SACS Reaffirmation
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Assessment : 2006 - 2007 : Educational Support :
New Student Orientation (Freshman, Transfer)
4 Goals 7 Objectives 10 Indicators 10 Criteria 10 Findings 21 Actions
GOAL: Freshman Orientation
| 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 |
| Indicator | Academic Expectations And Resources  A session will be presented during freshman and transfer orientations that will inform students and their parents/family members of the academic expectations and resources available to all SHSU students. |
| Criteria | Academic Expectations and Resources 70% of students will indicate satisfactions with the presentations committed to explaining the academic expectations and resources available to students. |
| Finding | Academic Expectations and Resources 95% of students indicated satisfaction with the presentations for academics during orientation. |
| Indicator | Awareness Of Alcohol And Drug Abuse Sessions 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 | Awarenes of Alcohol and Drug Abuse 70% of students will indicate satisfaction with the presentation regarding alcohol and drug abuse presented by the Dean of Students'' Office. |
| Finding | Awareness of alcohol and drug abuse 92% of students indicated satisfaction with the drug and alcohol abuse presentation given by the Dean of Students'' Office during orientation. |
| Indicator | Campus Involvement Presentations Students and their parents/family members will attend presentations given by the Office of Student Activities and Recreational 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 94% of students reported satisfaction with the presentations given by Student Activities and Recreational Sports. |
| 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 71% of students reported agreement that they learned about campus resources during orientation |
| 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 78% of students reported that they knew the academic resources available to them |
| 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 84% of students reported that they received information on campus activities and programs |
| 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 issues. |
| 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 59.6% of students reported that they felt socially prepared for attending SHSU. |
| 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 55% of students reported that they learned about different clubs and organizations during orientation |
| 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 86% of students attending orientation reported satisfaction with their experiences in campus offices during orientation. |
Actions for Objective:
| Action | Knowledge of campus resources Continue presentations during orientation highlighting various campus offices. |
| Action | Utilization of campus resources Continue to allow time for students to conduct business in campus offices during the orientation times. |
GOAL: Freshman Orientation
| 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 parents/family members will attend presentations given by the Office of Student Activities and Recreational 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 94% of students reported satisfaction with the presentations given by Student Activities and Recreational Sports. |
| 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 84% of students reported that they received information on campus activities and programs |
| 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 55% of students reported that they learned about different clubs and organizations during orientation |
Actions for Objective:
| Action | Campus involvement presentations Continue presentation times for Student Activities and Recreational Sports during orientation sessions. |
| Action | Orientation Leaders trained on campus involvement Continue orientation leader training schedule with extensive time committed to the importance of campus involvement. |
| Action | Student Organizations Organizations fair held during orientation sessions to allow students to sign up for different clubs. |
GOAL: Freshman Orientation
| 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 Sessions 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 | Awarenes of Alcohol and Drug Abuse 70% of students will indicate satisfaction with the presentation regarding alcohol and drug abuse presented by the Dean of Students'' Office. |
| Finding | Awareness of alcohol and drug abuse 92% of students indicated satisfaction with the drug and alcohol abuse presentation given by the Dean of Students'' Office during orientation. |
| 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 issues. |
| 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 59.6% of students reported that they felt socially prepared for attending SHSU. |
Actions for Objective:
| Action | Awareness of alcohol and drug abuse Continue presentation by the Dean of Students'' Office during orientation. |
| Action | Orientation leaders trained on the implications of drug and alcohol abuse Training sessions on drug and alcohol abuse changed from during regular training times to during the Orientation Leader training retreat to allow for extended training time. |
GOAL: Freshman Orientation
| 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 55% of students reported that they learned about different clubs and organizations during orientation |
Actions for Objective:
| Action | Students meet organizations Continue organizations fair during orientation sessions to allow students to sign up for different clubs. |
| Action | Visitation of campus resources Continue to allow time for students to conduct business in campus offices during the orientation times. |
GOAL: Freshman Orientation
