Regional Forum Odessa College May 14, 2008 Luanne Preston, Ph.D. Executive Director, Early College Start and College Connection [email protected] 512-223-7354 Leonard Rivera, Ph.D. Director, Off-Campus/College Connection Programs Del Mar College [email protected] 361-698-2404
Download ReportTranscript Regional Forum Odessa College May 14, 2008 Luanne Preston, Ph.D. Executive Director, Early College Start and College Connection [email protected] 512-223-7354 Leonard Rivera, Ph.D. Director, Off-Campus/College Connection Programs Del Mar College [email protected] 361-698-2404
Regional Forum Odessa College May 14, 2008 Luanne Preston, Ph.D. Executive Director, Early College Start and College Connection [email protected] 512-223-7354 Leonard Rivera, Ph.D. Director, Off-Campus/College Connection Programs Del Mar College [email protected] 361-698-2404 Odessa College Hosting this regional forum Presenting OC outreach programs Texas Pioneer Foundation Funding regional forums Supporting the ACC College Connection Closing the Gaps Overview College Connection Overview College Connection How It Works Program Results Program Recognition State and National Interest in Expansion College Connection How To Start College Connection Guiding Principles Next Steps Questions and Answers Closing the Gaps warns that if more Texans do not receive college degrees by 2030, the State could lose up to $40 billion in annual household income. The goal is to increase student enrollment in higher education by 630,000 by 2015. Most students will elect to start at a community college. Howard College expects to have 4,000 students by 2015. Midland College expects to have 6,750 students by 2015. Odessa College expects to have 6,500 students by 2015. Source: http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/ClosingtheGaps/ctgtargets_pdf.cfm?Goal=1 Response to Texas’ “Closing the Gaps” Initiative Large-scale high school outreach ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ 100% of senior class Every required admissions step Ready to register at a college upon graduation Student recognition for participation – acceptance letter to college ◦ FREE Proven way to increase post-secondary enrollments Increases earning potential and employment opportunities U.S. Department of Education as ter s Ph .D Pr . of ess ion al M r's ch elo te Ba cia As so eg e a eC oll om So m Di pl HS Le ss t ha nH S 90000 80000 70000 60000 50000 40000 30000 20000 10000 0 Source: Postsecondary Education OPPORTUNITY No one in my family has ever gone to college. I’ve been in school for 12 years. That’s enough! I just want a good job. I can’t afford it. I don’t know what I want to do with my life. College is too hard. I won’t fit in. I don’t know how to apply or where I want to go. Source: Adapted from The College Board’s “Seven Excuses Not to Go to College and Why They’re Lame” Provide admission and pre-enrollment services to seniors on their school campuses an expectation that “College is in everyone’s future.” Create Increase percentage of high school seniors who enter college after high school graduation. “Entering college or community college directly from high school makes a difference. For students who graduate in June, starting college the following January dramatically reduces the rate of degree completion.” --Clifford Adelman The Toolbox Revised, 2006 Del Mar Service Area College Transition Rates School District Agua Dulce ISD Total High School Graduates Students Enrolled in Texas Universities Students Enrolled in Texas 2-year Colleges Students Not Located in Texas Higher Education * 27 6 22% 4 15% 17 63% 219 60 27% 30 14% 129 59% Port Aransas ISD 40 16 40% 5 13% 19 48% Aransas Pass ISD 107 17 16% 27 23% 63 59% Banquete ISD 50 19 38% 7 14% 24 48% Bishop CISD 78 37 47% 7 09% 34 44% Calallen ISD 307 128 42% 81 26% 98 32% Aransas County ISD Includes students who were not enrolled in Texas colleges or universities in the year immediately following graduation, as well as students who were enrolled out-of-state. Source: http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/Reports/PDF/1161.PDF Del Mar Service Area College Transition Rates School District Corpus Christi ISD Total High School Graduates Students Enrolled in Texas Universities Students Enrolled in Texas 2-year Colleges Students Not Located in Texas Higher Education * 2041 442 22% 565 28% 1026 50% Flour Bluff ISD 345 106 31% 107 31% 132 38% Gregory-Portland ISD 298 105 35% 60 20% 133 45% Ingleside ISD 105 23 22% 15 14% 67 64% Mathis ISD 97 11 11% 27 28% 59 61% Odem-Edroy ISD 71 31 44% 11 15% 29 41% Dr. ML Garza-Gonzalez** **Less than 25 graduates attending this district Includes students who were not enrolled in Texas colleges or universities in the year immediately