who are uaa’s students?
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Who Are UAA’s Students?. UAA Headcount by Campus. Fall 2008. 15,359. 1,699. 1,636. 1,413. 559. Total UAA (Duplicated) 20,666. Anchorage Campus Headcount. 15,359. 14,525. 15,000 11,250 7,500 3,750 0. 13,062. 12,818. 1996-1997. 2008-2009. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Who Are UAA’s Students?
UAA Headcount by Campus
0
3,750
7,500
11,250
15,000
Anchorage Kenai Kodiak Mat-Su PWSCC
Fall 2007
15,359
1,699559
1,636 1,413
Total UAA (Duplicated) 20,666
Fall 2008
Anchorage Campus Headcount
0
3,750
7,500
11,250
15,000
1996-97 2007-08
Fall Spring
13,06212,81815,35914,525
2008-2009
1996-1997
15,000
11,250
7,500
3,750
0
UAA Student Headcount by Class Load
(Undergraduates)
Part Time Full Time
Fall 2004 12083 6896
Fall 2008 11576 7196
Gender of UAA Students
Undergraduate Graduate
Ethnicity of UAA Students
Age of UAA Students
668 5551390
6154
3058 29672064
1492535
150
1,625
3,250
4,875
6,500 Mean Age = 30Median Age = 25
*Fall 2008
Generations
668 5551390
6154
3058 29672064
1492535
150
1,625
3,250
4,875
6,500
MillennialsColumbine, Second Gulf War,
9/11
Gen XGulf War,
Berlin Wall, Challenger Explosion
Boomers
Sexual Revolution, Kent State,
Vietnam
Generational Characteristics
(Debard, 2004)
Boomers Generation X
Millennials
Parent-Child Involvement
Receding Distant Intruding
Having Children Controlled Doubtful Definite
Family Life Indulged as Children
Alienated as Children
Protected as Children
Political Orientation
Attack Oppression
Apathetic, Individual
Crave Community
Level of Trust Confident of Self, Not Authority
Low Toward Authority
High Toward Authority
Most Admire Taking Charge Creating Enterprise
Following a Hero of Integrity
The Big Question
What does it mean?
Does it work? How do we build it?
Millennials• Millennials have sophisticated
technology skills but might have trouble judging the quality of information from the Internet
• Millennials are used to instant information and multi-tasking and may not take time for reflection or practice critical thinking.
• Millennials are accustomed to active learning and group work.
(Reeves, 2008)
Generation X• Like to Know Why Assignments and
Topics are Important
• Like Concise 15-20 minute presentations on Most Important Information
• Value Individual Attention
• Technologically Capable
• Like Balance in Life … Resistant to Group Work After Class
(Baker College Effecting Teaching and Learning Department, 2005)
Boomers• Do not generally like role-play
exercises
• Enjoy team projects, but like to be group leader
• Like classroom dialogue
• Sensitive to criticism
(Baker College Effecting Teaching and Learning Department, 2005)
Where Our Students Are From
* undergraduate students only
AnchMat-Su
Juneau
AKOther
Lower 49
IntlUnknown
Fairbanks
In State HS Total = 53%
Specific Populations
• Students in and Veterans of the Armed Forces
• Alaska Native Student Populations
• Unique International Student Populations
Where Students Live94% of UAA students commute to campus6% of students live in UAA’s residential community in Anchorage
Students with Disabilities1 in 15 post-secondary students request
accommodation on the basis of disability.
Most common accommodations at UAA:- proctored tests (1,000 tests annually)- note taking assistance (200 note takers paid by DSS annually)- ergonomic furniture (500 placements each year)
Class Standing of UAA Students
* Fall 2008
School & Colleges Enrollment
– Anchorage Campus
* Does not include non-degree seeking, Fall 2008
Degrees Awarded at UAA
*2007-08
Academic
Achievement
Engagement in
Educationally Purposeful
Activities
Student Success
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Satisfaction
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Know
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Post College
Performance
Persistence
EducationalAttainment
Division of Student Development
Student Union 204786-1214
COUNSELINGPsychological Services Center
Student Development CounselorsStudent Health & Counseling Center
DIVERSITYAHAINA Student ProgramsNative Student Services
Cama-i RoomCampus Diversity and Compliance
Disability Support ServicesInternational Student Services
Veterans Affairs
EMERGENCIES & FIRST AIDUniversity Police Department 786-1120
COMPLAINT RESOLUTION:Dean of Students Office
Student Development CounselorsStudent Government Ombudsman
ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICESSupplemental Instruction
Learning Resources Center
Other ServicesAdvising & Testing Center
Student Activities &Concert BoardCareer Services Center
Child CareResidence Life
Commuter Student ServicesClubs, Greeks, Student Government,
Student Leadership
Conditions Important to Student Success
Purposeful Student-Faculty Contact
Ethic of Care
Student Involvement
Active Learning
Emphasis on the First Year
Clear Expectations / High Standards