Title III

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The mission of Title III Programs is to ensure federal resources are effectively and efficiently used to assist Rhodes State College in becoming self-sufficient and expanding its capacity to serve diverse student populations. The funds are provided by the U.S. Department of Education to improve and strengthen the college’s student completion rate and increase the diversity on campus through holistic student support, data support, faculty development, and re-engagement of students who stopped out during COVID–19. 

Rhodes State College’s Award is focused on 4 Pillars to strengthen our foundation and raise the ceiling to continued success! We have gathered a team to carry out the activities and meet the goals that are identified in the Title III grant.

Improve Entry for Students through enhanced communication, assessment, and comprehensive orientation.
Improve Student Experience through holistic student support services, expanded support for underserved populations, staff professional development and one-stop-shop construction.
Improve informed decision-making regarding student progress and completion through an enhanced data plan. 

Develop and implement high–impact practice to reengage students who stopped out due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

 

  • Rhodes State hired a Student Advocate and since January, Mr. Aaron Atherton, has assisted over 40 students and connected them to resources in their communities.  The most need was with childcare, technology, and transportation, career readiness, and financial literacy.  The Student Advocate can help you connect with your community to get help with finances, housing, food insecurity, and more.  Connect with our Student Advocate by clicking here.

 

  • Student Planners were received by all students that attended Fall Orientation and Welcome Day!  The beautiful planners help you keep your assignments straight, know where to go when, and what support services are around campus for you?  If you haven’t seen one, or received one, stop by the Admissions office and we will get you one!

 

  • RhodesHub!  The RhodesHub is accessed through a mobile phone app called Guidebook.  Once connected to the RhodesHub students can see what’s happening on campus, how to get to places on campus, access MyRhodes, and connect with other students.  If you wanted connected to RhodesHub see Stall Talks, or the Student Scoop. 

 

  • Adulting 101 began in Fall 2024.  Our very own Student Advocate will take you through lessons in life covering car care, credit care, financial balance, interview preparation, and more.  See what classes are being offered when by downing loading Guidebook and joining the RhodesHub!

 

  • Companion course for BIO 1110 Anatomy &Physiology!  This is just the start to ensuring you have the support you need with the required courses for your major.  The companion course, BIO 0950, is an additional one-hour course that you take along with Anatomy & Physiology.  This offers you extra support with the material you learn in BIO 1110. 

  • Have you been lost recently in the Public Service building?  Excuse our mess!  This mess will be worth it when we open our One-Stop service center.   You will find Advising, Admissions, Financial Aid, the Registrar, the Help Desk, and space to meet with your peers to study or just relax. 

 

Keep checking back to track our progress!


Dr. Brendan Greaney, Nicole Dittman, and Abby Miller along with 4 Pillar Leads make up the Core Title III Team

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Dr. Brendan Greaney

Vice President of Enrollment Management & Student Affairs & Title III Project Director

Nicole Dittman

Senior Director of Student Success & Title III Co-Director

Abby Miller

Title III Project Manager