History of GPS Developed by Michelle Jersak of Century College Based off of work done in Valencia Community College Pilots with Century College in 2005 Expand pilot to MCTC in 2007 Replicated in Hibbing, Lake Superior, Mesabi Range, MnOnline, North Hennepin, Normandale, Northwest, Ridgewater, and Riverland by 2009

Background of MCTC’s ADEV 1100 Strategies for College Success- Freshman Seminar 2 credit college elective Transitions into College College Resources 3 year academic plan Learning Styles Financial Literacy Efolio

GPS- Goals + Planning=Success Leading to higher retention rates in college

Enrollment Expansion served 50 students served 350 students required of Power of You and Bridge to Success students served 425 students required of Power of You and Bridge to Success students served 858 students served 958 in fall alone

Building Blocks Cross section of faculty Faculty Training Institutes Faculty D2L Lounge Development of ADEV 1015 PSEO/ Concurrent Enrollment Common Book Common Assessment Embedding GPS

Career Plan Think about who you are and who you want to become Research and explore career options Consider education and training needs Define your career goal(s) and map strategies to achieve your goals Create your overall marketing package Improve your job seeking, resume writing and interviewing skills

Education Plan Getting the most out of your college education does not usually happen by accident. It often requires hard work, planning and a commitment from you. The Education Plan can help you optimize your time in college by helping you with the following: Deciding what you want to study Looking at types of schools and available programs Preparing for college before you get there Exploring your learning style(s) Assessing and improving your study skills Selecting and scheduling your classes

Education Plan Deciding what you want to study Looking at types of schools and available programs Preparing for college before you get there Exploring your learning style(s) Assessing and improving your study skills Selecting and scheduling your classes

Finance Plan Setting goals Creating a budget Financing your education Understanding credit Managing debt Saving for your future

Leadership Plan Discover your personal leadership style Build teams and effectively lead those teams Consider ways to get involved in your campus and community Learn about your impact on the environment Expand your thinking about diversity, culture and the world

Personal Plan Transition to college Improve your physical health and fitness Learn about mental wellness Develop strategies to deal with personal challenges

Early Results Fall to Spring Retention Rates Developmental Takers vs. Non Takers 2006 Cohort 28% higher 2007 Cohort 23% higher 2008 Cohort 24% higher College Level Takers vs. Non Takers 2006 Cohort 18% higher 2007 Cohort 22% higher 2008 Cohort 26% higher

Results Continued Fall to Fall Retention Rates Developmental Takers vs. Non Takers 2006 Cohort 30% higher 2007 Cohort 31% higher College Level Takers vs. Non Takers 2006 Cohort 28% higher 2007 Cohort 30% higher

Earned Credits First Semester Developmental vs. Non Taker higher higher higher College Level vs. Non Taker higher higher higher

Challenges… Retention of higher risk students Results level off after 1 year versus other cohort How to move students to graduation, transfer, and job placement?

Next steps at MCTC Seek MnTC goal area 2 Require of all first term students by FY’11 New Unlimited Faculty Positions Tie to Learning Communities GPS embed in Career Programs through CTL Check and Connect

Questions? Contact Information- Karen Hynick Dean of Academic Affairs Minneapolis Community and Technical College 1501 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN