1. South Texas College College Success for Healthcare CS4H Pilot Program An Innovations 2010 Forum Monica Alaniz, Research & Analytical Services Melba Trevino, Interim Dean Nursing & Allied Health Wayne K. Williams, CS4H Lead Instructor
Wayne will welcome participants to the forum and introduce Melba Trevino and Monica Alaniz as participants in the CS4H pilot program. And then ask Melba to give a brief introduction and overview of STC’s NAH division, programs, and cover slide two, point by point.

2. South Texas College Nursing & Allied Health Division
South Texas College’s NAH Division
Nursing and Allied Health Programs
Student Population Information
Division Facilities and Physical Resources
Rigorous Healthcare Curriculum
Critical Student Success Difficulties
Funding Based on Graduation Rates
Melba’s Slide To Cover
Melba can do each of these points quickly within 5-7 minutes.
Segway to Wayne for the next slide

3. College Success for Healthcare CS4H Pilot Program Purpose Statement
To provide timely, specific, accurate, didactic, and experiential curriculum to STC students who have declared a major in the Nursing & Allied Health division in order to improve student success and persistence in healthcare education.
Wayne can introduce the program overview quickly here and after slides 3 and 4, introduce Monica to give an introduction to the RAS contribution to the project.

4. CS4H Pilot Program Participants
Program Chair of College Success
Dean of Nursing and Allied Health
Dean of Student Support Services
Program Chairs of Developmental & NAH Divisions
Program Chair: Vocational Nursing (1 Point)
Program Chair: Physical Therapist Assistant (Points)
NAH Counselor/CS4H Lead Instructor
NAH & Developmental Instructors
Research & Analytical Services
Pass to Monica for the next two slides.

5. Research & Analytical Services
This study seeks to discover how effective the CS4H course is in preparing students for NAH programs and careers.
It also seeks to examine students’ attitudes, perceptions, and expectations in regard to the CS4H course.
The study is a longitudinal investigation that will take place over a number of semesters.
Monica has slide 4 and 5 then passes it back to Wayne for multiple slides.

6. Research & Analytical Services
Qualitative Pre & Post data was collected from focus groups & classroom observations
Data was also collected in the form of surveys
STC RAS is in the process of conducting full analysis of this data
The study is ongoing & adapting dynamically
Initial findings are based on partial analysis of focus group & observational data.
Monica will share initial findings later on nearer to the end of the PowerPoint on slide number 16. Pass back to Wayne for slide 7 and following.

7. Target Student Population
Texas Success Initiative Developmental Students
College Success Required by South Texas College
Any Self-Declared NAH Program Major
Deficient in Level 90 Reading or Mathematics
Traditional & Non-Traditional Student
Ambition to Enter a Healthcare Profession
Interested in Healthcare Education Experience
Desire to Receive Additional Selection Criteria for Selective Entry Healthcare Programs
Wayne addresses each point quickly for slides 7-14 and has Melba do slide 15 taking about Daphine’s decision to award points for successful completion with an A or B. Then pass back to Wayne for slide 16.

8. Target Student Population Data
NAH Majors Enrolled in DEV. Courses by FALL TERMS
Subject
Course
2006
2007
2008
2009
TOTAL MATH 90
138
202
221
TOTAL ORIN0101
College Success
681
669
686
1225
-420
NAH Self Declared Students not in CS4H
805
READ 70
100 89 86 80
123
124
154 90
216
219
257
TOTAL READ
439
432
497

9. Rationale for Course & Location
STC NAH Majors TSI Liable for College Success
Early Contact with Potential Program Candidates
Effective Career Discovery & Assessment
Specific, Accurate Healthcare Academic Advising
Healthcare Instructor Availability & Access
Proximity to Current Healthcare Students
Exposure to Healthcare Facilities & LRC Services

10. NAH Division Program Issues
NAH Program Academic Advisement
Pre-Entry Program Requirements / Reading
Academic Placement Testing ACT / Texas TSI
Criminal Background Check (Pre-Application)
Mandatory Urine Analysis and Testing
Required Vaccinations & Medical Insurance
Rigorous Healthcare Educational Expectations
Certification Exams for Healthcare Profession

11. College Success Course Content
Strength of drug
Example:
10mg/capsule
Known ratio 2
The doctor’s order
Example:
30 mg of Prozac 1
Critical Thinking for Healthcare Students
Healthcare Professions Course Textbook
Medication Dosage Module
Healthcare Topics for Class Assignments
Traditional Academic Skills
Rigorous Attendance and Expectations

12. College Success Course Content
Online Student and Instructor Resources
Guest Presenters from every NAH Program
Skills Lab Tours in Healthcare Facility
Conversations with Program Students
These Components Are Intended To Provide
Realistic Healthcare Education Experiences

