Student Development and Enrollment Services August 2007 New Faculty Orientation Dr. Ronald H. Atwell...

Student Development and Enrollment Services

August 2007New Faculty Orientation

Dr. Ronald H. AtwellDr. Bernadette M.E. JungblutOffice of Assessment and Planning

“Building collaborative partnerships that empower students to succeed!”

Look Who’s Coming to Your Classroom

Introduction and OverviewIntroduction and Overview

What does the current group of incoming UCF students look like?

What is SDES and how can we help?

UCF Fast Facts 2006

Grew from 1,948 to 46,848 students in 38 years 39,661 undergrads and 7,187 grads (2006) 12 colleges and 12 regional campus sites 89% of lower division and 67% of upper division students were

full-time

Fall 2006 FTICs Enrolled: 4,131; Transfers: 4,006

Summer 2006 FTICs Continuing to Fall 2006: 2,545

Average SAT Total: 1201; Average H.S. GPA: 3.7

Fall 2006 Full-Time FTIC Retention Rate: 83%

Projected Fall 2007 Enrollment: 48,000

GenerationsGenerations Perceived membership in a common

generation

A set of common beliefs and behaviors

A common location in history: Greatest Generation/GIs Baby Boomers Generations X and Y Millennials

Adapted from: Junco, R., Mastrodicasa, J. (2005). Fo Shizzle: Check Yo Self for the ’06. Adapted from: Junco, R., Mastrodicasa, J. (2005). Fo Shizzle: Check Yo Self for the ’06. NASPA Conference PowerPoint Presentation 2005NASPA Conference PowerPoint Presentation 2005..

Key Events for the Key Events for the Millennial CohortMillennial Cohort

ColumbineWar in KosovoOklahoma City

bombingClinton

impeachment trial - Lewinsky scandal

O.J. Simpson trialRodney King riotsFall of Berlin Wall

McGwire-Sosa homer derby

Gulf War9/11 Osama Bin LadenWar in AfghanistanWar in IraqHurricanes of 2004

and 2005

Trends within theTrends within theMillennial CohortMillennial Cohort

Newton, F. B. (2000) The New Student About Campus 5:5 pp 8-15

Greater exposure to and experimentation with ‘grown-up’ activities

More general knowledge but less discipline to explore a subject in-depth

Experience high levels of stress and anxiety

Part-time employment to pay for living expenses or to support their lifestyles

Large career aspirations, but with unrealistic expectations about what is required to reach their goals

Trends within theTrends within theMillennial CohortMillennial Cohort

Newton, F. B. (2000) The New Student About Campus 5:5 pp 8-15

Many on the cutting edge of technology proficiency – beyond their parents, teachers, and future bosses

Rules are perceived without personal or moral commitment leading to a ‘cheating is OK if you don’t get caught’ mentality

Significant parental involvement and influence in the lives of students

CIRP’s The American CIRP’s The American Freshman: National NormsFreshman: National Norms

Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP)

Higher Education Research Institute (HERI) Your First College Year (YFCY) College Student Survey (CSS)

Started in 1966; revised annually

Database of norms based on institutional type and student characteristics

More than 270,000 participating students at nearly 400 Bachelor’s degree-granting institutions

2006 CIRP Study: 2006 CIRP Study: Political InterestPolitical Interest

More interest in politics: 38.3% of freshmen at public universities say that keeping up with political affairs is a very important life goal (1966: 60.3%; record low 2000: 28.1%)

Before 2000, steady decline for previous 30 years

Freshmen are moving away from “middle of the road” or moderate political views to more “liberal” or “conservative” outlooks

2006 CIRP Study: 2006 CIRP Study: Academic IssuesAcademic Issues

Grade inflation

Earning an A is at a record high

A is becoming the norm, rather than C

Still low amount of studying (only 35% of students studysix or more hours per week)

2006 CIRP Study: Values2006 CIRP Study: Values“Essential Objectives”“Essential Objectives”

#1 objective: “being very well off financially” (75.4%)

#2 objective: “raising a family” (74.9%)

#3 objective: “helping others who are in difficulty” (65.8%)

#4 objective: “becoming an authority in my field” (59.0%)

Lowest: “participating in an organization like the Peace Corps or AmeriCorps/VISTA” (11.6%)

Common Millennial Cohort Common Millennial Cohort CharacteristicsCharacteristics

(Howe and Strauss 2000)

Special - Product of a dramatic birth-rate reversal. Older generations have instilled in Millennials that they are vital to the Nation.

Sheltered – Spawned by America’s youth safety movement after events such as Columbine, child-abuse in the media, child safe devices, and rules.

Optimistic/Confident - 9 in 10 Millennials describe themselves as “confident,” “happy,” and “positive”.

Common Millennial Cohort Common Millennial Cohort CharacteristicsCharacteristics

(Howe and Strauss 2000)

Team-oriented - Millennials believe in their “collective power.” Group learning is emphasized in the classroom.

