OATdb Archive

2007 - 2008

New Student Orientation (Freshman, Transfer)

Goal
Freshman Orientation
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
Assessment is in progress from the summer 2008 orientation programs. Additionally, the 2008 Orientation Benchmarking report will not be conducted until after September of 2008.

Indicator
Academic Expectations And Resources
A session will be presented during freshman and transfer orientations that will inform students and their families of the academic expectations and resources available to all SHSU students.

Criterion
Academic Expectations and Resources
70% of students will indicate satisfaction with the presentations committed to explaining the academic expectations and resources available to students.

Finding
Academic Expectations and Resources
Assessment is in progress from the summer 2008 orientation programs. Additionally, the 2008 Orientation Benchmarking report will not be conducted until after September of 2008.

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
Assessment is in progress from the summer 2008 orientation programs. Additionally, the 2008 Orientation Benchmarking report will not be conducted until after September of 2008.

Action
Academic Preparedness
Actions will be determined by the results of the assessment currently in progress.

Action
Academic Expectations and Resources
Actions will be determined by the results of the assessment currently in progress.

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
Sessiones 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
Awareness of Alcohol and Drug Abuse
70% of students will indicate satisfaction with information presented about drug and alcohol abuse.

Finding
Awareness of Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Assessment is in progress from the summer 2008 orientation programs. Additionally, the 2008 Orientation Benchmarking report will not be conducted until after September of 2008.

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 problems.

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
Assessment is in progress from the summer 2008 orientation programs. Additionally, the 2008 Orientation Benchmarking report will not be conducted until after September of 2008.

Action
Awareness of alcohol and drug abuse
Actions will be determined by the results of the assessment currently in progress.

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
Assessment is in progress from the summer 2008 orientation programs. Additionally, the 2008 Orientation Benchmarking report will not be conducted until after September of 2008.

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
Assessment is in progress from the summer 2008 orientation programs. Additionally, the 2008 Orientation Benchmarking report will not be conducted until after September of 2008.

Indicator
Academic Expectations And Resources
A session will be presented during freshman and transfer orientations that will inform students and their families of the academic expectations and resources available to all SHSU students.

Criterion
Academic Expectations and Resources
70% of students will indicate satisfaction with the presentations committed to explaining the academic expectations and resources available to students.

Finding
Academic Expectations and Resources
Assessment is in progress from the summer 2008 orientation programs. Additionally, the 2008 Orientation Benchmarking report will not be conducted until after September of 2008.

Indicator
Awareness Of Alcohol And Drug Abuse
Sessiones 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
Awareness of Alcohol and Drug Abuse
70% of students will indicate satisfaction with information presented about drug and alcohol abuse.

Finding
Awareness of Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Assessment is in progress from the summer 2008 orientation programs. Additionally, the 2008 Orientation Benchmarking report will not be conducted until after September of 2008.

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
Assessment is in progress from the summer 2008 orientation programs. Additionally, the 2008 Orientation Benchmarking report will not be conducted until after September of 2008.

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 problems.

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
Assessment is in progress from the summer 2008 orientation programs. Additionally, the 2008 Orientation Benchmarking report will not be conducted until after September of 2008.

Indicator
Campus Involvement Presentations
Students and their families will attend presentations given by the Office of Student Activities and Recreation 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
Assessment is in progress from the summer 2008 orientation programs. Additionally, the 2008 Orientation Benchmarking report will not be conducted until after September of 2008.

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
Assessment is in progress from the summer 2008 orientation programs. Additionally, the 2008 Orientation Benchmarking report will not be conducted until after September of 2008.

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
Assessment is in progress from the summer 2008 orientation programs. Additionally, the 2008 Orientation Benchmarking report will not be conducted until after September of 2008.

Action
Knowledge of campus resources
Actions will be determined by the results of the assessment currently in progress.

Action
Utilization of Campus Resources
Actions will be determined by the results of the assessment currently in progress.

