Overview

La Vida aims to complement and enhance existing programs within the Dominican Experience (Community Engagement, Digital Portfolios, Integrative Coaching, and Signature Work) to further improve accessibility to mentorship and academic resources, the joy of navigating the Dominican student experience, and positive educational outcomes for all. La Vida Dominican establishes a community of belonging for program participants in four key points along the student’s trajectory at Dominican: Access, Connection, Success, and Completion.

Access

Access begins well before a student begins at Dominican. It involves experiences in high school, enrollment, and orientation. For transfer students, access includes clear transfer processes in addition to a transparent review of class credits.

Connection

Dominican seeks to increase the sense of belonging for students who are Pell-eligible by creating a welcoming space, offering relevant programming, and preparing faculty and staff to serve students.

Success

Advising, coaching, and mentoring are paramount to achievement. While students will have access to all Integrative coaches, we have two designated coaches for La Vida students.

Completion

Through the Dominican Experience, students will develop the tools and experiences necessary to document and highlight achievements throughout their academic career in preparation for life after graduation.

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