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Building Better Futures: Research at Nevada State College June 2018 R ESEARCH AT NSC Fosters student curiosity and a lifelong passion for learning. Allows the scholarly expertise of faculty to serve the needs of our community.

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Building Better Futures: Research at Nevada State College

June 2018

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RESEARCH AT NSC

  • Fosters student curiosity and a

lifelong passion for learning.

  • Allows the scholarly expertise of

faculty to serve the needs of our community.

  • Guides institutional decisions.
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RESEARCH AND STUDENT SUCCESS

Brandon Walls

  • 2018 Regent Scholar Award recipient for his dedication and passion

for research in synthetic organic chemistry.

  • Brandon excelled in building his

research skills under the guidance of Nevada State College chemistry professor,

  • Dr. Zachary Woydziak, receiving two grants.
  • He will be attending University of Arizona

for his MD/PhD.

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RESEARCH AND STUDENT SUCCESS

Amanda Consul

  • Completed independent research with
  • Dr. Amber Howerton.
  • Accepted into UNLV’s graduate program in

chemistry.

  • Received $4,000 grant to study liver

enzymes.

  • Presented her undergraduate research at the

American Chemical Society regional meeting in Galveston, Texas.

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UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

  • Dr. Wendi Benson (Psychology)

helped students analyze real-world data and furnish recommendations for local businesses/organizations.

  • Dr. Zachary Woydziak (Chemistry)

guides students through development of unique molecules that may inform medical research

  • n cancer treatments.
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FACULTY RESEARCH

AND THE COMMUNITY

  • Dr. Peter LaChapelle (History) used his Oral History classes to help

students record stories about the development of early Henderson that are showcased in area libraries.

  • Ms. Dawn Koonkongsatian (Nursing) and colleagues recently

published an article looking at how the race/ethnicity of patients affects doctors’ clinical decision-making.

  • Dr. Kevin Graziano (Education) recently published an article

exploring the experiences of preservice teachers who facilitated learning in a flipped classroom.

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RESEARCH GUIDING OUR DECISIONS

  • EdReady and gateway

math

  • 15-to-Finish
  • Mandatory advising
  • Gateways to Completion

program

  • Course Assistant program
  • Best practices in teaching

(CTLE)

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BEST PRACTICES IN ACADEMIC SUPPORT

1-Year Retention

1st Generation Ethnic Diversity Did not use Used Did not use Used Advising 49.3% 78.4% 48.1% 75.2% Writing Center 55.3% 64.7% 53.7% 66.7% Tutoring 55.0% 68.2% 54.1% 68.4%

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Students Enrolled in College Math

73%

2016-17

Students Who Complete College-Level Math in 1 Year

57%

19% in 2012-13 In 2016-17

GATEWAY MATH SUCCESS

23%

2012-13

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7% 13% 22% 26% 25% 13% 32% 48% 50% 40%

2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 % Freshmen Enrolled in 15 Credits All Freshmen First-time, Full-Time

2.23 2.26 2.3 2.47 2.96 2.8 2.86 2.66

0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5

Fall 2013 Fall 2014 Fall 2015 Fall 2016 GPA Under 15 15 or Higher

15 TO FINISH