A Recipe for Improved Retention: A College Success Course plus Advising
description
Transcript of A Recipe for Improved Retention: A College Success Course plus Advising
![Page 1: A Recipe for Improved Retention: A College Success Course plus Advising](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022062520/568165a4550346895dd8860d/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
A Recipe for Improved Retention:A College Success Course plus Advising
Marsha Fralick and Susan RushFebruary 14, 2010
![Page 2: A Recipe for Improved Retention: A College Success Course plus Advising](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022062520/568165a4550346895dd8860d/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
Ice BreakerThink, Pair, Share
Introduce yourself.Where are you from?If I were to visit your city, what is one place I
should make sure to see?
![Page 3: A Recipe for Improved Retention: A College Success Course plus Advising](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022062520/568165a4550346895dd8860d/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
Presentation Overview Features of College Success Course
CollegeScope Demo
The Lone Star College System: Achieving the Dream
The Advising Component
Research on Program Effectiveness
Resources for Student Success
![Page 4: A Recipe for Improved Retention: A College Success Course plus Advising](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022062520/568165a4550346895dd8860d/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
Features
![Page 5: A Recipe for Improved Retention: A College Success Course plus Advising](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022062520/568165a4550346895dd8860d/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
Keys to Success
• The program helps students to make a good choice of a major and career.
![Page 6: A Recipe for Improved Retention: A College Success Course plus Advising](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022062520/568165a4550346895dd8860d/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
Careers: A Key Component
The focus is on personal development.
PersonalityLearning StyleInterestsValuesCareer Research
![Page 7: A Recipe for Improved Retention: A College Success Course plus Advising](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022062520/568165a4550346895dd8860d/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
Statistically accurateValid and reliableCollege scenarios are easy to read and
understand.
![Page 8: A Recipe for Improved Retention: A College Success Course plus Advising](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022062520/568165a4550346895dd8860d/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
![Page 9: A Recipe for Improved Retention: A College Success Course plus Advising](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022062520/568165a4550346895dd8860d/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
Exercise: Job Jar Activity
![Page 10: A Recipe for Improved Retention: A College Success Course plus Advising](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022062520/568165a4550346895dd8860d/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
Keys to Success
• The program helps students to understand their learning style and how to become a lifelong learner.
![Page 11: A Recipe for Improved Retention: A College Success Course plus Advising](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022062520/568165a4550346895dd8860d/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
• Productivity Environment Preference Survey (PEPS)
• Comprehensive– 20 factors affecting learning style
• Helps students understand how they learn best
![Page 12: A Recipe for Improved Retention: A College Success Course plus Advising](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022062520/568165a4550346895dd8860d/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
20 Learning Style Factors Perceptual
Auditory, visual, kinesthetic, tactual
EnvironmentalSound, light, heat,
design Physical
Time of day, food, mobility
EmotionalMotivation, responsibility,
persistence, structure Sociological
Self, peer or adult oriented
![Page 13: A Recipe for Improved Retention: A College Success Course plus Advising](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022062520/568165a4550346895dd8860d/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
![Page 14: A Recipe for Improved Retention: A College Success Course plus Advising](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022062520/568165a4550346895dd8860d/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
Note that a detailed list of learning strategies for your style follows this chart.
![Page 15: A Recipe for Improved Retention: A College Success Course plus Advising](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022062520/568165a4550346895dd8860d/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
Personalized for each student
• Based on personality and learning style
• Refers to the student by their name
![Page 16: A Recipe for Improved Retention: A College Success Course plus Advising](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022062520/568165a4550346895dd8860d/html5/thumbnails/16.jpg)
Learning Style ActivityPaper Airplane
![Page 17: A Recipe for Improved Retention: A College Success Course plus Advising](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022062520/568165a4550346895dd8860d/html5/thumbnails/17.jpg)
Applied Psychology
From theory to practiceAcademically rigorous, yet practical Easy to read Structured writing assignments for new
and developmental students
![Page 18: A Recipe for Improved Retention: A College Success Course plus Advising](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022062520/568165a4550346895dd8860d/html5/thumbnails/18.jpg)
Broad Scope
College success
Career success
Lifelong success
![Page 19: A Recipe for Improved Retention: A College Success Course plus Advising](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022062520/568165a4550346895dd8860d/html5/thumbnails/19.jpg)
College Success
MotivationTime and MoneyMemory and ReadingTest TakingTaking Notes, Writing and Speaking
![Page 20: A Recipe for Improved Retention: A College Success Course plus Advising](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022062520/568165a4550346895dd8860d/html5/thumbnails/20.jpg)
Career Success
Personality and Related MajorsLearning Style and IntelligenceInterests and ValuesCareer and Educational Planning
![Page 21: A Recipe for Improved Retention: A College Success Course plus Advising](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022062520/568165a4550346895dd8860d/html5/thumbnails/21.jpg)
Lifelong Success
Communication and RelationshipsCritical and Creative ThinkingMaintaining a Healthy LifestyleAppreciating DiversityPositive ThinkingLife Stages
![Page 22: A Recipe for Improved Retention: A College Success Course plus Advising](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022062520/568165a4550346895dd8860d/html5/thumbnails/22.jpg)
5 Minute Video Demonstration
![Page 23: A Recipe for Improved Retention: A College Success Course plus Advising](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022062520/568165a4550346895dd8860d/html5/thumbnails/23.jpg)
![Page 24: A Recipe for Improved Retention: A College Success Course plus Advising](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022062520/568165a4550346895dd8860d/html5/thumbnails/24.jpg)
Research on Program Effectiveness
![Page 25: A Recipe for Improved Retention: A College Success Course plus Advising](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022062520/568165a4550346895dd8860d/html5/thumbnails/25.jpg)
![Page 26: A Recipe for Improved Retention: A College Success Course plus Advising](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022062520/568165a4550346895dd8860d/html5/thumbnails/26.jpg)
The most significant finding is increased persistence.