following graduation, as well as students who were enrolled out-of-state. Source: http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/Reports/PDF/1161.PDF Del Mar Service Area College Transition Rates School District Total High School Graduates Students Enrolled in Texas Universities Students Enrolled in Texas 2-year Colleges Students Not Located in Texas Higher Education * Richard Milburn Alternative 41 2 05% 8 20% 31 76% Riviera ISD 38 18 47% 5 13% 15 39% Robstown ISD 192 48 25% 44 23% 100 52% Sinton ISD 137 34 25% 20 15% 83 61% 59 22 37% 6 10% 31 53% 229 51 22% 72 31% 106 46% 96 15 16% 16 17% 65 68% 4,577 1,191 26% 1,117 24% 2,261 50% Taft ISD Tuloso-Midway ISD West Oso ISD TOTAL Includes students who were not enrolled in Texas colleges or universities in the year immediately following graduation, as well as students who were enrolled out-of-state. Source: http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/Reports/PDF/1161.PDF Austin Community College District Service Area College Transition Rates School District Austin Total High School Graduates Students Enrolled in Texas Universities Students Enrolled in Texas 2-year Colleges Students Not Located in Texas Higher Education * 3,856 1,111 29% 737 19% 2,008 52% Bastrop 460 105 23% 73 16% 282 61% Blanco 76 36 47% 13 17% 27 36% 319 32 10% 58 18% 229 72% Dripping Springs 240 95 40% 62 26% 83 35% Eanes 555 280 50% 59 11% 216 39% Elgin 169 45 27% 29 17% 95 56% Fredericksburg 227 88 39% 33 15% 106 47% Coupland** Del Valle Doss** *Includes students who were not enrolled in Texas colleges or universities in the year immediately following graduation, as well as students who were enrolled out-of-state. **Districts with less than 25 graduates are not included in this report. Source: http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/Reports/PDF/1161.PDF Austin Community College District Service Area College Transition Rates School District Georgetown Total High School Graduates Students Enrolled in Texas Universities Students Enrolled in Texas 2-year Colleges Students Not Located in Texas Higher Education * 519 214 41% 98 19% 207 40% 46 29 63% 3 7% 14 30% Hays 559 177 32% 96 17% 286 51% Jarrell 44 14 32% 8 18% 22 50% Johnson City 45 16 36% 6 13% 23 51% Lago Vista 73 32 44% 21 29% 20 27% Lake Travis 318 144 45% 62 19% 112 35% 1,052 371 35% 263 25% 418 40% Liberty Hill 120 46 38% 24 20% 50 42% Lockhart 219 62 28% 36 16% 121 55% Harper Leander *Includes students who were not enrolled in Texas colleges or universities in the year immediately following graduation, as well as students who were enrolled out-of-state. **Districts with less than 25 graduates are not included in this report. Source: http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/Reports/PDF/1161.PDF Austin Community College District Service Area College Transition Rates School District Total High School Graduates Students Enrolled in Texas Universities Students Enrolled in Texas 2-year Colleges Students Not Located in Texas Higher Education * Luling 87 24 28% 9 10% 54 62% Manor 131 26 20% 16 12% 89 68% 65 12 18% 9 14% 44 68% 964 319 33% 234 24% 411 43% Round Rock 2,158 765 35% 373 17% 1,020 47% San Marcos 448 98 22% 56 13% 294 66% Smithville 125 31 25% 28 22% 66 53% Wimberley 146 44 30% 45 31% 57 39% 13,021 4,216 32% 2,451 19% 6,354 49% McDade** Nixon Smiley Pflugerville Prairie Lea** Total *Includes students who were not enrolled in Texas colleges or universities in the year immediately following graduation, as well as students who were enrolled out-of-state. **Districts with less than 25 graduates are not included in this report. Source: http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/Reports/PDF/1161.PDF Howard College District Service Area College Transition Rates School District Total High School Graduates Students Enrolled in Texas Universities Students Enrolled in Texas 2-year Colleges Students Not Located in Texas Higher Education * Big Spring 210 31 15% 68 32% 108 53% Christoval 31 8 26% 12 39% 11 35% Coahoma 57 11 19% 24 42% 22 39% Eden 26 8 31% 7 27% 11 42% Forsan 44 8 18% 25 57% 11 25% Grape Creek 81 22 27% 9 11% 50 62% Irion County 28 15 54% 5 18% 8 28% Junction 42 11 26% 9 22% 22 52% Lamesa 121 24 20% 35 29% 62 51% *Includes students who were not enrolled in Texas colleges or universities in the year immediately following graduation, as well as students who were enrolled out-of-state. **Districts with less than 25 graduates are not included in this report. Source: http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/Reports/PDF/1161.PDF Howard College District Service Area College Transition Rates School District Menard Total High School Graduates Students Enrolled in Texas Universities Students Enrolled in Texas 2-year