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Advising Symposium February 2014

Advising and Retention

Explore the relationship between Advising and Retention Examine the variety of advising models Consider the role of faculty

Goals Begin discussions….


Is there a relationship between Advising and Retention ? What do we mean by retention?


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Entering CAS class in fall 2012 1842 started 1704 came back in fall 2013 What happened to the 138? Who, When and Why?

CAS Tracking Project Advising Symposium February 2014


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16 came back in fall 2013

3 left for military service

5 left for internship/study abroad opportunities

9 were academically dismissed

15 left for emotional/medical reasons

14 cited “campus” for their reason for leaving

“Campus too Large” Providence, Brandeis, Austin College, Saint Michaels, USC

“Want more of a campus” “Campus

unappealing” “Unhappy with weather”

University of Denver

19 listed “financial” for their reason for leaving

11 were tracked through the clearing house

8 transferred to public institutions in their home state

Need to think and plan future (1.77, 1.43, 3.1, 3.4)

25 left for “personal reasons”

I don't feel like I belong at Boston University

Death in the family

Move closer to home

32 = “academic” reasons

27 ≥ 2.5 F 65% 70% 73%

20 ≥ 3.0 11 ≥ 3.5


“I came to BU thinking I was going to follow the pre-med track, however I quickly changed my mind. I wasn't sure what I wanted to do anymore, and I thought BU was a very expensive place to be unsure”- SUNY Stony Brook

“I want the best education possible (nothing against BU or anything)” - NYU

“Unfortunately, BU does not offer a major in Public Policy” – College of William and Mary

prefers a small women's liberal arts college and campus experience - Barnard


“ BU is number one on the east coast for schools infamous for grade deflation and I really can't afford stomach ulcers at 18 from stress. ”- Temple

“I‘m exploring nursing programs” – Salem State University

“BU was my safety school I’m applying to UChicago, Northwestern, NYU, Michigan, and Wash U. in St. Louis in order to attend a school with a more rigorous academic environment and a higher reputation.”

Denied IUT- Central Connecticut State University


Is there “One BU” in regard to academic advising?

“…share ideas and best practices for guiding and supporting our undergraduate students' education and overall development. “


School of Hospitality Management


Sargent College


Metropolitan College


College of Communication


College of General Studies


School of Education


School of Management


College of Engineering


College of Fine Arts


College of Arts & Sciences


Accountability

Assessment

Training/Support


How do we define advising?

Who is an advisor?


Who is this student’s advisor?

Pre-Med, KHC student with a Presidential Scholarship on the lacrosse team pursuing a dual degree in ENG and CAS who is on academic probation and meets regularly with a career counselor in CCD.


Role of Faculty

Mentors Advisors


Professor Fred Wasserman


Training and Support


Medal Stand of Assessment


Next Steps



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