a campaign for student success. why 15 to finish? on-time graduation matters what we tell students...
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a campaign for
STUDENT SUCCESS
Why 15 to Finish?• On-time graduation matters• What we tell students matters• There are big benefits to completing 15 credits
per semester• Based on a successful initiative developed by the
University of Hawaii system (15% increase in 1 year)
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STUDENT SUCCESScampaign overview
Not enough students graduate on time:• ≤3 in 10 Hoosiers earn a four-year degree on time• <1 in 10 Hoosiers earn a two-year degree on time• An additional year of college can cost students
>$50,000 in extra tuition, lost wages and related costs
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STUDENT SUCCESS the challenge
Students who take ≥30 credits per year:• More likely to graduate on time• Earn better grades• Complete courses at a higher rate• Pay less for their degrees
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STUDENT SUCCESS the opportunity
CAMPUS ENGAGEMENT
We are sharing the message multiple ways:• Early awareness (Learn More Indiana outreach)• On-campus engagement – 15 to Finish materials to students– In-person academies with student success staff
• Statewide media (targeting parents and families)
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STUDENT SUCCESS the strategy
1. On-time is 15.2. Choose the right 15.3. It pays to take 15.
MESSAGES FOR STUDENTS
DO THE MATH!
Resources
Financial Aid Implications: • Long-term: aid will run out before student
graduates– 73% will take out more debt; 13% will drop out
• Short-term: less state financial aid next year– Frank O’Bannon: lower award amount (9% less)– 21st Century: no longer eligible; may get lower Frank
O’Bannon
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STUDENT SUCCESS30/60/90 benchmark implications
SUCCESS DATA
Data Timeline:• 2012 Fall Cohort data available now; preliminary data• HEA 1348 evaluation – for discussion this afternoon
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STUDENT SUCCESSthe data
Students often equate “full-time” status with“on-time” graduation. In a recent survey of state financial aid recipients,¾ students expected to graduate on-time but only half were attempting enough credits to do so.
INDIANA COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
A significant portion of students are “on the bubble” between 12 and 14 credits.
15 to Finish Target
Studies by the University of Hawaii show that even after controlling for socioeconomic and academic preparedness variables, students performed better at the 15-credit mark.
Students earn better grades when they take 15 or more credits per semester.
INDIANA COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
And if students don’t complete their courses? Each additional year of college costs students $50,000 in tuition, lost wages and related cost AND state financial aid expires after four years.
Students who take 15 or more credits are more likely to complete their courses.
INDIANA COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
15 to Finish Success: IUPUI
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
51%
63%
29%
29%
27%
28%
% of 15 Credit Hours or More Attempted; First Time, Full-Time Students
WRAPPING UP
Common Misconceptions:• 15 credits is right for all students – no exceptions• 15 to Finish targets part-time students• Students who take 15 credits perform better
only because they are “better” students
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STUDENT SUCCESS misconceptions
Key Takeaways:• 12 credits should be the exception, not the rule• The message matters more than the materials• Advisors play an important role in student
decisions (purposeful course-taking)• 15 credits increases on-time completion and reduces
cost per degree
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STUDENT SUCCESS key takeaways
