Triton College Presentation April 7, Retention Specialist to Help “High Risk” Students Complete LPN and RN Programs

Triton College Presentation April 7, Introductions: Staff /Departments/Roles Math, Science, Engineering, and Health Professions Gloria Dimoplon, Ph.D.Dean of Math, Science, Engineering, and Health Professions Phyllis D. Thomson, M.S., R.N.Associate Dean of Health Professions/Grant Administrator Instruction and Student Services Sharon D. Baker, Psy.D Assistant Dean of College-Wide Retention Beverly Felder, RN, MPARetention Specialist Corporate and Continuing Education Wendy Breitmayer, B.S. Director of Workforce Transitions Judy Burman, B.A.Workforce Transitions Adult Program Coordinator Finance and Administration Kim Wagner, MBAAssistant Controller

Triton College Presentation April 7, ECC’s Nursing Program  Program status  Retention in nursing program  CSSI Grant is a multifaceted strategic support/retention program for nursing students

Triton College Presentation April 7, CSSI Grant Critical Project Activities/milestones 1. Provide personal and supportive advising services to students to address factors impacting college retention and success 2. Coordinate educational support services (academic, financial, personal, and career-related assistance) for students in collaboration with staff, faculty, administration, and community agencies 3. Provide linkages to college and community resources for eligible students

Triton College Presentation April 7, Implementation Overview Identify eligible students (Feb. – Aug., 2005) Identify eligible students (Feb. – Aug., 2005)  Hire a Retention Specialist (April 2005) Grant modification (October, 2005) Grant modification (October, 2005) Assess students needs (Ongoing) Assess students needs (Ongoing) Provide services (Ongoing) Provide services (Ongoing)

Triton College Presentation April 7, CSSI Grant Goals total students  Within the first 6 months, support services will result in a 5% increase (1-2) in the number of LPN/RN students retained Within the second 6 months, support services will result in an additional 5% increase (2-4) in the number of LPN/RN students retained Within the second 6 months, support services will result in an additional 5% increase (2-4) in the number of LPN/RN students retained Target students : WIA adult, dislocated workers and incumbent workers in the nursing program Target students : WIA adult, dislocated workers and incumbent workers in the nursing program Served 22 total students Served 22 total students

Triton College Presentation April 7, Funding Total funding - $145,000 Total funding - $145,000  CSSI Grant: $100,000  Leveraged funds: $45,000 Project Dates- February 2005-June 2006 Project Dates- February 2005-June 2006 Local contact Local contact  Chicago Metropolitan Workforce Board  Chicago Metropolitan Workforce Board  Workforce Board of N. Cook County  Workforce Board of N. Cook County

Triton College Presentation April 7, Leveraged Funds: Sources Federal Financial Assistance Grants Federal Financial Assistance Grants Elgin Community College Education Fund Elgin Community College Education Fund State funded grant programs State funded grant programs N. Cook County Workforce Board N. Cook County Workforce Board

Triton College Presentation April 7, Leverage Funds: Uses Staff Time (Administrators/Student Intake) Staff Time (Administrators/Student Intake) Pell and SEOG financial aid assistance Pell and SEOG financial aid assistance Office space, equipment, and student services departments Office space, equipment, and student services departments

Triton College Presentation April 7, Implementation Informational Letter to Students Telephone Pre-Screening Return Call Assessment Appointment Intake Paperwork WIA Assessment test Assess Eligibility Enter into State system Career Advising/Job Development Vouchering

Triton College Presentation April 7, Workforce Transitions Authorization Sign-In Sheet

Triton College Presentation April 7, Services Offered Initial Needs Assessment Initial Needs Assessment Educational Support Educational Support Financial Assistance Financial Assistance Career Development Career Development Personal Support Personal Support Follow up Follow up

Triton College Presentation April 7, Initial Needs Assessment Educational AssessmentEducational Assessment Financial AssessmentFinancial Assessment Personal AssessmentPersonal Assessment DisabilitiesDisabilities

Triton College Presentation April 7, Educational Support  Tutoring Workshops Workshops  Time Management  Study Skills  Test Taking Skills  Budgeting  Reading a Textbook  Customer Service

Triton College Presentation April 7, Financial Assistance Supplies (Stethoscope) Testing Fees Childcare Tuition Books Uniforms CPR certification Drug screens TB testing Transportation

Triton College Presentation April 7, Career Development Resume WritingResume Writing Interviewing TechniquesInterviewing Techniques Job SearchesJob Searches Scope of PracticeScope of Practice Relationship DevelopmentRelationship Development

Triton College Presentation April 7, Personal Support KleenexKleenex ChocolateChocolate EmpathyEmpathy ReferralsReferrals  Counselor  Community Services

Triton College Presentation April 7, Communication Regular “touch-base” contact Regular “touch-base” contact Follow through on questions Follow through on questions Visibility/Availability Visibility/Availability Newsletters Newsletters

Triton College Presentation April 7, Documentation Needs Assessment FormNeeds Assessment Form SpreadsheetSpreadsheet  Financial  Hours Tracking Tracking  Case Notes  IWDS Tracking System

Triton College Presentation April 7, CSSI Contact Spreadsheet

Triton College Presentation April 7, CSSI Contact Spreadsheet

Triton College Presentation April 7, Assessment Assessment Academic Performance Degree completion Persistence Retention

Triton College Presentation April 7, Successes 95% retention rate 95% retention rate 91% success rate 91% success rate 4 students passed LPN exams 4 students passed LPN exams 3 students qualified for RN exam 3 students qualified for RN exam 5 students qualified for LPN exam 5 students qualified for LPN exam 4 expected graduates 4 expected graduates Position will receive institutional funding Position will receive institutional funding Student success stories Student success stories

Triton College Presentation April 7, Challenges/Future Plans Ambiguity – roles/processes/approval (Beverly) Ambiguity – roles/processes/approval (Beverly) New territory (Sharon) New territory (Sharon) Departments/staff/campuses (Sharon) Departments/staff/campuses (Sharon) Partnerships (Phyllis) Partnerships (Phyllis) Intake (Judy) Intake (Judy) Leveraged funds (Kim) Leveraged funds (Kim)

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