mhcc serves the community
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MHCC serves the community. Founded in 1966 Awarded more than 27,500 degrees and certificates Serves three counties: Multnomah Hood River Clackamas Mission Statement: Transforming Lives & Building Communities. MHCC is accessible to everyone. Gresham Campus. Maywood Park Campus. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Founded in 1966 Awarded more than 27,500 degrees and
certificates Serves three counties:
◦ Multnomah◦ Hood River◦ Clackamas
Mission Statement:◦ Transforming Lives &◦ Building Communities
MHCC serves the community
MHCC is accessible to everyone
Gresham Campus
Bruning Center for Allied Health Education
Maywood Park Campus
Small Business Dev Ctr.
MHCC leaders provide direction
MHCC PresidentDebra Derr
MHCC District Board Chair
Diane Noriega
MHCC served nearly 33,000 students in 2012
Increased 37% since 2005
MHCC serves thousands of students
MHCC offers more than 80 Associate of Applied Science degrees and certificates
The top three degree programs are:◦Nursing◦Respiratory Care◦Funeral Services
MHCC prepares students for jobs
Who does MHCC serve?
◦Second poorest region in Oregon◦Highest percentage of first generation
graduates◦89% high school student’s graduate◦35% college degree
East County Demographics
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Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID)
TRiO-Student Support Service
Transitions/Transiciones
Three Cohorts
What is AVID?
AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is a national program in which participating schools work together to help students reach their academic and life goals.
AVID
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AVID instructors have received intensive training in teaching techniques that actively engage their students in learning.
AVID
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The AVID program at MHCC is a comprehensive retention program that combines a number of
student success methodologies including:
Academic Skills Training Learning Communities Linked Courses A First-Year Seminar Program High-Engagement Teaching Strategies Computer and Internet Workshops Personal Tutoring Time Management and Organization Workshops A “Home Base” Environment
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AVID Annual Retention
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Term Year Enrolled Retention
FA 2012 109 100.0%
WI 2013 87 79.8%
SP 2013 68 62.4%
SU 2013 21 20.2%
FA 2013 23 39.4.0%
AVID courses generally have higher passing rates than their comparable stand alone
courses.
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RD 90 RD115 RD117 WR90 WR115 WR121 EL1150
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80
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AVIDStand Alone
Introductions and Goal-Setting
Campus Resources
Cornell Notes
How to Succeed On Tests
AVID Student Workshops
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Get Organized with the Perfect Binder
Take Control of Your Time
How to Write an A+ Paper
What the Heck Did I Just Read?
How to Succeed on Tests & Learning Styles
Communicate for College Success
Student Success Seminars
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Why is AVID Needed?
Critical Thinking
Academic Writing, Peer Review & Editing
Organization and Time Management
AVID Skills Workshops for Staff and Faculty
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Students who spent at least four hours in the AVID Center have an 83% passing rate in their courses.
The overall retention rate for all of the AVID Learning Communities is 72.2%.
MHCC’s average retention rate is 73.5%.
AVID Center Data
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TRIO-SSS
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TRIO programs were the first national college access and retention programs to address the serious social and cultural barriers to education in America.
TRIO-SSS
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TRIO Student Support Services is a federally funded college opportunity program.
TRIO-SSS
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It is designed to provide academic and ancillary support to low-income students, first generation college students, and students with disabilities.
TRIO-SSS
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The goal of SSS is to increase the college retention and graduation rates of its participants and facilitate the process of transition from one level of higher education to the next.
TRIO-SSS
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Persistence Degree/Certificate
Attainment
4-Year College Transfer
2008-09 77.4% 30.0%2009-10 84.4% 28.8%2010-11 80.72% 20.3% 36.8%2011-12 82.5% 26.4% 38.5%
Four Year Snapshot: MHCC TRIO-SSS Persistence,
Degree/Certificate Attainment, & Transfer
TRIO-SSS
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American Indian or Alaskan Native3% Asian
5%
Black or African American15%
Hispanic or Latino15%
More than one race reported7%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Is-lander
2%
White52%
2008-09 MHCC TRIO-SSS Participants by Race & Ethnicity
TRIO-SSS
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First Generation
& Low Income
Student with
Disability & Low
Income
First Generation
Only
Low Income
Only
2008-09 124 17 18 72009-10 126 16 10 82010-11 132 16 5 132011-12 120 22 5 13
Four Year Snapshot: Breakdown by Eligibility Category
approximately 165 students in this snapshot
A Cuban refugee will take an academic boost from MHCC to Stanford
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Tuan Anh Tran Caraballo was a young Cuban refugee crossing into the United States with a little over $100 in his pocket.
In September this year, Tran Caraballo will start classes at Stanford University with nearly a full-ride scholarship worth almost $60,000.
The Oregonian 6-19-2013
Transitions/Transiciones
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Transitions is a career planning and college preparation program for single parents, displaced homemakers or women who speak English as a second language.
The program helps students develop a career goal, get to know the college and all its resources, make friends, and develop time management and study skills.
Transitions/Transiciones
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Students learn how to apply for scholarships and to develop life-long career development skills.
Transitions/Transiciones
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Transitions/Transiciones
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The Transitions/Transiciones program is a one-term cohort-based program
An average of 25 to 30 women attend each term
85% student completion per term
Participants Race & Ethnicity
1,643 White
463 Hispanic or Latino
134 Black or African American
61 More than one race reported
50 Asian
45 American Indian or Alaskan Native
Transitions/Transiciones
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A cohort system Intensive advising Students develop a thorough knowledge of
support systems A steady increase of students taking
advantage of these programs A clear focused career path
Program SimilaritiesAVID * TRIO-SSS *
Transitions/Transiciones
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AVID ◦ Focuses on the first year of college
TRIO-SSS ◦ Focuses support to the four year level of
education
Transitions/Transiciones◦ Focuses on the first term
Program Differences
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Mt. Hood Community College
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