FOUNDATIONAL STUDIES Foundational Studies College Academy of Readiness Fall/Spring component (CARF) College Academy of Readiness Summer component (CARS)

Foundational Studies 2015-2016 AY

RW Grade Level and Placement Placement is based on both reading comprehension and sentence skills scores RW/083& 093 Accuplacer Score Range And Grade Level 0-4th grade 5th-7th grade 8th - 10th grade > 10th grade Reading Comprehension 0-25 26-38 39-64 65+ Sentence Skills 0-36 37-54 55-77 77+

Math Grade Level and Placement Accuplacer Score Range And Grade Level 0-4th grade 5th-7th grade 8th - 10th grade > 10th grade Arithmetic 0-20 21-30 31-56   6th-8th grade 9th - 10th grade >10th grade Math 093 20-22 23-30 31 

Academic Year 2014-2015 Math 083/093 Placements Course Score Range Students Placed Students Registered For Fall Entry Students Enrolled Math 083 Arithmetic score <65 201 (83%) 129 179 Math 093 Arithmetic score 65 +, Elementary Algebra Score <35 14 (5%) 7 84 Math 103 Elementary Algebra Score 35+ 28(12%) 17   Total 243 153 263 In the 2014-2015 Academic Year the cut scores for placement were aligned to grade level equivalency. It was discovered, at that time, that the math cut scores did not match the 10.1 grade level equivalency as accepted by the Oglala Lakota College.

Academic Year 2015-2016 Math 083/093 Placements Course Score Range Students Placed Students Registered For Fall Entry Students Enrolled Math 083 Arithmetic score <31 83 (30% ) 62 113 Math 093 Arithmetic score 31 +, Elementary Algebra Score <31 142 (51%) 93 73 Math 103 Elementary Algebra Score 31+ 53(19%) 41   Total 278 196 186 In the spring of 2015 the cut scores were modified to reflect the 10.1 grade level equivalency. The number of students placing into Math 083 decreased and the number of students entering Math 093 through placement increased.

Academic Year 2014-2015 RW083/093 Placements *RC = Reading comprehension SS = Sentence skills Academic Year 2014-2015 RW083/093 Placements Course Score Range Students Placed Students Registered For Fall Entry Students Enrolled RW 083 RC* <55 : SS*<55 114(47%) 66 109 RW 093 RC 55-64 : SS 55-79 78 (32%) 59 80 English 103 RC 65+ : SS 80+ 51 (21%) 28   Total students assessed 243 153 189 In the 2014-2015 Academic Year the cut scores for placement were aligned to the 10.1 grade level equivalency.

Academic Year 2015-2016 RW083/093 Placements Course Score Range Students Placed Students Registered For Fall Entry Students Enrolled RW 083 RC* <39 : SS*<55 71 (26%) 48 79 RW 093 RC 39-64 : SS 55-77 128(46%) 90 84 English 103 RC 65+ : SS 77+ 79(28%) 58   Total students assessed 278 196 163 In the 2015-2016 Academic Year the Foundational Studies Department introduced a new procedure to students testing. Students would receive a practice study guide prior to being tested. Each district center has copies to distribute. Through the efforts of OLC District staff, faculty and the Enrollment management office the number of student testing into RW083 decreased and the number of RW093 students increased.

2014-2015 Pass/Fail Rates and Benchmark Indicators 2015-2016 Pass/Fail Rates and Benchmark Indicators

The 2012-2016 Foundation Studies Enrollment lists for the courses (R/W 083, R/W 093, Math 083, and Math 093) were used to compile the data.  The number of students that have met the requirements to pass the course determined the Foundation Studies Pass rate. The number of students that did not meet the requirement to pass the class determined the fail rate. The number of students that attended the full 15 weeks and did not withdraw determined the completion rate. The withdrawal rate is the number of students that withdrew from the course during the semester.

2014-2015 Academic Year RW083 In the 2014-2015 academic year the number of students who entered as freshmen or in freshmen status an average of 16.5% were placed into RW 083. The pass rates for RW 083 in the fall 2014 (63%) and spring 2015 semesters (67%). The overall average pass rate for RW 083 during the 2014-2015 academic year was 65%. The overall average completion rate for 2014-2015 academic year was 65%. The performance for 2014-2015 shows a positive trend; meeting the targeted pass rate (53%) and completion rate (55%) as identified in the strategic plan performance indicators table for yearly benchmark.

