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Ottawa Arizona launches Adawe center, mentorship program
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The Adawe LifePlan Center originated on the institution’s foundational campus in Kansas, is evolving at Ottawa University Arizona.
Connecting students with a dedicated Adawe Mentor is only the starting point for the newly launched program. “Adawe” is a Native American word meaning “to trade or exchange.
The Adawe LifePlan Center was created to be a free marketplace of ideas, somewhere safe for students to engage in career discussions and develop ideas and passions.
Director Chet Keizer said the Adawe LifePlan Center helps students navigate their OUAZ journey “by listening, asking, guiding and empowering.”
“We are committed to ensuring our students are world-ready, and fully prepared for life after college,” Mr. Keizer said. “OUAZ’s Adawe mentors helps each student prepare their individual LifePlan Narrative, an in-depth look at their current life situation, their career goals and where they see themselves in the future.”
Developing the LifePlan Narrative provides students with tools that empower them to accomplish their educational goals and further enrich their lives. It focuses on the several key facets of life, including academic, intellectual, career, lifestyle, relationships, identity, wellness and enlightened faith.
Beyond the expertise and commitment of center personnel, which includes Mr. Keizer, Alicia Engel and Kristin Wright, the mentorship program is being further enhanced by the implementation of the OU Connect student success platform, engineered with Starfish by Hobsons.
“OUAZ will launch OU Connect next spring,” Mr. Keizer said. “Student retention improvement is one of our Adawe program’s key initiatives. Having complete information about a student, and the ability to track academic progress and monitor class attendance, will enable us to have a better understanding of a student’s individual situation. In turn, this will help us work more efficiently and provide better service to students. The end result will be stronger communication and an ability to build quality and meaningful relationships with our students. Students who feel valued and cared for will be easier to retain and achieve their goal to graduate.”
All of this fits the guiding mission of OUAZ’s Adawe mentorship program: to make student success a priority, and to create effective opportunities for students to achieve their goals and expand their network for future success.
For information on the program, contact Mr. Keizer at chet.keizer@ottawa.edu or by calling 623-246-3549.
