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HOW TO Enter a freshman and Graduate a Billiken : A Look at St. Louis University’s Recruitment & Retention Graciel Mendoza, Mindy Fenton, Myisa Whitlock, Yvette Peebles and Pamela Merriweather Saint Louis University

OVERVIEW:

OVERVIEW Over the last few years a growing trend has emerged in higher education in regards to retention of students and degree attainment. This trend is more pronounced at less selective state universities but still has taken a toll at selective private universities. It is the goal of this project to uncover the root causes of the problem and provide recommendations for solutions as well as ways to curb this trend in the future .

CURRENT SITUATION:

CURRENT SITUATION In order to understand the problem of completion and retention rates at Saint Louis University one must first take a look at the larger picture of higher education in United States. This trend demonstrates itself in a more pronounced manner for less selective public universities but selective private universities also suffer from the same problem (Carey, Hess, Kelly, & Schneider, 2009). The larger national trend also demonstrates itself at the local level at universities in St. Louis. Saint Louis University reports a slow but steady decline in completion rates despite increases in applications and admissions (Saint Louis University, 2011).

DATA ON CURRENT PROBLEM:

DATA ON CURRENT PROBLEM

We have identified the problem. What’s our next step? :

We have identified the problem. What’s our next step? Identify what contributed to the problem and exam the root causes Determine what’s at stake if we fail to act Review and examine our current processes for improvement Generate and implement solutions Evaluate their effectiveness Be proactive! Look toward our future

HOW DID THIS HAPPEN?:

HOW DID THIS HAPPEN? The country as a whole currently suffers from a decline in college completion rates More selective private universities suffer from a decline in completion and retention rates as well. Further research has led to the root causes for this national situation.

ROOT CAUSE DIAGRAM:

ROOT CAUSE DIAGRAM

What’s at Stake?:

What’s at Stake? Our Stakeholders Who are They? The students Their parents and families Government entities The taxpayers Financial institutions who provide the funding for higher education The university itself has a vested interest in seeing higher completion and retention rates.

Saint Louis University’s Current Enrollment and Retention Process:

Saint Louis University’s Current Enrollment and Retention Process

Time for Action. We have a Plan!!:

Time for Action. We have a Plan!!

The team targeted 4 areas as criteria for a successful solutions:

The team targeted 4 areas as criteria for a successful solutions 1. AIDS WITH RETENTION 2. AIDS WITH COMPLETION 3. AIDS THE STUDENT FINANCIALLY 4. AIDS WITH STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AND/OR CAMPUS RESOURCES

ACCEPTED SOLUTIONS:

ACCEPTED SOLUTIONS 1. EXPAND SLU 101 AND UNIVERSITY 101 2. EXPAND THE BRIDGE TO MASTER’S PROGRAMS 3. EXPAND THE WORKSTUDY PROGRAMS TO INCLUDE PAID INTERNSHIPS WITH COLLEGE CREDIT 4. INCREASE RESOURCES TO DEVELOP MORE AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS 5. INCREASE STUDENT AWARENESS OF RESOURCES

LET’S MAKE IT WORK! STEP BY STEP:

LET’S MAKE IT WORK! STEP BY STEP STEP 1: Contact the Enrollment and Retention Management department at Saint Louis University. STEP 2: Submit the proposal to the department for review STEP 3: Wait for approval

LET’S MAKE IT WORK! STEP BY STEP:

LET’S MAKE IT WORK! STEP BY STEP STEP 4: Perform cost analysis on approved proposal. STEP 5: Submit specific parts to individual schools and departments. STEP 6: Develop corporate support through partnerships with the programs.

HOW ARE WE DOING? EVALUATION METHODS:

HOW ARE WE DOING? EVALUATION METHODS Monitor the overall retention rate. Individual departments involved will conduct surveys . Conduct student surveys at the end of the expanded SLU 101 and University 101 sessions. Implement selective focus groups to recruit and solicit feedback on the programs.

CONCLUSION:

CONCLUSION

FUTURE ACTIONS:

FUTURE ACTIONS Update the SLU website with information regarding these programs. Incorporate the additional staffing needed for these programs into the budget. Implement feedback surveys . Modify programs on a yearly basic to ensure they meet the current needs of the students and the University.

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