Understanding the Transition from High School to College
Explore the challenges faced by first-year college students as they transition from high school, including the importance of academic engagement and the role of Jesuit ideals in guiding students towards success. Learn about programs like CORE 101 and the impact of homework habits on student performance.
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CREATING STUDENT SUCCESS CREATING STUDENT SUCCESS Guided Pathways for First Year Students Guided Pathways for First Year Students Laura Frazier, Associate Director Student Success & Academic Advising Learning Commons 5thfloor 513-745-3006
Todays Muskie Chat: Today s Muskie Chat: - -Our Jesuit Identity Our Jesuit Identity - -HS vs College HS vs College - -Riding the W Curve Riding the W Curve - -Your Student s Your Student s Success Team Success Team
What words come to mind when we think about change?
What is a Jesuit Identity? How do we bring these ideals to life? Cura Personalis Care for the individual person Magis A Latin phrase meaning more or better Goa- A state in Western India where St. Francis Xavier traveled to experience new opportunities, new cultures and new customs. Also known as CORE 101 Manresa - A town in northeastern Spain where Ignatius Loyola had a powerful spiritual experience that led to his founding of the Society of Jesus or Jesuits. Also known as our 4 day August orientation. Guided Pathway through Jesuit ideals
A little more about Goa/CORE 101: Required non-credit course for all first year students Instructors are University administrators Meets 6 times in fall and 6 times in spring semesters An extension of Manresa Serves as touch points for first year students to ensure they are adjusting to University life and discussing sticky situations Students will select their CORE 101 course when they register for classes
High School and College: 2013 study by the Higher Education Research Institute revealed that 59% of incoming first year students at a broad range of colleges and universities reported spending fewer than 6 hours per week doing homework during their senior year. 97% of these students graduated with a 3.0 or higher GPA. (Eagen, Lozano, Hurtado & Case, 2013, p. 35) (Eagen et al., p. 19)
High School College Attendance required; teachers required to help students catch up Students may feel they don t need to attend all classes Guides and review sheets rarely provided Critical reading is imperative Teachers provide study guides Homework may not always require studying or critical reading Surface Learning may suffice for good grades Application level of learning required; concepts are analyzed Assignments are structured with explicit instructions Assignments may require interpretation; no rubric Late work is permitted Students must follow syllabus
Surface Learning Are you prepared to answer quiz questions about this soccer ball?
Recognizing is not the same as knowing and understanding 1. Compare the black shapes to the white shapes. 2. Justify the black and white coloring. 3. Write a mathematical formula to find how many seams connect the leather pieces.
Adopting a Creator Mindset Adopting a Creator Mindset On Course, by Skip Downing, 8th edition Mindset = one s general beliefs or attitudes, a set of one s perceptions, the lens through which one sees a situation Creator Victim Blaming Complaining Seeking Solutions Taking action Repeating same behaviors Taking a new approach Focus on weaknesses I ll try to do better. Focus on how to improve To do better next time, I will
High School and College: Looking back, first year students students often wish they would have: Used supports they had in high school (medications, therapies, classroom accommodations, social supports/clubs) Email: disabilityservices@xavier.edu Asked for help as soon as they felt they were falling behind Understood the metrics (GPA and completion rate) related to their financial aid and 4 year graduation (15 credit hours per semester) Managed their time more efficiently Guided Pathways through Success Coaching and CORE 101
Helping Students navigate the W Curve Goa referrals Student Concern Reports (online form) Residence Life referrals Parent referrals* Self-Referrals Guided Pathway: Success Coaching through the W Curve
Your Success Team Team explained at first Goa (CORE 101) class Success Team members are primed to help first year students integrate into this new community Goa instructor will show all students how and where to find this information online 1. Success Coach 2. Academic Advisor 3. Career Coach 4. Financial Aid Counselor
Students should know all this information within the first week of class! The first 2-3 weeks are really critical. Help us make sure
Success Coach Academic Advisor -Change of major -Course Selection (Oct. & March) -Degree Audits -Drop/Add Classes -Review Major/Core requirements -Templates for Success -Student Concern Reports -Time Management/W Curve -Adjustment Concerns -Referrals to campus Solution Centers Career Coach Financial Aid Advisor -FOCUS 2/Meyers Briggs assessment and interpretation -Hire-A-Muskie internship search -Experiential Learning -Career Fairs -Student Employment -FAFSA -Scholarship/Loans/Scholarships -Grants -Eligibility for work study -Standards of academic progress Guided Pathways through the Success Team
http://www.xavier.edu/student-success/documents/SolutionCenters2016.pdfhttp://www.xavier.edu/student-success/documents/SolutionCenters2016.pdf Please visit the Student Success website to download a Solution Center Sheet that lists campus resources and how they can help your student overcome challenges they may encounter.
For Parents: Parent Road to Xavier (R2X) Manresa Family Sessions Parent Family Advisory Board (website under construction) Attend Preview Days and College Fairs Musketeer Family eNewsletter (5 times a year) Family Weekend (October) Proxy Access to student information (see Registrar website) Call me! Laura Frazier 513-745-3006
