Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability
Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability

OPPAGA Report: Student Tracking Systems Can Be Used to Enhance Graduation and Retention Rates

Report 06-48, May 2006

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Report Summary

Several state universities are developing or have implemented automated systems that monitor student progress toward degrees and, when students are off track, place holds on their ability to register until they have seen an academic advisor. This helps universities target academic advising resources and helps students graduate on time. The University of Florida is using the most highly developed system, which has been effective in increasing the percentage of its students who stay in school and decreasing excess hours. Smaller institutions that effectively use faculty and professional advisors to routinely conduct advising sessions with all students may not need automated tracking systems. In addition, the automated systems are not currently being used to track part-time students, who are a significant portion of the student population in some universities.

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Copies of this report in print or alternate accessible format may be obtained by email OPPAGA@oppaga.fl.gov, telephone (850) 488-0021, or mail 111 W. Madison St., Room 312 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1475.
Copies of this report in print or alternate accessible format may be obtained by email OPPAGA@oppaga.fl.gov, telephone (850) 488-0021, or mail 111 W. Madison St., Room 312 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1475.
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