History of GPS Developed by Michelle Jersak of Century College Based off of work done in Valencia...

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History of GPS History of GPS Developed by Michelle Jersak of Century College Based off of work done in Valencia Community College Pilots with Century College in 2005 Expand pilot to MCTC in 2007 Replicated in Hibbing, Lake Superior, Mesabi Range, MnOnline, North Hennepin, Normandale, Northwest, Ridgewater, and Riverland by 2009

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Page 1: History of GPS Developed by Michelle Jersak of Century College Based off of work done in Valencia Community College Pilots with Century College in 2005.

History of GPSHistory of GPS•Developed by Michelle Jersak of Century College•Based off of work done in Valencia Community College•Pilots with Century College in 2005•Expand pilot to MCTC in 2007•Replicated in Hibbing, Lake Superior, Mesabi Range, MnOnline, North Hennepin, Normandale, Northwest, Ridgewater, and Riverland by 2009

Page 2: History of GPS Developed by Michelle Jersak of Century College Based off of work done in Valencia Community College Pilots with Century College in 2005.

Background of MCTC’s ADEV Background of MCTC’s ADEV 11001100Strategies for College Success-

Freshman Seminar2 credit college electiveTransitions into CollegeCollege Resources3 year academic planLearning StylesFinancial LiteracyEfolio

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GPS- Goals + GPS- Goals + Planning=SuccessPlanning=Success

Leading to higher retention rates in college

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Enrollment ExpansionEnrollment Expansion2005- served 50 students2006- served 350 students required of Power of You and

Bridge to Success students2007- served 425 students required of Power of You and Bridge

to Success students2008- served 858 students2009- served 958 in fall alone

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Building BlocksBuilding BlocksCross section of faculty Faculty Training InstitutesFaculty D2L LoungeDevelopment of ADEV 1015PSEO/ Concurrent EnrollmentCommon BookCommon AssessmentEmbedding GPS

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Career PlanCareer Plan

Think about who you are and who you want to become

Research and explore career options Consider education and training needs Define your career goal(s) and map

strategies to achieve your goals Create your overall marketing package Improve your job seeking, resume

writing and interviewing skills

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Education PlanEducation PlanGetting the most out of your college

education does not usually happen by accident. It often requires hard work, planning and a commitment from you. The Education Plan can help you optimize your time in college by helping you with the following:

Deciding what you want to study Looking at types of schools and available

programs Preparing for college before you get there Exploring your learning style(s) Assessing and improving your study skills Selecting and scheduling your classes

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Education PlanEducation PlanDeciding what you want to study Looking at types of schools and

available programs Preparing for college before you get

there Exploring your learning style(s) Assessing and improving your study

skills Selecting and scheduling your

classes

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Finance PlanFinance Plan

Setting goals Creating a budget Financing your education Understanding credit Managing debt Saving for your future

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Leadership PlanLeadership PlanDiscover your personal leadership

style Build teams and effectively lead

those teams Consider ways to get involved in

your campus and community Learn about your impact on the

environment Expand your thinking about

diversity, culture and the world

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Personal PlanPersonal PlanTransition to college Improve your physical health and

fitness Learn about mental wellness Develop strategies to deal with

personal challenges

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Early ResultsEarly ResultsFall to Spring Retention Rates Developmental Takers vs. Non

Takers2006 Cohort 28% higher2007 Cohort 23% higher2008 Cohort 24% higher

College Level Takers vs. Non Takers 2006 Cohort 18% higher

2007 Cohort 22% higher2008 Cohort 26% higher

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Results ContinuedResults ContinuedFall to Fall Retention Rates Developmental Takers vs. Non

Takers2006 Cohort 30% higher2007 Cohort 31% higher

College Level Takers vs. Non Takers 2006 Cohort 28% higher

2007 Cohort 30% higher

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Earned CreditsEarned CreditsFirst SemesterDevelopmental vs. Non Taker2006- 3.3 higher2007- 4.6 higher2008- 3.6 higherCollege Level vs. Non Taker2006- 2.8 higher2007- 2.7 higher2008- 2.9 higher

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Challenges…Challenges…Retention of higher risk studentsResults level off after 1 year

versus other cohortHow to move students to

graduation, transfer, and job placement?

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Next steps at MCTCNext steps at MCTC• Seek MnTC goal area 2 • Require of all first term students

by FY’11• New Unlimited Faculty Positions• Tie to Learning Communities• GPS embed in Career Programs

through CTL• Check and Connect

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Questions?Questions?Contact Information-

Karen HynickDean of Academic AffairsMinneapolis Community and

Technical College1501 Hennepin AveMinneapolis, MN [email protected]