The Division of Academic Affairs is committed to the University’s mission of preparing “highly skilled, competent and socially aware graduates to enable them to work and live productively in a dynamic, global society.” The Student Achievement goals below align to the following goals in The Garnet and Blueprint 2030: Elevating Excellence (SC State University’s Strategic Plan 2024-2030):
Strategic Initiative 2: Expand Research, Curricula, & Scholarship
- Goal 3: Integrate Research into the Curriculum
- Offer Research Opportunities for All Students: Ensure that students at all levels, including undergraduates, have access to research opportunities across disciplines.
- Mentor Students in Research: Provide mentoring programs where experienced faculty guide students through the research process, from project conception to publication.
- Goal 5: Cultivate a Culture of Scholarly Excellence
- Promote Undergraduate Research Opportunities: Expand undergraduate research programs, including summer research internships and research-focused courses.
- Encourage Publication and Dissemination: Support faculty and students in publishing their research in high-impact journals and presenting at national and international conferences.
Strategic Initiative 3: Elevate and Amplify SCSU’s Land-Grant Identity and Mission
- Goal 2: Enhance Student Engagement in Land-Grant Activities
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- Host Student-Led Community Service Projects: Encourage and support student organizations in developing and leading community service projects that align with the University’s land-grant mission, promoting civic engagement and leadership.
The effectiveness of the university’s academic curricula, teaching, and services will have the following outcomes:
- Increase the graduation rate;
- Increase the retention rate for first-time, full-time freshmen;
- Increase the overall retention rate;
- Increase outcomes for students in graduate school, the military, and in jobs
- Increase the number of students involved in research
Student Achievement Goals and Outcomes
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Goal |
2024-2025 Data |
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1. Increase the graduation rate Source: NSC Data |
35% |
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Graduation Rate by Gender |
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Male |
28% |
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Female |
42% |
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Graduation Rate by Residency |
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In-State |
34% |
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Out-of-State |
45% |
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International |
33% |
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Graduation Rate by Financial Aid |
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Pell Recipient |
33% |
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No Pell but Subsidized Loans |
42% |
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No Pell or Subsidized Loans |
50% |
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2. Increase the retention rate for first-time, full-time freshmen Source: IPEDS Data |
59% |
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3. Increase the overall retention rate Source: IPEDS Data |
67% |
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4. Increase outcomes for students in grad school, the military, and in jobs Source: Senior Exit Survey and Title III Data |
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A. % of Seniors Attending Graduate School |
A. 31% |
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B. % of Seniors Entering Military Service |
B. 6% |
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C. % of Seniors Who Are Employed |
C. 37% |
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5. Increase the number of students involved in research Source: 1890 Research Data and the BECT Institute Data |
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A. Number of Students Presenting at BECT Research Symposium |
A. 13 |
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B. Number of Students Participating in Research through 1890 Research |
B. 22 |