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Saint Leo University
What you need for where you’re going
Saint Leo University Student
Success Plan
CAEL Conference, November 2013
Saint Leo University
What you need for where you’re going
Presenters
Dr. Edward Dadez
Vice President of Continuing Education and Student
Services
Dr. Beth Carter
Associate Vice President of Continuing Education
Saint Leo University
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Agenda
I.
Opening and Introduction
II. Saint Leo University
III. Division of Continuing Education
IV. Division Action Plans
V. Recruitment Plans and Processes
VI. Student On-Boarding Processes
VII. Administrative Processes
VIII.Questions
IX. Closing
Saint Leo University
What you need for where you’re going
Introduction
• Saint Leo University
• Division of Continuing Education
Saint Leo University
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Saint Leo University
• Founded in 1889 by the Order of Saint Benedict of Florida.
• A Catholic, coeducational liberal arts based university.
• Located in West Central Florida, 30 miles north of Tampa.
• Accredited by the Southern Association of College and
Schools.
• Largest School of Business at a Catholic institution.
• Offers Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Educational
Specialist and Doctorate Degrees.
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Saint Leo University
• One of the largest providers of higher education to military
personnel in the United States.
• We have been teaching on military bases for 40 years.
• We have been teaching on Florida Community College
campuses for 20 years.
• One of the largest not-for-profit providers of online
education.
• Significantly serve more adults at our education centers.
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Division of Continuing Education
• Twenty Education Centers, located in Florida, Georgia,
South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, California, and
Mississippi, as well as the Center for Online Learning.
• Located on military bases, community colleges, state
colleges, stand alone centers, and at corporations.
• Current enrollment is over 16,000 students with 2,500
undergraduate and graduates at the main university
campus
• Over 7,500 students are currently taking courses this fall
term.
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Division of Continuing Education
• Offer six 8 week terms a year.
• Delivery methods include: classroom, VTT, iCC, CD ROM,
online, and blended.
• Key Partnerships with: eArmy, NCPACE, NCPDLP,
AU-ABC, and OCICU.
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Recruitment Plans and Processes
• Fit with institution
o Important for staff to be honest about enrollment and
academic affairs policies
o Clearly state expectations and norms for students
o Discuss institutional core values
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Recruitment Plans
• Effective messaging
• New and innovative marketing approaches
• Develop enrollment channels
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Student On-Boarding Processes
• Focus of Students
o Ensure proper student engagement in his/her own
learning
o Determine individual motivation
o Discuss current and future life/career plans
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New Student Orientation
• Face to Face
• Online/Collaborate
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Starting Point Videos
http://online.saintleo.edu/the-saint-leo-experience/yourstarting-point.aspx
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Placement/Waiver Examinations
• English
• Math
• Basic Computer Skills
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Student Self-Assessment
• Identify strengths and weaknesses
• Discuss obstacles which could prevent success
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Student Success Plan
• Identify required academic resources
• Set realistic academic goals for success
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Administrative Processes
Faculty and Staff
• Customer service training that develops raving fans
• Professional and personable
• Ensure active engagement and learning in the classroom
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Administrative Processes
Facilities and Programs
• All facilities are clean and in excellent shape
• Full time faculty conduct class observations of all adjunct
faculty
• All degree and student services programs are regularly
reviewed to ensure proper execution
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Intrusive Academic Advising
•
Focus on the students
•
Build a relationship with each advisee
•
Motivate, encourage and guide advisees
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Academic Student Support Services
• Tutoring
• Library Resources
• Technology Resources
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Financial Resources
• Tuition Assistance
• Veterans Benefits
• Financial Aid
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Student Success Alerts
• Academic cases
• Financial cases
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Career Services
• Online modules in career exploration networking,
interviewing, and resume building
• Career assessment tools
• Detailed job search information
• Resume builder software
• Resume and cover letter critiques
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Questions
1. What are other things your institutions are doing?
2. What are the best touch points from prospect to
graduate?
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Continuous Monitoring and Tracking
• Student Satisfaction Surveys
• Senior Exit Survey
• Retention Rate
• Graduation Rate
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Contact Person
Dr. Edward Dadez
Vice President of Continuing Education and Student Services
University Campus – MC 2277
Post Office Box 6665
Saint Leo, Florida 33574-6665
[email protected]
Dr. Beth Carter
Associate Vice President of Continuing Education
University Campus – MC 2277
Post Office Box 6665
Saint Leo, Florida 33574-6665
[email protected]