1. Priority Implementation Plan

2. Update Fall 2003 – Priorities identified December 2003 – Priority groups begin to meet to develop recommendations and reports May/June 2004 – Reports submitted & Public review Fall 2004 – Recommendations reviewed and implementation plans developed  Spring 2005 – Ongoing Implementation

3. Implementation Recommendations put into common format and posted on-line (www.vpss.ku.edu/priorities/) Implementation plans include start/end dates responsible offices & individuals  Associate Vice Provosts work with responsible offices and individuals in their areas  Regular updates will be provided to the KU community

4. ASSESSMENT

5. Assessment – Complete Student success factors identified Successful Students…Connect, Contribute, Explore, Graduate, Learn, Prepare Assessment tool finalized Leadership Team trained on use of tool

6. Assessment – In Progress  Units have begun assessments  Student success factors to be fully defined  Assessment to be completed annually, with each major service being assessed at least every three years

7. COMMUNICATION

8. Communication – Complete Referral Guide is now on-line (www.vpss.ku.edu/referral/) Student success factors identified Successful Students…Connect, Contribute, Explore, Graduate, Learn, Prepare

9. Communication – In Progress  Group being named to review functionality and set standards for web and printed publications throughout Student Success  Regular way to communicate “news and events” to Student Success staff  New faculty/staff welcome program and Student Success staff orientation

10. Communication – Future Plans  Group to review parental communications  Certain materials will be published in Spanish  Materials will be sure to indicate campus-specific information  Continued strategic planning on communication issues

11. DIVERSITY

12. Diversity – Complete/In Progress New university diversity statement reviewed  Set & monitor recruitment goals  Review climate at KU for underrepresented students  Create a multicultural TLC

13. Diversity – Future Plans  New minority retention efforts  Review needs of non-documented students  Work with faculty on academic inclusively

14. ENTREPRENEURSHIP

15. Entrepreneurship – Complete/In Progress New strategies identified by each department  Training on grant writing and development for Directors & staff  Partner with KUAA to have units track alums

16. Entrepreneurship – Future Plans  Explore additional sales opportunities  Link with KUCR and others in grant projects  Utilize existing staff in efforts

17. GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL STUDENT SERVICES

18. Grad/Prof – Complete/In Progress  Link Student Success information into graduate program web sites & publications  Identify and/or create orientation programs  Offer Student Success assistance to graduate programs

19. Grad/Prof – Future Plans  Create new marketing scheme to communicate with graduate/professional students  Work with Student Involvement and Leadership Center to create activities of interest  Expand involvement opportunities through Graduate Professional Alliance  New scholarship information system

20. Help Desk/One-Stop

21. One-Stop – Complete & In Progress One-Stop work to be continued by new Integrated Student Information Services (ISIS) team Michele Eodice & Tami Albin, Co-Chairs Representatives from Bursar, Registrar, RESNET, Information Services, KU Info, Libraries, NTS, and students

22. ISIS – In Progress  ISIS team will:  Create name & brand identity  Determine physical location  Develop service delivery model  Develop training for staff

23. ISIS – In Progress  ISIS team will (continued):  Plan for continued technical and staff support  Integrate existing help desks and services  Assessment of success will occur after implementation

24. RECRUITMENT

25. Recruitment - Complete New communication plans for National Merit Commended students Create new team of faculty/staff willing to help recruit in Lawrence and their hometowns Coordinate with diversity plan to enhance recruitment of minority students

26. Recruitment – In Progress  Enhance scholarship packages to help reach 24 ACT average  Ease transfer issues for international students  Use student activities database for recruitment  Expand out-of-state recruitment efforts  Recruit Community College/Haskell honors students

27. Recruitment – Future Plans  New, streamlined application for admission, housing, and honors program  Link with Honors & Mt. Oread Scholars in recruitment  Designate scholarships for high-ability, first-generation students

28. RETENTION

29. Retention - Complete SDC and SSD now Academic Achievement and Access Center – bringing together academic support functions Students are now being notified of their advisor after summer orientation Mary Ann Rasnak new PRE 101 coordinator

30. Retention – In Progress  Send message students are expected to graduate  Improve campus communication on retention  Academic Success Week expansion  “Adjunct” Advisors

31. Retention – In Progress  Utilize SAKU early alerts for students at risk  New Math placement and support processes  Develop assessment plan for retention efforts

32. Retention – Future Plans  Identify students in need (e.g. serial droppers, probation, denied to major, etc.)  “Milestones” progress system  New UNIV designation for academic support classes  Expansion of PRE 101 and 210  Expansion of KU Writing Center, tutoring services, and math support

33. STAFF DEVELOPMENT

34. Staff Development - Complete New standing committee being named to plan events – offices send a representative every-other-year, classified staff also represented Existing programs (Diversity Training Institute, Team Olympics, etc.) to be continued Hold January 13 for Professional Development Day

35. Staff Development – In Progress/Future Plans  Individualized professional development plans  New ideas – “Camp Success,” regular social gatherings, etc.  Spanish instruction for Student Success staff  New Student Success staff orientation  Take advantage of opportunities already offered at KU

36. THEMATIC LEARNING COMMUNITIES

37. TLCs – Complete Associate Program Director named, Program Director search underway Initial funding secured New RFP model for TLC selection developed

38. TLCs – In Progress  New TLC advisory committee planned to assist in program advancement  More traditional TLCs for Fall and Upperclass TLCs planned  Expand marketing and assessment efforts  Expand training for Faculty Facilitators and Peer Educators

39. TLCs – Future Plans  Study expansion of residential TLCs  Study Spring TLCs, Upperclass TLCs  Expand course inclusions and themes  Review stipends of TLC Faculty Facilitators and Peer Educators  Review overall TLC funding

40. WELLNESS

41. Wellness – Complete Wellness Resource Center is new name for Health Education Interactive web site on alcohol choices Expand Better Bites and other campus healthy eating programs Easier Recreation Center membership for faculty/staff

42. Wellness – In Progress  New Wellness Network within Student Success  Campus walking initiative  Expand Peer Health Educator program  Enhance smoking prevention programs and policies

43. Wellness – Future Plans  New interactive wellness web site  Focus on alcohol-free programs/student organizations  New program to address eating disorders  Assess student behaviors and affects of Wellness activities

44. WRAP-UP

45. What’s Next? The work of the original priority groups is complete – THANKS for all your help and support!  Responsible departments and individuals will continue work on this year’s implementation  Questions?

46. Priority Implementation Plan