Enrollment, Retention, & Graduation
Affordability & Debt
Student Success & Mental Health
Political Forces
100

The decline in the number of college-going students

What is the enrollment cliff?

100

This agreement ensures students who earn an associates degree at any of the NC community colleges can complete a bachelor's degree within 2 years

What is an Articulation Agreement?

100

WCU's pledge to provide students with the resources and guidance necessary to complete their undergraduate degree

What is Finish in Four?

100

UNC Board of Governors voted on a new graduation requirement

What is Foundations of American Democracy?

200

The year WCU's total enrollment went over 10,000 for the first time

What is 2013?

200

This is the ____ year of the UNC System tuition freeze

What is the 9th?

200

The intentional collaborative practice of asking positive, open-ended questions that help students optimize their experiences and achieve their dreams

What is Appreciative Advising?

200

This legislative surprise capped tuition for all resident and nonresident students

What is NC Promise?

300

WCU increased it's out-of-state student capacity to ___%

What is 25%?

300

____% of WCU's 2023 graduating class has zero debt

What is 48?

300

These are teaching and learning practices aimed at ensuring equitable access to all college students

What are High Impact Practices?

300

This body is responsible for approving our tuition and fees

What is the UNC Board of Governors?

400

This WCU class has been shown to increase student retention

What is USI 130?

400

WCU's strategic initiative to increase enrollment and maximize our competitive value

What is Catamount Commitment?

400

WCU tutoring increases retention and graduation rate by ___%

What is 10%?

400

Changes made by legislative members or bodies without providing financial resources

What are unfunded mandates?

500

This semester/year was WCU's highest retention rate

What is Fall 2025?

500

This is the most hated WCU fee by students

What is the athletic fee?

500

Students can obtain services from this campus office

What is CAPS?

500

This WCU office advocates for our needs

What is government relations?