scholarly journals How Advising and Retention of Students Improves Fiscal Stability

1996 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert E. Glennen ◽  
Phillip J. Farren ◽  
Faye N. Vowell
Keyword(s):  
Graduation Rates ◽  
Comprehensive University ◽  
Fiscal Responsibility ◽  
Fiscal Management ◽  
Retention And Graduation Rates ◽  
The University

A consistent theme expressed in the literature today is the need for universities to become more efficient and businesslike in their approach to fiscal management. Fiscal accountability is being required of all institutions; therefore, institutions must reorganize, reengineer, and become more efficient to demonstrate accountability and fiscal responsibility. Upon fiscal review, student advising centers are often seen as non-central to the instructional mission of the university and, therefore, allocations are reduced. This article discusses one approach used at a regional comprehensive university to demonstrate how a student advising center can improve fiscal stability by increasing retention and graduation rates. thereby increasing appropriations when based on an enrollment-driven formula.

Why Ethnic Studies

2020 ◽  
Vol 43 (3) ◽  
pp. 86-102
Author(s):  
Amy Sueyoshi ◽  
Sutee Sujitparapitaya
Keyword(s):  
Graduation Rates ◽  
San Francisco ◽  
Asian American ◽  
Ethnic Studies ◽  
The United States ◽  
Institutional Research ◽  
State University ◽  
American Indian Studies ◽  
Retention And Graduation Rates ◽  
The University

While the United States wrestles with a college completion crisis, the Division of Institutional Research at San Francisco State University found a high correlation between Ethnic Studies curriculum and increased student retention and graduation rates. Majors and minors in the College of Ethnic Studies graduated within six years at rates up to 92%. Those who were neither majors nor minors in Ethnic Studies also boosted their graduation rates by up to 72% by taking just a few courses in Africana Studies, American Indian Studies, Asian American Studies, Latina/Latino Studies, or Race and Resistance Studies. Faculty in the College of Ethnic Studies demonstrated significant levels of high impact instruction in the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) and senior exit surveys as compared with their colleagues across the university.

scholarly journals Identification of Student Academic Performance using the KNN Algorithm

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 115-122
Author(s):  
Aldi Nugroho ◽  
Osvaldo Richie Riady ◽  
Alexander Calvin ◽  
Derwin Suhartono
Keyword(s):  
Graduation Rates ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Nearest Neighbor ◽  
K Nearest Neighbor ◽  
Student Academic Performance ◽  
Education Needs ◽  
Attention To Students ◽  
The University ◽  
Neighbor Classification ◽  
Previous Learning

Students are an important asset in the world of education also an institution and therefore also need to pay attention to students' graduation rates on time. The ups and downs of the percentage of students' abilities in classroom learning is one important element for assessing university accreditation. Therefore, it is necessary to monitor and evaluate teaching and learning activities using the KNN Algorithm classification. By processing student complaints data and seeing the results of previous learning can obtain important things for higher education needs. In predicting graduation rates based on complaints, this study uses the K-Nearest Neighbor classification algorithm by grouping data k = 1, k = 2, k = 3 with the smallest value possible. In experiments using the KNN method the results were clearly visible and showed quite good accuracy. From the experiment it was concluded that if there were fewer complaints from one student it could minimize the level of student non-graduates at the university and ultimately produce good accreditation.

Collaborative Governance and the Implementation of Fiscal Responsibility Frameworks

2017 ◽  
pp. 463-482
Author(s):  
Sonia D. Gatchair
Keyword(s):  
Local Governments ◽  
Central Government ◽  
Collaborative Governance ◽  
Small Island ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Policy Reforms ◽  
Local Authorities ◽  
Fiscal Responsibility ◽  
Fiscal Management ◽  
And Control

Local governments, like their central government counterparts, must demonstrate increased fiscal responsibility. Although the Jamaican finance ministry has overall responsibility for direction and control of fiscal management at all levels of government, successful implementation cannot be achieved solely by the finance ministry's efforts, but requires the inputs of other actors, including central government, local authorities, the private sector, and civil society groups. This chapter examines the strategic use of collaborations among local authorities and other stakeholders in the implementation of fiscal management policies, in particular revenue-raising efforts in Jamaica, a small island state. The study examines relationships/partnerships (collaborative governance) focusing on the actors, structure, and processes in the implementation of fiscal policy reforms in local authorities. It finds that deliberate efforts must be made to manage complexity arising from overlapping networks with unclear boundaries and fluidity in participation and leadership.

A Framework for Examining Data and Taking Action to Increase Student Retention and Graduation

2011 ◽  
pp. 275-287
Author(s):  
Gita Wijesinghe Pitter ◽  
William Hudson
Keyword(s):  
Student Retention ◽  
Graduation Rates ◽  
Black College ◽  
College And University ◽  
Large State ◽  
Retention And Graduation Rates ◽  
Taking Action

Increasing student retention and graduation is one of the most difficult challenges facing Traditionally Black College and University (TBCUs). This chapter examines the type of data that is generally available and useful to issues of retention, and suggests a variety of possible actions that can be undertaken to address the findings and impact retention and graduation rates. The framework of IR data and possible actions to address problems revealed by data is based on the experiences at Large State A&M University. The issues revealed are common to many TBCUs, and it is hoped that this sharing of information will assist other TBCUs in addressing the important issues of retention and graduation rates.

Like It

2016 ◽  
pp. 426-445
Author(s):  
Mary Leigh Morbey ◽  
Farhad Mordechai Sabeti ◽  
Michelle Sengara
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
New Media ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Academic Disciplines ◽  
Comprehensive University ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Effective Inclusion ◽  
University Experience ◽  
The University

Social networking environments have become a ubiquitous part of the university experience. Accordingly, postsecondary institutions have started to consider the role that social networking can play in teaching and learning across academic disciplines. This case study documents findings from a 2012-2013 mixed-methods data collection in six graduate and undergraduate Digital Literacies and New Media Literacies courses at a major Canadian comprehensive university. It examines the pedagogical implications of adapting the Facebook platform for online collaboration and multimedia learning in blended courses, and offers a model of Facebook implementation for engineering and architecture education. Questions guiding the research ask: What is gained pedagogically through the use of Facebook in higher education courses? What are the pedagogical challenges encountered, and how might these be addressed? Suggestions based on observed trends are offered for the effective inclusion of Facebook as a beneficial pedagogical component in the design of e-learning platforms for higher education.

Internships and Work-Based Learning: Strategies for Enhancing Key Relationships

2019 ◽  
Vol 111 (4) ◽  
pp. 62-65
Author(s):  
Jennifer Dobbs-Oates
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
High School ◽  
Career Development ◽  
Graduation Rates ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Learning Experiences ◽  
Entry Level ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Retention And Graduation Rates

Internships and other work-based learning experiences provide significant learning and professional development opportunities for students at both high school and college levels. Work-based learning has been shown to have positive effects on retention and graduation rates as well as career development and motivation (Davis & Snyder, 2009). Employers report valuing internship experiences highly when filling entry-level positions, and surveys indicate that students find internships to be valuable and satisfying experiences (Brooks & Simpson, 2014).

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