This presentation includes student retention updated findings. Fall 2007, 2008, 2009 cohorts were analyzed together. 2010 financial concern data on Freshmen Inquiry and Sophomore Inquiry is also included. The presentation looks in detail at three groups of Interest:
-Freshmen with entering HS GPAs below 3.0.
-Freshmen who indicate finances as a top concern.
-Freshmen living with parents compared with those living on campus or on their own.
1. Freshman Inquiry Retention Updated Findings Updated Findings Sukhwant Jhaj, Rowanna Carpenter University Studies Portland State University January 13, 2011
2. Evolving Assessment Structure Prior Learning Survey --Student background characteristics --Student rating of academic skills --Student current life situation End of Year Survey --Course evaluation --Academic Plans --Satisfaction E-Portfolio Assessment --Student learning re: UNST goals
3. Evolving Assessment Structure Prior Learning Survey End of Year Survey E-Portfolio Assessment University Student Data Warehouse - Student Retention - Academic Performance, Fin. Aid
50. Pilot project (Amanda Nguyen, Bursar, James Ofsink, Assistant Director Financial Aid, John Eckman, Director of Auxiliary Services):Mid-term financial progress report cards to 75 students Quiz to gauge their financial aptitude offer of individual assistance
59. Thank You Rowanna Carpenter Assessment Coordinator, University Studies Portland State University carpenterr@pdx.edu Sukhwant Jhaj Special Assistant to the Provost for Student Success Blog: https://jhaj.wordpress.com/
Editor's Notes
N = 1142
These groups of students have shown lower retention for both yearsThey seem to be distinct groups