1. Creating an Evidence-Based Action Plan to Improve Persistence & Completion An Information Overview January, 2015

2. Session Overview Who We Are What We Do The Issues The Solution How to Apply & Fees Questions and Discussions 2

3. Who We Are 3

4. 4 We ARE NOT a Software Company

5. Who We Are 5 We ARE NOT a Software Company We ARE Internationally Recognized Student Success Experts

6. Who We Are 6 We ARE NOT a Software Company We ARE Internationally Recognized Student Success Experts (And We Have Some Sweet Software)

7. FoE & G2C Participating Institutions: 2003-2015

8. Signature Processes and Services What We Do Foundations of Excellence® 8 Gateways to Completion® Retention Performance Management™

9. The Issues Public Policy and Perception 9

10. The Issues Public Policy and Perception The First Year and Transfer Are Broken 10

11. The Issues Public Policy and Perception The First Year and Transfer Are Broken Unacceptable Levels of Failure in Lower Division & Remedial Education Courses (a.k.a., Gateway Courses) 11

12. The Issues Public Policy and Perception The First Year and Transfer Are Broken Unacceptable Levels of Failure in Lower Division & Remedial Education Courses (a.k.a., Gateway Courses) Completion Rates Are Too Low And Costs are Too High 12

13. The Solution 13

14. What is RPM? On What Theory is RPM Based? How Does RPM Analyze and Plan Work? – Why RPM Analyze and Plan? How Does RPM Act and Monitor Work? – Why RPM Act and Monitor? 14

15. What is RPM? A Suite of Retention & Completion Process & Tools 15

16. What is RPM? A Suite of Retention & Completion Process & Tools Drawing on Decades of Experience 16

17. What is RPM? A Suite of Retention & Completion Process & Tools Drawing on Decades of Experience Piloted in 2014-15 17

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19. What is RPM? Fits Institutions of Various Sizes Flexible – Transition Phase (Sophomore, Etc.) – Subpopulations (Race / Ethnicity, STEM Majors, Etc.) – Many Stages (Need a Plan, Have a Plan, Etc.) Based on Task Force Based Assessment and Action Draws on Multiple Forms of Evidence Provides a Range of Tools Including Analytics 19

20. RPM Analytics 20

21. RPM Analytics 21

22. Analyze & Plan Act & Monitor Retention Data Analytics System Planning Retreat Action Plan Templates and Support Optional Visit SIPS Survey Advisory Support To Build a Plan To Implement a Plan Implementation Templates and Support Optional Retention Data Analytics System Optional Visit SIPS Survey Advisory Support 22

23. Foundations of Excellence® Tinto Theory of Student Departure Pascarella & Terenzini / French & Oakes Evidence-Based Action Planning Task Force-Based Assessment (Faculty) Academic & Social Integration Other External Influences Integration and Goal Orientation Theoretical Underpinnings 23

24. Theoretical Underpinnings Tinto’s Theory of Student Departure 24

25. Theoretical Underpinnings Tinto’s Theory of Student Departure 25

26. Theoretical Underpinnings Tinto’s Theory of Student Departure 26

27. Theoretical Underpinnings 27

28. Roles Liaisons (At Least 2) Serve as overall project leaders/ managers 28

29. Liaisons (At Least 2) Committees for RPM Analysis & Planning (2 Committees) One committee for: 1) Academic / Curricular; 2) Social / Co-curricular / Other External Influences. Each committee led by one chair or two co-chairs. Roles 29

30. Liaisons (At Least 2) Steering Committee Committees for RPM Analysis & Planning (2 Committees) Comprised of Liaisons, Committee chairs, and other key stakeholders Roles 30

31. RPM Analyze & Plan Why? 31

32. RPM Analyze & Plan – How it Works Timeframe – 6 months – Can be done faster Identify Liaisons “Complete” Retention Data Analytics System Upload – Feedback from Gardner Institute Student Integration, Persistence and Satisfaction Survey (SIPS) – Based on French and Oakes Institutional Integration Survey 32

33. RPM Analyze & Plan – How it Works 33

34. Identify Retention Phase / Issue – First-Year; or – Sophomore; or – Student Subpopulation Populate Task Force – Steering Committee – Two Committees Conduct Retreat (2 Days) – Gardner Institute Virtual Presence (Optional In Person) RPM Analyze & Plan – How it Works 34

35. Write 3 Syntheses – One Synthesis for Each RPM Analysis and Planning Focus Academic / Curricular Social / Co-curricular / Other External Influences – Comprehensive Synthesis With 4-8 Recommended Actions – Gardner Institute Feedback on All 3 Reports Move to Implement Retention Plan RPM Analyze & Plan – How it Works 35

36. RPM Act & Monitor Why? 36

37. RPM Act & Monitor – How it Works Time Frame – 1 Year Implementation Team (Not Necessarily Task Force) 4 Phases of Implementation – Feedback on each phase Student Integration, Persistence and Satisfaction Survey Readminister Retention Data Analytics System Update Optional Visit 37

38. The Value Added Opportunity Cost – How Your Faculty and Staff Spend Their Precious Time Flexible, Fast, and Financially Sound Established Record of Effectiveness Expertise from the Academy for the Academy – Scholars – Practitioners – Student Success Innovators / Pioneers 38

39. The Return on Investment Drake 2010 and 2011 Foundations of Excellence Studies – External Evaluator 39

40. The Return on Investment Drake 2010 and 2011 Foundations of Excellence Studies – External Evaluator Average Retention Increases = 5.62 percentage points 40

41. The Return on Investment Drake 2010 and 2011 Foundations of Excellence Studies – External Evaluator Average Retention Increases = 5.62 percentage points Average Return on Investment = $26.32 for each $1 Invested 41

42. The Return on Investment Drake 2010 and 2011 Foundations of Excellence Studies – External Evaluator Average Retention Increases = 5.62 percentage points Average Return on Investment = $26.32 for each $1 Invested – Annually 42

43. Fees Based on Institutional Size Discounts for: – Additional Forms of RPM (20%) Optional Services – Visits 43

44. How to Apply for RPM 44

45. How to Apply for RPM www.jngi.org/rpm-apply Deadline: September 15, 2015 Start Date: October 15, 2015 45

46. April 12-14, 2015 Annual Gateway Course Experience Conference Save the Dates! Charlotte, North Carolina

47. Questions & Discussion 47

48. Contact Dr. Drew Koch ▪ koch@jngi.org ▪ 828-877-3549