2015-2016 Academic Year RW083 In the 2015-2016 academic year the number of students who entered as freshmen or in freshman status an average of 12% were placed into RW083. This is a 4% decrease from the previous year. The pass rates for RW 083 in the Fall of 2015 (71%) and Spring 2016 (44%). The overall average pass rate was 61% and successful completion rate for RW 083 during the 2015-2016 academic year 74%.

Reading and Writing 083 Pass/Fail Rate YEAR Number of Students Enrolled 083 Placement (%) Avg. Age Male Female Pass Rate (%) Fail Rate (%) Withdrew Completion Fall 2012 191 24% 25 49% 51% 78% 22% Spring 2013 114 18% 27 43% 57% 61% 39% 50% Fall 2013 160 24 41% 59% 56% 44% 40% 60% Spring 2014 97 13% 55% 45% Fall2014 91 15% 23 48% 52% 68% 32% Spring 2015 87 67% 33% 34% 66% Fall 2015 79 46% 53% 71% 29% 25% 75% Spring 2016 42 7% 63% 19% 81% Yearly Average Total 2015-2016 69 12% 26% 74% 6 yr overall average 861 16% 24.9 37%

2014-2015 Academic Year RW 093 In the 2014-2015 academic year of the number of students who entered as freshmen or in freshmen status an average of 12.5% were placed in to RW 093. The pass rates for RW 093 in the fall 2014 (60%) and spring 2015 semesters (36%). The overall average pass rate for RW 093 during the 2014-2015 academic year is 45%. The overall average completion rate for 2014-2015 academic year is 76.5%.

2015-2016 Academic Year RW 093 In the 2015-2016 academic year of the number of students who entered as freshmen or in freshman status an average of 15% were placed into RW093. This represents an increase in the number of students placing into the point of entry courses by 2.5% from the previous year. The pass rates for RW 093 in the fall of 2015(58%) and the spring of 2016(28%). The overall average pass rate for RW 093 during the 2015-2016 academic year is 41%. The average combined completion rate for 2015-2016 academic year for RW083 and 093 combined successful completion rate is 51%. The average performance for the 2015-2016 RW083 and 093 courses combined show a decrease in the target pass rate by 4%.

Reading and Writing 093 Pass/Fail Rates YEAR Students Placed into 093 Placement (%) Avg. Age Male Female Pass Rate (%) Fail Rate (%) Withdrew Completion Fall 2012 82 10% 27 41% 59% 71% 29% 40% 60% Spring 2013 72 11% 26 39% 61% 47% 53% 32% 68% Fall 2013 77 25 45% 55% 58% 42% 35% 65% Spring 2014 98 13% 44% 56% 36% 64% Fall2014 79 23 28% 72% Spring 2015 73 12% 27% 73% Fall 2015 84 14%  24 21% 79% Spring 2016 105  18% 46% 54% 25% 75% Yearly average total 2015-2016 87.3  15% 25.3 24% 76% 6 yr Overall Average 670  13% 50% 30% 70%

2014-2015 Academic Year Math 083 In the 2014-2015 academic year it was revealed that out of the number of students who entered as freshmen or in freshmen status an average of 26.5% were placed into Math 083. the pass rates for Math 083 in the fall 2014 (66%) and spring 2015 semesters (88%). The overall average pass rate for Math 083 during the 2014-2015 academic year was 77%.

2015-2016 Academic Year Math 083 In the 2015-2016 academic year of the number of students who entered as freshmen or in freshmen status an average of 17.8% were placed into Math 083. This is a decrease in the number entering at this level in the previous year by 8.7%. The pass rates for math 083 in the fall 2015 ( 94%) and spring 2016 (66%). The overall pass rate for Math 083 during the 2015-2016 academic year is 83%. Th

