FIUBeyond Possible 2020 New Faculty Orientation August 2016

FIUBeyond. Possible 2020 New Faculty Orientation – August 2016

Student Success Overview Elizabeth M. Bejar, Ph. D Vice President for Academic Affairs Student Success is a National Issue Nationwide, 60 percent of whites but just 40 percent of African Americans and 49 percent of Latinos who start college earn bachelor’s degrees six years later. --Education Trust, 2016 FIUBeyond. Possible 2020

You may already know this…. FIU was • born in 1965 • chartered in 1969 • and welcomed in first class in 1972… a young and energetic urban institution, - now one of the largest public research universities in the country

You may already know this…. We are FIU: • Dynamic and bright student body • Entrepreneurial faculty • Responsive administration • Thriving academic and campus community • Nationally renown – Hispanic Serving Institution • Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching • Highest Research Classification – R 1 • Engaged Institution Laser-sharp focus on Student Success

How WE Define Student Success Makes A Difference v Completion Rates v National Rankings v BOG Performance Funding Metrics v Student Development Theory v Student Learning/Outcomes v Community Support/Reputation v Debt Ratios v Strategic Plan v Student Beliefs SUS BOG – Multi-Pronged Approach Retention – and Progression (>2. 0 GPA) Graduation – Timely – Credits and Years Employment (Gainful $/Graduate School) FIUBeyond. Possible 2020

Leadership Matters The Role of Leadership ü Students ü Faculty ü ü ü Staff Family Chairs Deans Senior Leadership Boards Effective Student Success Leaders are INCLUSIVE FIUBeyond. Possible 2020

Leadership Matters What Are the Determinants of Student Success? Ø Ø Ø Ø Students’ College Experiences Students’ Expectations Academic Preparation Economic Context Access to Financial Aid Campus Climate Institutional Support ---College Board, 2011 FIUBeyond. Possible 2020

Comprehensive Approach to Student Success Program It’s Environmental! Social and Academic Teaching and Learning Leadership, Leadership q New student orientation that is accessible and cost-effective for students; firstyear and transfer q Prescribed curriculum for first-year students q Early warning system – identify “at-risk students” early and ACT on it q Faculty-student interaction prompted by active & engaged classes, mentors and intrusive advising FIUBeyond. Possible 2020

Comprehensive Approach to Student Success Program q Active engagement on campus (residence hall activities, workstudy jobs; volunteer opps) q Widely-distributed information about tutoring/academic support q Parental/family involvement q Use of data to analyze and predict success q Faculty and Staff dedicated to retention q Co-curricular activities to support learning q Engaged and committed governing board FIUBeyond. Possible 2020

Leadership Matters: Expectations ² ² ² ² ² Repeatedly express the value of student success Nurture a supportive institutional culture Engage both faculty and staff in efforts to support students Use disaggregated data to address problem areas Develop and use research on structured curriculum, best advising practices and interventions Be creative and make the maximum use of human and fiscal resources Foster a culture of pride as a result of student success Strengthen engagement with local communities that support student success Keep the Board informed FIUBeyond. Possible 2020

Leadership Matters: Partnerships DO Work ü Academic Affairs and Deans must connect with chairs and faculty as well as faculty senate – everyone must be on board ü Institutional Research needs to know why the data are important and be creative in finding new ways to communicate information ü Departments need to ensure that they are responding to student needs for tutoring and advising ü Human Resources needs to accept new and creative job descriptions FIUBeyond. Possible 2020

Student Success Every Student Counts Emphasis on Quality Teaching and Learning • F 2 F; Online and Hybrid Purposeful Advising • • • Retention with academic success Milestones along the major Career Integration Graduation Employment Responsiveness • Proactive • Rooted in Data Analytics • Central Coordination/Local Deployment

Leadership Matters President Mark B. Rosenberg: -We are here today to celebrate this magnificent institution. -We are here today because we care. We are here today because of our hungry heart for Fl. U. -We are here today because of our commitment to the life of the 21 st century mind-our commitment to learning, to entrepreneurship, research, innovation, and to creativity. -We are here today because we know we can work better together to prevent and solve problems using the blessings of our knowledge and passion. -We are here today because there is more to be done. In this New Era, students will be at the center, research and creative activity will be the driver, engagement and partnerships will be the mode. _

Lifelong Learning at FIU ü We want you to be successful ü Explore the value of building partnerships ü Feel free to ask ü Get Involved Opportunities are Endless FIUBeyond. Possible 2020