Learning Constructs for Academic Success

Academic Performance

Academic Retention

Self-Regulatory

Control

Motivational Control

Social Control

Self-Discovery &

Self-Awareness

Life Skills

Academic Support

Critical Thinking

Social Responsibility &

Cultural Awareness

Social Integration

Leadership Development

Engagement

Student Affairs Role in Educational Attainment Student Affairs

Learning Constructs Three Broad Areas Essential

for Academic Success

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Behavioral Development (Motivation,

Social Engagement, & Self-Regulation)

Cognitive Development & Acquisition of Foundational Skills

(Academic Learning & Achievement)

Integrated Pyramid for Success Allen & Robbins (2010)

Career Development (Exploration,

Crystallization, Choice & Match)

Combination of Cognitive & Behavioral

Development Are Predictors not

Only of Educational but Career Success

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12

Student Affairs’ Goals

Points of Focus Focus Area I

Student Success

Transform the University Center into a Student Success Center that integrates academic and student affairs practices, improves administrative services, and

focuses on high quality service delivery.

Introduce a comprehensive Quality Service initiative for co-curricular staff.

Enhance student engagement and mentoring through curricular and

co-curricular experiences.

Close achievement gaps for low income, underprepared, and

under-represented groups.

Collaborate with Academic Affairs on implementation of advising model and transformation of the University Center

to a Student Success Center.

Plan and design new Campus Recreation Center with student input.

Institute a campus-wide student Financial literacy initiative.

Use predictive analytics to focus intentional programming and services to

Diverse populations.

Points of Focus Focus Area I: Student Success

Collaborate with Academic Affairs on implementation of advising model

and transformation of the University Center to a

Student Success Center.

• Co-curricular Workshop

• Process Improvement

• Audit

• Focus Groups


Plan and design new $45 million Campus Recreation Expansion and

Renovation.


Use predictive analytics to focus intentional programming and services

to diverse populations.

• Leveraging predictive analytics to

assess strategies and direct

programming to those at risk

• Creating a Student Affairs Diversity

Work Group

Expand fee-supported campus Housing to meet student demand.

Implement MGT Housing Study recommendations.

Explore potential to purchase off-campus housing property.

Prepare to accept insurance in health & counseling center

Points of Focus Focus Area 5

Funding and Resource Development


Purchase/Renovate an off-campus property or construct a new residence hall to open no later than Fall 2013 to

meet student demand.

Points of Focus Focus Area 5: Funding and

Resource Development

Purchase/Renovate an off-campus property or construct a new residence hall to open no later than Fall 2013 to meet student demand.

Implement MGT Housing Study

Recommendations

Create a campus climate that values and respects diversity.

Transition to Division I Athletics to further strengthen the student

experience and NKU’s regional and national presence.

Provide continued administrative support to ensure a smooth transition

to Division I.

Plan and implement a strategy for meeting student related objectives of

the diversity plan.

Points of Focus Focus Area 6

Organizational Effectiveness


Plan and implement a strategy for meeting

student related objectives of the diversity plan.

• Creating a sophomore experience program and focus on

academic excellence for African American students

• Expanding the Latino Student Affairs Kroger mentoring program

Points of Focus Focus Area 6: Organizational Effectiveness

Provide continued administrative support to

ensure a smooth transition to Division I.

• Providing personnel assistance

• Providing budgetary assistance

Points of Focus Focus Area 6: Organizational Effectiveness

Collaboration Expertise, Time, Energy & Commitment

Legal Affairs

Focus private fund raising on scholarships, academic

enhancement and athletics.

Move to accepting insurance in Health and

Counseling.

Collaboration with Institutional Research in

use of predictive modeling to drive

program and service initiatives.

University Advancement

Policy, Planning & Budget

Collaboration Expertise, Time, Energy & Commitment

Administration & Finance Government & Community Relations

Academic Affairs

Government and Communication

assistance with the new Campus Recreation

Center

Move to Division I Athletics

Assistance in the planning, designing and

building of the new Campus Recreation Center

Implementation of Advising Model and

Student Success Center

Transformation of the University Center to a

Student Success Center

“Division I” is the classification given

to National Collegiate Athletic

Association higher education

institutions that compete at the highest

level athletically. This classification is

oftentimes interchangeably used to

symbolize institutional excellence,

national prominence and a

commitment to the very highest

standards well beyond athletics.

