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Presentation by Mike Mullen, Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education
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An Equal Opportunity University
Transitions from High School to
the University of Kentucky
Mike MullenAssociate Provost for
Undergraduate Education
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
An Equal Opportunity University
Kentucky’s Flagship
• Most comprehensive research university in Commonwealth
• 27,000 students (70% undergrads)
• Diverse student population
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
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
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”
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
An Equal Opportunity University
What does it take to succeed at UK?
2004 Phone Survey of First-Years Not Returning
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
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”
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%
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
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%
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%
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
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%
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%
An Equal Opportunity University
What can we do about it?
Together, KY high schools and UK can…