University of Hawaii Community Colleges Student Services Annual Report of Program Data (ARPD)

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Part I: Program Quantitative Indicators Program Year Demand Indicators 08-09 09-10 10-11 1 Annual Headcount ALL Students 1,403 1,739 1,766 2 Annual Headcount NH Students 304 382 503 3 Actual Percent Change from Prior Year ALL 9% 24% 2% 4 Actual Percent Change from Prior Year NH 16% 26% 32% 5 Annual Headcount of Recent Hawaii High School Graduates 204 209 190 6 Percent of Service Area's Recent High School Graduates 29% 28% 27% 7 Annual Headcount of Students 25-49 Years Old 395 528 556 8 Annual Headcount from Underserved Regions 22 41 42 9 Annual Headcount in STEM programs 150 163 167 10a New Students 300 372 330 10b Fall Transfers Students 108 150 153 10c Semester Continuing Students 539 604 716 10d Registration Status Returning Students 129 160 173 10e Home Campus Other 28 59 56 11a New Students 119 149 103 11b Spring Transfers Students 73 100 97 11c Semester Continuing Students 769 899 956 11d Registration Status Returning Students 111 128 117 11e Home Campus Other 38 64 54 Program Year Efficiency Indicators 08-09 09-10 10-11 12 Pell Participation Rate ALL Students 23% 38% 40% 13 Pell Participation Rate NH Students 32% 48% 42% 14 Number ALL Students Receiving Pell 205 416 486 15 Number NH Students Receiving Pell 65 115 152 16 Total Pell Disbursed ALL $565,022 $1,257,405 $1,544,508 17 Total Pell Disbursed NH $173,361 $333,969 $474,957 18 Overall Program Budget Allocation $956,250 $1,126,620 $1,114,620 19 General Funded Budget Allocation $930,250 $887,620 $875,620 20 Special/Federal Budget Allocation $0 $0 $0 21 Cost Per Student $682 $648 $631 AtD Fall Cohort Achieving the Dream 2007 2008 2009 22 FT AtD Cohort (ALL) complete 20 credits first year 72 104 123 23 FT AtD Cohort (NH) complete 20 credits first year 29 17 20 24 PT AtD Cohort (ALL) complete 12 credits first year 33 36 33 25 PT AtD Cohort (NH) complete 12 credits first year 18 10 3 Demand Health Call Efficiency Health Cal 2 of 15 5/14/12 6:00 PM

Program Year Effectiveness Indicators 08-09 09-10 10-11 26 Persistence Fall to Spring ALL Students 74% 72% 70% 27 Persistence Fall to Spring NH 70% 68% 68% 28 Degrees & Certificates Awarded ALL 163 162 208 29 Degrees & Certificates Awarded NH 24 19 42 30 Degrees & Certificates in STEM ALL 58 49 69 31 Degrees & Certificates in STEM NH 5 2 9 32 Transfers to UH 4-yr ALL 53 63 35 33 Transfers to UH 4-yr NH 14 16 8 Effectiveness Health C Community College Survey of Student Engagement (CCSSE) Survey Year 2006 2008 2010 34 Support for Learners Benchmark (Percentile) 60 70 40 Means Summary All Students ( 1 = Not at all/rarely, 2 = Sometimes/Somewhat, 3 = Often/Very ) 35 Academic Advising Frequency 1.92 1.94 1.79 Satisfaction 2.16 2.22 2.26 Importance 2.50 2.60 2.59 36 Career Counseling Frequency 1.58 1.59 1.54 Satisfaction 1.99 2.06 2.13 Importance 2.42 2.49 2.42 37 Job Placement Assistance Frequency 1.48 1.26 1.18 Satisfaction 1.74 1.77 1.85 Importance 1.98 2.29 2.15 38 Financial Aid Advising Frequency 1.82 1.64 1.69 Satisfaction 2.14 2.08 2.22 Importance 2.40 2.41 2.49 39 Student Organizations Frequency 1.44 1.41 1.36 Satisfaction 2.00 1.93 2.03 Importance 1.92 2.01 1.97 40 Transfer Credit Assistance Frequency 1.46 1.47 1.47 Satisfaction 1.96 2.13 2.05 Importance 2.10 2.25 2.30 41 Services for People With Disabilities Frequency 1.48 1.51 1.27 Satisfaction 2.09 2.17 2.12 Importance 2.07 2.16 2.22 Glossary Last Updated: August 5th, 2 3 of 15 5/14/12 6:00 PM

