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Student Success – What it is and how do we get there?

Student Success – What it is and how do we get there?. Mark J. Felsheim, Ph. D. …a responsive, dynamic community College. Student Success has an individual component and an institutional component. Individual component linked to goal attainment.

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Student Success – What it is and how do we get there?

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  1. Student Success – What it is and how do we get there? Mark J. Felsheim, Ph. D. …a responsive, dynamic community College.

  2. Student Success has an individual component and an institutional component Individual component linked to goal attainment. Yet, identifying the goal can be a challenge.  The key is helping students develop a dynamic, personalized plan and providing opportunities for them to connect with the college and college personnel. We educate, inspire, challenge and support a diverse community of learners to achieve academic, professional and personal excellence.

  3. Plan for Success Develop a student plan – example Require suspended (probationary?) students develop a concrete plan Plan should include a contact person Document progress We educate, inspire, challenge and support a diverse community of learners to achieve academic, professional and personal excellence.

  4. Plan for Success Use of Electronic Portfolios to Increase Success http://fredschostag.efoliomn.com http://monicafitchett.efoliomn.com http://markcallahan.efoliomn.com http://ashleycollins.efoliomn.com http://tsiningvang.efoliomn.com http://bethjones.efoliomn.com Richelieumorris.efoliomn.com We actively promote, advocate, respect and value differences. We foster a welcoming environment of openness and appreciation for all.

  5. Plan for Success Establish professional standards Let students know what it takes to succeed – Skip Downing’s work We are committed to honesty, ethical conduct, and responsibility.

  6. Organizing for Student Success Six features of colleges and universities that foster student engagement and persistence*: A “living mission” and “live” educational philosophy. An unshakeable focus on student learning. Environments adapted for educational enrichment. Clearly marked pathways to student success. An improvement oriented ethos. Shared responsibility for educational quality and student success. *Kuh, et. al. Student Success in College, Creating Conditions that Matter. 2010 We support outstanding achievement in our students, employees, and communities. We have a passion for quality and strive for continuous improvement.

  7. Organizing for Student Success Steps to Increasing Student Success at Delta College Assess current status Build upon strengths Identify opportunities Develop long-range goals Develop annual goals Respond to opportunities as they arise We create and communicate inspirational visions for results. We are accountable to our communities.

  8. Organizing for Student Success My Personal Philosophy Believe! Be public about philosophy. Get everyone involved. Set high standards. Help students get there. Be proactive. Celebrate. We rejoice in creative change. We are flexible, agile, and risk-taking.

  9. Why Mark? My Personal Characteristics Creative Problem Solver Developer Strong Communication Skills Positivity Strategic People Focused Mark "has proven himself to be a change agent and an individual that can apply creative talents in the development of practical yet positive solutions.“ Richard Rogers, Ph. D. College President.

  10. Why Mark? I Deliver – Century Community and Technical College • Grew by over 54% in five years • Became Minnesota’s largest two year college • Went from 4% non Caucasian to 26% • Started one of the first first-year experience programs at a two year college – national model • Started PACE program all participants went on to college • Rapid growth in Career and Life Planning classes • Started E-learning program from scratch "Mark…As a listener to your presentation…I was reminded once again of how much our students owe to your innovation.  Much of the energy in the college is connected to your efforts.“ Larry Litecky, Ph. D. College President.

  11. Why Mark? "I've appreciated your mentorship and guidance.  I've appreciated your compassion and care for students (and all people), your great sense of humor, and your strong leadership.“PakouVang, College Dean

  12. Why Mark? "Dear Mark, congratulations on all the new initiatives you have started at HTC (Hennepin Technical College).  They are making a difference in the lives of our students.  Your innovative spirit is valued and appreciated." Collette Campbell-Stuart, EEOC Officer

  13. Why Mark? ""The students (especially the underrepresented) recognize your compassion, expertise, and leadership!“ Kim-Chau Ngo, Multi-cultural advisor

  14. Why Mark? I Deliver – Hennepin Technical College • “Mark is an ethical and fun person. “Kathy Matel, Student Success Coordinator.

  15. QUESTIONS? Student Success – What it is and how do we get there? Mark J. Felsheim, Ph. D. …a responsive, dynamic community College.

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