NMCC - Retention Committee

Retention Committee

Chair: Johna Lovely

Members:
Norma Smith, Sue Dugal, Johna Lovely, William Egeler, Jennifer Graham, Lynne Nelson-Manion, Sue Bernard, Wayne Kilcollins, Eric Pelkey, Laura McPherson

Charge:

The campus retention committee reviews data from across the campus including external indicators such as the Student Satisfaction Inventory (SSI) and Community College Survey of Student Engagement (CCSSE) and from other sources with a focus on increasing student persistence and graduation. Recommendations for policy and other changes are made to the appropriate department, division and/or campus senior management as appropriate.

November 10, 2015
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Library Conference Room B

12:00 - 1:00

1) Approval of meeting minutes from January 28, 2015:

a. Jennifer Graham moved to accept the minutes

b. Laura McPherson seconded the motion

c. Minutes approved

2) Selection of Recording Secretary and Committee Chair:

a. Jennifer Graham volunteered to be the Recording Secretary

b. Johna Lovely volunteered to be Committee Chair

c. Laura McPherson moved to nominate the new Recording Secretary and Committee Chair

d. Sue Bernard seconded the motion

3) CCSSE Administration 2016:

a. It was decided that CCSSE Administration Spring 2016 would be administered as early as possible—February 22, 2016.

b. Both faculty and students will take the respective administrations.

4) Other Business:

a. Bill discussed the importance of the Retention Committee, especially in engaging faculty in retention issues, and elaborated on new retention software that “redlights” students.

b. Discussion also revolved around topics for the next retention meeting: organize faculty help session to educate peers on retention issues and coordinate CCSSE Administration Spring 2016.

5) Adjournment:

a. Meeting adjourned at 12:55 p.m.

b. The next committee meeting is scheduled for December 2, 2015, at noon in Library Conference Room B.

c. CCSSE Webinar December 2, 2015, at 11 a.m. in Library Conference Room B

November 10, 2015