Part II: Analysis of the Program Demand Indicators: Overall, the demand indicators were positive over the three year period. Annual headcount increased every year, and especially for Native Hawaiian (NH) students which saw a 32% increase over the previous year. During the past four years, a concerted effort was mad as part of the Achieving The Dream (ATD) project, to focus on the Native Hawaiian students. Also, a counselor focusing on the retention of Hawaiian students should be hired in January 2012. The only area seeing a decline of 1% every year for the past three years was in the recent high school graduates. Although focus on increasing high school graduates has been in place for more than five years, we have never been successful in increasing the numbers, even with an outreach counselor and presently with two counselors assigned at each of the high schools. We doubled the number of Running Start/Early Admits (RS/EA) from previous years but this did not translate into more high school graduates. The assumption that the RS/EA student, finding success and familiarity with KCC, would continue their education when they graduated, did not materialize. The majority of these students were the better students, already with goals of going to a four-year college. Instead of inviting the all high school counselors to an annual luncheon/meeting at KCC this year, we decided to have the assigned counselors to each high school do their own luncheon. Reasons for the change were: it was easier to arrange a date; it would be easie to discuss problems unique to each school, and it was a more intimate setting conducive to discuss sensitive issues. Hopefully, a closer relationship and better ways to attract the high school graduates will result. The registration status data for the past three years indicates a strong Continuing student rate for both fall spring and fall, indicating healthy retention. Also positive for fall semester were Transfer and Returning students. New students was up and down, and Hom Campus Other was slightly down, probably due to less distance education courses. As far as increasing New students, an Enrollment Management/Marketing position was approved by the campus council and the position should be filled by early spring. This is a new position that will develop an enrollment management plan and focus on more aggressive marketing efforts. Efficiency Indicators: Overall, the indicators were positive over the past three years. Pell Participation Rate All Students, Number of All Students Receiving Pell, and amount of Total Pell Disbursed All more than doubled from two years ago. For Native Hawaiians, Pell Participation Rate was up and down, but the Number of students receiving Pell and Total Pell Disbursed more than doubled. With the increased financial aid load and changes in Federal regulations, a third, Band A officer is being requested. Achieving the Dream (ATD) Indicatiors: The only positive increase over the three years was the FT AtD Cohort (All) complete 20 credits first year. This measure of 20 credits completed in the first year is more important than the other indicators of less credits completed. The other three indicators were up a down. The Native Hawaiian students did not do as well in the completion of 20 or 12 credits the first year as compared to all students. The College has focused on developmental courses and the College Success model to focus on retention. As mentioned, a special retention counselor for Hawaiian Students should be hired by January 2012. Effective Indicators: Persistence rate for fall to spring all students dropped slightly but remained the same for the Native Hawaiian students. Degrees and Certificates awarded in the four categories all increased. Transfers for both All and Native Hawaiian dropped. The positive increase in all the degree and certificate measures is welcoming but the significant drop in transfers will be investigated. Without further data, it is difficult to determine what is happening. CCSSE Indictors: Job Placement Assistance was not under Student Services during the past years. As a result of the vacancy in the Job Placement/Cooperative Education position under Academic Support, the position will be moved to Student Services and re-described to Career Counseling/Job Placement position for spring 2012. 4 of 15 5/14/12 6:00 PM

