Richland College Developmental Writing Course

RedesignThis project funded by

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

The Problems• Since Fall 2001, over 50% of students enrolled in

DWRI 0093 have not succeeded (A, B, C)• Since Fall 2001, only 45% of all DCCCD students

enrolled in DWRI 0093 succeeded (A,B, C)• Diverse student body makes it difficult to address

individual needs• Considerable time is spent teaching and re-

teaching basic skills• Instruction is inconsistent across sections• High numbers of students repeat 0091 and 0093

Some Statistics• 84% DWRI retention rate. Our peers ranged

from 76% to 83%. • 57% enrollee success rate (includes drops),

while peers raged from 51% to 73% • For completer success rate (excludes drops),

Richland had a 68% success rate and peers ranged from 67% to 89%.

• Looking at all NCCBP participants, Richland scored at the 37th percentile for retention, 15th percentile for enrollee success, and 16th percentile for completer success. (2006 NCCBP)

Promising Practices• Key Performance Indicators• Replacement Model Course Redesign• Assessment• DWRI Students Don’t Do Optional• Learning Choices• Student Support

Promising Results

Source: DCCD Colleague Database

Promising Results

Source: DCCD Colleague Database

Promising Results

Source: DCCD Colleague Database

Contact InformationDoug WilsonDevelopmental Writing Faculty

Coordinator,Richland College

Email: doug.wilson@dcccd.edu