Presented by:

JoAnn Canales, PhD

Founding Dean, College of Graduate Studies

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

Jaime Chahin, PhD

Dean, College of Applied Arts

Texas State University

Elizabeth Gutierrez, PhD

Director of State Policy

Lumina Foundation

HACU 27th Annual Meeting Chicago, Illinois October 28, 2013

1. Participants submit questions for panelists

“My take-away from this session . . .”

2. Panelists present information and

incorporate questions where possible

3. Participants and panelists engage in

conversation on information

presented/remaining questions/additional

examples of practices and policies

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By 2040, need the projected 30 % Latino population contributing to the economy

HSIs’ Contribution:

238 HSI members in 14 states in HACU

50% (1.5 million) of Latinos attend HSIs

40% of the UG degrees awarded by HSIs

20% of all UG STEM degrees awarded to Latino are from HSIs

STEM camps for upper elementary and middle school students on high school and college campuses 2+2 partnerships (High school/community college) Early and frequent experiences for k-12 students on college campuses (summer and bridge community college/4 yr IHE programs) Outreach programs provided by university student groups Alternative pathways to high school diploma center (Denver Public Schools) Minority Speaker Series addressing opportunities and pathways to possibilities Programs that involve the parents – addressing need, possibilities, financial aid and pathways to careers Explicit and transparent conversation and training addressing skill sets and experiences need for college admissions, scholarship consideration, successful entrance exam scores, leadership and resilience.

2+2 partnerships (community college/4 yr IHE)

Clearly delineated and specific articulation agreements between community colleges and 4 year IHEs

Reverse transfer agreements

Statewide agreements related to transfer of credits

Early alert systems with intrusive interventions

Career and professional development programs

Latino Welcoming Campus Events

Discipline –specific study centers at the UG and G levels

Graduate Assistantships (well-funded)

Orientations to the academy – academic, co-curricular and resources

Culturally responsive support and advising

Student engagement – internal and external to the campus community

Continuous assessment of satisfaction, needs

Early alert systems – UG and G

Results

$20 M in STEM education-related grants

2010-11 -- 932 (81%) STEM UG degrees – minorities

2010-11 -- 211 (45%) STEM G degrees - minorities

Practices

STEM teacher training

Pipeline programs with Miami-Dade PS

Quarterly meetings with PS

Discipline-specific centers

Summer internships

Nontraditional classroom

Student exposure to Nobel Laureate winners

Dr. Jaime Chahín, Dean

College of Applied Arts

Fall 2012 Fall 2013 Percent

Change

Undergraduate 29,458 31,032 + 5.3%

Graduate – Master’s 3,645 3,505 - 3.8%

Graduate – Doctoral 444 444 0.0%

Postbaccalaureate 678 587 - 13.4%

Total 34,225 35,568 + 3.9%

Source: CBM001 Report to THECB; Fall 2013 data are preliminary and uncertified. Doctoral enrollment includes students classified as special professional (2012 n=120; 2013 n=117)

57%

28%

7% 4%

1%

3%

Fall 2012

WhiteHispanicAfrican AmericanOther race/multiracial

Source: CBM001 Report to THECB; Fall 2013 data are preliminary and uncertified.

55%

30%

8%

4%

1%

2%

Fall 2013

WhiteHispanicAfrican AmericanOther race/multiracial

Hispanic

Passing Summer Course Credits Earned

Summer Students English Algebra I Technology 1 2 3

2004 73 63% 27% 100% 32% 33% 21%

2005 60 97% 28% 67% 28% 42% 27%

2006 68 78% 43% 100% 16% 47% 37%

2007 73 66% 38% 100% 28% 40% 32%

2008 71 94% 43% 100% 8% 49% 43%

2009 69 54% 52% 97% 27% 36% 35%

2010 66 58% 45% 91% 21% 41% 30%

Total 480 72% 40% 94% 23% 41% 32%

Agriculture 26

Chemistry 1

Biology 9

Nutrition 7

Environmental 4

Engineering 1

Class attendance follow-up

Financial Aid Information

Tutoring

Housing

Organized field trip activities

Internships

University campus visits for transfers

Tuition, Fees and iPad

Development of learning communities

10 students at FSIS, NRCS, and Forest Service

10 Student job shadowing veterinarians, horticulture, olive gardens and zoo

1 Student attended Welch Summer Research Institute for Biochemistry

48 Undergraduates and 2 graduates participated in training at the Southwest Border Food Safety and Defense Center.

Three students worked with Dr. Ivan Castro-Arellano in the Department of Biology to identify the ecological correlates of the prevalence of Borrelia (Lyme disease agent).

Two students worked with Dr. Michelle Lane in nutrition on a proposal concerning the mechanism by which Vitamin A prevents cancer metastasis. Student performs tissue culture and various molecular and biochemical techniques.

Students will also present on the internship experiences to the rest of their peers

USDA speakers from the service area invited every month

MANRRS monthly meeting for students to stay focus-National organization

Monthly brown bag lunches to discuss research projects

iPad issued to each individual student

Develop focus groups to discuss research topics for the academic year.

