Native Student Services CAS Self-Study September 2012

Native Student Services CAS

Self-Study

September 2012

NSS CAS Self-Study Team

Casey Jones, Lead, Native Student Services Shelia Randazzo, Native Student Services Cheryl Turner, Native Student Services Melina Pastos, College of Education Laura Galiher, Koniag Foundation Willy Templeton, Native Student Services

Richard Bender, UAA Native Student* Natasha Haines, UAA Native Student* Danica Clarion, UAA Native Student*

Assessment Process

• Utilized Shared Drive

• Individuals Reviewed and scored each section

• Group afternoon sessions to discuss individual evaluations during May and June on the following sections:

-- 1 & 12 -- 4 & 8 -- 3 &10 -- 7 & 13 -- 11 & 14 -- 9 -- 2 (Did not review 5 & 6)

NSS Strengths

Safe and Affirming atmosphere

Responsiveness to students

Advising

Teamworkmanship

Employee longevity/satisifcation

NSS Opportunities

Campus external and internal communications

More technology expertise

Clear written policies

Surprise

Lack of awareness of NSS Services on and off campus

Future Establish an Advisory Board

Improve Public Relations

Develop Written Policies