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Enhancing Student Experience at JWU Denver: Addressing Retention, Affordability, and Facilities

In this fall 2009 address, President Bette Matkowski outlines the initiatives at JWU Denver aimed at improving student retention and experience. The commitment to affordability is highlighted with a significant increase in financial support, while facility upgrades, including dining and study areas, emphasize a modern learning environment. Additionally, the launch of evening and weekend programs aims to expand academic opportunities, alongside support services consolidation to foster student engagement. These efforts reflect JWU's dedication to creating a vibrant and supportive campus community.

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Enhancing Student Experience at JWU Denver: Addressing Retention, Affordability, and Facilities

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  1. Fall 2009 All-Campus Address Bette MatkowskiDenver Campus President September 1, 2009

  2. FOCUS 2011 Student Experience Improving JWU Retention Affordability Selectivity Foundation 2

  3. We're improving our facilities. Capital Projects Treat Hall Exterior Restoration Wildcat Center Renovation Dining Hall Roof R&R Projects Residence hall study room updates/wireless Concrete sidewalk repairs and chapel stairs CLI – CAS move Administration – Security Move Honors Office upgrades Technology Print Release Stations for computer labs Wireless upgrades in COB and Residence hall study rooms Two new tech classrooms (A005 and L04) Positouch upgrade for Culinary 3

  4. Denver Campus 10th Anniversary Trustees Meeting June 10-11, 2010 JWU’s 100th Anniversary - 2014 4

  5. JWU’s Commitment to Affordability FALL 2007 $8.4 million FALL 2009 $13 million 37% of Anticipated Revenue 5

  6. Expanding Academic Opportunities We will launch the plan to offer robust evening and weekend programs in the fall of 2010. The Goal: 150-200 New Students 6

  7. Retention 55% of deposited students in Denver are retention rank 1 or 2. 7

  8. Retention End of Term 3 8

  9. Retention By spring 2009, we lost: 19% of resident students 31% of commuter students Retention Index 1 – 18% 2 – 18% 3 – 19% 4 – 27% 5 – 36% 9

  10. WIGIs W I G I S(wee-gees) Wildcat Interest Groups for Incoming Students 10

  11. Consolidation of Student Support Services Writing Center Library Computer Labs Tutoring Accessibility Services Leadership Academy Community Services Emerging Leaders 11

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