Desire2Learn Degree CompassTM
Today’s Discussion:
• THEC Initiative• What is Degree Compass?• Questions
D2L and Drive to 55 AlignmentThe Higher Education Challenge
Student Retention
Degree Completio
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Time to Degree
Efficacy of Higher Ed
Desire2Learn Degree Compass• Real-time, personalized course
recommendation tool– Academic-advisor-in-an-app– Guides students to plan and make the most
informed choices about their degree pathway– Specific to program of choice and student’s
academic capabilities
• Early guidance tool assists students before they begin a course– Ongoing academic advisement
• Pre-registration, during semesters, year over year
– Preview your success. Plan your success
• Degree Compass composed:• Grade Prediction Engine
• Provides accurate estimate of final grade student will likely receive • Course Prediction Engine
• Provides accurate ranking of the program courses at the institution
• Degree Compass uses several inputs to drive predictive engines and algorithm
• Student Information System (SIS)• Degree Audit Systems (DAS)
Predictive Analytics
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The Result: Right Student. Right Course. First Time
• Degree Compass successfully predicted the courses in which students would achieve an A,B, or C with 90% accuracy.
• The effectiveness of Degree Compass recommendations:– 90% of students who took a 4-star class received an A or a B, – Compared with 62% of A or B grades awarded in general.
• The increase of students passing courses resulted in an increase of funding of $5.5 million over a 2 year period.
Preview Your Success. Plan Your Success.
Your Course Major
Star Recommendation
Rankings DegreeRequirements byCore and Elective
Preview Your Success. Plan Your Success.
Course
Availability
Across Campuses
and Semesters
Students on the Go. Success on the Go.