Student Success CenterCollege of Natural Sciences
Student Success Center (SSC)
From acceptance to graduation and beyond
Unique and holistic student experience LearningPurposeConnection
SSC Goals
Student development and high academic achievement
Increased retention and graduation rates
Diminished student, peer, faculty, and alumni isolation
SSC Official Structure
Dean
Associate Dean
Faculty SpecialistsFrom CASSASFrom Biology
Student Success APTsBiological SciencesPhysical SciencesVA/Financial Aid
SSC Program Breakdown
Prospective/Incoming Students
Current Students
Outgoing Students/Alumni
SCC Programs: Prospective/Incoming
Students
Incoming Student Reception
Started Fall 2013384 Attended
Natural Sciences Residential Learning Community
• 2014-2015 inaugural year• Hale Aloha• 26 spaces
Future Initiatives
Mandatory Registration – Summer 2015
Hoa‘āina Program – Summer 2015
NatSci Ambassadors – Fall 2015
SCC Programs: Current Students
SSC Academic Advising
Direct Contacts for
Departments
Cross-Trained in all CNS
Majors
Dean
Associate Dean
Faculty SpecialistsFrom CASSASFrom Biology
Student Success (SS) APTsBiological SciencesPhysical SciencesVA/Financial Aid
College-Department Integration
Departments are primary contact
Enforce Mandatory Advising
Streamlined Processes
Electronic Records Online formsWorkflow Management
STAR Training
Future Initiatives
NatSci Social Events – Fall 2014
Research or Internship Experiences – Fall 2014
Student Learning Communities/Mentorship Programs
– Fall 2015
Academic and Career Development – Fall 2015
SCC Programs: Outgoing Students/Alumni
Graduation Reception
Started Fall 2013
Future Initiatives
Alumni “Brownbag” Events – Fall 2014
NatSci Alumni Chapters – Fall 2014
Exciting Developments
Department of Biology ‘Oikela Advising Unit of the Year 2014
Kathleen Normandin Pakele Academic Advisor of the Year 2014
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