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

2. Foundational Studies 2015-2016 AY

3. 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+

4. 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 

5. 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 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.

6. 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.

7. Academic Year 2014-2015 RW083/093 Placements
*RC = Reading comprehension SS = Sentence skills
Academic Year 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 : SS 55-79
78 (32%) 59 80
English 103
RC 65+ : SS 80+
51 (21%) 28
Total students assessed
243
153
189
In the Academic Year the cut scores for placement were aligned to the 10.1 grade level equivalency.

8. 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 : SS 55-77
128(46%) 90 84
English 103
RC 65+ : SS 77+
79(28%) 58
Total students assessed
278
196
163
In the 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.

10. Pass/Fail Rates and Benchmark Indicators Pass/Fail Rates and Benchmark Indicators

11. The 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.

12. Academic Year RW083
In the academic year the number of students who entered as freshmen or in freshmen status an average of 16.5% were placed into RW 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 academic year was 65%. The overall average completion rate for academic year was 65%. The performance for 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.

13. Academic Year RW083
In the 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 (71%) and Spring 2016 (44%). The overall average pass rate was 61% and successful completion rate for RW 083 during the academic year 74%.

14. 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 69
12%
26%
74%
6 yr overall average
861
16%
24.9
37%

15. Academic Year RW 093
In the 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 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 academic year is 45%. The overall average completion rate for academic year is 76.5%.

16. Academic Year RW 093
In the 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 academic year is 41%. The average combined completion rate for academic year for RW083 and 093 combined successful completion rate is 51%. The average performance for the RW083 and 093 courses combined show a decrease in the target pass rate by 4%.

17. 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
87.3
 15%
25.3
24%
76%
6 yr Overall Average
670
 13%
50%
30%
70%

18. Academic Year Math 083
In the 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 academic year was 77%.

19. Academic Year Math 083
In the academic year of the number of students who entered as freshmen or in freshmen status an average of 17.8% were placed into Math 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 academic year is 83%. Th

20. 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
106
17.8%
83%
17%
27%
73%
6 yr Overall Average
1314
26.5
35%
65%

21. Academic Year Math093
In the 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 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 academic year is 72%.

22. Academic Year Math 093
In the academic year of the number of students who entered as freshmen or in freshmen status an average of 13% were placed in to Math 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 academic year is 74%.
The performance for Math 083 and 093 courses combined average show an average pass rate of 78.5 which meets target benchmark of 77% successful completion rate.

23. 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
78.3
27.7
43%
57%
6 yr Overall Average
758
14%
27.4
39%
61%
77%
23%
32%
68%

25. College Academy of Readiness
Summer Program

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

27. 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

28. 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

29. 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.

30. 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 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.

31. 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 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

32. 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 A total of 42(61%) existing students participated. The existing students were previously enrolled in the fall 2015/spring 2016 semester or previous semesters.

33. 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).

34. 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.

35. 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)

36. 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

37. 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

38. 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

40. Upcoming Program

41. College Academy of Readiness fall/spring program CARF Program

42. 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

43. 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

44. 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+

45. 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)