Title V Federal Program StatuteTitle V Federal Program StatuteGrant Award: $560,000 per year for 5 years (FY2012)

(1) expand educational opportunities for, and improve the academic attainment of Hispanic students, and

(2) expand and enhance the academic offerings, program quality, and institutional stability of colleges and universities that are educating the majority of Hispanic college students and helping large number of Hispanic students and other low-income individuals complete postsecondary degrees.

(3) Grants awarded shall be used to plan, develop, undertake, and carry out programs to improve and expand institutional capacity to serve Hispanic students and other low-income students.

Examples of Authorized ActivitiesExamples of Authorized Activities Scientific or laboratory equipment; Purchase of library books, periodicals, and other

educational materials; Tutoring, counseling, and student service programs

designed to improve academic success; Funds and/or administrative management, and

equipment for use in strengthening funds management;

Establishing or improving a development office to strengthen or improve contributions from alumni and the private sector;

Establishing or enhancing a program or teacher education designed to qualify students to teach in public elementary and secondary schools; and

Establishing community outreach programs that will encourage elementary and secondary school students to develop the academic skills and the interest to pursue postsecondary education.

Purpose of PresentationPurpose of Presentation

Give PRBC Members an overview of the Title V Project Design

Provide PRBC Members with an understanding of what will be included in the proposal

Demonstrate how the proposal supports the Strategic Plan Goal

Solicit feedback on the major components of the proposal

Title V HSI Major Narrative Title V HSI Major Narrative ComponentsComponents

Comprehensive Development Plan

Analysis of Strengths & Weaknesses in the areas of Academic Programs, Institutional Management & Fiscal Stability

Include a Sustainability Plan for Title V activities

Activity Objectives ( Measurable Results)

Implementation Strategy and Timetable

Project Management Plan

Key Personnel

Evaluation Plan

Project Budget & Budget Narrative

Competitive Preference PrioritiesCompetitive Preference Priorities Priority 1: Increasing Postsecondary Success –

Increase the # & % of high-need students who persist in and complete college or other postsecondary education and training.

 Priority 2: Enabling More Data-Based Decision-Making – Collect, analyze, and use high-quality and timely data on improving student outcomes related to enrollment, persistence, and completion and leading to career success.

 Priority 3: Improving Productivity – Significantly increase efficiency in the use of time, staff, money, or other resources while improving student learning or other educational outcomes. Projects may include innovative and sustainable uses of technology, modification of school schedules, use of open educational resources, or other strategies.

Academic Programs WeaknessesAcademic Programs Weaknesses

Incoming students under-prepared for college-level coursework and unfamiliar with the college-going environment

Some groups exhibit particular academic behaviors, such as not assessing, not enrolling in Basic skills, and attending part-time, have consistently demonstrated lower outcomes

Students have difficulty navigating the college environment to achieve their educational goals

Time to completion (or number completing) is severely prolonged (limited)

Academic and student support service faculty and staff lack opportunities for collaboration

Persistent achievement gaps require new professional development opportunities to address equity issues

Institutional Management Institutional Management WeaknessesWeaknesses

Lack of coordination and integration of successful student and academic support services

Lack of efficient organization, effective targeting of student needs and coordinated service delivery hinder the college’s ability to quickly assess and address student needs

Improving management weaknesses requires a college-wide commitment to schedule time for opportunities to collaborate, besides College Hour

Fiscal Stability Weakness & Fiscal Stability Weakness & Sustainability Plan Sustainability Plan

Lack of stable funding due to historic California state budget crisis have led to cuts and layoffs for the past 4 years

Cutbacks have provided the college an opportunity to rebuild, reorganize and institutionalize what is developed

Increased student retention resulting from the successful implementation of our grant proposal would generate increased state revenues, allowing us to maintain our efforts beyond grant funding

Decreased time to completion would attract and make room for additional new students

Ability to leverage funding from other funding sources (HPN, TRIO, Special Programs) supports institutionalization

Target PopulationTarget Population

New Laser (FT) and Seeker (PT) students who assess into Basic Skills English and Math 65 or higher.

According to IR data, these groups have the highest proportion of Latino and African American students.

Recommended Activity/Outcome Recommended Activity/Outcome Objectives for Target PopulationObjectives for Target Population

Pre-College ProgramPre-College Program Parent/Community Involvement and Education

Summits (workshops on financing college, financial aid, academic and testing requirements, planning for college for themselves and their children, etc.)

Information sessions on current Learning Communities directed towards target population

Early pre-post assessment and orientation (Fall and Spring administrations) – HPN pilot

Setting up a Student Educational Plan

Financial Aid priority processing – HPN pilot

Develop review courses in math & English that help students improved their assessment scores – HPN Pilot

Development and Scaling-up First-Year Experiences (FYE)

Scale up and/or expand current learning communities

Use the case management model with a learning community approach during the first year that is integrated with the matriculation process

Create connections with new 2nd/3rd year Interest Areas

Strengthen and develop PSCN 22 Workshops to include special speakers that cover first-year topics such as Study Skills, Library and Research Skills, stress management, mental health management/wellness workshops, navigating the college system

Strengthen connections to ASCC Clubs to build a stronger sense of community

Develop 2nd and 3rd Year Interest Areas

Proposed Interest Areas are to be informed by current Interest Area work group findings: STEM Majors (Math, Engineering, Chemistry, Biology) Business Allied Health Arts, Humanities & Teaching Social Sciences and Change Undecided

Field/Interest Area-specific mentoring by faculty

Develop websites and content specific to Student Interest Areas

Develop 2nd and 3rd Year Interest Areas (cont’d)

Supports multimedia student projects (i.e., films, blogs, zines, performance art, etc.) to foster student-faculty interaction outside a traditional classroom setting

Develop internship, service learning and/or job shadowing opportunities through partnerships with employers, CBO’s and 4-year institutions

Develop new and strengthen existing field/Interest Area-related workshops on scholarships, career exploration and job search and meetings with University Reps

Academic Learning SupportAcademic Learning Support

Study Groups organized by Interest Area

Additional tutoring

Peer support through ASCC integrated into FYE and 2nd& 3rd Year Interest Areas

Equity and Student Success Equity and Student Success Project (Professional Project (Professional development)development)

Establishment of the Cesar E. Chavez Center for Equity and Student Success

Student-led projects that inform curriculum and professional development sponsored by the Center

Contextualized learning training (speakers, examination of other programs and conference attendance)

Provides research, speakers, professional development opportunities

Pedagogy and cross-disciplinary engagement

Opportunities for collaboration and inquiry (faculty-faculty & student-faculty)  

Equity and Student Success Equity and Student Success Project (Professional Project (Professional Development) – cont’dDevelopment) – cont’d

HR and faculty/staff training around diversity and inclusiveness in hiring committees

Equity Conference

Latino and African-American-themed Speaker Series for the college and community

Collaborates with Leaning Communities on campus

Works closely with IR, Center for Teaching and Learning, and Staff Development Committee

Strengthening Institutional Strengthening Institutional Infrastructure, Sustainability and Infrastructure, Sustainability and Increasing ProductivityIncreasing Productivity

IR Data warehouse/infrastructure for tracking and following up with students

IR support

Grant development/fundraising support

Utilizing/maximizing current FTEF allocations

Next Steps for the GroupNext Steps for the Group

Timeline for Proposal

Recruiting additional members for working on the proposal