2. Goals of Today’s Internal Kick-off Event Give undergraduate stakeholders details about the Title V Grants at NSU (Summary, Staff, Objectives, Timelines) Enhance excitement and momentum around undergraduate student success Share demographic, retention, and engagement information about the undergraduate populations with stakeholders can use this information to more effectively serve this population (including continuous plans for data collection and assessment) Celebrate the contributions of those involved in Undergraduate Student Success work to date

3. According to the U.S. Department of Education, “a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) is defined as a non-profit institution that has at least 25% Hispanic full-time equivalent (FTE) enrollment.” http://www.ed.gov/programs/idueshsi/definition.html http://www.ed.gov/programs/idueshsi/definition.html Title V is a five year grant from the United States Department of Education under the Title V (Hispanic Serving Institutions) Program. This program helps eligible institutions of higher education (IHEs) enhance and expand their capacity to serve Hispanic and low-income students by providing funds to improve and strengthen the academic quality, institutional stability, management, and fiscal capabilities of eligible institutions. The primary goal of the NSU grant is to provide support to develop research- based programs targeted at increasing student engagement and retention, leading to academic success. For a list of project abstracts and grantees, please go to: http://www.ed.gov/programs/idueshsi/t5abstracts2007.pdfhttp://www.ed.gov/programs/idueshsi/t5abstracts2007.pdf

4. Title V University Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Frank DePiano University Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Frank DePiano Director of Undergrad Support Dr. Jamie Manburg Director of Undergrad Support Dr. Jamie Manburg Title V Project Director Dr. Lua Hancock Title V Project Director Dr. Lua Hancock Activity Director Dr. Dalis Dominguez Activity Director Dr. Dalis Dominguez Activity Director (OPEN) Activity Director (OPEN) Community Outreach Coordinator Ms. Marcie Washington Community Outreach Coordinator (OPEN) Community Outreach Coordinator (OPEN) Assistant to the Project Director Ms. Sylvia Nzeakor Assistant to the Project Director Ms. Sylvia Nzeakor Director of Program Evaluation Dr. Stephanie Zedlar Director of Program Evaluation Dr. Stephanie Zedlar Research Coordinator Dr. Michael McFarland Research Coordinator Dr. Michael McFarland Research Coordinator (OPEN) Research Coordinator (OPEN)

5. Title V Mission & Vision

6. Title V Goals Increase 1 st to 2 nd year retention for First Time in College (FTIC) undergraduate students by 15% Increase by 15% the percentage of students who graduate within 6 years of enrollment Decrease FTIC students placed on academic probation or suspension by 20% Meet or exceed state average percentage in undergraduate certification exams required for program completion and employment Overall student engagement increase and students participating in Title V programming are 25% or more engaged than those students who are not

7. Objective #1 Baseline Objective #1 Baseline Increase by 15% the number of full-time undergraduate students who are enrolled at NSU the following year. [1 st to 2 nd year retention rates for FTIC, full time students] 5 year chart showing 60%, goal of 75% over 5 years Source: IPEDS Fall enrollment survey

8. Objective #2 Baseline Objective #2 Baseline Increase by 15% the number of NSU students who graduate within 6 years of enrollment. Increase from 44% (cohorts 98,99,00) to 59% over 5 years Source: IPEDS Graduation Rate Survey

9. Objective #3 Baseline Objective #3 Baseline Decrease by 20% the number of FTIC students who are placed on academic probation or suspension. Baseline data is currently being collected

10. Objective #4 Baseline Objective #4 Baseline Meet or exceed the state average percentage of students who successfully complete certification exams required for program completion and employment. (Education, Nursing, Sonography ) Title II, Higher Education Act, Title II - State Report 200X – Florida from https://title2.ed.gov/View.asphttps://title2.ed.gov/View.asp NSU passing rate of teaching licensure exam

11. Objective #4 Baseline (cont’d) NSU Nursing Results National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses, http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/nursing/info_passrate.pdfhttp://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/nursing/info_passrate.pdf