Discussion on understanding the value of the academic process.

Introduction of faculty from various departments for the students to ask questions concerning the discipline.

Discipline GPA Average Credit

Hours 62

Agriculture 2.9

Chemistry 3.7

Biology 3.2

Nutrition 3.2

Environmental Science 2.8

Engineering 3.9

Partners for Academic Student Success (PASS), is an initiative of the College of Applied Arts Advising Center designed to assist students on academic probation. At this time the College of Applied Arts is one of the only colleges requiring their probation students to complete the PASS program.

The Counseling Center

Student Affairs

Student Learning Assistance Center

The Writing Center

The Department of Philosophy

Probation Policies

Suspension Policies

Academic Probation and Suspension impact on Financial Aid

Campus Resources Available

Probation Strategies

Advising Center Website

GPA Calculations

Grade Replacement

Overview of important campus dates and deadlines

Scientific Writing

Getting into Grad School I (Curriculum Vitae)

Close Reading: Fiction

Surviving the In-class Essay

Writing a Graduate Thesis

Breaking Bad Study Habits

Writing with Non-Traditional Texts:

Getting into Grad School II (Statements of Purpose)

Going with the Flow: Academic Writing and Transitions

Procrastinators Anonymous

Introduction to Basic Stress Management

Yoga for the Mind: Transforming Stress

Overcome Test, Math & Performance Anxiety

Mood Management: Taking Charge of Feeling Good

September 18th Self Discovery

October 2nd Defense Mechanisms

*October 16th Personal Growth Process

October 30th More than Mind, Body, Spirit

November 13th Confluency and Creativity

The Top 10 Vital College Success Strategies

U-Turn: From Probation to Success

Making the Grade: Test Taking Strategies

The Prepper’s Guide to Surviving College

Overcoming the Odds: Student Stories of Success

U-Turn: From Probation to Success

Majoring in Success

The Finals Countdown

Introduction to Basic Stress Management

Yoga for the Mind: Transforming Stress

Overcome Test, Math & Performance Anxiety

Mood Management: Taking Charge of Feeling Good

Writing in the Sciences

Writing for History

Writing for the Social Science

Writing for Journalism

Writing for Business

Students who completed PASS (N=104)

N %

Good Academic Standing 49 47.1

GPA Progress 31 29.8

GPA No Progress 22 21.2

Withdrew from University 2 1.9

Total 104 100

Total Good Academic

Standing/Improvement 80 76.9

Students who did NOT complete PASS (N=82)

N %

Good Academic Standing 13 15.9

GPA Progress 31 37.8

GPA No Progress 32 39

Withdrew from University 6 7.3

Total 82 100

Total Good Academic

Standing/Improvement 44 53.7

Students who completed PASS (N=100) N %

Good Academic Standing 41 41

GPA Progress 39 39

GPA No Progress 20 20

Total 100 100

Total Good Academic

Standing/Improvement 80 80

Students who did NOT complete PASS (N=158) N %

Good Academic Standing 25 15.8

GPA Progress 17 10.8

GPA No Progress 39 24.7

Did not enroll for spring 2013 74 46.8

Withdrew from University 3 1.9

Total 158 100

Total Good Academic

Standing/Improvement

42 26.6

Dr. Liz Gutierrez

Director of State Policy

Policy and Practice to Create Clear Student Pathways

Connect to community

Use data to drive decision

Work in partnership

Measure all efforts

Goal: At least one college degree in every home in the

city of Santa Ana Create a guaranteed admissions pathway from

Santa Ana College to Cal State-Fullerton and the University of California-Irvine

Metric: 80% college going from high school 80% AA degree completion in 3 years 85% of transfers to CSU and UC complete BA

within 3 years

Guaranteed financial support for pre-transfer studies at community college (SAC)

Academic learning communities to ensure access to math and English courses

Transfer mentors

Orientation and annual workshops for parents

Early college enrollment in spring for Santa Ana High School students

Library privileges at CSU and UC while enrolled at Santa Ana College

Access to the Early Assessment Program for placement in college level math and English courses

Create seamless transfer pathways to degrees

Create associates degrees for transfer

Guarantee transfer from community colleges to CSU system

Simpler, clearer, shorter paths to transfer and degree

Save millions by efficient progress through community colleges and CSU

Timing is crucial Leaders as champions for student success

Metrics for accountability and public reporting

Firm timelines

Student data and Information exchange about

what works

Adoption of best practices across institutions

How to move from pockets of excellence to institutionalized

policy and practice?

luminafoundation.org

Transformational Program Design Transformational Pedagogy Transformational Certification Models Transformational Student Support Services Transformational Collaborations and Synergy Others? Food for thought: Collaboration is an unnatural act among consenting adults . . . Needed is an unwavering commitment to sustainable synergy driven by moral imperative versus legislative mandates or available funding.