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June 2022 University of the Virgin Islands BOT Meeting 2 Institutional Peers Lincoln University * Alverno College CUNY - Medgar Evers College University of the District of Columbia * Clark Atlanta University * Ohio State University-Lima Campus Savannah State University * University of Guam Alabama A & M University * Colegio Universitario de San Juan Aspirational Peers Alfred University Delaware State University * Oregon Institute of Technology SUNY - Purchase College University of Texas - Permian Basin University of Hawaii - Hilo Allegheny College Valparaiso University New College of Florida The Evergreen State College University of South Carolina (Upstate) University of Puerto Rico Humacao Elizabeth City University* South Carolina State* PEER LIST *HBCU *HBCU KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS 1. Graduation Rate (III.8A) 2. Degrees Awarded (II.2E) 3. DFW Rates (III.6A) 4. Financial Aid (III.2A, III.2B) 5. NSSE 2020 Inclusiveness & Engagement with Diversity (VI.1A) 6. Enhancing the Student Experience (III.7G) 7. Development Indicators 3 Graduation Rate (III.8A) Degrees Awarded (II.2E) 4 5 GRADUATION RATES (III.8A) FTFT Bachelor Cohort Fall 2012 Cohort Fall 2013 Cohort Fall 2014 Cohort Fall 2015 Cohort Fall 2016 Cohort 6-Year Graduation Rate 22% 32% 29% 31% 26% Institutional Peers 33% 33% 35% 32% Not Available Aspirational Peers 52% 52% 52% 51% Not Available III.8A Implement a comprehensive, multi-year recruitment and retention plan to support a first- year retention rate of 80% and a 6-year graduation rate of 40% First-time and transfer Bachelor seeking students who completed any credentials within 6 years Student Enrollment Status Fall 2012 Fall 2013 Fall 2014 Fall 2015 Fall 2016 Full-Time 28% 38% 35% 34% 31% Part-time 24% 23% 14% 25% 28% First-time, full-time Bachelor seeking students who completed a bachelors degree within 6 years Source: IPEDS Source: UVI – waiting on 2016 Cohort data MORE STUDENTS OPT FOR MORE THAN ONE CREDENTIAL (II.2E) 6 Degree AY 17-18 AY 18-19 AY 19-20 AY 20-21 AY 21-22 Doctorate 0 7 8 6 7 Masters 70 32 46 43 63 Bachelors (# minor) 223 (13) 208 (18) 218 (37) 220(29) 189(26) Associates 31 29 35 15 18 Total 324 276 307 284 277 II.2E Increase by 10% the number of students who graduate with minors, double majors and/or certificates in addition to a major Source: UVI 7 DFW RATES (III.6A) DFW Rates DFW: Grades of D’s, F’s, or W (Withdrawal) Rates: Percentage of students in the course that receive a grade of D, F, or have Withdrawn Many institutions use a DFW rate of 25% - 40% (or above) to identify courses that are problematic UVI has identified 30% as its DFW rate 8 PERCENTAGE OF SECTIONS BY DIVISION LEVEL AND DFW RATE FALL 2017 to FALL 2021 9 III.6B – Improve academic success by reducing student D/F grades by 10% below baseline for all schools and colleges Baseline (2017): In Fall 2017, 37% of the grades were Ds, Fs, or Ws. Fall 2021, 20% of all the grades given were Ds, Fs, or Ws. Goal: Met. 25% 31% 54% 54% 58% 64% 73% 80% 77% 75% 76% 86% 88% 84% 84% 75% 69% 46% 46% 42% 36% 23% 20% 23% 25% 24% 14% 12% 16% 16% Fall 2017 Fall 2018 Fall 2019 Fall 2020 Fall 2021 Fall 2017 Fall 2018 Fall 2019 Fall 2020 Fall 2021 Fall 2017 Fall 2018 Fall 2019 Fall 2020 Fall 2021 Skills LD UD Below 30% 30% and Above Source: UVI More students successful in courses Financial Aid (III.2A, III.2B) 10 Scholarship aid to graduate and non-resident students INCREASE IN NON-RESIDENT SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT 11 Source: UVI Financial Aid. Institutional Scholarships and grants awarded to non-resident students International and out-of- territory. All levels including athletic scholarships not previously reported. Fall 2020: The decrease in athletic aid expenditures was significantly related to COVID * FUVI provided funds to international and out-of-territory students who were not eligible to receive CARES act funds ** Includes Technology Awards ($500/student) funded through the institutional covid stimulus funding. Actual Aid Year 17-18 Aid year 18-19 Aid Year 19-20 Aid Year 20-21 Aid Year 21-22 Amount Awarded $92,241 $451,730 $472,696 $241,948 $459,936** FUVI Support* $42,000 $106,946 $111,603 Total $92,241 $451,730 $514,696 $348,894 $571,539 III.2A. Increase non-resident scholarship support by 10% above baseline each year. Source: UVI Target Aid Year 17-18 Aid year 18-19 Aid Year 19-20 Aid Year 20-21 Aid Year 21-22 Total $92,241 $101,465 $111,612 $122,773 $135,050 INCREASE IN GRADUATE STUDENT SUPPORT 12 Actual Aid Year 17-18 Aid Year 18-19 Aid Year 19-20 Aid Year 20-21 Aid Year 21-22 Graduates + Doctorates $190,298 $254,195 $335,900 $376,714 $553,716 Institutional Support Source: UVI *Includes graduate assistant/coaching