2011New and Improved Student Services

New and Improved Student Services

Moderator: Suzy Hay , Kansas State University (KS)

Presenter: Michele Jersak , Century College and Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MN)

Presenter: Teresa Theisen , Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MN)

WCET Conference October 27,

2011

Kansas State University Services for Distance Students

Kansas State University Services for Distance Students

K-State Online (KSOL)My Organizer – Student View

Assessing Our Services

End of Semester:

Student Satisfaction Survey

Faculty Course Evaluations

Kansas State University Services for Distance Students

http://www.dce.k-state.edu/students/services/financial-aid

Scholarships

Kansas State University Services for Distance Students

Extending Campus Services K-State Libraries  Non-Traditional Student Services  Disability Support Services Career and Employment Services  Office of Student Life University Life Café Powercat Financial Counseling

Kansas State University Services for Distance Students

K-State ranks as a top military friendly school.

Kansas State University Services for Distance Students

Extending Campus Services K-State Libraries  Non-Traditional Student Services  Disability Support Services Career and Employment Services  Office of Student Life University Life Café Powercat Financial Counseling

Kansas State University Services for Distance Students

http://www.dce.k-state.edu/students/services/

Student Services

Kansas State University Services for Distance Students

Kansas State University Services for Distance Students

http://www.optionsplus.k-state.edu/giveaways/

2011 Wallpaper Calendar Wallpapers

Icons Coloring Pages Address Labels

Flash Cards Paper Projects Stickers Bookmark Games

Distance Newsletter: The Leading Edge

http://www.dce.k-state.edu/students/services/newsletter

DCE Honors & Awards ReceptionExtraordinary Student Award

Kansas State University Services for Distance Students

Pinnacle Honor Society

http://www.dce.k-state.edu/students/pinnacle/

Kansas State University Services for Distance Students

Virtual Commencement

http://www.dce.k-state.edu/students/commencement/

Kansas State University Services for Distance Students

Navigating Success in Career and Life Planning

Presenter: Michele Jersak , Century College and Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MN)

www.gpslifeplan.org

Program Program ComponentsComponents

•Website

•eFolio

•Campus Activities

•Curriculum Integration

•Student Success Day

•Student-Faculty Interaction

•http://www.gpslifeplan.org

A Brief History

eFolio Features

• Provides a virtual three-ring binder

• Allows more ownership for the student

• Can password protect areas and provide feedback

• Can be shaped & polished for use beyond college experience

Sample GPS LifePlan eFolios

Topic AreasTopic Areas•Self-Assessment - Interests - Skills - Work Values - Personality

•Career Research

•Links to Education

•Decision-Making

•Marketing Yourself - Job Search - Resume and Cover letter - Networking - Interviewing

•Managing Job Loss and Transitions

Topic AreasTopic Areas• Degree/Program

• Course Planning

• Study Skills

• Learning Styles

• Grade Issues

• Transfer Planning

• College Readiness

Topic AreasTopic Areas

•Financing Education - Financial Aid - Scholarships - Tax Related Benefits - Military Education Benefits

•Budget

•Debt Management

•Credit Management

•Identity Theft

•Saving for the Future

Topic AreasTopic Areas• Leadership Skills

• Resources for Leading

• Civic Engagement

• Service Learning

• Global Competence

Topic AreasTopic Areas• Life Transitions

• Stress Management

• Relationships

• Fitness and Physical Health

• Child Care

• Housing

• Transportation

• Mental Health

•Health Insurance Information

•Legal Resources

•Reintegration for Veterans

Integration Throughout CampusNew Student Orientation

Counseling appointments

Workshops throughout the semester

Student Success Day

eFolio

Student Life

Curriculum Integration

Curriculum Integration Examples Developmental English

― Budget Analysis, Understanding Your Credit, Getting out of Debt, Goal Setting, and Scholarship applications (FinancePlan)

― Creating your Own Vision Mission (CareerPlan)

Public Speaking― Leadership Philosophy, Articulating a Vision (LeadershipPlan)― Interests, values, skills, possible careers, major of study

(CareerPlan)― Persuasive speech on finance related topic (FinancePlan)

Dental Hygiene― Learning Styles Assessment and Class Instruction

(EducationPlan)― Develop a S.M.A.R.T. goal to identify a study skill the student

would like to improve (EducationPlan)

Active and Collaborative LearningStudents can interact though creating eFolio & topic discussions

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Student-Faculty InteractionFaculty learn more about students and students feel more validated

Support for LearnersStudy Skills, Transition to College, Health Resources, Time

Management

Gaining College Credit for Military Training

Presenter: Teresa Theisen , Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MN)

Minnesota Veterans Education Transfer

System (VETS)

Minnesota Veterans Education Transfer System (VETS)

http://www.veterans.mnscu.edu

Minnesota Veterans Education Transfer System (VETS)

Minnesota Veterans Education Transfer System (VETS)

Minnesota Veterans Education Transfer System (VETS)

Minnesota Veterans Education Transfer System (VETS)

Minnesota Veterans Education Transfer System (VETS)

Thank you!

Contact information:

Suzy Hay [email protected] 

Michele Jersak [email protected]

Teresa Theisen [email protected]

Questions?