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1 18th International Conference on The First-Year Experience University of Southampton Southampton, England July, 2005

2 Sally A. Roden Associate Provost and Dean of Undergraduate Studies University of Central Arkansas The Center of Learning

3 United States Southern State Agriculture: soybeans cotton rice poultry

4 State of Arkansas Per Capita Personal Income 2003 Average Annual Salary * $28,074 U.S. Dollars * ranks 46th in the U.S. 60% of high school graduates go to a college or university 17.1% of adults in Arkansas have a Bachelor s degree

5 Statewide Standard of Living Average Family Income National average Arkansas average $43,318 $32,423 Baccalaureate degrees National average Arkansas average 25.9% 17.1%

6 Arkansas Demographics Arkansas population: 2.7 million 11 state-supported baccalaureate or higher institutions 22 two-year institutions 11 private/religious institutions

7 Four-Year Schools Within 200 Mile Radius

8 All Schools Within 200 Mile Radius

9 University of Central Arkansas Established Teachers College Today, Year 2005, A Comprehensive University 10,073 enrollment 83 undergraduate degree programs 42 graduate degree programs Ph.D. programs: Physical Therapy School of Psychology Freshmen enrollment of 3,348 34% of the students live in the residence halls

10 Wise Decisions Campus Beautification Scholarship Funds Admission Standards Faculty Recruitment Comprehensive University Tier II University Property Acquisition

11 Campus Beautification

12 UCA Residence Halls NEW HALL BARRIDON HALL

13 ACT Scores UCA State National

14 Four reasons why retention is important Support our belief in the value of higher education to transform lives. Improve Arkansas economic growth and improve statewide standard of living. Demonstrate accountability measures of institutional effectiveness and quality. Maintain reputation of successful education programs that improve the quality of student life and learning.

15 Retention Rate Fall to Fall Entering Freshmen National Four-Year UCA 71.9% 70.0%

16 UCA Retention Rate First-Time Entering Freshmen F99-F00 F00-F01 F01-F02 F02-F03 F03-F04 Enter Return 1,762 1,676 1,699 1,787 2,428 1,148 1,145 1,170 1,248 1,698 Retention Rate

17 DIVISION OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES 1993

18 Creation of the Division of Undergraduate Studies 1994 University Center for Academic Success 1995 Clustered Learning Program 1996 Academic Advising Center 1997 Hughes Residential College 1999 State Residential College 2000 Summer Reading Program Teaching with Technology 2002 University College 2003 R-Links First-Year Experience Course 2004 Minton Residential College UCAN (Unlocking College Academics Now)

19 Undergraduate Studies Mission Serve all undergraduate students, particularly freshmen Encourage personal, social, and intellectual growth Aid in the completion of the general education core Help students excel and persist to graduation

20 Academic Advising Center Established 1996 Centralized location Advisors available throughout the day Seven professional advisors for deciding students Intensive advising for high-risk firstyear students Six faculty advisors for declared majors

21 Key Risk Factors Low high school GPA Low ACT composite score Off-campus residence Off-campus employment Weak intent toward campus involvement First-generation student Little confidence in likelihood of graduating Few friends attending UCA Intent to complete degree elsewhere

22 Characteristics of College Dropouts Academic boredom Undeclared majors Under prepared Low self esteem Low achievements Low aspirations Lack of career goal Financial reasons Commuter student

23 Academic Advising Center Benefits of Advisor Contact Fall 2002 (controlling for risk level)

24 University College MISSION: To provide under-prepared students with opportunities to achieve entry level skills in reading, writing and mathematics; Offers transitional classes in Intermediate Algebra, Transitional Reading and Transitional Writing; Offers selected general education classes; Offers freshman and sophomore-level courses leading to an associate degree in general studies or other associate degrees offered by the university; Offers university support services, to provide instructional programs and tutorial services that assist under-prepared students;

25 Clustered Learning Program Builds learning communities of faculty and students Every academic college participates Increases time-on-task for learning Produces immediate improvement in GPA Produces long-term improvement in retention

26 Clustered Learning Program/ Freshman Interest Groups Semester Grade Point Average

27 Freshman Interest Groups What s Up Doc? Fit for Life? Mind Matters?

28 Hughes Residential College A residential living/learning community developed by Academic Affairs and UCA Housing Quality faculty-student academic interaction Students committed to enhancing the college experience Reflection of the university demographically

29 Residential College Activities Fast Movers - 20 Faculty Associates Camping/Canoeing/Horseback Riding Trips to Buffalo River National Park Habitat for Humanity - Campus Chapter Professional Lecture Series Academic Lecture Series Block Enrollment Program Newsletter / Web Page Mentoring Program

