Strategic Enrollment Planning
August 24, 2018
Objective: UTRGV is embarking on its first strategic enrollment plan. This is a continuation of the strategic plan but with a specific focus on developing a continuous and data-informed process for developing realistic, quantifiable enrollment goals. This work involves a critical review of our programs (academic, co-curricular, services, support), location (on-site, off-site, online, hybrid), price and revenue (tuition, fees, discounts, incentives), promotion (marketing, recruitment, web presence), purpose and identity (mission, distinctiveness, brand), and process (data-informed, integrated planning). We will form three cross-functional teams (undergraduate, graduate, and health-related programs) to explore each of these six components.
Contacts: If you are passionate about data-driven planning and would like to serve on one of the teams, please email co-chairs Dr. Maggie Hinojosa or Dr. Janna Arney.
Updates
March 4, 2021
Of the thirteen strategies prioritized by the Strategic Enrollment Plan Council, two were considered top priorities and provided funding.
- Differentiated Advising Model – 30 academic advisors were hired from December 2019 to October 2020 to reduce the student-to-advisor ratio from 550:1 to 300:1. In addition, a differentiated advising approach has been implemented to address the needs of different student subgroups.
- Undergraduate Financial Services – The UTRGV Scholars program was redesigned to allow for a tiered approach in awarding UTRGV Scholars (Presidential, Meritorious, Distinguished) in FY 21 and the funding model has increased by 200 students for FY 22.
For more information, contact co-chairs Maggie Hinojosa at Maggie.Hinojosa@utrgv.edu or Janna Arney at Janna.Arney@utrgv.edu.
April 13, 2020
The initial Strategic Enrollment Planning process is complete. The first phase, situational analysis development, was completed in April 2019, followed by completion of the strategy and action plan phase over the summer. The Strategic Enrollment Planning Council completed the prioritization and identification of the action plans, final phase, during summer and fall 2019. A draft version of the plan is complete and the final version is scheduled for completion later this summer. As we transition from planning to management of the plan, we will re-engage the Strategic Enrollment Planning Council to provide oversight, assessment, and refreshment of the strategies.
For more information, contact co-chairs Maggie Hinojosa at Maggie.Hinojosa@utrgv.edu or Janna Arney at Janna.Arney@utrgv.edu.
October 31, 2019
The first phase of the Strategic Enrollment Planning was completed in April. The three cross-functional working groups (undergraduate, graduate, and health-related programs) developed situation analysis documents that consisted of a thorough review of data and the identification of key performance indicators. The strategy and action plan phase began in May and the majority of action plans were finalized in September. We are in our final stage of prioritization and budget identification. The plan is scheduled for completion in Spring 2020.
For more information, contact co-chairs Maggie Hinojosa at Maggie.Hinojosa@utrgv.edu or Janna Arney at Janna.Arney@utrgv.edu.
March 19, 2019
The first phase of the Strategic Enrollment Planning process that began in August is almost complete. The three cross-functional working groups (undergraduate, graduate, and health-related programs) have developed and are finalizing situation analysis documents. These documents consist of a thorough review of data and the identification of key performance indicators. The strategy and action plan development phase of the process will begin in April followed by a prioritization summit in May. Implementation of the plan is scheduled for Fall 2019. A great big thanks to all the faculty and staff who have worked and continue to work on this extremely important plan that will set the course for UTRGV’s future enrollment goals and strategies.November 30, 2018
We kicked off our first Strategic Enrollment Planning process in August. Three cross-functional working groups (undergraduate, graduate, and health-related programs) were created and are in the first phase of planning. The first phase involves development of situation analysis documents through the review of data and the identification of key performance indicators. Strategies and goals will be developed in phases two and three occurring in the next few months. Our next two-day facilitated visit will be in late January with final prioritization of the plan scheduled for Spring 2019. It is an aggressive timeline but critically important for planning and meeting the needs of our students. Thank you to all the faculty and staff who have worked tirelessly on the draft plans.