1. Collaborative Models of Education ADN-BSN
Top Ten Countdown of Breakthroughs and Barriers
Presented by:
Dr. Lori Rodriguez
Dr. Deepika Goyal
Dean Lynette Apen
Dr. Susan McNiesh

2. Cohort 1 Graduates from EVC Cohort 1 Graduates from SJSU
Cohort 1 Summer classes @ SJSU
Cohort 1 N128 via Webcast
Cohort 1 applies to SJSU
Cohort 1 N100W @ SJSU
Cohort 1 Graduates from EVC
Cohort 1 Bridge Semester SJSU
Cohort 1 Bridge Semester SJSU
Cohort 1 Graduates from SJSU
Jan - July Aug 2009 Oct 2009 Jan 2010 May 2010 Aug Jan May Aug 2011
CCC Chancellor’s Office Grant Awarded
IRB Approval obtained
Coursework scrutinized & courses developed
Selection of Cohort 1
Dec selection of Cohort 2
Cohort 2 N128 via Webcast
CASA Grant awarded to Evaluate Program
Oct 2010
Cohort 2 applies to SJSU
Cohort 2 Graduates from EVC
Cohort 2 Bridge Sem SJSU
Cohort 2 N100W @ SJSU

3. The Ah Ha Moments … Breakthroughs!
Students are telling us the difference between associate degree and baccalaureate education
Students have identified many factors which have made the program “doable”
Partnership with Good Samaritan Hospital (in progress) will provide students with a source of income
The support of CSU: the CASA Grant
Research gathered from the beginning

4. I Have a Lump on My Forehead … Barriers
Student:
Financial
Scheduling Issues
Web Cast Classes
Coursework overload
CSU:
Cross Enrollment Reduction
Access to upper division coursework (100W)
Exclusion of second Bachelors students

5. Drum Roll Please … Most Surprising Outcome
Successful progression of pilot students to SJSU
Collaboration with faculty & dedication to project continues
Additional funding secured to analyze research
Added value to students noticed by EVC faculty
The students in the SJSU pilot group showed a marked improvement in the research papers