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Helping Freshmen Succeed February 2013

This program aims to support freshmen at SIUE in their academic journey through enrollment management strategies. The focus is on admissions, financial aid, recruitment, and fostering a diverse and enriched student community. We prioritize student retention and progress from freshman to sophomore year. Our goal is to enhance the overall college experience for freshmen, ensuring they have the necessary resources and support to thrive. The program also emphasizes cultural and geographic diversity, graduate and international enrollment growth, and the importance of online/off-campus offerings. By providing comprehensive assistance, we strive to equip freshmen with the tools needed to succeed in their academic pursuits and beyond.

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Helping Freshmen Succeed February 2013

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  1. Helping Freshmen Succeed February 2013 Scott Belobrajdic Assistant Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management Rendleman Hall 1313 sbelobr@siue.edu X 2043 siue.edu/factbook

  2. Enrollment Management Departments Admissions Financial Aid Recruitment Market Cultivation Application Processing Visit Programming New Student Programming Student Employment Loans, Scholarships, Need Based Aid, Assistantships Appeals Director, Sharon Berry x3834 Registrar Career Development Center Academic Scheduling Veteran Benefits CAPP – Degree Audit /Progress Transfer Credit Articulation Enrollment Reporting Grades Service Center (RH 1309) x2080 Career Counseling Co-ops and internships Cougar Job-line Job /grad school fairs Interest Inventories Director, Susan Siebert x3714

  3. Enrollment Management Council 1-2% Growth Per Year (1.67%) Freshmen Class Between 2000-2100 Students Priority to Improve Frosh. to Soph. Retention 1% a Year Cultural Diversity Commitment to the Region (access to 4 yr. degree) Geographic Diversity (broaden base) Grow Graduate and International Enrollment Growth of Online/Off Campus Offerings

  4. 5 Year Change New Student Applications – Fall Semester

  5. 5 Year Change New Student Enrollment – Fall Semester

  6. Expanding Recruitment Efforts - Freshman Application Geo Shift

  7. Importance of Geographic Diversity

  8. Fall 2012 Top 10 Feeder High Schools 1. Edwardsville Senior High School 103 2. Collinsville High School 67 3. Triad High School, Troy 53 4. Belleville Township High School East 48 5. Belleville Township High School West 47 6. Granite City Senior High School 42 7. O'Fallon Township High School 41 8. Highland High School 40 9. Alton High School 30 10.Columbia High School 21

  9. 5 Year History Ethnicity – Fall Term * Change in Federal Ethnicity Reporting Guidelines

  10. 5 Year History SIUE Mean ACT

  11. Freshmen Potential – Fall 2012 Census • 17 % in top ten percent of H.S. class (up from 15% in 2011) • 42 % in top 1/4 of class of H.S. class (up from 39% in 2011) • 75 % in top1/2 of class H.S. class (up from 71% in 2011) • 22.8 Mean ACT for • 20.9 Mean for State of Illinois (98%) • 21.1 Mean for the Nation (43%) • 23 % composite of 26 orHigher • 39 % composite of 24 orHigher • 69 % composite of 21 or Higher

  12. Characteristics of theFreshman ACT Sub-scores as College Readiness Benchmarks • An ACT benchmark score is the minimum score needed on the ACT subject area test to indicate a 50% chance of obtaining a B or higher or about a 75% chance of obtaining a C or higher in the corresponding credit bearing college course, which include English Composition, Algebra, Social Science and Biology. • 323,855 students from 233 colleges and universities were followed from 1999 through 2003

  13. Characteristics of theFreshman 2012 ACT Readiness Benchmarks % Met • State and National DATA from http://www.act.org/newsroom/data/2012/benchmarks.html • SIUE DATA Provided by SIUE Institutional Research and Studies

  14. Characteristics of theFreshman 2012 NSSE Goal 1: Engaged Students and Capable Graduates Freshmen coming to class without completing readings or assignments (often or very often) Spend < 10 hrs per week studying or rehearsing outside of class

  15. Characteristics of theFreshman 2012 NSSE Goal 1: Engaged Students and Capable Graduates Freshmen working on campus for pay Freshmen working off campus for pay

  16. Characteristics of theFreshman 2012 NSSE Goal 1: Engaged Students and Capable Graduates Freshmen working harder than they thought possible to meet instructor’s standards (often or very often) Seniors working harder than they thought possible to meet instructor’s standards (often or very often)

  17. Characteristics of theFreshman 2012 NSSE Goal 3: Committed Faculty and Staff Freshmen say they receive prompt feedback on academic performance (often or very often) Seniors say they receive prompt feedback on academic performance (often or very often) Faculty saying faculty in their department provide students with timely feedback on academic performance (often or sometimes HERI)

  18. Characteristics of theFreshman 2012 NSSE Goal 3: Committed Faculty and Staff Used electronic medium (list serve, chat group, Internet, IM, etc.) to discuss or complete an assignment (often or very often) Communicated with instructor using e-mail Discussed grades or assignments with an instructor (often or very often)

  19. Characteristics of theFreshman 2012 NSSE Goal 4: Harmonious Campus Climate Freshmen having serious conversations with students of a different race or ethnicity often or very often Freshmen having serious conversations with students who differ in terms of religion, politics or personal values often or very often

  20. Characteristics of theFreshman Freshmen: Why They Go to College 2011 CIRP –Very Important 5. Gain a general education (67%)

  21. Characteristics of theFreshman Top 5 Reasons Why They Come to SIUE Very Important or Somewhat Important 93 % said SIUE was their 1st or 2nd choice institution

  22. Helping Freshmen Succeed February 2013 Scott Belobrajdic Assistant Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management Rendleman Hall 1313 sbelobr@siue.edu X 2043 siue.edu/factbook

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