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

Motivation Matters Intrinsic, Extrinsic, and the Bridge Students Success Students In Transition Denver, CO October 18 - 20, 2014 Sissy Speirs – Bridge Program Coordinator Lisa Marie Kerr – Interim Associate Provost

Then & Now 1. 6 weeks in the Summer auburn montgomery 1. Choose ANY semester 2. 11 Credit Hours 2. Choose part-time or full-time  MUST take College  Math, Success  English, &  Choose math and/or  College Success English 3. No FA eligibility  Credits may add up to 12 4. Pass or Fail for full-time FA eligibility 5. Allow second chance 3. Mandatory Tutoring 4. Pass or Fail – no withdrawal * In Short – the least prepared students option expected to complete more than we 5. One and done encourage the best prepared students to attempt

Then & Now auburn montgomery 1. Average Student Cohort 1. Average Student Cohort • Fall: 125 Students Per summer 20 students • Spring: 40 Students • Summer: 20 Students 2. Success Rates 2. Success Rates • Fall: 56% (67/120) Average Success rate: 12% • Spring: 42% (14/33) • Summer: 61% (11/18) 3. Retention Rates 3. Retention Rates Average Retention rate: 4% • Fall: 97% (65/67) • Spring: 92% (40/42) • Summer: 100% (11/11)

Why the changes? Our Bridge program was requiring our least auburn montgomery 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 1. 17 ACT & 2.0 auburn montgomery 1. Lowering Bridge GPA cutoffs admissions standards 2. Second chances 2. One and done 3. Not offering 3. Revolving door additional support advising policy 4. Allowing Bridge to 4. Separate course register and attend registration and regular orientation orientation 5. Elective tutoring 5. Mandatory tutoring

What Motivates Success? Intrinsic Motivation Extrinsic Motivation auburn montgomery External rewards drive behavior/actions Internal rewards drive behavior/actions Grades – Tutoring Validation Celebrations Self-esteem & Self – Efficacy Parties & Prizes Belonging Communications Love of learning Pictures Personal Goals Certificates Career Goals Feedback

A Healthy Balance When Extrinsic meets Intrinsic auburn montgomery  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

Hello Success! The highest student success and retention rates are realized when both extrinsic and auburn montgomery 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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For more Information Lisa Marie Kerr Interim Associate Provost 334-244-3266; lkerr1@aum.edu Sissy Speirs Bridge Program Coordinator 334-244-3473; lspeirs@aum.edu