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Student Support (Re)defined. BERKELEY CITY COLLEGE Spring 2014. Eva Schiorring, MPP. Overview of study purpose, design & methodology. What is Student Support (Re)defined?. Almost 1,000 Student Voices . Research Question:
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Student Support (Re)defined BERKELEY CITY COLLEGE Spring 2014 Eva Schiorring, MPP
Overview of study purpose, design & methodology What is Student Support (Re)defined?
Almost 1,000 Student Voices Research Question: What support inside and outside of the classroom makes you successful?
Introduction to the six success factors What are the “six success factors”? The RP Group | CCLC Conference | November 2013
Six success factors:Directed& Focused Directed: Students have a goal & know how to achieve it Focused: Students stay on track—keeping their eyes on the prize
Six success factors:Nurtured Students feel somebody wants & helps them to succeed
Six success factors:Engaged & Connected Engaged: Students actively listen &participate in class and are involved in extracurricular activities Connected: Students feel they are part of the college community
Six success factors:Valued Students’ skills, talents, abilities & experiences are recognized; they have opportunities to contribute on campus &feel their contributions are appreciated
Implications of the research What were the study’s key themes?
Key Themes Colleges need to foster students' motivation. Colleges must teach students how to succeed in the postsecondary environment. Colleges need to structure support to ensure all six success factors are addressed. Colleges need to provide comprehensive support to historically underserved students to prevent the equity gap from growing. Everyone has a role to play in supporting student achievement, but faculty must take the lead. The RP Group | CCLC Conference | November 2013
PIE TASK FORCE Goal and Action Items
PIE Task Force Goal Increase access to student services, support and advising for basic skills students, particularly men of color
Action Items Provide additional in-class advising to basic skills students Provide student services with additional opportunities to educate students about services and supports inside basic skills classes Provide in-class presentations by faculty advisors in basic skills classes The RP Group | CCLC Conference | November 2013
Short Term Outcomes Increased participation in Student clubs LCs ADTs Tutoring, homework labs, skills labs Use of student support programs and services On-campus employment The RP Group | CCLC Conference | November 2013
For more information Student Support (Re)defined website http://www.rpgroup.org/projects/student-support Dr. Darla Cooper, Project Director dcooper@rpgroup.org