October 2017 Academic and Student Affairs Supporting Developmental Education Student Success through Summer Bridge Programs Pakou Yang, System Director of P-20 and College Readiness, Minnesota State Ginny Boyum, Dean, Rochester Community and Technical College Marissa Machado, Director of Pre-Collegiate Programs, Normandale Community College

2017 mn legislature (a) The Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities shall create a plan to reform developmental education offerings on system campuses aimed at reducing the number of students placed into developmental education. The plan must include, but is not limited to: (1) a system wide multiple measures placement plan to guide campuses in placement of students into developmental education courses; (2) uniform cut scores for student placement, where appropriate, which will lead to fewer students being placed into developmental education courses; (3) other identified system policy changes, including an appeals process, that will decrease the number of students being placed into developmental education courses; (4) accelerated pathways in mathematics, reading, and composition to ensure students can complete developmental education work in no more than one year, including allowing for students to complete college-level gateway courses in one year whenever possible; PAKOU

2017 mn legislature (CONT’D) (5) a comprehensive examination of the cost structure of developmental education, including potential financial incentives for students or other mechanisms to lower the cost of developmental offerings for students; and (6) identified best practices and targeted support strategies such as the use of supplemental instruction, that may be used on every system campus around developmental education offerings. (b) The plan must include deadlines for implementation of proposed changes and must be submitted to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees with jurisdiction over higher education finance and policy by February 15, 2018. (c) The plan, in its entirety, shall be implemented by the start of the 2020-2021 academic term, with individual provisions being implemented earlier as dictated by the plan. PAKOU

Developmental education strategic roadmap Strategic Goal 7: Strengthen evaluation and continuous improvement Strategic Goal 6: Expand and strengthen PD for faculty, staff, and admin Strategic Goal 5: Implement student-cost-saving approaches Strategic Goal 4: Partnering with secondary partners Strategic Goal 3: Develop comprehensive student support system Strategic Goal 2: Implement multiple measures program Strategic Goal 1: Redesign DE curricula to include an acceleration option ANDREW

dev eD strategic roadmap BRIDGING OPTIONS IN dev eD strategic roadmap Strategic Goal 5: Increase college affordability for students by implementing student-cost-saving approaches. 5.3 Each campus establish bridging options that facilitate student placement into college-level courses (i.e., partnership with Adult Basic Education, summer bridge program, bootcamps, course placement assessment prep, etc.).

Why did this all begin? “The gift from Beverly and Richard Fink grows out of their desire to reduce disparities in student success caused by financial and academic challenges,” said Steven Rosenstone, chancellor of Minnesota State.

Chancellor Rosenstone “Addressing these challenges is key to closing opportunity gaps for underserved communities, and it is my hope that we can grow this program statewide to reduce gaps in student success throughout Minnesota. We are profoundly grateful for their generosity.” Chancellor Rosenstone

Vision 7 MN State Colleges 6 months to design and execute Dev ed courses in reading, writing and math $35K/year--Up to 4 years 16-hour bridge program Expected total cohort per college: 25 Tutoring and workshop requirements

Supporting Academy students –Through and through Scholarships to cover $75 application fee Up to 3 tuition free classes Transportation stipend -- $50 gas card or bus pass All course materials $150 completion scholarship Padfolio Orientation/Banquet

It takes a village—32 strong 1 President 3 VP’s 1 AVP 3 Deans 3 Faculty 20 staff members representing Advising and Counseling, Admissions, New Student Programs, Financial Aid, Fiscal Services, Grants Specialist, Marketing, Payments and Billing, Registrar’s, TRiO, Writing & Tutor Center 1 Program Manager

Program design Application requirements Accuplacer scores of: English: 900 Read: 960 Math: 630/990 Length July 10th - August 4th 16 hours of instruction Schedule Reading: Monday, Wednesday, & Friday: 9:00-10:20 a.m. English: Monday, Wednesday, & Friday: 10:40-12:00 p.m Math: Tuesday & Thursday from 9:00-11:00 a.m.

With 4 months to plan

Recruit, recruit, recruit Partnerships are critical Marketing Web site Postcards Branded letterhead/Email design Admissions Advising & Counseling Advising and Registration

Enrollment process Individual appointments Verify eligibility Review Academy expectations Select course enrollments Enroll (student or Registrar’s) Identify preferred transportation stipend Sign contract Application fee or scholarship application

And guess what? We did it!!

Normandale SSA – Just a few facts Total enrollment: 35 Retention: 100% $150 program completion scholarship: 95% Moved from developmental placement to college level placement: 68% Students saved -- Approximately $10,600 in tuition costs & $5,500 in books and supplies

2017 Enrollment

Challenges/Surprises 6-month timeline to plan New program design Multiple campuses: varied course numbers, pre-requisites 16-hour format Availability of seats in Fall math sections

Successes Faculty collaboration across campuses Curriculum design Autonomy across campuses Support of President, VP’s, Deans Donor Visit Intrusive advising model ---- Cheerleader Establishing a positive student culture Class schedule Orientation/Banquet Program exit 1:1 Faculty-student meetings Banquet “Leg up” for Fall 100% retention (Academy & Normandale)

Recommendations Application deadline Start date Program acceptance --- score ranges Pass/NC criteria Fall registration process Post-test schedule Faculty/Student exit meetings Dual pathways in Math Faculty compensation Peer assistants English language learners

Thank you!!

RCTC Summer Bridge Fall ASA 2017 Ginny Boyum, Dean of Academic Effectiveness and Innovation

Student Success Data 2015 Retention with Course Enrolled A B C D F W I % Passed Bridge Intervention READ 0900 17 7 10 100% SS to Fall 93% ENGL 0960 18 13 2 1 94% Fall to Spring 76% MATH 0098 9 6 Fall to Fall 68% FYEX 1000 (3 sections) 39 27 4   53 Total Seats 83 Unduplicated Total 41 2016 Retention with Course Enrolled A B C D F W I % Passed Bridge Intervention READ 0900 16 10 5 1 100% SS to Fall 90% ENGL 0960 14 6 2 Fall to Spring 81% MATH 0098 19 8 3 Fall to Fall 53% FYEX 1000 (3 sections) 48 31 4   98% 55 20 Total Seats 97 Unduplicated Total

Lessons Learned Began in Summer of 2004 Cost – Unique funding stream through CARE PSEO Contract – look into it - this is fundamental to program sustainability. Convincing students this a great and awesome thing to do in the summer in Minnesota. Consistency in faculty and staff from year to year is important but challenging. Chow - Existing data suggests that with better nutrition students are better able to learn, students have fewer absences, and students’ behavior improves, causing fewer disruptions in the classroom. Calendar – High schools calendars go into June, our Summer Session begins in May. This requires alternative calendar which can be challenging. Commitment - First-time students who are also first generation may not fully understand the level of commitment needed for college success. Attending all classes and tutor sessions is important. By having a written contract signed at the beginning of the program, students understand their commitment and are held accountable.