Notable Preliminary Data Connect2Complete Notable Preliminary Data A Campus Compact program funded by The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation June 2013

Retention/Credits Attempted Connect2Complete C2C Preliminary Outcomes : Retention/Credits Attempted Spring 2012 to Fall 2012 retention rates for C2C students = 60.2%; this is 6% higher than a comparable group not receiving C2C services. C2C students on average take 1.3 more credit hours than a comparable group not receiving C2C services. Source: Fall 2012 Student Record Data

Source: Fall 2012 C2C student surveys Connect2Complete C2C Preliminary Outcomes: Impact of S-L (% indicates C2C students who “Agree” and “Strongly Agree”) Showed me that action by groups can help solve social problems. (60.2%) Increased my understanding of concepts taught in my classes. (58.9%) Motivated me to improve my community by being more involved in the near future. (58.3%) Deepened my concern about community issues. (57.8%) Source: Fall 2012 C2C student surveys

(% indicates students who found their PA “Very Helpful”) Connect2Complete C2C Preliminary Outcomes: Impact of Peer Advocates (PA) on C2C Students (% indicates students who found their PA “Very Helpful”) Knowledge about how to sign up for courses. (68.8%) Support for success in my college course(s). (68.3%) Providing an example of someone who is succeeding at college. (68.1%) Learning about academic support services (e.g., writing lab). (63.6%) Source: Fall 2012 C2C student surveys