杏吧视频 President Barbara R. Snyder announced today that she is committing the entirety of a $500,000 academic leadership award to support the university鈥檚 new Student Success Initiative.
In addition, the Board of Trustees has directed that this year鈥檚 commitments to its strategic investment fund鈥攁lso about $500,000鈥攕upport the initiative as well.
鈥淭his program incorporates proven best practices from universities nationwide,鈥 President Snyder said. 鈥淲e believe it will greatly enhance the experiences of all of our undergraduates.鈥
Inspired by recommendations from the Provost鈥檚 Commission on the Undergraduate Experience, the initiative aims to provide students the support and services they need in a more coordinated and timely way. The model consolidates offices previously spread across multiple administrative units into one coherent organization.
Tom Matthews
Tom Matthews, executive director of the university鈥檚 Career Center since 2004, has been appointed to lead the new program as interim associate provost for student success. Michael R. Mason, who has worked with first-year students through the Office of Undergraduate Studies since 2011, this week was named the program鈥檚 director of student advancement.
鈥淲e met with several outstanding candidates for this critical new leadership position,鈥 Matthews said, 鈥渂ut Michael鈥檚 qualifications, experience and deep understanding of the role made him the unanimous choice of the interview committee.鈥
Mason will lead a team charged to assist students in identifying and securing needed assistance during their time on campus. Faculty will continue to provide academic guidance and mentoring to undergraduates, while Mason鈥檚 team will connect students with the staff best able to address key questions. Topics could include multiple aspects of financial aid, study abroad programs, services for students with disabilities and more.
Michael Mason
To assist in providing this more personalized support, Mason鈥檚 team also will use technology designed to provide "early warnings" about students who may be struggling in specific courses or with other aspects of their undergraduate experience. This data also will allow members of Mason鈥檚 team to engage with students well before challenges approach a crisis level.
Mason holds a master鈥檚 degree in higher education administration and personnel from Kent State University, and previously served as the Engineering Scholars Program Manager/Honors & Scholars Advisor at The Ohio State University. He has been promoted repeatedly during his time in undergraduate studies, eventually becoming an associate dean.
Matthews holds a PhD from Syracuse University in Counselor Education and Supervision, and held positions at Hood College, George Washington University and the State University of New York Institute of Technology before coming to 杏吧视频. His service at the SUNY campus included a year as interim vice president for student affairs.
Matthews and Mason will have the program fully staffed鈥攁nd that staff fully trained鈥攊n time to begin working with members of the Class of 2022 by mid-summer.
In addition to Matthews, key architects of the initiative included Vice President for Enrollment Management Rick Bischoff, Vice President for Student Affairs Lou Stark, and Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education Don Feke. Associate Professor of English Kimberly Emmons, who leads the Provost鈥檚 Commission, also provided significant guidance and insight.
President Snyder鈥檚 $500,000 award came as part of the honored in September for their vision and commitment to excellence in higher education. Presidents have discretion regarding how they allocate the funds, as long as they go toward academic initiatives on campus.
Tom Matthews
Tom Matthews, executive director of the university鈥檚 Career Center since 2004, has been appointed to lead the new program as interim associate provost for student success. Michael R. Mason, who has worked with first-year students through the Office of Undergraduate Studies since 2011, this week was named the program鈥檚 director of student advancement.
鈥淲e met with several outstanding candidates for this critical new leadership position,鈥 Matthews said, 鈥渂ut Michael鈥檚 qualifications, experience and deep understanding of the role made him the unanimous choice of the interview committee.鈥
Mason will lead a team charged to assist students in identifying and securing needed assistance during their time on campus. Faculty will continue to provide academic guidance and mentoring to undergraduates, while Mason鈥檚 team will connect students with the staff best able to address key questions. Topics could include multiple aspects of financial aid, study abroad programs, services for students with disabilities and more.
Michael Mason
To assist in providing this more personalized support, Mason鈥檚 team also will use technology designed to provide "early warnings" about students who may be struggling in specific courses or with other aspects of their undergraduate experience. This data also will allow members of Mason鈥檚 team to engage with students well before challenges approach a crisis level.
Mason holds a master鈥檚 degree in higher education administration and personnel from Kent State University, and previously served as the Engineering Scholars Program Manager/Honors & Scholars Advisor at The Ohio State University. He has been promoted repeatedly during his time in undergraduate studies, eventually becoming an associate dean.
Matthews holds a PhD from Syracuse University in Counselor Education and Supervision, and held positions at Hood College, George Washington University and the State University of New York Institute of Technology before coming to 杏吧视频. His service at the SUNY campus included a year as interim vice president for student affairs.
Matthews and Mason will have the program fully staffed鈥攁nd that staff fully trained鈥攊n time to begin working with members of the Class of 2022 by mid-summer.
In addition to Matthews, key architects of the initiative included Vice President for Enrollment Management Rick Bischoff, Vice President for Student Affairs Lou Stark, and Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education Don Feke. Associate Professor of English Kimberly Emmons, who leads the Provost鈥檚 Commission, also provided significant guidance and insight.
President Snyder鈥檚 $500,000 award came as part of the honored in September for their vision and commitment to excellence in higher education. Presidents have discretion regarding how they allocate the funds, as long as they go toward academic initiatives on campus.
