0
5
10
15
20
25
30
2015-2
016
2014-2
015
2013-2
014
International StudentsLearning Centres and Institutional ProportionUnduplicated student total, %, 2013-16
Learning Centres Institution
The proportion of international students served by the Learning Centres consistently exceeds that of the institutional as a whole. The growth of this student demographic over the past three years is reflected in both student populations.
Total unduplicated
students2,401
636
International
International StudentsProportion of all tutored students, 2015-16
International StudentsNumber of unduplicated international studens, total visitsBy tutoring subject, 2015-2016
At-Risk StudentsProportion of At-Risk Students (GPA <2.00), 2013-2016, %
0 20 40 60 80 100
2015-2016
2014-2015
2013-2014
Number of “At-Risk” Students
509
547
571
1 to 1.99Under 1
At-Risk Students
4+3 to 3.992 to 2.99
Remaining Students
At-Risk StudentsNumber of at-risk (GPA <2.00) appointments per week, month, 2015-2016
January February March April May June July
August
Sep
tem
ber
O
ctobe
r
Nove
mber December
2015
2016
2015 2016
90
8070
60
50
40
30
2010
At-risk student
appointments2,428
Total unduplicated
students2,401
571
At-Risk Students
At-Risk StudentsAt-Risk Students (GPA <2.00)Proportion of all tutored students, 2015-16
The percentage of at-risk students seek-ing tutoring assistance has gradually increased over the past three years. This suggests that the Learning Centres are more effectively serving this important student demographic.
fallsummerspring
The rate of at-risk tutoring appointments over the course of a year helps illustrate the academic calendar’s impact on tutoring demand. Exam periods in both spring and fall semesters see a marked increase in usage. In addition, condensed summer courses elevate usage rates in first half of the summer semester.
1 visit
2 visits
3-5 visits
6+ visits
20%
11%
7%
9%
20 0 20 4040 60 80 100
UNENROLLED ENROLLED
% chance of dropping out
New StudentsRate of student retention per visit number%, 2015-2016
PEER TUTORING2015/16 FISCAL YEAR
KPU LEARNING CENTRESIntroduction
International Students
At-Risk StudentsA key priority for KPU is to ensure that students enjoy positive experiences with successful outcomes, inside and outside the classroom. Understanding the complex factors that influence how students live, learn, work and play, a targeted mix of support services is necessary to enable student success.
The Learning Centre represents one of these vital support services, providing support for the diverse needs of KPU students through its multi-campus, collaborative programming and service model. One of the most important components of this model involves the individualized peer tutoring support services.
New StudentsNew students (<30 Credits)Learning Centres and Institutional ProportionUnduplicated student total, %, 2013-16
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
2015-2
016
2014-2
015
2013-2
014
InstitutionLearning Centres
Total unduplicated
students2,401
1,213
New Studen
ts
New StudentsNew students (<30 Credits)Proportion of all tutored students, 2015-16
New Students
As this chart suggests, a correlation exists between an increased number of tutoring appointments and a decreased chance of discontinuing studies in a students’ first year of study. The most pronounced reduction in risk is evident for those who visit 3-5 times.
The KPU VISION 2018 Strategic Plan declares a commitment to internationalization. To this end, the Learning Centres have created real and virtual spaces that facilitate interaction between domestic and international students.
Like their domestic peers, English and Business tutoring was popular among international students. Language tutoring, which includes ESL, understandably was the third most popular.
The KPU Vision 2018 Strategic Plan declares a commitment to enlivening student learning and assisting with transitions within KPU. This will be achieved by supporting and reinforcing a student lifecycle approach, including a focus on supporting transition to, through, and beyond the university experience.
The KPU VISION 2018 Strategic Plan declares a commitment to providing an appropriate range of integrated and easily accessi-ble student support services that improve rates of retention, progression through, and completion of studies.
English and Business tutoring was popular among international students, like their domestic peers. Language tutoring, which includes ESL, was the third most popular.
Unduplicated International Students Total Number of International Student VisitsNumber ( =10)
1,093
749
288
263
395
175
22
8Trades
Social Sciences
Sciences
Mathematics
Languages
Business
English/Writing
Learning Strategies
TutoringSubject Areas
304
211
115
103
81
41
12
3
The high ratio of math tutoring visits to individual students is noteworthy. However, this high recurrence rate is also evident in domestic students.
A large percentage of tutored students are in their first year of studies. This number increased dramatically in the 2015-2016 fiscal year. This trend indicates the growing importance of the Learning Centre’s services to students’ transitions to post-secondary studies.
Created by Graeme Robinson-Cloggfor the KPU Learning Centres
TLCThe Learning Centre