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Introduction from the Webinar: The Family Factor http://www.mvc.dcccd.edu/fimhome/default.aspx Click Here to Play Video
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WHAT IS THE FIM MODEL? Refers to the integration of one or more key family members of Latino students into student success initiatives throughout their academic experience
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What is family? A family is a group of people who are important to each other and offer each other love and support, especially in times of crises.
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Types of Families Social Activist Work Religious Sports Virtual Education
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Family of “Choice” …finally, there is what is called a “family of choice.” These are people we choose to include in our lives just for them being them! Any of these definitions of “family” are considered valid for the project.
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Faculty workshop from the Webinar: The Family Factor http://www.mvc.dcccd.edu/fimhome/default.aspx Click here to Play Video
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MOUNTAIN VIEW COLLEGE Cultural Studies: Fiesta Oak Cliff La Raza: The History & Art of Latino Americans Learning Community
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PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECT
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Faculty Experiences
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Richland College Fine Arts Appreciation from the Webinar: The Family Factor http://www.mvc.dcccd.edu/fimhome/default.aspx Click Here to Play Video
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Brookhaven College Anatomy and Physiology class from the Webinar: The Family Factor http://www.mvc.dcccd.edu/fimhome/default.aspx Click Here to Play Video
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Cedar Valley College Online Speech Class from the Webinar: The Family Factor http://www.mvc.dcccd.edu/fimhome/default.aspx Click Here to Play Video
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Pride Enthusiasm Knowledge Student’s fiancé attends Art exhibit and expresses her support and pride
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Developmental Reading Family members read the assigned novel Class discussion included family members and refreshments Student’s guardian (above) “can’t wait to read the sequel”
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Student Perspective
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Student Perspective from the Webinar: The Family Factor http://www.mvc.dcccd.edu/fimhome/default.aspx Click Here to Play Video
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The Data
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Family Involvement Enrollment Compared to Enrollment in Matching Campuses and Subject Areas “Only by seeking challenges can we hope to find the best in ourselves.” -Robert Rodriguez
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Success – A,B,C Persistence – Staying in the class until the end with a performance grade Retention – Returning in the next full term DEFINITIONS
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Fall 2008 THE FIRST COHORT Brookhaven College Cedar Valley College Mountain View College Richland College
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Spring 2009 THE SECOND COHORT Brookhaven College Eastfield College Mountain View College
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Fall 2009 THE THIRD COHORT Brookhaven College Eastfield College El Centro College Mountain View College
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Spring 2010 THE FOURTH COHORT Brookhaven College Eastfield College El Centro College Mountain View College Richland College
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Celebrate Success Family members attend receptions, class celebrations, and receive appreciation certificates DCCCD Best Practice Replication MVC Innovation of the Year Nominee 2009, 2010 Exelencia in Education Nominee
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Conclusion from the Webinar: The Family Factor http://www.mvc.dcccd.edu/fimhome/default.aspx Click Here to Play Video
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Project Website http://www.mvc.dcccd.edu/fimhome/default.aspx Rene Prupes - rprupes@dcccd.edu 214-860-3645rprupes@dcccd.edu CONTACT INFORMATION
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