2.  STI had Pre-Academic Classes as Pre-Req’s  Varying Levels ◦ MATH 098 – Basic Algebra ◦ MATH 095 – Basic Math (very few students) ◦ ENGL 098 – Grammar and Sentence Construction  Pre-Reqs put students behind in preparation for MATH heavy curriculum or general writing

3.  STI Faculty member with pre-academic background ◦ Research supporting concurrent classes ◦ Complete College America  In Fall 2011piloted a late-start class with students scoring low in English ◦ Goal to have students in common sections ◦ Completion of ENGL 101 was over 75%  In Fall 2012 started all ENGL and MATH 099 ◦ Communication of expectations and reason for the class is essential

4.  2 Credit Class – 1 hour lecture/ 2 hours lab ◦ Continuation of ENGL 101 assignments  Grammar  Sentence Structure  Writing Lab  Coordination between ENGL 099 and 101 instructors is essential ◦ Assignments in ENGL 101 were due earlier in ENGL 099 ◦ Drilled down on the assignments in ENGL 099 ◦ Utilize TurnitIn.com

5.  2 Credit Class – 0 hours lecture/ 4 hours lab  Utilizes I Can Learn Software ◦ Matched objectives from MATH 101 (not all) ◦ Self-paced  Student does a pre-test  Receives required homework based upon needs  Self-tutoring with reinforcement video support  Math Lab with Instructor as the Support

6.  SmartThinking is required for both now  Grades were pass/fail but needed grade for financial aid  Need good attendance in 101 as well as in 099 ◦ If people came, they could make it through ◦ If students have their work done, they are done  Grading is the same at 101 – better of both

7.  Coordinated schedule better – smaller classes  Evening class for overflow  Common instructor is best  Students were there for varying amounts of time based on practices  Placement is still a concern as there are students in 101 that should be in 099 and then are students in 099 that may not need to be in 099