361 students completed the financial
  application process and 349 completed the
  admission process

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Student Support Services Accomplishments/Challeng
es

• 262 students served in 2005-2006 mostly freshmen
  students
• 72 maintained good academic standing retained
  in 1st year of college
• 89 of students have participated in cultural/
  educational activities
• 6 students referred and accepted to McNair
  Scholars program

• 34,825 in Supplemental Grant Aid to 55 students
• 6275 in new books purchased to assist students
  which reflects a 55 increase in textbook
  allocations
• Rising costs of books and tuition with level
  funding

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Child Care Access Means Parents in School
Accomplishments/Challenges

• Offered childcare subsidies to 40 student parents
  who are defined as low income and enrolled in
  postsecondary education at Center for Young
  Children and Smart Planet
• Provided courses in parenting skills to a least
  90 of eligible applicants in Family Services and
  Early Childhood Education curriculum
• Expended 13,580 in childcare subsidies
• Conducted 12 academic and parenting workshops

• Provided staff development for workers at Center
  for Young Children
• Hired a Master Teacher for CYC and part-time
  staff supplement
• Parents needing counseling assistance along with
  academic assistance
• SSS staff needing more time one on one with
  parents and offering more services

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Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program Accomplishments

• Top 10 and only institution in Texas awarded two
  consecutive 5-year grant award
• 100 of McNair Scholars Summer participants have
  successfully completed undergraduate research
  experiences
• 73 of eligible participants have enrolled in a
  program of post baccalaureate education

• Collaborative efforts with College of Graduate
  Studies TAMUS Annual Pathways Student Research
  Symposium
• Collaborative efforts with the Provosts Office -
  Recipients Dr. Jamie Laurez and McNair Alumni
  Liza Solis for Minority Access Awards
• Collaborative efforts with the Provosts Office -
  TAMUK Minority Access Award for 2005-06 Role
  Model Institution

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Ronald E. McNair Scholars ProgramUndergraduate
research presentations in collaboration with
faculty at TAMUK 2005-2006

• Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and
  Native Americans in Science (SACNAS)
• National Conference on Undergraduate Research
  (NCUR)
• Compact for Faculty Diversity
• TX McNair Research Conference

• 4th Annual TAMUS Pathways Student Research
  Symposium
• Discipline specific Social Sciences/Biology
  conferences
• Implement one-unit Research Methods course
• Implement student summer exchange program with
  fellow McNair Programs in California, Florida and
  Puerto Rico

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Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program Aggregate
Data/ Challenges

• 142 students since 1995
• 22 students in the Ph.D. pipeline
• 25 students in the M.S. pipeline
• 35 students Masters Degrees
• 98 of all students served completed their
  baccalaureate
• 12 or 6 students have completed their doctorate

• 142 students since 1995
• Maintain current level of funding
• Maintain competitive edge with other universities
  committing extensive resources
• Applying for NIH or NSF monies to complement the
  focus of McNair
• Offer students international experiences and full
  fellowships for graduate school

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Division of Student AffairsResource
RequestsDean of Students Area
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Division of Student AffairsResource
RequestsLSW, Career Services, and Special
Programs
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