Admissions Enrollment Management Report

University of Maine at Presque Isle Enrollment Manage Projections FY2013 through FY2017 University of Maine at Presque Isle Enrollment Manage Projections FY2013 through FY2017 Compiled by James D Stepp January 2013 University of Maine at Presque Isle Enrollment Manage Projections FY2013 through FY2017 Table of Contents Institutional Mission and Goals UMPI Situational Analysis Organizational Structure for Enrollment Management – Recruitment Organizational Structure for Enrollment Management - Retention 11 Recruitment Information and Goals 12 Retention Information and Goals 15 Recruitment Planning Goals 15 Retention Planning Goals 16 Enrollment Projections 16 Summary University of Maine at Presque Isle Enrollment Manage Projections FY2013 through FY2017 Institutional Mission and Goals UMPI Mission The University of Maine at Presque Isle, a publicly supported, baccalaureate institution located in northern Maine, provides broad educational opportunities for a diverse student body, with particular reference to the people of its region and state The University emphasizes professional programs and a balanced curriculum that promotes a strong foundation in the arts and sciences Undergraduate study includes a variety of majors leading to baccalaureate degrees in teacher education, career and professional fields, health and human services, arts and sciences, and the natural environment Other opportunities include associate degrees, articulated transfer arrangements with campuses of the University of Maine System, non-degree certificates, and continuing education for practicing professionals The University affirms, as central to its mission, commitment to the following ideals:  close student, faculty, and staff interaction in support of intellectual growth and personal development  diversities of culture, age, and nationality among both students & staff  public service which promotes the well-being of the State's citizenry  a global consciousness UMPI Vision Statement The University of Maine at Presque Isle seeks to facilitate the continuing discovery of self and ongoing development of the whole person through a challenging curriculum, experience-based co-curricular activities, and adventurous learning opportunities To achieve these ends, the institution aspires to meet specific goals for its students, faculty, and staff Central among these are    To be widely recognized as a university that supports its faculty's commitment to the preparation of undergraduate students; To have a stimulating effect on the cultural and economic development of Aroostook County and the State of Maine; To be a catalyst for personal discovery through intellectual, cultural, and outdoor adventure To attain these goals, we envision creating an environment that encourages our students  To assume new challenges, take appropriate risks and act creatively;  To strive to make a difference in their chosen professions;  To be better informed citizens who constructively and compassionately participate in an increasingly complex world;  To use their university experience to explore the future with curiosity and confidence;  And to achieve their maximum potential on their journey North of Ordinary University of Maine at Presque Isle Enrollment Manage Projections FY2013 through FY2017 A statement reflecting the institution’s basic mission, philosophy, and goal: What distinguishes the institution from other post-secondary institutions? Whom is the institution attempting to serve? Where does the institution wish to go? UMPI Situational Analysis Demographic information for Aroostook County and Maine as a whole shows positive and negative trends for potential enrollment A declining population of students in Aroostook County and Maine high schools has affected the number of traditional aged students available for enrollment The 2011 U.S Census Bureau data cited Aroostook County’s under 18 population is 19.7% and Maine’s under18 population at 20.3% Nationally the percentage of under18 population is 23.7%) The 2011 U.S Census Bureau data also shows that Aroostook County has a lower number of high school graduates per capita than the rest of Maine and the United States as a whole Only 84.2% of Aroostook County residents over the age of 25 have graduated from high school In comparison, Maine has a 90.2% high school completion rate and the national average is 85.4% One positive that can be mined from the Census Bureau data is the potential of developing a recruitment pool from those individuals who have graduated high school but have not yet achieved an Associate’s Degree or a Bachelor’s Degree Aroostook County has a large population of individuals who have completed a high school degree, but hasn’t completed a Bachelor’s degree In total, 67.8% of Aroostook County’s population fits into this category Maine has approximately a 63.1% rate of high school graduates not receiving a Bachelor’s Degree Several environmental factors impact the enrollment at the University of Main at Presque Isle These factors include a weak local and state economy, a predominant number of applicants coming from low and modest income families, uncertain financial support from the state in a slow economy, an increased competition from other public universities in Maine, and renewed efforts from nearby Canadian universities to enroll