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Mission Statement

Number of Employees by type (Auth/OH)

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Contributions to Degree Programs/Learning Experiences

80%

Contributions to Preparation for regional/global professions

10%

Contributions to a Spirited Campus Environment immersed in Bayou Region culture

10%

Contributions to University Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) SEE FOLLOWING PAGES

Organizational Objectives (and KPIs)

Organizational Mission Presentation

Vision: To be the intellectual, economic & cultural Heart of the Bayou Region

Mission: Nicholls delivers accredited degree programs and comprehensive learning experiences to prepare students

for regional and global professions within a spirited campus environment immersed in Bayou Region culture.

Transfer Student Resource Center Mission

The Transfer Student Resource Center is committed to easing the transition for new students by providing transcript evaluation and course articulation services, by connecting students to academic departments for assistance with advising and registration, and by offering a special transfer orientation seminar designed to introduce university programs and services.

Budget Budget

* UCAS includes Academic Advising Center, Tutorial & Academic Enhancement, Academic Testing Center, and Transfer Student Resource Center.

$324,818.00

$135.349.00

$743.00 $7,806.00

University College Academic Services* FY 14-15

Salary

Benefits

Operating

Other (supplies, printing,phone)

Organizational Chart

Dean (Vacant)

Assistant

Dean

(Academic Services)

Transfer Student

Resource Center

(Advisor/Data Entry)

Adjunct Transfer

Advisor

Academic Testing/Transfer Student Resource

Center

(Coordinator)

Tutorial and

Academic Enhancement

(Coordinator)

Part-time Staff (3) Peer Tutors

Academic Advising

Center

(Coordinator)

Professional

Academic Advisors (6)

Transfer Student Resource Center

Contributions to Degree Programs/Learning Experiences

80%

We are student-centered one-stop shop for questions and concerns. We help students with the start of their four year career.

Special Transfer Orientation guides students in assisting with their transition to Nicholls.

Transfer Articulation agreements are in place with Community Colleges which are designed to seamlessly transition students into their junior and senior level curriculum.

Transcript evaluation, course articulation, and general academic advising. The evaluated transcript(s) are sent to the Academic Advisors on campus.

Create Degree audits for students attending other Institutions.

Contributions to Preparation for regional/global professions

10%

Evaluating transcripts and input data for first time International Transfer students

Evaluating transcripts and input data for first time out of state Transfer students

Transfer advising of these students

Contributions to a Spirited Campus Environment immersed in Bayou

Region culture

10% Work closely with Community Colleges in the Bayou Region area. Creating

a partnership so that our students receive the best possible opportunities.

We provide an excellent friendly and personable approach to the campus

community, students, and other Institutions in the Bayou Region. We work

together as a team in promoting Nicholls.

KPI Nichols Thresholds

How TSRC Contributes to KPI G A R

S-2.1: % of Business/Industry affirming Quality of grads 100% 70-100% < 70%

Evaluate transfer student transcripts for advisors in the Academic Departments for advising purposes

S-3.1: Student Satisfaction Survey ALL Above Avg.

8 Above Avg.

< 7 Above Avg.

Distribute, collect and analyze transfer orientation satisfaction survey

S-3.2: Retention rate

75% 70-75% < 70%

Transfer students attend transfer orientation which exposes them to services we offer on campus . An easy transition for their first year experience can assist with retention. They are also provided a transfer orientation booklet with this information for quick reference.

P-1.1: Enrollment

> 5% 0-5% < 0

Louisiana Transfer degree guarantees easy transition to a 4-year accredited Institution. Transfer Articulation Agreements and Memorandum of Understanding provides specific courses that will transfer to their degree. Degree Audits processed before and after being admitted. Degree audits are processed for students still attending other institutions with the intention they will transfer to Nicholls in the near future. Visiting other Institutions recruiting (Fletcher, RPCC, etc)

P-1.2: On-line FTE (New Students) > 200

100 - 200

< 100 Evaluating transcripts and input data for Nicholls On-line transfer students. Transfer advising

P-2.1: Number of Out of State Students

> 500 400 - 500

< 400 Evaluating transcripts and input data for Out-of-State transfer students. Transfer advising

P-2.2: Number of International Students

> 250 150 - 250

< 150 Evaluating transcripts and input data for International transfer students. Transfer advising

University KPI Contributions from TSRC – p.1

KPI Nicholls Thresholds

Why this indicates attainment of the objective G A R

P-3.3: Current/active agreements with partners

> 25 10-25 < 10

Transfer Articulation Agreements Memorandum of Understanding Agreements Louisiana Board of Regents Matrix Louisiana Transfer Degree AGS Guide (FTCC and RPCC) – Cross Enrollment TES Transfer Evaluation System (College Source) Internal partners – Academic Departments, Records Office, Academic Affairs, Admissions, and Financial Aid

P-5.2: Add/resource innovative programs

> 2 per year

1 per year

0 per year

QEP is researching the use of Degree Works. This program would assist in transfer articulation and advising.

P-6.2: Significant Learning Opportunities (per FTE/Year)

> 1 0-1 < 0

Transfer students attend transfer orientation which exposes them to services we offer on campus . An easy transition for their first year experience can assist with retention. They are also provided a transfer orientation booklet with this information for quick reference.

