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Tribal college receives award in holistic advising redesign

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Submitted Photo Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College (NHSC) received the distinguished 2023 Excellence in Holistic Advising Redesign award. Front row, from left to right, are NHSC staff Dena Dorval, Pre-Nursing faculty; Amber Finley, director of Research & Development/Science faculty; and Constance King Gottschall, vice president of Student Services. Back row, from left to right, are Amy Geist, director of Strategic Initiatives, and Elise Newkirk-Kotfila, both National Association of Student Personnel Administrators/Advising Success Network.

NEW TOWN - Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College (NHSC) in New Town is one of five institutions and the only tribal college nationwide to receive a 2023 Excellence in Holistic Advising Redesign award.

The National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) the leading association for student affairs administration in higher education, recognizes institutions in conjunction with the Advising Success Network (ASN) and several partners, including the Achieve the Dream initiative and the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA), the global leader in quality advising, that the New Town college participates in.

The tribal college has adopted an integrated approach to holistic advising success. Faculty and staff collaborate through “the cross-functional advising team model, which includes academic advisers receiving support from student services employees and other college personnel who collaborate regularly to maximize student achievement. This holistic approach model ensures that NHSC students don’t just survive, but truly thrive,” said Constance King Gottschall, vice president of Student Services.

She added that the college's innovative THRIVE model represents six key areas: Tuition & Finances: Health & Wellness; Resources & Supports; Instruction & Academics; Vocation & Career Paths; and Extracurricular & Events. The model assists students through resources both inside and beyond the classroom.

“Each component of the THRIVE model plays a crucial role in ensuring that students are provided with comprehensive support throughout their academic journey,” said King Gottschall.

Key members of the college's cross-functional team meet weekly to strategically review each student's individualized progress and match resources to needs.

“This award is a reflection of the hard work, dedication, and innovative approach of NHSC faculty and staff. It acknowledges their exceptional efforts to provide students with comprehensive, wrap-around support to meet their diverse needs," said NHSC President Twyla Baker.

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