| Project Name |
Project Description |
Target Population |
Anticipated Outcomes |
Known Outcomes |
| HSH Interdisciplinary Courses |
With the merger of three colleges to form HSHP in July 2001, interdisciplinary courses are being designed and introduced that will foster the concepts and applications of human services and health professions. |
At the current time, three courses are being offered; the first two are targeted for freshmen; the third focuses on career concepts for alternate offer, selected studies, and all years of undergraduate student, including those outside of HSHP. |
Students will understand college life; themselves and others as adults and/or professionals; global theories of human services and health professions; and career opportunities and readiness. |
Surveys of the courses and first year experience are in process. |
| Selected Studies Curriculum and Goals |
HSHP has had much research and discussion about the Selected Studies (SS) curriculum during the 2001-2002 academic year. SS was a Human Development major and had evolved into somewhat of a "catchall" for students who were often not interested in Human Development areas. One goal of HSHP is to make SS a two-year program option for students undecided in specific HSHP areas but interested in the College's array of offerings. At the end of the two-year overview, students will be expected to declare a major. |
All Selected Studies students, both declared and Alternate Offers. |
HSHP anticipates that by employing strong program planning, advising and other retention interventions, students will be more satisfied and focused in their ultimate majors. |
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| Alternate Offer Population - Retention Challenges |
Alternate Offer students have been a large part of the HSHP population. In the coming academic year, there will be an even higher percentage of AO students. HSHP is currently designing specific strategies to support and retain this population. |
Alternate Offer present, incoming and potential (recruited) students |
Students will feel welcomed and valued by HSHP. They, in turn, will value the opportunities offered by HSHP to explore College majors, as well as University offerings. |
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| Retention Partnership with Division of Student Support and Retention |
Developed during the 2000-2001 academic year, this partnership was designed to improve the academic, recruitment, and retention standards of HSHP, especially among high-risk students groups. |
Admitted students prior to enrollment; first and second year students; Alternate Offers; stu-dents who are planning to IUT or transfer to other colleges; all high risk students, e.g., athletes, first generation college, special financial circumstances, international, etc. |
Improved graduation rates; an increased population of students who are satisfied with their academic and social adjustment to HSHP and the University; and the retention of AO and IUT students. |
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| Student at Risk Program and STAR |
The Student at Risk Action Plan and STAR Program are two initiatives defining the types of services, access methods, and referrals available at HSHP and the University. |
Students, faculty and staff at HSHP. |
All members of HSHP will feel welcomed and connected at the College; they will be able to access academic and support services with facility. Information and interventions will be provided to at risk students. |
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