ASSESSMENT HIGHLIGHTS

» 96% of students who attended inperson transfer orientation coordinated by the Adult, Nontraditional and Transfer Student Center in Fall 2021 were retained through the Spring 2022 semester.

» Following a two-hour training provided by Child Care Resource and Referral on “Loose Parts in Early Childhood,” nine Little Govs Child Learning Center teachers were able to correctly identify at least seven play schemas for young children using loose parts. The training focused on using loose materials in the classroom and how this encourages play on the child’s level of development.

» The Newton Military Family Resource Center assembled focus groups of military-affiliated students to identify areas of satisfaction and areas to improve. The focus groups identified satisfaction with the Veterans Upward Bound Services available at the center and stated the office made their enrollment process much easier for them at no cost. An area identified to improve was “reverse parking,” which is taught to the military as a safety procedure. As a result, front license plates are now offered to alleviate parking issues for student veterans.

» 95% of parent and family respondents to a survey conducted through the APSU Parent and Family Portal indicated email is their preferred method of communication.

» The Student Disability Resource Center increased completed accommodation forms by 18% over the previous year. To further improve this number, SDRC has increased communications to students by utilizing a variety of social media, informational newsletters and emails.

» Boyd Health Services conducted a survey to identify reasons why students might not seek care at the clinic and to raise awareness of its services. Over 1,100 respondents completed the survey. Results indicated some had not accessed services because they were concerned about payment. With these findings, Health Services has increased communication to students that there is no charge to be seen in the clinic.

» Student Conduct and Case Management planned to increase CARE referrals by at least 10% over the previous year. The increase in 2022 was 48%, far exceeding the 10% goal. The most common issues for referrals included repeated absences, decreased quality of work and students showing signs of distress. The increase signals that many students struggle with mental health. Additional support and services are now available to students.

» Community Engagement and Sustainability conducted a financial literacy survey which was completed by users of the SOS Food Pantry each week during the fall. Results revealed only 9% of students feel financially stable if an emergency took place, 30% responded they started college with a financial plan in place, 54% responded they know how to file taxes and 48% responded they feel they have good resources such as food and financial assistance on campus.

» Employers participating in the Career Fair in 2022 rated the students from the School of Nursing a 4.7 out of 5 for professionalism.