Colleges Students Not Located in Texas Higher Education * 36 17 47% 9 25% 10 28% San Angelo 881 351 40% 53 6% 477 54% Schleicher 44 21 48% 4 9% 19 43% Sonora 84 29 35% 16 19% 39 46% Stanton 51 5 10% 18 35% 28 55% Sterling 27 9 33% 4 15% 14 52% Wall 71 36 51% 14 20% 21 29% Water Valley 27 7 26% 5 18% 15 56% 1,861 613 33% 317 17% 918 50% Total *Includes students who were not enrolled in Texas colleges or universities in the year immediately following graduation, as well as students who were enrolled out-of-state. **Districts with less than 25 graduates are not included in this report. Source: http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/Reports/PDF/1161.PDF Midland College District Service Area College Transition Rates School District Total High School Graduates Students Enrolled in Texas Universities Students Enrolled in Texas 2-year Colleges Students Not Located in Texas Higher Education * Crockett County 55 14 25% 13 24% 28 51% Eagle Academy 88 2 2% 18 21% 68 77% Fort Stockton 147 27 18% 37 25% 83 57% Iraan-Sheffield 46 11 24% 10 22% 25 54% 1,152 212 18% 370 32% 570 50% Reagan County 61 19 31% 12 20% 30 49% Richard Milburn 47 1 2% 5 11% 41 87% 1,596 286 18% 465 29% 845 53% Midland Total *Includes students who were not enrolled in Texas colleges or universities in the year immediately following graduation, as well as students who were enrolled out-of-state. **Districts with less than 25 graduates are not included in this report. Source: http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/Reports/PDF/1161.PDF Odessa College District Service Area College Transition Rates School District Alpine Total High School Graduates Students Enrolled in Texas Universities Students Enrolled in Texas 2-year Colleges Students Not Located in Texas Higher Education * 51 30 59% 2 4% 19 37% 181 43 24% 58 32% 80 44% 37 11 30% 1 3% 25 67% Ector County 1,267 257 20% 326 26% 684 54% Fort Stockton 147 27 18% 37 25% 83 57% Kermit 61 16 26% 9 15% 36 59% McCamey 36 8 22% 12 33% 16 45% Andrews Culberson CountyAllamoore *Includes students who were not enrolled in Texas colleges or universities in the year immediately following graduation, as well as students who were enrolled out-of-state. **Districts with less than 25 graduates are not included in this report. Source: http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/Reports/PDF/1161.PDF Odessa College District Service Area College Transition Rates School District Marfa Total High School Graduates Students Enrolled in Texas Universities Students Enrolled in Texas 2-year Colleges Students Not Located in Texas Higher Education * 31 14 45% 2 7% 15 48% MonahansWickett-Pyote 136 38 28% 34 25% 64 47% Pecos-BarstowToyah 113 23 20% 28 25% 62 55% Presidio 77 27 35% 12 16% 38 49% Richard Millburn 58 0 0% 5 9% 53 91% 123 37 30% 26 21% 60 49% 2,318 531 23% 552 24% 1,235 53% Seminole Total *Includes students who were not enrolled in Texas colleges or universities in the year immediately following graduation, as well as students who were enrolled out-of-state. **Districts with less than 25 graduates are not included in this report. Source: http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/Reports/PDF/1161.PDF Many high school students find the college enrollment process intimidating. Austin Community College District provides hands-on, one-on-one support to assist every senior through each step of the college admissions process. Program During is free to the school districts. graduation ceremonies, high school graduating seniors receive acceptance letters to Austin Community College District. Required • • • • • Admission application ASSET or COMPASS Pre-advising Academic advising Graduation letter Recommended • Senior presentation • Financial aid application Optional • • • • • Student life info Teleconference Campus tours Registration Other College Senior Presentation School District Senior Roster Admission Application Financial Aid Application (FAFSA) Month September September/October Test Score Roster January/February ASSET Assessment February/March ACC Campus Tours Fall or Spring Pre-Advising March/April Advising March/April Graduation Letter May/June ACC Registration May, July/August Red=Required Blue=Recommended Black=Optional ISD District Lead: Sandra Dowdy, Assistant Superintendent, 512-386-3040, [email protected] Del Valle HS Lead: Jean MacInnis, Principal, 512-386-3210, [email protected] Admin. Assistant: Nadene Norwood, 512-386-3211, [email protected] ACC District Lead: Mary Hensley, 223-7618, [email protected] Exec. Assistant: Esther Buzard, 223-7618, [email protected] College Connection Lead: Luanne Preston, 223-7354, [email protected] Admin. Assistant: Laurie Clark, 223-7354, [email protected] Senior Count:400 Activity Date