Student Development and Enrollment Services August 2007 New Faculty Orientation Dr. Ronald H. Atwell Dr. Bernadette M.E. Jungblut Office of Assessment and Planning “Building collaborative partnerships that empower students to succeed!” Look Who’s Coming to Your Classroom
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Student Development and Enrollment Services
August 2007New Faculty Orientation
Dr. Ronald H. AtwellDr. Bernadette M.E. JungblutOffice of Assessment and Planning
“Building collaborative partnerships that empower students to succeed!”
Look Who’s Coming to Your Classroom
Introduction and OverviewIntroduction and Overview
What does the current group of incoming UCF students look like?
What is SDES and how can we help?
UCF Fast Facts 2006
Grew from 1,948 to 46,848 students in 38 years 39,661 undergrads and 7,187 grads (2006) 12 colleges and 12 regional campus sites 89% of lower division and 67% of upper division students were
full-time
Fall 2006 FTICs Enrolled: 4,131; Transfers: 4,006
Summer 2006 FTICs Continuing to Fall 2006: 2,545
Average SAT Total: 1201; Average H.S. GPA: 3.7
Fall 2006 Full-Time FTIC Retention Rate: 83%
Projected Fall 2007 Enrollment: 48,000
GenerationsGenerations Perceived membership in a common
generation
A set of common beliefs and behaviors
A common location in history: Greatest Generation/GIs Baby Boomers Generations X and Y Millennials
Adapted from: Junco, R., Mastrodicasa, J. (2005). Fo Shizzle: Check Yo Self for the ’06. Adapted from: Junco, R., Mastrodicasa, J. (2005). Fo Shizzle: Check Yo Self for the ’06. NASPA Conference PowerPoint Presentation 2005NASPA Conference PowerPoint Presentation 2005..
Key Events for the Key Events for the Millennial CohortMillennial Cohort
ColumbineWar in KosovoOklahoma City
bombingClinton
impeachment trial - Lewinsky scandal
O.J. Simpson trialRodney King riotsFall of Berlin Wall
McGwire-Sosa homer derby
Gulf War9/11 Osama Bin LadenWar in AfghanistanWar in IraqHurricanes of 2004
and 2005
Trends within theTrends within theMillennial CohortMillennial Cohort
Newton, F. B. (2000) The New Student About Campus 5:5 pp 8-15
Greater exposure to and experimentation with ‘grown-up’ activities
More general knowledge but less discipline to explore a subject in-depth
Experience high levels of stress and anxiety
Part-time employment to pay for living expenses or to support their lifestyles
Large career aspirations, but with unrealistic expectations about what is required to reach their goals
Trends within theTrends within theMillennial CohortMillennial Cohort
Newton, F. B. (2000) The New Student About Campus 5:5 pp 8-15
Many on the cutting edge of technology proficiency – beyond their parents, teachers, and future bosses
Rules are perceived without personal or moral commitment leading to a ‘cheating is OK if you don’t get caught’ mentality
Significant parental involvement and influence in the lives of students
CIRP’s The American CIRP’s The American Freshman: National NormsFreshman: National Norms
Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP)
Higher Education Research Institute (HERI) Your First College Year (YFCY) College Student Survey (CSS)
Started in 1966; revised annually
Database of norms based on institutional type and student characteristics
More than 270,000 participating students at nearly 400 Bachelor’s degree-granting institutions
2006 CIRP Study: 2006 CIRP Study: Political InterestPolitical Interest
More interest in politics: 38.3% of freshmen at public universities say that keeping up with political affairs is a very important life goal (1966: 60.3%; record low 2000: 28.1%)
Before 2000, steady decline for previous 30 years
Freshmen are moving away from “middle of the road” or moderate political views to more “liberal” or “conservative” outlooks
#1 objective: “being very well off financially” (75.4%)
#2 objective: “raising a family” (74.9%)
#3 objective: “helping others who are in difficulty” (65.8%)
#4 objective: “becoming an authority in my field” (59.0%)
Lowest: “participating in an organization like the Peace Corps or AmeriCorps/VISTA” (11.6%)
Common Millennial Cohort Common Millennial Cohort CharacteristicsCharacteristics
(Howe and Strauss 2000)
Special - Product of a dramatic birth-rate reversal. Older generations have instilled in Millennials that they are vital to the Nation.
Sheltered – Spawned by America’s youth safety movement after events such as Columbine, child-abuse in the media, child safe devices, and rules.
Optimistic/Confident - 9 in 10 Millennials describe themselves as “confident,” “happy,” and “positive”.
Common Millennial Cohort Common Millennial Cohort CharacteristicsCharacteristics
(Howe and Strauss 2000)
Team-oriented - Millennials believe in their “collective power.” Group learning is emphasized in the classroom.
Achieving – Higher school standards and more accountability.
