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The Access Program Award is a multi-year commitment, inclusive of the scholarship and a wraparound, immersive coaching model to support student retention.
68% increase in applications to the Access Award from 238 to 400
Increased outreach to students in grades 12 and under, with expanded school partnerships
Over 500 students reached with expanded orientation, transition and retention activities for students from equity-deserving groups
Access Program Participants
Outreach (Event and Session Attendance)
Transition (Total Session and Event Attendance)
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One-on-one appointments within the First-Year Experience portfolio were transitioned to areas with which students had direct affinity, such as the Access Program
High event engagement with first-year students through partnered initiatives like Mac101 and Welcome Week
Continued focus on collaborating with Faculty and Program partners to enhance the first-year experience
Appointments
Total Session and Event Attendance
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Strong focus on tailored supports to increase access to employment, as demonstrated through 810 students and alumni served through Career Access Professional Services (CAPS) appointments in 2023-2024
Overall increase in graduate student engagement reflects efforts through Strategic Alignment Funding and demonstrates demand
Four job fairs (online and in person), recorded high event attendance numbers demonstrating a consistent need among students and recent graduates
Increase in Faculty of Science student engagement demonstrates the impact of strategic partnership; we continue to work with Faculty partners to offer complementary services and programs
Appointments
Total Session and Event Attendance
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Tailored programs, such as Ignite and Airport Welcome, support first-year international students from the moment they receive their offer letters and throughout their transition to university
Partnerships with internal stakeholders, including Faculties, Student Wellness Centre and MODEL, ensure students develop the skills necessary for success in their academic journey and future careers
To build community and foster belonging, programs, sessions, interactive events, and peer-to-peer connections are offered throughout the year
Appointments
Total Session and Event Attendance
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Increased engagement with students through customized classroom visits and pop-ups
Placement opportunities allowed students to gain experiential learning locally and abroad, such as through Career Treks and the Global Experience Award
EXPLORE tool, in partnership with the Office of Teaching and Learning, provides students the opportunity to discover curricular and co-curricular experiential opportunities in one place
Appointments
Total Session and Event Attendance
Placements*
*Placements refer to a broad range of experiential learning opportunities, including but not limited to hackathons, skill-building, training and short-term projects with an organization.
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McMaster Exchange Program applications (outbound) continue to steadily increase
High engagement in global experience opportunities through events and pop-ups, such as International Education Week activities
125 recipients of the Global Experience Award
Appointments
Total Session and Event Attendance
Inbound Exchange
DeGroote School of Business graduate level reflects MBA program students
Outbound Exchange
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Increase in graduate student appointment numbers reflects expanded support through Strategic Alignment Funding and demand
Stronger focus on collaboration with Faculty, such as through custom workshop delivery
An integrated approach to working with Faculties to support academically at-risk students with programming such as Fundamentals of Success
Students seeking support to gain professional writing and communication skills, as seen by high engagement with upper-year students
Appointments
Total Session and Event Attendance
In 2021-2022, we transitioned our writing and academic skills workshops to the Student Transition, Retention and Success portfolio, such as those offered during Welcome Week and Mac101.
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Finances continue to be a top stressor for students; engagement events and clinics raise awareness of services and educate on key financial skills
High engagement through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP), resulting in $4.5M processed in returns for students and the community
We offer workshops, one-on-one appointments and events to help students develop financial independence and make informed financial decisions
Appointments
Total Session and Event Attendance
Undergraduate Headcount Enrolment (As of November)
McMaster Student Records Data (PeopleSoft Campus Solutions) | Prepared by the Office of Institutional Research and Analysis. Headcount total includes full-time and part-time students, and excludes students on a co-op work term.
Graduate Headcount Enrolment (As of November)
McMaster Student Records Data (PeopleSoft Campus Solutions) | Prepared by the Office of Institutional Research and Analysis.