To assist incoming freshman students and their families transition into the Sam Houston State University community.
Objective
Orientation Academic Preparedness
Incoming students attending orientation will become academically prepared for their first year at Sam Houston State University.
Indicator
Academic Preparedness
Students will self report that they feel academically prepared for collegiate level coursework.
Criterion
Academic Preparedness
70% of students completing the Orientation Benchmarking survey will indicate that they felt academically prepared for coursework.
Finding
Academic Preparedness
83% of students reported that they felt academically prepared for their first class day at SHSU.
Indicator
Academic Expectations And Resources
A session will be presented during freshman and transfer orientations that will inform students and their parents/family members of the academic expectations and resources available to all SHSU students.
Criterion
Academic Expectations and Resources
70% of students will indicate satisfactions with the presentations committed to explaining the academic expectations and resources available to students.
Finding
Academic Expectations and Resources
95% of students indicated satisfaction with the presentations for academics during orientation.
Indicator
Orientation Leaders Will Be Trained On The Academic Resources Available To All SHSU Students
Individual offices that have academic resources will provide training to the orientation leaders on the services provided through each office.
Criterion
Orientation Leaders will be trained on the academic resources available to all SHSU students.
If orientation leaders are trained on academic resources then 70% of students will indicate that they know what resources are available.
Finding
Orientation Leaders trained on academic resources available
78% of students reported that they knew the academic resources available to them
Action
Academic Preparedness
Continue session highlighting academic expectations are resources during freshman and transfer orientations.
Action
Academic Preparedness
Inform students of the common reader program.
Action
Academic Expectations and Resources
Continue presentation on academic expectations and resources during orientation.
Objective
Drugs And Alcohol
Students attending new student orientation will be aware of the consequences of underage drinking and of drug use.
Indicator
Awareness Of Alcohol And Drug Abuse
Sessions will be presented during freshman orientation informing students of the consequences of alcohol and drug use and abuse and the campus resources available to students needing assistance with these issues.
Criterion
Awarenes of Alcohol and Drug Abuse
70% of students will indicate satisfaction with the presentation regarding alcohol and drug abuse presented by the Dean of Students'' Office.
Finding
Awareness of alcohol and drug abuse
92% of students indicated satisfaction with the drug and alcohol abuse presentation given by the Dean of Students'' Office during orientation.
Indicator
Orientation Leaders Will Be Trained On The Implications Of Alcohol And Drug Abuse.
Orientation leaders will be trained on the campus programs available to assist students who have drug and alcohol abuse issues.
Criterion
Orientation leaders will be trained on the implications of alcohol and drug abuse
If orientation leaders are trained on the implications of alcohol and drug abuse, then 70% of students will report that they feel socially prepared for attending SHSU.
Finding
Orientation leaders trained on the implications of drug and alcohol abuse
59.6% of students reported that they felt socially prepared for attending SHSU.
Action
Awareness of alcohol and drug abuse
Continue presentation by the Dean of Students'' Office during orientation.
Action
Orientation leaders trained on the implications of drug and alcohol abuse
Training sessions on drug and alcohol abuse changed from during regular training times to during the Orientation Leader training retreat to allow for extended training time.
Objective
Campus Resources
Students attending new student orientation will be aware of the variety of campus resources available.
Indicator
Knowledge Of Campus Resources
Students will self report that they know about the variety of resources available.
Criterion
Knowledge of Campus Resources
70% of students completing the Orientation Benchmarking Survey will report that they were informed of the campus resources available.
Finding
Knowledge of campus resources
71% of students reported agreement that they learned about campus resources during orientation
Indicator
Utilization Of Campus Resources
Students will self report the quality of experience they had with a variety of campus offices during orientation.
Criterion
Utilization of Campus Resources
70% of students completing the Orientation Evaluation will report satisfaction with their experiences in campus offices during orientation.
Finding
Utilization of campus resources
86% of students attending orientation reported satisfaction with their experiences in campus offices during orientation.
Indicator
Academic Expectations And Resources
A session will be presented during freshman and transfer orientations that will inform students and their parents/family members of the academic expectations and resources available to all SHSU students.
Criterion
Academic Expectations and Resources
70% of students will indicate satisfactions with the presentations committed to explaining the academic expectations and resources available to students.
Finding
Academic Expectations and Resources
95% of students indicated satisfaction with the presentations for academics during orientation.
Indicator
Awareness Of Alcohol And Drug Abuse
Sessions will be presented during freshman orientation informing students of the consequences of alcohol and drug use and abuse and the campus resources available to students needing assistance with these issues.
Criterion
Awarenes of Alcohol and Drug Abuse
70% of students will indicate satisfaction with the presentation regarding alcohol and drug abuse presented by the Dean of Students'' Office.
