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Text Box: The effectiveness of the TCI has been assessed in several ways. The most important test of the TCI is how well it performs in identifying students at risk for academic difficulty and subsequent attrition. Based on their TCI Index, students are identified as low risk (scores of 0-5), above average risk (scores of 6-8) or high risk (scores of 9 and above). Research based on the ODU data revealed that 38% of the high risk first year students were in academic difficulty after their first semester compared to 19% of the low risk group. Similarly, 30% of the high risk group did not return for their sophomore year versus 19% of the low risk group. Finally, only 32% of the high risk group graduated in 6 years while 50% of the low risk group graduated in that time. As part of the validation process the TCI was tested at other institutions. In 2004-05 the TCI was pilot tested at four additional institutions to test its effectiveness in more diverse settings. As with the ODU sample, 43% of the high risk students were in academic difficulty at the end of their first semester compared to 13% of the low risk students. Finally, the TCI has been factor analyzed revealing nine factors, of which five (*) were significantly related to academic performance at the end of the first semester. College Involvement Influences on College Choice Student Role Commitment * Athletic Orientation * Personal / Academic Concerns Self-Confidence * Institutional Commitment Socializing Orientation * Independent Activity Focus * Text Box: Research

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