are conducted on an individual basis with the assigned mentor, but all students were encouraged to attend. Welcome Week, A+ Ice Cream Social, Community Meeting Awareness, and interest group activities that were sponsored by staff who are volunteers of the mentoring program. 45 activity reports were submitted by the students in November to show communication between the mentee and mentor. 75% of freshman/transfer students attended scheduled events and activities sponsored on campus. This improved the social connection and participation of the freshman class to attend campus events and activities in a greater capacity due to the relationship bridged with the New Student Orientation Leaders.
In their Annual Performance Report to the Department of Education, Student Support Services reported strong numbers for persistence, retention, and graduation rates for their registered students. All metrics met or exceeded the University average.
| 2015-16 Results for Funded Number Criterion |
| Number of participants funded to serve | Number of participants served | Percent served | Standard objective score |
|---|
| 140 | 144 | 102% | 3 |
2015-16 Results for the Persistence Objective
| Number of participants funded to serve | Number of participants served | Number persisted | Approved persistence objective | Actual persistence rate | Standard objective score |
|---|
| 140 | 144 | 144 | 60% | 100% | 4 |
2015-16 Results for the Good Academic Standing (GAS) Objective
| Number of participants funded to serve | Number of participants served | Number in GAS | Approved GAS objective | Actual GAS Rate | Standard Objective Score |
|---|
| 140 | 144 | 138 | 75% | 96% | 4 |
| 2015-16 Results for the Bachelor's Degree Attainment Objective |
| Cohort Year | Number of participants in cohort | Number of participants attaining bachelor's degree | Approved bachelor's degree objective | Actual bachelor's degree attainment rate | Standard objective score |
| 2010-11 | 58 | 18 | 46% | 31% | 0 |
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