Program Focus 2 Facilitate institutional improvements and boost student success through the sharing of best practices Help colleges identify institutional strengths and opportunities Assist in the development of strategies and tools Coordinate collaborative relationships Utilize and help colleges better understand performance measure data Ensure program is college-driven, ongoing, voluntary, and open to all colleges To share in Each Others Success! Components 3 Performance Partnership Summit Peer Mentoring Action Plans Summit 4 One-day showcase of best practices and forums associated with performance improvement related to performance measures and other topics associated with student success Inclusive of all colleges and held annually during the summer Mark Your Calendars 2015 Performance Partnership Summit Tuesday, July 28 Embassy Suites, Cary Peer Mentoring 5 Collaborations to facilitate institutional improvements and increased success rates for our students across the state Mentees choose a willing Mentor Mentors Share best practices/strategies Campus visits or other interactions Collaboratively develop an action plan for improvement Hope Opportunity Jobs MEASURES BEING DISCUSSED TODAY: Measure E- One Year Progression Measure F- Curriculum Student Completion Hope Opportunity Jobs MEASURE E The purpose: To ensure first year students reach an academic momentum point that helps predict future credential completion. The description: Percentage of first time fall credential-seeking students attempting at least twelve hours within their first academic year who successfully complete (P or C or better) at least twelve of those hours Hope Opportunity Jobs MEASURE F Purpose: To ensure student completion and persistence toward a post- secondary credential Description: Percentage of first-time fall credential seeking students who graduate, transfer, or are still enrolled within 36 hours after six years Review of Notes from the Performance Partnership Summit: Some common themes and best practices 9 Hope Opportunity Jobs The technical and vocational programs have stackable credentials. Effective and good working relationships with the closest UNC college, They should have a presence on the CC campus. Collaboration with Achieving the Dream and Completion by Design to streamline services Common Themes from Summit Hope Opportunity Jobs Common Themes from Summit Intrusive advising-professional advisors. Advisors have regular advisees. Advisors must meet with referrals within two weeks. Required an ACA course for all freshmen College Transfer Advising Center. New student orientation. Minority male mentoring. Students encouraged to take math and science early. Hope Opportunity Jobs Common Themes from Summit contd Early connection with students. Communicate to students that quitting is not an option. Emphasizing certificates. Holding students accountable. Regular meeting with students about their programs. Meeting with students after exams. Hope Opportunity Jobs Common Themes from Summit Provide supplemental instruction. Embedding tutors in gateway classes. Require students to complete developmental courses within one year. Peer to peer tutoring Embedded librarians, started with distance education classes, now seated classes have librarians also. Use Google hang out to communicate with students. Require the use of Starfish and other early alert system Require students to complete developmental courses within one year. Encourage mixing of developmental and regular courses Hope Opportunity Jobs Importance of Good Data Collect data on course evaluation Foster collaboration between Arts and Sciences and vocational. Use Data Navigator to pull data down from the course level and share data with instructors. Use CCSSE and other national and state assessments Examine what is working Share data in regular faculty meetings every month. Faculty examine data and ask what they could do differently to make a difference. Increased communication between faculty and administration Hope Opportunity Jobs 10/17/2012 Progression and Completion Strategies Christy L. Forrest, Ed.D. Dean, General Studies and Academic Support Hope Opportunity Jobs Davidson Community College Proactive Advising Model Early Alert System- Starfish Redesigned Programs with reduced hours & limited choices Required success course for most new students Required orientation for new students Implemented Multiple Measures 10/17/2012 Hope Opportunity Jobs Davidson Community College Gateway courses moved to early in program when possible Stackable Credentials in technical programs Consolidation of academic support and testing to one location- Learning Commons 10/17/2012 Hope Opportunity Jobs 10/17/2012 Hope Opportunity Jobs Wake Technical Community College 10/17/2012 Hope Opportunity Jobs Loss & Momentum Framework CONNECTION Interest to Application ENTRY Enrollment to Completion of Launch Pad Courses PROGRESS Entry into Course of Study to 75% Requirements Completed COMPLETION Complete Course of Study to Credential with Labor Market Value POLICIES PRACTICES PROGRAMS PROCESSES Hope Opportunity Jobs Completion Initiatives Connection Financial Aid Awareness Fall Premiere New Student Orientation Information Sessions (GPS) Completion Academic Success Centers Embedded Career & Employment Resources Reverse Transfer Service Learning/Volunteerism Progress Proactive Advising Accelerated Developmental