The Xenia Program

A student will be matched with a Xen Guide, who may provide the following services:

If you answer YES to any of the following, you may be a candidate:

• Are you motivated, but struggle with organization and time management
• Do you have difficulties transitioning to new settings?
• Do you have a learning or social/emotional difference?
• Do you typically need extra support?
• Are you easily distracted and readily lose motivation?

Students are accepted into the Xenia Program by completing an application form. Space in the program is limited and enrollment is on a semester-by-semester basis. Incoming freshmen must be admitted to the University prior to enrolling in the Xenia Program.

The Xenia Program is designed to help students feel more confident by building practical life skills while also learning how to navigate services and support programs at the University of Saint Joseph. The success of students participating in The Xenia Program is dependent upon their personal involvement and commitment to implementing the program’s recommendations.  Students are required to complete and sign the Xenia Program Contract indicating their commitment to the program.

Once accepted into the Xenia Program, a meeting will be set up to review expectations and goals.

• Meet weekly with their Xen Guide/LSC as scheduled in the initial meeting.
• If assigned, attend regular tutor sessions from the CAE.
• Partner with support staff as outlined in their objectives.
• Participate in social events throughout the semester as outlined in their objectives.

Students are assigned a Xen Guide/Life Skills Coach (LSC) who will meet with them in person weekly in one-on-one sessions as well as various check-ins and/or social gatherings throughout the week.

Initial meeting –

• Conducted with Program Directors and Xen Guide/LSC.
• Goal Setting (individualized life skill goals) – Measurable and time bound.
• Goals are reviewed mid-term and at the end of the semester.

Subsequent Weekly Meetings –

Xen Guide/LSCs duties may include the following:

• Xen Guide/LSCs review course work/syllabi, upcoming projects/assignments, class participation, overall well-being and confirm assignments that have been submitted.
• They assist with executive functioning difficulties, time management, and organizational skills.
• They assist with making connections to campus partners such as library/research, tutoring, advising, wellness, counseling, student health services, and career services. Xen Guide/LSCs can help coordinate appointments and follow-up with students to reinforce skills.
• They inform students of upcoming events and social activities on and off campus. They may attend events with them and guide them in making social connections.
• They practice social skills (i.e. meeting friends at lunch, clubs, activities etc.) and help set and maintain schedules for daily living skills (i.e. sleeping, fitness and other self-care tasks).
• They provide weekly summary reports