College of Southern Nevada Bump Up Student Mentoring Program March 4, 2016
Presented by: Andrew-Bryce Hudson
& James McCoy
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History and Background
College of Southern Nevada Bump Up Student Mentoring Program - January 9, 2016
CSN became an Achieving the Dream institution in 2012
Student success interventions initiated based on performance data
Student success online workshops provided to students
Revised intake process for new students
Mandatory CSN orientation
Mandatory math, English and reading placement testing
Mandatory academic advising
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Continued…
History and Background
College of Southern Nevada Bump Up Student Mentoring Program - January 9, 2016
Studied assessment data from student success interventions
Determined additional interventions needed for certain student populations
Formal student mentoring program needed at CSN
Researched best practice models for mentoring programs
North Carolina student mentoring programs Minority Male Community College Collaborative (M2C3) (SDSU) Conversations with local programs who provide student mentoring
Hired coordinator to build and implement program at CSN
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What does mentoring look like?
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What is Mentoring?
Personal Growth and Learning
Investing in Other people, in Terms of Time, Energy, and Resources
Developing Relationship Based on Intentional Conversations
Being Transparent Enough to Show Compassion
College of Southern Nevada Bump Up Student Mentoring Program - January 9, 2016
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College of Southern Nevada Bump Up Student Mentoring Program - January 9, 2016
Goals and Objectives
Provide mentoring experience for 25 students (Pilot)
Encourage completion of degree or certificate and will help prepare students for transfer to 4- year institution and/or assist with career placement
Time management
Help triage students to appropriate academic and student support services
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Goals and Objectives
Articulate a sense of purpose about being in college and pursuing goals relative to their programs of study
Leadership roles
Internships
Transfer
Career exploration
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Goals and Objectives
Regularly assess student achievement indicators to determine scale up opportunities for mentoring program
Math and English gateway course completion
Term-to-term persistence
Course completion
Graduation rates
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College of Southern Nevada Bump Up Student Mentoring Program - January 9, 2016
What is the Bump Up Program?
One-to-one mentoring
Mentee
Mentor: Faculty or staff member from CSN
Mentor: Community leader
Providing available resources
Campus resources
Wrap-around services
Monthly workshops
Collective work and responsibility
Effort
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College of Southern Nevada Bump Up Student Mentoring Program - January 9, 2016
Initial Timeline for Program Implementation
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