reinventing the student entry process through distributed leadership
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Reinventing the Student Entry Process through Distributed Leadership Jill Little & Sue Boyd, Ed.D.Macomb Community College
Shanna Jaggars, Ph.D.Community College Research CenterTeachers College, Columbia University @sjaggars @CommunityCCRC @MacombCollege
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• Jill M. Little–Vice President of Student Services, Macomb
Community College•Sue Boyd, Ed.D.
–Dean of Student Success, Macomb Community College
•Shanna Jaggars, Ph.D.–Assistant Director, Community College Research
Center (CCRC)
Presenters
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•Welcome and Introductions•Project Overview & Relevant Data•Q&A•Macomb Strategy in Resolving Issues Identified by the Data
• Implementation Plan, Engaging Key Stakeholders and Leadership Strategies
•Q&A
AGENDA
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Macomb Community College• Located 4-miles north of Detroit, MI• One college with multiple campuses
– South Campus – Warren – Center Campus – Clinton Township– East Campus – Clinton Township– MTEC – Warren
• Fall 2013 Credit Headcount 23,725• Consistently award the most associate
degrees in Michigan, top 2% nationally• Comprehensive community college with
mission of education, enrichment and economic development
• Early College, University Center, Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Performing Arts Center and Cultural Center
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Project Overview and Relevant Data
Shanna Jaggars, Assistant DirectorCommunity College Research Center
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Dizzying array of program & course
options
“Mistakes” = lost time, money, delayed / derailed graduation
The Challenge of Choice
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Research Questions
What kinds of information do entering students need to move forward with
confidence?
What information is currently provided to students, and how?
Do student needs appear to be met by current resources & services?
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Emerging Findings
Advisor Interviews
Student Focus
Groups
Document Review
Qualitative Research
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Entry process
confusing
Orientation didn’t lay
groundwork
Advisors rushed, didn’t
“teach” self-
advising skills
Catalog & online
resources designed
by/for administration
Challenges of self-advising
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Questions?
Do the data/findings resonate with what you see on your college campus?
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You have the data – Now what?
Jill M. Little, Vice President, Student Services
Macomb Community College
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•Determine what makes sense for your institution •Use the data to start the conversation•What story does the data tell?
Identify Themes
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• Identify key stakeholders early on to engage in the conversation
•Develop targeted work teams with clear expectations
Move Forward Strategically
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Implementation through Distributed Leadership
Sue Boyd, Dean of Student SuccessMacomb Community College
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• Clear expectations• Accountability • Student-driven decisions
How did Macomb accomplish so much in such a small period of time?
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How Macomb identified work team members•Orientation Work Team
–Key faculty members–Key student services staff
• Information Review Work Team –Key faculty member(s)–Key academic administrators–Key communications staff
Structure of Work Teams
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• Highly unionized environment– 9 unions that include administrators, faculty (full-time and adjunct),
clerical, managers, part-time non-teaching, maintenance, and police force– Executive leadership only non-union positions
• Student Services has two-full service locations – one at each main campus (South and Center)
• 12 full-time academic advisors – 6 at each main campus• 6 full-time counselors – 3 at each main campus• 5 full-time special services counselors – district-wide• Financial Aid & Cashiers are not part of Student Services,
these departments are in the Business Unit
Unique Qualities of Macomb Community College
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• Orientation Work Team– Kickoff January 2012 with intent to focus orientation on immediate
and critical information needs– Design to be dynamic, with content responsive to the information
needs of the particular student– Require students to complete concrete helpful activities
• Information Review Work Team– Kickoff January 2012 with intent to develop and maintain
resources that provide consistent information on courses, programs, transfer and careers
– Across programs, provide consistent information in style and content
– Ensure student-facing information is student-focused
Work Teams Tasks
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Work Team Accomplishments• Orientation Work Team
– Implemented new steps to enter Macomb for Fall 2013 (Went Live: April 29, 2013)
– Opened new Student Services Labs (Went Live: April 29)– Implemented redesigned new student orientation for all new
students• Modified version on April 29• New version on July 8
• Information Review Work Team– Implemented new process for marketing programs– Created newly designed catalog (delivered June 2013)
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• Structured meetings with clear agendas• Working meetings with action items team members were held
accountable for• Frequent meetings to keep the momentum going• Always, always, always with student needs at the center of all
decisions made
Achievement of Work Teams through Distributed Leadership
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• Get back to basics– Purpose, Goals, Learning Outcomes
• Data revealed different needs for different student populations– FTIAC, Transfer, Guest, etc.