education certification students The proximity of Northern Maine Community College, the University of Maine at Fort Kent, and the University of Maine at Machias make them key competitors for the University of Maine of Presque Isle for prospective students from Aroostook County and Maine as a whole Competition with universities in Atlantic Canada has also been increasing The most easily seen effect of this competition may be seen in the reduction of Education Certification students the University of Maine now has In the past the University use to accept 150 Canadian Education Certification students in the fall and 50 in the spring During the fall of 2012, only 14 students were accepted in to this program Additional pressure has come from the Atlantic Canadian schools due to increased federal and provincial incentives to mount recruiting efforts in Maine and other New England states There are several areas that may be seen as weaknesses or obstacles for the University These include: University of Maine at Presque Isle Enrollment Manage Projections FY2013 through FY2017 Enrollment:  Northern Maine Community College is less than 2.5 miles from UMPI  The University of Maine at Fort Kent is also located in Aroostook County, just 75 minutes or 65 miles away  There has been a need to improve the experience of the applicants who visit the campus  There has not been an implemented written retention plan until the fall of 2012  There is a limited amount of funding for new recruitment and marketing initiatives  UMPI has not been using the common application  The strategic plan does not provide guidance in the areas of recruitment, enrollment growth or retention  Several articulation agreements with Canadian college developed for the recruitment of education certification students have been permitted to lapse into inactivity Institutional and Academic:  A lack of an institutional researcher limits the way data is collected and utilized on campus  There is a lack of recognition or awareness of UMPI outside of Aroostook County  Less than 50% of the faculty participates in the University’s early warning and mid-term warning process  The strategic plan does not provide guidance in the areas of recruitment, enrollment growth or retention  There has been a lack of faculty and staff developmental funds  There has been a lack of articulation agreements with the community colleges Perhaps one of the greatest strengths of the University of Maine at Presque Isle is its willingness to face its challenges and come up with solutions to those items that can be improved Although it is not possible to change our location thus removing the direct competition with Northern Maine Community College or the University of Maine at Fort Kent, we have confronted and have come up with solutions to many of the challenges listed above Examples of items that may be considered strengths of the University of Maine at Presque Isle and potential solutions to indicated threats include: Enrollment:  We have utilized a UMS SIF grant to evaluate our applicant visitation program and have enacted several changes Some of these changes include fixing up and beautifying the entrance to Preble Hall, remodeling the Admission’s Office to make it look more inviting and changing the way tours are given on campus  We now have a comprehensive recruitment plan that extends to 2015 This plan includes recruitment goals and specific responsibilities for the admission’s recruiters  A formal retention plan has been developed and implemented that includes the utilization of two student success specialist that are employed for the next two years through a SIF grant provided by the system office  The various coaches in the athletic department are now aiding in the recruitment and retention of athletes University of Maine at Presque Isle Enrollment Manage Projections FY2013 through FY2017       We are working closely with Northern Maine Community College in the production of articulation agreements Plans have been made to develop articulation agreements with other community colleges that will allow for a 2-2 or a 2-3 program towards a Bachelor’s Degree Marketing and promotion of our on-line majors and our enrichment programs should result in increased head counts and FTEs, Efforts have been made to assist students having troubles in their chosen majors achieve a Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Studies We are partnering with local high schools in Aroostook County to aid them in the completion of college credits while in high school UMPI is moving towards the use of the common application in the fall of 2013 Institutional and Academic:  Student/faculty collaboration continues to be a hallmark of UMPI Examples of this may be seen in faculty/student collaboration and internships and UMPI’s University Day event held every April  UMPI now offers four completely online degrees In addition to the online degree programs we now offer nearly 20% of our offerings online This recent shift has permitted non-traditional students and distance students to more easily gain access to classes  We continue to be part of the National Student Exchange program This program provides our students with the opportunity to diversify their college experience  The University continues to hire faculty from other countries outside the United States thus increasing the