Academic Experience Subcommittee
- Academic Resource Center – Carol Rosenthal
- Admissions – Katie Jo Nielson
- ASUSU Academic Senate President – Ben Croshaw
- Career Services – Randy Jensen
- Change in Enrollment programs – Krystin Deschamps
- College of Education and Human Services – Amy Odum
- College of Natural Resources – Robert Schmidt (Chair)
- Financial Aid – Jennifer McGaughey
- Honors Program – Christie Fox
- Regional Campuses and Distance Education – Jill Rasmussen
- Residential Life – Whitney Milligan
- Undergraduate Research – Joyce Kinkead
- University Advising – Jessica Olson
- Ex Officio – Noelle Call, Retention and Student Success
Charge
Retention and student success research indicates that the student's academic experience is the most important factor in student persistence. This experience can incorporate what happens inside the classroom, including instructional methods, interaction with instructors and group learning and interchange with peers. Outside-the-classroom experiences may include opportunities to engage in research, being introduced to professional organizations, presenting at national conferences, a campus job or internship that that includes professional training and/or being mentored by a faculty member. To support the academic experience of all students, the Academic Subcommittee is charged with:
- building on current best academic practices currently at Utah State University to develop and foster the implementation of initiatives that support the academic experience both in and outside the classroom.
- drawing upon existing and new data resources to develop assessment strategies for academic initiatives as to their impact on retention and student success.
- Further developing mechanisms to insure all students are receiving academic support and assistance.
The subcommittee consists of a representative from: Academic Resource Center, Career Services, Change in Enrollment programs, College of Education and Human Services, College of Natural Resources, Early Academic Alert Program, Financial Aid, Honors Program, Undergraduate Research, University Advising.