Finding
Awareness of alcohol and drug abuse
92% of students indicated satisfaction with the drug and alcohol abuse presentation given by the Dean of Students'' Office during orientation.
Indicator
Orientation Leaders Will Be Trained On The Academic Resources Available To All SHSU Students
Individual offices that have academic resources will provide training to the orientation leaders on the services provided through each office.
Criterion
Orientation Leaders will be trained on the academic resources available to all SHSU students.
If orientation leaders are trained on academic resources then 70% of students will indicate that they know what resources are available.
Finding
Orientation Leaders trained on academic resources available
78% of students reported that they knew the academic resources available to them
Indicator
Orientation Leaders Will Be Trained On The Implications Of Alcohol And Drug Abuse.
Orientation leaders will be trained on the campus programs available to assist students who have drug and alcohol abuse issues.
Criterion
Orientation leaders will be trained on the implications of alcohol and drug abuse
If orientation leaders are trained on the implications of alcohol and drug abuse, then 70% of students will report that they feel socially prepared for attending SHSU.
Finding
Orientation leaders trained on the implications of drug and alcohol abuse
59.6% of students reported that they felt socially prepared for attending SHSU.
Indicator
Student Organizations
Students attending orientation will have the opportunity to meet and become involved with a variety of registered student organizations.
Criterion
Student Organizations
70% of students will report that they learned about different clubs and organizations
Finding
Student Organizations
55% of students reported that they learned about different clubs and organizations during orientation
Indicator
Campus Involvement Presentations
Students and their parents/family members will attend presentations given by the Office of Student Activities and Recreational Sports about how to be involved in out-of-classroom activities designed to enhance their SHSU learning.
Criterion
Campus involvement presentations
70% of students will report satisfaction with the presentations made by Student Activities and Recreational sports.
Finding
Campus involvement presentations
94% of students reported satisfaction with the presentations given by Student Activities and Recreational Sports.
Indicator
Orientation Leaders Will Be Trained On The Benefits And Opportunities Available For Campus Involvement
Orientation leader training will have focused time on the benefits to campus involvement and what opportunities are available for students to be involved on campus and in the community.
Criterion
Orientation leaders will be trained on the benefits and opportunities available for campus involvement
If the orientation leaders are trained on the benefits and opportunities for campus involvement, 70% of students will report receiving information on campus activities and programs
Finding
Orientation leaders trained on campus involvement
84% of students reported that they received information on campus activities and programs
Action
Knowledge of campus resources
Continue presentations during orientation highlighting various campus offices.
Action
Utilization of campus resources
Continue to allow time for students to conduct business in campus offices during the orientation times.
Objective
Campus/Community Involvement
Incoming students and their families will be informed of the out-of-classroom experiences available through the university.
Indicator
Student Organizations
Students attending orientation will have the opportunity to meet and become involved with a variety of registered student organizations.
Criterion
Student Organizations
70% of students will report that they learned about different clubs and organizations
Finding
Student Organizations
55% of students reported that they learned about different clubs and organizations during orientation
Indicator
Campus Involvement Presentations
Students and their parents/family members will attend presentations given by the Office of Student Activities and Recreational Sports about how to be involved in out-of-classroom activities designed to enhance their SHSU learning.
Criterion
Campus involvement presentations
70% of students will report satisfaction with the presentations made by Student Activities and Recreational sports.
Finding
Campus involvement presentations
94% of students reported satisfaction with the presentations given by Student Activities and Recreational Sports.
Indicator
Orientation Leaders Will Be Trained On The Benefits And Opportunities Available For Campus Involvement
Orientation leader training will have focused time on the benefits to campus involvement and what opportunities are available for students to be involved on campus and in the community.
Criterion
Orientation leaders will be trained on the benefits and opportunities available for campus involvement
If the orientation leaders are trained on the benefits and opportunities for campus involvement, 70% of students will report receiving information on campus activities and programs
Finding
Orientation leaders trained on campus involvement
84% of students reported that they received information on campus activities and programs
Action
Student Organizations
Organizations fair held during orientation sessions to allow students to sign up for different clubs.
Action
Campus involvement presentations
Continue presentation times for Student Activities and Recreational Sports during orientation sessions.
Action
Orientation Leaders trained on campus involvement
Continue orientation leader training schedule with extensive time committed to the importance of campus involvement.
Objective
Orientation Presentations
Representatives from a variety of campus offices will make informative presentations to orientation attendees.
Indicator
Academic Preparedness
Students will self report that they feel academically prepared for collegiate level coursework.
Criterion
Academic Preparedness
70% of students completing the Orientation Benchmarking survey will indicate that they felt academically prepared for coursework.