diversity of our faculty and staff  We have been working to increase our Chinese student population Currently we have 12 Chinese students at the University  The University continues to work on green initiatives, sustainability and renewable energy The wind turbine has become a visible sign of the university’s commitment and effort in this area But we have also worked to reduce our carbon footprint through the use of solar power and the movement towards more energy efficient products Recently the cafeteria has worked on the reduction of waste through the use of a local farmer to remove food that has not been thrown away in the cafeteria  A program delivery review has occurred that has resulted in an increase in online classes, hybrid classes and a shifting in our traditional Monday-Friday calendar to offer more Monday/Wednesday classes and night classes  Efforts to evaluate Prior Learning Assessment (for credits) have begun with our program in special education  Work has begun on developing a summer bridging program that will include a math or english developmental class with a Fist Year Seminar class This summer bridging program will be offered to students who have been identified as at risk based on their scores on the ACUPLACER tests, their class rank, and their SAT scores  Careful management of financial aid resources over the years has allowed for more generous packages for in-state and out of state students than some of our competitors University of Maine at Presque Isle Enrollment Manage Projections FY2013 through FY2017 The admission office is careful about articulating a nuanced and balanced message here: excellent education at an affordable cost In its on campus programs the university strives to include an engaged, collaborative, experiential approach to student learning in as many academic and co-curricular programs as possible This approach provides promise both in terms of attracting students who seek this style of learning in a modest sized low cost university and in contributing to incremental improvements in the retention of students from the first class on campus through graduation The addition of internet based programs also promises to enhance the university’s effort to educate a broader spectrum of the region’s population Recent initiatives with the Native American population in northern Maine, with the National Student Exchange program, and with contacts in China and Canada all have enhanced the diversity of UMPI’s population Organizational Structure for Enrollment Management Recruitment The organizational structure of the Enrollment Management Plan at the University of Maine at Presque Isle involves many offices and departments The Recruitment side of the Enrollment Management Plan involves departments supervised by all three Vice Presidents and the President The Admissions Office is the major player in the university’s Recruitment Plan The Director of Admissions, along with her staff, has developed recruitment goals through 2015 These goals relate to the number of inquiries, number of accepts, number of confirmed students and the number of new students still enrolled at census The Admissions Office coordinates all functions University of Maine at Presque Isle Enrollment Manage Projections FY2013 through FY2017 of the recruitment process including site visits, recruitment fair attendance, campus visits, Accepted Student Days, and Discovery Days The Admissions Office also coordinated the participation of several other campus offices and departments These involvements include: Direct Report to the President  Media Relations – Media Relations aids in the development and production of brochures and other items that are sent to the perspective students  Athletics – The Athletics Department works closely with the Admissions Office by suggesting high school students who may be good prospects and by meeting with prospective athletes while on the road or during campus visits Direct Reports to the Vice President of Academic Affairs and Provost  College of Education – Faculty members from this college voluntarily participate in campus visits as appropriate and assist during Discovery Days and Accepted Student Days  College of Professional Studies – Faculty members from this college voluntarily participate in campus visits as appropriate and assist during Discovery Days and Accepted Student Days  College of Arts and Science – Faculty members from this college voluntarily participate in campus visits as appropriate and assist during Discovery Days and Accepted Student Days  Office of Student Records – The Office of Student Records works closely with the Admissions Office to determine the number of credits transfer student will receive and how those credits will be distributed between required and general elective classes on the student’s transcript  Webmaster - The webmaster works with the Admissions Office to ensure that all of our recruitment information listed on the web is accurate and up to date Direct Reports to the Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students  Advising Center – The Advising Center participates in Accepted Student Days and works with perspective student to aid them with the scheduling of classes  Dining Hall –ARAMARK Food Services provides several free meals as part of their contract with the University for the Admissions Office to utilize during