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QEP UpdateProfessional Development
Susan BurrowAugust 17, 2009
The Purpose of the QEP Improve student learning in developmental math through active learning and supplemental instruction
Why This Project?Project will positively impact student
learningProject supports our mission and goals Project selected by your input and college
data
Is this important? You tell me!
Only 50% of students enrolled will successfully complete Math 098
25% of students who start in MTH 098 will successfully complete MTH 100.Is that OK?
2005-2006 2006-2007 2007-2008
185 140 176164 145 112
499 465 506
111 139 13425 15 15
1st Time Students Fall, Spring, SummerCOMPASS Tested February thru Janu-
aryMTH 090 MTH 091 MTH 098 MTH 100 MTH112 OR Higher
Math Placement
English Placement
2005-2006 2006-2007 2007-2008
202138 187238 206 196
544 560 560
1st Time Students Fall, Spring, Summer
COMPASS Tested February thru January
ENG 092 ENG 093 ENG 101
Reading Placement
2005-2006 2006-2007 2007-2008
129 75 94144 131 149
711 698 700
1st Time Students Fall, Spring, SummerCOMPASS Tested February thru Janu-
ary
RDG 083 RDG 114 NO RDG
Can You See the Impact on Students?
QEP StrategiesActive Learning
Course re-design Small group activitiesComputer aided studyPre and post test measuresRubrics to measure achievementEngagement in the classroom
(CCSSE)Faculty professional development
QEP StrategiesSupplemental Instruction (SI)
SI is peer (student) led small group teachingBasic study skillsTest taking tipsReview of unclear course materialOvercoming Math fearSuccess tips Faculty and staff development
QEP TimelineOn-Site Review
October 27-29, 2009QEP Draft Completed
August 14, 2009QEP Document Due in Atlanta
September 15, 2009
How Engaged Are You? We Can Measure Our SuccessCCSSE – survey to measure our engagementProvides us the “Student Perspective”Provides us great data to measure our
progressAllows us to compare ourselves nationally
and among our peers
Community College Survey of Student Engagement
CCSSE: A Tool for Improvement CCSSE helps colleges:
Assess quality in community college education
Identify and learn from good educational practice
Identify areas in which we can improve
Community College Survey of Student Engagement
CCSSE Benchmarks for Effective Educational PracticeThe five CCSSE benchmarks are:
Active and Collaborative LearningStudent EffortAcademic ChallengeStudent-Faculty InteractionSupport for Learners
Community College Survey of Student Engagement
CCSSE’s First Six YearsOver 700,000 students,
representing nearly 3.9 million
624 different colleges49 states, plus British
Columbia, Nova Scotia, & the Marshall Islands
23 states use CCSSE system-/state-wide
Community College Survey of Student Engagement
What is Student Engagement?
…the amount of time and energy students invest in meaningful educational practices…in other words, institutional practices and student behaviors that are highly correlated with student learning and retention
SENSE: A Tool for Strengthening Student SuccessSENSE provides data that• focus on first impressions, entering
processes, classroom experiences and other special topics
• are grounded in research about what works to retain and support entering students
• identify and help colleges learn from practices that engage entering students, and
• identify areas for improvement
Imagine Success!
Personal ConnectionsEntering Students’ First Impressions of Their Colleges
Imagine Success!
The very first time I came to this college, I felt welcome.
24%
76%
Yes
No
Imagine Success!
Was a specific person assigned to you so you could see him/her each time you needed information or assistance?
Personal ConnectionsEntering Students’ First Impressions of Their Colleges
Source: 2008 SENSE field test data.
Imagine Success!
DOING EDUCATION DIFFERENTLYWhat’s Required?…And What Won’t Work?
Community College Survey of Student Engagement
Emphasis on Student Engagement
Students are more likely to persist and learn if they:
• Establish meaningful relationships with peers
• Make a connection between now and future (goal setting)
• Are active and engaged learners
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