Student Success Survey and Resource Guide for Incarcerated Students

This document is a guide detailing the Student Success Survey & Resource Guide developed by the University of Saint Mary (USM) to assess the needs of incarcerated students. It utilizes Maslow’s hierarchy of needs to highlight how various factors such as physiological, safety, belonging, esteem, and self-actualization influence students' persistence and success in higher education while incarcerated. The guide includes a Likert scale survey designed to identify student needs ranging from basic concerns to academic aspirations, ensuring anonymity to protect student privacy. Additionally, it provides implementation guidance and analysis tools for navigating the institutional review board process, administering the survey, and analyzing results. The USM team aims to engage in a continuous improvement cycle to refine resources based on feedback and research, focusing on understanding the role of support systems in educational outcomes. The insights gained will be shared with the broader higher education in prison field to enhance program effectiveness.