campus visits ARAMARK also provides food services for Accepted Student Days and Discovery Days  International Student Services – International Student Services works with obtaining visas for our international students The also work with providing necessary information to the international students on what they will need when they get to the United States  Residence Life – The Residence Life Office provides a guest room and a show case room to the Admissions Office It also assists the Admissions Office during Accepted Student Days and Discovery Days  Student Activities – Links prospective students with available programs while the student is visiting They also coordinate the campus’ orientation program  Student Support Services – Participates in the Accepted Student Days and Discovery Days and helps student understand the services that may be available on campus if needed  Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students – Participates in Accepted Student Days and Discovery Days University of Maine at Presque Isle Enrollment Manage Projections FY2013 through FY2017 Direct Reports to the Vice President for Administration and Finance  Business Office – Participates in campus tours, Accepted Student Days, and Discovery Days The Business Office also works directly with incoming students to help assess ways of paying for attendance at the University of Maine a Presque Isle  Financial Aid – Participates in campus tours, Accepted Student Days, and Discovery Days The Business Office also works directly with incoming students to help assess ways of paying for attendance at the University of Maine a Presque Isle Organizational Structure for Enrollment Management Retention Every faculty and staff member at the University of Maine at Presque Isle is considered an agent for retention All members of the UMPI community have received information on how to report a student in need to the Vice President of Student Affairs and Den of Students Once a person is referred to the Vice President of Student Affairs, an appropriate member of the Student Affairs Staff is assigned to work with the student It is important to note that when we say everyone is a member of the retention team, we mean it custodians in the residence halls frequently notify the Residence Life staff of situation involving students of concern Direct Report to the President  Athletics – The Athletics Department works closely with the Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students to refer student athletics that are having difficulties The coaches in the department also work closely with the VPSA to act as additional retention University of Maine at Presque Isle Enrollment Manage Projections FY2013 through FY2017 agents by working with student athletes who have been identified as at risk The coaches close relationships with their teams make them ideal retention agents Direct Reports to the Vice President of Academic Affairs and Provost  College of Education – Faculty members from this college routinely contact the VPSA with concerns about students These faculty members are also part of the Early Warning System and the Mid-term warning system that identifies students at risk during the fourth and seventh week of the semester The students they identify are met with by their advisor and a designated student affairs staff member  College of Professional Studies – Faculty members from this college routinely contact the VPSA with concerns about students These faculty members are also part of the Early Warning System and the Mid-term warning system that identifies students at risk during the fourth and seventh week of the semester The students they identify are met with by their advisor and a designated student affairs staff member  College of Arts and Science – Faculty members from this college routinely contact the VPSA with concerns about students These faculty members are also part of the Early Warning System and the Mid-term warning system that identifies students at risk during the fourth and seventh week of the semester The students they identify are met with by their advisor and a designated student affairs staff member  Office of Student Records – The Office of Student Records helps by providing important student information to those retention committee members who work directly with the students  Webmaster - The webmaster works with the retention efforts by ensuring that all of the University policies, procedures, and contacts are up to date on the web Direct Reports to the Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students  Admissions Office – The Admissions Office provides the VPSA with information on students who may be considered at risk based on the admissions process These students are assigned to appropriate staff members prior to attendance so that retention work may begin as soon as the student arrives on campus  Advising Center – The two Student Support Specialists in the Advising Center work with several parts of the retention plan These two positions are funded through the summer of 2014 by a SIF grant provided by the System Office The entire office works with our early warning and mid-term warning program The Advising Center as a whole also works with helping students with scheduling classes  Career Services – By providing career advice and future oriented workshops, Career Services helps