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