Pressured – Parents are pushing them to avoid risks, study hard, and take advantage of opportunities.
Conventional – Millennials support the idea that rules can help. They take pride in improving their behavior.
The Diversity of MillennialsThe Diversity of Millennials(Howe and Strauss 2000)
• America’s most ethnically and racially diverse generation:
• 1 Millennial in 5 has at least one immigrant parent.
• 1 Millennial in 10 has at least one non-citizen parent.
Computers Are a Staple for Computers Are a Staple for This GenerationThis Generation
According to the Pew American Life Project (2003): 72% of all students check their e-mail daily.
20% of today’s students began using computers between ages 5 and 8.
60% of college internet users have downloaded files online compared to 28% of all users.
26% of college students use IM on an average day compared to 12% of all users.
The Impact of the Internet on the The Impact of the Internet on the College Experience: CommunicationCollege Experience: Communication
60% believe that the Internet has improved their relationships with classmates.
56% believe it has improved their relationships with professors.
75% use e-mail for explanation of assignments.
89% have received class announcements by e-mail. (Jones, 2002)
While there have been mixed results, it appears that using the Internet for interpersonal connection promotes psychological well-being for students. (Morgan & Cotten, 2003)
Millennials Like to Millennials Like to Communicate via the WebCommunicate via the Web
46% of students reported that e-mail allows them to express ideas to professors they otherwise would not express in person.
19% of students reported that they communicate more with professors via e-mail than in person.
73% of students reported that they use the internet more than the library to search for information.
10 Attributes of an 10 Attributes of an Information-Age Mindset:Information-Age Mindset:
Computers are not “technology.”
The Internet is better than TV.
Reality is no longer real.
Doing is more important than knowing.
Multi-tasking is a way of life.
Typing is preferred to handwriting.
Staying connected is essential.
There is zero tolerance for delays.
Consumer and creator are blurring.
Students’ Primary Modes of Students’ Primary Modes of CommunicationCommunication
Cell Phones
Text Messaging
Instant Messaging
On-line journaling/blogging
Student Development and Student Development and Enrollment ServicesEnrollment Services
SDES Vision
Building collaborative partnerships that empower
students to succeed!
SDES MissionSDES Mission
Student Development and Enrollment Services (SDES), in collaboration with university and community partners, empowers students to succeed by providing opportunities and support to develop integrity, scholarship, community, creativity, and excellence.
Goals
Provide quality programs, services, and learning environments that promote progression to graduation, graduate school, and productive employment.
Create opportunities for students to strengthen life skills and develop purpose, integrity, ethical standards, and civic responsibility.
Embrace diversity and foster engagement in the global community.
Student DevelopmentStudent Development
Our emphasis on student development unites us in encouraging and challenging all students to “reach for the stars” and set goals that will involve and engage them in myriad new and challenging opportunities accessible to them both inside and outside the classroom.
“The student that comes to UCF is not the
same student that graduates from UCF.”
Enrollment ServicesEnrollment Services
Our enrollment services orientation makes establishing an early connection and commitment to UCF an important priority.
We work to create collaborative partnerships that support, encourage, and provide the necessary resources that positively influence students’ continued progress toward degree attainment.
SDES UnitsSDES Units
Academic Development and
Retention
Administrative Services
Assessment and Planning
Campus Life
Regional Campus Student Services
SDES Primary FunctionsSDES Primary Functions(and some key programs)
Effective Transition Programs Orientation First Year Advising & Exploration Student Success Center Sophomore Center LINK Program Transfer and Transition Services
Quality Support Services University Registration and Records Student Disability Services Housing and Residence Life Career Services and Experiential Learning Health Services
Personal Growth Services Recreation and Wellness Center Leadership Programs (LEAD Scholars) Office of Student Involvement Counseling Services
LINK – Learning & Interacting LINK – Learning & Interacting with New Knights with New Knights
The LINK Student Personal Development Goals:
Develop intellectual and interpersonal competence
Develop autonomy
Manage emotions
Establish personal identity
Manage healthy interpersonal relationships
Develop and clarify purpose
Develop integrity
(Chickering, Arthur W. and Linda Reisser. Education and Identity: 2nd ed. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 1993)
SDES Partnerships with SDES Partnerships with FacultyFaculty
ENC 1101 Early Alert program with English department faculty
Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Programming research – Psychology Department faculty and graduate students
Freshman retention data mining project – Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science faculty and graduate students
Student Conduct Review Board
Career Services and Experiential Learning
Residence Halls programming
IntegrityI will practice and defend academic and personal honesty.
ScholarshipI will cherish and honor learning
as a fundamental purpose of my membership in the UCF community.
CommunityI will promote an open and supportive campus environment by
respecting the rights and contributions of every individual.
CreativityI will use my talents to enrich the human experience.
ExcellenceI will strive toward the highest standards of performance in any endeavor I undertake.