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Advising Symposium February 2014
Advising and Retention
Explore the relationship between Advising and Retention Examine the variety of advising models Consider the role of faculty
Goals Begin discussions….
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Is there a relationship between Advising and Retention ? What do we mean by retention?
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Freshman to Sophomore Retention Rate: Fall 2012 – Fall 2013
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Freshman to Sophomore Retention Rate: Fall 2012 – Fall 2013
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Freshman to Sophomore Retention Rate: Avg. of last 4 cohorts
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Entering CAS class in fall 2012 1842 started 1704 came back in fall 2013 What happened to the 138? Who, When and Why?
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Freshman to Sophomore Retention Rate: Fall 2012 – Fall 2013
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Freshman to Sophomore Retention Rate: Fall 2012 – Fall 2013
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.95 x 1842 = 1750 1842 – 1750 = 92 138 – 92 = 46
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16 came back in fall 2013
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3 left for military service
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5 left for internship/study abroad opportunities
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9 were academically dismissed
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15 left for emotional/medical reasons
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14 cited “campus” for their reason for leaving
“Campus too Large” Providence, Brandeis, Austin College, Saint Michaels, USC
“Want more of a campus” “Campus
unappealing” “Unhappy with weather”
University of Denver
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19 listed “financial” for their reason for leaving
11 were tracked through the clearing house
8 transferred to public institutions in their home state
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Need to think and plan future (1.77, 1.43, 3.1, 3.4)
25 left for “personal reasons”
I don't feel like I belong at Boston University
Death in the family
Move closer to home
32 = “academic” reasons
27 ≥ 2.5 F 65% 70% 73%
20 ≥ 3.0 11 ≥ 3.5
32 = “academic” reasons
“I came to BU thinking I was going to follow the pre-med track, however I quickly changed my mind. I wasn't sure what I wanted to do anymore, and I thought BU was a very expensive place to be unsure”- SUNY Stony Brook
“I want the best education possible (nothing against BU or anything)” - NYU
“Unfortunately, BU does not offer a major in Public Policy” – College of William and Mary
prefers a small women's liberal arts college and campus experience - Barnard
32 = “academic” reasons
“ BU is number one on the east coast for schools infamous for grade deflation and I really can't afford stomach ulcers at 18 from stress. ”- Temple
“I‘m exploring nursing programs” – Salem State University
“BU was my safety school I’m applying to UChicago, Northwestern, NYU, Michigan, and Wash U. in St. Louis in order to attend a school with a more rigorous academic environment and a higher reputation.”
Denied IUT- Central Connecticut State University
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Is there “One BU” in regard to academic advising?
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“…share ideas and best practices for guiding and supporting our undergraduate students' education and overall development. “
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School of Hospitality Management
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Sargent College
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Metropolitan College
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College of Communication
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College of General Studies
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School of Education
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School of Management
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College of Engineering
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College of Fine Arts
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College of Arts & Sciences
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Accountability
Assessment
Training/Support
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How do we define advising?
Who is an advisor?
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Who is this student’s advisor?
Pre-Med, KHC student with a Presidential Scholarship on the lacrosse team pursuing a dual degree in ENG and CAS who is on academic probation and meets regularly with a career counselor in CCD.
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Role of Faculty
Mentors Advisors
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Professor Fred Wasserman
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Professor Fred Wasserman
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Training and Support
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Medal Stand of Assessment
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Next Steps
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