Finding
Academic Preparedness
83% of students reported that they felt academically prepared for their first class day at SHSU.
Indicator
Academic Expectations And Resources
A session will be presented during freshman and transfer orientations that will inform students and their parents/family members of the academic expectations and resources available to all SHSU students.
Criterion
Academic Expectations and Resources
70% of students will indicate satisfactions with the presentations committed to explaining the academic expectations and resources available to students.
Finding
Academic Expectations and Resources
95% of students indicated satisfaction with the presentations for academics during orientation.
Indicator
Awareness Of Alcohol And Drug Abuse
Sessions will be presented during freshman orientation informing students of the consequences of alcohol and drug use and abuse and the campus resources available to students needing assistance with these issues.
Criterion
Awarenes of Alcohol and Drug Abuse
70% of students will indicate satisfaction with the presentation regarding alcohol and drug abuse presented by the Dean of Students'' Office.
Finding
Awareness of alcohol and drug abuse
92% of students indicated satisfaction with the drug and alcohol abuse presentation given by the Dean of Students'' Office during orientation.
Indicator
Campus Involvement Presentations
Students and their parents/family members will attend presentations given by the Office of Student Activities and Recreational Sports about how to be involved in out-of-classroom activities designed to enhance their SHSU learning.
Criterion
Campus involvement presentations
70% of students will report satisfaction with the presentations made by Student Activities and Recreational sports.
Finding
Campus involvement presentations
94% of students reported satisfaction with the presentations given by Student Activities and Recreational Sports.
Action
Knowledge of Campus Resources
Continue presentations during orientation highlighting various campus offices.
Action
Academic preparation
Continue session highlighting academic expectations and resources during freshman and transfer orientations.
Action
Academic Preparation
Inform students of the common reader program.
Action
Academic expectations and resources
Continue presentation on academic expectations and resources during orientation.
Action
Alcohol and drug abuse awareness
Continue presentation by the Dean of Students'' Office during orientation.
Action
Campus Involvement Presentation
Continue presentation times for Student Activities and Recreational Sports during orientation sessions.
Objective
Informal Orientation Sessions
To provide opportunities for university faculty and staff to interact with orientation attendees in an informal setting.
Indicator
Student Organizations
Students attending orientation will have the opportunity to meet and become involved with a variety of registered student organizations.
Criterion
Student Organizations
70% of students will report that they learned about different clubs and organizations
Finding
Student Organizations
55% of students reported that they learned about different clubs and organizations during orientation
Action
Visitation of campus resources
Continue to allow time for students to conduct business in campus offices during the orientation times.
Action
Students meet organizations
Continue organizations fair during orientation sessions to allow students to sign up for different clubs.
Goal
Orientation leader training
To provide quality training for a staff of student orientation leaders who help with new student orientation programs.
Objective
Drugs And Alcohol
Students attending new student orientation will be aware of the consequences of underage drinking and of drug use.
Indicator
Awareness Of Alcohol And Drug Abuse
Sessions will be presented during freshman orientation informing students of the consequences of alcohol and drug use and abuse and the campus resources available to students needing assistance with these issues.
Criterion
Awarenes of Alcohol and Drug Abuse
70% of students will indicate satisfaction with the presentation regarding alcohol and drug abuse presented by the Dean of Students'' Office.
Finding
Awareness of alcohol and drug abuse
92% of students indicated satisfaction with the drug and alcohol abuse presentation given by the Dean of Students'' Office during orientation.
Indicator
Orientation Leaders Will Be Trained On The Implications Of Alcohol And Drug Abuse.
Orientation leaders will be trained on the campus programs available to assist students who have drug and alcohol abuse issues.
Criterion
Orientation leaders will be trained on the implications of alcohol and drug abuse
If orientation leaders are trained on the implications of alcohol and drug abuse, then 70% of students will report that they feel socially prepared for attending SHSU.
Finding
Orientation leaders trained on the implications of drug and alcohol abuse
59.6% of students reported that they felt socially prepared for attending SHSU.
Action
Awareness of alcohol and drug abuse
Continue presentation by the Dean of Students'' Office during orientation.
Action
Orientation leaders trained on the implications of drug and alcohol abuse
Training sessions on drug and alcohol abuse changed from during regular training times to during the Orientation Leader training retreat to allow for extended training time.
Objective
Campus Resources
Students attending new student orientation will be aware of the variety of campus resources available.
Indicator
Knowledge Of Campus Resources
Students will self report that they know about the variety of resources available.
Criterion
Knowledge of Campus Resources
70% of students completing the Orientation Benchmarking Survey will report that they were informed of the campus resources available.
Finding
Knowledge of campus resources
71% of students reported agreement that they learned about campus resources during orientation
Indicator
Utilization Of Campus Resources
Students will self report the quality of experience they had with a variety of campus offices during orientation.
