1. Desire2Learn Degree Compass TM Today’s Discussion: THEC Initiative What is Degree Compass? Questions

2. D2L and Drive to 55 Alignment The Higher Education Challenge Student Retention Degree Completion Time to Degree Efficacy of Higher Ed

3. The Higher Education Opportunity Performance-based funding reform Reduced state funding Retention vs. recruitment strategies Economic reform Student Engagement Soaring tuition costs Non-traditional students Personalized learning Accreditation reform Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) Integrity of learning environment Close achievement gaps

4. Desire2Learn Degree Compass Real-time, personalized course recommendation tool –Academic-advisor-in-an-app –Guides students to plan and make the most informed choices about their degree pathway –Specific to program of choice and student’s academic capabilities Early guidance tool assists students before they begin a course –Ongoing academic advisement Pre-registration, during semesters, year over year –Preview your success. Plan your success

5. Degree Compass composed: Grade Prediction Engine Provides accurate estimate of final grade student will likely receive Course Prediction Engine Provides accurate ranking of the program courses at the institution Degree Compass uses several inputs to drive predictive engines and algorithm Student Information System (SIS) Degree Audit Systems (DAS) Predictive Analytics

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7. The Result: Right Student. Right Course. First Time Degree Compass successfully predicted the courses in which students would achieve an A,B, or C with 90% accuracy. The effectiveness of Degree Compass recommendations: – 90% of students who took a 4-star class received an A or a B, – Compared with 62% of A or B grades awarded in general. The increase of students passing courses resulted in an increase of funding of $5.5 million over a 2 year period.

8. Preview Your Success. Plan Your Success. Your Course Major Star Recommendation Rankings Degree Requirements by Core and Elective

9. Preview Your Success. Plan Your Success. Course Availability Across Campuses and Semesters

10. Students on the Go. Success on the Go.