1	Western Tuition Promise Follow up questions from OSBHE Appeal process for additional year Student advising Risk mitigation
2	Western Tuition Promise: Appeals Process Committee comprised of students, faculty and staff Maximum one-year extension Parameters for limited automatic extensions Enrolled in a degree program that requires more than four years to complete (example ASL or Teacher Education) Participant in a study abroad experience that occurs during academic quarters Note: Course availability ensures that students have the opportunity to graduate in four years Other extenuating circumstances to be heard by committee
3	Western Tuition Promise: Advising Background Dual advising model (centralized and faculty) Comprehensive and coordinated advising cycle Proactive and intrusive advising approach Assessment driven process
4	Western Tuition Promise: Advising Data
5	Western Tuition Promise: Advising Data From spring 2006 AALC Assessment 93% students strongly agree/agree that advisor thoroughly addressed all concerns 90% students strongly agree/agree that advisor assisted in clarifying academic goals 94% students strongly agree/agree that they understand nature of advisor/advisee relationship
6	Western Tuition Promise: Advising Data From spring 2006 Graduate Survey: Percent who strongly agree or agree that: 98% -- faculty were helpful 94% -- WOU helped them achieve their goals 92% -- faculty were accessible and easy to talk to 90% -- staff were helpful
7	Western Tuition Promise: Advising Cycle Two overlapping time periods Advising Before College (ABC) Preview days, admitted student events, and spring/summer orientation and partnerships with high schools Community college dual enrollment agreements and quarterly meetings w/ Chemeketa advisors and students Comprehensive and coordinated Advising for Successful Enrollment (CASE) Enrolled students, quarterly advising registration holds, academic progress monitoring, early identification of at-risk students, tutoring, advising contracts, and support courses.
8	Western Tuition Promise: Coordination Academic Advising and Learning Center and WOU faculty Exploratory and new students work primarily with Academic Advising Center Students with majors work primarily with faculty Academic Advising provides coordinated support to faculty advising Student Enrichment Program and athletics
9	Western Tuition Promise: Planned Enhancements Advising FAQ to all students Faculty approval to change majors Formal degree plan end of sophomore year with annual review with faculty Web-based degree audits—linked to ATLAS Additional advisor in Academic Advising and Learning Center Evening advising in residence halls Advising awareness campaign (posters, parents, and postcards)
10	Western Tuition Promise: Risk Mitigation Fixed rate will not apply to Graduate, International or Non-Resident/Non-WUE Students WOU fund balance goal: 15% (additional $2 M) Annual tuition increases occur for ~40% of student population Excludes fees, room & board Increased retention Increased enrollment Advising emphasis