Vision
To become a regional and national leader in the following student success functional areas:
Only Accredited Supplemental Instruction program in the state.
College Reading & Learning Association (CRLA) Level II Certified Tutoring program.
2024
NASPA Latinx/a/o Knowledge Community Outstanding New Professional Award: Eiran Saucedo-Rodarte
2024 - Region IV Conference
Outstanding NODA Orientation, Transition, and Retention Professional: Kim Sandlin
Best Undergraduate Educational Session, "Is It Accessible? Is it REALLY Accessible?": Annie Wasinger
Most Creative Solution in Case Studies: Hafsa Sadaf
Best Presentation in Case Studies: Kate Potter
Outstanding Innovative Retention Program Award: Winter Welcome
Six educational session presentations submitted and accepted:
"Networking in 2024: Building Meaningful Connections During Orientation and Beyond", Austin Helgerson and George Giem
"Is It Accessible? Is it REALLY Accessible?", Annie Wasinger
"Language Diversity Matters: Improving Orientation for Non-Native English Speakers", Hafsa Sadaf
"The Struggle is Real: Rebuilding and Rebranding Your Orientation Leader Team", Kaelyn Hannah
"Let's Talk about it: Equality vs. Equity", Juan Gurrola
"Silent Expression: Decoding Body Language and Understanding Non-Verbal Communication", Trinity Madden
2023 - Region IV Conference
Sprit of NODA Award
Outstanding Innovative Transition Program Award: Syllabus Party
Second Place Finish in Case Studies - New Orientation Leaders
Seven educational session presentations submitted and accepted.
Three NODA/Keynote Talks submitted and accepted: Stephanie Cockrell, Natanya Ordoñez, Kaelyn Hannah
2019 - Region IV Conference
NODA Region IV Educational Showcase Winner (Best Overall): "Is Your Orientation Program Accessible?", Kim Sandlin and Shareika Fisher
2016 - Region IV Conference
Outstanding Innovative Program Award: Clash of the Colleges
2015 - Region IV Conference
Outstanding Brochure or Booklet
2024 NASPA Success Coaching Knowledge Community Success Coach of the Year: Chelsea Dey
2023 - 2024 NASPA Success Coaching Knowledge Community Region IV-W Board Representative: Kim Sandlin
All coaches are either Certified Academic Life Coaches or pursuing certification through Coach Training EDU.
Two coaches are Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC).
Mission
The mission of Student Success is to help all students maximize their potential and reach their personal goals through a range of support and services, from orientation to graduation.
Ethics that guide our work.