2012 Summer Assessment Academy June 14, 2012

Overview Data Barriers Solutions Identification of Best Practices Partnerships – Adult Education, P-12 & Colleges Next Steps

Data – GED Graduates GED Graduates at MSU – 225 (Feb 2011) 4% of Undergraduate Students at MoSU 74% of GED students at MoSU required to enroll in developmental education class in reading, math or writing Average Grade Point Average of GED Enrollees at MoSU is 2.85/4.00

GED Graduates Transitioning to Postsecondary Education % of GED graduates transitioning to postsecondary education in 34 east KY counties ( ) – 15% % of GEDs transitioning to postsecondary education statewide ( ) – 23% Statewide transition goal for GED graduates – 30% (2014 – 15) 66% of GED graduates are 18 – 34 years of age (2010 – 11)

High School 2008 Senior Class % of HS graduates entering postsecondary education in KY– 63% % of HS graduates entering postsecondary education in MoSU service region – 64% % of HS graduates entering postsecondary education in EKU service region – 57%

High School 2008 Senior Class % of HS graduates not ready for college in one or more subjects MoSU region – 45% EKU region – 43% KY – 38%

College Graduation Rates 2003 First Time Freshman in KY Public Universities Four Year Rate Overall – 18% Ready – 25% Not Ready – 5% Six Year Rate Overall – 51% Ready – 61% Not Ready – 34%

College Graduation Rates 2005 First Time Freshman in KY Public Community & Technical Colleges Three Year Graduation Rate Graduated - 20% Still enrolled at community & technical college – 21% Transferred without degree – 11%

Barriers to College Academic Preparedness HS Curriculum English – 4 Math – 3 (Algebra I & II, Geometry and Trig or pre- Cal) Science – 3 (general, biology, chemistry, and physics) Social Studies – 3 Foreign Language – 1 Visual/Performing Arts – 1 Health/PE - 1 Adult Education & College Curriculum Alignment

Barriers to College Test Preparation ACT/SAT COMPASS College Search process College Application Process

Barriers to College College Knowledge & Understanding Familiarity with college language Familiarity with college processes/structures Familiarity with requirements to be successful in a college course Awareness of resources to help students to be successful in college Awareness of college environment and context

Barriers to College College Success Behaviors Self-management – time management Personal belonging - they belong Self-efficacy – intrinsic – can be successful Study skills and habits

Barriers to College Financial Limited or no funds to finance education Financial literacy (grants, loans, scholarships…) Childcare Transportation Financial Aid Application

Barriers to College Access Place bound Time bound Work requirements Family obligations

Solutions – Academic Preparedness P - 12 Rigorous curriculum in middle and high school Dual credit & AP courses Advising on college & career ready curriculum beginning in middle school EPAS for advising and monitoring Tutoring & supplemental instruction ACT and SAT Prep classes or workshops

Solutions – Academic Preparedness Adult Education Align curriculum with college curriculum Offer college developmental education curriculum at adult education centers Accelerated classes with modules or workshops Assessment of competencies Create cohorts or learning communities Simulate a college class environment ACT and SAT Preparation classes or workshops

Solutions – College Knowledge P – 12 College Visits and Tours – classes, residence halls, co-curricular activities, identify resource person College transition course or workshop at school Bridge program College search workshops College admissions workshops One-on-one admissions application assistance Identify a mentor

Solutions – College Knowledge Adult Education Advising with assigned AE advisor or CEOC advisor College Visits and Tours – classes and office College transition course or workshop at AE center College search workshops or assistance College admissions workshops One-on-one assistance with admissions process Direct connection with college staff Identify a mentor

Solutions – Success Behaviors P – 12 Time management & planning – workshop or one-on-one Class scheduling and management workshop Study & Test Taking Skills workshops differences between HS and college Make personal connection with a person on campus - visits, s, etc… Identify a former student to serve as mentor

Solutions – Success Behaviors Adult Education Time management & planning – workshop or one-on-one – balance family, school, work, community Class scheduling and management workshop Study & Test Taking Skills workshops differences between Adult Education and college Make personal connection with a person on campus - visits, s, etc… Identify a former student to serve as mentor

Solutions - Financial P 12 Financial aid information – workshops, materials, grant & scholarship searches, etc… One-on-one Financial aid application assistance Financial literacy and money management workshops. Dual credit and AP classes

Solutions - Financial Adult Education Curricular alignment – developmental classes Financial aid information – workshops, materials, grant & scholarship searches, etc… (CEOC) One-on-one Financial aid application assistance (CEOC) Financial literacy and money management workshops Childcare resources & ride sharing

Solutions - Access Campuses Online Accelerated

Next Steps What is currently happening? What data should we be collecting? Action Plans

Action Plan Identify issue or problem to address Measurable objective Activities or Tasks Resources Support of Implementation Expected Outcome Evaluation Criteria

Questions

Dan Connell Assistant Vice President Adult Education & College Access 142 Waterfield Hall Morehead State University Morehead, KY