Success C.H.A.M.P. Program

About Our New Program Start Up...

The Success CHAMP Initiative was developed under the leadership of Dr. Ana Edmonson, Assistant Vice President of Student Transitions, Access and Retention to support and enhance the existing Success Scholars Program. The majority of the Success CHAMPs are professional staff in the Division of Student Affairs. Succes CHAMPs will be assigned first-time freshmen. Specifically, all new First-Time, FirstYear students admitted Fall 2024 into Student Success Scholars. 

Introduction & Pillars

The Success CHAMP Program at 淫性视频 implements an holistic intervention targeting academically at-risk students early in their academic career. This program aims to increase student persistence, enhance knowledge of navigating resources, and foster a sense of belonging among First-Time, First-Year students through the  Success CHAMP Program.

Current Program Participants

 

116 Program Participants: New First-Time, First-Year students admitted Fall 2024 into Success CHAMP Program.

Success CHAMPs

At least 43 professional staff in the Division of Student Affairs (including Student Affairs Leadership Council members) and extend the opportunity to other divisional members with at least a Bachelor鈥檚 Degree and 1 or more years of experience in Higher Education.

Responsibilities

Each Success CHAMP mentor will manage a caseload of 2 students for the entirety of the school year.

      1.Students will;

    • Receive ample time and attention.
    • Strengthen relations with their Champ within first 6 weeks upon match.
    • Meet bi-weekly to review and discuss their academic progress and educational endeavors.
    • Attend tutoring sessions ( TBD)
    • Establish a sense of community and engagement.
  1. Success CHAMPs will;
    • Provide Supportive Frameworks (e.g. appreciative advising model)
    • Facilitate conversation flow to obtain relevant information about the student through standardized questions.
    • Utilize information about the student to report their ongoing progress, or make sound decisions if they encounter academic hurdles by extending resources and documenting.

Success CHAMP Training and Readiness

  1. Will complete comprehensive training.
  2. Attend monthly meetings to share successes, address challenges, and discuss best practices.

Pro-Tips for our Success CHAMP

  • Establish initial contact within six weeks of the semester.
  • Facilitate significant interactions to enhance student success.
  • Develop relationships to ensure students feel appreciated.
  • Inform students about the resources at their disposal.
  • Continuously evaluate student requirements and adapt support accordingly.
  • Assign full-time staff members specifically for support.
  • Engage in active listening to grasp student viewpoints.
  • Encourage students to be responsible for their achievements.
  • Ensure students are responsible for their obligations.

Performance Metric for Students

Success CHAMP Program Inventory and Rubric:

  • Administered in the second meeting to understand students' academic strategies.
  • Discussions will be featured based on inventory responses, focusing on success strategies from the student success survey.

Methods of Tracking and Assessment:

  • Logging Interactions:
    • Documenting bi-weekly interactions and referrals via EAB Navigate.
  • Z-Number Tracking:
    • Assessing success and participation based on Z-numbers.
  • Success Assessment:
    • Comparing success rates of participating versus non-participating students.
    • EAB Reports, Surveys, and focus groups.
  • Resource Referral:
    • Champs document referrals to academic, and personal resources utilizing EAB Navigate.
    • Monthly tracking and assessment to measure participation and success.

Academic Calendar:

Resource Fair and Brief Introduction to Success: Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at 2 pm in Room C004 

Overview Session - 9/3/24,11:00 am, Campus Center Theater 

Networking Session-9/3/24, 12:30-1:30pm, Multicultural Center

Welcome Back - 9/12/24, 3pm

Meet and Greet Event: 9/12/24, 3pm, in Campus Center Board of Trustees Room

Glow Up Opportunity Fair - 9/12/24, 4pm in Event Room

NOTE: Attend the workshops that are repeated at least once!

Time-management workshop  

  • 9/16/24, 4:30pm in Computer Lab CM103
  • 1/30/25, 4:30pm in Computer Lab CM103

Note Taking/Study Skills workshop 

  • 9/26/24, 4:30pm in G137
  • 2/5/25, 4:30pm in G137

Test Taking workshop

  • 10/1/24, 4:30pm in G137
  • 2/10/25, 4:30pm in G137

Maximizing the Virtual Career Center workshop

  • 10/14/24, 4:30pm in the Campus Center, Career Success Studio
  • 3/3/25, 4:30pm in the Campus Center, Career Success Studio 

Mid-Semester student success resource fair and preparing for precepting workshop, and other workshops:

  • 10/24/24, 3:30pm-5:30pm in Event Room and BOT Room
  • 3/26/25, 3:30pm-5:30pm in Event Room and BOT Room
  • Inclusive Leadership Conference - 4/4/25, 9am-3pm, Campus Center 
  • Rising STAR Graduation and End of the year Recognition Ceremony -  4/15/25, 4:30pm-6:30pm, Event Room 
  • What to do with My Major: TBD

The Student Success C.H.A.M.P. Program provides comprehensive support for students facing academic challenges, focusing on their well-being and success. The program aims to assist students in overcoming academic difficulties through tailored strategies and evaluations, aligning with the university's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Ultimately, the program seeks to foster a positive academic community.

CHAMP Program