STAR-PATH

1. STAR-PATH National Center for Workforce Education October 22, 2012 Presented by : Jo Jorgenson, Mary Briden, Dena Herrera, and Michael Pattarozzi

2. Rio Salado College • Largest of the 10 Maricopa Community Colleges in terms of headcount • Largest online public community college in the nation • 67,430 students in credit and non-credit classes • 41,238 students take their classes online • Largest Adult Basic Education program in AZ • Three award-winning radio stations, including a radio reading service for print-disabled people

3. RSC-Perryville RSC-Lewis Maricopa County Size: 9,226 square miles Population: 3,200,000 plus

4. A Vision for Rio’s Locations “Educational Empowerment Zones create a culture of collaboration, empowerment and inclusiveness; communities in which all students can achieve their potential.”Dr. Rufus Glasper, Chancellor, Maricopa Community College District

5. Background and Need Data Source from Economic Modeling Specialists, Inc. - EMSI In the State of Arizona: 825,000 adults do not have either a High School diploma or a GED In Maricopa County: 275,892 residents have less than a 9th grade education (Adult Basic Education-ABE) 139,729 have 9th to 12th grade education-no diploma (Adult Secondary Education) Of the 295,550 Maricopa County residents who speak a language other than English (16.9% of the total population), 7.7% do not speak English at all and 14.1% are classified as speaking “not well.” There are currently 7,859 individuals on a State waiting list to enter ABE.

6. Barriers Facing Target Populations Lack of “soft” job skills, such as problem-solving, communication skills, professionalism, work ethics, and interpersonal and teamwork skills Limited English proficiency affecting both employment and education Unable to persist to an outcome such as completing courses, a GED, or entering an occupational program Disconnects in educational delivery Self-doubt/lack of confidence

7. Plan-Do-Check-Act Retention Student Success Soft Skills Student Access Transition Choice Completions Employability

8. Essential Components of theEducational Model A direct and unique response to academic, personal development, and employment needs Enhancement of current occupational career pathway offerings Exit points to the workplace and entry points for incumbent workers Initial and ongoing support of success coaches, counselors, advisors, and instructors

9. Replicable, and scalable academic and career pathway model for nontraditional students designed to enhance student success STAR-PATH Successful Talented Adults @ Rio – Practice, Analytics, Technology, Help

10. STAR-PATH ORIGIN: developed in Spring 2011 as a bridge program to post- secondary education and/or training Initially for a Department of Labor Career Pathways Innovation Fund Grant in the area of Healthcare PURPOSE: to increase the number of students (low income, at risk, disadvantaged) successfully completing ABE/ASE and the GED, followed by postsecondary enrollment of GED completers in certificate/degree programs GOAL: to obtain employer identified skills that are documented through a nationally recognized assessment

11. STAR-PATH Model Post Secondary Pre-College Bridge

12. STAR-PATH – Tier IPersonal Development Ine • Tier I - Competencies • Integrity, Interpersonal Skills • Initiative/Motivation • Reliability/Dependability • Professionalism • Study Skills • Computer Technology • Adaptability • Career Exploration • Sustainability

13. Student Success Coach Purpose: To promote and provide a positive, complete, and successful learning experience for students Goals: • Assist in student retention efforts • Assist in the efforts to increase the number of student completions Process • Develops a positive rapport, builds a respectful and professional relationship • Facilitates the successful transition of students into STAR-PATH • Encourages and supports students to complete their educational pathway • Provides referrals to Advisement, Counseling, Disability Services, and Financial Aid • Follows-up with students and/or referrals to ensure issues have been resolved

14. Student Placement • ACCUPLACER • “..provide useful information about a student’s academic skills in math, English, and reading. The results of the assessment, in conjunction with your academic background, goals, and interests, are used by academic advisors and counselors to determine your course.” TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education) “… is a series of tests designed to measure learning equivalency in adults in math, reading and other subjects.”

15. Decision Point In-Person Classes PLATO TAACCCT IBEST AACE TETT

16. College and Career PathwaysSTAR-PATHFebruary – May 2012

17. Student Survey Feedback Scale: 1 -----2----3----4

18. STAR-PATH – Tier IIAcademic Foundations Ine • Tier II - Competencies • Career Exploration • Critical Thinking • Information Technology • Information Literacies • Sustainability

19. STAR-PATH ComparisonFebruary – May 2012

20. Tier III - V

21. Model Recognition STAR-PATH is recognized as an important element in a $19,974,998 US Labor Department Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College Career Training (TAACCCT) Grant with six partner consortium colleges in the areas of Networking, Mobile Applications, Cybersecurity & Geospatial Technology $147,858 Arizona Department of Education (ADE) Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training (I-BEST) Grant in Dental Assisting $110,000 ADE College and Career Pathways Grant to integrate college and career info into all levels of adult education services $1,212,000 US Labor Department Grant with the Arizona Women’s Education & Employment Inc. (AWEE) to help ensure success of formerly incarcerated adults returning to work in their communities

22. Lessons Learned • Working with other departments to effectively and efficiently deploy processes • Student Affairs • Programming • Instructional Design • Institutional Advancement • Documenting processes • Registration • Instructional • Data Collection • Training • Office Staff • Instructors • Student Success Coaches • Communicating roles and responsibilities • Navigating technology issues (RioLearn/SIS) • Transitioning students from the Student Success Seminar to program of choice • Providing relevant and practical content for students

23. Questions? Comments?