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Freshman Don’t Do Optional. Joe Benson College of Arts and Sciences The University of Alabama. Success Rates. Semester Attendance SuccessRate Spring 2001 Optional 35.8% Spring 2002 Required 49.8% Spring 2003 Optional 41.8% Spring 2004 Required 55.4%
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Freshman Don’tDo Optional Joe Benson College of Arts and Sciences The University of Alabama
Success Rates Semester Attendance SuccessRate Spring 2001 Optional 35.8% Spring 2002 Required 49.8% Spring 2003 Optional 41.8% Spring 2004 Required 55.4% Spring 2005 Required 60.1% Spring 2006 Required 56.5%
Conclusions • 1. Success correlates directly with engagement • 2. If an element of the course is important, it • should be required and should carry • credit • Even small rewards can be effective • Evaluate the impact of your rewards to • insure they meet your objectives