Student Success and Engagement
Welcome
Welcome to Student Success and Engagement. We are your team of dedicated advisors and support staff members committed to providing personalized guidance through a variety of resources to all students at every step of their college experience. From academic advising and tutoring services to career exploration workshops and leadership development programs, we offer a wide range of resources tailored to meet the diverse needs and aspirations of our students.
At the heart of our department lies a commitment to a student-first philosophy. We believe that every student possesses unique strengths and abilities, and it’s our goal to help you discover and leverage these talents to reach your full potential.
Utilize HiveConnect to connect with your academic advisor, schedule appointments, set reminders, and read the weekly Beeline Student Edition e-newsletter for news and stories to see what’s happening on and around campus. We look forward to helping you reach your goals at Baker College and beyond!
Academic Resources
Your Dedicated Student Success Team
From day one, you will know your Student Success Team, which includes an Academic Program Director, Academic Advisor, Career Advisor, and Director of Student Affairs. Your Student Success Team is here to guide and support you, answer your questions, and celebrate your academic wins.
They are here for you at every step of your academic journey and will cheer you on as you walk across the stage at graduation. Your Student Success Team will reach out to you early and often throughout your Baker College Journey.
Wellbeing and Support
We’re Here For You
Baker College cultivates student success through timely care and the promotion of lasting wellness. We collaborate with each of you on mental health support, disability accommodations, and basic needs services across all our campuses, including virtual support.
Uwill Program
As a registered Baker College student, you have access to a special benefit that supports your mental health. Take advantage of FREE unlimited on-demand crisis counseling, mental health counseling, life coaching, and 24/7/365 customer support through Uwill.
CARE Team
We know that college is hard. Baker College wants to help remove barriers and provide support with whatever you may need. We are here for you, every step of the way.
Disability Services
Disability Services is committed to providing Baker students with exceptional service and resources that create an equitable academic experience. We deliver services and resources through positive campus collaborations, and by being mindful of equity, inclusion, and advocacy in everything we do.
Personal Care Resources
We know many students are balancing work, family, and other obligations along with their education. We’re here to support you and help you connect with community resources so you can be successful inside and outside of the classroom.
Get Involved
Let Our Student Life Team Enhance Your Baker College Experience
By getting involved, you can make meaningful connections, expand your skills, and find your place at Baker. There is a club or organization for everyone, and if we don’t have one you can start one. Explore outlets ranging from academic/departmental, multicultural, spiritual, political, social, special interest, volunteering, competitive Esports clubs, and much more.
Clubs and Organizations
Getting involved in student organizations and clubs can help you get the most out of your college experience. Joining a club or organization can help you grow as an individual as you develop new skills and make meaningful connections with like-minded students with shared interests. We offer a variety of clubs and organizations in diverse areas such as academic/departmental, multicultural, spiritual, political, social, special interest, volunteering, competitive Esports clubs, and much more.
Multicultural Student Services
You Belong at Baker
The goal of Multicultural Student Services is to develop an inclusive community that supports all students, respects and celebrates their identities, and facilitates their success. Multicultural Student Services provides inclusive spaces, heritage month and identity day celebrations, learning experiences, and opportunities that celebrate diversity and promote greater inclusion for all members of the Baker College community.
First-Generation Students
We’re committed to empowering first-generation students on their journey to higher education. Explore academic resources and scholarship opportunities, find support for first-generation families, and meet and connect with our first-generation faculty and staff.
Esports
The Esports club at Baker College offers a competitive yet friendly and sociable online gaming environment. Gamers can sharpen their skills by joining an Intramural league or by competing in the NACE Open Division as part of a Club Team.
We’re actively building toward launching a Varsity Team in 2025. Our dedicated coach and state-of-the-art training facility at our Royal Oak campus will help players perform at the highest level possible.
PROUD Peer Mentoring
The PROUD Peer Mentoring team strives to connect with students, develop and foster a sense of community and belonging, and assist with retention and persistence efforts.
PROUD Peer Mentors meet students where they are, helping their mentees gain valuable knowledge that will aid in their success, discover opportunities to get involved, develop social skills, and create lasting relationships.
