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Topic Area: Student Success
Presented by: Renata Opoczynski
Abstract:
While MSU has significantly improved its student success metrics (retention, graduation, credit momentum, probation rate, etc) over the last few years, large opportunity gaps still exist for many student sub-populations. The largest, and most stubborn opportunity gap on campus is for our Black students, and in particular our Black men. With MSU's recent creation of a DEI strategic plan, and student success as a focus area of the campus strategic plan, it is imperative MSU create a strategic focus on closing its opportunity gaps. This session discusses one such strategic focus area: the University Innovation Alliance (UIA)'s Black Student Success Initiative (BSSI) focus on closing access, retention, and completion opportunity gaps for Black students.
The BSSI has three focus areas: Diversity of Faculty and Leadership, Campus Climate, and Retention and Graduation. The results of a landscape analysis will be shared and participants will learn about the areas where MSU is succeeding in supporting Black students on campus and areas where we have room to improve. Participants will also learn about what other institutions are doing to support Black students and how we can incorporate lessons learned from those campuses at MSU. Finally, participants will learn about MSU's plan over the next three years to improve Black Student Success on campus and will be given the opportunity to provide feedback and identify ways to be engaged in the initiative.

Topic Area: Student Success
Presented by: Perry Fittrer, Jonglim Han, Christina Bridges, Dominique Devereaux
Abstract:
This session will present how three different student success programs maintained student sense of belonging and community in a virtual setting. The Detroit MADE Scholars, Dow STEM Scholars and TRIO Student Support Services programs are all cohort based student support programs housed within the Neighborhood Student Success Collaborative unit. Each program strives to close opportunity gaps for a variety of underserved student populations. Through the pandemic each program has utilized creative and unique forms of student engagement to keep students connected to MSU and program communities. This session will explore the importance of community, sense of belonging, and identity to student success while providing examples of program specific and collaborative efforts to provide these elements virtually.
Session Resources:
Developing and Sustaining Community-NSSC Path (PDF)

D2L: Holds course materials, communicates course grades, and lets you give quizzes, etc. and is one of MSU's "Core Tools".
 

One of the most important steps to take to ensure classes can continue online is to activate your course in D2L.

Log into D2L and click "View All Courses" under the "My Courses" section.
Select the course and then click "Course Admin" from the menu.
Select "Course Offering Information," check the box "Course is Active," and save.


MSU sets up every credit-bearing course section at MSU in D2L each semester and enrolls all students.
D2L is recommended as a place to add your syllabus, readings, and engage with your students online.
To access a course template, template for your D2L course, contact the DigitalX team through the help desk.
For a brief walkthrough of the D2L interface and how to get started, view this overview video.




For further D2L training and resources, visit: https://help.d2l.msu.edu/training

Topic Area: Student Success
Presented By: Qiana Green, Gary King
Abstract:
Collaborative initiatives continue to be an important strategy for student success in higher education. Additionally, partnerships across universities, especially between community colleges and four-year institutions, continue to rise as more students select community colleges as their first step to completing a four-year degree. Students are choosing community colleges first due to access, affordability, student-centered focus, community engagement, academic flexibility, along with certificates/degree offerings that lead to high-paying wages, etc. As such, community colleges and four-year institution administrators are tasked with creating and improving pathways to better serve students through the transfer pathway and their success after matriculation. Attendees will be introduced to the LCC-MSU Envision Green pipeline program as one cross-institutional initiative to increase access to transfer and provide an easier transfer experience from LCC to MSU. Presenters will share 1) the history of the LCC Envision Green program, which includes the goals and purpose, 2) how we implement the program day-to-day and how we pivoted operations due to COVID-19, 3) assessment we are utilizing, and 4) how we moved from theory to practice. Lastly, in breakout sessions with colleagues, attendees will have the opportunity to grapple with some of the issues LCC and MSU leadership have dealt with and potentially be able to provide new considerations and solutions we have yet to consider.

