Comanche Nation College Enrollment Management Plan 2012-2015

Comanche Nation College Enrollment Management Plan 2012-2015 COMANCHE NATION COLLEGE ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN - FEBRUARY 2014 1

Table of Contents I. Executive Summary... 3 Core Concepts Enrollment Management Mission Statement Guiding Principles Enrollment Management Vision Statement II. Comanche Nation College Mission... 4 Background/History/Location Accreditation Status Student Path Workflow Chart Enrollment Data History Service Areas Degree Programs III. Programs of Study... 7 Associate Degrees IV. Student Data... 7 2013 Fall Student Data Student Body Demographics 2014 Student Body Demographics 2014 Spring Student Count By Tribe & Age V. Institutional Information... 9 Organizational Chart SCOT - Strengths, Challenges, Opportunities & Threats VI. Strategic Goals & Objectives... 11 Goal 1: Student Recruitment and Enrollment Goal 2: Student Persistence Goal 3: Student Financial Support Goal 4: Infrastructure and Services Goal 5: Financial Sustainability VII. Enrollment Management Plan Budget... 13 VIII. Future Plans for Comanche Nation College... 14 COMANCHE NATION COLLEGE ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN - FEBRUARY 2014 2

Executive Summary It is an essential goal of Comanche Nation College (CNC) to preserve culture, language and educate the citizens of our community. We strive to offer an evolving education to meet the particular needs of tribal citizens by providing two year degrees, preparing for transfer, and to prepare students for a diversity of training for jobs in the 21 st century; while maintaining the Comanche Core Values: Relationship, Responsibility, Reciprocity, and Redistribution. In reaching this goal, Comanche Nation College has developed an Enrollment Management Plan (EMP) that incorporates our strengths and uniqueness as a tribal college with our commitment to providing academic excellence and superb student service. The Comanche Nation College EMP will become a comprehensive process that is designed to help our institution achieve and maintain the optimum recruitment, retention, and graduation rates of students with optimum defined by the mission, vision, and strategic plan of the institution. Core Concepts All EMP activities are mission driven. EMP develops an institutional culture of student success. EMP is synonymous with student success and is integrated into the institution s strategic plan. EMP will involve internal and external constituents. Decisions are data driven through assessment processes. Enrollment goals are clear and established on the basis of institutional capacity and the institution s strategic plan, and not simply on the student profile or revenue generation. Appropriate academic programs are maintained that prepare students for the careers of the future while sustaining mission appropriate offerings. Creative thinking and looking outside of higher education for the best practices is necessary. Enrollment Management Mission Statement The Comanche Nation College Enrollment Management s mission is to provide the highest standards of excellence in enrollment planning; actively identifies, counsels, recruits, and enrolls qualified students; and offers student support services that promote student retention, persistence, graduation and; therefore, success. Guiding Principles Students are central to the institution and will be the focus of the college s planned actions. COMANCHE NATION COLLEGE ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN - FEBRUARY 2014 3

Comanche Nation College will change and improve the undergraduate learning experience. Quality academic advisement is a priority. Assessment of student learning is critical to student success. Student retention is an outcome of a quality student experience and includes student satisfaction and student success. Connectedness to faculty and staff is critical to student success; thus all areas of the institution share the responsibility of facilitating these connections and eliminating barriers to them. Enrollment Management Vision Statement Vision Statement The Comanche Nation College Enrollment Management will: Be a leader in strategic enrollment management; Exemplify quality customer service; Ensure that the AIHEC standards of eligibility are met; Ensure a culture that embraces an integrated approach to enrollment management; Advance Comanche Nation College s statewide image; and Ensure that CNC is the institution of choice for not only the American Indian Community level but also in the local, state, and national levels. Comanche Nation College Mission The mission of the Comanche Nation College (CNC) is to provide educational opportunities in higher education combined with the traditions and customs of the Comanche Nation and other American Indian perspectives. The Comanche Nation College provides students with a high quality and relevant education that is Comanche-Centered, based on the tribal culture, language, history and core values (Relationship, Responsibility, Reciprocity, and Redistribution) that will provide all students with the necessary knowledge, skills and experiences to function successfully in a multicultural society. Comanche Nation College provides lower division programs and educational opportunities in higher education that meet the needs of Comanche Nation citizens, all other tribal members, and the public. COMANCHE NATION COLLEGE ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN - FEBRUARY 2014 4

Background/History/Location The Comanche Nation College was established as a Tribal College by the Comanche Nation Charter Resolution in 2002. Comanche Nation is a federally recognized tribe of Oklahoma. Comanche Nation College opened its doors the Fall 2002. On April 2, 2005, the American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC) accepted the Comanche Nation College (CNC) as its 36th tribal college member. Although home to 39 federally recognized American Indian tribes and designated as Indian Territory in 1834, CNC was also the first tribal college established in the state of Oklahoma. Accreditation Status Comanche Nation College (CNC) received its Initial Candidacy for Accreditation in November 2010. CNC is a Candidate with the Higher Learning Commission and an Affiliate of the North Central Association. Student Path Workflow Chart FOR RETURNING STUDENTS ADMITTANCE (STUDENT SERVICES) ADVISEMENT (FACULTY ADVISOR) ENROLLMENT (REGISTRAR) Conditional Acceptance Letter Official Acceptance Letter Application Test Scores Official Transcripts Official ID Degree Sheet Checklist Degree Completion Plan Enrollment Form Input Into Empower System Official CDIB Financial Aid FERPA COMANCHE NATION COLLEGE ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN - FEBRUARY 2014 5

