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First Year Student Retention
First Year
Second Year
Return Rate
2007 2008 94.3%
2006 2007 85.1%
Previous 10 Years
Maximum 89.5%
Average 84.9%
Minimum 80.2%
First Year Student Retention
• Implemented “Leadership, Teamwork & Success” (ORTN 101/102)
• Implemented “Red Flag Intervention System”
• Enhanced Culture of Flexibility & Responsiveness
• Enhanced Student Life
• Added New Majors/Minors
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Comprehensive Approach with Multiple Initiatives
First Year Student Retention
• Revised Advising Structure & Withdrawal Policy
• Analyzed courses with a high student failure and took appropriate actions
• Collaborated with Recruitment and Retention Committee (RADAR)
• Implemented Mid-term Grades
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Comprehensive Approach with Multiple Initiatives
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New Academic Programs
1. Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)2. Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering3. Pre-Med – Minor in Biochemistry4. Entrepreneurship - Minor 5. Aerospace Specialty in Mechanical
Engineering6. Computer Gaming - Minor and Concentration7. Computer Systems & Data Security - Minor
and Concentration
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Faculty, staff, and administrators worked on the following projects:
1. Assessment
2. First Two Years Student Experience
3. Employee Performance Appraisal
4. Teacher-Scholar Model
5. Academic Calendar and Scheduling
Shared Governance Initiatives
Strategic Accomplishments & Initiatives
• Converting to letter grades (A, A-, B+, etc.)
• Developed departmental Promotion and Tenure Guidelines
• Partnered in the “Flint Center of Energy Excellence” ($8-10 million)• King of Sweden visit
• Initiated “Entrepreneurship Across the Curriculum”• Kern Family Foundation grant of $225,000
• Developed and implemented new Conflict of Interest/Commitment Process
• 207 of 211 completed forms (98%) received
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Strategic Accomplishments & Initiatives
International Activity
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• Re-located office to Academic Building• Initiated international recruitment in China,
resulting in an initial cohort of 9 students. Working to assure student success.
• Signed new International Agreements for faculty exchanges, research collaborations, and student recruitment with universities in China
• Began first student exchange program with a university in China
• Developed “Study Abroad Tour Course Proposal” for trip to China (Summer, 2009)
Strategic Accomplishments & Initiatives
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• Completing professional development for 12 leaders from Chongqing, China
• Submitted CATARC proposal• China Automotive Technology and Research Center
• Re-vitalized exchange program with Germany and organizing conference in May, 2009
• Hosted over 60 international visitors• Awarded Oswald Fellowships (2 faculty members to
China in Spring 2009)• Formed F1 Visa Task Force
International Activity
Strategic Accomplishments & Initiatives