Criterion
Utilization of Campus Resources
70% of students completing the Orientation Evaluation will report satisfaction with their experiences in campus offices during orientation.
Finding
Utilization of campus resources
86% of students attending orientation reported satisfaction with their experiences in campus offices during orientation.
Indicator
Academic Expectations And Resources
A session will be presented during freshman and transfer orientations that will inform students and their parents/family members of the academic expectations and resources available to all SHSU students.
Criterion
Academic Expectations and Resources
70% of students will indicate satisfactions with the presentations committed to explaining the academic expectations and resources available to students.
Finding
Academic Expectations and Resources
95% of students indicated satisfaction with the presentations for academics during orientation.
Indicator
Awareness Of Alcohol And Drug Abuse
Sessions will be presented during freshman orientation informing students of the consequences of alcohol and drug use and abuse and the campus resources available to students needing assistance with these issues.
Criterion
Awarenes of Alcohol and Drug Abuse
70% of students will indicate satisfaction with the presentation regarding alcohol and drug abuse presented by the Dean of Students'' Office.
Finding
Awareness of alcohol and drug abuse
92% of students indicated satisfaction with the drug and alcohol abuse presentation given by the Dean of Students'' Office during orientation.
Indicator
Orientation Leaders Will Be Trained On The Academic Resources Available To All SHSU Students
Individual offices that have academic resources will provide training to the orientation leaders on the services provided through each office.
Criterion
Orientation Leaders will be trained on the academic resources available to all SHSU students.
If orientation leaders are trained on academic resources then 70% of students will indicate that they know what resources are available.
Finding
Orientation Leaders trained on academic resources available
78% of students reported that they knew the academic resources available to them
Indicator
Orientation Leaders Will Be Trained On The Implications Of Alcohol And Drug Abuse.
Orientation leaders will be trained on the campus programs available to assist students who have drug and alcohol abuse issues.
Criterion
Orientation leaders will be trained on the implications of alcohol and drug abuse
If orientation leaders are trained on the implications of alcohol and drug abuse, then 70% of students will report that they feel socially prepared for attending SHSU.
Finding
Orientation leaders trained on the implications of drug and alcohol abuse
59.6% of students reported that they felt socially prepared for attending SHSU.
Indicator
Student Organizations
Students attending orientation will have the opportunity to meet and become involved with a variety of registered student organizations.
Criterion
Student Organizations
70% of students will report that they learned about different clubs and organizations
Finding
Student Organizations
55% of students reported that they learned about different clubs and organizations during orientation
Indicator
Campus Involvement Presentations
Students and their parents/family members will attend presentations given by the Office of Student Activities and Recreational Sports about how to be involved in out-of-classroom activities designed to enhance their SHSU learning.
Criterion
Campus involvement presentations
70% of students will report satisfaction with the presentations made by Student Activities and Recreational sports.
Finding
Campus involvement presentations
94% of students reported satisfaction with the presentations given by Student Activities and Recreational Sports.
Indicator
Orientation Leaders Will Be Trained On The Benefits And Opportunities Available For Campus Involvement
Orientation leader training will have focused time on the benefits to campus involvement and what opportunities are available for students to be involved on campus and in the community.
Criterion
Orientation leaders will be trained on the benefits and opportunities available for campus involvement
If the orientation leaders are trained on the benefits and opportunities for campus involvement, 70% of students will report receiving information on campus activities and programs
Finding
Orientation leaders trained on campus involvement
84% of students reported that they received information on campus activities and programs
Action
Knowledge of campus resources
Continue presentations during orientation highlighting various campus offices.
Action
Utilization of campus resources
Continue to allow time for students to conduct business in campus offices during the orientation times.
Objective
Campus/Community Involvement
Incoming students and their families will be informed of the out-of-classroom experiences available through the university.
Indicator
Student Organizations
Students attending orientation will have the opportunity to meet and become involved with a variety of registered student organizations.
Criterion
Student Organizations
70% of students will report that they learned about different clubs and organizations
Finding
Student Organizations
55% of students reported that they learned about different clubs and organizations during orientation
Indicator
Campus Involvement Presentations
Students and their parents/family members will attend presentations given by the Office of Student Activities and Recreational Sports about how to be involved in out-of-classroom activities designed to enhance their SHSU learning.
Criterion
Campus involvement presentations
70% of students will report satisfaction with the presentations made by Student Activities and Recreational sports.
Finding
Campus involvement presentations
94% of students reported satisfaction with the presentations given by Student Activities and Recreational Sports.
Indicator
Orientation Leaders Will Be Trained On The Benefits And Opportunities Available For Campus Involvement
Orientation leader training will have focused time on the benefits to campus involvement and what opportunities are available for students to be involved on campus and in the community.