Objective
Campus/Community Involvement
Incoming students and their families will be informed of the out-of-classroom experiences available through the university.

Indicator
Campus Involvement Presentations
Students and their families will attend presentations given by the Office of Student Activities and Recreation 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
Assessment is in progress from the summer 2008 orientation programs. Additionally, the 2008 Orientation Benchmarking report will not be conducted until after September of 2008.

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
Assessment is in progress from the summer 2008 orientation programs. Additionally, the 2008 Orientation Benchmarking report will not be conducted until after September of 2008.

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
Assessment is in progress from the summer 2008 orientation programs. Additionally, the 2008 Orientation Benchmarking report will not be conducted until after September of 2008.

Action
Student Organizations
Actions will be determined by the results of the assessment currently in progress.

Action
Campus involvement presentations
Actions will be determined by the results of the assessment currently in progress.

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
Assessment is in progress from the summer 2008 orientation programs. Additionally, the 2008 Orientation Benchmarking report will not be conducted until after September of 2008.

Indicator
Academic Expectations And Resources
A session will be presented during freshman and transfer orientations that will inform students and their families of the academic expectations and resources available to all SHSU students.

Criterion
Academic Expectations and Resources
70% of students will indicate satisfaction with the presentations committed to explaining the academic expectations and resources available to students.

Finding
Academic Expectations and Resources
Assessment is in progress from the summer 2008 orientation programs. Additionally, the 2008 Orientation Benchmarking report will not be conducted until after September of 2008.

Indicator
Awareness Of Alcohol And Drug Abuse
Sessiones 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
Awareness of Alcohol and Drug Abuse
70% of students will indicate satisfaction with information presented about drug and alcohol abuse.

Finding
Awareness of Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Assessment is in progress from the summer 2008 orientation programs. Additionally, the 2008 Orientation Benchmarking report will not be conducted until after September of 2008.

Indicator
Campus Involvement Presentations
Students and their families will attend presentations given by the Office of Student Activities and Recreation 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
Assessment is in progress from the summer 2008 orientation programs. Additionally, the 2008 Orientation Benchmarking report will not be conducted until after September of 2008.

Action
Orientation Presentations
Actions will be determined by the results of the assessment currently in progress.

Objective
Informal Orientation Sessions
To provide opportunities for university faculty and staff to interact with orientation attendees in an informal setting.

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
Assessment is in progress from the summer 2008 orientation programs. Additionally, the 2008 Orientation Benchmarking report will not be conducted until after September of 2008.

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
Assessment is in progress from the summer 2008 orientation programs. Additionally, the 2008 Orientation Benchmarking report will not be conducted until after September of 2008.

Action
Informal orientation sessions
Actions will be determined by the results of the assessment currently in progress.

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
Assessment is in progress from the summer 2008 orientation programs. Additionally, the 2008 Orientation Benchmarking report will not be conducted until after September of 2008.

Indicator
Academic Expectations And Resources
A session will be presented during freshman and transfer orientations that will inform students and their families of the academic expectations and resources available to all SHSU students.

Criterion
Academic Expectations and Resources
70% of students will indicate satisfaction with the presentations committed to explaining the academic expectations and resources available to students.

Finding
Academic Expectations and Resources
Assessment is in progress from the summer 2008 orientation programs. Additionally, the 2008 Orientation Benchmarking report will not be conducted until after September of 2008.

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
Assessment is in progress from the summer 2008 orientation programs. Additionally, the 2008 Orientation Benchmarking report will not be conducted until after September of 2008.

Action
Academic Preparedness
Actions will be determined by the results of the assessment currently in progress.

Action
Academic Expectations and Resources
Actions will be determined by the results of the assessment currently in progress.

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
Sessiones 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
Awareness of Alcohol and Drug Abuse
70% of students will indicate satisfaction with information presented about drug and alcohol abuse.