• Leverage resources and timely institutional projects– Use of website consultant expertise
• View through the lens of a new student
Orientation Work Team
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New Student Orientation: What it Looks Like
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New Entry ProcessOLD: 7 Easy Steps 1) Complete Application2) Apply for Financial Aid3) Student ID Photo Taken4) Placement Test5) Orientation/Course
Planning Session6) Register7) Pay for Classes
NEW: Macomb Easy Start 1-2-31) Discover Online
– Apply for Admission– Apply for Financial Aid– Participate in Orientation– Prep for Placement
2) Connect On-Campus– Meet with Advisor– Take Student ID Photo– Take Placement Test– Course Planning Session
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Improve the Entry Process7 Easy Steps1) Complete Application2) Apply for Financial Aid3) Student ID Photo Taken4) Placement Test5) Orientation/Course
Planning Session6) Register7) Pay for Classes
Macomb Easy Start 1-2-31) Discover Online2) Connect On-Campus3) Advance at Macomb
– Register for Classes– Pay for Classes– Buy textbooks– Participate in Introduction
to Online Learning
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•Computer labs formerly used for onsite orientation•Repurposed for students with technology needs related to in-take processes
•Using technology to track and monitor usage
Student Services Labs
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Student Services Labs Student Usage• Most common reasons:
– New Student Orientation– Registration Help
• Student Services Labs by the Numbers:– May: 690 students – June: 866 students – July: 2,200 students – August: 1,583 students
• Winter 2014 registration period was just as busy• Total unduplicated students to date: 7,974
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Information Review Work Team
• Identify student communication points– Comprehensive review college-wide
• Review other college catalogs – Identify layout and template ideas
• Determine elements necessary to meet student and institutional needs• Develop template to ensure consistency across college programs• Seek appropriate institutional approvals
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College Catalog Redesign• Old Catalog • New Catalog
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Recommendations for Implementation
• Get the right players involved– Executive leadership support required
• Leverage institutional resources• Alignment with priorities at your organization
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•Commit to extensive review of in-take processes and then do the review– Review materials from student perspective
•Conduct student focus groups or student surveys to receive feedback directly from the students on processes
•Conduct interviews/surveys with front-line staff to determine where they see gaps
•Review findings and commit to tackling those that fit your institutions’ priorities and resources
Implementation Anywhere
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Budget Implications
• Staff time and effort• Incentives for students to participate in focus groups and
surveys• Snacks for staff and students
• Major implementation changes may require professional services (e.g. technology improvements)
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Budget Implications at Macomb • Received $378,000 over 4 years
– Included IR & IT resources to compile 50,000 student records to study registration habits of new students
– Travel costs to disseminate findings to colleagues– Consultant fees for technology improvements– Professional services for initial focus groups
• Included outreach, mailings, scheduling, facilitating, recording and initial analysis
– Incentives for students to participate– Project coordination which included reimbursement for staff
time and effort
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Leveraging Institutional Resources at Macomb Community College• Website redesign• Planning done in the past• Realignment of Organization
– Student Services– Credit and Non-Credit offerings
• Timing is everything!
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•Focus on Student Success and Achievement of Educational Goals
Keep Students at the Center
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Questions?
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Macomb Community College Contacts:Jill Little: littlej@macomb.edu or Sue Boyd: boyds@macomb.edu Please visit us on the web at
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