Vision

To become a regional and national leader in the following student success functional areas:

Academic Success Programs

Only in the state.

(CRLA) Level II Certified Tutoring program.

First-Year Programs
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 Ordo簽ez, 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

Success Coaching

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 .

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.