ACTION PLAN - University of Ulster
ACTION PLAN - University of Ulster
ACTION PLAN - University of Ulster
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<strong>ACTION</strong> <strong>PLAN</strong><br />
GOAL 2: Increase retention <strong>of</strong> first – time, Fall 2003 students by 6 percentage points.<br />
KEY STRATEGY G: Improve course availability (scheduling, changes in time blocks).<br />
Description/Explanation: Since 40% <strong>of</strong> ULM students are non-traditional and a large percentage <strong>of</strong> traditional<br />
students have part or full time jobs, there is a need for courses at times additional to the weekday, day-time<br />
model.<br />
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE/TIMETABLE<br />
Steps Responsibility Target Date /<br />
Completion Date<br />
Identify courses that can be taught in compressed format<br />
(shorted time) through Internet and/or Blackboard.<br />
Robertson August 2003<br />
Identify courses that can be taught on Saturday. Robertson August 2003<br />
Investigate scheduling at comparable institutions. Robertson September 2003<br />
Conduct a market (student) survey to determine student<br />
preferences concerning alternative class times and schedules.<br />
Target 3 general education courses to <strong>of</strong>fer in an alternative<br />
format (pilot).<br />
Respective<br />
College Deans<br />
Early September 2003<br />
Arts and Sciences Mid September 2003<br />
Inform advisors and market courses to students Robertson Early October 2003<br />
Coordinator: Dr. Richters<br />
Retention Committee Contact:: Dr. James Robertson<br />
Budget/Reallocation Plan:<br />
$20,000 (estimate provided by Dr. Steve Richters, VPAA & Provost)<br />
Evaluation/Control:<br />
Was the Market Survey conducted? What were the results?<br />
Were the courses identified that could be taught in compressed format? on Saturdays?<br />
Were advisors informed about the course <strong>of</strong>ferings? Were the courses marketed to students?<br />
Did the pilot for 3 general education courses occur? What were the outcomes <strong>of</strong> these course <strong>of</strong>ferings?