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The USG Getting to Know Our Students Survey has been administered to incoming freshmen across the University System of Georgia since 2017. Developed in collaboration with Motivate Lab at the University of Virginia, the survey asks a host of questions designed to assess students’ motivations and attitudes about learning to provide a snapshot at the beginning of their post-secondary journey. The survey is administered twice in the fall semester, once in the first three weeks of classes and again in the final three weeks.

Reflecting on your Momentum Work, 2024-2025

The responses below reflect the assessment of the 2025 campus planning team.

1. What was your overall experience with respect to student success over the past year? What

work did you accomplish? Who were the key players in this work?

2025 Momentum Summit Planning Summary

Compiled Insights and Recommendations from Momentum Work Groups

I. Enhancing On-Campus Engagement for Students, Faculty, and Staff

Challenges & Barriers:

• Students and faculty lack awareness of available events and engagement opportunities.
• High percentage of working students and commuters reduces participation.
• Faculty/staff workload limits after-hours involvement.

2025 Momentum Summit Campus Planning Agenda

UWG Campus Planning Team

Roy Richards Sr. Hall (RCOB) Room 122

March 4, 2025 | 12:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Planning Outcomes:

2025 Momentum Planning Team

*Momentum Council Member

Dr. Jon Preston, Provost and Senior Vice President (jpreston@westga.edu)

Dr. Jennifer Jordan, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs (jjordan@westga.edu)*

Dr. Monica Smith, Associate Vice President for Student Success, Student Enrollment Management (monicas@westga.edu)*

Appendix A

Table 1: UGA Freshmen Retention Rates (2012-2022)