| 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 parents/family members of the academic expectations and resources available to all SHSU students. |
| Criteria | Academic Expectations and Resources 70% of students will indicate satisfactions with the presentations committed to explaining the academic expectations and resources available to students. |
| Finding | Academic Expectations and Resources 95% of students indicated satisfaction with the presentations for academics during orientation. |
| 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 83% of students reported that they felt academically prepared for their first class day at SHSU. |
| 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 78% of students reported that they knew the academic resources available to them |
Actions for Objective:
| Action | Academic Expectations and Resources Continue presentation on academic expectations and resources during orientation. |
| Action | Academic Preparedness Continue session highlighting academic expectations are resources during freshman and transfer orientations. |
| Action | Academic Preparedness Inform students of the common reader program. |
GOAL: Freshman Orientation
| 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 parents/family members of the academic expectations and resources available to all SHSU students. |
| Criteria | Academic Expectations and Resources 70% of students will indicate satisfactions with the presentations committed to explaining the academic expectations and resources available to students. |
| Finding | Academic Expectations and Resources 95% of students indicated satisfaction with the presentations for academics during orientation. |
| 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 83% of students reported that they felt academically prepared for their first class day at SHSU. |
| Indicator | Awareness Of Alcohol And Drug Abuse Sessions 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 | Awarenes of Alcohol and Drug Abuse 70% of students will indicate satisfaction with the presentation regarding alcohol and drug abuse presented by the Dean of Students'' Office. |
| Finding | Awareness of alcohol and drug abuse 92% of students indicated satisfaction with the drug and alcohol abuse presentation given by the Dean of Students'' Office during orientation. |
| Indicator | Campus Involvement Presentations Students and their parents/family members will attend presentations given by the Office of Student Activities and Recreational 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 94% of students reported satisfaction with the presentations given by Student Activities and Recreational Sports. |
Actions for Objective:
| Action | Academic Preparation Inform students of the common reader program. |
| Action | Academic expectations and resources Continue presentation on academic expectations and resources during orientation. |
| Action | Academic preparation Continue session highlighting academic expectations and resources during freshman and transfer orientations. |
| Action | Alcohol and drug abuse awareness Continue presentation by the Dean of Students'' Office during orientation. |
| Action | Campus Involvement Presentation Continue presentation times for Student Activities and Recreational Sports during orientation sessions. |
| Action | Knowledge of Campus Resources Continue presentations during orientation highlighting various campus offices. |
GOAL: Orientation leader training
| 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 |
| Indicator | Academic Expectations And Resources A session will be presented during freshman and transfer orientations that will inform students and their parents/family members of the academic expectations and resources available to all SHSU students. |
| Criteria | Academic Expectations and Resources 70% of students will indicate satisfactions with the presentations committed to explaining the academic expectations and resources available to students. |
| Finding | Academic Expectations and Resources 95% of students indicated satisfaction with the presentations for academics during orientation. |
| Indicator | Awareness Of Alcohol And Drug Abuse Sessions 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 | Awarenes of Alcohol and Drug Abuse 70% of students will indicate satisfaction with the presentation regarding alcohol and drug abuse presented by the Dean of Students'' Office. |
| Finding | Awareness of alcohol and drug abuse 92% of students indicated satisfaction with the drug and alcohol abuse presentation given by the Dean of Students'' Office during orientation. |
| Indicator | Campus Involvement Presentations Students and their parents/family members will attend presentations given by the Office of Student Activities and Recreational 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 94% of students reported satisfaction with the presentations given by Student Activities and Recreational Sports. |
| 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 71% of students reported agreement that they learned about campus resources during orientation |
| 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 78% of students reported that they knew the academic resources available to them |
| 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 84% of students reported that they received information on campus activities and programs |
| 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 issues. |
| 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 59.6% of students reported that they felt socially prepared for attending SHSU. |
| 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 55% of students reported that they learned about different clubs and organizations during orientation |
| 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 86% of students attending orientation reported satisfaction with their experiences in campus offices during orientation. |
