Overall Approach
Motivations
- Align the student experience with the strategic vision for the U outlined by President Randall
- Meet performance expectations of USHE focused on student completion and placement
Preliminary Findings
- Clearly define student success goals and ensure accountability throughout the U
- Modernize student support systems and services
- Build data and analytic capacity and utilization
- Organize, streamline, and coordinate advising and student success efforts
What do students want from an exceptional educational experience?
Community
- They want to make new friends
- They want to build a network
- They want to be around like-minded individuals
Knowledge & Skills
- They want to learn and retain skills to get a job
- They want to receive a competitive salary
- They want to be able to attend a post-baccalaureate program
Transformation
- They want this journey to matter
- They want to build confidence
- They want to be ready to take on new challenges
Impact
- They want to do something meaningful
- They want to make a difference
- They want to have confidence in making change
Navigate U Shared Responsibility
The Navigate U project is a collaboration between the Office of the President, Academic Affairs, individual Colleges and Departments, Student Affairs, the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, and the Health Sciences. These stakeholders work together to ensure the success of the project, aligning their unique strengths and perspectives to serve the diverse needs of the university. An Advisory Committee with representatives from Enrollment Management, UIT, Student Affairs, Advising, and Faculty, guides usage best practices and policies of the Navigate U platform.
