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Best Practices and Techniques to Identify,  Track, & Retain Students

This presentation by Dr. Christine Norton from Texas State University and Terri Jaggers from Sam Houston State University explores effective programs and techniques for identifying, tracking, and retaining students, especially those from foster care backgrounds. The session highlights initiatives like the FACES and Forward programs, community advisory boards, and successful retention strategies such as mentorship and outreach services. Join us for a Q&A on implementing similar best practices in your institution and overcoming related challenges.

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Best Practices and Techniques to Identify,  Track, & Retain Students

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  1. Best Practices and Techniques to Identify,  Track, & Retain Students Presented by: Dr. Christine Norton (Texas State University) Terri Jaggers (Sam Houston State University)

  2. Overview • Introduction of Programs Texas State University Sam Houston State University • Best Practices & Techniques to Identify students Internal Boards/Committees (FACES, Forward) Community Advisory Board • Tracking and Retaining TSU Grant, TSU Student Association, SHSU’s Pay It Forward • Questions/Answers

  3. TSU Overview Contact Info: Christine Lynn Norton, PhD, LCSW Assistant Professor, School of Social Work Texas State University, San Marcos 512-245-4562 Email: CN19@txstate.edu www.vpsa.txstate.edu/programs-and-services/Foster-Care-Alumni.html

  4. SHSU Overview Contact Info: Terri Jaggers Adjunct Professor, Communication Studies Sam Houston State University 936-294-4318 Email: tej003@shsu.edu http://www.shsu.edu/dept/fye/forward/index.html

  5. Best Practices Intra-University Program Foster Care Alumni Creating Educational Success (aka FACES) Additional

  6. Best Practices Intra-University Program Professional Learning Community (aka Forward Committee) Outreach (services/needs for students) Internal (foster alumni email) External (PAL, ETV, Alumni Assoc.) Orientation Saturday@Sam Financial Considerations Alumni Funding outreach

  7. Professional Learning Community Orientation Grants Community Involvement Student Success Initiatives Career Services Financial Aid & Work Study Counseling Center Student Services Residence Life & Dining Admissions Student Advising Center CPS/PAL Money Management

  8. SHSU Community Advisory Board CPS/Child Welfare Board MC CASA Colleges and Universities County Judge Private Agencies Total of 30 Organization Members State and local Foster Parents Assocs. Commissioner’s Court Mayor’s Office Non-Profit Orgs. Churches & Ministries All City Departments Corporate Texas Political offices & officials

  9. TSU • Grant Student Organization • SHSU • Internal Research Pay It Forward Tracking and Retaining

  10. Has your college/university successfully implemented a unique practice you can share? Are there any barriers you have faced that you would like to discuss? Question/Answer

  11. Contact Information: Christine Lynn Norton, PhD, LCSW Assistant Professor, School of Social Work Texas State University, San Marcos 512-245-4562 Email: CN19@txstate.edu Terri Jaggers Adjunct Professor, Communication Studies Sam Houston State University 936-294-4318 Email: tej003@shsu.edu

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