Agenda
Student Success Committee Meeting
UH Maui College, Ka‘a‘ike 105cd
May 15, 2014 10:30am-12pm
2014 ATD Annual Reflection Narrative submitted to ATD on 5/8/14
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11-faculty/2-staff/1-Admin/1-Other=15 Total completed the Principle Assessment Survey. A minimum of
30 would have made these results statistically reliable; however, the groups asked to complete the survey
were, for the most part, knowledgeable about the ATD/SSC goals. Results were sent from ATD to
campuses and integrated into the annual report. With the exception of Principle 1, where a positive result
was shared, only negative results of 46% or higher are reflected in the results in order to view weaknesses
that could be strengthened. Although all of those surveyed think that leadership are increasing or fully
support a broad-based student agenda, there are areas where half, or nearly half of the respondents,
think Little/None is being done:
Principle 1: Committed Leadership
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Assessment Survey results showed that (100%) of those surveyed believe that faculty leaders are Increasing/A Lot
regarding support of a broad-based student agenda, and are committed to equity, student success, completions
not just enrollments through regular communication and reporting, and have a willingness to support change to
improve.
Principle 2: Use of Evidence to Improve Policies, Programs, and Services
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(60%) of those surveyed believe that Little/No(ne) policies and procedures are in place to ensure integrity of the
data
(60%) of those surveyed believe that IR staff capacity is inadequate to meet demand for data and research
(53%) of those surveyed DO NOT think IR staff effectively educate and assist college personnel to use data and
research to improve programs and services
(47%) of those surveyed think that the college should conduct more surveys and focus groups with students,
faculty, and staff to identify weaknesses in programs and services and opportunities for improvement
Principle 3: Broad Engagement
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(47%) of those surveyed believe that part-time or adjunct faculty are NOT actively engaged in institutional efforts
to improve student success.
(46%) of those surveyed think that the college DOES NOT secure active student participation in efforts to improve
student outcomes.
Principle 4: Systemic Institutional Improvement
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(53%) of those surveyed DO NOT think that decisions about budget allocations are based on evidence of program
effectiveness and linked to plans to increase rates of student success. WASC recommendation
(53%) of those surveyed DO NOT think the College uses external grant funds strategically to support systemic
efforts to improve outcomes for students broadly, not just for isolated projects that benefit small numbers of
students. WASC recommendation
(60%) of those surveyed DO NOT think that the college actively works to scale up and sustain pilot programs or
practices that prove effective. ATD Coaches’ recommendation
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(60%) of those surveyed DO NOT think the College provides training to faculty and staff on using data and research
to improve programs and services.
Goal 1. Increase Developmental math success
Actions:
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Increase instructional time from 1 time per week (current) to 2 times per week in fall 2014
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Add lecturing component to classes
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Developing more comprehensive tutor and faculty training
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Hiring 1 more full time permanent developmental math faculty
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Recruiting a cohort for a learning community including MATH 18/ENG 22/PSY 170
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Developing implementation plan for Statway (Carnegie) with vocational disciplines
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Continued improvements to the MATH 18 Orientation
Goal 2. Increase IT and IR capacity
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Shared (3) related Assessment Survey Results as evidence to establish goal
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Discussion and vetting will occur at the Student Success Committee meetings to see if this can become a
campus and budget priority to meet campus demands for data and research and related training
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Discussion and vetting will occur at the Strategic Planning and Assessment meetings will occur to see if
this can become a campus and budget priority to meet campus demands for data and research and
related training
GOAL 3. Improve Budget Allocation Process
Shared (3) related Assessment Survey Results as evidence to establish goal
Actions:
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Per WASC recommendations, budget allocations will be tied more closely to strategic planning
improvements
College priorities and will include broad participation strategic and budget planning including input from
Academic Senate beginning summer 2014
Due diligence will be given to closing student success gaps, and use opportunities for reallocation of
positions to improve programs and services and increase student success.
Discussion Items from previous meeting:
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NH Success- Campus Strategic Planning Event on 4/25/14. Feedback?
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Disabilities Services- Campus Strategic Planning Event on 4/25/14. Feedback?
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ACTION ITEM Update-Institutionalizing NSO and/or FYE Counselor position but was discussed at
Campus Strategic Planning Event on 4/25/14. Feedback?
ACTION ITEM Update-Increase Distance Learning Success- Feedback from Campus Strategic Planning
Event?
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ACTION ITEM Update -Pilot Lamakuhi: EARLY ALERT/STARFISH- Lamakuhi - need to share PPT with this
group at next meeting.
ACTION ITEM Update- Roadmap to Student Success- Was integrated into orientation for NSO by
instructional designer Trish.
Math Pilot-Workgroup Report- Update? Per Kari, math dept. is allowing those that would have qualified
last year to take the Compass brush up. They have not decided the length of time out of school yet.
Discussion ITEM- General Studies Major? 12 Credit-Freshmen Schedule for highest risk cohort who place
in developmental English (3 credits) and Math (3 credits). Actions: Do we do anything to proceed?
ACTION ITEM Update- Committee to update uses for Pritt Donation-(currently laptop initiative)
Academy of College Excellence (ACE) - UHCC system will use funds for system implementation. A phone
conference with Suzette Robinson occurred last week with ACE.
Need to send SSC priorities to SPAM (Laura & Elaine are now co-chairs).
Campus Strategic Planning
WASC will make recommendations to increase FT Faculty in 6 of 8 programs.
Possibly 18 positions across CC system - how do we prioritize what to ask for?
Need to tie planning and budget into campus - have broader input.
Need to start Campus Planning events earlier in the year maybe in February to have time to tie priorities to the
budget request.
ATD Core Team working to identify its role now - looking @ best practices and how to expand to other
campuses. Work on policies? Looking at how to behave more like a system.
Need more documentation on best practices so it can be shared (e.g. LCC has pre-req for Math 18).
Save the Dates-2014 Student Success Committee Meetings
Thursday, June 19
10:30am - 12:00pm
Ka'a'ike 105CD
Outreach Rooms: Molokai 119, Lanai 106, Hana Partition, Lahaina Conference Room
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