Strategic Initiatives for Enhanced Latino Student Enrollment and Retention
This document outlines the comprehensive strategies implemented by our Hispanic Serving Institution team to enhance outreach, recruitment, and retention of Latino students. Led by Nathan Evans, the Admissions and Recruitment Director, alongside various key personnel, we analyze current enrollment data, explore future initiatives, and discuss effective partnerships with local school districts. The agenda covers outreach programs, participation in community initiatives, and collaborative efforts aimed at fostering a more inclusive academic environment. We aim for sustained increases in Latino student enrollment and retention through targeted efforts.
Strategic Initiatives for Enhanced Latino Student Enrollment and Retention
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Hispanic Serving Institution Implementation Team: Nathan Evans, Director, Admissions & Recruitment Soheila Jorjani, Professor, College of Business Jeffrey Marks, Research Analyst Tracey Richardson, University Event s Scheduling Manager Lorena Meza, Associate Vice President, SASS Gilbert Valadez, Professor College of Education
Agenda Overview Current Numbers Outreach & Recruitment Future Initiatives Questions & Answers Lorena Meza Jeff Marks Nathan Evans Soheila Jorjani
One-Year Continuation* Rates of Regularly Admitted First-time Freshmen by Fall Entry Term and Ethnicity
Six-Year Retention Rates of Regularly Admitted First-time Freshmen by Fall Entry Term and Ethnicity
Proficiency Rates (Math and English) for Freshman Latino Students Fall 2000 through Fall 2007
Outreach & Recruitment Early Outreach • Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQE) • I’m Going to College programs • College: Making It Happen • Collaboration with GEAR-UP programs • Collaboration with Encuentros
Outreach & Recruitment Recruitment • Focused participation in programs at schools and districts with high numbers of Latino/a students • Partnerships with San Marcos, Escondido and other school districts promoting preparation and guaranteed admission • Increased campus tours by school groups • Participation in Imperial County initiatives • Yield letters from LAFS to newly admitted students
Future Initiatives 1. Retention *Supplemental Instruction 2. Public Awareness *Collaboration with the Office of University Advancement *Endowed Chair * Special programs(e.g. North County) * Others 3. Self-Reporting
