Activity Timeline
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Task |
Process |
Completion Date |
| Year 1 |
Hire Title III staff
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Learning Specialist and Advising Coach hired, Activity Director, Project Coordinator, and Administrative Assistant are appointed.
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Spring 05
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| Equipment purchase and upgrade |
Equipment for the Digital Learning Studio is purchased and wiring is upgraded |
Spring 05 (continuing through year 3) |
| Professional Development |
Faculty and staff will attend workshops offered on alternative teaching strategies, curriculum design, learner-centered syllabi, and the diverse needs of the at-risk student. |
Summer 05 |
| Modification of Developmental Reading and Math curriculum |
The Learning Specialist will meet with faculty members to plan curriculum changes to address the diverse needs of the students. |
Summer 05 |
| Student Success Center initial designs |
The Advising Coach will work with other members of the staff in designing the Student Success Center which will include learning styles/career aptitude assessment, career planning, and a database design for the Assessment/Career Planning process. |
Fall 05 |
| Design PowerUp Course |
A college preparedness course for students who are enrolled in more than two Developmental Education courses. |
Summer 05 |
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Task |
Process |
Completion Date |
| Year 2 |
Professional Development |
At least 75% of the faculty and staff will attend workshops on engaged learning, syllabus design, critical thinking, competency-based curriculum design, and new database system, along with specific technology training. |
Summer 06 |
| Test Digital Learning Studio |
The Digital Learning Studio is open to all faculty to receive training on course modifications and specific technologies. |
Spring 06 |
| Modification of Developmental English courses |
Research and information gained from professional development will be used to redesign the English curriculum to meet the diverse needs of the students. |
Fall 05 |
| Pilot testing of Developmental Reading and Math courses |
The performance of the students enrolled in the modified courses will be compared with those students in the current courses. |
Spring 06 |
| Pilot testing of Student Success Center |
Conduct learning styles and career aptitudes assessments and obtain student feedback. The retention rates of the pilot test students will be compared to the retention rates of non-participating students. |
Summer 06 |
| Pilot test PowerUp course |
Retention rates of students participating in the course will be compared with those not participating. |
Summer 06 |
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Task |
Process |
Completion Date |
| Year 3 |
Pilot testing of Developmental English courses |
The performance of the students enrolled in the modified courses will be compared with those students in the current courses. |
Summer 07 |
| Professional Development |
Implement the Summer Academy and hold workshops for faculty and staff development. Faculty and staff will attend conferences on teaching and retention strategies. |
Summer 07 |
| Modification of College Math and English courses |
Research and information gained from professional development and modification of the Developmental Courses will be used to modify the College Math and English courses to coordinate learning. An Interactive English Lab will be installed and ready for implementation. |
Spring 07 |
| Success Center systems and College PowerUp course integrated |
All first-year students will participate in Student Success Center activities. A plan for integrating the systems will be in place. |
Summer 07 |
| Design Early Alert System |
A system to identify students early in the semester who are at-risk for dropping out. This system will be linked to the central system and training will be provided. |
Summer 07 |
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Task |
Process |
Completion Date |
| Year 4 |
English and Math Interactive labs installed and tested |
The Interactive English Laboratory will be tested and the Interactive Math Laboratory installed and ready for implementation. |
Fall 08 |
| Pilot testing of modified College Math and English courses |
Achievement levels will be tracked on a pilot test group of students on the modified curriculum for College Math and English courses. |
Summer 08 |
| Professional Development |
Workshops will be conducted for professional development opportunities on alternative teaching strategies and classroom assessment techniques. Interactive laboratory equipment will be purchased and training opportunities available. |
Summer 08 |
| Early Warning and Referral tested |
Student Services and Tutoring Services will assist with pilot testing a group of students on the Early Warning system. |
Summer 08 |
| Longitudinal reports query tested |
Enrollment Management team will approve the needs determined by Faculty/Student Services. |
Summer 08 |
| Students participating in Success Center Systems and College PowerUp course are evaluated |
The retention rates of students participating in the College PowerUp Course and Student Success Center Systems will be compared with those students not participating. |
Summer 08 |
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Task |
Process |
Completion Date |
| Year 5 |
Track students enrolled in modified Developmental Education Courses |
Students participating in the modified courses will be compared with those not on grades and pass rates |
Summer 09 |
| Professional Development |
Faculty and staff will attend conferences and workshops on classroom assessment and new teaching/retention technologies. |
Summer 09 |
| Math and English Interactive Laboratories are integrated |
The Learning Specialist will coordinate final installations and obtains feedback on how students and faculty are using the labs. Recommendations will be implemented. |
Summer 09 |
| Curriculum modifications and Student Success Center modifications will be reviewed |
Receive feedback from faculty and staff on the changes made to the curriculum and Student Success Center. |
Summer 09 |
| Evaluation of project on the impact on the College |
Recommendations will be made for future actions after comparing the College's goals with the achievements of the projects. |
Summer 09 |
| Institutionalization of the Activity will be completed |
All faculty, staff, and administrators will meet and devise a plan for institutionalizing the project. |
Summer 09 |
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