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The Name. The Degree. The Difference .

Retention Committee. 2007 UMR Entering Student Survey. Patty Frisbee Director New Student Programs. The Name. The Degree. The Difference. Entering Student Survey. Comparison of 2003-2007 2007 survey: N= 949 Administered during PRO day

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The Name. The Degree. The Difference .

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  1. Retention Committee 2007 UMR Entering Student Survey Patty Frisbee Director New Student Programs The Name. The Degree. The Difference.

  2. Entering Student Survey • Comparison of 2003-2007 • 2007 survey: N= 949 • Administered during PRO day • Students’ responses and expectations The Name. The Degree. The Difference.

  3. Freshmen Class ProfileFall 2007 • 1053 Freshmen registered One of the 3 largest and most talented classes in UMR history • 265 New Transfer Students • 29 states (California to Virginia) • 9 foreign countries • Ave. ACT: 27.4 (upper 10% in nation) • Ave. HS GPA: 73% have a 3.5 GPA or higher • Over 33% earned a 4.0 HS GPA or higher The Name. The Degree. The Difference.

  4. Freshmen Demographics • Women (21%) • Men (79%) • Age: 18 years or less (98%) • 76% Missouri • 23% out-of-state • 1% international • 8.6% Underrepresented/minority students The Name. The Degree. The Difference.

  5. Families The Name. The Degree. The Difference.

  6. I am a first-generation college student…

  7. Financial Issues • 75% are receiving scholarships & financial aid • 24% qualify for Pell Grants • 24% already have/carry a credit card The Name. The Degree. The Difference.

  8. Work

  9. I expect to complete my degree at UMR in… Note: 6 year graduation rate 2006: 63%

  10. Before I graduate, I plan to work in a Co-op or internship…

  11. I plan to join a student group/organization…

  12. Activities • 91% plan to join a student organization • 54% would like to assume a student leadership position • 58% were involved in varsity athletes in high school • 51% plan to be involved in recreational athletic activities • 53% plan to be involved in UMR student design teams • 26% plan to join a fraternity or sorority The Name. The Degree. The Difference.

  13. I would like to complete some of my coursework in a foreign nation or in a study abroad program…

  14. After graduation I plan to….

  15. On average, how many hours per week did you study in high school?

  16. On average, how many hours per week do you expect to study at UMR?

  17. By the end of your first year at UMR, within which of the following ranges do you expect your GPA to fall? Note: Ave. HS GPA: 73% have a 3.5 GPA or higher Over 33% earned a 4.0 HS GPA or higher

  18. On average, how often do you anticipate meeting with faculty outside of the classroom/laboratory?

  19. How involved do you feel faculty should be in your career development?

  20. Have you chosen a specific major?

  21. Technology • 94% plan to bring a PC to campus • 71% will be new computers • 78% laptops • 7% Macintosh/Apple • 97% plan to bring a Cell Phone to campus • 67% use online social networks (Facebook, MySpace) • 13% spend more than 11 hrs per week video gaming The Name. The Degree. The Difference.

  22. On average, how many hours per week do you spend using the Internet?

  23. OW Evaluationsn=303 • 99% strongly satisfied or satisfied with their choice to attend UMR. • 89% strongly agree or agree that OW activities helped to understand how to be academically successful at UMR. • 90% strongly agree or agree that OW activities helped to understand how to prepare them for professional development opportunities. • 93% strongly agree or agree that OW activities helped to learn about the availability of student services. • 86% strongly agree or agree by participating in OW they felt confident about starting classes. The Name. The Degree. The Difference.

  24. Results • What to do with these results • Educate and Inform students and families • (advisor brochure, discussions, resources) • Inform advisors, faculty and staff of survey results • Implement programs during PRO & OW that address these issues • Help us understand the type of students attending UMR • (36% 1st generation, Career Decisions, want casual contact with Faculty, Co-op, technology, etc.) The Name. The Degree. The Difference.

  25. What is LEAD?? I don’t know how to study…HELP! Questions? I need help with time management where do I go?

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