Clayton State University Academic Success. Made Real. 1

Clayton State UniversityAcademic Success. Made Real.

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OVERVIEW

Operation Study is a university-wide initiative designed to re-invent the academic experience by establishing a campus culture that expects and supports high motivation and academic achievement of Clayton State students.

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OPERATION STUDY

Background

Group/Organization Housing discussions

Components of sophomore year experience

Conventional first-year experience

Conventional extra-curricular programs

CSU 1022 instructor feedback Need for development of

study skills Student leader/officer

achievement

Challenges and Realities

Freshman GPA average (academic year)

Mid-term grades (40% have at least one D or F)

Fraternity/sorority GPA averages

Student leader GPA averages 61% freshman first to second

year retention rate (Fall 2009 cohort)

Graduation rate Campus perceptions

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PURPOSE

The overall purpose of Operation Study is to positively impact student retention and persistence toward degree completion.

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GOALS

Define “college-level studying,” and teach students effective study strategies.

Establish “studying” as a campus-wide expectation by all faculty, staff, and students.

Identify incentives that increase classroom performance and encourage studying.

Partner with campus academic support services to promote effective study habits and strategies.

Incorporate “study efforts” with other University retention initiatives.

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MARKETING STRATEGIES

Presentations to various campus administration, faculty, staff, and student groups.

Website, Laker Lines, and Email Posters, Flyers, and Information Tables Social Media – Facebook and Twitter New Student Orientation Faculty Syllabi Welcome Week activities

Click to Friend Loch Study!

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ACTIVITIES

HAPPENING NOW IN PROGRESS

Workshops for Academic Success

Late-night Study Sessions

Tutoring Blitz Spring Picnic

Study session by the lake! “Study Bucks”

Gift cards for bookstore

Incentive program for attending Operation Study events

Social Media Outreach Collaboration with

Student Organizations

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CLAYTON STATE UNIVERSITY

OPERATION STUDY