Actions for Objective:
| Action | Knowledge of campus resources Continue presentations during orientation highlighting various campus offices. |
| Action | Utilization of campus resources Continue to allow time for students to conduct business in campus offices during the orientation times. |
GOAL: Orientation leader training
| 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 parents/family members will attend presentations given by the Office of Student Activities and Recreational 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 94% of students reported satisfaction with the presentations given by Student Activities and Recreational Sports. |
| 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 84% of students reported that they received information on campus activities and programs |
| 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 55% of students reported that they learned about different clubs and organizations during orientation |
Actions for Objective:
| Action | Campus involvement presentations Continue presentation times for Student Activities and Recreational Sports during orientation sessions. |
| Action | Orientation Leaders trained on campus involvement Continue orientation leader training schedule with extensive time committed to the importance of campus involvement. |
| Action | Student Organizations Organizations fair held during orientation sessions to allow students to sign up for different clubs. |
GOAL: Orientation leader training
| 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 Sessions 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 | Awarenes of Alcohol and Drug Abuse 70% of students will indicate satisfaction with the presentation regarding alcohol and drug abuse presented by the Dean of Students'' Office. |
| Finding | Awareness of alcohol and drug abuse 92% of students indicated satisfaction with the drug and alcohol abuse presentation given by the Dean of Students'' Office during orientation. |
| 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 issues. |
| 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 59.6% of students reported that they felt socially prepared for attending SHSU. |
Actions for Objective:
| Action | Awareness of alcohol and drug abuse Continue presentation by the Dean of Students'' Office during orientation. |
| Action | Orientation leaders trained on the implications of drug and alcohol abuse Training sessions on drug and alcohol abuse changed from during regular training times to during the Orientation Leader training retreat to allow for extended training time. |
GOAL: Orientation leader training
| 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 parents/family members of the academic expectations and resources available to all SHSU students. |
| Criteria | Academic Expectations and Resources 70% of students will indicate satisfactions with the presentations committed to explaining the academic expectations and resources available to students. |
| Finding | Academic Expectations and Resources 95% of students indicated satisfaction with the presentations for academics during orientation. |
| 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 83% of students reported that they felt academically prepared for their first class day at SHSU. |
| Indicator | Awareness Of Alcohol And Drug Abuse Sessions 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 | Awarenes of Alcohol and Drug Abuse 70% of students will indicate satisfaction with the presentation regarding alcohol and drug abuse presented by the Dean of Students'' Office. |
| Finding | Awareness of alcohol and drug abuse 92% of students indicated satisfaction with the drug and alcohol abuse presentation given by the Dean of Students'' Office during orientation. |
| Indicator | Campus Involvement Presentations Students and their parents/family members will attend presentations given by the Office of Student Activities and Recreational 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 94% of students reported satisfaction with the presentations given by Student Activities and Recreational Sports. |
Actions for Objective:
| Action | Academic Preparation Inform students of the common reader program. |
| Action | Academic expectations and resources Continue presentation on academic expectations and resources during orientation. |
| Action | Academic preparation Continue session highlighting academic expectations and resources during freshman and transfer orientations. |
| Action | Alcohol and drug abuse awareness Continue presentation by the Dean of Students'' Office during orientation. |
| Action | Campus Involvement Presentation Continue presentation times for Student Activities and Recreational Sports during orientation sessions. |
| Action | Knowledge of Campus Resources Continue presentations during orientation highlighting various campus offices. |
GOAL: Orientation leader training
| Objective | Training Of Orientation Leaders | |
| Student orientation leaders will be trained to assist with freshman and transfer orientation programs. Associated Goals: Orientation leader training |
Actions for Objective:
| Action | Orientation Leader training on campus involvement Continue Orientation Leader training schedule with extensive time committed to the importance of campus involvement. |
| Action | Orientation leaders trained on academic resources available Continue orientation leader training program that highlights SHSU academic resources with visits to offices and presentation by those offices. |
| Action | Training Orientation Leaders on the implications of drug and alcohol abuse Training sessions on drug and alcohol abuse changed from during regular training times to during the Orientation Leader training retreat to allow for extended training time. |
GOAL: Transfer Orientation
| 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 |
