Week 7: Center for Student Success

Ready, Set, Oberlin! A week-by-week guide to prepare for your arrival

Issue #7

Center for Student Success

Welcome to the Class of 2027!

by Dean of Student Success, Harmony Morel

Harmony Cross

Welcome Class of 2027! My name is Dean Morel and I serve as the Dean of Student Success at Oberlin College and Conservatory. The Center for Student Success is the central hub of support for all students on campus. We are here to help you maximize your experience through various forms of support. As the newest service in our center, we are excited to announce that we now offer 1:1 and group Success Coaching!

Success Coaches are trained and certified professionals who are committed to supporting you throughout your first year and beyond. As a first-year student, you are automatically assigned a coach who will help you through every step of your collegiate journey. Additionally, the Center for Student Success offers support and co-curricular learning opportunities through workshops, life skill courses, and leadership programs throughout the academic year. Be sure to stop by our newly renovated suite in Stevenson Hall (Longman Commons) when you arrive in August!

‌Success Coaching

Through empowerment and agency, Success Coaches will co-create success plans with students based on their particular needs. As trained and certified-eligible professionals, Success Coaches are committed to cultivating a sense of belonging and safe space for all students at Oberlin College and Conservatory.

Success Coaching can include but is not limited too:

  • Personal Development 
  • Time Management
  • Supportive Relationships
  • Organization
  • Transitional Stressors
  • Study Skills
  • Social Integration
  • Goal Setting
  • Sense of Purpose
  • Self-Awareness
  • Financial Literacy

To schedule a Success Coaching appointment, please click this link or email us at css@oberlin.edu!

Success Coaching

‌CliftonStrengths

If someone asks you to identify your strengths, can you do so? Learn more about your personal strengths and how to adopt them as tools for success with the Clifton Strengths program! Oberlin College has adopted Clifton Strengths as a personal development initiative across campus to help students leverage their skills to achieve their dreams.

Keep an eye on your email later this summer for your Strengths assessment!

Clifton Seminar

Are you F1RST?

Are you the F1RST in your family to attend college? We're here to support you on your collegiate journey! You'll be paired with a Peer Mentor to help guide you during your first few weeks on campus and beyond. They'll get you connected with resources, help you identify and solve problems, and ultimately assist in making your transition to college life as smooth as possible.

To learn more about our F1RST program, please visit this link.

CSS

Learning Enhancement Across the Disciplines (LEAD)

The Learning Enhancement Across the Disciplines curriculum (LEAD) gives students an opportunity to earn co-curricular credits in a variety of skill building techniques. Courses cover a wide array of topics such as resilience, learning strategies, leadership, goal setting, adulting and financial literacy. They’re offered in full semester or module formats. 

We encourage you to consider adding a LEAD class to your schedule to further your personal, professional, and academic goals. It’s important to learn life skills too! For more information, check out the current Oberlin course catalog.

‌Student Success Leadership Council (SSLC)

The Student Success Leadership Council (SSLC) is a dedicated group of students who want to support success initiatives on campus. They work in conjunction with CSS to offer student perspective, innovative ideas, and helping hands. To learn more about the council, visit this website.

‌Next Steps

Wondering what to do now? You've been assigned some to-do's to learn more about the Center for Student Success! You can access them via your Engage Portal.

  • Watch the CSS Overview & Success Coaching video. 
  • Watch the Clifton Strengths video and take the quiz. 
  • Visit the CSS website and learn more about our services. 

‌Events

We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events! You’ll receive more details soon.

  • 8/27: Center for Student Success (CSS) Open House and Success Coach Meet & Greet, 12:00 -3:00 pm: Stevenson Green
  • 8/28: Brenda Grier Miller Scholars (BGM) Orientation, 1:00-2:00 pm: Price Hall (selected students)
  • 8/28: Center for Student Success (CSS) Overview and Strengths Session, 4:00-5:00 pm: Finney Chapel 
  • 8/28: F1RST Gen & Income-Eligible Reception, 6:00 - 7:00 pm: Hotel at Oberlin (selected students)

‌Connect with Us!

If you’re anxious about getting ready for college, we can help. We’d be happy to discuss success strategies with you ahead of time so that you can come to campus prepared and ready to learn.

Feel free to reach out using the information below.

  • Email: CSS@oberlin.edu
  • Location: Stevenson Hall (Longman Commons) Room 106
  • Phone: 440-775-8600
  • Website: www.oberlin.edu/center-student-success