Achieving the Dream Institute February 5-8, 2008 Dr. Paul Sechrist, Dr Achieving the Dream Institute February 5-8, 2008 Dr. Paul Sechrist, Dr. Marion Paden, Dr. Felix Aquino, Paul Buckalew, Susan Vanschuyver, Joyce Morgan-Dees, Pat Stowe Oklahoma Regents for Higher Education Dr. Debra Stuart & Armando Pena Coach: Jacquelyn Belcher

Achieving the Dream Institute Changing Perspectives--thinking differently about engaging learners Celebrate the Small Steps Concentrate and speak to “How to increase your success rates” NOT think and speak in terms of “failure rates”

Achieving the Dream Institute Features that Lead to Success: Building Relationships, Engagement Students testing into developmental classes including math are required to enroll in those classes their first semester on our campus.

Achieving the Dream Institute Use our placement test to develop programs for college readiness for students still in high school.

Achieving the Dream Institute Cooperative learning Specialized training for faculty and staff Developmental classes paired with college level courses

Achieving the Dream Institute Learning is our focus; student success is our goal