Undergraduate

Student Success

Annual Report to the Board of Governors

Monica Brockmeyer Associate Provost for

Student Success

February 7, 2014

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How we got here

• Review of Retention Initiatives

How do the data look

• Retention and Graduation Data.

Recent initiatives

• Learning Communities, Advising, Strategic Graduation Action Committee

Moving Forward

• Greater Retention and Achievement through Diversity

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How we got here

• 1990: Wayne Excel: support for at-risk students

– Mandatory orientation, intrusive advising, early notification of academic progress, individualized tutoring, supplemental instruction

• 2000: Retention Efforts at Wayne State University: Review and Recommendations – Move from persistence to student success

– Led to the creation of the Academic Success Center, Office for Teaching and Learning, enhancement of Early Academic Assessment, development of STARS

• 2006-2008: Faculty Task Force on Student Retention – 16 recommendations (culture, data monitoring, faculty involvement,

orientation, high expectations, expert teaching of remedial courses, advising, financial aid, peer mentoring) which inform our current efforts.

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How we got here

• 2010: Retention Implementation Task Force

– Programmatic Improvements in six key areas: • Curriculum, Advising, Teaching and Learning; Academic Readiness; First

year/Learning Communities; Financial Aid

– Conceptual funding plan to invest $4.0 M in FY2012 increasing commitment to a total of $9.0 M by FY2015

• 2012: Student Success Initiative approved by Board of Governors − Holistic evaluation of students and new admissions standards

− 2013: Greater Retention and Achievement through Diversity − Diversity Initiative approved by the Board of Governors

− Announced to WSU campus Fall 2013.

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How Do the Data Look?

Year of Admission

73% 72% 69% 69% 70%

76% 77% 77% 75%

77%

30%

35%

40%

45%

50%

55%

60%

65%

70%

75%

80%

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Full-Time FTIAC 1st year Retention

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Year of Admission

How Do the Data Look?

33% 34% 32% 31%

26% 28%

32% 34%

36% 38%

41%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

Full-Time FTIAC Six-Year Graduation Rates

GOAL GOAL GOAL GOAL

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10%

25%

34% 39% 41% 43%

78%

62% 54%

40%

22% 12%

7% 5% 3%

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After 1 year After 2years

After 3years

After 4years

After 5years

After 6years

After 7years

After 8years

After 9years

Retention/Graduation Rates Fall 2002 FTIAC Cohort

Percent Graduated Percent Still Enrolled

Students continue to complete their degrees well beyond the “traditional” 4- to 6-year window

How Do the Data Look?

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71% 72% 71% 74%

75% 79%

43% 44% 44% 47%

50% 52%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Full Time FTIACs First Semester GPA

>=2.0 >=3.0

How Do the Data Look?

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31% 28%

62% 71%

87% 70% 78% 85%

74% 74% 58%

84% 91% 83% 81% 88% 79% 76%

0%20%40%60%80%

100%

1-Year FTIAC Retention by Race/Ethnicity and Gender

2006-2011 Average 2012 Cohort

How Do the Data Look?

74% 77%

9% 19%

48%

30% 42%

49%

34% 30%

11%

25%

51%

29%

45% 50%

33% 32%

0%10%20%30%40%50%60%

6-Year FTIAC Graduation Rates by Race/Ethnicity and Gender

2001-2006 Average 2007 Cohort

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<16 16-19 20-24 25-29 30 and above

1-Year FTIAC Retention by ACT

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Year of Admission

How Do the Data Look?

ACT College readiness benchmarks between 18 and 23 on ACT sub-scores

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Source: National Student Clearinghouse, 2013

0%

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100%

4-Year Snapshot 6-Year Snapshot

11%

32%

1%

5%

2%

4%

40%

12%

8% 8%

15% 10%

Full-Time FTIAC Students Starting Fall 2007

Retained at other 2-year institution

Retained at other 4-year institution

Retained at WayneState Univ.

2-year degree fromother institution

4-year degree fromother institution

4-year degree fromWayne State Univ.

How Do the Data Look?

