SACS Reaffirmation
| Objective | Campus Resources | |
| Students attending new student orientation will be aware of the variety of campus resources available. Associated Goals: Freshman Orientation, Orientation Leader Training, Transfer Orientation, University Involvement |
| 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. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| Criteria | 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 | Knowledge Of Campus Resources Students will self report that they know about the variety of resources available. |
| Criteria | 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 | 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. |
| Criteria | 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 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. |
| Criteria | 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 | 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. |
| Criteria | 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 | Student Organizations Students attending orientation will have the opportunity to meet and become involved with a variety of registered student organizations. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| Indicator | Utilization Of Campus Resources Students will self report the quality of experience they had with a variety of campus offices during orientation. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| 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. Associated Goals: Freshman Orientation, Orientation Leader Training, Transfer Orientation |
| 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. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| Criteria | 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 | Campus involvement presentations Actions will be determined by the results of the assessment currently in progress. |
| Action | Student Organizations 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. Associated Goals: Freshman Orientation, Orientation Leader Training, Transfer Orientation |
| 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. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| Criteria | 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 | Informal Orientation Sessions | |
| To provide opportunities for university faculty and staff to interact with orientation attendees in an informal setting. Associated Goals: Freshman Orientation, Transfer Orientation, University Involvement |
| Indicator | Student Organizations Students attending orientation will have the opportunity to meet and become involved with a variety of registered student organizations. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| Indicator | Utilization Of Campus Resources Students will self report the quality of experience they had with a variety of campus offices during orientation. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| Action | Informal orientation sessions Actions will be determined by the results of the assessment currently in progress. |
| Objective | Orientation Academic Preparedness | |
| Incoming students attending orientation will become academically prepared for their first year at Sam Houston State University. Associated Goals: Freshman Orientation, Transfer Orientation |
| 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. |
| Criteria | 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 | Academic Preparedness Students will self report that they feel academically prepared for collegiate level coursework. |
| Criteria | 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 | 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. |
| Criteria | 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 Expectations and Resources Actions will be determined by the results of the assessment currently in progress. |
| Action | Academic Preparedness 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. Associated Goals: Freshman Orientation, Orientation Leader Training, Transfer Orientation, University Involvement |
| 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. |
| Criteria | 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 | Academic Preparedness Students will self report that they feel academically prepared for collegiate level coursework. |
| Criteria | 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 | 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. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| Criteria | 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 | Campus Resources | |
| Students attending new student orientation will be aware of the variety of campus resources available. Associated Goals: Freshman Orientation, Orientation Leader Training, Transfer Orientation, University Involvement |
| 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. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| Criteria | 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 | Knowledge Of Campus Resources Students will self report that they know about the variety of resources available. |
| Criteria | 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 | 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. |
| Criteria | 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 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. |
| Criteria | 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 | 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. |
| Criteria | 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 | Student Organizations Students attending orientation will have the opportunity to meet and become involved with a variety of registered student organizations. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| Indicator | Utilization Of Campus Resources Students will self report the quality of experience they had with a variety of campus offices during orientation. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| 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. Associated Goals: Freshman Orientation, Orientation Leader Training, Transfer Orientation |
| 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. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| Criteria | 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 | Campus involvement presentations Actions will be determined by the results of the assessment currently in progress. |
| Action | Student Organizations 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. Associated Goals: Freshman Orientation, Orientation Leader Training, Transfer Orientation |
| 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. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| Criteria | 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 | Orientation Presentations | |
| Representatives from a variety of campus offices will make informative presentations to orientation attendees. Associated Goals: Freshman Orientation, Orientation Leader Training, Transfer Orientation, University Involvement |
| 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. |
| Criteria | 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 | Academic Preparedness Students will self report that they feel academically prepared for collegiate level coursework. |
| Criteria | 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 | 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. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| Criteria | 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 | Training Of Orientation Leaders | |
| Student orientation leaders will be trained to assist with freshman and transfer orientation programs. Associated Goals: Orientation Leader Training |
| 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. |