students to develop goals These goals help the students to perform well in their classes and thus increase retention  Counseling Services – Provides counseling to students in times of need The services offered help students get past difficult times when they arise thus providing an opportunity for emotional release  Dining Hall –ARAMARK provides food service for our residential students as well as many of our commuter students, faculty and staff They remain responsive to the UMPI community through the use of food surveys and focus groups 10 University of Maine at Presque Isle Enrollment Manage Projections FY2013 through FY2017       Health Services – The clinic on campus provides free medical service to the students These services include the drawing of blood and all basic health services Other services include smoking cessation, prenatal care, and prescription writing International Student Services – Provides ongoing assistance with visas and logistics for international students Through the advising of the International Student’s Club, the office also provides cultural trips and other opportunities for the international students to experience the United States Residence Life – The Residence Life Office provides housing for our students and a trained staff with the ability to identify and work with students who have issues that may affect the student’s academic success This office participates in the early warning and midterm warning system Student Activities – Provides opportunities for students to become involved in extracurricular activities The opportunities provided through programing and student club and organization guidance provide the opportunity for students to get involved and engaged in nonacademic campus life Student Support Service– Provides tutoring and disabled student services to our students This office is also involved in our early warning and midterm warning system Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students – Coordinates the Retention Plan Direct Reports to the Vice President for Administration and Finance  Business Office – Works with the Vice President of Student Affairs and the Dean of Students to provide emergency loans to students with minor financial needs The Business Office also works with students who are having financial difficulties to set up payment plans  Financial Aid – The Financial Aid Office works to provide aid packages to students who qualify for Federal Student Aid The office also works hard to discover creative ways to aid students when they are facing financial difficulties  Physical Plant – The Physical Plant department aids in retention by maintaining the campus They insure that the buildings and grounds are well kept, attractive, and safe for the students and other visitors  Safety and Security – The Office of Safety and Security works to keep the campus safe for our students The Director of this department also provides programs to the students that provide information on how to remain safe on and off campus These programs include information on general safety, alcohol use and abuse, and sexual assault protection Recruitment Information and Goals Enrollment is a function of the effectiveness of the "outreach" effort to prospective students, families, and counselors UMPI is challenged in its outreach efforts by the declining demographics in its traditional primary market of Aroostook County, and the declining demographics of the state and New England In 2010, the University of Maine System did exhaustive research on Maine’s demographics and backed up this assertion with hard numbers This count can be seen in Noel Levitz’s original report dates May 19, 2010 According to the Noel Levitz report, new student enrollment across the system would likely decline by 5.9% to 14.7% based on their enrollment projection model This decline is based, in part, on the population decline in the state of Maine 11 University of Maine at Presque Isle Enrollment Manage Projections FY2013 through FY2017 Besides the demographic challenge, UMPI is also challenged by the perception of its quality The Noel Levitz report stated that high school seniors surveyed placed the greatest importance on quality academic programs, quality teaching and career preparation However, these same students placed UMPI, UMFK, UMM and UMA on the same level as the community colleges in terms of quality With the community colleges less than half the cost, it is challenging to recruit when the quality is perceived as being equal Despite these dire predictions, the former VP/Dean of Students, Christine Corsello, and the Director of Admissions, Erin Benson, decided to project a modest increase of 3% above the admissions enrollment for each year based on admissions enrollment from fall 2009, the most recent actual numbers available at the time of this work So the first projected numbers began with fall 2010 When fall 2010’s actual numbers came out, they were much higher than predicted, even higher than the projected 3% increase for fall 2011 So with Dean Corsello’s direction, the numbers were adjusted based on the 2010 numbers That meant that the trajectory of admissions numbers was at an even steeper climb The numbers below reflect this scenario: Previous Projected Enrollments through 2012 2010 2010 2011 2011 2011 Proj Act Proj Adj Act FYR (freshmen) 223 212 225 220 199 PBA (post