Newman University's centralized Student Success Center integrates academic tutoring, mental health counseling, and career coaching in one accessible hub, supporting first-generation, transfer, and non-traditional students through coordinated interventions and faith-based holistic formation.
-- Newman University has built a centralized Student Success Center that integrates academic tutoring, mental health counseling, and career coaching into a single accessible hub, reducing barriers for first-generation, transfer, and non-traditional students who may struggle to navigate fragmented campus services. The Wichita institution consolidated these resources in one remodeled space that includes study rooms, testing facilities, and Sacred Grounds Coffee & Cafe, addressing a persistent challenge in higher education: ensuring that students who need help can find it without bureaucratic friction.
More information is available at https://newmanu.edu/admissions
Research comparing Catholic and secular college graduates supports the effectiveness of this integrated model. According to a recent survey, alumni of Catholic institutions reported better mental health, a stronger sense of belonging, and higher satisfaction with life meaning and vocation than their peers from secular schools, suggesting that faith-based holistic support frameworks deliver measurable long-term benefits.
The center offers free peer tutoring across high-demand subjects including nursing, sciences, math, writing, and Latin, alongside academic coaching that builds time management and study strategies. Students receive up to 12 counseling sessions per academic year, with both in-person and online options available. Peer career coaches assist with resume reviews, mock interviews, and job search preparation, while career assessments like the Strong Interest Inventory help clarify majors and professional paths.
Faculty referrals trigger early alerts when academic or wellbeing concerns arise, prompting coordinated interventions across advising, tutoring, counseling, and career services. Jeannie Ross, director of student success, emphasized that collaboration forms the foundation of the center's work. When students face personal or external barriers, the team coordinates case management rather than operating in silos, ensuring a full understanding of needs and identifying the most effective support options.
The Navigator program, funded by a Title III grant, extends beyond traditional career services by requiring internships, job shadowing, and structured advising that culminates in a personal mission statement. This framework helps students connect their studies to a sense of calling and contribution to society, distinguishing the approach from purely transactional career development programs at secular institutions.
Ross noted that student success at Newman is rooted in the university's Catholic mission, which emphasizes community, respect, and service. The goal extends beyond graduation to formation, developing graduates who are prepared professionally and grounded in values so they can transform society. The center's practical services align with this mission-driven formation, treating students as whole persons rather than focusing solely on academic competence or workforce readiness.
The university welcomed 405 new undergraduates in fall 2025, representing a 32 percent increase, while maintaining its commitment to personalized support and a family atmosphere. Ross added that services will continue evolving as the institution evaluates student needs and outcomes, recognizing that effective support structures must adapt to changing circumstances while preserving the personalized approach that defines smaller faith-based colleges.
For more details, visit https://newmanu.edu/
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Organization: Newman University
Address: 3100 McCormick , Wichita, Kansas 67213, United States
Website: https://newmanu.edu/
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