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• Position Statement

• Benefits of Reclassification

• Stakeholder Support

• Background

• Reclassification Timeline

Position Statement

Northern Kentucky University will

define a new level of excellence by

making intercollegiate athletics a core

component of the University’s

marketing and branding strategy in

support of student, faculty and staff

recruitment; garnering legislative and

private donor support; and increasing

the overall visibility of NKU both in our

region and beyond.

Position Statement

Benefits of Reclassification

• Enhanced prestige

• Increased local, state, and

national media exposure

• Increased applications


A vast array of direct and indirect benefits can flow

from a competitive Division I athletics program, such as:

• Higher student quality

• Improved graduation rates

• Heightened school spirit and

increased enjoyment of the collegiate experience


• The reclassification process

provides NKU with an

opportunity to associate with a

set of peer institutions that align

with our aspirations and core

values.


Stakeholder Support

• As a Division II institution, NKU

has received strong student and

community support. The three-year

average for home basketball

attendance is about 1,750.

• In 2010, NKU men’s soccer averaged 510 fans per home game,

which ranked No. 4 in Division II.

Stakeholder Support

• NKU has a number of

corporate partners, including:

• Pepsi

• McCluskey Chevrolet

• Cincinnati Bell

• Griffin Industries

• Skyline Chili

• Bob Sumerel Tire & Service

• Commonwealth Orthopaedic Centers

• Wulco

Stakeholder Support

• Recent surveys and focus groups

of students, alumni and the

surrounding business community

show strong support for

reclassification to the Division I

level. SGA passed a resolution

in support of the move this fall.

Stakeholder Support

• This has been an institutional endeavor

and individuals from every division and

area (Academic Affairs, Student

Affairs, University Advancement,

Administration and Finance, Planning,

Policy and Budget, Government and

Community Relations and Legal

Affairs) have been involved in this

process along with the Office of the

President and the Board of Regents.

Stakeholder Support

Background

• 1990s: NKU begins considering

reclassification

• 2000: NKU adopts long-range

plan for athletics

• 2000: Frank Ignatius Grein

Softball Field opens

• 2000: Women’s basketball team wins

NKU’s first-ever Division II National Championship

Background

• 2004: NKU commissions

comprehensive Division I

Feasibility Study

• 2005: Division I market

assessment conducted

• 2007: Joyce E. Yeager Tennis Complex opens

Background

• 2008: Women’s basketball

team wins national championship

• 2008: The Bank of

Kentucky Center opens

• 2010: NKU commissions

second feasibility study

• 2010: NKU Soccer Complex opens;

men’s soccer team wins national championship

Background

Reclassification Timeline

• June 2011: NKU adds men’s and women’s

Indoor/Outdoor Track & Field, bringing

number of NCAA-sponsored sports above

Division I minimum requirement

• Aug. 2011: NCAA Division I reclassification

moratorium expires

• *Fall 2011: Projected receipt of invitation

to join a Division I conference

(a prerequisite to reclassification)

Reclassification Timeline * PROJECTED DATE

• *Fall 2011: NKU Board of Regents votes

to accept invitation to Division I conference

• *Fall 2011: NKU formally (and publicly)

declares acceptance of Division I status

and notifies GLVC of intention to withdraw

following 2011-12 season

• *Spring 2012: NKU formally applies to NCAA for Division

reclassification process (before June 1)


• *Fall 2012: NKU begins four-year

reclassification process; all sports

ineligible for NCAA postseason

tournaments

•*Fall 2016: NKU becomes an NCAA

Division I institution, eligible for NCAA Tournament play and

eligible for NCAA revenue distributions related to sports

sponsorship and grant-in-aid

• *Fall 2019: NKU eligible for NCAA revenue distributions related

to men’s basketball tournament


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Learning Constructs for Academic Success