Innovations Conference 2009 Tuesday, March 17, 2009 How to Survive When You have 18 Dual Enrollment Students in a College Course Innovations Conference 2009 Tuesday, March 17, 2009

PRESENTERS Delta College Virginia Przygocki Dean of Career Education & Learning Partnerships Peter Carlson Math and Computer Science Linda Plackowski Professor of Philosophy

Inception The Planning Team Delta College MidMichigan Medical Center-Midland Midland Public Schools

Career Pathways US Department of Education Career Clusters Health Science Michigan Career Pathways Health Sciences What else did we want to add to this slide???

High School Junior Year Health Care Techniques (HCT I) Students interested in Health Careers Career Exploration Partner with MidMichigan Medical Center Hospital Volunteer or Job Shadowing Curriculum Anatomy and Physiology Medical Ethics First Aid Medical Terminology Patient Care Nutrition Vital Signs

High School Senior Year Health Care Techniques II (HCT II) Students successful in HCT I Career Exploration and Cooperative ED Job opportunities MidMichigan Medical Center Private Practices Curriculum Certified Nurse Assistant (state approved) CPR Medical Terminology

Planning the Health Care Dual Enrollment pilot Discussion Topics Current Issues Industry needs Student interests

Great Lakes Bay Region Bay, Midland and Saginaw County Fastest growing population in the region are people 50+ #1 in Bay County Bay Regional Medical Center (1,756) #2 in Midland County Dow Chemical (5,800) Mid Michigan Medical Center (3,200) #1 and #3 in Saginaw County Covenant Healthcare (4,129) Delphi Steering (3,873) St. Mary’s of Michigan (2,200)

Hospital Employment in the Great Lakes Bay Region Number of current job openings as of March 2009: MidMichigan Medical Center, Midland - 77 St. Mary’s of Michigan, Saginaw - 66 Bay Regional Medical Center, Bay City - 22 Covenant Health Care, Saginaw - 60 Healthsource of Saginaw – 10 I think we were going to list the local hospitals and statistical employment need. I just entered the amount of openings at each institution eff 1/22. Do we want something more?????

Review of Articulation and Dual Enrollment High School course HS Teacher verifies grade College credit (may not transfer) No tuition costs No fees Many courses qualify DIRECT CREDIT Basically the same as above except cost for student Delta does not currently do this DUAL ENROLLMENT College course /w college students College instructor issues grade Transferable College credit HS pays tuition Student pays admission fee & purchases text 3 credit minimum

The Committee Outcome: 12 college credits offered at the Delta College Midland Site Fall 2008 - Three-course Dual Enrollment “bundle” HSC 105 Medical Terminology (2 credits) MTH 117 Math for Allied Health (2 credits) PHL 215 Health Care Ethics (3 credits) Winter 2009 – One course CNA 100 Certified Nurse Asst Training (5 credits)

Dual Enrollment Process Student selects course Student completes application/Assistant Principal approves/processes Student takes COMPASS Test Student completes registration process

Program Communication Delta Representatives Speak to HCT I Letter sent to parents MPS School Board Newspaper

Selection Process for the Pilot (by the HS staff) Point system Grade in HCT I (B+) A & P Grade (B-) GPA Attendance Compass Test Scores

HCT 2 – “Pilot” Dual Enrollment Application Date________________ Name________________________________________High School_______________________ Counselor____________________________GPA_____HCT 1 Grade_____HAP Grade_____ Street Address__________________________________City_________________ZIP________ Phone_________________________________Age______________Birth Date______________ Do you have transportation?_____Yes_____No Name of Parent or Guardian_______________________________________________________ Why do you want to take this class? What other courses do you expect to take your senior year? Are you planning to co-op?_____Yes_____No Where?_____________________________ Which medical field do you plan to enter?____________________________________________ What are your college plans? Which school?___________________Type of Degree__________ What personal characteristics do you possess that will reinforce your success in a medical career? Please name two people (not relatives) who would be willing to recommend your participation in the Pilot HCT 2 Dual Enrollment classes. Name Occupation Phone 1.____________________________ _______________________________ ____________ 2.____________________________ _______________________________ ____________ Please feel free to attach a Letter of Recommendation. (Optional) Signature of Applicant ____________________________________ Signature of Parent ____________________________________

Challenges and Opportunities Midland Public or Midland County ESA Target appropriate students Communication with students College calendar vs. high school Full disclosure of all aspects of the program Opportunities for work based learning experiences Sustainability of total program

Student Success/Feedback High School survey of students 1 to 10 scale MPS survey of students - semester 1 Coursework is challenging = 7.5 Coursework helped gain clarity on career choice = 8.8 Work experience helped gain clarity on career choice = 9.0 Other feedback Clarity on full commitment to the program Appreciate work based learning opportunity Certification – work during college Innovative program that allows for focus on career while in high school

Student Success/Feedback Delta College assessment: Some Student Perceptions Meet Prerequisites or have needed skills for class Math 80% said met prerequisites Ethics 100% said had needed skills Level of difficulty of course appropriate? Math 100% Ethics 86%

Student Success/Feedback Course Met Expectations Math - some thought too easy most thought it was a good course Ethics – 10 said yes, 2 said no, 8 didn’t know what to expect Would you benefit more from the class if older or more experienced? Not asked in math class Ethics class 8 said yes, 14 said no *The 4 “traditional” students said they thought the younger students would benefit from having the course even at their young age

Observations Instructors Observations from Math Instructor Students were: Prepared for the mathematics Overall hard workers Treated as college students (good/bad) Somewhat immature Students reported Liking the course Finding the course valuable

Observations from Instructors Observations from the Ethics Instructor: Traditional Student wanted to change sections, did not and found it worthwhile CoOp positions helped immensely Observations from the Medical Term Instructor: Not ready or understanding online course Blend course and online test security a concern Observations from the Nursing Instructor: Students thinking they had “reached competency” in a number of skills (Some students not sure of value of course)

Changes for next year Two Sections 10 to 11:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Maximum 12 to 13 HS students per section Follow Delta’s schedule

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