1. Plan for Addressing Developmental Learning in Higher Education EDDH 623 Summer 2016 Concordia University Presented by Rebekah Dodson

2. Klamath Community College “Klamath Community College provides accessible, quality education and services in response to the diverse needs of the student, business, and community. The college supports student success in workforce training, academic transfer, foundational skills development, and community education” (About Klamath, 2016). Mission Statement

3. Statement of Issue Developmental education needs to be revised to increase student retention and graduation rates The following solutions will be discussed: ◦ Leadership Skills ◦ Curriculum Theory ◦ Plan Implementation ◦ Evaluation Methods

4. Statement of Issue, cont. Developmental education (DE) is a critical issue; probability of impact: 90% DE students who drop out of college (Pelkey, 2011) Student enrollment who need DE (Pelkey, 2011) Students that enrolled in DE (Pelkey, 2011) Failure to complete 45 credits (Pelkey, 2011) 83%58% 25%43%

5. Issue, cont.

6. Curriculum Theory Curriculum as a Product ◦ Imparts knowledge as a rigorous presentation Curriculum as a Process ◦ Imparts knowledge based on skilled learner’s ability to adapt ◦ Requires skills and adaptable instructors Curriculum as a Praxis ◦ No set rules or practices; focuses on commitment to evolving learning and real life application ◦ (Smith, 2006)

7. Curriculum Theory in Developmental Education Curriculum as a Product ◦ Rigorous lessons that include set handouts and packets; learning is imparted to students Curriculum as a Process ◦ Material is fluid and evolving, some set rules, emphasis on critical thinking Curriculum as a Praxis ◦ No set practices and emphasis on real-world application

8. Leadership Skills Proficient communicator Servant-leader focus for community Strategic innovator for instutition “Informed generalist” (Marx, 2006) Transformational Leaders Empathy Communication skills Willing to serve for the good of others (Sendjaya and Sorros (2002) Servant Leaders Collaborative skills Interpersonal models Previous leadership actions Commitment to institution excellence (Fullan and Scott, 2015). Stakeholders

9. Implementation of Plan Issue Management StepActions to Take Issue identification Survey environment, identify internal and external forces Issue analysis Analyze potential issues in relations to overall organization goals and mission statement Issue change strategy options (priority setting) Establish probability of issue importance and concern, develop strategic options to address issue Issue action programmingDevelop action-oriented solutions to combat issues Issue Management (Marx, 2006)

10. Implementation of Plan, cont. IssueAdministrationFacultyK-12 Partners Survey environmentXXX Address changes in society, politics, technology, and environment XX Alignment with organizational goals XX Develop strategic optionsXX Action oriented solutionsXXX

11. Measures Needed to Address Issue (Delphi Study Results) K-12 Increase efficiency of high school exams Administration Enforce 2-4 year academic plans Faculty/K-12 Administration Encourage student benefit K-12 Administration Offer high school college prep classes Administration Track success level of developmental education Faculty K-12 Administration Develop strategic intervention for failing students

12. Evaluation Methods STEEPV ◦ An environmental scan that includes social, technological, economic, environmental, political factors, and values (Marx, 2006). Delphi Study ◦ Collects 3 rounds of questionarries to brainstorm future solutions SWOT analysis ◦ Analyzes strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of the current program

13. Conclusion Transformational leaders who are experience in developmental education must be at the forefront Curriculum must be developed as a process or praxis to increase learning Curriculum alignment with K-12 would increase the program Evaluating the program with STEEPV, SWOT, and Delphi benefits mission alignment

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