OPERATION STUDYClayton State University

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OPERATION STUDY

Background

Group/Organization Housing discussions

Components of sophomore year experience

Conventional first-year experience

Conventional extra-curricular programs

CSU 1022 instructor feedback Need for development of

study skills Student leader/officer

achievement

Challenges and Realities

Freshman GPA average (academic year)

Mid-term grades (40% have at least one D or F)

Fraternity/sorority GPA averages Student leader GPA averages 61% freshman first to second

year retention rate (Fall 2009 cohort)

Graduation rate Campus perceptions

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OVERVIEW

Operation Study is a university-wide initiative designed to re-invent the academic experience by establishing a campus culture that expects and supports high motivation and academic achievement of Clayton State students.

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PURPOSE

The overall purpose of Operation Study is to positively impact student retention and persistence toward degree completion.

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GOALS

Define “college-level studying,” and teach students effective study strategies.

Establish “studying” as a campus-wide expectation by all faculty, staff, and students.

Identify incentives that increase classroom performance and encourage studying.

Partner with campus academic support services to promote effective study habits and strategies.

Incorporate “study efforts” with other University retention initiatives.

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MARKETING STRATEGIES

Presentations to various campus administrative, faculty, staff, and student groups.

Website, Laker Lines, Emails, Swan Portal Posters, Yard Signs, Table Tents, and T-shirts Welcome Week activities New Student Orientation Faculty Syllabi Open House

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TENTATIVE FALL ACTIVITIES

Campuswide reminders to study “Study Bucks” program for bookstore

rewards Other incentives and rewards “Study Tips” handouts, posters and

bookmarks Late-night Study Sessions Academic Workshops “Flash Study Mobs”

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Fall Semester 2013 CLAYTON STATE UNIVERSITY

OPERATION STUDY

Questions and Discussion