30 Activities Mentors and Junior Leaders Prepare at the Heifer Project International Ropes Course Preparing to canoe down the Buffalo River

31 Residential College Academic Activities Block Enrollment Program World History I College Writing I and II Biology for General Education Basic Oral Communication Geography First-Year Experience Mathematics

32 Hughes Residential College Semester Grade Point Average (Controlling for HS GPA and ACT Composite Score)

33 Hughes Residential College Fall to Fall Retention

34 Hughes Residential College 1997 Cohort Graduation Rate

35 Hughes Residential College 1998 Cohort Graduation Rate

36 Hughes Residential College 1999 Cohort Graduation Rate

37 State Residential College Semester Grade Point Average (Controlling for HS GPA and ACT Composite Score)

38 State Residential College Fall to Fall Retention

39 State Residential College 1999 Cohort Graduation Rate

40 Sophomore Year Experience The mission of the SYE is to develop student leaders who are guided by the character values of respect, justice, service, honesty, and community, and to assist students with enhancing their educational goals by engaging in academically oriented activities outside the classroom. Our goals and objectives include: Facilitating Student-Student academic and social interaction Creating Student-Faculty academic and social interaction Discussing racial/ethnic issues with other students Increasing hours studying and tutoring fellow students Socializing with diverse students Completing the general education core Determining a career path Valuing altruism and social activism

41 Summer Reading Program Girl With a Pearl Earring A Novel by Tracy Chevalier Summer 1999 Summer 2000 Summer 2001

42 Summer Reading Program Campus-wide endeavor organized by Undergraduate Studies Every first-year student receives book and packet during summer registration About 100 faculty and administrators will facilitate discussion groups for 1700 freshmen during new student orientation The author is invited to visit or speak with the UCA campus community

43 Freshman Year Experience: An Introduction to Higher Learning Key FYE Goals and Objectives Understanding development of American higher education Making Wise choices regarding debt and finances Maximizing learning styles for academic success Exhibiting information literacy and educational technology Practicing critical thinking, reading, and writing Exploring cultural diversity that defines human societies I really enjoyed this class. Not only did we learn by lectures or assignments, we also learned by going out into our community and helping others. This is probably one of the most beneficial classes that I am taking this semester. This is because it is a class that teaches people how to live in today s society.

44 Unlocking College Academics Now (UCAN) Designed to assist students who have been placed on first academic suspension Permits conditional enrollment Signed agreement to include six conditions: Meet twice a week with advisor Attend a one-hour non-credit seminar course Enroll in no more than 14 hours Maintain a minimum 2.0 semester gpa Not miss class more than syllabus allows Submit mid-term grade report to advisor

45 Unlocking College Academics Now (UCAN) Spring suspended end of Fall students participated in UCAN Spring students successfully raised their gpa Examples of semester gpa s on at least 12 hours Beginning End

46 A First-Year Experience at UCA: A Summit Meeting President Welcomed Provost Sponsored Division of Undergraduate Studies Hosted Academic Deans, Chairs and Student Services Directors Invited Seventy-two Attended

47 Assessment Monitor the achievement of division goals Program evaluation Satisfaction surveys Retention and student success studies

48 Freshman Satisfaction Happy with first-year experience

49 Freshman Satisfaction Would choose UCA again

50 Recognitions and Awards OUTSTANDING FRESHMAN ADVOCATE National Resource Center for the Freshman Year Experience and Students in Transition UCA S RETENTION RATE AMONG BEST IN STATE UCA does a better job of keeping its freshman students than any other state university. Log Cabin Democrat OUTSTANDING INSTITUTIONAL ADVISING PROGRAM AWARD National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) RETENTION EXCELLENCE AWARD Noel Levitz National Conference on Student Retention (Continued)

51 Recognitions and Awards 2002 OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC ADVISOR National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) 2002 UCA RANKED FIRST IN STATE Arkansas Department of Higher Education 2003 UCA RANKED FIRST IN STATE FOR SECOND YEAR Arkansas Department of Higher Education 2004 UCA DROPS TO SECOND Arkansas Department of Higher Education

52 Retention Retention should not be a goal but rather a by-product of improved educational programs and success for all students.

53 Support our belief in the value of higher education to transform lives. Provide knowledge, skills and attitudes to live by Provide foundation for life-long learning Produce informed citizens in a more diverse nation Provide insight into a knowledge based economy

54 UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS Please Visit the University of Central Arkansas (USA) on the Web

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