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Update on Undergraduate Initiatives

This update discusses the progress of retention and graduation rates at different campuses of the University of Minnesota, as well as recruitment strategies and initiatives to enhance undergraduate education.

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Update on Undergraduate Initiatives

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  1. Update on Undergraduate Initiatives Board of Regents Educational Planning and Policy Committee December 10, 2009 Robert McMaster Vice Provost and Dean of Undergraduate Education

  2. Strategic Questions • What are the impediments to improving the four-year graduation rate and how can we address these? • What are the short- and long-term undergraduate enrollment plans? (admissions metrics, national recruitment, international students, college targets) • How can the Office of Undergraduate Education enhance student support? (advising, study space, service learning, UROP) • How can the University community and campus culture support four-year graduation?

  3. Outline Retention and Graduation Recruitment and Enrollment University Honors Program Access to Success Curriculum Financial Aid Graduation Rate Goals: Strategies

  4. Undergraduate Education: Mission Provide a distinctive, transformative educational experience of the highest quality in an urban environment within a research University that cares deeply about the quality of teaching and learning to prepare students for challenging and productive careers, positions of leadership in our society, graduate or professional education and lifelong learning.

  5. Office of Undergraduate Education

  6. RETENTION & GRADUATION RATE PROGRESS: UMC, UMD, UMM

  7. Crookston Retention and Graduation Rates

  8. Duluth Retention and Graduation Rates

  9. Morris Retention and Graduation Rates

  10. Retention & Graduation rate progress: Umtc

  11. Twin Cities Graduation Rate Progress

  12. 1st Year Retention by College

  13. 4-Year Graduation by College

  14. 5-Year Graduation by College

  15. 6-Year Graduation by College

  16. Most Recent 6-Year Graduation Rates for Freshman Scholarship Athletes (tendered) and All New Freshmen

  17. 4-Year Graduation Rate Comparison – 2008

  18. First-Year GPA and Credits Earned and Graduation Rates

  19. First-Year Retention Rates for New Freshmen and External Transfers

  20. Most Recent Graduation Rates for New Freshmen and External Transfers

  21. Twin Cities Baccalaureate Degrees Granted 2009 • 6,553 students earned a baccalaureate degree • 2,058 (31%) entered as transfer students • 4,495 (69%) entered as freshmen • 7,331 baccalaureate degrees were granted; 778 students earned two baccalaureate degrees (e.g., B.A., B.F.A.) • 33% earned a degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) discipline

  22. Recruitment and Enrollment Update

  23. Enhanced National Level Recruitment • Rationale • Offset the declining numbers of Minnesota high school graduates • Enhance the “brand recognition” of the University • Increase the geographic diversity of students • Bring increased workforce talent to the State of Minnesota • R2000 Tuition Strategy • Nonresident tuition rate = resident rate + $2,000 per semester • New targeted areas • St. Louis, MO • Kansas City, MO • Kansas City, KS • Omaha, NE

  24. UMTC Freshmen Applicants, Offers, and Enrollees

  25. UMTC Freshman Applicants at the End of November

  26. New International Undergraduates

  27. Average ACT Composite and High School Rank of Twin Cities Campus New Freshmen Strategic Positioning initiated

  28. National Merit Scholars • 2009 National Merit Scholars: • 112 Total Freshmen National Merit Scholars (2008: 79, UMTC only) • UMTC would have ranked 20th among all institutions in 2008 (2007: 29th) • UMTC would have ranked 8th among public institutions in 2008 (2007: 12th) • UMTC would have ranked 4th among 11-institution comparative/peer group in 2008 (2007: 6th)

  29. UNIVERSITY HONORS PROGRAM

  30. Honors Class of 2013 578 Freshmen Average ACT Score 31 Average High School Rank 96.5% Students of Color 16% Gender 57% female, 43% male National Merit Scholars 109

  31. Arts, Design, Humanities, Culture & Languages Social Sciences, Education & Management Science, Technology, Engineering & Math Advising Model • Honors advising expertise spans disciplines and colleges. • UHP advisors work closely with the advising staff in each college. • Students with varied interests benefit from this collaboration and diversity of knowledge. 20% of students 21 % undeclared/ pre-major 29 % of students 30 % of students

