Engaging Latino Students in the Learning Process for Successful College Completion

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In a strategic effort to bolster the retention and graduation efforts in the second through fourth years of the program, Arizona Assurance has formed a unique partnership with the College of Letters, Arts and Sciences (CLAS), the UA Alumni Association and UA Career Services with the goal of developing a replicable and proven program for all colleges to follow with their students.

Institution:

University of Arizona

Academic Level:

Baccalaureate

Issue Area:

Retention

Issue Area:

Support Services

Year:

2010

Designation:

SEMILLAS

Key Personnel:

Orgera, Jeff

Address:

University of Arizona

Address 2:

Student Recreation Center, Room 210

Address 3:

1401 East University Boulevard, P.O. Box 210066

City:

Tucson

State:

Zip:

85721-0066

Website:

Engaging Latino Students in the Learning Process for Successful College Completion

Goal/Mission:

The University aspires to increase students' grade point averages and also first to second year retention by helping students identify a clear pathway to graduation and a career/graduate program after completion of their undergraduate degree. In addition, the project will help students develop short and long term plans for their career/academic development; feel a sense of belonging and contribution to their academic discipline; cultivate relationships in their desired career for post-graduation employment connections; establish strong relationships with faculty in their academic discipline; complete experiences critical to obtaining admission to graduate school or obtaining a job after graduation.

Outcome:

This program targets to measure effectiveness for all Arizona Assurance efforts by student grade point averages, year-to-year retention and progress towards degree. We will assess student’s ability to articulate goals for post-graduation before and after the project, their feeling of inclusion in their college and major and their relationships with faculty. Also, the research team in the College of Education will develop specific instruments to measure the objectives of this project that are both quantitative and qualitative in nature.

Notes:

This is a program that is attempting to replicate promising practices. Evidence of Effectiveness is not yet available on this program.