ACTION PLAN - University of Ulster

ACTION PLAN
GOAL 1: Increase retention of all first-time Fall 2002 students from 58.7 percent to 59.7 percent.
KEY STRATEGY E: Include faculty in retention equation in a purposeful and deliberate manner.
Steps
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE/TIMETABLE
Responsibility Target Date /
Completion Date
Acknowledgement letters to all students at the end New Automated Fall 2003
semesters
System
Put the “best faculty” in freshmen courses/rotation Department Heads Fall 2003
system
Implement programs that give faculty and staff a
comprehensive snapshot of ULM’s retention efforts.
TLRC Fall 2003
Ask faculty advisors to write letters for advisees. Provost Office End of Semester for
Spring 2004
Echo Retention Efforts through departments Department Heads Start in Summer 2004
Include retention activities in annual performance
reporting system.
Director of Retention will visit with each dean and/or
department head with information about retention
efforts. The Director will also provide presentations for
faculty meetings.
Deans/Department
Heads
June 2004
Director of Retention December 31, 2004
Publicize student awards and activities Public Affairs Ongoing
Coordinator: Dr. Richters
Retention Committee Contact: Dr. Lesa Lawrence
Budget/Reallocation Plan: No Additional Cost
Evaluation/Control:
Benchmark annual reports in 2003 and then compare to future year trends. Measure faculty attitudes
towards retention efforts and monitor.
Did an effective communication of Faculty & Student rights and responsibilities occur?