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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