Detailed Findings-Student Success

The College is not employing optimal human capital strategies to effectively support enhancing student success and academic rigorThe current advising model and structure is not likely equipped to fully support student demand and needFaculty advising across departments is reportedly uneven, with some faculty observing the desired ratio of 1 faculty per 21 students, and other faculty observing a ratio of 1 faculty to as many as 40-70 studentsThe quality of faculty advising varies, as some faculty are highly engaged and effective advisors, and others less effective at and less interested in advisingThere may not be a sufficient number of professional advisors to adequately support student need and demand3.5 professional advising FTE are supporting an estimated 2,100 students on average