High Impact Practices

Student Affairs HIPs at CSUF

High Impact Practices (HIPs) at Cal State Fullerton are transformational learning opportunities inside and outside of the classroom that can include:

  • performance expectations at appropriately high levels
  • significant student engagement by investment of time and effort
  • meaningful and substantive learning interactions with faculty, staff, students, or external entities
  • experiences with diversity, complexity, and change
  • frequent and meaningful feedback
  • reflective and integrated learning 
  • experiential learning

In addition, the Division of Student Affairs is committed to providing High Impact Practices that directly support student learning in the following areas*:

  • Knowledge of Human Cultures and the Physical and Natural World
  • Intellectual and Practical Skills
  • Personal and Social Responsibility
  • Integrative and Applied Learning

*Association of American Colleges and Universities. (2002). Greater expectations: A new vision for learning as a nation goes to college.

Participating
Student Affairs Departments

  • Associated Students CSUF, Inc.
  • Center for Scholars
  • Counseling and Psychological Services
  • Department of Assistant Deans
  • Diversity Initiatives and Resource Centers
  • Disability Support Services
  • Educational Opportunity Program
  • Education Partnerships
  • Financial Aid
  • Housing and Residential Engagement
  • Student Employment in collaboration with the Division of Human Resources, Diversity and Inclusion
  • Student Health Center
  • Student Life and Leadership
  • Male Success Initiative
  • University Learning Center
  • Veterans Resource Center
  • Women’s and Adult Re-entry Center

2018-2019 Data

  • In the 2018-2019 academic year, 266 students were assessed for learning gains through their HIPs experience.

  • An average of 10.01% learning gains was observed using a pre- and post-test approach.

2017-2018 Data

  • In the 2017-2018 academic year, 302 students were assessed for learning gains through their HIPs experience.

  • An average of 13.86% learning gains was observed using a pre- and post-test approach.

Contact Information:

For more information about Student Affairs HIPs at CSUF, please contact:

Dr. Catherine Ward
cward@fullerton.edu

Yessica De La Torre
yedelatorre@fullerton.edu