Texas Southern University
Student Academic Enhancement ServicesFall 2010 – Summer 2013
Texas Developmental Education Course Redesign SummitJuly 16, 2013
presented by
Dr. Betty B. CoxInterim Associate Provost/Associate Vice President
for Student Academic Enhancement Services
Dr. John A. Robinson, Jr.Executive Director
Student Academic Enhancement Services
TSU Academic InitiativesSupported By
Student Academic Enhancement Services
Student Academic Enhancement Services (SAES)
Major SAES Components:• Academic Advising/Counseling• Peer Mentor Programs • Tutorial Services• Developmental Education• Academic Labs• Freshman Seminar• Summer School Program• Student Orientations & Registration
Academic Advising/Counseling Primarily Support and Serve Three University Constituents:
• I. All Freshman & Sophomores Requiring Remediation• II. College & Schools – provides support with Freshman & Sophomores Not
Requiring Remediation• III. Other Academic, Academic Support, and Co-Curricular Programs (e.g.,
UAV, Honors College, Registration, Orientation. Non-Traditional/Adult Learners)
SAES Advisors Assigned 2-3 Mentors Peer Mentors Assigned to Colleges/Schools
• College of Education• College of Liberal Arts and Behavioral Sciences• College of Science and Technology• School of Business School• School of Communication• School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences • School of Public Affairs
Early Warning Tracking System (EWTS) • Grades First
Tutorial Services Juniors, Seniors, Graduate Students, and Faculty
serve as tutors for all students , individual and group sessions are provided.
Hours of Operation• M-F 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM• Saturday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Subject s Offered• Biology• Chemistry (General, Organic)• English/Reading (Grammar, Writing, Research
Papers, etc.)• Math (Algebra, Calculus, Geometry, Trigonometry)• Physics
Developmental Education TSU Developmental Education
• Courses Offered English (Two Levels) Math (Two Levels) Reading (One Level)
• Interdisciplinary Labs Math Reading Writing
• TSU/HCC Partnership
Academic Labs
Developmental EducationEnglish Math Reading
Interdisciplinary LabsMathReadingWriting
Freshman Seminar
Goal• Freshman Seminar is designed to enhance
the academic, social, and emotional development of entering freshman, transfer, and adult/non-traditional students through a series of seminars, workshops, lectures, and other interactive activities.
The Evolution of TSU’s Summer Bridge Program
Summer Academy 2000 – 2010 Purpose - Enhance academic skills for success in college level
courses.
Summer Institute 2011-2012 Purpose – to enhance the enrollment of D.E. students in college-
level, degree-credit courses by reducing or eliminating their D.E. course requirements during the summer.
Summer School Program 2013 Purpose – to enhance the enrollment of D.E. students in college-
level, degree-credit courses by reducing or eliminating their D.E. course requirements during the summer.
External FundingTexas Higher Education
Coordinating Board SAES Programs have been enhanced by four
THECB two-year grants:• Advising Center
SAES Freshman and Sophomore Advising College/School Advisors
• First Year Experience (FYE) TSU Peer Mentor Calling Program Freshman Seminar Orientation
External FundingTexas Higher Education
Coordinating Board SAES Programs have been enhanced by four
THECB two-year grants (Cont):• Summer Academic Bridge Program
TSU Summer Academic Enhancement Institute TSU Summer School Program
• Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) provides:
Professional development for faculty through enhanced teaching/pedagogical strategies
Training for Academic Advisors/Counselors Training for tutors
Closing Remarks
Q & A
Thank You!
Dr. Betty B. CoxInterim Associate Provost/Associate Vice President for Student Academic Enhancement Services • [email protected]
Dr. John A. Robinson, Jr.Executive Director for Planning, Evaluation, and Assessment Student Academic Enhancement Services• [email protected]
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