THE FIVE PILLARS Student Success

Highlights Of Accomplishments

} Entire division of Student Success & Enrollment Management (SSEM) was created in 2018 between March 1 and July 1 to focus on improving FGCU’s retention and graduation rate

} Implemented descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive data analytics to develop new intervention strategies to increase persistence and timely graduation

} Expanded course offerings in summers to help students graduate timely

} Developed new programs and strategies to improve and implement a comprehensive enrollment management system to further assist students in navigating their academic program choices and pathways

• Optimized enrollment based on program capacity and demand

• Invested in new software platforms to better assist students, including: Common Application system, Recruit CX, VisitDays, Civitas Course Scheduling System, Digital Transcript Services, Slate, Workday Student

} Redesigned recruitment and admissions events such as Eagle Expo, Say Yes to the Nest, Transfer to the Nest, Return to the Nest

} Launched an intentional admissions recruitment strategy to serve our increasingly diverse population and reach federal designation as an emerging Hispanic-Serving Institution

APR & RETENTION (ON THE RISE)

} Increased and enhanced student programs and facilities to ensure academic success and workforce readiness:

• New Academic Advising model

• Eagle Success Program

• Eagle Career Network

• Center for Academic Achievement