12. Engagement Benchmarks National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE ) Enriching Educational Experiences Supportive Campus Environment Student-Faculty Interaction NSU is You (Gallup) Includes 11 items that Gallup has consistently found to measure engagement Plan to compare students involved in Title V activities to those who are not to determine if the engagement score is different Plan to compare Gallup scores for each participating year to evaluate engagement scores

14. Cognitive Factors Social Factors Institutional Factors The Student Experience Educational Policy Institute

15. Financial Aid The Student Experience Academic Rigor Quality of Learning Aptitude Content Knowledge Critical-Thinking Ability Technology Ability Study Skills Learning Skills Time Management Academic-Related Extracurricular Activities Financial Issues Educational Legacy Attitude Toward Learning Religious Background Maturity Social Coping Skills Communication Skills Attitude Toward Others Cultural Values Expectations Goal Commitment Family Influence Peer Influence Social Lifestyle Recruitment & Admissions Student Services Academic Services Curriculum & Instruction Educational Policy Institute

17. Attrition Root Causes Academic Roots Inadequate preparation Disinterest/boredom Motivational Roots Commitment level Perceived irrelevance of college experience Psychosocial Roots Social factors Emotional factors Financial Roots Inability (perceived inability) to afford college Perception that cost of college outweighs benefits Joe Cuseo, Marymont College

18. Retention on the National Stage  47.2% of campuses have established an improvement goal for 1st to 2nd year retention  33.1% of campuses have established a goal for improved degree completion  Programs reported to have impact on first year retention FYE credit bearing course Tutoring programs Proactive advising interventions with select populations Course placement testing What works in student retention, 2004 ATC

19. Retention on the National Stage Recommendations  Conduct systematic analysis of your students  Focus on nexus of student and institutional characteristics  Benchmark review of high impact strategies  Do not make 1 st to 2 nd year retention rates sole focus  Establish realistic short-term and long-term retention, progression, and completion goals  Orchestrate the change process  Implement, measure, improve! What works in student retention, 2004 ATC

20. Title V Projects & Activities Student Activities FYE Course Changes Peer Mentor Pilot Lucky 13 Examination Tutoring Preparation Enhanced orientation & Advisement Faculty/Curriculum Activities Supplemental Instruction Mentoring Program DFW & other tracking integration Enhanced Advisement Faculty development/TLC Learning Communities Internal Outreach Parent/Family Programs Education & Nursing National test prep Transition student services External Outreach Summer Bridge Program College Summit Community Outreach; Local High Schools & Community CollegesAssessment Baseline Data Student tracking system FYE Assessment Plan Early warning system pilot Engagement Benchmarks: NSSE & NSU is U!Other Endowment Resources Staffing EMT Retain Title V Projects & Activities

22. NSU Undergraduate Fall Enrollment Source: NSU Fact Book

25. Source: IPEDS Peer Analysis System ICUF: Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida SUS: Florida State University System

26. Source: IPEDS Peer Analysis System

27. 57% NSU Total Minority 33% ICUF Total Minority 39% SUS Total Minority

29. Source: IPEDS Peer Analysis System

33. Academic Preparation Selectivity Level ACT Middle 50% High School Class Highly Selective25-30Majority from top 10% Selective21-26Majority from top 25% Traditional18-24Majority from top 50% Liberal17-22Majority from bottom 50% Open16-21 Generally open to all with H.S. Diploma or equivalent Source: http://www.act.org/research/policymakers/reports/retain.html

34. NSU First-Time Full-Time Freshmen Academic Preparedness Test 25th Percentile 75th Percentile SAT Critical Reading460540 SAT Math450560 SAT Writing440540 ACT Composite1923 ACT Math1823 ACT English1823

35. Retention by Academic Preparedness Source: http://www.act.org/research/policymakers/reports/retain.html

37. NSU Retention and Graduation Rate Study Possible Predictors Gender Race/Ethnicity Academic Preparation Socio-Economic Status Major Living On Campus Location Transfer Students Full-Time and Part-Time Student Affairs Programs Title V Outcomes Fall to Winter Retention in First Year Fall to Fall Retention Retention within academic year Graduation Rates For more information please e-mail Dr. Don Rudawsky: rudawsky@nova.edurudawsky@nova.edu

