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

2. Retention/Credits Attempted
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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

3. Source: Fall 2012 C2C student surveys
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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

4. (% indicates students who found their PA “Very Helpful”)
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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