Kent State University
Pathways Program
Address: c/o Residence Services, Korb Hall
City: Kent
State: OH
Zip or Postal Code: 44242-0001
Country: USA
Program Director (or best person to contact): Terri L. Capellman
Email: tcapellm@res.kent.edu
Phone: (330) 672-1137
Fax: (330) 672-2455
Web Address: dept.kent.edu/ksuEMSA/pathways
Brief Program Summary
A program open to incoming Freshman, Pathways is designed to help students get the most out of their experience at Kent State University and beyond. Participants engage in a variety of special activities that build a strong foundation for academic success, a healthy lifestyle and a rewarding career. Highlights of the Pathways program include: Secure Undergraduate Assistantship
Specialized programming on academic, career, & wellness Access to personal development & Portfolio software Close contact with University administrators & faculty Completing a physical and fitness assessment Chance to be part of a community focused on succeeding at college and having fun
Sources of funding
Residence Services @ Kent State University University Donors
Program Reports To:
Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs Director of Residence Services
Are students charged an additional fee: No
The number of persons in each of the following categories are teaching academic credit bearing courses
Fulltime Tenured Faculty: 0
Fulltime Probationary Faculty: 0
Fulltime Instructors: 0
Fulltime Retired Faculty: 0
Fulltime Adjunct Faculty: 0
Fulltime Graduate Students: 0
Fulltime Residence Hall Staff: 0
Parttime Tenured Faculty: 0
Parttime Probationary Faculty: 0
Parttime Instructors: 0
Parttime Retired Faculty: 0
Parttime Adjunct Faculty: 0
Parttime Graduate Students: 0
Parttime Residence Hall Staff: 0
Academic staff involved in the program that weren't included as faculty above
(Academic staff are personnel who are involved in providing academic services to students such as advising.)
Fulltime Academic Staff: 0
Parttime Academic Staff: 0
Non-academic staff involved in the program
(Non-academic staff are personnel who are involved in providing services that do not directly involve academics such as residence hall staff or staff who organize social activities that are not tied to academics.)
Fulltime Non-Academic Staff: 5
Parttime Non-Academic Staff: 2
Number of faculty offices in the residence hall: 0
The approximate percentage of students in each grade level
First Year: 100
Second Year: 0
Third Year: 0
Fourth Year and above: 0
Graduate Students: 0
Total Number of Students: 85
Year the Program Began:1999
Academic Courses Offered In The Community
PSYC 11762, General Psychology
Other Academic Offerings
Tutorial sessions on the floors which aid in the student's understanding of course material.
Classrooms in hall
Summary of Facilities and Facilities Budget 1 administrative office
1 large common area space
1 large meeting area
Computer Resources in the Residence Hall
Each room has a ethernet connection.
The Role of Community Partnerships
The Role of Leadership Development
Students have several opportunities for leadership development. One of the main sources of leadership development is offered through the Undergraduate Assistantship piece. Students are also asked to participate in shaping the community through the planning and implementation of community activities. Sophmore students that participated in the program have been asked to return and serve as mentors for the first year students.
The Role of Research
Summary of Assessment Activities
Since we are only a few years old, we are currently developing our own individual assessment tools. We do, however, particpate in the College Student Experiences Questionnaire (CSEQ)Research Program.
Summary of Extracurricular Activities Formally Associated with the Program
We have a number of seminars and extracurricular activites that are associated with the program. Several of these activities are planned and implemented by the program coordinator and graduate student; however, additional innitiatives are offered through traditional RA programming and University events.
The Role of Interdisciplinary Studies
The Pathways program is open to students in any university college or department.
How Diversity Issues are Addressed in the Program and in Courses
How Diversity Issues are Addressed Among Faculty and Students
Student Demographics
The average age of a Pathways student is 18 years old 51% of Pathways students are women
24% of Pathways students are minorities
The average SAT score is 1009
The average ACT score is 21
The average GPA is 3.23
Faculty Rewards for Participation in the Program
Release Time:
Salary Supplement:
Travel Funds:
Other: yes
Description of Other Rewards
Disciplines Represented by the Faculty
Willing to Serve as a Consultant:
yes
Greatest Challenges for this Learning Community:
The greatest challenge to the Pathways program is the fact that the program is still in its infancy. Establishing the program and developing a strong reputation has been challenging, yet rewarding. Submit: Submit
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