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This report analyzes data collected from first-time in college (FTIC) students who did not reenroll following the spring semester of 2013. By surveying 163 non-reenrollees from the Fall 2012 cohort, it identifies the reasons behind their decisions, current activities, and likelihood of returning to their institutions. Key insights include demographics of respondents, their chosen subsequent educational paths, and trends in returning interest, revealing significant challenges and factors influencing retention within higher education. ###
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First Time In College: Non-Reenrolling Student Study 2013 Draft Findings
Overview • Prepared for Academic & Student Affairs to examine the antecedents of Non-Reenrollment for First Time in College Students (FTIC). • Descriptive Statistics • Data Collected from a Survey of Non Reenrollees to determine… • Reasons for Non-Reenrollment • Current activities of “Non-Reenrollees” • Educational Institutions Selected • Reasons for Selecting Another Educational Institution • Likelihood of Returning to UWF • Data from 2012 include fall and spring non re-enrollments. Data from 2013 include only spring non re-enrollments.
Key Facts about Respondents • Of the 1596 students in the Fall 2012 cohort, 180 did not reenroll in the spring • The Center received contact information for 177 of these individuals • 14 had incorrect or no contact information for a valid pool of 163 respondents • 123 Non-Reenrollees decided to participate – 9 declined • The calculated response rate was 75.9%
Where Are They Now? Key Facts about Transfers 36.1% left to attend a local state college • Pensacola State College captured 23.6% • Northwest Florida State College captured 9.7% • College and Universities in South Florida captured 30.6% • Miami-Dade College capture 11.1% • Over half (58.1%) left to attend a school outside the Northwest Florida Region
How Likely Are They to Return? • In 2012: • 42% indicated some interest in returning • 31% said they would not return • 28% were unsure • In 2013: • 29% indicated that they were highly likely to return (8 or above; Avg. Term GPA = 1.82) • 41% indicated that they were unlikely to return (3 or below; GPA = 1.72)
Questions? Questions?