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Donna Younger, Ed.D . November 5, 2012

Underprepared and Misunderstood: A Model for Meeting Challenge with Support for Community College Students. Donna Younger, Ed.D . November 5, 2012 Oakton Community College Des Plaines, IL. A good start increases the chances of a win at the end.

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Donna Younger, Ed.D . November 5, 2012

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  1. Underprepared and Misunderstood:A Model for Meeting Challenge with Support for Community College Students Donna Younger, Ed.D. November 5, 2012 Oakton Community College Des Plaines, IL

  2. A good start increases the chances of a win at the end.

  3. Dimensions of Preparedness • Academic Skills Reading Writing Math ** More than half of entering community college students place in one or more developmental courses

  4. Dimensions of Preparedness • Studentship Skills Time management Study skills Test-taking ** Most community college FYS emphasize development of these skills…but the FYS is not typically required

  5. Dimensions of Preparedness • College Knowledge Norms – classroom behavior Rules – attendance policy? Language – meaning of elective, GPA, plagiarism, etc Expectations – roles of institution and student regarding student success

  6. Dimensions of Preparedness • Support and Resources Family and friends – making college a priority Employer – adjusting work schedule or assignments Realistic estimate of funds needed – tuition and books; lost income; child care

  7. Dimensions of Preparedness • Self-Knowledge Realistic assessment of strengths and weaknesses related to college Setting, articulating, and revising realistic goals

  8. The Impact of Underpreparedness • Academic progress slowed or stopped • Self-concept as student in question • Strengthens naysayers in student’s life

  9. Creating Balance to Support Learning

  10. Challenge: Academic Skills • Sources of Support Tutoring – small group, one-on-one, online Classroom-based academic support Required placement testing upon admission Direction in course selection based on placement

  11. Challenge: Studentship Skills • Sources of Support: FYS Peer mentors Targeted services – test performance analysis

  12. Challenge: College Knowledge • Sources of Support: Orientation and Student Handbook – glossary, Policies, FAQs, Scenarios FYS – “rules of engagement” Buddy system – mentoring, learning cohorts

  13. Challenge: Support and Resources • Sources of Support: • Family involvement – orientation • FYS – financial literacy, impact of transitions • Rich opportunities for campus employment • Textook, calculator, computer loan programs

  14. Challenge: Self-Knowledge • Sources of Support: • Self-assessment – LASSI, FYS exercises • Goal-setting and periodic review – advising, FYS, mentoring Growth “across the curriculum” – opportunities for critical self-reflection within courses

  15. Your Institution • Q: What area(s) of preparedness pose the • greatest challenge for your students? • Q: Where are you doing the best job of • providing support for these challenges?

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