Four (academic advising, career counseling, financial aid advising, and student organizations) out of the six services had improved Satisfaction over the previous years. Both Transfer Credit Assistance and Services for People with Disabilities satisfaction decreased over the previous year. We have improved the response time for evaluating transcripts and have been working on our transfer articulation database. With the changes coming with Banner and STAR, services should improve. As far as students with disabilities going down, mo analysis as to the reason will be done. We have been able to provide the necessary services to all students who qualified, even to the extent of fly over two interpreters from Honolulu. For the CCSSE Custom Survey Items during the past two administrations, the two top reasons for not applying for financial aid continue be I did not think I qualified for financial aid and I don t need financial aid. To this end, we have continued to offer financial aid workshops and financial aid counseling. In addition, money management 101 is included in our LSK 101 course. Seventy eight percent (78%) of the students were either very satisfied or somewhat satisfied with Admissions and Records with 8% not at all satisfied. Two of the major goals of the office are customer service and improved response time for requests. On what is your source of academic advising, there was a slight increase in Advisor or Counselor but almost a three times increase in Online college registration and/or computerized degree advising system. Friends, family, or other students dropped. Our efforts have been to provide individual counseling as needed, and encourage the use of STAR degree advising system. The Noel-Levitz Student Satisfaction Survey was administered in the spring of 2008 and spring 2010, the same semesters as the CCSSE. About ten percent of the students took the surveys and the sample was not a random sample compared to the CCSSE. Results should be interpreted with caution. Appearing in both the Strengths 2008 and Strengths 2010 were: 32. My academic advisor is knowledgeable about my program requirements 79. My educational plan is helpful in determining what courses I need to take. 72. I am comfortable with the on-line registration using MyUH. 6. My academic advisor is approachable. The only Strength appearing in 2008 but not in 2010 was, My counselor is available when I need assistance. It not only did not re-appear in Strengths, but appeared as one of the Challenges for 2010. One comment that was mentioned was that counselors are always at meetings and activities and are never around. There is a conscious effort to ensure, with the help of SARS, that at least one counselor is always available during the office hours. For Challenges, only two items appeared in both 2008 and 2010: I am aware of the available scholarships and different kinds of financ aid, and Financial aid counselors are helpful. The other Challenges only for 2010 dealing with financial aid is Financial aid awards a announced to students in time to be helpful in college planning. The financial aid office has two new officers, and personnel issues during the time have been resolved. Present data for the past year have shown significant improvements. The three other Challenges for 2010 were in the counseling area: 48. Counseling staff care about students as individuals. 12. My academic advisor helps me set goals to work toward. 47. There are adequate services to help me decide upon a career. 5 of 15 5/14/12 6:00 PM

Student Services is in the process of converting the vacated Job Placement/Cooperative Education position into a Career Counselor/Job Placement position, realizing the importance of career counseling and job placement. This position should be filled in spring 2012. The ASUH-KCC Student Survey was done by the students with the assistance of the IR person in fall 2011. Twenty percent (20%) of the students responded. There were four items directly relating to Student Service. 1. 2. 3. 4. Do you feel well-informed about events and activities held on the KCC campus? Very well 33% Somewhat well 50% Not well 17% Eighty three percent (83%) felt that they were well-informed. A discussion with student body officers and the Vice Chancellor of Studen Affairs about the importance of communication occurred last spring 2011. Students have been utilizing various means of communicating the college. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. I am satisfied with the service that I receive at the FINANCIAL AID OFFICE. Strongly agree 30% Agree 31% Neutral 20% Disagree 5% Strongly disagree 3% Not dealth 11% Sixty one percent (61%) were satisfied with the services they received with financial aid. It received the second highest mean score (2.22) in CCSSE. In the Noel-Levitz survey, three financial aid items were listed as challenges. As mentioned previously, scores in financial aid is expected to increase with the changes implemented. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. I am satisfied with the service that I receive at the ADMISSIONS & RECORDS OFFICE Strongly agree 30% Agree 37% Neutral 23% Disagree 3% Strongly disagree 2% Not dealth 6% Sixty seven percent (67%) were satisfied with the services in Admissions and Records. This compares to 78% satisfaction in the CCSSE 201 survey. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. I am satisfied with the service that I receive at the COUNSELING & ADVISING OFFICE Strongly agree 42% Agree 36% Neutral 13% Disagree 4% Strongly disagree 1% Not dealth 4% Seventy eight percent (78%) were satisfied with the services in counseling and guidance, the highest satisfaction rate in Student Service It also had the highest mean satisfaction (2.26) in the 2010 CCSSE survey. 6 of 15 5/14/12 6:00 PM

