State University System Graduation and Retention Rates Are Nationally Competitive. Information Brief
State University System Graduation and Retention Rates Are Nationally Competitive. Information Brief

Author: State University System of Florida. Board of Governors

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Published: 2011

Total Pages: 9

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The State University System of Florida six-year graduation rate and second-year retention rate are strong compared to the ten largest public university systems. Graduation rates for the System's minority students are also competitive, with rates for non-Hispanic Black students and Hispanic students ranked in the top 10 when compared to all four-year public institutions in other states. The Board of Governors has recently adopted a process for State University System strategic planning, budgeting and accountability reporting that puts graduation rates among the key measures to inform policy decisions. Despite Florida's competitive national standing for graduation rates among its public four-year institutions, the Board of Governors and University Boards of Trustees recognize that there is room for improvement. This report evaluates and provides numerical data for comparisons of Florida graduation and retention rates. The following are appended: (1) 2004-2010 National Graduation Rates; (2) 2009-2010 2nd Year Retention Rates for First-Time-in-College Students in Public Universities; (3) Comparison of Graduation Rate Methodologies by University; and (4) Six-Year Undergraduate Progression and Graduation Rates by University.

State University System Graduating Rates: How Are We Doing?
State University System Graduating Rates: How Are We Doing?

Author: Florida State Department. of Education, Tallahassee

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Published: 2005

Total Pages: 4

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This information brief highlights the graduation rates for full-time first-time-in-college students in Florida's State University System (SUS) institutions as well above the national average for public four-year colleges, based on early release data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). Of those who entered the SUS as first-time, full-time students in fall 1997, 58% completed their bachelor degree at the same institution by 2002-2003, compared to 53% of students at public institutions nationwide. Florida ranked tenth among the states in overall graduation rates, with graduation rates for Hispanic and black students ranked eleventh and fifth respectively. Among the ten largest states, Florida was third in overall graduation rates and first in graduation rates for black and Hispanic students. This brief compares graduation rates for student entering SUS in 1997, by asking the following questions: (1) What factors reduce graduation rates? (2) What factors improve graduation rates? (3) What happens to students who do not graduate in six years? (4) When do students leave? (5) Why do some students take longer than four years? (6) How long does it usually take students to finish? (7) What are the limitations of graduation rates? and (8) How are graduation rates calculated? The Florida SUS reports that overall 63% of freshman students who entered in 1997 graduated within the standard four-year academic term. (Contains 1 table.) [This information brief was produced by Planning and Institutional Research, Division of Colleges and Universities, Florida Department of Education.].

Access & Excellence
Access & Excellence

Author: John E. Roueche

Publisher: American Association of Community Colleges(AACC)

Published: 1987

Total Pages: 224

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Drawing from an in-depth case study of the organizational climate, leadership, teaching, systems, programs, and student outcomes at Miami-Dade Community College (MDCC), this book addresses questions related to the achievement of both open access and high academic standards in the community college. Chapter I presents the rationale for the study and explains the Roueche-Baker Community College Excellence Model depicting the character of MDCC. Chapter II gives a brief history of MDCC and describes the social context of the educational reform program initiated by MDCC in 1975. Chapter III outlines the reforms initiated, planned, and implemented by the MDCC staff in eight basic areas: (1) curriculum, including general education courses; (2) assessment testing; (3) basic skills support; (4) Emphasis on Excellence, an honors program; (5) standards of academic progress; (6) Academic Alert, a feedback system about academic standing; (7) the computerized Advisement and Graduation Information System; and (8) faculty and staff development. Chapter IV presents the results and outcomes of these reforms. Chapters V, VI and VII presents findings regarding the organizational climate, leadership, and teaching at MDCC. Finally, chapter VIII summarizes the study findings. An eight-page reference list concludes the volume. (LAL)

State University System Graduation Rates: How Are We Doing?
State University System Graduation Rates: How Are We Doing?

Author: Florida State Department. of Education, Tallahassee

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Published: 2004

Total Pages: 4

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This information brief examines four factors contributing to Florida's overall high graduation rates in public four-year institutions: (1) Graduation rates for the largest race/ethnic groups were higher than for the nation as a whole; (2) The gaps between racial/ethnic groups were smaller than in the nation as a whole; (3) Florida's largest institutions compared well with their peers; and (4) Florida's students are more likely to attend institutions with high graduation rates. The brief also examines national trends, when students leave, how long it usually takes for students to finish, the limitations of graduation rates, and how graduation rates are calculated. It is noted that graduation rates are not, by themselves, indicators of institutional quality or efficiency; they are best viewed in a broader context. Table 1 shows same-institution graduation rates for public four-year institutions, by state, Fall 1996 full-time, first-time-in college students. [This information brief was prepared by Data Analysis and Institutional Research, Division of Colleges and Universities, Florida Department of Education.].