Supporting academically at-risk students from their first day on campus at Arizona State University

Challenge

How might we equip at-risk students for success?

Strategy

Students are selected for ASU’s LEAD program using a composite of their high school GPA and SAT scores. The LEAD program focuses on equipping students for success at ASU and beyond through:

Building critical reasoning and reading skills in relevant topic areas
Accelerating students’ communication skills including presentation and engagement skills
Developing personal management skills through rigorous expectations during integrated courses
Integrating program into necessary classes that count toward degree requirements

Outcome

Fall 2015 retention for Fall to Spring was 87.3% compared to 83.7% for non-LEAD.

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Institution

Enrollment

63,124

Pell Recipients

34%

Students of Color

47%

Net cost of Attendance

$31,449 (in-state)