Student Success – What it is and how do we get there?

Mark J. Felsheim, Ph. D.

…a responsive, dynamic community College.

Student Success has an individual component and an institutional component

Individual component linked to goal attainment. Yet, identifying the goal can be a challenge.

The key is helping students develop a dynamic, personalized plan and providing opportunities for them to connect with the college and college personnel.

We educate, inspire, challenge and support a diverse community of learners to achieve academic, professional and personal excellence.

Plan for Success

Develop a student plan – exampleRequire suspended (probationary?) students develop a concrete

planPlan should include a contact personDocument progress

We educate, inspire, challenge and support a diverse community of learners to achieve academic, professional and personal excellence.

Use of Electronic Portfolios to Increase Successhttp://fredschostag.efoliomn.comhttp://monicafitchett.efoliomn.comhttp://markcallahan.efoliomn.comhttp://ashleycollins.efoliomn.comhttp://tsiningvang.efoliomn.comhttp://bethjones.efoliomn.comRichelieumorris.efoliomn.com

Plan for Success

We actively promote, advocate, respect and value differences. We foster a welcoming environment of openness and appreciation for all.

Establish professional standardsLet students know what it takes to

succeed – Skip Downing’s work

Plan for Success

We are committed to honesty, ethical conduct, and responsibility.

Six features of colleges and universities that foster student engagement and persistence*:

A “living mission” and “live” educational philosophy.An unshakeable focus on student learning.Environments adapted for educational enrichment.Clearly marked pathways to student success.An improvement oriented ethos.Shared responsibility for educational quality and student success.

We support outstanding achievement in our students, employees, and communities. We have a passion for quality and strive for continuous improvement.

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*Kuh, et. al. Student Success in College, Creating Conditions that Matter. 2010

Steps to Increasing Student Success at Delta College

Assess current statusBuild upon strengthsIdentify opportunitiesDevelop long-range goalsDevelop annual goalsRespond to opportunities as they arise

We create and communicate inspirational visions for results. We are accountable to our communities.

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My Personal Philosophy

Believe!Be public about philosophy.Get everyone involved.Set high standards.Help students get there.Be proactive.Celebrate.

We rejoice in creative change. We are flexible, agile, and risk-taking.

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My Personal Characteristics

Creative Problem SolverDeveloperStrong Communication SkillsPositivityStrategicPeople Focused

Mark "has proven himself to be a change agent and an individual that can apply creative talents in the development of practical yet positive solutions.“ Richard Rogers, Ph. D. College President.

Why Mark?

I Deliver – Century Community and Technical College

"Mark…As a listener to your presentation…I was reminded once again of how much our students owe to your innovation.  Much of the energy in the college is connected to your efforts.“ Larry Litecky, Ph. D. College President.

Why Mark?

Grew by over 54% in five yearsBecame Minnesota’s largest two year collegeWent from 4% non Caucasian to 26%Started one of the first first-year experience programs at

a two year college – national modelStarted PACE program all participants went on to collegeRapid growth in Career and Life Planning classesStarted E-learning program from scratch

"I've appreciated your mentorship and guidance.  I've appreciated your compassion and care for students (and all people), your great sense of humor, and your strong leadership.“ Pakou Vang, College Dean

Why Mark?

Headcount Full Time Part Time Credits FTE0.0%

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70.0%

Summer Two Year Growth

"Dear Mark, congratulations on all the new initiatives you have started at HTC (Hennepin Technical College).  They are making a difference in the lives of our students.  Your innovative spirit is valued and appreciated."Collette Campbell-Stuart, EEOC Officer

Why Mark?

FY 11 Totals

College FY 10 FYE FY 11 FYE Difference % Difference

Anoka Tech 1896 1866 -30 98%

Anoka Ramsey 6175 6353 178 103%

Century 7650 7879 229 103%

Dakota 2484 2479 -5 100%

HTC 4493 4767 274 106%

Inver Hills 4284 4287 3 100%

MCTC 7405 7314 -91 99%

Normandale 7405 7428 23 100%

North Hennepin 5110 5053 -57 99%

St Paul 4493 4588 95 102%

  51395 52014 619 101%

""The students (especially the underrepresented) recognize your compassion, expertise, and leadership!“ Kim-Chau Ngo, Multi-cultural advisor

Why Mark?

Headcount Full Time Part-Time FTE0.00%

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160.00%

Percent Increase in Enrollment by May 1 for Fall

Percent Increase year 1Percent Increase two year

I Deliver – Hennepin Technical College

“Mark is an ethical and fun person. “ Kathy Matel, Student Success Coordinator.

Why Mark?

FY 08 FY 09 FY 10 FY 1160.0%

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Fall to Spring retention Rates

CaucasianAfrican-AmericanAll students of color

Student Success – What it is and how do we get there?

Mark J. Felsheim, Ph. D.

…a responsive, dynamic community College.

QUESTIONS?