The Three Tier Model Of Student Independence
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The Three Tier Model of Student Independence:
By Matt Long
© 2008
Creating a desirable residential experience without expensive
renovations
A practical Student Development application
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Why do we need a new model?
• Current models do not provide practical application
• “though the theory is appealing in the abstract, it is extremely difficult to put into practice.” -Astin
• Current models only help us understand development.
• But not necessarily how we can effectively influence development and increase retention.
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The Trend of Consumerism• Students today are acting (and being
treated) more and more like consumers
• $10,000 for landscaping…Beautiful but who cares?
• Higher Education is no longer a privilege but a commodity to be purchased
• Parents are acting as catalysts in this developmental path
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New Construction and Renovation
• Major renovations and new construction are expensive
• There is a growing disconnect between what students “want” and what they “need”
• Anything we build or update must have a sustainability plan
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Sustainability
• Instead of the more expensive options, plan for long term sustainability
• Small, inexpensive, highly visible projects have more impact
• Renovations done on a small scale and a regular rotation
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Sustainability + Programming = Success
• The physical structures must be sustainable long term AND
• We must implement an effective programming model THEN
• We will increase student satisfaction and retention
• Stop thinking Macro and start thinking Micro
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The three tier model
• Designed to meet student needs
• Be intentional about inclusivity
• Realize retention will never be 100%
• “The measure of our effectiveness is the positive difference we make in the life of ONE college student”. –Larry Smith
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The Three Tiers
1. First Year Students
2. Transition Students
3. Semi-Independent Students
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The Goal
To foster each student’s
development while in College to help
every student achieve individual
independence
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The First Year Student
Students in their first year have a unique set of needs that must be fulfilled in order to be successful.
• Basic Life Skills
• Involvement
• Pride/Ownership
• Academic success
• First Year Center
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Transition Students
• This period of transition is critical to students and directly relates to their ability to persist to graduation.
• If students have a successful first year, they begin a natural transition period during which they must be allowed to gain further independence.
• Theme Housing
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Semi-Independent
• Students who have solidified their identity through their College experience.
• The College has an obligation to give them an increased level of independence while providing for their needs.
• Independent livingopportunities
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Staffing and Collaboration
Identifying the appropriate staff members and obtaining collective buy-in for programmatic success of each tier.
Collaboration between:
• Admissions
• Faculty
• Student Activities
• SGA & RHAstudent interaction!
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The more effective we are at meeting our student’s needs,
through sustainability and programming, the more transparent our physical structures will become.
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