Activity One is designed to develop a system to increase the persistence and retention of students. Providing comprehensive and cohesive student services is the primary focus of this activity. The goals, objectives, and performance indicators presented in this section were all developed based on the University’s ongoing strategic planning, internal evaluations, an examination of the literature within this area of research, and practices at other institutions. The five main components of Activity One are:
1. Retention Tracking System (RTS)
2. Professional Educational Portfolio (PEP)
4. Freshman Year Experience (FYE)
5. Commuter Students’ Needs