13. Benefits to CS4H Students
NAH Program Advising & Educational Experience
Clearer Understanding of Program Expectations
Interaction with NAH Students & Faculty
Access to Healthcare Learning Resources Center
Familiarity with Nursing Allied Health Campus
Developing Understanding of Healthcare Fields
Specialized NAH College Success Curriculum
NAH Program Selection Criteria Point Awarded

14. Initial Plan: 2009 Pilot Program
One Section Spring 2009 (12 Students)
Six Sections of CS4H Fall 2009 (168 Students)
Four Sections of Reading 0090/80/70
Two Sections of Mathematics 0090
Self-Declared NAH Enrolled Students
Multiple College Success & NAH Instructors
College Success and Developmental Classes
Conveniently Scheduled for Target Population

15. A Defining Moment in May 2009
In Spring 2009, STC NAH program chairs provided presentations to the twelve students in the pilot class.
A defining moment for the pilot program came in May when the VN program chair, Ms. Daphine Mora decided that the CS4H class would greatly benefit potential VN students.
Acting upon that decision, the program decided to award one selection point to students passing the CS4H class with an “A” or “B”, and began advising this in VN orientation sessions.
There had been no plan to offer the course in the summer of 2009, but this decision changed all that, and the size of the pilot program in fall 2009 as well!

16. Actual Pilot Program Details
One Section Spring 2009 (12 Students)
Two Sections Summer 2009 (58 Students)
Fourteen Sections Fall 2009 (420 Students)
Two Sections of Reading 0090 at NAH campus
Interim Dean of NAH Teaching One Section
10 Developmental & NAH Instructors Teaching
Research & Analytical Services Longitudinal Research Project begun June 09 ongoing Fall 09
10 CS4H Sections Currently for Spring 2010
After doing slide 16, Wayne will pass it back to Monica who will share preliminary findings on the next slide, 17, and also to do slide 18 “Student “Focus Group” Comments” and slide 19 “Faculty Comments”.
Pass it back to Wayne for Slides 20 & 21 “Student Comments” and “CS4H Pilot Program Future” slide then into Questions and Answers to finish.

17. Research & Analytical Services
Preliminary findings show that students are showing interest in a variety of NAH fields after enrolling in this course, branching out from their initial aspirations to enter LVN and ADN programs.
Many are developing back-up career plans.
A number of students also feel that the course is preparing them for entry into an NAH program.
Many are enrolling in entry level certificate programs such as EMT and Medical Assisting.
Monica can do the faculty comments on the next slide, and slide 19 two student comments, and Wayne can do the last student comment on slide 20.

18. Student “Focus Group” Comments
“When he started speaking the first day, he kind of opened my eyes to what could be done in this program.”
“Well, I enrolled in this course not because of the points, just because I wanted to know more or less how is it going to be when I come into the program. I wanted to be a little bit prepared to see what is going to happen next, I wanted to learn to see all of that stuff…”

19. Faculty Comments
“Your students are doing very well in my patient care classes. They are some of my better students and it is obvious that they are more prepared!”
M.H. PCTA Faculty
“We have seen our enrollment numbers increase greatly as we present the EMT program in the CS4H classes, and those students are doing very well academically.”
R.G. EMT Program Chair S.M. EMT Faculty
Monica’s Slide

20. Student Comments
“Thank you so much for all I learned in my CS4H class! I never knew about all the opportunities that were available for me in healthcare before taking it!”
C.H. Summer 2009
“I only received a “B” in your class, but I know I am prepared to face whatever the VN program requires of me.”
V.C. Fall 2009
Monica’s slide, then pass to Wayne for slide 20.

21. Student Comments
“I have the highest grades in my classes in the EMT basic program, and wanted to just say thanks for all I learned in the CS4H class I took. I start the vocational nursing program in the fall.”
Wayne does slide 20 and 21 on the CS4H Pilot Program Future. And then Wayne will open for questions and comments.
M.H. Fall 2009

22. CS4H Pilot Program Future
3 Scheduled CS4H Summer 2010 Sections
20 Planned CS4H Fall 2010 Sections
Further Healthcare Program Selection Points
NAH Programs promote CS4H as Recommended
Possible Requirement for Healthcare Programs
Ongoing Assessment & Data Collection by RAS
Tremendous Healthcare Education Impact!!
Increase of Successful Healthcare Students!!
Wayne can initiate a time for questions if there are any.

23. South Texas College College Success for Healthcare CS4H Pilot Program An Innovations 2010 Forum Questions/Comments Monica Alaniz, Research & Analytical Services Melba Trevino, Interim Dean Nursing & Allied Health Wayne K. Williams, CS4H Lead Instructor