Specific University measures for student achievement include the following:

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1 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) Student Achievement Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). The SACSCOC Policy on Institutional Obligations for Public Disclosure requires that member institutions publish statements of its goals for student achievement and the success of students in achieving those goals. FAMU uses several measures evaluate student achievement and success in accordance with the University mission and strategic plan. Specific University measures for student achievement include the following: Improvement of retention and graduation rates. Being among the nation s leaders in the number of degrees granted African-Americans, an important constituency group at the University. Having examination/certification exam pass rates for FAMU graduates greater than the overall national/state pass rates. Having job placement rates greater than the average of the other State University System institutions. Mission Statement Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is an 1890 land-grant institution dedicated the advancement of knowledge, resolution of complex issues and the empowerment of citizens and communities. The University provides a student-centered environment consistent with its core values. The faculty is committed educating students at the undergraduate, graduate, docral and professional levels, preparing graduates apply their knowledge, critical thinking skills and creativity in their service society. FAMU s distinction as a docral/research institution will continue provide mechanisms address emerging issues through local and global partnerships. Expanding upon the University s land-grant status, it will enhance the lives of constituents through innovative research, engaging cooperative extension, and public service. While the University continues its hisric mission of educating African Americans, FAMU embraces persons of all races, ethnic origins and nationalities as life-long members of the university community. Strategic Plan Goals Related Student Achievement Goal 1.1: Enhance Access the University Goal 1.2: Continuous enhancement and assessment of the student experience Goal 1.3: Improve academic progression, performance, and graduation rates Goal 1.4: Assess and enhance current degree programs Goal 1.5: Develop and implement new degree programs based on University priorities Goal 5.1: Produce diverse and culturally astute graduates for the global workforce

2 Retention, Progression and Graduation Rates The University uses retention, progression and graduation rates evaluate student success. This information is reported annually in the Florida Board of Governors (BOG) Annual Accountability Report. The following table provides data for 1 st 2nd year retention rates of first-time, full-time, degree-seeking students (see Tables below). Table 1: 1st 2nd Year Retention Rates: Full-time, First-Time-in-College (FTIC) Retention Rates - Retained in the Second Fall Term at Same University Fall 2008 Fall 2009 Fall 2009 Fall 2010 Fall 2010 Fall 2011 Fall 2011 Fall 2012 Fall 2012 Fall % 79% 80% 82% 81% Table 2: Full-time, First-Time-in-College (FTIC) Six-Year Graduation Rates Term of Entry Preliminary % Graduated 42% 40% 40% 41% 39% Position in National Ranking of Number of Degrees Awarded African Americans The University uses its position in national rankings of degrees awarded African-Americans evaluate student success. Florida A&M University continues remain one of the p producers of African American students earning baccalaureate degrees. According the most recent Diverse Issues Top 100 Degree Producers, FAMU is ranked as one of the p 10 producers of African American baccalaureates in for the following fields: Health Professions and Related Programs (3); Health and Medical Administrative Services (ranked #4 for African American graduates and #7 for tal degrees awarded all minorities); Hisry (4); Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (6); Agriculture and Related Sciences (7); Visual and Performing Arts (8); Engineering Technologies (9); and Communication and Journalism (10). For all disciplines combined, FAMU is ranked #4 for the tal number of baccalaureate degrees awarded African Americans in the academic year. In the production of graduate degrees at the master's level, FAMU also ranks in the p 10 producers of African American students for the following areas: Physical Sciences (1); Social Sciences (ranked #1 for African American graduates and #2 tal degrees awarded all minorities); Architecture and Related Services (5); and Rehabilitation and Therapeutic

3 Professions (5). In the same academic year, FAMU ranked in the p 10 producers of docral degrees awarded African Americans in Engineering (7) and Health Professions and Related Programs (8). For professional degrees, FAMU ranked #1 in the number of degrees awarded African Americans in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. For all minorities combined, FAMU was ranked #7 in the nation for producers of first professional graduates in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. In the field of Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, FAMU ranked #3 in degrees awarded African Americans and also ranked #5 in degrees awarded African Americans in Law. For all disciplines combined, FAMU ranked #2 in the nation by Diverse Issues in the production of African American graduates earning a first professional degree. Source: Diverse: Issues in Higher Education The following table reports the p 10 institutions in the nation that awarded baccalaureate degrees African-Americans in TABLE 3. National Ranking of Baccalaureate Degrees Awarded African-Americans in Rank Institution Bachelor's Degrees Awarded African Americans 1 Ashford University 3,372 2 Georgia State University 1,645 3 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical 1,475 University 4 North Carolina A & T State University 1,214 5 University of Central Florida 1,195 6 University of Maryland-University College 1,073 7 University of Memphis 1,016 8 Jackson State University Howard University The University of Texas at Arlingn 951 Source: National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS, AY Data

4 Licensure Pass Rates The University uses licensure pass rates evaluate student success. The table below reports the pass-rates of examinees for the respective licensure examination for programs. TABLE 4. Professional Licensure/Certification Exams Nursing: National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses First-time Pass Rate 90% 74% 68% Law: Florida Bar Exam First-time Pass Rate 67% 73% 73% Pharmacy: North American Pharmacist Licensure Exam First-time Pass Rate 88% 85% Not available Physical Therapy: National Physical Therapy Examinations Overall Pass Rate 90% 65% 81% Occupational Therapy: National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy Exam First-time Pass Rate 63% 92% Not available Cardiopulmonary Sciences: Commission on Accreditation for Respirary Care (CoARC) Overall Pass Rate 78% 90% 100% Note: Due changes in accreditation policy, the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (OTR) Examinations no longer report first-time pass rates. The pass rates are now New Graduates pass rates and represent the ultimate pass rate, or the percentage of students who passed regardless of how many times the exam was taken. The Occupational Therapy exam is a national standardized examination, and is not a licensure examination. Students who wish practice in Florida must also take a licensure exam. National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) The University uses the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) evaluate student success. The NSSE instrument is another means help FAMU determine whether its graduates are prepared for the workforce. A pertinent question on the NSSE asks students, "How much has your experience at this institution contributed your knowledge, skills, and personal development in the following areas: Acquiring job or work-related knowledge and skills." Results of the 2014 NSSE indicate that the mean score of FAMU undergraduate seniors for this question was

5 significantly higher than all other comparison groups, including NSSE 2013 and 2014 taken as a group. Graduates Exit Survey The University uses the Graduates Exit Surveys evaluate student success The Graduates Exit Surveys are used by the University gather information on the college experience and the long-term impact the students. The Exit Survey is designed provide information about graduating students on both undergraduate and graduate levels by soliciting feedback regarding their experiences at FAMU and their future plans. Eight nine percent (89%) of the respondents in agreed that they had obtained a sense of competence in their major and 96% agreed that they had acquired the ability apply theoretical knowledge a practical situation. Furthermore, 71% of graduates had already accepted a job offer or were confident in finding employment related their major and 75% had future plans further their education. Post-Graduation Data The following table reports the percent of recent baccalaureate graduates who are either employed full-time or continuing their education within one year after graduation. (Note: The data is based on the percent found employed or enrolled available from the Florida Education and Training Placement Information Program (FETPIP), Wage Record Interchange System 2 (known as WRIS 2 ) and Federal employee and military data that is available from the Federal Employment Data Exchange System (FEDES) initiative). TABLE 5. Post-Graduation Metrics: Percent of Bachelor s Graduates Employed Full-time or Continuing their Education, One Year After Graduation Percent Found Employed or Enrolled * % 65% 69%