Education Stackable Credentials Student Support Resources (ASSETS) Supplemental Instruction Entry Structured Pathways First Year Experience First Year Academy MOOCs *Strategies core to CBD are shown bolded. Hope Opportunity Jobs Wake Tech Community College 10/17/2012 Structured Pathways AA and AS programs revised All 55 career and technical programs revised Accelerated Developmental Education Retention increased to 82% from 77% 79% of all students completed at least one module 700 students used the MOOC to prep for placement test 10+% reduction in dev math students 2012FA to 2014FA Proactive Advising/First Year Experience Persistence increased by 21% when enrolled in FYE Success increased by 24% when enrolled in FYE Persistence increased by 12% if attended orientation Success increased by 2.5% if attended orientation Financial Aid & Resource Awareness Student awareness of financial aid options increased by 3.2% Financial aid awards increased by 17% Hope Opportunity Jobs FYE Completer Persistence 2013FA 2014SP Persistence 2014SP 2014FA Course Success 2013FA Course Success 2014SP Course Withdraw Rate 2013FA Course Withdraw Rate 2014FA FYE Completer 95.6%74.8%84.1%83.3%5.8%7.9% FYE Non-Completer 75.2%38.2%60.1%41.0%18.6%35.0% Hope Opportunity Jobs ACA 090 Success/Persistence Students in Sample Course Completion Rate for Sample Students Passed ACA 090 Course Completion Rate for ACA 090 Passers Fall %262/75%69% Spring 2014 Re-enrolled 257/73%64%227/85%65% Fall 2014 Re-enrolled 151/43%75%144/55%76% Hope Opportunity Jobs 10/17/2012 Hope Opportunity Jobs Completion by Design- Wake Tech COMPLETION BY DESIGN Best Practices Marilyn Terrill Department Head, Business Administration Wake Technical Community College Hope Opportunity Jobs Best Practices Implemented Pro-Active Advising Initiated Department Orientation Streamlined AAS and Certificates Created Stackable Credentials ( ) (See Next Slide) Business Administration AAS Business Administration/Human Resources Management AAS Hope Opportunity Jobs Business Administration A.A.S. Stackable Credentials 10/17/2012 Hope Opportunity Jobs Results: Increased Graduation Rates (20.09%) Hope Opportunity Jobs 10/17/2012 VGCC STUDENT SUCCESS INITIATIVES The Vance-Granville Community College (VGCC) faculty and staff is dedicated to enhancing student success as evidenced through the many initiatives currently in place at the college. The VGCC Strategic Plan, set forth by President Dr. Stelfanie Williams, outlines a clear path for the next five best suited to The Vance-Granville Community College (VGCC) faculty and staff is dedicated to enhancing student success as evidenced through the many initiatives currently in place at the college. Advising in 3-D is the colleges QEP (Quality Enhancement Plan) Completion by Design Student Learning & Success Center/Career Services Academic & Career Coaching Model - -Spring of 2015 Hope Opportunity Jobs 10/17/2012 VGCC: Will implement an Intrusive and Appreciative Academic & Career Advising Model Spring 2015 Uses Starfish Early Alert System several times each semester to track student progress, attendance, and behavior Has redesigned Programs of Study with reduced hours and streamlined elective lists Use ACA courses in College Transfer programs and other programs where appropriate Has mandatory orientation for new students Has ongoing Professional Development for faculty and staff to improve student engagement skills and institutional knowledge The Vance-Granville Community College (VGCC) faculty and staff is dedicated to enhancing student success as evidenced through the many initiatives currently in place at the college. The VGCC Strategic Plan, set forth by President Dr. Stelfanie Williams, outlines a clear path for the next five years with goals that align the college for significant student success. Advising in 3-D is the colleges QEP (Quality Enhancement Plan) where VGCC faculty and staff strive to improve student academic success through an advising culture of student centered learning. After specialized advisor and instructor training, advising will be used to educate students on goal setting and academic planning during their advising sessions and through ACA (study skills) courses. The QEP is designed to empower students to take responsibility for their academic and career goals. Best practices show and VGCC believes that this student learning initiative will result in students demonstrating improved academic success. The Completion by Design Team reviews and discusses VGCCs efforts in advising, retention, teaching, and service. The team agreed to focus on six goals and develop strategies for achieving those goals. All are aligned with the goals of the Colleges Vanguard Vision with strategies specifically crafted to meet the unique needs and priorities of Vance-Granville Community College. The Student Learning & Success Center offers Career Services, Personal Counseling, Advising, and Disabilities Services. The Center staff can help students with all of the steps needed to get enrolled for the classes best suited to help them with their goals application, orientation, course selections and registration. The Academic & Career Coaching Model will begin in Spring of This model will consider students learning styles and strategies and provide them with the tools they need to be successful. Using this student-centered approach will help students optimize their