| Indicator | Academic Expectations And Resources A session will be presented during freshman and transfer orientations that will inform students and their parents/family members of the academic expectations and resources available to all SHSU students. |
| Criteria | Academic Expectations and Resources 70% of students will indicate satisfactions with the presentations committed to explaining the academic expectations and resources available to students. |
| Finding | Academic Expectations and Resources 95% of students indicated satisfaction with the presentations for academics during orientation. |
| Indicator | Awareness Of Alcohol And Drug Abuse Sessions 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 | Awarenes of Alcohol and Drug Abuse 70% of students will indicate satisfaction with the presentation regarding alcohol and drug abuse presented by the Dean of Students'' Office. |
| Finding | Awareness of alcohol and drug abuse 92% of students indicated satisfaction with the drug and alcohol abuse presentation given by the Dean of Students'' Office during orientation. |
| Indicator | Campus Involvement Presentations Students and their parents/family members will attend presentations given by the Office of Student Activities and Recreational 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 94% of students reported satisfaction with the presentations given by Student Activities and Recreational Sports. |
| 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 71% of students reported agreement that they learned about campus resources during orientation |
| 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 78% of students reported that they knew the academic resources available to them |
| 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 84% of students reported that they received information on campus activities and programs |
| 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 issues. |
| 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 59.6% of students reported that they felt socially prepared for attending SHSU. |
| 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 55% of students reported that they learned about different clubs and organizations during orientation |
| 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 86% of students attending orientation reported satisfaction with their experiences in campus offices during orientation. |
Actions for Objective:
| Action | Knowledge of campus resources Continue presentations during orientation highlighting various campus offices. |
| Action | Utilization of campus resources Continue to allow time for students to conduct business in campus offices during the orientation times. |
GOAL: Transfer Orientation
| 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 parents/family members will attend presentations given by the Office of Student Activities and Recreational 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 94% of students reported satisfaction with the presentations given by Student Activities and Recreational Sports. |
| 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 84% of students reported that they received information on campus activities and programs |
| 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 55% of students reported that they learned about different clubs and organizations during orientation |
Actions for Objective:
| Action | Campus involvement presentations Continue presentation times for Student Activities and Recreational Sports during orientation sessions. |
| Action | Orientation Leaders trained on campus involvement Continue orientation leader training schedule with extensive time committed to the importance of campus involvement. |
| Action | Student Organizations Organizations fair held during orientation sessions to allow students to sign up for different clubs. |
GOAL: Transfer Orientation
| 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 Sessions 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 | Awarenes of Alcohol and Drug Abuse 70% of students will indicate satisfaction with the presentation regarding alcohol and drug abuse presented by the Dean of Students'' Office. |
| Finding | Awareness of alcohol and drug abuse 92% of students indicated satisfaction with the drug and alcohol abuse presentation given by the Dean of Students'' Office during orientation. |
| 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 issues. |
| 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 59.6% of students reported that they felt socially prepared for attending SHSU. |
Actions for Objective:
| Action | Awareness of alcohol and drug abuse Continue presentation by the Dean of Students'' Office during orientation. |
| Action | Orientation leaders trained on the implications of drug and alcohol abuse Training sessions on drug and alcohol abuse changed from during regular training times to during the Orientation Leader training retreat to allow for extended training time. |
GOAL: Transfer Orientation
| 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 55% of students reported that they learned about different clubs and organizations during orientation |
Actions for Objective:
| Action | Students meet organizations Continue organizations fair during orientation sessions to allow students to sign up for different clubs. |
| Action | Visitation of campus resources Continue to allow time for students to conduct business in campus offices during the orientation times. |
GOAL: Transfer Orientation
| 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 parents/family members of the academic expectations and resources available to all SHSU students. |
| Criteria | Academic Expectations and Resources 70% of students will indicate satisfactions with the presentations committed to explaining the academic expectations and resources available to students. |
