June 2020
University of the Virgin Islands
Planning Committee Meeting
May 22, 2020 
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Institutional Peers
Lincoln University *
Alverno College 
CUNY - Medgar Evers College
University of the District of Columbia *
Clark Atlanta University *
Ohio State University-Lima Campus
Savannah State University *
University of Guam
Alabama A & M University *
Colegio Universitario de San Juan
Aspirational Peers                 
Alfred University
Delaware State University *
Oregon Institute of Technology
SUNY - Purchase College
University of Texas - Permian Basin
University of Hawaii - Hilo
Allegheny College 
Valparaiso University 
New College of Florida
The Evergreen State College 
PEER LIST
*HBCU
KEY PERFORMANCE 
INDICATORS
1.
Innovation Exercise (I.1C) 
2.
Retention Rate and Graduation Rate (III.8A)
3.
Degrees Awarded (II.2E)
4.
Financial Aid (III.2A, III.2B)
5.
Development Indicators
6.
UVI Highlights 
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Innovation Exercise (I.1C)
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UVI LAUNCHES INNOVATION EXERCISE
I.1C All academic and administrative programs will conduct a self-assessment to determine if they 
are embracing or developing innovative approaches, strategies, and techniques into their 
operations.
To achieve goal 1C at the earliest stage of the strategic plan, an innovation incentive exercise was developed, 
requiring each unit/academic program to identify a more innovative approach to an existing process, challenge or 
program; or develop a new innovative initiative that will enhance its operation. 
Access & Enrollment (ACES)
English/Humanities/Modern Languages
Nursing, BSN
Biology & Marine Biology, BA and BS
School of Business
Office of the Provost/UVI Online
Caribbean Green Tech Center (CGTC)
School of Education
President’s Office
Center for Excellence in Leadership 
and Learning (CELL)/CSAP/ILOE
Information & Technology System 
Library/IT/CETL/Assessment-IR
Psychology, MA, BA and BS
Center for Student Success
Institutional Advancement
Social Sciences
CMES
Master of Science in Marine & Environmental 
Science
Sponsored Programs
Communication, Art, Theater & Music
Mathematics
Student Affairs
Title III
VI-EPSCoR
4-H
Eastern Caribbean Center
Computer and Computational Science
Chemistry
Caribbean Writer
Retention Rate (III.8A)
Graduation Rate (III.8A)
Degrees Awarded (II.2E)
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RETENTION RATE (III.8A)
III.8A Implement a comprehensive, multi-year recruitment and retention plan to support a first-year 
retention rate of 80% and a 6-year graduation rate of 40%
Student Enrollment Status
Fall 2016 Cohort
Fall 2017 Cohort*
Fall 2018 Cohort 
Full-time
67%
77%
66%
Part-time
37%
43%
50%
Student Enrollment Status
Fall 2016 Cohort
Fall 2017 Cohort
Fall 2018 Cohort 
Full-Time
71%
70%
65%
Part-time
51%
30%
38%
First-time and transfer*  Bachelor seeking students returning the following fall
First-time Bachelor seeking students returning the following fall
*Fall 2017 cohort: final enrollment was taken after all students withdrawn because of hurricanes were removed
Source: IPEDS
*Transfer students – first-time transfer all levels
Source: UVI
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PERSISTENCE RATE (III.8A)
III.8A Implement a comprehensive, multi-year recruitment and retention plan to support a first-year 
retention rate of 80% and a 6-year graduation rate of 40%
Persistence refers to the act of continuing towards an educational goal (e.g., earning a bachelor’s degree).
Source: UVI
# in 
Cohort 
Returned for 
2nd year 
Returned for 
3rd Year 
Returned for 
4th Year 
(Grad in 4-
years)
Returned for 
5th Year 
(Grad in 5-
years)
Returned for 
6th Year 
(Grad in 6-
years)
Fall  2013
277
75%
60%
39% (10%)
30% (25%)
12% (32%)
Fall  2014
312
73%
58%
42% (7%)
29% (20%)
17%
Fall 2015
337
75%
53%
47% (8%)
39%
Fall 2016
289
67%
55%
44% 
Fall 2017
266
77%
58%
Fall 2018
282
66%
Full-time, first-time Bachelor seeking students (Percentage) 
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GRADUATION RATES ON THE RISE (III.8A)
FTFT Bachelor Cohort
Fall 2012 Cohort
Fall 2013 Cohort
6-Year Graduation 
Rate 
22%
32% 
III.8A Implement a comprehensive, multi-year recruitment and retention plan to support a first-
year retention rate of 80% and a 6-year graduation rate of 40%
First-time and transfer Bachelor seeking students who completed any credentials within 6 years 
Student Enrollment Status
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
Full-Time
28%
38%
Part-time
24%
23%
First-time, full-time Bachelor seeking students who completed a bachelors degree within 6 years
Source: IPEDS
Source: UVI
MORE STUDENTS OPT FOR MORE THAN ONE 
CREDENTIAL (II.2E)
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Degree
AY 17-18
AY 18-19
AY 19-20
Doctorate
0
7
8
Masters
70
32
46
Bachelors (# 
minor)
223 (13)
208 (18)
218 (37)
Associates
31
29
35
Total
324
276
307
II.2E Increase by 10% the number of students who graduate with minors, double majors and/or 
certificates in addition to a major
Source: UVI
Financial Aid (III.2A, III.2B)
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Scholarship aid to graduate and non-resident students
INCREASE IN NON-RESIDENT 
SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT*
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Source: UVI Financial Aid. Institutional Scholarships and grants awarded to non-resident students 
*International and out-of-territory. All levels including athletic scholarships not previously reported.