educational experiences and achieve their dreams, goals, and online and traditional face-to-face classes. Hope Opportunity Jobs 10/17/2012 The Vance-Granville Community College (VGCC) faculty and staff is dedicated to enhancing student success as evidenced through the many initiatives currently in place at the college. The VGCC Strategic Plan, set forth by President Dr. Stelfanie Williams, outlines a clear path for the next five years with goals that align the college for significant student success. Advising in 3-D is the colleges QEP (Quality Enhancement Plan) where VGCC faculty and staff strive to improve student academic success through an advising culture of student centered learning. After specialized advisor and instructor training, advising will be used to educate students on goal setting and academic planning during their advising sessions and through ACA (study skills) courses. The QEP is designed to empower students to take responsibility for their academic and career goals. Best practices show and VGCC believes that this student learning initiative will result in students demonstrating improved academic success. The Completion by Design Team reviews and discusses VGCCs efforts in advising, retention, teaching, and service. The team agreed to focus on six goals and develop strategies for achieving those goals. All are aligned with the goals of the Colleges Vanguard Vision with strategies specifically crafted to meet the unique needs and priorities of Vance-Granville Community College. The Student Learning & Success Center offers Career Services, Personal Counseling, Advising, and Disabilities Services. The Center staff can help students with all of the steps needed to get enrolled for the classes best suited to help them with their goals application, orientation, course selections and registration. The Academic & Career Coaching Model will begin in Spring of This model will consider students learning styles and strategies and provide them with the tools they need to be successful. Using this student-centered approach will help students optimize their educational experiences and achieve their dreams, goals, and online and traditional face-to-face classes. Hope Opportunity Jobs Halifax Community College B.T. Brown, Dean of Curriculum Programs Strategies for supporting our students toward achieving individual goals include: Assistance with college and financial aid applications _______ scholarships Consistent, structured, unstructured and individualized guidance and advisement throughout the college experience including course selection and progression towards goals. Opportunities to interact with faculty and staff outside of classroom Pickup basketball Chess under the pavilion Faculty and staff using dental services and cosmetology salon Fall and spring festivals Turkey trot and other service centered activities Student clubs 10/17/2012 Hope Opportunity Jobs Halifax Community College Opportunities to connect with peers and participate in campus life help students build a shared sense of community that encourages persistence. Clubs On campus employment opportunities P.R.I.D.E. & Women of Excellence TRIO activities Variety of campus wide events Multi cultural programs Mentoring programs P.R.I.D.E. Women of Excellence Tutoring Student Success Center Content specific Writing support 10/17/2012 Hope Opportunity Jobs Halifax Community College Math Lab Study groups Counseling services College and career counseling, and placement services Services for students with disabilities Personal counseling Electronic Resource Center (ERC) with computer workstations for students College success course Freshman orientation Trio Student Support Services Study skills, test taking, goal setting and other supportive skill building workshops Laptop loans Advising 10/17/2012 Hope Opportunity Jobs Halifax Community College Early alert system implemented that s used to refer student to various support systems as appropriate. Cohort models of peer support in some programs Nursing Dental hygiene Selective first year learning communities On campus child care and financial support to pay tuition Implementation of CBD initiatives in Fall 2014 will help us to continue to meet and enhance performance measure F. 10/17/2012 Hope Opportunity Jobs 10/17/2012 What comments and feedback do you have on todays call? What would you like to discuss during the next conference call for this measure? 39 What follow-up questions do you have for those who have discussed their efforts? 40 What comments and feedback do you have on todays call? What would you like to discuss during the next conference call for these measures? 41 Hope Opportunity Jobs Thank you Presenters! Christy Forrest, Dean, General Studies and Academic Support Davidson County Community College Laura Kalbaugh, Dean of Academic Success and Transition Resources Wake Tech Community College Marilyn Terrill, Department Head of Business Administration, Wake Tech Community College B.T. Brown, Dean of Curriculum, Halifax Community College,George Henderson, Dean of Students, Vance-Granville Community College, 10/17/2012 If youd like a copy of todays PowerPoint, pleasea request to: Dr. Deryl Davis Fulmer Halifax Community College c.edu c.edu 43 Hope Opportunity Jobs Next Measure E & F Call- In Session Wednesday, April 22nd 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. 10/17/2012 Until Next Time.. 45