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Dr. Joy Gates Black Dr. David Wells. It’s a New Day! From Abolishing Late Registration to Overhauling Student Support Services. Tarrant County College District. Established in 1965 7 th Largest College or University in Texas
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Dr. Joy Gates Black Dr. David Wells It’s a New Day! From Abolishing Late Registration to Overhauling Student Support Services
Tarrant County College District • Established in 1965 • 7th Largest College or University in Texas • 1 College, 5 Campuses + Health Professions Campus + Multiple Community Ctrs • 5 Campus Presidents • 3,000 Employees Including Adjuncts • 7 Member Board of Trustees (Single Member Districts) • Service Area: Tarrant County, Texas – 900 Square Miles 1.8 M Population
The Way We Were • Silos, Silos, Silos • Allowed students to do optional • Enrollment driven • Primary use of data was for reporting to regulatory agencies – (Institutional Research office was staffed accordingly) • Often employees did not understand the data they were getting • Most advising was done by counselors • No student success/orientation course • Few decisions made on the basis of disaggregated data • Administrators concentrated on their silo • Minimal professional development and faculty renewal • The Institution suffered from a lack of focus and a singular vision
reating a Culture of Inquiry, Evidence and AccountabilityCreating a Culture of Inquiry Evidence andAccountability “The Rationale for Change”
Using Data to InformDecision-Making Texas Legislative Budget Board Report on Performance Measures
Only 25% of students indicated that they had completed a college orientation program What We Learned From Our Students • 2011 TCC CCSSE • 34% of the students surveyed indicated that they work more than 30 hours per week
Using data to inform decision making • Creating a New Day at • Tarrant County College
Student Engagement:Benefits of Changes To Students To the College Increased student engagement Increased interaction with advisors and faculty Increased persistence and retention Improved completion rates • Earlier completion of developmental coursework • Intentional connections with advisors • Successful acquisition of the tools and self confidence necessary to succeed in college
Institutional Barriers Late Registration and Attendance
Using Data to Inform Decision-Making LATE REGISTRATION Tarrant County College, 2010
Late Registration • Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, 2006
The Impact of Late Registrationon Student Success at TCC • TOMORROW STARTS HERE • (Based on TCC Fall 2010 data)
Late Registration Action Taken • Effective Fall 2011 • TCC Discontinuation of Late Registration
Using Data to Inform Decision-Making ATTENDANCE
ATTENDANCE Action Taken • Summer/Fall 2011 • Instituted Attendance Requirements For Students Taking Developmental Education Courses • Spring 2012 • Expanded Attendance Requirements To All Students
Late Registration and ATTENDANCE RequirementsBenefits of Changes To Students To the College Earlier cancellation of course sections can be initiated Students can be notified earlier of course cancellations Faculty will have accurate class rosters and class sizes Bookstore can address any additional textbook needs in a more timely manner More strategic planning for enrollment, instruction and staffing • Finalized schedule before the start of classes • More quality time for staff to assist with information and advising • Early attendance at the start of the semester to receive course syllabi, materials and assignments • Better understanding of the College’s expectations for attendance and timely registration
STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AND COMPLETION Data Results
COMPLETION DATA CCSSE 2010, 2011
Disruptive Innovations What ATD Leader Colleges Do
Percentage of Remedial Students Who Met a TSI Obligation in Math Source: LBB Performance Measures Feedback Report
Percentage of Remedial Students Who Met a TSI Obligation in Reading Source: LBB Performance Measures Feedback Report
Percentage of Remedial Students Who Met a TSI Obligation in Writing Source: LBB Performance Measures Feedback Report