The Northwest Campus
Welcomes
New Mexico State University
May 16, 2013
El Paso, Texas…
Population 827,398
81% Hispanic
2011 Median Household Income:
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El Paso County
State of Texas
United States
= $38,259
= $50,920
= $52,762
Source: El Paso County Quickfacts, U.S. Census Bureau, American FactFinder, U. S. Census Bureau
El Paso Community College
Fall Enrollment
30,810 30,395
53%
Source: Banner 04/12/13
Annual Unduplicated
Does not include Early College High Schools
4,064%
* (2012) Includes only Fall 2012 and Spring 2013 Enrollment Only
Source: Banner 04/12/13
Early College High School Dual Credit
181%
136%
30%
27%
12%
1,237%
* Fall 2012, Spring 2013 only
Source: Banner 04/12/13
EPCC National Recognition
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1st among over 1,200 community colleges nationally in awarding
Associate Degrees to Hispanic students and 21st in total Associate
Degrees
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2013 Aspen Award for Community College Excellence Finalist
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2011 Excelencia in Education “Samples of Excellence”–
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Award Winner - ECHS
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Award Finalist – College Readiness
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2011 AtD Leah Meyer Austin Institutional Student Success Leadership
Award
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Achieving the Dream (AtD) – Leader College ( 2009-2012, 2013-2015)
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Featured in Students Speak – Are We Listening?
Enrollment / Graduates
2002 - 2012
4,490
30,395
Enrollment
Graduates
19,860
1,271
Increased 53% in a Decade
Source: Banner 4/12/13
Increased 253% in a Decade
IPEDS Graduation Cohort
Source: Banner 04/12/13
Reverse Degree Numbers
Source: Banner 04/12/13
EPCC
NORTHWEST
CAMPUS OVERVIEW
Dr. Lydia Tena
Northwest Campus Dean
and AtD Leader College Liaison
Northwest Campus and Surrounding Area
PARTNERSHIPS
• Canutillo Independent School District
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Joint Committees
Share Facilities
Program Articulation
Dual Credit Programs
Adopt an Elementary School each year
Northwest Early College High School
(NECHS)
Northwest Early College High School (NECHS)
The Griffins
NORTHWEST EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL
(NECHS)
•Partnership with Canutillo ISD
–Opened July 2008
–TSTEM
–Cohort of 100 – 125 students per year
•Funded by the Greater Texas Foundation
•$800,000 start up
•$800,000 scholarships
Greater Texas Foundation
•Accelerated Graduates
•Receive $2,000 GTF Scholarships
•Finish NECHS while attending UTEP in Senior Year
Westside Sports Complex
•Partnership with the City of El Paso
•Long Term Lease of EPCC Land
•Provided campus additional parking slots
•Provided area Recreational Facility
•Use of Facility by Campus and NECHS
Region 19 Head Start
• Partnership with Region 19
– Long Term Lease of EPCC Land
– They used Federal Funds to construct facility
• Comprehensive early childhood development and
education program - 425 children
• Includes pre-kindergarten services
• Designed to increase the school readiness of
children
• Eligibility
– Live in El Paso and Hudspeth Counties
– Child must meet age requirements
• Under 2 years of age
• Three to five years of age
– Family must meet the federal income eligibility guidelines
PARTNERSHIPS
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Jenna Welch and Laura Bush
Community Library
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Community Programming
Intergenerational Family Activities
Programs for Local Students
Children’s Programs
Adult Programs
Teens Programs
Summer Youth Programs
Jenna Welch and Laura Bush Community Library Expansion
Family Literacy Center (5,000 sq. ft.) – opened May, 2012
HUD/EPCC Match and Texas State Library Grants
Library
Children’s
Programs
Share Facilities with CISD
Northwest Fall Enrollment
4000
3500
3,211
3,412
2,961
3000
2,739
2,574
2,438
2500
2.141
2,214
2,337
2,307
2000
1,587
1500
1,327
1000
500
0
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
2010 2011 2012
Dual Credit Enrollment - Fall
(excludes ECHS)
350
327
300
235
250
200
223
170
150
128
100
50
0
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
ECHS Enrollment - Fall
300
281
250
200
175
158
150
114
100
50
0
2008
2009
2010
2011
CURRENT FACILITIES
Main Building - M
Library - L
Classroom/Laboratory Building - C
Campus established with Economic Development Grant; Revenue Bonds for Expansion
Recent Expansions to support STEM
Biology Lab
Chemistry Lab
Math Emporium
Physics Lab
Math Lab
Department of Education (DOE) – College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA) Grant (HSI)
PROGRAMS
Associates Degrees
Computer Information
Systems
Court Reporting
Liberal Arts
Microcomputer
Applications
1 Year Certificate Programs
Accounting
Legal Stenographer
Scopist
ACADEMIC COURSES
Accounting
Art
Astronomy
Biology
Business
Chemistry
Computer Information
Systems
Criminal Justice
Drama
Economics
Education
English
English as a Second
Language
Engineering
Geology
Government
History
Mathematics
Music
Office Information Systems
Philosophy
Physics
Psychology
Reading
Sociology
Speech Communications
Spanish
Teacher Preparation
CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES
Computers
Customized Training
Health Occupations
Industrial Technology
Programs
Language Programs
Management/Occupational
