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College Survival National Conference . Blending In with Blended Learning. Sue Evans, Loretta Griffy, and Ellen Smyth. The Austin Peay Freshman. Ellen Smyth. Defining the Freshmen. First-time, full-time freshmen Fall 2007 Fall 2008. Who am I, the typical freshman at Austin Peay?
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College Survival National Conference Blending In with Blended Learning Sue Evans, Loretta Griffy, and Ellen Smyth
The Austin Peay Freshman Ellen Smyth
Defining the Freshmen • First-time, full-time freshmen • Fall 2007 • Fall 2008
Who am I, the typical freshman at Austin Peay? Let’s look at my profile.
Profile I am: 18 years old70% Female61% White65% Living Off Campus53% Receiving the Lottery Scholarship65% Academically Deficient54% 2008
Profile Mean = 18.9 Median = 18 Mode = 18 90% under 21 96% under 26 2008
Profile 2008
Profile HS GPA: 3.1 APSU GPA: 2.6 ACT Composite: 22 ACT English: 22 ACT Math: 20 96% reported HS GPA 89% reported ACT scores 2008
Profile 2008
Profile I live within 50 miles of campus.70% 2007
Profile 93% from Tennessee 4% from Kentucky 2008
Profile 2008
Profile 2008
Profile The odds are even that I am the first person in my family to ever attend college. 2008
Profile I will take 14 credit hours my first Fall semester, which means I will need to study 28 to 42 hours each week. 2008
Profile I have no idea how to study 28 to 42 hours each week. 2008
Profile I am not associated with the military. Of 1326 freshmen: 22 Active Duty Military 54 Family Members 14 Veterans 2008
Choosing to Attend College Attending college is important because it will help me get a better job.99.5% 2008
Choosing Austin Peay Austin Peay’s good academic reputationis important91%–important to more students than financial aid.74% 2008
Choosing Austin Peay Offering my chosen major91%and cost91%are important. 2008
Expectations I will develop a good relationship with at least one faculty member or my advisor.91% 2008
Expectations There is no chance I’ll miss more than one class per week.77% 2008
Expectations There is no chance I will fail a course.84% 2008
Expectations I will earn at least a B average.81% 41% had 3.0 or higher 2008
Expectations There is no chance I will drop out, even temporarily.93% 86% retained to Spring 65-70% retained to Fall 2008
Expectations There is a very good chance I will complete my Bachelor’s at Austin Peay.75% 30% graduate in six years 2008
Expectations I will work at least part-time while attending college.95% 2008
Expectations I will work full-time while attending college.48% 2008
Full-time Working Student Average Course Load 14 hrs in class 28 hrs studying 40 hrs working ============= 82 hours per week Minimal Course Load 12 hrs in class 24 hrs studying 40 hrs working ============= 76 hours per week 2008
How do I compare with other 4-year public college students nationwide?
Compared to Students at other 4-year Public Schools My parents earn less, are less likely to be alive and living together, and have less education. 2007
Compared to Students at other 4-year Public Schools I work more, smoke more, and involve my parents in decisions more. 2007
Compared to Students at other 4-year Public Schools I am less interested in living on campus, participating in clubs, and earning a graduate degree. 2007
Compared to Students at other 4-year Public Schools I am more interested in being involved in the arts and influencing politics. 2007
Compared to Students at other 4-year Public Schools I am less likely to be concerned about paying for college and more likely to depend on grants and scholarships to cover all school costs. 2007
Compared to Students at other 4-year Public Schools My college choice was based less on academic reputation, placement in jobs or grad schools, and a visit to campus and based more on financial aid, cost, and proximity. 2007
Compared to Students at other 4-year Public Schools This school was more likely to be my first and only choice. 2007
These are typical freshmen, but we have difficulty keeping freshmen.
Not Retained I am the same age as my classmates. 2008
Not Retained My ACT scores are one point lower than my classmates’ scores. 2008
Not Retained My high school GPA is a quarter of a point below that of my classmates. 2008
Not Retained 41% have 2.0 or higher 2008
How do I, the student who didn’t come back, compare with my peers who returned?
Not Retained I am 50% more likely to have been conditionally admitted. 2008
Not Retained I am 38% more likely to procrastinate registering. 2008
Not Retained I am 22% more likely to be first generation. 2008
Not Retained I am 13% more likely to live off campus. 2008