Refresh the advising checklist/program maps we constructed at the first stages of Momentum by incorporating Core IMPACTS and reviewing course sequencing recommendations. Provide printed maps to each new student attending orientation.
Incoming students often do not understand what is required to obtain a degree. They associate the degree with time. For many a two-year degree should be complete in two years, regardless of how many classes are taken each semester. Providing a clear pathway map with recommended course sequencing at the beginning helps them better plan how to successfully complete a degree.
Evaluation Plan and measures: Completion of redesign/review; strategic distribution of maps to new students
KPIs: Students will better understand courses required to complete a degree and learn the recommended sequences of courses to take to obtain the degree
Baseline measure (for each KPI): Obsolete versions of maps are present (areas A-F core) but Core IMPACTS maps have not been created. For the last five years, students only get the maps if they stumble across them on our websites or an advisor presents one in an appointment
Goal or targets (for each KPI): All majors/programs will receive completely redesigned program maps with updated course sequencing. Students attending new student orientation will receive a copy of the pathway map associated with their program and guidance on how to interpret and use the map.
Time period/duration:
Spring/Summer 2024: pathway maps changed to reflect Core IMPACTS
Summer/Fall 2024: pathway map recommended sequencing updated
All advising program checklists/maps have been created with Core IMPACTS requirements. Recommended course sequencing review is underway by each School.
https://sites.highlands.edu/advising/program-checklists/
Incoming fall 2024 new students received advising checklists/maps during an advising/course selection session at orientation. Core IMPACTS was explained in a presentation to help students understand why they take the classes they take for their degree.
GHC is implementing a scheduling software, so next steps will be to pressure test the recommended course sequencing to make sure offerings meet the demand. We are also working to implement Degreeworks Planner so that students have a dynamic map customized for their needs. We will also be able to use the data from Planner to determine where students veer off track.
