SPIRIT Redesign
American Indian Student Support Services
Project Summary
This project focuses on reimagining the SPIRIT program—a pre-Fall initiative dedicated to helping Indigenous students thrive at Arizona State University. The redesigned program will be guided by student-centered outcomes and cultural relevance, offering early opportunities for Indigenous students to build community, connect with faculty, staff, and peer leaders, and explore the resources available to support their success. Through workshops, relationship-building, and culturally grounded guidance, SPIRIT aims to empower students with the confidence, connections, and tools they need to navigate university life and achieve their goals.
Project Manager
Jim Larney
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Project Goals
Enhance the SPIRIT Program to Support Indigenous Student Success
Redesign the program with a focus on culturally responsive practices and student-informed outcomes that reflect the diverse needs of Indigenous learners.Foster Early Connections and Community Building
Create meaningful opportunities for incoming Indigenous students to build relationships with peers, mentors, faculty, staff, and campus leaders before the academic year begins.Increase Awareness and Use of Campus Resources
Introduce students to academic, cultural, wellness, and support services early on, and equip them with the knowledge and confidence to access these resources throughout their time at ASU.Empower Students with Strategies for Academic and Personal Success
Provide tools, skills, and guidance to help students identify their goals and develop individualized pathways to success at ASU and beyond.Center Indigenous Perspectives and Cultural Identity
Ensure the program affirms and celebrates Indigenous cultures, traditions, and knowledge systems as core components of student learning and belonging.Create a Scalable, Impactful Model
Develop an improved SPIRIT framework that can be consistently delivered, evaluated, and adapted to support future cohorts of Indigenous students.Evaluate Impact and Continuous Improvement
Establish feedback and assessment mechanisms to measure outcomes, improve programming, and ensure the SPIRIT program continues to meet student needs over time.