1. USF St. Petersburg

2. Carnegie Classifications
USF Tampa…Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity
USF Sarasota…Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
USF St. Petersburg…Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs

3. USFT: Association of American Universities
The Association of American Universities (AAU) comprises 62 leading public and private research universities in the United States and Canada. Founded in 1900 to advance the international standing of U.S. research universities, AAU today focuses on issues that are important to research-intensive universities, such as funding for research, research policy issues, and graduate and undergraduate education. AAU universities are on the leading edge of innovation, scholarship, and solutions that contribute to the nation's economy, security, and well-being. The 60 AAU universities in the United States award nearly one-half of all U.S. doctoral degrees and 55 percent of those in the sciences and engineering.

4. USFSP: American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU)
AASCU is a higher education association of nearly 420 public colleges, universities and systems whose members share a learning and teaching-centered culture, a historic commitment to underserved student populations and a dedication to the role of state colleges and universities as "Stewards of Place.” AASCU supports regional university efforts in teaching-learning, research and service to advance their regions‘ economic progress and cultural development.

5. Steward of Place
A public university fully committed to direct, two-way interaction with communities and other external constituencies through the development, exchange, and application of knowledge, information, and expertise for mutual benefit.

6. Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U)
AAC&U is the leading national association concerned with the quality, vitality, and public standing of undergraduate liberal education. Its members are committed to extending the advantages of a liberal education to all students, regardless of academic specialization or intended career. AAC&U comprises nearly 1,400 member institutions.

7. 620 regional universities in U.S.
The Citadel (SC)
James Madison University (VA)
Appalachian State University (NC)
College of Charleston (SC)
Christopher Newport Univ (VA)
Univ of Mary Washington (VA)
Univ of North Carolina - Wilmington (NC)
Winthrop Univ (SC)
Georgia College & State Univ (GA)
Longwood University (VA)
Western KY Univ (KY)
Murray State (KY)
University of Montevallo (AL)
Western Carolina Univ (NC)
Mississippi Univ for Women (MS)
Marshall Univ (WV)
Radford Univ (VA)
Univ of TN - Martin (TN)
Univ of North FL (FL)
Arkansas St Univ (AR)
Coastal Carolina Univ (SC)
Univ of TN - Chattanooga (TN)
Troy Univ (AL)
Morehead State (KY)
U.S. News & World Report
620 regional universities in U.S.
4 regions
24th of 45 ranked southern regional public universities
146 total southern regional universities
North Carolina Central Univ (NC)
Univ of Central Arkansas (AR)
Univ of North Georgia (GA)
University of South Florida - St. Pete (FL)
Austin Peay State Univ (TN)
Eastern KY Univ (KY)
Florida Gulf Coast Univ (FL)
Northern KY Univ (KY)
Francis Marion Univ (SC)
Univ of North Alabama (AL)
Alcorn State Univ (MS)
Elizabeth City State Univ (NC)
Henderson State Univ (AR)
U of North Carolina - Pembroke (NC)
Winston - Salem State Univ (NC)
Arkansas Tech Univ (AR)
Jacksonville State Univ (AL)
McNeese State Univ (LA)
Alabama A & M Univ (AL)
Fayetteville State Univ (NC)
Nicholls State Univ (LA)
Columbus State Univ (GA)

8. The Integrated Postsecondary Data System (IPEDS) Peer Group, Aspirants, and Local Privates
Peers
Florida Gulf Coast University
University of Tampa*
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
University of Tennessee at Martin
University of Texas at Tyler
Aspirants
Christopher Newport University
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College
Rutgers University – Camden
SUNY at Albany
University of Maryland - Baltimore County
University of Michigan – Dearborn
University of North Carolina - Wilmington
University of North Florida
Western Washington University
Winthrop University
Local
Eckerd College
Florida Southern College (Lakeland)
University of Tampa*

