Is Their Major the Best Fit? Working With Undeclared/Undecided Students
Presenter : Emily Nanette Rank (KMETC)
Sand Key 220
Track: Communication and Marketing
Research shows that between 60%-75% of students change their major in college at least one time. Many of these students begin college in a declared in a major, but find it isn’t a good fit. How can university staff/faculty assist students in getting what they need to decide on a major that works best for them, and to stick with it? The Knights Major Exploration and Transition Center (KMETC) serves several types of Undeclared or Undecided students. This presentation will review the benefits of Undeclared students, the types of Undeclared/Undecided students, the staff/faculty’s guide to approaching this population of students, the referral process to send students to KMETC, and the tools the KMETC uses to help students decide on a major.
It Takes a Village: Maximizing program outcomes through meaningful campus partnerships to increase success
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion interwoven into efforts campus-wide has become more important than ever as we strive for a brighter future for our students. The College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS) has an Office of Diversity & Inclusion (ODI), providing dynamic and supportive programming designed to connect students with transformative opportunities. Partnership with Experiential Learning (EL) and Career Services in recent years has cultivated symbiotic relationships that increase student engagement and success. In this interactive session, we will showcase the CECS ODI programs, particularly the IGNITE program, and highlight key partnerships developed with stakeholders. Navigating programming challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic will be discussed. This session includes audience engagement via polling questions, Q&A , as well as idea sharing and best practices for partnership/program building.
Assessing the PeerKnights Coaching Program
Presenter : Rocio Tonos (SLAS), Maria Grisales (SLAS)
Cedar Key Meeting 223
Track: Research and Assessment
This presentation highlights the work PeerKnights coaches do to support student success; create a supportive environment which encourages students to thrive personally and academically; and strategies to engage and help students connect to campus resources, explore high-impact learning experiences, and achieve academic goals. This presentation also addresses assessment conducted and key findings, as they relate to program development and student success. Program evaluation is key in helping students succeed. As the PeerKnights Coaching Program continues to grow, program assessment is crucial to continue implementing appropriate practices to improve the program, supporting student success, and helping with student retention and persistence.
Cancelled – Digital Trends and Best Practices
Presenter : Barbara Smith
Garden Key 221
Track: Best Practices
Social media and email campaigns require time and resources. Are your efforts paying off? In this session, we’ll examine trends and best practices that you can implement today.