2020 Strategic Plan Spring 2018 Final Report

April 17, 2018

Goal # 1 Strategy # 4

What work was completed this year?

Three to Four Accomplishments:

Reimagining the First Year (RFY) – in progress; significantly transforming DSU

GE Reform – changes effective Fall 2018

Trailblazer Connections

Outcomes/results/findings?

Three to Four compared to established benchmarks:

• Summer Bridge Outcomes – 90% success rate, 100% retention from summer to fall

• Senior student involvement in experiential learning opportunities is increasing

• Implementing Math alternatives

• GRIT Defined for Student Success: Growth Mindset; Relationship Building; Intentional Learning; Tenacity

Plan(s) for the upcoming year

Based on the identified outcomes; include conclusions and recommendations.

• Trailblazer Connections – plan in place to conduct research on effectiveness of new FYE course

• Continuing to implement Math alternatives and developmental Math, English, Biology and Psychology alternatives (1010D)

• Expand training and use of Plan for Data Driven Decision Making & Use of Predictive Analytics

Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats

• Strengths-We have made major progress with RFY and have people in place in both Academic Affairs and Student Affairs.

• Weaknesses-Retention is unpredictable in many ways. The institution can implement effective retention measures and still lose students

• Opportunities-The State Office and DSU administration realize the importance of student retention. Academic Affairs and Student Affairs have made significant progress and have people in place to transform our DSU culture.

• Threats- With many changes happening on campus, there is a real threat of apathy and burn-out in academic colleges and departments.