2. Introduction from the Webinar: The Family Factor http://www.mvc.dcccd.edu/fimhome/default.aspx Click Here to Play Video

3. 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

4. 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.

5. Types of Families Social Activist Work Religious Sports Virtual Education

6. 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.

7. Faculty workshop from the Webinar: The Family Factor http://www.mvc.dcccd.edu/fimhome/default.aspx Click here to Play Video

8. MOUNTAIN VIEW COLLEGE Cultural Studies: Fiesta Oak Cliff La Raza: The History & Art of Latino Americans Learning Community

9. PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECT

11. Faculty Experiences

12. Richland College Fine Arts Appreciation from the Webinar: The Family Factor http://www.mvc.dcccd.edu/fimhome/default.aspx Click Here to Play Video

13. 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

14. 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

15. Pride Enthusiasm Knowledge Student’s fiancé attends Art exhibit and expresses her support and pride

16. 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”

17. Student Perspective

18. Student Perspective from the Webinar: The Family Factor http://www.mvc.dcccd.edu/fimhome/default.aspx Click Here to Play Video

19. The Data

20. 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

21. Success – A,B,C Persistence – Staying in the class until the end with a performance grade Retention – Returning in the next full term DEFINITIONS

22. Fall 2008 THE FIRST COHORT Brookhaven College Cedar Valley College Mountain View College Richland College

24. Spring 2009 THE SECOND COHORT Brookhaven College Eastfield College Mountain View College

26. Fall 2009 THE THIRD COHORT Brookhaven College Eastfield College El Centro College Mountain View College

28. Spring 2010 THE FOURTH COHORT Brookhaven College Eastfield College El Centro College Mountain View College Richland College

30. 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

31. Conclusion from the Webinar: The Family Factor http://www.mvc.dcccd.edu/fimhome/default.aspx Click Here to Play Video

34. Project Website http://www.mvc.dcccd.edu/fimhome/default.aspx Rene Prupes - rprupes@dcccd.edu 214-860-3645rprupes@dcccd.edu CONTACT INFORMATION