bacc) 50 48 55 50 33 REA (readmit) 22 34 25 36 30 TRF (transfer) 77 99 79 99 81 Totals 372 393 384 405 343 2012 Act 184 14 19 121 228 These past projections proved to be an unsustainable trajectory that has kept our goals well beyond our reach New revised projections are based on our actual fall 2012 numbers and represent a 3% increase per year through 2015 Our new projection numbers are: New Projected enrollments through 2015 2012 2013 2014 2015 Act Proj Proj Proj FYR (freshmen) 184 190 196 202 PBA (post bacc) 14 14 14 14 REA (readmit) 19 25 26 27 TRF (transfer) 121 119 122 125 Totals 338 348 358 368 Change from previous year +10 +10 +10 Retention Information and Goals Retention Data may be calculated in several ways The most common method is to use the method utilized by IPEDs However, IPEDs does not work well for UMPI due to the number of students who not fit the “First-Time, Full-Time” method of calculating retention A better indicator for our population, which includes many students who move between fulltime and part12 University of Maine at Presque Isle Enrollment Manage Projections FY2013 through FY2017 time status, with many of our students never achieving fulltime status, would be to compare headcount retention The numbers below represent the enrollment on census date for the semester indicated Overall Spring to fall return rates over the five years studied averaged 59.5% Overall spring to fall return rates over the four years studied averaged 69.7% Overall Return Rates for Students Based on Census Date Information Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring 2008 2009 2009 2010 2010 2011 2011 2012 Number of 825 1009 809 982 792 1026 812 1013 Returning Students Head Count on 1329 1455 1296 1436 1299 1434 1440 1453 Census Day the Previous Semester Percent 62.1% 69.3% 62.4% 68.4% 61.0% 71.5% 56.4% 69.7% Returning Fall 2012 774 1398 55.4% At this time we have not been able to determine why the fall 2011 and the fall 2012 retention rates dropped when compared to the previous three years Our goal is to use the four year average retention rate for the fall to spring retention rate (69.7%) will increase by 1% per year over the next three years Our goal is to increase the five year average retention rate for the spring to fall period (59.5%) by 1% a year Using this goal will result in following retention projections Overall Return Rates for Students Based on Census Date Information Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall 2013 2013 2014 2014 2015 2015 Percent Returning 70.7% 60.5% 71.7% 61.5% 72.7% 62.5% If these projects hold we should see an increase in our retention of 10 students between the fall and spring semesters and an increase of students between the spring and fall semesters with a total yearly increase of 18 students Information showing the overall enrollment increases due to increased recruitment and retention may be found in the summary Several activities have been incorporated in to the retention plan The activities, the department(s) assigned to the work, and the time the activities are to take place are listed below 13 University of Maine at Presque Isle Enrollment Manage Projections FY2013 through FY2017 Activity Department(s) assigned to work with the activity Identify at risk students based Admissions Office on high school rank, high school GPA, and SAT scores Schedule meetings with all Advising Center students identified as at risk Student Support Services VP of Student Affairs Collect early warning AA for the VP of Student information Affairs Early Warning Meetings Advising Center Residence Life Office Student Support Services VP of Student Affairs Midterm Warning Meetings Advising Center Residence Life Office Student Support Services VP of Student Affairs Ongoing meetings with students identifies by faculty and students Contacting students who have completed wish lists, but have not completed registration Contacting students who were registered for classes in the current semester, but how not registered for the following semester Conduct exit interviews with students who have left UMPI but did not fill out a LOA form or a WD form Contacting students who have LOAs that are timing out Time of activity Ongoing First week of each semester End of the third week of each semester Fourth week of each semester through the sixth week of the semester Eighth week of each semester through the last day of being able to withdraw with a W grade Meetings may continue into the tenth week of the semester Ongoing Student Support Services VP of Student Affairs Other departments as assigned (Advising Center, Business Center, Counseling Services, Financial Aid, Health Services, or Residence Life) Advising Center Immediately after priority registration until two weeks prior to the start of the next semester Advising Center Immediately after the end of Student Support Services the semester until two weeks VP of Student Affairs prior to the start of the next semester Advising Center Student Support Services VP of Student Affairs Advising Center 14 Immediately after the end of the semester until two weeks prior to the start of the next semester Immediately after priority registration until two weeks prior to the start of the next semester University of Maine at Presque Isle Enrollment Manage Projections FY2013 through FY2017 Recruitment Planning Goals Overall Goal To