Retreat with Extended Retreat with Extended Academic Affairs Academic Affairs Management Group Management Group (EAAMG) and Invited Guests(EAAMG) and Invited Guests

Monday, September 13, 20109-1PM, Soriano Board Room

Retreat OutcomesRetreat OutcomesDescribe some national best practices to

improve graduation rates Review and reflect on CSULA retention and

graduation rate data from institutional, college, and academic program perspectives to inform future action steps

Begin to explore an approach to the CSU Graduation Initiative at CSULA that integrates institutional, divisional, college and program level efforts

Review the status of advising discussions, efforts and plans between the time of the CPR and EER visits (April 2009 to the present moment) in preparation for the EER visit.

Retreat ScheduleRetreat Schedule9-11AM Graduation Initiative

at CSULA

11-Noon Academic Advising at CSULA

Noon- Continued Discussion

1PM over lunch

IntroductionIntroductionCSU Graduation Initiative CSU Graduation Initiative at CSULA Move away from compliance to

improving the educational experience for all students.

Use an educational effectiveness approach-evidence based, intentional alignment, supported by tools and processes and informed by good learning practices.

National Best Practices andNational Best Practices andGraduation Rates at CSULA Graduation Rates at CSULA and Comparison Institutionsand Comparison Institutions

Data and Discussion withData and Discussion withCostello BrownCostello Brown

Discussion: Discussion: Transformational Next Steps Transformational Next Steps and An Integrated Approach and An Integrated Approach

“Transformation: 1) alters the culture of the institution by changing underlying assumptions and overt institutional behaviors; 2) is deep and pervasive; 3) is intentional and 4) occurs over time.”

From: P. Eckel, M. Green, B. Hill, “Riding the

Waves of Change: Insights from Transforming Institutions” (2001)

DiscussionDiscussionBreak up into groups of 5-6.Please provide a short, bulleted

list of responses to the questions below that represents a synthesis of the group discussion.

Responses will be compiled and used for planning purposes.

Reporting out

Discussion QuestionsDiscussion QuestionsA. What are current assumptions and

overt institutional/college/academic program level behaviors that limit and constrain:

1. Our ability to reach the graduation rate target for the class of 2015 set by the CSU or any higher graduation target we might establish?

2. What are current assumptions and overt institutional/college/academic program level behaviors that limit and constrain the current approach to the CSU Graduation Initiative?

B. What are some assumptions and institutional/college/academic program level behaviors that other institutions have developed to positively impact student success and time to graduation that may be adapted here at CSULA?

Discussion Questions-Discussion Questions-cont’dcont’dC. What are some achievable goals for

this year at the program/college/institutional level that would positively impact student success and time to graduation? What is required to achieve these goals?

D. What can you recommend as the next step for the CSU Graduation Initiative at CSULA?

New ToolsNew Tools

Interactive data marthttp://ir.calstatela.edu/ir/Data/COLL.html

Academic Advising at Academic Advising at CSULACSULADiscussion with mock EER visitor on

advising discussions, efforts and plans between the CPR and the EER

Nalsey TinbergDebrief on discussion with mock EER

visitor Nalsey Tinberg and Cheryl NeyConnecting academic advising and the

Graduation Initiative: A reflection on the student experience

Nancy Wada-McKee and Cheryl Ney

One student’s voice ….One student’s voice ….

           

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itPlyRFnay0

Before you leave ….Before you leave ….Please complete a session

evaluation.Please complete EER Preparation

needs assessment.