Student Success Center Overview
Mission:
The Eastern Illinois University Student Success Center's mission is to provide comprehensive programs and holistic services designed to empower students and to connect them with the resources needed to achieve both academic and personal goals.
2011-2012 Goals:
- Provide individual learning strategy instruction, ongoing support and referral services for students seeking to improve their learning skills.
- Develop, support and help implement University-wide learning initiatives, especially in the areas involving retention, at-risk student populations and students on warning.
- Conduct outreach efforts to enhance the learning environment, including student workshops, classroom visits, presentations in University housing, staff information sessions.
- Teach EIU 1111:University Foundations.
- Provide and maintain a virtual presence through the website and other technology with links to tutoring and other student support services.
- Collaborate with other university offices and events.
- Serve on university committees that promote student success and retention.
- Engage in professional development activities.
- Oversee BOOST Program and Reinstated Student Program.
SSC Advisory Council
The Student Success Center Advisory Council meets regularly throughout the grant project to review the Center's progress and make recommendations for improvement. Current membership includes:
Ms. Cindy Boyer, Ms. Janet Carpenter, Ms. Sandy Cox, Dr. Jeffery Cross, Ms. Mona Davenport, Dr. Assege HaileMariam, Mr. Norm Isacson, Dr. Fern Kory, Ms. Betsy Miller, Dr. Cheryl Noll, Dr. Karla Sanders, Ms. Taisha Mikell, Ms. Cindy Tozer, and Dr. Andrew Methven.
SSC Building Updates
Construction of the new facility was complete in May, 2009. Click here for images.
