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Discussion: Degree in Four Developing a Four-Year Graduation Guarantee. Sukhwant Jhaj Dean of Undergraduate Studies Associate Vice Provost for Undergraduate Success. Four Year Graduation Guarantee.
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Discussion: Degree in Four Developing a Four-Year Graduation Guarantee Sukhwant Jhaj Dean of Undergraduate Studies Associate Vice Provost for Undergraduate Success
Four Year Graduation Guarantee • If a student participates in this program, maintains eligibility, and cannot graduate in four years because a required class is unavailable, PSU will approve a substitute course, waive the requirement, or pay the tuition.
When? • Suggest implementation for fall 2013
Why Now? • Four year graduation rate below 10% (Average of 2001 to 2007 cohort) • Focus on student success • Intense competition for students • Four year Degree Map developed by all undergraduate programs
Structure • Partnership between student and PSU • Student responsibility: Eligibility, major declaration, degree map, meet with advisor, academic performance • University responsibility: matriculate to major, access to coursework and support by advisors
Goals • Demonstrate institutional commitment • Change perception • Develop community • Encourage degree completion • Change institutional practices • Improve planning
Examples • University of Minnesota • Four year graduation plan • University at Buffalo • Finish in Four
Next Steps • Stakeholders agreement and/or input: Colleges/schools/departments, ALT, faculty senate • Departments • Agree to participate • Departments reviews degree maps, course offerings, advising plan for completion in four years • Students admitted to degree programs as they begin their education at PSU • Establish project steering group • Update PSU processes
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