Part III: Action Plan Student Services should have the following positions filled sometime in early spring 2012: Counselor for the retention of Hawaiian students, Enrollment Management/Marketing Director, and Career Counseling/Job Placement Counselor. With these positions filled, Student Services will be fully staffed and will be re-examining procedures and services based on the survey results and other data. Sinc the last annual report, the financial aid director and nursing counselor were filled. And although not under Student Services, the reque for and Institutional Researcher was submitted by Student Services and filled. As Student Services continue to utilize and implement technology to improve services, the need for computer support for Student Servic become more crucial. All the services in Student Services use several software and rely on computers and related equipment daily and often require immediate assistance. The retirement of one of the computer specialist who provided Banner support and data extraction to Student Services for ad hoc repor along with technical assistance, will hinder the implementation of new projects. There are several action plans that have not been implemented due to lack of technical support. Continue to modify procedures and implement changes based on feedback from students and surveys. Analyze the SARS, CCSSE, Noel-Levitz, ASUH-KCC and other surveys and data to make necessary changes to provide better services. Continue to follow up with continuing students who have not graduated but have not registered, and contact all potential graduate students. This was done in fall 2011 and will be conducted again in spring 2012. Also, work with the high school counselors, students, and parents to increase the high school enrollment. Continue to encourage students to use STAR and provide training for counselors and staff to fully utilize the program Continue to customize SARS and implement TRAK to better track students. With the help of the IR person and technical assistance, provide training for major users to utilize the SAS programs for data analysis. 7 of 15 5/14/12 6:00 PM

Part IV: Resource Implications A half-time computer specialist dedicated to support Student Services (half of the person hired to replace the retired computer speciali for technical support. Software license renewals and training (was approved $50,000 last year, asking for slightly more this year, $55,000 to cover increased costs). Budget for marketing and outreach materials ($15,000). With the hiring of an enrollment/marketing director, the need for a budget for publications, software, hardware, and other related media supplies/equipment. Professional development: national conferences, webinars, and training ($10,000). Send one person to a national conference. Subscrib to four webinars in the areas of FERPA, counseling, financial aid, and other related Student Services areas. Bring in system resource people to conduct training for staff and to send staff to other campuses for training. Student orientation, supplies and food ($2,500), Printing of materials, KCC folders, pens, etc. and light lunch. Services to special needs students, e.g., interpreters, notetakers, special software and hardware. The College has relied on Perkins funding for the past years. Perkins funds are decreasing and no longer enough to cover the full cost. ($100,000) APT Band A position to work with counseling students on the FAFSA process, necessary requirements, and fielding phone inquiries. Many other UHCC Campuses have this model of staffing set-up, with a professional staff serving as the front-line person, instead of the clerica position. The clerical position is behind-the-scenes processing applications, managing files, and processing requisitions. With the additio of a Band A front-line position, the office could focus on a number of needs that are currently not being addressed. Some of these areas include, a) financial literacy workshops; b) scholarships; c) on-campus financial aid outreach; e) default management; d)conversion of incomplete FAFSA applications to completed (an area that John Morton has expressed an interested in increasing); and other possible areas. (APT, Band A, $40,000) 8 of 15 5/14/12 6:00 PM

Program Student Learning Outcomes How does Student Services support the College s mission and/or Strategic Plan? 1. 2. 3. 4. Increase access publications, online, in person services/disability services/financial aid Personal Development workshops on financial literacy, leadership training, time management, study skills Campus Leadership Student government Diversity Student activities/clubs How does the College operate more efficiently as a result of what Student Services do? 1. 2. Point of entry to college (admissions) Fund college education (financial) How does Student Services support student learning, both directly and indirectly? Academic advising, orientation, early alert, contract for academic success, (retention), testing, workshops, transfer counseling, refer to learning support services, disability services, refer to off campus resources. How do we know if what we are doing is effectively accomplishing our goals? SARS data, using academic planner to document student goals, financial aid reports and audits, student data template, student satisfaction survey. Goal #1: Liaise with administration, instructional programs and divisions, and the community to develop course schedules, facilitate program review, and assist with curriculum development. Internal Institutional Outcome: KCC Student Services works with administration and programsto develop course schedules and curriculu content that is timely and responsive to student and community needs. Assessments:Survey divisions how do we liaise with them? A survey of the division chairs was done by the Institutional Researcher. Counseling Survey of Division Chairs and Program Coordinators Fall 2011 Of the ten division chairs and program coordinators who were invited to complete the survey, four of them responded. Their responses a summarized below: 1. A. The counselor(s) assigned to my division effectively assists my division with developing course schedules, by providing insight, information, and/or perspective on issues. Response Number Percentage Strongly Agree 3 75% 9 of 15 5/14/12 6:00 PM