  32. ACCESS TO SUCCESS PROGRAM

  33. Access to Success • Designed to assist students whose experiences and high school records indicate potential for success, but whose high school rank and test scores alone may not. • Opportunities include: • Curriculum integration • Intensive advising • Peer mentoring • Networking opportunities • Bridge to Academic Excellence summer program

  34. Access to Success • Student are admitted to one of three colleges: • CEHD • CFANS • CLA • Curriculum and advising structures vary among the three colleges, but are designed to: • Foster community, connections and a sense of belonging • Integrate academic and support services

  35. ATS Cohort 1: 2008-09Credit and GPA EarnedSecond Year Retention

  36. Retention Rates of Fall 2008 Honors, ATS, and All Twin Cities New Freshmen

  37. CURRICULUM

  38. Freshman Seminars • The first-year retention rate for those who entered the University in 2008: • 93.1% for those who completed a Freshman Seminar • 89.4% for those who did not complete a Freshman Seminar

  39. Undergraduate Research Opportunities Goal: 1,000 Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program projects annually • In 2009-10: 666 UROP proposals were funded. • UROP pays stipends of $1400 + research expenses for one semester. • The National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) showcases about 50 University students each year (all campuses). • The University Symposium at Coffman Union exhibits more than 250 student research posters annually.

  40. Curricular Initiatives

  41. Undergraduate Writing Initiatives WRITING TASK FORCE REPORT WRITING INTENSIVE REQUIREMENT BEGINS ACADEMIC TASK FORCE REPORT CAMPUS WRITING BOARD APPOINTED HOWE REPORT 1991 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Student writing consultations offered in multiple colleges Faculty Writing Consultants in all colleges New Center for Writing consolidates previous faculty and student support Students challenged at appropriate levels 1201: Writing Studio 1301: University Writing 1401: Writing and Academic Inquiry Writing Studies launches WEC pilot launches

  42. Writing Enriched Curriculum Mech Eng Political Sci Design, Housing, & Apparel History Horticultural Science Ecology, Evolution, & Behavior Geography = Writing Plan creation School of Nursing = Writing Plan implementation Spanish & Portuguese = Writing Plan assessment & revision College of Biological Sciences Theatre & Dance African-American & African Studies Kinesiology 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

  43. Revised Liberal Education Curriculum Core Theme Civic Life and Ethics Diversity and Social Justice in the U.S. Environment Global Perspectives Technology and Society • Arts and Humanities • Biological Sciences • Historical Perspectives • Literature • Mathematical Thinking • Physical Sciences • Social Sciences

  44. Student Learning Outcomes At the time of receiving a bachelor’s degree, students: • Can identify, define, and solve problems • Can locate and critically evaluate information • Have mastered a body of knowledge and a mode of inquiry • Understand diverse philosophies and cultures within and across societies • Can communicate effectively • Understand the role of creativity, innovation, discovery, and expression across disciplines • Have acquired skills for effective citizenship and life-long learning

  45. financial aid

  46. Financial Considerations • Cost of Attendance • Tuition and Financial Aid Strategies • The Economic Advances of Graduating in Four Years • Fiscal Literacy

  47. 2009-10 Cost of AttendanceTwin Cities CampusMinnesota Resident Undergraduate Living on Campus Tuition & Fees: $11,466 Books & Supplies: 1,000 Room & Board: 7,392 Transportation: 194 Personal/Misc: 2,000 Total Cost of Attendance: $22,052

  48. FY 2009 Share of Cost of Attendance for Dependent, Resident,Undergraduate Students by Parent Income Level and Financial Aid Type Mean Cost of Attendance in FY 2009 was $19,777

  49. Increases in Special Circumstance Appeals • Examples: • Parental loss of employment • Reduction in parental income received from small business • Loss of military employment and benefits, upon completing military obligation • Separation, divorce, or death • Parental enrollment in college degree program • Unusual, unreimbursed medical care expenses paid directly by student or parents • Nursing home expense/ • adult dependent care

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