Criterion
Orientation leaders will be trained on the benefits and opportunities available for campus involvement
If the orientation leaders are trained on the benefits and opportunities for campus involvement, 70% of students will report receiving information on campus activities and programs
Finding
Orientation leaders trained on campus involvement
84% of students reported that they received information on campus activities and programs
Action
Student Organizations
Organizations fair held during orientation sessions to allow students to sign up for different clubs.
Action
Campus involvement presentations
Continue presentation times for Student Activities and Recreational Sports during orientation sessions.
Action
Orientation Leaders trained on campus involvement
Continue orientation leader training schedule with extensive time committed to the importance of campus involvement.
Objective
Training Of Orientation Leaders
Student orientation leaders will be trained to assist with freshman and transfer orientation programs.
Action
Orientation leaders trained on academic resources available
Continue orientation leader training program that highlights SHSU academic resources with visits to offices and presentation by those offices.
Action
Training Orientation Leaders on the implications of drug and alcohol abuse
Training sessions on drug and alcohol abuse changed from during regular training times to during the Orientation Leader training retreat to allow for extended training time.
Action
Orientation Leader training on campus involvement
Continue Orientation Leader training schedule with extensive time committed to the importance of campus involvement.
Objective
Orientation Presentations
Representatives from a variety of campus offices will make informative presentations to orientation attendees.
Indicator
Academic Preparedness
Students will self report that they feel academically prepared for collegiate level coursework.
Criterion
Academic Preparedness
70% of students completing the Orientation Benchmarking survey will indicate that they felt academically prepared for coursework.
Finding
Academic Preparedness
83% of students reported that they felt academically prepared for their first class day at SHSU.
Indicator
Academic Expectations And Resources
A session will be presented during freshman and transfer orientations that will inform students and their parents/family members of the academic expectations and resources available to all SHSU students.
Criterion
Academic Expectations and Resources
70% of students will indicate satisfactions with the presentations committed to explaining the academic expectations and resources available to students.
Finding
Academic Expectations and Resources
95% of students indicated satisfaction with the presentations for academics during orientation.
Indicator
Awareness Of Alcohol And Drug Abuse
Sessions will be presented during freshman orientation informing students of the consequences of alcohol and drug use and abuse and the campus resources available to students needing assistance with these issues.
Criterion
Awarenes of Alcohol and Drug Abuse
70% of students will indicate satisfaction with the presentation regarding alcohol and drug abuse presented by the Dean of Students'' Office.
Finding
Awareness of alcohol and drug abuse
92% of students indicated satisfaction with the drug and alcohol abuse presentation given by the Dean of Students'' Office during orientation.
Indicator
Campus Involvement Presentations
Students and their parents/family members will attend presentations given by the Office of Student Activities and Recreational Sports about how to be involved in out-of-classroom activities designed to enhance their SHSU learning.
Criterion
Campus involvement presentations
70% of students will report satisfaction with the presentations made by Student Activities and Recreational sports.
Finding
Campus involvement presentations
94% of students reported satisfaction with the presentations given by Student Activities and Recreational Sports.
Action
Knowledge of Campus Resources
Continue presentations during orientation highlighting various campus offices.
Action
Academic preparation
Continue session highlighting academic expectations and resources during freshman and transfer orientations.
Action
Academic Preparation
Inform students of the common reader program.
Action
Academic expectations and resources
Continue presentation on academic expectations and resources during orientation.
Action
Alcohol and drug abuse awareness
Continue presentation by the Dean of Students'' Office during orientation.
Action
Campus Involvement Presentation
Continue presentation times for Student Activities and Recreational Sports during orientation sessions.
Goal
University involvement
To provide collaborative, quality new student orientation programs that involve the full university community.
Objective
Orientation Presentations
Representatives from a variety of campus offices will make informative presentations to orientation attendees.
Indicator
Academic Preparedness
Students will self report that they feel academically prepared for collegiate level coursework.
Criterion
Academic Preparedness
70% of students completing the Orientation Benchmarking survey will indicate that they felt academically prepared for coursework.
Finding
Academic Preparedness
83% of students reported that they felt academically prepared for their first class day at SHSU.
Indicator
Academic Expectations And Resources
A session will be presented during freshman and transfer orientations that will inform students and their parents/family members of the academic expectations and resources available to all SHSU students.
Criterion
Academic Expectations and Resources
70% of students will indicate satisfactions with the presentations committed to explaining the academic expectations and resources available to students.
Finding
Academic Expectations and Resources
95% of students indicated satisfaction with the presentations for academics during orientation.