38. Student Engagement - NSSE Supportive Campus Environment Level of Academic Challenge Active and Collaborative Learning Student-Faculty Interaction Enriching Educational Experiences Total Report: Office of Institutional Effectiveness Report 08-08: http://www.nova.edu/rpga/reports/forms/2008/08-08.pdf

39. Comparison Groups  Most Similar – Size and Scope  Florida Private  US News and World Report 4 th Tier  Southeast Region  Carnegie Classification  All Participating Institutions Source: Office of Institutional Effectiveness Report 08-08: http://www.nova.edu/rpga/reports/forms/2008/08-08.pdf

40. Response Rate GroupOverall First- Year Senior NSU 200735%32%39% Most Similar33%34%32% Florida Private Institutions31% US News and World Report Fourth Tier26%23%29% Carnegie Peers28%27%29% Southeast Peers39%38%40% All Participating Institutions30%29%31% Source: Office of Institutional Effectiveness Report 08-08: http://www.nova.edu/rpga/reports/forms/2008/08-08.pdfhttp://www.nova.edu/rpga/reports/forms/2008/08-08.pdf

41. Demographic Comparison Group FreshmenSeniors NSU Comparison Groups NSU Full-Time85%96% - 99%77%76% - 91% Female77%63% - 68%81%65% - 70% White31%65% - 74%40%55% - 74% Black14%5% - 10%22%6% - 12% Hispanic29%4% - 10%17%5% - 16% Live On- Campus24%49% - 83%4%9% - 35% Younger than 2473%91% - 98%28%50% - 81% Transfer Students31%5% - 14%81%31% - 55% Work 21+ Hours Off Campus33%6% - 22%48%25% - 41% Source: Office of Institutional Effectiveness Report 08-08: http://www.nova.edu/rpga/reports/forms/2008/08-08.pdfhttp://www.nova.edu/rpga/reports/forms/2008/08-08.pdf

42. Benchmark Comparisons Benchmark NSUMost Similar Florida Private Institutions US News & World Report Fourth Tier Carnegie Peers Southeast Peers All Institutions Supportive Campus Environment First-Year62.659.2*60.457.5*59.6*64.859.8* Senior60.757.0*59.954.5*56.8*6356.9* Level of Academic Challenge First-Year57.455.0*52.3*49.8*52.0*54.1*51.7* Senior58.957.657.554.5*56.1*58.255.6* Active and Collaborative Learning First-Year44.742.844.740.7*42.1*45.741.2* Senior55.152.4*56.149.7*51.7*54.950.1* Student-Faculty Interaction First-Year36.132.7*35.332.7*33.4*37.232.8* Senior41.643.74438.5*41.347.2*41.2 Enriching Educational Experiences First-Year27.729.32826.326.929.327.1 Senior34.446.2*41.3*36.439.9*44.6*39.9* * p<.05 NSU rated significantly higher than selected peer group. NSU rated significantly lower than selected peer group. Source: Office of Institutional Effectiveness Report 08-08: http://www.nova.edu/rpga/reports/forms/2008/08-08.pdfhttp://www.nova.edu/rpga/reports/forms/2008/08-08.pdf

44. Jean Torres “When I began college, I thought I was fooling myself about even attending college. I thought that college would soon show me that I was a failure and I would never graduate…I will begin Dental School next year where I will continue my academic success and defy the odds by continuing to construct my extraordinary story. So my question is what is your story and are you willing to defy the odds? “

45. Cynthia Zamor “Success to me is not the number of awards I’ve won or the amount of people who are aware of what I’ve accomplished; it’s the simple fact that I am achieving everything that I’ve set out to do.”

46. Gumbold Ligden “I know what it feels like to be alone and on your own. I believe that if you take responsibility for your life and make conscious decisions then you are bound for success.”

47. Next Steps  Undergraduate Student Success Team  Sub-committees  On-going assessment and application of knowledge

48. Visit us on the web http://www.fischlerschool.nova.edu/titlev/

49. Fischler School of Education and Human Services Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Office of Grants and Contracts Office of Institutional Effectiveness Office of First Year and Transitional Programs Office of Academic Services Office of Admissions H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business College of Allied Health and Nursing

50. “It takes a campus to graduate a student” Dr. Lydia Voight, Loyola University