Insights into Martin Methodist College and its Data-Driven Decision Making Strategies
Explore the unique characteristics of Martin Methodist College, including its service area, accreditation status, student demographics, and mission. Discover how the college utilizes data for evidence-based decision-making, grant applications, and improving student outcomes. Learn about the impact of student attitudes and experiences on academic performance and persistence. Delve into the college's Quality Enhancement Plan focusing on High Impact Practices to enhance student learning and engagement.
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Martin Methodist College PICTURE HERE! Judy B. Cheatham, Ph.D. Provost & Vice President of Academic Affairs June 20, 2019
Martin Methodist College: An Overview Typical Service Area: 18 county region along Tennessee-Alabama line - 17 of 18 characterized as poor or rural - Only four-year institution in this region SACSCOC Accredited 25 majors, Business Management is the most popular 33 minors, emphasis areas 40% male, 60% female 37% six-year graduation rate; 61% overall retention (FA17 to FA 18) 97% of degree-seeking students are full-time Mission is commitment to teaching, student learning, public service -Historically committed to education in the liberal arts and sciences AND spiritual and social message of the United Methodist Church - Especially committed to economic development in the geographic region * Tennessee, 44th in the nation for post secondary attainment * Fewer than one-third low income students in Tennessee enroll in post secondary 2 3/21/2025
Martin Methodist College: An Overview 52% FTFT Retention (FA 17 to FA 18) 277 Incoming Freshmen (FA 2018) 3 3/21/2025
Examples of the Ways in which MMC Uses Data Modifications based on data Evidence-based decision making Grant Applications Comparative examples of apples to apples when talking with external constituents, including Board of Trustees SACS-COC self-study - QEP
Sometimes, its about attitude YWM sample- 17, 863 students Findings influencing several changes to MMC - Athletes outperform non-athletes change in perspective - Students who have earned credits before college outperform students who have not earned credits before college; strongest prediction of persistence change in Dual Enrollment and in First Year Experience 5 3/21/2025
Data-driven Results? Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP): High Impact Practices - not necessarily new and improved - more like systematic, evidence-based, enhanced, and funded * written and oral language intensive * internships across all majors * capstone experiences * service learning * student-faculty research * travel away * First Year Experience 6 3/21/2025
As an Example Transformation of First Year Experience - less focused on academic content - more pragmatic and learner-centered - more How to College * Common Reader college catalogue * First Year Advising FYE professors * Conferencing FYE professors within first 2-3 weeks of class * Learning Communities 3 common meeting times * Community Service Into the Streets, Boo-Out, Visit Santa * Project-based Learning perceived problem either on-campus or in larger community: identify, explore, research, interview, analyze, present findings and possible solutions 7 3/21/2025
