Impact of Title III on FSU

1. Impact of Title III on FSU October 28, 2009

2. Title III Funds provided for institutional improvement In 3rd year of 5 year grant External evaluators conduct reviews twice a year – formative and summative evaluations Just completed summative evaluation for 2008-09 We are using funds in a manner consistent with purpose and regulations of Title III We are improving the institution Offered needed improvements in administration of 3 of our activities

3. Title III - Impact Student Success Initiatives Three counselors – all teach freshman seminar and provide additional advising especially to students in academic difficulty (one focused on second year students) Coordinators of Reading, Writing, Math support Tutors for Learning Center (Reading, Math, Writing) and for Athletes CHEER (before we received UNC funding) Supplemental Instruction Learning Communities (pay faculty stipends for developing integrated assignments)

4. Title III Impact Library Services Increased holdings, electronic databases to support new academic programs Remain current to support accreditation efforts Information literacy activity Faculty received training and incorporated information literacy into their courses – exemplary project

5. Title III Impact Information Services (ITTS) Online Data Store (ODS) complete; redesign Banner reports 5 Smart classrooms each year Support for computer labs Desktop video conferencing at SJAFB Replace core network hardware Network uptime: 99.97% Workflow processes in Banner: Course cancellations, overdue books, Holds placement, Holds removal, Admission application fee, New Vendor, Student Account scripts Support of UNC FIT initiative

6. Title III Impact Academic Excellence: Accreditation and Faculty Development Support SACS and specialized accreditation (Social Work, Criminal Justice, Nursing, Chemistry, Computer Science, Music Faculty Development – CITL offered more than 100 workshops and seminars with total attendance of 1,162

7. Title III impact Sponsored Research Added two positions: budget analyst, compliance officer Contributed to increased grant funding

8. Title III Impact Institutional Assessments Support staff in University Testing Support the variety of assessments we conduct, such as ACCUPLACER, CQS, CBASE, Alumni Survey, Student Satisfaction Inventory, GRE, PRAXIS Provide proctoring service for faculty Administer variety of exams in support of programs like First Steps

9. Title III Impact International Education Provide staff positions Support global awareness initiatives Study abroad – China and Nigeria Student trips to Model UN meeting Language Lab Original renovation – state of the art language lab, including equipment, software, and staff

10. Title III Impact Writing Across the Curriculum Reading Across the Curriculum Workshops for faculty to integrate strategies that enhance reading and writing skills throughout the disciplines

11. Title III Impact (CCRAA) Nursing – NCLEX Reviews, consultants, reading specialist, travel (discontinued funding this year) Center for Promoting STEM Tutoring for our students in STEM courses 11 rising high school seniors (two Cross Creek students) conducted research projects with FSU faculty this summer; follow-up activities this year to encourage enrollment at FSU School of Education Advisement Center Facilitated recruitment of new students (work with University College and Admissions Facilitated transition of students from UC to SoE

12. Title III Impact (CCRAA) School of Business Improving pedagogy in economics and finance courses through live trading room I3D classroom to enhance instruction Social Sciences student research – 10 faculty and 26 students (3 gave presentation at Criminal Justice national conference) Black Male Retention Initiative

13. Title III Impact Redirect of unspent funds – 2008-09 Microprobe renovations Upgrades of WFSS Butler Theatre Priority for redirection of unspent funds for 2008-09 Career Services I 3D in Lyons Science Building Renovations WFSS Digital Art Program