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Retention Specialist to Help High Risk Students Complete LPN and RN Programs

Triton College Presentation April 7, 2006. 2. Introductions: Staff /Departments/Roles . Math, Science, Engineering, and Health Professions Gloria Dimoplon, Ph.D.Dean of Math, Science, Engineering, and Health ProfessionsPhyllis D. Thomson, M.S., R.N.Associate Dean of Health Professions/

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Retention Specialist to Help High Risk Students Complete LPN and RN Programs

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    1. Triton College Presentation April 7, 2006 1 Retention Specialist to Help “High Risk” Students Complete LPN and RN Programs

    2. Triton College Presentation April 7, 2006 2 Introductions: Staff /Departments/Roles Math, Science, Engineering, and Health Professions Gloria Dimoplon, Ph.D. Dean of Math, Science, Engineering, and Health Professions Phyllis D. Thomson, M.S., R.N. Associate Dean of Health Professions/Grant Administrator Instruction and Student Services Sharon D. Baker, Psy.D Assistant Dean of College-Wide Retention Beverly Felder, RN, MPA Retention Specialist Corporate and Continuing Education Wendy Breitmayer, B.S. Director of Workforce Transitions Judy Burman, B.A. Workforce Transitions Adult Program Coordinator Finance and Administration Kim Wagner , MBA Assistant Controller

    3. Triton College Presentation April 7, 2006 3 ECC’s Nursing Program Program status Retention in nursing program CSSI Grant is a multifaceted strategic support/retention program for nursing students

    4. Triton College Presentation April 7, 2006 4 CSSI Grant Critical Project Activities/milestones Provide personal and supportive advising services to students to address factors impacting college retention and success Coordinate educational support services (academic, financial, personal, and career-related assistance) for students in collaboration with staff, faculty, administration, and community agencies Provide linkages to college and community resources for eligible students

    5. Triton College Presentation April 7, 2006 5 Implementation Overview Identify eligible students (Feb. – Aug. , 2005) Hire a Retention Specialist (April 2005) Grant modification (October, 2005) Assess students needs (Ongoing) Provide services (Ongoing)

    6. Triton College Presentation April 7, 2006 6 CSSI Grant Goals 20-30 total students Within the first 6 months, support services will result in a 5% increase (1-2) in the number of LPN/RN students retained Within the second 6 months, support services will result in an additional 5% increase (2-4) in the number of LPN/RN students retained Target students : WIA adult, dislocated workers and incumbent workers in the nursing program Served 22 total students

    7. Triton College Presentation April 7, 2006 7 Funding Total funding - $145,000 CSSI Grant: $100,000 Leveraged funds: $45,000 Project Dates- February 2005-June 2006 Local contact ? Chicago Metropolitan Workforce Board ? Workforce Board of N. Cook County

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