| Criteria | 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 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. |
| Criteria | 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 | 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. |
| Criteria | 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 | 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 academic resources available 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 | Campus Resources | |
| Students attending new student orientation will be aware of the variety of campus resources available. Associated Goals: Freshman Orientation, Orientation Leader Training, Transfer Orientation, University Involvement |
| 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. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| Criteria | 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 | Knowledge Of Campus Resources Students will self report that they know about the variety of resources available. |
| Criteria | 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 | 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. |
| Criteria | 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 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. |
| Criteria | 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 | 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. |
| Criteria | 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 | Student Organizations Students attending orientation will have the opportunity to meet and become involved with a variety of registered student organizations. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| Indicator | Utilization Of Campus Resources Students will self report the quality of experience they had with a variety of campus offices during orientation. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| 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. Associated Goals: Freshman Orientation, Orientation Leader Training, Transfer Orientation |
| 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. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| Criteria | 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 | Campus involvement presentations Actions will be determined by the results of the assessment currently in progress. |
| Action | Student Organizations 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. Associated Goals: Freshman Orientation, Orientation Leader Training, Transfer Orientation |
| 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. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| Criteria | 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 | Informal Orientation Sessions | |
| To provide opportunities for university faculty and staff to interact with orientation attendees in an informal setting. Associated Goals: Freshman Orientation, Transfer Orientation, University Involvement |
| Indicator | Student Organizations Students attending orientation will have the opportunity to meet and become involved with a variety of registered student organizations. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| Indicator | Utilization Of Campus Resources Students will self report the quality of experience they had with a variety of campus offices during orientation. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| Action | Informal orientation sessions Actions will be determined by the results of the assessment currently in progress. |
| Objective | Orientation Academic Preparedness | |
| Incoming students attending orientation will become academically prepared for their first year at Sam Houston State University. Associated Goals: Freshman Orientation, Transfer Orientation |
| 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. |
| Criteria | 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 | Academic Preparedness Students will self report that they feel academically prepared for collegiate level coursework. |
| Criteria | 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 | 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. |
| Criteria | 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 Expectations and Resources Actions will be determined by the results of the assessment currently in progress. |
| Action | Academic Preparedness 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. Associated Goals: Freshman Orientation, Orientation Leader Training, Transfer Orientation, University Involvement |
| 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. |
| Criteria | 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 | Academic Preparedness Students will self report that they feel academically prepared for collegiate level coursework. |
| Criteria | 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 | 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. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| Criteria | 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 | Campus Resources | |
| Students attending new student orientation will be aware of the variety of campus resources available. Associated Goals: Freshman Orientation, Orientation Leader Training, Transfer Orientation, University Involvement |
| 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. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| Criteria | 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 | Knowledge Of Campus Resources Students will self report that they know about the variety of resources available. |
| Criteria | 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 | 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. |
| Criteria | 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 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. |
| Criteria | 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 | 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. |
| Criteria | 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 | Student Organizations Students attending orientation will have the opportunity to meet and become involved with a variety of registered student organizations. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| Indicator | Utilization Of Campus Resources Students will self report the quality of experience they had with a variety of campus offices during orientation. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| 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 | Informal Orientation Sessions | |
| To provide opportunities for university faculty and staff to interact with orientation attendees in an informal setting. Associated Goals: Freshman Orientation, Transfer Orientation, University Involvement |
| Indicator | Student Organizations Students attending orientation will have the opportunity to meet and become involved with a variety of registered student organizations. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| Indicator | Utilization Of Campus Resources Students will self report the quality of experience they had with a variety of campus offices during orientation. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| Action | Informal orientation sessions 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. Associated Goals: Freshman Orientation, Orientation Leader Training, Transfer Orientation, University Involvement |
| 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. |
| Criteria | 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 | Academic Preparedness Students will self report that they feel academically prepared for collegiate level coursework. |
| Criteria | 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 | 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. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| Criteria | 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. |