Indicator
Awareness Of Alcohol And Drug Abuse
Sessions will be presented during freshman orientation informing students of the consequences of alcohol and drug use and abuse and the campus resources available to students needing assistance with these issues.
Criterion
Awarenes of Alcohol and Drug Abuse
70% of students will indicate satisfaction with the presentation regarding alcohol and drug abuse presented by the Dean of Students'' Office.
Finding
Awareness of alcohol and drug abuse
92% of students indicated satisfaction with the drug and alcohol abuse presentation given by the Dean of Students'' Office during orientation.
Indicator
Campus Involvement Presentations
Students and their parents/family members will attend presentations given by the Office of Student Activities and Recreational Sports about how to be involved in out-of-classroom activities designed to enhance their SHSU learning.
Criterion
Campus involvement presentations
70% of students will report satisfaction with the presentations made by Student Activities and Recreational sports.
Finding
Campus involvement presentations
94% of students reported satisfaction with the presentations given by Student Activities and Recreational Sports.
Action
Knowledge of Campus Resources
Continue presentations during orientation highlighting various campus offices.
Action
Academic preparation
Continue session highlighting academic expectations and resources during freshman and transfer orientations.
Action
Academic Preparation
Inform students of the common reader program.
Action
Academic expectations and resources
Continue presentation on academic expectations and resources during orientation.
Action
Alcohol and drug abuse awareness
Continue presentation by the Dean of Students'' Office during orientation.
Action
Campus Involvement Presentation
Continue presentation times for Student Activities and Recreational Sports during orientation sessions.
Objective
Informal Orientation Sessions
To provide opportunities for university faculty and staff to interact with orientation attendees in an informal setting.
Indicator
Student Organizations
Students attending orientation will have the opportunity to meet and become involved with a variety of registered student organizations.
Criterion
Student Organizations
70% of students will report that they learned about different clubs and organizations
Finding
Student Organizations
55% of students reported that they learned about different clubs and organizations during orientation
Action
Visitation of campus resources
Continue to allow time for students to conduct business in campus offices during the orientation times.
Action
Students meet organizations
Continue organizations fair during orientation sessions to allow students to sign up for different clubs.
Goal
Transfer Orientation
To assist incoming transfer students and their families in the transition into the Sam Houston State University community.
Objective
Orientation Academic Preparedness
Incoming students attending orientation will become academically prepared for their first year at Sam Houston State University.
Indicator
Academic Preparedness
Students will self report that they feel academically prepared for collegiate level coursework.
Criterion
Academic Preparedness
70% of students completing the Orientation Benchmarking survey will indicate that they felt academically prepared for coursework.
Finding
Academic Preparedness
83% of students reported that they felt academically prepared for their first class day at SHSU.
Indicator
Academic Expectations And Resources
A session will be presented during freshman and transfer orientations that will inform students and their parents/family members of the academic expectations and resources available to all SHSU students.
Criterion
Academic Expectations and Resources
70% of students will indicate satisfactions with the presentations committed to explaining the academic expectations and resources available to students.
Finding
Academic Expectations and Resources
95% of students indicated satisfaction with the presentations for academics during orientation.
Indicator
Orientation Leaders Will Be Trained On The Academic Resources Available To All SHSU Students
Individual offices that have academic resources will provide training to the orientation leaders on the services provided through each office.
Criterion
Orientation Leaders will be trained on the academic resources available to all SHSU students.
If orientation leaders are trained on academic resources then 70% of students will indicate that they know what resources are available.
Finding
Orientation Leaders trained on academic resources available
78% of students reported that they knew the academic resources available to them
Action
Academic Preparedness
Continue session highlighting academic expectations are resources during freshman and transfer orientations.
Action
Academic Preparedness
Inform students of the common reader program.
Action
Academic Expectations and Resources
Continue presentation on academic expectations and resources during orientation.
Objective
Drugs And Alcohol
Students attending new student orientation will be aware of the consequences of underage drinking and of drug use.
Indicator
Awareness Of Alcohol And Drug Abuse
Sessions will be presented during freshman orientation informing students of the consequences of alcohol and drug use and abuse and the campus resources available to students needing assistance with these issues.
Criterion
Awarenes of Alcohol and Drug Abuse
70% of students will indicate satisfaction with the presentation regarding alcohol and drug abuse presented by the Dean of Students'' Office.
Finding
Awareness of alcohol and drug abuse
92% of students indicated satisfaction with the drug and alcohol abuse presentation given by the Dean of Students'' Office during orientation.
Indicator
Orientation Leaders Will Be Trained On The Implications Of Alcohol And Drug Abuse.
Orientation leaders will be trained on the campus programs available to assist students who have drug and alcohol abuse issues.
Criterion
Orientation leaders will be trained on the implications of alcohol and drug abuse
If orientation leaders are trained on the implications of alcohol and drug abuse, then 70% of students will report that they feel socially prepared for attending SHSU.