awards to assist with the plan of growing and strengthening the athletics program. Support to graduate students (MMES program) through (NSF) S-STEM grants, Lana Vento Trust, Tuition remission, Student Stipends and Student Travel, Research Asst-CASL grant, and Graduate teaching assistant salaries. Rise Relief Scholarship, S- STEM Envir. Steward-Training III.2B. Increase graduate student support by 10% per year through scholarships and fellowships Target Aid Year 17-18 Aid Year 18-19 Aid Year 19-20 Aid Year 20-21 Aid Year 21-22 Graduates + Doctorates $190,298 $209,328 $230,261 $253,287 $278,615 NSSE 2020 Topical Module Inclusiveness & Engagement with Diversity (VI.1A) 13 Inclusiveness & Engagement with Diversity ‘This module examines environments, processes, and activities that reflect the engagement and validation of cultural diversity and promote a greater understanding of societal differences. Questions explore students’ exposure to inclusive teaching practices and intercultural learning; perceptions of institutional values and commitment regarding diversity; and participation in diversity-related programming and coursework.’ 14 NSSE 2020 Inclusiveness & Engagement with Diversity 15 VI.1A Make diversity a source of learning, understanding, and change by incorporating this value and insight into at least 2 additional courses per year. During the current school year, how much has your coursework emphasized the following? 59% 56% 65% 57% 67% 51% 62% 54% 56% 64% 49% 51% 50% 64% Developing the skills necessary to work effectively with people from various backgrounds Recognizing your own cultural norms and biases Sharing your own perspectives and experiences Exploring your own background through projects, assignments, or programs Learning about other cultures Discussing issues of equity or privilege Respecting the expression of diverse ideas First-year UVI National NSSE 2020 Inclusiveness & Engagement with Diversity 16 VI.1A Make diversity a source of learning, understanding, and change by incorporating this value and insight into at least 2 additional courses per year. During the current school year, how much has your coursework emphasized the following? 72% 63% 75% 62% 53% 46% 59% 61% 58% 67% 54% 52% 52% 65% Developing the skills necessary to work effectively with people from various backgrounds Recognizing your own cultural norms and biases Sharing your own perspectives and experiences Exploring your own background through projects, assignments, or programs Learning about other cultures Discussing issues of equity or privilege Respecting the expression of diverse ideas Seniors UVI National NSSE 2020 Inclusiveness & Engagement with Diversity 17 VI.1A Make diversity a source of learning, understanding, and change by incorporating this value and insight into at least 2 additional courses per year. During the current school year, how much has your coursework emphasized the following? 59% 56% 65% 57% 67% 51% 62% 72% 63% 75% 62% 53% 46% 59% Developing the skills necessary to work effectively with people from various backgrounds Recognizing your own cultural norms and biases Sharing your own perspectives and experiences Exploring your own background through projects, assignments, or programs Learning about other cultures Discussing issues of equity or privilege Respecting the expression of diverse ideas UVI First-year vs. Seniors First Year Seniors Enhancing the Student Experience 18 Undergraduate student participation in research, study away, or summer programs (III.7G) Research, Study away, or Summer programs 19 III.7G: Increase undergraduate student participation in research, study away or summer programs by 10% per year above the baseline Benchmark AY 17-18 Performance AY 2020-21 Goal Peers 67 38* 74 N/A 67 65 94 38 AY 17-18 AY 18-19 AY 19-20 AY 20-21 Source ARSA reports UVI undergraduate students participating in the following programs: TWC, NSE, Boston Medical School summer preparation, Study abroad, and in-or out-territory summer research programs. *Covid impacted the travel/quality of the educational experience. Fewer students participated in the NSE or study abroad programs. Development 20 DEVELOPMENT OCTOBER 01, 2021 – APRIL 21, 2022 21 Total Contribution by Constituency - $3,237,275 +167% FY 22 FY 21 Alumni giving rate 4% 4% Trustees giving rate 15% 31% Cabinet giving rate 18% 18% Corp./Business and Foundation $568,863 18% Friends $188,138 6% RTPark/EDA $2,440,193 75% Stakeholders $40,081 1% Corp./Business and Foundation Friends RTPark/EDA Stakeholders DEVELOPMENT OCTOBER 01, 2021 – APRIL 21, 2022 22 Contributions by Fund Academic $732,550 23% Endowment $2,247,526 69% Scholarship $135,370 4% Student and Faculty Engagement $29,500 1% Other $92,329 3% Academic Endowment Scholarship Student and Faculty Engagement Other