{"id":272,"date":"2015-05-27T23:33:56","date_gmt":"2015-05-27T23:33:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ct-test-wp.taftcollege.edu\/govcouncil\/?p=272"},"modified":"2015-05-27T23:33:56","modified_gmt":"2015-05-27T23:33:56","slug":"framework-for-analyzing-recommendations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/committees.taftcollege.edu\/govcouncil\/framework-for-analyzing-recommendations\/","title":{"rendered":"Framework for Analyzing Recommendations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Phase 1 Connection: Interest to Application Phase <\/i><\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Comment <\/i><\/td>\nType of<\/i> <\/i>C<\/i>omment<\/i> <\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Required steps are producing more engaged pre-students prior to enrollment<\/td>\nObservation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Contact: These were the years of section cuts->less advertising, less recruiting, less outreach. Lack of available courses and higher unemployment.<\/td>\nObservation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u201cEnrollment\u201d vs actually in a class \u2013 vs waitlist. Are students shopping for open sections?<\/td>\nResearch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Alignment of Assessment Tests & cut scores \u2013 do students \u201cshop schools\u201d based on test results & placement?<\/td>\nResearch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
High School Students \u2013 Counselor\/Advisor do onsite \u201cCounseling Days\u201d at high school for college preparation.<\/td>\nRecommendation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Connect with AVID students, Oil Tech Academy, etc. to talk to students who are already engaged, but maybe we should focus on those who are not as focused and help them get focused.<\/td>\nRecommendation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Be the \u201ccollege of first choice\u201d for high school students. Are we \u201ctelling our story\u201d as to why we should be the \u201ccollege of first choice\u201d for graduating seniors?<\/td>\nResearch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Incentives for students \u2013 gas voucher, free parking, book rental linked to completion of certain milestones (completion of 6 units).<\/td>\nRecommendation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Develop a cohort model and use that as part of our outreach message.<\/td>\nRecommendation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Do a 2-3 day program in the dorms the summer after a student\u2019s junior high school year.<\/td>\nRecommendation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Need more student friendly activities that appeal to students \u2013 commuter college \u2013 difficult.<\/td>\nRecommendation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Message: Why go to TC for first two years. Look at what students want when selecting a school \u2013 collect data on what is important to a student when selecting a school.<\/td>\nResearch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gather data from current students \u2013 what about Taft works well for you? Then capitalize on that.<\/td>\nResearch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
We need to reach the potential students who want to complete a degree. Create a side by side cost comparison with other schools Cal Poly Taft College $_____ $______ $_____ $______<\/td>\nRecommendation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Capitalize on resources we have with agencies: Chevron TC CSUB Employment tuition reimbursement + defined pathway -> student<\/td>\nRecommendation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Research success rates of late enrollment students vs early enrollment<\/td>\nResearch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Framework for Analyzing Recommendations \u2013 Governance Council 2014 Retreat<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Phase 2: Entry <\/i><\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Comment <\/i><\/td>\nType of Comment <\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
What courses are they seeking tutoring for? New methods for tracking and evaluating the success of the tutoring program<\/td>\nResearch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Data that clearly shows how tutoring is affecting success so that decisions can be made<\/td>\nResearch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Placement effectiveness- proper placement vs success<\/td>\nResearch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
How well are placement tests aligned with what is required in HS courses? Further research on placement\/multiple measures. Placement two or three levels below adds more time for students to get discouraged and drop.<\/td>\nResearch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Probation students-interventions that occur-are those students successful based on the interventions provided by Candace?<\/td>\nResearch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
More robust tutoring program<\/td>\nRecommendation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Making an Ed Plan required during their first semester so they have a path to follow<\/td>\nRecommendation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tutoring needs to be revamped to make it more beneficial to students.<\/td>\nRecommendation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Maybe having remedial students be required to attend some kind of learning\/tutoring lab??<\/td>\nRecommendation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Consistent evaluation of existing services. What is working well, what isn\u2019t?<\/td>\nResearch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Purposeful allocation of resources<\/td>\nResearch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Create faculty driven mentoring sessions for students interested in specific career paths<\/td>\nRecommendation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Could also do the same idea with classified staff-mentoring sessions<\/td>\nRecommendation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Focus efforts and resources on those first 2 semesters to get the \u201cgatekeeper\u201d students through their first 15-30 units so that they have more of a chance and motivation to follow through and finish<\/td>\nRecommendation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Positive information at the beginning-very important. Show them they have the help they need-don\u2019t be afraid to ask for it.