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NU Immerse An Integrated Approach to Student Learning in the Classroom and Beyond

W hat is NU I m m erse • Advanced English-language preparation • Content courses with transfer credit • Personalized support for acculturation and transition • Experiential learning • No high stakes testing

NU I m m erse vs Am erican Classroom • Student population - Incoming IBT scores are primarily 80+ • Assessm ent - 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 • Adm issions - Students applied directly to Northeastern and were offered admission to NU Immerse • Transfer credit – Will earn more credits; 20-24 credits

W ho is adm itted? • 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 Outcom es ( w orking draft) * Determine and analyze the meanings of a variety of texts and critique the Reading and texts with a balance of personal ideas. Produce clear, well-structured, detailed Writing text on complex subjects showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices. * Express oneself fluently and spontaneously for effective communication (on Speaking and social and academic and topics, with pragmatic & phonological awareness) Listening without much obvious searching for expressions. Comprehend and respond to academic language in classroom and social settings. Successfully complete at least four courses satisfying general education Introduction to requirements by earning final grades of B- or better. NUpath core curriculum Engage with and reflect upon the American education system and college American cultural experience during the course of the program to gain a broad Educational understanding of historical and contemporary issues in the United States. Experience Successfully complete a service-learning course requiring sustained Experiential engagement with a community partner and related coursework by earning a Learning final passing grade.

Fall Semester (8-12 transfer credits) Spring Semester (12 transfer credits) Academic Foundations and Inquiry Global Experiences Community Learning I Community Learning II Advanced Reading and Writing Critical Writing Intro to American History Technology and Human Values with discussion section One of the following Professional Speaking • Advanced Listening and Speaking with discussion section • Music of the USA One of the following One of the following • Pre-Calculus Calculus I for Business/Econ • • Calculus I for Engineering Calculus I for Sci/Engr • • Intro to Philosophy Calculus II for Sci/Engr • • Principles of Macroeconomics • American Studies

Signature Assignm ents • 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

I ntegrated Learning – first draft of graphic Explore your Northeastern’s Degree Service Day Program Event Musical Peer Performances Tutoring Movie Nights International Tutoring Center Trip to Plimoth Cultural Plantation Events and Outings Global Student Chit Chat Success Club Workshops

Aligning Advising w ith University I nitiatives  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 Advisor o Academic Event run by the Academic Advising team o Appointment with your Professor o Studying or socializing with your Peers o Social Event run by NU Immerse program o Meeting for a Northeastern student Club/ Organization

Academ ic 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 w ith University I nitiatives  SAIL looks at five key dimensions or “domains of learning” that students should be cultivating throughout their time at Northeastern and beyond o Intellectual Agility o Global Mindset o Social Consciousness & Commitment o Professional & Personal Effectiveness o Well-being

Academ ic Advising Syllabus

Academ ic Advising Syllabus Learning Outcom es  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

Academ ic Advising Syllabus Develop ability to use Intellectual Agility knowledge, behaviors, skills, and experiences flexibly in new and unique situations

Academ ic Advising Syllabus Develop the confidence, Professional & skills, behaviors and Personal Effectiveness values to effectively discern life goals, form relationships and shape their personal and professional identities to achieve fulfillment.

I ntegration w ith Com m unity Learning  Goal Setting & Connecting to Resources

I ntegration w ith Com m unity Learning  Goal Setting & Connecting to Resources Could we show examples of students’ goals here?

I ntegration w ith Com m unity Learning  Explore Your Degree Program

I ntegration w ith Com m unity Learning  Explore Your Degree Program Could we show a student’s infographic project here?

Academ ic Standing Policy  Restructure Academic Standing Policy  Fall Mid-term Grade Assessment “Good Standing” = 3.0 GPA in both ESLG & Content; All Grades “B-” or above o “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-” o  Advising Meetings Required for all students

Assessm ent of Advising Services  Student Needs Assessment o Sent during the 4 th week of the semester o Retention Tool Academic Personal Social Major Decision Coursework Making Housing & English Satisfaction with Roommates Language Skills Program Involvement in NU Utilization of Plans to stay at Immerse events Academic Northeastern and clubs/orgs. Resources

Goals, Purposes to Program m ing 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

W eek-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

W eek-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

W eek-Long Orientation Program Partnering with the Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion (OIDI) - workshop on Diversity, Culture, and Oppression

I ntentional Program m ing - 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)

I ntentional Program m ing - September: - November: - Fall Fest - Thanksgiving Dinner - Plymouth Plantation - December: - October: - Christmas Tree Lighting - Columbus Day Parade - Boston Pops Orchestra (with discussion on his legacy) - Pumpkin Carving - Salem, MA Trip