Time Location Equipment Communication Del Valle HS Contact (*Lead Contact) [email protected] ACC District Contact (*Lead Contact) [email protected] High School Planning Committee Meeting August 9, 2007 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Del Valle Admin 5301 Ross Road Del Valle, TX •E-mail •Announcement *Jean MacInnis Jmacinnis *Luanne Preston luanne College Connection Agreement Prior to beginning Fall semester *Sandra Dowdy Sdowdy *Luanne Preston luanne Senior Presentation Kickoff Activity September 13, 2007 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Auditorium •Notice in parent newsletter •Notice on high school website *Sarah Mabry Sarah.mabry *Ashley Williams awillia4 Admissions Application October 10, 2007 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Rooms A205, C216, D130, D208 •Non-citizen students must obtain alternate ID before completing application *Sarah Mabry Sarah.mabry *Pat Colunga pcolunga Make-Up Day SHADE/BOLD – Required College Connection Activities Online processes ◦ ACC Admission Application ◦ FAFSA Pin Paperwork ◦ Residency Form ◦ Missing Credentials Form (promises official, final high school transcript) Location and Timing ◦ Fall semester ◦ High school computer labs/library ◦ About 30 min. Use state-approved THEA-alternative ◦ ACC uses ASSET or COMPASS Test over 1-2 days on high school campus ◦ Use high school test data (TAKS, ACT, SAT) to determine how many will test Location and Timing ◦ Spring semester ◦ Computer labs or library/gym/classrooms ◦ Allow 5 hours for students taking full test Online “ACC 101” program Focus on what students need to have a successful academic advising session Location ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ and Timing High school computer labs Spring semester Must be completed prior to academic advising Takes about 25 minutes ACC academic advisors help students choose classes to meet educational goal ◦ Use results of college-readiness testing ◦ Answer questions about ACC programs ◦ Provide transfer information where needed Students are “ready-to-register” at ACC after advising Location and Timing ◦ High school library or college/career center ◦ Spring semester ◦ Takes 5-15minutes per student need Senior presentation ◦ Introduce senior class to College Connection ◦ Presented by ACC recruitment staff ◦ Fun event positions ACC staff to be student’s advocate FAFSA completion ◦ Workshops for students and parents ◦ Financial aid evenings and Saturdays College/Career Days ◦ ACC solicits invitations during planning meeting Teleconference ◦ Beam into high schools ◦ Panel presentation answers questions about college Campus Tours ◦ High school buses students ◦ Conducted by ACC recruiters Other ◦ Any mutually agreed-upon activity for any grade level Application Provide never discarded a permanent college home Students ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ come to ACC: Full-time Part-time In Summer for transfer After military service After career changes Co-enroll while attending 4-year institution Cohorts can be tracked by semester of entry Longitudinal collected for ◦ Retention ◦ Completion ◦ Success data Over 4 years at: 30 25 4 school districts to 21 school districts 5 high schools to 28 high schools 20 15 # of Districts 10 # of High Schools 5 0 1,081 students to 5,931 students ISD CorpusChristi Robstown Sinton West Oso Calallen Flour Bluff Odem Taft Tuloso-Midway Students NOT located in Texas Higher Education Fall 2004 Students NOT located in Texas Higher Education Fall 2005 Students NOT located in Texas Higher Education Fall 2006 Number Number Number 1,034 97 85 58 119 181 35 62 125 Percent 46% 47% 54% 62% 38% 52% 45% 63% 52% 922 81 42 53 126 120 35 87 100 Percent 44% 40% 55% 50% 38% 39% 49% 62% 55% 931 95 31 64 94 128 95 89 103 2006 Increase of Students in Higher Ed Since Implementation Percent 46% 49% 60% 66% 31% 37% 39% 53% 45% 0% -2% -6% -4% 7% 2% 10% 9% 10% Blue=Year College Connection started Red=Year Seniors attend DMC after College Connection 1-Source: http://www.txhighereddata.org/Reports/PDF/0961.pdf 2-Source: http://www.txhighereddata.org/Reports/PDF/0963.pdf 3-Source: http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/Reports/PDF/1161.PDF Over 4 years: 1 school district to 24 school districts 2 high schools to 55 high schools 400 students to 16,466+ students ISD San Marcos Austin Bastrop Del Valle Leander Hays Manor Pflugerville Students NOT located in Texas Higher Education Fall 2003 Students NOT located in Texas Higher Education Fall 2004 Students NOT located in Texas Higher Education Fall 2005 Students NOT located in Texas Higher Education Fall 2006 Number Number Number Number 273 2,155 286 293 444 281 51 194 Percent 66% 56% 69% 77% 48% 57% 57% 47% 