1. Retention At NMHU
Edward A. Martinez, Casey Applegate-Aguilar and Retention Advisory Council
March 2, 2018

2. Current Retention Data
First-Time Freshman Retention, Fall-to-Spring
Fall Cohort
2016
2017
Fall Cohort Size
312
254
Target Fall to Spring Retention
78%
Actual Fall to Spring Retention
72.1%
75.6%
2016 fall-to-fall = 45.2%
2017 Target = 53%
Average for similar Institutions (ACT 2016) = 56.7%

3. Current Retention Data
First-Time Transfer Retention, Fall-to-Spring
Fall Cohort
2016
2017
Fall Cohort Size
395
Target Fall to Spring Retention NA
80%
Actual Fall to Spring Retention
77%
84.6%
2016 fall-to-fall = 65.6%
2017 Target = 71%

4. Current Completion Data
First-Time Freshman 4-Year Completion
Fall Cohort
2011
2012
2013
Fall Cohort Size
414
424
349
Actual 4-year Completion 8%
10.4%
10.9%
Average for similar institutions (ACT 2016): 9.9%

5. Current Completion Data
First-Time, full-time Freshman 6-Year Completion
Fall Cohort
2009
2010
2011
Fall Cohort Size
379
320
414
Target 6-year Completion
20%
Actual 6-year Completion
17.9%
22.2%
Average for similar institutions (ACT 2016): 23.9%

6. Current Completion Data
First-Time, Full-time Transfer Completion, 2-year
Fall Cohort
2013
2014
2015
Fall Cohort Size
350
366
410
Actual 2-year Completion
28.2%
35.8%
40%

7. Current Completion Data
First-Time, Full-time Transfer Completion, 4-year
Fall Cohort
2011
2012
2013
Fall Cohort Size
368
390
350
Actual 4-year Completion
47.8%
47.4%
33.1%

8. Student Success Measures
Average credits earned = .37%% growth per year
From the Fall 2017 cohort, 177 students were eligible for lottery.
From these 177 students 94 earned the lottery.
From the 94 students 84 (89.4%) were retained to spring.

9. Subpopulation Retention
Sub-population Goal 1: Increase retention of FFF students with less than $4, in non-repayable financial aid
Sub-population Goal 2: Increase retention of FFF Undeclared students
Sub-population Goal 3: Increase retention of FFF students with a HS GPA less than 2.935
Sub-population Goal 4: Increase retention of FFF Native American students
Sub-population Goal 5: Increase retention of FFF African American students
Sub-population Goal 6: Increase retention of FFF students who come from miles from Las Vegas
Sub-population Goal 7: Increase retention of FFF students who are admitted less than 35 days before the first day of class

10. Subpopulation Retention
Sub-population Goal 8: Increase retention of Adult Learners (non-traditional students)
Sub-population Goal 9: Increase retention of Returning students
A strategy leader and team is assigned to each subpopulation. Each team is currently compiling and reviewing data specific to their subpopulation. Students are being interviewed and/or surveyed to learn more about why they are leaving and the challenges they face. Based on data gathered, each team will identify strategies and implement them to increase retention.
Strategy Example:
-bringing inspiring/empowering guest speakers to campus to present to students

11. Retention Activities at ARMAS
Supplemental Instruction Leaders
19 SILs in: Bio 211 & 212; Chem 211, 212 & 342; FOR 105 & 340;Phys 152; Geo 101; Math 140, 160, 211, 252, & 273
Lab and Course Embedded Math Mentors
Five Math Mentors embedded in four sections of Math 120
12 Math Mentors in Math Lab
Success Coaches
Five success coaches assisting 68 students enrolled in: Math 140, 160, 211 & 252; Phys 152 & 292; Chem 342
Student Internships
30 students participating in chemistry, biology, geology, and CS experiences

12. Highlands Haciendas Retention Activities
 New Fall 2017 initiatives
HH inspirational speaker Jullien Gordon focused on retention  
Students
Faculty
Peer leaders
HH / Academic Support collaboration to identify students who have not attended class in the first two weeks. Peer Advisers and Peer Mentors make classroom and residence hall visits to determine if first-time freshmen students are actually on campus.

