deluca presentation college readiness 2015

College Readiness Eileen DeLuca, Ph.D. Assistant Vice President, Academic Affairs Florida SouthWestern State College

Presented for the COLLEGE READINESS CONFERENCE February 21, 2015

Table Discussion

How is the culture of high school different than the culture of college?

What are the norms, rules, and expectations of high school?

What are the norms, rules, and expectations of college?

What do entering freshman find most surprising or challenging about their first semester in college?

College Expectations Survey

Survey e-mailed to FSW students in their 2nd, 3rd, or 4th semester.

Likert scale items and open-ended.

Majority of respondents were 19 years of age or younger.

There were/are many opportunities to turn in late work and still receive full credit.

In High School In College


There were/are many opportunities to receive extra credit at the last minute.


I felt/feel comfortable seeking assistance from other students.


I depended/depend on others to structure my course schedule.


Parents or teachers reminded/remind me of responsibilities or deadlines.


I needed/need to study often to do well.


Completing homework was/is a key factor in my success.


Teachers approached/approach me if they thought/think I needed assistance.


Critical thinking was/is a necessary skill for success.


Time management was/is a necessary skill for success.


Written communication was/is a necessary skill for success.


Oral communication was/is a necessary skill for success.


Being able to solve mathematics problems and apply mathematics principles was/is a necessary skill for success.


Use of academic technology was/is a necessary skill for success.


Being able to work effectively in groups was/is a necessary skill for success.


Success depended/depends on thoroughly reading the textbooks.


Success depended/ depends on using note-taking strategies.


Success depended/depends on attending class.

In what ways did high school prepare you for college?

Note-taking and time management.

Taught me basic fundamental skills.

It didnt prepare me at all.

Telling me I couldnt copy and paste articles.

It prepared me in signing up [for college] and all of the requirements to get into college.

In what ways did you feel unprepared for college?

Time management and study skills.

The amount of work.

Critical thinking. I am so used to FCAT prompts or other prompts that are telling me what to write about.

In high school there are so many tests that is seems as if the goal is to simply pass them. College focuses on students actually learning through projects and reports.

The shift of how my life might change and the amount of communication between students and professors that is required to be successful.

When you first began college, what surprised you most about your college courses?

How quickly the lessons began on the first day of class.

They are extremely fast paced. Most professors won't slow dont or let you record lectures, making note taking extremely difficult.

Note taking was solely up to you, and no outline of what was the important points.

When you first began college, what surprised you most about your college courses?

They actually challenged me with difficult problems.

More forced oral speaking than in high school.

That you had to actually study for tests and read the textbook.

All the open and useful resources.

If you could go back to high school, what topics or skills would you want your teachers to spend more time on to prepare you for college?

Time management

Math and English

Math and writing because they never get in depth with it, they just teach us things that we never use in college.

Details about how to ask the right questions and how to ask for help when needed.

I would definitely like to have focused more in math. Even though I am majoring in history, it seems like I cant get away from math.

Not anything from the teachers, I wish I took a typing class.

Reactions?

Take aways?

Senate Bill 1720: Changing the Landscape of College Admissions

During the spring 2013 Florida Legislative Session, the Florida Senate introduced Senate Bill 1720 which included revising requirements for the common placement test to assess basic computation and communication skills of students who intend to enter a public postsecondary education degree program.

SB 1720 and subsequently, some of its components, were realized in section 1008.30(4)(a) Florida Statute. The statute provides that a large number of students will now be exempt from college placement testing.

Section 1008.30(4)(a) Florida Statute

A student who entered 9th grade in a Florida public school in the 2003-2004 school year, or any year thereafter, and earned a Florida standard high school diploma or a student who is serving as an active duty member of any branch of the United States Armed Services shall not be required to take the common placement test and shall not be required to enroll in developmental education instruction in a Florida College System institution.

Section 1008.30(4)(b) Florida Statute

A student who takes the common placement test and whose score on the test indicates a need for developmental education must be advised of all the developmental education options offered at the institution and, after advisement, shall be allowed to enroll in the developmental education option of his or her choice.

Developmental Strategies (Options)

Compressed

Modularized

Contextualized

Co-requisite

Equivalencies

Former Course Numbers

through Fall 2010

Former Course Numbers

through Summer 2014

Current Course Numbers

MAT 9002

MAT 9013 MAT 0018

MAT 9024 MAT 0028 MAT 0057

REA 9001

REA 9002 REA 0007

REA 9003 REA 0017 REA 0019

ENC 9010 ENC 0015

ENC 9020 ENC 0025 ENC 0022

FSW Placement Test Scores for College-Level Placement (new scores effective 10/22/13)

COURSE PLACEMENT TEST-P.E.R.T. ACT-E SAT-R

ENC1101 103 - WRITING & 106 - READING

17 - ENGLISH & 19 - READING

440 - CRITICAL READING

MAT1033 114 - MATH 19 - MATH 440 - MATH

MGF1106/MGF1107 123 - MATH 23 - MATH 540 - MATH

MAC1105/ STA2023 123 - MATH 23 - MATH 540 - MATH

MAC1106 135 - MATH 25 - MATH 560 - MATH

A score of 262 on Grade 10 FCAT 2.0 provides college placement in reading and writing

http://www.fsw.edu/testing/placement

P.E.R.T. Subtest Test Taken # Placing College Ready

% Placing College Ready

Math 3,160 516 16.33%

Reading 2,307 1,170 50.72%

Writing 2,374 1,360 57.29%

Fall 2011 P.E.R.T. Data-ESC Applicants (as of 3/26/12)

