Student Success CenterCollege of Natural Sciences

Student Success Center (SSC)

From acceptance to graduation and beyond

Unique and holistic student experience LearningPurposeConnection

SSC Goals

Student development and high academic achievement

Increased retention and graduation rates

Diminished student, peer, faculty, and alumni isolation

SSC Official Structure

Dean

Associate Dean

Faculty SpecialistsFrom CASSASFrom Biology

Student Success APTsBiological SciencesPhysical SciencesVA/Financial Aid

SSC Program Breakdown

Prospective/Incoming Students

Current Students

Outgoing Students/Alumni

SCC Programs: Prospective/Incoming

Students

Incoming Student Reception

Started Fall 2013384 Attended

Natural Sciences Residential Learning Community

• 2014-2015 inaugural year• Hale Aloha• 26 spaces

Future Initiatives

Mandatory Registration – Summer 2015

Hoa‘āina Program – Summer 2015

NatSci Ambassadors – Fall 2015

SCC Programs: Current Students

SSC Academic Advising

Direct Contacts for

Departments

Cross-Trained in all CNS

Majors

Dean

Associate Dean

Faculty SpecialistsFrom CASSASFrom Biology

Student Success (SS) APTsBiological SciencesPhysical SciencesVA/Financial Aid

College-Department Integration

Departments are primary contact

Enforce Mandatory Advising

Streamlined Processes

Electronic Records Online formsWorkflow Management

STAR Training

Future Initiatives

NatSci Social Events – Fall 2014

Research or Internship Experiences – Fall 2014

Student Learning Communities/Mentorship Programs

– Fall 2015

Academic and Career Development – Fall 2015

SCC Programs: Outgoing Students/Alumni

Graduation Reception

Started Fall 2013

Future Initiatives

Alumni “Brownbag” Events – Fall 2014

NatSci Alumni Chapters – Fall 2014

Exciting Developments

Department of Biology ‘Oikela Advising Unit of the Year 2014

Kathleen Normandin Pakele Academic Advisor of the Year 2014