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NU Immerse

An Integrated Approach to Student Learning in the Classroom and Beyond

W hat is NU I m m erse

• Advanced English-language preparation
• Content courses with transfer credit
• Personalized support for acculturation and

transition

• Experiential learning
• No high stakes testing

NU I m m erse vs Am erican Classroom

• Student population - Incoming IBT scores are primarily 80+
• Assessm ent - Signature assignments in ESL courses (30% of

course grade, assessed by multiple readers); No NUTOEFL

• Housing - Guaranteed on-campus housing
• Calendar - Cohort begins in Fall and completes in Spring
• Adm issions - Students applied directly to Northeastern and

were offered admission to NU Immerse

• Transfer credit – Will earn more credits; 20-24 credits

W ho is adm itted?

• Undergrad Admissions Pool
• Avg. IBT 86/ Avg. IELTS 6.5/ Avg. GPA 3.6
• 60% China, 14% other Asia, 10% Latin America,

7% US, 5% Europe, 4% Middle East

• 33% DMSB, 19% Explore, 14% CSSH, 13% COS,

8% CAMD, 5% COE, 4% CCIS, 4% Bouve

Progression Standards

• 3.0 Average GPA in ESL Courses
• 3.0 Average GPA in Content Courses
• No grade lower than a C in Fall
• No grade lower than a B- in Spring

Program Student Learning Outcom es

( w orking draft)

Reading and Writing

* Determine and analyze the meanings of a variety of texts and critique the texts with a balance of personal ideas. Produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.

Speaking and Listening

* Express oneself fluently and spontaneously for effective communication (on social and academic and topics, with pragmatic & phonological awareness) without much obvious searching for expressions. Comprehend and respond to academic language in classroom and social settings.

Introduction to NUpath core curriculum

Successfully complete at least four courses satisfying general education requirements by earning final grades of B- or better.

American Educational Experience

Engage with and reflect upon the American education system and college cultural experience during the course of the program to gain a broad understanding of historical and contemporary issues in the United States.

Experiential Learning

Successfully complete a service-learning course requiring sustained engagement with a community partner and related coursework by earning a final passing grade.

Fall Semester (8-12 transfer credits) Academic Foundations and Inquiry Spring Semester (12 transfer credits) Global Experiences

Community Learning I Community Learning II Advanced Reading and Writing Critical Writing Intro to American History with discussion section Technology and Human Values One of the following

• Advanced Listening and Speaking
• Music of the USA

Professional Speaking with discussion section One of the following

• Pre-Calculus
• Calculus I for Engineering
• Intro to Philosophy

One of the following

• Calculus I for Business/Econ
• Calculus I for Sci/Engr
• Calculus II for Sci/Engr
• Principles of Macroeconomics
• American Studies

Signature Assignm ents

• One signature assignment for each ESL course

(approx. 30% of grade)

• Objectives

– provide evidence of students’ English language skills – confirm that students are prepared for academic language tasks upon matriculation

• Assessed by section instructor and one other for

reliability and consistency across sections

I ntegrated Learning – first draft of graphic

Trip to Plimoth Plantation Explore your Degree Program Event

Peer Tutoring Movie Nights

Musical Performances Chit Chat Club Northeastern’s Service Day International Tutoring Center Global Student Success Workshops Cultural Events and Outings

Aligning Advising w ith University I nitiatives

 Self-Authored Integrated Learning (SAIL)

• “Leverages the value of learning both in and outside of the classroom to

create a personalized learning journey”

 Learning happens everywhere!

• Appointment with your Academic Advisor
• Academic Event run by the Academic Advising team
• Appointment with your Professor
• Studying or socializing with your Peers
• Social Event run by NU Immerse program
• Meeting for a Northeastern student Club/ Organization

Academ ic Advising Philosophy

“Advising as Teaching”

 Advisor serves as a facilitator of learning  Academic Advisors assist students in navigating through their learning experiences to help them make decisions about their academic and personal goals  Academic advisors teach students the skills they need to be successful  Student Reflection on these learning experiences is key

Aligning Advising w ith University I nitiatives

 SAIL looks at five key dimensions or “domains of learning” that students should be cultivating throughout their time at Northeastern and beyond

• Intellectual Agility
• Global Mindset
• Social Consciousness & Commitment
• Professional & Personal Effectiveness
• Well-being

Academ ic Advising Syllabus

Academ ic Advising Syllabus

Learning Outcom es

 Explain requirements to successfully matriculate into your degree program  Calculate your semester and overall program GPA  Select your future major at Northeastern University and explain reasons for major choice  Identify and utilize appropriate resources on campus to assist in your academic and personal success: Academic Advisor, Faculty, GSS/ ITC, OGS, UHCS etc.  Compare and interpret new academic and cultural expectations in and outside of the classroom  Select co-curricular opportunities and engage in the Northeastern community  Plan and practice academic and personal goals  Reflect on your learning experiences to adjust, change or solidify your goals

Academ ic Advising Syllabus

Develop ability to use knowledge, behaviors, skills, and experiences flexibly in new and unique situations

Intellectual Agility

Academ ic Advising Syllabus

Professional & Personal Effectiveness

Develop the confidence, skills, behaviors and values to effectively discern life goals, form relationships and shape their personal and professional identities to achieve fulfillment.

