Transcript Accelerated Remediation

"There are two kinds of teachers: the kind
that fill you with so much quail shot that
you can't move, and the kind that just give
you a little prod behind and you jump to
the skies."
~Robert Frost
Accelerated Remediation
Is Faster Better?
Ivy Tech Community College
Northeast (Fort Wayne)
Karen Reilly
Dean, ASA and Support Programs
Joan Smith
ASA Case Manager
Kris Roberts
ASA Math Program Chair
Christopher Spradlin
ASA English Department Chair
Accelerated Remediation is…
• The ability to pass two levels of remediation in a
term
• 8-week course offerings
– M/W, T/R, W/F, M/T/W/R
– Fall (062, 072, 082)
– Spring (063, 073, 083)
• MATH040, MATH044, MATH050, ENGL024 and
ENGL025
• An opportunity made possible through the
statewide Lilly Remediation Grant
Recruit and Educate Prospective
Students
• Use Compass scores – open enrollment
• Make calls and send letters/brochures
• Explain accelerated classes
• Identify potential barriers to success
Educate New Students
• Send a Welcome Letter
• Visit Accelerated Classes
Improve Retention
• Implement “Early Alert” system
• Establish Guidelines
• Use Referral Form
• Contact Students
• Follow-Up With Faculty
Improve Retention
• Provide assistance for students facing
difficult life circumstances
• Collaborate with other departments
• Provide Student Success Workshops
ASA Math Curriculum
• Used 8 week summer curriculum
• One instructor required My Math Lab
while other instructors encouraged
students to use MML
Course Offerings
• Currently ASA Math offers 2 sets of accelerated
courses – Math 040/044 and Math 044/050
• Courses are offered during the day as well as in
the evening
• Courses are offered 2 days a week for 3 hours
each day or 4 days a week for 1hour and 15
minutes each day
• A cohort group of students was attempted but
did not prove to be beneficial
Instruction
• Supplemental instructors were utilized in
accelerated classes
• In order to teach an accelerated course
the instructor must have been a
supplemental instructor
• Instructors and Supplemental Instructors
need to be chosen carefully
Challenges
• Financial Aid – Needed to provide a
student who fails the 1st 8 weeks course
with a 2nd 8 week course in order to meet
financial aid requirements
• Enrolling the correct students in the
course- make sure the students are
prepared for the fast pace. Case Manager
does an excellent job.
Results
•
Success Rates
1. Indicated buy a grade of C or better in the course
2. Passing two levels of remediation in one term
•
Retention
Based on withdrawal rates
•
Persistence
Students’ performance at the program level
Fall 062 through Fall 082
Number of students that have taken
accelerated…
•
MATH040 = 53
•
MATH044 = 368
•
MATH050 = 254
•
ENGL024 = 166
•
ENGL025 = 93
Success Rates 062-082
16 Week vs 8 Week
100.00
90.00
80.00
Pass Rate %
70.00
MATH044
MATH040
MATH050
ENGL024
60.00
50.00
40.00
30.00
20.00
10.00
0.00
ASA Course
16 week (standard)
8 week (accelerated)
Students Passing Two Levels of
Remediation in a Term*
• MATH040 and MATH044 = 62%
• MATH044 and MATH050 = 66%
• ENGL024 and ENGL025 = 64%
*Of those attempting two courses, does not reflect all
accelerated students
Withdrawal Rate 062-082
16 Week vs 8 Week
50.00
45.00
40.00
Withdrawal %
35.00
30.00
25.00
20.00
15.00
MATH040
MATH044
MATH050
ENGL024
10.00
5.00
0.00
ASA Course
16 Week (standard)
8 Week (accelerated)
How do accelerated students do at the program level?
70%
68%
68%
68%
% Success (= C or better)
66%
64%
64%
62%
61%
60%
58%
56%
MATH111/118
Tested Program Ready
ENG111
From ASA Accelerated Courses
Why We Think it Works…
• The ability to focus over eight weeks is
better than over sixteen
• The fast pace keeps students engaged
• Attendance is excellent, they keep up with
the work
• Students are excited about making
progress and reducing their time spent in
remedial courses
What We Know For Sure…
• Remediation works very well for some students
• Support mechanisms are necessary
• There is a large demand for accelerated courses
(30% of total next Fall)
• A certain kind of instructor is required
• Open enrollment works
• Logistic hurdles need to be dealt with
– Financial Aid
– What if student isn’t eligible for 2nd 8 weeks but needs
to be full time…
Questions/Comments?
Karen Reilly
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Kris Roberts
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Joan Smith
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Christopher Spradlin
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