Finding
Orientation leaders trained on the implications of drug and alcohol abuse
59.6% of students reported that they felt socially prepared for attending SHSU.
Action
Awareness of alcohol and drug abuse
Continue presentation by the Dean of Students'' Office during orientation.
Action
Orientation leaders trained on the implications of drug and alcohol abuse
Training sessions on drug and alcohol abuse changed from during regular training times to during the Orientation Leader training retreat to allow for extended training time.
Objective
Campus Resources
Students attending new student orientation will be aware of the variety of campus resources available.
Indicator
Knowledge Of Campus Resources
Students will self report that they know about the variety of resources available.
Criterion
Knowledge of Campus Resources
70% of students completing the Orientation Benchmarking Survey will report that they were informed of the campus resources available.
Finding
Knowledge of campus resources
71% of students reported agreement that they learned about campus resources during orientation
Indicator
Utilization Of Campus Resources
Students will self report the quality of experience they had with a variety of campus offices during orientation.
Criterion
Utilization of Campus Resources
70% of students completing the Orientation Evaluation will report satisfaction with their experiences in campus offices during orientation.
Finding
Utilization of campus resources
86% of students attending orientation reported satisfaction with their experiences in campus offices during orientation.
Indicator
Academic Expectations And Resources
A session will be presented during freshman and transfer orientations that will inform students and their parents/family members of the academic expectations and resources available to all SHSU students.
Criterion
Academic Expectations and Resources
70% of students will indicate satisfactions with the presentations committed to explaining the academic expectations and resources available to students.
Finding
Academic Expectations and Resources
95% of students indicated satisfaction with the presentations for academics during orientation.
Indicator
Awareness Of Alcohol And Drug Abuse
Sessions will be presented during freshman orientation informing students of the consequences of alcohol and drug use and abuse and the campus resources available to students needing assistance with these issues.
Criterion
Awarenes of Alcohol and Drug Abuse
70% of students will indicate satisfaction with the presentation regarding alcohol and drug abuse presented by the Dean of Students'' Office.
Finding
Awareness of alcohol and drug abuse
92% of students indicated satisfaction with the drug and alcohol abuse presentation given by the Dean of Students'' Office during orientation.
Indicator
Orientation Leaders Will Be Trained On The Academic Resources Available To All SHSU Students
Individual offices that have academic resources will provide training to the orientation leaders on the services provided through each office.
Criterion
Orientation Leaders will be trained on the academic resources available to all SHSU students.
If orientation leaders are trained on academic resources then 70% of students will indicate that they know what resources are available.
Finding
Orientation Leaders trained on academic resources available
78% of students reported that they knew the academic resources available to them
Indicator
Orientation Leaders Will Be Trained On The Implications Of Alcohol And Drug Abuse.
Orientation leaders will be trained on the campus programs available to assist students who have drug and alcohol abuse issues.
Criterion
Orientation leaders will be trained on the implications of alcohol and drug abuse
If orientation leaders are trained on the implications of alcohol and drug abuse, then 70% of students will report that they feel socially prepared for attending SHSU.
Finding
Orientation leaders trained on the implications of drug and alcohol abuse
59.6% of students reported that they felt socially prepared for attending SHSU.
Indicator
Student Organizations
Students attending orientation will have the opportunity to meet and become involved with a variety of registered student organizations.
Criterion
Student Organizations
70% of students will report that they learned about different clubs and organizations
Finding
Student Organizations
55% of students reported that they learned about different clubs and organizations during orientation
Indicator
Campus Involvement Presentations
Students and their parents/family members will attend presentations given by the Office of Student Activities and Recreational Sports about how to be involved in out-of-classroom activities designed to enhance their SHSU learning.
Criterion
Campus involvement presentations
70% of students will report satisfaction with the presentations made by Student Activities and Recreational sports.
Finding
Campus involvement presentations
94% of students reported satisfaction with the presentations given by Student Activities and Recreational Sports.
Indicator
Orientation Leaders Will Be Trained On The Benefits And Opportunities Available For Campus Involvement
Orientation leader training will have focused time on the benefits to campus involvement and what opportunities are available for students to be involved on campus and in the community.
Criterion
Orientation leaders will be trained on the benefits and opportunities available for campus involvement
If the orientation leaders are trained on the benefits and opportunities for campus involvement, 70% of students will report receiving information on campus activities and programs
Finding
Orientation leaders trained on campus involvement
84% of students reported that they received information on campus activities and programs
Action
Knowledge of campus resources
Continue presentations during orientation highlighting various campus offices.
Action
Utilization of campus resources
Continue to allow time for students to conduct business in campus offices during the orientation times.
