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Student Success at James Madison University

Student Success at James Madison University. Effective Transitions, Decisions, and Engagement Dr. Randy L. Mitchell. Mission We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives Vision

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Student Success at James Madison University

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  1. Student Success at James Madison University Effective Transitions, Decisions, and Engagement Dr. Randy L. Mitchell

  2. Mission • We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives • Vision • To be the leading comprehensive university • Values • Our student-centered community values excellence, integrity, and mutual respect

  3. Success… during college… after college…

  4. Navigate change Make good choices Engage in learning

  5. What should a great university do to help students succeed?

  6. 19,434 students 60% female 2500 faculty/staff

  7. International: 69 nations JMU: 25% study abroad

  8. #1 Master’s Level University in the South, for 17 years • Top 86 Best Colleges Guidebook • Top 50 Best Value Public Universities • #3, Best Campus Food • Top 286 Green Colleges • Fiske Guide to Colleges

  9. Bloomberg Businessweek, top 30 Business Schools #19, 100 Best Values in Public Education MacArthur Award, best large ROTC program in the eastern U.S.

  10. A future of significance… …a commitment to student success!

  11. Student Success Pathways Transitions Decisions Engagement

  12. Pathway 1: Transitions

  13. Orientation helps new students adjust to the academic and social expectations of the campus community

  14. Orientation: The DNA Dance Linking the arts and sciences The power of change

  15. Residence Life designs student housing that encourages academic success, respect, personal growth and responsibility to the JMU community

  16. Residence Life: Faculty in Residence Program • Links living, learning and mentoring • Assists with transition and adjustment • Increases faculty understanding

  17. Counseling and Student Development provides a supportive and confidential environment for students to develop the knowledge and skills they need to meet challenges and lead meaningful lives

  18. Counseling and Student Development: Veterans Transition • Transition from combat to college • Support, services, and referrals • Actions vets can take

  19. Continuing transitions

  20. Pathway 2: Decisions

  21. Career and Academic Planning helps students make decisions about appropriate academic majors and career pathways

  22. Career and Academic Planning: Life and Career Planning course Skills and confidence to decide on majors, careers, and life choices

  23. TheUniversity Health Center helps students make informed decisions about health, education, and wellness in a confidential and respectful environment

  24. University Health Center: • J MAD is ON • Game-show format • Identify: • Risky behaviors • Consequences • Health resources

  25. Judicial Affairs facilitates civic responsibility and student development programs that lead to better decisions and the cultivation of university community

  26. Judicial Affairs: Restorative Justice Who has been harmed? What are their needs? What will make it right?

  27. Continuing decisions

  28. Pathway 3: Engagement

  29. Student Activities provides programs, services, and facilities to create a community in which students can become citizens who lead meaningful lives

  30. Student Activities: Kijiji Citizens of Influence Three-year leadership program 1st year – Personal 2nd year – Others 3rd year – Community project

  31. University Recreation Promotes healthy lifestyles through educational programs, participation opportunities, and support services

  32. University Recreation: Team Empowerment at Madison (TEAM) Outdoor team-building, problem solving, and leadership development training

  33. Community Service-Learning coordinates learning-based service opportunities with local, national, and international partners

  34. Community Service-Learning: • Alternative Break Program • Student-lead teams • Faculty partners • What? • So What? • Now what?

  35. Continuing engagement

  36. Student Success

  37. TheStudent Health & Success Center will be an innovative learning commons that supports student learning, student health, and student services

  38. Student Health & Success Center features • Dynamic experiential and experimental setting • Proximity, choice, and chance • Faculty-staff-student interaction

  39. What should a great university do to help students succeed? Transitions Decisions Engagement

  40. Pathway 1: Transitions The DNA Dance Faculty in Residence Veterans Transition

  41. Pathway 2: Decisions Life and Career Planning Course J MAD is ON Restorative Justice

  42. Pathway 3: Engagement Kijiji Citizens of Influence Alternative Break Trips TEAM Training Student Health and Success Center

  43. Student Voices: Transition • JMU has enabled me to transform into the young adult I never knew I wanted to be. JMU gave me the opportunities to be involved with activities that allowed me to meet people who helped me grow and learn about myself and others. • JMU is an environment where I felt safe becoming myself -- joining organizations, taking on leadership positions, and participating in all kinds of activities.  

  44. Student Voices: Decisions • My classmates and professors at JMU have motivated me to become the best student I can be. They've encouraged independence and have challenged me to think outside the box. I believe these characteristics will help me be successful in my future. • The community here at JMU made me feel comfortable taking risks and trying new things, which allowed me to learn who I really am, where I want to be, and what I want to do with my life.

  45. Student Voices: Engagement • JMU has provided me with an unprecedented amount of opportunities for success.  From student organizations, membership on institutional boards and committees, and meaningful student employment, JMU provided me with the means to identify and achieve goals I wanted to accomplish. • JMU has contributed to my success by affording me the opportunity to find something that I'm passionate about which has led to great learning opportunities and memorable experiences.

  46. Student Success at James Madison University: Effective Transitions, Decisions, and Engagement Dr. Randy L. Mitchell mitcherl@jmu.edu

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