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NU Immerse
An Integrated Approach to Student Learning in the Classroom and Beyond
What is NU Immerse
• Advanced English-language preparation
• Content courses with transfer credit
• Personalized support for acculturation and transition
• Experiential learning
• No high stakes testing
NU Immerse vs American Classroom• Student population - Incoming IBT scores are primarily 80+
• Assessment - 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
• Admissions - Students applied directly to Northeastern and were offered admission to NU Immerse
• Transfer credit – Will earn more credits; 20-24 credits
Who is admitted?
• 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 Outcomes (working 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 EducationalExperience
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 Speakingwith 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 Assignments
• 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
Integrated Learning – first draft of graphic
Trip to PlimothPlantation
Explore your Degree Program Event
Peer Tutoring
Movie Nights
Musical Performances
Chit Chat Club
Northeastern’sService Day
International Tutoring Center
Global Student Success Workshops
Cultural Events and Outings
Aligning Advising with University Initiatives
Self-Authored Integrated Learning (SAIL)o “Leverages the value of learning both in and outside of the classroom to
create a personalized learning journey”
Learning happens everywhere!o Appointment with your Academic Advisoro Academic Event run by the Academic Advising teamo Appointment with your Professoro Studying or socializing with your Peerso Social Event run by NU Immerse programo Meeting for a Northeastern student Club/Organization
Academic 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 with University Initiatives
SAIL looks at five key dimensions or “domains of learning” that students should be cultivating throughout their time at Northeastern and beyondo Intellectual Agilityo Global Mindseto Social Consciousness & Commitmento Professional & Personal Effectivenesso Well-being
Academic Advising Syllabus
Academic Advising SyllabusLearning 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
Academic Advising Syllabus
Develop ability to use knowledge, behaviors, skills, and experiences
flexibly in new and unique situations
Intellectual Agility
Academic 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.
Integration with Community Learning
Goal Setting & Connecting to Resources
Integration with Community Learning
Goal Setting & Connecting to Resources
Could we show examples of students’ goals here?
Integration with Community Learning
Explore Your Degree Program
Integration with Community Learning
Explore Your Degree Program
Could we show a student’s infographic project here?
Academic Standing Policy
Restructure Academic Standing Policy
Fall Mid-term Grade Assessmento “Good Standing” = 3.0 GPA in both ESLG & Content; All Grades “B-” or aboveo “Warning” = 3.0 GPA in both ESLG & Content but Grade(s) below “B-”o “Probation” = ESLG or Content GPA below 3.0 and Grades(s) below “B-”
Advising Meetings Required for all students
Assessment of Advising Services
Student Needs Assessmento Sent during the 4th week of the semestero Retention Tool
AcademicSocial
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 atNortheastern
Goals, Purposes to Programming 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
Week-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
Week-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
Week-Long Orientation Program
Partnering with the Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion (OIDI) - workshop on
Diversity, Culture, and Oppression
Intentional Programming
- 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)
Intentional Programming- 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 with SAIL
Engagement Assessment
- Student engagement survey to be sent at end of the semester
- Qualitative feedback collected from GSAs
Questions?
NU Immerse Academic 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
What is Academic 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 development toward academic and personal success.
Streamline Academic Advising Services
First-Year Experience Approach
Increased Advisor-Advisee
Engagement
Holistic Advising
Promote Student
Growth & Development
Assessment of Advising Services
End-of-Year Advising Assessmento 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
Academic Advising Approach