Enrollment Data History Table 1 Enrollment by Semester for the Past 8 Terms 2010 Fall 209 2011 Spring 208 2011 Summer 58 2011 Fall 251 2012 Spring 274 2012 Fall 152 2013 Spring 128 2013 Fall * 46 *In the Fall of 2013, Comanche Nation College moved to become more autonomous in being able to enroll Comanche and other American Indian students to meet AIHEC (American Indian Higher Education Consortium) standards. Moving in this direction and away from Cameron University s structure caused a major drop in enrollment numbers as demonstrated above in Table 1. Service Areas Table 2 Primary Target Areas COUNTIES AREA IN TOTAL POPULATION SQUARE MILES Comanche 1083.82 114,996 Cotton 641.94 6,614 Caddo 1290.31 30,150 Kiowa 1030.66 10,227 Tillman 879.21 9,287 Grady 1105.30 45,516 Stephens 891.12 43,182 Jefferson 773.83 6,818 Total Populations 7696.19 266,790 Table 3 Secondary Target Recruiting Areas Contiguous Counties Square Miles Population Beckman 904.14 19,799 Greer 643.66 6,061 Harmon 538.56 3,283 Jackson 804.15 28,439 Total Populations 2890.51 57,582 COMANCHE NATION COLLEGE ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN - FEBRUARY 2014 6

Degree Programs Available CNC Associate Degrees Associate of Arts (AA) Degree Associate of Science (AS) Degree Associate of General Studies (AGS) Degree Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree Programs of Study Associate Degrees American Indian Studies (A.A.) English (A.A) Fine Arts (A.A) Gaming Management (A.A.S.) Humanities (A.A.) Linguistics (A.A.) Mathematics (A.A.) Native Languages (A.A.) Natural Science (A.S.) Tribal Management (A.A.S.) Student Data 2013 Fall Student Data Table 4 2013 Fall Student Data American Non American Indian Credit Hour Student Credit Indian Indian Hour Total 46 251 45 2 248 3 Regular 45 245 44 1 245 0 Audit 2 * 6 1 * 1 3 3 Non Indian Credit Hour *One Native American Student audited 1 class and took 1 class for credit COMANCHE NATION COLLEGE ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN - FEBRUARY 2014 7

Student Body Demographics Table 5 Age of all Students Under 18 0 0% 18 to 19 1 2% 20 to 24 15 33% 25 to 29 5 11% 30 to 39 11 24% 40 to 49 7 15% 50 to 65+ 7 15% 46 100% Average Student Age = 35 2014 Student Body Demographics Student Credit Hour Table 6 American Indian Non Indian American Indian Credit Hour Non Indian Credit Hour Total 64 395 60 4 377 18 Regular 41 326 38 3 311 15 Audit 23 69 22 1 66 3 New* 41 211 37 4 193 18 Regular 18 142 15 3 127 15 Audit 23 69 22 1 66 3 Retention** 23 184 23 0 184 0 Regular 23 184 23 0 184 0 Audit 0 0 0 0 0 0 COMANCHE NATION COLLEGE ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN - FEBRUARY 2014 8

2014 Spring Student Count By Tribe & Age Table 7 Total Comanche Kiowa Apache Chickasaw Otoe 61 51 6 2 1 1 Regular 39 31 5 2 1 0 % of regular 79.5% 12.8% 5.1% 2.6% 0.0% Audit 22 20 1 0 0 1 % of audit 90.9% 4.5% 0.0% 0.0% 4.5% Table 8 Age of all Students Institutional Information Organizational Chart Under 18 0 0% 18 to 19 1 1.6% 20 to 24 9 14.1% 25 to 29 5 7.8% 30 to 39 17 26.6% 40 to 49 9 14.1% 50 to 65 + 23 35.9% Average Student Age = 34.4 COMANCHE NATION COLLEGE ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN - FEBRUARY 2014 9

SCOT - Strengths, Challenges, Opportunities & Threats As determined at the Strategic Planning Meeting in August 2012. A total of 72 Strengths were listed; (not all are included): Native Teachers Native Student Body Community Relations Course Offerings Longevity More Experience Friendly Remedial Staff Unity Classrooms Elders Library STRENGTHS CHALLENGES A total of 1 Challenge was listed: Need a Larger Student Body A total of 52 Opportunities were listed; (not all are included: Programs More Classes Night Classes Redial Classes Certificate Programs More Activities and Programs for Students Grants Scholarships Financial Aid Relationship with the Community Partnerships with other Colleges/ Universities Business Support AIS Articulations Provide Transportation for Students OPPORTUNITIES THREATS A total of 42 Threats were identified; (not all are included): Tribal Politics Comanche Politics Site Visit Legal Issues Misrepresentation Student Apathy (attendance) Rumors Non-Tribal Members Funding Financial Aid Low Enrollment Employee Turnover Morale As determined at the Strategic Planning Meeting in November 2013. COMANCHE NATION COLLEGE ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN - FEBRUARY 2014 10