![Page 27: A Recipe for Improved Retention: A College Success Course plus Advising](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022062520/568165a4550346895dd8860d/html5/thumbnails/27.jpg)
Persistence
• Students who return the next semester.
• Approximately half of community college students nationwide do not persist after the first semester.
![Page 28: A Recipe for Improved Retention: A College Success Course plus Advising](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022062520/568165a4550346895dd8860d/html5/thumbnails/28.jpg)
College Persistence Semester to Semester 5 Year Average
at Cuyamaca College
• All successful PDC students 89%• All students 63%
A 26% improvement!
![Page 29: A Recipe for Improved Retention: A College Success Course plus Advising](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022062520/568165a4550346895dd8860d/html5/thumbnails/29.jpg)
Lone Star College System
29
Located in the North Houston metro area
Serve 1,400 square miles in Harris and Montgomery Counties
5 Campuses/6 Satellite Centers LSC-CyFair LSC-Kingwood LSC-Montgomery LSC-North Harris LSC-Tomball
62,000+ students taking credit classes
![Page 30: A Recipe for Improved Retention: A College Success Course plus Advising](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022062520/568165a4550346895dd8860d/html5/thumbnails/30.jpg)
Lone Star College System
30
Achieving the Dream Round 3 College
2nd Year of Implementation 2007/2008 – Planning year 2008/2009 – Implementation 2009/2010 - Implementation
2 primary Achieving the Dream Initiatives:
Student Success CourseCase Management Advising
![Page 31: A Recipe for Improved Retention: A College Success Course plus Advising](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022062520/568165a4550346895dd8860d/html5/thumbnails/31.jpg)
Success Course Implementation
31
Fall 2007/Spring 2008 – System-wide Taskforce was developed; made up of faculty/staff from all campuses
Primary Discussions: Credit vs. Non-credit Credit hours (1, 2 or 3) Prefix (HUMD vs EDUC vs PSYC) Course Objectives
![Page 32: A Recipe for Improved Retention: A College Success Course plus Advising](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022062520/568165a4550346895dd8860d/html5/thumbnails/32.jpg)
32
Important Decisions made for pilot: 3 hour course College credit Consistent text and syllabus Should include the following:
Adjusting to College/ Expectations of College
College Resources
Time Management Test Taking skills
Goal Setting Study Skills
Career Exploration Memory
Learning Styles Anxiety/Stress
Critical Thinking Motivation
Self-Exploration (MBTI/DWYA)
![Page 33: A Recipe for Improved Retention: A College Success Course plus Advising](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022062520/568165a4550346895dd8860d/html5/thumbnails/33.jpg)
Success Course Implementation
33
Reviewed 2 textbooks and brought both in for demo
CollegeScope was chosen to use for our pilot
Developed syllabus template
Provided training for faculty – Dr. Marsha Fralick provides the training each semester
![Page 34: A Recipe for Improved Retention: A College Success Course plus Advising](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022062520/568165a4550346895dd8860d/html5/thumbnails/34.jpg)
Success Course Implementation
34
Fall 2008: Each campus offered 4 courses (20 total courses) Not mandatory Promoted through advisors & counselors
Spring 2009: Each campus doubled their number of courses Not mandatory Promoted through advisors & counselors
Fall 2009: Numbers stayed the same as Spring 2009; Not mandatory Assigned advisors to course Required students meet with advisor twice during the
semester
![Page 35: A Recipe for Improved Retention: A College Success Course plus Advising](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022062520/568165a4550346895dd8860d/html5/thumbnails/35.jpg)
Case Management AdvisingImplementation
35
Fall 2007/Spring 2008 – System-wide Taskforce was developed; made up of faculty/staff from all campuses
Primary Discussions: How to implement with 50,000+ students Target group FYE process
![Page 36: A Recipe for Improved Retention: A College Success Course plus Advising](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022062520/568165a4550346895dd8860d/html5/thumbnails/36.jpg)
Case Management AdvisingImplementation
36
Fall 2008 Pilot:
5 Case Management Advisors were hired Advisors met consistently to develop similar
