of program entry (data collected each spring).
cohorts.
requirements, recommended that students maintain a certain GPA, and considered developing a re-admission policy for students who make failing grades in one or more courses.
Retention as measured both from fall to spring and fall to fall will exceed 80% and 60% respectively (data collected each spring).
Fall-to-fall retention rates for 2010 to 2011 and 2011 to 2012 were 53% and 60% respectively. Fall-to-spring for 2011-12 and 2012-13 were 69% and 67%.
To improve retention rates, faculty have increased entry requirements and are considering GPA thresholds. Faculty have noted that retention is largely an issue because students cannot meet rigorous program standards and demands.
90% of graduates will be 100% of 2012-2013 graduates pursuing a higher degree or were employed in field or employed and 75% will be pursuing a higher degree. pursuing a higher degree or employed in-field within ninety days of completion (data collected each fall)
To sustain these rates, faculty have incorporated wider range of exposure. For example, faculty have obtained FAA and VA approval for CFI, and CFI II, and Instrument ratings for helicopter as FAA Part 141 approved training courses.
80% of departmental faculty and staff will report satisfaction with program facilities and instructional resources (each
As a result of analysis, faculty presented request for upgraded computer lab in budget hearings conducted by
Faculty conducted a review of facilities and instructional resources in May, 2013. Among items showing as future
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