Graduation Rate. 1.6—Graduation Rate o Meets Standard ✓ The high school graduation rate of the school, as it is measured by the State Department of Education, is equal to or greater than the state’s average high school graduation rate. o Does Not Meet Standard ✓ The high school graduation rate of the school, as it is measured by the State Department of Education, is less than the state’s average high school graduation rate. Academic Performance Framework Academic Performance Framework Scoring Criteria Points Available Points Earned
Graduation Rate. Per the KPI results reported in 2009-10 the graduation rate at Seneca = 56.6% • Please provide one or more example in the space provided below of a promising practice that Xxxxxx used during 2009-10 related to the achievement of the graduation rate. A promising practice could be a strategy, initiative or program viewed by the institution to be an innovative practice, success story and/or key accomplishment that the institution would like to highlight. Xxxxxx acted as the lead College in the Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario survey Understanding the factors behind student attrition in the Greater Toronto Area. The study is based on research that was conducted by Seneca College and the GTA Institutional Research Network. The preliminary report is designed to provide insight into the following questions: • What are the top three influencers on students’ decision to discontinue their college program? • Are students satisfied with their decision to leave? • What proportion of students who leave, return to PSE? Xxxxxx is also recognized as a leader in the College Math Project, an extensive research project involving all colleges and school boards in the province to understand the continued challenges faced by many of our students in college-level mathematics subjects.
Graduation Rate. Per the KPI results reported in 2009-10 the graduation rate at Toronto = 80.8% • Please provide one or more example in the space provided below of a promising practice that Toronto used during 2009-10 related to the achievement of the graduation rate. A promising practice could be a strategy, initiative or program viewed by the institution to be an innovative practice, success story and/or key accomplishment that the institution would like to highlight. One prominent factor noted in literature on student success is the relationship between retention, graduation and the presence of defined career goals. Students’ goals, both initially and throughout time, strongly influence the decisions to remain in school. Additionally, research shows a correlation between experiences outside the classroom, academic direction and career clarity. The Extern Job Shadowing Program, now in the 26th year, has placed over 10,000 students in job shadowing opportunities with sponsors during two weeks each year. This is a tri-campus program developed to assist students clarify their career goals through job shadowing. The program consists of a formal application process, a pre-workshop, followed by a 1-5 day placement with a sponsor. Student learning outcomes are measured as part of workshop participation, and through a post-survey after the placement. Approximately 400 students are matched annually with sponsors. In 2010-11 the program will explore mechanisms to offer career exploration activities all year long, in the form of shorter placements and informational interviews, and provide opportunities for student post-reflection.
Graduation Rate. Per the KPI results reported in 2009-10 the graduation rate at Xxxxxx Xxxxx = 73.3% • Please provide one or more example in the space provided below of a promising practice that Xxxxxx Xxxxx used during 2009-10 related to the achievement of the graduation rate. A promising practice could be a strategy, initiative or program viewed by the institution to be an innovative practice, success story and/or key accomplishment that the institution would like to highlight. Student success initiatives were introduced and strengthened for the preparatory programs. These initiatives provided opportunities for students to practice material they were learning in their regular classes, clarify concepts they did not understand and improve their study skills. A record number of students were able to take advantage of articulation agreements to move into diploma programs at the college as well as to be accepted from the general applicant pool because they were able to meet the academic qualifications. The introduction of new teaching methods and revised curriculum in Academic Upgrading is designed to reduce students’ time in the program and increase their readiness for future study, with an emphasis on Math and English skills. As a student success and peer tutoring initiative, GBC developed and opened two Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) Centres where peer advisors work together with students to create and share strategies for learning. GBC showed a KPI student satisfaction increase of 6% for peer tutoring. Career Services developed and launched Career Start - a self serve on-line career course with multi-media applications. In partnership with different divisions, Career Start is embedded into the student curriculum in order to assist students with lifelong career development skills.
Graduation Rate. Per the KPI results reported in 2009-10 the graduation rate at your institution = 71.1% • Please provide one or more examples in the space provided below of a promising practice that Sheridan College used during 2009-10 related to the achievement of the graduation rate. A promising practice could be a strategy, initiative or program viewed by the institution to be an innovative practice, success story and/or key accomplishment that the institution would like to highlight. New Data collection processes that have allowed us to identify pre-college characteristics, underlying issues and root causes associated with student drop-out and failure and term to term student progression data. The analysis of this data, combined, is allowing for data driven solutions and initiatives.