Math 083 Pass/Fail Rates 281 36% 27 39% 61% 74% 26% 157 24% 28 42% 58% YEAR Number of Students Placement (%) Avg. Age Male Female Pass Rate (%) Fail Rate (%) Withdrew Completion Fall 2012 281 36% 27 39% 61% 74% 26% Spring 2013 157 24% 28 42% 58% 79% 49% 51% Fall 2013 228 31% 25 44% 55% 38% 62% Spring 2014 151 20% 26 64% 46% 45% Fall2014 179 29% 24 40% 60% 66% 34% 30% 70% Spring 2015 142 56% 88% 13% Fall 2015 113 19% 94% 6% 25% 75% Spring 2016 63 11% 33% 67% 81% Average Total 2015-2016 106 17.8% 83% 17% 27% 73% 6 yr Overall Average 1314 26.5 35% 65%

2014-2015 Academic Year Math093 In the 2014-2015 academic year of the number of students who entered as freshmen or in freshmen status an average of 13.5% were placed in to Math 093. The pass rates for Math 093 in the fall 2014 (73%) and spring 2015 semesters (71%). The overall average pass rate for Math 093 during the 2014-2015 academic year is 72%.

2015-2016 Academic Year Math 093 In the 2015-2016 academic year of the number of students who entered as freshmen or in freshmen status an average of 13% were placed in to Math 093. This is a .5% decrease from the previous year. The pass rates for Math 093 in the fall 2015 (87%) and spring 2016 semesters (63%). The overall average pass rate for Math 093 during the 2015-2016 academic year is 74%. The performance for 2015-2016 Math 083 and 093 courses combined average show an average pass rate of 78.5 which meets target benchmark of 77% successful completion rate.

Math 093 Pass/Fail Rates Fall 2012 118 15% 26 34% 66% 81% 19% 37% 63% YEAR Number of Students Placement (%) Avg. Age Male Female Pass Rate (%) Fail Rate (%) Withdrew Completion Fall 2012 118 15% 26 34% 66% 81% 19% 37% 63% Spring 2013 103 16% 28 38% 62% 75% 25% Fall 2013 88 12% 25 35% 64% 89% 11% 29% 71% Spring 2014 124 29 40% 60% 78% 22% Fall2014 82 13% 73% 27% Spring 2015 80 27 41% 59% 26% 74% Fall 2015 73 12%  45% 55% 87% Spring 2106 90 15%  30 42% 58% 30% 70% Average Total 2015-2016 78.3 27.7 43% 57% 6 yr Overall Average 758 14% 27.4 39% 61% 77% 23% 32% 68%

College Academy of Readiness Summer Program

There are different pathways for each student and it depends on where they are assessed by the College Readiness Assessment (Accuplacer).

The summer program is designed to give students at both the 083 and 093 levels the opportunity to move forward into the next level of their education. Students must participate in the program for the full duration of the program and move forward one level from where they begin in order to be eligible for the scholarship

English 103 RC Range 65 or higher RW093 RC Range 39-64 RW083B GLE: 5th-7th RC Range 26-38 RW083A GLE: 0-4th RC Range 0-25

Recuitment December 2015 through May 2016 The Foundational Studies Department and the Enrollment Management Office recruited students from December 2015 through May 2016 to participate in Accuplacer preparation sessions for fall 2016 entry into Oglala Lakota College. A total of five sessions were held testing a total of 103 high school students. During this time period 39 GED students, and 136 high school graduates were also tested for placement. A total of 279 students were tested for placement in the 083 and 093 levels during the period.

Of the students who took advantage of the early recruitment and testing a total of 66 (24%) were determined college level in Reading and 89 (32%) in math. A total of 9 (3%) were placed in RW 083A, 82 (29%) in RW 083B, 122 (44%) in RW 093, 30 (11%) in Math 083A, 73 (26%) in Math 083B and 87 (31%) in Math 093. It must be noted that students can be placed in college level courses or remedial courses in either area and in multiple situations. For example a student can test in to ENG 103 and Math 083 or Test into RW 083a and Math 093, etc.

Of the students who took advantage of the early recruitment and testing a total of 66 (24%) were determined college level in Reading and 89 (32%) in math. A total of 9 (3%) were placed in RW 083A, 82 (29%) in RW 083B, 122 (44%) in RW 093, 30 (11%) in Math 083A, 73 (26%) in Math 083B and 87 (31%) in Math 093. It must be noted that students can be placed in college level courses or remedial courses in either area and in multiple situations. For example a student can test in to ENG 103 and Math 083 or Test into RW 083a and Math 093, etc. Placement Total college level ready English 66 RW 083a 9 RW 083b 82 RW093 122 college level math 89 math 083 30 math 083b 73 math 093 87 total # may be duplicate placement 558

Summer Participation In review of the data OLC found that new entering students and existed students chose to participate in the program. Seventy four students were initially registered for the summer program. Of the 74 students 69 participants had not withdrawn as of the first day. Of 69 students in the CARS program for the summer 27 (39%) were new students who were part of the early recruitment phase in December 2015-May 2016. A total of 42(61%) existing students participated. The existing students were previously enrolled in the fall 2015/spring 2016 semester or previous semesters.