13. Fall Highlands Haciendas Data
Freshmen consistently earn higher grades in LC courses
2017

14. Fall Highlands Haciendas data
621 academic visits
203 social visits / events
15 Unknown
Total: 839

15. Highlands Haciendas Retention Activities
Spring Peer Mentoring
-11 PMs serving 22 courses + 1 iSeminar = 460 student served
-100 academic / mentoring visits (Jan-Feb)
-153+ social visits / event attendance (Jan-Feb)
-296 outside contacts
Total: 528+ contacts/visits

16. Highlands Haciendas Fall 2018 Highlands Haciendas
- 14 LCs to serve up to 321 students
LC CODE
Course 1
Course 2
MEDIA
MART 233
ENGL 152 SW
SW 218
NAHS 124
BUSINESS
BUS 200?
CS 144
BODY
BIO 131 / lab
CS 101
ECO
FOR 105 / lab
ENGL 106/111
RHYTHM
MUS 101
SPCH 124 HP
ENGL 135
TCHRS
GNED 201/251
ORIGIN
HIST 100
BIO 110 / lab
BIO
BIO 211 / lab
LIGHT
MATH 120
CS 135
VOICES
ANTH 103
SBS
PSY 101 / discussion
SOC 152
AWAKEN

17. Other Current Retention Initiatives
First-Time Freshman Enrollment Success program :
New freshman students admitted with a GPA of less than 2.0, an ACT under 13, and admitted within 35 days of the first day of class
Students develop SMART Goals, attend weekly appointments with adviser, attend 30 hours of academic enrichment activities, maintain at least 15 credits hours, and earn a minimum of 1.75 GPA their first semester.
Starting spring 18, all freshman students placed on academic probation during the fall were asked to participate in the program
Fall 2017: 15 students participated; 11 successfuly completed; 10 retained to spring
Spring 2018: 20 students currently participating

18. Other Current Retention Initiatives
First-time freshman advising:
All FTF are advised by Academic Support advisers
Advisers use data from the college student inventory survey report
During session, students develop SMART Goals for the semester
The creation of the Snapshot window in Banner:
The snapshot window includes admissions, financial aid, business office balances, and student course schedules
Tool used to better assists staff and faculty to advise students
Redesigned freshman orientation:
Includes integration of Highlands Haciendas through Peer Mentor-led teambuilding
Parent/family sessions
Student-focused presentations
Mentoring by faculty
Hands-on ITS training on NMHU technology
Use of university

19. Other Current Retention Initiatives
Transfer orientation:
Created Fall 2017
Student-focused presentations
Hands-on ITS training on NMHU technology
Students meet with faculty
Service culture initiative (Power of Service):
Series of monthly training sessions designed to improve staff and faculty’s knowledge base
Improve the quality of service provided to our students and to each other
Initiative aims to provide exceptional customer service at NMHU

20. Current Retention Initiatives
7. In collaboration with The Native American Center, People’s Center for Indigenous Knowledges, Housing and Student Conduct, and the Native American/Hispano Cultural Studies program, the Community Center for Indigeneity at Melody Hall (CCI) was created:
CCI goal is to create, through integration, a caring, sharing and respectful community living experience:
Promotes inclusion, diversity, and cultural awareness for all NMHU students
The NMHU Financial Aid Department is partnering with New Mexico Education Assistance Foundation (NMEAF):
Host Financial Literacy Workshops at area high schools and on NMHU campuses
Faculty development for use of Degree Audit in advising.
Implementation of Slate:
Improves communication with students
Including prospective and current NMHU students

21. Persistence and Completion Academy
Currently collecting data to present to the campus community at the Persistence and Completion Academy Forum in mid-March
The goal is to develop a shared campus-wide understanding of advising and come to consensus of how student advising should be done at NMHU
Outcome: Develop a campus-wide Student Advising Plan

22. Thank You For Your Support And Participation In Retention Initiatives At NMHU!