DAPS - Pathway-through-College Programs

Key Indicator C3. Number of and support for pathway-through-college programs.

The Mission of Student Affairs: To facilitate and enhance student learning and success through intentionally connecting parts of the student experience into a whole.
To enrich and complement student learning by providing opportunities for involvement in meaningful activities within the University community and the larger urban community.

To provide services that facilitate a student's transition to the University and remove barriers to student success.

Thematic Vision Priorities: Pathways through  the University - Pathways to the University include programs, services and activities that increase the likelihood that a potential student will enroll and succeed. It includes the articulation of a mission-aligned enrollment management plan, sustained financial resources for students, pre-college programs and effective CC partnerships. This also includes outreach to industry and local communities. Strong pathways also include student transition programs such as campus visits, new student orientation, new student support, and family outreach.

Academic and Career Success - The academic experience is at the core of a student's life. Students often judge their success at the University by academic and career achievements. Academic and career support includes specifically cultivated relationships with faculty, career development programs, and academic advising services that increase the likelihood students will realize their academic and career goals. Services also include accommodations for disabilities, academic support, tutoring, academic skill building, and educational equity enhancement programs.

Engagement and Support within the University Learning Community and Community at Large - Engagement and community are fundamental to student success. Supportive learning and social communities form to accomplish various purposes. It is through these learning community affiliations that students can experience a sense of belonging and receive support needed for their success. Affiliations can also provide identity anchors and serve as the impetus for practicing communication, critical thinking, leadership, and cultural competency skills.

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