Agree 1 25% Neutral 0 0% Disagree 0 0% Strongly Disagree 0 0% B. The counselor(s) assigned to my division effectively assists my division with curriculum development, by providing insight, information, and/or perspective on issues. Response Number Percentage Strongly Agree 1 25% Agree 3 75% Neutral 0 0% Disagree 0 0% Strongly Disagree 0 0% C. The counselor(s) assigned to my division effectively assists my division with program review, by providing insight, information, and/ perspective on issues. Response Number Percentage Strongly Agree 1 25% Agree 3 75% Neutral 0 0% Disagree 0 0% Strongly Disagree 0 0% 2. How does your division's counselor interact with the division? Please select all that apply. Response Number Percentage Attends division meetings 4 100% Regularly meets with division members 4 100% Meets with division members upon request 4 100% By email and/or phone 4 100% 3. How would you like your division s counselor to assist your division? (Free response) 10 of 15 5/14/12 6:00 PM

1. Our counselor is going above and beyond expectations! 2. She is great, hard worker, diligent, and very professional. 3. Honestly, I think our counselors do a great job. 4. <No response> Goal #2: Promote KCC s credit offerings in the community through educational outreach efforts. External Institutional Outcome: KCC Student Services strengthens the college s presence in the community through outreach efforts. Assessments:Sample list of activities. Serve as liaison to Waimea High School (provide placement testing, outreach counseling) Participate in State Career & College Fair and WHS's Health & Career Fair Assist with campus tours and facilitate classroom visits Assist students with Senior Projects Serve on the Scholarship Committee for Delta Kappa Gamma, a sorority for women educators Serve as Perkins CTE Articulation Coordinator (representing KCC on this System Committee) -- authored 3 funded grants bridgin high schoolers transition to KCC's culinary program (Culinary Summer Institutes), authored 3 grants which resulted in meetings between the high school and our college Business Divisions regarding course articulation; coordinating the Culinary PCC at presen - goal: to finalize a horizontal and vertical articulation agreement between the CC's and the high schools. Jul 6, 2010 Campus Tour for the Boys & Girls Club, 7 stds, 1 adult Jul 8, 2010 Campus Tour for Kauai H.S. Avid Class, 25 stds, 3 adults Jul 13, 2011 Campus Tour for Summer Bridge Kauai H.S., 37 stds, 5 adults Aug 11, 2011 Campus Tour for About Face Program, 15 students, 3 adults Oct 20, 2011 Campus Tour for Kawaikini Charter School, 18 stds, 4 adults Financial Aid Night presentations Serve as liaison to Kauai High School (running start & outreach counseling) Speaker for DOE Transition counselors (students w/disabilities) event Participate in Kauai High Schools Career Fair Days Coordinate campus tours for all High School Students with Disabilities Assist with campus visits from high school programs Past president of Delta Kappa Gamma-Xi Chapter, Communications-News & Technology Committee Member for DKG (womens educators sorority), post pictures in Garden Island of Xi Chapter participating in Community Service. Serve as liaison to the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation by attending their meetings/professional developments. Serve as liaison to the Center for Independent Living on Kauai by attending their meetings & mentoring employee. Serve as a board member of Lanikila Kauai. Serve on Kauai Community Federal Credit Unions Scholarship Committee since 2004. Goal #1: Students complete the KCC enrollment processes. Assessments: Measure date application received, processed, and student enrolls APPLICATIONS PROCESSED Semester Applied Accepted Enrolled Acceptance Rate Yield Rate F2008 727 724 521 99.6 72.0 S2009 425 424 290 100.0 68.2 F2009 959 954 669 99.5 70.1 S2010 531 531 362 100.0 68.2 F2010 932 932 643 100.0 69.0 S2011 488 488 310 100.0 63.6 Mean 68.5 11 of 15 5/14/12 6:00 PM

