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First Year Student Retention

First Year

Second Year

Return Rate

2007 2008 94.3%

2006 2007 85.1%

Previous 10 Years

Maximum 89.5%

Average 84.9%

Minimum 80.2%

First Year Student Retention

• Implemented “Leadership, Teamwork & Success” (ORTN 101/102)

• Implemented “Red Flag Intervention System”

• Enhanced Culture of Flexibility & Responsiveness

• Enhanced Student Life

• Added New Majors/Minors

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Comprehensive Approach with Multiple Initiatives

First Year Student Retention

• Revised Advising Structure & Withdrawal Policy

• Analyzed courses with a high student failure and took appropriate actions

• Collaborated with Recruitment and Retention Committee (RADAR)

• Implemented Mid-term Grades

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Comprehensive Approach with Multiple Initiatives

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New Academic Programs

1. Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)2. Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering3. Pre-Med – Minor in Biochemistry4. Entrepreneurship - Minor 5. Aerospace Specialty in Mechanical

Engineering6. Computer Gaming - Minor and Concentration7. Computer Systems & Data Security - Minor

and Concentration

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Faculty, staff, and administrators worked on the following projects:

1. Assessment

2. First Two Years Student Experience

3. Employee Performance Appraisal

4. Teacher-Scholar Model

5. Academic Calendar and Scheduling

Shared Governance Initiatives

Strategic Accomplishments & Initiatives

• Converting to letter grades (A, A-, B+, etc.)

• Developed departmental Promotion and Tenure Guidelines

• Partnered in the “Flint Center of Energy Excellence” ($8-10 million)• King of Sweden visit

• Initiated “Entrepreneurship Across the Curriculum”• Kern Family Foundation grant of $225,000

• Developed and implemented new Conflict of Interest/Commitment Process

• 207 of 211 completed forms (98%) received

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Strategic Accomplishments & Initiatives

International Activity

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• Re-located office to Academic Building• Initiated international recruitment in China,

resulting in an initial cohort of 9 students. Working to assure student success.

• Signed new International Agreements for faculty exchanges, research collaborations, and student recruitment with universities in China

• Began first student exchange program with a university in China

• Developed “Study Abroad Tour Course Proposal” for trip to China (Summer, 2009)

Strategic Accomplishments & Initiatives

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• Completing professional development for 12 leaders from Chongqing, China

• Submitted CATARC proposal• China Automotive Technology and Research Center

• Re-vitalized exchange program with Germany and organizing conference in May, 2009

• Hosted over 60 international visitors• Awarded Oswald Fellowships (2 faculty members to

China in Spring 2009)• Formed F1 Visa Task Force

International Activity

Strategic Accomplishments & Initiatives

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