219 2,066 234 312 459 309 74 201 Percent 55% 56% 57% 80% 48% 56% 57% 47% 234 2,005 239 236 422 290 87 204 Percent 59% 54% 54% 66% 42% 55% 62% 48% 294 2,014 282 229 418 286 89 156 2006 Increase of Students in Higher Ed Since Implementation Percent 66% 52% 61% 71% 40% 51% 68% 46% 0% 4% -4 % 9% 8% 5% -6 % 2% Blue=Year College Connection started Red=Year Seniors attend ACC after College Connection 1-Source: http://www.txhighereddata.org/Reports/PDF/0961.pdf 2-Source: http://www.txhighereddata.org/Reports/PDF/0963.pdf 3-Source: http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/Reports/PDF/1161.PDF Traditionally Underrepresented in Higher Education Students Enrolled at ACC, 2006-07 ACC Fall Enrollments From Participating Districts ◦ ◦ ACC Early College Start (Dual Credit) Fall Enrollments ◦ ◦ ◦ 38% increase, 2004-05 59% increase, 2004-06 26% increase in enrollment, 2004-05 45% increase in enrollment, 2004-06 3,209 students enrolled Summer 2007 (record-breaking ECS enrollment) ACC Tech Prep Fall Enrollments ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ 36 students in 2003-04 48 students in 2004-05 293 students in 2005-06 1,597 students in 2006-07 4,336% increase in enrollment, 2003-06 College Connection Program National Acclaim & Recognition • THECB Star Award • Excelencia in Education Award • Bellwether Award Award Recipient November 2006 Semi-Finalist October 2006 Award Recipient January 2007 National Interest Florida Launched state-wide campaign in April 2007, “Go Higher-Get Accepted” Modeled after College Connection http://files.facts.usf.edu/ GoHigher/go_high.htm National Interest Maine Passed 2007 law requiring graduating high school seniors to complete at least one college application before getting diploma. Modeled after College Connection http://www.mainevotes.co m/2007-LD-1040 National Interest College Connection Program Replicated In: Arkansas California Connecticut Florida Hawaii Maine New Hampshire Virginia State Interest “Attaining advanced levels of education for disadvantaged students cannot be done without developing a college-going culture in every middle school and high school in the state of Texas...then suddenly, (going to college) changes from being a possibility to an expectation.” --Raymund Paredes Commissioner, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board January 6, 2005 • Ten Colleges Receive $100,000 Implementation Grants • Alamo Community College District • Blinn College • Del Mar College • Houston Community College System • Lee College • Odessa College • Richland College • South Texas College • Tarrant County College District • Weatherford College • Five Colleges Receive $5,000 Planning Grants • Cedar Valley College • Cisco Junior College • Northeast Texas Community College • Paris Junior College • Victoria College • Texas Colleges Already Adopting College Connection • Alamo Community College District • Central Texas College • Coastal Bend Community College • Del Mar Community College • Houston Community College District • Temple Community College • Vernon College • Victoria Community College Funding to expand College Connection Funding for Mobile Go Center Funding for statewide College Connection Regional Forums MGC #1 ◦ Length, 34 Feet ◦ Air-Conditioned ◦ 14 Computer Stations MGC #2 Equipped with: ◦ Length, 42 Feet ◦ Air-Conditioned ◦ 16 Computer Stations ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Printers Scanner Copier Satellite Internet Virtual one-stop, college-information facility ◦ College catalog and schedule information ◦ College applications ◦ FAFSA ◦ Other Staffed by ACC student services personnel Enable ACC to reach individuals where they live, work, and/or attend school Support College Connection program activities Assist in expanding ACC’s outreach efforts Visit: ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Festivals Sports Events Supermarkets Shopping Malls Schools Other www.austincc.edu/go Mini-College Connection for Adult Education College Connection Scholarships Between college and school district Signed by chancellor and/or president and superintendent Establishes transfer of student data from high school to college Details responsibilities and expectations District/Central High Office Staff School Principal One meeting held annually usually in the Summer Schedule one hour (slightly longer for new schools or multiple schools) Complete activity grid Focus on scheduling Leave activity details for * contacts Electronic via list serv Updated activity grid sent via e-mail when changes occur College Connection website links iCal ◦ Combined calendar for internal use Collect electronically (Excel spreadsheet) Collect from high school ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Name Address