Finding
Awareness of Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Assessment is in progress from the summer 2008 orientation programs. Additionally, the 2008 Orientation Benchmarking report will not be conducted until after September of 2008.

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 problems.

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
Assessment is in progress from the summer 2008 orientation programs. Additionally, the 2008 Orientation Benchmarking report will not be conducted until after September of 2008.

Action
Awareness of alcohol and drug abuse
Actions will be determined by the results of the assessment currently in progress.

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
Assessment is in progress from the summer 2008 orientation programs. Additionally, the 2008 Orientation Benchmarking report will not be conducted until after September of 2008.

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
Assessment is in progress from the summer 2008 orientation programs. Additionally, the 2008 Orientation Benchmarking report will not be conducted until after September of 2008.

Indicator
Academic Expectations And Resources
A session will be presented during freshman and transfer orientations that will inform students and their families of the academic expectations and resources available to all SHSU students.

Criterion
Academic Expectations and Resources
70% of students will indicate satisfaction with the presentations committed to explaining the academic expectations and resources available to students.

Finding
Academic Expectations and Resources
Assessment is in progress from the summer 2008 orientation programs. Additionally, the 2008 Orientation Benchmarking report will not be conducted until after September of 2008.

Indicator
Awareness Of Alcohol And Drug Abuse
Sessiones 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
Awareness of Alcohol and Drug Abuse
70% of students will indicate satisfaction with information presented about drug and alcohol abuse.

Finding
Awareness of Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Assessment is in progress from the summer 2008 orientation programs. Additionally, the 2008 Orientation Benchmarking report will not be conducted until after September of 2008.

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
Assessment is in progress from the summer 2008 orientation programs. Additionally, the 2008 Orientation Benchmarking report will not be conducted until after September of 2008.

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 problems.

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
Assessment is in progress from the summer 2008 orientation programs. Additionally, the 2008 Orientation Benchmarking report will not be conducted until after September of 2008.

Indicator
Campus Involvement Presentations
Students and their families will attend presentations given by the Office of Student Activities and Recreation 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
Assessment is in progress from the summer 2008 orientation programs. Additionally, the 2008 Orientation Benchmarking report will not be conducted until after September of 2008.

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
Assessment is in progress from the summer 2008 orientation programs. Additionally, the 2008 Orientation Benchmarking report will not be conducted until after September of 2008.

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
Assessment is in progress from the summer 2008 orientation programs. Additionally, the 2008 Orientation Benchmarking report will not be conducted until after September of 2008.

Action
Knowledge of campus resources
Actions will be determined by the results of the assessment currently in progress.

Action
Utilization of Campus Resources
Actions will be determined by the results of the assessment currently in progress.

Objective
Campus/Community Involvement
Incoming students and their families will be informed of the out-of-classroom experiences available through the university.

Indicator
Campus Involvement Presentations
Students and their families will attend presentations given by the Office of Student Activities and Recreation 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
Assessment is in progress from the summer 2008 orientation programs. Additionally, the 2008 Orientation Benchmarking report will not be conducted until after September of 2008.

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
Assessment is in progress from the summer 2008 orientation programs. Additionally, the 2008 Orientation Benchmarking report will not be conducted until after September of 2008.

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
Assessment is in progress from the summer 2008 orientation programs. Additionally, the 2008 Orientation Benchmarking report will not be conducted until after September of 2008.

Action
Student Organizations
Actions will be determined by the results of the assessment currently in progress.

Action
Campus involvement presentations
Actions will be determined by the results of the assessment currently in progress.

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
Assessment is in progress from the summer 2008 orientation programs. Additionally, the 2008 Orientation Benchmarking report will not be conducted until after September of 2008.

Indicator
Academic Expectations And Resources
A session will be presented during freshman and transfer orientations that will inform students and their families of the academic expectations and resources available to all SHSU students.

Criterion
Academic Expectations and Resources
70% of students will indicate satisfaction with the presentations committed to explaining the academic expectations and resources available to students.