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MPU Institutions 6 year 1st year ACT

Graduation Rate Retention 25% 75%

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 90% 96% 28 32

Michigan State University 77% 91% 23 28

Michigan Tech University 66% 83% 24 29

Grand Valley State University 61% 83% 21 26

University of Michigan-Dearborn 52% 78% 21 26

Wayne State University 32% 77% 18 25

Central Michigan University 54% 76% 20 25

Oakland University 40% 74% 19 25

Northern Michigan University 45% 73% 19 25

Western Michigan University 52% 72% 20 25

University of Michigan-Flint 39% 72% 20 25

Eastern Michigan University 38% 72% 18 24

Saginaw Valley State University 43% 71% 18 24

Lake Superior State University 38% 69% 20 24

Ferris State University 48% 68% 19 24

IPEDS, 2007 cohort IPEDS, 2007 cohort

How Do the Data Look?

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WSU Peer Institutions 6 year 1st year ACT

Graduation Rate Retention 25% 75% University of Minnesota 66% 89% 25 30

University of Pittsburgh 76% 92% 25 30

Michigan State University 75% 91% 23 28

Temple University 65% 89% 21 26

University of Buffalo 62% 88% 23 28

University of Utah 51% 85% 21 27

Virginia Commonwealth University 49% 85% 20 26

University of Cincinnati 55% 84% 22 27

University of Illinois at Chicago 48% 82% 21 26

University of Houston 42% 82% 21 26

University of Alabama at Birmingham 40% 80% 21 27

University of Louisville 46% 78% 21 27

University of New Mexico 44% 78% 19 25

Wayne State University 32% 77% 18 25

IUPUI 32% 74% 19 25

Univ. of Colorado at Denver 37% 73% 20 25

IPEDS, 2007 cohort IPEDS, 2012 cohort

How Do the Data Look?

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Learning Communities Recent Initiatives

79% 78% 81% 82%

78% 80% 80%

65% 67%

73% 74% 76% 69%

73%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

Fall2006

Fall2007

Fall2008

Fall2009

Fall2010

Fall2011

Fall2012

First Year FTIAC Retention

Learning Community FT FTIACs Non-LC FT FTIACs

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10001500200025003000350040004500

Fall2006

Fall2007

Fall2008

Fall2009

Fall2010

Fall2011

Fall2012*

Fall2013*

Number of Students in Learning Communities

FTIACs All Students* Estimated

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• Soon: each department or college to have an advisor for each program or major. – One-stop advising for most academic planning.

• Advising Ratios – Initially: 495:1

– Goal: 250:1

– Currently 264:1

• Shared support for “at risk” or “crosscutting” needs – Exploratory Programs, Transfer Center, Pre-Health

– Multicultural Student Success

• On-line appointment scheduling.

• Professional Development: More proactive, developmental, comprehensive, & coordinated advising

Advising

Recent Initiatives

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• Strategic Graduation Action Committee: – Coordinating across many units to support students close to degree.

– Drove the increase from 28% to 32% in 6 year graduation rate.

• A roadmap to graduation: – Four year degree plans for most UG programs.

• Ellucian DegreeWorks purchased: – online degree audit and academic planning

– Will promote better scheduling of classes to meet students needs.

• SMART Check: Informed decision making reducing dropped classes.

• Undergraduate Research: – Number of applicants & conference participants up 50%

– Coordinating between colleges, UROP office, OVPR, and TRIO programs to promote UG research for all.

Recent Initiatives

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• Establishes Chief Diversity Officer

• Creates Office of Multicultural Student Success

• Recommends expanded support for currently successful programs.

Moving Forward

Greater Retention and Achievement

through Diversity

Establish Measures

Establish Goals

Monitor Progress

Excellence Retention and

Graduation Access and Opportunity

Diversity Learning

Faculty/Staff Diversity & Inclusion

Campus Climate

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• Our first-year retention rates are competitive relative to ACT. – Students need support through graduation.

• Graduation Rates have increased but more progress is needed.

• Support for students of color, particularly African-Americans, is essential. – Increasing focus on narrowing achievement gaps.

• Student Success Initiatives are substantial investments in our future.

Summary Summary

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Summary

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How Do the Data Look?

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Full-Time FTIACs retained and who earned

at least 12 credits per semester

Percentage of students earning at least 12 credits per semester.

How Do the Data Look?

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How do the data look?

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