<\/td>\nObservation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Early intervention by faculty when students show they might be struggling- refer to various services that may be beneficial to them.<\/td>\nRecommendation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Students have different personalities and need guidance\/support in different ways. Focus on those particular strengths of the student<\/td>\nObservation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u201cUniversal\u201d gradebook? Triggers at certain levels\/grades so a flag is sent up to show when students may need services<\/td>\nRecommendation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Affective Domain- Helping them understand they have it within themselves that they can succeed. Assess for confidence. Strategies to help those students who may lackconfidence. Develop cohorts with these students. Building confidence together-taking classes together-be successful together.<\/td>\nRecommendation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Comment <\/i><\/b><\/td>\nType of Comment <\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Make Financial Aid information a bigger piece of Orientation. Make sure students understand they can apply for financial aid no matter what their income might be. If they don\u2019t apply they\u2019ll never know what they could receive-including scholarships.<\/td>\nRecommendation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Online \u201ced plans\u201d for every major\/program\/certificate. Make it plain and simple what courses lead to what and make sure it\u2019s all accessible online and clear and precise.<\/td>\nRecommendation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Develop workgroup on multiple measures and how they\u2019re used and are they used effectively?<\/td>\nResearch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Student Success class mandatory when?<\/td>\nRecommendation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Education efforts on front end of what is matriculation and how important it is<\/td>\nObservation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ed plan required at the beginning for athletes-athlete population is very successful.<\/td>\nObservation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ed Plan being required in 1st semester would be tremendously helpful for financial aid <\/span><\/span><\/td>\nObservation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Workshops\/sessions first few days of school for different disciplines\/divisions. Let students get to know their instructors, bond with other students, and feel comfortable as they start their courses.<\/td>\nRecommendation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Is tutoring center generating apportionment for non-credit FTES<\/td>\nResearch\/Observation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Faculty need to be present at \u201cCollege Night\u201d<\/td>\nRecommendation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Club-website design-students updating the website based on information they receive from all over campus<\/td>\nRecommendation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Phase 3: Progress <\/i><\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Comment <\/i><\/td>\nType of Comment <\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
What happens between year 2 and 3?<\/td>\nResearch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
How many have Ed. Plans?<\/td>\nResearch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
What are student outcomes for sociology courses and those that are not at college level<\/td>\nResearch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
What student support strategies are needed for those students who are below ENGL 1500 so they can become successful?<\/td>\nResearch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
How involved are counselors\/advisors in Tutoring\/SI?<\/td>\nResearch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Have some kind of event as a milestone trigger, e.g. \u2018taken 2 out of 5 core classes\u2019 for a response (personal) from faculty to student.<\/td>\nRecommendation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Online tutoring<\/td>\nObservation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Online other services<\/td>\nObservation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Boost tutoring program \u2013 on campus<\/td>\nRecommendation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Replicate successful programs (Athletics, Dental Hygiene)<\/td>\nRecommendation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Barriers: $$$, childcare, transportation, enrollment management, qualified faculty to offer courses at different times, family responsibilities, motivation.<\/td>\nObservation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Phase 4: Completion <\/i><\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Comment <\/i><\/td>\nType of Comment <\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
How many students satisfy requirements but don\u2019t get AA? Prior to transfer<\/td>\nResearch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
What steps are taken getting students ready?<\/td>\nResearch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Get a \u201cclose\u201d email @ 45 units from graduating<\/td>\nRecommendation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Can we schedule classes better to facilitate?<\/td>\nResearch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rename\/remake office\u201d hours as \u201cstudent\u201d hours<\/td>\nRecommendation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Transfer Bridge Program w\/CSUB<\/td>\nRecommendation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Check on students w\/45 units<\/td>\nRecommendation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Evaluate policy on holds<\/td>\nRecommendation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ID barriers to see where we can have an effect<\/td>\nResearch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Create scholarships<\/td>\nRecommendation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Create \u201cculture of completion\u201d STATS, Finite math<\/td>\nRecommendation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Personalized tutoring for student struggling in one class<\/td>\nRecommendation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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