Finding
Academic Expectations and Resources
Assessment is in progress from the summer 2008 orientation programs. Additionally, the 2008 Orientation Benchmarking report will not be conducted until after September of 2008.

Indicator
Awareness Of Alcohol And Drug Abuse
Sessiones 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
Awareness of Alcohol and Drug Abuse
70% of students will indicate satisfaction with information presented about drug and alcohol abuse.

Finding
Awareness of Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Assessment is in progress from the summer 2008 orientation programs. Additionally, the 2008 Orientation Benchmarking report will not be conducted until after September of 2008.

Indicator
Campus Involvement Presentations
Students and their families will attend presentations given by the Office of Student Activities and Recreation 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
Assessment is in progress from the summer 2008 orientation programs. Additionally, the 2008 Orientation Benchmarking report will not be conducted until after September of 2008.

Action
Orientation Presentations
Actions will be determined by the results of the assessment currently in progress.

Objective
Informal Orientation Sessions
To provide opportunities for university faculty and staff to interact with orientation attendees in an informal setting.

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
Assessment is in progress from the summer 2008 orientation programs. Additionally, the 2008 Orientation Benchmarking report will not be conducted until after September of 2008.

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
Assessment is in progress from the summer 2008 orientation programs. Additionally, the 2008 Orientation Benchmarking report will not be conducted until after September of 2008.

Action
Informal orientation sessions
Actions will be determined by the results of the assessment currently in progress.

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
Sessiones 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
Awareness of Alcohol and Drug Abuse
70% of students will indicate satisfaction with information presented about drug and alcohol abuse.

Finding
Awareness of Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Assessment is in progress from the summer 2008 orientation programs. Additionally, the 2008 Orientation Benchmarking report will not be conducted until after September of 2008.

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 problems.

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
Assessment is in progress from the summer 2008 orientation programs. Additionally, the 2008 Orientation Benchmarking report will not be conducted until after September of 2008.

Action
Awareness of alcohol and drug abuse
Actions will be determined by the results of the assessment currently in progress.

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
Assessment is in progress from the summer 2008 orientation programs. Additionally, the 2008 Orientation Benchmarking report will not be conducted until after September of 2008.

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
Assessment is in progress from the summer 2008 orientation programs. Additionally, the 2008 Orientation Benchmarking report will not be conducted until after September of 2008.

Indicator
Academic Expectations And Resources
A session will be presented during freshman and transfer orientations that will inform students and their families of the academic expectations and resources available to all SHSU students.

Criterion
Academic Expectations and Resources
70% of students will indicate satisfaction with the presentations committed to explaining the academic expectations and resources available to students.

Finding
Academic Expectations and Resources
Assessment is in progress from the summer 2008 orientation programs. Additionally, the 2008 Orientation Benchmarking report will not be conducted until after September of 2008.

Indicator
Awareness Of Alcohol And Drug Abuse
Sessiones 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
Awareness of Alcohol and Drug Abuse
70% of students will indicate satisfaction with information presented about drug and alcohol abuse.

Finding
Awareness of Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Assessment is in progress from the summer 2008 orientation programs. Additionally, the 2008 Orientation Benchmarking report will not be conducted until after September of 2008.

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
Assessment is in progress from the summer 2008 orientation programs. Additionally, the 2008 Orientation Benchmarking report will not be conducted until after September of 2008.

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 problems.

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
Assessment is in progress from the summer 2008 orientation programs. Additionally, the 2008 Orientation Benchmarking report will not be conducted until after September of 2008.

Indicator
Campus Involvement Presentations
Students and their families will attend presentations given by the Office of Student Activities and Recreation 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
Assessment is in progress from the summer 2008 orientation programs. Additionally, the 2008 Orientation Benchmarking report will not be conducted until after September of 2008.

