Enrollment Management and Services Blog

SEM Townhall Meeting

January 15, 2020 by Rob Hornberger

There will be a SEM townhall meeting on Wednesday, January 29, 12:15-1:15 in the PSU Theater. The purpose of this event is to update the campus community on the progress of the SEM plan, including updates on

our current enrollment status,
the SEM goals approved by the Board of Governors,
SEM strategy development by our councils, and
a SEM plan timeline.

There will be time allotted to provide feedback and ask questions. Please save the date on your calendar and feel free to forward to others. We look forward to seeing you there.

SEM Goals Finalized, Townhall Meeting

January 10, 2020 by Rob Hornberger

SEM Goals

Great news. The SEM goals have been approved by the Board of Governors and finalized. They are posted on the SEM website and below.

1. By 2026, increase overall headcount enrollment by 5% and increase FTE enrollment by 3%.
2. By 2026, increase the first to second year undergraduate student retention rate by 5% and improve persistence at other critical transition points across both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
3. By 2026, increase the number of African American, Hispanic/Latino/Latinx, first-generation, and Pell-eligible students enrolled by 3% and improve the persistence rate of underrepresented students by 5%.
4. By 2026, increase equity, and improve institutional support, experience, and overall climate for historically underrepresented, underserved, and under-resourced students, faculty, and staff.
5. By 2026 increase the number of credentials (e.g., degrees and certificates) awarded to 5,800 per year.
6. By 2026, decrease the average loan debt of undergraduate students by 5% after inflation.
7. Raise the profile of the University’s academic quality through the pursuit of new and emerging academic programs and delivery modes, enrichment of existing curriculum and research, and equipping of students for successful career outcomes that meet workforce demands.

SEM Townhall January 29

Also, we will have a campus-wide SEM townhall meeting on Wednesday, January 29, 12:15-1:15pm, in the PSU Theater. We will present our accomplishments thus far, including our enrollment status, the SEM goals, and council updates on strategies; and provide opportunities for feedback. Hope you can attend. We value your input.

SEM Goals at Board of Governors

December 12, 2019 by Rob Hornberger

Today the proposed SEM goals were presented to the Board of Governors. There was good discussion and and support of these goals. The goals and the slides presented to the BOG will be posted on the SEM website soon. We will begin working with the SEM councils to begin the next phase of the SEM plan process — creating strategies that align with and support our goals.

SEM website

December 12, 2019 by Rob Hornberger

The new SEM website is posted and includes information on our council charges and membership, how to request data, how to get involved, and a library of documentation regarding our SEM initiative. Check it out.

Welcome and thanks!

September 20, 2019 by Rob Hornberger

Welcome to the MSU Enrollment Management and Services blog. This site will be used to post information about enrollment management at MSU and updates regarding our SEM plan initiative.

If you would like to express interest in helping with the SEM plan initiative or provide input, an MSU Strategic Enrollment Management Plan Interest Form is available for you to complete.

Thank you for your support of the SEM plan initiative.