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Dr. Watson Scott Swail, Educational Policy Institute

It Takes a College: Understanding What it Takes to Impact Student Success Rates at Your Institution. Dr. Watson Scott Swail, Educational Policy Institute National Small College Enrollment Conference  July 15, 2014  Orlando, FL. About the Educational Policy Institute.

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Dr. Watson Scott Swail, Educational Policy Institute

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  1. It Takes a College: Understanding What it Takes to Impact Student Success Rates at Your Institution Dr. Watson Scott Swail, Educational Policy Institute National Small College Enrollment Conference  July 15, 2014  Orlando, FL

  2. About the Educational Policy Institute

  3. About the Educational Policy Institute

  4. The Student Experience

  5. Social Factors Cognitive Factors The Student Experience Institutional Factors

  6. Financial Issues Educational Legacy Attitude Toward Learning Religious Background Maturity Social Coping Skills Communication Skills Attitude Toward Others Cultural Values Expectations Goal Commitment Family Influence Peer Influence Social Lifestyle Academic Rigor Quality of Learning Aptitude Content Knowledge Critical-Thinking Ability Technology Ability Study Skills Learning Skills Time Management Academic-Related Extracurricular Activities The Student Experience Financial Aid Recruitment & Admissions Academic Services Student Services Curriculum & Instruction

  7. Social Factors Cognitive Factors The Student Experience Institutional Factors

  8. five components of the student retention framework

  9. Six-Year Graduation Rates All BPS Students NOTE: Consists of all BPS students regardless of where they initially enrolled in 2003-04, with ultimate graduation outcome at any institution after six years (2009).

  10. Six-Year Graduation Rates Four-year Public Students NOTE: Consists of all BPS students who started at a four-year public institution in 2003-04, with ultimate graduation outcome at any institution after six years (2009). Analysis by Educational Policy Institute™

  11. Six-Year Graduation Rates Two-Year Students NOTE: Consists of all BPS students that initially enrolled at a two-year public institutions in 2003-04, with ultimate graduation outcome at any institution after six years (2009).

  12. Degree & Departure All Institutions SOURCE: BPS 04:09

  13. Degree & Departure Four-year public SOURCE: BPS 04:09

  14. Degree & Departure Two-year public SOURCE: BPS 04:09

  15. What matters most to student success?

  16. Important to know… Blue = GoodRed = Bad

  17. Does Income Matter? Dependent Income SOURCE: EPI analysis using NCES PowerStats 1.0; All BPS students enrolled in 2003-04 by 2008/09

  18. Does Age Matter? Age SOURCE: EPI analysis using NCES PowerStats 1.0; All BPS students enrolled in 2003-04 by 2008/09

  19. Does Dependent Status Matter? Dependency SOURCE: EPI analysis using NCES PowerStats 1.0; All BPS students enrolled in 2003-04 by 2008/09

  20. Does Educational Legacy Matter? Parents’ Highest Level of Education SOURCE: EPI analysis using NCES PowerStats 1.0; All BPS students enrolled in 2003-04 by 2008/09

  21. Does Risk Matter? Risk Factors • part-time enrollment • delaying entry into postsecondary education after high school • not having a regular high school diploma • having children • being a single parent • being financially independent of parents • working full time while enrolled. SOURCE: EPI analysis using NCES PowerStats 1.0; All BPS students enrolled in 2003-04 by 2008/09

  22. Does First Institution Attended Matter? First Institution Sector Attended in 2003-04 SOURCE: EPI analysis using NCES PowerStats 1.0; All BPS students enrolled in 2003-04 by 2008/09

  23. Does Attending an HBCU or HSI Matter? Attended HBCUs or HSIs SOURCE: EPI analysis using NCES PowerStats 1.0; All BPS students enrolled in 2003-04 by 2008/09

  24. Does Attendance Status Matter? Attendance Status SOURCE: EPI analysis using NCES PowerStats 1.0; All BPS students enrolled in 2003-04 by 2008/09

  25. Does the Number of Institutions Attended Matter? Number of Institutions Attended SOURCE: EPI analysis using NCES PowerStats 1.0; All BPS students enrolled in 2003-04 by 2008/09

  26. Does Work Matter? Hours worked per week (in 2003-04) SOURCE: EPI analysis using NCES PowerStats 1.0; All BPS students enrolled in 2003-04 by 2008/09

  27. Do Degree Plans Matter? Degree plans In 2003-04 SOURCE: EPI analysis using NCES PowerStats 1.0; All BPS students enrolled in 2003-04 by 2008/09

  28. Does Delayed Enrollment Matter? Delayed enrollment SOURCE: EPI analysis using NCES PowerStats 1.0; All BPS students enrolled in 2003-04 by 2008/09

  29. Do HS College Credits Matter? Earned College Credits in High School SOURCE: EPI analysis using NCES PowerStats 1.0; All BPS students enrolled in 2003-04 by 2008/09

  30. Does HS GPA Matter? High School GPA SOURCE: EPI analysis using NCES PowerStats 1.0; All BPS students enrolled in 2003-04 by 2008/09

  31. Does HS Math Matter? Highest mathematics courses completed in high school SOURCE: EPI analysis using NCES PowerStats 1.0; All BPS students enrolled in 2003-04 by 2008/09

  32. Does Freshman GPA Matter? Freshman year GPA SOURCE: EPI analysis using NCES PowerStats 1.0; All BPS students enrolled in 2003-04 by 2008/09

  33. Does Race/Ethnicity Matter? Race/Ethnicity SOURCE: EPI analysis using NCES PowerStats 1.0; All BPS students enrolled in 2003-04 by 2008/09

  34. So? • Race/Ethnicity — It depends • Income? Yes • Age? Yes, kind of • Dependency? Yes, kind of • Educational Legacy? Yes • Risk? Yes • First Institution? Yes • HBCU/HSI? Yes and No • Part-Time/Full-Time Status? Yes • Number of Institutions Attended? Yes • Hours Worked? Yes • Degree Plans? Yes • Delayed Enrollment? Yes • HS Credits? Yes • HS GPA? Yes • HS Math? Yes • Freshman GPA? Yes • Race/Ethnicity — It depends SOURCE: EPI analysis using NCES PowerStats 1.0; All BPS students enrolled in 2003-04 by 2008/09

  35. So what can we do about it? • College Knowledge • Career Counseling • Academic Preparation • College Costs • Cultural Barriers • Structural Barriers

  36. College Knowledge

  37. College Aspirations

  38. Career Counseling

  39. Academic Preparation

  40. College-Preparation Index for High School Graduates

  41. College Affordability

  42. Tuition Doubling…

  43. Cultural & Structural Barriers

  44. A Framework for Student Success

  45. five components of the student retention framework

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