Moon Shot: Student Success for All
The Moon Shot initiative at Minnesota State Mankato is a comprehensive project aimed at ensuring student success for all. The initiative is designed to eliminate obstacles, transform systems, and ensure that all students are successful.
EAB on Moonshot for Student Success for All Students
2025-2026 Phase II Best Practice Teams
This fall the following teams will implement recommendations to improve student success:
- Leadership Development & Change Management
- Credit for Prior Learning
- Academic Degree Maps/Plans
Team Leads
- Leadership Development & Change Management: Kelly Meier
- Degree Maps Plans: Jennifer Veltsos
- Credit for Prior Learning: Amy Carmack
Best Practice Teams
Best practice teams are collaborative groups made up of representatives from various departments across campus. They are dedicated to identifying, developing, and implementing effective strategies and solutions to enhance student success and address specific areas of improvement within the Moon Shot initiative. These teams are responsible for developing recommendations and implementation plans.
The following teams are the first to launch, with more to come as the initiative progresses:
- Hold Reform
- Transfer Pathways
- Proactive Advising
- Access to a Second Chance - Adult Learner Reengagement
As the initiative evolves, additional teams will be formed to tackle new challenges and expand our efforts to support student success.
Learn More
Faculty and staff can find more details, including resources and ongoing updates, on The Fountain (login required).
