THE GOLDEN TICKET UMBCS PREORIENTATION ADVISING PROGRAM KEN
THE GOLDEN TICKET UMBC’S PRE-ORIENTATION ADVISING PROGRAM KEN BARON, PHD ASSISTANT VICE PROVOST TIM COX ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
THE GOLDEN TICKET PROGRAM § Challenge: How do we maximize attention with little time? § Purposes of the program § Prepare students for what to expect § Streamline advising/registration processes § Program components Pre-Orientation Invitation Advisor Meeting Guided Schedule Planning Priority Registration
UMBC AT SHADY GROVE U • Brief introduction of UMBC-Shady Grove – Location – Number of students – Types of students – Programs Rockville, MD 4 Majors 6 Minors Approximately 350 Undergrad 100% Transfer USG Full-Service, Collaborative Campus
SHADY GROVE ORIENTATIONS: SUMMER & WINTER SUMMER § 3 Orientations § 50 students each § Approx. 125 total matriculated students § 12 -15 advisors WINTER § 2 Orientations § 50 students each § Approx. 100 total matriculated students § 12 -15 advisors OVERALL FORMAT
IMPLEMENTATION RESULTS Learning Outcomes § Knowledge of advising expectations (student and advisor) § Ability to locate student resources § Navigate the My. UMBC portal § Develop tentative course schedule What has changed at UMBC-Shady Grove? § Shortened orientation § Seamless registration process § Student-centered approach & focus Student Feedback § Generally positive
UMBC: THE MAIN CAMPUS Catonsville, MD 48 Majors, 38 Minors, 25 Certificates Approximately 11, 260 Undergrads Freshman Class 1740 *Fall '17 Approx. 20% First Generation
MAIN CAMPUS FRESHMEN ORIENTATIONS: SUMMER 17 § 8 Orientations § 200 students each § Number of first gen attendance varies § 60 advisors OVERALL FORMAT
PILOT RESULTS: FALL 17 COHORT Learning Outcomes Similar to Shady Grove Post Fall 2017 Data § 100% semester retention rate § 100% returned full-time § 3. 197 Average GPA Post Spring 2018 Data § 100% year retention rate (87% entire freshmen cohort) § 90% returned full-time § 2. 93 Average GPA
NEXT STEPS FOR GOLDEN TICKET Bringing it full circle § Continued progress at Shady Grove (all students) § Continued progress at Main Campus (first generation) § Marketing, Communication and Engagement § Additional support from academic departments § Follow-up and Long-term tracking § What happens after their first semester?
PRE-ORIENTATION ADVISING PLANNING EXERCISE § Imagine that you are planning a pre-orientation at your institution. § What student cohort would you focus on? Why? § What are some of the expected student learning outcomes? § How do you plan to assess the success of the program? § What resources (e. g. , personal, financial, space) are needed? § What is the “Golden Ticket” factor?
Questions?
THE GOLDEN TICKET UMBC’S PRE-ORIENTATION ADVISING PROGRAM KEN BARON TIM COX ASSISTANT VICE PROVOST ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR KBARON@UMBC. EDU THCOX@UMBC. EDU
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