Objective
Campus/Community Involvement
Incoming students and their families will be informed of the out-of-classroom experiences available through the university.
Indicator
Student Organizations
Students attending orientation will have the opportunity to meet and become involved with a variety of registered student organizations.
Criterion
Student Organizations
70% of students will report that they learned about different clubs and organizations
Finding
Student Organizations
55% of students reported that they learned about different clubs and organizations during orientation
Indicator
Campus Involvement Presentations
Students and their parents/family members will attend presentations given by the Office of Student Activities and Recreational Sports about how to be involved in out-of-classroom activities designed to enhance their SHSU learning.
Criterion
Campus involvement presentations
70% of students will report satisfaction with the presentations made by Student Activities and Recreational sports.
Finding
Campus involvement presentations
94% of students reported satisfaction with the presentations given by Student Activities and Recreational Sports.
Indicator
Orientation Leaders Will Be Trained On The Benefits And Opportunities Available For Campus Involvement
Orientation leader training will have focused time on the benefits to campus involvement and what opportunities are available for students to be involved on campus and in the community.
Criterion
Orientation leaders will be trained on the benefits and opportunities available for campus involvement
If the orientation leaders are trained on the benefits and opportunities for campus involvement, 70% of students will report receiving information on campus activities and programs
Finding
Orientation leaders trained on campus involvement
84% of students reported that they received information on campus activities and programs
Action
Student Organizations
Organizations fair held during orientation sessions to allow students to sign up for different clubs.
Action
Campus involvement presentations
Continue presentation times for Student Activities and Recreational Sports during orientation sessions.
Action
Orientation Leaders trained on campus involvement
Continue orientation leader training schedule with extensive time committed to the importance of campus involvement.
Objective
Orientation Presentations
Representatives from a variety of campus offices will make informative presentations to orientation attendees.
Indicator
Academic Preparedness
Students will self report that they feel academically prepared for collegiate level coursework.
Criterion
Academic Preparedness
70% of students completing the Orientation Benchmarking survey will indicate that they felt academically prepared for coursework.
Finding
Academic Preparedness
83% of students reported that they felt academically prepared for their first class day at SHSU.
Indicator
Academic Expectations And Resources
A session will be presented during freshman and transfer orientations that will inform students and their parents/family members of the academic expectations and resources available to all SHSU students.
Criterion
Academic Expectations and Resources
70% of students will indicate satisfactions with the presentations committed to explaining the academic expectations and resources available to students.
Finding
Academic Expectations and Resources
95% of students indicated satisfaction with the presentations for academics during orientation.
Indicator
Awareness Of Alcohol And Drug Abuse
Sessions will be presented during freshman orientation informing students of the consequences of alcohol and drug use and abuse and the campus resources available to students needing assistance with these issues.
Criterion
Awarenes of Alcohol and Drug Abuse
70% of students will indicate satisfaction with the presentation regarding alcohol and drug abuse presented by the Dean of Students'' Office.
Finding
Awareness of alcohol and drug abuse
92% of students indicated satisfaction with the drug and alcohol abuse presentation given by the Dean of Students'' Office during orientation.
Indicator
Campus Involvement Presentations
Students and their parents/family members will attend presentations given by the Office of Student Activities and Recreational Sports about how to be involved in out-of-classroom activities designed to enhance their SHSU learning.
Criterion
Campus involvement presentations
70% of students will report satisfaction with the presentations made by Student Activities and Recreational sports.
Finding
Campus involvement presentations
94% of students reported satisfaction with the presentations given by Student Activities and Recreational Sports.
Action
Knowledge of Campus Resources
Continue presentations during orientation highlighting various campus offices.
Action
Academic preparation
Continue session highlighting academic expectations and resources during freshman and transfer orientations.
Action
Academic Preparation
Inform students of the common reader program.
Action
Academic expectations and resources
Continue presentation on academic expectations and resources during orientation.
Action
Alcohol and drug abuse awareness
Continue presentation by the Dean of Students'' Office during orientation.
Action
Campus Involvement Presentation
Continue presentation times for Student Activities and Recreational Sports during orientation sessions.
Objective
Informal Orientation Sessions
To provide opportunities for university faculty and staff to interact with orientation attendees in an informal setting.
Indicator
Student Organizations
Students attending orientation will have the opportunity to meet and become involved with a variety of registered student organizations.
Criterion
Student Organizations
70% of students will report that they learned about different clubs and organizations
Finding
Student Organizations
55% of students reported that they learned about different clubs and organizations during orientation
Action
Visitation of campus resources
Continue to allow time for students to conduct business in campus offices during the orientation times.
Action
Students meet organizations
Continue organizations fair during orientation sessions to allow students to sign up for different clubs.