 SMCC will participate in this national survey focusing on teaching, learning, and retention in community colleges  It will be administered in classes randomly selected by CCSSE to ensure a representative sample and to preserve the integrity of the survey results  Faculty whose classes are selected for survey administration will receive specific information in early February  Survey administration: February and March

 CCFSSE is an online instrument offered as a companion to the student survey (CCSSE)  The faculty survey elicits information from faculty about their perceptions regarding students’ educational experiences  All faculty will receive an invitation to participate in CCFSSE

 The amount of time and energy students invest in meaningful educational practices  The institutional practices and student behaviors that are highly correlated with student learning and retention

 What happens to students after they leave SMCC? ◦ National Student Clearinghouse ◦ Jenzabar EX (student information system)  44% of our graduates continue their education at another post-secondary institution ( SMCC graduates)  20% of non-graduates transfer to another post-secondary institution (IPEDS cohort)  Are transfer students successful in obtaining a degree, or do they stop attending the transfer institution?

The Connected Student

 U.S. Department of Education  5-Year Project (through Sept. 30, 2015)  $1.9 million Primary Goal: Student Success

Advising Cafe

Learning Commons

 Integrated, cohesive and comprehensive suite of services within the Learning Commons  Includes diagnostic assessment; virtual, one- on-one, and small group academic, career, and transfer advising; whole class support; workshops and seminars; and technology and multi-media support  Master Advisors, Professional Tutors, Peer Mentors

 Gateway courses directly linked to the Learning Commons  Information technology used to enhance the quality of instruction, to improve retention, to expand access, to increase capacity, and to change pedagogy

 Links instruction and goal planning through the Learning Commons  Thematic Freshman Interest Group (FIG), a one-credit team-taught course required of matriculated students in their first-semester, supported by My Maine Guide, academic and career planning software

 Director of Learning Commons/Activity Director ◦ Oversee all activities of the Learning Commons, including tutoring, advising, and online services ◦ Responsible for timely implementation and institutionalization of the grant objectives  Programmer Analyst ◦ In collaboration with faculty and staff, provide technical expertise for the successful development of a student planning and goal-setting system tied to the Student Information System (SIS) and integration of academic support services

 Stipends for ◦ Master Advisors and Professional Tutors ◦ Peer Mentors ◦ Participation in Design Teams ◦ Participation in Professional Development  Technology  Renovation of Campus Center

Design Teams

 Responsible for designing appropriate strategies/activities to successfully implement Title III objectives ◦ Integrated Support Services ◦ Curriculum (Gateway Course Redesign and FIGs) ◦ Engaged Guidance (My Maine Guide)

 Math update  Lamp

Common characteristics of successful course redesign:  Whole course redesign- not by section  Active learning- learner-centered  Incorporate computer-based learning  Mastery Learning  On demand help

 The Supplemental Model  The Replacement Model  The Emporium Model  The Fully Online Model  The Buffet Model  The Linked Workshop Model

 1 Credit  Combines ◦ Interest Topic ◦ College skills ◦ Ties in with My Maine Guide

 Public Safety  Yoga  The Beacon  How to get an A

 An electronic portfolio that combines student goal creation and achievement with information and student support in the learning commons

 LifeMap at Valencia Community College  College Transition College Transition  Intro to College Intro to College  Progression to Degree Progression to Degree  Graduation Transition Graduation Transition  Lifelong Learning Lifelong Learning