I’m honored to be working with SUNY Online as the Project Manager for the statewide redesign of SOSSI — the SUNY Online Student Success Inventory. This assessment tool helps identify student strengths and gaps in four key areas tied to online learning success:
Self-efficacy
Self-regulated learning
Technology access and digital literacy
Reading and writing habits
By flagging these areas early, campuses can connect students with the right support resources before issues become obstacles.
In collaboration with SUNY Online, I’ll lead a taskgroup focused on:
Reviewing current versions of the SOSSI tool for effectiveness and clarity
Suggesting content and structure changes based on updated research and student feedback
Adapting the inventory for EOP students and other specific populations
Improving access and usability across campuses
Ensuring broad representation from SUNY stakeholders, from advisors to instructional designers
This work supports SUNY’s mission to improve persistence, equity, and success for all online learners.
This is my first opportunity to help shape a system-wide student success tool, and I’m excited to bring my instructional design perspective and my student support mindset to the table. I believe tools like SOSSI don’t just help us understand students better — they empower us to serve them better, with smarter, more proactive interventions.
More to come as the project progresses!