The average yield rate for the past six semesters is 68.5% and has been relatively steady except for the last semester, spring 2011, whic dropped significantly. Admissions and Records will be examining the data for a probably cause. A possible reason mentioned is the on-lin application. DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES AWARDED 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 TOTAL DEGREES 163 162 208 Percent Change 17.3 (0.6) 28.4 Certificates 48 37 59 Associates 115 125 149 The reason for the significant drop in certificates and degrees awarded in 2009 to 2010 is unknown. The significant increase seen in 2010-11 should continue with the emphasis on increasing graduation rate. Student Services changed the graduation policy to allow students the option of having their certificates or degrees posted on their transcripts only, and not receiving a diploma, without any charges to encourage students to apply for their degrees. Students wanting their diploma will still need to pay for it. Goal #2: Students develop an educational plan and pursue that plan. Assessments: Student persistence, completion rates, student educational plan completion, utilizing SARS to track students achievement of academic goal. Every students who had an appointment for General Counseling has an educational plan as noted in SARS. For the last two years, from March 1, 2010 to December 1, 2011: General Advising Registration Walk-in Visits 4,166 student contacts 2,348 student contacts 1,581 student contacts According to the UHCC SARS Report, dated October 2011, to capture the number of appointments booked and drop-ins for only the counseling locations by campus, for Kauai: Appointments booked: 2,915 Drop-ins: 2,515 Total: 5,430 Goal #3: Students receive all financial aid for which they are eligible and understand the processes and procedures of the financial aid system. Assessments: Number of FAFSAs submitted by deadline, survey of reasons for lateness, track whether students receive aid on time, increase in # of KCC scholarship applications. Applications completed 12 of 15 5/14/12 6:00 PM

09-10: 1144 10-11: 1359 11-12: 1418 (as of November 30, 2011) Applications completed on or before April 1 (priority deadline) 09-10: 382 10-11: 478 11-12: 636 Scholarship Applications Completed 09-10: 110 10-11: 133 11-12 (as of September 15, 2011): 147 Funds Disbursed on Fall Disbursement Date (on-time) 11-12: $1,332,331 10-11: $569,334 Increase from last year: +$762,997 + 134% Reduced Audit Findings from 4 in 0910 to 1 in 1011 by creating written policies and procedures, cross-training employees, and creating a office processing calendar. Additional Computers in Office for assistance with completing FAFSAs Instituted required financial literacy courses for first time freshman loan borrowers Addition of brochure stand outside of office Transitioned to communicating with students via email. Able to follow-up with students more often via emails. Instituted a new SAP policy and appeals procedure. Provides more academic counseling support to student. Sent alerts to students with 60+ credit hours to remind about timeframe policy and to encourage educational plan meeting with academ counselor. Redesigned office website. Is up-to-date and easy to navigate. Maintain a list of outside scholarship applications currently available on website, in office, and via email. Participated in 4 Financial Aid Nights, College Goal Sunday, and HSC. Reaching xx number of people in the community. Will have exact amount after Dec 6 FA Night at Waimea HS. Sent 2 APTs to WASFAA Conference Sent 1 APT to New FAO Training in Washington 13 of 15 5/14/12 6:00 PM