processes Randomly selected FTIC students who scored into
Math 0308 (Introduction to Algebra) Goal: To meet with the student twice during the
semester
![Page 37: A Recipe for Improved Retention: A College Success Course plus Advising](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022062520/568165a4550346895dd8860d/html5/thumbnails/37.jpg)
Advising Response Rate Fall 2008
37
66%
34%Responded
Did not respond
Campus Total Cohort # who did not respond
LSC-CyFair 117 41
LSC-Kingwood 82 32
LSC-Montgomery 125 70
LSC-North Harris 129 29
LSC-Tomball 133 26
TOTALS 586 198
Note: Response Rate ranges from a response to an e-mail, phone call or a face-to-face meeting
![Page 38: A Recipe for Improved Retention: A College Success Course plus Advising](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022062520/568165a4550346895dd8860d/html5/thumbnails/38.jpg)
Advising Response Rate Fall 2009
38
14%
86%
2 or more sessions
Less than 2 sessions
Campus Total Cohort
# who came in for 2 or more sessions
LSC-CyFair 117 20
LSC-Kingwood 82 18
LSC-Montgomery 125 11
LSC-North Harris 129 11
LSC-Tomball 133 24
TOTALS 586 84
![Page 39: A Recipe for Improved Retention: A College Success Course plus Advising](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022062520/568165a4550346895dd8860d/html5/thumbnails/39.jpg)
Advising Implementation
39
Spring 2009:
“Attached” advisor to developmental Reading course to assist with response rate; advisor came into classroom to meet students; gave presentations to class
Fall 2009:
“Attached” advisor to Success Course Required advisor sessions as part of course
![Page 40: A Recipe for Improved Retention: A College Success Course plus Advising](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022062520/568165a4550346895dd8860d/html5/thumbnails/40.jpg)
Key Components
40
Success Course
• Motivation• Learning Styles• Personality, Interest & Values• Career Exploration• Creating an Educational Plan• Time Management• Study Skills• Test Taking & Test Anxiety• Taking Notes
Advising Sessions
• Financial Aid• Career Goals• Academic Goals• Development of an Academic
Plan • Campus Resources
Referral to Career Counseling, if needed
• Preparation & Registration for next semester
![Page 41: A Recipe for Improved Retention: A College Success Course plus Advising](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022062520/568165a4550346895dd8860d/html5/thumbnails/41.jpg)
Fall 2008 Data
41
Retention
6876 76
95
0102030405060708090
100
Overall LSCS Early Intervention
Student Success Course
Intrusive Advising
Retention Rates are Rising!
LSCS - Achieving the Dream Initiatives Fall 2008 to Spring 2009 Retention*
*Retention – Students enrolled in the Fall 2008 semester who also enrolled in the Spring 2009 semester (any credit course)
![Page 42: A Recipe for Improved Retention: A College Success Course plus Advising](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022062520/568165a4550346895dd8860d/html5/thumbnails/42.jpg)
Qualitative Data
42
Faculty Evaluation Summary (handout)
Student Evaluation Summary (handout)
![Page 43: A Recipe for Improved Retention: A College Success Course plus Advising](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022062520/568165a4550346895dd8860d/html5/thumbnails/43.jpg)
Next Steps …
43
Begin phasing in Mandatory Success Course/Case Management Advising:
Spring 2010: Required for students scoring into 2 or more
developmental courses
Fall 2011: Required for student scoring into 1 or more
developmental course
Fall 2012: Required for all Full Time in College students
![Page 44: A Recipe for Improved Retention: A College Success Course plus Advising](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022062520/568165a4550346895dd8860d/html5/thumbnails/44.jpg)
College Success 1
• Resources for faculty and studentshttp://www.collegesuccess1.com/
Training Notes
![Page 45: A Recipe for Improved Retention: A College Success Course plus Advising](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022062520/568165a4550346895dd8860d/html5/thumbnails/45.jpg)
What is
• Something you learned?
• Something you found useful?
![Page 46: A Recipe for Improved Retention: A College Success Course plus Advising](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022062520/568165a4550346895dd8860d/html5/thumbnails/46.jpg)
• Questions?
• Discussion
• Evaluation