Achieving – Higher school standards and more accountability.

Pressured – Parents are pushing them to avoid risks, study hard, and take advantage of opportunities.

Conventional – Millennials support the idea that rules can help. They take pride in improving their behavior.

The Diversity of MillennialsThe Diversity of Millennials(Howe and Strauss 2000)

• America’s most ethnically and racially diverse generation:

• 1 Millennial in 5 has at least one immigrant parent.

• 1 Millennial in 10 has at least one non-citizen parent.

Computers Are a Staple for Computers Are a Staple for This GenerationThis Generation

According to the Pew American Life Project (2003): 72% of all students check their e-mail daily.

20% of today’s students began using computers between ages 5 and 8.

60% of college internet users have downloaded files online compared to 28% of all users.

26% of college students use IM on an average day compared to 12% of all users.

The Impact of the Internet on the The Impact of the Internet on the College Experience: CommunicationCollege Experience: Communication

60% believe that the Internet has improved their relationships with classmates.

56% believe it has improved their relationships with professors.

75% use e-mail for explanation of assignments.

89% have received class announcements by e-mail. (Jones, 2002)

While there have been mixed results, it appears that using the Internet for interpersonal connection promotes psychological well-being for students. (Morgan & Cotten, 2003)

Millennials Like to Millennials Like to Communicate via the WebCommunicate via the Web

46% of students reported that e-mail allows them to express ideas to professors they otherwise would not express in person.

19% of students reported that they communicate more with professors via e-mail than in person.

73% of students reported that they use the internet more than the library to search for information.

10 Attributes of an 10 Attributes of an Information-Age Mindset:Information-Age Mindset:

Computers are not “technology.”

The Internet is better than TV.

Reality is no longer real.

Doing is more important than knowing.

Multi-tasking is a way of life.

Typing is preferred to handwriting.

Staying connected is essential.

There is zero tolerance for delays.

Consumer and creator are blurring.

Students’ Primary Modes of Students’ Primary Modes of CommunicationCommunication

Cell Phones

Text Messaging

Instant Messaging

On-line journaling/blogging

Student Development and Student Development and Enrollment ServicesEnrollment Services

SDES Vision

Building collaborative partnerships that empower

students to succeed!

SDES MissionSDES Mission

Student Development and Enrollment Services (SDES), in collaboration with university and community partners, empowers students to succeed by providing opportunities and support to develop integrity, scholarship, community, creativity, and excellence.

Goals

Provide quality programs, services, and learning environments that promote progression to graduation, graduate school, and productive employment.

Create opportunities for students to strengthen life skills and develop purpose, integrity, ethical standards, and civic responsibility.

Embrace diversity and foster engagement in the global community.

Student DevelopmentStudent Development

Our emphasis on student development unites us in encouraging and challenging all students to “reach for the stars” and set goals that will involve and engage them in myriad new and challenging opportunities accessible to them both inside and outside the classroom.

“The student that comes to UCF is not the

same student that graduates from UCF.”

Enrollment ServicesEnrollment Services

Our enrollment services orientation makes establishing an early connection and commitment to UCF an important priority.

We work to create collaborative partnerships that support, encourage, and provide the necessary resources that positively influence students’ continued progress toward degree attainment.

SDES UnitsSDES Units

Academic Development and

Retention

Administrative Services

Assessment and Planning

Campus Life

Regional Campus Student Services

SDES Primary FunctionsSDES Primary Functions(and some key programs)

Effective Transition Programs Orientation First Year Advising & Exploration Student Success Center Sophomore Center LINK Program Transfer and Transition Services

Quality Support Services University Registration and Records Student Disability Services Housing and Residence Life Career Services and Experiential Learning Health Services

Personal Growth Services Recreation and Wellness Center Leadership Programs (LEAD Scholars) Office of Student Involvement Counseling Services

LINK – Learning & Interacting LINK – Learning & Interacting with New Knights with New Knights

The LINK Student Personal Development Goals:

Develop intellectual and interpersonal competence

Develop autonomy

Manage emotions

Establish personal identity

Manage healthy interpersonal relationships

Develop and clarify purpose

Develop integrity

(Chickering, Arthur W. and Linda Reisser. Education and Identity: 2nd ed. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 1993)

SDES Partnerships with SDES Partnerships with FacultyFaculty

ENC 1101 Early Alert program with English department faculty

Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Programming research – Psychology Department faculty and graduate students

Freshman retention data mining project – Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science faculty and graduate students

Student Conduct Review Board

Career Services and Experiential Learning

Residence Halls programming

IntegrityI will practice and defend academic and personal honesty.

ScholarshipI will cherish and honor learning

as a fundamental purpose of my membership in the UCF community.

CommunityI will promote an open and supportive campus environment by

respecting the rights and contributions of every individual.

CreativityI will use my talents to enrich the human experience.

ExcellenceI will strive toward the highest standards of performance in any endeavor I undertake.

The UCF Creed

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA

Welcome to UCF!

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