Student Achievement Goals

Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College (NLTCC) identifies student achievement goals with target performance levels, using multiple measures to document student success and evaluate published goals and outcomes. NLTCC has four student achievement goals.

Mission

Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College is a public institution of higher education that provides high-quality academic, workforce training, and transfer opportunities through the delivery of associate degrees, technical diplomas, and certificates that inspire students to enter today's competitive global workforce.

1. Retention

Fall to Fall Retention

The Retention measure is the IPEDS Retention, the percentage of first-time degree/certificate-seeking students from the previous Fall who either re-enrolled or successfully completed their program by the current Fall. This measure was selected because it parallels the strategic plan and operational plan, which set goals for retention and graduation for the institution.

 

Table 1.1: Fall-to-Fall Retention Rate for First-time, Full-time, Degree- and Credential-Seeking Students

 
Cohort Fall Term Reporting Year NLTCC Retention Rate LCTCS Mean
FA2018 2021-2022 66% 49%
FA2019 2022-2023 78% 69%
FA2020 2023-2024 85% 73%

2. Graduation Rate

The Graduation Rate is the IPEDS Graduation Rate which is the total number of individuals from a given cohort of full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates who completed a degree or certificate within a given percent of normal time to complete all requirements of the degree or certificate program; divided by the total number of students in the cohort of full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates minus any allowable exclusions. This measure was selected because it parallels the strategic plan and operational plan which set goals for retention and graduation for the institution. IPEDS Graduation Rate is also consistent with the colleges occupational programs which represent the majority of student enrollment.

 

Table 2.1: IPEDS “Outcome Measures”

 
    Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College LCTCS
Cohort Term Reporting Year No. in Cohort % Graduated in 4 years % Graduated in 4 years
FA2018 2021-2022 134 49% 27%
FA2019 2022-2023 132 69% 26%
FA2020 2023-2024 122 73% 35%

3. Graduation Rate Data Disaggregation

Appropriate to the Mission and Definition:

Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College disaggregates graduation rate data by the following: gender, ethnicity (race), and economically disadvantaged defined as Pell eligible.  Disaggregating graduation rates by these student characteristics allows review by populations that are traditionally underserved in higher education as well as the focus populations of the Louisiana Board of Regents 2030 Louisiana Prospers Master Plan which includes diversity, equity and inclusion as a strategic plan initiative.

Measure

The graduation rate is the percentage of first-time, full-time, degree-seeking students who complete their program at the same institution within three years disaggregated by gender and race. Disaggregating graduation rates allows NLTCC to identify trends and disparities among key student populations.  The source of the information is the IPEDS Graduation Rate 150% Survey.

 

First-Time Freshmen Persistence to Graduation Disaggregated by Student Populations

 
Cohort Year Gender Cohort No. Graduated in 3 Years No. % Graduated in 3 Years LCTCS Average
F2018 Female 31 12 39% 23%
F2019 Female 36 21 58% 22%
F2020 Female 24 14 58% 26%
 
F2018 Male 103 53 51% 33%
F2019 Male 96 70 73% 34%
F2020 Male 98 75 77% 37%
 
Cohort Year Race Cohort No. Graduated in 3 Years No. % Graduated in 3 Years LCTCS Average
F2018 Non White 72 37 51.39% 19.70%
F2019 Non White 55 37 67.27% 23.91%
F2020 Non White 56 39 69.64% 25.24%
 
F2018 White 62 28 45.16% 27.77%
F2019 White 77 54 70.13% 33.16%
F2020 White 66 50 75.75% 36.69%
 
Cohort Year Pell Eligibility Status Cohort No. Graduated in 3 Years No. % Graduated in 3 Years LCTCS Average
F2018 Pell Eligible 72 35 49% 22%
F2019 Pell Eligible 101 84 83% 21%
F2020 Pell Eligible 89 61 69% 26%
 
F2018 Not Pell Eligible 62 30 48% 38%
F2019 Not Pell Eligible 31 7 23% 35%
F2020 Not Pell Eligible 36 28 78% 36%

Source:  NCES Reporting Data

 

4. Licensure Exam Pass Rate 

Divide the number who passed licensure exams (row 14) by the number who took the exams (row 13) and multiply by 100.

Table 3.1: Licensure Exam Pass Rate

 
Reporting Year Campus Program Licensure Exam Pass Rate
2020-2021 Camp Minden CTS Heavy Equipment Vehicle Operator 97%
2021-2022 Camp Minden CTS Heavy Equipment Vehicle Operator 97%
2022-2023 Camp Minden CTS Heavy Equipment Vehicle Operator 83%
2021-2022 Shreveport TD Barber Styling 100%
2022-2023 Shreveport TD Barber Styling 100%
2020-2021 Shreveport Practical Nursing 86%
2020-2021 Mansfield Practical Nursing 75%
2021-2022 Minden Practical Nursing 82%
2021-2022 Mansfield Practical Nursing 100%
2022-2023 Minden Practical Nursing 89%
2022-2023 Mansfield Practical Nursing 78%

5. Placement Rates for Graduates and Non-Graduate Completers

Placement rates for graduates and non-graduate completers is calculated using the a completer of a program that (1) is employed in the field of education pursued or in a related field or (2) has received the appropriate credential and entered the military or continued his/ her education or (3) a non-graduate who has acquired sufficient competencies through a program to become employed in the field of education pursued or a related field, as evidenced by such employment.

 

Table 4.1: Graduate and Non-Graduate Completers Placement Rates

 
Reporting Year Programs Reported Average Placement Rate Programs Below Target
2020-2021 20 82% 5
2021-2022 18 88% 2
2022-2023 22 85% 0