An Introduction for COM 101 Faculty All About FTIACs

Change Over the Years

A Decade of FTIAC Growth

Academic Profile Considerable improvement in the academic profile of the incoming class over the years.

FTIAC Gender Ratios

FTIAC Ethnicity About half of OU’s non- white ethnicities are African American students

Retention & Graduation With Additional COM 101 Data

First Year Retention Rates for COM 101

First Semester GPAs: COM 101

General Characteristics

Where Do They Come From?

The Mindset List (Beloit) A list of things that new freshmen have or have never experienced. Kind of cute, a bit kitschy, and looking at the list will make you feel old. Examples from the 2017 List: Eminem and LL Cool J could show up at parents’ weekend. Java has never been just a cup of coffee. GM means food that is Genetically Modified. Having a chat has seldom involved talking. Gaga has never been baby talk.

Values, Attitudes, & Beleifs Data from the CIRP Survey

CIRP Survey FTIACs take this survey during orientation. Asks students a whole bunch of basic questions on attitudes, behaviors, and beliefs. Entire survey (including infographic) can be found on our website. Includes historical data too!

Important reasons in deciding to go to college Percentage of Students Answering ‘Very Important’

Important reasons to select OU Percentage of Students Answering ‘Very Important’

Important Life Objectives

Estimated Parental Income

Drank beer during high school year

OU students’ political views

Admissions Acceptances and Student Choices

Realistic Expectations? 74.6% enter college with the expectation they will graduate within 4 years. At OU, the 4 year graduation rate in 2012 was at 15.3%. If you want to graduate in 4 years – take lots of credits, pass all of them, and see an advisor often!

Satisfaction with OU: Would you choose the same institution again? (2013 NSSE)