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Student Achievement
Northshore Technical Community College evaluates success with respect to student achievement consistent with its mission. To document the process NTCC employs to assess student achievement, an overview of key metrics of achievement is listed below, followed by an overview of key reports which provide evaluative data. Data related to key metrics discussed is published below.
A key indicator of student achievement is the student completion of declared programs of study as analyzed by the college graduation rate. To track graduation achievement, NTCC utilizes graduation rate data for full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates within 150% of normal time to program completion from the IPEDS Data Feedback report. NTCC has set the following benchmarks and goals related to the published IPEDS graduation rate [Key Student Completion Indicator]:
The Achievement Threshold range for the 2020-2025 Strategic Planning period is: 25% to 33%.
|
YEAR |
ipeds cohort | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Report | 2019 Cohort | 29% |
| 2022 Report | 2018 Cohort | 28% |
| 2021 Report | 2017 Cohort | 25% |
|
2020 Report |
2016 Cohort | 25% |
A key indicator of student achievement is the completion of exit points offered by the college, including certificates, diplomas and degrees. To track credential completion, NTCC utilizes the data on the number of subbaccalaureate degrees and certificates awarded, by level, as identified on the IPEDS Data Feedback report. NTCC has set the following benchmarks and goals related to credentials awarded:
Associate Degrees:
The Achievement Threshold range for the 2020-2025 Strategic Planning period is: 124 to 149 associate degrees awarded.
|
YEAR |
ipeds cohort | TOTAL awarded |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Report | 2021-2022 Cohort | 138 |
| 2022 Report | 2020-2021 Cohort | 114 |
| 2021 Report | 2019-2020 Cohort | 119 |
|
2020 Report |
2018-2019 Cohort | 124 |
Certificates and Diplomas (of at least one year):
|
YEAR |
ipeds cohort | TOTAL awarded |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Report | 2021-2022 Cohort | 451 |
| 2022 Report | 2020-2021 Cohort | 529 |
| 2021 Report | 2019-2020 Cohort | 501 |
|
2020 Report |
2018-2019 Cohort | 373 |
Certificates (of less than 1 year):
|
YEAR |
ipeds cohort | TOTAL awarded |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Report | 2021-2022 Cohort | 1,072 |
| 2022 Report | 2020-2021 Cohort | 1,087 |
| 2021 Report | 2019-2020 Cohort | 1,289 |
|
2020 Report |
2018-2019 Cohort | 743 |
In addition to program completion rates, it is important to evaluate student persistence towards completion. To track retention, NTCC utilizes fall-to-fall retention rate data of first-time, full-time, degree/certificate seeking students as identified on the IPEDS Data Feedback report. NTCC has set the following benchmarks and goals related to retention:
The Achievement Threshold range for the 2020-2025 Strategic Planning period is: 48% to 53%.
|
YEAR |
ipeds cohort | RETENTION Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Report | 2021 Cohort | 57% |
| 2022 Report | 2020 Cohort | 55% |
| 2021 Report | 2019 Cohort | 56% |
|
2019 Report |
2017 Cohort | 48% |
Considering that many students attend NTCC with the goal of facilitating transfer to other institutions towards fulfillment of advanced degrees and programs, the rate at which students successfully make the transition to other educational institutions is important to consider. To track transfer achievement, NTCC utilizes transfer-out rate data for full-time, first-time, degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates within 150% of normal time to program completion from the IPEDS Data Feedback report. NTCC has set the following benchmarks and goals related to the published IPEDS transfer-out rate:
The Achievement Threshold range for the 2020-2025 Strategic Planning period is: 9% to 14%.
|
YEAR |
ipeds cohort | TRANSFER-OUT Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Report | 2019 Cohort | 15% |
| 2022 Report | 2018 Cohort | 17% |
| 2021 Report | 2017 Cohort | 18% |
|
2020 Report |
2016 Cohort | 9% |
Threshold of Acceptability:
For each of the key metrics established below, a threshold of acceptability for student achievement is established. The threshold is based on achievement levels aligned with the 2020-2025 College Strategic Plan. The benchmark level is considered the minimum level of achievement determined based on the baseline rate established at the beginning of the strategic planning period. The target level is the annual rate expected to be achieved to remain on target with the goal rate upon conclusion of the strategic planning period. The goal level is the ultimate goal established in alignment with the College Strategic Plan for the assessment period.
- Benchmark = Minimum performance standard
- Target = Annual performance level projected to reach goal
- Goal = Target elevated performance standard
IPEDS Data Feedback Reports:
NTCC utilizes the results found from the compilation of many reports to assure our students and other stakeholders of the progress made to meet goals set forth by the College. As it relates to student achievement, NTCC utilizes the IPEDS Data Feedback Report as a primary data metrics due to standardization across higher education institutions and the additional benefit of peer performance data. Several evaluations comparing NTCC to peer colleges have been reviewed through the use of the National Center for Education Statistics' IPEDS Data Feedback Report. NTCC’s peer colleges include medium, public, 2-year colleges, in the southeastern states, rural locale and enrollment of a similar size.
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