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TAP into Humber Transition & Advising Program for First Generation Students
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AGENDA Definition Opportunity Characteristics Program Design Testimonials Statistics Successes & Challenges Lessons Learned & Next Steps http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkbNPVcHYGY&feat ure=youtu.be
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DEFINITION A student whose parent(s)/guardian(s) has/have not attended a postsecondary institution. If a sibling has attended a post secondary institution but the parent(s)/guardian(s) have not, they are still considered a First Generation Student.
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OPPORTUNITY HEQCO- Parental education impacts college participation 41% versus 20% MTCU issued a call for Proposals in 2010 for First Generation Projects Goal- ↑ retention and graduation rates, gain baseline and retention activity data. TAP (Transition and Advising Program) launched in September 2010.
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TRANSITION ISSUES 1.First Year Student (Personal, Academic, Interpersonal etc) 2.First Generation Student
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CHARACTERISTICS Work full time or part time while attending college Juggling multiple responsibilities Unfamiliar with college culture and what it means to be a college student May be lacking skills needed for academic success (study skills) and get discouraged when struggling
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CHARACTERISTICS con’t Reasons for attending Post secondary differ (blend of personal/sociological vs sociological as personal) Superficial understanding about college- affects choice of classes, major Imposter Phenomenon
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Modeled after the University of Toronto’s FLC program 12 Week Program Weekly Tutorial – 50 min Use a peer support model Students grouped by faculty Students registered on timetable Mix of social events and learning skills development PROGRAM DESIGN
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PROGRAM DESIGN- YEAR 1 Semester 1 ( Fall 2010) Faculty of Business & Faculty of Health 6 groups 13 student leaders (working in pairs) Average weekly attendance- 20 students Semester 2 ( Winter 2011) Added School of Applied Technology 7 groups 10 student leaders Average weekly attendance- 15
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Semester 3 ( Fall 2011) Added School of Social and Community Services 9 groups 18 student leaders (working in pairs) Average weekly attendance-32 Semester 4 ( Winter 2012) 7 groups 15 leaders Average weekly attendance- 32 PROGRAM DESIGN- YEAR 2
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RECRUITMENT STRATEGIES Lists obtained through registration office Postcards Incentives Orientation Week Breakfast Recognition- End of Semester Banquet Invited all FG students via email, postcard, phone calls and classroom visits
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Student Success & Engagement Registration Office Faculty of Applied Technology, Business, Health Sciences and Social and Community Services Career Center, Peer Health Educators, Librarians, Toastmasters Faculty- guest speakers Senior students ( 5 hrs/week) WHO IS INVOLVED
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SAMPLE WEEKLY SCHEDULE WeekDatesAcademic CalendarTopics Week 117-JanFirst Week of Classes Introductory Session: Team Builder, Meet & Greet, Setting Up Group Expectations. Goal Setting. Week 224-Jan Workshop - Personality Inventory/ Goal Setting completed Week 331-Jan Workshop- Time Management and Prioritizing Week 47-Feb Workshop - Career Development with Career Centre Week 514-Feb Workshop - Exam Prep, Study Skills Week 621-FebReading Week OPTIONAL: Build your resume by participating in a Volunteer Field Trip ( Habitat for Humanity) Week 728-Feb Workshop - Presentation Skills ( Toastmasters) Week 87-Mar Workshop - Presentation Skills Practice Week 914-Mar Social - Dress for Success & Dinner/ Business Etiquette Week 1021-Mar March 25- Last Day to WithdrawWorkshop - Budgeting- presented by Bus faculty member Week 1128-Mar Workshop- Stress Management Week 124-Apr Social- End of term social event
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SUCCESSES Students love the program! 97% would recommend TAP to their peers 198 students registered in Fall 2010 94% of students who participated fully felt that they were better prepared academically 90% of students who participated fully successfully completed their academic semester ( Fall 2010)
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SUCCESSES - Retention Statistics TAP Program F10W11F11 Business School332926 Health Sciences262217 UNB Nursing333 #Retained625446 % Retained87%74% COHORT F10W11F11 Business School757638480 Health Sciences376276207 UNB Nursing806257 # Retained1213976744 % Retained80%61%
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SUCCESSES – GPA’s TAPFirst Gen Fall 2010 69.865.1 Winter 2011 7265.2 Fall 2011 71.768.3 TAPFirst Gen Fall 2010 75.471.1 Winter 2011 74.372.2 Fall 2011 80.771.5 Business School Health Sciences
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TESTIMONIALS “ As a student returning to school after 25 years, I found the TAP Program to be tremendously useful.” Dorreth “TAP has most definitely helped me stay successful throughout this school year! It has helped me reach goals that I used to think were unattainable. My attitude is now so positive, and I have realized that with a little bit of support anything is possible!!” Jasmine
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VIDEO TESTIMONIALS http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBfOR_C5cpU&feature=youtube_gdata
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CHALLENGES 198 registered, however 89 students attended TAP (44%) Of those 89 students, 59 regularly attended (34%) (Attrition) Time commitment Recruiting leaders in Winter Many students still don’t know about or understand the program Self Identification Scheduling
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LESSONS LEARNED & NEXT STEPS Educate students and faculty Student voice is key- Focus groups with First Gen students Address Time commitment concerns- Creative Scheduling &Online Engagement Surge in attendance after midterms- Back on Track Workshops Faculty connection is important- TAP on the shoulder
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LESSONS LEARNED & NEXT STEPS Students need help discovering their leadership potential- Emerging Leadership Workshop/Training Earlier we engage with students, the better- Summer Prep Program- Gear up with TAP/ Ready, Set, TAP into Humber Model is effective- Expand the model to other marginalized groups
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References and Resources Cushman, K (2006). First in the Family: Advice about College from First Generation Students. Your College Years. Providence, RI: Next Generation Press. Davis, J (2010). The First Generation Student Experience. Implications for Campus Practice, and Strategies for Improving Persistence and Success. Sterling, Virginia: Stylus. Ender, S. C. & Newton, F.B. (2000) Students Helping Students : A Guide for Peer Educators on College Campuses. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. Feldman,R.S. (2009) P.O.W.E.R. Learning and Your Life: Essentials of Student Success, 4 th edition. New York: McGraw-Hill.
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CONTACT For more information: humber.ca/tap Melanie Chai Manager, Peer Programs melanie.chai@humber.ca
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