Research and Planning & Student Services 2006 Student Retention Strategy Why is it Essential?

Research and Planning & Student Services 2006

Student Retention Strategy

Why is it Essential?


Presentation Overview

Why have a Student Retention Strategy?

What are the purposes of the Strategy?

Discussion . . .


Certificate Programs Retention

RRC Certificate Programs Graduation and Attrition Rates for 1998-99 to 2002-03 cohorts after Two Years

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

Graduate Non-graduate Termination(College)

Terminations(Self)

On Program

1998-99 1999-00 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03

Source: RRC Research and Planning. COPSE Graduation and Retention Reporting System.


Diploma Students Retention

RRC Diploma Programs Graduation and Attrition Rates for 1998-99 to 2002-03 after Three Years

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

Graduate Non-graduate

Termination(College)

Terminations(Self)

On Program

1998-99 1999-00 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03

Source: RRC Research and Planning. COPSE Graduation and Retention Reporting System.


Impact

Students Loss of financial investment Career confusion Decreased confidence & loss of self concept Lower employment outcomes

College Loss of revenue Negative perceptions of the college

Province Lower return on educational funding Less educated work force


Manitoba Educational Attainment Rate.

Trades, College and University Attainment Rates (25-64) 2001 Canada and Provinces

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

CANADA NFL PEI NS NB QC ON MB SK AB BC

Trades College University

Source: Statistics Canada, Census 2001


Manitoba Youth Education Attainment

College/ Trade and University Attainment Rates for Individuals, 20-24 years Age Group, by Province 2001

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

CA NL PE NS NB QC ON MB SK AB BC

Trade/ College University

Source: Price of Knowledge 2004.


Unemployment rates for graduates

1988 1991 1992 1995 1997 2000

HS Grads(20-24 yrs)

.. … 15.8 … 13.2 …

HS Grads(25-29 yrs)

… 12.8 … 12.4 … 7.4

Young college grads

7.2 7.3 9.1 6.4 6.9 3.3

Young bachelorGrads.

11.1 6.7 10.9 5.7 8.1 5.4

Source: Statistics Canada, 2000, NGS.Young = under 25 at graduation.NGS surveys grads. two years after graduation.

Overall in 2000, 20-25 year-olds with less than HS had an unemployment rateOf 17%.


Graduates’ Productivity Effects

Direct Effect: Past students contribute an estimated $866.6

million worth of added income per year to the regional economy after

leaving RRC.

Indirect Effect: The estimated multiplier effect of past student

productivity in other industries increases income by yet another $159.5 million.


In the Knowledge Economy Education is Essential

Knowledge based economy requires skilled people Now, 70% of new jobs require some

postsecondary education (HRDC)

Looming demographic crunch Ageing population

Learning system needs to be strengthened Canada is 15th in adult learning participation

(OECD) Foundation economy requirements

Skilled trades shortages


What are the purposes of the Strategy?


Goals

Increase student retention and success.

Understand the college-specific determinants of first-term student success and retention.

Promote the efficient and effective use of college resources.


Student Development Models

Neurological Development of the brain and learning Mustard, Phillips & Shonkoff

Cognitive-Structural Understanding the world Piaget, Perry

Psychosocial Achieving identity Erikson, Chickering

Source: Dietsche, 2002.


Lots Happening to Our Students

Establishing their identity Building relationships Clarifying future careers Developing a more sophisticated

understanding of their world Developing abstract reasoning Developing values and ethics Working & managing family responsibilities Trying to have fun Learning skills, developing knowledge


Determinants of Learning Verbal, Quantitative and Subject Matter

Competence Individualized instruction produces greater gains

Cognitive Skills and Intellectual Growth Growth directly related to student involvement in

college academic and social life Identity, Self-Concept and Self-Esteem

Development influenced by student involvement in academic and social systems of college

Relating to Others and the External World Evidence for the importance of interaction with faculty

& peers Attitudes and Values

Evidence that change is due to college experiences: Interpersonal associations students have with faculty and peers

Source: Pascarella & Terenzini (1991). Dietsche (2002).


A Key Issue is Student Diversity Needs

Finance, child care, career guidance, disability Abilities

Literacy, numeracy, learning skills, computer skills

Attitudes Confidence, career certainty, perceived value of

PSE Behaviors

Study habits, Class attendance, homework completion

Travel time to college Work commitment Family comments.


Parent’s Level of Education for RRC Students

28%

18%

10%

17% 16%

11%

27%

3%

19% 18%

10%

23%

0%

5%

10%

15%

20%

25%

30%

35%

40%

< High Sc. High Sc. Apprent. College/Inst. University DK

Per

cent

Father Mother

Source: Canadian College Student Financial Survey, 2004.Note. All years of enrolment. Certificate, diploma and joint degree students only.


Basis of the Strategy?


Student Success

Source: P. Dietsche.


A Model of Educational Outcomes

Source: Dietsche, 2002.


Development Work is Required

Administration of the system Fielding Data entry, analysis and reporting Distributing reports Questionnaire review and customization Reports review and customization

Intervention strategies Faculty advising Student service support Communities of practice


Red River College

……..Going Places..Going Places ....."all effective retention programs have effective advising at their very

core.“ Dr. Vincent Tinto, 1988 NACADA Convention

Discussion . . .

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