Student success is the number one priority for the student experience teams. For prospective students, finding the right fit gives them their best chances for success. With the variety of academic programs, flexible learning modalities and campus options, Vermont State University will provide every student, regardless of type, the opportunity to find the right fit for them.
As the teams dive deeper into design, additional help is needed to move the work forward. We are so appreciative of the support we are receiving from staff and faculty. Several members of the admissions team have recently joined in the transformation effort and are kicking off projects related to recruitment travel, event planning, and the visitor experience. All these project designs are crucial to helping students find their fit.
Discussions are also underway to design an improved process for those students with prior credits but no degree seeking to enroll at Vermont State University. This is a population that is expected to make up an increased percentage of enrollments in the future. Whether the credits were earned through an assessment of prior learning/life experience, dual enrollment/advanced placement tests, or at a previously enrolled institution, students will want to know how their credits will fit with their intended degree program. Providing timely and accurate information on time to degree completion is a top priority for these students.
Finally, the core team meeting this past week was expanded to include all the sub-teams to participate in a presentation by the advising team from academic operations. The design for advising and student support services was shared and included a great discussion. Overall, it was a wonderful experience to see what the future might look like and begin to envision the integration of other student service areas with this model. There was a lot of positive energy in our “Zoom Room” and excitement about building a strong advising and support network ensuring student success.
The proposed Advising Model for Vermont State University is spotlighted in this week’s update – which can be viewed here.