Susan Burrow August 17, 2009

The Purpose of the QEP Improve student learning in developmental math through active learning and supplemental instruction

Why This Project? Project will positively impact student learning Project supports our mission and goals Project selected by your input and college data

Is this important? You tell me!

Only 50% of students enrolled will successfully complete Math 098

25% of students who start in MTH 098 will successfully complete MTH 100. Is that OK?

Math Placement

English Placement

Reading Placement

Can You See the Impact on Students?

QEP Strategies Active Learning Course re-design Small group activities Computer aided study Pre and post test measures Rubrics to measure achievement Engagement in the classroom (CCSSE) Faculty professional development

QEP Strategies Supplemental Instruction (SI) SI is peer (student) led small group teaching Basic study skills Test taking tips Review of unclear course material Overcoming Math fear Success tips Faculty and staff development

QEP Timeline On-Site Review October 27-29, 2009 QEP Draft Completed August 14, 2009 QEP Document Due in Atlanta September 15, 2009

How Engaged Are You? We Can Measure Our Success CCSSE – survey to measure our engagement Provides us the “Student Perspective” Provides us great data to measure our progress Allows us to compare ourselves nationally and among our peers

Community College Survey of Student Engagement CCSSE: A Tool for Improvement CCSSE helps colleges: Assess quality in community college education Identify and learn from good educational practice Identify areas in which we can improve

Community College Survey of Student Engagement CCSSE Benchmarks for Effective Educational Practice The five CCSSE benchmarks are: Active and Collaborative Learning Student Effort Academic Challenge Student-Faculty Interaction Support for Learners

Community College Survey of Student Engagement CCSSE’s First Six Years Over 700,000 students, representing nearly 3.9 million 624 different colleges 49 states, plus British Columbia, Nova Scotia, & the Marshall Islands 23 states use CCSSE system- /state-wide

Community College Survey of Student Engagement What is Student Engagement? …the amount of time and energy students invest in meaningful educational practices …in other words, institutional practices and student behaviors that are highly correlated with student learning and retention

SENSE: A Tool for Strengthening Student Success SENSE provides data that focus on first impressions, entering processes, classroom experiences and other special topics are grounded in research about what works to retain and support entering students identify and help colleges learn from practices that engage entering students, and identify areas for improvement Imagine Success!

Personal Connections Entering Students’ First Impressions of Their Colleges Imagine Success! The very first time I came to this college, I felt welcome.

Imagine Success! Was a specific person assigned to you so you could see him/her each time you needed information or assistance? Personal Connections Entering Students’ First Impressions of Their Colleges Source: 2008 SENSE field test data.

Imagine Success! DOING EDUCATION DIFFERENTLY What’s Required? …And What Won’t Work?

Community College Survey of Student Engagement Emphasis on Student Engagement Students are more likely to persist and learn if they: Establish meaningful relationships with peers Make a connection between now and future (goal setting) Are active and engaged learners

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