enroll a total of 348 (as of October 15, 2013 – census date) new students for fall 2013, consisting of 190 freshman, 14 post-baccalaureate, 25 re-admits and 119 transfer students This represents a 3% increase in new student enrollment from fall 2012 Goal One To seek 3% out-of-state representation in the first year class of fall 2013 Goal Two To increase new student enrollment by 3% each year beginning in fall 2012 and maintain those gains for 2013-2015 Goal Three To target under-enrolled academic programs and enroll 10 new students in each program in each of the next three years beginning with the incoming class of fall 2013 Goal Four To achieve a yield rate of 66% (an increase of 3% over previous years) for those students participating in our visitation programs of Academic Exploration and Discovery Days beginning with the first year class of fall 2012 and maintain this rate through 2015 Retention Planning Goals Overall Goal To improve the quality of student life and learning through improvements, modifications and additions to the University’s educational programs, services and facilities Goal One To achieve an overall retention rate of 73.7% for fall to spring retention by the spring of 2015 Goal Two To achieve an overall retention rate of 63.5% for spring to fall retention by the fall of 2015 Goal Three To achieve a cohort graduation rate (in five years) of 29.2% for new students entering the University in the fall of 2009 Goal Four To increase the cohort graduation rate by 1% each year for first-time, full-time degree seeking freshmen entering in the fall of 2011, 2012, and 2013 and then maintain those gains through 2015 15 University of Maine at Presque Isle Enrollment Manage Projections FY2013 through FY2017 Enrollment Projections Based on the recruitment and retention projections listed above and using the fall 2012/FY2013 enrollment numbers as a base, we are expecting a net increase through recruitment of 10 additional students per year We are expecting a net increase of 18 additional students each year (10 after the fall term and after the spring term) through our retention plan These projections would result in a 28 student per year increase for each of the years involved in this report If these projections hold true with can make the following projections for fiscal years 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017: Headcount FTE Total Credit generation for fiscal year 2012 Fall Actual 1463 973 FY13 30,193 2013 Fall Projection 1491 991 FY14 30,468 2014 Fall Projection 1519 1009 FY15 30,742 2015 Fall Projection 1547 1029 FY16 31,016 1016 Fall Projection 1575 1047 FY17 31,291 Summary Over the past three years the University has undertaken several initiatives in order to increase recruitment and retention These initiatives have included the development of a comprehensive recruitment plan, the development of a comprehensive retention plan, the hiring of consultants to study our retention and recruitment processes, and the hiring of a consultant to review our new student visit procedures The work completed over the past three years has also provided us with the opportunity to receive two SIF grants from the system A grant received by the Admissions office has provided us with the ability to look at how we advertise UMPI through various media These funds have given us the opportunity to produce new radio and television spots and to update various printed and web-based literature available to prospective students A second grant received by the Advising Center has permitted the hiring of two Student Success Specialists These new staff members have increased our contact with students who are at risk and have given us a chance to contact students who have stopped attending We believe their efforts will greatly increase retention on campus Currently it is our goal to show that the efforts of these two staff members will result in a minimum of 30 confirmable retained students this year and next years If this occurs we will be able to easily show that their positions should be retained past the two year grant period 15 confirmable retained students will be needed to cover their salary and benefits, but our goal is to double these numbers The expected increase in enrollment based on the recruitment plan and the retention plan should result in an overall increase in enrollment of 0.9% a year through FY 2016 or a total enrollment increase of 3.6% This will result in a headcount increase of 112 students (to 1,575) for the fall 16 University of Maine at Presque Isle Enrollment Manage Projections FY2013 through FY2017 terms of each of the fiscal years, an FTE increase of 74 (to 1,047) for the fall term of each of the fiscal years, and a credit increase of 1,098 (31,291) for each fiscal year 17 ... Corsello, and the Director of Admissions, Erin Benson, decided to project a modest increase of 3% above the admissions enrollment for each year based on admissions enrollment from fall 2009, the... Levitz’s original report dates May 19, 2010 According to the Noel Levitz report, new student enrollment across the system would likely decline by 5.9% to 14.7% based on their enrollment projection... diversity of UMPI’s population Organizational Structure for Enrollment Management Recruitment The organizational structure of the Enrollment Management Plan at the University of Maine at Presque Isle