Sent 1 APT to New FA Director Training and NASFAA Conference in Boston, MA Secured funding for outreach supplies and overtime. Hired new Director and Officer Survey of students who completed FAFSA late. Will have data by Dec 9. Identified and contacted delinquent borrowers to provide information on repayment options and avoiding default Creation of new FA instruction handouts for MyUH Portal (viewing awards, signing up for e-refund, and requirements) Overall Academic Outcome: KCC Student Services provides and facilitates access to the college s higher education and training opportunities by empowering students to become self-directed, to exercise personal responsibility, and to advocate for themselves. Goal #4: Encourage student participation in extra-curricular activities and clubs. Assessments: Club days are organized at the beginning of each semester. Club socials/gatherings offered each semester for leadership training. Announcements posted every two weeks via email and updated on KCC website. Students informed of extracurricular activities in new student orientations. 1. Club Days are organized at the beginning of each semester. 2. Both new and continuing students are informed of student life activities during a planned Club Day event each semester. All registered clubs and aspiring new ones are contacted and given free booth spaces to recruit new students (SLSSR Attendance dat page 11). Other participants include community programs such as Malama Pono a preventive health organization, YWCA violen awareness and prevention group and financial institutions to assist students with planning. The day-long event hosts informal contests, prizes and free refreshments to encourage students to participate in extra-curricular activities to enhance their overal college experience (SLSSR Registered Independent Campus Organizations, page 12). 1. Club Socials/Gatherings offered each semester for leadership training. 2. Each Registered Independent Campus Organization (R.I.C.O.) is invited to a Club Social function held each semester at the Camp Center - Student Life Center (SLSSR student participation, page 11). During this event, students are given information and assistance in club planning, completing grant applications, liability information and other services. In addition, new campus and existing organizations needing a refresher course receive one-on-one assistance during club meetings in leadership developme recruitment strategies, club account establishment, fiscal responsibility and constitution and bylaw. 1. Announcements posted every two weeks via email and updated on KCC website. 2. The ASUH-KCC Student Life website is located on the Kauai Community College web page http://asuh.kauai.hawaii.edu. All information pertaining to Student Life is included in this website. This includes Student Government, Student Activities, committees, photo album, University of Hawaii Caucus information and Registered Independent Campus Organizations. Also included are blogs, news stories and updated activity calendar information. 1. Students informed of extracurricular activities in new student orientations. 2. Each semester, student leaders participate in new student orientations organized by Student Services held one week prior to the beginning of fall and spring terms. Leaders provide oral testimonies, present a Power Point presentation on various sectors of Student Life including: student government, campus organizations, student lounge, game room and the KCC student I.D. In addition, all new students receive a Student Planner/Handbook and school supplies with funds derived from student activity fees (SLSSR student participation, page 11). Goal #5: Provide mentoring and guidance in KCC student government. 14 of 15 5/14/12 6:00 PM

Assessments: Leadership training offered every semester. After school get-togethers every 2 weeks to discuss issues and careers in student government. Office hours open every Wed. & Friday. 1. Leadership training offered every semester. 2. ASUH-KCC Student Government leaders are given the opportunity to participate in a number of state and national conferences th focus on leadership training and development. The three primary venues are: 1) HASLA - Ho`opili Hou Statewide Leadership Conference held each semester at a community college or university; 2) Association of College Unions International (ACUI) held a a mainland institution each spring semester; and 3) The American Student Association of Community Colleges (ASACC) Student Advocacy Conference which focuses on legislative advocacy and pertinent information relating to community college concerns. (SLSSR student leadership participation, pages 4-5). In addition, leadership training at the local level is provided during Club Soc events held each semester or whenever needed. 1. After school get-togethers every 2 weeks to discuss issues and careers in student government. 2. To encourage students to pursue a career in student life, informal gatherings are planned to provide interested students educational guidance and career exploration in the student life arena. Along with this, state and national conferences expose students to a variety of fields that educate and network students to professionals in college union roles and other related work opportunities in student life. In addition, students are given the opportunity to work in Student Life through the Bridge to Hope Program that supports single parents with employment on campus and the Students in Service Program that gives students a stipend for completed volunteer services. Through these venues, qualified applicants can work with the Student Life Committee and the Student Life Office to plan and organize activities and functions, volunteer with community events, assist with room reservations, create official KCC I.D. cards and other services as needed. These hands-on experiences help students to develop leadership skills, build personal confidence, improve planning and communication skills and create long-term relationships with community groups (SLSSR Student Activity Council, page 9). 1. Office hours open every Wednesday and Friday. 2. Student Life Office hours were expanded from Wednesdays and Fridays to five days a week. This was implemented to provide premium services to all students needing assistance with student life affairs and to increase presence and availability with the Student Life Office. Overall Student Life Outcome: KCC Student Services works to enhance the student experience at the college by actively supporting KCC student government and by encouraging student participation in the campus extra-curricular activities and clubs. Quick links to campus homepages: Manoa Hilo West O ahu Hawai i Honolulu Kapi olani Kaua i Leeward Maui Windward The University of Hawai i is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution. Use of this site implies consent with our Usage Policy. copyright 2012 University of Hawai i Contact UH Emergency inform This page last modified on February 6 15 of 15 5/14/12 6:00 PM