Aid year 18-19
Aid Year 19-20
Percent Increase
Amount Awarded
$451,730
$461,875
2%
III.2A. Increase non-resident scholarship support by 10% above baseline each year.
INCREASE IN GRADUATE STUDENT SUPPORT
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Source: UVI College of Science and Math, MMES department, and PhD program
Support to MMES graduate students through (NSF) S-STEM grants, Lana Vento Trust and salaries for TA 
and RA + *1 PhD Program NSF HBUC-UP Center grant of $20,000
Aid Year 18-19
Aid Year 19-20
Graduates  + Doctorates
$241,600
$288,200*
Amount Awarded
Aid Year 18-19
Aid Year 19-20
Percent Increase
Graduates  + 
Doctorates
$12,595
$47,700*
279%
Institutional Support
Source: UVI Financial Aid *Includes graduate assistant / coaching awards to assist with the plan of 
growing and strengthening the athletics program
Outside Funding Sources
III.2B. Increase graduate student support by 10% per year through scholarships and fellowships
Development
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DEVELOPMENT
OCTOBER 01, 2018 – APRIL 9, 2020
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Total Contribution by Constituency  $1,181,839   -14%
FY 20
FY 19
Alumni giving rate
3%
7%
Trustees giving rate
23%
38%
Cabinet giving rate
18%
27%
Alumni
$20,876 
2%
Corp./Business 
and Foundation
$497,276 
42%
Cabinet
$250 
0%
Friend of UVI
$97,459 
8%
Trustee
$6,540 
1%
RTPark/EDA
$559,438 
47%
DEVELOPMENT
OCTOBER 01, 2018 – APRIL 9, 2020
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Total Contribution by Fund
Academic Programs
$440,959
37%
Other
$41,325
4%
Scholarships
$123,380
10%
Campus Spaces and 
Equipment
$0
0%
Research
$90,300
8%
Endowment
$464,775
39%
Student and Faculty 
Engagement
$21,100
2%
UVI responds to impact of COVID-19 
with various remote initiatives
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UVI RESPONDS TO IMPACT OF COVID-19 
WITH VARIOUS REMOTE INNITIATIVES
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Libraries
Extended Loan period for Equipment --
Students, Faculty, & Staff
• Laptops: 19 (STX); 33 (STT)
• Surface Pro: 1 (STT)
• iPad: 2 (STX): 3 (STT)
• MiFi Internet Hotspots: 2 (STX) ; 2 (STT)
Provided an Academic Integrity Blackboard 
course
Held the National Library Week (April 19 –
25) via Facebook and TikTok
Student Affairs
Pep-talk Thursdays 
Professional Development Virtual Workshops for 
student employees and student leaders
Student Employee of the Year Nominations and other 
Awards Recognition
Mental Health Video-UVI students share coping 
strategies dealing with COVID 19.
Culinary Demonstrations (with Chef Jackson-and 
UVI Café)
Meetings with RAs and RAs connecting with 
former residential students
UVI RESPONDS TO IMPACT OF COVID-19 
WITH VARIOUS REMOTE INNITIATIVES
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School of Nursing
Courses converted to online delivery
Courses redesigned to include virtual simulation 
technologies and evolving case studies
Office hours, advising and registration support was 
provided using ZOOM, TEAMS and Blackboard 
Collaborate.  BucsConnect used to reach out to students 
and record advising sessions in an online environment
School of Business
Support provided to students by faculty – special outreach efforts to 
engage and stay connected with students
Virtual tasks to replace on-the-ground internships
Business faculty used BucsConnect to contact advisee
School of Business planning a Resilience and Sustainability 
Conference
UVI RESPONDS TO IMPACT OF COVID-19 
WITH VARIOUS REMOTE INNITIATIVES
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Academics and CETL
All faculty supported in moving to a remote 
teaching format
All faculty meetings and committee meetings 
conducted via Zoom with increased attendance
Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning 
facilitated workshops for faculty
Academic Awards and Faculty Institute
School of Education:
EDU 302 - Introduction to Special Education 
provided virtual field experience with three special-
education educational settings via YouTube
UVI preservice teacher joined VIDE teachers 
instructing their K-12 students virtually using online 
learning platforms 
Graduate comprehensive examination online using 
Respondus Lockdown and Video Monitor feature
UVI RESPONDS TO IMPACT OF COVID-19 
WITH VARIOUS REMOTE INNITIATIVES
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Center for Student Success
Peer Led Team Learning held 
virtually
Tutoring done virtually
Advising and outreach by CSS staff 
done virtually
ACES
Held admitted Student Information Sessions 
for each college and school
All processing for ACES – impacting new 
applicants and currently enrolled students 
transitioned to virtual service effective 
March 23, 2020