DeVry University Releases 2013–2014 Academic Annual Report
March 20 2015 - 9:30AM
Business Wire
Fifth annual report emphasizes technology to
enhance student experiences, demonstrates strong graduate
employment outcomes
DeVry University today released its fifth Academic Annual
Report, a transparent overview of the university’s quality
initiatives and progress in the 2013–2014 academic year. The report
includes information about student demographics, improvement
efforts, quality metrics, program innovations and accreditation
activities, among other initiatives.
The primary focus of the Academic Annual Report is to show
enhancements in areas of academic quality, particularly those that
help students complete their degree programs and that help to close
the skills gap between education and workforce needs. “By living
our organizational values of helping our students achieve their
goals and continuous improvement, we are shaping our institution to
adapt to the changing landscape of higher education,” said Robert
Paul, president of DeVry University. “This is a time of
transformation in higher education, and we are leveraging our
84-year history of innovation in education to deliver strong,
career-oriented student outcomes.”
Academic Quality Highlights
To drive progress in key areas of academic importance, DeVry
University participates in the Higher Learning Commission’s
Academic Quality Improvement Program (AQIP). Through AQIP, the
university focuses on targeted action projects, which in 2013–2014
included furthering development of the university’s honors program,
evolving its faculty model to influence student learning outcomes
and improving the tracking of faculty members’ academic
accomplishments.
The university holds itself accountable for defining and
measuring academic quality through the following five tenets:
- Tenet 1: Advances in Curriculum and
Innovation
- Tenet 2: Student Learning Outcomes and
Experience
- Tenet 3: Faculty Development and
Engagement
- Tenet 4: Student Degree Completion and
Support
- Tenet 5: Student Engagement to
Graduation and Beyond
“Our dedication to maintaining high standards and adapting to
meet the needs of our students is steadfast,” said Donna M.
Loraine, Ph.D., chief academic officer and provost. “Over the
years, we have broadened the scope of how we define and measure
academic quality, an evolution that is reflected in this fifth-year
report.”
The report explains how DeVry University looks outward to study
and implement best practices in higher education through its
participation in the Higher Learning Commission’s Academy of
Student Persistence and Completion. The university was one of 13
institutions accepted into the academy’s first cohort. Through this
collaborative four-year program, DeVry University is working with
peer institutions to implement efforts that will help students
reach their academic goals.
Additional Improvements
The 2013–2014 report spotlights many additional improvement
efforts intended to enhance the student experience, including:
- Increasing first-time, full-time
student retention through year-over-year continuous improvement
efforts, with 55 percent of bachelor’s degree-seeking students
retained in the 2012-2013 academic year, as compared to 50 percent
reported for 2011-2012.
- Helping students manage their finances
with a new web-based tool called Manage My Loans. Students can view
their academic progression in relationship to their aggregate loan
limits and see the impact borrowing decisions have on their loan
repayment.
- Supporting continuing education by
launching three complimentary Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)
in the subjects of career development, cybersecurity and financial
analysis. Nearly 21,000 course-takers have participated to date,
with high completion rates compared to other MOOCs.
- Creating a student-centric scheduling
tool to streamline students’ graduation path by providing the
courses they need, when they need them and in the right
modality.
Throughout the report, special attention is noted where the
university is working to close the skills gap between education and
workforce needs, and helping students complete their degree
programs.
To read the full 2013-2014 Academic Annual Report, visit: DeVry
University's Newsroom.
About DeVry University
DeVry University’s mission is to foster student learning through
high-quality, career-oriented education integrating technology,
business, science and the arts. Founded in 1931, the university
offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs onsite and
online covering 34 different career fields within its five
distinguished colleges of study: Business & Management,
Engineering & Information Sciences, Health Sciences, Liberal
Arts & Sciences, and Media Arts & Technology. The
university is institutionally accredited by The Higher Learning
Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of
Colleges and Schools, www.ncahlc.org. DeVry University provides an
education that prepares its students for a lifetime of success with
dedicated faculty and staff who are committed to their students’
academic success. Its highly credentialed faculty members work in
the fields that they teach, providing real-world experiences that
prepare students for in-demand careers.
With more than 75 locations in the U.S., DeVry University is one
of the largest private-sector universities in North America. The
university is a part of DeVry Education Group (NYSE: DV), a global
provider of educational services. Find DeVry University on Twitter
@DeVryUniv and Facebook at /DEVRYUNIVERSITY, or visit
newsroom.devry.edu.
DeVry UniversityDonna Shaultsdshaults@devry.edu630-353-9013
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