The University of Virginia’s College at Wise
Envisioning 2020 Strategic Plan
Progress and Annual Plan
Donna P. Henry, Chancellor
The University of Virginia’s College at Wise
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The University of Virginia’s College at Wise
Envisioning 2020 Strategic Goals
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Academic excellence
Well-qualified,
academically motivated
diverse student body
Outreach and service to
the community, region,
and nation
Creation and maintenance
of resources
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Progress on 2013-14 Goals
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The University of Virginia’s College at Wise
New Predictive Model for Enrollment Management
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Predictive Model Variables
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High School grade point average: 2.85
Percent of need met: below 76.09
Number of days in applicant pool: less than 190 days
SAT Math score: below 437
Number of self-initiated contacts with school: .5 to 1.5
EFC: value of no
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Relative Strength of Model Variables
12.7%
23.9%
HS Academic GPA
Percent of Need Met
13.4%
No. of Days as Applicant
SAT Math Score
13.4%
23.4%
No. of Self-Initiated Contacts (Optimal Binning)
13.1%
Expected Family Contribution > 0 Flag
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120%
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100%
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80%
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60%
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40%
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20%
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0.00-0.09
0.10-0.19
0.20-0.29
0.30-0.39
Persisters
0.40-0.49 0.50-0.59
Model Score
Persistence Rate
0.60-0.69
0.70-0.79
Avg. Persistence Rate
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0.80-0.89
0.90-1.00
Persisters
Persistence Rate
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Model Score vs. Persistence
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Interventions to Increase Persistence
Model Score and Meaning
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0.00 to 0.30 – Low likelihood to be retained
0.31 to 0.60 – Most likely to be affected by coaching/advising (middle)
0.61 to 1.00 – Highest likelihood to be retained
Fall 2014 Class Distribution (based on model score)
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0.00 to 0.30 – Low likelihood to be retained (.10 – 32 students)
0.31 to 0.60 – Most likely to be affected by coaching/advising (.50 – 163
students)
0.61 to 1.00 – Highest likelihood to be retained (.40 – 130 students)
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Next Steps – Putting the Predictive Model in Action
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Kristi Longworth was moved from her position as assistant director of
admissions to the office of advising and retention assuming the role of
college success coach and advisor.
Implement a success coaching model whereby the advising center helps
to manage the student’s success, in conjunction with others on campus –
from enrollment deposit through the third term including advising.
Coaches are responsible for:
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Managing the cohort tracking and re-yield (return for next semester).
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Develop success plans that track student milestones.
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Student Success Plan Milestones
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Enrollment deposit payment
Assignment of coach
Attendance at orientation
Post orientation integration
Academic recovery post term one and two
FAFSA completion in term two
Development of degree plans outlining degree requirements
term by term
Development and implementation of an outreach and
communication plan with all cohort students.
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Student Success/Intent Milestones
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Develop faculty rating for retention (yes, maybe, no)
Major declaration
Completion of developmental courses
Completion of 24 credit hours/year
Achievement 2.0 GPA
Achievement of 2.0 and 24 hours on correct degree path
Return to year two
Return to year two/24 hours/2.0
Six year grad rate
Engagement milestones: Clubs/organization/student employment/reapplication
for housing
Financial milestones: $0 balance, completion of FASFA
Intent tracking to check for degree plan
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Student Success/Intent Milestones
Redesign of the College website.
New admissions website launched recently.
Admissions Website
Redesigned website unveiled in December 2014.
Unveil new design concepts!!
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Envisioning 2020 Metrics
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COPLAC Measures – positive progress on 4/4 measures
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Goal 1 Measures - positive progress on 10/14 measures
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1 no data from SCHEV
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1 new measure
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Goal 2 Measures – positive progress on 13/16 measures
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Goal 3 Measures – positive progress on 6/6 measures
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Goal 4 Measures – positive progress on 8/9 measures
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Envisioning 2020 Goals for 2014-2015
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Goal 1: Academic Excellence
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Enhance STEM-H Program by conducting a feasibility study
for an on-line RN to BSN program and pursuing national
accreditation for chemistry.
Ascertain the feasibility of developing collaborative masters
level programs.
Implement year three of the six-year faculty salary
adjustment
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Goal 2: Well-qualified, Academically Motivated
Diverse Student Body
Increase student retention through the implementation of the
retention management intake model:
implementing a success coaching program
managing cohort tracking and re-yield
developing and tracking student success plans
developing and tracking success/intent milestones
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Goal 3: Outreach and Service to the Community,
Region, and Nation
Successfully complete
the three-year process for
full membership in
NCAA Division II.
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Goal 3: Outreach and Service to the Community,
Region, and Nation
Expand regional economic development efforts
through the completion of The Blueprint for Attracting
and Sustaining Advanced Manufacturing in Southwest
Virginia, in partnership with the Appalachian
Prosperity Project, and the recruitment and support of
R&D companies.
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The University of Virginia’s College at Wise
UVa-Wise 60 Years Strong
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