Source: Local Banner Data



Math 2,181 420 19.26%

Reading 1,755 1,015 57.83%

Writing 1,712 1,144 66.82%

Spring 2012 P.E.R.T. Data-ESC Applicants (as of 3/26/12)




Math 1,598 529 33.10%

Reading 1,281 829 64.72%

Writing 1,273 940 73.84%

Summer 2012 P.E.R.T. Data-ESC Applicants (as of 9/6/12)




Math 4,140 1,066 25.75%

Reading 3,170 1,824 57.54%

Writing 3,237 2,220 68.58%

Fall 2012 P.E.R.T. Data-ESC Applicants-(As of 8/5/2014)




Math 2,165 555 25.64%

Reading 1,699 906 53.33%

Writing 1,674 1,081 64.58%

Spring 2013 P.E.R.T. Data-ESC Applicants (As of 8/5/2014)




Math 1,791 562 31.38%

Reading 1,483 770 51.92%

Writing 1,448 957 66.09%

Summer 2013 P.E.R.T. Data-ESC Applicants (As of 9/13/13)




Math 4,727 1,498 31.69%

Reading 3,457 1,808 52.30%

Writing 3,516 2,243 63.79%

Fall 2013 P.E.R.T. Data-ESC Applicants (as of 1/3/14)




Math 1,912 603 31.54%

Reading 1,498 745 49.73%

Writing 1,469 993 67.60%

Spring 2014 P.E.R.T. Data-ESC Applicants (as of 5/9/2014)




Math 1,356 497 36.65%

Reading 1,124 619 55.07%

Writing 1,086 761 70.07%

Summer 2014 P.E.R.T. Data-ESC Applicants (as of 7/11/2014)




Math 3,099 1,197 38.63%

Reading 2,471 1,402 56.74%

Writing 2,389 1,650 69.07%

Fall 2014 P.E.R.T. Data-FSW Applicants (as of 1/30/2015)




Math 1,109 427 38.50%

Reading 878 458 52.16%

Writing 851 573 67.33%

Spring 2015 P.E.R.T. Data-FSW Applicants (as of 2/13/2015)


PERT Preparation Guide

PERT Study Guide

https://college.measuredsuccess.com/mscollege/help_resources/P.E.R.T_Study_Guide.pdf

Math Sample Test

https://college.measuredsuccess.com/mscollege/practiceTest2/math/question1.html

Reading Sample Test

https://college.measuredsuccess.com/mscollege/practiceTest2/reading/question1.html

Writing Sample Test

https://college.measuredsuccess.com/mscollege/practiceTest2/writing_mc/question1.html

Broward College developed a College Readiness massive online open course (MOOC).

The course uses a modularized and game-based approach to deliver content in reading, writing and mathematics.

The College Readiness MOOC is

a game-based tool to help students prepare for the PERT.

a supplemental instructional tool for students enrolled in developmental courses.

a supplemental instructional tool for students enrolled in credit courses.

College Readiness MOOC

The MOOCs are now available at the following link:

http://www.broward.edu/academics/online/Pages/Free-College-Readiness-MOOC.aspx

College Readiness MOOC

Section 1008.30(5) Florida Statute-Meta-Majors

By December 31, 2013, the State Board of Education, in consultation with the Board of Governors, shall approve a series of meta-majors and the academic pathways that identify the gateway courses associated with each meta-major. Florida College System institutions shall use placement test results to determine the extent to which each student demonstrates sufficient communication and computation skills to indicate readiness for his or her chosen meta-major. Florida College System institutions shall counsel students into college credit courses as quickly as possible, with developmental education limited to that content needed for success in the meta-major.

Meta-majors

Arts, Humanities, Communication, and Design

Business

Education

Health Sciences

Industry/manufacturing and construction

Public Safety

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

Social and Behavioral Sciences and Human Services

Meta-majors

The goal of the meta-major declaration is to provide students with advising and tracking that will lead to an overall decrease in the number of excess credits students earn in their path towards degree completion.

During the admissions process, FSW students complete a Type Focus Assessment, a self-appraisal and choose a meta-major.

Meta Majors Gateway Courses

Arts, Humanities, Communication, and Design

Gateway Courses = MGF 1106, MGF 1107, MAC 1105, STA 2023

Business Gateway Courses = MAC 1105, STA 2023

Education Gateway Courses = MGF 1106, MGF 1107, MAC 1105, STA 2023

Health Sciences Gateway Courses = MGF 1106, MGF 1107, MAC 1105, STA 2023

Industry/Manufacturing and Construction Gateway Courses = MGF 1106, MGF 1107, MAC 1105, STA 2023

Public Safety Gateway Courses = MGF 1106, MGF 1107, MAC 1105, STA 2023

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

Gateway Courses = MAC 1105

Social and Behavioral Sciences and Human Services

Gateway Courses = MGF 1106, MGF 1107, MAC 1105, STA 2023

SB 1720 Developmental Education Implementation Plans

Meta-Major Declaration-Fall 2014

Meta-Major Declaration-Spring 2015

The Cornerstone Experience

The Cornerstone Experience (SLS 1515)

Cornerstone Experience (SLS 1515) is a course to help students successfully transition to college life. The course is designed to support students as they become self-reliant learners who use critical thinking to achieve academic and career success. Some of the topics we ask students to think critically about include

Selecting Occupations and Majors

Habits that Lead to Success

Learning Styles

Time Management and Goal Setting

Note-taking and Test-taking Strategies

Use of Technology

The First-Year Experience at FSW

http://www.fsw.edu/fye

Thank you!

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