Topic Area: Online Teaching & Learning
Presented by: Brandy Ellison, Maya Moss
Abstract:
Translating a large-enrollment, team-based, general education course to an online format led to many predictable challenges. Chief among them was how to encourage meaningful interactions among team members about course topics. Inspired by a post in EDUCAUSE, I implemented a discussion format that included rotating roles and staggered due dates. The roles are:
Initiator: Posts a prompt for teammates to respond toDebater: Posts counterarguments or alternative perspectivesHighlighter: Posts a brief summary of the week's discussion, including at least two quotesCitizen: Responds to a prompt and to teammates
In addition to these requirements, I implemented new grading criteria. Students could earn 5 points for meeting all requirements or 0 points if they missed any requirements, including due dates. No partial credit was offered.
The new system presented numerous benefits and challenges. The presentation will provide more detail on the system, how it functioned, and how it connected to University and course learning goals. In addition, a student from the course will be a co-presenter, sharing their own experiences with the discussion format and summarizing feedback gathered from peers. Simon, E. (November 21, 2018). 10 tips for effective online discussions. EDUCAUSE. 
Session Resources:
What's my role?: Lessons from implementation of a new discussion format (PowerPoint)

In this workshop GTAs learn about assessment strategies for their courses based on best practices. A strong focus is given to assessment tools and gradebook functions of D2L. We also use a template to create a simple rubric structure for any assignment. 
Upon completing this session, GTAs will be able to: 

Articulate the difference between summative and formative assessment.  
Identify multiple assessment strategies based on best practices. 
Effectively use the gradebook functions on D2L. 
Use a template to develop a simple rubric structure for any assignment.  

Topic Area: Student Success
Presented by: Melissa Wagner, Lemoine Joseph, Elliott Daniels
Abstract:
Student success in a university setting is often conceptualized as strictly academic success, but there are many other factors that impact a student’s ability to thrive, one of which is feeling safe from violence. The MSU Prevention, Outreach and Education Department and the MSU Athletics Department have collaborated to consider and address how student-athletes are uniquely situated to prevent gender-based violence on campus.Student-athletes face unique experiences as college students that impact their ability to engage in gender-based violence prevention programs and initiatives. They are also often encouraged to be leaders on campus, providing different opportunities than the non-student-athlete to engage in violence prevention. The “Spartans Against Violence” program was created from this collaboration to educate and empower Spartan student-athletes to prevent sexual misconduct, relationship violence, and stalking. This session will discuss how we define success, how past program data has shown success, and how the program is continually changing to maximize student success. We will also discuss how we have broken down barriers and siloes between university units to benefit both staff and students, and lessons we have learned and their potential application to other cross-campus efforts.

Topic Area: Student Success
Presented By: Jesse Beal, Heather Shea
Abstract:
In this interactive, data- and practice-informed presentation, we will explore LGBTQA+ student success as a vital component of University student success efforts. Due to the lack of data on traditional student success metrics (persistence, retention, time to degree, and graduation) for LGBTQA+ students, LGBTQA+ student success work must be creative, collaborative, cross-disciplinary, and expansive. We will show how developing LGBTQA+ inclusive policies and practices supports student success and increases a sense of belonging. We will share the impact of implementing LGBTQA+ inclusive data collection practices on understanding student success on other campuses. We will explore the mental health challenges LGBTQA+ students face due to LGBTQA+ oppression, how these challenges have intensified during the COVID-19 pandemic, available mental health support services, and promising practices for intervention and support. We will also discuss ways in which each of us, as educators, can make a real and tangible difference for our LGBTQA+ students. The ability of LGBTQA+ students to learn, develop, and succeed is inextricably tied to their sense of belonging and the support provided to them by the University to face and overcome challenges. This session will provide an introduction to theories of LGBTQA+ student success, as well practical application, creative solutions, and methods of intervention.