9. % Residential (US News 2017 Rankings Data)
# Majors (University Online Catalogs)
ACT Composite (IPEDS)
# Undergraduate Majors (excludes concentrations within majors)
# Graduate Majors (Master's or Doctorate)
25th - 75th Percentile Scores
Peers
Florida Gulf Coast University
36% 55 30
21 – 25
University of Tampa*
58% 64 16
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
14% 53 41
University of Tennessee at Martin
30% 35 6
University of Texas at Tyler NA 39 38
Aspirants
Christopher Newport University
74% 3
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College 2% 29 9
Rutgers University – Camden 37 26
SUNY at Albany
University of Maryland - Baltimore County
35% 48 44
24 – 30
University of Michigan – Dearborn 68 34
21 – 27
University of North Carolina - Wilmington
31% 51 31
22 – 26
University of North Florida
21% 52
Western Washington University
27% 91
22 – 27
Winthrop University
51% 22
19 – 26
Local
Eckerd College
87%
23 – 29
Florida Southern College (Lakeland)
86% 7
23 – 28
University of South Florida - St. Petersburg
16% 25 14

10. Retention & 6-Year Graduation Rates (US News 2017 Rankings)
Peers
Fall to Fall Retention
6-Year Graduation Rate
Florida Gulf Coast University
77%
43%
University of Tampa*
74%
56%
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
68%
44%
University of Tennessee at Martin
73%
46%
University of Texas at Tyler
63%
41%
Aspirants
Christopher Newport University
86%
70%
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College
90%
Rutgers University – Camden
82%
57%
SUNY at Albany NA
University of Maryland - Baltimore County
87%
University of Michigan – Dearborn
53%
University of North Carolina - Wilmington
85%
71%
University of North Florida
55%
Western Washington University
83%
Winthrop University
75%
Local
Eckerd College
64%
Florida Southern College (Lakeland)
79%
University of South Florida - St. Petersburg
38%

11. % Applicants Admitted & Yield Rates Fall 2014 (IPEDS)
Peers
% Applicants Admitted Fall 2014
Admissions Yield Rate Fall 2014
Florida Gulf Coast University
59%
34%
University of Tampa*
52%
20%
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
92%
25%
University of Tennessee at Martin
73%
46%
University of Texas at Tyler
84%
39%
Aspirants
Christopher Newport University
56%
30%
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College
28%
23%
Rutgers University – Camden
60%
11%
SUNY at Albany
21%
University of Maryland - Baltimore County
27%
University of Michigan – Dearborn
63%
29%
University of North Carolina - Wilmington
32%
University of North Florida
61%
Western Washington University
85%
35%
Winthrop University
71%
31%
Local
Eckerd College
Florida Southern College (Lakeland)
45%
University of South Florida - St. Petersburg
26%

12. Non-Scholarship Sports Club (Intercollegiate) Sports
Peers
Scholarship Sports
Non-Scholarship Sports
Club (Intercollegiate) Sports
Intramural or Recreational Sports
Florida Gulf Coast University 9
University of Tampa* 12 4
University of Colorado Colorado Springs 10
University of Tennessee at Martin 11 3
University of Texas at Tyler NA
Aspirants
Christopher Newport University 32 42
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College
Rutgers University – Camden
SUNY at Albany
University of Maryland - Baltimore County 13 2
University of Michigan – Dearborn
University of North Carolina - Wilmington
University of North Florida 5
Western Washington University
Winthrop University
Local
Eckerd College 7
Florida Southern College (Lakeland)
University of South Florida - St. Petersburg

13. Student progress and completion
A few efforts underway
Student progress and completion

14. USFSP Efforts: Student Contact
Student Success Courses and COMPASS.
Hiring retention specialist:
identify and recruit back students;
identify students who 'stop out.’
Researching why students leave.

15. USFSP Efforts: Technology
College Scheduler implementation in progress.
Student case management system conversation.
Identification of early alert system in progress.

16. USFSP Efforts: Financial
Completion scholarships for upcoming seniors.
Director of Financial Aid on Academic Affairs Council.
Searching for affordable housing options.

17. USFSP Efforts: Admissions
Improvement in the incoming student profile.
Strategic Enrollment Management Plan focused on recruitment, retention, and completion.
SEMP committee ownership of recruit, admit, persist, complete cycle.

18. USFSP Efforts: Programmatic
Four year course plans and degree maps published.
Partnership with SPC/FUSE program.
Online 1 credit course for students who 'stopped out.’

19. USFSP Efforts: Programmatic
Master Academic Plan.
Council on Student Success.
Identification of 'gatekeeper' courses and revision.