Richland College Developmental Writing Course Redesign This project funded by Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

The Problems Since Fall 2001, over 50% of students enrolled in DWRI 0093 have not succeeded (A, B, C) Since Fall 2001, only 45% of all DCCCD students enrolled in DWRI 0093 succeeded (A,B, C) Diverse student body makes it difficult to address individual needs Considerable time is spent teaching and re-teaching basic skills Instruction is inconsistent across sections High numbers of students repeat 0091 and 0093

Some Statistics 84% DWRI retention rate. Our peers ranged from 76% to 83%. 57% enrollee success rate (includes drops), while peers raged from 51% to 73% For completer success rate (excludes drops), Richland had a 68% success rate and peers ranged from 67% to 89%. Looking at all NCCBP participants, Richland scored at the 37th percentile for retention, 15th percentile for enrollee success, and 16 th percentile for completer success. (2006 NCCBP)

Promising Practices Key Performance Indicators Replacement Model Course Redesign Assessment DWRI Students Dont Do Optional Learning Choices Student Support

Promising Results Source: DCCD Colleague Database

Promising Results Source: DCCD Colleague Database

Promising Results Source: DCCD Colleague Database

Contact Information Doug Wilson Developmental Writing Faculty Coordinator, Richland College