ACD 鈥� All College Day 鈥� A scheduled workday devoted to development activities for all Riverland faculty and staff.
Age Structured Demographics 鈥� Systematic classification and analysis of student and community age groups and demographics, such as race and socio-economic status, to inform institutional strategies, academic programming, student support services, and workforce alignment.
Alternative Revenue 鈥� Sources of funding beyond traditional tuition and state funding, such as grants, rentals, leases, donations, and partnerships.
Closed Credit 鈥� Credits offered to students through contracts with external partners to provide credit courses that are only open to a select group of students. These credits count toward degree completion.
Community Engagement 鈥� The intentional collaboration between the college and local communities to foster meaningful partnerships that enhance student learning and workforce development.
Demographics 鈥� Statistical data relating to student populations, including age, ethnicity, and socioeconomic background.
Equity Gap 鈥� Disparities in educational outcomes among different student groups, often based on race, income, or background.
Fall-to-Fall Retention 鈥� The percentage of students who continue their enrollment from one fall semester to the next.
FYE 鈥� Full Year Equivalent
Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) 鈥� A college or university with an enrollment of at least 25% Hispanic students.
Minority Serving Institution 鈥� A designation for institutions that serve a significant percentage of minority students.
Noncredit Course/Program 鈥� A course program that does not count toward a degree but may be taken for personal or professional development.
Outbound Visibility 鈥� See Unique Value.
PACE 鈥� Personal Assessment of the College Environment, an evidence-based survey to assess employee perceptions and satisfaction.
Q10 鈥� Question 10 of the Pace Climate Survey: 鈥淚nformation is shared within this institution鈥�.
Q16 鈥� Question 16 of the Pace Climate Survey: 鈥淥pen and ethical communication is practiced at this institution鈥�.
Retention Rate 鈥� Percent of a fall cohort of undergraduates retained, graduated, or transferred by the next fall term.
Social Opportunities 鈥� Activities and events that promote employee social interaction and engagement.
Onboarding 鈥� The process of welcoming and integrating new students/employees into the college community.
Student Retention 鈥� Efforts and strategies to support student persistence and completion of their programs.
Student Success 鈥� The achievement of academic, career, and personal goals by students through institutional support.
Unique Value 鈥� Measured through perception surveys to assess Riverland's visibility and value in the community.
