1. Triton College Presentation April 7, 20061 Retention Specialist to Help “High Risk” Students Complete LPN and RN Programs

2. Triton College Presentation April 7, 20062 Introductions: Staff /Departments/Roles Math, Science, Engineering, and Health Professions Gloria Dimoplon, Ph.D.Dean of Math, Science, Engineering, and Health Professions Phyllis D. Thomson, M.S., R.N.Associate Dean of Health Professions/Grant Administrator Instruction and Student Services Sharon D. Baker, Psy.D Assistant Dean of College-Wide Retention Beverly Felder, RN, MPARetention Specialist Corporate and Continuing Education Wendy Breitmayer, B.S. Director of Workforce Transitions Judy Burman, B.A.Workforce Transitions Adult Program Coordinator Finance and Administration Kim Wagner, MBAAssistant Controller

3. Triton College Presentation April 7, 20063 ECC’s Nursing Program  Program status  Retention in nursing program  CSSI Grant is a multifaceted strategic support/retention program for nursing students

4. Triton College Presentation April 7, 20064 CSSI Grant Critical Project Activities/milestones 1. Provide personal and supportive advising services to students to address factors impacting college retention and success 2. Coordinate educational support services (academic, financial, personal, and career-related assistance) for students in collaboration with staff, faculty, administration, and community agencies 3. Provide linkages to college and community resources for eligible students

5. Triton College Presentation April 7, 20065 Implementation Overview Identify eligible students (Feb. – Aug., 2005) Identify eligible students (Feb. – Aug., 2005)  Hire a Retention Specialist (April 2005) Grant modification (October, 2005) Grant modification (October, 2005) Assess students needs (Ongoing) Assess students needs (Ongoing) Provide services (Ongoing) Provide services (Ongoing)

6. Triton College Presentation April 7, 20066 CSSI Grant Goals 20-30 total students  Within the first 6 months, support services will result in a 5% increase (1-2) in the number of LPN/RN students retained Within the second 6 months, support services will result in an additional 5% increase (2-4) in the number of LPN/RN students retained Within the second 6 months, support services will result in an additional 5% increase (2-4) in the number of LPN/RN students retained Target students : WIA adult, dislocated workers and incumbent workers in the nursing program Target students : WIA adult, dislocated workers and incumbent workers in the nursing program Served 22 total students Served 22 total students

7. Triton College Presentation April 7, 20067 Funding Total funding - $145,000 Total funding - $145,000  CSSI Grant: $100,000  Leveraged funds: $45,000 Project Dates- February 2005-June 2006 Project Dates- February 2005-June 2006 Local contact Local contact  Chicago Metropolitan Workforce Board  Chicago Metropolitan Workforce Board  Workforce Board of N. Cook County  Workforce Board of N. Cook County

8. Triton College Presentation April 7, 20068 Leveraged Funds: Sources Federal Financial Assistance Grants Federal Financial Assistance Grants Elgin Community College Education Fund Elgin Community College Education Fund State funded grant programs State funded grant programs N. Cook County Workforce Board N. Cook County Workforce Board

9. Triton College Presentation April 7, 20069 Leverage Funds: Uses Staff Time (Administrators/Student Intake) Staff Time (Administrators/Student Intake) Pell and SEOG financial aid assistance Pell and SEOG financial aid assistance Office space, equipment, and student services departments Office space, equipment, and student services departments

10. Triton College Presentation April 7, 200610 Implementation Informational Letter to Students Telephone Pre-Screening Return Call Assessment Appointment Intake Paperwork WIA Assessment test Assess Eligibility Enter into State system Career Advising/Job Development Vouchering

11. Triton College Presentation April 7, 200611 Workforce Transitions Authorization Sign-In Sheet

12. Triton College Presentation April 7, 200612 Services Offered Initial Needs Assessment Initial Needs Assessment Educational Support Educational Support Financial Assistance Financial Assistance Career Development Career Development Personal Support Personal Support Follow up Follow up

13. Triton College Presentation April 7, 200613 Initial Needs Assessment Educational AssessmentEducational Assessment Financial AssessmentFinancial Assessment Personal AssessmentPersonal Assessment DisabilitiesDisabilities

14. Triton College Presentation April 7, 200614 Educational Support  Tutoring Workshops Workshops  Time Management  Study Skills  Test Taking Skills  Budgeting  Reading a Textbook  Customer Service

15. Triton College Presentation April 7, 200615 Financial Assistance Supplies (Stethoscope) Testing Fees Childcare Tuition Books Uniforms CPR certification Drug screens TB testing Transportation

16. Triton College Presentation April 7, 200616 Career Development Resume WritingResume Writing Interviewing TechniquesInterviewing Techniques Job SearchesJob Searches Scope of PracticeScope of Practice Relationship DevelopmentRelationship Development

17. Triton College Presentation April 7, 200617 Personal Support KleenexKleenex ChocolateChocolate EmpathyEmpathy ReferralsReferrals  Counselor  Community Services

18. Triton College Presentation April 7, 200618 Communication Regular “touch-base” contact Regular “touch-base” contact Follow through on questions Follow through on questions Visibility/Availability Visibility/Availability Newsletters Newsletters

19. Triton College Presentation April 7, 200619 Documentation Needs Assessment FormNeeds Assessment Form SpreadsheetSpreadsheet  Financial  Hours Tracking Tracking  Case Notes  IWDS Tracking System

20. Triton College Presentation April 7, 200620 CSSI Contact Spreadsheet

21. Triton College Presentation April 7, 200621 CSSI Contact Spreadsheet

22. Triton College Presentation April 7, 200622 Assessment Assessment Academic Performance Degree completion Persistence Retention

23. Triton College Presentation April 7, 200623 Successes 95% retention rate 95% retention rate 91% success rate 91% success rate 4 students passed LPN exams 4 students passed LPN exams 3 students qualified for RN exam 3 students qualified for RN exam 5 students qualified for LPN exam 5 students qualified for LPN exam 4 expected graduates 4 expected graduates Position will receive institutional funding Position will receive institutional funding Student success stories Student success stories

24. Triton College Presentation April 7, 200624 Challenges/Future Plans Ambiguity – roles/processes/approval (Beverly) Ambiguity – roles/processes/approval (Beverly) New territory (Sharon) New territory (Sharon) Departments/staff/campuses (Sharon) Departments/staff/campuses (Sharon) Partnerships (Phyllis) Partnerships (Phyllis) Intake (Judy) Intake (Judy) Leveraged funds (Kim) Leveraged funds (Kim)

25. Triton College Presentation April 7, 200625 QuestionsAnd Answers Answers