Dr. Kathryn K. Eggleston President, Richland College Richland College Approach, Deploy, Learn, Integrate Addressing Underserved AAPI Student Success Creating a Culturally Responsive Curriculum and Pedagogy in Teaching and Learning 2015 AANAPISI Capacity Building Workshop Dr. Kathryn K. Eggleston President, Richland College

Overview Richland College Profile Creating a Culturally Responsive Institutional Climate Expanding Capability for Student Success Changing the Practice of Teaching and Learning Lessons Learned

Richland College Profile Located in Dallas, Texas Largest community college in North Texas University transfer focus Highly diverse student body 1,700+ employees 2005 Baldrige recipient Colleague: Fall 2014

Richland College Vision Mission Core Values Richland College will be the best place we can be to learn, teach, and build sustainable local and world community. Mission Teaching, Learning, Community Building Core Values Integrity; Mutual Trust; Wholeness; Fairness; Considerate, Meaningful Communications; Mindfulness; Cooperation; Diversity; Responsible Risk-Taking; Joy

American Community Survey 2009-2014 5-Year Poverty Level Estimate A Changing Community American Community Survey 2009-2014 5-Year Poverty Level Estimate 75248 75080 75082 75048 75044 75081 75040 75042 75243 75251 75240 75230 75225 75231 75238 75041 75214 75206

There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about. ~ Margaret Wheatley

Creating a Culturally Responsive Institutional Climate Responsibility and participation of every employee Intercultural competence professional development Cooperative/collaborative learning strategies AAPI faculty and staff mentors/models Specialized intake and advising: Multicultural Center Case management advising Diverse programs in purpose and content

Expanding Institutional Capability for Student Success Richland’s Focus Faculty and staff engagement Professional development expectation Resource investment in gatekeeper courses Student demographics with greatest need

Richland College AAPI Students with Financial Need

Understanding Under-Resourced Students Strategically focused training for every employee on Ruby Payne’s framework for understanding under-resourced students Understanding the perspectives of the student Connecting student needs with resources Incorporates Achieving the Dream principles

Changing the Practice of Teaching and Learning Dream Success Team comprised of Faculty Champions and Framework Trainers Focused on top nine gatekeeper courses Disciplined approach Systematic measurement, analysis, and use of results Integration of key learning

Changing the Practice of Teaching and Learning English Action Plan Measurement Adopt a new department- wide textbook designed for under-resourced students Embed in-class culturally responsive teaching strategies Provide out of class individualized academic coaching in English Corner % In-class retention % of ABC Grades

Changing the Practice of Teaching and Learning Psychology ACTION PLAN MEASUREMENT Affect behavioral changes through increased student time on task documented in study activity logs  ​ Implement early intervention plan after first test  ​ Referral to learning and study skills workshops ​ Enforce completion of self-change contract and action plan ​ Adopt textbook with adaptive learning software​ % In-class retention % of ABC Grades

Changing the Practice of Teaching and Learning History Action Plan Measurement Implement Thinking Routines teaching strategies ​ Adopt department-wide customized interactive, media rich textbook in on- campus classes​ Adopt free to students digital textbook in online classes   % In-class retention % of ABC Grades

English 1301 Success of Asian Students English Corner Fall 2014 / Spring 2015

A, B, C Grades Low Income Students HIST 1301   2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 Anglo 63 70.7 68.7 68.8 71.8 African-American 55 53.7 61.4 56.1 60.5 Hispanic 60 60.7 64.2 65.9 53 Asian 72 75.4 76.9 77.3 82.3

A, B, C Grades Low Income Students PSYC 2301   2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 Anglo 75 71.9 74.5 73.7 83.1 African-American 55 56.7 61.3 67.9 70.7 Hispanic 69 57 73.5 71.5 76.8 Asian 76 81.7 83.5 91.5 85.7

Richland College Asian Graduates

Lessons Learned Policy agenda to solve problems and strengthen communities Build an institutional culture of learning “Peel the onion” for segment performance Leverage data to challenge practices Support change of practice through professional development Leverage key learning for synergy and integration

Richland’s Next Steps Focus on needs of two AAPI segments: Academically challenged High performing Develop outreach to area high schools Transition programs for AAPIs to bridge to college Student navigation services Student leadership program for AAPIs in partnership with chambers of commerce Advance partnership with APIASF Host annual convening forum of AAPI-serving institutions to analyze results and share best practices