Motivation Matters Intrinsic, Extrinsic, and the Bridge Students - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Students In Transition Denver, CO October 18 - 20, 2014 Sissy Speirs – Bridge Program Coordinator Lisa Marie Kerr – Interim Associate Provost

Motivation Matters Intrinsic, Extrinsic, and the Bridge Students Success

Then & Now

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• 1. 6 weeks in the Summer
• 2. 11 Credit Hours
• Math,
• English, &
• College Success
• 3. No FA eligibility
• 4. Pass or Fail
• 5. Allow second chance

* In Short – the least prepared students expected to complete more than we encourage the best prepared students to attempt

• 1. Choose ANY semester
• 2. Choose part-time or full-time
• MUST take College

Success

• Choose math and/or

English

• Credits may add up to 12

for full-time FA eligibility

• 3. Mandatory

Tutoring

• 4. Pass or Fail – no withdrawal
• ption
• 5. One and done

Then & Now

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• 1. Average Student Cohort

Per summer 20 students

• 2. Success Rates

Average Success rate: 12%

• 3. Retention Rates

Average Retention rate: 4%

• 1. Average Student Cohort
• Fall: 125 Students
• Spring: 40 Students
• Summer: 20 Students
• 2. Success Rates
• Fall: 56% (67/120)
• Spring: 42% (14/33)
• Summer: 61% (11/18)
• 3. Retention Rates
• Fall: 97% (65/67)
• Spring: 92% (40/42)
• Summer: 100% (11/11)

Why the changes?

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Our Bridge program was requiring our least prepared students to perform at a higher standard than even our best prepared students.

We desired to create and implement a more ethically responsible and student-centered program designed to foster intrinsic motivation among students to persist towards degree completion.

What worked & What didn’t

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• 1. 17 ACT & 2.0

GPA cutoffs

• 2. One and done
• 3. Revolving door

advising policy

• 4. Separate course

registration and

• rientation
• 5. Mandatory

tutoring

• 1. Lowering Bridge

admissions standards

• 2. Second chances
• 3. Not offering

additional support

• 4. Allowing Bridge to

register and attend regular orientation

• 5. Elective tutoring

What Motivates Success?

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Intrinsic Motivation

Validation

Self-esteem & Self –Efficacy

Belonging Love of learning Personal Goals Career Goals

Extrinsic Motivation

Grades –Tutoring Celebrations Parties & Prizes Communications Pictures Certificates Feedback

Internal rewards drive behavior/actions External rewards drive behavior/actions

A Healthy Balance

When Extrinsic meets Intrinsic

 Pictures demonstrate love of learning  Communication reinforces belonging  Positive feedback improves self-esteem  Advisors identify students’ strengths  Celebrations focus on validation  Tutors provide positive reinforcement

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Hello Success!

The highest student success and retention rates are realized when both extrinsic and intrinsic motivators are paired together in the pursuit of student achievement. Both types of motivational factors assist students in implementing their strengths and recognizing their weaknesses, while setting and attaining realistic goals.

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A picture is worth a thousand words...

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Let’s Celebrate!

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Laughter for stress relief…

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Words of encouragement…

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Questions

Lisa Marie Kerr Interim Associate Provost 334-244-3266; lkerr1@aum.edu Sissy Speirs Bridge Program Coordinator 334-244-3473; lspeirs@aum.edu

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