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
Assessment is in progress from the summer 2008 orientation programs. Additionally, the 2008 Orientation Benchmarking report will not be conducted until after September of 2008.

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
Assessment is in progress from the summer 2008 orientation programs. Additionally, the 2008 Orientation Benchmarking report will not be conducted until after September of 2008.

Action
Knowledge of campus resources
Actions will be determined by the results of the assessment currently in progress.

Action
Utilization of Campus Resources
Actions will be determined by the results of the assessment currently in progress.

Objective
Campus/Community Involvement
Incoming students and their families will be informed of the out-of-classroom experiences available through the university.

Indicator
Campus Involvement Presentations
Students and their families will attend presentations given by the Office of Student Activities and Recreation 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
Assessment is in progress from the summer 2008 orientation programs. Additionally, the 2008 Orientation Benchmarking report will not be conducted until after September of 2008.

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
Assessment is in progress from the summer 2008 orientation programs. Additionally, the 2008 Orientation Benchmarking report will not be conducted until after September of 2008.

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
Assessment is in progress from the summer 2008 orientation programs. Additionally, the 2008 Orientation Benchmarking report will not be conducted until after September of 2008.

Action
Student Organizations
Actions will be determined by the results of the assessment currently in progress.

Action
Campus involvement presentations
Actions will be determined by the results of the assessment currently in progress.

Objective
Training Of Orientation Leaders
Student orientation leaders will be trained to assist with freshman and transfer orientation programs.

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
Assessment is in progress from the summer 2008 orientation programs. Additionally, the 2008 Orientation Benchmarking report will not be conducted until after September of 2008.

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 problems.

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
Assessment is in progress from the summer 2008 orientation programs. Additionally, the 2008 Orientation Benchmarking report will not be conducted until after September of 2008.

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
Assessment is in progress from the summer 2008 orientation programs. Additionally, the 2008 Orientation Benchmarking report will not be conducted until after September of 2008.

Action
Orientation leaders trained on academic resources available
Actions will be determined by the results of the assessment currently in progress.

Action
Orienation leaders trained on the implications of drug and alcohol abuse
Actions will be determined by the results of the assessment currently in progress.

Action
Orientation leaders trained on campus involvement
Actions will be determined by the results of the assessment currently in progress.

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
Assessment is in progress from the summer 2008 orientation programs. Additionally, the 2008 Orientation Benchmarking report will not be conducted until after September of 2008.

Indicator
Academic Expectations And Resources
A session will be presented during freshman and transfer orientations that will inform students and their families of the academic expectations and resources available to all SHSU students.

Criterion
Academic Expectations and Resources
70% of students will indicate satisfaction with the presentations committed to explaining the academic expectations and resources available to students.

Finding
Academic Expectations and Resources
Assessment is in progress from the summer 2008 orientation programs. Additionally, the 2008 Orientation Benchmarking report will not be conducted until after September of 2008.

Indicator
Awareness Of Alcohol And Drug Abuse
Sessiones 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
Awareness of Alcohol and Drug Abuse
70% of students will indicate satisfaction with information presented about drug and alcohol abuse.

Finding
Awareness of Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Assessment is in progress from the summer 2008 orientation programs. Additionally, the 2008 Orientation Benchmarking report will not be conducted until after September of 2008.

Indicator
Campus Involvement Presentations
Students and their families will attend presentations given by the Office of Student Activities and Recreation 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
Assessment is in progress from the summer 2008 orientation programs. Additionally, the 2008 Orientation Benchmarking report will not be conducted until after September of 2008.

Action
Orientation Presentations
Actions will be determined by the results of the assessment currently in progress.

Goal
University Involvement
To provide collaborative, quality new student orientation programs that involve the full university community.

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
Assessment is in progress from the summer 2008 orientation programs. Additionally, the 2008 Orientation Benchmarking report will not be conducted until after September of 2008.

