Innovative Solutions for Higher Education
How many of your students are successfully completing a full course load their first term? Western Governors University—the nation’s leading online nonprofit university—established Academy at WGU to provide an affordable on-ramp to students in need of college preparedness and we’re proud of the outcomes we’re seeing. Namely, Academy at WGU grads are more likely to complete their minimum first-term course load than non-Academy at WGU grads.
The secret to their success? Developing noncognitive skills that lead to better outcomes in college and beyond.
We’ll share our proven program for student success.
When students persist and graduate on time, you’re both saving them money and increasing your ROI.
This timely flow though the education channel also allows you to serve more students.
Interested in partnering with Academy?
Student Success is Our Measurement
Academy graduates achieving FTAA1 during second term relative to non-Academy students
+15.5%
OVERALL
+19.7%
1ST GENERATION
+18.8%
LOW INCOME
1 Full-time Academic Attainment (FTAA) = students who successfully completed a minimum of 12 credits in their first term at a 4-year on-line university
Academy at WGU’s science-backed methods set students up for success:
The Academy at WGU program is designed to strengthen student confidence, develop learning skills, and establish the foundation for eventual success and graduation from college. Academy at WGU provides the perfect launching pad for future degree success.
Improved communications and the confidence to effectively collaborate
One-to-one coaching to help identify and reach their goals
A program that will help them develop a thriving mindset, confidence, and professional skills
Here’s where our science backed program comes in.
Academy at WGU prepares students for future academic success through our science-backed, breakthrough social-emotional learning model, Program for Academic and Career Advancement (PACA).
PACA follows an evidence-based approach, relying on principles of social, cognitive, educational, and industrial-organizational psychology in each step of the process. We’re helping build resilient learners.
The Elements of PACA
Thriving Mindset
This breakthrough program will boost student performance and prepare them for college and the workplace with the tools they need, such as confidence, self-awareness, the ability to collaborate, emotional intelligence, and the ability to effectively set and achieve goals.
Executive Coaching Model
Students are assigned a Success Coach who will meet with them one-to-one to guide them through performance-enhancing techniques used by some of the nation’s top Fortune 500 companies. Working with their Success Coach, the students set their personal or professional goals and put a plan into place for achieving them.
Peer Support
Academic Success
Ready to give your students a thriving mindset?
Comparison of Academy grads vs. non-Academy students
+15.5%
Academy graduates achieving second term FTAA2,3 was 15.5 percentage points higher relative to non-Academy students.
+19.7%
First generation Academy graduates achieving second term FTAA was 19.7 percentage points higher relative to first-generation non-Academy students.
+30.1%
First generation PACA Completers4 achieving second term FTAA was 30.1 percentage points higher relative to Academy students who did not complete PACA.
At Academy at WGU, we’re confident we can prepare your non-admitted students to meet your admissions requirements — boosting your bottom line while also supporting the local workforce with more credentialed
employees who are prepared to succeed in their careers.
Our breakthrough PACA program sets the foundation for student success.
For more information about how Academy at WGU can work with your institution, contact Anna Frachou, Director of Strategic Alliances, at opportunity@academy.wgu.edu or 877-660-0333.
Source of all data in info graphic: Reshma Gouravajhala, PhD.
Comparison of Academy Grads & Non-Academy Students at 4-Year Institutions. Salt Lake City, 2021.
2After accounting for demographic factors & transfer credits.
3Full-time Academic Attainment (FTAA) = students who successfully completed a
minimum of 12 credits in their first term at a 4-year on-line university
4First generation PACA Completers = Academy graduates + Academy withdrawn students
Thank you for partnering with us.
