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College Student Inventory (CSI)

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AgendaProcess of CSIInterpretation of CSI ReportsTimelines

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Process

Proactive approachAssessment of the students’ strengths and needs through the

CSIHold conferencesMake referralsEstablish integrationFollow-up Do program evaluation and fine tuning

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CSI Risk Factors for Attrition

Commuter statusHigh school gradesDesire to finish collegeIntellectual interestsParent educationDesire to transferDegree aspiration

College prep levelFamily emotional supportStudy habitsReceptivity to social

enhancementReceptivity to academic

assistance

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Advisor’s Role

The advisor needs to be a liaison linking students to needed resources on campus

The most critical part of RMS is the student-advisor conferences

Build Rapport Explain the student’s report Answer questions Facilitate referrals to other staff members Follow-up

Advisors ARE NOT expected to be counselors

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Description of the College Student Inventory Reports

Institutional Reports Student Reports Advisor Reports

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Student Reports

Complete CSI – Form B – self reported 100 questions

What’s in the reports? 16 motivational skills Recommendations Narrative Background Information

Other information for students Orientation Preview GU Emails Blackboard

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What do you ask? Questions

Were there any surprises on the College Student Inventory Report?

What were the items that seem to confirm your beliefs? Do you have any concerns about the report you need clarified? What are three strengths in which you have that will assist you in

being successful in college? What are three areas in which you may need to improve upon to

be successful in college? What are your goals for the semester?

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College Student InventoryStudent Report

CSI – Student Report

Academic Motivation

Study Habits – measures the amount of time and effort you put into studies

Intellectual Interests – measures the degree to which you enjoy reading and discussing serious ideas

Verbal and Writing Confidence – measures the degree you feel capable of doing well in courses that heavily emphasize reading, writing and public speaking

Academic Motivation

Math and Science Confidence – measure the degree to which you feel capable of doing well in math and science classes

Desire to Finish College – measures the strength of your commitment to a degree/program

Attitude Towards Educators – measures the degree to which you see teachers and administrators as competent, reasonable, and caring

General Coping

Sociability – measures your desire for companionship and social engagement

Family Emotional Support – measures the satisfaction you feel with the communication that occurs in your family

Opinion Tolerance – measures the degree to which you feel you can accept people whose political and social opinions differ sharply from your own

General Coping

Career Closure – measures the degree to which you have thought about your career options and had made a firm decision to pursue a specific career

Sense of Financial Security – measures your satisfaction with the financial resources available to you while in college

Receptivity to Support Services

Academic Assistance – measures your interest in receiving help with your academic skills

Personal Counseling – measures your interest in receiving help with personal matters

Social Enrichment – measures the degree to which you would like some help getting involved in social activities on campus

Receptivity to Support Services

Career Counseling – measures your openness to receiving assistance with occupational interests

Financial Guidance – measures your desire to discuss ways of increasing your financial resources for college

Internal Validity

Internal Validity – measures your carefulness in following instructions on the CSI

Recommendations

25 possible recommendationsAcademicCareer CounselingFinancialSocial

CSI Recommendations

The Notice Box

Student Background Information

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Sample RMS Report- Activity

What are the students major strengths?What are the student’s basic needs or obstacles to overcome?What areas should be discussed with the student?What cautions would you exercise in interviewing this

student?Would you make any referrals with this student? If so, to

whom? If not, why?

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Professional & Ethical Considerations in Using the CSI

ConfidentialityProtection of PrivacyThe Right to be informed of the CSI ResultsCompetence

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More Resources

Semester CalendarReporting Meetings

GUXpressAdvisor Resource Guide

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So what does all this mean?

Step 1 – Read reports before student meetingStep 2 – Set up meeting with students

(conditional/at-risk in first two weeks)Step 3 – Review report with studentsStep 4 – Make any referralsStep 5 – Check off students on GUXpressStep 6 – Follow – up with students

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Quote

Academic advising is the only structured service on the campus in which all students have the opportunity for on-going, one-to-one contact with a concerned representative of the institution.

Habley, Wes. (2003). NACADA Summer Institute, quoting "Academic Advising: Critical Link in Student Retention." (1981). NASPA Journal, 28(4): 45-50.