Late Start Program at Lewis & Clark Community College IACRAO Bright Idea

Target students Students who take their placement test during the last two weeks before classes begin and are Wi3 (need reading, writing and math developmental classes). Wi3 students who encounter financial aid or other difficulties during the first two weeks of the semester (during the drop/add period)

Objectives of Late Start Program Allow for enrollment for these students while increasing their chances of completion – Wi3 students registering within two weeks of semester beginning have a course completion rate of 52% Allow more time for these students to get their Financial Aid in order prior to start of classes Allow for these students to be better prepared for classes and to have textbooks on the first day

Courses Reading and Study Skills courses start Week 5 and last for 12 weeks. – The reading class is a crosslisted level one reading and level two reading section. Students are using level two reading textbooks. – Study skills uses a 10 week MyFoundationsLab code (First 4 weeks math, last 6 weeks reading and writing). Math course begins Week 9 and lasts for 8 weeks. – All Developmental Math modules are 8 weeks long. – Math 11a + Math 11b = Prealgebra – Math 12a + Math 12b = Introductory Algebra – Math 16a + Math 16b = Intermediate Algebra All students were enrolled in an “a” math for the second 8 weeks.

Initial Meeting with Advisor Students go through the handout “Preparing for College in the Late Start Eligibility Program” with Kathy Haberer or Mary Hough. A tentative schedule is completed. (Student completes registration at MYLC orientation.)

Preliminary Data 21 students registered for the Late Start Program. 19 students attended the mandatory workshop prior to start of classes. 17 students survived the purge for nonpayment. 1 student accepted her financial aid and purchased her books and then never attended. 11 completed a final exam for the “a” portion of their math course and 2 passed. These 2 were able to start with the “b” portion of the math course. 16 students attend class regularly.

Intrusive Advising These students have a time gap between Reading and Study Skills classes used for intrusive advising sessions. 1.Accessing online resources 2.LASSI 3.Discuss Math test re-take 4.Career goals and schedule for next semester 5.Discuss Reading and English test re-take

Problems Encountered Not enough financial aid Challenging group of students – Motivation – Time management – Organization – External issues

Changes Final exam for the “a” math instead of the Compass re-take 9 credits – READ and ENGL with a Study Skills class – ¾ of financial aid award – Prepare for math the next semester