living among them: what we have learned about retention and assessment dr. ann richards mr. brian...
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Living among THEM: What we have learned
about retention and assessment
Dr. Ann RichardsMr. Brian KnightMs. Grace Atebe
West Virginia University
A. M. Richards, B. F. Knight, & G. Atebe, June 12, 2009
Goals of the Presentation• Understand the history and impact of changing student
needs on retention programming and assessment models
• Understand how the mind frame of millennials impacts retention programming and assessment models
• Understand specific details, logistics and strategies in developing and implementing retention and assessment programs
• Reflect on their universities retention and assessment programs
• Learn and discuss ideas and successful approaches for integrating our experiences and data into their current retention and assessment programs
A. M. Richards, B. F. Knight, & G. Atebe, June 12, 2009
We know27.5% of people 25 or older
hold bachelors degreeshttp://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/GRTTable?_bm=y&-geo_id=04000US18&-
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Retention Rate(nces.ed.gov & IPEDS)
A measure of the rate at which students persist in their educational program at an institution, expressed as a percentage
Four Year InstitutionsPercentage of first-time bachelors degree seeking
undergraduates that enroll in two subsequent fall semesters
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Alarming StatisticRecent analyses of data based on high school
seniors in 1972, 1982, and 1992 suggest that U.S. students’ access to college has increased over the last three decades, but rates of completion have not changed (Barton 2002; Adelman 2004)
http://nces.ed.gov/programs/coe/2004/section3/indicator19.asp
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So why,do we keep developing retention programs?
A. M. Richards, B. F. Knight, & G. Atebe, June 12, 2009
Enrollment ProjectionsUndergraduate enrollment at 4-year institutions
increased from 7.2 to 9.0 million (25 percent) from 2000 to 2007 and is expected to reach 10.0 million students in 2018 http://nces.ed.gov/programs/coe/2009/section1/indicator10.asp
Undergraduate enrollment in degree-granting postsecondary institutions increased from 7.4 million in 1970 to 13.2 million in 2000 and to 15.6 million in 2007. According to projections, enrollment in undergraduate institutions is expected to reach 17.5 million in 2018 http://nces.ed.gov/programs/coe/2009/section1/indicator10.asp
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Completion DataApproximately 57 percent of full-
time, first-time bachelor’s or equivalent degree-seekers attending 4-year institutions completed a bachelor’s or equivalent degree at the institution where they began their studies within 6 years http://www.nasfaa.org/publications/2009/rnnces031109.html
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What should we consider when designing retention
programs?
What do we represent?
What are our goals?
Who do we serve?
What strengths and challenges does our population bring?
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So should retention be
Global or Institution Specific?
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What characteristics are
Global or Institution Specific?
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Millennials (1982-2001) Characteristics/Core Traits
(Strauss & Howe)
Special
Sheltered
Confident
Team-oriented
Conventional
Pressured
Achieving
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Are Millennials the only population we are
serving?No, but they are the majority.
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Age StatisticsMillennials will be entering our institutions until
2019
25% of all students enrolled in Title IV institutions in fall 2007 were 18- to 24-year- olds attending public 4-year institutions http://www.nasfaa.org/publications/2009/rnnces031109.html
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Changing Communication and Engagement
Linked In
You Tube
VanderbuiltThe Commonshttp://commonplace.vanderbilt.edu/?v=1&s=1
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Team ApproachDr. Ann Richards
Academic ProgrammingSocial ProgrammingPast advising experience
Mr. Brian KnightSupport for academic programmingSupport for social programming
Ms. Grace AtebeOperationsDisciplineSupervisor of RAs
Resident AssistantsA. M. Richards, B. F. Knight, & G. Atebe, June 12, 2009
Things we do:Work as a team
Talk to the students
Make the learning interactive
Remember where they come from
Assist them in learning where you come from
Always keep a presence
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How we assess?Talk to students
Look at participation trends
Look at risk factors against participation
Monitor progress (mid-term grades)
Adapt programming to meet changing student population
Monitor data continually
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Any questions or comments please email
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