1. Achieving the Dream Institute February 5-8, 2008 Dr. Paul Sechrist, Dr
Achieving the Dream Institute February 5-8, 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

2. 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”

3. 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.

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

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

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