Strategic Goals & Objectives Goal 1: Student Recruitment and Enrollment Identify, recruit and enroll students guided by the American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC) enrollment targets. 1. Use all available market and institutional research resources to identify students who represent the best fit for CNC programs, culture and campus. 2. Create or enhance recruiting programs and plans to ensure strategic enrollments. 3. Increase efficiency and productivity of recruiting activities. 4. Continue to attract and enroll a diverse student population. 5. Increase the number of graduate transfers. Goal 2: Student Persistence Increase student retention and graduation rates. 1. Improve the overall quality of the student s educational experience. 2. Provide effective academic assistance and system-wide process improvements to support educational goal attainment for all CNC students. 3. Provide academic advising services for all CNC students. Goal 3: Student Financial Support Promote greater access to higher education through widespread, timely and accurate information regarding financial aid options. 1. Provide early access to information and tools necessary for students to successfully finance and complete their CNC education. 2. Expand student aid outreach and education workshops for families and prospective students throughout the surrounding targeted communities. 3. Develop packaging strategies that provide prospective and continuing students an attractive mix of institutional, tribal, state and federal aid. COMANCHE NATION COLLEGE ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN - FEBRUARY 2014 11

Goal 4: Infrastructure and Services Provide excellent facilities and services for students, faculty and staff. 1. Streamline academic and administrative processes and procedures. 2. Improve efficiency and delivery time for basic enrollment management processes and services to students, faculty and staff. 3. Link use of space and facilities to CNC Strategic, Academic Quality, Student Success Plans, the Department of Student Services as well as academic program and student life priorities. Goal 5: Financial Sustainability Ensure that CNC enrollment management plans and activities support the Institution s Financial Plan. 1. Connect student enrollment with revenue generation. 2. Ensure that student financial aid packages support enrollment and revenue goals. COMANCHE NATION COLLEGE ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN - FEBRUARY 2014 12

Enrollment Management Plan Budget Goal 1: Enrollment Management Strategies for Student Success Comanche Nation College will demonstrate a commitment to educational improvement through ongoing attention to retention, persistence, and completion rates in its degree and certification programs. Objective Strategies Deadline or Completed Outcome Comments Actual Cost Budget Identify, recruit and enroll students guided by the American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC) enrollment targets. Promote Comanche Nation College by visiting career fairs and conferences. Increase information availability about CNC partnerships and transfer opportunities. Create and maintain a web brand and image that is user friendly while adding a CNC presence in online communities. Ongoing As evidenced by EMPOWER student data reports The Recruitment Plan coordinator will advise on this area. $3000 Increase student retention and graduation rates. Promote greater access to higher education through widespread, timely and accurate information regarding financial aid options. Acknowledge student success throughout the semester. o Establish a mentorship/leadership scholarship for each semester. o Establish a mentorship/leadership scholarship for each semester. Provide Financial Aid Workshops for current and prospective students. Utilize the CN website to disperse information about FA tools and important information for students. Ongoing Ongoing As evidenced by EMPOWER student data reports Continue to provide student access to theme oriented workshops and brown bags Total $3000 The Student Success Committee will advise on this Objective. Total $4000 $1000 Provide excellent facilities and services for students, faculty and staff. Provide all students with a planner. Invite a guest speaker to address students on student success strategies. June 2014 Design, develop, and print for dissemination Every student will receive a planner Total $1000 $3000 Ensure that CNC enrollment management plans and activities support the Institution s Financial Plan. Establish an EMP committee that includes key members from each of the major departments/areas of CNC. Ongoing Executive Team to begin Total $3000 $0 Total $0 TOTAL EMP GOAL BUDGET $11,000 COMANCHE NATION COLLEGE ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN - FEBRUARY 2014 13

Future Plans for Comanche Nation College The CNC enrollment management plan and objectives relate to the long term future goals of the institution as well. In summary, the enrollment management plan s strategies and goals will reach for the following primary goal: An enrollment number of 1,000-1,200 students by the year 2016 Fall Semester. In order to achieve this goal and increase the student enrollment, the Comanche Nation College will implement the following strategies: Continue to develop and strengthen the enrollment management plan of Comanche Nation College. Maximize space utilization strategies. Increase CNC s number of concurrently enrolled students. Increase CNC s course offerings options to include night and weekend classes. Increase CNC s summer course offerings. Full establishment of the Financial Aid services including full financial aid packages: Pell, OTEG, OTAG, and VA. Establish tuition waivers for qualified students. Increase and strengthen CNC s articulation agreements with partnering institutions. Establish satellite sites for Comanche Nation College to reach more students. COMANCHE NATION COLLEGE ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN - FEBRUARY 2014 14