Summer Orientation Days 2010
Danielle Stayzer, Student Success Centre
Student Development Theory: • A student’s total environment is
educational and must be used to help the student achieve their full developmental potential
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Students go through stages of development and progress through them during their university career Student Affairs helps students meet these needs in a variety of ways and supports their development
ď‚Ą Student Development Theory
• Students who are happy and healthy
and who lead satisfying lifestyles that complement their academic interests will achieve higher levels of success at university
Student Affairs includes: • • • • • • • • • •
Campus Health Centre Housing and Conference Services Athletics and Recreation Centre for Student Development Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards International Student Services Hospitality Services Titles Bookstore Financial Aid and Scholarships The Student Success Centre
Making Student Success Easy Surveys Learning Outcomes ▪ Intellectual Growth ▪ Healthy Behaviours ▪ Satisfying and Productive Lifestyle
Critical Success Factors Academic related
behaviours Level of institutional connectivity Pre-university preparation
Risk Factors Number of classes
having difficulty with Predicted GPA Intent to return to McMaster for another term and/or year
Strategies for helping support students Helping, talking, exploring… ▪ Teaching problem solving skills ▪ Encouraging critical thinking skills ▪ Helping set goals ▪ Exploring options and supporting their decision-making process
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Letting them grow and letting them go means teaching them the skills they need to become independent, caring and responsible members of the community