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Student Enrollment and Retention at CMU

Student Enrollment and Retention at CMU. Wei Zhou, Director of Institutional Research Shawn Wilson, Director of Retention Academic Senate February 15, 2011. Questions to Be Explored Enrollment Overall enrollment trend Enrollment trend by category Determinants of enrollment trend

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Student Enrollment and Retention at CMU

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  1. Student Enrollment and Retention at CMU Wei Zhou, Director of Institutional Research Shawn Wilson, Director of Retention Academic Senate February 15, 2011

  2. Questions to Be Explored • Enrollment • Overall enrollment trend • Enrollment trend by category • Determinants of enrollment trend • 2. Retention • What factors contribute to student retention at CMU and to what extent? • How effective are the retention-related programs at CMU? • What can we do to improve student retention at CMU?

  3. Overall Enrollment Trend

  4. On-Campus Enrollment

  5. Off-Campus Enrollment

  6. Number of Graduates

  7. CMU’s Market Share ofMichigan High School Graduates1992-2010

  8. CMU’s One Year Freshman Retention Rate1995-2009

  9. Freshman-to-sophomore Retention Rate

  10. Freshmen-to-sophomore Retention Rate by Social EngagementImpact of Living in Residence Hall/Residential College

  11. Program Impact on Student Retention and Learning

  12. How can Central Michigan University improve student retention rates?

  13. Areas of Focus • Strengths • Challenges • Suggestions on Improving Student Retention Rates

  14. Strengths

  15. StrengthAcademic Support Services

  16. Challenges

  17. Challenges • Limited data collection pertaining to retention • Stretched resources and increased demand for retention related efforts • Inadequate communication and collaborations

  18. ChallengeData Collection • Timely Data Collection – time constraints within current data collection systems make proactive implementation difficult. • Limited Scope of Data Collection - does not allow for comprehensive retention-related strategies to be implemented.

  19. ChallengeResources • Constraints on University budget and personnel

  20. ChallengeCommunication • Limited utilization of retention-related resources • Student Support Services website

  21. ChallengeCommunication • Inadequate collaboration and understanding of University-wide retention strategies

  22. Recommendations for ImprovingRetention Rates at Central Michigan University

  23. Recommendations for ImprovingRetention Rates • Implementation of a timely and comprehensive University-wide retention tracking data collection system • Utilization and expansion of support programs using research-based best practices • Intrusive advising • Other shared experiences for first year students

  24. Recommendations for ImprovingRetention Rates • Refocus resources to address student needs • Supplemental Instruction • Mathematics Assistance Center • First Year Experience • Leadership Safari

  25. Refocusing of resources to address needs • Promotion of retention-related programs and services • Encourage collaboration to expand programs and services

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  27. References Steen, A. L. (1992). Twenty questions deans should ask their mathematics departments. Bulletin of the American Association of Higher Education, 44(9), 3-6. Pascarella, E. T., & Terenzini, P. T. (1991). How college affects students: Findings and insights from twenty years of research. Jossey-Bass higher and adult education series. San Francisco, Ca: Jossey-Bass. Steen, A. L. (1992). Twenty questions deans should ask their mathematics departments. Bulletin of the American Association of Higher Education, 44(9), 3-6. Tinto, V. (1987). Leaving college: Rethinking the causes and cures of student attrition. Chicago: University of Chicago Press. Terenzini, P. T. (2011, February). Past and Prologue: Thoughts on 30 Years of the Annual Conference on The First Year Experience. Keynote Address at The 30th Annual Conference on the First-Year Experience, Atlanta, GA. Waits, B. K., & Demama, F. (1988). Relationship between mathematics skills entering students and their success in college. The School Counselor, 35(4), 307-310.

  28. Questions? Ideas?

  29. Contact Us Wei Zhou Director Institutional Research & Planning Warriner 312 (989) 774-3933 zhou1w@cmich.edu Shawn Wilson Director Student Retention Ronan 250-21 (989) 774-1003 wilso1sy@cmich.edu

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