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Partnerships: Academic and Student Affairs

Partnerships: Academic and Student Affairs. 25 th Annual Conference on The First-Year Experience February 26, 2006 Anne Arundel Community College. AACC Dilemma. Low retention of Black students Significant number of Black students placing in developmental courses

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Partnerships: Academic and Student Affairs

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  1. Partnerships: Academic and Student Affairs 25th Annual Conference on The First-Year Experience February 26, 2006 Anne Arundel Community College

  2. AACC Dilemma Low retention of Black students Significant number of Black students placing in developmental courses Poor study skills and habits Limited college preparation and financial resources Limited use and knowledge of academic support and college systems

  3. HISTORY OF PARTNERSHIP Black faculty and staff established the BSST in 2000 to: • Improve study habits • Provide a nurturing environment • Establish a mentoring system • Facilitate interaction between Black students • Monitor students while attending AACC

  4. BSST MISSION To create new and augment existing college-wide programs and activities at AACC to more effectively and expeditiously improve the success rates of the Black students.

  5. SUMMER BRIDGE PROGRAM • A four-week rigorous academic review and college orientation program • Exposes students to study skills, career options and cultural venues • Establishes relationships and networks • Prepares students for the upcoming semester

  6. SUMMER 2005 BRIDGE PROGRAM • 6 faculty taught 2 classes of English, reading and math • 18 college faculty made presentations • Over 70 students pre-register and 30-32 are selected • 32 students completed, earning one credit for “Student Success” course • Students rate the program value and effectiveness excellent to very good

  7. Retention Summer Bridge Students Who Were Enrolled As Of 2006 Fall

  8. Student Achievement and Success Program An innovative program designed to increase retention and facilitate collaboration by enhancing programs and services designed to meet the needs of first generation, minority and/or low income students

  9. Student Achievement & Success ProgramWHO IS ELIGIBLE

  10. Individual Mentoring Component • 30 faculty/staff • 31 students requested and were assigned individual mentors • Mentors meet with students informally 3-6 times each semester

  11. Retention of African American StudentsFall 2002 Cohort

  12. Student and Academic Affairs Partnership • Purpose and Mission • Focus and Framework • Measurement and Effectiveness

  13. Cooperation And Collaboration

  14. Credit Enrollment By Race/Ethnicity (Black/African American)

  15. NEXT STEPS • Comprehensive First Year Experience including a “Thematic Learning Community” • Funding and Expansion • Determining Effectiveness • Application to Other Populations • Sharing Best Practices

  16. Questions?Comments?

  17. Thank You! Lester S. Brooks, Professor, History Penny L. Foster, Associate Professor, Computer Information Systems Carlesa R. Finney, Director, Student Achievement and Success Program Terry M. Clay, Assistant Dean, Student Development and Success

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