NFO - Overview of WCU Students WCU Students Who are our students and what they think about their campus experiences New Faculty Orientation 16 August 2017 Tabetha Adkins, PhD Associate Provost for Student Success, Dean of the University College, and Professor of English Francis Atuahene, PhD Director and Associate Professor, Exploratory Studies C.2

WCU has how many undergrads…? NFO - Overview of WCU Students WCU has how many undergrads…? 10,000 – 12,000 12,000 – 14,000 More than 15,000 Answer is B from fall 2017 head count :10 C.2

NFO - Overview of WCU Students What percentage of our undergraduate students identify as an URM (underrepresented minority?) 12% Minority 16% Minority 20% Minority Answer is C, from fall 2017 head count :10 C.2

NFO - Overview of WCU Students What percentage of our Grad students identify as an URM (under represented minority)? 14% URM 15% URM 19% URM Answer is C from fall 2017 head count :10 C.2

A look at WCU’s First Year (Undergrad) Admit Types Regular Admission (FY1) Academic Development Program –Act 101 (FY2) Academic Development Program–Non-Act 101 (FY3) Special Admits (FY4)- Achieve!

Undergraduate enrollment Demographic Distribution Total undergraduate enrollment for Fall Headcount

Graduate Students Demographic Distribution Total graduate enrollment for Fall Headcount

Where are the students coming from?

NFO - Overview of WCU Students Transfer Students Answer is True using fall 2017 head count Transfer students make up 40% of WCU graduates :05 C.2

First to Second Year Retention Rates NFO - Overview of WCU Students First to Second Year Retention Rates C.2

Second to third year retention by Admit Type

Six- year graduation rates

Four & Six year graduation rates by race/ethnicity

NFO - Overview of WCU Students 23% Pell Eligibility First-Year Full-Time and Part-Time Degree Seeking Undergraduate Students Fall 2017 False, about 23% of fall 2017 cohort are Pell recipients. Incoming (First Time) First Year Full-Time and Part-Time Degree Seeking Undergraduate Students of Fall 2017 23% C.2

NFO - Overview of WCU Students 23% Percentage of WCU incoming students who are First-Generation college-goers 23% False, about 23% of fall 2017 cohort are Pell recipients. Incoming (First Time) First Year Full-Time and Part-Time Degree Seeking Undergraduate Students of Fall 2017 C.2

Intersection of low-income and first-generation status 4 times as likely to drop out Independent and self-reliant Lack the cultural and social capital Academic and social integration

NFO - Overview of WCU Students How can Faculty help? Reach out before help is needed Recognize the role of the classroom in students’ overall campus lives Find out if students are commuting Interact frequently in and out of class ― Say more than “come to my office hours” Encourage students to collaborate and help each other Support students' belief that they can learn Frequent and timely feedback C.2

Monitor student success Watch for: Class attendance Missing assignments Low engagement in class discussions Connect students: Participate in Early Alert Help them develop a sense of belonging Recognize their educational priorities Connect students with campus resources Recommend students to work as LARC tutors Co-curricular activities

What students tell us

Amount of time spent… First Year Students Seniors Preparing for class 11 + hrs/Week 59% 56% Working for pay off campus 11 + hrs/week 22% 51% Relaxing and socializing 6+ hrs/week 85% 76% Providing care for dependents 6+hrs/Week 9% 17% NSSE 2016

Student overall experiences How frequently do students talk with faculty members outside class about what their academic work? 25% of FY students rated often or very often 23% of Seniors often or very often How often do students talk with faculty members or advisors about their career plans? 32% of FY rated often or very often 43% of seniors rated often or very often How do students evaluate their entire educational experience at WCU? 85% of First Year rate this as 'excellent' or 'good 86% of seniors rated this as 'excellent' or 'good.'

Quality of interaction with….   First Year Students Seniors Academic Advisors 79% 54% Faculty 91% 90% Students 89% 94% Other Administrative Personnel (e.g. Registrar, Financial Aid, etc.) 76% 77% NSSE 2016

How can I help you in your efforts toward students’ success? TAdkins@wcupa.edu