P-7.1: Percent-age of SACSCOC Standards documented in compliance

100% --- <100% TSRC is included with Academic Advising in regards to SACSCOC documentation for compliance

P-7.3.1: Completed Quality Annual Plans and PLO Reports

100% 90-

100% <90%

TSRC is included with Academic Advising in regards to Annual Plan

C-2: Continuously improve core work processes (List Targets)

Available for advising, evaluating and entering data on transcripts. Hire more staff to decrease turnaround time on transcript evaluation. Get more input from Academic Departments when articulating courses. Monitor and update course articulation on a daily basis. Assist with registration. Recruit as often as possible. Complete transient forms for our summer students. Complete Degree Audits for our future students

University KPI Contributions from TSRC– p.2

KPI Nichols Thresholds

Why this indicates attainment of the objective G A R

S-2.2: % of grads in region’s top 100 “leadership” positions

> 50% 25-50% < 25% Reflection of the institution’s ability to produce leaders for the region

S-2.3: % of grads employed (in discipline/ in region) within one year of graduation(or grad school)

> 75% 50-75% < 50% Demonstrates degree to which the institution is filling the workforce; Indicates successful acquisition of relevant skill-set to remain employed; indicates quality of education

P-5.1: Foster Cost Effective Programs (ROI)

> 20% 5-20% < 5% Demonstrates best value for taxpayer/donor dollars

P-6.3: Students engaged in Undergraduate Research/Service Learning

> 50% 20-50% < 20% Indicator of stronger faculty relationships, student satisfaction with college, and increased likelihood to graduate

P-7.2: Percent-age of Programs Eligible for Accreditation that are accredited

> 90% 80% < 80% Determine eligible programs from BOR list of Recommended and Mandated programs.

P-7.3.2: Exceptional Score on Rubric Scores from APA/AP/PLO Reports

> 50% 40-50% < 40% Exceptional Score (2) average on rubric scores for APA/AP/PLO reports

P-8.1: Employee satisfaction rate ≥ 80%

70%-80%

< 70% Indicates how likely employees are to be engaged and loyal; predicts retention

P-8.2: Employee turnover rate ≤ 3% 3%-6% ≥ 6%

Indicates how well we are retaining faculty. Shows positive flow of employees

P-8.4: Equitable Faculty Salaries (% of SREB avg.)

≥ 90% 70%-89%

< 70% Competitive salaries are necessary to recruit as well as retain quality faculty

C-1.1: Faculty presentations/papers on the scholarship of teaching/learning

> 3 per year

1 – 3 per year

< 1 per year

Demonstrates commitment to discovery of innovative teaching

KPI’s not considered

KPI Nicholls Thresholds

Why this indicates attainment of the objective G A R

C1-.2: Creation/piloting of innovative teaching methods

> 3 per year

1 – 3 per year

< 1 per year

Demonstrates commitment to leadership in innovative teaching

C-3.1: Deferred Maintenance ($ millions)

< $10 $10-20 > $20 Ensures that sufficient funds have been provided to keep the physical plant running efficiently and effectively

C-3.2: Optimal use of classroom space (space factor)

< 1.0 1.0 - 2.0 > 2.0 Ensures compliance with the Board of Regents Space Utilization Plan and the Nicholls Space Utilization Board

C-3.2.A: Optimal use of lab, office & other space (space factor)

< 2.5 2.5-4.0 > 4.0 Ensures compliance with the Board of Regents Space Utilization Plan and the Nicholls Space Utilization Board

C-4.1: Employee satisfaction rate ≥ 80% 75-80% < 75%

Indicates how likely employees are to be engaged, loyal, and predicts retention.

C-4.2: Employee turnover rate ≤ 3% 4%-5% ≥ 5% Indicates how well we are retaining staff. Measure of satisfaction.

C-4.4: % employees satisfied w/learning/growth opportunities

≥ 75% 60-75% < 60% Indicator of ability to develop staff appropriately; also a predictor of retention.

KPI’s not considered

KPI Thresholds

Why this indicates attainment of the objective G A R

OBJECTIVE 1: Provide accessible and reliable Articulation Data to academic advisors and increase satisfaction rates on applicable surveys.

KPI Continue to monitor and update course articulation files which play a vital role in evaluating transcripts

Articulation files such as TES, LA. Board of Regents, AGS Guide (FTCC/BRCC), articulation and memorandum of understanding agreements – these are used as guides when evaluating transfer courses, advising students, completing transient forms, and degree audits.

KPI Student satisfaction on Transfer Orientation Survey

>70% 60% - 70%

<60% Monitor and continuously improve transfer satisfaction rate based off of transfer orientation surveys.

OBJECTIVE 2: Evaluate, monitor, and assess the Data Entry process .

KPI Evaluate data entry process to decrease time frame when entering courses

At least 2 weeks

3 – 4 weeks

>4 weeks

Entering transfer data in a timely manner will allow students to register for class without assistance, will help with retention rate, enrollment, and work load. Data entry consist of transfer coursework, CLEP, advanced placement, academic standing, and articulating courses. This includes in-state, out-of-state, International, and Military transcripts.

OBJECTIVE 3: Increase and maintain Transfer Student enrollment.

KPI Increase transfer enrollment numbers

>50% 30%- 50%

<30%

1. Increase recruitment activities for transfer students when visiting Community Colleges such as Fletcher, RPCC, BRCC, Delgado, etc. Contributes to enrollment growth.

2. Transient students attend summer school elsewhere and then return to NSU in the Fall. Degree audits are processed for students wanting to transfer for a future term.

3. Complete transfer evaluation and referring students to academic advisor for advising/registration.

TSRC Organizational Objectives

Transfer Student Resource Center Objectives

ARTICULATION

Courses Articulation/ Memorandum of understanding agreements Louisiana Board of

Regents Matrix AGS Guides

(FTCC/RPCC) Louisiana Transfer

Degree TES Evaluation

Services

DATA ENTRY Transfer

Coursework (In-state/out-of-state)

International Transcripts

Military Transcripts CLEP Advanced

Placement Academic Standing Dual/Cross

enrollment

STUDENT Transfer Orientation Registration Transfer evaluation Advise & Refer Complete degree

audits – other Institutions

Transient Students Shoppers/Prospects