| Finding | Academic Expectations and Resources 95% of students indicated satisfaction with the presentations for academics during orientation. |
| 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 83% of students reported that they felt academically prepared for their first class day at SHSU. |
| 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 78% of students reported that they knew the academic resources available to them |
Actions for Objective:
| Action | Academic Expectations and Resources Continue presentation on academic expectations and resources during orientation. |
| Action | Academic Preparedness Continue session highlighting academic expectations are resources during freshman and transfer orientations. |
| Action | Academic Preparedness Inform students of the common reader program. |
GOAL: Transfer Orientation
| 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 parents/family members of the academic expectations and resources available to all SHSU students. |
| Criteria | Academic Expectations and Resources 70% of students will indicate satisfactions with the presentations committed to explaining the academic expectations and resources available to students. |
| Finding | Academic Expectations and Resources 95% of students indicated satisfaction with the presentations for academics during orientation. |
| 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 83% of students reported that they felt academically prepared for their first class day at SHSU. |
| Indicator | Awareness Of Alcohol And Drug Abuse Sessions 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 | Awarenes of Alcohol and Drug Abuse 70% of students will indicate satisfaction with the presentation regarding alcohol and drug abuse presented by the Dean of Students'' Office. |
| Finding | Awareness of alcohol and drug abuse 92% of students indicated satisfaction with the drug and alcohol abuse presentation given by the Dean of Students'' Office during orientation. |
| Indicator | Campus Involvement Presentations Students and their parents/family members will attend presentations given by the Office of Student Activities and Recreational 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 94% of students reported satisfaction with the presentations given by Student Activities and Recreational Sports. |
Actions for Objective:
| Action | Academic Preparation Inform students of the common reader program. |
| Action | Academic expectations and resources Continue presentation on academic expectations and resources during orientation. |
| Action | Academic preparation Continue session highlighting academic expectations and resources during freshman and transfer orientations. |
| Action | Alcohol and drug abuse awareness Continue presentation by the Dean of Students'' Office during orientation. |
| Action | Campus Involvement Presentation Continue presentation times for Student Activities and Recreational Sports during orientation sessions. |
| Action | Knowledge of Campus Resources Continue presentations during orientation highlighting various campus offices. |
GOAL: University involvement
| 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 55% of students reported that they learned about different clubs and organizations during orientation |
Actions for Objective:
| Action | Students meet organizations Continue organizations fair during orientation sessions to allow students to sign up for different clubs. |
| Action | Visitation of campus resources Continue to allow time for students to conduct business in campus offices during the orientation times. |
GOAL: University involvement
| 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 parents/family members of the academic expectations and resources available to all SHSU students. |
| Criteria | Academic Expectations and Resources 70% of students will indicate satisfactions with the presentations committed to explaining the academic expectations and resources available to students. |
| Finding | Academic Expectations and Resources 95% of students indicated satisfaction with the presentations for academics during orientation. |
| 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 83% of students reported that they felt academically prepared for their first class day at SHSU. |
| Indicator | Awareness Of Alcohol And Drug Abuse Sessions 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 | Awarenes of Alcohol and Drug Abuse 70% of students will indicate satisfaction with the presentation regarding alcohol and drug abuse presented by the Dean of Students'' Office. |
| Finding | Awareness of alcohol and drug abuse 92% of students indicated satisfaction with the drug and alcohol abuse presentation given by the Dean of Students'' Office during orientation. |
| Indicator | Campus Involvement Presentations Students and their parents/family members will attend presentations given by the Office of Student Activities and Recreational 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 94% of students reported satisfaction with the presentations given by Student Activities and Recreational Sports. |
Actions for Objective:
| Action | Academic Preparation Inform students of the common reader program. |
| Action | Academic expectations and resources Continue presentation on academic expectations and resources during orientation. |
| Action | Academic preparation Continue session highlighting academic expectations and resources during freshman and transfer orientations. |
| Action | Alcohol and drug abuse awareness Continue presentation by the Dean of Students'' Office during orientation. |
| Action | Campus Involvement Presentation Continue presentation times for Student Activities and Recreational Sports during orientation sessions. |
| Action | Knowledge of Campus Resources Continue presentations during orientation highlighting various campus offices. |