Student Achievement Goals
Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College (NLTCC) identifies student achievement goals with target performance levels, using multiple measures to document student success and evaluate published goals and outcomes. NLTCC has four student achievement goals.
Mission
Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College is a public institution of higher education that provides high-quality academic, workforce training, and transfer opportunities through the delivery of associate degrees, technical diplomas, and certificates that inspire students to enter today's competitive global workforce.
1. Retention
Fall to Fall Retention
The Retention measure is the IPEDS Retention, the percentage of first-time degree/certificate-seeking students from the previous Fall who either re-enrolled or successfully completed their program by the current Fall. This measure was selected because it parallels the strategic plan and operational plan, which set goals for retention and graduation for the institution.
Table 1.1: Fall-to-Fall Retention Rate for First-time, Full-time, Degree- and Credential-Seeking Students
2. Graduation Rate
The Graduation Rate is the IPEDS Graduation Rate which is the total number of individuals from a given cohort of full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates who completed a degree or certificate within a given percent of normal time to complete all requirements of the degree or certificate program; divided by the total number of students in the cohort of full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates minus any allowable exclusions. This measure was selected because it parallels the strategic plan and operational plan which set goals for retention and graduation for the institution. IPEDS Graduation Rate is also consistent with the colleges occupational programs which represent the majority of student enrollment.
Table 2.1: IPEDS “Outcome Measures”
3. Graduation Rate Data Disaggregation
Appropriate to the Mission and Definition:
Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College disaggregates graduation rate data by the following: gender, ethnicity (race), and economically disadvantaged defined as Pell eligible. Disaggregating graduation rates by these student characteristics allows review by populations that are traditionally underserved in higher education as well as the focus populations of the Louisiana Board of Regents 2030 Louisiana Prospers Master Plan which includes diversity, equity and inclusion as a strategic plan initiative.
Measure
The graduation rate is the percentage of first-time, full-time, degree-seeking students who complete their program at the same institution within three years disaggregated by gender and race. Disaggregating graduation rates allows NLTCC to identify trends and disparities among key student populations. The source of the information is the IPEDS Graduation Rate 150% Survey.
First-Time Freshmen Persistence to Graduation Disaggregated by Student Populations
Source: NCES Reporting Data
4. Licensure Exam Pass Rate
Divide the number who passed licensure exams (row 14) by the number who took the exams (row 13) and multiply by 100.
Table 3.1: Licensure Exam Pass Rate
5. Placement Rates for Graduates and Non-Graduate Completers
Placement rates for graduates and non-graduate completers is calculated using the a completer of a program that (1) is employed in the field of education pursued or in a related field or (2) has received the appropriate credential and entered the military or continued his/ her education or (3) a non-graduate who has acquired sufficient competencies through a program to become employed in the field of education pursued or a related field, as evidenced by such employment.
Table 4.1: Graduate and Non-Graduate Completers Placement Rates
