The State of Student Affairs at Ivy Tech Community College The State of Student Affairs at Ivy Tech Community College Presented by Dr. Benjamin F. Young Vice Provost for Student Affairs June 30, 2009

The primary mission of Student Affairs is to increase access and facilitate student success through learning and development. This is accomplished by providing outstanding programs and services in order for students to achieve their educational and career goals. These goals include mastery of knowledge, the ability to think critically, cultural awareness, self-awareness, and a sense of community responsibility. Student Affairs will work cooperatively with all areas of the College to promote student success. Student Affairs Mission Statement

Regional Student Affairs Officers Committee (RSAOC) Keith HowardSara Smith Keith BranhamSabrina Pennington Chuck LewtonRoger Bingham John LawsMargaret Stewart Pam GuthrieDeborah Anderson Mary LewellenTerry Nolot/Mary Springer Leah AllmanJennifer Vaughan

Ivy Tech Community College Student Affairs/State Office Admissions & Enrollment ManagementFinancial Aid Management Bryan NewtonPat Wilson Michele Neff-Maskell Mildred Williamson Academic Records/RegistrarSuzanne Schmidt Ann Niebrugge Jennifer CerneantStudent Development Services Michele HygemaChuck Lepper Dan AdamsSusan Jackson Angelina Gonzalez

Ivy Tech Community College Student Affairs Core Services*  Admissions (includes assessment, new student orientation, & student recruitment)  Financial Aid  Academic Records/Registrar  Career Services  Academic Advising  Student Life  Retention/Student Success  Disability Support Services  Counseling Services  Judicial Affairs  Multicultural Affairs *Approved by RSAOC June 2, 2009

Strategic Plan 2010 Objective 3.1 Create and enhance student affairs programs that promote retention and completion Measures Percent of full-time, first-time degree seeking students who register for next fall Percent of fall minority students who enroll for next fall Objective 3.2 Build robust student affairs program Measure Percent of regions that implement Pathways to Student Success Objective 3.3 Provide opportunities for social responsibility & leadership skills Measure Percent of identified student leaders who participate in structured leadership development program Objective 3.4 Undertake student recruitment activities Measures Percent of Indiana high school graduates who enroll for fall semester Non-traditional student populations as a percent of total fall enrollment

Ivy Tech Community College Student Affairs Accomplishments  HLC Re-accreditation for 10 years  Record enrollments  Approved set of core student services  Financial Aid process improvements  Enrollment process improvements  Banner roll-outs

Ivy Tech Community College Student Affairs Brutal Facts  10% graduation rate for fall 2005 cohort; 51.9% persistence rate for fall 2007 cohort  Enrollment-at-any cost strategy  Uneven staffing patterns  Myth regarding first-tier and second-tier services

Ivy Tech Community College Student Affairs Opportunities  Embrace data-driven decision-making  Accept & address Accelerating Greatness 2013 strategies –Strategy One: Increase the educational attainment of Indiana’s residents –Strategy Three: Provide support systems & development opportunities that assure student success  Create win-win climate  Confront our concerns regarding diversity