Academic and Inclusive Excellence:

A University of Akron Pathway to Student Academic Success

University System of OhioOhio Board of RegentsComplete College Ohio

Luis ProenzaPresident

Mike ShermanProvost September 17, 2012

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Inclusive Pathways to Success

21st Century

Workforce

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Progress To Degree/Persistence Measure (PDPM) for All Undergraduatesby APPM Region (Fall 2010 - Fall 2011)

Academic Preparation/Performance Measure (APPM)

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Region 1:Pathways to Majors

Region 2:Pre-Majors

Region 3:Majors

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Accountability to our Students

• Greater opportunity to succeed at lower cost per credit hour

• Services designed to meet their particular needs

• Enrollment in programs geographically accessible and appropriate to their success

• Faster pathways to graduation and jobs

UAState

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Accountability to our State

• Efficiency: Lower costs of degree attainment

• Effectiveness: Better-prepared workforce, more quickly

• Higher percentages of degree attainment

• Positive economic impact with employable workers

Student

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Accountability to Ourselves

• Maximize human potential by targeting resources to student needs

• Ensure academic excellence for global competitiveness

• Provide pathways to inclusive excellence by meeting diverse student needs

Student

State

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