The INSIDER - Fall 2023

INNOVATIVE STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES PROGRAM LAUNCHED Texas College has launched a newly invigorated Student Support Services (SSS) Program, which employs an overarching “umbrella” approach. This SSS Program provides services that truly advocate for students; enhances educational experiences by engaging the students; improves academic success through services provided; and promotes student growth and development through partnerships within the College and in the community. The SSS Program also contributes to the culture and framework of the College by contributing to the core values of Texas College, which are Academic Excellence, Integrity, Perseverance, Social Responsibility, Tolerance, and Community Service. The mission of the Texas College Student Support Center is to facilitate a supportive environment for academic success and personal enrichment through proactive and individualized services available to all students beginning at the first semester of enrollment through graduation. Participants are challenged to take charge of their learning and develop skills that enable them to enhance their lives and experience academic excellence.

The program goals for the 2023 - 2024 academic year are:

1. Increase student access, engagement, persistence, retention, and success through more integrated and comprehensive student services. 2. Improve student awareness of college services, information, activities, and programs.

Major functions will be outlined as supporting the College’s mission by helping to improve the quality of student learning, reduce students “stopping out,” and promoting academic performance.

Major Functions:

· Lead Student Services team in assessment, planning, and reporting; · Student communications: program marketing; · Enhance student engagement;

· Compile, address, and assess students’ progress; · Promote Student Services across the campus; and · Collaborate with divisions and units in Academic Affairs and Student Affairs to promote and provide student activities, clubs, and organizations.

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