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Developing an overall student support structure for the (advising, career exploration, progress monitoring from entry to graduation) Students will have guided support as they explore career options in their meta-major. They will also receive advising assistance and will be monitored throughout their degree program. Paul Hernandez and Dr. Nancy Garcia May 2018 March 2018 Researching how meta-majors can be implemented within Banner and DegreeWorks Students will be able to view their progress made in their chosen Students will also continue to be eligible for Financial Aid. Seek guidance from other Colleges that have implemented meta-majors. Seek guidance regarding Apply Texas, Banner, and DegreeWorks. Seek guidance regarding Financial Aid implications. Cynthia Blanco & Dr. Kristina Wilson December 2017 October 2017 Personnel time within Admissions and Curriculum Offices Meta-majors are a relatively new higher ed innovation. Existing systems may not be to accommodate this new model. Conducting student focus groups and interviews to learn more about student experiences and attitudes towards pathways. Pathways and meta-majors will address student concerns identified. Identify research protocol, identify student participants, schedule transcribe and analyze the data. Dr. Sanchez August 2017 July 2017 STC Qualitative Researcher for protocol design and data analysis, refreshments for focus groups, assistance with identification of students to recruit for participation The biggest challenge will be identifying and recruiting students to participate.
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