Skills
Personal Enrichment
Senior Citizen Seminars
Workforce Development
SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDED
Academic Computing Services
Basic Skills Tutoring
Center for Students with
Disabilities
Career Training Center
Counseling Center
Financial Aid
Job Placement Center
Library
Media Center
Student Services
Testing Center
Writing Center
Student Government/Student
Activities
Partnerships Create an Educational Complex
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Region 19 Headstart
– Pre-K
– Kindergarden
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Canutillo High School
– 9th to 12th grade
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NECHS
– 9th to 12th grade
– College
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Westside Sports Complex
– Youth Sports
– Adult Sports
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EPCC Northwest Campus
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Children’s Programs
Teen/Youth Programs
College
Senior Citizens
K to Gray
Early College High Schools
Mission Early College High School – 2006
The Phoenix
Seventh year of operation
485 Students
401 Associate Degrees
Earned
National Blue Ribbon School
in 2012
Received Exemplary Status
from TEA each year
Received the THSP 2010
Excellence in Innovation
Award
Accelerated Graduates since
May, 2009
Valle Verde Early College High School - 2007
Sixth year of operation
545 Students
152 Associate Degrees
Earned
Received Exemplary Status
from TEA each year
Received NCEA (National
Center for Educational
Achievement) Higher
Performing School Award in
2010
Northwest Early College High School – 2008
The Griffins
Fifth Year of Operation
261 Students
93 Associate Degrees Earned by
May 2013
TSTEM Focus
TEA Recognized School –
2008-2009 and 2009-2010
Accelerated Graduates since 2011
Transmountain Early College High School - 2008
Fifth year of Operation
391 Students
91 Associate Degrees Earned
TSTEM Designated
Received Exemplary Status from
TEA each year
Accelerated Graduates since 2011
Cotton Valley Early College High School - 2010
Third Year of Operation
161 Students
Partnership between 3 Rural
School Districts
Located at a former
elementary school
Athletics Allowed
Clint ISD Early College Academy- 2012
First Year of Operation
99 Students
Ceremonial ribbon cutting on
September 13, 2012
Located at the former Clint Junior High
School – historic brick building with
mature trees and a college “quad”
atmosphere
District-wide Impact – “College For All”
Model
Early College High Schools
With support from Educate Texas
Mission del Paso / Socorro ISD
 Gates Foundation
 Opened July 2006
Valle Verde / Ysleta ISD
 Texas Education Agency
 Opened July 2007
Northwest / Canutillo ISD
 Greater Texas Foundation
 Opened Summer 2008
 TSTEM
Transmountain / El Paso ISD
 Gates Foundation
 Opened Summer 2008
 TSTEM
Early College High Schools
With support from Educate Texas
Cotton Valley Early College High School
Fabens/ Tornillo/ Fort Hancock
 Texas Education Agency
 Opened August 2010
 Small rural districts with need for unique accommodations
Clint Early College High School/ Clint ISD
 Greater Texas Foundation & Meadows Foundation
 Opened August 2012
 Planned to impact entire district – “College For All Model”
Accelerated ECHS Graduates
Students are able to graduate with their Associates
Degrees in their Junior year of High School
Students are given scholarships to take upper level classes
at UTEP
Currently over 500 ECHS students are attending UTEP
while still finishing high school
Some of them are also attending NMSU
Successfully completing University Courses
Accelerated ECHS Graduates
Mission ECHS
Transmountain ECHS
Northwest ECHS
* An Average of Double the number of Accelerated Students
Graduate in December - One Semester Ahead of Schedule
The ECHS Progression in El Paso
Independent
School
Districts
El Paso
Community
College
UTEP
ECHS Continuing Success UTEP
100% of ECHS accelerated students receive a
scholarship at UTEP
The GPA for all accelerated students at UTEP
after fall 2011 semester is a 3.10 GPA
Approximately 75 % of ECHS Graduates continue
on to UTEP
450-565 incoming students
10-15% of the UTEP Junior Class
UTEP Regional Graduation Rate
6-yr
(Fall 2002-2005)
• Preliminary studies show
beneficial effect of
Advanced/Dual Credit
Advanced/Dual
Credit
(425)
52%
No Credit
(1045)
27%
• Credit is a significant
predictor of success even
after controlling for high
school percentile
2:1
• Effect is greatest for
students in the bottom half
of graduating class
Odds of
Success
1-Year Persistence Rates at UTEP
After Completing an AA
First-year retention is a significant
predictor of degree completion
Engagement in high school (e.g., rank
or GPA) is a significant predictor of
degree completion
College readiness is a predictor of
timely completion (especially math
placement)
Student commitments (e.g., working
more than 30 hours) is a predictor of
degree completion
Early College High Schools
Lessons Learned
Students rise to the challenge
Students’ behavior and demeanor mirrors their surroundings
Funded planning year allows ECHS to start off right
 Steering Committee
 Curriculum Committee
 Operations Committee
Hire the principal ASAP
Plan all 4 years of the facilities up front
Hire passionate student-centered faculty that have Master’s
degrees in their field
Do not settle for anything less than the Associates Degree
upon high school graduation
Importance of communication utilizing the ECHS Leadership
Council
Thank you for visiting the
Northwest Campus