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An Equal Opportunity University
Transitions from High School to
the University of Kentucky
Mike MullenAssociate Provost for
Undergraduate Education
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An Equal Opportunity University
Objectives
• Placement strategies in place for math, English and reading
• New emphasis on science readiness in transitions from high school to college introductory science courses
• Student success in general at UK and in introductory science courses
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An Equal Opportunity University
Kentucky’s Flagship
• Most comprehensive research university in Commonwealth
• 27,000 students (70% undergrads)
• Diverse student population
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An Equal Opportunity University
UK’s Areas of Excellence• Health care sciences• Digital and
nanotechnologies• Environmental and
energy studies• Plant bioengineering• Public policy• Undergraduate research
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An Equal Opportunity University
What does it take to succeed at UK?
UK RETENTION STUDIES
Half of all students who fail to earn a bachelor’s degree drop out during or just after first year
80.33% 2008 retention rate UK has highest retention/graduation rates in KY
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An Equal Opportunity University
What does it take to succeed at UK?
Retention rates highly correlate to: • Student expectations of college life
– Studying outside of class– Work hours per week– Social life on campus or other college engagement
activities/events
• Student perception of UK as a “good fit”
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An Equal Opportunity University
What does it take to succeed at UK?
STUDENT EXPECTATIONS VS. REALITY• 3.5 HS GPA will mean 2.7 at UK
• 65% think they will graduate in four years– 30% actually do
• 78% say they studied less than 5 hours/week in high school– 63% freshmen say they study more than 5 hours/week
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An Equal Opportunity University
What does it take to succeed at UK?
2004 Phone Survey of First-Years Not Returning
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An Equal Opportunity University
What does it take to succeed at UK?
• 48.5% of first-year students who did not return in 2005 had earned a 2.0 or higher UK GPA
• Half of UK’s first-year students from the 2002 cohort who did not return had enrolled in another KY institution
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An Equal Opportunity University
What does it take to succeed at UK?
First year students who passed all their classes at UK tended to have:
– High school GPAs of 3.5 and above– Took AP courses in high school– Studied 10+ hrs/week during their HS senior year– Identified with being a good student– Self-reported a “drive to achieve”
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An Equal Opportunity University
What does it take to succeed at UK?
UK RETENTION STUDIES POINT TO IMPORTANCE OF STRONG GRADES OVER ALL IN HIGH SCHOOL
• Students with 3.5+ HS GPA and 20+ ACT– Retention after first year = 80%-90%– Graduation within 6 years = 61-75%
• Students with less than 3.5 HS GPA or <20 ACT– Retention after first year = 61%-70%– Graduation within 6 years = 39-49%
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An Equal Opportunity University
First Year Student ProfileFor UK's first-year students entering in 2008, the mid-50 percent* ranges were:
• ACT Composite: 22 - 27 • SAT I Total: 1020 - 1230 • High School Grade Point Average (GPA): 3.2-3.8
* "mid-50 percent" means that 25% of the cohort was above the top scores and 25% were below the lower score
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An Equal Opportunity University
First Year Student Profile
Head-
count
Of Color
Female
STEM Major
Starting in
Under-gradua
te Studies
Students in Fall 2008
4079 15.7% 51.2% 26.1% 23.9%
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An Equal Opportunity University
First Year Student Profile
Fall 2008 cohort majors
Fall ‘08 Fall ‘09% retained
at UK
In STEM discipline
1,064 867 81.48%
Not in STEM discipline
3,015 2,408 79.97%
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An Equal Opportunity University
Barriers to Success
• Too close to home and not getting involved at UK
• Keeping same work hours/job as in high school
• Low ACT mathematics sub-scores
• Low HS GPA and live off campus during first year
• Display lack of curiosity or critical inquiry skills
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An Equal Opportunity University
Barriers to SuccessUncertainty for success in intro sciences courses
Fall ‘08 courses 50% FY
# First Year
students
Avg # per
class
Avg # FYs per class
% Rate D, E, W grades
CS 115 209(of 324)
24.9 17.4 38.76%
CHE 105 1,353(of 1,843)
263 193 32.08%
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An Equal Opportunity University
Barriers to SuccessUncertainty for success in intro sciences courses
Fall ‘08 courses 50% FY
# First Year
students
Avg # per
class
Avg # FYs per class
% Rate D, E, W grades
ANA 109 355(of 431)
215.5 177.5 19.44%
MA 113 509(of 804)
33.5 21.2 38.90%
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An Equal Opportunity University
What can we do about it?
Together, KY high schools and UK can…