Graduation Rate. Per the KPI results reported in 2009-10 the graduation rate at Durham = 67.5% • Please provide one or more example in the space provided below of a promising practice that Durham used during 2009-10 related to the achievement of the graduation rate. A promising practice could be a strategy, initiative or program viewed by the institution to be an innovative practice, success story and/or key accomplishment that the institution would like to highlight. Academic Alert Durham College has implemented an “Academic Alert” process for students in all years of study to identify those students who, by mid‐term, are academically at risk of not completing their course requirements. The student is contacted in writing by the faculty, outlining the area of concern and encouraging the student to meet with the faculty and take advantage of the appropriate student supports. This positive, supportive approach supports student engagement and success. Summer Warm‐ups Summer Warm‐ups are provided to first‐year students prior to starting college to refresh their math skills. This no‐cost option, offered through academic upgrading, has received a positive response from participating students. Student Academic Learning Services The Student Academic Learning Services team provides supplemental academic support to students in all schools to support overall student retention and success initiatives. These staff members have provided specialized assistance to both First Generation college students, in addition to our growing ESL and EAL (English as an Additional Language) populations, who are, generally speaking, higher risk academically and more vulnerable to attrition. This team coordinates peer tutoring programs, one‐on‐one learning strategy sessions, subject specific support, writing assistance, and workshops for students. The team also works closely with individual faculty members as well as student liaisons to ensure that students are referred to our services at the first sign of academic difficulty. Learning Strategist/Counsellor Ministry funding directed at providing on‐going Learning Strategist/Counsellor support for students with disabilities, particularly among students with learning disabilities and ADHD, is absolutely critical in ensuring a significant number of our students learn how to manage a more demanding academic work load while developing specific strategies to reduce the impact of their disabilit(ies) on their ability to learn and achieve academic success. This...
Graduation Rate. Per the KPI results reported in 2009-10 the graduation rate at your institution = 73.4% • Please provide one or more examples in the space provided below of a promising practice that Trent University used during 2009-10 related to the achievement of the graduation rate. A promising practice could be a strategy, initiative or program viewed by the institution to be an innovative practice, success story and/or key accomplishment that the institution would like to highlight. Trent's Honours and Majors Week, which occurred in the winter term of the 2009-10 academic year, assists students in the decision of declaring a major. The week is geared towards providing students with information they can use to develop an educational plan to graduation and beyond. The week includes an information fair, departmental workshops, and exploring majors and careers workshops. Academic advisors were a big part of Honours and Majors week running a series of workshops on how to choose a major. 2009-10 saw an increase in advising support available to students. Data were collected on number of unique students seen (2,500), number of advising appointments (3,800) and the number of emails written to students (7,000).
Graduation Rate. Per the KPI results reported in 2009-10 the graduation rate at your institution = N/A • Please provide one or more examples in the space provided below of a promising practice that University of Ontario Institute of Technology used during 2009-10 related to the achievement of the graduation rate. A promising practice could be a strategy, initiative or program viewed by the institution to be an innovative practice, success story and/or key accomplishment that the institution would like to highlight. UOIT will not have data to report on graduation rate until 2010-11.
Graduation Rate. Per the KPI results reported in 2009-10 the graduation rate at your institution = 68.5% • Please provide one or more examples in the space provided below of a promising practice that Fanshawe College used during 2009-10 related to the achievement of the graduation rate. A promising practice could be a strategy, initiative or program viewed by the institution to be an innovative practice, success story and/or key accomplishment that the institution would like to highlight.
Graduation Rate. Per the KPI results reported in 2009-10 the graduation rate at your institution = 80.4% • Please provide one or more examples in the space provided below of a promising practice that University of Ottawa used during 2009-10 related to the achievement of the graduation rate. A promising practice could be a strategy, initiative or program viewed by the institution to be an innovative practice, success story and/or key accomplishment that the institution would like to highlight. The Student Academic Student Success (SASS) is a free network of services and programs designed to give students the tools and information they need to succeed from the first day on campus until graduation and out into the working world. Delivered by professionals and fellow students who care about success and well-being, the programs and services of SASS complement classroom learning and support students in achieving their academic and professional goals. Last year over 12,000 students interacted with SASS in one of our many services, including the Student Mentorship Program, Counselling and Coaching Service, Academic Writing Help Centre, Career Services, Aboriginal Resource Centre, Access Service, Office for the Prevention of Discrimination and Harassment and University 101. Every student is invited to explore our website or visit our offices and find out how to benefit from all that SASS has to offer and get the most out of university experience.
