We were told Marlin graduates players

[Turbine]

Well we have reached R1 status. That seems to be exceeding.

Only athletics lets the masses know whats going on academically.

[cajun4life]

Only athletics lets the masses know whats going on academically.

I’m pretty sure the university publishes 5 year graduation and retention rates.

[Turbine]

I’m pretty sure the university publishes 5 year graduation and retention rates.

I meant it is only through sports coverage that R1 gets mentioned.

Anything published academically (that could help enrollement) falls on few ears.

[60swerethebest]

Anything published academically (that could help enrollement) falls on few ears.

I know you’re up on this but Dr. DeWayne Bowie VP of all things admissions has been using our R1 status with guidance counselors both in and out of state. We’re doing well not only in new areas of LA but also Tx, Ms and Al. We see it in our dept. Better quality students from more diverse areas. I’m sure we could market it better to the masses but the HS guidance folks get the info.
Thank goodness UL decided to go out of state more because the in state pool is shrinking and colleges are feeding off each other. U of Alabama and Mississippi are hitting New Orleans for similar reasons. Bad enough we have to compete against TSAB but now other states.

[Turbine]

I know you’re up on this but Dr. DeWayne Bowie VP of all things admissions has been using our R1 status with guidance counselors both in and out of state. We’re doing well not only in new areas of LA but also Tx, Ms and Al. We see it in our dept. Better quality students from more diverse areas. I’m sure we could market it better to the masses but the HS guidance folks get the info.
Thank goodness UL decided to go out of state more because the in state pool is shrinking and colleges are feeding off each other. U of Alabama and Mississippi are hitting New Orleans for similar reasons. Bad enough we have to compete against TSAB but now other states.

Glad they are reaching out.

[cajun4life]

I know you’re up on this but Dr. DeWayne Bowie VP of all things admissions has been using our R1 status with guidance counselors both in and out of state. We’re doing well not only in new areas of LA but also Tx, Ms and Al. We see it in our dept. Better quality students from more diverse areas. I’m sure we could market it better to the masses but the HS guidance folks get the info.
Thank goodness UL decided to go out of state more because the in state pool is shrinking and colleges are feeding off each other. U of Alabama and Mississippi are hitting New Orleans for similar reasons. Bad enough we have to compete against TSAB but now other states.

So I take it this is a new thing since we’ve had a decreasing student population for 5-7 years. It’s about time we actually try to grow the undergrad population to 20k.

[ZoomZoom]

So the pro marlin crowd and anti marlin crowd aren't really that different

DING! DING! DING!

Not ALL on either side, but each has a group that the “inner ring” concept is in play.

[R1Letterman]

I’m pretty sure the university publishes 5 year graduation and retention rates.

Apparently graduation rates was not an R1 criteria.

One could think low graduation rates are bad, or it could mean our university is hard and doesnt give away grades

[R1Letterman]

I’m pretty sure the university publishes 5 year graduation and retention rates.

And im pretty sure marlin's number is higher

[R1Letterman]

DING! DING! DING!

Not ALL on either side, but each has a group that the “inner ring” concept is in play.

Thanks, lol.

[ManAboutTown]

Apparently graduation rates was not an R1 criteria.

One could think low graduation rates are bad, or it could mean our university is hard and doesnt give away grades

Lol. It’s remarkable.

[R1Letterman]

Lol. It’s remarkable.

Any update on the RP members graduation rate?