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
Assessment is in progress from the summer 2008 orientation programs. Additionally, the 2008 Orientation Benchmarking report will not be conducted until after September of 2008.

Indicator
Academic Expectations And Resources
A session will be presented during freshman and transfer orientations that will inform students and their families of the academic expectations and resources available to all SHSU students.

Criterion
Academic Expectations and Resources
70% of students will indicate satisfaction with the presentations committed to explaining the academic expectations and resources available to students.

Finding
Academic Expectations and Resources
Assessment is in progress from the summer 2008 orientation programs. Additionally, the 2008 Orientation Benchmarking report will not be conducted until after September of 2008.

Indicator
Awareness Of Alcohol And Drug Abuse
Sessiones 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
Awareness of Alcohol and Drug Abuse
70% of students will indicate satisfaction with information presented about drug and alcohol abuse.

Finding
Awareness of Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Assessment is in progress from the summer 2008 orientation programs. Additionally, the 2008 Orientation Benchmarking report will not be conducted until after September of 2008.

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
Assessment is in progress from the summer 2008 orientation programs. Additionally, the 2008 Orientation Benchmarking report will not be conducted until after September of 2008.

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 problems.

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
Assessment is in progress from the summer 2008 orientation programs. Additionally, the 2008 Orientation Benchmarking report will not be conducted until after September of 2008.

Indicator
Campus Involvement Presentations
Students and their families will attend presentations given by the Office of Student Activities and Recreation 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
Assessment is in progress from the summer 2008 orientation programs. Additionally, the 2008 Orientation Benchmarking report will not be conducted until after September of 2008.

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
Assessment is in progress from the summer 2008 orientation programs. Additionally, the 2008 Orientation Benchmarking report will not be conducted until after September of 2008.

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
Assessment is in progress from the summer 2008 orientation programs. Additionally, the 2008 Orientation Benchmarking report will not be conducted until after September of 2008.

Action
Knowledge of campus resources
Actions will be determined by the results of the assessment currently in progress.

Action
Utilization of Campus Resources
Actions will be determined by the results of the assessment currently in progress.

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
Assessment is in progress from the summer 2008 orientation programs. Additionally, the 2008 Orientation Benchmarking report will not be conducted until after September of 2008.

Indicator
Academic Expectations And Resources
A session will be presented during freshman and transfer orientations that will inform students and their families of the academic expectations and resources available to all SHSU students.

Criterion
Academic Expectations and Resources
70% of students will indicate satisfaction with the presentations committed to explaining the academic expectations and resources available to students.

Finding
Academic Expectations and Resources
Assessment is in progress from the summer 2008 orientation programs. Additionally, the 2008 Orientation Benchmarking report will not be conducted until after September of 2008.

Indicator
Awareness Of Alcohol And Drug Abuse
Sessiones 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
Awareness of Alcohol and Drug Abuse
70% of students will indicate satisfaction with information presented about drug and alcohol abuse.

Finding
Awareness of Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Assessment is in progress from the summer 2008 orientation programs. Additionally, the 2008 Orientation Benchmarking report will not be conducted until after September of 2008.

Indicator
Campus Involvement Presentations
Students and their families will attend presentations given by the Office of Student Activities and Recreation 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
Assessment is in progress from the summer 2008 orientation programs. Additionally, the 2008 Orientation Benchmarking report will not be conducted until after September of 2008.

Action
Orientation Presentations
Actions will be determined by the results of the assessment currently in progress.

Objective
Informal Orientation Sessions
To provide opportunities for university faculty and staff to interact with orientation attendees in an informal setting.

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
Assessment is in progress from the summer 2008 orientation programs. Additionally, the 2008 Orientation Benchmarking report will not be conducted until after September of 2008.

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
Assessment is in progress from the summer 2008 orientation programs. Additionally, the 2008 Orientation Benchmarking report will not be conducted until after September of 2008.

Action
Informal orientation sessions
Actions will be determined by the results of the assessment currently in progress.


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