I ntegration w ith Com m unity Learning

 Goal Setting & Connecting to Resources

I ntegration w ith Com m unity Learning

 Goal Setting & Connecting to Resources

Could we show examples

• f students’ goals here?

I ntegration w ith Com m unity Learning

 Explore Your Degree Program

I ntegration w ith Com m unity Learning

 Explore Your Degree Program

Could we show a student’s infographic project here?

Academ ic Standing Policy

 Restructure Academic Standing Policy  Fall Mid-term Grade Assessment

• “Good Standing” = 3.0 GPA in both ESLG & Content; All Grades “B-” or above
• “Warning” = 3.0 GPA in both ESLG & Content but Grade(s) below “B-”
• “Probation” = ESLG or Content GPA below 3.0 and Grades(s) below “B-”

 Advising Meetings Required for all students

Assessm ent of Advising Services Student Needs Assessment

• Sent during the 4th week of the semester
• Retention Tool

Academic Social Personal

Coursework English Language Skills Major Decision Making Satisfaction with Program Housing & Roommates Involvement in NU Immerse events and clubs/orgs. Utilization of Academic Resources Plans to stay at Northeastern

Goals, Purposes to Program m ing and Events

• To acclimate our new students onto campus
• use on-campus resources, ITC, mixers with domestic students in

target programs

• Create a sense of unity among students in the program
• faculty/ staff interaction, better embed GSAs, team-building

programming

• Cultural immersion
• students to become a ‘Boston Resident’

Better Support Staff ( GSAs)

• GSAs connecting with students through social

media to share events on/ off campus

• GSAs continuously check-in with students and

have small group meals throughout semester

• GSAs connected to

Community Learning course

W eek-Long Orientation Program Early outreach:

• May/ June/ July:
• partnering incoming students

with a GSA

• #1 thing to bring to Boston
• checklist of orientation “to dos”
• August:
• welcoming video message from recent graduates

W eek-Long Orientation Program

• Small group focus
• Lunch with faculty/ staff
• Walking tour of downtown
• SAIL, GSS, NUPD
• Community exposure: MBTA card, dorm

supplies, phone card, bank account

W eek-Long Orientation Program

Partnering with the Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion (OIDI) - workshop on Diversity, Culture, and Oppression

I ntentional Program m ing

• Working closely with faculty to identify events each

month linking to academic themes

• Plimouth, Revolutionary locations downtown (HSTY 1130)
• Excursions throughout Boston neighborhoods (GBST 1020)
• Local music shows and concerts (led by faculty of MSIC 1050)
• Mandatory program-wide events chaperoned by

faculty/ staff

• Plimouth Plantation Trip
• Thanksgiving Meal and Lecture
• Spring semester excursion (to be planned)

I ntentional Program m ing

• September:
• Fall Fest
• Plymouth Plantation
• October:
• Columbus Day Parade

(with discussion on his legacy)

• Pumpkin Carving
• Salem, MA Trip
• November:
• Thanksgiving Dinner
• December:
• Christmas Tree Lighting
• Boston Pops Orchestra

Aligning Events w ith SAI L

Engagem ent Assessm ent

• Student engagement

survey to be sent at end of the semester

• Qualitative feedback

collected from GSAs

Questions?

NU I m m erse Academ ic Advising

What did we want to accomplish?

 Streamline Academic Advising Services  Align with Northeastern University initiatives  Develop an Academic Advising Curriculum  Integrate with Community Learning course  Academic Standing Policy & Advising Approach  Assess our Advising Practices

W hat is Academ ic Advising?

Academic Advising is a teaching & learning process, engaging student and advisor in an ongoing relationship focused on helping the student connect higher education with educational, career, and life goals. Advising promotes active student participation and supports the student developm ent toward academ ic and personal success.

Stream line Academ ic Advising Services

First-Year Experience Approach

Increased Advisor-Advisee Engagement Holistic Advising

Promote Student Growth & Development

Assessm ent of Advising Services End-of-Year Advising Assessment

• Tied into Learning Outcomes

Explain requirements to successfully matriculate into your degree program Calculate your semester and overall program GPA Select your future major at Northeastern University and explain reasons for major choice Identify and utilize appropriate resources on campus to assist in your academic and personal success: Academic Advisor, Faculty, GSS/ ITC, OGS, UHCS etc. Compare and interpret new academic and cultural expectations in and outside of the classroom Select co-curricular opportunities and engage in the Northeastern community Plan and practice academic and personal goals Reflect on your learning experiences to adjust, change or solidify your goals

Academ ic Advising Approach