1. November 1, 2016 Presented by Dr. Carole Goldsmith
FCC Dream Center
November 1, 2016
Presented by Dr. Carole Goldsmith

2. California Dream Act Combination of three bills: AB 540,
AB 130, and AB 131
Allows undocumented and nonresident, documented students to be treated the same as resident students
Pay resident fees
Receive private scholarship, state financial aid,  fee waivers and state-sponsored Cal Grants
Explain history as well as importance and implications

3. FCC Dream Center Opened in September 2015
Originally designed to provide information and academic counseling to new and continuing undocumented students at Fresno City College
Service delivery focused on a
walk-in model

4. FCC Dream Center
Two part-time counselors were assigned to Dream Center
Focus on assisting students with challenges so they may successfully complete career or transfer goals
Majority of the students served are identified as Dreamers, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) or seeking AB 540 status

5. FCC Dream Center
Since its inception in September 2015, the Dream Center has served 213 FCC enrolled students, 33 interested individuals and held over 600 counseling appointments.
Nearly all students served by the Dream Center are Hispanic (99%)

6. FCC Dream Center – Student Demographics (n=213)
Age
Gender
More younger students visited Dream Center (80% 24 or under)
More females visited Dream Center

7. FCC Dream Center Students– Top Majors
15 Dream Center students received degrees/certificates during

8. FCC Dream Center Student Achievement – GPA
We compared students who came to Dream Center (n=213) vs. students who marked AB540 on application but did not come to the Dream Center (n=1,454)
The difference is statistically significant (p<0.01) with a small effect size

9. FCC Dream Center Student Achievement – Course Success
The difference is statistically significant (p<0.01) with a small effect size.
Dream Center students also had a higher successful course completion rate (earning A, B, C, or Passing) than the comparison group

10. FCC Dream Center Student Achievement – Course Retention
The difference is statistically significant (p<0.05) but the effect size is too small.
Dream Center students also had a slightly higher course retention rate (% of students stayed in the class to the end of term) than the comparison group

11. FCC Dream Center – Monthly Visits (duplicated)
Source: Dream Center sign-in sheets

12. Lessons Learned Lacking efficient data collection
Integrate student appointment reservation system - SARS
Work with IR to improve tracking
Create internal information sharing
Establish a formal code for Dreamers in college data management system-Ellucian
Existing programs: EOPS and Puente and IR

13. Lessons Learned Initial focus was limited and Place-bound
Research has shown that follow-up services are needed for sustainable success
Staff has now changed service delivery to include follow-up
Host workshops

14. Lessons Learned Missing coordinated outreach plan
Focus on existing Dreamers
Connect with existing programs
Work with PIO to develop an awareness campaign using social media
Recruit undocumented students to serve as mentors
Existing programs: EOPS and Puente and IR

15. Pathway to Improvement
Designate a Champion
Intentionally connect institutional goals with Dream Center goals
Use an intrusive advising model
Mobilize student leaders
Continue to evaluate and implement Lessons Learned

16. Thank for your attention…
Questions?