DOB HS Student ID (for later record matching) Test Scores (HS Exit Exam, SAT, ACT) Mark records as College Connection cohort in student database Track by school, how many students complete each activity May need multiple visits to get 100% participation Give high school principal participation rates for use at graduation announcement ceremony Report Fall enrollment from pilot schools (compare to benchmark), Spring persistence www.delmar.edu/collegeconnections www.austincc.edu/isd Access to scheduled activities for students, parents, and school officials Calendars Links to pertinent ACC school district sites Participating Links Link Press schools to school pages to college pages of interest coverage/special events Deliver services on high school campus ◦ “If they’re really interested, they should come to us” ◦ “Getting them to the college campus really gets them excited; they need to see the college campus” ◦ Traditional recruitment has not produced desired results What if the school wants to bring students to the college campus for activities other than campus tours? ◦ Ascertain the school’s purpose – this approach can be useful in some circumstances, but it is generally more efficient to serve students at the high school Deliver services during school day Work with every category of high school student ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Gifted and talented Advanced Placement/Honors Bilingual/ESL Section 504 Special Education Students do not need to repeat steps ◦ Dual-credit students do not have to re-apply ◦ Exempt students do not have to re-test Design activities within one bell period ◦ Exception is assessment testing ◦ Be respectful of instructional time Customize service delivery ◦ Meet high school needs ◦ Honor school preferences Incorporate suggestions of school personnel Team structure has worked for ACC Sharing personnel across departments Cross-train and re-deploy ◦ Recruiter/advisers Use trained college volunteers outside their regular duties ◦ Tutors proctor tests Have personnel assigned to specific schools ◦ Builds relationships and trust ◦ Early warning about problems One “expert” available on-site ◦ Example: One admissions coordinator to address complex matters; other team members may be generalists Have college personnel responsible for results ◦ Level of participation in each activity How many completed the activity? Do the preliminary results approach the projected numbers? Did most students apply? Did about 50% test? ◦ Interim results Have checkpoints Contact responsible school or district personnel in time to provide make-up dates before end of year, if numbers are low Required Activities ◦ What does a student have to complete, at a minimum, to enroll at your institution? Application How much time is needed for an application to be available in the student information system? TSI compliance (Assessment) What tests do you offer students? How much time is needed for scoring? Place required activities on grid College High School District lead person Principal Implementation lead person Grade level principal or AP Team leader for services Lead or senior counselor Person in charge of testing/scheduling Tech person (use of computer labs) Other staff who works with the “senior class” ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Admissions representative Financial Aid representative Assessment representative Recruitment representative Advising representative Recorder College High School College Calendar Bell schedule Admissions Team Calendar School calendar Financial Aid Team Calendar A/B Block scheduling Assessment Team Calendar Testing calendar Student Recruitment Team Calendar Advising Team Calendar Assign administrative/implementation responsibility Do internal planning for staff time, testing fees, travel funds, publicity, list-servs, tracking Create College Connection documents ◦ Download documents from ACC’s website: www.austincc.edu/isd/documents Find high school or college partner Create/sign Brief appropriate Agreement district/high school personnel Conduct planning meeting ◦ Begin, if possible, right after school year ends ◦ Next best time is August, before classes begin Tarrant County Community College ◦ Thursday, June 5, 2008 ◦ 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Houston Community College ◦ Friday, June 13, 2008 ◦ 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Austin Community College ◦ Friday, June 20, 2008 ◦ 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PowerPoint Presentation: www.austincc.edu/isd/regional/051408Presentation.ppt Handouts: www.austincc.edu/isd/documents College Connection Logo See, it didn’t hurt! Recruiter’s name [email protected] http://www.austincc.edu/acc101/index_content.html