HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-15-2017 Item 1 - CP enrollment presentationFALL 2017 ENROLLMENT-Total enrollment will be 1,000 –1,200 higher-Incoming first‐year class will be 700 – 750 more-Increase was not planned
WHAT HAPPENED AND WHY-We use a variety of data and forecasting models •Data driven but subject to variability of human behavior -Key shift increased volatility: dropping Early Decision•Outcome of this shift: enhanced diversity •Meeting Key Performance Indicators
WHAT HAPPENED AND WHY-Increased yield•We admit students based upon forecasts•Increase occurred despite fewer offers than modeling suggested•Same phenomenon occurred at many other campuses-Increased retention•Highly successful campaigns are helping students remain in school-Will know exact final class size in October
HOW WE WILL ADDRESS THIS IN THE FUTURETo help bring the university’s overall enrollment number down, we will decrease next year’s incoming freshmen class and will continue to focus on increasing our graduation rates
We are adjusting our enrollment modelEnrollment management committee will review and refine the many factorsReviewing and working to refine our data management systemsNEW MEASURES AND PRACTICESTo help ensure we do not experience another larger than anticipated incoming class
HOW WE ARE GOING TO MANAGE NEXT YEAR’S ENROLLMENT-Adding 1,000 beds in residence halls-Supplementing medical staff-Adding orientation sessions-Adding sections of courses to meet student demand-Employing block scheduling and re‐examining class scheduling patterns-Building on our success in increasing graduation rates
ONGOING COLLABORATIONA strong Cal Poly depends on a strong San Luis Obispo, and a strong San Luis Obispo depends on a strong Cal Poly
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