69 Initial Participants In total there were 69 participants that initially enrolled in the CARS program for the summer as of the first day of classes. Initially a total of four 083a, four 083b, and three 093 offered. A total of two sections of RW 083A and three sections of RW O83B, and three sections RW 093 made. A total of four 4 sections of Math 083, and 3 sections Math 093 courses offered and 100% made in June of 2016. Of the students that entered and either remained for the duration or withdrew after the start of the program the data shows that three students (7%) of the students placed in this course enrolled in RW 083A, 17 (38%) enrolled in RW 083B, and 24 (55%) enrolled RW 093. Students placed in 093 are considered college level students, however, the students were allowed to enter to try and get into college level courses by fall 2016 (ENG 103).

STUDENTS WHO PLACE INTO THE NEXT LEVEL:   RW093 Level students who place into the English 103 course have the opportunity to participate in the OLC JumpStart Summer Bridge Program. In the fall the student will be considered a full college student with no limitations on classes and are PELL Eligible. RW083B Level students who place into RW093 are now PELL eligible. They may now take RW093 and may take up to 9 additional credit hours from the list of approved classes. RW083A Level students who place into RW083B are Non-PELL eligible, but may take advantage of the CARF program in the fall. The student may only take the RW083 and the Math083 course if they have placed into that course as well.

RW083 summer course 13 students completed the RW083 course for the summer 6 Passed 2 are enrolled in English 103 in the Fall 2016 semester 2 are enrolled in RW093 in the Fall 2016 semester 1 did not enroll in the Fall 2016 semester 7 Did not pass 6 did not enroll for the Fall 2016 semester 1 enrolled in the CARF Program (College Academy of Readiness fall/spring Peogram)

RW093 summer course 18 students completed the RW093 course 5 passed 5 are enrolled in the Fall 2016 semester 13 Did not pass 3 are enrolled in the RW093 course in the Fall 2016 semester 1 passed into Engl.103 before registration 9 did not enroll in the Fall 2016 semester

Math 083 summer course 10 students completed the Math 083 summer 10 passed 6 are enrolled in the Fall 2016 semester 1 enrolled in the CARF program (College Academy of Readiness fall/spring Program) 3 did not enroll in the Fall 2016 semester

Math 093 summer course 9 students completed the Math 093 course 9 passed 3 enrolled for the Fall 2016 semester 6 did not enroll in the Fall 2016 semester

Upcoming Program

College Academy of Readiness fall/spring program CARF Program

The Fall/Spring program is designed to give students at the RW083 levels a more supportive and nurturing environment in which to build their skills and to prepare for entry into college level courses. Students must participate in the program for the full duration to remain eligible for the scholarship support. Through this program you will: Develop an appreciation for math Learn study skills and strategies for math Improve your basic math skills using our online program Improve your critical reading skills Learn the skills necessary to improve your writing Improve your reading comprehension using our online program

Students will be able to test for admittance to college ready courses at three points in both the fall and spring semesters. In the fall: October November December In the Spring: March April May

Accuplacer Score Range And Grade Level Reading Comprehension Scholarship Support Students are eligible for scholarship support which is based on grade level advancement from the initial placement through their final assessment for the semester. RW/083& 093 Accuplacer Score Range And Grade Level 0-4th grade 5th-7th grade 8th - 10th grade > 10th grade Reading Comprehension 0-26 27-39 39-65 65+ Sentence Skills 0-37 37-55 55-77 77+

CARF Preparatory course – No tuition charged The courses are not offered on the regular schedule of classes offered during registration Scholarship Supported No Credit for courses May only take Math083 if placed into that level in addition to RW083 Progress is monitored throughout the duration of the program Final evaluation is the College Readiness Assessment (Accuplacer)