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
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
GPS- Goals + GPS- Goals + Planning=SuccessPlanning=Success
Leading to higher retention rates in college
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
Building BlocksBuilding BlocksCross section of faculty Faculty Training InstitutesFaculty D2L LoungeDevelopment of ADEV 1015PSEO/ Concurrent EnrollmentCommon BookCommon AssessmentEmbedding GPS
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
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
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
Finance PlanFinance Plan
Setting goals Creating a budget Financing your education Understanding credit Managing debt Saving for your future
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
Personal PlanPersonal PlanTransition to college Improve your physical health and
fitness Learn about mental wellness Develop strategies to deal with
personal challenges
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
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
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
Challenges…Challenges…Retention of higher risk studentsResults level off after 1 year
versus other cohortHow to move students to
graduation, transfer, and job placement?
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
Questions?Questions?Contact Information-
Karen HynickDean of Academic AffairsMinneapolis Community and
Technical College1501 Hennepin AveMinneapolis, MN [email protected]
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