Research and Planning & Student Services 2006 Student Retention Strategy Why is it Essential?

Research and Planning & Student Services 2005 Presentation Overview  Why have a Student Retention Strategy?  What are the purposes of the Strategy?  Discussion...

Research and Planning & Student Services 2005 Certificate Programs Retention Source: RRC Research and Planning. COPSE Graduation and Retention Reporting System.

Research and Planning & Student Services 2005 Diploma Students Retention Source: RRC Research and Planning. COPSE Graduation and Retention Reporting System.

Research and Planning & Student Services 2005 Impact  Students Loss of financial investment Career confusion Decreased confidence & loss of self concept Lower employment outcomes  College Loss of revenue Negative perceptions of the college  Province Lower return on educational funding Less educated work force

Research and Planning & Student Services 2005 Manitoba Educational Attainment Rate. Source: Statistics Canada, Census 2001

Research and Planning & Student Services 2005 Manitoba Youth Education Attainment Source: Price of Knowledge 2004.

Research and Planning & Student Services 2005 Unemployment rates for graduates HS Grads (20-24 yrs)..…15.8…13.2… HS Grads (25-29 yrs) …12.8…12.4…7.4 Young college grads Young bachelor Grads Source: Statistics Canada, 2000, NGS. Young = under 25 at graduation. NGS surveys grads. two years after graduation. Overall in 2000, year-olds with less than HS had an unemployment rate Of 17%.

Research and Planning & Student Services 2005 Graduates’ Productivity Effects  Direct Effect: Past students contribute an estimated $866.6 million worth of added income per year to the regional economy after leavingRRC.  Indirect Effect: The estimated multiplier effect of past student productivityin other industries increases income by yet another $159.5 million.

Research and Planning & Student Services 2005 In the Knowledge Economy Education is Essential  Knowledge based economy requires skilled people Now, 70% of new jobs require some postsecondary education (HRDC)  Looming demographic crunch Ageing population  Learning system needs to be strengthened Canada is 15 th in adult learning participation (OECD)  Foundation economy requirements Skilled trades shortages

Research and Planning & Student Services 2006 What are the purposes of the Strategy?

Research and Planning & Student Services 2005 Goals  Increase student retention and success.  Understand the college-specific determinants of first-term student success and retention.  Promote the efficient and effective use of college resources.

Research and Planning & Student Services 2005 Student Development Models  Neurological Development of the brain and learning Mustard, Phillips & Shonkoff  Cognitive-Structural Understanding the world Piaget, Perry  Psychosocial Achieving identity Erikson, Chickering Source: Dietsche, 2002.

Research and Planning & Student Services 2005 Lots Happening to Our Students  Establishing their identity  Building relationships  Clarifying future careers  Developing a more sophisticated understanding of their world  Developing abstract reasoning  Developing values and ethics  Working & managing family responsibilities  Trying to have fun  Learning skills, developing knowledge

Research and Planning & Student Services 2005 Determinants of Learning  Verbal, Quantitative and Subject Matter Competence Individualized instruction produces greater gains  Cognitive Skills and Intellectual Growth Growth directly related to student involvement in college academic and social life  Identity, Self-Concept and Self-Esteem Development influenced by student involvement in academic and social systems of college  Relating to Others and the External World Evidence for the importance of interaction with faculty & peers  Attitudes and Values Evidence that change is due to college experiences: Interpersonal associations students have with faculty and peers Source: Pascarella & Terenzini (1991). Dietsche (2002).

Research and Planning & Student Services 2005 A Key Issue is Student Diversity  Needs Finance, child care, career guidance, disability  Abilities Literacy, numeracy, learning skills, computer skills  Attitudes Confidence, career certainty, perceived value of PSE  Behaviors Study habits, Class attendance, homework completion Travel time to college Work commitment Family comments.

Research and Planning & Student Services 2005 Parent’s Level of Education for RRC Students Source: Canadian College Student Financial Survey, Note. All years of enrolment. Certificate, diploma and joint degree students only.

Research and Planning & Student Services 2006 Basis of the Strategy?

Research and Planning & Student Services 2005 Student Success Source: P. Dietsche.

Research and Planning & Student Services 2005 A Model of Educational Outcomes Source: Dietsche, 2002.

Research and Planning & Student Services 2005 Development Work is Required  Administration of the system Fielding Data entry, analysis and reporting Distributing reports Questionnaire review and customization Reports review and customization  Intervention strategies Faculty advising Student service support Communities of practice

Research and Planning & Student Services 2005 Red River College …..Going Places …..Going Places..... "all effective retention programs have effective advising at their very core.“ Dr. Vincent Tinto, 1988 NACADA Convention Discussion...